Now the teen country star is looking for the next challenge in her zooming career
The singer playfully gets back at Joe Jonas and Kanye West - and blows a kiss to Taylor Lautner
See the singer's reaction at hearing that West wants Beyoncé to host the show instead
"I kinda feel like I might have a heart attack or pass out," says the excited singer as she begins rehearsals
The Monster Ball will be bigger and crazier than anything before, she says
This week in iReport, we're going to infinity...and beyond! Take a look at how MIT students on a budget captured images from the edge of space. Meet four veterans and hear why their struggles at home can be as bad as those at war. And finally, iReporters weigh in on what's up with all the recent public outbursts -- and may or may not be interrupted by a special guest. Check out the video here, or get a better idea of the stories below.
The country singer and late pop star also both vie to be named artist of the year
If Taylor Swift has any lingering insecurities after the Kanye West incident at the MTV Video Music Awards, the six nominations she received for the American Music Awards should clear those right up.
The singer says West "was standing up for art"
Swift thanks everyone (Kelly Clarkson, especially!) for their support
Now the teen country star is looking for the next challenge in her zooming career
The singer playfully gets back at Joe Jonas and Kanye West - and blows a kiss to Taylor Lautner
See the singer's reaction at hearing that West wants Beyoncé to host the show instead
"I kinda feel like I might have a heart attack or pass out," says the excited singer as she begins rehearsals
The Monster Ball will be bigger and crazier than anything before, she says
This week in iReport, we're going to infinity...and beyond! Take a look at how MIT students on a budget captured images from the edge of space. Meet four veterans and hear why their struggles at home can be as bad as those at war. And finally, iReporters weigh in on what's up with all the recent public outbursts -- and may or may not be interrupted by a special guest. Check out the video here, or get a better idea of the stories below.
The country singer and late pop star also both vie to be named artist of the year
If Taylor Swift has any lingering insecurities after the Kanye West incident at the MTV Video Music Awards, the six nominations she received for the American Music Awards should clear those right up.
The singer says West "was standing up for art"
Swift thanks everyone (Kelly Clarkson, especially!) for their support
⢠Days after her moving tribute to her brother at the MTV Video Music Awards, Janet Jackson went clubbing with some friends at Greenhouse in New York. According to an eyewitness, the singer "seemed [to be] in a great mood" and was "chatty" as she danced around a little and hung out with her dancers and choreographers. And Jackson wasn't drinking alcohol: According to the source, she stuck to Ice River Springs water.
But America's favorite amphibian hints he'd like a date with Taylor Swift
Former President Jimmy Carter took a swipe at rapper Kanye West's behavior at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, saying it was "completely uncalled for" and his punishment was to appear on the new Jay Leno show."
"He was very sincere," Swift says of her telephone conversation with the rapper
"That was Taylor's moment and I had no right in any way to take it from her," he says on his blog. "I am truly sorry"
"We all make mistakes in life," says the VMAs host, who calls West "a nice bloke"
Is it worth a dollar to get him to button his lip until the end of the year?
After winning video of the year, Knowles invites the best female video winner on stage
"I'm in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment," the rapper says after interrupting her at the VMAs
Even by the standards of the anything-goes MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West's hijacking of country-pop sweetheart Taylor Swift's speech at the Sunday night ceremony was particularly brutal.
Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson present their new movie at the VMAs
With performances by Janet Jackson, Pink and other female stars, Sundayâs show was the ultimate ladies' night
She brings her Fearless tour (and surprise guest Faith Hill) to a squealing, sold-out Nashville crowd
Sunday night's "2009 MTV Video Music Awards" will feature a personal tribute from Janet Jackson to her late brother, MTV said.
Michael Jackson fans will get their first peek at the behind-the-scenes documentary of the pop star's final three months Sunday evening during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV said.
The singer says of her brother's kids, "That family love will keep them going"
In what is being billed as a "special appearance," Janet will open the Sept. 13 show with a tribute to her big brother
Spears and the host of this year's show send subliminal messages in a new spot for MTV
The country star looks to the pop star for inspiration as she prepares for her first VMA performance
The singer is ready to rock at MTV's big awards show on Sept. 13
The country star is the first artist confirmed to appear at MTV's 2009 Video Music Awards hosted by Russell Brand
The performer still has work to do, says PEOPLE music critic Chuck Arnold
Plus, the pop star says she'll "definitely" go on tour next year
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
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 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
To understand how close Kanye West and his mother, Donda, were, one only needs to listen to his music.
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.
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.
(Video courtesy of NBC)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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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