Beyonce Allows Taylor Swift To Speak At 2009 VMA Awards

After Beyonce won best music video of the year she let Taylor Swift give a speech after her previous speech was interrupted by Kanye West.

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Kanye West cut off Taylor Swift's speech as she accepted her award for Best Female Video. According to Rolling Stone, Swift was happy at first when West came on stage but then felt disappointed when he took over. Later that night, when Beyoncé won Video of the Year for "Single Ladies," she did something kind - she invited Swift back to finish her speech. Beyoncé's father, Matthew Knowles, helped set this up backstage. Swift was very thankful, saying she "couldn't love Beyoncé more" and called her "wonderful and gracious." Other stars at the show, like Lady Gaga, praised Beyoncé for being so thoughtful. The show's host, Russell Brand, said the whole thing made the night more exciting. Swift also talked about enjoying her own VMA performance, which she did in a New York City subway car, calling it one of her favorite parts of the evening. Swift later told press she was initially excited about her win and seeing West onstage, but that feeling quickly faded after what he said. Rolling Stone reported West gave only a half-hearted backstage apology to Swift's mother.

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Event Date: September 13, 2009