The upcoming 2010 MTV Video Music Awards is just days away and new names are STILL being added to the list of performers! We’ve already told you that Usher, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Kanye West, Drake, Justin Bieber and B.o.B were set to take the stage at the show (Nicki’s performing during the red carpet pre-show), and now you can expect to see performances from several more entertainers.

Earlier this week, Crunk&B singer Ciara revealed on Twitter that she would be performing at the VMAs……and per MTV’s official VMA website, R&B diva Mary J. Blige, rapper Swizz Beatz, rocker/rapper Travie McCoy and newcomers Bruno Mars & Jason Derulo will be joining her! Singer Robyn, along with rock groups Paramore, Linkin Park and Florence + The Machine will also perform at the 2010 VMAs.

The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards will be hosted by Chelsea Handler and will air live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles THIS SUNDAY (Sep 12). The red carpet pre-show kicks off at 8 PM, just one hour Eminem is set to open the show at 9 PM. Continue reading for more details about Em’s performance and the dope stage set!

Via Billboard:

MTV general manager Stephen Friedman said that the rapper, who’s nominated for eight trophies, will open Sunday’s (Sept. 12) ceremony at the Nokia Theatre, which has been transformed with a sprawling white set reminiscent of the out-of-this-world Theme Building at the Los Angeles International Airport. “We thought that there’s no better way to kick off the show than a performance from Eminem,” said Friedman.

The enveloping stage design includes a giant rotating billboard, curvy catwalk, circular performance space and two massive video screens that will serve as curtains. VMA executive producer Jesse Ignjatovic said the undulating space, created by German designer Florian Wieder, required about 2,000 orchestra seats to be removed from the Nokia Theatre.

“Every year, we try to have a theme and purpose beyond just giving awards away,” said Ignjatovic. “This year, being back in Los Angeles, we really gravitated toward mid-century modern architecture and the pop culture of the ’50s, like the youth-oriented rebellion films ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ and ‘Wild Ones.’ It’s a very L.A. kind of a set.”

Dayummmm!!! The VMAs are gonna be on point this year! Or at least we hope so with all of the hype they’re surrounding it with. It’s about time though. Awards shows for the past 5 years to a decade have been unbearably dry. Hopefully this year brings on the moisture!!! (LMAO)

Are you looking forward to the 2010 VMAs? And will you be watching???

Musicians Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars shared the stage Sunday night (Aug 8) as they went from bums to billionaires in their high energy “Billionaire” performance at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards in California.

Check out a few pics from the duo’s performance at the 2010 TCAs below and peep the video footage when you continue reading…

Amber Rose stepped out last night (Wed. May 12) at Nylon’s May Young Hollywood Event at the Roosevelt Hotel in California.

Mel B attended “An Evening with NBC Universal” at The Cable Show 2010 at Hollywood’s Universal Studios Wednesday.

Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy paid a visit to Fuse studios in Toronto, Canada earlier today (Thurs. May 13) to promote his new solo project Lazarus, due in stores June 8th.

Actor Cuba Godding Jr. was on hand for the “Robin Hood” Premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival Wednesday in Cannes, France.

Musicians Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley of the hip-hop group N.E.R.D. walked the red carpet at the 5th Annual Victoria’s Secret “What Is Sexy?” Bombshell edition party at Drai’s Hollywood Tuesday evening (May 11) in California.

All three of the Kardashian girls (Khloe, Kim and Kourtney) held a meet and greet session as they made an appearance at Kitson on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles Tuesday.

Comedic actor Damon Wayans was spotted promoting his new book “Red Hats” at a Borders book store in Philadelphia Monday (May 10).

And actor Denzel Washington and actress Viola Davis attended the 75th Annual New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City Monday.

Alternative/rap-rock group Gym Class Heroes recently released their new music video for “Live a Little,” the latest single from their album, The Quilt, which was released in 2008. Their new album, The Invasion of Dummies in P.E., is set to be released sometime in 2010.

In related news, the group’s frontman Travis McCoy is gearing up to release a new song on World Aids Day (Dec 1) to raise awareness for the Staying Alive foundation, a charity that promotes worldwide prevention of and awareness about HIV and Aids. McCoy is currently an ambassador to the charity and his song “One At A Time” will be released via iTunes next Tuesday. The revenue generated from the legal downloads of the track will go to the Staying Alive foundation.

Continue reading to check out Gym Class Heroes’ new music video!

Ashanti sure is looking good these days! It’s hard to believe Nelly let all of that go. She and Ja Rule reunited on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Wednesday night (Sep 23), which saw performances from Wale, Kid Rock, Method Man & Redman, Eminem and more. The ceremony honored the pioneers of Def Jam along with the people, past and present, who helped create the label and build it into what it is today. Hosted by comedian Tracy Morgan, the show is set to make its television debut only on VH1 on Tuesday, October 13th at 9 pm.

It’s only right that the first Def Jam artist to be honored was the label’s foundation and face for so many years, LL Cool J. The Roots started it off with “Rock the Bells.” Black Thought ripped the first verse of the record, then gave way for a special guest: Eminem. Last year, Slim Shady publicly expressed his love for LL during a phone prank on DJ Tony Touch’s Shade 45 radio show. Spitting the second verse of “Rock the Bells” on Wednesday night, Em sounded almost exactly like the legend who inspired him. “Now I’m worldwide known/ Whether you like it or not/ My one-man band is Cut Creator…/ When he’s on the fader/ What’s my DJ’s name?” “Cut Creator!” The crowd yelled. Later, Kid Rock paid tribute to LL with “I’m Bad.” The Kid also DJed during the show, as did Ed Lover.

The second performance was from one of Def Jam’s signature groups, Public Enemy. Chuck D was immediately electrifying with the opening words for “Rebel Without a Pause”: “Yes, the rhythm, the rebel.” Chuck still has one of the most recognizable and commanding voices in all of music, not just rap. Flavor Flav came out wearing a white tuxedo jacket, matching top hat and a black bow tie. PE arguably had the performance of the night with help from the Roots, S1W and Boots Riley. The Long Island-bred rap chiefs were just born for the stage. The entire crowd was on their feet cheering. After their performance, Flav was seen talking to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in the audience.

Another bricklaying squad for the house that Russell and Rick built was, undoubtedly, the Beastie Boys. KRS-One, Wale and the Gym Class Heroes did a rocking rendition of “No Sleep Till Brooklyn.” Travis McCoy, who wore a black T-shirt with the names “DJ AM” and “Roc Raida” in the shape of the Run-DMC logo, took on the first verse. The Blastmaster, who is a former HHH honoree himself, took verse two and ended by saying, “Adam, get well soon,” referring to Adam Yauch, who is currently battling cancer. Wale finished off the song and later paid tribute to Kanye West, wearing a backpack and rapping “Touch the Sky.”

When Onyx performed “Slam” it felt like the group had stepped out of a time capsule: They looked almost exactly the same and still had that insane energy that made them famous. During his verse, Sticky Fingaz climbed on top of a large speaker. Rather than climb down when he finished, Stick climbed into the balcony. Other performers included Rick Ross, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Redman, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, EPMD, Ghostface Killah, Chrissette Michele, Warren G, Trey Songz, the reunion of Ashanti and Ja Rule, Ludacris and DMX — many of whom teamed up with the Roots for a show-closing medley of Def Jam hits.

Offstage, Ja Rule and DMX had their own reunion. The two came up together as close friends and later turned to bitter enemies, even dissing each other on records. As X was walking out, Ja was returning to his seat, and the pair saw each other, hugged and talked for a few moments.

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One of Hollywood’s hottest married couples, Will Smitth and Jada Pinkett Smith, were spotted outside the Ed Sullivan Theater after Jada taped a recent appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman” Monday (Jun 15) in New York City. Jada’s new television series, “Hawthorne,” premieres tonight at 9/8c on TNT.

Funnyman Jack Black (we love this guy!) was also spotted outside of the Ed Sullivan theater after his taping of “The Late Show with David Letterman” Monday (Jun 15) in NYC. His latest film, Year One, hits theaters this Friday, June 19th!

Actress Queen Latifah was sighted by the paps as the left her hotel in New York City, located in Midtown Manhattan, Monday (Jun 15).

R&B/gospel singer Ruben Studdard was spotted outside of MTV Studios Monday (Jun 15).

Actress Elise Neal and TV personality Claudia Jordan were both spotted on Robertson Blvd buying strawberries after having lunch at The Ivy Monday (Jun 15) in Los Angeles.

Singer Nick Lachey and his girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo were spotted boo’d up Monday (Jun 15) in the West Hollywood section of Los Angeles, CA.

Gym Class Heroes frontman (and MTV Ambassador) Travis McCoy met Bulelani Mvotho (left), the recipient of the 2009 Staying Alive Foundation Award, Monday (Jun 15) in Cape Town, South Africa. MTV’s Staying Alive initiative is an organization that is helping to raise awareness of youth-driven HIV prevention over in Africa.

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