Idolator — What can we expect in will.i.am and Nicki Minaj’s video for their Buggles-sampling “Check It Out” vid? According to this behind-the-scenes preview, there will be loads of green screen trickery, some skintight suits, and one insane piece of head... more info

ContactMusic — WILL.I.AM, the record producer and leader of the BLACK EYES PEAS, has defended his decision to cover his face with black makeup whilst performing at an MTV Video Music... more info

MTV.com News — Singer held back at rehearsals, harnessing his energy for Sunday's show.By Jayson Rodriguez Usher performs at the 2010 VMAs Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images The King is back! Usher thrilled the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Rapper will.i.am has defended his "blacked-up" appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, insisting there was no "racial" motivation behind his outfit. more info

ContactMusic — Rapper WILL.I.AM has defended his "blacked-up" appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (12Sep10), insisting there was no "racial" motivation behind his... more info

MTV.com News — 'Performing in dress shoes for the first time,' gave the 'Fancy' MC pre-performance jitters he admits.By Shaheem Reid Drake at the 2010 Video Music Awards Photo: Steve Granitz/ WireImage LOS ANGELES — You can't be the epitome of cool, and... more info

MTV.com News — Laurie Ann Gibson says Minaj has 'the components that I saw about three years ago in Lady Gaga.'By Kelley L. Carter Nicki Minaj at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Could Nicki Minaj be the next Lady Gag... more info

Idolator — The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are finally upon us, and the pop stars were shining brighter than ever on the music network's "White Carpet". Ke$ha went for a "Glitter Grunge" look, Florence Welch looked elegant and will.i.am—well, we're still tryi... more info

MTV.com News — Young Money honey clad in spacesuit is joined by will.i.am on 'Check it Out' in solo TV debut.By Gil Kaufman Nicki Minaj at her 2010 VMA pre-show rehearsal Photo: Rachel Goldner/ MTV News When you're making a live solo performance debut on ... more info

MTV.com News — 'Bad Romance' wins Best Dance Video, 'Telephone' with Beyoncé wins Best Collaboration.By Mawuse Ziegbe Lady Gaga at the 2010 VMAs Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage As expected, Lady Gaga is kicking off the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards with a ba... more info