MMVAs handed out in Toronto, Canada; Wikinews was there
{{date|June 20, 2007}}
[[Image:MMVA2007 Billy Talent.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Billy Talent took home three awards, the most of the night.

Professional photographer '''[http://www.robinwong.ca/ Robin Wong]''' attended the red carpet and press room for Wikinews and Wikipedia. This is the second time Wong has teamed up with Wikimedia; the first was in April of this year, photographing Hilary Duff at MuchMusic. Robin's clients range from fashion to corporate, and from commercial to editorial assignments. Most are people oriented; Robin "loves meeting people", and "feels privileged to photograph them."]]<!-- 
Please leave this mini-bio in the article. It's a necessary action in order to convince professional photographers to take a night out for charity cases like us.

If we don't have this promo text, then we don't have pros. If we don't have pros, the range of events we can get into is limited. If there's less events to choose from, then we don't have as many original stories. Less original stories, less use for Wikinews.
-->
[[Image:MMVA2007 Joss Stonea.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Joss Stone turns to the press, while signing autographs for fans.]]
Last night was the [[w:2007 MuchMusic Video Awards|2007 MuchMusic Video Awards]] in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[[w:MuchMusic|MuchMusic]] is the most watched music channel in Canada, and has been holding the event since 1990. Roughly 6,000 fans line the streets surrounding Much headquarters each year, and 1,200 more score "the wristband" and enjoy a free festival-style show in the parking lot, watching four outdoor performance areas spread out in the downtown location. New this year was a special roof-top stage, on the top of the building. [[w:Finger Eleven|Finger Eleven]] performed on this stage, way above the crowds.

Other performers at the show were [[w:Avril Lavigne|Avril Lavigne]], [[w:Fergie (singer)|Fergie]], [[w:Billy Talent|Billy Talent]], [[w:Hilary Duff|Hilary Duff]], [[w:Alexisonfire|Alexisonfire]], [[w:Maroon 5|Maroon 5]], [[w:Belly (rapper)|Belly]], and [[w:The Used|The Used]].

Presenters included Nickelback, Jay Manuel (''Canada's Next Top Model'', ''America's Next Top Model''), Tara Reid (''American Pie'', this fall's ''Land of Canaan''), Joss Stone, Sum 41, Amber Tamblyn (''Joan of Arcadia'', ''Grudge 2''), Hedley, Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors), Sean Avery (New York Rangers), George, Sam Roberts, Emilie de Ravin (''LOST''), Marianas Trench, and Kardinal Offishall.

Among the awards up for grabs were four People's Choice categories, which were open for text message (within Canada) or online ballots until the night of.

==And the winners were...==
[[Image:MMVA2007 AvrilLavigne.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Avril Lavigne on the red carpet, gearing up for her first live Canadian performance in more than three years.]]
* Best Video - BILLY TALENT - "FALLEN LEAVES"
* Best Director - GEORGE - "LIE TO ME"
* Best Post-Production - SAM ROBERTS - "BRIDGE TO NOWHERE"
* Best Cinematography - ALEXISONFIRE - "THIS COULD BE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD"
* Best Pop Video - HEDLEY - "GUNNIN"
* MuchLOUD Best Rock Video - BILLY TALENT - "FALLEN LEAVES"
* MuchVibe Best Rap Video - BELLY feat. GINUWINE - "PRESSURE"
* Best Independent Video - CANCER BATS - "FRENCH IMMERSION"
* MuchMoreMusic Award - NICKELBACK - "FAR AWAY"
* Best French Video - MALAJUBE - "PATE FILO"
* VideoFACT Award - TOKYO POLICE CLUB - "CHEER IT ON"
* Best International Video - Artist - FERGIE - "FERGALICIOUS"
* Best International Video - Group - MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - "WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE"
* Favourite International Artist- HILARY DUFF - "WITH LOVE"
* Favourite International Group - MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - "WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE"
* Favourite Canadian Group - BILLY TALENT - "DEVIL IN A MIDNIGHT MASS"
* Favourite Canadian Artist - AVRIL LAVIGNE - "GIRLFRIEND"
* Best International Video By A Canadian - AVRIL LAVIGNE - "GIRLFRIEND"

==Red carpet and press room pics==

<gallery>
image:MMVA2007_Hilary_Duff_1.jpg|Hilary Duff chats with the media in the press room.
image:MMVA2007_Tara_Reid.jpg|Tara Reid showed up for the party.
image:MMVA2007_Nadine Sykora.jpg|Nadine Sykora, 19, of Squamish, BC, helped introduce Finger Eleven's rooftop performance.
Image:MMVA2007_Chris_Bosh.jpg|Toronto Raptors basketball player Chris Bosh.
Image:Mmva2007 Avery.jpg|New York Rangers hockey player Sean Avery.
Image:MMVA2007_Emile_de_Raven.jpg|''LOST'' star Emilie de Raven presented an award.
Image:MMVA2007 Amber Tamblyn 3A2V0156.jpg|Amber Tamblyn on the red carpet.
Image:MMVA2007 Jeanne Beker MG 8448.jpg|Jeanne Beker, a judge on ''Canada's Next Top Model''.
</gallery>

== [[w:Flick Off|FLICK OFF]] at Gift Lounge ==
[[Image:Mmva2007 Fergie a.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Fergie shows off her MMVA trophy.]]
The VIPs at the event were treated to premium goodies at The 2007 MMVAs Gift Lounge. Mingling, sampling, and customizing their collection, they also received a pre-packaged gift bag.

Available to them were:
* Balmshell Lipgloss Collection in a Balmshell Market Bag
* Cosabella Lingerie
* Evian Natural Spring Water
* FLICK OFF gear
* Fossil Canada Fashion Watches for Men and Women
* Glamour Campaign Apparel for Women and Men
* Guess? Inc. Best-selling Footwear for Men & Women
* ''LOULOU''Magazine
* Luxottica Designer Sunglasses
* Mavi Jeans "Perfect Fit" Jeans
* MGA Entertainment ''BRATZ THE MOVIE'' Dolls
* Nine West Rolling Luggage and Large Tote Bag
* Nokia 5300 Xpress Music Phone and BH-800 Bluetooth Headset
* Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system

MMVA attendees were invited to FLICK OFF, as part of a Canadian advertising campaign intended to promote energy conservation by reducing electricity usage to young people. The 'L' and the 'I' together are perceived as a 'U' which has struck some criticism in the Canadian media.

==External links==
* [http://www.robinwong.ca/ Robin Wong Photography]
* [http://www.muchmusic.com/events/mmva07/index.aspx MuchMusic Video Awards 2007], official site
* [http://www.muchmusic.com/events/mmva07/vote/index.aspx MMVA Voting page]

{{original}}

{{publish}}
{{Archived}}

[[Category:Culture and entertainment]]
[[Category:Music]]
[[Category:Music awards]]
[[Category:Television]]
[[Category:Television awards]]<!-- Because they're music videos winning, not the songs or performers, at least technically. -->
[[Category:North America]]
[[Category:Canada]]
[[Category:Ontario]]
[[Category:Toronto, Ontario]]
[[Category:Rap]]
[[Category:Music videos]]
Billy Talent took home three awards, the most of the night.

Professional photographer ' Robin Wong' attended the red carpet and press room for Wikinews and Wikipedia. This is the second time Wong has teamed up with Wikimedia; the first was in April of this year, photographing Hilary Duff at MuchMusic. Robin's clients range from fashion to corporate, and from commercial to editorial assignments. Most are people oriented; Robin "loves meeting people", and "feels privileged to photograph them."
Joss Stone turns to the press, while signing autographs for fans.
Last night was the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MuchMusic is the most watched music channel in Canada, and has been holding the event since 1990. Roughly 6,000 fans line the streets surrounding Much headquarters each year, and 1,200 more score "the wristband" and enjoy a free festival-style show in the parking lot, watching four outdoor performance areas spread out in the downtown location. New this year was a special roof-top stage, on the top of the building. Finger Eleven performed on this stage, way above the crowds.

Other performers at the show were Avril Lavigne, Fergie, Billy Talent, Hilary Duff, Alexisonfire, Maroon 5, Belly, and The Used.

Presenters included Nickelback, Jay Manuel (Canada's Next Top Model, America's Next Top Model), Tara Reid (American Pie, this fall's Land of Canaan), Joss Stone, Sum 41, Amber Tamblyn (Joan of Arcadia, Grudge 2), Hedley, Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors), Sean Avery (New York Rangers), George, Sam Roberts, Emilie de Ravin (LOST), Marianas Trench, and Kardinal Offishall.

Among the awards up for grabs were four People's Choice categories, which were open for text message (within Canada) or online ballots until the night of.

Available to them were:
* Balmshell Lipgloss Collection in a Balmshell Market Bag
* Cosabella Lingerie
* Evian Natural Spring Water
* FLICK OFF gear
* Fossil Canada Fashion Watches for Men and Women
* Glamour Campaign Apparel for Women and Men
* Guess? Inc. Best-selling Footwear for Men & Women
* LOULOUMagazine
* Luxottica Designer Sunglasses
* Mavi Jeans "Perfect Fit" Jeans
* MGA Entertainment BRATZ THE MOVIE Dolls
* Nine West Rolling Luggage and Large Tote Bag
* Nokia 5300 Xpress Music Phone and BH-800 Bluetooth Headset
* Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system

MMVA attendees were invited to FLICK OFF, as part of a Canadian advertising campaign intended to promote energy conservation by reducing electricity usage to young people. The 'L' and the 'I' together are perceived as a 'U' which has struck some criticism in the Canadian media.
Culture and entertainment Music Music awards Television Television awards North America Canada Ontario Toronto, Ontario Rap Music videos