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- Mary J. Blige, Drake, Chris Brown Join Forces For BET's 'SOS Saving Ourselves: Help For Haiti' Tonight
- Exclusive: Waka Flocka Flame Discusses Next Single, 'Rumors'
- The Taylor Swift Backlash Debate Continues To Rage
- New Orleans Natives React To Lil Wayne's 'We Are The World' Katrina Comment
- 'American Idol' Audition Favorites: From 'Pants On The Ground' To 'The Climb'
- Aventura Frontman Says Group Had 'Connection' With Akon, Wyclef
- Kelly Clarkson Slams Taylor Swift Label CEO For His 'American Idol' Comment
- Waka Flocka Flame 'Respected' All The 'O Let's Do It' Remixes
- Brittany Murphy's Husband Simon Monjack 'Surprised' By Coroner's Report
- Robin Thicke Had 'A Great Time' Recording 'We Are The World'
| Posted: 05 Feb 2010 03:45 AM PST Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, Wyclef and more are scheduled to participate in the telethon.
The talent roster for BET's "SOS Saving Ourselves: Help for Haiti" telethon continues to expand as the Neptunes' Pharrell Williams will join Diddy and Queen Latifah as co-hosts of the proceedings, while Drake, Chris Brown and Nas have been added to the performance slate. Wyclef, Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson and Akon have also been added to the bill; Pete Wentz, Gloria Estafan and Trey Songz are scheduled to participate at the event, set to take place at American Airlines Arena in Miami on Friday (February 5). The telecast will be broadcast on MTV, BET, VH1 and Centric beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Money raised will go to organizations providing immediate relief in Haiti, including Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti foundation, C.A.R.E. and Project MediShare. Tickets to the benefit will also be available on Ticketmaster.com and at the American Airlines Arena box office. The event follows on the heels of George Clooney and MTV Networks' "Hope For Haiti Now" telethon that was watched by upwards of 83 million people and helped raise more than $61 million in donations. Aid to Haiti is still needed following the devastating earthquake that struck the island last month. It was announced on Thursday that former U.S. President Bill Clinton, now a United Nations special envoy to Haiti, will visit the country to meet with government officials and deliver more supplies. "More than three weeks after the earthquake, the relief efforts in Haiti have been increasing to meet staggering needs, but the long road to recovery has just begun," Clinton said in a statement, according to CNN. In addition to the Wyclef, Hilson and Akon, other performances scheduled for "SOS Saving Ourselves: Help for Haiti" will include Pitbull, Damian Marley, Monica, India.Arie and Kirk Franklin. Common, David Banner, Missy Elliot, The-Dream and T-Pain will also participate. Previously, Justin Bieber, Ludacris, Robin Thicke, and Mary J. Blige were announced as performers. Learn more about what you can do to help with earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti, and for more information, see Think MTV. Visit HopeForHaitiNow.org or call (877) 99-HAITI to make a donation now. |
| Exclusive: Waka Flocka Flame Discusses Next Single, 'Rumors' Posted: 05 Feb 2010 03:45 AM PST He also reveals why he wasn't sure about releasing his street anthem 'O Let's Do It.'
Waka Flocka Flame is home recuperating from a gunshot wound he suffered last month, but the 23 year-old said he's about to get back in the lab to finish a record called "Rumors," which has turned out to be pretty prophetic. "They can't hold me down, they can't stop my shine/ They can't block my grind," he raps defiantly on the track. "I made 'Rumors' probably like a month before I got shot," Waka said earlier this week in his home, right on the outskirts of Atlanta. "I always hear the craziest rumors about me — I got shot, I got robbed. I died. Just crazy stuff. They kidnapped my daughter, kidnapped my kids. Man, I ain't got no kids, period. ... I was like, 'Damn, I need to make a song about that.' I made one verse. Then I was like, 'Man, I ain't finnin' to talk about no haters.' To me, more people love me than hate me. I gotta focus on them. I'm hot. That's how I felt. Then I ended up getting shot for real. 'Rumors,' I'm gonna focus on that right now, drop that. Set that up for my next single. I'm gonna grand-slam that." Of course, Waka's current single is "O Let's Do It." It's a street anthem that is lighting up the clubs and mixtape circuit. "I did 'O Let's Do It' about a year and some months ago, on my first [street] CD, Salute Me or Shoot Me, Volume 1," he said about the record. "My mama, she heard all the songs I ever recorded. She said, 'I like that song. That song is gonna go.' " Flocka's mom knows a few things about hit records. She manages him, Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman and Nicki Minaj. Waka, though, wasn't into the cut and had reservations about pushing the song. Obviously, his mom won. "When I made the song, I felt I messed my money up," he said about the record's meaning. " 'O Let's Do It' means any way you wanna do it. You wanna fight, you wanna pow-pow? You wanna bite, scratch, arm-wrestle? O, let's do it." Although MCs from Ludacris to Lil Wayne have jumped on "O Let's Do It," making unofficial remixes, the real remix features Diddy, Rick Ross and Gucci Mane. The track came out Wednesday. |
| The Taylor Swift Backlash Debate Continues To Rage Posted: 03 Feb 2010 11:18 PM PST Comments from Swift's label head fuel the haters' fire.
It's still going on, and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon: It's the Great Taylor Swift Backlash Debate, and it continues to rage among MTVNews.com readers. It all started Tuesday when we published our "Why You Shouldn't Hate on Taylor Swift" article, a response to the backlash following Swift's Album of the Year win and performance with Stevie Nicks at the Grammys. The story was greeted with such response that we published a second article, this one letting the T.Swift haters of the world have their say.
Their voices were so strong that we figured we should let some of Swift's supporters have the floor too, and judging from the comments that story got, we figured both sides weren't going to be losing steam anytime soon. Then, the head of Swift's label voiced his support for the singer, and we were inundated with even more comments. So, once again, we've rounded up the best of them, from the pro- and anti-Taylor camps, and presented them below. And if you (still) aren't satisfied, feel free to leave your two cents in the comments below. "With all of the obvious help Taylor Swift receives on her hair, makeup and wardrobe, why can't she get a decent voice coach? They are not expensive to hire (certainly compared to renting designer gowns), and they can turn average singers (like Swift) into top-notch vocalists. Many of the mistakes that Swift makes (e.g. the difficulty holding pitch, the breathiness, the lack of resonance in her low register) could be corrected if she worked with a good voice teacher — these are all common and well-understood problems with known solutions. I just hope that she spends some of her recent earnings on improving her vocal technique so that she can prove Kanye wrong." - Caterina "Album of the Year should have gone to an artist that has international appeal, an artist that can sing, an artist that can perform. That is Lady Gaga. Taylor Swift's performances are boring ... AND SHE CAN'T SING!!!" - Angelbx "There's no pity party going on (unless it's plausible that a plurality of the 14,000 eligible voters in the recording industry are hopelessly soft-hearted). Complain to those that voted. The only self-serving point being made by the 'bashers' is that they know better than anyone else." - Spook "I've been a fan of Taylor only since Fearless came out. I'm pretty disappointed by 80 percent of her performances, and I've never been to her show. If there's one thing about the entertainment industry that is certain, it's that being a performer is multidimensional. A person can be an incredible vocalist but lack the inspiration or charisma to succeed, or just the opposite. Taylor is special because she connects with fans through her music, and it's not about sex/ shaking your ass/ putting on a show. ... Something tells me that Taylor would continue to be successful with or without a Grammy. So no matter what anybody says, she will get the last laugh." - Lwmast "OK, well, she would be a fine candidate for Miss Congeniality, not for a Grammy." - Aliann6 "Taylor deserves the Grammy for [Album] of the Year based on the merits of Fearless. She writes honest, well-crafted songs that resonate in your head and your heart. She sings them well and has a distinct style. Songwriting is a craft, and Fearless speaks for itself. It is a very strong musical effort. ... This is a young girl with sincere dedication and talent. The ability to hit the highest note (à la Beyoncé) or to turn a song into theater (à la Gaga) does not a hit record make. Think of the legendary singer/songwriters like Carole King, Cyndi Lauper, Thom Yorke and Bob Dylan. Each artist had a distinct style, marked by their ability to write strong lyrics, compose beautiful melodies and sing in their own distinctive manner. ... And there are a million fans to back me up." - Helena "All of those nominees were deserving, more or less. Lady Gaga deserved that win more than anyone else, because her music was soooo different and sooo incredible! Her stories behind the lyrics were so diverse and so inspiring! Her music was everywhere! Nevertheless, that doesn't mean Taylor Swift was not deserving. Her music was everywhere too. There's no reason to take away from her. It is what it is." - Music_Tune "Get over it, people! Awards shows are a flub the majority of the time. Taylor won, there's no changing that. So get freakin' over it!" - Sweet Pink "How about she deserved to win because her peers in the music industry thought her album was the best and best-selling of the year? It crossed over from one genre to another and sold over 5 million copies in doing so. All these uninformed opinions are doubting those who are in the industry and actually get to vote because they have a clue what they are talking about." - JTF [In response to Swift's label head claiming her vocal problems on Grammy night were due to "a volume problem in the ear."] "Yeah, I had a volume problem in my ear too — the problem was that my TV's volume was on when Taylor Swift was singing. Who is this guy trying to fool? Critics aren't the only ones bashing her. Just look at the comments on this article, written by regular music fans. Taylor needs to stop attending (and performing on) every single awards show, stop with the fake reactions to her victories, and stop thinking that she can get unlimited mileage out of her limited talent. The money might be nice right now, but if she wants to have a lasting career, she should disappear for a few months once her spring tour ends." - MCarpo What do you think of the Taylor Swift backlash? Sound off below! Related Photos Related Artists |
| New Orleans Natives React To Lil Wayne's 'We Are The World' Katrina Comment Posted: 04 Feb 2010 01:37 AM PST During recording session, rapper praised what's been done for Haiti while condemning efforts in his hometown.
Lil Wayne was vocal about how humbled and honored he was to be taking over folk icon Bob Dylan's part on Monday night's remake of "We Are the World." But at the end of his soft-spoken comments to reporters during the recording session, the New Orleans-bred rapper added one more thought that instantly sent a buzz through the room.
"I think it's amazing what's been done for Haiti," Wayne said, gazing out at the assembled reporters and cameramen in a tent just outside the Jim Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood as he stepped off a stool and lowered the microphone. Then, raising the mic to his iced-out grill once more, he added, "But I also think it's amazing what hasn't been done for New Orleans." And with that, he walked out without taking any further questions. The pointed aside from the rapper, who now lives in Miami, was a rare ripple of controversy on an otherwise on-message night, during which the other artists who passed in front of journalists praised the efforts to raise money for the victims of the Haitian earthquake and spoke of the importance of giving back. It brought murmured comments such as "Kanye West" from some of the writers, who appeared to be comparing Wayne's verbal outburst to the "George Bush doesn't care about black people" tirade unleashed by West during the all-star 2005 benefit for victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. In light of the tens of millions raised privately by texted and mailed donations, the "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon, and the more than $100 million and on-the-ground support provided by the Obama administration since the January 12 earthquake, Wayne's comments suggested that the Nola rapper feels that the same outpouring of support has not helped rebuild his hometown, which was devastated by Katrina in 2005. As much as he hates to go up against Weezy, Michael Hecht, president and CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc., told MTV News on Thursday (February 4) that Wayne's comments don't accurately reflect what's going on in New Orleans. "The New Orleans region since Katrina has been the recipient of tens of billions of dollars of assistance, not to mention scores of individuals who have committed their time and effort to rebuilding the city and region," said Hecht, whose group is the leading nonprofit economic development organization in Southeast Louisiana. Hecht said that as a direct result of billions of dollars in cash and man hours that have been pumped into the area since 2005, Business Week magazine recently called New Orleans "one of the best places in the country to ride out the recession," with an unemployment rate that is consistently 3 percent lower than the rest of the country. "Perhaps there's some frustration on his part because it didn't arrive quickly enough or took too long to come online," Hecht said of Wayne's possible motivation for speaking out on Monday, noting that more than 55 percent of the billions in federal funds allocated for Katrina fixes has gone unspent so far. "But it's not atypical after a disaster of this size, like something on the scale of 9/11 in New York, where it tends to take three to four years for rebuilding to start because of bureaucracy, insurance claims and literally waiting for the dust to settle," he said. A spokesperson for Wayne did not respond to requests for further comment from the rapper for this story at press time. Hecht also said that certainly some of the more affluent areas of the city have been rebuilt faster because their residents have the means, but he said the notoriously impoverished Lower Ninth Ward, which was devastated by the storm surge following the hurricane, has gotten "remarkable and intense" attention. "Atlantic magazine said the architecture of the Lower Ninth was setting the standard for 21st-century architecture," he said. According to the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center, the total recovery investment since the storm is $120.5 billion. "There has been unevenness and things are going too slow, but with all respect to Wayne and his experiences in New Orleans, the city that is emerging today is coming back as a place with massive reinvestment and reinvention," Hecht said. Karl Senner, 24, is a lifelong NOLA resident who lived through Katrina, jumping in an airboat with his dad the day after the hurricane and helping rescue stranded residents for days after. He told MTV News that the rush of help for Haiti might actually have everything to do with the slow response to Katrina. "I think the immediate support for Haiti can be credited a lot to the text-messaging giving, which is an avenue that wasn't really around five years ago," he said. "Also, I think responses to things like this has become an issue more so since Katrina. It was a learning experience for all of us." In some ways, he speculated, the lack of massive immediate response to Katrina was a harsh lesson learned and one that has not been forgotten in the years since. "In some ways, a big plus side of Katrina for New Orleans is that it's given the city a fresh start, a clean slate." Learn more about what you can do to help with earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti, and for more information, see Think MTV. Visit HopeForHaitiNow.org or call (877) 99-HAITI to make a donation now. Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'American Idol' Audition Favorites: From 'Pants On The Ground' To 'The Climb' Posted: 03 Feb 2010 11:13 PM PST Before we move on to Hollywood Week, here's a look back at season nine's best and wackiest hopefuls so far.
Thousands of hopefuls. Hundreds of songs. Seven cities. Four excruciating weeks. A dude in a two-piece bikini. One pair of pants on the ground. On Wednesday, "American Idol" wrapped up the auditions for its ninth season, and judging by the numbers — or, really, any other quantifier — it was a pretty interesting ride. From the news that Simon Cowell would be leaving the show at season's end, to the spate of celebrity judges lined up by show producers (Neil Patrick Harris, we love you), "Idol" generated more than a few headlines, and in the auditioners rolled out for our viewing, uncovered some genuine diamonds in the rough. Of course, producers also shined a spotlight on some lumps of coal too (we're looking at you, Bikini Boy), because what would audition season be without some freaks? But with the Hollywood Week looming on the horizon (finally), we figured now was a pretty good time to focus on the positive. These are some of our favorites from the past four weeks of "Idol" auditions, the few bright spots in a roiling sea of darkness. Because if you lose hope, what do you have left? Katie Stevens: Just 16 years old, Stevens came to the Boston auditions with a heartbreaking back story (a grandmother with Alzheimer's), then impressed the panel with a version of Etta James' "At Last" that was years beyond her age. And then, in one of the season's most emotional moments, got to call her grandmother and tell her she was going to Hollywood. Even Seacrest cried. Leah Laurenti: Raised by ultra-strict parents, this 22-year-old discovered a love of song by sneaking listens to so-called "secular" music and wowed the judges in Boston with a brassy take on Ella Fitzgerald's "Blue Skies." Also vaguely resembles a Frank-era Amy Winehouse, for whatever that's worth. Jermaine Sellers: A self-described "church boy" rolled into Atlanta with plenty of experience (he began singing at the age of 14 and has been in and out of label deals ever since). But after his re-imagined run at Joan Osbourne's "What if God Was One of Us?" Randy declared that he possessed the best voice of the competition, and we're not disagreeing. Vanessa Wolfe: Perhaps the most unpolished performer in "Idol" history, Wolfe hails from microscopic Vonore, Tennessee (where the chief activity seems to be jumping off bridges), and auditioned in Atlanta in a $4.50 dress. Her spirited, twang-y take on Old Crow Medicine Show's "Wagon Wheel" definitely stood out, though we'd be surprised to see her advance much further. Still, we hope she does. She sort of reminds us of a combination of Josiah Leming and Megan Joy. Bryan Walker: The towering Tennessee cop killed it in Atlanta with a soulful version of the Carpenters' "Superstar" (sung in the style of Ruben Studdard). He reminded most of last year's lovable roughneck Michael Sarver. Katelyn Epperly: Began singing as a small child, and weathered the storm of her parents' divorce to wow the panel in Chicago. Her rendition of Duffy's "Syrup and Honey" was jazzy and multi-faceted, earning high praise from the judges, and one succinct "Yum!" from guest panelist Shania Twain. Angela Martin: She's made it to Hollywood Week twice before, though each time, she was forced to leave the competition due to a series of bizarre personal incidents. She did Mary J. Blige's "Just Fine" in Chicago and made it through again. Unfortunately, if some "Idol" blogs are to be believed, tragedy struck again, as her mother went missing during this year's Hollywood Week. Seth Rollins: A 28-year-old father of an autistic child, he won over the judges with a velvety version of the Gershwin standard "Someone to Watch Over Me" in Orlando. Bonus points for seeming like a genuinely nice guy. Matt Lawrence: Possessing perhaps the most bizarre backstory of any auditioner (and that's saying something), Lawrence was arrested when he was 15 after he robbed a bank with a B.B. gun. He also possessed a decidedly big set of pipes, as evidenced by his husky run on Ray LaMontagne's "Trouble," which was somewhat fitting. Mary Powers: This year's token rocker chick, Powers has a raspy voice and plenty of tattoos, both of which were on display in her Los Angeles audition. She earned praise for her take on Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield," a performance that wasn't all rasp. As MTV News "Idol" expert Jim Cantiello astutely pointed out, there was genuine vulnerability on display too. Andrew Garcia: His parents moved him from the rough streets of Compton as a child to escape the gang-banging lifestyle they had endured, and his father's tears of joy were sincerely heartwarming. Garcia's charming version of Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning," is what got him through to Hollywood, where his likability could carry him far. Todrick Hall: A Broadway baby who brought his own song to the Dallas auditions, Hall sang a breezy, funny tune that begged judges to send him on to Hollywood. They wouldn't have done it if he didn't possess real talent, and the lithe R&B tenor really does. Danelle Hayes: A down-on-her-luck karaoke hostess with a booming voice, Hayes was the lone bright spot on Tuesday's dismal Denver auditions. She did Melissa Etheridge's "I'm the Only One" and earned high praise, with Kara calling her audition "the most moving" of the season. Lacey Brown: She made it to the top 50 last season but lost out to Megan Joy. She's back in season nine, and thanks to her soulful, sweet take on "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," you've got to believe she can make it through this time. Aaron Kelly: Already dubbed the country version of David Archuleta, the 16-year-old Kelly possesses much of the same wide-eyed charm, but also has within him a twangy, winning voice, as evidenced by his rendition of Miley Cyrus' "The Climb." He's a definite dark horse. Jessica Furney: We'd seen her before (she did Janis Joplin last season), but on Wednesday night's clip show, Furney impressed by toning it down a tad on Leona Lewis' "Footprints in the Sand." It was a big risk — after all, Cowell co-wrote the song for Leona Lewis — but it paid off, earning her raves and a golden ticket. General Larry Platt: The "Pants on the Ground" guy. Hey, when everyone from Brett Favre and Jimmy Fallon to Katie Holmes and Elijah Wood are singing your praises, you've got to be doing something right. Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos |
| Aventura Frontman Says Group Had 'Connection' With Akon, Wyclef Posted: 05 Feb 2010 03:45 AM PST 'We're trying to show people our diversity,' Romeo says of the group's collaborations with hip-hop stars.
NEW YORK — Dominican Bachata act Aventura have expanded their sound and fanbase beyond the traditional Spanish-speaking crowd by collaborating with a range of artists from rapper Ludacris to pop duo Nina Sky. But the four-man collective's work with Akon and Wyclef in the past really ignited their creative spirit, according to Aventura frontman Romeo. The singer said working with Akon helped the group evolve their sound, but he emphasized that there's a limit to their expansion.
"Akon and us, we family, it's a mutual respect," Romeo told MTV News. "When I work with artists, I like to not because they're popular, but because there's some sort of connection in what we do. And we've been huge fans of Akon for a while and he tells us that he likes our album, so it kind of makes it easy when we collaborate. Because we're not in the air like, 'What do we do?' It's something natural. "He wanted to do Bachata; we wanted to do something more urban," he continued about their collaboration, "All Up 2 You," which also features Wisin y Yandel, from their most recent album The Last. "It's interesting — we had the same situation with Wyclef," Romeo said. "That tells you that they are really familiar with what we do. But we're trying to show people our diversity and that we could do a little bit of urban and what they do. But it was really fun working with Akon and we most likely will be working on tracks [again] in the future." Although the Bronx-bred Aventura are eager to show off their talent to a broader base, anyone waiting for a complete crossover project shouldn't hold their breath. Romeo said the group — which recently completed a sold-out four-date showcase at Madison Square Garden — will continue to tweak their sound. But as they add to their following and their profile increases, they won't bow to the pressure to transform into a mainstream act. "In our genre, we're either Bachata, strictly, or you're something else that has nothing to do with Bachata, so it's tough to mix that," he explained. "Because people could easily say we're trying to sell out. That's why I always promised myself — there's a saying, never say never — but I believe that I'm never gonna do a complete crossover album. If anything, I'll continue to add new things to my production — maybe keep it 50/50, you know, Bachata, which is what people accept us for and maybe some urban music, maybe some English songs, but not a complete English album." Who else would you like Aventura to collaborate with in the studio? Would you want to hear an English-language album from the guys? Let us know in the comments below, or upload a video to Your.MTV.com! |
| Kelly Clarkson Slams Taylor Swift Label CEO For His 'American Idol' Comment Posted: 04 Feb 2010 12:42 AM PST Singer blogs open letter to Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta, who said 'American Idol' is a competition over 'seeing who can sing the highest note.'
On Thursday (February 4), "American Idol" season-one winner Kelly Clarkson, who has never been afraid to voice her opinion, took to her blog to fire back at Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta's recent defense of Taylor Swift's Grammy performance. Borchetta told The Associated Press, "This is not 'American Idol.' This is not a competition of getting up and seeing who can sing the highest note. This is about a true artist and writer and communicator. It's not about that technically perfect performance." In response, Clarkson wrote on her blog: " Wow ..... Dear Scott Borchetta, "I understand defending your artist obviously because I have done the same in the past for artists I like, including Taylor, so you might see why it's upsetting to read you attacking 'American Idol' for producing simply vocalists that hit 'the high notes.' Thank you for that 'Captain Obvious' sense of humor, because you know what? We not only hit the high notes, you forgot to mention we generally hit the 'right' notes as well. Every artist has a bad performance or two and that is understandable, but throwing blame will not make the situation at hand any better." Clarkson acknowledged the reality of lackluster performances and suggested that Borchetta avoid placing the blame on others. "I have been criticized left and right for having shaky performances before (and they were shaky), and what my manager or label executives say to me and the public is 'I'll kick butt next time' or 'Every performance isn't going to be perfect,' " the post continues. "I bring this up because you should take a lesson from these people and instead of lashing out at other artists (that in your 'humble' opinion lack true artistry), you should simply take a breath and realize that sometimes things won't go according to plan or work out and that's okay." The singer closed her letter with: "Sincerely, One of those contestants from 'American Idol' who only made it because of her high notes ;)." On Wednesday, Borchetta defended Swift's Grammy performance, citing technical issues as the reason for her shaky performance. "We had a volume problem in the ear," he said. "So, she was concerned that she wasn't able to hear everything in the mix. That's just part of live TV. ... So you're going to have difficulties on occasion. Unfortunately, on one of the biggest stages, we did have a technical issue. She couldn't hear herself like she had in rehearsal." Along with the media, Taylor Swift fans and non-fans have been engaging in a debate all week in the comments section of MTV News over the singer's performance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. What do you think of Kelly Clarkson's comments? What did you think of Taylor Swift's performance? Sound off in the comments section below! Related Artists |
| Waka Flocka Flame 'Respected' All The 'O Let's Do It' Remixes Posted: 04 Feb 2010 06:09 AM PST Official remix features Diddy, Rick Ross and Gucci Mane.
Waka Flocka Flame has gotten love from people he never suspected. The 23 year-old Atlanta transplant has a record so hot, a slew of MCs have jumped on it and made unofficial remixes. "They locked the CEO up, and I'm the CEO, f---!" Lil Wayne raps on his version of the song. "Prison in February, and I ain't in no rush."
On Ludacris' underground version, he rhymes with an automatic-weapon flow while giving props to his Conjure cognac and telling his competition they are so wack, they should hide. "Other rappers need to cover their face like Lady Gaga," he raps. Flocka is behind everyone jumping on his beat. "A couple of folk, man," Waka said about who he's heard on the track. "I was like, 'Man, that's what's up. That's the move.' I heard Trae [Tha Truth] from Huston on it; that was the move. I heard a lot of people on it. Rasheeda smashed it. Puff Daddy went ham! Rick Ross went ham! Gucci, that's my partna; I ain't even know he jumped on that. He went ham. That's like the only people I heard jump on it. They went crazy. I respected them for that. I got the official remix. Puff on there, Rick Ross and Gucci. I feel their verses were crazy. Puff went crazy!" Diddy raps about his riches to start the remix, then continues stunting. "Pimpin' in my convo," Diddy rhymes. "Bi---es come in combos/ Pictures of Christopher on my wall all in my convo /I don't f--- with fake ho's/ All I touch is J.Lo's/ All I drink is my sh--/ Ciroc by the caseloads." Waka recently caught up with MTV News from his home outside Atlanta to talk about his shooting last month. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Brittany Murphy's Husband Simon Monjack 'Surprised' By Coroner's Report Posted: 04 Feb 2010 06:42 AM PST Monjack insists that Murphy was 'not that ill' on the day she died.
On Thursday morning, Brittany Murphy's family, friends and fans got some degree of closure as they learned the reasons behind her shocking death on December 20. Now her husband is reacting to the coroner's belief that Murphy's death could have been prevented — and speaking out about the tragedy that left him "ridiculously upset." "Everything [surprised me and Brittany's mom about the report]," screenwriter Simon Monjack told People magazine. "I expected [the cause of death] to be her heart." Nearly eight weeks after her death, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office released the results of its investigation Thursday morning, ruling that the "Sin City" actress had died of pneumonia complicated by an iron deficiency, anemia and multiple drug intoxication. The death was ruled an accident. Insisting that Murphy was "not that ill" the day she died, her husband told the magazine that everything seemed normal. "She wasn't coughing up. I've had pneumonia and coughed up handfuls of spittle. So yeah, everything surprised us, everything." Commenting on the coroner's assertion that Murphy's death might have been avoided if she'd only gone to see a doctor, Monjack refused to speculate. "I don't know what he said so I don't want to comment on what I haven't seen," he explained, adding that as far as he was concerned it was "case closed" on his wife. "As the coroner said," he explained, "there's no foul play." Some have expressed a belief that Monjack himself should be investigated for Murphy's death, but the coroner quickly dismissed any such talk. "He was never considered a suspect," coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter told the magazine. "No one's criminally liable here, because this has been ruled an accident." Related Videos Related Photos |
| Robin Thicke Had 'A Great Time' Recording 'We Are The World' Posted: 04 Feb 2010 01:28 AM PST 'Me and Kid Cudi and Trey Songz and Tyrese, we were all cracking up with Vince Vaughn having a great time,' singer says of the session.
Although a serious cause brought celebrities from all entertainment fields together to remake "We Are the World," it didn't mean they didn't have a good time in the studio. And the source of much of that good time was Vince Vaughn, who kept the participants in stitches during the session.
"Vince Vaughn is the coolest dude. He is hilarious," Robin Thicke told MTV News. "He's probably the smartest person in the whole room — even though he seems like a funny guy, he is brilliant. Me and Kid Cudi and Trey Songz and Tyrese, we were all cracking up with Vince Vaughn having a great time." Thicke enjoyed laughing with Vaughn without the pressure of having to worry about singing solo. "No, I didn't have a solo part," he explained. "I showed up as part of a chorus. It's hard to take Barbra [Streisand's] parts from her." However, Thicke emphasized that the recording session was not just about hanging out and mingling, but about helping those in need. "It was just amazing, because as artists we're always so selfish about videos and our tours and making money off it," he said. "[The recording session] was a really unselfish endeavor ... and to see Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne and Jeff Bridges and Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand all in the same 10 feet and all of singing 'We Are the World.' "And the great thing was for artists like myself and Kanye and Jamie Foxx, we all grew up watching 'We Are the World' when we were kids and idolizing Michael and Prince and Springsteen, so for us to be the new 'We Are the World,' I think we were all kind of relishing it. We were all like kids in there and to be able to something good with our talents was for the right reasons." Learn more about what you can do to help with earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti, and for more information, see Think MTV. Visit HopeForHaitiNow.org or call (877) 99-HAITI to make a donation now. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
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