'ABANDONED' HERO: In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during an event in Los Angeles. Jackson was honored at the MTV Music Video Awards on Sunday in New York. Madonna introduced a tribute to Jackson. The singer hailed Jackson as a hero who was 'abandoned' by a public busy 'passing judgment'.. Photo: AP
Taylor Swift holds her "Best Female Video" award at the MTV Music Video Awards on Sunday in New York. Photo: AP
Beyonce, left, holds her "Video of the Year" award while Taylor Swift addresses the crowd at the MTV Music Video Awards function. Photo: AP
Madonna performs during the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall. Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup via AP
Taylor Swift performs on the street outside Radio City Music Hall at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. Photo:AP
Madonna appears in the press room at the awards function. Photo: AP
Janet Jackson performs during the event. AP
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony arrive at the awards ceremony.Photo: AP