#MMVAs: MARIANA’S TRENCH WIN “VIDEO OF THE YEAR” AT THE 2013 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

Canadian Music was front and center at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards, the annual Spectacle held at the Station’s Queen Street Headquarters and among tonight’s top Winners were Canadian Rappers Drake and Classified, in addition to Pop-Rock Outfit, Mariana’s Trench.  Hosted by Korean Pop Sensation PSY, Fans did not walk away disappointed as he danced and sang his way to the hearts of Canadians, with two high-energy performances of his Singles Gangnam Style and Gentleman respectively.

After being spotted arriving in Toronto at his Condo by Fans just after 8:00 PM tonight, Drake scooted over to MuchMusic right away to pick-up his Awards for both Director of the Year and Hip-Hop Video of the Year with his recent Single, Started from the Bottom.

Meanwhile, Nova Scotia-born Classified took home Video of the Year and MuchFact Video of the Year with Inner Ninja, his Collaboration with David Myles.  In total, he has earned five MMVAs in his Career.

Likewise, Mariana’s Trench who performed tonight in Dress Shirts and Underwear, also notched their fifth MMVA, winning Pop Video of the Year with Desperate Measures and Your Fave Video with Stutter.

After making their way to Toronto  for the Awards Show, Demi Lovato, Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift all were rewarded tonight.   Swift was awarded Your Fave International Artist or Group by Fans, saying in her Speech “Thank you to MuchMusic for playing Videos”, a statement which many might dispute about the Station.  This is Swift‘s first MMVA.

Lavigne won International Video of the Year by a Canadian with Here’s To Never Growing Up.  Several are reporting that the Singer may be pregnant, fueled further by lots of purple smoke being blown during her Performance tonight and a heavy focus on Close-Up Shots.  Lovato who performed tonight with fine vocals, won International Video of the Year – Artist with Heart Attack.  She is expected to fly out for a taping of The X Factor tomorrow.

For a complete list of Winners, click here.

Missed the MMVAs? Watch them here.

See my Snaps of some of the Stars around town this weekend here!

(Photo credit: Steve Haining and Sandra Elford)