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Where Will Drake And Rihanna Sit At Tonight's VMAs?

Where Will Drake And Rihanna Sit At Tonight's VMAs?


Where Will Drake And Rihanna Sit At Tonight's VMAs?

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 05:05 AM PDT

The seat cards are locked in and Katy Perry's stuck in the middle of a boy-band rivalry on the show, live at 8 p.m. ET/PT!
By Terri Schwartz


Katy Perry arrives at the 2011 VMAs
Photo: Steve Granitz/ WireImage


Rihanna Arrives For VMA Rehearsal In Jeans And Jordans Under Cover Of Night

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 02:53 AM PDT

Singer rolls up to Staples Center on Wednesday night to rehearse for her VMA opening performance tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
By Gil Kaufman


Performers rehearse for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Photo: Invision for MTV.com


'Twilight' Trailer VMA Countdown: 'Eclipse' Boosted The Action

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 03:53 AM PDT

Before unveiling tonight's 'Breaking Dawn' trailer at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at 8 p.m. ET/PT, MTV News revisits other epic trailers.
By Kevin P. Sullivan


The werewolves and newborns fight in the "Twilgiht Saga: Eclipse" trailer
Photo: Summit Entertainment


Drake's VMA 'Take Care' Vid Claws Its Way To Top: Zookeepers Weigh In

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 03:53 AM PDT

MTV News asked the world-famous San Diego Zoo for the lowdown on the bull, blue jay and fish in the VMA-nominated clip.
By Rob Markman


The bull from Drake's "Take Care" music video
Photo: Young Money / Universal Music Group


2012 VMA Home Base Staples Center: By The Numbers

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 03:53 AM PDT

The venue for Thursday's VMAs has hosted more than 38 million guests since opening in 1999.
By Gil Kaufman



Photo: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images


Exclusive: Green Day Give An Update On Billie Joe Armstrong's Illness

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 09:21 PM PDT

'Billie came down with heavy dehydration,' Green Day tell MTV News ahead of their performance on Thursday's Video Music Awards.
By James Montgomery


Green Day's Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt with James Montgomery
Photo: MTV News


'Snuggie' Kid Dances From YouTube To VMAs

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 08:04 PM PDT

Beyoncé's 'Countdown' video mastermind breaks down Best Choreography category for tomorrow's show, airing live on MTV at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
By Kara Warner


Snuggie Kid parodies Beyonce's "Countdown" video
Photo: MTV


'Teen Wolf' And 'Awkward' Stars Show Us How To Pose On VMA Red Carpet

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 08:10 PM PDT

Tyler Posey, Molly Tarlov show MTV News proper 'no-smile' look for VMA pre-show at 7 p.m. ET.
By Kara Warner


Molly Tarlov and Tyler Posey
Photo: MTV News


Demi Lovato Jamming To 2 Chainz Before Her VMA Pre-Show

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:44 PM PDT

'It's kind of nerve-racking,' 'Skyscraper' songstress says of performing at VMA pre-show tomorrow (September 6) at 7 p.m. ET.
By Terri Schwartz, with reporting by Ade Mangum


Demi Lovato
Photo: MTV News


VMAs 2012: One Direction Has Landed!

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 04:18 PM PDT

Harry, Louis, Liam, Zayn and Niall take the stage for rehearsals before their first-ever VMA set tomorrow night.
By Terri Schwartz, reporting by Daniel Montalto


One Direction in Los Angeles for the VMAs on September 5
Photo: MTV News


Calvin Harris Mans The Tables At 'Epic' VMA Rehearsal

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 05:50 PM PDT

Pepsi NOW photographers catch EDM star's set before tomorrow's pre-show at 7 p.m. ET.
By Ryan J. Downey, with reporting by Christina Garibaldi


Calvin Harris on part of the 2012 VMA stage
Photo: MTV News


'Twilight' Trailer VMA Countdown: When Bella Met Edward

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 04:18 PM PDT

Before unveiling tomorrow's 'Breaking Dawn' trailer at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at 8 p.m. ET/PT, MTV News revisits other epic trailers.
By Amy Wilkinson


Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in "Twilight"
Photo: Summit Entertainment


VMA Nominees The Wanted Announce New Single Out Friday

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 02:22 PM PDT

'I Found You' will hit radio on Friday, the day after their appearance at tomorrow's 2012 VMAs.
By Jocelyn Vena


The Wanted
Photo: Getty Images


2 Chainz: From Underground Champ To VMA Performer

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 02:07 PM PDT

Tomorrow's Video Music Awards mark the rapper's first solo awards-show performance.
By Rob Markman


2 Chainz
Photo: John Shearer/ MTV


Chris Lighty Remembered As 'Backbone' Of Hip-Hop At Funeral

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 04:11 PM PDT

LL Cool J, Diddy, Busta Rhymes and other hip-hop stars were there to mourn the loss of 'one of the architects of our culture.'
By Nadeska Alexis, with additional reporting by Ade Mangum


LL Cool J attends Chris Lighty's funeral service on Wednesday
Photo: MTV News


Dr. Dre's Headphones Land Him Highest-Paid Rapper Title By <i>Forbes</i>

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 02:22 PM PDT

Diddy, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil Wayne also top magazine's 'Cash Kings 2012: Hip-Hop's Top 20 Earners' list.
By Ryan J. Downey


Dr. Dre the unveiling of Beats By Dre on October 11, 2011
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage


Final 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' Trailer To Debut At VMAs

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 11:51 AM PDT

Check out a 10-second peek at the final 'Twilight' trailer now, before the show airs tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
By Amy Wilkinson, with additional reporting by Kara Warner


A scene from "Breaking Dawn - Part 2"
Photo: Summit


Who's VMA Performer Taylor Swift's Secret Feature On <i>Red</i>?

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 12:17 PM PDT

Along with Ed Sheeran collab, 'Never Ever' singer recorded 'duet with my absolute favorite band,' she tells 'MTV First.'
By Jocelyn Vena


Taylor Swift
Photo: Michele Crowe / MTV


Chris Lighty Laid To Rest

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 11:21 AM PDT

Diddy, 50 Cent, LL Cool J and Lighty's closest family and friends paid their final respects to the music mogul in New York on Wednesday.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Nadeska Alexis


Diddy and LL Cool J attend the funeral service for Chris Lighty on Wednesday
Photo: MTV News


VMA Nominee Avicii Tapped To Open Madonna Yankee Stadium Shows

Posted: 05 Sep 2012 12:58 PM PDT

'She showed up and supported us ... this is my way of showing up and supporting her,' says Avicii of opening for Madonna in New York.
By Gil Kaufman


Avicii and Madonna
Photo: Getty Images