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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs "died peacefully surrounded by his family" yesterday at age 56 from pancreatic cancer. "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being," Apple wrote on their website. "Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."

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Steve was the mastermind behind the iPhone, iPad, iPod, iTunes, Mac computers, and even created Pixar Animation Studios. (Pixar makes the Toy Story movies!) He stepped down from his position as Apple's CEO on August 24, 2011, which made many speculate that his health was taking a turn for the worse. "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know," Steve wrote in his letter of resignation. "Unfortunately, that day has come."

When the news of Steve's death hit Hollywood, the stars came out in record numbers to Tweet their tributes:

Demi Lovato: "So sad to hear about Steve Jobs.. A brilliant man. RIP"

Joe Jonas: "R.I.P. Steve Jobs. Sad to hear. All the best to his family."

Taylor Swift: I never met Steve Jobs, but I always wanted to. What a tragic loss. I can't believe it. About to call my family and tell them I love them.

Nicki Minaj: "An innovator. Contributed so much to this generation & beyond. RIP Steve Jobs."

Kim Kardashian: "Wow Steve Jobs died! He was a brilliant man!"

Lady Gaga: "From his own invention I open my browser to it's homepage. Today it took my breath away. #ThankYouSteve. Going to eat Apples all day."

Daren Criss: "Thank you, Mr. Jobs, for making our world INFINITELY cooler."

Ian Somerhalder: "My heart and gratitude go out,like so many of us,to Steve Jobs and his family.You Sir are one of the greatest minds the world will ever see"

Ashton Kutcher: "We have all surfed on the wake of Steve Jobs ship. Now we must learn to sail, but we will never forget our skipper."

Leave your kind thoughts for Steve Jobs' friends and family below.

Selena Gomez, who anchored the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show last month and the MuchMusic Awards in June, has a new project on her hands -- hosting the MTV Europe Awards. "I'm so excited to be the host of the 2011 MTV EMAs," Selena says. "It's a dream come true."

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This year's MTV Europe Award nominees include: Lady Gaga (in the lead with six nominations), Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Adele, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber.

The 2011 MTV EMAs will take place in Belfast, Ireland on November 6.

Are you excited for Selena Gomez to host the 2011 MTV Europe Awards this year?

When you think of Lady Gaga, her over-the-top fashion definitely comes to mind. But has she gone too far this time?

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Lady Gaga was spotted on the streets of New York City in what just might be her highest heels yet... so high that even she couldn't handle it! In fact, she was so shaky on her feet that she ended up having to get carried out by a bodyguard!

Has Lady Gaga taken her extreme fashion one step too far? Sound off and let us know what you think!

Between the success of her album "Born This Way" and three Grammy wins, Lady Gaga has had quite a year -- and she's ending it with a bang!

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Times Square ball-dropping ceremony in New York City, Lady Gaga is set to perform live Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest on December 31, 2011. Gaga will be singing and dancing in front of an estimated one million people shortly before midnight.

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"Lady Gaga is one of the most exciting and relevant artists of our time," Ryan says. "We're thrilled to have her join New Year's Rockin' Eve this year in Times Square."

Will you watch Lady Gaga on New Year's Rockin Eve? What songs do you think she'll perform?

The MTV Video Music Awards always has people talking! J-14 was there for all the action and this is what you missed when the cameras weren't rolling:

1. Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas reunited! The former flames were all smiles when they ran into each other backstage. The pair hugged, chatted for a bit, and even posed for pictures. The best part? Demi's BFF Selena Gomez stopped in her tracks and watched the whole thing go down from the sidelines.

2. Lady Gaga was Jo Calderone all night! The singer, who dressed up at her "You and I" alter ego Jo, didn't break character all night.

3. Justin Bieber freaked everyone out with his snake! Justin had his snake Johnson wrapped around his hand all night. When he went to say hi to Demi Lovato, she screamed at the sight of the slimy creature.

4. Jersey Shore drama! While most of the cast boarded a private jet on Saturday to make sure they didn't get stuck on the East Coast because of Hurricane Irene, The Situation mysteriously wasn't at the award show. " I wish I could be at the VMA's but all flights were grounded because of the Hurricane. Sorry," he Tweeted. J-14 also caught up with Jersey Shore's Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and he told us that despite what went down on last night's episode, he and Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola are still a couple! "Me and Sammi are together right now," he told us. "Every day is something new."

5. Liz Lee ripped her dress! The My Life as Liz star had a major wardrobe malfunction on her way to the award show. "My butt is literally poking out of my dress!" she told J-14. Liz also dished that she is done filming the reality show for good.

Which one of these facts do you find the most shocking?

Last night's MTV Video Music Awards was all about girl power. Adele took home four moonmen -- the most of the night. Katy Perry picked up three awards, and Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga scored trophies.

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Justin Bieber also won Best Male Video for "U Smile." Click "Read More" to see the complete list of nominees.

Did you watch the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards? Do you agree or disagree with the winners?

At Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards, there will be a tribute to Britney Spears, and rumors have been circulating for weeks about which singers will be part of the performance. Names that have been tossed around include Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. But now a leaked set list shows that Victoria Justice will be joining Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, and Nicki Minaj in the tribute to the Princess of Pop.

Victoria and Britney go way back -- remember, Victoria was on Zoey 101 with Britney's sister Jamie Lynn!

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Other performers on the leaked set list include:
Adele - "Rolling In The Deep" (A Capella Intro)/"Someone Like You"
Beyonce - "Countdown"/"Party" (featuring Andre 3000)
Bruno Mars - "Lighters" (featuring Bad Meets Evil)
Chris Brown - "Next 2 U" (featuring Justin Bieber)
Lady Gaga - "You and I" (featuring Brian May)
Lil Wayne - "She Will" (featuring Drake)
Pitbull - "Give Me Everything" (featuring Ne-Yo and Nayer)
Tony Bennett - "Body and Soul"/Cee Lo Green - "Rehab" (Amy Winehouse tribute)
Young The Giant - "My Body"

Are you going to watch the 2011 MTV VMAs? What songs would you like to hear in the Britney Spears tribute?

Hunger Games fans are in for a treat this Sunday: First footage from the movie -- which comes out on March 23, 2012 -- is set to debut during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

The footage will be introduced by Jennifer Lawrence, who plays the movie's heroine Katniss Everdeen -- and will feature a look inside author Suzanne Collins' dystopian world of Panem.

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That's not all: Presenters include Lady Gaga -- who's opening the show -- Taylor Lautner, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Joe Jonas. And Selena Gomez will be hosting the pre-show, which kicks off at 8 p.m.!

"I am very excited to be a part of the 2011 VMAs!" Selena says. "After all my years watching the VMAs, the pre-show has always been one of my favorite parts. It is a true honor to be hosting from the black carpet this year."

Be sure to catch the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday, August 28 at 9 p.m. on MTV.

Are you excited to see The Hunger Games footage? What do you think about Selena hosting the pre-show?

Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and over 150 other stars are teaming up to help those suffering from the drought crisis in East Africa through the Save The Children's "I'm Gonna Be Your Friend" campaign.

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Over 10 million people are currently deprived of food, water, and medicine due to the African region's "worst drought in decades." Celebrities like Justin have pledged to promote the cause and raise funds and awareness through their Facebook and Twitter accounts. "Children need your help," Rihanna Tweeted. "Support the @SavetheChildren East Africa Appeal."

You can watch a heartbreaking video about the crisis and learn what you can do to help by visiting the campaign's official page HERE.

Are you going to help promote awareness about the drought and the "I'm Gonna Be Your Friend" campaign?

Hi J-14ers!

The dog days of summer are here... super sunny weather, long lazy afternoons, and the perfect songs blasting to capture that carefree state of mind.

There's just something about certain songs that represent this time of year so perfectly -- so every year, I put together my list of Top 20 Summer Songs... and this year's choices are some of the most iconic yet.

And here they are... in no particular order...

Top 20 Songs of Summer 2011

1-"Tonight Tonight" by Hot Chelle Rae
"La, la, la, whatever..." -- it's impossible to deny the drop-everything-and-party attitude of the music and lyrics of this Nashville, TN, band's hit song. This feel-good tune is sure to break anyone out of a funk and get you bopping your head all summer long. (PS- Did you know Glee's Chord Overstreet's brother Nash is in the band?!)

2-"Unfriend You" by Greyson Chance
Not to judge a book by its cover, but the moment I heard that Greyson Chance's single from his album, Hold On 'Til the Night, out now, was called "Unfriend You," I was sold -- so brilliant and so "now." (And I'll admit I have "Unfriended" a friend or two... ;)). With a song that captures the emotion of today's social networking drama-rama so passionately mixed with Greyson's strong vocals, this is the ultimate song of the moment.

3-"Jet Lag" by Simple Plan featuring Natasha Bedingfield
Simple Plan is my all-time fave band -- and this single off their album Get Your Heart On! that came out in June just might be one of their best yet. It's the perfect mix of the catchy pop-punk music Simple Plan's known for plus the heart-wrenching lyrics of being away from the one you love that will tug at anyone's heart and leave you feeling just a bit jet lagged.

4-"The Edge of Glory" by Lady Gaga
Talk about an epic song. Lady Gaga wrote this song about the strength of love after spending time with her grandfather just before he passed away -- and it's sure to go down in music history as one of the all-time greatest power ballads.