The show was watched by a total of 9 million people , a 17 % increase over 2008 's show and the biggest ratings since the 2004 award show . This year was also the first year since 2006 to return to the Radio City Music Hall for the awards and unlike in 2008 , where the show was held in a warehouse , this show was at a real venue with a live audience
2008 's show
2008 MTV Video Music Awards
2009 MTV Video Music Awards