2008 MuchMusic Video Awards

The 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards were held in Toronto, Ontario at MuchMusic's headquarters on June 15, 2008 with the rain-soaked Red carpet arrivals that started at 8:00pm ET, but was slightly delayed by rainstorms that soaked the crowds and artists, the awards started at 9:00 and ended at 11:00. The show featured performances by illScarlett, Flo Rida, Girlicious, Sean Kingston, JabbaWockeeZ, Simple Plan, the first performance by New Kids on the Block in 15 years and others. The most nominated artist was Hedley with six nominations in which they won four awards. This was the first MMVA to have an afterparty, which was broadcast exclusively on MuchMusic.com, and featured Bedouin Soundclash.

2008 MuchMusic Video Awards
2008 MuchMusic Video Awards Logo
StarringLeah Miller, Matte Babel, Tim Deegan, Sarah Taylor, Devon Soltendieck, Hannah Simone
Country of originCanada
Production
ProducerMuchMusic
Running time2 hours
Original release
NetworkMuchMusic
ReleaseJune 15, 2008 (2008-06-15)

Awards

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The nominees were, with the winners in bold:[1]

Best Video

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Best Director

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Best Post-Production

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Best Cinematography

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MuchLOUD Best Rock Video

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MuchVIBE Best Rap Video

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VideoFACT Best Independent Video

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MuchMusic.com Most Watched Video

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  1. Rihanna"Umbrella"
  2. Avril Lavigne — "Girlfriend"
  3. Fergie — "Big Girls Don't Cry"
  4. Timbaland f. Keri Hilson & D.O.E. — "The Way I Are"
  5. Hilary Duff — "Stranger"

Best International Video - Artist

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Best International Video - Group

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UR Fave: International Video

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  • Fall Out Boy — "The Take Over, The Break's Over"
  • Flo Rida ft. T-Pain — "Low"
  • Kanye West— "Stronger"
  • Rihanna — "Don't Stop the Music"
  • OneRepublic ft. Timbaland — "Apologize"

UR Fave: Group

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UR Fave: Artist

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Contests

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MMVA10k

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MuchMusic held the MMVA10k[2] Contest during the Video Awards. Three weeks prior to the event 2008 MMVA predictions and trivia were posted daily and viewers were able to play along during the live event on June 15, 2008. For every 500 points, viewers received a ballot to win $10,000. Viewers were also able to answer polls and chat with other MMVA viewers.

Performances

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The following acts performed a song live during the show:[3]

Guests

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MMVA08: Aftermath

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The 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards are the only MMVA to feature an afterparty. The afterparty featured Bedouin Soundclash performing in front of a small crowd with several other artists. They performed a total of ten songs. The afterparty aired only once for a scheduled 30 minutes after the MMVA on muchmusic.com and MuchMoreMusic, but extended for a few minutes on muchmusic.com.[4]

Performances

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The performances were:[4]

References

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  1. ^ "MMVA08 Winners and Nominees". MuchMusic.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2008.
  2. ^ MMVA10k [permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "MMVA08 Performers". Archived from the original on 30 May 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2008.
  4. ^ a b "MMVA08: AfterMath Rockout". MuchMusic.com. 15 June 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-06-19. Retrieved 19 June 2008.
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