Idolator — Eminem kicked off the 2010 MTV VMAs with a bang, baring his soul while performing his single “Not Afraid” and followed it up by making everyone’s heads spin with Rihanna (wearing a warped version of Carrie’s tutu ensemble from Sex & The City�... more info

Pop Crunch — Hey Crunchers: Just a quick reminder that tonight we are celebrating the year’s best in music at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards! With leading nominations from Lady Gaga (13) and Eminem (8), the 27th annnual VMAs are being hosted by Chelsea Handler... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Eminem opened the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards with a special performance of Not Afraid, backed by a host of drummers.Slim was then joined by Rihanna for a duet of their recent smash number one hit... more info

ET Online — We're just moments away from the airing of the MTV Video Music Awards, and sources tell ET that it was decided at the very last minute that Rihanna will open up the show with Eminem this evening. The pop star is thrilled to perform at the awar... more info

The Mirror — Top 10 SINGLES 1 (N) Start Without You - Alexandra Burke feat Laza Morgan 2 (2) Teenage Dream - Katy Perry 3 (3) Dynamite - Taio Cruz 4 (1) Please Don't Let Me Go - Olly Murs 5 (N) For The First Time - Script 6 (N) Party Girl - McFly 7 (4) Love The W... more info

The Mirror — Lady Gaga and Eminem were trying to out-diva one another before last night's MTV VMAs even kicked off. more info

The Mirror — Lady Gaga and Eminem were trying to out-diva one another before last night's MTV VMAs even kicked off. more info

Perez Hilton — We're hearing that RiRi is on Los Angeles now and may even be at the VMA venue. Just a rumor or true??? Would be great to have her open the show with Eminem and/or even sing her new single! more info

Pop Crunch — Eminem needs a duet partner — Quick, someone page Patti Labelle! While Lindsay Lohan is expected to make her first formal public appearance since finishing up a brief stint in jail and rehab, filming on the Hawaiian set of her first feature film �... more info

Idolator — The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are finally here, and tonight at 9 p.m. EST we’ll be kicking off our live blog coverage to see if the pop gods will be smiling upon Lady Gaga, who has a record 13 nominations, or if Eminem and Beyonce will luck out i... more info