MTV.com News — 'I dedicate this song to the pope, because I'm a child of God,' singer tells audience.By Chris Harris Madonna performs during her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour in Rome Photo: Elisabetta A. Villa/WireImage That Madonna sure loves controvers... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Kanye's new song, Britney's non-song, Katy Perry's half-song and more, all graded here. more info

VH1 News — At the 2008 MTV VMAs, Katy Perry, T-Pain, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus were glittery and daring on the red carpet more info

The Mirror — Katy Perry continues her chart domination with another week at the top enjoying her kisses. Atta girl! more info

The Mirror — Katy Perry continues her chart domination with another week at the top enjoying her kisses. Atta girl! more info

Spinner.com — Spinner.comOne year after Britney Spears' train-wreck VMA performance, the reportedly reformed singer's return to the VMA stage was twofold: 1) to open the awards and 2) sweet vindication, which she got ... kinda.Her opening appearance was short. An... more info

BBC News - UK — US singer Katy Perry holds on to the number one spot in the singles chart for a fifth week with I Kissed A Girl. more info

People.com — Plus: Rihana will duet with T.I., Pete Wentz will co-host and Katy Perry will cover Madonna at the awards show Sunday more info

MTV.com News — Taylor Swift brought the gold, Ashlee Simpson embraced her bump, and lots of guys were digging tweed this year.By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus arrive at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: AP Photo/Matt Sayles Short, sweet an... more info

Pop Crunch — DJ AM, Travis Barker, and “I Kissed A Girl” star Katy Perry rehearsed Madonna’s 1984 hit “Like A Virgin,” for a performance at Sunday night’s 25th Annual MTV Video Music Awards. more info