The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards - known for their headline-grabbing moments - did not disappoint this year, with Kanye West storming onto the stage to interrupt Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for winning Best Female Video.

It was the night's first award and the country star was left speechless when West came up on stage and said: "I'm really happy for you, I'm gonna let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time." Swift was escorted off the stage. Later on, when Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' was named Video of the Year, the singer called Swift back on stage to finish her speech.

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Kanye West grabs Taylor's Swift mike during her acceptance speech for winning Best Female Video. Click for more pics

The ceremony, which took place at New York's Radio City Music Hall and was hosted by Russell Brand, kicked off with a tearful and heartfelt tribute from Madonna to Michael Jackson calling the King of Pop "a hero". The tribute ended with a performance of 'Scream' from Janet Jackson.

There were energetic performances from VMA veterans Beyoncé, Green Day and Pink. Best New Artist winner Lady GaGa, who rarely fails to surprise, unveiled her hit 'Paparazzi' complete with fake blood dripping from her ribcage.

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'Twilight' stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner also took to the stage, much to the delight of fans, to debut a new trailer for their forthcoming film, 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'.

And the winners were:
Video of the Year: Beyonce, 'Single Ladies'
Best New Artist: Lady Gaga, 'Poker Face'
Best Hip-Hop Video: Eminem, 'We Made You'
Best Male Video: T.I. featuring Rihanna, 'Live Your Life'
Best Pop Video: Britney Spears, 'Womanizer'
Best Rock Video: Green Day, '21 Guns'
Best Female Video: Taylor Swift, 'You Belong With Me'
Best Video (That Should Have Won a Moonman): Beastie Boys, 'Sabotage'
Breakthrough Video: Matt and Kim, 'Lessons Learned'
Best Art Direction: Lady Gaga, 'Paparazzi'
Best Choreography: Beyonce, 'Single Ladies'
Best Cinematography: Green Day, '21 Guns'
Best Direction: Green Day, '21 Guns'
Best Editing: Beyonce, 'Single Ladies'
Best Special Effects: Lady Gaga, 'Paparazzi'