Karli from the Blog: VMA Recap!

By Karli Henriquez

Where to begin?!? Okay, the black carpet was packed with reality stars, nominees and a lot of media. I couldn't even begin to tell you how long the carpet was with so many media outlets wanting to get a minute with anyone walking down the black carpet. I had to get REAL loud in order for some of the artists to stop by and talk to me. I lost my manners somewhere on that carpet. I mean I didn't spend two hours getting hair and make-up done to talk to Hula-Hoop the Rapper... Bring me Katy Perry people!!! The big winner of the night, Mrs. Russell Brand, did stop to talk to me and so did Mr. Selena Gomez. I can't wait for you guys to check out the footage its pretty epic.

Once inside the Nokia Theater, Tr3s hooked a sister up with a prime spot! My seat was so close to the stage I could literally touch Beyoncé’s belly if I wanted to have my own Lil Mama moment. I was sitting next to funny man Kevin Hart... behind me were the Odd Future boys and in front of me Seth Rogen! By the way, when you’re sitting this close to the stage you get free champagne!!! Pre-Party!! I mean I was on duty BUT when Kevin Hart hands you a glass of bubbly, you drink it!

The one moment that stood out the most was watching Adele's performance. She was SO nervous! While Katy Perry was introducing her she kept taking deep breaths and rubbing her arms. I honestly thought she was hyperventilating and I was going to need to yell out "snap out of it!" but she killed her performance. Wait, can we take a second to acknowledge Nayer’s attempt to be naked on stage... girl what are your neighbors going to say? The night ended with my chola-pop star la Katy Perry taking home the big prize for Video of the Year! I did have an awkward moment when I was the only person in the orchestra area to stand up and yell out "MY GIRL!" I quickly apologized to all the cool people around me for being extra hood. Ha!

Now it was time to party! I met up with my people at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. Muy fancy... I know. It was the 4th Annual House of Hype party that was honestly a lot of fun! The DJ was awesome, the energy was great and the open bar that was full of adult beverages gave us all some extra swag on the dance floor. I ran into a few fabulous friends, Popped one, two, three and I don't know how many more bottles of champagne! Out of control! Well, once the DJ started playing Deadmau5 five times in a row, it was time for the after-after party. Now, at this after-after party I had a blast! The music was provided by Dj Skeet Skeet who always makes a girl want to dance. I made a few new friends and even spotted other nominees there like the gentlemen from Foster The People! I love those boys.

Wrapping it all up my experience at the VMA's was priceless! Yes, just like the Mastercard commercial. Gracias Tr3s team for letting me rep!

More 2011 VMA Coverage on Tr3s.com:

• Fashion Critique: All the Ladies!
• Fashion Critique: Sharp-Dressed Men
• Tr3s Exclusive:VMAs' Sweethearts Backstage
• Live from the VMAs: Karli from the Blog
• Live Blogging the VMAs: Chris Brown Flying in the Air
• Live from the VMAs: Beyoncé's Big Surprise
• Live Blogging the VMAs: Tribute to Amy Winehouse, Video of the Year Award

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