Janet Jackson Performs A Tribute To Michael Jackson At The VMAs
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Beyonce Releases New 'Run The World (Girls)' Video Teaser
Models are dystopian-chic in new preview.
By Jocelyn Vena
A scene from the "Run the World (Girls)" trailer
Photo: Columbia
Beyoncé is teasing fans with a 20-second sneak peek of the video for "Run the World (Girls)," the lead single from her forthcoming album, set for release this year.
B is nowhere to be seen in the tease, but the clip certainly gives fans a taste of the video's sexiness. Leggy ladies, from all walks of life, mug for the camera as they hang out in the desert. They saunter, prance, hang out on bikes and look generally over everything, all while being totally hot. The fashions are mostly funky chic: lots of black, lots of fur and lots of hot pants.
A previous glimpse into the post-apocalyptic video showed the remains of what once was (a rusty car, a newspaper) before Beyoncé appears in all her glory, decked out in white and riding a horse.
Fans can also piece together some parts of the video thanks to leaked photos. B had been seen sporting white Givenchy couture in mid-April and then she looked both fierce and regal waving a "B" flag for anther setup, where she seemed to be commanding some sort of army.
Director Francis Lawrence didn't reveal too much to us when MTV News talked to him a few weeks back, but he did give some details about what fans should expect from the video, which was shot last month in California.
"It'll be big, it'll probably be one of the bigger Beyoncé music videos ever done," he said. "And, I can say that I think the song is unbelievable." He added, "I think the video's gonna be really fun and cool and different for her."
What are you expecting from the video? Let us know in the comments!
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Britney Spears - Till the World Ends
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive
- Director: Ray Kay
- Album: Femme Fatale [Deluxe Edition]
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=501686&vid=639722
Jennifer Love Hewitt Is Casual For The Weekend
I’m so used to seeing Jennifer Love Hewitt in some cute outfit, even for shopping, that seeing her in sweats really caught my eye. But hey, we all need to just relax sometimes, right? Jennifer was spotted meeting up for … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/04/10/jennifer-love-hewitt-the-day-i-shot-cupid/
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Tara Reid Is Officially Hardcore
I know you were all just dying to know what your girl Tara Reid's been up to, and I can say with conviction, that it's way better than any crazy thing you could think of. What could possibly top the Frankenboob incident? A lame tooth. Literally, a lame tooth. According to In Touch Weekly:
It seems nothing — and we mean nothing — can ruin a good time for party girl extraordinaire Tara Reid. According to an eyewitness at the Oasis Beach Club in India, Alkif., on April 14, Tara, 35, was having a ball when one of her front teeth popped out. Instead of calling it a night, "Tara got on her hands and knees and searched the floor," says the witness, "and when she found it, she pulled out some glue, glued it back in and just continued partying!"
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Michael Jackson Doctor's Trial Delayed
Judge pushes start of Conrad Murray's trial back to May.
By Gil Kaufman
Conrad Murray
Photo: AFP/ Getty Images
LOS ANGELES — Though Conrad Murray's lawyers had been pressing for a speedy trial, a judge in the involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's doctor ruled on Wednesday to delay opening statements in the proceedings until May.
The Associated Press reported that Murray's attorneys consented to the postponement after they discussed the matter with prosecutors and both agreed they could be ready for trial by May 9.
According to a transcript from the closed-door session, though opening statements will not begin for several months, Murray told Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor that he did not want to forfeit his right to a quick trial, but agreed to the delay if screening of prospective jurors begins as scheduled on March 24.
"It is only acceptable to me if this is not strung along over a long period of time," Murray told the justice. "I don't want to lose my constitutional right to speedy trial." Murray — who has pleaded not guilty to the charges — reportedly has been in favor of having the proceedings begin as soon as possible because he is facing financial troubles, but he said he understands that the delay is necessary to allow both sides to prepare for the trial.
Pastor consented because he said he didn't want to lose a jury pool, and believed a month-long delay might let potential jurors shuffle their schedules for the case, which could take up to two months to decide. The judge has reportedly clashed with Murray's defense team in recent weeks, pressing them for answers about why they had not turned over more witness notes and other potential evidence to prosecutors in the run-up to the trial.
Cardiologist Murray was hired to be Jackson's personal physician while the King of Pop prepared for his planned 50-date comeback series of shows at London's O2 arena in the summer of 2009. The doctor told police that he provided the then-50-year-old Jackson with sedatives and the surgical anesthetic propofol in order to combat the singer's chronic insomnia. He said he did so on the morning of June 25, 2009, when Jackson died of what a coroner deemed acute propofol poisoning.
Murray's lawyers reportedly plan to argue that Jackson was already in weak health before he died, that it's unfair to blame propofol for his passing and that, if the anesthetic was to blame, the pop superstar may have given himself the fatal dose by drinking the drug in a panic.
A status hearing in the case has been set for this Wednesday.
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Is Pippa Middleton Going To Be Kate's Lady In Waiting?
With Kate and William's modern wedding and all, it may be easy to forget that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is set to become THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND! Insane. And with such a looming title ahead of her, comes, well, looming titles for other people. Like her sister, Pippa Middleton.
The world is still squeezing every last opulent drop of Royal Wedding juice out of the fruit that bore it (Wills and Kate). And because of this, we're bound to be left with a watery—but delicious—slushy of rumors and truths. Some are easy to verify. Did Kate just go grocery shopping? Yes. Did she look amazing doing so? Hell yes! Has she really never been to the U.S. before? Nope. And is Pippa, her younger sister, set to become her Lady in Waiting? Please, let's hope not!
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Lady Gaga 'Judas' Video 'Fulfills Our Vision,' Laurieann Gibson Says
New clip shows 'who she is, how many levels she can go,' clip's co-director tells MTV News.
By Matt Elias
Laurieann Gibson
Photo: MTV News
By now Lady Gaga's Little Monsters have had their ferocious appetites satisfied with the premiere of the pop star's new video for "Judas" — whether they caught the leaked "Judas" online or waited for the full seven-minute version that premiered on E! Thursday night (May 5).
Up until its debut, the clip's co-director, Laurieann Gibson, has had to remain pretty tight-lipped about the top-secret project. That is, until now. MTV News sat down with the choreographer-turned-director, who was finally able to spill the beans on the highly anticipated video.
"With 'Judas,' I'm so happy," Gibson, beaming with pride, told us on Thursday afternoon. "Because as her choreographer and her creative director, and then collaborating with 'Judas,' I was able to sit in the director's seat and fulfill our vision and see it all the way through. So at the end of the day, you saw how amazing she looks — beautiful — she's dancing again. And it's just great because I was able to produce the next level: who she is, how many levels she can go and the idea that this artist is a real artist and capable."
Gibson was referring to reservations that she'd had about Gaga's "Born This Way" video, which didn't go creatively as far as she wanted. For "Judas," Gibson was able to take a more hands-on approach, which included choosing among several concepts.
"I think the concept stuck with this one because, ultimately, there was a place where we wanted to leave the interpretation up to each individual and not take away [Gaga's] power as a performer, as a dancer, as a star," Gibson explained. "And to leave the moments for you to interpret and be inspired by the fact that everyone has a Judas in their life and that there is a place of deliverance. For me, I interpret differently than her, and for someone else, they'll interpret it differently.
"But as the director, I was really excited about filling the frame, using the Phantom [camera], creating a different dynamic in the way we approached the shots; never stop moving the lens, never lock off, complementing her with the way she moves, making it graceful when she's strong in her movement," she continued.
For die-hard fans curious about the video's story line, Gibson clued us in on one particular scene.
"In the marketplace, if you noticed, it was supposed to be a rock concert," she revealed. "And if you look closely ... I took the inspiration from, you know, in New York, when they're building a new building and they have the scaffolding — that's where that inspiration came from. Jesus would eventually arrive to perform at a rock concert, and so it has that town circle and they're about to perform."
Share your thoughts on the "Judas" video in the comments section!
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Lady Gaga's 'Judas' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet
Gaga's latest clip mixes the sacred with the profane and includes a nod to Marlon Brandon too — here are all the references!
By James Montgomery
Lady Gaga
Photo: George Pimentel/ Getty Images
Love her or hate her, you've got to admit that Lady Gaga knows how to make a music video. Her clips always have been a mixture of high-art posturing and knowing nods to pop-culture ephemera, and "Judas" is no different. While it's not filled with blink-and-you'll-miss-it references like "Telephone" or odes to German Expressionism like "Alejandro," there's still plenty to wrap your eyes around in "Judas," offering a mixture of the sacred and the profane. Gaga merges mentions to religious iconography and cult biker flicks (and pretty much everything in between) in the video, and so, we decided to take notes. Here's our "Judas" pop-culture cheat sheet, alphabetized for your perusing pleasure ... you can't tell your Botticellis from your Brandos without it.
"The Birth of Venus": Iconic 15th century painting by Sandro Botticelli depicting the Roman goddess Venus emerging from the sea. Art historians have interpreted the work in many ways — a contemplation on physical and spiritual beauty, a celebration of the divine, a "wedding painting" meant to, uh, inspire the bride and groom — but in "Judas," when Gaga strikes a pose similar to the painting, she seems to be paying tribute to all three.
"Electric Chapel": Gaga has said that she created her Monster Ball Tour so that her fans "would have a place to go ... a safe place ... an 'Electric Chapel.' " It's also the name of a song on her upcoming Born This Way album. In "Judas," the Chapel is reimagined as a biker bar, where LG attempts to warn Jesus about Judas' impending betrayal.
Eye of Horus: An ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, closely associated with the goddess Wadjet. In "Judas," Gaga wears eye makeup that recalls the symbol, which makes sense, since, as Mary Magdalene, she attempts to protect Christ from Judas' backstabbing.
Foot Washing: A religious rite observed by several Christian denominations. In the Bible, Christ washed the feet of his apostles before the Last Supper, the final meal he shared before his crucifixion. Gaga washes Christ's feet in "Judas," perhaps symbolizing his forthcoming demise, something that Judas certainly had a hand in.
Golden Gun: Fictional weapon from the 1974 James Bond film "The Man With the Golden Gun," and a totally kick-ass sidearm in the "GoldenEye" video game. Gaga wields a similar piece in "Judas," though hers doesn't contain bullets; instead, it's a rather grandiose tube of lipstick, which she smears on Judas' face.
The Kiss of Judas: In the Bible, it is Judas' final act of betrayal — he kisses Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane after the Last Supper as a way of identifying him to the soldiers who have come to arrest him. The same scene is played out in "Judas," as the betrayer plants a pair of kisses on Christ's cheeks.
Mary Magdalene: A disciple of Jesus and one of the most controversial characters in the Bible, early scholars painted her as a repentant prostitute, while in the 20th and 21st century, she has come to be celebrated as a patron saint of women's preaching and ministry. Not surprisingly, Gaga takes on the role of Magdalene, reimagining her as a badass chick with a penchant for chola fashion.
Norman Reedus: American actor/model known for his roles in "The Boondock Saints" and, more recently, AMC's "The Walking Dead." In "Judas," he plays the titular apostle with gleefully evil aplomb.
Rick Gonzalez: American character actor who has appeared in dozens of films, most notably "Coach Carter" and, uh, "Old School," where he played "Spanish." In "Judas," he's given a gangster makeover as Jesus Christ.
Sacred Heart: Religious icon that symbolizes Christ's divine love for humanity. Often depicted as bleeding and wrapped in thorns, in "Judas," Gaga can be seen wearing a Sacred Heart on her wardrobe.
Simon Peter: One of Christ's 12 apostles, also known as Saint Peter, he is regarded by the Catholic Church as the first pope. Before the Last Supper, when Christ washed his apostles' feet, Peter originally refused, claiming he was not worthy. During Christ's arrest, Peter sliced the ear of a servant of the High Priest who had come to seize him. In "Judas," Gaga singles out Peter at the "Electric Chapel," patting him on the back.
"The Wild One": 1953 biker film starring a young Marlon Brando as the leader of the Black Rebels Motorcycle Club. That leather-clad gang of ne'er-do-wells seems to be the direct inspiration for Christ's biker-apostles in "Judas."
Can you spot any other literary, historic or pop-culture references in Lady Gaga's "Judas" video? Tell us in the comments.
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Future Ghost: BeatCrave Fav
What to tell you about Future Ghost? Well, for one thing, the Los Angeles-based band is uber elusive – at least from what we know. And come to think of it, that’s a part of their charm. It isn’t necessarily what they’re wearing or what hair product they used today or sport that is their [...]
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Celebrity Pictures: Lindsay Lohan, Zac Efron, And Jennifer Love Hewitt
Zac Efron was spotted on the set of “New Year’s Eve” today in NYC. I think he’s playing opposite Michelle Pfeiffer in their particular segment of the ensemble film? Lindsay Lohan was spotted leaving the courthouse this afternoon. I’m sure … Continue reading
January Jones: Santa Monica Meeting
Heading in to take care of some business, January Jones was spotted arriving at The Deoria Medical building in Santa Monica, CA on Friday (May 6).
The ?Mad Men? hottie looked cute in a skirt and black shirt with her hair swept back in a ponytail as she made her way inside, paying little attention to the on-hand photogs.
Earlier in the week, the expecting actress attended the Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks basketball game with a group of friends.
Although Jones announced her pregnancy at the end of last month, the question of who the father is still remains.
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Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj And Ke$ha 'Till The World Ends' Remix Leaks
Reworked tune features an opening verse by Minaj as Ke$ha sings atop Spears' vocals throughout the song.
By James Dinh
Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends"
Photo: Jive
Britney Spears isn't the only pop titan dancing until the world ends: Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha have joined forces to add a new spin on an all-female remix of Femme Fatale's second single, "Till the World Ends."
The reworked dance anthem, which leaked online Friday (April 22), appears to have surfaced earlier than expected as noted by a series of countdowns on all three of the stars' websites.
Mixing the dance tune's original sonic swirls with heavier bass, Britney tourmate Minaj starts off the remix by throwing down an aggressive verse, in which she calls out a female hater: "A-A-A-A-A-AYE!/ Chimpanzees is hatin', but I take it all in stride/ Put her in a jungle with bananas on the side/ Told you they'd revive your career, but somebody lied/ I ain't talkin' poultry when I say this chicken's fried."
After Minaj spits a few introductory bars, Spears delivers the song's first verse before an introduction for the all-star trio. "It's Britney, bitch. I'm Nicki Minaj and that's Ke$ha!" the Young Money MC proclaims.
Ke$ha, who originally wrote the track for the pop princess, takes part in singing the club-ready track's chorus. Spears soon takes back control of the song as Ke$ha shadows the singer's lines toward the end of the second verse and bridge. Unlike the original version, the "Till the World Ends" remix also features a stuttering dubstep dance break.
News of a star-studded collaboration was hinted earlier this week when producer Dr. Luke tweeted, "@NICKIMINAJ killed it tonight!!!! thanks!!!"
Have you heard the all-star "Till The World Ends" remix? Share your reviews in the comments!
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Beyonc� - Halo
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Philip Andelman
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
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Lady Gaga's 'Judas' Video: The Final Scene Explained
'The video is so good, it's an individual interpretation,' co-director Laurieann Gibson tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias
Lady Gaga
Photo: Getty Images
There are many memorable moments in Lady Gaga's "Judas" video, but perhaps none is as unexpected as the final scene. Gaga, dressed in a very big wedding dress, is stoned to death.
Gaga has done religion before; her "Alejandro" video was filled with religious iconography, causing quite a hubbub last year. Now, perhaps her most moving statement in this religious-themed video is her own death at the end.
"The video is so good, it's an individual interpretation, and as for me, personally, the dress, the wedding dress, you're the bride, Christ is the bridegroom, and to marry hope, faith, inspiration is ultimately the idea that no matter what anybody says, your purity is in your heart," co-director Laurieann Gibson told MTV News about the finale. "There's always tomorrow. There's always an opportunity to find peace, and it's pure. She's pure. You're pure. I'm pure. And the stones, they're just from people who judge, and if you're gonna throw one, then make sure your closet is clean."
The video was shot last month in Los Angeles, and Gibson shared some of the inside details of the shoot with MTV News. "We actually shot the video on the Universal lot, which was amazing," she recalled. " ... To be theater rats and dance kids from New York, for us to get to a [studio] lot was really magical. We art-directed it, so it was actually bare, and we were able to create 'New Jerusalem' and inspire the idea of the biblical inspiration but create it new.
"Never stop moving the lens, never lock off, complimenting her with the way she moves," Gibson added about directing the video. "Making it graceful when she's strong in her movement, and I particularly loved the stoning scene."
Gibson revealed that there was a concert scene that didn't make the final cut of the video and said they ended up with an overwhelming amount of material. "There's so much in the video," she said. "We got everything we wanted. We actually got more than we could edit. It was very difficult to decide the direction of the edit."
So how does the video fit in to Gaga's evolution as an artist? "It's the beginning of another journey," Gibson offered. " I think it's the start of a more powerful and effortless execution and design of a girl with a huge destiny."
What did you think of the "Judas" video? Share your reviews in the comments!
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Anne Hathaway Won?t Be A Mean Academy Awards Host
Anne Hathaway is the youngest person ever to host the Academy Awards Show. She promises that because of that she doesn’t feel she has “the right” to make fun of other celebrities. So when she and James Franco step up … Continue reading
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Today's Lady News: UK Politicians Support Girls-Only Abstinence Education
- Politicians in the UK advanced a bill that would require British girls — yes, only the girls — to receive additional sex education that emphasizes the benefits of abstinence. This sex ed "program," if you could even call it that, is aimed at girls ages 13 to 16. It narrowly passed, but fortunately it's not expected to be made into law. Um, will someone tell the Brits that abstinence-only education is not working out too well for us? Do they have "16 & Pregnant" on MTV over there? [Guardian UK]
- North Carolina's House judiciary committee debated a bill yesterday that would further restrict reproductive rights in the state by requiring women to wait 24 hours before having an abortion and requiring doctors to describe an ultrasound of the fetus to the woman. [ABC News]
- Legislation that would make it more difficult for young women to obtain abortions without their parents knowledge is headed to Florida's Governor Rick Scott, who is expected to sign it. [Palm Beach Post]
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Bristol Palin Talks Milestones & Morals
Dancing with the Stars alum, Bristol Palin was looking white hot at the Candie's Foundation 2011 benefit gala on Tuesday (May 3), flaunting a new figure and 'do to match.
But what the 20-year-old abstinence ambassador was more interested in showing off was her son, Tripp's latest accomplishments.
Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/05/05/bristol-palin-talks-milestones-morals
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Coldplay, Led Zeppelin Album Covers Featured On New British Stamps
Album art from Pink Floyd, Blur and David Bowie also included.
By James Montgomery
Coldplay's new British stamps
Photo: Royal Mail
On Thursday (January 7), the U.K.'s Royal Mail unveiled a series of 10 new stamps, honoring the most iconic album covers of the past 40 years.
The albums featured in the new series are the Rolling Stones' Let It Bleed, Led Zeppelin's IV, David Bowie's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells, The Clash's London Calling, New Order's Power, Corruption and Lies, Primal Scream's Screamadelica, Pink Floyd's The Division Bell, Blur's Parklife and — the most recent album on to make the cut — Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head.
Meant to honor "the most potent graphic images of modern times, many of which have provided a visual soundtrack to people's lives," the series is the end result of a lengthy research process by the Royal Mail, who looked through thousands of album covers by British artists before deciding on the final list. And, during a Wednesday night BBC Radio broadcast, it was revealed that the queen herself actually approved each design.
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page — who helped design the cover for IV — was on hand to celebrate the release of the stamps and recalled the mysterious nature of the album's iconic imagery.
"Almost 40 years after the album came out, nobody knows the old man who featured on the cover, nor the artist who painted him," he said. "That sort of sums up what we wanted to achieve with the album cover, which has remained both anonymous and enigmatic at the same time."
Of course, any great honor is befitting of an equally great contest, so, on the same day the stamps were made available to the general public, Coldplay decided to give one of their Rush of Blood stamps away. In a message on their official site, the band held a contest to send one lucky fan "a letter using a Coldplay stamp, postmarked with today's issue date."
"We visited our local post office earlier today and bought some of the Coldplay stamps," the message read. "Very nice they are too."
Related Photos Related ArtistsOmarosa Getting Her Own Reality Show
... with Donald Trump, no less. Who says becoming a seminary student means you have to forego show business? Not Omarosa. She and the Donald are reunited for 'Omarosa's Ultimate Merger.'
"Omarosa's Ultimate Merger" will star the now mono-named Omarosa (nee Maingault-Stallworth) as she attempts to choose a mate from a stable of 12 bachelors."Omarosa was a great personality on 'The Apprentice' that was watched by over 40 million people as it became the No. 1 show on TV," said the rarely modest Trump. "Omarosa is smart, witty and difficult, but all of those qualities will make for some very interesting entertainment."The twelve bachelors will compete via challenges for Omarosa's affections. The challenges are supposed to be both "relationship-driven" and "business-driven."Hmmm... what do you think: could this overtake 'Celebrity Apprentice'?Photos by Wenn.com Continue reading
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Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj And Ke$ha 'Till The World Ends' Remix Leaks
Reworked tune features an opening verse by Minaj as Ke$ha sings atop Spears' vocals throughout the song.
By James Dinh
Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends"
Photo: Jive
Britney Spears isn't the only pop titan dancing until the world ends: Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha have joined forces to add a new spin on an all-female remix of Femme Fatale's second single, "Till the World Ends."
The reworked dance anthem, which leaked online Friday (April 22), appears to have surfaced earlier than expected as noted by a series of countdowns on all three of the stars' websites.
Mixing the dance tune's original sonic swirls with heavier bass, Britney tourmate Minaj starts off the remix by throwing down an aggressive verse, in which she calls out a female hater: "A-A-A-A-A-AYE!/ Chimpanzees is hatin', but I take it all in stride/ Put her in a jungle with bananas on the side/ Told you they'd revive your career, but somebody lied/ I ain't talkin' poultry when I say this chicken's fried."
After Minaj spits a few introductory bars, Spears delivers the song's first verse before an introduction for the all-star trio. "It's Britney, bitch. I'm Nicki Minaj and that's Ke$ha!" the Young Money MC proclaims.
Ke$ha, who originally wrote the track for the pop princess, takes part in singing the club-ready track's chorus. Spears soon takes back control of the song as Ke$ha shadows the singer's lines toward the end of the second verse and bridge. Unlike the original version, the "Till the World Ends" remix also features a stuttering dubstep dance break.
News of a star-studded collaboration was hinted earlier this week when producer Dr. Luke tweeted, "@NICKIMINAJ killed it tonight!!!! thanks!!!"
Have you heard the all-star "Till The World Ends" remix? Share your reviews in the comments!
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Rihanna Dazzles At The Costume Institute Gala
Tonight is the Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and that means we?ll be treated to lots of amazing pictures of lots of amazing dresses! Rihanna is stunning on the red carpet in … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/05/02/rihanna-dazzles-at-the-costume-institute-gala/
Dead Body Found In The Home Of Former Playmate That Stared In ?Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman?
DNA tests might be needed to identify a badly decomposed body found in the home of a former Playboy playmate and B-movie actress who appeared in “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman,” a coroner’s official said Tuesday. The body was discovered last week in pack-rat conditions in the neglected Benedict Canyon home of Yvette Vickers. [...]
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Katy Perry To Release 'Last Friday Night' As Next Single
Singer tweets that video for track could 'break the Internet.'
By Jocelyn Vena
Katy Perry
Photo: MTV News
For those of you wondering what the next single off Katy Perry's Teenage Dream would be, the wait is over. Perry is set to release the party jam "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" as the album's next single.
"Recognize that face? Katy reveals her official album artwork for the 'Last Friday Night (TGIF)' Remixes!" the message on her Facebook page reads. The photo features Katy in nerdy gear, including mouth guard and glasses, and was taken when she hosted the Teen Choice Awards last summer. The image is surrounded by '80s-style neon colors and swirly graphics.
Apparently a video has also been shot for the track, although there are no details yet. Perry tweeted, "I told someone about my new music video I just filmed & they responded with 'wow, that's gonna break the internet.' ... Should I knock on wood?"
The song involves Perry recounting the debauched fun she and her pals had last Friday night. "Last Friday night/ Yeah, we danced on tabletops/ And we took too many shots/ Think we kissed but I forgot/ Last Friday night/ Yeah, we maxed our credit cards/ And got kicked out of the bar/ So we hit the boulevard," she sings.
On the chorus, she continues, "Last Friday night/ We went streaking in the park/ Skinny-dipping in the dark/ Then had a ménage à trois/ Last Friday night/ Yeah, I think we broke the law/ Always say we're gonna stop-op/ Whoa-oh-oah."
The song was produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin. Perry co-wrote the track with Bonnie McKee, Martin and Luke. This is the fifth single off Teenage Dream, which dropped last summer. Previous hits off the album include "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," "Firework," and "E.T."
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Albums of the Week: The Bad, The Good ? Architecture in Helsinki Vs. Fleet Foxes
It’s a wonderful week of new album releases, save for the bottom two (but hey, even those albums could float your boat. It never hurts to try), and though this week’s winners might not be the most uplifting band on the list, their album has won over the heats of critics all around, see what [...]
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We Are All Lucky To Be Alive This Morning
I'm surprised the world just didn't implode last night. Two lethal forces united and somehow we all survived. Amy Winehouse... and.... Tila Tequila partied together at Kyashii restaurant and bar in Covent Garden in London. Amy left (with a little assistance) around 1:15 to hit up 'Runway Club' but returned within the hour and ended up partying until 4AM.I can't IMAGINE the pictures that were snapped of these two inside the club. Dangerous...Photos by WENN.com Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2010/07/22/we-are-all-lucky-to-be-alive-this-morning/
Latest Dish!
Wizards vs. vampires: The ultimate showdown - iVillage
How much more are you willing to pay for your favourite diapers? - The Stir
Starlet reveals her big celebrity crush - Celebuzz
Famous actor makes a daring escape - TooFab
Find out who will replace Katie Couric! - PopEater
Lovely lace looks for the mom-to-be - MomFinds
Mother's Day gifts that keep on giving - lilSugar
Childhood obesity campaign crosses a line - MomLogic
Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/05/03/latest-dish
Tom Felton Humbled By 'Deathly Hallows' MTV Movie Awards Nod
'It's an endless, sweet gesture, after 10 years, that Draco gets a lot of love,' he tells MTV News of nom for Best Villain.
By Eric Ditzian
Tom Felton in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Photo: Warner Bros.
Last year at the MTV Movie Awards, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" villain Tom Felton conquered the likes of Christoph Waltz's stone-cold Nazi colonel in "Inglourious Basterds" and Ken Jeong's oft-naked mob boss from "The Hangover" to win Best Villain.
This year, Felton's conflicted wizard, Draco Malfoy, returns to the villain category, where he's got to be considered the frontrunner as he gets ready to fight off Waltz ("The Green Hornet"), Leighton Meester ("The Roommate"), Mickey Rourke ("Iron Man 2") and Ned Beatty ("Toy Story 3").
"That's awesome," Felton told MTV News about the new nomination. "People have been voting, so it's amazing."
His 2010 win ended up being a little wacky, as Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell hung above the stage after handing out the award and proceeded to give the young British actor some good-natured grief as he delivered an acceptance speech. This time around, Felton is hoping to have a second, less bizarre go of things. "It was a kind of a blur last year, so I'd be very excited if I get the chance to go back and do it again," he laughed.
The 20th annual MTV Movie Awards air live on Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET, from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. Starting Tuesday (May 3), you can head to MovieAwards.MTV.com to vote for a winner in every category, including Best Villain.
To his legions of fans that keep clicking over to the site and casting votes for Draco, Felton expressed his gratitude. "All I can send is my endless appreciation to everyone who is online and campaigning," he said. "I really appreciate it. It's an endless, sweet gesture, after 10 years, that Draco gets a lot of love. It's ironic, in a way, but I love it and appreciate it very much."
"In a way, even though he's known as a slimy bully, he's not really that villainous," Felton added. "There's actually a sweet little boy there. They love to hate me!"
Head over to MovieAwards.MTV.com to vote for your favorite flicks now! The 20th annual MTV Movie Awards air live Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET.
Check out everything we've got on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1."
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Why 'Fast Five' Dominates Box Office A Decade After Franchise Debut
Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, IMAX tickets and a dearth of action flicks helped it race to the top.
By Eric Ditzian
Paul Walker and Vin Diesel in "Fast Five"
Photo: Universal Pictures
As observers of both Hollywood and United States national security have noted, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been enjoying a pretty incredible last few days. He apparently learned about Osama bin Laden's death hours before the rest of us and hinted about the news on Twitter ("Just got word that will shock the world," he wrote). Monday is his 39th birthday. Oh, and his new action flick, "Fast Five," opened to $83.6 million in ticket sales — not the biggest debut of the year but Universal's largest opening since "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" in 1997.
As remarkable as Johnson's national security sources are, perhaps even more impressive is how well "Fast Five" performed at the box office a decade after "The Fast and the Furious" first hit the multiplex. Franchises tend to max out their public good will after two or three installments, but with this new picture, there can be little doubt that the "Fast and Furious" series has joined the likes of "Die Hard" in the pop-culture establishment. Much of the credit goes to Vin Diesel, industry insiders point out.
"Like Sly Stallone as Rambo, Bruce Willis as John McClane and Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, Diesel embodies the role of Dom Toretto, fusing his public persona with his fictional character, and in doing so making him an action icon," said Jeff Bock, box-office analyst for Exhibitor Relations. "Simply put, in the pantheon of action studs, Diesel is now immortalized as Dom."
But even one iconic character can't fully explain such a mega-debut. After all, the latest "Rambo" opened to just $18.2 million in 2008, while "Live Free or Die Hard" grossed $33.4 million in 2007. Universal reinvigorated the "Fast and Furious" franchise in 2009 by bringing back not only Diesel but Paul Walker, leading to a $71 million opening (then an April record). "Fast Five," in turn, became something of a franchise all-star flick, not only with those two guys but with faces from previous installments, like Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris, plus the introduction of an action stalwart like the Rock.
What's more, box-office experts also noted a wide-open market place for a high-energy blockbuster in a year thus far largely devoid of them. "2011 got off to a very slow start, and that caused a lot of 'people aren't going to the movies anymore' talk," said Phil Contrino, editor of BoxOffice.com. "That's nonsense. Moviegoers were just hungry for reliable entertainment, and that's exactly what they got with 'Fast Five.' A movie like this needs to be seen in theaters. It doesn't deliver the same rush in your living room."
The result, Gitesh Pandya of Box Office Guru pointed out, was a PG-13 film that averaged $22,950 in 3,644 theaters, "including a record 243 IMAX sites where tickets cost as much as $19 each." That translated to an impressive 54 percent market share over the weekend.
Next weekend, the summer movie season officially kicks off with the debut of "Thor." The question for that superhero flick is how its debut will be affected by "Fast Five." Contrino notes that even though "Fast Five" will inevitably see a steep drop-off in ticket sales, "it'll still eat into a portion of 'Thor' 's business."
Or, as Bock put it, " 'Fast Five' already stole 'Thor' 's thunder." He added, "It's going to have a very difficult time matching the debut of 'Fast Five.' Dom has already dropped the hammer on the summer box office."
Check out everything we've got on "Fast Five."
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Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Columbia Records/SMG
- Album: Michael
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Beyonce & Jay Z Are Opposites At The MET
Beyonce Knowles and her hubby Jay Z made a date night out of the 2011 MET Gala in New York City last night (May 2) and went for completely opposite colour choices. Beyonce opted for a skin tight black mermaid … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/05/03/beyonce-jay-z-are-opposites-at-the-met/
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Beyonc� - Sweet Dreams
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Adria Petty
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=404504
Beyonce Still Enjoying Paris
I’ve heard people swear that the best time to visit Paris is in the spring, and I’d have to agree. The city is gorgeous year around, but spring in Paris is the BEST. Beyonce clearly agrees with me: she seems … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/04/24/beyonce-still-enjoying-paris/
Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Chris Colfer Make Time's 100 Most Influential List
Amy Poehler, Blake Lively, and Prince William and Kate Middleton also on the list.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber
Photo: Mark Von Holden/ WireImage
What kind of list includes Justin Bieber alongside Vice President Joseph Biden, Prince William and Kate Middleton, and Oprah Winfrey? It must be Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The annual count of the people who, for better or worse, make our world fascinating, includes an essay by mentor Usher extolling the virtues of the Biebs.
"From the minute I met Justin, I knew this kid possessed a certain confidence that only a star could have," wrote Usher. "He was born a star. He knew what he wanted to accomplish; all he had to do was get everyone else to believe it. Now, looking back at his incredible run, the reality of who he is and what he's accomplished far exceeds anybody's expectations of him. What's interesting and will keep the world watching is that at the same time he's having this incredible success, he's like any other kid living a normal life."
In his typically impish style, "Parks & Recreation" co-star and comedian Aziz Ansari spent most of his 150 words in praise of series star and producer Amy Poehler, after complaining about an alleged real estate scam she pulled on him. "That said, I cannot say how much I admire and respect Amy Poehler," he wrote. "In comedy, a lot of what you see feels derivative and uninspired; with Amy, 39, there is always something fresh and unexpected, and that's why I love her work."
Director Baz Luhrmann marveled at actress Blake Lively for pulling off the unique trick of channeling the "vitality of youth — that indefinable, natural, unprocessed glamour full of possibility and filled with anticipation for an endless future."
Actress Glenn Close wrote of the talents of her "Albert Nobbs" co-star Mia Wasikowska ("Alice in Wonderland," "The Kids Are All Right"), saying the 21-year-old is "a sun, not a satellite. She generates her own energy. She's seductive because she's not compelled to reveal everything. Her shyness has made her an acute observer. At the same time, she loves a good joke, loves to laugh and can suddenly have the boisterous physicality of a teenager. Mia will be many things in life and will defy expectation because she's brilliant and curious and not fooled by what most people define as success."
When it comes to "Glee" star Chris Colfer, co-star Dianna Agron said the 20-year-old song-and-dance man "lives by extreme truth, speaking out against the epidemic of bullying that he, too, faced in high school. The honesty that he infuses into his 'Glee' character, Kurt, leaves you reeling." Elsewhere, B.o.B writes of his pal Bruno Mars, 25, that the singer/songwriter "has a musicality, a presence in his voice that I've never heard from anyone else."
Among the others making the list were Google executive Wael Ghonim, credited with being the voice of the revolution in Egypt; Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg; WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange; Congresswoman and shooting victim Gabrielle Giffords; Sting; and President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. For the third year, South Korean pop superstar Rain made it onto the list as the result of a reader's poll.
Related Photos Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1662416/time-100-most-influential-people-justin-bieber.jhtml
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