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Kanye West ends brief boycott of MTV video awards

Reuters - A year after vowing never to perform on the MTV Video Music Awards again, hip-hop star Kanye West will close the show's 25th annual ceremony in Hollywood on Sunday, joining a lineup that includes Christina Aguilera and the Jonas Brothers, organizers said. more »

Hathaway's dark role sparks early awards buzz

Reuters - Anne Hathaway's dark role in "Rachel Getting Married," which premiered this week in Venice, is generating early Oscar buzz, with several critics hailing her departure from fairytale and comic characters. more »

Britney Spears To Kick Off MTV VMAs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Britney Spears will kick off the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, the network announced and Access Hollywood confirmed on Wednesday.

And the pop star couldn't be happier.

"MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?" Britney said in a statement to MTV. "I'm excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated."

Her manager, Larry Rudolph, later confirmed the news to Access.

Spears to open MTV Video Music Awards

AP - NEW YORK (AP) It's Britney, baby, one more time. Despite her train-wreck performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, the network confirms Spears will kick off the show once again. more »

Spears to open MTV Video Music Awards

AP - It's Britney, baby, one more time. Despite her train-wreck performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, the network confirms Spears will kick off the show once again. more »

ROLL CALL: Lily Allen Vs. Sir Elton John

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Lily Allen and Sir Elton John trade on stage barbs in London, Hilary Swank packs on the pounds, Jack Bauer gets his daughter back and a new poll reveals the most popular celebrity pout!

Lily Allen, Elton John Catfight Onstage

"I could still snort you under the table," he lashes out after the tipsy singer insults his age more »

Every little bit Phelps: Swimmer a VMA presenter

AP - He does comedy, writes books, and mixes it up with the hottest stars in music and Hollywood. With all this, who needs swimming? more »

Esai Morales Among Stars To Announce Latin Grammy Award Nominations

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Latin Recording Academy announced today that Tejano singer Graciela Beltran, Latin Grammy winner Lila Downs, Latin R&B/reggaeton singer/producer Flex, and actor Esai Morales will help announce the Ninth Annual Latin Grammy Award nominations in Los Angeles on Sept. 10.

Britney's Manager: 'Britney Spears Will Not Be Performing At The VMAs'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Britney Spears will not be performing at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, Ryan Seacrest reported on "On Air With Ryan Seacrest" on Monday morning.

Quoting Britney's manager, Larry Rudolph, Seacrest said, "Britney Spears will not be performing at the VMAs this year. I'm telling you officially and unequivocally."

According to Seacrest, Rudolph told him that Britney was "in the middle of recording her next album, which is going amazingly well, and was never supposed to perform at the show."