Bonus: 2009 VMAs 15th Anniversary Special
This Is The Greatest Song I’ve Ever Heard In My Entire LifeShow Notes
On September 13th, 2009 the MTV VMAs unexpectedly became one of the most consequential award shows in history.
In this special Bonus Episode Scott and Katherine are joined by culture writer and host of the In Sync podcast Rachel Brodsky to look back for the 15th Anniversary of the award show where Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech, Lady Gaga made her bloody debut with "Paparazzi", Madonna and Janet Jackson paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson, and so much more!
Be sure to watch the full video version of this podcast on YouTube Read Billboard's great oral history of the 2009 MTV VMAs here
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