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Saturday, 16 April 2011
Kourtney Kardashian's 32nd Birthday Celebration
Making for a premature celebration, Kourtney Kardashian rang in her 32nd birthday in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday night (April 15).
Joined by babydaddy Scott Disick, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" cutie's b-day bash coincided with the grand opening of Gallery nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
While she actually turns 32-years-old on April 18th, Miss Kardashian was toasted by fellow Sin City partygoers including Holly Madison, Barry Manilow and Josh Strickland during the upscale fete.
Tweeting to her many fans prior to the night's festivities, Kourt wrote, "Getting ready for my Vegas birthday bash tonight!Should I wear a navy off the shoulder dress or a vintage black and white that was my moms?"
Meanwhile, Kourtney recruited her reality star sister to tend to son Mason Dash while out of town, as Kim tweeted, "I'm babysitting Mason all by myself tonight!I'm now auntie KiKi! That's his new name for me!"
Jack, My Narcoleptic Nephew
I'm seriously worried that my nephew Jack might be narcoleptic. One minute he's playing, and the next minute Zzzzzz...
The kid can fall asleep anywhere.
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Is Nicki Minaj A Good Fit For Britney Spears' Tour? Experts Weigh In
'If people are going mainly for Britney, they will be excited to see Nicki as well and vice versa,' one insider tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena
Nicki Minaj and Britney Spears
Photo: Getty Images
After lots of rumors, it was officially announced Tuesday (April 12) that Britney Spears would be bringing along Nicki Minaj (as well as up-and-comers Nervo and Jessie and the Toyboys) on her Femme Fatale tour, kicking off this summer.
The Spears/Minaj matchup may not initially make sense, given their very different styles, but according to industry insiders who work on booking talent for venues throughout the country, this really is a match made in heaven.
"Bringing [together] two genres of music — one icon and one rising icon — is great for the music business. The combination of Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj on tour together is great for the music industry [and] shows its growing diversity," Matt Levine of Brandsway Creative, a branding and marketing group in New York City, explained to MTV News. "It gives concertgoers the opportunity to see two independently creative females excelling in their craft and showcasing their talent."
Dawn M. Britt, the director of public relations for the Venetian and Palazzo hotels in Las Vegas, said seeing these ladies on tour together screams girl power.
"Both Britney and Nicki give off a very 'girl power' attitude, and combining the Femme Fatale and Barbie themes is a smart marketing tool with the all-female tour," Britt explained. " ... Nicki is a mainstream rapper and collaborates with a lot of pop artists. Their audiences overlap enough that if people are going mainly for Britney, they will be excited to see Nicki as well and vice versa."
Britt said this tour makes tons of sense as it combines "two of the biggest names in music right now. Britney is a legend and in the midst of a huge comeback right now with her new Femme Fatale CD," she said. "Her recent performance in Vegas was a huge success and really got people excited for the tour. Nicki has been making a name for herself the last few years and is in high demand for collaborations and appearances."
Gary Bongiovanni, editor in chief of Pollstar, explained that Nicki is a good fit for the tour since "that tour likely needs a strong support act, and Nicki is not a bad choice. Options at this late date had to be limited." He added that since Spears is launching a new phase of her career, "Fan response on an act like Britney ... is always a question mark until you put the first shows on sale and the public answers the demand-level question with their wallets."
What do you think of the Britney/Nicki combo? Let us know in the comments!
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Songs For Japan Includes Eminem, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga And More
Benefit album is now on iTunes, with proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
By James Montgomery
Songs For Japan Cover Art
Photo: EMI Music Group
On Monday, we learned the names of some of the stars set to appear on Songs For Japan, a compilation album to benefit the ongoing disaster relief efforts in the earthquake- and tsunami-ravaged nation. And on Friday (March 25), not only was the full roster of artists and songs revealed, but the album was made available for purchase on iTunes.
Lady Gaga, Eminem, Beyoncé, Madonna, the Kings of Leon and Katy Perry joined a list of already-announced artists like Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna on the album, which is available worldwide on the iTunes Store for $9.99. Proceeds from the sale of Songs for Japan will benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society.
All in all, 38 artists lent songs to the album, including legends like Bob Dylan, U2, Bruce Springsteen and the late John Lennon; country acts like Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum; rock artists like the Foo Fighters, R.E.M. and Bon Jovi; pop icons like Madonna and Pink; and top hitmakers like Bruno Mars and David Guetta.
All acts appearing on Songs for Japan — and their labels and music publishers — have waived their royalties and proceeds from the worldwide sales of the album to insure the Japanese Red Cross Society receives as much support as possible. The JRCS will use funds from the album to support its ongoing relief efforts and for eventual recovery assistance to the areas hardest hit by the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis. iTunes will also donate its proceeds from the album's worldwide sales to the benefit of the JRCS.
The track list for Songs for Japan, according to Apple:
1. John Lennon, "Imagine"
2. U2, "Walk On"
3. Bob Dylan, "Shelter From the Storm"
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Around the World"
5. Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"
6. Beyoncé, "Irreplaceable"
7. Bruno Mars, "Talking to the Moon"
8. Katy Perry, "Firework"
9. Rihanna, "Only Girl (In the World)"
10. Justin Timberlake, "Like I Love You"
11. Madonna, "Miles Away"
12. David Guetta, "When Love Takes Over"
13. Eminem (featuring Rihanna), "Love the Way You Lie"
14. Bruce Springsteen, "Human Touch"
15. Josh Groban, "Awake"
16. Keith Urban, "Better Life"
17. Black Eyed Peas, "One Tribe"
18. Pink, "Sober"
19. Cee Lo Green, "It's OK"
20. Lady Antebellum, "I Run to You"
21. Bon Jovi, "What Do You Got?"
22. Foo Fighters, "My Hero"
23. R.E.M., "Man on the Moon"
24. Nicki Minaj, "Save Me"
25. Sade, "By Your Side"
26. Michael Bublé, "Hold On"
27. Justin Bieber, "Pray"
28. Adele, "Make You Feel My Love"
29. Enya, "If I Could Be Where You Are"
30. Elton John, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
31. John Mayer, "Waiting on the World to Change"
32. Queen, "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)"
33. Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
34. Sting, "Fragile"
35. Leona Lewis, "Better in Time"
36. Ne-Yo, "One in a Million"
37. Shakira, "Whenever, Wherever"
38. Norah Jones, "Sunrise"
Will you download the benefit album? Let us know in the comments!
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Kids' Choice Awards 2011: The Show And Winners List
Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus awarded on slime-filled Nickelodeon night.
By Aly Semigran
Russell Brand and Rico Rodriguez get slimed onstage during Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards
Photo: Kevork Djansezian/ Getty Images
For 23 years, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards has been an event in which celebrities can truly let loose. After all, it's hard to have an ego when you're getting covered in green slime or being inducted into the Arm Fart Hall of Fame (we're looking at you, Josh Duhamel).
Nick's 2011 awards show, which aired lived on the network Saturday from Los Angeles, kept with its tradition of stars finding themselves in some truly outrageous situations. Host Jack Black, who was at the helm for the third time (he last helped hand out those coveted orange kaleidoscope blimps in 2008), kicked things off with an over-the-top musical number. The funnyman, wearing a black leather jumpsuit with flames — the first of many quirky wardrobe changes — was joined by a group of dancers to perform his own rendition of the Black Eyed Peas' hit "I Gotta Feelin'."
Black then introduced the group, as the "Jack Black Eyed Peas," and joined them onstage for "The Time (Dirty Bit)." BEP, who later won the award for Best Music Group, then sang their next single, "Just Can't Get Enough."
The first award of the evening was given out to Johnny Depp, who won Favorite Movie Actor for his performance in "Alice in Wonderland." Depp, who emerged from backstage, told the kiddie crowd and voters it was "truly a pleasure to receive this award that comes from you guys. I appreciate it."
After apologizing for beating Black in the category, Depp told Nick viewers, "You guys are the future; take good care of us." The actor then proceeded to get in on the fun, sliming the group of young fans who stood at the foot of the stage.
Depp's stunt led to one of the evening's most memorable — and by far, funniest — moments when "Arthur" actor Russell Brand and "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez appeared onstage soon after to present the award for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (the blimp eventually went to Eddie Murphy, who got the crowd to sing him "Happy Birthday," for his role in "Shrek Forever After").
Before Brand and Rodriguez could even begin their banter at the podium, the freshly slimed youngsters began throwing the green, gooey mess at the two stars. In response to the mayhem, Brand declared, "I'm never having children."
Brand continued, as he guarded Rodriguez from the kiddie coup, "I am English! I am your leader! You must not do this, I am royalty! You are all going to juvenile hall. You children are going to prison. You are bad children!" Brand, who is voicing a character in the animated feature "Hop," cried that the moment was not in the script, then joked, "Johnny, I wished you'd drowned them."
They weren't the only stars to get slimed during the broadcast. Heidi Klum, who almost took a spill thanks to her sky-high heels, got hit, as did Jason Segel, who received a slime slushie courtesy of Jane Lynch. Even Snoop Doog — who joined pop-rock group and Nick stars Big Time Rush for their song "Boyfriend" — got doused in the green stuff.
As Willow Smith performed her hits "21st Century Girl" and "Whip My Hair," the 10-year-old was cheered on by her dad, Will Smith, and brother, Jaden Smith, who were in the audience.
The final big award of the evening went to Miley Cyrus, who won for Favorite Movie Actress for "The Last Song." The former "Hannah Montana" star attempted to put gossip to rest during her acceptance speech as she thanked her family for supporting her career.
Cyrus will no doubt get fans wondering about the status of her relationship with "Last Song" co-star and on-again, off-again beau Liam Hemsworth, whom she thanked for "helping me make movie magic" in the 2010 drama.
The Big Help Award, which was presented by Rosario Dawson, went to singer/actor Justin Timberlake for his devotion to charities, particularly the work he does with Shriners Hospital for Children. In between cracking jokes about burping and getting the crowd to cheer if they had ever helped anyone, Timberlake took the time to tell his young fans, "Your heart is the most beautiful part, so don't forget to use it."
In addition to telling kids they can do their part to help, even with major issues such as the crisis in Japan, the star said something bound to make any adult watching elated: "Listen to your parents!"
Finally, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian hit the stage to help give away the last award of the night for Favorite TV Show, which went to the kid-friendly Nickelodeon hit "iCarly."
Black kept a high energy throughout the show, including some interactions with his "Kung Fu Panda 2" character, Po, — one of which featured a cameo from Britney Spears in a pre-recorded segment. He ended the evening with a slime battle between himself and Jim Carrey, who made a surprise finale appearance.
Other winners included:
Favorite Female Singer
Favorite Male Singer
Favorite Song
Favorite Movie
Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Reality Show
Favorite TV Actress
Favorite TV Actor
Favorite Book
Favorite Cartoon
Favorite Male Athlete
Favorite Female Athlete
Favorite Video Game
What was your favorite moment at the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards? Tell us below!
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Friday, 15 April 2011
Will Ferrell's Spanish-Language Comedy Trailer: Why 'Casa De Mi Padre' Could Be His Funniest Film Yet
Ay dios m�o! I'm almost afraid to say it, but I think we've finally found the perfect Will Ferrell movie.
No, I'm not talking about a sequel to "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," though that would come quite close. Instead, it's his Spanish-language comedy "Casa de mi Padre" that could very well steal la tarta [...]
No, I'm not talking about a sequel to "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," though that would come quite close. Instead, it's his Spanish-language comedy "Casa de mi Padre" that could very well steal la tarta [...]
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Lady Gaga Recorded 'You And I' With Producer Mutt Lange
The pair reportedly teamed up for the Born This Way breakup track.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lady Gaga
Photo: Tom Briglia/ WireImage
After Lady Gaga teased that "someone legendary" would be producing her Born This Way track "You and I," it appears that someone is Mutt Lange.
According to GagaDaily.com, the song is being helmed by Lange, the renowned producer, who has created hits for the likes of Maroon 5, the Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, the Backstreet Boys and his ex-wife, Shania Twain. (A rep for Gaga had not responded to MTV News' request for comment about the reported collaboration at press time.)
Lady Gaga has been putting the finishing touches on BTW, revealing over the weekend on Twitter, "The Haus of Gaga is in full fledged factory mode. Born This Way album cover is finished, + monsters she is glorious." Gaga also teased an upcoming installment of Gagavision to drop on Tuesday.
The pop star has been playing live versions of "You and I" for some time now. She debuted the track at Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball last June. At the time, she tweeted that the track was "written in NY on the piano I grew up on."
The midtempo breakup track soon became a staple of her live show, where she routinely busts it out mid-Monster Ball, sitting at her piano. On it, she sings, "It's been a long time since I came around/ It's been a long time, but I'm back in town/ And this time, I'm not leaving without you." The track then crescendos into a lament about this "cool Nebraska guy" she once loved so much.
Lange joins an ever-growing list of producers on Gaga's May release. It has already been confirmed that RedOne (who produced her second single, "Judas"), Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow (the pair co-produced "Born This Way," among other tracks) are all working on the album.
What do you think Lady Gaga's Born This Way will sound like? Tell us in the comments!
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Lil Wayne Treats Hometown Fans To Surprise Appearances By Drake, Chris Paul
Weezy, Nicki Minaj soak up the love at New Orleans Arena.
By Akshay Bhansali
Lil Wayne performs in New Orleans on Thursday
Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News
"It's good to be home, New Orleans," hometown hero Lil Wayne told the audience after taking the stage at Hornets Arena in the Crescent City. And the sold-out crowd of his birthplace loved him for it.
All of Weezy's I Am Still Music tourmates hit the stage on Thursday night, including Porcelain Black, Mix Master Mike & Travis Barker, and Ricky Rozay Ross, with an appearance by buddy DJ Khaled, each giving it their all, and the crowd was with them every step of the way.
After launching into the first quarter of his performance with "A Milli" and "Got Money" (featuring fellow NOLA MC Mack Maine), Wayne gave the city another series of nods. Before getting into "Go DJ," Wayne called out to DJ 45, "We in my hometown! You got some bounce for me?" And later, in his homage to fallen hip-hop icons, Wayne called out, "And if you from New Orleans, put your hands up for Soulja Slim," paying his respect to the late rap star.
Nicki Minaj had the audience in a frenzy when, instead of her typical move of choosing an audience member to give a lap dance to, she asked the crowd, "So, y'all are Hornets fans? Usually I invite someone from the audience onstage. But today, there's someone special." The decibel level in the arena rose exponentially as Chris Paul seemed not too displeased at handling the honors for the night. The famed Hornets point guard sat down with a smile as Nicki did ... well, what Nicki does.
Young Money was on full display when Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda and Mack Maine joined Wayne for "Every Girl." Ace Hood came out to perform "Hustle Hard," his single with Wayne. Lil Chuckee, Lil Twist, Gudda, Mack and Millz came out for "Bedrock," and Birdman graced the stage for a fiery rendition of "Fire Flame (Remix)."
Then Wayne pulled out his final surprise of the night: bringing out Drake for "Miss Me" and "Forever." Dreezy relished the chance to speak to his New Orleans fans and once more quell any rumors that he was leaving the Young Money family.
"I wanna say one very important thing to you before I go," Drake said. "I wanna let you know that New Orleans was truly the birthplace of my career. Y'all were the first people to f--- with my music, and I recognize that. And just know that I'm Young Money forever, and this is my mother----ing brother, and I love you, man," he added, turning to Wayne.
And just to make sure fans knew when to expect that Carter IV album, Weezy made the audience repeat the date back to him. May 16 it is!
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Taylor Lautner Talks Fame, Free Time Post-'Twilight'
'Abduction' star says loss of privacy 'comes with the territory.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Taylor Lautner
Photo: MTV News
Taylor Lautner is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. The 19-year-old rose to international fame playing the sexy (and often shirtless) werewolf Jacob Black in "Twilight."
Now, he's ready to expand his résumé with the action flick "Abduction." When MTV News spoke to the rising action star during Wednesday's "MTV First: Taylor Lautner," he admitted that while sometimes all the press attention is exhausting, it's worth having his private life be public in exchange for his A-list movie-star status.
"Obviously there's the loss of privacy and the paparazzi and the media. It comes with the territory, and I know that, and I wouldn't trade it. It just comes with it. But I'm so thankful for everything, I'll take that stuff," he explained.
With filming about to wrap up on "Breaking Dawn," the last flicks in the "Twilight" franchise, Lautner knows he's going to have some free time on his hands and said the thought of it is a bit daunting.
"To be honest, I'm pretty scared because whenever I finish filming a movie and I go home and just have time to relax, I wake up and I'm like, 'What am I going to do today?' " he explained. "It's so weird not having to wake up at 5 a.m., go to work, come back. It's a weird feeling, so I'm excited but also a little nervous. I might go a little crazy. Got to start getting into that art and stamp collecting," he joked.
Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1."
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Charlie Sheen's 'Two and a Half Men' Bosses Don't Want Him Back
Sorry, Charlie Sheen, but a lawyer for Warner Bros. has shot down your repeated claims that you're negotiating a return to Two and a Half Men. According to a succinct letter (obtained by The Hollywood Reporter) from a WB attorney to Sheen's lawyer, the actor's comments that he's "in discussions" to rejoin the show are "false." "There have been no discussions, there are no discussions and there will be no discussions, regarding his returning to or having any involvement with the series."
Then again, Sheen's legal counsel hasn't backed down, telling TMZ, "There have been discussions as late as Tuesday, and all parties have been involved -- Warner Bros., CBS, Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen."
So who's bending the truth? Well, the guy claiming to be a Vatican Warlock Assassin (a getting heckled by fans at almost every stop on his live tour) is probably the less reliable source. Sure, there was a period when his old bosses wanted him back so desperately that they agreed to go along with his "rehab stint" -- in his own home, tended to by his "goddesses." They'd already taken him back again and again for years, after each headline-grabbing, drug-and-partying-related bout of trouble. Like any business people, TV execs live and die by their bottom line. Sheen was the star of the most lucrative show on TV, and that star gets a whole lot of wiggle room.
For the first few weeks after Sheen's meltdown, Warner Bros. (which produces the show) and CBS (which airs it) even put up with a lot of ranting and raving and tiger-blood drinking. Eventually, though, Sheen's bizarre behavior forced the execs to fire him. Even then, they might have taken him back at some point in the future.
But once Sheen decided to sue them for $100 million in damages (resulting from his termination and loss of wages), their top moneymaker transformed into a money snatcher. At this point, the idea that all parties have been discussing a reconciliation is just preposterous.
Imagine Sheen's first day back on the set, greeting Men creator Lorre, after calling him a "contaminated little maggot" just a few months back?
"Uh, sorry I called you a maggot, dude."
"Yeah, well. Bygones."
Sounds like the stuff of sitcoms, but -- unfortunately for Sheen -- not real life.
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Did Kobe Bryant Direct Gay Slur At Ref? (VIDEO)
A video supposedly showing Kobe Bryant?s gay slur infused pout fest Tuesday night is plowing its way through the Interwebs today. Though audio of his exact words is not present in the clip, it doesn?t take a lip reading expert to piece this one together. The LA Laker?s star, who is no stranger to bad [...]
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Nicki Minaj 'Really Excited' About Britney Spears Tour
MC says she wants to 'show people that I can be part of any world.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Nicki Minaj
Photo: Chris McKay/WireImage
Fans are eight weeks away from the launch of the Femme Fatale tour. Britney Spears, along with top-line tour opener Nicki Minaj, will get the party started in June in Sacramento, California.
Minaj has called the slot "an honor." When MTV News caught up with the Barbie herself in New Orleans for the latest stop on the I Am Still Music Tour, she opened up a bit more about the matchup.
"She's definitely iconic and I'm very excited," Minaj explained. "It's weird. I just always remember her, since I was little, ruling the world, so I'm really excited to just expand my fanbase and show people that I can be a part of any world."
Minaj is the reigning princess in the hip-hop world, and she feels that hooking up with pop's leading queen will expand her horizons, even if she has to make some changes to her stage show.
"Of course I will adjust some things. I definitely will take away that one particular stage prop," she said of one very phallic object, adding that her music and set list will basically stay the same. "We'll add some stuff 'cause I got some new things coming out this summer, some new records."
Earlier this week, Minaj called into Ryan Seacrest's radio show, promising that things will be characteristically over-the-top when she hits the road with Spears.
"I'm calling to let everyone know how thrilled I am, how honored I am to be going on the road with the iconic Miss Britney Spears this summer. I just know that when the Femme Fatales and the Barbs get together, we're going to kick major ass," she said. "And I am looking forward to creating a new, a bigger, a brighter, a more spectacular show. And I am just really, really excited to make history with Britney, so you guys, make sure you come out this summer."
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Robert Pattinson's 'Water For Elephants' Premiere To Stream Live On MTV.com
We'll chat with RPattz, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz and more Sunday at 5 p.m. ET.
By Eric Ditzian
Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon in "Water for Elephants"
Photo: 20th Century Fox
Third time's a charm! Back in March, MTV News sat down for a 30-minute live chat with Robert Pattinson after the star introduced an exclusive "Water for Elephants" clip. Then we met up with the 24-year-old star again at the "WFE" press day for another extended conversation about everything from "Breaking Dawn" to his favorite TV shows. Now, for the third time in less than a month, we'll once again be talking to Pattinson — and we'll be bringing the interview to you live on MTV.com.
At this Sunday's "Water for Elephants" red-carpet premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on Sunday, at 5 p.m. ET, host Josh Horowitz will not only be chatting with Pattinson but with Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Hal Holbrook, Ken Foree, Donna Scott, director Francis Lawrence, best-selling author Sara Gruen, and other celebrity guests.
And you'll have a chance to submit questions for Pattinson and his co-stars. Questions can be submitted on MTV.com or via Twitter, using @MTVNews and the hashtag #AskWFE.
Based on Gruen's acclaimed novel, the film follows a veterinary school student named Jacob (Pattinson), who joins a circus around the time of the Great Depression and falls in love with star performer Marlena (Reese Witherspoon). Marlena, however, is married to a charismatic but cruel animal trainer named August (Christoph Waltz), a man who stands dangerously in the way of Jacob and Marlena's pursuit of lasting love.
"It felt like it was kind of magical in many ways, because we were out in the desert shooting," Pattinson said of the production. "There was nothing from the modern world around. It was a different experience for me. It wasn't in a studio or anything."
Check out everything we've got on "Water for Elephants."
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Celebrity Pictures With Joey McIntyre
I don?t know what it is but I just love seeing pictures of any member of New Kids on the Block! Joey McIntyre was seen arriving at the Vancouver International Airport yesterday. I?m not sure he was there for but … Continue reading
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Dannii Minogue & Family Touch Down
After a long flight from Melbourne, reality star mom Dannii Minogue was spotted arriving at London's Heathrow airport with her partner Kris Smith and their 9-month-old son Ethan. He's getting so big!
"Landed safe and sound in London to beautiful sunshine. so so happy to be home in the UK," Dannii Tweeted to her friends and fans. The family split their time between the UK and Australia.
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'Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes' Teaser Trailer: Five Key Scenes
James Franco's ambitious scientist appears to have doomed mankind.
By Terri Schwartz
James Franco in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
Photo: 20th Century Fox
There's still another four months until the apes take over humanity, but the first real glimpse at "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" provides a chilling look at the suspenseful flick to come. This teaser of the prequel to the "Planet of the Apes" films certainly makes us feel like our days are numbered, thanks to James Franco and his team of scientists. Here's a look at the trailer's five key moments as we count down the days until August 5.
Caesar Is Chosen
Franco plays central character Will Rodman, who thinks he has found the cure to Alzheimer's and is looking to test it on one of his lab's many apes. He ends up settling on Caesar, an ape who shows the ability for functional thought more than the others he has at his disposal. But things don't go according to plan.
Watch Out, Tom Felton
Caesar's mental processes start developing quickly, and soon he escapes after he learns to build a tool to unlock his cage. With these advanced apes set loose on the world, no one is safe, especially not "Harry Potter" star Tom Felton! In our first and only glimpse of him in the trailer, Felton stands outside as an ape sneaks by on the roof behind him.
Freida Pinto and James Franco Need to Boost Security
An ape (maybe Caesar) stands over the bed doctor power couple Franco and Pinto Pinto are sleeping in. They should probably padlock their doors, because when simian creatures taking over the world, it's doubtful that they feel charitable toward the people who were experimenting on them.
The Apes Are Loose!
As we teased earlier, the main focus on the trailer for "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is the sense of foreboding as the mutated apes take over Earth. Our favorite of these shots shows David Oyelowo standing in an office building with hundreds of apes looking down from the upper floors. They might not be humans, as the trailer warns, but they sure do look threatening.
Visual Effects On Display
The final shot in this first trailer is the same as the one in Wednesday's teaser, and for good reason. The apes look fantastic, thanks in large part to "Avatar" special-effects company Weta Digital. Caesar looks more realistic than any CGI simian we have seen in the past, and that's the clincher for making "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" rise above its series predecessors.
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Taylor Lautner Says He's Open To Dating His Fans
Also during 'MTV First' interview, 'Twilight' heartthrob reveals his weakness for Britney Spears songs.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Taylor Lautner
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The Taylor Lautner interview goods keep on coming! Thanks to our exclusive 30-minute sit-down with Lautner during Wednesday's (April 13) "MTV First: Taylor Lautner," we were able to chat with the "Twilight" heartthrob about a wide variety of hard-hitting subjects. Most important, we got the scoop on — and a sneak peek at the trailer of — his upcoming action thriller "Abduction," co-starring Lily Collins.
Also, thanks to a few very fun questions sent in via Twitter by the most devoted Lautner and MTV fans, we learned that the 19-year-old isn't at all opposed to dating a fan, and that he's a big admirer of Britney Spears.
The Twitter question read: "Would you date a fan?" and Lautner's response likely pleased a lot of people.
"That is a loaded question," he said. "I mean, nobody is excluded in my book," he added with a smile.
Next up, another tweet: "If you guest-starred on 'Glee,' which song would you sing?"
"I'm sure none of my fans would want to hear me sing a song," Lautner responded self-deprecatingly. "But if I had to choose, it would either be 'Oops! ... I Did It Again,' " he revealed. "I don't know why I would just randomly break into that song."
MTV News' Josh Horowitz then mentioned that Britney's having something of a comeback, what with the release of her new Femme Fatale album and all of the buzz about her new music videos, etc., which makes that song choice totally appropriate.
"Yeah, for sure," Lautner agreed. "I love her new album. Yeah, it's cool," he said, adding that he is a fan. "I haven't seen the videos, I have to see the videos, but the songs are great."
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Robert Plant And Alison Krauss Win Grammy Album Of The Year
Raising Sand, from Led Zeppelin vet and bluegrass superstar, wins five Grammys on Sunday night.
By James Montgomery with MTV News staff
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant accept the award for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday
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"I'm bewildered," Robert Plant said onstage as he accepted the Grammy Album of the Year award with Alison Krauss on Sunday night. "In the old days we would have called this selling out, but it's a good way to spend a Sunday."
He was probably one of the few who were surprised, because Raising Sand, which won five trophies at Sunday night's show, is in many ways the perfect Grammy album. It features two respected veterans, a critically lauded producer, some sandpaper-and-velvet vocals and a baker's dozen of time-tested standards.
You're probably familiar with Robert Plant from his Led Zeppelin days, and you might be aware of producer T-Bone Burnett's work on the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack (it won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2002). And if you don't know who Alison Krauss is, she possesses a haunting set of pipes and is one of the meanest fiddle players in the world. Oh, and she's won 21 Grammys, more than any other female artist and the seventh-most in history.
Really, she's the key to Sand's success, and not just because of her voice (or her fiddle playing). She and Plant first met in 2004, at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute to legendary bluesman Leadbelly, and the former Zeppelin man was amazed by her knowledge of American Roots music — so much so that they began kicking around the idea of recording an album together. Three years later, Sand was released.
And while Plant possesses the more famous voice, the album's finest moments radiate from Krauss. Whether she's getting bluesy on Little Milton's "Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson" or entwining with Plant's husky voice on songs like "Please Read the Letter" and Roly Salley's winsome "Killing the Blues," she more than carries her end of the bargain.
And perhaps that's also due to producer Burnett, who handpicked the 13 songs the duo cover on Sand. His arrangements are sparse — giving the two voices ample room to breathe — yet dense, warm and crackling at the same time. It's a testament to his work that he's often given just as much billing as Plant and Krauss on the project ... and it's certainly justified.
To date, Sand has sold more than 1 million copies, heaped tons of acclaim and actually earned a Grammy last year — "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)" took home the award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.
One expert was surprised not by the album's success, but by the fact that it's actually quite a good album.
"At first, the album seemed like a vanity project. ... Two names, clearly a one-off record, didn't have to be any good, you know?" New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica said. "Led Zeppelin fans would buy it because of Robert Plant, Alison Krauss would get a check. But it actually turned out to be a really thoughtful, really good record. So when you combine all that with the fact that the Grammys love to lionize one of their own, I could really see it taking home some awards."
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Chris Evans & Chris Hemsworth Cover The New Issue Of ?USA Weekend?
Captain America: The First Avenger star Chris Evans and Thor star Chris Hemsworth are both featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of USA Weekend, published by USA Today. Capitalizing on the two Chrises upcoming superhero movies, USA Weekend decided to feature both actors on the same cover … so [...]
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Beverly Has A New Boyfriend
She's had a mad crush on him ever since Halloween.
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'MTV First: Taylor Lautner' Kicks Off Right Now!
We've been counting down our five favorite MTV moments with Taylor Lautner all week long, and now, the big night has finally arrived! We're here with "MTV First: Taylor Lautner," a 30-minute chat between the "Twilight" star and MTV's very own Josh Horowitz where he'll talk about his days as Jacob Black, what fans can [...]
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'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' DVD Coming May 13
Bieber announces release date Wednesday on Twitter.
By Jocelyn Vena
"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" DVD
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On Wednesday (March 30), Justin Bieber shared with his fans the DVD release date for his flick, "Never Say Never." So, when will fans be able to experience Bieber in 3-D in the comfort of their own homes?
"So here is the big news they were waiting for me to announce to u once off stage ... Thanks to everyone for seeing #NSN3D around the world! so we are ... OFFICIALLY getting #NEVERSAYNEVER3D to Blu-ray & DVD May13th," he tweeted. "Preorder NOW."
He also had another special announcement for a few lucky fans who purchase a special version of the flick, adding, "And I'm signing some for my fans! #MUCHLOVE."
Aside from what fans already saw in theaters, the Blu-ray/DVD combo features a dance-off between Bieber and his crew, the full-length performance of "Favorite Girl," Bieber's team surprising fans with free tickets and a sendoff for JB's old swoop hairstyle.
Fans already came out to see the flick when it hit theaters in February, helping to solidify its status as one of the highest-grossing documentaries of all time. This will mark the third release for the film, which hit theaters twice already.
Regarding the film's message, Bieber explained to MTV News, "People didn't really know, they didn't understand that I've been playing music ever since I was born, and it's always been in me. And this movie is really going to show that I'm not just some packaged thing that some A&R put together. It was actually just me living my dream and just making music.
"Fans will be really excited to see that I'm just a regular 16-year-old having fun, just living my dream," he said. "And it's possible for anyone to live theirs."
The film shows Bieber skillfully playing piano, drums and guitar. It is part concert film, part documentary, complete with interviews from some of the people closest to the teen phenom. It features cameos by Miley Cyrus, Usher and Ludacris, among others, in interviews and concert performances filmed at Madison Square Garden last year.
Check out everything we've got on "Never Say Never."
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Spotted: Isla Fisher and Elula Get Groceries
After gathering groceries, Isla Fisher and daughter Elula head home from Whole Foods on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
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Exclusive: Ke$ha Talks Writing Britney Spears' 'Till The World Ends'
'It's an honor to write for one of pop music's biggest icons,' she tells MTV News.
By Kelley L. Carter, with additional reporting by Jocelyn Vena
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Britney Spears' new single, "Till the World Ends" is dance-floor ready — just ask Ke$ha. The pop star in her own right wrote the just-released track, which was produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin.
"I consider myself a songwriter before and above everything else, so it's an honor to write for one of pop music's biggest icons. And I hope it gets everyone's ass on the dance floor cuz y'all know that's what K-Monay does best!" the singer said in an exclusive statement to MTV News.
The single was posted by Perez Hilton on Thursday afternoon (March 3), after speculation earlier in the day that it would hit radio next week.
"Till the World Ends" is a swirling, "beat the beat" track, ready for late nights spent "dancing till the world ends" as she sings on the fast-paced party jam. "This kitten got your tongue tied in knots I see/ Spit it out 'cause I'm dying for company," a confident Spears purrs.
Later in the song, she sings: "See the sunlight/ We ain't stopping/ Keep on dancing till the world ends/ If you feel it/ Let it happen/ Keep on dancing till the world ends."
Last month, Ke$ha talked with Spin.com about the song, saying it's about the power of an artist performing a great gig. "That song is me imagining her and any female musician touring the world," she said. "You know, when you go out, and you're having an amazing, magical night and you don't want to go to sleep and you want it to last until the world ends."
This new track is the latest single from Spears' forthcoming Femme Fatale, which drops March 29.
What do you think about the latest Britney song? Let us know in the comments!
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Justin Bieber's 'One Less Lonely Girl' Focus Of Royalty Lawsuit
Managers of the A-Rex songwriting team are looking for $200,000 they claim that they are owed from the hit song.
By Gil Kaufman
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Justin Bieber's hit anthem "One Less Lonely Girl" has a couple of music managers feeling a bit left out in the cold. Vance Tate and Thomas Oliveria, who represent the songwriting team A-Rex — composed of Sean Hamilton and Hyuk Shin — have filed a lawsuit seeking additional royalties from the tune, which appears on Bieber's hit 2008 debut, My World.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the managers claim that the A-Rex team created "Lonely Girl," which is credited on My World to Hamilton and Shin, along with Ezekiel Lewis, Bieber mentor Usher and Balewa Muhammad.
Tate and Oliveria allege that they are entitled to 10 percent of the publishing royalties tied to A-Rex's share of the song, an amount they peg at around $200,000. They are seeking damages for breach of contract, fraud, conversion and copyright infringement. A spokesperson for Bieber's label could not be reached for comment on the lawsuit at press time.
The suit not only names Hamilton and Shin, but also EMI Music Publishing and the L.A. Reid Music Publishing Company, which is connected to Bieber's former label boss, Antonio "L.A." Reid, who recently stepped down as chairman of Island Def Jam Records to be a judge on Simon Cowell's upcoming "X Factor" reality show.
Another Bieber song, "Pray," meanwhile, is included on a just-released all-star charity benefit album Songs for Japan, proceeds from which will aid the victims of the earthquake/tsunami disaster in Japan. The Bieber track appears alongside tunes from Lady Gaga, Eminem, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Madonna, the Kings of Leon and Katy Perry.
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Lady Gaga's 'Judas' Video Is 'Groundbreaking,' Laurieann Gibson Says
'It's a phenomenal video: really powerful, really impactful,' creative director tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Vanessa WhiteWolf
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Lady Gaga is ready to tell her version of the Bible in her "Judas" video, which recently wrapped production in L.A. MTV News caught up with the video's co-director and Gaga's creative director, Laurieann Gibson, to talk about the clip as well as her new E! show "The Dance Scene," debuting Sunday.
"I will tell you now, first off, I'm Christian, and my career is evidence of God in my life, and I think that most people are already thinking that Gaga and the blasphemy and they're premeditating the approach and I think they'll be very shocked to find out how huge and really groundbreaking the message is and how freeing the message is for all the right reasons," she said. "And it's really going to shock the world."
The cast includes some big-name cameos as well, including Norman Reedus as Judas. "He was so prolific," she declared of his performance, adding that the video is "badass" and that Gaga will play Mary Magdalene.
The two ladies took it upon themselves to make sure the video's direction was perfect — so they just decided to direct it themselves. "There was elements of 'Born This Way' during our collaboration [with director Nick Knight] and, as much as I loved it, there were moments where, for me, it didn't really evolve as I had inspired of the actual creative, which was still fine.
"But when we got to 'Judas,' it was very clear to me and the inspiration was very clear to her. We approached a director, but then the dates actually got messed up and it was conflicted and her manager and her looked at me [and asked me to direct it with her]."
Gibson said she took a moment before agreeing, as she had just wrapped up work on Lady Gaga's Monster Ball HBO special, premiering in May, but she "couldn't resist. It's a phenomenal video: really powerful, really impactful. She's such a strong, committed artist. Her loyalty to me is something I will be forever grateful for. We're spiritually connected. We need each other ... and 'Judas' is ultimately a representation of our true bond."
What are you expecting from the "Judas" video? Let us know in the comments!
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