The MMVA Backstage VIP room is now available for viewing.
Watch Matt and Matte interview pretty much every celeb to grace the MMVAs with their presence.

Click here to watch.

If you missed our Backstage Special last night because you were out cruisin’ in the sunshine, do not worry: we’ve got it up on our video player, just for you.

Check out this cool three-part look at the behind the scenes of MMVAs 2009. Our directors worry about the rain, our VJs worry about remembering their lines, our writers worry about what the Jonas Brothers won’t say on TV, and pretty much everyone worries about what Lady Gaga’s gonna wear.

It’s actually kinda hilarious: Watch the whole thing here!

I’M BACK!
Not voluntarily though, of course.

So you’re probably like “WTF, BACK FROM WHEREZ!?” and “WTF, WHERE THE HELLZ U BEEN?!”

Ok, first off, enough cussing, friend. Secondly, I’m home from Toronto where I spent the last 4 days having THE ABSOLUTE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE.

I arrived Thursday afternoon and left Monday morning at 3am (just in time for my english exam! …yay).

I can’t even just say the highlights of my trip briefly because every single moment was a highlight!
Arriving in Toronto, the hotel, being at MuchMusic all day, filming with Tim Deegan, meeting everyone at MuchMusic (especially the digital team!), seeing all the soundchecks, being able to stream the soundchecks for the fans, getting my make-up done, meeting a few celebrities I admire AND having the best tour guide/host imaginable!

The night of the show was incredible! I arrived early and watched the Jonas Brothers do their soundcheck which I unfortunately couldn’t stream but would have loved to because they sounded great!

After going back to my hotel and changing, it was time for the red carpet! OH MY GOODNESS, anyone else see Perez Hilton’s pants!? And Marianas Trench’s marching band and cheerleaders!? And Danny Fernandes arrive via motorcycle!? I’ll have to admit, I almost missed all of those impressive arrivals while meeting my favourites: Lights, Taylor Lautner and Brody Jenner! Who, by the way, are all so incredibly nice!

Even though I watched each performer’s soundcheck (multiple times, mind you), during the entire show I was so taken aback by the talent these people have! Once everything was set-up with lights and the show was running smoothly, I was just so fascinated by it all! Of course, though, I’m sure any show starting with Trevor Boris taking off his shirt is bound to be a great success!

Now that I’m home, everyone keeps saying, “OMMG, JESS, I SAW YOU ON TV! HOW WAS IT!? WHAT WAS THE BEST PART!?”

Um, EVERYTHING! I could sit and talk for hours about all the amazing experiences I had while in Toronto! I met some amazing people and had once in a lifetime experiences I will never forget! I already miss being at MuchMusic everyday!

THANK YOU MUCHMUSIC AND NOKIA! I had the time of my life and I hope I can visit MuchMusic again real soon!

xoxo Jess Ruxton

In the probable case that you loved the MMVA performances SO MUCH that you want to listen to them on your iPod/iPhone/compooter whenever you FEEL like it, here’s some high-five worthy news: you can download some of ‘em on iTunes now!

Peep the iTunes store (click here) - you can download MMVA performances from Alexisonfire, Shiloh, Lady Gaga and Rise Against, with more to come! Right now you can download audio, but next week you can get video too!

Check it out now!

Today (June 23) on MuchOnDemand Perez Hilton chatted with Sarah Taylor live via webcam for his first on-camera discussion about his altercation with will.i.am’s tour manager Polo Molina. He responded to will.i.am’s video response to the accusations, addressed taking the matter to court and reacts to Kelly Clarkson’s statement about the events (watch Kelly here).

If you’ve been living under a rock, Perez Hilton and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas got into a verbal argument during an afterparty for the MuchMusic Video Awards that escalated to violence when Polo Molina allegedly punched Perez in the face.

Who knew that it would be the Black Eyed Peas to have beef with Perez (and vice versa) at the MMVAs this year?!

Click here to watch the MuchOnDemand interview on June 23.

Ever wonder how we pull off something as massive as the MuchMusic Video Awards? Well, airing tonight at 10 p.m. ET on Much is the MuchNews MMVA Behind the Scenes Special, where we give viewers an exclusive look at what goes into making the biggest show in Canada.

See exclusive backstage interviews with co-hosts the Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Billy Talent, Kim Kardashian, Alexisonfire and yes, we even got Twilight hunk Taylor Lautner. We also follow MMVA winners the Midway State on the biggest night of their life, give two lucky Jo-Bros fans a special MMVA makeover, and visit with the VJs as they battle the rain for rehearsal time.

Plus, there is the fan frenzy, from the overwhelming response to the wristband line-up to the pandemonium that ensued when the brotherly co-hosts took the stage and Lady Gaga’s bra ignited.

So check out all of the drama, excitement and a few surprises tonight on Much at 10 p.m. ET.

See what lavish goods will be found in the Gift Lounge after the jump!

photos by George Pimentel

 

Fancy people, fancied up, slappin high fives and smiiiiiling. Taylor, Lady Gaga, Jonas Brothers, Kim Kardashian, Rachelle Lefevre and more - check our gallery after the jump!

MORE GALLERIES:
Red Carpet Photos
Main Stage Performances
Jonas Brothers Overload
John Street Performances
Backstage Photos

 

We had a fly on the wall (with a camera) take some amazing photos last night - from the JoBros waiting behind the stage, to bands chilling in the VIP Lounge, to side stage photos of Lady Gaga. Check them out!

(photos by Karen Weiss)

Images after the jump!

MORE GALLERIES:
Red Carpet Photos
Main Stage Performances
Jonas Brothers Overload
John Street Performances

 

The bright lights have all been turned off, the celebs and their entourages have gone home, and the stage is being taken down as we speak. Tear! Goodbye, MMVAs 2009! I’ll miss you!

Who walked away with a shiny new trophy last night? Well, obviously the Midway State picked up at least one. But come, let me tell you more…

UR FAVE: Favourite Video
Simple Plan – “Save You”

UR FAVE: Favourite New Artist
The Midway State – “Never Again”

UR FAVE: Favourite International Video
Jonas Brothers – “Burnin’ Up”

Best Video
Nickelback – “Gotta Be Somebody”

Best International Video - Artist
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”

Best International Video - Group
Black Eyed Peas – “Boom Boom Pow”

Pop Video of the Year
Danny Fernandes – “Private Dancer”

Best International Video – Canadian
Billy Talent – “Rusted from the Rain”

MuchLOUD Best Rock Video
Nickelback – “Gotta Be Somebody”

MuchVibe HipHop Video
Classified – “Anybody Listening”

Best Director
Marianas Trench – “Cross My Heart”

Best Post-Production
Nickelback – “Gotta Be Somebody”

Best Cinematography
Bedouin Soundclash – “Until We Burn Into the Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)”

VideoFACT Best Independent Video
The Midway State – “Never Again”

MuchMusic.com Most Watched Video
Girlicious – “Like Me”