Archives: August 2011

Lil Wayne Rocks Out with “How to Love” and “John” at the 2011 MTV VMAs

Lil Wayne Rocks Out with “How to Love” and “John” at the 2011 MTV VMAs

August 29, 2011

Lil Wayne rocked the stage — literally — as he closed out this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

But first, the rapper, whose new album “Tha Carter IV” is in stores as of today, showed off his sensitive side with his Hip-Hop ballad “How to Love.” He then ripped his shirt off and moved into a high-energy rock-and-roll inspired performance of “John,” which he ended by smashing an electric guitar on the stage. More »

Chris Brown Takes Flight with his 2011 VMA Performance

Chris Brown Takes Flight with his 2011 VMA Performance

August 29, 2011

Chris Brown cranked the energy level up a couple of notches at last night’s VMAs with his high-energy performance, which consisted of a medley of hits, some his own, some not. More »

Beyonce Puts Her “Love on Top” at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Beyonce Puts Her “Love on Top” at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

August 29, 2011

“Tonight I want you to stand up on your feet, I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me,” Beyonce said last night at the MTV VMAs as an introduction to her performance, hinting at her pregnancy, which she announced on the black carpet just an hour or so prior. More »

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Bruno Mars Performs Amy Winehouse Tribute at the 2011 VMAs

Bruno Mars Performs Amy Winehouse Tribute at the 2011 VMAs

August 29, 2011

After touching intros from Russell Brand the legendary Tony Bennett, R&B singer/songwriter Bruno Mars ripped the stage as he gave an impressive Amy Winehouse tribute performance! More »

Britney Spears Honored with Tribute Performance & Presented with Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs

Britney Spears Honored with Tribute Performance & Presented with Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs

August 29, 2011

Last night, MTV took a few minutes to pay tribute to one of Pop music’s greatest performers: Britney Spears!

Introduced by Lady Gaga — er, we we mean Jo Calderone — a group of young girls, dressed in Britney’s various iconic outfits, danced up a storm to a mash-up of Britney’s hit singles, including “Baby One More Time,” “Oops I Did It Again,” “Slave 4 U,” “Toxic,” “Hold It Against Me” and “Til the World Ends.”

Immediately after the tribute performance, Jo presented Britney with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and tried to seal it with a kiss, but Britney wasn’t having it. More »

Jay-Z and Kanye West Light the Stage Up with “Otis” at the 2011 Video Music Awards

Jay-Z and Kanye West Light the Stage Up with “Otis” at the 2011 Video Music Awards

August 29, 2011

Everybody’s favorite rapping duo Kanye West and Jay-Z — aka “The Throne” — showed up and showed out last night (Sun. More »

Adele Performs “Someone Like You” at the 2011 MTV VMAs

Adele Performs “Someone Like You” at the 2011 MTV VMAs

August 29, 2011

All soul singer Adele needed was a microphone and a piano to deliver a classy rendition of “Someone Like You” Sunday night (Aug 28) at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. More »

Pitbull and Ne-Yo Perform “Give Me Everything” at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Pitbull and Ne-Yo Perform “Give Me Everything” at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

August 29, 2011

Rapper Pitbull was joined by R&B singer Ne-Yo (along with a bevy of beautiful women) on stage during last night’s 2011 MTV VMAs, where the duo performed Pitbull’s hit single “Give Me Everything.” More »

Lady Gaga (as Jo Calderone) Opens Up the 2011 VMAs with Strange “You and I” Performance

Lady Gaga (as Jo Calderone) Opens Up the 2011 VMAs with Strange “You and I” Performance

August 29, 2011

Dressed and styled as her male alter-ego Jo Calderone, Lady Gaga opened the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards with a very strange rendition of her latest single “You and I.”

But before sitting down at her piano to play the tune, Lady Gaga — excuse us, we mean Jo Calderone — emerged on the dark, empty stage wearing a black suit and dingy white T-shirt with slick black hair and a lit cigarette she continued to puff on as she ranted on during a nearly 4-minute opening monologue. More »

2011 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Arrivals: Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose, Britney Spears and More [PHOTOS]

2011 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Arrivals: Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose, Britney Spears and More [PHOTOS]

August 29, 2011

MTV decided to switch things up and do something different this year by having an indoor red carpet black carpet for the VMAs. More »

Kelly Rowland Performs at Chateau Nightclub in Las Vegas [PHOTOS]

Kelly Rowland Performs at Chateau Nightclub in Las Vegas [PHOTOS]

August 29, 2011

R&B singer Kelly Rowland made an appearance Saturday night (Aug 27) at the Chateau Nightclub and Gardens at Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. More »

Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, Ron Artest and More Party it Up by the Pool at Pre-VMA Party [PHOTOS]

Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, Ron Artest and More Party it Up by the Pool at Pre-VMA Party [PHOTOS]

August 29, 2011

Rappers Sean Kingston and Flo Rida pose with basketball player Ron Artest (soon to be known as “Metta World Peace”) at a Poolside Cocktail Pre-VMA party hosted by Def Jam at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Saturday (Aug 27) in California. More »

Drake, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Dr. Dre and More at the 12th Annual BMI Urban Awards [PHOTOS]

Drake, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Dr. Dre and More at the 12th Annual BMI Urban Awards [PHOTOS]

August 29, 2011

Many different celebrities were on hand for the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards, held Friday night (Aug 26) in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theater. More »

Kelly Rowland, Christina Milian, Tamar Braxton and More Attend VH1 Save the Music Foundation Charity Event [PHOTOS]

Kelly Rowland, Christina Milian, Tamar Braxton and More Attend VH1 Save the Music Foundation Charity Event [PHOTOS]

August 29, 2011

Kelly Rowland showed pretty her face yesterday in Los Angeles at the Give Back Hollywood Foundation benefit for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Friday (Aug 26) in Los Angeles. More »

Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Nas and More Attend Pre-VMA Dinner Hosted by the Atom Factory [PHOTOS]

Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Nas and More Attend Pre-VMA Dinner Hosted by the Atom Factory [PHOTOS]

August 29, 2011

Lady Gaga stepped out in this all red ensemble Friday night (Aug 26) as she arrived on the red carpet of the Atom Factory’s pre-VMA dinner, of which she hosted. More »

Beyonce Announces Pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards [PHOTOS]

Beyonce Announces Pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards [PHOTOS]

August 28, 2011

Talk about shocking!!

Beyonce just made a HUGE announcement on the red carpet of tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards: SHE’S PREGNANT! More »

Hurricane Irene is Real [PHOTO]

Hurricane Irene is Real [PHOTO]

August 28, 2011

New York City is known as the city that never sleeps … but tonight, the streets of NYC are pretty much bare as New Yorkers prepare for the wrath of Hurricane Irene; the effects of which can already been seen in the photo here. More »

How Unsurprising: Naked Lady Gaga Pics Leak!

How Unsurprising: Naked Lady Gaga Pics Leak!

August 26, 2011

Lady Gaga … NAKED! (Something we NEVER expected to see … EVER).

In a completely UN-shocking turn of events, a set of nude Lady Gaga pics have leaked to the web!!! More »

Man Stuffs His Pants with $4,000 Worth of … SNAKES?!?

Man Stuffs His Pants with $4,000 Worth of … SNAKES?!?

August 26, 2011

Meet the snake charmer folks…

The Arizona man was arrested earlier this week after stealing five snakes (worth $800 a piece) from a pet store and hiding them in his pants. More »

Pitbull Responds to Lindsay Lohan’s Lawsuit Against Him [VIDEO]

Pitbull Responds to Lindsay Lohan’s Lawsuit Against Him [VIDEO]

August 26, 2011

Pitbull is shocked about Lindsay Lohan‘s ridiculous lawsuit against him…

The “Give Me Everything” rapper recently sat down with PlanetPit.com and spoke on the irony of the situation. More »

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