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'Drake: Better Than Good Enough' -- Watch An Exclusive Outtake!

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:52 AM PDT

Producer Noah '40' Shebib praises his friend Drake in unaired documentary scene: 'All those songs are real.'
By MTV News staff


Drake
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Right off the bat, Drake dives into his own subconscious on Thank Me Later, opening his debut with "Fireworks," a candid narrative that touches on his relationship with mentor Lil Wayne, a failed fling with Rihanna, and his estrangement from his father.

In an exclusive outtake from "Drake: Better Than Good Enough," which aired Wednesday on MTV, the MC's producer and close friend Noah "40" Shebib talks about his musical partner's penchant for drawing from his personal life, as the pair are seen working on the introspective Alicia Keys collaboration.

The producer expresses pleasant surprise at how quickly the public has shown an affinity for Drake's confessional tomes, comparing their connection to his own, someone who's been along for the ride since before the mega-success unleashed by So Far Gone.

"It's funny, you know, people are so receptive to Drake's music, and I always find that encouraging because they don't know him," 40 says. "And I really know him, so to me, it's 10 times more special. That's him. All those songs are real. And it sounds so cliché [to say that]."

Shebib then recalled making "The Calm," a fiery number from the So Far Gone mixtape, on which Drake combats mounting personal pressures. He said his friend showed up for a session at his house clutching two bottles of Dom Pérignon, visibly upset after getting into an argument with his mother. The track captures the moment: "I'm just so far gone/ October's own/ Please leave me alone/ Drunk off champagne/ Screaming in the phone," Drake raps. "See my house is not a home/ F--- is going on?/ Where did we go wrong?/ Where do we belong?/ Caught up in the game/ And it's one I can respond."

"I never seen Drake like that before," 40 said. "I never seen him in a fight with someone in his family or be that upset in my life. And I thought that night, 'Oh sh--, he's going home, we aren't working tonight.' And he just came in the room like, 'Yo, I gotta rap.' "

What did you think of the "Drake: Better Than Good Enough" documentary? Let us know what you thought in the comments.

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Nipsey Hussle Reps L.A. New Class As 'Hottest Breakthrough MCs Of 2010' Candidate

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:52 AM PDT

Fans decide our 'Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010' -- vote now! The winner will be revealed on July 25.
By Shaheem Reid


Nipsey Hussle
Photo: Cinematic

"Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" Candidate: Nipsey Hussle

Yeah, he's living up to his name. Nipsey Hussle is hustling, building his brand across the board. He has a deal for his own shoe with Pony, just finished a film with Vivica A. Fox and another one with Ving Rhames, he opened a clothing store in his native Los Angeles, appears on the new "Def Jam Rapstar" video game, has a tour coming and still has more mixtapes and a debut album on deck for October.

"My album, it ain't got no wrinkles in it," Nip said recently in New York about his debut, South Central State of Mind. "From the sonic quality of it, every verse, every hook, to the features, to the production. Ain't no excuses for the album."

Nipsey's candidacy for "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" comes from his grind in the streets. Last year, he dropped a trilogy of mixtapes called Bullets Ain't Got No Names, which introduced him and immediately captivated fans. His work in the 'hood garnered him co-signs by the likes of Snoop Dogg and the Game, both of whom he toured with. Drake also appeared on the potent Hussle underground smash "Killer." The momentum has made Nip one of the leaders of the new wave of West Coast MCs, also including Fashawn and Jay Rock.

"Nipsey, he brings the real to the table," said Rock, who will be teaming up with Nip for a duet mixtape called Red and Blue Make Green. "He brings that struggle. He's telling you his story. Nipsey is bringing a story as a whole package, as well as he's bringing real music. Reality rap."

"You gonna be hard-pressed to come to L.A. and not hear a car playing Jay Rock music, playing Nipsey Hussle right now," Nip said. "It's gonna be almost impossible. They say it starts in your backyard. I feel we putting forth that legwork. We really took our city without the traditional outlet, the Dr. Dre, the Snoop Dogg, the Death Row. That's not to take anything from them, but we wasn't really waiting. We kinda like stood on our own foundation of hard work. That's the brand that the new breed of West Coast artists gonna bring to the table. Self-made. Off the top!"

Besides the authenticity of his music, Nip's appeal lies in his laid-back delivery. You look at him or hear his music and you see your homie from around the way.

Nip knows that all the love in the streets is eventually going to have to translate in his official releases. He just dropped the single "Feelin' Myself (I'm So Fresh)" with Lloyd and has South Central State of Mind in cook-up mode right now. J.R. Rotem, Scott Storch, Houston's Mr. Lee, Grammy winners Play-N-Skillz, Terrence Martin and Nip's live band, 1500 or Nothin', produced on the album thus far. Trey Songz and Sean Kingston are among the guest performers.

"Regardless of people's opinion about it, the dominant culture in L.A. is gang-banging," Nipsey, a Crip, said about "Blue Laces," a song from his LP. "Us being young dudes in our 20s, we not the cause of that. We was born into this culture. We reacted to it from the perspective of survival. I feel like that record, 'Blue Laces,' speaks on the realness of that culture. We not the cause of this. This is what led us into that mentality."

Nip said South Central State of Mind speaks to young Angelinos.

"I'm kinda revolving around that concept on a lot of records on that album," he said. "On the state of mind in growing up in L.A. Whether you from Compton, Watts, Long Beach, the east side, west side, it's a state of mind that's way more powerful than an individual. I might feel a certain way personally, but this is what it is.

"I might feel like one of my dudes is a Blood, one of my dudes is from Hoover. So me, personally, this is my homeboy and I got love for him," he added. "But I'm from the 60s, and it's a politic that goes with that. I just feel like I revolved around that concept, the cause of this mind state. I want to impact the culture with the project and raise the consciousness of the people that's being affected by this. And bring a human element to what this is about and stop people from looking at us like we just mindless killers and we glorifying this type of life. We really striving for change from within. We ain't gonna go Hollywood with it and get a record deal and start blasting where we come from, but at the same time, we do wanna see change. It's a lot of general concepts that revolve around that theme."

Nipsey and 19 other up-and-coming MCs are in the running to become MTV News' "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" — and the winner will be decided by you!

Cast your vote for the "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" right here. The top five will be revealed beginning July 19, and the winner will be announced on the "Sucker Free Summit" July 25!

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Miley Cyrus Says <i>Can't Be Tamed</i> Is All About Female Empowerment

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:52 AM PDT

'It's just about freeing yourself from anything you think is holding you back,' she says of her new album.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway


Miley Cyrus
Photo: MTV News

Miley Cyrus has always been about girl power. Her tracks like "7 Things" and "The Climb" may at first glance seem like party anthems or weepy ballads, but she thinks that upon closer inspection her lyrics empower young women. And she says the tracks on her new album, Can't Be Tamed, are no different.

"I think 'Tamed' does it the best, and 'Liberty Walk,' " she told MTV News. "It's just about freeing yourself from anything you think is holding you back. And I think that's really important, especially for girls, because so many people are told, 'No, you can't do something,' or, 'You need to be this because Mom and Dad say that, teachers say this.' "

Her advice? Try to see what advice makes the most sense for your life. "Really think about what you want to do for the rest of your life," the 17-year-old said. "There's a short amount of time, when you think about it, and no day needs to go by wasted."

As for "Liberty Walk," Cyrus said she tried to combine a very serious topic with a lighter sound. "I wrote it for women that feel like they're stuck in abusive relationships, but it's a dance song," she said. "So you think that must be kind of a sad ballad, but it's a party song. ... It's about breaking free."

Which new Miley Cyrus song is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Taylor Lautner Calls 'Stretch Armstrong' Superpower The 'Worst'

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:52 AM PDT

'It's like the worst superhero power, possibly, to get,' Lautner jokes of title character's limb-extending abilities.
By Eric Ditzian


Taylor Lautner
Photo: MTV News

Taylor Lautner is looking to go from one shape-shifter to another.

As the 18-year-old actor heads off in the fall to shoot the final two parts of the "Twilight" series for "Breaking Dawn" — slipping once again into the role of werewolf Jacob Black — he's also got his eyes on his title role in "Stretch Armstrong," a big-screen adaptation of the Hasbro action figure.

As the title implies, this cinematic Stretch is an anxious spy who exposes himself to a formula that allows him to physically stretch his body to extremes. That power is hardly as cool as the ability to fly or shoot lasers from your eyes — in fact, it's kinda lame — but as Lautner himself points out, that's the point.

"It's like the worst superhero power, possibly, to get, and how you're going to take that and use it for good and how you're going to be creative with that [is the predicament]," Lautner told MTV News.

The emphasis should be on the word "creative." Unlike comic book franchises such as "Iron Man" or "Batman," "Stretch" has no established story lines, giving screenwriter Nicholas Stoller a ton of latitude as he crafts the movie's world.

"The awesome thing with toys is it doesn't give you a story line, so you get to create it," Lautner added. "The development process for this movie has been awesome and it's going to continue to be. I just can't wait to see a script."

Right now, the actor is gearing up to shoot "Abduction" in the summer, followed by "Breaking Dawn" in the fall. Lautner is waiting to get his hands on the "Stretch" script before he slots the production into his schedule. There's no set time for filming to commence on the 3-D film, which is slated for a 2012 release.

"Nick [Stoller is] a genius, so I couldn't be happier with the fact that he's writing the script right now," Lautner said. "I just want to see it."

Do you think Taylor will make a good superhero? Or is he forever Jacob Black in your eyes? Tell us in the comments!

For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com.

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Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Awaits Trial, One Year Later

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:52 AM PDT

Murray is the only person charged in Jackson's death to date.
By Gil Kaufman


Dr. Conrad Murray
Photo: AFP/ Getty Images

We will likely never know what happened during Michael Jackson's final moments.

On the eve of what he hoped would be a triumphant return to the world stage that would re-establish him as the pre-eminent pop star of the modern era, Jackson died, seemingly alone, in a rented home in Los Angeles after a fitful night during which his private physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, supplied him with a series of medications aimed at helping the 50-year-old King of Pop get some much-needed rest.

After a nearly yearlong investigation, in February, Murray was charged with manslaughter in the case, in which prosecutors claim that the Dallas-based cardiologist supplied a deadly cocktail of sedatives — including the surgical anesthetic propofol — that stopped Jackson's heart.

As the one-year anniversary of Jackson's death on Friday approaches, we're taking a look at the case against Murray and how the prosecution has progressed since last summer.

Murray was hired by This Is It concert promoter AEG Live to be Jackson's personal physician at a cost of $150,000 a month during the lead-up to the singer's London concerts. Before that fateful night, Murray told police that he had attempted to wean Jackson off propofol by giving him a combination of anti-anxiety drugs and sedatives.

And then the unthinkable happened.

In the days and hours after news first broke that Jackson was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital in critical condition — we later learned he was essentially dead before he was transported — the world waited to hear what caused the singer's demise. When the frantic 911 call was released a day after his death, we learned that the caller said Jackson was not conscious and not breathing, even as police were seeking out Murray to question him in the case.

Due to the confusion surrounding the circumstances of his death, on June 26, the cause of death was deferred, and officials said autopsy results would take several weeks, even as police met with Murray to reconstruct Jackson's final, fitful hours.

Two days later, Murray claimed that Jackson had a faint pulse when he found him, offering up the first timeline of what happened before the singer died. In one of the first in a series of serious questions raised about his son's death, Jackson's father, Joseph, went on record as saying he had "a lot of concerns" about Michael's health, suggesting that something nefarious might have been afoot, a claim sister LaToya would reiterate a short time later.

As the investigation went on for several days, police removed more medical evidence from the rented estate, and we learned from a former nurse that Jackson — who had sought treatment for a prescription-drug dependency in 1993 — had requested propofol in the past to deal with his chronic insomnia.

By July 2, the Drug Enforcement Administration had joined the investigation as details about the singer's alleged addiction to prescription medication began to emerge, including tales of aliases and alleged doctor shopping that led investigators to serve search warrants on five physicians in early July.

At that point, Murray's lawyer was denying that his client, not a suspect in the case at the time, had administered any powerful painkillers such as Demerol or OxyContin to Jackson. In late July, federal authorities served a search warrant for Murray's Houston offices, looking for medical records as part of a manslaughter investigation focusing on the cardiologist. They also visited his Las Vegas home and medical offices a week later in search of medical records and evidence that Jackson used aliases to obtain prescription meds from other doctors. A pharmacy in Las Vegas was also raided in August as part of the investigation in search of evidence that Murray may have purchased propofol there.

It was also reported around that time that Murray told investigators that he had provided propofol to Jackson and that the autopsy results would be placed on security hold while the police investigation continued.

On August 18, Murray released a video statement in which he thanked supporters for their prayers but did not address the investigation or Jackson's death. "I have done all that I could," he said. "I told the truth." A week later, a police source said investigators had ruled Jackson's death a homicide, and leaked court documents showed he had lethal levels of propofol in his system when he died.

In early January, after six months, the LAPD completed their death investigation, and Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter February 8, pleading not guilty to the charges. Over the following month, it would be alleged that Murray stopped CPR to hide evidence from investigators and that Jackson's heart was still beating when he arrived at the emergency room.

Murray was able to keep his California medical license amid the harsh glare of the case, surviving another attempt to have it stripped June 14.

And, as the one-year anniversary of Jackson's death loomed, in papers filed as a precursor to a possible civil suit against Murray by Joseph Jackson, it emerged that Murray, 57, had ordered a heart-resuscitation machine and requested that AEG Live provide a nurse with medical training for him as part of his care of the singer. Murray remains free on $75,000 bail, and his lawyer has maintained that the doctor did not administer anything to Jackson that "should have" killed him. The doctor continues to operate clinics and see patients in Texas and Nevada but has been ordered not to use anesthetics on those patients.

With the likelihood of a plea deal remote, Murray's lawyers are expected to put up a vigorous defense, according to a recent CBS News report, especially since a felony conviction would disqualify the doctor from ever practicing medicine again.

A legal expert said the defense is likely to argue that while it is uncommon for a physician to prescribe or administer propofol outside of a hospital setting, it is not negligent, per se, to administer it in the small doses that Murray has admitted giving to Jackson. Murray's ignorance of Jackson's complicated medical and pharmaceutical history and allegations of "doctor shopping" will also likely play a part in the defense.

The prosecution went for the "low-hanging fruit" by charging Murray with involuntary manslaughter as opposed to second-degree murder. The assumption appears to be that it will be easier to prove that the doctor caused Jackson's death not with malice or forethought, but through the negligent way he administered drugs to the singer and without regard to his patient's long history with strong pharmaceuticals.

The preliminary hearing in the Jackson case is set for August 23. Murray faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

MTV will be remembering the life and music of Michael Jackson all weekend. Don't miss the one-hour special "Michael Jackson's Influence on Music," airing Friday at 6:30 p.m. on MTV.

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Big K.R.I.T. Hopes Fans Will 'Relate To And Respect' His Music

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:52 AM PDT

'People can see the growth from when I first did my first project until now,' he tells Mixtape Daily.
By Jayson Rodriguez


Big K.R.I.T.
Photo: Def Jam

Fire Starter: Big K.R.I.T.

He's Def Jam's latest recruit, hailing from below the Mason-Dixon Line, via Meridian, Mississippi. The new homie's name is Big K.R.I.T., a rapper and producer, who was personally inked to the legendary label by none other than Sha Money XL, the former G-Unit president who recently joined the House that Russell Built. His breakout mixtape, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, hit the Internet a few months ago and slowly picked up steam, earning praise from music critics and bloggers alike.

According to the Creative Control/ DD172 affiliate, the project — an earnest collection of soul-inflected Southern hip-hop — was five years in the making.

"People can see the growth from when I first did my first project until now," K.R.I.T. told Mixtape Daily. "And they can see the growth and me really finding myself as an artist. And really not compromising my creative mind frame for what's going on in the industry and just being myself and putting the music out. The first record is 'Return of 4eva.' It was really just telling the game we here on some Southern hip-hop and this is us. And this is the type of music that I'm gonna put out. And I just hope that people can relate to it and respect it."

"Return of 4eva" is among the standouts on K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, along with "Children of the World"; both feature Creative Control-directed clips.

The Mississippi artist became aligned with the burgeoning downtown Manhattan movement after joining forces with music-industry mover Jonny Shipes last year. He then found himself spending time in Dame Dash's 24 Hour Karate School dojo and collaborating with Curren$y and the loose collection of creative types at the hip-hop mogul's studio.

Now that he has signed on the dotted line with Def Jam and joined a roster that includes Rick Ross, Nas and Young Jeezy, the newcomer is honing his Pimp C-like vocals and beats in hopes of making the next Southern masterpiece.

"I'm UGK-influenced, " K.R.I.T. said. "They had their own vibe, how they did their music. They did whatever they felt like they wanted to on record. They the next-door neighbor where I'm from, in Texas. So we were greatly influenced by their music. By Outkast. By 8Ball & MJG. That was the golden era to us."

For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines or follow the Mixtape Daily team on Twitter: @shaheemreid and @mongosladenyc.

Drake Opens Up About Family, Fears In 'Better Than Good Enough' Documentary

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 07:55 AM PDT

MTV special follows rapper/singer through the release of his debut, Thank Me Later.
By Jayson Rodriguez


Drake in "Better Than Good Enough"
Photo: MTV News & Docs

Drake is an open book.

After the release of his breakthrough mixtape, So Far Gone; his debut album, Thank Me Later; and now the premiere of the documentary "Drake: Better Than Good Enough" on Wednesday night (June 23), the 23-year-old rapper and crooner has truly opened up his life for all to see — from the lows of keeping his life balanced to the joys of completing songs featuring Jay-Z. The MTV special was another chapter in his evolving career.

"I have always been hesitant to share the details of my life with the world, but for the first time, I am comfortable and confident that you will love this story," Drake said of "Better Than Good Enough."

In the film, cameras follow Drake on his Away From Home Tour and on his bus, where he recorded large portions of Thank Me Later. Drake and his producer, Noah "40" Shebib, frantically work late into the night after each tour stop, trying to complete the rapper's album in time to make its June 15 release date.

During the mastering session, 40 was shown still making tweaks to material while the engineer awaited the producer's late arrival. In the same scene, Drake laments his close friend's health, revealing 40's battle with multiple sclerosis, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 22.

"I really don't know if I could keep making music without 40," Drake confessed. "I really don't know. That's one of the biggest fears I have, is losing 40."

Throughout the documentary, Drake often attempts to balance a tightrope between his greater ambitions and the responsibilities he has to his loved ones. His mother, who raised the actor-turned-musician, is the subject of one particularly touching scene, during which Drake addresses her illness.

"My mom is sick," he said. "So that scares me a lot. She's been the most supportive person I've ever had in my life — the only person that loves me unconditionally, really. I know a lot of people love me and I love a lot of people. But to love somebody unconditionally is different."

The up-to-the-minute project also followed Drake on the day of his album release. There was his album signing at Best Buy in Manhattan and his canceled South Street Seaport gig. Interviewed immediately after the chaotic scene, Drake reveals he had scheduled Birdman and J. Cole as guests to appear during his set.

"I had great things planned," he lamented.

The documentary ends with Drake visiting his father in Memphis then his mother in Toronto, before jetting overseas to open a Manchester, England, show headlined by Jay-Z. He calmly told the cameras that it's just another show for him, opening for the legendary MC. The night before, Drake performed for more than 50,000 fans at New York radio station Hot 97's annual Summer Jam concert.

Later, the two rappers exchange pleasantries, as the Brooklyn rapper greets Drake's mother and the two walk down a long hallway before parting ways.

"They're sharing the torch with him right now," Sway said in the documentary, referring to Jay-Z and the array of superstars who have co-signed the upstart act. "They're not passing it; Kanye is by no means passing it, Jay is by no means passing it, Wayne is by no means passing it. They're sharing the torch with him. What are you gonna do with it?"

What did you think about "Drake: Better Than Good Enough"? Let us know in the comments below!

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Justin Bieber? Kanye West? Who Will Be The Next To Sell A Million The First Week?

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Our experts also cite Taylor Swift, a posthumous Michael Jackson release, Lil Wayne again — or maybe no one.
By Shaheem Reid


Justin Bieber
Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images

While Drake's Thank Me Later didn't sell a million copies in the first week, the debut moved more than 460,000 units and landed at #1 on the Billboard albums chart. That's an amazing feat for any artist, let alone a rookie MC.

Meanwhile, Hits Double Daily is projecting a monster launch for Eminem's Recovery, which was released Monday, selling between 590,000 and 615,000 copies by this time next week.

Drake and Em have proven that, despite an overall decline in record sales, artists who are able to engage fans and produce high-quality music will be rewarded on the charts. However, a huge question remains: Will anyone be able to knock Lil Wayne from his spot as the last artist to sell 1 million copies the first week of release?

Weezy reached that milestone back in 2008, when Tha Carter III came out. And while Kanye West's Graduation came within an eyelash of hitting the mark several weeks later and others, such as Susan Boyle, have put up monster first-week numbers, no one besides Wayne has cracked a milli.

XXL magazine's Bonsu Thompson knows just the man up for the task: None other than Kanye West, whose song "Power," from his upcoming LP, has already garnered critical acclaim.

"In order to sell a million albums, your momentum has to be working on all cylinders," Thompson said via e-mail. "Kanye's range is built for that. Musically, he has the ability to simultaneously have an infectious record in the streets and a monstrous record on radio and television loop. Add in his penchant for controversial quotes (he's got a ton to address) and bringing the fashion and arts world wherever he goes, and it's a home run (Barry Bonds)."

"It's easy to say no one will ever hit that mark again, but there will always be someone," said Jon Caramanica, a music critic for The New York Times. "Right now, Justin Bieber has the best chance and also Taylor Swift with her next album. Rappers are in danger."

Vibe Editor in Chief Jermaine Hall said the next person to sell a million copies the first week will either be the man with the biggest-selling solo LP of all time or the last guy to reach a million sales the first week.

"It's tough to say, based on music's economical climate," Hall said. "Certainly, if Sony is able to get something out on Michael [Jackson] by the fourth quarter with a solid single, that would be a contender. Outside of that, Wayne's Carter IV also has to be considered. If he has a lead record anything close to the impact of 'Lollipop,' he will be knocking on that door."

Other industry insiders are way more pessimistic.

"I don't know if it's possible for an artist to sell a million records again in a week," XXL Editor in Chief Vanessa Satten said. "Seems to me, sales are not an issue anymore, and no one wants to say that. We still stress over sales when we've had the Drake and Eminem albums for weeks. Sales are not the issue anymore, so I don't know if that million in a week is feasible anymore."

"I think Wayne is probably the last one to do that," ThisIs50.com's Jeremy Bettis agreed. "I don't think people should pay too close attention to the numbers. I don't think the numbers should take away from the actual project. I think that's the problem with hip-hop. Everyone wants to know: 'What's his first-week numbers?' If it's not what they think it should be, then they have a judgment about the album, which I think takes away from the project and the actual creativity of the music."

"That 1 million that Wayne did was so out of this world, I don't know that's gonna happen again," radio personality Miss Info said. "I don't know that's a fair bar to set. ... I don't think the emphasis at this point is even on sales. It's about: 'How many stages are you gonna pack? How many endorsement deals are you gonna have? How many companies are you gonna launch?' "

"I think, even for record labels, it's gonna be hard to see who sells a million," said Angela Yee who hosts the Shade 45 radio show "The Morning After." "I don't think record labels rely on that. That's why they are doing 360 deals. They're getting money off your touring, how many ringtones you sell, T-shirts, your merchandising. I don't know if [selling a million copies in your first week] is gonna happen anytime soon. That's a phenomenon."

The only real answer? Wait and see.

Who do you think will be the next artist to sell 1 million copies of their album in the first week of release? Share your predictions in the comments.

Don't miss the "Drake: Better Than Good Enough" documentary, airing tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV!

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Eminem Handpicked Pink For <i>Recovery</i> Collabo

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 11:46 PM PDT

'When he brought up Pink, I thought she'd murder it,' producer DJ Khalil says of replacing original singer on 'Won't Back Down.'
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Matt Elias


Eminem
Photo: Robyn Beck/ AFP/ Getty Images

Eminem's rumbling "Won't Back Down" is among the most defiant records on Recovery, and the addition of Pink only upped the attitude on the standout track. And it was all the Detroit MC's idea to tap the outspoken pop singer to add vocals on the number, according to the track's producer, DJ Khalil.

"That was Em's idea," Khalil told MTV News of the collaboration.

The Aftermath producer revealed that a different artist was initially featured on the song, but Pink owned the collabo with her punked-out rendition.

"He called me, and originally we had another vocalist, Liz Rodrigues, who is in my group," Khalil explained. "I have a group called the New Royales and they're based in Canada; Liz is from Toronto. Originally she was on the song, but she was already on "25 to Life" and "Almost Famous." So, we were thinking, 'Who else could we get for this record that would actually fit?'

"When he brought up Pink, I thought she would kill it, she'd murder it. He set up the session in Malibu and we did the session and she was done in like 20 minutes. She nailed it in her way. I was kind of married to the original, but once I heard what she did and she put her stamp on it, it was like perfect, 'cause she just brought the attitude out."

The organ-heavy production featured Eminem shooting off a rapid-fire stream of punch lines.

"Listen, garden tool/ Don't make me introduce you to my power tool," Em spits. "You know the f---ing drill/ How you douche bags feel?/ Knowing you're disposable, Summer's Eve, Massengill."

Khalil said his intricate production style is what led Eminem to recruit him to work on Recovery. The Shady lyricist had to adapt to rapping over his particular style.

"They were into my production, and it's different than everybody else's, because it's dense," Khalil explained. "There's a lot of music going on. Even with 'Won't Back Down,' [Eminem] told me the track was beating him down. He had to scream to be able to rap over that track. They just wanted what I do."

What do you think of Em and Pink's "Won't Back Down"? Share your thoughts in the comments!

It's Eminem Week at MTV News, so stick with us as we celebrate the release of Recovery and take you inside the making of Em's latest album.

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'Breaking Dawn' Screenwriter Is 'Deep In the Middle' Of Script

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 03:40 AM PDT

'One of the biggest challenges is it's really thick with mythology,' Melissa Rosenberg reveals to MTV News.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz


Melissa Rosenberg
Photo: MTV News

Although the first of its two installments is more than a year from hitting theaters, the forthcoming "Breaking Dawn" already has Twilighters trying to predict how much of the books will make it to the screen. MTV News recently went in search of some inside scoop from screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg. Like you, we wondered just how much of the 754-page book we can expect to see.

"I'm deep in the middle of it," Rosenberg said of her progress on a script. "I've been working on it for several months now and it's a bear, but it's exciting."

Rosenberg, who has written the screenplays for all three "Twilight" films, also revealed that the "Dawn" adaptation is proving particularly challenging because of the sheer number of characters and the dense mythology behind it all.

"One of the biggest challenges, it's really true with all the novels, but probably more so with this one, is it's really thick with mythology, there are a lot of characters," she said. "The characters expand with the arrival of Carlisle's friends. It's really about who do you pull forward, where do you focus?"

Rosenberg said that though the story always centers on the three main characters — Edward, Bella and Jacob — she wants to make sure to explore the body of myths that fuel the vampire series. "That's the dance I'm playing throughout the entire thing," she said.

As for the cast of the "Twilight Saga," they seem to have welcomed news that the final chapter in the series will be a two-part story.

"I didn't want to read the script that was just one [movie]," Kristen Stewart recently told MTV News. "It would have lacked so much because you just couldn't cram the story into one. At least that was my opinion, so I'm really excited."

"Eclipse" opens June 30, and the first of the two "Breaking Dawn" films is scheduled for a November 18, 2011, release.

What part of the book should absolutely make it to the "Breaking Dawn" movies? Tell us in the comments!

We'll be live at the L.A. premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" on Thursday, June 24. Tune in to MTV.com at 9:30 ET (8:30 Central) for our red-carpet webcast, and watch us chat with Robert, Kristen, Taylor and all your favorite stars. And don't forget to submit your burning 'Eclipse' questions!

Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."

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Drake's Appeal Is Willingness To Tell His 'Truth,' Sway Says

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 04:57 AM PDT

'This documentary accomplishes that for Drake,' the MTV News correspondent says of 'Better Than Good Enough.'
By MTV News staff


Drake in "Better Than Good Enough"
Photo: MTV News & Docs

He's borne witness to the rise of hip-hop greats, from the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur to Eminem and 50 Cent. And now, MTV News correspondent Sway says Drake shares something in common with the aforementioned MCs: an affinity for the truth.

In "Drake: Better Than Good Enough," the documentary airing Wednesday night (June 23), the "World Famous Wake Up Show" host said fans will get an even clearer view of the Toronto rapper's life.

"Just like 50 Cent has a certain authenticity to the truth, and the way his life was, that led him to become the person he was, Drake — on the flip side of the spectrum — has the same truth about what his life was like growing up that made him the person he was," Sway said, comparing the seemingly opposed hip-hop stars. "Except, [Drake's life] lacks the violence that 50 had. It's a different kind of struggle than what 50 had, but the fact that both those artists were transparent in their truth is what makes them appealing. This documentary accomplishes that for Drake," he added of the MTV News/ @Radical Media project.

The documentary chronicles Drake's life in the months leading up to the release of his successful debut, Thank Me Later. From performances to downtime to late-night studio sessions, Drake allowed cameras to trail him and was candid about his feelings on fame, his struggle to reconcile personal ambition with responsibility and establishing his eventual place in music history.

"I just want people to walk away ... just feeling a little bit more confident about Drake," the rapper says in the documentary. "In no way do I want people to be like, 'He's the best. He's the man.' 'Cause I really do have a desire to grow and get better. I do want people to walk away and be like, 'OK. OK.

Don't miss the "Drake: Better Than Good Enough" documentary, airing Wednesday, June 23, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV!

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Fefe Dobson Goes After Cheating Ex in 'Ghost' Video -- Check Out A Preview!

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 06:53 AM PDT

The Canadian rocker heats things up with a blazing mattress and lots of leather in her new video.
By Mawuse Ziegbe


Fefe Dobson
Photo: MTV News

Fefe Dobson does not play around when it comes to cheating boyfriends. The Canadian rocker goes after a loser ex in her new video "Ghost" after catching him making out with another girl. Although the ex tries to move on with his new relationship, Dobson doesn't let up.

"My video 'Ghost' is about me catching my man cheating and then me driving him crazy 'cause I'm haunting him," Dobson told MTV News. The clip features the star wailing at her former beau from his bedroom ceiling, rocking out on top of his convertible in a leather suit, and taunting him in front of a burning mattress.

In the video, Dobson harasses her bad boy with the type of vengeful abandon that many wronged lovers dream of. However, Dobson said that doing the crazy-ex thing wasn't easy. "There's a scene where I'm standing in front of a burning bed. It was really burning — it wasn't a green screen. I was like, 'I'm not gonna do this!' and I hear [the director] going, 'Get in front of the bed!' " she recalled. "I didn't want to do it but I did it. I didn't, you know, get set on fire — which is important!"

Even though he was brought in to make her life harder onscreen, Dobson said that filming with her "Ghost" boy toy was the easiest part of making the video. "He's cute, so it was easy," said Dobson. "It wasn't that hard."

Check out the sneak peek video of Fefe Dobson's "Ghost" and let us know what you think in the comments below! We will air your comments on MTV this Friday, June 25!

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Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood Talk 'Inspiring' Nashville Rising Benefit Concert

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 10:22 PM PDT

'I'm just really happy to be a part of it,' Swift said of performing at Nashville benefit show.
By Jocelyn Vena


Taylor Swift performs at the Nashville Rising Benefit Concert on Tuesday
Photo: Ed Rode/ Nashville Rising/ Getty Images

On Tuesday night, Taylor Swift joined forces with Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and even Sandra Bullock for the charity show Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery, at the Bridgestone Arena. The artists teamed up in an effort to raise money to help the Nashville area, which was devastated by floods earlier this spring.

Taylor Swift explained that as soon as she heard there was a way she could help Nashville, she jumped at it.

"Thankfully, the people that are close to me that lost their houses have found different places to live, and I've really seen them help each other," she said. "It's been really inspiring. As soon as I even heard that they're putting something together, I just volunteered and I said I want to do this and I want to help out. It's really wonderful that Tim and Faith stepped to action so quickly. I'm just really happy to be a part of it."

Carrie Underwood said she was happy to help the city that has shown her music career so much support. "You hear everything from people losing possessions to entire houses being gone. I've heard of people living in tents in their backyard," she said. "You just hear the worst of the worst and hope that in some way there's something you can do about it. It is for a good cause so I feel like everyone [was happy to be] giving. You look out there and everybody's at their best."

Billy Ray Cyrus, with his superstar daughter Miley by his side, may have summed it up best. "You know it's always great to come home. I'm sorry it's under these circumstances, [but] to feel the energy from the crowd, the band — everybody's coming together with a common cause," he said of the evening. "It seemed to be quite a homecoming and for a good reason. I think that Nashville is going to survive this with their heads held high."

See the Nashville Rising website to learn more about what you can do to help with flood relief.

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Stephenie Meyer Is Too 'Burned Out On Vampires' For 'Midnight Sun'

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 01:53 AM PDT

'I want to wait until I'm excited about the material again,' author says of 'Twilight' companion novel.
By Kara Warner


Stephenie Meyer
Photo: Getty Images

Ever since part of it leaked online, "Twilight" fans have been frothing at the mouth for more information about Stephenie Meyer's "Midnight Sun," the unfinished "Twilight" companion book told from Edward's perspective. At a mini press junket she held for a group of lucky Twilight fansites picked by Meyer at random out of a hat — TwilightSeriesTheories.com, TwilightSource.com, Twifans.com and Letters to Twilight — she answered fans' burning questions about the elusive book.

Meyer jumped right into talk about "Sun," admitting to her eager audience that she has not made any more progress on the novel because, shockingly, she is "really burned out on vampires," and doesn't want that to affect her writing in a negative way.

"I want to wait until I'm excited about the material again, and I'm excited about Edward, and that it's something that's motivating," she said. "Right now, it feels like homework. And when things feel like homework they go very, very slowly for me. So it's still not a 'It's not gonna happen!' I want to do it when I can do it right."

Meyer admitted that part of her reluctance to finish the book is that she is getting pressured about it by all sorts of people, including random musicians.

"I was at the Fray concert, and I was hanging out with the guys backstage," she shared. "They're really cool, and I was talking to [frontman] Isaac [Slade] about it. He was like, 'I really want you to do that!' And I was like, 'Oh my gosh! Come on!' You know, I can't get away from it anywhere."

Meyer acknowledged her stubbornness, and added that a little reverse psychology might be the better way to go with her. That argument makes sense, since she did write an entire "Twilight" spin-off novella, "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner," when all she was asked to do was pen a short story.

Meyer said Slade gave her some motivation. "I have this great thing he signed for me; it says, 'To Stephenie, Don't work on that stupid book! Nobody wants it anyway!' That really is the right direction to go with me," Meyer said. "Because I'm like, 'Huh! Maybe I should do it! I'll show you!' Psychology!"

Knowing how her audience will probably react to even her most evasive statements, Meyer added cheekily, "Anyway, that's 'Midnight Sun'! So, that should disappoint everyone!"

Are you still clamoring for "Midnight Sun," or are you willing to give Stephenie a break? Share your opinions and demands below.

We'll be live from "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" premiere on Thursday, June 24! Tune in to Movies.MTV.com at 9:30/8:30c for our red carpet webcast and watch us chat up Robert, Kristen, Taylor and all your favorite stars. And don't forget to submit your burning 'Eclipse' questions!

Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.

Rick Ross Talks 'Blowin' Money Fast (B.M.F.)' Video

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 01:53 AM PDT

The Bawse says Diddy, Bun B turn up in clip for Albert Anastasia EP track; hints Spike Lee may direct 'Live Fast, Die Young.'
By Shaheem Reid


Rick Ross
Photo: MTV News

Rick Ross has been busy building visuals. At the top of this week, the Bawse and director Parris completed production in New York City on his video for street banger "Blowin' Money Fast (B.M.F.)" with the likes of the LOX, Bun B and Diddy showing up to set. Ross plans to shoot two more clips soon: one for "MC Hammer," and the other for "Live Fast, Die Young," off the upcoming Teflon Don.

"Shout out to Spiff TV," Ross said this past Saturday at Atlanta's Philips Arena. He'd just come offstage, after performing at Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash 15 concert.

"Spiff [is directing] 'MC Hammer'. We haven't shot it yet, but shout out to MC Hammer. We talked a couple of times. We just putting everything together," Ross said. "I think it's gonna be real cool to make sure he's in it. I think it's mandatory that Hammer bless the screen, man. Look out for Parris — we shot the first half of 'B.M.F.' in Carol City [and] Little Haiti," the Miami MC said of the Florida backdrops. "Everybody, they just gonna come [show] respect for the streets, the movement is feeling good."

As for the video for the Kanye West-produced "Live Fast, Die Young," Ross is thinking bigger budgets and an A-list director. He recently took to his Twitter and posted a photograph of himself and Spike Lee, hinting that he and one of Brooklyn's finest may be teaming up soon.

"What I actually tweeted — and you should actually follow me @rickyrozay — when I was in Hawaii, me and Kanye did a different kind of record and it may take a different kind of director. It was me, up in the middle of the night reflecting. It was an actual picture [from when] Spike came out to my birthday. I had a private get-together in Miami. Spike came out, we discussed a few things. It's one of those things [that] I call 'speaking it into existence.' I feel once I put something in my mind, I can accomplish it. Shout out to the big homie F. Gary Gray. I can't commend him enough. We pulled that off with 'Super High,' " Ross said of landing the Hollywood director for the visual. "Whoever would have thought? It's something that's most definitely possible."

While the bearded MC is looking forward to the "Live Fast" video, with whoever may sign on to direct, he said it was important to keep his priorities straight.

"First and foremost, we gotta release the record," he smiled, referring to "Live Fast, Die Young." "It's real close. I'mma tell you that. Thanks to everybody for the support on 'Super High.' We about to crack top 10 on that. I told myself, once I crack top 10 with the first record, I was gonna come with that next big one. It's feeling like in the next week or two, we could be coming with it. It's something I'm most definitely anticipating, all the pieces to the project fell into place. July 20, Teflon Don in stores."

After seeing Ross' Hollywood-style "Super High" video, are you eagerly anticipating more clips? Let us know in the comments!

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'Knight And Day' Director Hoped To Bring Out Tom Cruise's 'Lightness'

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 02:42 AM PDT

'This was a really great opportunity for him to shine,' James Mangold says of his leading man.
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz


Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise in "Knight and Day"
Photo: Twentieth Century Fox and Regency Enterprises

Superheroes, all-encompassing CGI, in-your-face 3-D effects — these are the predominant trends in this year's summer-movie season. What a surprise, then, to find "Knight and Day," an action flick not based on an existing entertainment property, one not shot within the confines of a green screen and one featuring an actor who's a member of that increasingly rare breed: the traditional Hollywood movie star.

The movie, in fact, has as much in common with old-school pictures like "North by Northwest" and "Charade," and for two hours, its stars (Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz) are more reminiscent of Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn than other contemporary film stars.

Director James Mangold recognizes the throwback factor to "Knight and Day" — and, as the guy behind heady fare like "Cop Land" and "3:10 to Yuma," he welcomes it — but that's not what pulled him into the production. Rather, it was the chance to work with Cruise and Diaz.

"When I first read it, I thought it was a really promising idea for a movie, very charming idea for a movie," Mangold told MTV News. "But what really intrigued me was that Cameron was attached — she's someone who I adore and have known for a long time — and Tom was curious about it.'

Mangold had met with Cruise around the time he was developing "Yuma," but both men agreed the actor wasn't right for the film. When they did end up working together, they wanted it be on something that wasn't so damn serious.

"There was a lightness to him and a charm to him," Mangold said of Cruise. "I hoped he'd make a choice to make a picture that exploited that even more. This was a really great opportunity, I think, for him to shine, still being the leading man and still being capable but getting that other side of him out."

That's exactly what he does in "Knight and Day," ditching the solemnity of his characters in films like "Valkyrie" and "Collateral" and returning to the type of manic comic territory he explored in "Jerry Maguire" and "Risky Business."

Once Cruise signed up, the script began to change. The story went from a comedy vehicle to something that merged high-octane action with comedic jabs. And the film continued to morph even as filming was under way.

"There were days we'd show up and we'd completely rewrite what we were doing while we were going it," Mangold said. "There's a lot of jazz to Tom."

Check out everything we've got on "Knight and Day."

For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.

'Drake: Better Than Good Enough' Premieres Tonight On MTV

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 01:53 AM PDT

Documentary, which follows Drizzy as he records his now-chart-topping debut, airs at 10 p.m. on MTV.
By Mawuse Ziegbe


Drake
Photo: MTV News

Now that his debut, Thank Me Later, sold nearly half a million copies during its first week of release, Drake will let fans check out his rise to the top in the documentary "Drake: Better Than Good Enough," which airs Wednesday (June 23) at 10 p.m. on MTV.

Drizzy has said that the doc, which follows him in the months before he dropped Thank Me Later, shows the 23-year-old MC during the "most important time of my life." Viewers will witness an array of intimate moments in the star's life as cameras flank the Young Money superstar from the start of his Away From Home Tour and catch him recording his now-chart-topping debut.

"I just want people to walk away ... just feeling a little bit more confident about Drake," Drizzy says in the documentary. "In no way do I want people to be like, 'He's the best. He's the man.' 'Cause I really do have a desire to grow and get better. I do want people to walk away and be like, 'OK. OK.' "

The doc focuses on many aspects of Drizzy's world. Fans will see Drake's backstage pre-show rituals, hear the star break down his unique songwriting process and watch him deal with the stress of the road while going months at a time without seeing his loved ones.

The documentary reveals aspects of Drizzy's life that few have seen, but the mega-star takes the opportunity to be candid about his experiences in the special. "I have always been hesitant to share the details of my life with the world, but for the first time, I am comfortable and confident that you will love this story," Drake told MTV News about "Better Than Good Enough."

Don't miss the "Drake: Better Than Good Enough" documentary, airing tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV!

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All Time Low Enjoy 'Bro-in' Down' On Bamboozle Roadshow

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 01:09 AM PDT

The band describes the casual attitude of touring with Good Charlotte, Third Eye Blind and others.
By Matt Harper


All Time Low
Photo: MTV News

All Time Low are having a pretty good summer. The boys from Baltimore have been spending the last month on the Bamboozle Roadshow, where they've met some of their idols, gotten love from their legions of fans and, as the band puts it, done a lot of "bro-in' down."

ATL took a break from the sweltering heat at the Philadelphia stop of the Roadshow last Sunday to talk to MTV News about the experience of traveling cross-country with Boys Like Girls, LMFAO, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan and Third Eye Blind (among many others). "It's been great, so much fun," lead singer Alex Gaskarth gushed. "All the bands have been hanging out, bro-in' down, as they say."

Summer festivals in America are typically dominated by one-off weekend shows, like Bonnaroo, Coachella and Lollapalooza, but a travelling show like this one creates a uniquely intimate atmosphere that the ATL guys have enjoyed. "It's festival style, so it feels like a shrunken version of the Warp Tour almost," Gaskarth said. Lead guitarist Jack Barakat cut in, "It's weird, 'cause if we don't hang out, [Third Eye Blind frontman] Stephan Jenkins gets really mad and starts yelling."

The consensus all around is that what makes this tour so much fun is the casual attitude all the headlining bands share. When asked about who's made an impact on them so far this tour, Alex was quick to answer, "The Good Charlotte guys throughout the tour have been awesome to us."

Barakat agreed, saying the Madden brothers "have been like our fathers almost."

"Our big brothers," Gaskarth countered. Finally, drummer Rian Dawson settled the friendly debate. "Uncles, we'll call it," he said. "That's somewhere in between brother and father."

Whatever the relationship between the bands, it's clear that All Time Low are having a blast on the tour.

MTV News will be hitting the Bamboozle Roadshow again this week, so check back in for more from your favorite bands on the tour.

What's the best show you've seen this summer? Share your concert reports in the comments.

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Bun B On Michael Jackson: 'Let That Man Rest In Peace'

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 02:19 AM PDT

'I just wish that people would leave well enough alone,' ex-UGK MC says.
By Shaheem Reid


Bun B
Photo: MTV News

Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson, and as fans reflect on his life and musical legacy, Bun B says we should preserve his memory by remembering what a remarkable entertainer he was, rather than all that other stuff.

"I just wish that people would leave well enough alone," Bun said. "It's still a lot of mess surrounding [his death], it's a lot of people that are willing to entertain people who are looking for mess. I'm not going to name names, 'cause everybody deals with grief differently. I think they should leave well enough alone. If they want to have one thing a year for Mike, that's fine — of course, however they choose to honor him [privately is fine]. But I think they just need to let the fans do their thing [in celebrating]. Let that man rest in peace."

Bun also feels that Michael's three children should be kept out of the spotlight.

"I think they should definitely pull the kids back," he said. "Take his children and pull them back. Dude ain't never want that for his kids. I think that for a life of being misunderstood, and [having]miscommunications and not discussing a lot of what was going on with himself, I think the one thing we could all draw from him was that he didn't want anybody bothering his children. He didn't want them to deal with the type of craziness and madness that comes with being in this industry. Unfortunately, it looks like some people want to pull them in this mess for money, which is unfortunate because the estate of Michael Jackson isn't hurting for no money. A lot of people should leave well enough alone."

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'New Blink-182 Music Is On The Way,' Mark Hoppus Promises

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 08:29 AM PDT

Bassist also apologized for confusion over a new track being premiered.
By James Montgomery


Mark Hoppus
Photo: Christopher Polk/ WireImage

Monday's "exciting" Blink-182 news turned out to be an announcement that the group will headline KROQ's Epicenter festival in September, so on Tuesday, Mark Hoppus decided to up the ante, taking to his blog to break a genuinely exciting bit of news.

"Blink-182 is full-steam ahead!" Hoppus wrote. "In June and July we will be at the rehearsal spot, getting ready for the European tour this summer, and writing new songs. When the European tour is finished, we head back and play ONE SHOW in Southern California. Then that is IT for live shows for the rest of 2010. Why? Because we'll be in the studio recording the new Blink-182 album. Until it is finished."

Hoppus then added: "I cannot be more clear on this: New Blink-182 music is on the way."

So after so much talk about tentative release dates and recording sessions, it appears that things really are entering the home stretch, and that the wait for long-suffering Blink fans might actually be coming to a close.

Hoppus also used his blog to address some of the confusion over the KROQ announcement, writing:

"There was some confusion this week about a new track being premiered on KROQ here in L.A. On a segment where the station was announcing our performance in their concert, they hinted to 'be prepared for the premiere of a new song,' but they were referring to another band," he wrote. "I understand how people would be confused (and angry). Believe me, when we have new Blink-182 music for you all, we will make it LOUD AND CLEAR. We'll be screaming about it. You won't be able to get away from us talking about it. And that moment is on the way. All of us have ideas from before and after the tour last summer, and are excited to get into the studio and see those ideas come to light. Simple as that.

"The future is very exciting and very near! Thanks to all of you who have and continue to support Blink-182 and everything we do," he continued. "You are the best, and we're doing all we can to make it well worth the wait. May the force be with you."

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