The MTV music awards happened this weekend and Michael Jackson’s tribute wasn’t the only thing that destined to make headlines. Some of the most anticipated performances were Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, and a rumored tribute to the late King of Pop by his sister Janet Jackson.

What no one expected to see was Kanye West's ego on full display.

The show opened up with Madonna sharing her personal admiration of Michael Jackson. As soon as Madonna was done the lights went down and more than a dozen dancers dressed like Jackson performed to a medley Thriller, Smooth Criminal, and Bad. Then Janet Jackson made her big entrance and danced to one of the most memorable of her brother's videos—Scream. Everybody was on their feet throughout the performance.

This opening did not prepare the audience to what was in store next.

Like most of you, my main focus was on the performances. I took my bathroom breaks during most of the speeches but I did happen to catch Brooke Shields’ mostly touching, long winded "had to have been there" MJ memories. I knew Mike took Brooke and Emanuel Lewis to the Grammy's but I figured I'd see Elizebeth Taylor on stage before Brooke Shields. I mean "Perched in the crescent moon", Brooke?