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Throughout last night's show, which was hosted by Diddy, I found myself wondering: Is this the MTV VMAs or a special Diddy edition of This Is Your Life? Sure, many of the award show regulars were there -- Beyoncé, Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton all trotted down the white carpet -- but the show was so ridiculously centered on its host and his posse of peeps. Diddy's family and friends took up like the first 10 rows, and he made sure everyone got a shout-out, including his wigged-out mom, Janice. An entire segment of the show was about the evolution of Diddy's name. (Is that why Gwen Stefani wasn't allowed to perform?) And his tribute to his late friend Biggie Smalls, whose family was also in the front row, was nice, but the man, a former drug dealer, died like 10 years ago. In recent years we've lost a slew of great performers -- Ray Charles! -- yet those talents didn't get an orchestra-guided tribute. Other things that went down in Miami:Suge Knight was shot early Sunday morning at Kanye West's party at the Sky Bar. Presenter Fat Joe may have sparked a new feud when he took a dig at 50 Cent, saying that the increased police presence was "courtesy of G-Unit." 50's performance following the dig, which was difficult to understand because of all the "bleeps," hinted at a verbal retaliation. While presenting, Entourage's Jeremy Piven mercilessly teased Lil' Kim, who is on her way to the big house. American Idol Kelly Clarkson edged out Gwen Stefani not once but twice, winning best female video and best pop video. Gwennie Gwen Gwen, who threatened to boycott the show, was in attendance and faked a smile when Kelly got on the stage and blabbered, "I didn't know I was going to win -- my vote is for Gwen." Check back later for more VMA coverage.