2011 MTV Video Music Awards Pay Tribute To Amy Winehouse

Close friend Russell Brand introduces legend to the stage…

10:13, Monday, 29 August 2011

The emotional highpoint and poignant moment of the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards came as Russell Brand lead a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse.

Brand introduced the legendary Tony Bennett who unveiled footage of Winehouse’s final performance -- his recent recording session with her of their duet Body and Soul for his upcoming Duets II album.

The tribute continued with Bruno Mars’s triumphant performance of Winehouse’s hit Valerie.

With his soaring vocals, horn section harmonies, and smooth and syncopated choreography, Mars and his band’s performance was a joyous celebration of Amy Winehouse’s life and music.

2011 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Katy Perry  - Firework

BEST NEW ARTIST

Tyler, The Creator

BEST MALE VIDEO

Justin Bieber  - U Smile 

BEST FEMALE VIDEO

Lady Gaga  - Born This Way 

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

Nicki Minaj  - Super Bass 

BEST POP VIDEO

Britney Spears  - Till The World Ends 

BEST ROCK VIDEO

Foo Fighters  - Walk

BEST COLLABORATION

Katy Perry feat. Kanye West  - E.T. 

BEST VIDEO WITH A MESSAGE

Lady Gaga  - Born This Way

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES:

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

Beyonce  - Run The World (Girls

BEST EDITING

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

BEST SFX (SPECIAL EFFECTS)

Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T. 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

BEST ART DIRECTION

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

BEST DIRECTION

Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise

Watch the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Monday August 29 @ 9pm and all week on MTV UK.