Kanye's a bit of a twat, but I agree, "Stronger" is a good song (although it has just as much to do with Daft Punk's awesomeness as Kanye). I didn't watch the VMA's because I was watching 4400 and wouldn't have watched it anyways, so I can't say either way on Britney Spears' performance, but I can't imagine it was very good.
Anyways, the only award I remember the nominees for was best group, and hopefully the White Stripes won, but it was probably one of the 4 shitty bands that got nominated.