Rolling Stone — Madonna surprised MTV’s VMAs tonight by opening the show with a long speech about Michael Jackson. Read her entire tribute here: “Michael Jackson. [Cheers] I have a little bit more to say than that. OK, here we go again. Michael Jackson was born ... more info

VH1 News — Madonna and Janet Jackson kicked of the 2009 MTV VMAs with a speech and a performance paying tribute to Michael Jackson. more info

VH1 News — Madonna paid a tearful tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards — here's the full text of her speech. more info

Rolling Stone — With the Jackson family looking on from the audience, Janet Jackson kicked off the 2009 Video Music Awards with a tribute to her brother, Michael. Before Janet took the stage however, Madonna emerged on the darkened stage to reminisce about her exper... more info

Rolling Stone — What was billed as a special tribute to Michael Jackson starring his sister, Janet, turned into an even more epic performance: Madonna took the stage at tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards to honor an artist she called “one of the greats.” “All ... more info

ET Online — Madonna called Michael Jackson a "hero," a "king" and a "human being" as she paid tribute to the King of Pop at MTV's "2009 Video Music Awards," prior to Janet Jackson's anticipated performance. "When I was six, my mother died. I think he got... more info

Look out, Madonna and Angelina Jolie ” pop star Elton John may be joining the ranks of A-list celebrities with adopted children. more info

Topix — Look out, Madonna and Angelina Jolie - pop star Elton John may be joining the ranks of A-list celebrities with adopted children. more info

MTV.com News — Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Pink and more will also perform during action-packed show, airing at 9 p.m. on MTV!By MTV News staff Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images It's hard to believe that all the action of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards can... more info

MTV.com News — Perez Hilton, VMA creative director Lee Lodge give hints about singer's awards-show debut.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Florian Seefried/ Getty Images It's the question on everyone's lips: What will Lady Gaga do when she takes the stage... more info