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MTV today revealed the nominations for the 30th annual MTV Video Music Awards airing LIVE from Barclays Center on Sunday, August 25th at 9pm ET/PT.

Justin Timberlake took the second spot on this week's iTunes Album chart with preorders for THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE - 2 OF 2. The first edition, released earlier this year, was the tenth best selling album for the week. Jay Z's MAGNA CARTA...HOLY GRAIL once again claimed the top spot, with Robin Thicke's BLURRED LINES (Feat. T.J. and Pharell) holding strong on the single chart.

The documentary SYL JOHNSON: ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS will take you inside the world of a man who might be the best soul singer you've never heard of. But you have heard his music already, even though you might not realize it.

FUERZA BRUTA NYC, currently playing at the Daryl Roth Theatre, recently welcomed Taylor Lautner, who stopped by with his Tracersco-star Marie Avgeropoulos. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos of Taylor and the cast backstage below!

MG Icon, the joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Madonna today unveiled its Fall 2013 Material Girl marketing campaign featuring international performer, Rita Ora. Rita is one of the latest music protégées from Jay-Z and Roc Nation. Selected by Madonna and her daughter Lola, Rita joins past spokespeople Georgia May Jagger and Kelly Osbourne as the face of the junior brand, available exclusively at Macy's and macys.com in the United States.

The critically-acclaimed, Off-Broadway sensation FUERZA BRUTA is thrilled to bring back BOYS NIGHT OUT on Thursday, July 18 as well as on August 1 and August 22 at 8:00PM. In this sexy and special rendition of FUERZA BRUTA, the men are the stars in a truly out-of-the-box performance that cannot be missed.

MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), has teamed up with the world-renowned, Brooklyn-based artist KAWS to reimagine the MTV Moonman for the 2013 MTV “Video Music Awards” -- the first major awards show to ever take place in Brooklyn, airing LIVE from Barclays Center on August 25, 2013. An artist whose work has been presented at prestigious museums and galleries from Los Angeles to Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong, KAWS' art will be present throughout the award show, influencing the design for both the set and the logo. Additionally, artists who win a 2013 “Video Music Award” will take home a special-edition KAWS Moonman, which was created exclusively for this year's show.

Xumanii announces that it has signed 'The First Lady of G.O.O.D Music' Ms. Teyana Taylor to an exclusive one year Live Broadcast deal.

Wale's latest album THE GIFTED debuted at the top of iTunes' album chart this week, with J Cole's BORN SINNER in the second position, and Kanye West's YEEZUS dropping to no. 3. Robin Thicke's BLURRED LINES with T.J. and Pharell was once again the top selling single of the week, followed by Miley Cyrus' WE CAN'T STOP and Daft Punk's GET LUCKY.

Back to where it all started, the city that never sleeps, NEW YORK CITY, 'YOU MAKE ME FEEL, MIGHTY REAL: A SYLVESTER CONCERT ' Starring Anthony Wayne returned. The show came back to NYC after sold-out runs in Miami and Washington, D.C.. Broadway Star Anthony Wayne (PIPPIN, PRISCILLA; ANYTHING GOES [2011]) directs, sings, lives and breathes life as the 1970's Disco Singer Sylvester live on Stage. Check out photos from the concert below!

Live from Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30 th, the BET AWARDS '13 kicked off with an electrifying performance by Chris Brown.

The winners of the 2013 BET Awards were announced yesterday during a ceremony which aired live from Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Wale's latest album THE GIFTED debuted at the top of iTunes' album chart this week, with J Cole's BORN SINNER in the second position, and Kanye West's YEEZUS dropping to no. 3. Robin Thicke's BLURRED LINES with T.J. and Pharell was once again the top selling single of the week, followed by Miley Cyrus' WE CAN'T STOP and Daft Punk's GET LUCKY.

Back to where it all started, the city that never sleeps, NEW YORK CITY, 'YOU MAKE ME FEEL, MIGHTY REAL: A SYLVESTER CONCERT ' Starring Anthony Wayne returns. The show comes bakc to NYC after sold-out runs in Miami and Washington, D.C.. Broadway Star Anthony Wayne (PIPPIN, PRISCILLA; ANYTHING GOES [2011]) directs, sings, lives and breathes life as the 1970's Disco Singer Sylvester live on Stage. Join in tonight, June 30, 2013 for two shows, one night only, at 7pm and 10pm.

In celebration of the 2000th performance of FUERZA BRUTA NYC, the cast and crew took part in a special cake cutting ceremony to kick off an unforgettable and historic performance on June 27th, 2013, at the Daryl Roth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out phtoo coverage below!

In celebration of the 2000th performance of FUERZA BRUTA NYC, the cast and crew will take part in a special cake cutting ceremony to kick off an unforgettable and historic performance today, June 27th, 2013, at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

Not since 2011 has a rap album made as big a splash on the Billboard Charts with Drake's 'Take Care' but Kanye West has once again proven he is a Rap God.

In celebration of the 2000th performance of FUERZA BRUTA NYC, the cast and crew will take part in a special cake cutting ceremony to kick off an unforgettable and historic performance on June 27th, 2013, at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

Kanye West' latest album YEEZUS debuted at the top of iTunes' album chart this week, with J Cole's BORN SINNER in the second position. Robin Thicke's BLURRED LINES with T.J. and Pharell was once again the top selling single of the week, followed by Daft Punk's GET LUCKY and Imagine Dragons' RADIOACTIVE.