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Russell Brand to host the MTV Video Music Awards

This Friday, May 30, 2008 file photo shows actor Russell Brand as he arrives at the Spike TV "Guys Choice" award show in Los Angeles. MTV is staking its brand on one less known in America: Russell Brand. The British actor and comedian will host this year's Video Music Awards, set to air live from Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles on Sept. 7. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, file)