Idolator — Rihanna kicks off the VMAs. more info

Stereogum — Rihanna is receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards, and instead of one gigantic 15-minute medley (or, as Kanye West opted for last year, a surreal, rambling speech punctuated by a presidential campaign... more info

People.com — The "Work" singer will perform three more times during the broadcast more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Live updates from the MTV VMAs: Beyonce and Blu Ivy slay on the red carpet and Drake shares Billboard-size love of Rihanna Aug. 28, 2016, 5 p.m. MTV's VMAs are here! But we may as well call them the Beyonce awards with how many awards she's nominated... more info

The Mirror — Everyone from Beyonce to Rihanna, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj will be gracing the stage at the annual bash more info

Mjsbigblog — VIDEO: Watch American Idol singer Kelly Clarkson cover Rihanna's soulful song, "Love on the Brain." Watch it here. The post Kelly Clarkson Covers Rihanna’s “Love on The Brain” (VIDEO) appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

The Mirror — Queen Bey could be gracing the stage at the annual bash along with Rihanna, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj more info

The Mirror — Queen Bey will be gracing the stage at the annual bash along with Rihanna, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj more info

The Mirror — RiRi will be receiving the Video Vanguard Award tonight - does she want all the attention to be on her? more info

AllHipHop — MR. LOVER MAN... more info