Kanye West Performance to Close VMA’s
The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards are almost here, but big names are still being added to the talent pool of performers and presenters every day. Following Wednesday’s big announcement that Britney Spears will be opening the show comes word that Christina Aguilera will take the stage and Kanye West will close out the VMAs on Sunday, despite last year’s oath that he’d never return. ‘Hills’ gang, Paris Hilton, Shia LaBeouf, Ashlee Simpson and other stars added to presenters list.

Boycott Over! Kanye West Returning To The VMAs
Kanye West has confirmed he'll be closing the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night a year after announcing he would never perform at the event again. The disgruntled rapper stormed off from the 2007 ceremony, claiming he had been mistreated by organizers and swearing he'd never return. West, who left without an award, also accused the music cable network bosses of exploiting Britney Spears, whose terrible performance stole the show. However the rap star was present at a pre-awards photo conference

Katy Perry to Perform “Like a Virgin” & More VMA Secrets!
Well, we know the rest of that train-wreck, and in a not-so-surprising move yesterday, MTV announced yes, Brit will be opening the show again this year, but sans-performance (even though by all accounts, she’s got her stuff together again). Excitement has shifted this year around some other announced highlights though, notably the highest-charting female of the summer, Katy Perry covering Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”. Also some exciting VMA news, Christina Aguilera will be taking the

Katy Perry To Perform 'Like A Virgin' At VMA's
According To Mtv Host Russell Brand...

Rewind: The Week in Rock Daily
The RNC could easily have stood for Rage’s National Convention, as Rage Against the Machine brought their trademark chaos to the Republican gathering with a convention-opening near-riot, an impromptu march, a facist-fighting concert and wrapped it up all with a pepper spray-inducing post-show protest. In other words, it was like Lollapalooza all over again. Heart was also raging against the Palin after the VP candidate used their “Barracuda” as a theme song. MTV’s VMAs are this weeke

VMA Preview: Katy Does Madonna, The Jonas Brothers, Christina & More!
In addition to the recent announcement the good old Britney Spears will be opening the show, many other huge names will be taking the stage for some hot performances. Proving that everything old is new again, "I Kissed A Girl" singer Katy Perry is slated to sing Madonna's "Like A Virgin!" "There's a lot of virginity and lesbianism going on at the show," host Russell Brand told reporters at a press event Thursday. Russ also made me giggle when he referred to The Jonas Brothers as "God's favorite virgins,

Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to appear at MTV Video Music Awards
Britney Spears and Chrisina Aguilera will share a stage at the MTV Video Music Awards.

'I Kissed A Girl' Singer Katy Perry To Remix 'Like A Virgin' For VMAs
British comedian Russell Brand - who will host the exclusive Los Angeles ceremony - revealed the 'I Kissed a Girl' singer will perform a version of the song...... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/tittletattle/article_212169870.shtml"><b>More</b>

Christina Aguilera MTV Video Music Awards 2008 Performance
Britney Spears won’t be the only comeback kid at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Pint-sized powerhouse Christina Aguilera will be on hand for a live performance at the 25th annual ceremony, airing Sunday. “I’m very excited,” Christina said with glee at a press conference at Paramount Studios in L.A. “This will be his first time watching me perform on television, but only for a little while because he’s not really allowed to watch television yet. I’ll ma

Katy Perry Playing a 'Virgin' at VMAs
It was five years ago when Madonna passed the proverbial torch to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera during a collaborative performance of Madge's 'Like a Virgin' -- which spawned the kiss seen 'round the world at the MTV Video Music Awards. This year, on the show's 25th anniversary, Spears will return to that stage to open the event. But this time, it won't be Spears rolling around on the floor in a bridal dress talking about metaphorical chastity. No, that honor goes to Katy Perry, who will perform 'Li

Christina Aguilera and Russell Brand Team Up For MTV
Fresh off of the launch of her new perfume “Inspire”, Christina Aguilera attended the 2008 MTV VMA press conference to announce that she’ll be performing a special rendition of “Genie in a Bottle” as part of the 25th annual VMA’s most memorable performances. In what’s sure to be a wondrous performance, Christina’s turn at the stage will also Mark her first televised performance since giving birth to baby Max earlier this year.

Random Christina Aguilera Appearance
British comedian Russell Brand held a press conference at the Paramount Pictures lot yesterday to promote Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. Russell, who will host the show, was accompanied by Christina Aguilera at the VMA preview. Christia said she will perform her new single, “Keeps Getting Better,” during the telecast. “You’re going to get a first look and a first listen at my new image and my new sound,” Aguilera told reporters. “The last album, the style and sou

Kanye West to Close 2008 MTV VMAs Show
A year after swearing not to perform at MTV Video Music Awards again, Kanye West is set to have a super-sized performance at the closing ceremony of this year's show. © Solarpix/PR Photos Despite his last year's vow saying that he would never perform at MTV Video Music Awards again after failing to win any prize, Kanye West has decided to end his brief beef with the music cable network and agreed to perform at the closin

VMA Roundup: Slash Presenting, Kid Rock to Perform With Lil Wayne, Kanye West to Close Show
Kid Rock and Lil Wayne had both been announced as performers at this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, but as it turns out, the two will will perform together. Rock will reportedly play his “All Summer Long” while sharing the stage with Weezy. More details: Depending on which MTV article you read, new addition Christina Aguilera will either be performing a new version of her hit “Genie in a Bottle” or her new track “Keeps Getting Better,” the title song of her upcomi

Kanye West Returns to Torture Us, Plus VMA Performers
The MTV Video Music Awards are this weekend and the performance list is growing by the minute. Christina Aguilera and The Jonas Brothers have recently joined the lineup. Britney Spears will once again open the VMA’s. She is NOT set to sing, dance or lip synch. What she will do is still up for debate. [...]

Kanye West makes up with MTV
Well of course he has changed his mind and will now perform at this Sunday’s show. West was also upset after not winning any of the five categories he was nominated for. Britney Spears along with Christina Aguilera, Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, T.I., Pink and many others are expected to perform, while Kanye, whose newest single Love Lockdown is expected to drop Monday will close out the show. Popularity: unranked [?] Kanye West Got his Feelings HurtKanye West mother diesKanye lays his m

Katy Perry: Katy Perry "Hot N Cold" (Video Shoot - Photos)
Katy Perry photo gallery from the set of her next video "Hot N Cold" (September 3, 2008).

Katy Perry will perform Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” on MTV Video Music Awards 2008
According to this year’s MTV VMA host Russel Brand “Kiss a Girl” singer Katy Perry is said to be performing a cover of Madonna’s 80s hit “Like a Virgin” live at the 25th Annual MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. To wet your appetite, we have dug up Madonna legendary performance of “Like a Virgin” in 1984.

Katy Perry Wedding Dress “Hot N’ Cold” Music Video Shoot Candids
Looks like Katy Perry will be getting married in her next music video. While “I Kissed A Girl” could be a tough act to follow, this Summer’s singing sensation is forging ahead with promotion for her follow-up single, “Hot N’ Cold.” Katy donned a light pink wedding gown on the Santa Barbara set of the new video on Wednesday. Get PopCrunch News Updates Email: What'

Katy Perry “Like A Virgin” MTV Video Music Awards 2008 Performance
Breakout singer Katy Perry will cover Madonna’s 80s smash “Like A Virgin” during a live performance at the 25th Annual MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. Host Russell Brand revealed the news at a press conference for the big night at Paramount Studios in Hollywood this afternoon. Those of you old enough (Just Kidding), may recall Madonna’s legendary performance of the single in her opening performance at the very first VMAs in 1984. Get P

Katy Perry: “Hot N Cold” Video Vixen
She blasted onto the world’s pop music scene with her scandalous hit “I Kissed a Girl,” and now Katy Perry is hoping to make lightening strike twice with her new single. Sporting a white spaghetti strap tank top and belted high-waisted white shorts teamed with a pair of pink flats, Perry was spotted gallivanting around Los Angeles as she shot her new video for “Hot N Cold.” As for the rumors that she threatened to pull her performance from this Sunday’s MTV

Katy Perry “Hot N Cold” video shoot pics
Check out these pics of Katy Perry filming her new video for her latest single “Hot N Cold”!

Katy Perry: Katy Perry song inspires huge girl-on-girl make out session
A radio station in New Zealand has used Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl” to create a new world record. Female listeners to the Edge were offered the chance to win a trip to a Perry concert in Melbourne, and all they had to do was make out with another girl. Perry’s bi-curious anthem inspired 240 girls to show up to the event, creating a new world record when they all kissed for 20 seconds. The huge make out session took place in 17 locations across New Zealand and each kisser was giv

Kanye to Close VMAs
Kanye West Will Close VMAsThe 2008 MTV Video Music Awards are almost here, but big names are still being added to the talent pool of performers and presenters every day. Following Wednesday's big announcement that Britney Spears will be opening the show comes word that Kanye West will close out the VMAs on Sunday, despite last year's oath that he'd never return.In a press conference Thursday (September 4), comedian and VMA host Russell Brand also revealed that Christina Aguilera will return this year to per

Katy Perry to Perform "Like a Virgin" at VMAS
"There's a lot of virginity and lesbianism going on at the show," the English host told reporters at a press preview held Thursday, at the Paramount Pictures lot where the ceremony will be held. Brand dubbed The Jonas Brothers "God's favorite virgins." See famous star virgins. When The Jonas Brothers hit the stage on Sunday, "it will make the concept of an afterlife seem tame by comparison," Brand joked. Check out outrageous VMA moments in MTV history. The Jonas Brother will have some competition from