MTV aired a special on the VMAs entitled “What You Didn’t Know,” which showed Beyoncé trying to stop Lil’ Mama from crashing the stage during Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” performance with Alicia Keys. But not even Mrs. Carter could hold her back.

The always dapper Fonzworth Bentley grabbed ahold of the Rap-Up TV mic on the red carpet at the VMAs. The host of MTV’s “From G’s to Gents” conversed about his debut album C.O.L.O.U.R.S. (January), arguing with Kanye West, André 3000’s whereabouts, and something about a “volcanic eruption of sonic floral sounds.”

Look what the Windy City blew in. An excited Kid Sister represents for Aaliyah and for comfort on the red carpet at her first VMAs in NYC. The Chi-Town femcee talks about her debut album Ultraviolet (Nov. 17), working with Estelle and Cee-Lo, and shows off her “Pro Nails.”

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From the dancing to the costumes to the final show. Watch all the blood, sweat, and tears that went into making Janet Jackson’s tribute performance to Michael at the 2009 MTV VMAs, featuring renowned choreographers Tina Landon, Cris Judd, Laurie Ann Gibson, Wade Robson, and more.

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Amerie talks about her new album In Love & War (Nov. 3), hooking up with Lil Wayne, working with L.A. Reid at Island Def Jam, and the concept for the “Heard ’Em All” video on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Listen to six songs off Amerie’s fourth album here.

Rap-Up TV caught up with Cassie on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards to discuss the delay of her sophomore album Electro Love, who she’s collaborating with, and her trendsetting haircut.

Pitbull is joining the Kanye West bashing. The Miami MC was not afraid to sink his teeth into West after he interrupted Taylor Swift’s VMA acceptance speech.

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After tweeting about Kanye West’s outburst at the VMAs (“Kanye West is the biggest piece of sh*t on earth”), Pink had more to say on Monday’s “Today” show. “It was the one time I really, really wish I would’ve won because I had this amazing Alexander McQueen purse with brass knuckles on it,” she told Matt Lauer. “Honestly, I don’t think it would’ve happened if I were up there, but Taylor Swift is awesome. She deserved her moment.”

Pink didn’t stop there. “I think Beyoncé’s a classy lady for what she did at the end,” she added. “I just think he’s an idiot. He’s just a waste. He’s just a toolbox.” Watch below.

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Lil’ Mama is singing a new tune. The “Lip Gloss” rapper has issued a statement apologizing for crashing Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ VMA performance.

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