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- Rick Ross Wants To Take His Music To The 'Next Level' With Dr. Dre
- Diggy Simmons 'At A Loss For Words' Over 'Hottest Breakthrough' Nod
- Kristen Stewart Is 'Fantastic,' 'On The Road' Co-Star Garrett Hedlund Says
- Lindsay Lohan 'Surprises People' In 'Machete,' Robert Rodriguez Says
- Comic-Con Live Stream Continues With 'Tron Legacy,' 'Scott Pilgrim'
- Joe Jonas Says Touring With Ex Demi Lovato Will Be 'Fun,' Not Awkward
- Comic-Con Live Stream To Feature Chris Evans And More On Saturday!
- Michael Cera Goes Incognito At Comic-Con ... In A Gorilla Mask
- Diggy Simmons Fans Applaud 'Hottest Breakthrough MC' Finalist
- Young Money, Lupe Fiasco Join Trae Tha Truth For Trae Day In Houston
- Peter Jackson Should Direct 'The Hobbit,' Guillermo Del Toro Says
- 'Twilight' And 'Priest' Only Have Vampires In Common, Cam Gigandet Says
- Katy Perry Says New Single 'Teenage Dream' Exudes 'Euphoric' Feeling
- Who Will Be The 'Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010'? Experts Predict!
- Bruce Willis Flattered By Shout-Out From Nicki Minaj
- 'Jersey Shore' Star The Situation's Family Photo Has Fans Laughing Out Loud
- Selena Gomez And Joey King Recall 'Ramona And Beezus' On-Set Pranks
- Sister Of Mel Gibson's Ex Under Investigation For Leaking Tapes
| Rick Ross Wants To Take His Music To The 'Next Level' With Dr. Dre Posted: 23 Jul 2010 05:20 AM PDT He also reveals on MTV News' 'RapFix Live' that he hopes to get in the studio with producer Frankie Beverly.
Rick Ross has made "Maybach Music" with Jay-Z and "Aston Martin Music" with Drake and all kinds of numbers in between with a who's who list of talent. But the Miami rap titan still has a checklist of artists he would like to work with in the future, ranging from an iconic rap producer to a legendary soul singer.
During his appearance Friday (July 23) on our inaugural "RapFix Live" broadcast, Ross revealed that he hopes to get in the studio with Dr. Dre or Frankie Beverly for his Teflon Don follow-up. "I look forward to going to the next level, so hopefully on the next album, you might see a Dr. Dre collaboration or you might see a Frankie Beverly collaboration," Ross told Sway. "I'm a player with this." The Bawse hasn't connected with Dre yet, but he made sure to let his wishes be known. "I'm putting it in the air right now," Ross said of the collaboration. Next up, Ross will start production on the video for "Live Fast, Die Young," his single with Kanye West. The Def Jam star told MTV News earlier this week that he secured Hype Williams as the director of the clip, after his plans for Spike Lee to helm the shoot fell through. "Yeah, the homie Yeezy, we decided on Hype Williams. Hype Williams will direct 'Live Fast, Die Young,' " he revealed. "Hit me up on Twitter @rickyrozay, and the reason I say that, I tweeted a picture of me and the homie Spike Lee. He came to my birthday party. I was brainstorming, like, 'We need that different vibe.' I tweeted a picture with me and the homie Spike. Ultimately, Hype will direct it. But look for Spike to do a Rozay video. I'mma be the first since [Public Enemy's] 'Fight the Power' and the other great [videos he directed back in the day]." Catch Wiz Khalifa on next week's "RapFix Live"! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Diggy Simmons 'At A Loss For Words' Over 'Hottest Breakthrough' Nod Posted: 23 Jul 2010 03:55 AM PDT 'The fact that I'm top five is huge,' he says; winner will be revealed Sunday at noon on MTV2's 'Sucker Free Summit'!
Diggy Simmons is already a celebrity as a result of his famous father, Rev Run, but the teen rapper has hopes of becoming a bona fide star in his own right through his music.
He's just begun his journey. Late last year, the Run-DMC progeny released freestyles on the beats for Drake's "Over" and Nas' "Made You Look," causing the teen rhyme-spitter's profile to increase. Now, he's been tapped as a top-five MTV News "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" finalist. "Wow, that's huge," Simmons told MTV News' Sway. "That's dope. It's crazy to me. ... I'm at a loss for words. I've grinded and whatnot, but it's been a short amount of time. When I saw [the other 'Hottest Breakthrough' candidates], I was like, 'Eh.' I was excited that I was even put in there. But I didn't necessarily think I would win, because I haven't been grinding as long as some dudes. ... But the fact that I'm top five is huge." The "Run's House" alum has released one mixtape already, First Flight, and is currently at work on the sequel, Airborne, which he hopes to drop shortly. He's inked a deal with Atlantic Records and is hard at work on his debut album. The upstart also tweeted his appreciation for the nomination. "Wooow got voted into the top 5 for @mtv's breakthrough MC of 2010!!! #TeamDiggy ya'll are the best man I swear! Thank u :)" MTV News rolled out the top-five candidates for "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" all week — the winner will be revealed on MTV2's "Sucker Free Summit" Sunday at noon! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Kristen Stewart Is 'Fantastic,' 'On The Road' Co-Star Garrett Hedlund Says Posted: 23 Jul 2010 05:42 AM PDT 'The family that we're surrounded by is wonderful and unbelievable,' he tells MTV News at Comic-Con.
SAN DIEGO — Garrett Hedlund is starring in one of the most talked-about movies of Comic-Con, but it's another of his upcoming projects that is generating a lot of buzz.
During MTV News and MySpace's live stream Friday (July 23) to promote "Tron Legacy," MTV's Josh Horowitz asked Hedlund about "On the Road," which also stars "Twilight" leading lady Kristen Stewart. "I've been on ['On the Road'] since the fall of '07, and it's sort of been on my mind since then," Hedlund said. "When we jump onto projects like this, we've sort of got to tie that kite to a post and hope that it's still flying as high as it was when you come back to it. Luckily, now with coming off 'Tron' and going into that, we've got to take that kite off." The film has been in pre-production up in Montreal, as the cast and crew get ready to start shooting. Hedlund said right now the cast is going through "boot camp" and "intensive research with biographers." Even though they won't start shooting until August, Hedlund had nothing but nice things to say about Stewart. "She's got it all there. She's where she needs to be. She's fantastic," he gushed. He also said Sam Riley, who plays Jack Kerouac in the film, is "incredibly devoted and a hard worker and also a fantastic actor. "We've had wonderful times up there in Montreal. Just hoping to make a wonderful film that can fulfill everyone's expectation of what this can actually be," Hedlund said. "The family that we're surrounded by is wonderful and unbelievable and, for me, I'm kind of on cloud nine." Stewart also had nothing but kind words for Hedlund when we caught up with her at an "Eclipse" screening last month. "I've met him a bunch of times, and I've hung out with him twice," she said of her co-star. "He's a great guy. ... He's written crazy stuff for it. He's super into it. Not to sound ... I don't know how to put it. He's, like, so in character, and he's driving to Montreal. He's awesome. I'm really, really excited." MTV News and MySpace are live at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con! From Seth Rogen and Michael Cera to Anna Kendrick and Bruce Willis, we're talking to some of the world's biggest stars during our daily live streams. So tune in to MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Saturday to watch the fun unfold. And don't forget to check in for exclusive interviews, movie clips and much more! Check out everything we've got on "On the Road." For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Lindsay Lohan 'Surprises People' In 'Machete,' Robert Rodriguez Says Posted: 23 Jul 2010 01:13 AM PDT 'By the end, you're like, 'Wow, she's turned into somebody else completely,' ' director tells MTV News at Comic-Con.
SAN DIEGO — One of the most fun films at Comic-Con this year is "Machete," the Robert Rodriguez-directed, Danny Trejo-starring film that grew out of a joke trailer in "Grindhouse." Among many of its stars, "Machete" managed to attract Lindsay Lohan to play the daughter of the film's villain.
She is in the headlines now for her jail sentence, but Rodriguez and Trejo told us when they chatted on Thursday's MTV News and MySpace live stream that Lohan was a great addition to the film when she shot for three days last year. "She was awesome," Rodriguez said. "She was really fun to work with." "I've known Lindsay since she was about 14, 15 years old," Trejo added. "She was great. She was glad to be there and work, and she was professional. She did really, really well." Rodriguez said it didn't take much convincing for Lohan to sign on to the film. "I showed her a poster of her, a nun with a gun, and she was like, 'Sold!' " he said. Having the early trailer was enough to convince most of the actors, he added. Most people will be impressed with Lohan's performance, Rodriguez said. "Her character has a really good arc, so that surprises people," the director told MTV News. "You'll see it, and you'll go, 'OK, I can see why they chose Lindsay to play this part,' and then by the end, you're like, 'Wow, she's turned into somebody else completely.' Everyone sort of becomes this iconic character that could go on to be in their own movie. That's kind of what I wanted." MTV News and MySpace are live at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con! From Seth Rogen and Michael Cera to Anna Kendrick and Bruce Willis, we're talking to some of the world's biggest stars during three daily live streams. So tune in to MTV.com at 3 p.m. ET/ noon PT on Friday and 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Saturday to watch the fun unfold. And don't forget to check in all week for exclusive interviews, movie clips and much more! Check out everything we've got on "Machete." For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Comic-Con Live Stream Continues With 'Tron Legacy,' 'Scott Pilgrim' Posted: 23 Jul 2010 06:33 AM PDT Saturday's live stream, which starts at 6 p.m. ET, features stars from 'Thor' and 'Captain America.'
SAN DIEGO — Comic-Con coverage continued Friday (July 23) as the MTV News team returned to the scene to cover the hottest panels and speak with the biggest celebs. Again, one of the major highlights was our live-stream broadcast with MySpace, during which we hosted fantastic guests from the casts of "Tron Legacy" and "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World."
Kicking off the show were Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges and Joseph Kosinski, who — despite this being their third appearance at Comic-Con — are still very enthusiastic about "Tron Legacy" and joked that they would have more footage to bring at the next Con, even though the movie opens this year. Hedlund mentioned that one highlight for him was all the training he did to prepare for the role and that he ended up getting his motorcycle license to pilot the cycles involved in filming. Castmember Michael Sheen, who likely garnered the most laughs of the show, joked that he felt like RuPaul in the 6-inch platform shoes his eccentric character wears. Shortly after, the "Scott Pilgrim" gang descended on the broadcast, during which director Edgar Wright outed his star Michael Cera for wearing a costume/disguise on the convention floor the night before. "As some actors do go on the floor with a mask on, Michael put a mask on and lined up for his own 'Scott Pilgrim' Experience [in which fans could design their own 'Pilgrim'-themed T-shirts] in disguise," Wright said, adding that Cera designed his own shirt. Cera's big disguise was apparently a "fierce-looking" gorilla mask, one that was so cool that other people in line kept coming up to him and asking for pictures while he was waiting on the street. "My body language got really weird, because I'd picture whoever this guy is wearing this mask. When people would come up to me and start asking for pictures, I'd go like this," Cera said, leaning off to the side awkwardly. "I had a really weird voice under there too. It was kind of creeping people out, I think." Cera's co-star Anna Kendrick later revealed that she, too, had traveled the convention floor in a mask, but she wouldn't reveal what kind of mask she wore. Make sure to check back Saturday at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT for our two-hour show, during which we will have live interviews with the stars from "Thor" and "Captain America," as well as a visit from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige. The show will stream simultaneously on MySpace and MTV's homepage, and viewers can take part in the conversations firsthand and in real time by posting comments and questions for the chance to have their favorite celebrities answer live. MTV News and MySpace are live at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con! From Seth Rogen and Michael Cera to Anna Kendrick and Bruce Willis, we're talking to some of the world's biggest stars during our daily live streams. So tune in to MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Saturday to watch the fun unfold. And don't forget to check in for exclusive interviews, movie clips and much more! For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Joe Jonas Says Touring With Ex Demi Lovato Will Be 'Fun,' Not Awkward Posted: 23 Jul 2010 02:40 AM PDT Onetime lovebirds are even 'trying to ... hang out before we go on tour together,' the JoBro says.
In May, Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato broke up. And in August the "Camp Rock" co-stars will embark on a tour together. It's hard to imagine many things more awkward than hitting the road with your ex of three months ... so is Joe nervous? "Demi has been a friend of mine for a long time," Joe told Ryan Seacrest when he called in during the host's KIIS-FM "On-Air With Ryan Seacrest" radio show on Friday (July 23). "I think that our friendship is so strong that it surpasses a lot of things, and I think touring will be a lot of fun," Joe said. Plus, Joe added, the former lovebirds recently saw each other at VH1's Do Something Awards and they've "definitely been cool." Their encounter at the awards show "was short and quick," Joe admitted, before adding that the two plan to spend some quality time. "[We're] trying to get together and hang out before we go on tour together," he said. While the good vibes between the ex-couple may come as a relief to some, other JoBros fans may be excited to hear that Joe wants to fly solo for a while. "I'm just a single dude about to go on tour," he said about his next relationship move. "I'm excited about it. I'm finally going back on the road," he added. "It's been way too long. We're finally getting back on the road ... and I hope people come out." In other Joe news, the singer told TVGuide.com that he'd love to score a guest turn on CBS' "CSI," following pop stars Justin Bieber and (Joe's ex) Taylor Swift. (The middle Jonas is set to make a guest appearance on TV Land's "Hot in Cleveland" on August 11.) "I think 'CSI' is cool — to be a murderer, or to die. I've always been intrigued by those shows," he shared. "As an actor, it's always fun to push the limits to what you can do. I've never gone out of the box with it, so that would be a lot of fun for me." What do you think of exes Demi and Joe going out on tour together? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related Artists |
| Comic-Con Live Stream To Feature Chris Evans And More On Saturday! Posted: 23 Jul 2010 04:50 AM PDT Tune in to MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT for stars from 'Thor' and 'Captain America.'
SAN DIEGO — Attention movie fans: If you have not yet tuned in to one of MTV News and MySpace's exclusive live-stream shows from Comic Con, you do not want to miss our third and final show Saturday.
At 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT, we will be featuring live, exclusive interviews with the stars from the hugely anticipated films "Thor" and "Captain America," as well as a visit from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige. Those who have already tuned in to the previous broadcasts know that we've caught up with Seth Rogen, Bruce Willis, Robert Rodriguez, Jeff Bridges, Michael Cera and many others. On Saturday, however, we are pulling out all the stops to bring you the stars from arguably the most anticipated films of 2011. Well before the actors grace the Hall H stage at the convention, we will be bringing you face-to-face with Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Chris Hemsworth, Kenneth Branagh, Clark Gregg, Tom Hiddleston and several other special guests. This two-hour live show will be broadcast from the "MySpace & MTV Tower" at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, hosted by MTV Movies Editor Josh Horowitz. The show will stream simultaneously on MySpace and MTV's homepage, and viewers can take part in the conversations firsthand and in real time by posting comments and questions for the chance to have their favorite celebrities answer live. MTV News and MySpace are live at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con! From Seth Rogen and Michael Cera to Anna Kendrick and Bruce Willis, we're talking to some of the world's biggest stars during our daily live streams. So tune in to MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Saturday to watch the fun unfold. And don't forget to check in for exclusive interviews, movie clips and much more! For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Michael Cera Goes Incognito At Comic-Con ... In A Gorilla Mask Posted: 23 Jul 2010 06:14 AM PDT 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' star was able to mingle with comic book fans at his own movie's event.
SAN DIEGO -- Comic-Con attendees who went through the "Scott Pilgrim" Experience for a T-shirt: Take a closer look at your pictures. Did you go up to a tall, skinny man wearing a gorilla mask and ask for a photo? If so, you actually took a picture with the star of "Scott Pilgrim," Michael Cera.
While chatting with Josh Horowitz during the MTV News and MySpace live stream Friday (July 23), Horowitz noticed that Cera was wearing an official Comic-Con shirt. "As some actors do go on the floor with a mask on, Michael put a mask on and lined up for his own 'Scott Pilgrim' Experience in disguise," director Edgar Wright revealed, adding that Cera designed his own shirt. His mask was a gorilla, and a "fierce-looking one" at that. Apparently other people in line thought the mask looked cool, because Cera said people kept coming up to him and asking for pictures while he was waiting on the street. There's a chance fans might have had some inkling that it was Cera under the mask (or if not, they just got really lucky), but he did his best to throw them off his scent. "My body language got really weird, because I'd picture whoever this guy is wearing this mask. When people would come up to me and start asking for pictures, I'd go like this," Cera said, leaning off to the side awkwardly. "I had a really weird voice under there too. It was kind of creeping people out, I think." MTV News and MySpace are live at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con! From Seth Rogen and Michael Cera to Anna Kendrick and Bruce Willis, we're talking to some of the world's biggest stars during our daily live streams. So tune in to MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Saturday to watch the fun unfold. And don't forget to check in for exclusive interviews, movie clips and much more! Check out everything we've got on "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more -- updated around the clock -- visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Diggy Simmons Fans Applaud 'Hottest Breakthrough MC' Finalist Posted: 23 Jul 2010 05:20 AM PDT 'I knew u would make it to the top 5 u got that [much] talent,' one fan writes on Diggy's Facebook fan page.
Diggy Simmons may be the youngest rapper to make it as a top-five finalist for "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010," but he's got one of the biggest armies celebrating news of his nomination on the Web. Fans voted on MTV.com to boost the star to the last round of competition, and on Friday (July 23), Team Diggy took to websites like Twitter and Facebook to continue their viral support for the rising teen hip-hop star.
After Simmons tweeted that he was a "Hottest Breakthrough" finalist, many fans re-tweeted the news and shouted out the star. "Wow Congrats 2 @Diggy_Simmons MTV Top 5 Breakthru Artists," mzfashionbarbie wrote. "Truly deserved <3," the fan said, noting that the news comes just as Diggy gets set to drop his mixtape Airborne on July 29. KaeNBee tweeted, "#Teamdiggy we did it! @diggy_simmons made it to the top 5 for mtv's breakthrough MC of 2010!!!! Congrats Diggy :) u deserve it!" Another Simmons fan, KUSUMADJAJA, added a message of support to his re-tweet of the news, writing, "Keep doing your thing homie!" Onyxxrose noted that the 15-year-old rapper, who inked a deal with Atlantic Records earlier this year, has come a long way since the world first met him as a chubby-cheeked kid on MTV's "Run House." He's all grown up now," the fan wrote. "I likeeee!" In addition to tweeting MTV's "Hottest Breakthrough MC" video profiling Diggy, ilyEriqueAlexus typed, "Awh Im Proud Of @Diggy_Simmons <3." Fans also showed love by posting their comments to the "Hottest Breakthrough MCs of 2010" article we wrote about Diggy making it to top five. "I support u. I didn't know u [were] in to [hip-hop] this much untill now but I support you all the way from here," erika17 wrote. "Loved u on the show. I can see how much u want this and ur not about the money but about the music." "TEAM DIGGY!" William shouted out. "Dude can really spit." On the Diggyworld fan page on Facebook, nearly 70 people "liked" the link to the MTV News article and more than two-dozen fans commented. "Yesss :)," Obasiokere Ndifon wrote. "I told all the fam & friends to vote & tell other people. I'm soooo happy." Other fans also wrote about going hard for the star during the voting process. "YES ! I Voted 57 Times !" Mia Simone Herrod wrote. Tavien King added, "Congratulations, dude. I voted for u and some of my friend but I knew u would make it to the top 5 u got that [much] talent." Most fans had nothing but love for the rapper's latest achievement and some, like Collin Farnsworth, are looking forward to what to Simmons has in store. "HELL YEA...... Way to go Dig," the fan wrote. "[Now] lets get to hear that next mixtape." MTV News rolled out the top-five candidates for "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" all week — the winner will be revealed on MTV2's "Sucker Free Summit" Sunday at noon! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Young Money, Lupe Fiasco Join Trae Tha Truth For Trae Day In Houston Posted: 23 Jul 2010 04:24 AM PDT Gudda Gudda, Shanell, Gorilla Zoe and others came out in support of annual community festival, marred in 2009 by violence.
HOUSTON — Trae Tha Truth carried on his annual Trae Day as planned on Thursday. The tall, Houston fan favorite filled the outdoor lot of the Northwest Mall with a Ferris wheel, booths offering immunization services and HIV testing and stations where the youngsters could get school supplies. Everything was free. Trae also paraded out several of his friends for performances, to deliver positive messages to the community and take pictures with fans. A plethora of artists and industry personalities came out to support Trae and the kids: Lupe Fiasco, most of the Young Money family — Gudda Gudda, Shanell, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee and Jae Millz — Young Buck, Gorilla Zoe, Jody Breeze, NBA All-Star Stephen Jackson, Yo Gotti, adult-film star Pinky, radio host Angela Yee, DJ Brandi Garcia and a slew of local performers. Throughout the day, heavy rains came and went, but everyone, fans and rappers alike, stayed until the festival was over. "It was really a blessing, man, to do the event again for the kids," Trae told MTV News on Friday (July 23). "It was crazy how much it rained, but we still did it. The kids enjoyed it." Last's year's event was marred when violence erupted, but Tha Truth was determined to see another Trae Day, if only for the children who stood to benefit. Trae has been involved in a heated lawsuit with media giant Radio One. He maintains that not only has Houston radio station KBXX 97.9 banned his music, but they've also prohibited any paid advertisements for his concerts or other business ventures to air on the station. A lawyer for Radio One recently told MTV News it is their right to play or not play whatever music or commercials they want. Trae's upcoming project, Tha Truth, comes out August 24. Are you glad to see this year's Trae Day went off without a hitch? Share your thoughts in the comments. Related Artists |
| Peter Jackson Should Direct 'The Hobbit,' Guillermo Del Toro Says Posted: 23 Jul 2010 04:50 AM PDT 'Me, like any other geek, I really want to see Peter do the movie,' he tells MTV News at Comic-Con.
SAN DIEGO -- When it was announced in May that Guillermo del Toro was stepping down from directing "The Hobbit" movie, the fanboy community shed a few tears. After that news dropped, rumors swirled throughout the Internets about who would step in to take over for del Toro, with most signs pointing to "Lord of the Rings" maestro Peter Jackson.
When MTV News caught up with the much-loved del Toro during Comic-Con on Friday (July 23), the director and admitted geek proffered his thoughts on letting go of the project, particularly the infamous Smaug dragon, and, most importantly, whether he thinks Jackson will officially take over "The Hobbit." "I don't think [Smaug] will [be in 'The Hobbit']," del Toro said. "I think Smaug is such a signature creature. If Peter [Jackson] comes onboard, he will like to redesign that." Del Toro added that he thinks a portion of his work on the film (two years' worth of writing and designing) will survive, and he has very specific hopes for who he wants to take over the film. "Me, like any other geek, I really want to see Peter [Jackson] do the movie," del Toro said. Does he think Jackson is close to officially taking the job? "I think so. I would say so," del Toro said. "At this stage, you need somebody that has been involved in all the stages, that has been writing. The logical person to take over is Peter." Most fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and Jackson's work, for that matter, would likely agree. Del Toro also talked about how having to step down from the project was "heartbreaking" for him, not only because he is a fan of the source material, but because he put two years of writing and designing into what was supposed to be two films. "It's a heartbreak for me that I cannot own that work," del Toro admitted. "It is almost like having a partial adoption of children, but you know, it really came to the point where we could not keep postponing [other film and book projects], contractually things went away. ... A lot of the stuff started to conflict in very bad ways." MTV News and MySpace are live at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con! From Seth Rogen and Michael Cera to Anna Kendrick and Bruce Willis, we're talking to some of the world's biggest stars during our daily live streams. So tune in to MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Saturday to watch the fun unfold. And don't forget to check in for exclusive interviews, movie clips and much more! Check out everything we've got on "The Hobbit." For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more -- updated around the clock -- visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Twilight' And 'Priest' Only Have Vampires In Common, Cam Gigandet Says Posted: 23 Jul 2010 03:08 AM PDT 'It's not like a 'vampire film'; there's so much more to it,' 'Priest' co-star Karl Urban tells MTV News at Comic-Con.
SAN DIEGO — Ever since he lit up the screen as delightfully devious "Twilight" villain James, Cam Gigandet's career has been on the rise. When MTV News caught up with him during Comic-Con on Friday (July 23), we asked about his character in the upcoming "Priest" — which is based on the celebrated comic book series — and, since the film coincidentally involves vampires, if he had any hesitation in taking on the part.
"I play Sheriff Hicks," he said. "I'm the sheriff of a small town where my girlfriend gets kidnapped by this pack of vampires, so I enlist Paul Bettany's, Priest's, help, and we are on the road to find and rescue her." Gigandet said that, although there are vampires involved in the movie, fans expecting the romantic "Twilight"-style vamps will be in for a shock. "It's very, very different from 'Twilight,' " he said. "The similarities kind of end with what they're called, which is vampires." Gigandet said the world of "Priest," directed by Scott Charles Stewart, is also entirely different. "The world Scott created is kind of unlike any other," he said. "Sometimes it was hard to visualize what he had in his mind, but I've seen clips, and its unbelievable. ... Just to work with all of these people, they're such an amazing cast. I didn't have any doubts [about taking on another vampire-related role]." Gigandet's co-star, "Star Trek" star Karl Urban, said he's never seen a movie like this. "This is a post-apocalyptic vampire western," he said. "The emphasis isn't heavily on the fact — it's not like a 'vampire film'; there's so much more to it." As far as what "Twilight" fans can expect to see, and fans of the original comic book, Gigandet and his co-stars said there is something for everyone in the film, because it is emotional and character-driven. "[There are] so many different levels, and so many people are doing things that sacrifice for all sorts of love," Gigandet said. "It's not just one set love story. There are so many different levels going on." "Priest" is set to open in May 2011. MTV News and MySpace are live at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con! From Seth Rogen and Michael Cera to Anna Kendrick and Bruce Willis, we're talking to some of the world's biggest stars during our daily live streams. So tune in to MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Saturday to watch the fun unfold. And don't forget to check in for exclusive interviews, movie clips and much more! Check out everything we've got on "Priest." For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Katy Perry Says New Single 'Teenage Dream' Exudes 'Euphoric' Feeling Posted: 23 Jul 2010 09:30 AM PDT 'I want to continue to be one of those ... teenage wet dreams,' singer says.
Katy Perry's new single has a long way to go before it can match the success of her previous one, but she's confident that it will. After all, it's come pretty far already. On Thursday, "Teenage Dream," the title track — and second single — off her much-anticipated new album premiered on radio (and online), and it's about as far a cry from her sexed-up summertime smash "California Gurls" as you can get. But Perry never had any doubts about releasing it as single number two ... because the song holds a rather special place in her heart.
"I wrote that song in Santa Barbara and it was a very pure moment for me, because that's where I'm from," she told MTV News. "And it was, like, where I started my creative juices. And also it kind of exudes this euphoric feeling because everybody remembers what their teenage dreams were — all the girls that were on your poster walls. "And I want to continue to be one of those ... teenage wet dreams," she continued. She's probably well on her way to achieving that goal (have you seen the cover of the album?!?), but there's no debating that "Teenage Dream" is a definite change of pace for Perry. While it's still as saccharine sweet as her previous hits, there's also a rather, well, mature quality to it (despite the title). It's a song very much about being in love, about surrendering yourself to one person, about commitment and security and the serenity that comes from those things. "I Kissed a Girl" it ain't. But as Perry put it, that's sort of the point. After all, her Teenage Dream album is about her growth as an artist, about showing sides of her we never knew existed. Sure, it's still very much a pop album, but it's a multifaceted one, born not out of focus groups and boardrooms, but out of heart and soul and, well, Perry's gut, too. "In the very beginning [of this album], I was telling the record executives, 'Listen, don't tell me when it's over, don't tell me when to turn it in, don't tell me when we're out of money. I'll let you know when my gut says 'Go.' Because I've always followed my intuition, and that's worked for me," she said. "I'm not going to overthink that, because it's always worked for me." Perry's Teenage Dream album drops August 24. What do you think of Katy Perry's new single, "Teenage Dream"? Tell us in the comments. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Who Will Be The 'Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010'? Experts Predict! Posted: 23 Jul 2010 01:07 AM PDT Nicki Minaj will take the crown, say hip-hop pundits, but finalists J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa will give her stiff competition.
On Sunday at noon at the "Sucker Free Summit," one rising hip-hop artist will be named "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010".
Fans voted online and whittled down 20 promising candidates to five finalists: Nicki Minaj, J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, Diggy Simmons and Travis Porter. MTV News hit up a bunch of hip-hop experts to find out who they think will take the title, and many of the pundits said the crown belongs to Nicki. "You can't really mess with Nicki Minaj," said Brendan Frederick, deputy editor of Complex magazine. "She's everywhere, she's on every cameo. She finally has a single that is working for her, ["Your Love"], after her failed attempt [with "Massive Attack"]. Everything seems to be lining up for her," he added. "I love a lot of the people who are nominated but she kind of has everything lining up for her at once and it seems like this is gonna be her year to break out." The executive editor of The Source, Amy Andrieux, agreed that 2010 is the year of Nicki. "I definitely have to say Nicki Minaj. She's got the whole Barbie collective out there. Everyone's changing their look, getting more, I guess, 'cutesy.' She's so animated. She's full of energy and Young Money's on top. Why wouldn't it be Nicki Minaj?" Honeymag.com Editor in Chief Shanel Odum said that Nicki's singular style attracts all types of fans. "Obviously, she's got a look going but I think her look doesn't alienate women at all; she still takes that girl-power edge. She's kind of like a superhero: She's got the ninja thing going on [and] the Barbie thing going on but she's still very sexy. She oozes some sort of confident sexuality that women admire and guys just lust for." The executive vice-president of AllHipHop.com and editor of its Breeding Ground section, Steve Raze, is putting his money on a finalist who has a cultish following similar to Minaj's, but who wins fans over with his decidedly chill flow. "You got some amazing talent on the top-five finalists but I think who's gonna take it is Wiz Khalifa," Raze said. He added that the Pittsburgh MC's appeal lies in his ability to be himself. "He did what he did. He smokes weed. He wakes and bakes. He does his thing and then he has his orange juice — that's his breakfast for the morning. When you talk about being real, this guy is the epitome of being real: he smokes, he parties, he has girls. That's what [his mixtape] Kush & OJ was all about," Raze explained. Although Complex's Frederick chose Nicki as the ultimate victor, he also said Wiz's Kush is one of the best tapes of the year. Another favored pick among the pundits is North Carolina MC J. Cole. Brian "B.Dot" Miller, content director for RapRadar.com, said the Fayettenam rapper's sharp rhymes push him apart from the pack. "I think J. Cole is just really dope because he's bringing back just pure raw lyricism," he said. "[He's has] the lyrics that makes you press the rewind button a couple times." Cole has also scored what is arguably one of the most powerful endorsements in hip-hop as the first signee to Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Odum, who dubbed the star an "artist's artist," said the rising rapper's smooth flow and easy swagger perhaps best evokes the style of early Jigga. "I think that J. Cole may have reminded Jay-Z of himself in the beginning. Just his persona, he's just not showy and big," Odum observed. "When he brags, he's just kind of subtle about it. I think he saw something of himself in J. Cole." But Raze said fans shouldn't count out Diggy Simmons, who at 15 is the youngest of the top-five finalists. Simmons is filled with promise, and as the son of Run-DMC's Reverend Run, has hip-hop in his blood. "Diggy's amazing," Raze said. "I think that he's developing. ... The next couple years, this guy's gonna be a beast. He's a monster lyrically." Andrieux bet that Travis Porter's Differenter Gang fans might boost the trio to the top spot. "Travis Porter, how can you fight them? [They have been] unsigned for so many months [and are] killin' it with the mixtape [and] killin' it with 'Go Shorty Go.' I love that song, it's a party anthem. 'Bananas' is another party anthem. [They have] just like, a million views on YouTube. I'm sure fans will look to them to win," Andrieux said. Regardless of who takes it, all of the top-five finalists have proved that they are stars to watch. "In the next two years, these guys are gonna all be on the radio," Raze predicted. "They're gonna be selling out concerts like they do now — just on a bigger level. That pack's the future." Who do you think will be crowned "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010? Share your predictions in the comments below! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Bruce Willis Flattered By Shout-Out From Nicki Minaj Posted: 23 Jul 2010 12:04 AM PDT 'I can't get enough songs on the radio that have my name in it,' action star tells MTV News.
SAN DIEGO — There's little doubt that Bruce Willis is a bona fide movie star, and the latest proof of his celebrity status is the shout-out he receives in Nicki Minaj's single "Your Love." "And for your lovin' I'mma Die Hard like Bruce Willis," the chorus proclaims. As it turns out, Willis reacts similarly when pop stars give him props.
"I can't get enough songs on the radio that have my name in it," he told MTV during their Thursday live stream from Comic-Con. "It's always an honor. I love that song. I don't understand it, but I can understand my name." Considering Willis told MTV that "Die Hard 5" is "imminent," Minaj could not have picked a better time to put "Bruce Willis" and "Die Hard" in the same sentence. While Willis said he appreciates — but doesn't quite understand — Minaj's songs, he said that he wouldn't be returning to the music world anytime soon. Anyone holding out for Willis to star in Hollywood's next big musical should continue to hold their breath, too, as he said the chance of him singing on the big screen is "highly doubtful." MTV News and MySpace are live at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con! From Seth Rogen and Michael Cera to Anna Kendrick and Bruce Willis, we're talking to some of the world's biggest stars during three daily live streams. So tune in to MTV.com at 3 p.m. ET/ noon PT on Friday and 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Saturday to watch the fun unfold. And don't forget to check in all week for exclusive interviews, movie clips and much more! Check out everything we've got on "Red." For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Jersey Shore' Star The Situation's Family Photo Has Fans Laughing Out Loud Posted: 23 Jul 2010 08:47 AM PDT Shot featured in 'When I Was 17' -- airing Saturday at 11 a.m. -- takes Internet by storm.
Long before he GTLed his way through the "Jersey Shore," he took many a family photo with his parents, brothers and sister. And in this week's episode of "When I Was 17" — airing Saturday at 11 a.m. — fans not only get to learn about the many pranks Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino pulled as a teen, but they are also treated to family photos from back in the day.
It seems that when he was 17, he favored a mushroom haircut and lots of formal wear. In one photo, the Sitch is seen donning one of many suits he seemed to own at the time at an event with his brothers by his side. In another, donning his graduation cap and gown, he's seen bidding high school a fond farewell with his mom. But one particular shot has taken the Internet by storm and has fans clicking like crazy: The Situation, his brothers and younger sister, Melissa, all pose together in turtlenecks of varying shades. And the photo has fans in hysterics: "Lol look at his sweater," one named Rosa commented. Hursh4ever wrote, "Haha! This is too funny. I can't believe he would let this picture get posted on MTV. It's too funny but its cool. GO MIKE!" "LOL uhhhhh wtf???" Miku wondered. "Why r they all wearing turtlenecks?? HAHA." Laurie wrote, "WHO TOOK THESE PHOTOS??? Why did people pose for these, keep them around, or even share them with the Internet? Props. I saved one to my computer. I am going to make it better." What do you think of this family photo? Tell us in the comments! "When I Was 17" — this week featuring "Jersey Shore" stars Pauly D, JWoww and the Situation — airs Saturday at 11 a.m. on MTV. Season two of "Jersey Shore" premieres Thursday, July 29, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Be there! Related Photos |
| Selena Gomez And Joey King Recall 'Ramona And Beezus' On-Set Pranks Posted: 23 Jul 2010 12:14 AM PDT 'He was definitely a prankster,' Gomez says of co-star John Corbett.
While the characters of "Ramona and Beezus" (played by Joey King and Selena Gomez, respectively), which opens this weekend, sometimes find themselves caught up in silly antics, on the Vancouver set of the film, it was their movie dad, John Corbett, who kept the two girls in stitches.
"He was definitely a prankster," Gomez revealed to MTV News at the junket for the film. "He was just so funny. One time he lifted up his shirt to Bridget [Moynahan] before we went into a serious scene, and that was pretty funny. And Bridget pulled it off very well." Gomez apparently also had the pleasure of being on the receiving end of Corbett's goofiness. "In one scene, it was dinner and he kept piling mashed potatoes on Selena's plate," King shared. "It was so much!" Gomez, who turned 18 this week, added. After having so much fun on-set, King says that she had a really amazing time shooting the film. "I just loved working with the cast and the crew," she said. "Everyone was so sweet, including Selena. I just had the best time." And it seems that Gomez feels the same way. "I was extremely lucky," she said. "This was my first feature film, so I'm extremely honored to be a part of this." The two young ladies walked away from the set feeling more like sisters than simply co-stars. "Even when they stopped, when they would say 'cut,' we would still just be as loud and talking. We all got along really well," Gomez said. "Pretty much, we talk all the time. She's like my sister, and I never had a sibling, so she's as close as I've got." Are you excited to see "Ramona and Beezus"? Tell us in the comments! Check out everything we've got on "Ramona and Beezus." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Sister Of Mel Gibson's Ex Under Investigation For Leaking Tapes Posted: 23 Jul 2010 12:24 AM PDT Natalie Grigorieva reportedly being investigated for selling tapes to Radar Online.
One of the most perplexing aspects of the Mel Gibson tape leaks may have been solved. In addition to wondering what could have gotten the Oscar-winning actor so enraged that he allegedly threatened the life of his ex-girlfriend and struck her while she was holding the couple's infant daughter, is the question of who provided the profane recordings to gossip site RadarOnline.com. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, "several sources" have claimed that Natalie Grigorieva — the younger sister of Gibson's ex, Oksana Grigorieva — is suspected of having sold the tapes to the site. An editor at Radar told Sirius/XM host Howard Stern last week that it was not Oksana who provided the tapes — which are full of racist and sexist language and threats of violence from a person identified as the Oscar-winning actor — but declined to reveal who the source was. The Reporter said authorities are investigating Natalie's alleged tie to the leak. "I suspect that if the authorities look at the sister, they'll find a wire transfer or a check to her from the website," an unnamed source close to the case said. "She and Oksana are very close." A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department could not be reached to verify the report at press time. Another unnamed source claimed Natalie was involved in trying to shop the audio tapes to a number of media outlets before finally making the sale to Radar. "All the tabloids said no to the deal because they were asked to purchase the audio tapes [before] hearing them," another unidentified source said. According to the Reporter, if Natalie brokered the deal for the tapes' sale on behalf of her sister, it's possible Oksana could be found in contempt of court. It is illegal in California for one party to record a phone conversation without informing the other party, except if it is in connection with a felony. Grigorieva has claimed Gibson physically attacked her and broke two of her teeth while she was holding their then-2-month-old daughter during an altercation in January; Gibson's spokespeople have denied the accusation. Gibson, however, is being investigated as part of a domestic-violence probe, which is going on in the midst of another investigation of Grigorieva on possible extortion charges over claims from Gibson's camp that texts and e-mails she sent the actor indicate she was recording him because, she wrote, "You broke your agreement with me." On Thursday, Grigorieva claimed she balked at a proposed $15 million custody agreement because it gave Gibson unsupervised visits with their child. In a custody hearing, Grigorieva's lawyer claimed she turned down the agreement because she felt "coerced" and because she got bad advice from retired judges overseeing the mediation process. |
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