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10:40 AM ET, August 31, 2015

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Joe Coscarelli / New York Times:
Inside the Making of ‘Dead Petz,’ Miley Cyrus's Surprise Album  —  For Miley Cyrus, complete personal and artistic freedom — the kind that allowed her to announce at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday that she was following 2013's “Bangerz,” her platinum-selling, major label pop album …
Discussion: Stereogum
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Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj end feud with VMA duet  —  Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift are ending any “Bad Blood” still floating around.  —  The singers surprised VMA viewers when Swift came out on stage to perform one of Minaj's songs with her, “The Night is Still Young,” before jumping into a verse of Swift's “Bad Blood.”
Kristina Bustos / Digital Spy:
Demi Lovato describes MTV VMA performance as ‘sexy, really fun’  —  Demi Lovato is gearing up for her performance at the MTV Video Music Awards tonight (August 30).  —  The singer is set to perform her latest single ‘Cool For The Summer’ and told MTV that it'll be “sexy, really fun”.
Discussion: PerezHilton and X17 Online
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Taylor Swift and her famous gal pals hit the VMA red carpet  —  From left: Gigi Hadid, Martha Hunt, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Serayah, Mariska Hargitay, Lily Aldridge and Karlie Kloss  —  Taylor Swift and her “Bad Blood” posse have arrived.
Discussion: X17 Online
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.
Discussion: PerezHilton and POPSUGAR Celebrity
Perez Hilton:
Nicki Minaj Slams Miley Cyrus & Miley Gives It Right Back While Nicki Accepts The Award …
Discussion: Page Six
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!
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 …
Grace Gavilanes / People.com:
Kanye West's VMAs Speech Ranked from His Sweetest to Most Confusing Quotes  —  While there were moments that kept our jaws glued the floor at this year's VMAs - please refer back to The Weeknd's swoon-worthy performance and never-ending #squadgoals Taylor Swift unfailingly delivered for proof …
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
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Page Six:
Kanye West says he's running for president in 2020
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber— Nailed by Lotsa Cops for Speeding (VIDEO)  —  NAILED BY COPS FOR SPEEDING  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... speed was a factor, but Justin was cited for unsafe passing on the right.  JB was also given an equipment violation for window tint.
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
People.com:
Derek Hough Hints About Sister Julianne's Wedding Plans: ‘Something Outdoors, in Nature’  —  Julianne Hough's fiancé Brooks Laich can rest easy - he officially has her big brother's stamp of approval.  —  Derek Hough gushed over his sister's engagement to the Washington Capitals hockey player during …
Discussion: Starpulse
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 …
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: Daily Mail and Bossip
Perez Hilton:
Back In Black!  Justin Bieber Makes It Look Nice & Easy Performing What Do You Mean At The 2015 VMAs — Right Until He Broke Down In Tears!  —  There we go, Justin Bieber!!  —  It wasn't over the top crazy like most of what we see at the VMAs, but his performance was the exact kind of smooth …
Discussion: X17 Online and TMZ.com
 
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People.com:
Jessa (Duggar) Seewald Speaks Out About Josh Duggar's Molestation and Cheating Scandals …
 

 
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