L.A. Times - Entertainment — A scruffy Shia LaBeouf, Lady Gaga in a diamond bib, Demi Lovato performing and more were part of the pre-MTV VMA festivities over the weekend.A scruffy Shia LaBeouf, Lady Gaga in a diamond bib, Demi Lovato performing and more were part of the pre-MTV... more info

Pop Crunch — China’s Ministry of Culture has banned 100 songs from music websites due to lyrics that are “vulgar” and “in poor taste,” fearing the lyrics will have a negative influence on [...] more info

Perez Hilton — Oh man! This Little Monster is going balls to the wall! A British man named Ian Clark apparently took the advice of his oldest daughter, Maddie, and named his second child "Meggie Maisie Lady GaGa" - and then his firstborn son "Tommy will.i.am!" His... more info

NME — Pop star-inspired baby names chosen by step-daughter more info

MTV.co.uk News — Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Kylie Minogue and Bruno Mars are among artists whose tracks could be banned in China due to apparent “vulgar content”. Songs by the chart-toppers... more info

Perez Hilton — Just another reason to grateful for the freedom we have in this country, regardless of the many improvements that still need to be made. China's Ministry of Culture has reportedly banned music download sites from releasing songs by Lady GaGa, Katy Pe... more info

Perez Hilton — A barbarian horde was spotted outside of Michele and Marcus Bachmann’s “gay conversion” clinic. The flash mob protest was inspired by Marcus Bachmann’s comment that gays are “barbarians who need to be disciplined.” Wow. Just wow. The �... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Prince. 2 Live Crew. Lady Gaga. All of these artists are 100% better when surrounded by adorable kittens. More » Post from: Crushable more info

Topix — China's Ministry of Culture has ordered music download sites to delete songs by Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, the Backstreet Boys and other pop stars within two weeks or face punishment. more info

Perez Hilton — Just as we suspected! This is going to be unbelievable! Many rumors have been swirling about the upcoming tribute to Amy Winehouse during this Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, and now, we're delighted to report that Lady GaGa, Tony Bennett, and Adel... more info