Monday, January 31, 2011
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
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
"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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- Hayden Panettiere is GQ’s Obsession of the Year
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Betty White Calls SAG Award Win 'The Biggest Surprise'
'Hot in Cleveland' star wins for outstanding female in a comedy series.
By Aly Semigran
Betty White onstage during the 2011 SAG Awards
Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The Screen Actors Guild most certainly still has nothing but love for Betty White. Last year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient took to the podium once again, this time for outstanding female in a comedy series for her work in "Hot in Cleveland."
A stunned-looking White — who bested the likes of odds-on favorites like Jane Lynch ("Glee"), Tina Fey ("30 Rock") and Sofia Vergara ("Modern Family") — received a standing ovation from her peers as she made her way to the stage, stopping to give a peck on the cheek to this year's Lifetime recipient, Ernest Borgnine.
Presenter Jon Hamm ("Mad Men") assisted White up the steps to the stage, to which she joked, "They had to get the old broad up those stairs and that's not easy!
"I cannot believe this," the always-crowd-pleasing White told the audience.
The first-time SAG nominee — who has enjoyed a major Hollywood comeback over the past few years thanks to "Cleveland," a "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig and the 2009 comedy "The Proposal" — said of her win Sunday night, "This [is] the biggest surprise I've ever had in this business."
White said she felt very lucky and happy to still be working at the age of 89. When the audience cheered her on, White quickly cracked back, "You didn't applaud when I turned 40!"
She then turned the focus of her speech to her "Cleveland" co-stars Jane Leeves, Valerie Bertinelli and Wendie Malick: "We can't wait to go to work every day," she said.
White, who wore a charming blue dress and sequined jacket, said of the ensemble cast, "It sounds like a cliché to say we're family. We're more than family. We fell in love on the first day we worked together, and it's still like that."
Then, in true Betty White fashion, the actress playfully groped the back of her SAG award and cried "Ooh" while feeling up the nude male statue. She then gripped the statue from the front, garnering laughs throughout the auditorium as she concluded her speech by stating, "On top of everything else, I cannot say 'Thank you' enough."
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The Today Show Asks: What is the Internet?
This is both hilarious and incredible.
The following clip is courtesy of a break during Today Show filming in 1994. In it, hosts Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel disagree on the meaning of the "at" symbol and ask producers a question: What the heck is the Internet?!?
It's astounding to think about, really. As recently as 16 years ago, major network anchors had no clue about the World Wide Web. Fast forward fewer than two decades and even Sarah Palin has this thing mastered. Amazing.
Beyonce Jokes She's Been Pregnant With Concert Special
'I was pregnant with this DVD,' she laughs to MTV News as 'I Am ... World Tour' is set to air Thanksgiving Day on ABC.
By Jocelyn Vena
Beyoncé
Photo: MTV News
Beyoncé never really seems to slow down, so when the time came to choose a director for her concert special DVD "I Am ... World Tour," the singer decided to take on those duties too. It's an accomplishment the singer jokes may have sparked those pregnancy rumors.
"I was pregnant with this DVD, yes!" she joked to MTV News.
The DVD hits stores on November 30, but fans can catch the 90-minute "I Am ... World Tour" TV special when it airs on ABC Thanksgiving night at 9:30 p.m. ET. Beyoncé opened up about what it was like to sit in the director's chair.
"Well, I've done some co-directing for music videos [but] this was definitely a big step for me, and I'm so thrilled," she said at the New York City screening for the flick.
Beyoncé said she was completely hands-on, deciding which moments made the final cut and which ones wound up on the cutting-room floor. "It was hard work," she said. "I learned so much. I have a new respect for directors and I think I would like to do more of it."
Her parents, Mathew and Tina Knowles, who also attended the screening over the weekend, said the film gives B the recognition she deserves after years of collaborating on many of her own videos.
"I'm really excited about this because Beyoncé has been making little short films and really helping to direct her videos," Tina told us. "So it's nice that she'll get credit for doing something that she really loves doing and that she's very talented at."
Dad Mathew recalled all of the effort his superstar daughter put into the special. "I'm so proud," he said. "I had an opportunity [to see the film], I've been to Houston with a screening; I've been to Bentonville, [Arkansas], with a screening, and to see the excitement from the audience, what an incredible job Beyoncé did as a director in the editing, I'm just so proud. Hopefully, all the fans go out and get the DVD and soundtrack and look at that ABC special coming on Thanksgiving."
Are you excited to see Beyoncé's concert special? Tell us in the comments!
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Goodness, 2011 has NOT started out well for her!
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Borgnine Laughs His Way to the SAG Awards
Jan 28 - Veteran actor Ernest Borgnine recalls the moment Screen Actors Guild president, Ken Howard, told him that he would receive the group's lifetime achievement award.
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And Vampire-Hunting Abraham Lincoln Is?
Vampires beware!
Earlier this month, we learned that a bunch of actors were screen testing for the role of Honest Abe, including some unknowns.
Now, it looks like Fox and director Timur Bekmambetov have found their Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter star, and his name is Benjamin Walker!
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Britney Spears Tweets First Look At 'Hold It Against Me' Video
Spears posted photo of herself surrounded by microphones after video shoot wrapped on Sunday.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears on the set of "Hold It Against Me"
Photo: Britney Spears
What will Britney Spears look like in the video for her smash hit "Hold It Against Me"? Well, the singer gave fans a sneak peek over the weekend when she tweeted a photo of herself on set.
In the lo-res pic, Spears is shown from the shoulders up, standing with her back to the camera and her face turned toward it. The singer is in a red outfit and surrounded by a wreath of microphones.
On Saturday, she tweeted, "Day 1 of the HIAM shoot with [director] Jonas Akerlund. Such an incredible experience. I think this will be one of the best videos I have ever done." On Sunday, the same day the photo was taken she wrote, "Day 2 is a wrap! #HIAM video coming soon...."
Choreographer Brian Friedman also kept fans updated on the video shoot via Twitter throughout the weekend. "Good luck 2 @britneyspears and all of my incredible dancers," he wrote on Saturday. "You all have surpassed my expectations and I am so thankful for ur hard work!"
And on Sunday, he continued the praise, tweeting, "What a fabulous day on set of HIAM! @britneyspears killed it! She danced her ass off! Great work 2 my dancers too... Y'all slayed!"
Meanwhile, fansite Breatheheavy.com reportedly obtained a call sheet for the video, which revealed that the video was shot at Paramount Studios. The sheet also indicates that sometime Lady Gaga stylist B Akerlund designed the costumes for the video and that "Project Runway" hairstylist Philip Carreon worked on the shoot.
What do you think this new photo suggests about Britney's new video? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Related Videos Related Photos Related ArtistsLady Gaga Or Britney Spears? RuPaul's Drag Queens Weigh In
'RuPaul's Drag Race' season three premieres Monday (January 24) on Logo.
By Damian Vaca
Lady Gaga and Britney Spears
Photo: Getty Images
WEST HOLLYWOOD, California — Reluctantly crouched behind the red carpet line, drag queens primping and taking their time, the flashbulbs go off and the cameras go up, all of them yearning for their chance at the cup!
On Tuesday night, we caught up with the stars of "RuPaul's Drag Race" as they head into battle to see who will be the top drag queen of season three. Amid the glam and sequins in the air, competition was definitely on everyone's mind, so what better time to find out who RuPaul's drag queens predict will rule 2011: Lady Gaga or Britney Spears?
"With Britney and Gaga coming out with new [albums] this year — it's going to be Gaga," Shangela, of season two, predicted. "Gaga runs the world, so Britney better take a seat and enjoy."
Tough words about a woman who has reached the #1 iTunes spot in 19 countries since her new single, "Hold it Against Me," was released a little over a week ago.
Season three's Venus D Lite, who could give Madonna a run for her money, stated, "I would probably say Britney — only because Gaga has had her spotlight moment."
However, Raja, also from season three, disagreed: "I'm going to say Gaga. ... She challenges everyone and really puts out new ideas, and I certainly appreciate that."
With both artists set to premiere highly anticipated videos in the next couple of months, fans are waiting to see what new creative visions the stars will bring to the world of pop culture.
"I would love to see [Gaga] just be an artist and not just a character," said Sonique of season two. "With Lady Gaga, you can't really expect anything other than something that is going to be controversial."
season three castmember Mimi Imfurst, who arrived on the red carpet in an epic "worldly" outfit, is definitely on Team Gaga: "Lady Gaga has all the creativity that Britney doesn't have, plus all the talent she doesn't have, so Lady Gaga all the way."
When all is said and done, one thing's for sure: RuPaul's drag queens definitely aren't shy about expressing their opinions. Season three of "RuPaul's Drag Race" premieres Monday (January 24) at 10 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. Central on Logo.
Who do you think will conquer 2011: Britney or Gaga? Sound off below!
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Charlie Sheen Checks into Rehab, Production Halted on Two and a Half Men
In a surprising, albeit necessary, turn of events, Charlie Sheen has checked himself into a rehab center.
The news comes just hours after the actor was released from the hospital, following yet another crazy night that concluded with him being carted away in an ambulance.
Sources say the interview above - a detailed account of the raging, cocaine-fueled evening in question, given by porn star Kacey Jordan - played a key role in Sheen's reps finally convincing him to enter the undisclosed facility.
Production on Two and a Half Men will be placed on hold until Sheen is ready to work again. In a statement, producers from that show say:
"Due to Charlie Sheen’s decision to enter a rehabilitation center, CBS, Warner Bros. Television and executive producer Chuck Lorre are placing Two and a Half Men on production hiatus. We are profoundly concerned for his health and well-being, and support his decision."
So do we. Charlie, you're easy and fun to mock. But get some help, man. You sorely need it.
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Justin Bieber Poses For PETA
Bieber and a furry co-star encourage adoption from animal shelters in new campaign.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber's PETA ad
Photo: PETA
With tag lines like "My World Includes Passion for Animals, Yours Should Too" and "Animals Can Make U Smile, Adopt From Your Local Shelter," Justin Bieber has joined forces with PETA as the latest celebrity spokesperson for the animal-rights organization.
The pop singer and a papillon pup named Bijou posed for the ads, asking fans to adopt animals from a shelter. Bieber also shot a video for the campaign that has been posted online. In the clip, he says, "A lot of animals are getting abused in different homes ... and I think it's really important we just stay aware about these different situations."
Bieber goes on to recalls his own experiences with animal shelters. "I have a dog, his name is Sam. He's actually a papillon," the teen star explained. "We moved to a city where we didn't really know anybody, so I wanted a friend and Sam was kind of like that friend.
"My dad and I used to just go visit the different animals and stuff," he continued, while suggesting that people get involved with the campaign. "It's really important that people adopt. I really encourage going out to an animal shelter or a place where you can get a dog that has been abandoned or doesn't have a home."
In his punny photo ads for the organization, the pop sensation sports his signature bangs and hoodie. The pics were shot by Cliff Watts, who has photographed other stars such as Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie in the past.
Bieber joins a long line of celebrities who have posed, many often nude, for PETA campaigns. Khloé Kardashian, Pamela Anderson, Paul McCartney, Eva Mendes, Pink and Mark Ronson, to name a few, have been featured in previous PETA ads.
Do you like Justin's PETA ads? Tell us in the comments.
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tobey Maguire Thinks New 'Spider-Man' Suit Is 'Cool'
'I'm excited to see it in action,' the ex-'Spider-Man' star says about the outfit Andrew Garfield will wear in the upcoming prequel.
By Terri Schwartz with reporting by Eric Ditzian
Tobey Maguire
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PARK CITY, Utah — Ever since Andrew Garfield was announced to star as Spider-Man in Marc Webb's big-screen reboot of the Marvel superhero franchise, all eyes have been turned to Tobey Maguire to see what his response would be. It's not so much that Garfield replaced Maguire as Peter Parker as that Sony, who produces the films, decided that the series would be better served if it followed the teenage version of Parker through his transition — you know, to tap into the "Twilight" teen audience. And thus, the yet-untitled "Spider-Man" prequel was born.
But there never has been any hard feelings between the two Spideys, at least publicly. The first picture of Garfield as Spider-Man hit the Internet on January 13, and it showed a different take on the famed suit than the one Maguire donned in the three Sam Raimi films. MTV recently caught up with Maguire at the Sundance Film Festival, and the former "Spider-Man" star said he has seen the new suit and liked what he saw.
"I thought it looked cool," revealed Maguire. "I mean, I think they did a great job with the design of it, and I'm excited to see it in action."
It's not the first time Maguire has voiced his approval of the "Spider-Man" prequel. During a December interview with BBC News, Garfield admitted that Maguire had reached out to him to congratulate him on the role and give him his backing.
"He sent me a lovely message through a mutual friend," said Garfield. "He gave me his support, and it meant a great deal, of course, because part of the reason I love and have continued to love this character was because of his portrayal. To step into those shoes is no mean feat. It was generous of him to reach out and say something, so I'm thankful."
The "Spider-Man" prequel is filming right now, and is set to be released on July 3, 2012.
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Continuing to get used to a lifestyle of sobriety, Lindsay Lohan was busy exploring her new neighborhood of Venice, California on Thursday afternoon (January 27).
Clad in a cardigan bathrobe-looking ensemble, the "Georgia Rule" actress curiously checked on the happenings as paparazzi followed her each and every move.
The outing comes as Miss Lohan was understandably among the stars named on AOL's just-released worst celebrity influence rankings list.
With Miley Cyrus claiming the top spot, LiLo fell underneath the "Hannah Montana" star along with Kanye West, "Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood, and rehabbing Disney darling Demi Lovato.
Justin Bieber Poses For PETA
Bieber and a furry co-star encourage adoption from animal shelters in new campaign.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber's PETA ad
Photo: PETA
With tag lines like "My World Includes Passion for Animals, Yours Should Too" and "Animals Can Make U Smile, Adopt From Your Local Shelter," Justin Bieber has joined forces with PETA as the latest celebrity spokesperson for the animal-rights organization.
The pop singer and a papillon pup named Bijou posed for the ads, asking fans to adopt animals from a shelter. Bieber also shot a video for the campaign that has been posted online. In the clip, he says, "A lot of animals are getting abused in different homes ... and I think it's really important we just stay aware about these different situations."
Bieber goes on to recalls his own experiences with animal shelters. "I have a dog, his name is Sam. He's actually a papillon," the teen star explained. "We moved to a city where we didn't really know anybody, so I wanted a friend and Sam was kind of like that friend.
"My dad and I used to just go visit the different animals and stuff," he continued, while suggesting that people get involved with the campaign. "It's really important that people adopt. I really encourage going out to an animal shelter or a place where you can get a dog that has been abandoned or doesn't have a home."
In his punny photo ads for the organization, the pop sensation sports his signature bangs and hoodie. The pics were shot by Cliff Watts, who has photographed other stars such as Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie in the past.
Bieber joins a long line of celebrities who have posed, many often nude, for PETA campaigns. Khloé Kardashian, Pamela Anderson, Paul McCartney, Eva Mendes, Pink and Mark Ronson, to name a few, have been featured in previous PETA ads.
Do you like Justin's PETA ads? Tell us in the comments.
Related ArtistsIs Eddie Cibrian Getting an Image Makeover?
Eddie Cibrian is embarking on a new life with fiance LeAnn Rimes, but is he looking to get a new image to go with it?
A pal of the actor says that Cibrian, 37, has hired an image to consultant to revamp the way the public sees him. Since leaving his wife of eight years, Brandi Glanville, for Rimes, the source says Cibrian has taken a lot of flack.
"He's tired of being portrayed as a philandering sleaze," the insider tells the new issue of Us Weekly.
The image consultant's first suggestion was that Cibrian change his ride. "He made Eddie get rid of his Porsche and buy a Prius."
The hired help also reportedly instructed his new client to get more face time with his two sons, Mason, 7, and Jake, 3 -- preferably in public. "Instead of going to a Lakers game with his buddy," the friends said, "the consultant insisted he bring a son."
Another source close to Cibrian denies that he's looking to change anything.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Returning to TV
It's been almost eight years since Sarah Michelle Gellar kicked bloodsucker butt on the WB's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and she's primed for a return to regular series TV with the CBS thriller Ringer, EW.com reports.
Gellar is set to star as a troubled young woman who, when she ends up with a bounty on her head, assumes the identity of her wealthy -- and conveniently missing -- twin sister... only to discover that there's a hit out on her sibling as well. Twist!
Here's the best news: According to EW.com, Gellar will be playing not one but two roles in the series. That's right, she'll be playing twins, though -- as series producer Peter Traugott tells the website (spoiler alert!) -- one of them dies early on and will be seen primarily in flashbacks.
So far, CBS has only ordered a pilot for the series, but buzz is good, increasing the chances that the network will pick it up to air during the 2011-12 TV season.
If it feels like Gellar's TV comeback is long overdue, there's a good reason: In 2008, her HBO pilot The Wonderful Maladys failed to earn a series order. And in September 2009, Gellar got a bit sidetracked when she and hubby Freddie Prinze Jr. welcomed their first child, daughter Charlotte Grace Prinze.
Gellar took a break from acting to bond with her baby -- but now that Charlotte is 16 months old, Mommy seems ready to get back to work kicking bad-guy butt. That's what's called being a positive female role model.
Are you excited for Sarah Michelle Gellar to return to the small screen? Chime in below!
Mike Tyson Welcomes Son Morocco Elijah
Tuesday was a knockout for Mike Tyson - the boxer and wife Lakiha Spicer Tyson welcomed a new son, his rep tells PEOPLE.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Katy Perry's "E.T." Artwork
Adding more excitement to the anticipation of her upcoming dance track ?E.T.? ? Katy Perry has released a photo of herself in the costume she dons in the video.
Revealing the picture via Facebook, the ?Firework? gal is posing with blunt bangs, a heavy cat eye and a pleather and fish-scale sequined top.
She wrote, "Here's a sneak peek of the artwork for 'E.T.,' the next single off 'Teenage Dream'! Stay tuned for a new music video and remixes coming soon."
Of the actual song, Perry explained, "This next song is about falling in love with a foreigner, like far away ... not even in England."
Sundance Hit 'Like Crazy' Was Emotionally 'Naked' Shoot, Say Felicity Jones And Anton Yelchin
Long distance relationships are difficult enough to master in real life; it's no wonder Hollywood has had trouble capturing their complexities on the big screen.
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Usher Most Admires Justin Bieber's 'Excitement And Innocence'
Bieber's mentor tells MTV News the teen sensation has 'so much more in store for the future.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash
Usher and Justin Bieber at the 2010 AMAs
Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images
With so much accomplished in 2010, Justin Bieber has certainly set the bar high for 2011. But the teen singer is already gearing up for next year. Bieber will not only release his much-anticipated 3-D flick, "Never Say Never", but he has also teased that he'd like to release an album of all-new material sometime later next year.
His mentor, Usher, thinks that at this point, the sky's the limit.
"As far as music and entertainment, that's the beginning," Usher told MTV News at Sunday's AMAs, where Bieber performed and took home four awards.
"There's so much more in store for the future, or at least there's a ton of things we can do and will, and with the support of his fans who will continue to just grow and grow and grow."
At 16, Bieber has accomplished what few manage with many more years in the music business, but Usher said he wants to ensure that Bieber doesn't stop enjoying it all as his popularity continues to grow and his schedule gets busier.
Asked what he admires most about Justin, Usher said, "His excitement and innocence in it. And I don't mean that in a light way because I think that he's absolutely enjoying every moment of it, as any young man his age would, but in a different way because [of] the hard work that has gone in and led to the dream that has become a reality. And every time you have an opportunity do something incredible, I tell him to do his best and be conscious that what you're doing today should last forever and eternity."
What did you think of Justin's AMA performance on Sunday? Tell us in the comments!
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Justin Beiber Does ?Love? Magazine
When Love magazine needed a covermodel to grace the cover of their new issue — devoted to androgyny — they looked no further than Justin Bieber (who often gets mistaken for lesbian women, and vice versa). Here is our first look at the Biebs on the cover of this new Androgynous Issue of Love magazine. [...]
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Michael Jackson - Gone Too Soon
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic
- Director: Bill Dicicco
- Album: Dangerous
Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: MJJ
- Director: Spike Lee
- Album: HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Razzie Nominations, 2011 List is Out!
The day before Oscar hopefuls are announced, the Razzie nominations have been released! On the 2011 list, some big names are ?contending? for the worst spot in each category. For all the good, bad & ugly details, with photos and videos of course, keep reading below.
Some of the nominees make sense, but there are also [...]
Some of the nominees make sense, but there are also [...]
Beyonce Laughs Off Heat Commercial Controversy
'It upped my sales,' she tells 'The View' after her perfume ad was banned in the U.K.
By Jocelyn Vena
Beyoncé in her ad for Heat
Photo: Coty UK
Beyoncé caused a bit of controversy last week with her red-hot commercial for her latest fragrance, Heat. The ad was banned from daytime rotation in the U.K. thanks to its steamy images of Beyoncé. When the singer and her mom, Tina Knowles, stopped by "The View" on Monday (November 22), she seemed happy about the outcome.
"I think it was very good, because a lot of people went and watched the commercial," she said. "And it upped my sales."
Beyoncé not only had a good-natured laugh about the response to her ad, but she also poked fun at her ever-present wind machine, explaining why she seems to always have one on hand during her performances. "Where's the wind coming from? It started out only [to stay cool], and then it kind of created this effect with my hair," she explained. "You can only imagine, the show is two and a half hours. It's really, really warm onstage."
While B didn't dish about life with her hubby, Jay-Z, she did reveal that she's a bit messy at home, despite being so together when she hits the red carpet. "Well, I think because I work really hard," she said. "When I'm home, I don't want to think about it."
Beyoncé seemed a bit more comfortable when it came to giving a shout-out to Jay-Z for making an appearance on her concert special, "I Am ... World Tour," which premieres on Thursday night at 9:30 p.m. ET on ABC. She recounted how Hova surprised the audience by joining her onstage in Rio de Janeiro. "We talked about it; we knew he was in town," she said. "Kanye, as well. He was in town that night."
Have you checked out B's banned perfume ad? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Related ArtistsBritney Spears' Pop Rivalries, From Christina Aguilera To Lady Gaga
'She's sort of left a lot of these girls in the dust,' one Spears expert tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Christina Garibaldi
Lady Gaga and Britney Spears
Photo: Getty Images
For more than a decade, Britney Spears has been pitted against some of her pop peers, including Madonna, Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilera and, most recently, Lady Gaga.
She's publicly buried the hatchet with Madonna and Aguilera — sharing a three-way kiss with the pair at the 2003 VMAs — and never really paid much attention to the hype of other so-called rivalries.
"Since the beginning of her career, she's always been pitted against whatever big pop person there is," MTV News' Jim Cantiello explained.
"I feel like artists have had rivalries with Britney and she hasn't really had rivalries with them," Entertainment Weekly's Leah Greenblatt added. "She's sort of left a lot of these girls in the dust."
While Brit has managed to stay on top all these years, a new pop princess might give her a run for her money. "I think Gaga's already been talking about what she is gonna do. She has said that her album is going to be more than just dance songs, and I'm guessing that Britney might be making a different type of album, which is great, because in that sense, Brit and Gaga don't have to compete," Perez Hilton said of any potential new rivalry. "They're each doing their own very distinct thing."
Greenblatt agreed: "It just seems like they're operating on different wavelengths right now. I mean, Britney's proven herself over such a longer period of time than Gaga has. I don't think that Gaga can just wipe her off the pop royalty board."
At the end of the day, it's not at all about competition, Cantiello explained. "Britney's going in the super dance route and Gaga's doing a super personal album," he said. "It comes a point where we've got to stop comparing the two."
Plus, it's hard for these two to really ever compete with one another, since Gaga has admitted to waving the Britney flag. "I was 13 when Britney became a star," she said in 2009. "I was amazed by the level of the superfan that Britney created. I want to bring back the feeling that I used to feel."
Who has been Britney's worthiest adversary? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Related Videos Related ArtistsBritney Spears - Break the Ice
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
- Director: Robert Hales
- Album: Blackout
Usher 'Got A Good Laugh' From Fan Kicking Him In The Face
'It looked worse than it actually was,' the 'OMG' singer laughs about accidental blow during concert serenade.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Usher
Photo: Jordan Strauss/ Getty Images
Usher's club-rattling jam "OMG" may "kill it every night" according to tourmate Miguel, but when the Atlanta crooner hit Madison Square Garden earlier this week, he was almost taken out by a clumsy fan.
When the singer touched down in New York on Monday, he indulged a super amped fan's fantasy by pulling her onstage for an intimate flirty serenade of "Trading Places." As Usher and the concertgoer got cozy on a recliner, she swiveled around to face the crooner — knocking him squarely in his mug with her foot. She began apologizing profusely as Usher briefly paused to collect himself. But the superstar took the strike in stride, quipping, "We play rough in the bed. We kick each other in the face and all type of good stuff."
Although Usher brushed off the blow, the moment did make an impression on him.
"In all my years, this is one of the most interesting experiences. I got a kick out of it!" he told Us Weekly. The singer assured fans that the knock wasn't that bad. "It looked worse than it actually was. My audience and I got a good laugh."
As for the fan, the "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" star maintained everything is all good on that front too. "Wherever you are baby, don't feel bad," Usher said. "No hard feelings."
As Miguel has noted, Usher isn't one dwell on drama, whether it's cranking out another hit album or weathering an unexpected hit from a fan.
"He's such a tremendous example of perseverance and determination," Miguel recently told MTV News. "I was there throughout this album, so I've seen the adversity that he's had to overcome perception-wise."
What do you think of Usher's response to getting knocked in the head by a fan? Tell us in the comments!
Related ArtistsBeyoncé - Sweet Dreams
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Adria Petty
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
Monday, January 24, 2011
Kesha's "Sleazy" leaks
Lord, you sure are girl. Actually, who couldn?t get behind this song? Stealing drinks, making fun of the bourgeoisie, getting laid to phat beats?
The Nicki Minaj appropriation on this song is bald-faced; Kesha?s entire turn is all syncopated faux-weird, accents, birdsong dynamics. The whole nine. And spitting the lamest rhymes probs ever (the part of [...]
The Nicki Minaj appropriation on this song is bald-faced; Kesha?s entire turn is all syncopated faux-weird, accents, birdsong dynamics. The whole nine. And spitting the lamest rhymes probs ever (the part of [...]
Beyoncé - Sweet Dreams
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Adria Petty
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
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