The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza in Manhattan looked more like a camping ground than a concert venue on Feb. 8. Bundled in blankets, and sitting on newspaper – some dozing off in lawnchairs...

It was a New York state of mind as last Sunday's 2009 VMA's at Radio City Music Hall embraced a fun filled night of stunning performances, shocking behaviors, and a sassy British host, Russel Brand. The show opened up with a personal remembrance of the late King of Pop from another iconic pop legend, Madonna herself. The crowd stood silent as she recounted memories of their late night dinners and intense conversations. She compared similar childhoods and careers paths, but repeatedly titled Michael Jackson as the 'King.'

Director, Shane Acker, and Screenplay writer Palmer Pettler collaborate with producers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov to create '9,' this fall's apocalyptic tale that leaves humanity on the losing team. In...