Happenings At The The 2012 VMAs
Tonight will mark the 2012 Video Music Awards bringing the biggest artists in music and entertainment to Los Angeles’ Staples Center. Airing at 8 p.m. EST, the Video Music Awards will compete for the very first time with the Democratic National Convention. MTV execs noted the time slot conflict however and moved the program up an hour, allowing viewers to at least catch President Barack Obama as he gives a no doubt rousing speech at 10 p.m. Before you tune in to the Commander and Chief however for a message that could sway you to the polls, the VMAs could lock you in with their star power, anticipated reunions and comedic antics. Check out five reasons why the 2012 VMAs might tickle your fancy tonight below. -danielle canada