Weekly Global News Round-Up: 8/29

The US Open Has Begun (SB Nation) - Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Angelique Kerber will all be among those playing on the first day of the US Open.

Kanye West Drops The Visuals for 'Fade' at the VMA's (The Independent UK) - "I came here to present my new video but before I do that, Imma talk". MTV gave Kanye West four minutes of unfiltered, random talking time onstage last night at the VMA's just before he presented his interesting new video for 'Fade'.

The Best Red Carpet Looks from the VMA's (Harper's Bazaar) - Have a look at the best Red Carpet looks from your favorite celebrities at last night's MTV Video Music Awards.

Burning Man Has Just Started it's 30th Year (Business Insider) - An inside look at Burning Man's 30-year revolution from beach bonfire to international mega event.

Gucci Among World's Hottest Brands (PUSH PR via Business of Fashion) - While Prada 'cools'. Get in the know on how fashions brands are faring out in popularity this year.