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Taylor Swift just gave the 2026 MTV VMAs a serious jolt ... making a grand entrance in a shimmering silver and black look.

The pop megastar hit the carpet in a sheer black top and sparkling silver skirt.
Taylor seemingly posed from every angle ... giving cameras a full look at the show-stopping outfit.

Kacey Musgraves brought some Dolly sparkle to the 2026 MTV VMAs ... delivering an emotional rendition of "I Will Always Love You" in honor of the late country legend.

Kacey returned to the VMAs stage in a curve-hugging pink sequined gown ... looking every bit the country superstar as she belted out Dolly's classic.

The tribute came from someone who has long counted Dolly Parton among her biggest influences. Kacey has praised Dolly's songwriting, fearlessness and business savvy ... and even performed alongside her during the 2019 Grammys tribute.

Madonna didn't ease into the 2026 MTV VMAs ... she blew the doors off with a sexy, star-studded opener featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx.

The Queen of Pop started the night with "Bring Your Love" ... teaming up with Sabrina for a steamy and highly theatrical performance.

Sabrina strutted around in glittery shorts, a white top and black suspenders ... while Madonna commanded the stage in a black blazer with a red bodysuit underneath.

Then came another jolt -- Charli emerged in a black dress and fishnets, joining Madonna for "Danceteria Afterhours."

Presley Gerber's ex-girlfriend Cameron Rorrison is remembering him after his tragic death last week ... and her emotional post is dedicated to what a good guy he was.

Admitting the she had a "difficult time finding the words" ... Cameron said Presley had a "wide open heart" -- and will remember him for his "inspiring compassion" and "incredible understanding."

She wrote ... "One of the most amazing things about him was his humanity and his unique way of making every person, no matter who, feel as brilliant and important as the next. An incredibly beautiful quality I have yet to see as honest and pure in another person since."

Before this kid -- rockin' a bowl cut back in the early '90s -- grew up to be a professional snowboarder and skateboarder ... he was just stickin' his tongue and flexing his missing teeth for a photo.

He's got 3 Olympic Gold medals to prove his boss-ness!

Ed Sheeran was the target of a pretty scathing joke during last night's "SNL UK" opening monologue ... which compared him to an obedient puppet.

"Chicken Shop Date" host Amelia Dimoldenberg told the crowd ... "I’ve been incredibly privileged to have done so many interviews with people like Idris Elba, Cher, and even a world-famous, red-headed puppet with a hand up his arse telling him what to say."

After a pic of her interviewing "Sesame Street" icon Elmo appeared, Amelia said ... "No, the other one."

Florence Pugh is speaking out against the alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old student by 7 members of a Cornell University frat ... and she says the accusations make her "uneasy and sick and anxious."

Offering a "few thoughts" on the alleged incident, Florence wrote ... "This is really a moment where we need our men to be as horrified and as sickened as us."

Calling the alleged victim "strong willed," Florence said that the claims described in her lawsuit constitute a "killing of a soul."

Nicole Scherzinger suffered an enormous burn down her entire leg after boiling hot water was dropped on her ... but that didn't stop this Pussycat Doll from performing one hell of a show.

Taking to her Instagram Stories on Sunday ... the singer shared a gruesome photo of her blistering injury she suffered amid the Pussycat Dolls' European tour.

Over the gnarly pic ... Nicole wrote ... "Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set. But the show must go on."

Sen. John Fetterman had a major slip of the tongue ... as the centrist Democrat -- who often splits from his party -- called himself a "lifelong Republican."

Fetterman made the gaffe while he was attending the Texas Tribune Festival Saturday ... and the moderator had to remind him that he was in fact a Dem.

Fetterman -- wearing his classic sweatshirt and shorts uniform -- could be seen putting his hand to his head after the viral moment.

A NYC subway employee made a grim discovery inside a utility closet this weekend ... the remains of a man who had been decomposing for multiple days.

The MTA track worker who made the grim find had opened up the closet around 100 feet away from 125th Street Station on the 6 Line on Saturday morning ... the New York Post reported.

An insider told the publication that the body -- which belonged to a guy in his 20s or 30s -- had been there in the tunnel's closet at least a few days.

Oh my goth ... look at that body.

Can you guess the sexy OnlyFans model showing off her biggest assets in a teeny tiny black lace top leaving little to the imagination?

Hint: She's been running around town with Drake, sparking major dating rumors with him after she made the rapper bark for her on his 20-v-1 speed dating stream.

"Deadliest Catch" star Todd Meadows' final, heartbreaking call with his family aired on TV ... and in his last chat with his kids, he assured them he was being safe.

During a FaceTime with his 3 kids that aired on Friday's season finale, Todd -- who was only 25 when he died -- told his son that when he got back home, they'd go fishing.

Todd's daughter said ... "I hope you’re being safe. If you’re not being safe, you better be safe."

A NASCAR race ended in chaos after members of one racing team rushed a driver after a late-race crash ... and the incident went down in front of a hot dog stand.

NASCAR driver Corey Heim was punched in the face by a member of Treyten Lapcevich's racing team after he took home third place at the 2026 ValleyStar Credit Union 300.

During the match at Virginia's Martinsville Speedway Saturday, Corey and Treyten were neck and neck before the finish -- with Corey's car colliding with Treyten's vehicle.

9/27/2026 11:42 AM PT -- President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday ... "Working with Britain, it was an amazing job. We had them under investigation. They were looking to do big damage to our fort, and working with the British worked out great. We had them under view for a long time and we got them."

British counterterrorism police have arrested 5 men near RAF Fairford base on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack ... after reports of 3 suspicious vehicles heading toward the airfield.

Gloucestershire Police initially responded to the reports in the early morning hours Sunday ... CBS News reports.

The 5 suspects -- who were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act -- were cuffed in the village of Whelford.

University of Minnesota's head coach got a little too into his post-win celebrations ... smearing the blood from a linebacker's mouth on his face!

Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck was celebrating the team's road win against Washington at Husky Stadium Saturday when he ran up to linebacker Maverick Baranowski.

The two hugged before P.J. took his hand and wiped it over Maverick's bloody mouth ... and let's just say, it was more than just a fleck.

North West is officially kicking off spooky season in style ... by bringing her bold grunge look to Universal Studios' iconic Halloween Horror Nights.

North sported a black sweatshirt, matching black leather skirt and lace-up boots ... as she made her way to the iconic theme park's seasonal spooky spinoff.

At one point, North -- who sported her iconic blue hair -- even enjoyed a blue and orange ice cream treat.