VMA Host Russell Brand Calls Show 'Dawning Of A New Age For America'

Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers, 'Twilight' stars all fall victim to funnyman's acerbic wit during hosting stint. By Shawn Adler Russell Brand hosting the 2008 VMAs Sunday Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com Britney Spears, the Jonas Brothers and even the young cast of "Twilight" were fair game at this year's MTV Video Music Awards , all brought down a peg or two by the acerbic wit and biting tongue of first-time host Russell Brand , whose seemingly uncensored quips left some uncomfortable and others rolling in the aisles. You thought he would be any less controversial with the cameras off? "This evening saw the resurrection of Britney Spears. This could be the dawning of a new age for America," Brand said immediately following his stint as host when asked about what he'd most remember from the night. "Britney Spears lost her VMA virginity. Hopefully the Jonas Brothers will be next," he added while walking briskly to the afterparty, in reference both to Britney's ... (link)