About The Show
The VMAs reward the very best achievements in music videos. However, the show has become renowned for its noteworthy and sometimes controversial performances. Tune in to see some water cooler worthy discussion material.
Host: Arsenio Hall
Date: September 5, 1989
City: Los Angeles, CA
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Best Art Direction
Best Breakthrough Video
Best Choreography
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Winner:
Paul Abdul Straight Up - New Kids On The Block The Right Stuff
- Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal
- Bobby Brown Every Little Step
Best Cinematography
Best Dance Video
Best Editing
Best Female Video
Best Heavy Metal / Hard Rock Video
Best Male Video
Best New Artist
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Winner: Living Colour
Cult Of Personality
- Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians What I Am
- Paula Abdul Straight Up
- Nenah Cherry Buffalo Stance
Best Postmodern Video
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Winner: REM
Orange Crush
- Escape Club Wild Wild West
- Love And Rockets So Alive
- Siouxsle and the Banshees Peek-A-Boo
- The Cure Fascination Street
Best Rap Video
Best Special Effects
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Winner: Michael Jackson
Leave Me Alone
- Escape Club Wild Wild West
- Adrain Belew Oh Daddy
- Prince I Wish You Heaven
Best Stage Performance In A Video
Best Video From A Film
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Winner:
U2 with BB King When Love Comes to Town - Rattle and Hum - Annie Lennox, Al Green Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Scrooged
- The Belle Stars Iko Iko - Rain Man
- Ice T Colors - Colors
