2006 MTV Video Music Awards

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2006 MTV Video Music Awards
Format Awards show
Starring Jack Black
Country of origin USA
Production
Running time 3.5 hours
Broadcast
Original channel MTV
First shown in August 31, 2006
External links
Official website

The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on August 31, 2006, honoring the best music videos from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. The show was hosted by Jack Black at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The 2006 Video Music Awards mark the first time viewers are able to vote for all performers' categories (Best Video; Best Male, Female, and Group Videos; and genre categories). Like previous years, the artistic categories (Best Direction, Best Cinematography, etc.) are still chosen by music industry professionals. The 2006 Awards are also the first in over 15 years without the category of Breakthrough Video, widely considered to be the most prestigious artistic award.

The show suffered massive negative criticisms from fans and viewers citing the show is lacking and uninteresting. Other reason is the expansion of Online broadcasting. The award ceremony's ratings were down 28% from the 8 million viewers it averaged in 2005 and 45 % down from 2004 when they had almost double the amount of viewers with 10.3 million.

The most nominated artists were Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers with 7 nominations each.[1]

Contents

[edit] Nominations

Winners are in bold text

[edit] Video of the Year

[edit] Best Male Video

[edit] Best Female Video

[edit] Best Group Video

[edit] Best New Artist in a Video

[edit] Best Pop Video

[edit] Best Rock Video

[edit] Best R&B Video

[edit] Best Rap Video

[edit] Best Hip Hop Video

[edit] Best Dance Video

[edit] Best Direction in a Video

[edit] Best Choreography in a Video

[edit] Best Special Effects in a Video

[edit] Best Art Direction in a Video

[edit] Best Editing in a Video

[edit] Best Cinematography in a Video

[edit] Best Video Game Soundtrack

[edit] Best Video Game Score

[edit] Ringtone of the Year

[edit] MTV2 Award

[edit] Viewer's Choice

[edit] Video Vanguard Award

[edit] Performances

[edit] Pre-show

[edit] Main Show

[edit] Appearances

[edit] Contests

[edit] VMA Karaoke Contest

In this contest, participants pick one of three songs and make a video of themselves singing their choice. Winners receive a paid trip to the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.click here.

[edit] VMA Insider Contest

The winner selected by voters at mtv.com will receive a paid trip to the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, and will be allowed to interview all the stars on the red carpet.

[edit] Reveal The Real You Contest

Participants send in a story of a moment in their life that makes them, them. Winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, as well as the chance to win a trip to the VMAs in 2007.[2]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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