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Archives for August 2016

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VMA 2016: Rihanna closed the show with an emotional, powerful performanceVMA 2016: Rihanna closed the show with an emotional, powerful performance
Culture

Rihanna’s vocals sound better than ever.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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VMA 2016: Britney Spears retakes the stage that once undid herVMA 2016: Britney Spears retakes the stage that once undid her
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Faced with the impossible task of following Beyoncé, Britney stepped up like the pro she is.

By Caroline Framke
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MTV gave Kanye 4 minutes at the VMAs to do what he wanted, and he did ... thisMTV gave Kanye 4 minutes at the VMAs to do what he wanted, and he did ... this
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VMA 2016: Ariana Grande manages to make SoulCycle look funVMA 2016: Ariana Grande manages to make SoulCycle look fun
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Grande performed “Side to Side” at the 2016 VMAs. She did it on a stationary bike.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watch: Rihanna opens the 2016 VMAs, reminds us why she’s a starWatch: Rihanna opens the 2016 VMAs, reminds us why she’s a star
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She’s performing three more times because she has that many songs.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The 13 MTV VMA performances everyone remembers — or shouldThe 13 MTV VMA performances everyone remembers — or should
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From Madonna’s first “Like a Virgin” moment to Beyoncé‘s medley, and all the Britney in between.

By Caroline Framke
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Watch: Britney Spears lip syncs and chair dances on Carpool KaraokeWatch: Britney Spears lip syncs and chair dances on Carpool Karaoke
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She also talks bondage, marriage, and pseudonyms.

By Constance Grady
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Amber Heard did what abuse victims are “supposed” to do. People still didn’t believe her.Amber Heard did what abuse victims are “supposed” to do. People still didn’t believe her.
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She didn’t make any money from her divorce with Johnny Depp, but people are still calling her a liar.

By Constance Grady
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Amy Schumer doesn’t consider herself a political figure. Her critics do. It gets messy.Amy Schumer doesn’t consider herself a political figure. Her critics do. It gets messy.
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Amy Schumer is facing attack from all sides of the culture wars this week. Here’s why.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Watch: Morgan Freeman, voice of God and penguins, narrates a bald man crossing the streetWatch: Morgan Freeman, voice of God and penguins, narrates a bald man crossing the street
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In a deeper sense, aren’t all our lives nothing but chewing and crossing?

By Constance Grady
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Watch Will Smith charm the pants off a crowd with an impromptu “Summertime” sing-alongWatch Will Smith charm the pants off a crowd with an impromptu “Summertime” sing-along
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At least Suicide Squad has given us this much.

By Constance Grady

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