The show 's air date was originally announced on 16 February 2009 and the nominees for the show were announced on 19 February 2009 . The awards show will be produced by American producer Alex Coletti who produced the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards . It was announced on 22 February 2009 that Fall Out Boy band member Pete Wentz would host the event . The public will vote for the winners of all eight categories with the voting commencing on 23 February and concluding on 25 March . The show will be broadcast on MTV World Stage around the world . On the show special appearances were made by Vanilla Ice , Ashlee Simpson and Wolfmother
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Australia Awards 2009