Though singer was mortified by stage-rush, she says Kanye 'was standing up for art.'
Beyoncé was the inspiration behind Kanye West's now-infamous onstage antics at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, but the "Single Ladies" singer had avoided making any comment on the matter — until Friday. (more)...
'I'm trying not to make it into a bigger deal than it already is,' Swift says.
Kanye West's interruption of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday remains a hot media topic, five days later. (more)...
'Of course it was rude because it was [Taylor Swift's] moment, but that's the way he really felt,' Jay says, admitting incident was 'rude.'
Jay-Z has known Kanye West for many years, so when he watched West interrupt Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, he probably wasn't as surprised as a lot of people.
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'Another day in the Truman Show AKA my life!,' West writes.
In the wake of Kanye West's stage-crashing interruption of Taylor Swift's Best Female Video acceptance speech at Sunday's Video Music Awards, the rapper spent the next two days apologizing profusely for the incident. (more)...
Jimmy Kimmel interrupts Brandon Flowers to praise openers the Psychedelic Furs.
The Internet has been having a heyday with Kanye West's stage-busting rush of Taylor Swift at Sunday night's Video Music Awards. (more)...
What can the rapper do to recover from the Taylor Swift incident?
Kanye West has made a habit of brash moves that some might consider career suicide, from radically changing up his musical style, to chasing avant-garde fashion and daring to buck rap's strict macho code. (more)...
'Miss Piggy got a little jealous,' Kermit says of his VMA date with Gaga.
We've seen some unusual pairings on the VMA red carpet over the years, but none were quite as unusual as seeing a Victorian-clad Lady Gaga stepping out with none other than Kermit the Frog. (more)...
'What a classy lady,' actress says of Beyoncé actions at this year's VMAs.
"The Beautiful Life: TBL" star Sara Paxton wasn't amused by Kanye West's stage invasion during Taylor Swift's Best Female Video acceptance speech. (more)...
Former president also commented that West's 'punishment was to appear on the new Jay Leno show.'
Everyone from Miley Cyrus to 50 Cent to various politicians has weighed in on the Kanye West/ Taylor Swift incident at the 2009 Video Music Awards. (more)...
The VMA-nominated band saw West kiss Beyoné on the cheek after he stormed the stage.
VMA nominees Cobra Starship had a good view of Sunday night's most talked-about incidents: one involving Kanye West and Taylor Swift, the other involving Lil Mama, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. (more)...
While show was live, 1.3 Million tweets referenced the VMAs.
Because the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards were the first of the Twitter era, MTV had to take a unique approach to the micro-blogging service during the broadcast.
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'We can appreciate her being overwhelmed ... but we would have appreciated it if she would have did it from her seat,' Keys says of Lil Mama.
Lil Mama said she realized Jay-Z wasn't feeling her stage crashing at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. (more)...
'He does it for press. Don't feed into it,' Cyrus says in radio interview.
Miley Cyrus is a good friend of Taylor Swift's, so it's fitting that she would be upset with Kanye West for ruining Swift's big moment at the VMAs on Sunday. (more)...
'I'm just very thankful that everyone showed me so much love,' Swift says.
Not long after Kanye West apologized to Taylor Swift on Tuesday (September 15) for interrupting her acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards on Sunday night, she spoke with ABC Radio about their conversation.
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'After watching it from home ... I was like, 'Wow, Jay-Z wasn't feeling it,' ' the 'America's Best Dance Crew' judge says.
In the moment, Lil Mama thought Jay-Z and her were connecting after she crashed his performance of "Empire State of Mind" during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. (more)...
Band was bum-rushed by stage-crasher when accepting award during 2006 VMAs.
On Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards, as Kanye West bum-rushed Taylor Swift's Best Female Video acceptance speech, there were millions of viewers who probably felt empathy for the country singer. (more)...
Singer had said on 'The View' that she hadn't heard from him.
After three public apologies, Kanye West has personally apologized to Taylor Swift for disrupting her VMA win on Sunday Night. (more)...
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By now we all know about the biggest incident of the night of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye rushed the stage during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech when she won her first moonman for Best Female, but what you didn't see was that Kanye was crashing interviews on the red carpet as well. (more)...
The country star discusses her reaction to the VMA incident.
On Tuesday (September 15), Taylor Swift stopped by "The View," where she addressed the now-infamous Kanye West incident at Sunday night's VMAs. (more)...
'I wish he would come take one of my awards so I can black his eye in front of everybody,' 50 says.
Kanye West's interruption of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video during the Video Music Awards on Sunday night has certainly had a lot of people talking this week — and 50 Cent weighed in during an interview with MuchMusic.
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Rapper tears up when talk-show host asks what West's late mother would have thought of his Taylor Swift interruption.
A contrite and visibly chastened Kanye West appeared on "The Jay Leno Show" on Monday night (September 14), delivering a third public apology to Taylor Swift, following his onstage outburst at Sunday's Video Music Awards.
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Matthew Knowles says his daughter decided to invite Taylor Swift onstage after Kanye incident.
Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland couldn't help but be proud of the way her former bandmate handled herself on Sunday night at the VMAs. (more)...
Though the rapper has a few supporters, most think his apologies lack sincerity and are just attempts at damage control.
After issuing two apologies on his blog, Kanye West appeared on "The Jay Leno Show" for his third public offering of remorse to Taylor Swift after he jumped onstage during the VMAs and interrupted Swift as she was accepting her Moonman for Best Female Video.
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'No one remembers the nice girl,' she tells MTV News at the VMAs.
Kristin Cavallari is back, and she's shaking things up on "The Hills." But despite the drama-filled trailer for the new season, which kicks off September 29, Cavallari insisted at Sunday's Video Music Awards that she's getting along famously with everyone. Well, almost everyone.
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Fashion Week participants talk about Gaga as style icon.
NEW YORK — Lady Gaga certainly made a fashion statement — or four — at the VMAs on Sunday night. (more)...
'It makes tears flow in my eyes,' one fan said of the footage, in theaters October 28.
One of the most talked-about participants of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards was tragically there in absentia. (more)...
iJustine reports that Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Lady Gaga are still attracting Twitter traffic today.
Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards represented a series of firsts for what is always a trendsetting awards show. (more)...
Producer says new songs like 'Make Me' will please fans of her older hits.
Sunday night, on the red carpet of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Grammy-winning super-producer Rodney Jerkins spoke fondly of his late friend Michael Jackson and how MJ once beat him at pool. (more)...
'iCarly' star announced Taylor Swift's performance after the rapper rushed the stage.
Miranda Cosgrove was slated to announce Taylor Swift's performance at the Video Music Awards on Sunday night. (more)...
New York Fashion Week attendees tell us which star wore the Balmain dress better.
It seems like a fashion catastrophe to have two huge pop stars show up to the same event in the same dress. (more)...
'I feel like Ben Stiller in 'Meet the Parents,'' West blogs in new apology, after removing earlier post.
On Monday (September 14), Kanye West took to his blog to issue a new apology to Taylor Swift for interrupting her acceptance speech at the VMAs, and saying that he thought Beyoncé deserved to win the Moonman for Best Female Video. (more)...
'I did not mean any disrespect towards Jay-Z or Alicia Keys,' 'America's Best Dance Crew' judge says in statement.
If it wasn't for a guy named Kanye West, Lil Mama might have dominated Monday's headlines with her, er, zealousness at Sunday night's Video Music Awards. (more)...
'I was really excited ... and I kind of wasn't excited anymore,' Swift said backstage.
When Kanye West jumped onstage with Taylor Swift while she accepted her award for Best Female Video, the singer was initially excited. (more)...
Criticism of West's interruption of Taylor Swift's speech continues.
While he's all for beauty queens expressing their opinions at pageants, if there's one thing Donald Trump can't stand it's rudeness. (more)...
'Kanye's always unpredictable,' Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong tells MTV News.
As if Kanye West already didn't have enough people giving you flak following his onstage antics at Sunday night's Video Music Awards, well, allow us to toss a couple more names onto the pile: Green Day and the All-American Rejects, both of whom witnessed West's hijacking of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech. (more)...
'No one died,' VMA host tells Ryan Seacrest of 'Ye interrupting Taylor Swift.
At the 2008 VMAs, not only was Russell Brand the show's host, but he also was the most controversial figure of the night. (more)...
As for Gaga's VMA date, Kermit the Frog, Madonna says, 'I missed that, but I've dated some frogs.'
After talking with MTV News' Jim Cantiello about her heartfelt tribute to the late Michael Jackson at the VMAs on Sunday night, Madonna also answered questions about Lady Gaga and her daughter, Lourdes.
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Madonna and Janet Jackson's Michael Jackson tribute and Kanye West's outburst were among the standout moments.
A blood-spurting Lady Gaga, a stage-busting Kanye West, a thrilling Michael Jackson tribute, an acrobatic Pink, the classiest move in VMA history and more surprises than even we could have predicted. (more)...
Green Day, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and others celebrate all night at New York hot spots.
NEW YORK — How many outfits did Lady Gaga have for Sunday night anyway? After keeping the audience at Radio City Music Hall and at home guessing what she was going to wear next on the VMA stage, the singer made one more costume change after the show and arrived at her Interscope Records party at Avenue dressed like a bride.
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'It was a privilege and an honor for me to say what I had to say,' singer says of dedication.
After delivering her heartfelt tribute to the late Michael Jackson at the VMAs, Madonna talked with MTV News' Jim Cantiello about her speech backstage.
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'I'm in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment!' West writes on his blog.
This year's VMA's were nothing if not full of surprises, and the biggest one came from Kanye West.
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After paying tribute to Michael on Sunday, Janet posts uptempo 'Make Me' on her site.
Janet Jackson paid loving tribute to her late brother Michael at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night, dancing along with a projection of MJ as their duet "Scream" played on the big screen. (more)...
Plus: 'Twilight' star Robert Pattinson grabs some alone time backstage during Beyoncé's performance.
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards have wrapped up, leaving behind a bevy of memorable moments, legendary performances and at least one heel turn by a superstar. (more)...
Find Out Who Won Big At The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
We've got your list of the winners and the losers of the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. (more)...
Before the 2009 VMAs, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Soy Bomb and Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford have been there before.
For a man so hung up on being original, Kanye West pulled the oldest trick in the book on Sunday night at the VMAs when he crashed the stage during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video.
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Get a peek at what happened before and after their raucous performance of 'East Jesus Nowhere.'
The buzz of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards certainly surrounds Kanye West and Taylor Swift, but the big headlines from the rock world all belong to Green Day
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Surprise appearance causes a stir on Twitter, with #Lilmamais becoming the top trending topic.
Jay-Z keeps his cool in even the most awkward situations. (more)...
Mary-Kate Olsen and 'Hills' star Spencer Pratt also come to Taylor Swift's defense.
It's no surprise "Kanye's" and "#teamtaylor" are among Twitter's top 10 trending topics early Monday morning (September 14) following Kanye West's outburst at the Video Music Awards, where he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video to protest on behalf of Beyoncé.
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Celebs hit Twitter from their Radio City Music Hall seats to defend Taylor Swift.
Kanye West might have had the most memorable moment of the 2009 VMAs — which says a lot, given Lady Gaga's eye-popping fashion and performance, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' electrifying love letter to New York, Madonna and Janet Jackson's tribute to Michael Jackson and the extended trailer for "New Moon."
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Lil Mama makes surprise appearance at end of 'Empire State of Mind.'
There's fashionably late and then there's Jay-Z late.
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Swift gets another shot at an acceptance speech after West interrupted her first attempt.
In a classy display of selflessness, Taylor Swift got a do-over at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards when Beyoncé brought the teen singer up following B's Video of the Year win.
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West was photographed holding a bottle of Hennessey on VMA red carpet.
Kanye West was asked to leave Radio City Music Hall not long after he crashed the MTV Video Music Awards stage during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video.
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Sneak peek debuted during Sunday's Video Music Awards.
On Sunday night (September 13), MTV exclusively debuted the trailer for "Michael Jackson's This Is It" at the 2009 Video Music Awards. (more)...
Nine-time nominated singer ascends to the rafters at end of 'Paparazzi'/ 'Pokerface' medley.
There's a reason Lady Gaga kept her VMA performance such a secret: 1621340 if she'd told you what she was planning, you wouldn't have believed it anyway.
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Kanye continues his history of onstage award-show rants.
This year, Kanye West picked the beginning of the Video Music Awards to deliver one of his famous rants. (more)...
Full text of Madonna's tribute to MJ at the Video Music Awards.
The first moments of MTV's Video Music Awards are always memorable, and VMA vet Madonna certainly did not disappoint with a tearful tribute to the late King of Pop.
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From a gold neck brace to a white head-wreath, we give you a rundown of the 'Poker Face' singer's interesting outfits.
Lady Gaga certainly had everyone guessing in the days leading up with the VMAs about just what she would wear to the big show. (more)...
Singer promised during preshow she'd be 'hanging from things' during the show.
If Pink ever decides to pack in the mic, she could surely land a gig with Cirque du Soleil on the strength of her MTV Video Music Awards performance.
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Taylor Lautner and Chace Crawford held it down for the guys, while Lady Gaga's ensemble was simply stunning.
For the Video Music Awards, celebrities always turn up the style wattage. And on the red carpet at this year's VMAs, the girls decided that the more shine they had on their dresses, the better.
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B performed 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),' focusing on the impressive dance moves showcased in the video.
What can be said about a legion of glittering unitards, sparkling tights and an army of "Single Ladies" other than awesome?
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'When we come home, we feel like tourists. So what better way to show up?' Gabe Saporta says.
While waiting for Cobra Starship and 40 of their biggest fans to board the New York City tour bus that would usher the band to the VMA red carpet, I happened to strike up a conversation with the driver. (more)...
A report from the front line of the big show: the pit!
NEW YORK — When imagining the best seat in the house for the 2009 VMAs, you might picture being nestled somewhere in the first five rows, maybe in between Beyoncé and Katy Perry. (more)...
Aerosmith guitarist accompanied Katy Perry onstage at the Video Music Awards.
Russell Brand made an impressive entrance at this year's 2009 MTV Video Music Awards: The host walked onstage accompanied by Katy Perry singing Queen's "We Will Rock You." (more)...
She finished her 'You Belong With Me' performance on the street outside Radio City Music Hall.
She's performed under an indoor downpour and unleashed her alter ego "T- Swizzle," rapping alongside T-Pain at June's CMT Awards.
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Janet and dancers re-create classic MJ video routines after Madonna's speech.
Sunday night's 2009 MTV Video Music Awards got off to a glittering start thanks to the first family of the VMAs: the Jacksons. (more)...
British trio makes its American television debut with 'Uprising.'
While the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards party was raging just a few blocks to the east, Muse played for a packed house at New York City's Walter Kerr Theater. (more)...
'Twilight' star also liked Leighton Meester's 'incredible' outfit on the red carpet.
She's already conquered the very-different cities of Hollywood and Forks. On Sunday night (September 13), Ashley Greene turned her "liquid topaz" vampire eyes toward a different realm: the runway fashions of cities like Paris, Milan and NYC — home of the 2009 Video Music Awards. (more)...
Pink and Shakira appear to be wearing the same dress for the 2009 ceremony.
At last year's MTV Video Music Awards, we were treated to Tokio Hotel barreling up to the red carpet in a silver-grilled monster truck and T-Pain thundering in on top of an elephant. (more)...
'It's our first date, but we've been eyeing each other for a while,' nine-time nominee tells MTV News.
In July, Lady Gaga appeared on a German television show wearing a top made entirely of stitched-together Kermit the Frog stuffed animals, some sporting glittery eye shadow, and a hat comprised of his head. (more)...
'I love him and it made my whole entire year,' says Tricia Matibag of Ottawa, Ontario.
Justin Bieber has found his ultimate fan. (more)...
Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Pink and more will also perform during action-packed show, airing at 9 p.m. on MTV!
It's hard to believe that all the action of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards can possibly be contained in just a few hours of prime time — especially considering that the first half hour alone will feature a hotly anticipated performance from Lady Gaga, another from Taylor Swift, a show-opening tribute to Michael Jackson featuring sister Janet Jackson, plus appearances from Eminem, Pete Wentz, Justin Bieber, Jack Black, Shakira, "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner and Kristin Cavallari.
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Here's a handy reminder of 2009's big nominees, performers, premieres and presenters.
When the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards blast off at Radio City Music Hall tonight, you'll once again get to see hot performances, big celebrities and unpredictable moments all in one place. (more)...
We look back at the glamorous getups Rihanna, Kanye, Britney Spears and others showed off on the red carpet.
We can only imagine what Lady Gaga will wear to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday. (more)...
Perez Hilton, VMA creative director Lee Lodge give hints about singer's awards-show debut.
It's the question on everyone's lips: What will Lady Gaga do when she takes the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the VMAs? (more)...
There will also be performances from Taylor Swift and Wale, along with appearances by Taylor Lautner, Eminem and more.
Though the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards don't begin until Sunday night, the bass-bumping, guitar-wailing action is already in full swing inside New York's Radio City Music Hall as superstar artists rehearse for their performances.
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Diddy, 50 Cent, Miley Cyrus and more stars pick their hip-hop heavyweight for the show, airing live at 9 p.m.
Lady Gaga and Beyoncé might be fighting over nine Moonmen at the Video Music Awards, but there's also a pair of guys going to battle on Sunday (September 13). Kanye West and Eminem are nominated in the same four categories at this year's VMAs, and people are definitely taking sides.
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'If she was a car with a paint job, I was going to show off the paint job,' director says of the steamy sauna shots, in Behind the Lens.
Picture it: you, Britney Spears, a sweaty sauna, and nothing else between you. Like the body-hugging sparkly catsuit in "Toxic" that got tongues wagging, veteran video director Joseph Kahn knew the sight of Britney lounging in a sauna in the "Womanizer" clip would set off a buzz bomb.
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The rockers explain why they play 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough' at every show.
At tonight's MTV Video Music Awards, Janet Jackson will pay tribute to her late brother's musical legacy, and among the Michael Jackson fans whose eyes will be glued to the stage will be Green Day, who've been paying their respects to the King of Pop on a nightly basis.
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Miley Cyrus, Perez Hilton, All Time Low and more celebs make their predictions for the show, airing live at 9 p.m.
It's on at the Video Music Awards this year, as two of pop's predominate ladies will go head to head for Moonmen. Beyoncé and Lady Gaga are in an epic war for VMA supremacy, with each nominated in nine categories. But at the end of the night, only one can come out on top.
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VMA fashion is 'all about color and being risky,' Swift explains.
At last year's VMAs, Taylor Swift shone as MTV News' fashion correspondent, wearing a flashy, sparkly little number, befitting the event's sunny Los Angeles location. But with the show back in New York this year, does the VMA nominee and first-time performer have any plans to change up her style?
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The up-and-coming rapper and French pop band live up to their hype for New York show.
NEW YORK — It was a benefit show, sponsored by a soft drink company, in a nonsmoking New York venue, but that didn't stop Kid Cudi from striding onto the stage Saturday (September 12) night, grabbing a smoke from someone in the front row, hitting it, then launching into a positively spacey set while an audience full of fired-up kids lost their collective minds (and a few T-shirts).
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'We were like, 'The hell with it, let's just jam,'' frontman Billie Joe Armstrong says.
If you were one of the few dozen stagehands, producers, technicians or reporters who just happened to be working in Radio City Music Hall on Saturday night (September 12), well, then you must be feeling pretty good right now. (more)...
Video director Jake Nava talks about the video's less-is-more style in Behind the Lens.
The most amazing thing about Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" video isn't the dancing, the leotards, the mesmerizing movement of the Queen B's hips or the set's eerie minimalism (though, all of those things are pretty epic). No, what's most amazing is that it was never meant to be a hit at all.
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'If there's something that's flammable, and we're around it, we're probably going to light it on fire,' drummer Tre Cool laughs.
NEW YORK -- Green Day don't want to give away too much about their performance on Sunday night's Video Music Awards, but there is one tidbit they will share with us: Expect fire.
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The Brits rehearse 'Uprising' for their American television debut on Sunday night's Video Music Awards.
NEW YORK — The sign outside says "Muse — One Night Only!!!" Inside, it seems the band hasn't gotten the memo. (more)...
The band hold a press conference to state their case for Best New Artist.
One of the unique aspects of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards is that the winner of the Moonman for Best New Artist will be decided entirely by fan voting. (more)...
Wade Robson, Cris Judd and more will take the stage for a dance tribute to the late King of Pop.
Since he won his first Moonmen at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, Michael Jackson has graced MTV's biggest stage time and time again with his eye-poppingly inventive dance moves — kicks, spins and moonwalks that continue to influence the world of contemporary dance. (more)...
MTV Music Video Awards air Sunday at 9 p.m. on MuchMusic
NEW YORK — "Thud. Thud. Thud." That's the sound currently filling Radio City Music Hall, and it's coming from Green Day drummer Tre Cool's kit, which sits center stage, alone, save for the one drum tech pounding away on it.
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Online singing sensation will shout out his biggest fan when he walks the VMA red carpet Sunday.
Justin Bieber is poised to become pop music's next big thing, thanks to his rabid Internet fanbase. (more)...
Gabe Saporta and company clearly had a blast at Friday night's concert with Fefe Dobson.
NEW YORK — It was somewhat fitting that Cobra Starship were tapped to headline Friday night's Taco Bell-sponsored pre-VMA soiree at the Fillmore at Irving Plaza. After all, they are unapologetically about as cheesy as a platter of Nachos Bell Grande.
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'I'm hoping Janet shuts the whole place down,' Blige says.
Janet Jackson has inspired a slew of singers in her career with her dance moves, seductive songs and turns at acting on the big screen.
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The band is ready to party in New York and celebrate its hometown girl.
All Time Low are hoping that with the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards back in New York on Sunday, the artists who are in town for it will be able to celebrate in a manner befitting the city that never sleeps. (more)...
'DJ AM was a good homie of mine, so we're going to do a little something for him,' rapper says.
When Kid Cudi performs with Wale and the go-go group UCB, the VMA house band, at Sunday's awards show, he will take some time out to remember 2008 house-band member DJ AM, who died unexpectedly last month.
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Swizz Beatz says Sunday's 'Empire State of Mind' duet will put 'two greats on the stage, and you know what happens.'
The list of famous New Yorkers could go on longer than Mayor Michael Bloomberg's term in office, but undoubtedly two of the most beloved natives are Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
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Up-and-coming pop singer hopes to run into Beyoncé on the red carpet Sunday.
Justin Bieber is ready to take his fame to the next level at the 2009 Video Music Awards.
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Rockers are kicking off VMA weekend with a concert in NYC.
You probably couldn't guess this, given their penchant for Day-Glo, their hit single "Good Girls Go Bad" or roughly 75 percent of the rest of their Hot Mess album, but Cobra Starship take the concept of partying pretty seriously.
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Solange also had nothing but praise for the 'phenomenal artist' she's collaborating with at Sunday's show.
Along with UCB, Wale is brining along a whole bunch of artists along for his VMA house-band ride. (more)...
'Beyoncé is just, like, a living legend,' the VMA-nominated teen says.
Miley Cyrus may be up for an award herself at the 2009 Video Music Awards this Sunday, but that doesn't mean the "7 Things" singer and "Hannah Montana" star isn't afraid to weigh in on the big battles brewing for this Sunday's big show: the fights for VMA supremacy between Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, and between Eminem and Kanye West.
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NYC-centric vehicles could replace monster trucks and elephants at this year's show, which airs live Sunday at 9 p.m.
In just a few days, the lights on the red carpet will be lit and the 2009 edition of the MTV Video Music Awards will begin welcoming the music world's biggest superstars into the confines of Radio City Music Hall. (more)...
Director Joseph Kahn says Em would stay in character on set, in Behind the Lens.
Eminem's clip for "We Made You" might seem like a laugh, but for the rapper, the tabloid-target-blasting video was a chance to indulge in some deep method acting. Seriously.
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'They'll go two-two,' the house-band MC guesses — tune in Sunday at 9 p.m. to see for yourself!
As the VMA weekend approaches, Eminem and Kanye West's battle for Moonman dominance is picking up.
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'The house just looks like one big, crazy clothing store gone wild,' younger Knowles sister says.
The Knowles sisters are having quite the fashion conundrum. Beyoncé and her baby sis, Solange, are both preparing to attend the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday, and when they're not busy rehearsing for the big show, it seems the ladies are still hustling to find just the right looks.
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'There's no targets this year,' VMA emcee says of show, airing Sunday night at 9 p.m. on MuchMusic
NEW YORK — Despite the racket of the Video Music Awards stage being assembled around him, Russell Brand still manages to exude an extraordinary level of cool.
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'I'm not gonna put up a big fight,' MC says of going up against the pop starlet.
In 2008, rock band Tokio Hotel beat out a quartet of pop stars — Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Jordin Sparks and Taylor Swift — to nab a Best New Artist win at the MTV Video Music Awards. (more)...
Pitbull, Solange Knowles, 3OH!3 run through their songs with Wale and band.
NEW YORK — "This one's for the good people who are setting up the show for MTV!" Wale announced during rehearsals on Thursday (September 10). "We're gonna have some fun now, because you guys could use some good music."
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The VMA house-band rapper loves the way Gaga pushes the envelope.
Lady Gaga has been the talk of the pop world this past year, from her spectacular outfits to her impossibly catchy tunes. (more)...
The British comedian visits 'The View' to talk about Sunday's show.
Russell Brand stopped by "The View" on Thursday (September 10), and while he spent a lot of time trying to woo co-host Sherri Shepherd, he did manage to speak a bit about what viewers can expect when he hosts the 2009 VMAs on Sunday.
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'Twilight' stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner are also paired up in the crowd for Sunday's show, airing live at 9 p.m.
Onstage at New York's Radio City Music Hall, a swarm of headset-wearing technicians lift lights, hammer away at scaffolding, run reams of cable and try very hard not to collide into one another. (more)...
This could be a classic, Madonna-like performance,' creative director Lee Lodge says.
All week long, there's been one Video Music Awards performance that everyone has been talking about ... even if very few people actually know anything about it. (more)...
Megan Fox, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, 50 Cent, Jimmy Fallon join list of presenters for Sunday's show.
Sunday night's 2009 MTV Video Music Awards just got much bigger. (more)...
Us Weekly, Elle directors discuss singer's 'Chia' hair, what she should wear to VMAs.
Lady Gaga is known for her bizarre outfits. She's been regularly spotted wearing body armor, once gave a press conference in a mask that covered her entire face and loves her dress made entirely of bubbles. (more)...
Pharrell and co. blitz through 'Kill Joy,' 'Backseat Love,' other fan favorites.
NEW YORK Governors Island was crawling with people Wednesday evening, as Asher Roth and N.E.R.D. performed at the Water Taxi Beach on the city's former military post.
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Documentary preview will debut on MTV during the live broadcast, airing Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.
Though Michael Jackson is gone, the King of Pop will be front and center during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. (more)...
A pair of Great Danes nearly upstaged the Video of the Year nominee, in Behind the Lens.
You would think the biggest challenge director Ray Kay faced on the set of the "Poker Face" video would be reining in Lady Gaga's extravagant costume requests. But actually, that honor went to a pair of truly unruly Great Danes.
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Janet's MJ tribute will open Sunday's show, which airs live at 9 p.m.
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards will feature a number of huge performances from the likes of Jay-Z, Green Day, Beyoncé and others, but perhaps the highest-profile act on Sunday night's show will be Janet Jackson's tribute to her brother Michael.
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'This is New York. I would just not speak or smile at anybody ... I would just keep focused,' the Bad Boy boss says.
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards are back in New York, if you haven't heard. And that means serious business, according to Diddy. (more)...
But which artist was the rehearsal for? You'll find out on Sunday night!
NEW YORK — The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards have promised to take over New York City, and the invasion seems to be well under way!
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From filming another promo with Britney Spears to the New York location, the British comedian is excited for this year's show.
Russell Brand is looking to mix things up for his second go at hosting the MTV Video Music Awards. (more)...
Get a sneak peek at the stage before the show airs live Sunday at 9 p.m.
The scalloped ceiling of New York's Radio City Music Hall flashes red, blue and gold, changing with the shouted cues of the lighting director on the floor below. (more)...
We give you the details of the making of Video of the Year nominee "Love Lockdown," in Behind the Lens.
If you think Kanye West's sleek, stylized video for "Love Lockdown" is great, you should see the other version of the clip. It's even better.
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Perez Hilton, Ashlee Simpson and others predict who will be Sunday's big winner.
It's going to be an epic face-off come Sunday, when pop's new disco princess, Lady Gaga, squares off against pop's reigning R&B diva, Beyoncé, at the 2009 Video Music Awards. (more)...
'They will probably just wear some sort of tie or jeans and a nice shirt,' she says of fellow Twilighters Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.
Ashley Greene has definitely made a splash on the slew of red carpets she's walked, thanks to her girly, funky sense of fashion. (more)...
'Everybody deserves superstar treatment, no matter who is coming down that carpet,' says designer Kevin Largent.
The 2009 Video Music Awards don't just exist in a programming vacuum. (more)...
Janet will help kick off the awards show, which airs live Sunday at 9 p.m. on MuchMusic
Michael Jackson has contributed some of the most unforgettable moments in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards. (more)...
The guys always carry clothes, music and ... 'The Pocket Reference Guide'?
Ever since their second album, Want, caught on with mainstream audiences, the guys in 3OH!3 have basically lived on the road. Which means they've perfected the art of traveling light.
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MC declines to take sides; VMAs air on Sunday night!
At Sunday's Video Music Awards, there will be all kinds of battles going on for the coveted Moonmen, but the biggest one just might be Eminem vs. Kanye West: both are up for four awards, and the winner will be decided at Sunday night's big show.
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Country singer will perform 'You Belong With Me' at awards show, which airs live Sunday at 9 p.m.
Taylor Swift is going from last year's VMA preshow fashion correspondent to the main stage. Swift will perform "You Belong With Me," which is nominated for Best Female Video, at the Video Music Awards.
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Duo are up against Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Cobra Starship and Lady Gaga.
The MTV Video Music Awards celebrate the best of the best in music, but this year brings a major first: Latin duo Wisin y Yandel scored a Best Pop Video nomination for their video for "Abusadora," from their recent LP La Revolución. (more)...
The band also performs on the awards show, which airs live Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.
When Muse signed on to perform at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, they did it with one caveat: since the show was taking place just steps from Broadway, they wanted to do a show tune. For real.
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Brand returns as host for this year's Video Music Awards, which air live September 13 on MuchMusic
They may not have addressed the elephant in the room when they appeared together in a 2008 VMA promo, but this year, Britney Spears and repeat host Russell Brand are taking their relationship to the next level — they are the voices in each other's heads.
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Sparks remembers being too awestruck to talk to her future tourmate.
Before last September, Jordin Sparks had never been to the VMAs and had never met current tourmate Britney Spears. (more)...
'She's always trying to top herself, and I think she's going to,' gossip blogger promises.
Lady Gaga's BFF Perez Hilton can't wait for people to see what the nine-time-nominated entertainer has up her sleeve for this year's Video Music Awards on September 13. (more)...
Cast -- including Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner -- to appear on show.
You probably thought we were done with the blockbuster 2009 Video Music Award announcements. (more)...
Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, host Russell Brand collaborated on 'Tonight' for Video Music Awards promos.
After spending two years out West, the Video Music Awards will return to their New York City roots on September 13 at 9 p.m. on MuchMusic (more)...
'AM was one of the greatest DJs I've ever seen play,' Wale says of late DJ.
In the wake of the untimely passing of DJ AM on Friday, musicians, DJs, friends and fans alike have been paying tribute to his memory — and his formidable skills behind the turntables, which earned him and Travis Barker the spot as the house band at the 2008 Video Music Awards.
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During the show, Death Cab for Cutie's 'New Moon' soundtrack single will premiere on MTV.com.
September 13, the night of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, was already shaping up to be a pretty busy evening for Beyoncé, who's nominated for a whopping nine Moonmen. Now, it's going to be even busier.
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'But everyone keeps telling me Anita is hotter,' Perry says of her saucy role in the 'West Side Story' skit.
NEW YORK — For the second year in a row, Katy Perry is all over the MTV Video Music Awards, as the success of her smash-hit album, One of the Boys, maintains its impressive chart run. (more)...
'It means a lot to me,' the 'Right Round' rapper says of his Best Hip-Hop Video nomination.
The Best Hip-Hop Video category for this year's MTV Video Music Awards is stacked with heavy-hitters like Jay-Z and an impressive upstart in Asher Roth. (more)...
'It's kind of like 'Thriller,' without the zombies or the story,' Gabe Saporta says of choreographed ad.
Despite being nominated for a pair of Moonmen, Cobra Starship still aren't sure if they're even invited to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. After all, they'd been burned in previous years.
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The country star will join Cobra Starship, Katy Perry, Ne-Yo and host Russell Brand on the 'West Side Story' song 'Tonight.'
Taylor Swift is joining Cobra Starship, Katy Perry, Russell Brand and Ne-Yo for a special version of the classic "West Side Story" tune "Tonight," for a promo of the 2009 Video Music Awards' return to the Big Apple.
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'You'd better win!' Lauren Collins jokes about Best New Artist nominee.
Drake has gone from starring on the Canadian teen drama "Degrassi: The Next Generation," under the name Aubrey Graham, to being nominated for Best New Artist at this year's Video Music Awards. (more)...
The Best New Artist and Best Hip-Hop Video nominee plans to keep it casual on September 13.
Asher Roth holds himself and his work to quite a high set of standards, but he isn't the sort of guy to put pressure on himself or take anything too seriously. (more)...
Before he takes the stage on September 13, we remember Hov's other big VMA appearances.
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards are back in New York this year, and no one represents the Big Apple quite like Jay-Z. (more)...
But bassist Jared Followill does admit their 'Use Somebody' clip is 'probably the least stupid video we've done.'
If there's one thing the five bands competing for Best Rock Video at the Video Music Awards have in common, it's that none of them seem to think they have a prayer of actually winning the thing.
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From Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' to Rihanna's layer cake, Gaga's got plenty of pop diva inspiration for her VMA debut.
Not only is Lady Gaga up for nine Moonmen at the VMAs this year as they embark on the singer's hometown of New York, but she's also just been tapped to perform at the live show on September 13 at 9 p.m. ET.
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Nelly Furtado, Miranda Cosgrove and Leighton Meester will be presenters at September 13 show.
It was already shaping up to be a pretty huge night, but now, the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards have gotten even bigger. (more)...
'I can't wait to go to the awards show and hopefully kick some ass,' she says.
Lady Gaga isn't afraid to go head-to-head with Beyoncé at this year's Video Music Awards. (more)...
'I know that they're really happy, and we're nominated for a couple VMAs,' actress/singer says of 'Good Girls Go Bad.'
"Good Girls Go Bad" has become the inescapable song of the summer, and the overwhelming success of Cobra Starship's collaboration with "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester is most surprising to the actress herself.
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'They don't need this like we do,' drummer Nate Donmoyer says of other Breakthrough Video nominees.
Passion Pit are VMA virgins, so we're willing to give them a pass on this one. (more)...
Either way, group will be there: 'We're like Jack [Nicholson] at the Oscars,' Pete Wentz says.
When Fall Out Boy heard they were nominated for an MTV Video Music Award, they were in one of the most decadent, superstar-heavy, VIP-approved cities in the world, and they celebrated accordingly.
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Show airs live on Sunday, September 13, at 9 p.m. on MuchMusic
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are in! Beyoncé and Lady Gaga lead the way with nine nods apiece, and Kanye West and Eminem are facing off in the same four categories. (more)...
'I'm just thinking my hard work paid off,' she says of Best Choreography nomination for 'Goodbye.'
Not only will Kristinia DeBarge be embarking on her big tour with Britney Spears later this month, but she's also gearing up for the VMAs, where her "Goodbye" video is up for Best Choreography. (more)...
'I must be doing something right!,' the 'I Love College' MC says.
While Asher Roth's two VMA nominations may not be a surprise to many people, they definitely caught the artist himself off guard.
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'Even though we have eight VMA awards on our mantle, there's always room for more,' Billie Joe Armstrong says.
In 2005, at the height of American Idiot mania, they won seven Moonmen, including Video of the Year, Best Group Video and Best Rock Video for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams." (more)...
The hip-hop superstars will compete with each other in four categories on September 13.
On Tuesday (August 4), MTV News learned that two of the hugest names in the game today — Eminem and Kanye West — each received four VMA nominations, in the same four categories, which should make for one rather intense showdown come VMA night. (more)...
2009 MTV Video Music Awards air live on MTV September 13 at 9 p.m.
It's the biggest award of the night, and some of the biggest names in music are up for it. The nominees for Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced!
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It'll be a battle of fashion-forward pop divas on September 13.
The 26th annual show is shaping up to be a battle of female pop and fashion icons (more)...
Katy Perry, Ne-Yo and Chace Crawford will be presenters at 26th annual show on September 13.
Secure the stage floor and reinforce the windows: Green Day and Pink are coming to the live MTV Video Music Awards. (more)...
'American Idol' alum took host to task at last year's show for mocking the Jonas Brothers' purity rings.
At last year's VMAs, after Russell Brand took some time out to poke fun at the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings, Jordin Sparks took to the stage to present an award. (more)...
Stephenie Meyer's favorite band is scheduled to take the stage on September 13.
On September 13, the MTV Video Music Awards will return home to New York City, taking over spots all around the Big Apple, including the iconic Radio City Music Hall. (more)...
Country crossover star set to perform a new version of 'You Belong With Me.'
Last year, when Taylor Swift attended her first VMAs, she did double duty as a Best New Artist nominee and the fashion correspondent for MTV News' red-carpet preshow. (more)...
The Real World: D.C. (Ep.8)
Mike opens up to his mom and siblings about his sexuality as jealousies arise when Josh and Erika both look to form bands in DC.
Mike opens up to his mom and siblings about his sexuality as jealousies arise when Josh and Erika both look to form bands in DC.
Taking the Stage (S.2 Ep.2)
Emily Sones and Adam hit a roadblock in their relationship when Adam starts seeing another girl.
Emily Sones and Adam hit a roadblock in their relationship when Adam starts seeing another girl.
The Buried Life (S.1 Ep.4)
The 'Buried Life' crew arrives in Memphis to cross off number 74 - 'help deliver a baby' and Dave feels in over his head.
The 'Buried Life' crew arrives in Memphis to cross off number 74 - 'help deliver a baby' and Dave feels in over his head.
Life of Ryan (S.3 Ep.4)
Ryan learns that he has to get his spending under control as well as cut back on his party lifestyle if he wants to keep his edge.
Ryan learns that he has to get his spending under control as well as cut back on his party lifestyle if he wants to keep his edge.
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