The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards returned to New York City this year and to celebrate the night started out with the crews on "America's Best Dance Crew" performing routines from some of the most iconic routines in VMA history. Then the preview show from the red carpet and at 9pm the festivities began and the winners of this year's Moon Man trophy are:
Video of the Year: Beyonce for "Single Ladies"
Best New Artist: Lady Gaga for "Poker Face"
Best Hip-Hop Video: Eminem for "We Made You"
Best Male Video: T.I. (featuring Rihanna) for "Live Your Life"
Best Female Video: Taylor Swift for "You Belong with Me"
Best Pop Video: Brittney Spears for "Womanizer"
Best Rock Video: Green Day for "21 Guns"
Best Video that Should Have Won a Moonman: Beastie Boys for "Sabotage"
Breakthrough Video: Matt and Kim for "Lessons Learned"
Best Art Direction: Jason Hamilton for "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga
Best Choreography: Jaquel Knight & Frank Gatson Jr. for "Single Ladies" by Beyonce
Best Cinematography: Jonathan Sela for "21 Guns" by Green Day
Best Direction: Marc Webb for "21 Guns" by Green Day
Best Editing: Jarrett Fijal for "Single Ladies" by Beyonce
Best Special Effects: Special Effects by Chimney Pot for "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga