For an award show known for surprises (Madonna kissing Britney, Russell Brand claiming he molested at least one of the Jonas Brothers), the VMAs 2009 presented one more.

Kanye West, eternal five year old screaming for more attention, decided to get on stage and tell everyone how much he loved Beyonce’s music video. Only he decided the proper time was during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech.
One should note that this is not the first time Kanye has pulled such a stunt. During his high school graduation, while David Wei was giving his valedictorian address, Kanye jumped on stage, took the microphone, and said Mel Steinburg had gotten some of the best grades of all time. Because he’s Kanye, everyone began cheering and Mr. Wei was escorted off-stage.

But some say Kanye’s stunts have gotten out of hand, such as during Barack Obama’s recent health care reform speech. Kanye took the microphone from the president’s hands, said: “Barack, I’m really happy for you. I’ll let you finish, but Representative John Dingell’s bill H.R. 3200 is one of the best bills on health care reform of all time! One of the best bills on health care reform of all time!

The most memorable moment in Sunday's 2009 MTV Video Music Awards took place when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech to suggest that Beyonce, rather than Swift, should have won the Best Female Video honor.
West's outburst took place just about 20 minutes into the show. Best Female Video was the first award announced.
Swift's video for "You Belong With Me" won, beating powerhouses like Lady Gaga and Beyonce. Shortly into her acceptance speech, West appeared on stage and said Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. Presumably, he was referring to her nominated video, "Single Ladies."
Swift, obviously frazzled, exited the stage and said nothing else. Later, she performed and didn't address the issue.
Repeatedly, when West's name was announced as a nominee throughout the night, the audience booed. At one point, they even shouted, "Taylor! Taylor! Taylor!"
In the show's final moments, Beyonce's "Single Ladies" won the night's biggest award: Video of the Year. Instead of giving an acceptance speech, she offered the floor to Swift. The country singer said nothing about West, but thanked her fans.