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NEWARK, NJ -Devils forward Blake Coleman was NewJerseyDevils.com's Red Carpet Host for the 2019 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on Monday night. Check out some of the coverage from the event.
Coleman was ready to go from the start of the night.
Tweet from @PruCenter: .@BColes25 making his interviewing debut on the #VMAs red carpet tonight! #VMAsPru pic.twitter.com/4gd0UpaCHv
Unfortunately, he struggled to track down Taylor Swift, who had a busy media itinerary.
Tweet from @NJDevils: .@BColes25 is looking for you @taylorswift13! pic.twitter.com/lUf6BpVwfC
Tweet from @NJDevils: Well see you inside, @taylorswift13! @BColes25 | #VMAs pic.twitter.com/yyBfZZLo7T

VMAS | Coleman w/ Brent Qvale

He was, however, able to chat with New York Jets player Brent Qvale. The two discussed a swap of tickets to games this season.
Coleman was ready for Lizzo to give him some pointers.........
Tweet from @PruCenter: Hey @lizzo! @BColes25 wants some twerking lessons! #VMASPru #VMAs pic.twitter.com/rUML3xH2Ny
And he was more than eager to help a teammate get a date during his chat with the cast of MTVs Floribama Shore.
Tweet from @NJDevils: .@BColes25 out on the red carpet trying to help @nicohischier out pic.twitter.com/nAQnJiVeI7
Coleman tracked down musical group CNCO, who later performed on the red carpet, and asked them about their hockey knowledge.

VMAS | Coleman with CNCO

Later in the night, he began to turn celebrities into Devils fans.
As the night began to wind down, Coleman and Diplo bonded over their mutual admiration of cowboy hats.

VMAS | Coleman with Diplo

Then Coleman had the opportunity to interview Newark native Ice-T.

VMAS | Coleman with Ice-T

The night wrapped up with Coleman chatting with his new teammate P.K. Subban and Lindsey Vonn just days after their engagement announcement.

VMAS | Coleman with Subban and Vonn