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Francesca Bacardi / E! Online:
Nicki Minaj Confronts Miley Cyrus Onstage During the 2015 MTV VMAs and Calls Her a Bitch—Watch Now!  —  UPDATE: Although some thought this might have been a staged event, the call out was anything but.  A source tells E! News that Miley wasn't too pleased with the “Starships” singer after the confrontation.
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Nicki Minaj Was “Livid” With Miley Cyrus at the VMAs: “The Anger Was Very Real”  —  Not an act!  Nicki Minaj wasn't kidding when she confronted 2015 VMAs hostess Miley Cyrus during the live broadcast on Sunday, Aug. 30.  After the “Anaconda” rapper called the pop star a “bitch” …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Celeb Gossip …
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Billy Ray Cyrus Opens Up About Daughter Miley Cyrus' Sexuality: “We've Always Been Very Open-Minded”
Discussion: PerezHilton, Starpulse and Queerty
Perez Hilton:
Nicki Minaj Slams Miley Cyrus & Miley Gives It Right Back While Nicki Accepts The Award …
Discussion: TMZ.com, The Wrap and Page Six
Reagan Alexander / People.com:
Yes, Miley Cyrus Really Did Pass Around a Joint and Unripe Avocados After the VMAs
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Taylor Swift and her famous gal pals hit the VMA red carpet
Discussion: PerezHilton and X17 Online
X17 Online:
Britney Spears Is A Golden Goddess At The 2015 MTV VMAs
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
Daily Mail:
MTV VMAs will air awards on a DELAY to give host Miley Cyrus ‘free rein’
Discussion: PerezHilton and Oh No They Didn't!
MTV:
Here's The Full Transcript Of Kanye's Incredible VMA Vanguard Speech  —  'Ye gave a moving acceptance speech about his famous encounter with Taylor Swift... and running for president.  —  by Gil Kaufman 11h ago  —  That erotic motorcycle ride with Kim in “Bound 2,” the street battle in …
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Kanye West says he's running for president in 2020
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Grace Gavilanes / People.com:
Kanye West's VMAs Speech Ranked from His Sweetest to Most Confusing Quotes
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
Kristina Bustos / Digital Spy:
Demi Lovato describes MTV VMA performance as ‘sexy, really fun’
Discussion: PerezHilton and X17 Online
By Thr / Hollywood Reporter:
He directed ‘Scream’ and the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ films.  —  Wes Craven, the famed writer-director of horror films known for the Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream movies, died Sunday after a battle with brain cancer.  He was 76.  —  Craven, whose iconic Freddy Krueger character horrified viewers …
Megan Kuharich / People.com:
Justin Bieber Has Steamy Hookup with Model in ‘What Do You Mean’ Video  —  It's been quite the week for Justin Bieber.  —  After releasing his brand-new song, “What Do You Mean,” on Friday, the 21-year-old performed his new hit for the first time at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday …
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Perez Hilton:
Back In Black!  Justin Bieber Makes It Look Nice & Easy Performing What Do You Mean …
Discussion: X17 Online and TMZ.com
Lanford Beard / People.com:
Jessa (Duggar) Seewald Says Sexual Abuse 'Shouldn't Be a Taboo Subject' on TLC Documentary Breaking the Silence  —  Jessa (Duggar) Seewald and Jill (Duggar) Dillard appeared on TLC's documentary Breaking the Silence Sunday, seeking education to address the aftermath of the abuse they faced …
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Lanford Beard / People.com:
Cheryl Burke Reveals Childhood Sexual Abuse and the ‘Scariest Moment of My Life’ on TLC's Breaking the Silence
Discussion: PerezHilton
The MMQB:
On Air Pressure, Head Trauma and the Preseason  —  Is a compromise on the horizon as the Deflategate drama returns to an NYC courtroom Monday?  Don't hold your breath.  Plus, Hollywood tackles the ‘Concussion’ problem, and my takeaways from all 16 weekend games  —  This American Football Life: What I learned this summer
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Rob Kardashian Looks Slimmer in First Selfie He's Posted in Years Since 100-Lb.  Weight Gain  —  Is Rob Kardashian having a comeback?  —  After avoiding the limelight for years following his more than 100-lb. weight gain and battle with depression, the reclusive reality star posted a selfie to Instagram on Sunday night.
Discussion: Starpulse
Emilee Lindner / MTV:
Nick Jonas Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His ‘Levels’ Video: Watch  —  MTV goes on the set of his new video.  —  Nick Jonas is taking his “Levels” video to another plane.  And how do we know?  Well, MTV got to visit the set of the singer's new music video, which will drop on Sunday …
TMZ.com:
Trick Daddy Bankrupt!  Baby Mamas Are Expensive  —  Trick Daddy has filed for bankruptcy because, according to him ... he's got next to ZERO money in the bank, and his baby mama bills keep piling up.  —  The Miami rapper filed for Chapter 11 saying he's got about $430k in assets …
Discussion: Bossip
Natasha Singh / Yahoo:
Hulk Hogan on Racial Slur Scandal: ‘Please Forgive Me ... People Get Better’  —  With his signature leg drop, horseshoe moustache and undeniable strength, 12-time world wrestling champion Hulk Hogan single-handedly transformed wrestling into a global phenomenon, but he's now he's fighting …
Discussion: The Huffington Post, Gawker and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Kardashians — Beach Residents To Sue Family Over Terrifying Fireworks Show  —  Beach Residents to Sue Family  —  OVER TERRIFYING FIREWORKS SHOW  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The Kardashians may have bought themselves another round of fireworks ... in court.  —  Twelve Marina del Rey homeowners …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
Box Office: ‘Compton’ No. 1; Zac Efron's ‘We Are Your Friends’ Craters With $1.8M  —  ‘Friends’ suffers the worst opening of all time for a Hollywood studio title going out in 2,000 or more theaters; Christian drama ‘War Room’ rejoices in opening to $11 million from only 1,135 theaters to place No. 2.
Discussion: Yahoo Movies, Just Jared and Variety
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Variety:   Box Office: ‘War Room’ Stuns With $11 Million, Zac Efron's ‘We Are Your Friends’ Tanks
 
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