Best and Worst: 2012 MTV VMAs with Taylor Swift, Frank Ocean, One Direction

How did Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, the 'Breaking Dawn' cast fare?

By Chris Eggertsen and Katie Hasty Friday, Sep 7, 2012 2:42 AM

Best and Worst: Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj and Gabby Douglas

Best and Worst: Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj and Gabby Douglas

Team USA women's gymnastics team star Gabby Douglas could do a floor routine to Slayer and we'd still be on our feet. Keys may find more traction with "Girl on Fire" than she did with "New Day," and this Nicki Minaj guest spot -- toothless as it was -- may help. In a show with zero subtlety, this was an easy, stagey, imperfect performance to watch.

- Katie Hasty

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Matt Sayles