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| 50 Cent's <i>Before I Self Destruct</i> Gets Pushed Back <i>Again</i> Posted: 25 Feb 2009 06:35 AM PST 'They should expect Em's album to come out first,' rapper says of his labelmate.
Apparently Interscope Records' three-headed monster has changed the order of its lineup again. While promoting his video game "Blood in the Sand," 50 Cent told the media his Before I Self Destruct album isn't coming out before Eminem's Relapse. "They should expect Em's album to come out first," 50 revealed to radio personality Howard Stern on his show Wednesday (February 25). " 'Crack a Bottle' ... that song actually was recorded for my album, and it may make it to Em's record because his album's coming first. We might just record something new." In an interview posted by The Associated Press Wednesday, 50 said that Dr. Dre has been focused on finishing up Slim Shady's project before knocking out the rest of the tracks for 50's LP. Self Destruct was originally due on February 3. "Right now I'm on the train and the Em choo-choo car goes first," Fif told the AP with his usual humor. "See, what happens is, I think that people forget that I'm actually Eminem's artist because I've had so much success on my own and I moved away from it. But if you can look back, the very first interview I did — we were on the set of 'In Da Club' — it was myself, Eminem and Dr. Dre. I said my goal was to fit in with Eminem and Dr. Dre. I didn't mean to fit in under Eminem and Dr. Dre — I meant to fit in as an equal party. And that's what I achieved over this time period. So, because Dre is mixing Em's album, Em will be completed entirely before we get a chance to finish up the pieces me and Dre did together." This morning, Em's manager Paul Rosenberg posted a teaser photo from the Crack a Bottle" video. He said to expect the clip within the next two weeks Related Artists |
| Bow Wow On Rihanna And Chris Brown Situation: 'They Need Space' Posted: 25 Feb 2009 05:16 AM PST 'I wish them the best,' rapper says of the two.
Bow Wow knows all too well the scrutiny that the media can put on a young high-profile couple, after his very public relationship with Ciara. He explained to MTV News that when he first heard about the alleged incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna, he thought it was a rumor. "The first thing that came to mind was that it was a story," Bow Wow said, before explaining that you really can't believe everything you read on blogs and various Web sites. "I've been in the game for a long time. I've been in a high-profile relationship before, so I understand. I think that the best thing that needs to happen for the both of them is that they just need the space."
He added that people should take both artists' feelings into consideration. "You got so many people that want to say this and say that. You have a publicist. She has a publicist. It's tough, because to you, this is my 'wifey' and I'm her 'dude,' but to the public they are superstars." He went on to say that this situation is no different than that of any other normal couple, and the two involved should get the respect that they deserve. "My momma always told me that it's best that if it ain't your business, stay out of it — so I wish them the best. I hope that they bounce back and get back to what we know them for doing, and that's putting out good music." He has not had the chance to speak to either party, but thinks that another opinion is the last thing either artist probably wants right now. "He probably don't want to hear that, right ... she probably doesn't want to hear that either. Her birthday just passed," he continued. "You just really have to let them live." Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Bun B And Too Short Support Dallas Like The City Supported Them Posted: 26 Feb 2009 04:50 AM PST 'A lot of artists in Houston got broken in Dallas first,' Bun says of his Texas neighbor.
DALLAS — Bun B has simple but perfect advice for all the artists in Dallas trying to blow up and put their town on hip-hop's national radar: "Just rep for your city," the Port Arthur, Texas, rapper said from Maximedia Studio. Bun was recently working on UGK's final LP with one of the record's guests, Too Short. Bun and Short were in town working with producers Play N Skillz on different tracks.
While Dallas' support of hip-hop has been a staple, Bun said the city's artists haven't gotten their proper shine. "Dallas has always been a big supporter of Houston hip-hop," Bun said. "A lot of us would not have broken on a major scale if Dallas hadn't been there to be that second major market to pick up on us and help break us. A lot of artists in Houston got broken in Dallas first before they got broken in Houston in a major way. A lot of people will be surprised that Dallas has always been the number-one market for UGK. Dallas has always bought 10 to 15 more copies of every UGK album than Houston." "I probably did more [shows] in Dallas than Houston," Short added. "You can come out here every two weeks, and you gonna sell out." Bun said part of the reason Dallas' hip-hop scene hasn't gotten bigger is that the artists have been trying to find their identity. At times, they've tried too hard to distinguish themselves from Southern neighbors Houston and have lost a bit of focus. "Dallas' scene and the Houston scene is really only different because [of] the geography," Bun said. "[Houston] is a little closer to the water. We're a little bit more flatland. It's a different mentality that comes with that. We get a little more sunny weather, a little bit more wind. You come up to Dallas, it gets a little colder. They got a lot of hills, so they ride a little different. It's just a different mentality. Houston people and Dallas people talk different." "Hold up, they talk a lot different," Short corrected his friend with a smile. "It's a totally different Southern slang." "But they sound just like St. Louis people," Bun added. Short and Bun are pleased to see that Dallas in on the upswing, with Play N Skillz winning a Grammy at the past ceremony and Trai'D and the GS Boyz signing major-label deals recently. Both acts have been fast-tracked to drop LPs this year, especially with the GS Boyz's "Stanky Leg" looking to be this year's "Crank That." "I'm happy to see my region is showing up for them in numbers like they showed up for us," Bun said. Dallas has a lot to offer! In the coming days, we're bringing you details on the city's burgeoning hip-hop movement — from dances to fashion to hairstyles and, of course, the music. We got it all, so keep checking back for more during Dallas Week. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre's 'Crack A Bottle' -- Check Out Photo From Video Posted: 25 Feb 2009 09:59 AM PST Eminem's manager posts photo, says video is coming within 'a couple of weeks.'
The video's coming in about two weeks: That's what Eminem's manager, Paul Rosenberg, said in a blog post that accompanies a photo from the much-anticipated video for the Eminem/ 50 Cent/ Dr. Dre tag-team effort "Crack a Bottle." The photo, posted Wednesday morning (February 25) on PaulRosenBlog.com, shows a horrifically dirty vagrant holding a bottle that's wrapped in a brown paper bag. Rosenberg blogged that the video will be "ready for the world within a couple of weeks. The video is directed by Syndrome and it's going to be bananas." Still unclear at press time is just who is the lead artist on the "three-headed monster" track; the label hasn't commented. 50 Cent told MTV News earlier this year that "Crack a Bottle" — which was reportedly intended to appear on either Dr. Dre's years-in-the-making Detox or Eminem's forthcoming Relapse — would be on his upcoming Before I Self Destruct. That album has been pushed back to a summer release. In its first week on iTunes, "Crack a Bottle" sold close to 500,000 units. The posse cut also went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 50, Eminem and Dr. Dre have all been hard at work on their albums in recent weeks. Although there has been no comment from the label, Dre tracks — in various stages of completion — have leaked, especially from his latest sessions with T.I. Tracks that feature Tip apparently referencing Dre have leaked onto the Internet before the Doc even had a chance to lay his vocals. "Crack a Bottle" also leaked in unfinished form, with Eminem calling for a Dre verse that hadn't yet been added. Meanwhile 50 has been double dipping on the radio. Besides "Crack a Bottle," he also has the record "I Get It In" (featuring a beat Dre originally recorded for Eminem) out now. In a separate development, 50 told MTV News this week that the leak of a photo of a bruised Rihanna after her alleged altercation with Chris Brown led him to rethink the videos on his Web site spoofing the situation, and that "there will definitely be no more reference to that from me in any way." Related Artists |
| Next 12 'American Idol' Wannabes Hit The Stage -- Check Out Our Live Blog! Posted: 25 Feb 2009 05:00 AM PST Check out 'Idol' expert Jim Cantiello's minute-by-minute recap of the show.
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| How Will The Wild-Card Round Work On 'American Idol'? Posted: 25 Feb 2009 01:02 AM PST 'There will be more personality, more interest and just more diversity,' Simon Cowell says of this season's twist.
"American Idol" producers have thrown viewers a bunch of curveballs this season already, from the inexplicably long ride of comedian/singer Nick "Norman Gentle" Mitchell and emotional time-bomb Tatiana Del Toro to the return of the wild-card round of the show. The round — which in the past has saved such future stars as season two runner-up Clay Aiken and season three's Oscar-winning seventh-place finisher, Jennifer Hudson — will be back in the mix next Thursday (March 5). Up until now, though, "Idol" has been tight-lipped about how the round will work, which has led to rampant online speculation and some wild Internet theories about how the show will add to the nine audience-chosen finalists. Some fan sites speculated that the contestants with the next-highest vote totals, i.e., those who came in fourth or fifth during the first three rounds, will automatically make it to the wild card. Others have guessed that 12 contestants will be competing for the three spots next Thursday. The sometimes-reliable "Idol" fan site Mjsbigblog.com also reportedly heard that wild-card contestants will sing the same song they performed during their semifinal week. While those rumors have been creative, an "Idol" spokesperson said they are mostly off-base. Quite simply, each judge can pick two contestants from the top 36 — from which everyone is eligible — and those eight (or possibly nine) singers will perform a song on the one-hour March 5 show, with three advancing into the top 12. (Are you as confused as we are about when the show airs? We have the coming weeks' American Idol" schedule in the Newsroom blog.) The same rules apply as during the audition phases, with majority picks winning the day and judge Simon Cowell casting the tie-breaking vote should there be a 2-2 deadlock, the spokesperson explained. "I think when we put the 12 together, there will be more personality, more interest and just more diversity," Cowell told USA Today, without hinting at who he favored to make the cut. Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos |
| Rihanna Photo Leak Still Being Investigated By LAPD Posted: 25 Feb 2009 07:23 AM PST Police have reportedly found computer photo was sent from, a source tells E!.
There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the alleged incident that occurred on the morning of February 8 between Chris Brown and Rihanna. But for the Los Angeles Police Department, one of the most vexing issues in the alleged domestic violence case is the leak of a police photo of a battered Rihanna to the gossip site TMZ. The release of the photo — which upset Rihanna's fans and her father, and caused serious concern from peers such as Bow Wow and Ne-Yo — is still being investigated by the LAPD, according to E! Online. When the internal investigation was launched last week, TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin insisted that the image was obtained legally, though he would not reveal the source. The image shows a bruised and battered Rihanna, and it appears to have been taken after the alleged assault by Brown. The LAPD has not formally identified Rihanna as the alleged victim because of protocol, but by launching the investigation into the photo leak, the department basically acknowledged that the photo appeared to have been taken during "an official domestic violence investigation." Releasing the photo is considered a serious breach of conduct and could result in termination. "They said they were looking into it vigorously," LAPD spokesman Lt. John Romero reportedly told E!, referring to a statement made by an Internal Affairs commander at a meeting on Tuesday. An unidentified law-enforcement source reportedly told E! that police have identified the computer they believe the image was sent from, but not who sent it. A spokesperson for the LAPD told MTV News on Wednesday (February 25) that the department has a policy of not commenting on internal investigations. Brown, who has not been charged in the case, turned himself in hours after the alleged incident and was booked on suspicion of making criminal threats. According to E!, unnamed law-enforcement sources have said that prosecutors are looking for evidence that could result in a felony case against the singer. The LAPD source also told MTV News that due to the overwhelming crush of attention on the case, the officer in charge of the investigation is not making any comments about its status at the present time and police are not discussing any potential charges. Go here for domestic violence resources, or check out Think MTV for a video handbook on spotting the warning signs of abuse. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Britney Spears' <I>Circus</I> Tour To Include Magic Act Posted: 25 Feb 2009 08:22 AM PST Brit will get sawed in half by Ed Alonzo, the diner owner from 'Saved by the Bell.'
Leave it to Britney Spears to bring a little magic to her Circus tour, which kicks off Tuesday in New Orleans. E! is reporting that illusionist/comedian Ed "The Misfit of Magic" Alonzo — who also happens to be the actor who ran The Max diner on "Saved by the Bell" — will be doing a magic number with Spears on the tour.
"Right away she got into the boxes and into the magic contraptions to learn the stuff, and she's so excited about this tour and all the elements that are in it," Alonzo said. In the act, Britney will play Alonzo's assistant. "We're going to be doing the classics of magic but a little high-tech," he said. "We'll be doing a little dissection, transposition, a vanish, an appearance — and if I do a trick, she doesn't just hold the props, she's actually getting inside the big boxes or I am slicing her up. ... Some of it's pretty scary, but she gets right in there with no reservations." Britney is a proven fan of magic, having reportedly worked with "Mindfreak" Criss Angel in the past. "[I] made [the tricks] really easy for her ... but there are some complicated things that she is doing that you would think a contortionist would have to do, or a trained magician's assistant," Alonzo told E!. "But because ... she's a dancer, it really makes sense to put her in the magic, and it works and she's really, really good at it." Alonzo also revealed a bit about what fans can expect from the trek. Regarding her song selection, he said the show will have "the best music of Britney that people have loved over the years and, of course, brand-new favorites from the new album." He added that the show is "exactly what you would see in a big giant Vegas production show, but it's going to be on the road. ... It's going to be an amazing concert for people to watch," he said. "It's like watching a big Cirque du Soleil high-tech circus, but with a really focused star in the middle of all of this." Related Artists |
| Clipse Working With Super-Producer Rick Rubin Posted: 24 Feb 2009 10:46 PM PST Rap duo and Rubin have completed one track and plan to record one or two more, according to report.
The Clipse are no strangers to critical acclaim. While brothers Malice and Pusha T enjoyed minimal commercial success with their breakthrough album Lord Willin', their rhymes have always caused critics' hearts to flutter. The Thornton brothers are hoping to keep critics hooked, as well as find some new fans, on their third album, Till The Casket Drops, by working with legendary producer Rick Rubin. Rubin signed the Clipse to Columbia Records in 2007 soon after he became the label's cochairman. According to EW.com, the Clipse and Rubin have completed one track while recording in Malibu, California. They plan to record one or two more tracks in the coming weeks. Although Rubin has most recently worked with rock groups ranging from Metallica to Weezer and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, he's no stranger to hip-hop. He helped found Def Jam Records and worked with a young LL Cool J, Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys. He also produced "99 Problems" for Jay-Z's Black Album. This is a departure for the Clipse, whose two previous albums have been produced almost entirely by the Neptunes. The group has had success with the We Got It for Cheap mixtape series, which featured beats from other producers, and the duo are hoping to do the same with Till the Casket Drops. The album's first single, "Kinda Like a Big Deal," is produced by DJ Khalil and features Kanye West. Pusha T was tight-lipped when we asked him about the collaboration earlier this year, but he said it was something to look for: "Hey, man, it's just one of them joints." The duo hope to release Till the Casket Drops late this summer. Related Artists |
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