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Monday, February 28, 2011
Oscar Winners Celebrate at the Governor's Ball
Feb 28 - Inside a star-packed Governor's Ball in Los Angeles, Oscar winners Colin Firth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale get their Academy Awards engraved and party with Jeff Bridges, Mark Wahlberg, Annette Benning and Geoffrey Rush, to name a few.
Lady Gaga Previews Born This Way Tracks
Rolling Stone heard four new songs, which seem to draw from the past while still pushing the envelope.
By MTV News Staff Report
Lady Gaga
Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images
Hours before reviving her long-running Monster Ball Tour in Atlantic City, New Jersey, recently, Lady Gaga gave Rolling Stone magazine a sneak peek at four songs off her upcoming Born This Way album ... and from the sound of things, she's not only pushing the boundaries, she's borrowing from some of the best in the business.
For example, E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who lends his prodigious skronk to a pair of the songs — "Edge of Glory" and "Hair" — or Nine Inch Nails, circa Trent Reznor's Broken era (on "Hair," which also apparently draws inspiration from '80s singer Pat Benatar's "We Belong" and the inspirational, all-encompassing lyrics of LG's own "Born This Way"). Another song, "Judas," which is set to be the second single off Born This Way, is described by Rolling Stone writer Matthew Perpetua as "a classic Lady Gaga pop banger," with a "thumping, house music breakdown" and a vocal hook "that borrows a bit of Rihanna's distinctive cadence."
"Edge" is "a massive power ballad with heavy club beats" that also contains "an element of cheesiness" and an "Eighties stadium rock vibe." "Scheiée" — a remix of which Gaga actually debuted last month at a fashion show in Paris — contains flavors of '90s dance hits by the likes of C&C Music Factory, Snap! and RuPaul, and a chorus that "vaguely" recalls Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger." And "Hair" features LG proudly proclaiming "I am my hair!" for reasons unknown.
On Friday, Gaga's "Born This Way" officially became the fastest-selling song in iTunes history, having blown past the million-download mark in just five days. The song is also #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and sits atop the charts in 23 different countries. The video is reportedly set to premiere this week.
Gaga's Born This Way album is due May 23.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Scarlett Johansson Goes Floral on the Red Carpet
Scarlett Johansson was on-trend in her lacy burgundy full-length Dolce & Gabbana Oscars gown. She's playing presenter at tonight's ceremony, partnering up with Matthew McConaughey, who she joked may be her "dreamboat" for the evening. Don't forget to vote on all of Fab's red carpet polls!
BRAVO?s Bethenny Ever After *PREMIERE* ? Airing THIS Monday Feb 28th
Bethenny, Jason and baby Bryn are back! Jump right on in to the crazy and stressful day-to-day as Bethenny tries to juggle her business, her baby, and her in-laws, proving to be a challenge right from the get-go. As Bethenny and Jason head out of New York City for a visit to Jason’s parents, the [...]
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Afternoon Links With Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse and boyfriend Reg Traviss are pictured leaving the Hawley Arms in Camden, London, UK. (INF)Elizabeth Hurley's breakfast of champions. (FitCeleb) Are you surprised that the man behind Ed Hardy clothing dresses like this? (Trendmill) Charisma Carpenter goes green for 'The Last Exorcism'. (Celebslam) Chad Ochocinco fined $25,000 for Tweeting. (Bossip) Cheryl Cole turns down big offer from Playboy. (Celebitchy) Coco shows off her flexibility. (Cityrag) Can you guess who this speedo belongs to? (Popbytes) Sandra Bullock signs on to do 9/11 movie. Is it too soon? (ICYDK) Charlize Theron shows off her summer glow. (Popoholic) Shauna Sand takes a walk on the wild side. (Derek Hail) Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2010/08/25/afternoon-links-with-amy-winehouse-2/
Laura Prepon Tapped To Play Chelsea Handler
Former “That 70′s Show” actress Laura Prepon is set to star in the NBC Television series based on Chelsea Handler’s book Are You There Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea. The comedienne approves of Laura playing the younger her: “Besides both of … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/02/17/laura-prepon-tapped-to-play-chelsea-handler/
Friday, February 25, 2011
Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Video: Fans Weigh In!
MTV News captures all the excitement around the premiere of Britney's 'HIAM' clip.
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Vaughn Schoonmaker
Britney Spears in her "Hold It Against Me" music video
Photo: Jive
As soon as Britney Spears' music video for "Hold It Against Me" debuted on Thursday night, fans' reactions were fast and immediate. Readers quickly began commenting on the stories posted on MTV.com, and MTV News even stopped by the New York City nightclub Splash to get find out the opinions of fans who were attending the club's official viewing party.
Clubgoers, some in their best Britney gear, gathered in the packed nightclub to get the first taste of the sleek, dark Jonas Åkerlund-directed video. Judging from their excitement and their screams, the clip didn't disappoint. One excited fan shared that he couldn't believe he got the chance to see Britney in a catfight against herself.
The viewing-party attendees' excitement was matched by that of commenters on our site. "Just watched it a second time and i am loving it even more," Malcolm wrote. "So much more to see and take in during a second take."
Another commenter, Britney, explained that on a scale of one to 10, the clip ranked high up on her list. "LOveeeeeee the video!!! omg already one of my FAVES!!! on a scale of 1 to 10 i would say its a very very high 8...almost perfect...a few things: a bit too fast-ly put together...Needed more Rocky Horror Tribute scenes and BRITNEY NEEDS TO TAKE the Heels off and put the FLATS back on to really show the Dance moves!!!" she wrote, before reiterating that the video did rock. "All around Awesome video...very creative..Very Britney-ish!!"
Those comments were mirrored by kentalicious, who shared, "Amazing! visually stunning! Best video in years, needs repeated viewing. I love how she is evolving as an artist, after such an Iconic career she still delivers."
With many fans wondering for weeks what they would be getting in the video, TriniBrent did not seem disappointed. "This is a Hot video," he commented. "Britney is definitely back and i am proud of her!"
"I love this vid, it's very different from her other videos," ishot_JT explained. "I also notice that Britney is definitely going back to Blackout/Toxic roots."
Do you want to add a critique of Britney's "Hold It Against Me" clip? Share your opinion in the comments.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
BBD Performs For "Jimmy Fallon", Bobby Brown Rocks "Lopez Tonight"
On the heels of a New Edition reunion tour, Bell Biv Devoe hit the stage on the "Jimmy Fallon" show last night.
We've got the videos, plus Bobby Brown on "Lopez Tonight," in case you missed it. Get ya throwback moves ready and hit the jump...
Ricky Bell, Michael Bivens, and Ronnie Devoe put on their green leather vests and whipped out their early 90's voices and moves for one of their first major late night tv performances in years. They had house band The Roots backing them up.
"Poison":
BBD also stuck around to perform "Do Me" strictly for the web:
Smack it up, flip it, rub it down, oh nooooooooooo......
Bobby Brown also made a tv appearance and hit up "Lopez Tonight" with Bobby V to perform "Rock Wit'Cha". Check it.
Source: http://theybf.com/2011/02/24/bbd-performs-for-jimmy-fallon-bobby-brown-rocks-lopez-tonight
Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: Bob Giraldi
- Album: Thriller [Bonus Tracks]
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Vinny Guadagnino Talks About Huge Manhood On Wendy Williams Show (Video)
Vinny Guadagnino made an appearance on “The Wendy Williams Show” and was asked by the talk show host about his hook-up with Snooki.� Check out [...]
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Britney Spears' Manager Explains: Why Jonas Akerlund?
'Jonas did 'Ray of Light' for Madonna, and that's when [Britney] became a fan of his,' Larry Rudolph tells MTV News of 'Hold It Against Me' director.
By Ryan J. Downey, with additional reporting by Jim Cantiello
Britney Spears in her "Hold It Against Me" video
Photo: Jive
Why did Britney Spears choose Jonas Åkerlund — a director whose subject matter has included drugs, strippers and trippy violence — to shoot her "Hold it Against Me" video? The answer is simple: Madonna.
"It's a good question," Britney Spears manager Larry Rudolph told MTV News during an exclusive interview, via Skype, shortly after the video's premiere. Rudolph guided Britney's career from about 1999 to 2004 and for a brief period in 2007 before they reunited again nearly three years ago. "Jonas is someone we've always wanted to work with," Rudolph said. "She's always wanted to work with him. You know, Jonas did 'Ray of Light' for Madonna, and that's when she became a fan of his."
Åkerlund directed Lady Gaga's "Telephone" as well as several iconic and cinematic videos for heavyweights like U2, Metallica, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Robbie Williams. But the Swedish director's most enduring and well-known relationship is with Madonna, with whom he made "Ray of Light," "Music," "American Life" and "Celebration," among other noteworthy clips.
The director started as a musician himself in the 1980s, cutting his teeth with a stint as drummer for Bathory, the dark and primitive heavy-metal band whose influence looms over the entire black-metal scene, particularly in Scandinavia. Even AFI guitarist Jade Puget can be seen wearing a Bathory backpatch in the video for "Silver and Cold," from the band's platinum Sing the Sorrow album.
Åkerlund's first video was, unsurprisingly, also in the metal genre. It's a low-budget affair beloved for its campiness (coffins, trances, moshing in the snow) for his fellow Swedes in the band Candlemass, from their 1987 album Nightfall, which was recently inducted into Decibel magazine's Hall of Fame.
His first big commercial break was with Roxette, and from there, he became one of the most sought-after video directors working. His video for Metallica's cover of Bob Seger's "Turn the Page" is practically a mini-movie, telling the story of a down-on-her-luck stripper and single mom. His incredible visuals and dark sensibilities ripped the bubblegum right off the Cardigans and Pink.
"Spun" marked »kerlund's foray into feature films in 2002. Centered on a group of methamphetamine addicts and dealers, it garnered little commercial or critical success (it has a 36 percent critical average on Rotten Tomatoes) but is known in filmmaker circles for the fast-cutting in the edit room done to emulate the look and feel of being on speed. Reportedly, there were over 5,300 cuts.
The movie starred Jason Schwartzman, Brittany Murphy, Patrick Fugit, Mena Suvari and Mickey Rourke. Obvious nods to Åkerlund's musical background included music by Smashing Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan and cameos from Judas Priest's Rob Halford and Blondie's Debbie Harry.
"I didn't really care for the material and there was no money," a pre-comeback Rourke told MTV News at the movie's Hollywood premiere. "[My agent] suggested several times that I make the movie because he's very fond of Jonas Åkerlund. I looked at Jonas' reels and I really liked his commercials and his [music] videos a lot more than I liked the material."
Despite the lumps taken from critics, Åkerlund said the process of making "Spun" wasn't too different from making a music video. "It's pretty much the same thing, but it just takes a bit longer," he noted.
"Ray of Light," the video that first made Britney want to work with Åkerlund, earned five Moonmen for Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards: Video of the Year, Best Female Video, Best Direction, Best Editing and Best Choreography.
What do you think of Britney's collaboration with Jonas Åkerlund? Let us know in the comments!
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Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia/Music World Music
- Director: Jake Nava
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=288546
Monday, February 21, 2011
Laura Prepon Tapped To Play Chelsea Handler
Former “That 70′s Show” actress Laura Prepon is set to star in the NBC Television series based on Chelsea Handler’s book Are You There Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea. The comedienne approves of Laura playing the younger her: “Besides both of … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/02/17/laura-prepon-tapped-to-play-chelsea-handler/
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Katie Holmes And Tome Cruise Have A Laugh On ?Mission Impossible 4? Set
I LOVE this pictures!! Check out Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes playing around with each other during some downtime at work. Tom is currently shooting ‘Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol‘ and his wife stopped by to hang with the crew … Continue reading
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Irina Shayk Lands Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover
Russian supermodel landed the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover, with the news hitting the media early thanks to Twitter! Sports Illustrated planned to unveil [...]
Source: http://stupidcelebrities.net/2011/02/15/irina-shayk-lands-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue-cover/
Hand-to-Hand Combat in "Hold It Against Me" Pits Britney Against Britney
Britney Spears battles herself - literally - in the new "Hold It Against Me" video, which debuted on MTV last night. The pop star's longtime manager, Larry Rudolph, dished to MTV on the big alter-ego fight scene, and Britney took to Twitter to defend the video. Get behind-the-scenes scoop on the production!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart Oscars No Show?
Are the Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart Oscars rumors true? It appears that neither of the Twilight stars will grace the Academy Awards this year, despite being major players at the 2010 box office.
Now that filming of the last two installments of the saga are underway, things have grown eerily quiet from the R-Patz / K-Stew [...]
Now that filming of the last two installments of the saga are underway, things have grown eerily quiet from the R-Patz / K-Stew [...]
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ShowBiz Minute: Wyclef, Franklin, Smith
Feb 17 - Wyclef Jean endorses Martelly candidacy in Haiti; Aretha Franklin announces comeback; Anna Nicole Smith subject of provocative new opera.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/showbiz-minute-wyclef-franklin-smith/1-h-324226
Thursday, February 17, 2011
'The Amazing Spider-Man' Gets Title, First Photo
Film studio announces name of Spidey prequel and releases first official pic of Andrew Garfield fully suited up.
By Kara Warner
Andrew Garfield as the Amazing Spider-Man
Photo: Sony Pictures
These last few weeks of movie news have been big ones for comic book fans. The highly anticipated "X-Men: First Class" trailer debuted on Thursday and, kicking things off this week, a new image and the official title for the Spider-Man reboot have been revealed.
Columbia Pictures announced on Monday (February 14) that the flick would be titled "The Amazing Spider-Man" and simultaneously released a photo of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man, the first official shot of Garfield in the full-on suit.
In the months leading up to these big Spider-Man reveals, we've seen various photos from the set, including Garfield in the suit sans mask. Even former onscreen Spidey Tobey Maguire weighed in, giving his stamp of approval after seeing an image of the new getup.
"I thought it looked cool," Maguire told MTV News at Sundance last month. "I mean, I think they did a great job with the design of it, and I'm excited to see it in action."
Garfield told us awhile back that Maguire has been especially gracious about the "Social Network" star taking over the role he made famous in three films with director Sam Raimi.
"He sent me a lovely message through a mutual friend," Garfield said. "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 Amazing Spider-Man" is currently in production and is being shot entirely in 3-D. Directed by Marc Webb, the comic book film also stars Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen and Sally Field. It will hit theaters on July 3, 2012.
What do you think of the latest "Spider-Man" news? Share your reactions in the comments!
Check out everything we've got on "The Amazing Spider-Man."
For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Bonnaroo Announces 2011 Lineup! It?s Pretty Good!
With music festival season on its way we’ve been getting a lot of news lately about the lineups of the various shows, but what we heard regarding Bonnaroo had generally been little more than rumor and hearsay. Luckily the wait is over and the official lineup for this year has been announced. Read on to [...]
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Eva Longoria Says Life Goes On
It sounds like ‘Desperate Housewives’ star Eva Longoria is making the best of the situation after her abrupt divorce from Tony Parker. She tweeted this: Starting over is hard to do….but life goes on..I pray for strength, courage and wisdom … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/02/09/eva-longoria-eduardo-cruz-twitter-divorce-tony-parke/
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
FOOLYWANG MATERIAL: Lil' Kim Drops "Black Friday" Mixtape And New Nicki Minaj Diss Record
In case you have been under a rock, Lil' Kim is still beefing with Nicki Minaj. And today, she drops a new mixtape which she hopes will prove she is still the Queen B of Hip-Hop. And....she has a new Nicki diss record. Get the deets inside...
Lil' Kim drops a new mixtape named Black Friday today and it contains a new Nicki Minaj diss record. The track is called "Warning" and she rhymes over Nicki's "Did It On 'Em" beat.
Check out the diss track here:
Are you going to get the Black Friday mixtape?
Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis And Anne Hathaway: Gotham Film Awards
This is the third and final post from last night’s Gotham Film Awards which was held at Cipriani Wall Street. We’ve already seen Winona Ryder and Leighton Meester and now we have Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Amanda Peet and Anne … Continue reading
Monday, February 14, 2011
Taylor Swift Gets Valentine's Day 'Enchanted' Cover From Owl City
Adam Young posts his own version of her song, which was rumored to be about him.
By Jocelyn Vena
Owl City's Adam Young and Taylor Swift
Photo: Larry Marano/ Jordan Strauss/ Getty Images
Taylor Swift famously writes songs about the guys in her life. And while she doesn't always say specifically who those songs are about, it seems one of the subjects of her melodic affections, Owl City's Adam Young, has figured out that he's the guy behind the Speak Now track "Enchanted." (Swift hinted to Yahoo! Music last year that the song might have been about him.)
"The track is absolutely gorgeous and I'm so tremendously honored that Taylor would write such an elegant song and thereby offer a gracious nod in my direction. Needless to say, I was lost for words and utterly smitten. I couldn't stop smiling," he wrote Monday (February 14) on his website. "I figured such an eloquent gesture should be reciprocated by the most polite, heartfelt and respectful response I could possibly muster. It's no secret that I'm a bit shy, so naturally music was the most articulate way of attempting such a sincere endeavor. How does one respond to such a personal outpouring of emotion and sentiment? I tossed and turned over that one."
As a gesture fitting for a day like Valentine's Day, Young wrote a response to Swift's song. "They say 'timing is everything' and that brings us to now. Today is Valentine's Day," he said. "And thus, here is my reply..."
On the synthy ballad, he sings to the star, "I was never in love with someone else/ I never had somebody waiting on me/ 'Cause you were all of my dreams come true/ And I just wish you knew/ Taylor, I was so in love with you."
He went on to post a photo of himself with the star. The pair stand smiling, hugging one another in the photo. "Everything about you is beautiful. You're an immensely charming girl with a wonderful heart and more grace and elegance than I know how to describe. You are a true princess from a dreamy fairy tale; a modern Cinderella," he goes on to say in the blog post. "I'm terribly sorry it's taken me such a long time to reply but I figured Valentine's Day was the perfect time to write this note to you and simply say... I was enchanted to meet you too."
What do you think of Adam Young's gesture to Taylor Swift? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Charlie Sheen Planning To Return To Work By The End Of The Month
It’s been revealed today that troubled star Charlie Sheen is planning to return to work on the set of “Two and a Half Men” by the end of the month. Well, that doesn’t sound like much time to “rehab” at … Continue reading
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Justin Bieber Tells Guys: 'Take Your Girl' To See 'Never Say Never'
'Even if you don't like my music or anything, just go,' pop star advises.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Justin Bieber in "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
There's no denying that Justin Bieber has a mostly female fanbase, so there are probably swarms of teen girls cleaning off their purple 3-D glasses to check out "Never Say Never" this weekend. For those guys who think they have too much testosterone flowing through their veins to check out the film, the Biebs has a message for you.
"If I could say anything [to guys who think the movie is only for girls], I would say, like, just give it a chance," he told MTV News. "It's just a good movie. It has a good story line."
OK, so what if you're not into Bieber's music and you're a guy? "Even if you don't like my music or anything, just go," he advised. "And take your girl."
One guy who saw an advance screening, Jay Sean, admits that the movie does live up to the hype. "I really enjoyed the film, because it gave a really deep insight in the things that perhaps the fans don't see like when [Justin's] so exhausted, like when his voice goes out," he told MTV News. "You know, there's so many people around you trying to hold you down and keep you normal, those are the things that I'm really glad that a film showed those parts."
Jay went on to add that he went in to the movie not knowing what was in store. "I didn't know what to expect, whether he was going to be acting or whether it was going to be something else. It was so real, and I love the fact that it showed what it takes to be a superstar," he said. "I hope the kids took that message home."
The 3-D movie includes interviews from some of the people closest to Bieber, including his family, friends and crew. It also features cameos from Miley Cyrus, Usher and Ludacris, to name a few, who were filmed during his concert performances at Madison Square Garden last year.
Check out everything we've got on "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never."
For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
BABY MAMA FOOLERY! Rapper J-Kwon Jailed For Child Support & Child Wasn't His!
Last year, rapper J-Kwon known for his 2004 smash hit "Tipsy," had the media in a frenzy when he went missing and no one could find him. The St. Louis rapper later resurfaced and he is now speaking out about his disappearance last March. Apparently, he was locked up for failure to pay child support. Read on to find out what really happened...
J-Kwon, real name Jerrell Jones, called St Louis radio station 89.9 FM "The People's Station" to confirm that he had been making child support payments of $2,500 a month for seven years for a child he found out wasn't his.
“I blame my absence from the game on this situation. Just as I was getting my first million dollar check a girl came to me and said she was pregnant…I bought her a house cause she's from the hood too, I let her stay at the house. I guess while I'm on tour she's taking paper work from the courts and disposing of them…The payment ended up being $2,500 a month…This kid looked like someone else, the test results came back in 24 hours and I am not the father…I don't feel any better or any worse about the situation, I'm just happy to have my life back.”
SMDH! He also said that he plans on starting a foundation that will help other men in similar predicaments so they won't get tricked and also end up in jail .
"I'm gonna start a foundation just for that, that's crazy that the law helps someone scheme you for this long. A) You're young. B) Your successful and C) They don't want you with it no way."
Damn homie. People really need to learn their rights. Isn't there a law or requirement to establish paternity before child support payments start. Either way. Shame on that chick for scheming like that.
Yesha Callahan: Chris Lee?s Craigslist Flirt
Her name is Yesha Callahan. In a Craigslist ad “Women for Men” she has now made a name for herself, Congressman Chris Lee’s Craigslist flirt. Now let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Find out more revealing details and see photos and a video right here!
Craigslist Congressman Chris Lee has officially resigned [...]
Craigslist Congressman Chris Lee has officially resigned [...]
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Friday, February 11, 2011
The Britney Spears ?Hold It Against Me? Mash Up
T. Kyle’s Hold It Against Me-ga Mix from dreamingsolo on Vimeo. We are all still waiting for Britney Spears’ official ‘Hold It Against Me‘ video to air. While we are all shaking our legs and biting our nails, I have … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/01/27/the-britney-spears-hold-it-against-me-mash-up/
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Beyonce Knowles, Mary J Blige, Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively And Ashanti Attend 2BHAPPY jewelry launch
Beyonce hosted the launch party for Lorraine Schwartz’s ’2BHAPPY’ jewelry collection last night in NYC. She looking STUNNING in that white dress. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little jealous of her amazing figure. Not every woman … Continue reading
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Flame, "Pattycake"
What a week: Weezy's free, TI isn't, Kanye West hurt Georgie's feelings, The Anthology of Rap is woefully inaccurate, Hammer hated on Jay, Cudi quit...
Meanwhile, on Earth, Waka Flocka was relatively lauded by Pitchfork and Gucci Mane was jailed for driving shitty way too early in the morning but quickly (whew) released. So let us [...]
Meanwhile, on Earth, Waka Flocka was relatively lauded by Pitchfork and Gucci Mane was jailed for driving shitty way too early in the morning but quickly (whew) released. So let us [...]
Source: http://blog.mtvmusic.com/2010/11/05/gucci-mane-waka-flocka-flame-pattycake/
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Today's Lady News: Ohio Lawmaker Suggests No Abortion If You Can Hear A Heartbeat
- Lynn Wachtmann, a Republican state representative from Ohio, will introduce a "Heartbeat Bill" on Wednesday that will criminalize abortion after the first detectable fetal heartbeat. [KFOR]
- The CEO of Deutsche Bank, Josef Ackermann, said more women would add color and beauty to his boardroom. Because that's what we're here for: to look pretty for you, sir. [Sky News]
- Barriers keeping women from scientific fields include the pressure to balance a career and family and discouragement from an interest in science at a young age, according to a new study out of Cornell University. [UPI]
Source: http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-todays-lady-news-020811/?eref=RSS
Beyonce Working With Kanye West Producer S1
'Power' producer tweets he's 'finishing up some monsters' after week in the studio with B.
By James Montgomery
Beyoncé's already taken inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson and Lauryn Hill, hit the studio with a list of producers that includes Ne-Yo, Sean Garrett and Jim Jonsin, and now, she's hoping to capture the surge of Kanye West's "Power."
B — who's already hard at work on the follow-up to her massive I Am ... Sasha Fierce album — just wrapped a week in the studio with producer S1, the man who co-produced "Power" and has logged time with the likes of Ghostface Killah and Erykah Badu.
S1 broke the news via his Twitter account and also posted a photo of himself and B over on his official site. And from the sound of things, the sessions, which took place in New York City, were definitely eventful.
"A couple of meetings then back in the lab with Beyonce today," he wrote in one tweet. "Excited to see what we're gonna create today after last night's session.
"Not going to bed anytime soon. Beyonce got us in here working and I'm loving every bit of it," he wrote in another post. "Finishing up some monsters ... everything is sounding really great and big!"
There's still not much information about Beyoncé's new album, though in an interview with "Entertainment Tonight" last year, she said that, this time out, she's aiming to "make [her] own genre of music." In a follow-up interview with MTV News, she clarified that statement, explaining that she's "mixing every type of genre that I love" on the new album, and added, "I'm not in a box. It's not R&B. It's not typically pop. It's not rock. It's just everything I love all mixed together in my own little gumbo of music."
What do you think S1's work with Beyoncé will sound like? Tell us in the comments!
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Dimmu Borgir Release Live DVD; Plus Led Zeppelin, Brujeria, & More News That Rules, In Metal File
'It shows the intense live side of the band, as opposed to the perfection and the cleanness of how we sound on our albums,' guitarist says.
By Chris Harris
Dimmu Borgir's Silenoz
Photo: Nuclear Blast
On October 14, Dimmu Borgir — who just happen to be Demi Lovato's favorite black-metal band — will release a a three-disc DVD/CD set called "The Invaluable Darkness," the band's first visual offering since 2002's "World Misanthropy." Boasting live footage shot last year, during gigs in Norway, Germany and England, "The Invaluable Darkness" demonstrates the unbridled furor of seeing Dimmu live, guitarist Silenoz said.
"It shows the honest rawness and atmospheric darkness of our concerts," the Norwegian told Metal File last week, after dismissing recent online rumors that his band's next LP would be coming out through Roadrunner Records. "Basically, it shows the intense live side of the band, as opposed to the perfection and the cleanness of how we sound on our albums. It's just a different side to the band, basically."
Dimmu Borgir began thinking about "The Invaluable Darkness" two years ago, but didn't start capturing footage until last summer, Silenoz explained, adding that the band will use its current stint on the Blackest of the Black Tour — which got underway Thursday night in Miami Beach, Florida, and also features the tour's founder, Danzig, along with Moonspell, Winds of Plague and Skeletonwitch — to promote the DVD. Dimmu Borgir will not, however, use the tour to write material for their next LP.
"It's our first time on Blackest, but Glenn [Danzig] had wanted to bring us out before [on the tour], but we weren't available until now," Silenoz said. "We've done Ozzfest before, but we're looking forward to this tour more. We did the main stage on Ozzfest, playing in f--_ing broad daylight. This tour will let us play in bigger places, but at the same time showcase more of what the band's about, visually. We are going to concentrate on the tour for now. Some years ago, we tried putting [material] together on the road, but once we got home, we listened back to it, and were like, 'What the f--- is this?' So, we just scrapped it all. We find it's so much better to totally focus on one thing at a time, and then, when that's over, you move on to the next [thing]. We don't really feel like we need to rush things, anyway, so we'll just take our time, and it's going to be what it's going to be."
Dimmu Borgir hope to reconvene in late December to begin writing the follow-up to 2007's diabolically titled In Sorte Diaboli. "We have some ideas floating around already, but we haven't arranged any material yet," he said. "We'll start doing that once the touring for this DVD is over." The band's frontman, Shagrath, is also due to marry soon — he's engaged to actor Nicolas Cage's ex-girlfriend, Christina Fulton, so that may have an effect on when Dimmu finish their next album, which Silenoz said could be out this coming spring.
"I'm sure [Shagrath] won't let anything get in the way [of] the band — I think, I hope," the guitarist said. "We don't need a Yoko [Ono] situation."
While Dimmu have been at it going on 15 years now, Silenoz said he doesn't think their forthcoming material will be much of a departure from their previous black-metal offerings.
"And we have always been about more than just that term, 'black metal,' " he said. "Luckily for us, the older you get, the less concerned you get with the categorization and putting labels on your music. Things start getting more and more limitless with us, and we know that we operate within certain frames. But we try not to analyze things too much, because it's just going to be working against you in the end. When we write new stuff, we don't think about what we should write — we just get together, and put material together, and if we like it, we keep it. That's the formula, if we even have a formula."
Dimmu Borgir are definitely getting older — guitarist Galder will be missing Blackest because of a recent addition to his family, and Susperia's Cyrus will be filling in for him; while former Vader drummer Dariusz Brzozowski takes over for Hellhammer, who had to leave the band in 2007 after sustaining a neck injury that's now limited the use of his right arm. As Dimmu has gotten on in years, Silenoz admits they have failed to keep pace with some of the more extreme black-metal acts that have followed in their wake.
"We helped open doors for the more extreme bands out there," Silenoz said. "I'm sure we helped open doors for bands like Watain, [insomuch as] people that had maybe started listening to us first then went on to the more extreme stuff. Let's face it — we're not as extreme as Watain and other bands like that, but we're fine with that."
The Blackest of the Black Tour continues through November 10 in San Francisco.
The rest of the week's metal news:
Dimmu's tourmates on Blackest, Winds of Plague, have announced ex-Azusa drummer Art Cruz has joined their ranks — he replaced Jeff Tenney. According to the band's blog, "Art has already added a new spark to the band and has provided us with a solid backbone that will allow us to continue our rampage stronger than ever." ...
What the world really needs is another Led Zeppelin box set, so, on November 4, Rhino Records will issue the Led Zeppelin Definitive Collection Mini LP Replica CD box set. For just $200, you'll get 1969's Led Zeppelin, 1969's Led Zeppelin II, 1970's Led Zeppelin III, 1971's Led Zeppelin IV, 1973's Houses of the Holy, 1975's Physical Graffiti, 1976's Presence, 1976's The Song Remains the Same, 1979's In Through the Out Door and 1982's Coda, as mini-LP replicas, with artwork from the original U.K. LP sleeves. Now, you know what you can get your dad for Christmas. ...
Former Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach and current Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz have teamed up for a new project they're calling Times of Grace, and they've already started working on material for their debut album. According to Leach, "We have two songs to go and we will be finished with all of the vocals. Adam has taken lead vocals in three songs as of yet and he is doing a great job. We also worked on a track yesterday that is so epic — we trade vocals and do two different melodies at the same time. This album went from a melodic metal album to an epic mix of metal/rock/pop/shoegaze and punk. So all of your metal expectations will be incorrect — we are pushing genre boundaries." To quote "Meet the Parents," we'll look forward to that, Greg. ...
The Funeral Pyre and Early Graves will be hitting the road together next month, starting November 7 in South Lake Tahoe, California. Dates are booked through November 21 in Hollywood. ...
The latest incarnation of Brujeria, which features Carcass frontman Jeff Walker and Napalm Death's Shane Embury, have lined up several U.S. dates for this winter. The band will begin its brief trek November 28 in Denver, and wrap things up in Dallas on December 7. ... Demiricous will be touring with the Gates of Slumber starting November 9 in Denver, for a jaunt that's scheduled to run through December 6 in Indianapolis. ...
Nearly three years after Roadrunner Records' Roadrunner United concert, which took over the Nokia Theater in New York's Times Square, the label is now releasing footage from that special night as "Roadrunner United: The Concert." The DVD, which hits stores December 9, will boast two discs and 24 live tracks, including Life of Agony's "River Runs Red," King Diamond's "Abigail," Killswitch's "My Last Serenade," Type O Negative's "Black No. 1" and Sepultura's "Refuse/Resist." ...
According to Blabbermouth, Verrot, bassist for Swedish black-metal outfit Elimi, committed suicide on October 3. In a statement, the band said, "Verrot was a very good friend, brother, an excellent bass player/musician and an important part of Elimi; we respect his decision and hope he'll find his way with the dark gods of Chaos. Let your black flame be a part of what brings forth the day of wrath."
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
A Homemade New Year Board Game
Crafting Projects With Your Kids and What The Experts Say.
According to Lois Clark, a Certified Counselor at The Ohio State University, parents who engage in activities with their children see higher social functioning, better retention rates in their childrens learning capabilities, and a stronger ability to deal with the challenges that life brings as they begin to mature.
When parents involve themselves with their children in activities such as crafting projects, and other exclusive activities, the time spent together strengthens the bond between parent and child, which in turn benefits the childs social skills, self confidence, and fosters a stronger sense of well being within the child.
Not only does time spent with children pay handsome dividends in the sociological and behavioral skills arena, but a well thought out crafting project can also serve to instill an appreciation for the arts in all of its facets. Todays collage challenge may lead to tomorrows critically acclaimed artist. The possibilities are limitless. So start a crafting project with your little artist today and watch as a world of limitless possibilities unfolds before their eyes. Check out the video here.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/homemade-new-year-board-game/1-a-320483
Britney Spears Releases ?Hold It Against Me? Teaser #2
Continuing with her planned daily release of small clips for her upcoming artistic work, Britney Spears has offered up the second teaser from her "Hold It Against Me" music video.
The pop star posted a link to the new five-second look on her Twitter account on Saturday (February 5), as she wrote, "If I said you have to wait 12 more days, would you hold it against me?"
As previously reported by GossipCenter, Miss Spears is unleashing the short previews on a daily basis each day for the two weeks leading up to the release of the official video for the recently released hit song.
Of working on the video with Britney, project director Jonas �kerlund said in a statement, "[Britney's] been great throughout the entire process. At the end of the shoot I got the warmest hug I ever got from an artist, and I look forward to hugging her again very soon! I've been around long enough to know when an artist gives it their all, and to me it doesn't get better than this. This video is gonna be f---ing awesome. It's all Britney."
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Hayden, Joe & Jessica Join In on Super Bowl Party Festivities
Situated in the Lone Star State for the weekend's Super Bowl festivities, the GQ, Cadillac, Lacoste and Patron Tequila Celebration of the Coolest Athletes and the Big Game was one of the many star-studded affairs in Dallas, Texas on Friday (February 4).
Being hosted by Andy Roddick while taking place at the Hickory Street Annex, the night saw celebrities including former "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere mingling with fellow revelers such as Joe Jonas, Randy Jackson and "Entourage" hunk Adrian Grenier.
Other partygoers hitting up the pre-Super Bowl bash included "90210" cutie Jessica Lowndes and fellow young actress Jessica Szohr of "Gossip Girl" fame.
As for the entertainment, attendees were doted with free giveaways and drinks from Patron while "F*** You" singer Cee-Lo Green provided musical entertainment.
Los Angeles Schools Have Taken Jamie Oliver Off The Manu
Jamie Oliver won’t be cooking another course of his reality TV show in Los Angeles schools. The filming permit for the celebrity chef’s ABC series “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” was terminated this week, said Los Angeles Unified School District spokesman Robert Alaniz. He said Oliver had been filming for two weeks at one school but [...]
Friday, February 4, 2011
Violated
Someone stuck their finger up Beverly's butt yesterday. It was the vet. She was not happy about it. (Beverly, that is. I'm not sure how the vet felt about the whole incident.)
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/1/14/violated.html
Kanye West Was Just Kidding Y?all!
Poor Kanye West ? he tried to be funny and it backfired on him! Kanye went on another twitter rant last night, but this one I think was pretty much justified! On Friday Kanye showed he has a sense of … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/01/18/kanye-west-was-just-kidding-y%e2%80%99all/
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Amy Winehouse Watches Damian Marley Perform In London
Amy Winehouse was snapped as she watched Nas and Damian Marley perform at the Hammersmith Apollo in London today.The thing with Amy is that in one shot she looks totally "fresh" and alert and then in the next three photos, she looks completely out of it, doesn't she? It's just the oddest thing with her. Maybe the photogs just hang around long enough to get those shots of her looking loopy?Are you hoping Amy gets back to recording music soon? It seems like forever since we've heard anything new from her!Photos by WENN Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2010/07/20/amy-winehouse-watches-damian-marley-perform-in-london/
Ashley Tisdale And Alyson Michalka Shoot Scene For ?Hellcats?
Ashley Tisdale, Alyson Michalka and Sharon Leal were seen on the set of 'Hellcats' in Vancouver, Canada. The new show - which airs on the CW network this Fall - focuses around cheerleaders in a High School setting. Click here to see a preview.I guess since 'Glee' is doing so great, the networks thought to put more shows centered around school on air. Makes sense.Something you'd be interested in watching? Photos by INF Continue reading
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Afternoon Links With Pete Wentz
Pete Wentz makes his way through LAX yesterday. His new ‘do is growing me. (Fame) The latest in fitness equipment: the HulaFlex. (FitCeleb) Get these red carpet looks on the cheap. (Lady & the Blog) Do-it-yourself pedicure tips. (Getting Gorgeous) … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/01/31/afternoon-links-with-pete-wentz/
Jennifer Lopez And Other Celebrities Head To The World Music Awards 2010 In Monaco
Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Rodriguez were a few of the celebrities photographed leaving their hotels this afternoon. They were all headed to The World Music Awards 2010 at the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco.What do you think of the dress choices? Whose do you love the most? Have you gotten used to Hayden's shorter hairstyle yet? I think it works well for her.Photos by WENN Continue reading
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Ronald Isley, Anita Baker Honored At Soul Train Awards
Rihanna, Eminem, Usher, B.o.B, Alicia Keys among winners at event celebrating 40th anniversary of classic music show.
By Joel Hanek and Gil Kaufman
Anita Baker at the 2010 Soul Train Awards
Photo: Moses Robinson/ Getty Images
Only at the Soul Train Awards could you have a tribute to R&B icons such as Anita Baker and Ronald Isley alongside a segment in which rap legend Doug E. Fresh attempts to teach CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer how to do the Dougie.
It was that kind of night at the 2010 Soul Train Awards, as rookies, veterans and legends came together in Atlanta for the second annual event — which was taped November 10 and aired Sunday night on BET. The show, hosted once again by Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, featured a night of performances from some of the biggest names in soul and R&B.
Host Howard told MTV News that the show is meant to be an extension of the long-running and legendary '70s TV series that brought soul, disco, R&B and rap stars into viewers' living rooms. "It reminds me of the advancement black people have made over the years because 'Soul Train' really was the beginning of that Black Power movement when we could actually see ourselves — and to have an awards show based upon that 'Soul Train' — it's headed somewhere," Howard said. "We have a black president now. The country seems to be more tolerant towards the diversity inside of it so it seems like the train is moving well down the tracks."
The awards show marked the 40th anniversary of the classic music showcase hosted by Don Cornelius, and celebrated the careers of Baker and Isley, while handing out trophies to such contemporary stars as B.o.B (Song of the Year for "Nothing on You"), Melanie Fiona (Best New Artist), Eminem and Rihanna (Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year for "Love the Way You Lie"), Usher (Album of the Year for Raymond vs. Raymond) and Alicia Keys (Record of the Year for "Unthinkable [I'm Ready]" and Best Female R&B Soul Artist).
Though top winners such as Trey Songz, Usher, Ciara, Eminem and Rihanna were not in the house, Blitzer graciously agreed to accept Slim Shady's award for him, joking, "Who better to accept this award on behalf of Eminem ... I know he's thrilled."
Weaving through a series of skits involving magic tricks and jovial bickering by the hosts, the performance-heavy program delivered on talent. R. Kelly opened by teasing the crowd with his classic "Bump n' Grind," then diving into his new single "When a Woman Loves" — transforming the song from a slow jam into an all-out '50s rock-and-roll epic. Ne-Yo kept the show moving with a showcase of his singles from this year, including "Champagne Life" and "One in a Million."
The tribute to Baker featured an all-star cast, with artists like Chrisette Michele, Goapele, Lalah Hathaway, Dionne Farris, Kem, Tamia, Faith Evans and El DeBarge covering a medley of the singer's greatest hits. Baker told the crowd that the biggest honor of the night for her was that real musicians were performing live with an actual band. "It's amazing because you've got children behind you singing 'Rapture' — it's lovely," she said, adding, "Let's do it again!"
Ronald Isley, co-founder and lead singer of the Isley Brothers, also received a special homage that featured Jeffrey Osborne, Freddy Jackson, DeBarge, Tank, Eric Benet, Bilal and Peabo Bryson. Isley also came out to perform his own medley of hits and was joined onstage by Chanté Moore and R. Kelly for a rendition of "Contagious," their 2002 single that featured the Isleys. In addition, Cee Lo Green closed the show with a duet on the Isleys' classic 1959 hit, "Shout."
Among the event's other highlights was Cee Lo's performance of his smash "Forget You," which took place on a golden stage that resembled a cross between Kanye's Egyptian fusion and an OK Go video, and found the singer gliding down conveyor belts while belting his number.
Erykah Badu delivered a stripped-down version of her 2010 breakout "Window Seat" that featured the singer perched on the floor over a web of lights while appearing to orchestrate the vibrations of light flickers with her hands.
Soul singer Eric Benet performed "Sometimes a Cry" — a song that Lil Wayne cited as one of his favorites while in prison — bringing down the house with a soaring falsetto that bested his studio rendition of the track.
The evening's other performers included Bruno Mars, who sang his new hit "Grenade," and Jazmine Sullivan, who did a medley of "10 Seconds" and "Holding You Down (Goin' in Circles)."
Did you watch the 2010 Soul Train Awards? Tell us about your favorite highlights in the comments.
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