MTV.com News — 2009 MTV Video Music Awards air live on MTV September 13 at 9 p.m.By James Montgomery Britney Spears in her video for "Womanizer" Photo: Frank Micelotta/Jive Records It's the biggest award of the night, and some of the biggest names in mus... more info

MTV.com News — The hip-hop superstars will compete with each other in four categories on September 13.By James Montgomery Kanye West and Eminem Photo: Rahav Segev/WireImage/Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic We don't know all the nominees for the 2009 MTV Video Musi... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Holy HellIn 'Inked' magazine's current cover story, the guys in Green Day share stories on some of their tattoo exploits and history. As it turns out, there are some great tales to go with that ink. While frontman Billie Joe Armstr... more info

Chicago Tribune — Where is the music that challenges listeners? Standing in Union Park a few weeks ago, the second day of the Pitchfork Music Festival, the sun low, shadows cree... more info

Kerrang! — Kerrang! The Album '09 will be released through Rhino on August 3. A monstrous 42 track, double CD collection, the album features K! legends such as Green Day, Marilyn Manson and Slipknot, key tracks from some of 2009's finest releases and the cream... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Beyoncé, Say Anything • Green Day Set to Perform on VMAs • Jackson Inquiry Has One Focus: Dr. Murray • Pearl Jam Reward Art Hunters With Demo Song • Idol Update: Abdul in Limbo, DioGuardi to Return • Panic! Add Cab, Brobec... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — CALGARY - With Sum 41 MIA and Green Day bonafide stadium rockers -- not to mention Avril Lavigne's continuing transformation into Shania Twain -- it seems pop-punk's heyday has long passed. more info

PopSugar UK — Robbie Williams and Whitney Houston are being lined up to take over the O2 dates left empty by the death of Michael Jackson - Daily Mail The woman who is having Jude Law's baby has been revealed to be an aspiring model and actress - Mirror Katherin... more info

Undercover, Australia — Ricky Wilson was injured this week during a Green Day gig. more info

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