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Taylor Swift dropped a bombshell at the 2022 MTV VMAs on Sunday - she would be releasing a  "brand new album" on 21 October 2022.MORE: Joe Alwyn opens up about relationship with Taylor Swift in very rare interviewThe news came out of the blue for fans as she shared the details at the end of her acceptance speech for the Video of the Year Award.WATCH: Taylor Swift reveals details of new album"I made up my mind that if you were this generous and give us this, I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand new album comes out October 21st," she said to screams in the stadium.Taylor then took to social media at midnight east coast time to reveal more information, including confirming that this would be an album of brand new material ,and not a rerecording of her previous work.MORE: Inside Taylor Swift's incredible $81m property portfolio: from New York to Nashville"Midnights, the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life, will be out October 21. Meet me at midnight," she shared on her website.The album will come almost a year after her last release, the rerecording of Grammy nominated album Red.

2022 MTV VMAs handed out one of the top honors with the Artist of the Year award.VMA co-host Nicki Minaj — who also took home some trophies on Sunday — presented the category, and declared Bad Bunny as the big winner!However, the artist wasn't at the Prudential Center in New Jersey but instead was at Yankee Stadium in New York City for a huge performance that was broadcast as part of the night's show.Bad Bunny lights up the Main Stage as he Performs while being the Winner of Artist of the Year Award for the MTV’s Video Music Awards 2022 #VMAspic.twitter.com/Uvlj421znQBad Bunny delivered a rollicking performance of «Tití Me Preguntó» before he was surprised with the Artist of the Year Award live on stage.In winning the big award, Bad Bunny beat out a slew of fellow nominees, including Harry Styles, Lizzo, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Lil Nas X and one of the night's co-hosts, Jack Harlow.Check out the full list of the night's big winners here! MTV VMAs 2022: Eminem and Snoop Dogg to Perform Together Red Hot Chili Peppers to be Honored at MTV VMAs with Global Icon Award Britney Spears Kisses Madonna at Her Wedding 19 Years After MTV Kiss MTV VMAs Returning to New Jersey With a Live Audience Full of Fans  

Taylor Swift was the top winner at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards as she won Video of the Year. The singer and songwriter took the moon person trophy for her work in the 10-minute music video for “All Too Well” (Taylor’s Version).

The VMAs performance from Maneskin was seemingly censored after cameras panned away from the stage for an extended period of time.

Julian Alvarez will have a key role to play for Manchester City this season, Pep Guardiola says, after a week that has mightily impressed his new manager.

Stress behind the scenes. Melissa Gorga and her husband, Joe Gorga, admitted that recent cheating allegations have gotten to them — but they’re trying not to let the chatter keep them down.

It’s her time! Lizzo took home the impactful Video for Good award during the 2022 MTV Music Video Awards — and is letting everyone know she’s at the top of her game.

Lizzo is seemingly sending a message to Aries Spears after he made distasteful comments about her in the press.

Taylor Swift might not like a gold rush, but she clearly has no aversion to crystals.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Intra-Korean espionage actioner “Hunt” claimed a third weekend as the top film at the South Korea box office, while “Bullet Train” managed only a fourth-place opening. “Hunt,” directed by and starring “Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae, earned a lowly $2.91 million in its third weekend of release. The figure was a 48% weekend-on-weekend decline and saw the film’s market share decline to 33%, down from 47% the previous weekend. “Hunt” now has a cumulative of $28.7 million, making it the fifth-highest grossing film of the year to date and the third biggest Korean title.

Lupita Nyong’o is remembering Chadwick Boseman on the two year anniversary of his passing.

Melissa and Joe Gorga are keeping it real when it comes to questions about missing Teresa Guidice's her wedding to Louie Ruelas. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the couple on the red carpet at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night, where they shared that though they were invited, they chose not to attend.«I mean that’s a long story,» Melissa, who stepped into answer after Joe looked visibly upset, said when asked about their absence at Teresa's Bravo-packed affair.It's still a difficult topic for Joe to discuss, with the reality TV star adding that talking about the complicated dynamic between them and his sister is «really, really hard.»It's very difficult for me to talk about," Joe admitted. «It’s hard really, really hard.»While the couple couldn't go into detail about the wedding or their rift with Teresa, they did promise that viewers will see it all go down on the next season of .«It's a rough situation, it really is, and you know what, I think everyone will see — obviously, because a lot of was filmed for ,» Melissa teased.

from.The singer and actor's silver sequined dress is custom Zigman, and she accessorized with matching silver Jimmy Choo shoes, Just Desi earrings, and H. Crowne bracelets.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Chatter before the VMAs said that Fergie would be joining Jack Harlow to perform his “Glamorous”-sampling No. 1 hit “First Class,” and that’s exactly what happened on the stage of the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night. Harlow started off with “First Class,” continuing his self-deprecating video appearances: He appeared in “What’s Poppin” as a short-order cook, on “Saturday Night Live” as a custodian, and tonight he appeared as an airline steward, high-fiving or walking past Avril Lavigne, Becky G and of course his pal Lil Nas X before quickly losing that outfit for a glittery black ensemble and a red-carpet scene. He quickly joined Fergie as the song transformed into “Glamorous.”

Leeds Festival over the weekend.West Yorkshire police were reportedly called to Leeds Festival on Saturday night (August 27) around 10.16pm and were informed that after falling ill, the teenage boy had been taken to a medical tent.The unnamed festival goer was taken to hospital but died early on Sunday (August 28). His parents have been informed.Officers have launched an investigation into the teenager’s suspected drug-related death.

Jack Harlow and LL Cool J are co-hosting the VMAs tonight and they both walked the red carpet ahead of the show!

Nessa Diab just shared some big news – she and Colin Kaepernick are now parents!

A glum weekend box office overall (one of the worst of the year) wasn’t so awful for specialty, relatively speaking, with Breaking passing $1M on 900 screens and Spanish-language The Good Boss at $27K on 15. Both are a far cry from pre-pandemic numbers but did hit the new normal for limited releases – reaching at least $1 million on 500 to 1,000 screens, and keeping the per theater average above three digits.

When dog-mad Niki French quit a hectic globetrotting job she also gave up a six-figure salary. But she finally had the chance to realise her lifelong dream of owning a dog. “I’ve always been dog-mad and had one as a child, but for many years owning one was simply impossible: my working life was just too busy, and it wouldn’t have been fair.

Lisa Vanderpump is mourning the loss of her miniature horse, Rosé.

Clearing the air. Aaron Rodgers addressed his controversial decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 — and he broke down why he was accused of lying to the NFL.

An Apple TV+ series filming in Baltimore stopped production Friday after several people threatened the producers and tried to extort money from them, Baltimore police said.

REBECCA Adlington shared an emotional note marking her first wedding anniversary with husband Andy Parsons, a day after she revealed she suffered a miscarriage. The former Team GB swimmer called her husband "the love of my life, my everything" in the loving post as she recovers from miscarrying her third child.  The 33-year-old wrote: "Happy Anniversary! You are the love of my life, my everything. I know I can get through anything with you by my side.

REBEKAH Vardy’s agent is in talks to spill the beans for a bombshell TV documentary. Caroline Watt, 40, did not give evidence in the Wagatha Christie libel battle with Coleen Rooney. A source said: “She knows what really happened.” Caroline is being wooed by three streaming TV giants to give her version of events for the first time.

AFTER ten years away from the square, Sid Owen reprises his role as the iconic Ricky Butcher in the BBC soap, along with a new villain. Ricky will be reunited with his troublesome sister Janine (Charlie Brooks) and ex-wife Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) later this year.

KERRY Katona treated her fans to a very sexy underwear snap as she sprawled on the grass today. The 41-year-old attempted to drum up business for her OnlyFans account with the picture – just days after complaining she looked “like a whale.” Alongside the image, which sees her in a blue two piece, Kerry wrote:  “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” – Coco Chanel @onlyfans.” Kerry recently underwent a boob uplift and implant removal surgery after suffering from back pain for her previous implants. Prior to going under the knife, the mum-of-five explained that although her "bad boys" helped her make money on OnyFans, her boobs were "doing her head in" because they were "far too big" and give her back ache.

MAISIE Smith is lamenting on her recent getaway after she posted a throwback video of herself in a tiny bikini on holiday. The former EastEnders actress recently enjoyed a luxurious getaway in Greece and, now that she's back in London, she's wishing she was back in the sunshine. Sharing a snippet from her travels, Maisie took to Instagram on Sunday to share a sizzling video of herself posing up a storm on the balcony of her holiday apartment.

ACTRESS Sheridan Smith is in high spirits as she plasters herself across the window of a beauty salon after a five-hour booze session. The Cilla and Mrs Biggs star, 41, puffed on cigarettes and knocked back glasses of gin and prosecco-based spritzer Hugo during the session at a bistro this week. And Sheridan was seen pulling funny faces and laughing as she chatted to pals on a table scattered with empty shot glasses.

THOSE tuning into The Capture were left "terrified" after BBC News was "hacked" following the first episode. The BBC thriller explores the mad-capped world of digital intelligence and surveillance - and fans were soon left questioning its motives.

Kevin Bacon showcased his impressive vocals while serenading a group of goats with an acoustic version of a Beyoncé track – no, we’re not kidding!

Harry Styles managed to see the funny side of things after someone threw some chicken nuggets at him during a recent concert.

Police have issued a hilarious warning after a driver attempted to evade his breathalyser test by 'shoving' coins into his mouth at the side of the road. The driver had been caught driving through a red light on Spa Road in Bolton on Saturday night (August 27).

Parents have spoken of their horror after a rollercoaster suddenly ground to a halt on Saturday, leaving families stranded for '90 minutes'. Parents were clinging onto their children as they were suspended 20ft in the air on a ride at Southport Pleasureland.