Russell Brand Infuriates Twilight Fans September 8, 2008
Twilight fans are furious with Russell Brand's VMA performance: he cut off the line of the lead actor in the upcoming film adaptation of the bestselling vampire novel by Stephenie Meyer.
The controversy kicked off when Brand introduced "Twilight" stars Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Cam Gigandet and Robert Pattinson for their much-hyped appearance. Strolling into an aisle to introduce a performance by Paramore in a re-creation of Hollywood's Whisky a Go Go, the actors each took a turn reciting their lines — but before Pattinson could conclude their moment in the sun, Brand cut off the 22-year-old heartthrob.
"This is a confusing concept," the VMA host rambled as Pattinson could only stand there, politely waiting his turn to speak. "It's bloody confusing, but something exciting is about to happen. Paramore are going to perform from the Whisky ..."
As Brand continued to go off the page, Pattinson tried once again to say his line, but all he could get out was a barely heard, "Please welcome ..." Suddenly, his position of honor (being the "Twilight" star to get the final word) had turned into a perceived embarrassment.
"He insulted all 'Twilight' fans," a Twilighter named Sukiyaki posted on MTV.com. "MTV, I hope you have enough space to house all the hate mails about Russell Brand."
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If you somehow missed the VMAs, well, let's just say that cutting off Pattison's line was nothing to his opening monologue. His comments about President Bush and Sarah Palin infuriated
conservative commentators. You just know that MTV execs are thrilled with all the coverage today of bad boy Russell's antics.
