Mercury News, California — Kanye West gave a long rant at the MTV Video Music Awards as he apologized to Taylor Swift for taking her microphone in 2009, admitting 'I don't understand awards shows' and claiming he would run for president in 2020. more info

The Daily Mail — Making his promise at the end of a rambling acceptance speech, Yeezus may not have completely won over the public, but his loyal family were soon on board the presidential bandwagon. more info

The Daily Mail — The reality star was joined by her sister Kim Kardashian, as well as her brother-in-law Kanye West, mother Kris Jenner and her new man Corey Gamble as they dined at Craig's restaurant. more info

The Independent — It’s been just a few hours since Kanye West announced his presidential run at that bastion of serious political debate, the MTV Video Music Awards, but supporters (and savvy e-sellers) are already rallying behind him. more info

The Independent — Kanye West may have been pleased to accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs, but when it came to Macklemore debuting his new song “Downtown”, Kanye was less impressed. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Yeezy gets snoozy as the camera picks him out at awards show... more info

The Independent — Only Kanye West could succeed in tearing apart the whole concept of awards shows while accepting the most prestigious gong MTV bestows. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Turns out it wasn't Miley we needed to worry about. more info

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Perez Hilton — So many winners, so little time!! Some of the biggest stars in the music biz came out tonight for the 2015 MTV VMAs, but only a handful went home with a coveted Moon Man trophy!! Of course, we think the true winner here is the USA if Kanye West keeps... more info