A Day in the Life: Martin Solveig Goes to the 2012 Video Music Awards
11:00 AM: Martin arrives at his third interview of the day, his first in person – he started his phone interviews at 9 A.M.
Captions by Erik Voake
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‘Loveline’ with Dr. Drew
11:15 AM: Martin arrives for his interview at the Westwood One studios, in the same room that 'Loveline' with Dr Drew is recorded.
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In Transit
12 P.M.: Martin's car gets caught in lunchtime traffic as he is driven to meet editors from Young Hollywood at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills.
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Look Out Below
Martin arrives at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills for his Young Hollywood interview. The two suites the company operates out of have an amazing view of the city.
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Young Hollywood
Martin talks with Young Hollywood about photos from his Twitter feed, including the cover artwork for his new album and his hit webisode series.
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Last Minute Prep
Martin fixes his bowtie in the hotel lobby before leaving for the VMAs. He thought the bowtie would be a nice substitute for his signature headband.
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Game Time
3:15 P.M.: The time has come to leave for Martin's first VMAs.
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White Glove Service
Martin gets the full rock star treatment – someone is right there to open the door for him as he steps onto the red carpet.
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The Fans
Martin snaps a photo of the waiting fans to remember his red carpet entrance.
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Photo Op
Martin poses on the red carpet for the many eager photographers.
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Martin and Dillon Francis
Rolling Stone's Steve Baltin interviews Martin and his friend and fellow EDM DJ, Dillon Francis.
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Tough Crew
4:30 P.M.: Before heading into the venue, Martin and Dillon pose with Ne-Yo.
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Congratulations All Around
Martin congratulates Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose, who announced they are expecting their first child.
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Consolation Prize
No one leaves empty-handed at the VMAs: Dillon shows off the statue MTV gave him for surviving the red carpet, and Martin is right there to capture the moment.
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Best Buds
8 P.M.: And scene. Dillon and Martin commemorate surviving their first MTV Video Music Awards.