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Pop Bytes: 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Move to Brooklyn's Barclays Center + More

Kat Lee — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:51:25 +0000

- The 2013 MTV VMAs are moving to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn! [TheDrop.fm] - James Franco and Ashley Benson poked fun at Selena Gomez! [Hollywire] - Debra Messing is leaving ‘Smash‘ for a CBS comedy. [Hypable] - Chris Martin of Coldplay might be annoyed with Gwyneth Paltrow. [Evil Beet Gossip] - Mathew Knowles found [...]

Did Lady Gaga Diss Nicki Minaj?

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:00:28 +0000

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed lately. Lady Gaga sure is in a dissing mood and has her knickers in a knot. While she was not at the VMAs on Thursday (Sept. 6), she was certainly watching the show and taking it all in. She even sent a not-so-nice tweet to MTV! Apparently, she was in a bit of a cranky mood and felt that Nicki Minaj's sparkly catsuit was a little too familiar to something she herself wore.

Chris Brown's Girlfriend Karrueche Tran Upset Over MTV VMA Kiss with Rihanna

Jessica Sager — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 22:00:28 +0000

Chris Brown is having his 'Birthday Cake' (cake cake cake cake cake cake cake...) and eating it too. Despite still being in a relationship with model Karrueche Tran, the 'Don't Wake Me Up' singer engaged in a pretty public liplock with former flame and rumored current sidepiece, Rihanna, at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards -- and Tran ain't too happy about that.

Demi Lovato + One Direction's Niall Horan Go on a Date After 2012 MTV VMAs

Jessica Sager — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:29:40 +0000

Finally!

After months of mutual crushing, Demi Lovato and One Direction's Niall Horan finally went on a date after the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. We're pretty much squealing at all of this cuteness.

2012 MTV Video Music Award GIFs – Weekly Motion Picture Collection

Cristin Maher — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:22:29 +0000

As you can see in this recap of 2012 MTV Video Music Award GIFs, things were a bit all over the place last night during the show. There were plenty of highs and lots of lows from the star power that showed up for the live broadcasted event.

Overall, we got a huge announcement from Wiz Khalifa, a little bit of crazy from Nicki Minaj, some raunchiness from Rihanna, acrobatics from Pink, and brotherly love from One Direction. Check out a quick recap of the 2012 MTV VIdeo Music Awards in this hilarious collection of GIFs!

Rihanna Calls Drake an 'A–hole' at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:16:02 +0000

If you thought Rihanna's foul language at the MTV Video Music Awards last night (Sept. 6) was reserved only for her performance of 'Cockiness (Love It),' you were wrong. The starlet allegedly had a choice word for rapper Drake as he took the stage to accept his Best Hip-Hop Video moonman.

A$AP Rocky Grabs Rihanna's Booty During 2012 MTV VMA Performance

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:15:25 +0000

There are always surprises at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, but one of the most talked-about moments at the show happened during Rihanna's kick-off performance of the remix of 'Cockiness (I Love It)' with A$AP Rocky.

Who Had the Best Performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards? – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:54:00 +0000

Overall, the performances at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards didn't really disappoint. Each of the performers brought their own vibes to the stage in L.A., and while some fans entertained with wholesome fun, a la Taylor Swift, others got down and dirty, like Rihanna. After watching the 2012 VMAs, who have you deemed as the best performer of the night?

Rihanna Spotted Kissing Chris Brown at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:41:27 +0000

Rihanna and Chris Brown may have shared more than victories last night (Sept. 6). The pair were snapped smooching at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards -- likely when they didn't think anyone was watching. Problem is, when you're Rihanna and Chris Brown, the whole world is always watching.

2012 MTV Video Music Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Cristin Maher — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:49:23 +0000

No real surprises for best dressed at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. Check out these pictures of fashionistas Rihanna, Katy Perry, Pink, Demi Lovato, Rita Ora and Kesha... wait, Kesha? OK, maybe there were some surprises.

Taylor Swift Closes 2012 MTV Video Music Awards with 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:42:45 +0000

Taylor Swift had the distinct honor of closing out the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards with 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' -- the longest song title in history -- and we were a little underwhelmed by it all.

2012 MTV Video Music Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Cristin Maher — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:38:25 +0000

While some stars hit the right notes when it came to red carpet outfits, others fell flat at the VMAs. In these worst dressed pictures from the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, see some far-from-flattering ensembles from some unlikely candidates like Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Rita Ora and Alicia Keys... and some not-so-surprising faux pas from rappers 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj.

Alicia Keys Premieres 'Girl on Fire' With Nicki Minaj + Gabby Douglas at 2012 VMAs

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:22:11 +0000

Alicia Keys was blazing hot as she premiered her brand new single and album title track 'Girl on Fire' at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards tonight (Sept. 6.) She began the song singing in the dark, illuminated only by the red lights on the stage. She was also standing up while playing the piano and wore her newly shorn locks slicked back. She was hotter than the lava of a thousand volcanoes. Yeah right she was!

2 Chainz + Lil Wayne Perform 'Yuck!' at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

Scott Shetler — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:09:53 +0000

With Kanye West and Jay-Z skipping the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne took over the headlining hip-hop performance slot, though their heavily-censored rendition of 'Yuck!' may have left some viewers scratching their heads.

Rihanna's 'We Found Love' Named Video of the Year at 2012 MTV VMAs

Scott Shetler — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:03:29 +0000

And the Video of the Year at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards is... Rihanna's 'We Found Love!' RiRi beat out Drake, Katy Perry, Gotye and M.I.A. to take home the big award of the night for one of the songs she had performed to open the award show broadcast.

Chris Brown Wins Best Male Video at 2012 MTV VMAs for 'Turn Up the Music'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:37:35 +0000

Demi Lovato and Rita Ora presented the award for Best Male Video at the 2012 MTV VMAs and the moon man to the one and only Chris Brown. He won the VMA for his clip for 'Turn Up the Music.'

Nicki Minaj Wins Best Female Video for 'Starships' at 2012 MTV VMAs

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:28:45 +0000

Femcee Nicki Minaj took home the coveted VMA for Best Female Video for ‘Starpships’ at the 2012 MTV VMAs. “Oh my god” was Minaj’s response at the podium, and she said it like 10 times when she took the stage to receive her Moon Man. She was so surprised and appeared to have not expected [...]

Drake Wins Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:20:37 +0000

Actress Rashida Jones and actor/comedian/ex-'SNL'er Andy Samberg were on hand to give out the award for Best Hip Hop Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards . We're scratching our nose at this too, but at least Jones made up for it by rapping before handing the award over to Drake.

2012 MTV Video Music Awards Performance + Show Pictures

Cristin Maher — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:07:36 +0000

As you can see in these performance and show pictures from the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, the entire evening was jam-packed full of entertaining moments. Rihanna kicked off the festivities in true gangsta fashion, rising from beneath the stage lounging in a throne, all while basking in red light. She sang 'Cockiness' and 'We Found Love,' but the ultra risque first song was definitely the standout.

One Direction Win Best New Artist for 'What Makes You Beautiful' at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:05:18 +0000

One Direction won more than our hearts and Best Pop Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. They also won Best New Artist!

Frank Ocean Lights Up 2012 MTV VMAs With Heartfelt 'Thinkin Bout You' Performance

Scott Shetler — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:55:52 +0000

Frank Ocean slowed things down at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards with an impressive performance of the single ‘Thinkin Bout You’ from his acclaimed ‘Channel Orange’ album. As Ocean was announced, the stage lit up with flames in a fiery stage setup normally reserved for heavy metal bands. But this time, the arena went [...]

One Direction Show Off That 'One Thing' at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:52:43 +0000

One Direction delivered arguably the most highly anticipated performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, and they didn’t disappoint. Not that they could if they tried, but whatevs! For all intents and purposes, it was a standard One Direction performance — all they need to do is show up and sing and everyone melts. [...]

Pink Blows Up With 'Blow Me (One Last Kiss)' at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:18:22 +0000

As usual, Pink killed it at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. Miley Cyrus, who rocked an almost identical hairstyle to Pink’s blonde bouffant-mohawk hybrid, took to the stage with Mac Miller to bring her out, gushing over her influence over not only her own music, but many of her generation’s peers as well. Pink, [...]

Rihanna Kicks Off 2012 MTV VMAs With 'Cockiness' + 'We Found Love'

Scott Shetler — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:17:33 +0000

"I want you to be my sex slave." Those were the first words of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, delivered by Rihanna as she boldly kicked off the award show by performing a medley of the X-rated remix of 'Cockiness (Love It)' and her universal smash 'We Found Love.'

2012 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Pictures

Cristin Maher — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:58:49 +0000

Scroll through these 2012 MTV Video Music Award red carpet pictures and relive all of the pre-show action! Soak in all of the fashion hits and misses from artists like One Direction, Rihanna, Rita Ora, the Wanted, Pink and many more as they strutted their stuff on the MTV VMA red carpet before the big show.