THE NFL IS FINALLY BACK!!!

Natasha Bedingfield, Keith Urban and Usher will stop traffic in New York City today, as they play a free concert to help the NFL kick off its new season. Portions of the concert will air on the NFL Network starting this afternoon and they'll also be streamed on NFL.com tonight

BRITNEY OPEN TO THE VMA'S

After weeks of speculation, MTV has finally announced that Britney Spears will, indeed, open this year's VMAS -- but she won't perform. Instead, she’ll something, quote, "fun and unexpected". Michael Jackson might also be involved…oh no.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Miley Cyrus doesn’t turn 16 until November 23rd, but she already bought herself a little present. A fully loaded white Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 Cabriolet with parking assist and cream colored leather interior. $75,375.

TV TALK...

• Oprah will play herself in this season's 2nd episode of 30 Rock…which is tentatively set to air November 6th, and as mentioned Jennifer Aniston will be on episode 3.

• I’ll take you WAY back to the late 70’s/early 80’s…former One Day at a Time star Mackenzie Phillips was arrested at the LA International Airport for allegedly possessing heroin and cocaine. She has now entered rehab…for the 10th time.