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The performer still has work to do, says PEOPLE music critic Chuck Arnold
Plus: The star opens up about her emotional recovery and says, "My music is therapy"
Larry Rudolph tells PEOPLE that the pop star is "getting happier and stronger" every day
PEOPLE gets a sneak preview of a riveting documentary about the troubled pop star
The singer posts exclusive audition photos on her new MySpace celebrity page
The controversial Video Music Awards host is in trouble in England for leaving lewd voicemails
Plus, the pop star says she'll "definitely" go on tour next year
A friend says the musician must have "somebody looking out for [him]" to have survived the crash
Spears's Circus is set to hit stores Dec. 2, when she turns 27
The teen pop stars stay coy about the "purity ring" controversy during their London gig
The performer still has work to do, says PEOPLE music critic Chuck Arnold
Plus: The star opens up about her emotional recovery and says, "My music is therapy"
Larry Rudolph tells PEOPLE that the pop star is "getting happier and stronger" every day
PEOPLE gets a sneak preview of a riveting documentary about the troubled pop star
The singer posts exclusive audition photos on her new MySpace celebrity page
The controversial Video Music Awards host is in trouble in England for leaving lewd voicemails
Plus, the pop star says she'll "definitely" go on tour next year
A friend says the musician must have "somebody looking out for [him]" to have survived the crash
Spears's Circus is set to hit stores Dec. 2, when she turns 27
The teen pop stars stay coy about the "purity ring" controversy during their London gig
The singer says her purity ring defense at the MTV show "came out wrong"
The teen stars have no hard feelings about the British comedian's jokes at the MTV Video Music Awards
From Vegas to the VMAs, the swimmer says he's having a blast since the Olympics
The couple aren't saying, but friends speculate it'll be a Fall Out Boy – with many sneakers to follow
The VMA host had a harem, was on heroin, wrote a bestseller – and has a bright future
Spears takes three Moonmen home – for the first time ever
Spears takes three Moonmen home – for the first time ever
"It's not bad to wear a promise ring," she says in response to host Russell Brand's jokes
Plus: Rihanna will duet with T.I., Pete Wentz will co-host and Katy Perry will
cover Madonna at the awards show Sunday
"How can I not be there?" the pop star, who will open the MTV show Sunday, tells PEOPLE in a statement
The hip-hop star calls the current VMA nominee "super-talented"
The Olympian is being given a hero's welcome at the Orlando resort on Friday
The Golden Boy chats with Woods – and crosses paths with Misty May-Treanor – at a Manhattan party
The powerhouse roster of presenters gear up for the upcoming show in L.A.
Not only have the Jonas Brothers notched the year's third-biggest debut album, they've managed the rare feat of having two albums in the top 10 at the same time
Plus the guys talk about their VMA competition and the new Jonas show
The pop star and boy band will face Chris Brown and others for the show's top honor
See Spears laugh and joke with the show's host Russell Brand
A year after her notorious performance, she jokes with the host and looks "really good," a source tells PEOPLE
But will Spears show up after her disastrous performance last year?
The British comic – and host of MTV's awards show – anticipates "music and mayhem"
The Jonas Brothers celebrate and also prepare to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards
September's 25th anniversary ceremony will include viewer nominations
The rocker leaves a British music festival minutes before he's due on stage
To understand how close Kanye West and his mother, Donda, were, one only needs to listen to his music.
Rosie O'Donnell fueled rumors that she is coming back to television during a stand-up routine in New York on Tuesday.
Escapologist Criss Angel did what he does best when it came to assessing Britney Spears's notorious Sept. 9 performance on the MTV Video Music Awards: He skirted the question.
Kid Rock will not be charged in the fight with Tommy Lee at the MTV Video Music Awards, Las Vegas authorities said Monday.
Lindsay Lohan is following in Britney Spears's dancing shoes, working on her moves for a tango-themed movie at the same rehearsal studio used by the troubled pop star.
Britney Spears is not doing well with judges lately.
Can't get enough of Britney Spears? Then her new video for "Gimme More" is just the ticket, with the singer playing dual roles: sexy brunette pole dancer, and a curious blonde watching her.
Britney Spears will release her first music video in more than two years this coming Monday.
Joey Fatone is offering Britney Spears a getaway from her life in the spotlight.
He dominated the Video Music Awards in Vegas earlier this month, was a bigger winner at the European VMAs in '06 and now Justin Timberlake is set for yet another winning performance this year.
50 Cent is singing the praises of Britney Spears and saying Kayne West's
outburst about the pop star opening the Video Music Awards Sunday was
unwarranted.
Before her now-notorious performance at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas, Britney Spears had a spat with celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves, PEOPLE reports in its latest issue, on newsstands Friday.
And now the professionals are weighing in: Reality TV judges Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli are offering their - surprisingly different - opinions of Britney Spears's much-maligned performance at Video Music Awards.
Kanye West, never known for holding his tongue, is railing against MTV after leaving empty-handed from Sunday's Video Music Awards, charging that the network misled him - and also exploited Britney Spears.
Some blame the outfit. Others point a finger at Sarah Silverman. Still others question MTV's judgment in the first place to open the show with Britney Spears.
While Britney Spears struggled at the Video Music Awards in Las Vegas, her ex-husband Kevin Federline threw a backyard pool party Sunday - for their two sons' birthdays, PEOPLE has learned.
Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson looked like music's most romantic couple at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas this weekend - and it wasn't just for show.
The MTV Video Music Awards prides itself on unscripted moments - and Sunday's show was no exception: Kid Rock reportedly punched rocker Tommy Lee during the ceremony. (See MTV's video below.)
This was going to be it. The big moment. Britney's triumphant comeback. But, after weeks of buzz, Britney Spears kicked off Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards at the Palms in Las Vegas with a bad costume and a lackluster performance of her latest song "Gimme More," that could have used a lot more rehearsal.
Some people fear complacency; others fear forgetting. Six years away from the fire, how should we mark Sept. 11?
Riding high from her smash single "Umbrella," Rihanna cleaned up at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, taking home two of the evening's most prestigious trophies: video of the year and monster single of the year.
What does a girl do before opening the MTV Video Music Awards? Club hop and party until 3 a.m., of course.
They've come for Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, but early celeb arrivals mean one thing: Las Vegas's party scene is exploding with stars.
Showing no pre-show jitters before her big MTV Video Music Awards performance, Britney Spears made at least two club stops filled with dancing and champagne on Friday night - first hanging with Criss Angel, then hitting a party thrown by Diddy.
After weeks of buzz, Britney Spears kicked off Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards at the Palms in Las Vegas in a sparkly bra and briefs with a club-ready performance of her latest song "Gimme More."
Britney Spears is in the building - inside a $25,000-a-night villa.
Las Vegas will become the center of the entertainment world this weekend as
the MTV Music Awards take over the Palms Casino Resort.
Britney Spears was recruited to open MTV's Video Music Awards "to make a statement," the show's producer says, officially confirming weeks of reports that the singer will perform.
Britney Spears is leaving her fans wanting more - new music, that is.
Amy Winehouse will not perform at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 9, her U.S. record label confirmed to the Associated Press.
Amy Winehouse won't be performing at the MTV Video Music Awards, or anywhere else in the United States anytime soon.
The budding movie career of Justin Timberlake continues to blossom.
Criss Angel is helping prepare Britney Spears for a possible MTV Video Music Awards performance, and their relationship is purely professional, the illusionist tells PEOPLE exclusively.
British singer Lily Allen has been forced to postpone her September U.S. concert dates because she can't get her work visa reinstated in time.
After canceling two opening gigs for the Rolling Stones originally scheduled for this week, "Rehab" pop star Amy Winehouse is pulling the plug on the remainder of her performances in August, her rep announced Thursday.
"Rehab" pop star Amy Winehouse has been hospitalized for "exhaustion," her rep has announced.
Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé Knowles have scored a leading seven nominations each for this year's MTV Video Music Awards, it was announced on Total Request Live Tuesday.
Beyonce and Justin Timberlake lead this year's nominations, but will anyone tune in to see who wins?
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