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Robin Thicke, Kendrick Lamar, Miley Cyrus and 2 Chainz Perform at 2013 MTV Video Music Awards (Video)
One performance at tonight's MTV Video Music Awards stands out as having the most guest stars. When Miley Cyrus took the stage, she was joined by Robin Thicke, Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz.
Kanye West Performs “Blood On The Leaves” at 2013 MTV Video Music Awards (Video)
Kanye gave the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards a more somber note by performing his "Blood On The Leaves."
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Win 2013 MTV Video Music Award for ‘Best Hip Hop Video,’ Perform “Same Love”
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis beat out stiff competition tonight to win the 2013 MTV Video Music Award for 'Best Hip Hop Video.'
Eminem Announces ‘Marshall Mathers LP 2′ Coming November 5th
Eminem announces his long-awaited new album, the Marshall Mathers LP II is dropping November 5th.
Eminem Teases MTV Video Music Awards Appearance
Will Eminem hit the stage tonight for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards? According to Marshall, maybe so.
Lady Gaga Teases Too Short Collaboration on 2013 MTV Video Music Awards
Lady Gaga has a history of interesting hip-hop collaborations and the next in line is Too $hort.
Mike Will Made It Attends 2013 MTV VMAs With Miley Cyrus
Mike Will Made It hit the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards early and brought pop star Miley Cyrus as his date.
Big Sean Explains Why Kanye West Is Not On His Album
Big Sean's Hall of Fame drops this week and Sean is opening up about why his mentor is not on the sophomore set.
Stream the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet Arrivals
Can't make it to a television tonight? Stream the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet arrivals.
Meyhem Lauren Featuring AG Da Coroner and Action Bronson “Drug Lords” (Video)
Meyhem Lauren gives "Drug Lords," featuring AG Da Coroner and Action Bronson, an action-packed visual.
2 Chainz Previews “I Do It” On Beats By Dre Commercial
2 Chainz is on a mission to destroy bad sound. The rapper appears in a new spot for Beats By Dre, which features his new song "I Do It" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne.
Drake Talks 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Performance, “We’re Blowing The Stage Up”
Drake has big plans for his performance on tonight's MTV Video Music Awards. Not only will he perform "Started From The Bottom," but the Toronto superstar will sing on television for the first time with his emo cut "Hold On We're Going Home."