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Madonna dedicates "Like a Virgin" to pope (Reuters)

Reuters - Pop star Madonna, once accused by the Vatican of staging one of the most satanic shows in history, surprised fans by dedicating her hit "Like a Virgin" to the pope at a sold-out concert held in Rome.

Britney Scores Redemption???and Three Moon Men???at VMAs (E! Online)

E! Online - In the end, all that buzz for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards was more or less for naught.

In the house: The view from the VMA audience (AP)

AP - A minute-by-minute account of what went down inside the VMAs:

Justin Timberlake goes for 'Mr. Sexy Backwoods' (AP)

Calm, collected: New Britney still owns the VMAs (AP)

AP - Britney Spears has provided some of the most memorable moments in the history of the notoriously unpredictable MTV Video Music Awards, for better and for worse.

The Brit's-Eye View From Backstage (E! Online)

E! Online - The red carpet of the Video Music Awards was its own kind of eye-popping spectacle, but during the show I couldn't take my eyes off Britney Spears. And I wasn't the only one—she had at least two bodyguards watching over her the whole time. At one point a fan tried to approach her, but one of the guys gently told him to beat it.

'Rent' brings down the curtain on Broadway run (AP)

AP - They cheered, they cried and gave the show a standing ovation even before the first note was sung.

Burning Q's: Slick Jonas Duds & Baby-Pic Dollars (E! Online)

E! Online - I feel like a total creep asking this (I'm too old to be thinking about them!), but I'm a fashion student and I simply must know: Do the Jonas Brothers have a stylist? What are some of the labels they wear most?

Britney's Not Rehearsing for the VMAs (E! Online)

E! Online - E! News has confirmed that the Britney Spears dance video leaked yesterday on MSN.com does not show a rehearsal for a performance on Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Chris Brown busy writing songs for Britney Spears (AP)

AP - Chris Brown was tied to two of the hottest women at the MTV Video Music Awards: Rihanna and Britney Spears.

Fashion Week Starts Strong With Fashion Rocks (E! Online)

E! Online - She's got style for miles. Kicking off New York Fashion Week, Beyoncé looked fabulous in this beautiful banana-colored gown at Friday night's Fashion Rocks event.

Review: Russell Brand hosts the VMAs with candor (AP)

AP - Russell Brand seemed a little out of place as the host at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Donny and Marie bring G-rated variety to Vegas (Reuters)

Reuters - Veteran sibling performers Donny and Marie Osmond are about to begin a 26-week stand in Las Vegas, and Marie Osmond points out that they just might turn Sin City into Sincere City.

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards (AP)

AP - The MTV Video Music Awards are all about unique collaborations and blowout performances, but a few show guests Sunday added a touch of politics in this hot election year.

Hispanic radio targets young listeners (Reuters)

Reuters - Hispanic radio is showing new interest in reaching a bilingual and bicultural population.