by Maeve Keirans 2 mins ago

The 2014 Video Music Awards are in mere days, you guys. While we are eagerly anticipating the numerous performances from Nicki Minaj, Sam Smith, 5 Seconds of Summer, and more, we are—TBH—equally excited to see what everyone wears on the red carpet. Topping that list? Katy Perry, natch. KP is #KWEEN of the VMAs, with seven consecutive appearances already under her belt. 2014 will make (at least) eight and based on past looks, we are, obviously, expecting a lot.

2008

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2008 marked Katy Perry’s first time at the VMAs. She was still very into her pin-up phase and opted for satin hotpants and bustier.

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Even as a first-timer, Katy knew multiple outfits were necessary to make an impression. She changed into a second satin bodysuit when she hit the stage between main stage performances. Katy’s love for food-themed clothing is apparent, even this early in her career.

2009

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In 2009, Katy went a touch more glam. Dressed in head-to-toe silver from The Blonds, Katy showed that she could pull off both couture and costumes.

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For her performance with Joe Perry, Katy erred on the costume side, in a heavily-embellished corset, white spandex, and thigh-high boots.

2010

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by John Walker 29 mins ago

With the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards almost upon us, we caught up with 5 Seconds Of Summer and the rest of our Artist To Watch nominees to find out how they reacted when they first heard about their VMA nominations and what they’ve got planned for us if they end up taking home the Moonman.

If they win, will 5SOS whip out an endearingly #JustLikeUs fall à la Jennifer Lawrence at the 2013 Oscars? Perhaps an interpretive choreopoem telling their entire life story from birth to the present? Maybe an indecipherable five minutes of pure, unadulterated weeping? Our inquiring minds just had to know.

Well if Mikey has his way, we might be in for some majorly punny standup: “I was thinking we make a ‘watch’ joke. We go, ‘Oh, you’re all the artists to watch!” You hear that low grumbling? Even your dad is groaning at that joke.

Get a taste of 5SOS’ comedy gold below.

Camila Cabello of Fifth Harmony “literally started sobbing” when she found out about the group’s nomination.

While Schoolboy Q had a much more tempered response.

Charli XCX says that she’ll “probably trip over and fall over and flash [her] pants” if she wins.

As for Sam Smith? He says he’ll “try not to cry” if he’s named Artist To Watch. Good luck!

by Kase Wickman 3 mins ago

At the Emmy Awards this Monday, it was announced that actor Billy Crystal will present a tribute to Robin Williams during the annual In Memoriam segment of the show, while musicial Sara Bareilles performs. While Crystal is well known for his hosting abilities, he’s an especially good choice to memorialize Williams, who was found dead in his home at the age of 63 earlier this month, because the two shared a decades-long friendship.

From their days as TV stars in the early ’80s until Williams’ death, the two comedians enjoyed a warm friendship, often goofing off at parties and appearing on red carpets together. Ahead, check out 33 pictures from the 30-plus years of frienship Williams and Crystal shared.

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The friends rose to prominence on ABC shows, Crystal on “Soap” and Williams on “Mork & Mindy.”

1986

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Alongside comedian Whoopi Goldberg, Williams and Crystal hosted the first Comic Relief telethon to raise money for the homeless.

1988

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The duo attend the American Cinematheque Award Salute, at which Williams was honored.

1988

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Williams and Crystal, with their dates, goof off at the “Memories of Me” premiere party.

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At the premiere of “The Freshman” in Los Angeles.

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by Katherine Fritz 7 mins ago

If you’ve heard the name Nasty Gal before, you’ve probably drooled over finds like their slouchy kimono-inspired dresses or slinky faux-leather skirts, browsed through their massive online selection of vintage finds, or merely been a fan of the brand’s namesake, a 1975 Betty Davis album known for its brash, in-your-face style.

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But lately, Nasty Gal founder and CEO Sophia Amoruso has been making headlines for more than just her gleeful Take No Prisoners attitude–she’s lauded as an inspiration for a generation of women, a Cinderella story for the digital age, and a much-needed antidote to the image of the millennial slacker. As if turning a small eBay venture into a multi-million dollar fashion empire before the age of thirty wasn’t enough, she’s published her first book—part memoir, part business strategy, part DIY success bible—to critical acclaim. And now, just several short months after wrapping up the #GIRLBOSS book tour, she’s announced her latest plan to change the world: the GIRLBOSS Foundation, dedicated to rewarding and empowering the next generation of female leaders, visionaries, and artists.

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Are you a female creative over the age of eighteen working in the fields of design, fashion, music, or the arts? GIRLBOSS has you covered. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, with project grants ranging from $500 to $15,000.

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by Brenna Ehrlich 27 mins ago

There are many things to be said about Demi Lovato. She’s an amazing singer. An inspiration. She really, really believes in ghosts. But on Thursday (August 21), friends, we were left speechless by the lady that makes the Lovatics scream. Why, you might ask, have we been rendered without words? Two of those really quick: Ginuwine. Pony.

Oh, yes.

Not only did Demi groove to the dancefloor classic, she did so with a real tiny horse! OK, that’s it — we’re out of letter clusters. Just watch.

by Adam Fleischer 27 mins ago

50 Cent already completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge earlier this week. But on Thursday (August 21), he did it again — kind of.

In classic 50 fashion — part bully, part comedian — he called out his former friend Floyd Mayweather, saying that he’d donate $750,000 to any charity of the boxing champ’s choice. The catch? Floyd has to read one page in any “Harry Potter” book.

Needless to say, these two have had a bit of a falling out in recent years.

“Floyd will you except my ALS/ESL CHALLENGE,” Fif wrote in the caption for the video. “I will donate $750k to a charity of your choice, If you can read a full page out of a Harry Potter book out loud without starting and stopping or f–king up. lmao”

On the music side of things, G-Unit released the music video for their “Come Up” late Wednesday night. You can watch the Eif Rivera-directed clip below.

by Adam Fleischer 9 mins ago

“My Favorite Things” is a feel-good song from “The Sound of Music.” But Lauryn Hill has flipped that classic on its head with her new song, “Black Rage.”

Sung to the same tune, the track — which was recorded a few years back, and has been performed live in the time since, though the audio has never been put out until now — was released on Wednesday night, on the heels of continued tension in Ferguson, Missouri, and across the country following the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

“An old sketch of Black Rage, done in my living room. Strange, the course of things. Peace for MO. – MLH,” Hill wrote when she posted the song on her site.

“Black Rage is founded on blocking the truth!/ Murder and crime, compromise and distortion/ Sacrifice, sacrifice, who makes this fortune?” she sings over subtle percussion and guitar strums.

Check out the full lyrics below.

by Eileen Reslen 29 mins ago

It’s Throwback Thursday, and Mac Miller‘s taking yet another walk down memory lane. But this time — instead of doing things like hitting up his favorite record store — he’s strolling down the hallways of his former high school in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this “Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family” bonus scene, Mac returns to his hometown to receive the prestigious key to the city but takes some time to stop by his old school. While there, he and his principal reminisce about what Mac was like as a kid.

“I met you when you told me you were a rapper, and then I saw you do a rap battle in the cafeteria,” she remembers. “We allowed it to happen because creative expression is good.”

“Which we appreciated,” Mac says.

The “Most Dope” rapper then admits he wasn’t always an A+ student, but he did master the art of the hallway handshake.

Find out what he means in the clip, below, and watch more “Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family” Wednesdays at 11:30/10:30c on MTV2!

by Adam Fleischer 12 mins ago

Those Beyoncé and Jay Z divorce rumors just won’t go away. But if everyone listened to Tina Knowles, Bey’s mother, they would.

“Haters gonna be haters and there’s nothing we can do about that,” Blue Ivy’s grandmother told TMZ.

And then she took things a step further: “Everything’s perfect.”

The chatter around the possible breakup of entertainment’s biggest power couple has been building for some time. But, publicly, the two music stars haven’t let the talk get to them. The duo are currently finishing up their On the Run Tour, and they shared the pics after taking Blue Ivy go-carting last week.

For a chance to focus on the music, be sure to tune in on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT when the 2014 VMAs kick off, with Bey performing and being honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

Related: 9 Totally ***Flawless Beyoncé VMA Moments

by Kase Wickman 18 mins ago

We don’t know if getting fresh ink necessarily makes you a mutant, but it certainly counts as a commemoration of high-performing mutants.

Bryan Singer, director of “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” got new ink at the Shamrock Social Club in Hollywood, CA recently to celebrate the movie passing $700 million at the box office. To make it even better, yeah, it would seem that it’s a tat of the X-Men X. To make it evern more betterer, Sir Patrick Stewart, who plays Professor X in the movie, supervised the tattooing process.

Singer posted an instagram of the momentous occasion:

The tattooing madness doesn’t stop there either. A thorough investigation of Singer’s instagram (all 16 posts) shows that his assistant got an X to mark the spot — “the spot” is $500 million box office — as well, as part of a bet. It would also seem that screenwriter Simon Kinberg is part of the bet, so keep an eye on those calves as well.

Who’s next? We’re tempted to buy tickets until we find out who the X tat’s next victim is.