Who says chivalry is dead? Watch a video clip of Lady Gaga being the true gentleman as her masculine alter ego Jo Calderone gives a cigarette to Adele and then lights it for her as the two sit in the audience during a break at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

MTV’s annual Video Music Awards pulled in 12.4 million viewers last night, which was up 9% from last year and registers as the most watched VMA show ever. But, it wasn’t just the most-watched VMAs, it was the most watched show in MTV history! Despite the great numbers, most of the reviews of the telecast suggest it was a rather lackluster affair. Keep reading for what I thought were the best and worst moments and share your own thoughts on the blockbuster shindig!

Justin Bieber had a big night at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home the Best Male Video moonman for his song “U Smile.” One moonman Bieber didn’t take home was for best-dressed because for the first time in my memory The Biebs looked borderline ridiculous on the black carpet in his low riding bright red pants, leopard print sneakers, unflattering eyewear, and… a snake?

Rapper Nicki Minaj took home the moon man for most bizarre outfit at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, thanks in large part to Lady Gaga kicking the show off as her Grease-inspired male alter ego Jo Calderone. Nicki Minaj arrived looking like a living anime fetish cartoon dressed in a stealth bomb mirrored dress after covering her legs in super glue just before walking through a Goodwill toy donation bin.

It’s finally happened after tons of rumors (but not a fraction of the Jennifer Aniston ones) Beyonce is really, truly pregnant with a baby. B’s been married to Jay-Z for over three years, and everyone’s been waiting for this pop-rap royal duo to bring forth an heir. Beyonce arrived at the VMA red carpet sporting [...]

Katy Perry arrived at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in yet another of her sugary sweet outfits – this one complete with a parasol! The Teenage Dream singer had a form-fitting frilly little light blue dress, floral umbrella and purple hair. Keep reading for the full-length Perry and another photo of Katy with non-sugary sweet looking husband Russell Brand.

Rap star, video director, and fashion fave Kreayshawn is hosting the 2011 Video Music Awards Red Carpet Report for MTV.com so of course she was one of the first to arrive at the festivities sporting a Mickey and Minnie Mouse sparkly dress with a pair of potent red Nike low-heel sneakers.

Selena Gomez arrived at the 2011 VMA black carpet in a dramatic Julien Macdonald black gown. The back drapes to the ground, but the front shows a lot of leg. She also has a sexy chest cut-out framed with frayed lace (also features on the edges of her c Right now she’s hosting the Pre-VMA [...]

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards begin in less than an hour, but to kick things off, here’s a lovely photo of Demi Lovato looking glamourous and amazing at Perez Hilton’s One Night Pre-VMA party last night. Her hair and makeup mimicked old school Hollywood glamour with soft, long waves, lotsa lashes, and red lipstick. [...]

This photo of a supposed 2011 VMA setlist surfaced on the web site Oh No They Didn’t earlier today detailing a list of performers and what they will be singing, including the tributes to Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse. KEep reading for the photo as well as a typed transcript and see if you think it’s legit!