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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 »

Beyonce: Gaining 20 Pounds "So Much Fun"

Losing it? "I was like, 'D'oh! Why do you have to go through this?'" the Cadillac Records star says more »

Pop star writes of friendship with ex-priest

AP - Pop star Cliff Richard has written about his relationship with a former Roman Catholic priest in an autobiography excerpted in a British newspaper on Thursday. 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.

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons sued over IndyCar deal

AP - A Los Angeles man claims in a lawsuit that Gene Simmons took him for a ride on a marketing deal with the Indy Racing League. more »

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 »

Judge refuses to dismiss case against Spears

AP - A judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss a misdemeanor driving without-a-valid-license case against Britney Spears. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James A. Steele issued his ruling after reviewing statutes cited by prosecutors and Spears' attorney, J. Michael Flanagan. more »

Jennifer Lopez: "I Don't Know if I'm Going to Have Kids Again"

The singer reveals new details on being pregnant with Max and Emme 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!