RedKarpet on MTV's red carpet (Reviews)
The
MTV Europe Music Awards were broadcast live from Berlin's 02 World
arena last Thursday on bonfire night. RedKarpet flew to the host city
to review the event which was hosted, once again, by Katy Perry.
The dominant EMA theme was the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and U2's surprise performance with rapper Jay-Z at the Brandenburg Gate. Oh - and David Hasselhoff's sequinned jacket.
Naturally, events like this are about the music and the performers.
Sat Bal spoke to them as the talent filed onto the red carpet. (9 Nov'09)
How do the EMAs compare to other awards that you’ve attended?
"Two years ago Taylor (Hawkins) and I interviewed people at the bar in the arena and we got fucking wasted! It was Jägermeister and a microphone on live TV!"
Dave Grohl - Foo Fighters
Juliette, what are you doing at the EMAs and tell us about your look?
"I’m here presenting an award for the best alternative band and it’s a great category with bands like Muse, Placebo, The Killers - all wonderful bands. U2 playing tonight is going to be really special.
"As for my look I
didn’t really plan it. I’m in the middle of a band tour right now so it was a matter
of pulling together things from my tour wardrobe."
Was the fall of the Berlin Wall significant to you?
"It was very important. The
first time we came to Berlin
was in 1991. "To me the fall signified the freedom to be,
creative and open up to new technology. I think music
itself is eventually going to be free."
Are you looking
forward to meeting David Hasselhoff??
"No, not really. Will he be wearing his Speedos?"
Billie Joe Armstrong - Green Day
Shakira, ever thought of adding Indian Bhangra dancing to your repertoire? 
(Laughs) "Absolutely! I've had the Arabic belly dancing style and a strong Bollywood influence.
"So yes, Bhangra dancing, I'll be working on it in my choreography. I might just surprise everyone so brace yourself!" Shakira
Pixie, has your
first EMAs experience been nerve-wracking?
"I’m not really a nervous person but I am excited about this and I think it’s going to be a really fun event. I chose a little black D&G number and D&G shoes which I picked at the last minute.
"I’m a fan of Green Day so it’s going to be great to watch them perform. I confess that I also like David Hasselhoff’s sparkling jacket!"
Pixie Lott - Best UK & Ireland Act winner (and The Hoff's jacket)
What are you expecting from the show?
"I’m here to enjoy the artists play and I’m very fortunate to be on a TV show like The Hills that has such a big music presence and that allows me to come to events like this. I really want to see U2 and Jay-Z." Brody Jenner
Which female artist would you like to add to your mobile?"
"Shakira would be good, oh and Katy Perry. And let's not forget Beyonce, she'd be a good addition to the phone list." Backstreet Boys
RK
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