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- Jay-Z Calls Original 'We Are The World' 'Untouchable'
- 'Sexting In America: When Privates Go Public' Explores Pitfalls Of Sexting
- Jay-Z, LeBron James Explain 'Two Kings' Power Summit
| Jay-Z Calls Original 'We Are The World' 'Untouchable' Posted: 14 Feb 2010 01:56 AM PST 'I think it's great, but 'We are the World' is [musically] untouchable, like 'Thriller' ' Jay-Z says during NBA All-Star weekend.
DALLAS -- "We Are the World: 25 for Haiti," the all-star remake of the classic 1985 charity single, premiered on Friday night during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The song features dozens of today's biggest musical artists, ranging from Kanye West and Pink to Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett, and unlike the original, it also features a large number of rappers. However, the genre's biggest star said that to him, musically speaking, nothing could ever come close to the original.
"I have a interesting take on that," Jay-Z said Saturday at the annual "2 Kings" dinner, which was sponsored by Sprite and Bing and took place during NBA All-Star weekend. "I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: 'We Are the World,' I love it, and I understand the point and think it's great. But I think 'We Are the World' is like [Michael Jackson's] 'Thriller' to me. I don't ever wanna see it touched. I'm a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that's going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts: [Millions have been raised] through text [donations] to Haiti. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but 'We are the World' is [musically] untouchable like 'Thriller' is untouchable. Some things are just untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it's gonna be untouchable." Jay said he felt that a new song should have been written instead of re-creating the 1985 classic. "I would have loved that idea better," he said. "As everyone knows, I have tremendous respect for Quincy Jones. Of course, I think he's genius, as everyone else does. [But] I think it's time for us to make a new [song]. I tried to do that with 'Stranded,' the song Jay, Rihanna and U2's Bono and the Edge premiered at the 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon]. I didn't try to make 'We Are the World,' but I tried to make our take on how we felt." In fact, Jay and LeBron James spent the early part of Saturday giving back in Dallas. They visited a local Boys & Girls Club and gave out not just scholarships, but words of advice and inspiration telling the kids to pursue their dreams. The "2 Kings" dinner and afterparty was held at the W Hotel in Dallas. Diddy, Mario Lopez, Terrell Owens, Magic Johnson, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield were among those who attended. What do you think of Jay's comments? Do you like "We Are the World: 25 for Haiti," or should a new song have been created for the benefit? Related Artists |
| 'Sexting In America: When Privates Go Public' Explores Pitfalls Of Sexting Posted: 14 Feb 2010 06:02 AM PST MTV News special told the stories of teens burned by sharing nude photos.
What seems like an innocent, flirtatious teenage gesture — sending an explicit picture of yourself to a boyfriend — could land you in way more trouble than you might imagine. That was the message of MTV News' half-hour special "Sexting in America: When Privates Go Public", in which we took a closer look at the dangers of sexting and the serious repercussions for the people who send and receive naked pictures of peers on their mobile phones and other devices.
You met New Jersey teen Ally, whose world was turned upside down when a former boyfriend forwarded a private sext she'd sent him, leading to ridicule and taunting from her peers that lasted several years. "It was one picture, and he sent it out to everybody in his address book," the now-20-year-old told MTV News. "We were broken up, and I guess he did it to make himself seem cool. I never thought anybody else would see it. ... It was an impulsive thing that I did." And you heard the story of Phillip Alpert, who sent out sexually explicit pictures of his underage teenage girlfriend when he was an 18-year-old senior, which led to his arrest on child-pornography charges. He was ordered to register as a sex offender, a status he could have for the next 20-plus years. "I've actually had a lot of neighbors come to my door before ... to check if it was safe for their kids to play around outside, with me here," Alpert said in the show. "I'm extremely sorry for what I did, but the sex-offender thing, which is going to last until I'm 43, that's overkill." Images taken of someone under the age of 18 can constitute child pornography, according to Parry Aftab, an Internet privacy and security lawyer. "If you take a picture, you can be accused of producing child pornography; if you send it to somebody, you can be accused of distributing child pornography; and if you keep a picture, you can be accused of possessing child pornography," Aftab explained. "Anywhere along this chain of transmission of the images, you can be charged as a registered sex offender." You might expect your sext message to remain private, but nearly one in five sext recipients report that they have passed the images along to someone else, with more than half saying that they just assumed others would want to see them, followed by a desire to show off and boredom. According to an MTV poll, three in 10 young people reported that they'd been involved in some type of naked texting. Sexting has made its way into pop culture through appearances on "90210" and a recent Super Bowl ad featuring Megan Fox for Motorola. Perhaps the most famous celebrity case involved Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, who has spoken about how much he regrets the 2006 leak of his full-frontal photos. If you receive a sext, delete it immediately, Aftab recommends. And keep in mind that once you take a photo on your phone, it never goes away. "It could be in a million places, and you never know who got a copy," Aftab said. "If you take it on your phone and texted it, a copy exists with your cell phone carrier and on [the recipient's] phone. Maybe he e-mailed it to himself, so now it's on his computer, and if he put it on an SD card and used it on his Xbox, now it's there also. They're also sometimes sold on the digital black market for use on underground Web sites where real child predators love to look at them." If you've sent a sext, she suggests having a discussion with the recipient and then doing your best to delete all copies. If you or someone you know is a victim of digital abuse, get help now. Experts believe education and dialogue are key to identifying and stopping the spread of digital abuse. Head to AThinLine.org to find ways you can increase national awareness about this issue and be a part of the solution. Head to Think.MTV.com to find a community where you, your friends and your favorite celebrities can get informed, get heard and take action on the issues that matter to you most. Related Videos |
| Jay-Z, LeBron James Explain 'Two Kings' Power Summit Posted: 14 Feb 2010 05:18 AM PST 'Two Kings Dinner & Afterparty' has become an NBA All-Star weekend tradition.
DALLAS -- One event that's becoming an annual NBA All-Star weekend tradition is the "Two Kings Dinner & Afterparty," hosted by Jay-Z and Cleveland Cavalier LeBron James and sponsored this year by Bing and Sprite. As much as it is a celebration, the event is also a way for executives and stars from all worlds to meet and share ideas. At Saturday night's fourth incarnation of the event, Cortez Bryant (who manages Lil Wayne and Drake) was seen sitting down with people like New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul and even Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
"You do have a time in your life when you can hang out or recognize someone who has risen above the norm -- significantly above it," Jones said. "Jay-Z has done that in entertainment. LeBron is about that in sports and basketball. You transcend your game, so to speak. They represent that. It's a privilege to be on the team with them tonight and be a part of the celebration." Along with Jones, the event was attended by Chris Tucker, Magic Johnson, New Jersey Nets President Rod Thorn, NBA All-Stars such as Paul and Jason Kidd, and various executives from Fortune-500 companies. "You're talking about two of the best in what they do: The best rapper/entrepreneur in Jay-Z, and the best player in the game with LeBron James " said Kidd, of the hometown Dallas Mavericks, on the event's red carpet. "You put those two together, you're gonna have a great party. To be able to support those guys and is a great honor." Diddy, a friend of both "Kings," echoed the sentiment that Jay and LeBron represent the best of both worlds. "It's the perfect combination of sports and entertainment," Diddy declared. "Showing ways we can work together. Use our power in a positive way. They're both kings in what they do and they're combining forces. As entrepreneurs and young kings and queens, we've got to do more for the better of other people. I'm here as a king to support it." Before the event, Jay and LeBron spent the early part of the day in the community. "We went to the Boys & Girls Club, gave them some scholarships," Jay-Z explained. "I think it's important for us, where we come from, to inspire people from the same neighborhood, same struggle as us, just so they know it's possible. We're living our dreams. So dreams are possible, but it's hard work. We can be president of the United States, but everyone can't do it. It's a very difficult thing. [But we're aiming] just to show these things are attainable." "It's all about commitment if you want to become something," James concurred on the event's red carpet. "It's not easy -- in no way, shape or form. You've got to commit to it." Jay-Z said that it's very necessary for young people to get an opportunity not to just see him on TV, but actually hear some of the story in person. "I never had these sort of role models growing up," Jay said. "I never had anyone come around and talk to me. I had to figure it out on my own. One of my promises to myself is that I'll never forget my journey. I'll always give back and speak to people that are going through the same thing I was going through." Related Artists |
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