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- Ellen DeGeneres' Exit From 'American Idol' Divides Fans
- Will Wiz Khalifa Accept Rick Ross' Offer For A Maybach Music Deal?
- Kara DioGuardi Reportedly Out At 'American Idol'
- 'Jersey Shore' Fans Think Angelina Should Judge 'American Idol'
- 'Dinner For Schmucks': Idiot Patrol, By Kurt Loder
- 'Jersey Shore' Cast Land Clothing Lines, Books Deals
- Is Jennifer Lopez A New 'American Idol' Judge?
- 'Jersey Shore' Season-Two Premiere: Angelina And Roomies Reunite In Miami
- Ellen DeGeneres 'Knew 'American Idol' Was Not The Right Fit,' Perez Hilton Says
- Good Charlotte's Madden Brothers Recall 'Awkward' Hairlessness On 'When I Was 17'
- Ellen DeGeneres Leaves 'American Idol'
- 'Charlie St. Cloud': Dead Zone, By Kurt Loder
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- Lil B Is Taking The Net By Storm, One Freestyle At A Time
- 'Hills' Star Says She 'Could Fit In' With 'Jersey Shore' Cast
- Lindsay Lohan's Incarceration A 'Huge Problem' For Jail, Expert Says
- Michael Cera Pitches Ideas For 'Arrested Development' Movie
- Kid Cudi's <i>Man On The Moon II</i> LP Pushed To October
- Mike Tyson And Tupac Shakur Documentary To Air In September
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| Ellen DeGeneres' Exit From 'American Idol' Divides Fans Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:25 AM PDT 'She makes the show a lot better, and I don't think she should leave,' one fan says.
With Simon Cowell's exit from "American Idol," there were already a lot of questions surrounding the future of the show before Ellen DeGeneres announced on Thursday that she would not be returning for the coming season. "This didn't feel like the right fit for me," DeGeneres wrote in a statement on her official website. "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for."
The DeGeneres experiment was considered problematic by many fans, as she was often seen as too ambivalent about performances and was sometimes swallowed up by fellow judges Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, who is also reportedly leaving the show. Still, there are fans who will miss Ellen. "No!" fan Tiffany Chung told MTV News. "I think she has become one of the best parts of 'American Idol,' but that's because I love her to death. Anything she is a part of is that much greater." "I really like Ellen, because she's really funny," Los Angeles' Montana Yao chimed in. "She makes the show a lot better, and I don't think she should leave." Other fans supported DeGeneres but didn't think that "Idol" was right for her. "I liked her and I'm sad that she's leaving because she brought a sense of humor to the show, but I think that she picked favorites and that she didn't know enough about music," said Ryan Hines of Charlotte, North Carolina. "It wasn't a good fit for her," Justin Mathew Denis of San Bernardino, California, said. "All she ever said was 'Good job.' Just like Paula. Or worse than Paula!" No matter what fans thought of Ellen as a judge, most agreed that her departure would hurt the show as a whole. "She brought so much hype to the show," Asante Williams of Dallas, Texas, said. "I wish she would stay, but if she gotta go, then she should do her. Ellen, if you're watching this, you did a great job on the show and we're going to miss you." Do you think Ellen DeGeneres' exit on "American Idol" will help or hurt the show? Let us know in the comments! Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Will Wiz Khalifa Accept Rick Ross' Offer For A Maybach Music Deal? Posted: 30 Jul 2010 03:50 AM PDT Watch what the 'Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010' thinks of inking with the Bawse when he appears on 'RapFix Live' today!
Rick Ross appeared on the debut session of MTV News' "RapFix Live" and during his interview with Sway, the Miami MC revealed some exclusive negotiations he hopes to begin soon.
Ross looked into the camera and sent a message to this week's guest, the 2010 Hottest Breakthrough MC, Wiz Khalifa. The Teflon Don superstar wants Wiz to join him on his roster. "You know, Wiz, what's happening, this is the Boss, Ricky Ross, Teflon Don," the rapper said last Friday. "You know we spoke of this in the last week or two, but my question is even more personal that I'd love to ask you right now. What would it take for us to close the deal, Wiz Khalifa and Maybach Music? "I feel like the homie is a superstar," Ross continued. "We discussed this last week. He's most definitely loyal to his team. But like I told him, there's always more to get." Wiz hadn't responded as of press time, but he's expected to deliver a comment when he appears on "RapFix Live" on Friday (July 30). The two rappers met recently and collaborated on the remix of Ross' hit "Super High" along with Curren$y. The trio's chemistry was evident on the track and the Pittsburgh rapper commended the Miami star for reaching out to upstarts like himself and Curren$y. "That was a blessing, dude," Wiz told Mixtape Daily about the collaboration. "Ross just kept it G, dawg. He seen my movement, he seen Curren$y's movement. He recognized what we do together, but he recognized us as individuals as well as a team. He reached out in a real way. Spiff [TV] called us. I think he reached out to Spitta first. Then Spiff, he reached out to me. I was still on another leg of my tour. So as soon as I got done with the last leg of my tour, soon as I got home, I went straight to the studio and knocked out the verse, sent it to Ross. He was like, 'I love it. I'm flying you out next week. We doing the video.' " Don't miss Wiz Khalifa on "RapFix Live" on MTV.com, Friday at 1 p.m. ET! Related Artists |
| Kara DioGuardi Reportedly Out At 'American Idol' Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:06 AM PDT On the heels of news that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving, 'Idol' rumors fly.
The revolving door on the "American Idol" judges' table may be starting to spin out of control. On the heels of Thursday's shocking news that Ellen DeGeneres would be leaving "Idol" after just one year on the panel, TMZ reported later in the day that two-season veteran Kara DioGuardi had been fired from the show. While a spokesperson for "Idol" could not be reached for comment at press time, TMZ reported that after two seasons with a four-judge look, which some critics said bogged the show down and took precious time away from the contestants, "Idol" will return to a three-judge look for the upcoming 10th season, which will kick off in January. DioGuardi struggled to find a groove in her first year on "Idol" and faced criticism from fans and critics, but appeared to have settled into a comfort zone last season and stepped up with more coherent and helpful advice for the contestants. Unlike DeGeneres and remaining judge Randy Jackson, DioGuardi reportedly had a year-to-year deal, so it's assumed that her option for a third year was not picked up. The DioGuardi news came amid further unconfirmed reports that one-time "Idol" mentor Jennifer Lopez would be joining the show as a judge. TMZ also claimed that Lopez would take her seat alongside Jackson and another newcomer to the "Idol" table, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler. Reps for Lopez and Tyler could not be reached for comment. Fox is widely expected to announce the makeup of the new "Idol" judges' panel on Monday at the Television Critics Association event. Lopez and Tyler are just the latest names to surface in connection with the vacancies on the "Idol" panel in the wake of the departure of original lead judge Simon Cowell at the end of season nine and DeGeneres' unexpected bailout. Among the other musicians reportedly in the mix are Justin Timberlake and Elton John (whose reps both denied they were considering the move), Harry Connick Jr., Chris Isaak and, most unlikely, loquacious grunge godmother Courtney Love. A spokesperson for "Idol" has offered no comment on all the casting rumors to date. The nearly wholesale panel shakeup could also be tied to the reported return of former executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, who is rumored to be looking to clean house after what he has described as a pair of lackluster seasons. Do you think Lopez and Tyler would make good "Idol" judges? Leave your comments below. Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos |
| 'Jersey Shore' Fans Think Angelina Should Judge 'American Idol' Posted: 30 Jul 2010 08:00 AM PDT 'She'd be new and fresh,' fan says of 'Jersey Shore' star joining 'American Idol.'
After news broke late Thursday that Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning as one of the judges on "American Idol" next season, "Jersey Shore" fans were partying and celebrating the premiere of the show's second season at a viewing party held by "Jersey Shore" star Angelina in Staten Island. And, while the chatter was all about the action filled season premiere, they also had a ton of opinions on who should fill DeGeneres' now vacant seat.
"Ellen [is my favorite]! No, Ellen, no!!!" Linda told MTV News after learning that DeGeneres would not be returning. "I would recommend Christina Aguilera! I love Jessica [Simpson]!" Her pal Alana agreed that Simpson could make a great judge on the show. "If I were a lesbian Ellen would be mine! She'd get the business! She would be mine!" she laughed. "Jessica is an all-American, Southern chick. She can sing." However, Amanda made the case to bring a little "Jersey Shore" to the judge's table. "My favorite judge on 'American Idol' is actually Simon because he tells the truth, and most of the time he's usually right. I did hear that Ellen DeGeneres was leaving. [I thought] she was a guest judge [anyway]. I thought she was only going to be there for a season," she said. "You know what? I think Angelina would be the perfect replacement for her. She'd be new and fresh." Someone who has been vying for spot on "Idol" for quite some time now is Perez Hilton, who was not at the viewing party, but did send MTV News an e-mail reacting to DeGeneres' departure. "She knew — and the audience knew — that 'Idol' was not the right fit for her, so she wisely extricated herself from the show," he wrote. "Obviously I think I'd be great in that role. Plus, if they hire Jessica Simpson too, there'd definitely be lots of fireworks between us! She'd be my Paula!" Who do you think should be a new judge on "American Idol"? Sound off in the comments below! "Jersey Shore" airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Be there! Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Dinner For Schmucks': Idiot Patrol, By Kurt Loder Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:25 AM PDT Paul Rudd and Steve Carell make the most of a very light comedy.
"Dinner for Schmucks" is as light as a fistful of feathers — as a comedy in the age of Apatow, it's barely there. But the sharp cast is smart enough not to weigh down the airy tale with heavy shtick (which might have been a temptation), and director Jay Roach lays out the story with straightforward simplicity. The movie becomes funnier than you might expect at the beginning; as summer comedies go, it's a small surprise. Paul Rudd plays Tim, an upwardly mobile finance hotshot at an L.A. investment firm. After he reels in a wealthy new client, an enormously snooty Swiss moneybags named Mueller (David Walliams, of "Little Britain"), Tim's boss (Bruce Greenwood) tantalizes him with the prospect of a big promotion — but on one condition: Tim will have to attend an annual company dinner to which each top executive is expected to bring an idiot — the most pathetic specimen of humanity he can find. The exec with the biggest idiot wins. Tim's girlfriend, a gallery owner named Julie (Stephanie Szostak), is so appalled by this idea that he promises her he won't take part. For one thing, he's starting to worry that Julie might fall into the clutches of her hottest new artist, the egomaniacal Kieran (Jemaine Clement), whose outsize paintings all feature him in dementedly heroic poses. Finally, though, Tim is overcome by ambition and decides to attend the dinner. Now he just has to find an idiot. Fortuitously, while driving down the street in his pricey sports car, Tim accidentally runs into Barry (Steve Carell), who turns out to be a perfect goofus. ("I've been hit by a Datsun before," he says excitedly, "but never a Porsche.") Barry is an IRS drone by day, but his real passion is creative taxidermy: collecting dead mice, stuffing them, outfitting them with handmade clothing and then arranging them in elaborate tableaux. (One of these, meticulously housed in a display case, is an all-rodent restaging of the Last Supper.) Here, unfortunately, the movie, which is a remake of a 1998 French film, hits an unpleasant bump. Barry is supposed to be a complete moron (Carell seems to have derived this toothy nutcake from the Jerry Lewis canon, minus Lewis' abrasive whininess), but his "mouster-pieces," as he calls them, really are inspired. When Tim fails to realize this at first, and pushes ahead with his dinner plan, we begin to question his character in an unsmiling way. He'll eventually have a change of heart — that's the preordained point of the story — but a sour taste lingers. The movie is naturally pointed like an arrow toward the concluding idiot dinner. Along the way to it, though, we meet some fine daffy characters, among them Barry's IRS boss, Therman (Zach Galifianakis), who has a private passion of his own for mind control (he's written a book called "Your Mind Is My Puppet"); and a lunatic party girl named Darla (Lucy Punch), who has been stalking Tim ever since he drunkenly went to bed with her three years earlier. (She comes on to men tongue-first.) Additional oddballs turn up at the idiot dinner itself, of course: a blind fencing enthusiast, a lonely ventriloquist with his wooden-headed "wife," and a dead-pet psychic who disrupts the feast when she starts receiving messages from the main course (broiled lobster). It's no surprise that the dinner collapses into a slapstick fiasco (which goes on a little too long), or that in the end the sleazy guys all get their comeuppance and the idiots emerge as misunderstood sweethearts whose obsessions make sense in the context of their eccentric lives. As Barry puts it, more or less quoting John Lennon: "You may say I'm a dreamer. But I'm not." ("Dinner for Schmucks" is a Paramount Pictures presentation. Paramount and MTV are both subsidiaries of Viacom.) Check out everything we've got on "Dinner for Schmucks." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Jersey Shore' Cast Land Clothing Lines, Books Deals Posted: 30 Jul 2010 03:50 AM PDT As season two of the 'Jersey Shore' kicks off, find out what else the crew is up to!
Sure, the cast of "Jersey Shore" are back to "beat the beat" for the show's second season, this time in Miami, but the crew is also hard at work on a number of other projects. These are the things that keep them busy when they aren't partying the night away or doing gym, tan and laundry.
Two of the ladies from the show are designing clothing lines. JWoww just launched her Filthy Couture line, which she said is inspired by the show. "[The name] Filthy Couture came from people of the 'Jersey Shore,' " JWoww said about her line of bedazzled party dresses and lingerie-inspired beachwear. "The 'Jersey Shore' is a bunch of fist-pumpers and guidos and guidettes, and we all listen to the same type of music, which is house music, and everyone on the show says 'filthy beats' and that's where I kind of came up with it." Like JWoww, her pal Snooki is also working on a clothing line, but she's also looking for other ways to expand her empire. "That concerns me a little bit," she said about oversaturating the market with all things Snooki. "That's why I'm trying to do as much as I can right now. I have a clothing line coming out and then my hair [line] is Snook-it, [using] hairspray and a teasing comb," she said. "My book's coming out about how I view the world. I don't want to put everything out at once." Meanwhile, two male members of the cast have musical aspirations. Vinny is working on his rap career. "A lot of people don't know this, but I write rap songs," Vinny told the Chicago Tribune. "It's more clubbish. I don't sound like the average rapper — I don't know if that's a good thing or bad thing. There may be Pitbull-type songs." DJ Pauly D is, well, a DJ. And while he's displayed his skills in the video for Enrique Iglesias' "I Like It" video, he's also been nominated in the annual America's Best DJ competition. So, how good is he? "What he is able to do with his hands and two turntables is utterly incredible," his MySpace bio boasts. "He strides in keeping the dance floor moving and the way he feeds off their energy is fascinating." While it seems like The Situation's full-time job is making sure his situation stays ab-tastic, word is that Mike Sorrentino, as his parents know him, is hard at work on a video inspired by his own workout routine. The Situation is also reportedly working on a book, aptly titled "Here's the Situation." Which "Jersey Shore" cast-member project are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos |
| Is Jennifer Lopez A New 'American Idol' Judge? Posted: 30 Jul 2010 09:28 AM PDT J. Lo may take over the panel spot vacated by Ellen DeGeneres, according to Deadline.com.
With two open seats now on the "American Idol" judging panel, all types of celebrity names have been bandied about as possible replacements. Elton John and Justin Timberlake were reportedly thrown out as names on an "Idol" wish list. Pop starlet Jessica Simpson has also popped up as a potential name ready to sign on. And with Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres no longer doling out critiques to "Idol" hopefuls, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has emerged as the latest potential new judge. Deadline.com reports that Lopez has officially inked a deal to join "Idol" and that the announcement was being kept under wraps until DeGeneres' exit was made public. According to the site, Lopez's manager Benny Medina set up a meeting with "Idol" producers and the singer's camp has been negotiating the deal for about a month. Entertainment website Gossip Cop also reported that a source close to the show confirms that both Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler have been offered spots on the judging panel. A rep for "American Idol" declined to confirm or deny the rumor to MTV News and only offered "no comment." A representative for Lopez did not respond to MTV News' request for comment at press time. If Lopez joins the amateur talent behemoth, she would follow in the footsteps of fellow pop diva and dancer Paula Abdul, who brought her experience as a chart-topping recording artist to her critiques for eight seasons. A gig on the weekly ratings magnet might be a beneficial move for Lopez, who has weathered a few professional setbacks recently. The singer parted ways with her longtime record label, Sony, in February and a tumble at the American Music Awards in 2009 has arguably eclipsed the attention paid to her music. Lopez may also face a $40 million lawsuit after pulling out of a concert in Cyprus. Would J. Lo make a good "Idol" judge? Tell us what you think in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Jersey Shore' Season-Two Premiere: Angelina And Roomies Reunite In Miami Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:13 AM PDT As season two begins, tensions run high between exes Ronnie and Sammi.
Grab those pickles from the fridge and practice your creepin' because the cast of "Jersey Shore" is back. On Thursday night's season-two premiere, the gang traded their beloved Seaside Heights share for digs in Miami's hot, hot South Beach, proving you can take the juiceheads out of Jersey, but you can't take the Jersey out of the juiceheads.
With "Snowmageddon 2010" ravaging the Northeast, the "Jersey Shore" cast readied for their trips to the warmer climes of South Florida. A fortuitous trip, actually, because "you can't creep in this weather," as Pauly D informed us on his way to pick up Mike "The Situation." The two besties decided they'd road-trip down to the Sunshine State. Snooki and JWoww had the same idea, but not before Snooki could put the finishing touches on her look — an extra layer of self tanner. "I don't go tanning-tanning anymore," Snooki explained. "Because Obama put a 10 percent tax on tanning." Pauly D and Mike's plan was to make it to the house first so they could have their pick of rooms, and as they wended their way south, conversation turned to Angelina, who left the house last season after the third episode. She's been talking to Mike and Pauly D, and the two weren't sure whether she'd make an appearance in Miami. Oh, and Pauly D let it slip that the two hooked up. Unbeknownst to her former roommates, Angelina was indeed planning a trip to Florida. How do we know? She's getting a Brazilian wax, of course! "I'm happy I got a second shot," she said, "because everyone in the world deserves a second shot." Somewhere in South Carolina, Pauly D and Mike decided to buy fireworks. But then their car got stuck in the muddy field and they had to call AAA. So what are two guys with a trunk full of fireworks to do while waiting for a tow in the middle of the night? Set off the fireworks, naturally. When AAA finally arrived, wouldn't you know, they got stuck too. Finally, a second AAA truck came to pull both vehicles out of the mud, and the boys were back on the road, albeit having sullied their pristine sneaks. Meanwhile, the girls were having their own bonding time in Savannah, Georgia, where Snooki had what she dubbed a "life-changing experience." "This takes pickles to a whole 'nother level," she purred, as she and JWoww chowed down on a batch of friend pickles. Vinny's goal for Miami was arguably more lofty than a simple epicurean awakening. He plans on getting with 60 girls in 60 days. And if a day goes by without one, well, he'll just double up the next. You've gotta love his chutzpah. Having broken up after the first season of "Jersey Shore," Ronnie and Sammi were both apprehensive about living with one another in Miami. While Ronnie's friends warned him not to get into the same mess he got into last summer, Sammi clearly still had feelings for Ronnie. "I'm nervous about seeing Ron," she said. "I feel like I'm still in love with him." As planned, Mike and Pauly arrived to the house first to claim their rooms. They weren't there long, though, before Angelina sauntered in. With bewildered looks and gaping mouths, the boys welcomed her with hugs. "I thought I saw a ghost," Pauly joked. Angelina then promptly plunked her stuff down in the boys' room declaring she was bunking with them. It was obvious no love was lost between Sammi and Angelina as the two shared a cool reception when Sammi arrived. Angelina asked if they were OK, but Sammi just couldn't shake the rumors that Angelina had been talking about her behind her back. Angelina got an even icier welcome from Snooki and JWoww when they finally walked in (after an apparent wardrobe change). Surprisingly, Ronnie and Sammi shared a warmer welcome, a cordial hug and kiss on the cheek. With the gang all assembled, the boys made short order of firing up the hot tub while the girls finished unpacking. In an unfortunate shelving accident, drinks fell all over Sammi's white pants, allowing Snooki to deliver one of her best lines from the episode. As she stood over the sink scrubbing Sammi's stained shorts she exclaimed, "I feel like a pilgrim from the freakin' '20s right now." We bet you do, Snooki. Hours later, the gang finally did what they came to do: hit the clubs and get their creep on. The girls and boys took separate cabs, and while the guys' ride was peachy keen, the girls got off to a rough start when Angelina tried to interject herself into Snooki, Sammi and JWoww's conversation. Having none of it, JWoww challenged her to a fight then and there, but it didn't happen. Ronnie and Sammi got into a heated argument at the club, which sent Ronnie into a downward spiral of booze and not-so-cute girls. "Ronnie is at the club hooking up with grenades (that's a fat ugly chick) and landmines (that's a skinny ugly chick)," Mike explained. "His name is Ronnie but you might as well call him Sloppy Joe." Meanwhile, poor Sammi was at home wondering if she'd made a mistake in coming. Snooki assured her that she hadn't. "It's like a fairytale ends," Sammi lamented in the confessional as Ronnie sucked face with two girls simultaneously. Fairytale, indeed. "Jersey Shore" airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Be there! What did you think of the "Jersey Shore" season premiere? Share your reviews in the comments. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Ellen DeGeneres 'Knew 'American Idol' Was Not The Right Fit,' Perez Hilton Says Posted: 29 Jul 2010 06:35 AM PDT 'She wisely extricated herself from the show,' celebrity blogger tells MTV News.
Barely an hour after news broke that Ellen DeGeneres will be leaving "American Idol", after just one season at the judges' table, someone who has long been saying he'd be a great judge on the show -- Perez Hilton -- shared his thoughts on the matter with MTV News. "Ellen DeGeneres is a very funny lady and also extremely smart. She knew -- and the audience knew #8212; that 'Idol' was not the right fit for her, so she wisely extricated herself from the show," Hilton told MTV News in an e-mail. "Idol is in an extremely precarious situation right now, with viewer excitement at incredibly low levels and a judges panel that is missing Simon Cowell and someone to get people talking." Hilton has never been shy to voice his opinion in the past on his blog and in the media and he added that it wouldn't change if he were asked to join the show, even suggesting that Jessica Simpson, who has been rumored to join the show as a judge, would work perfectly with him. "Obviously I think I'd be great in that role," he said. "Plus, if they hire Jessica Simpson too, there'd definitely be lots of fireworks between us! She'd be my Paula!" Hilton's comments echoed DeGeneres' statement posted on her website late Thursday (July 27). In which DeGeneres revealed that she broke the news to "Idol" producers months ago, writing "this didn't feel like the right fit for me." Would you like Jessica to play Paula to Perez's Simon on "American Idol"? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Good Charlotte's Madden Brothers Recall 'Awkward' Hairlessness On 'When I Was 17' Posted: 30 Jul 2010 03:50 AM PDT 'We definitely weren't going on a lot of dates,' Benji Madden chuckles.
They've dated some of Hollywood's hottest, but back when they were 17, Good Charlotte's Benji and Joel Madden were self-described "late-bloomers," which meant that getting girls was a near impossibility.
"When we were 17, I think people would describe us as awkward," Joel Madden laughed. "Basically, just like we are now, but a little shorter and a little bit chubbier." "We definitely weren't going on a lot of dates," his brother Benji added with a chuckle. "None of that happening." Still, though they tried real hard to attract members of the opposite sex — "I've always been obsessed with girls," Benji laughed — there was always something getting in the way. But as you'll find out on the next episode of MTV's "When I Was 17," it wasn't just the usual bit of teenage maladies, it was a decided lack of hair that kept the ladies away. "I don't even think I had hair on my legs yet," Joel said. "I wouldn't wear shorts to school. I was embarrassed of my legs. It was weird." "I couldn't grow, like, any kind of facial hair at 17," Benji said. "There was no shaving going on in our house, at all." And as if being hairless weren't enough, there was the Maddens' ever-meddling mother too. Seemed that even when her sons were getting close to getting lucky, she was always there to spoil the moment. With, of all things, cookies. "The only time I only really made out with a girl in high school, my mom caught me," Benji sighed. "[She] walked in with a plate of cookies, like, on purpose. It was so cruel, Mom. So cruel." It's OK guys. Things have certainly improved for you since then. "When I Was 17" — this week featuring Holly Madison, Dwyane Wade, and Joel and Benji Madden — airs Saturday at 11 a.m. on MTV. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Ellen DeGeneres Leaves 'American Idol' Posted: 29 Jul 2010 06:19 AM PDT 'It was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings,' the talk show queen writes on her website.
Talk show queen and comedienne Ellen DeGeneres has announced that she will no longer be a judge on the amateur talent juggernaut "American Idol." After sitting down at the judges' panel for just one season, the star cited a packed schedule and her aversion to hurting contestants feelings as reasons for her departure.
"Dim the lights...I've voted myself off American Idol," the star tweeted on Thursday (July 29). In a statement posted on her website, revealed that she broke the news to "Idol" producers months ago, writing "this didn't feel like the right fit for me." "I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next," DeGeneres continued in the statement. "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on 'Idol' and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be." The comedienne was announced as the new face on the judging panel in September 2009 after longtime judge Paula Abdul left the show. DeGeneres made her "Idol" debut in February to mixed reviews. "We love Ellen and understand and support her decision to bow out of 'Idol,' " Peter Rice, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Networks Group, said in a statement to MTV News. "We were fortunate to receive the humor, energy and love for talent that she brought to the show." "I loved Ellen's passion for the artists and her nurturing skills," "Idol" creator and executive producer Simon Fuller added. "She brought honesty and optimism to our judging panel and I will miss her greatly." "We will miss Ellen, she has been the consummate professional throughout her time on the show, and she'll always be part of the 'American Idol' family," said "Idol" Executive Producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. DeGeneres' departure follows the exit of famously blunt judge Simon Cowell who recently wrapped up his tenure on the show during the ninth season of "Idol." Are you surprised Ellen is leaving "Idol"? Who should replace her? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Charlie St. Cloud': Dead Zone, By Kurt Loder Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:13 AM PDT Zac Efron in ghost world.
Charlie St. Cloud sees dead people. Possibly filing in to watch this movie. Although the storyline of "Charlie St. Cloud" has some nice love-after-death twists, and the imagery — gleaming harbor-town nightscapes and sleek sailboats skudding across the water — has been beautifully rendered, the picture is becalmed by the star performance at its center.
Charlie (Zac Efron) lives for sailing, and as the movie opens, in his briny hometown on the Washington coast, he's preparing to leave for Stanford University in the fall on a sailing scholarship. Despite his resemblance to Zac Efron, Charlie doesn't have a girlfriend. He's entirely devoted to his mother (a minimal appearance by Kim Basinger) and especially his little brother, Sam (Charlie Tahan, talented beyond the call of cuteness). Sam lives for baseball, and Charlie coaches him with daily pitching practice in a clearing in some nearby woods. Charlie tells Sam he'll always be there for him. But then there's a car crash; Sam is killed, but Charlie, although briefly flatlined, survives. Five years later, we find Charlie working as a caretaker at the local cemetery. He canceled his Stanford plans because ... well, because he told Sam he'd always be there for him. And Sam is still there, turning up in the woods every evening for their regular pitching sessions. Presumably Charlie has decided to spend the rest of his life as an undead-baseball coach. But then he meets the beautiful Tess (Amanda Crew), an avid sailor herself, who's gearing up for an around-the-world race in her elegant yacht. As Charlie and Tess fall in love, Sam, with no other earthly hobbies to occupy his time, watches them with growing unease (possibly even observing the movie's lone sex scene, a coupling so discreet it barely rises to the level of PG-13). "I could feel you forgetting me," he tells Charlie. "Without you, I feel myself start to disappear." This basic plot conflict grows even slushier following a second tragedy, which introduces another level of lovelorn ambiguity. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of Tahan and Crew (who injects some liveliness into the otherwise turgid proceedings), the real love story at the heart of the picture is the sultry union of Zac Efron and director Burr Steers' camera. Efron, such a charmer in last year's "17 Again," is a hopeless mope here, acting mainly with his burnished tan and his bioluminescent blue eyes, which we all too often see welling with tears. Charlie stares out to sea. He stares into his soul. He suffers and suffers, and his muffled torment, even when backgrounded by glorious coastal sunsets, grows oppressive. We want Efron to jack this character up to another emotional level, to manifest some personality, but he just keeps wallowing in heartbreak. So while Charlie keeps seeing dead people (there's also a deceased buddy on hand), we're left watching a dead movie. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Eminem Is The 'Godfather Of The Hip-Hop Game,' G-Unit Members Say Posted: 29 Jul 2010 01:08 AM PDT Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks attribute Eminem's chart-topping success to his fan base.
His reign at the top is not short like leprechauns, but long like scowling giants: Eminem is enjoying his fifth week with the top-selling album in the country. Wednesday, on the set of Lloyd Banks' "Any Girl" video, G-Unit members Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo said the key to Em's success is simple and obvious: He has a very loyal fanbase.
"Congratulations, man," Lloyd Banks said. "Damn! I don't even know what else to say. I know he's happy and I'm happy for him. It's big. He might do six weeks or seven weeks [at #1]. Em has a cult following and they ain't gonna turn their backs on him. He's gonna shine on the darkest day. I think he wasn't never afraid to bring people into his life, [but] at the same time you don't see Em. You don't see [him on] reality shows, you don't see him as much; you see him through his music. He brings you into his life. You know about his wife, his kids, his best friend. On that last album, he touched on a lot of those topics and other personal things he had going on, too. A lot of people can relate to it. I feel like his music is getting more and more powerful. The messages are bigger. With me touring and going all around, you actually see it. I just hope I get a record with him real soon." "Eminem is like the godfather of the hip-hop game," Yayo said. "In a time like this, when records are not selling, he's the only one that is selling. You know, Drake and all the other ones [did well], but Em did [close to] 800,000 his first week, and he's #1 for the fifth week. It's incredible. I think he has a faithful fan base of people who have been following him for years. They're not going to stop following him and not stop listening to his music. Em said he didn't like his last album as much as this one. You can hear the difference. I like both of the albums. '3 a.m.' is one of my joints. But Eminem has followers that's gonna mess with him until the day he dies." Are you one of Eminem's faithful? Sound off in the comments below! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Lil B Is Taking The Net By Storm, One Freestyle At A Time Posted: 30 Jul 2010 03:50 AM PDT 'I made about 155 MySpace pages' and 1,500 songs, the self-described 'based god' tells Mixtape Daily.
Fire Starter: Lil B Hip-Hop has always been filled with eccentric, over-the-top personalities. Acts like ODB, Kanye West and even Lil Wayne have drawn plenty of "oohs" and "ahhs" with their rhymes, but they've also raised a few eyebrows with their antics. But when it comes to unique personalities, rapper Lil B is certainly making a name for himself.
A member of the Berkeley, California, group the Pack, Lil B has emerged as a force all his own. He's amassed quite a following, written a book titled "Takin' Over" and recently performed a sold-out show at Santos Party House in New York City. The self-proclaimed "based god" has released hundreds of songs and videos (for his "based" freestyles and songs) in hopes of getting people together. "Well, based really is being yourself, being positive, not really worrying too much about what people think about you. Really saying what comes to your mind first," Lil B told Mixtape Daily. "It's like unconscious. Really not premeditating, saying, 'Imma do this, I'mma say this, I'mma be this way,' but really just going with the flow." Lil B (real name Brendan McCartney) described his based style as free-association freestyles, in which he, yes, says the first thing that comes to mind. He said he's recorded about 1,000 freestyles over the last year and started to become one with himself as a result of all that studio time. "I really started seeing and respecting all these different artists and really get a chance to venture out of just rap," he said. "That really changed me and now, I say ... like collective music I have, last time I checked on my iTunes, I have about 1,500 songs, including freestyles. I probably have about 800 freestyles right now." Social-networking sites have really helped B to spread his music. He said he was late getting onto Twitter, but since he's joined, he's grown as an artist and more people are watching. "I made about 155 MySpace pages. I really hold the world record for that. It was crazy. I have seven songs each page, so five songs the minimum, so that's times 155. That's when I started and I was really doing it for one supporter. There was one guy. He was on there like 'Man, I love your songs.' I was like, as long as one person's listening to me and one person cares about me, I'm going to keep going." But B also explained that although he's evolving personally, keeping a higher profile with sites like Twitter has also left him open to be judged. "A lot of people were shocked. A lot of people have mixed emotions," he said of the growing response to him. "A lot of people were happy about it for change, me being an honest [person]. A lot of people were happy with the honesty." B said he is currently working on a mainstream album titled Rain in England to be produced and composed solely by him. He also claimed it will be the "best hip-hop album to come out in rap history." Given how off-kilter his material is, B is humbled by the fact that so many people have gravitated to it. "Like I said, I started doing it originally for one person. Just one person respecting it, and I just kept going. I'm very humble and I'm very appreciative of everybody that respects what I'm doing. I take pride in really being a true artist, loving music and really being more honest than ever and creating emotions." For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines or follow the Mixtape Daily team on Twitter: @shaheemreid and @mongosladenyc. Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'Hills' Star Says She 'Could Fit In' With 'Jersey Shore' Cast Posted: 29 Jul 2010 02:20 AM PDT 'I really like big hair also!' superfan Stephanie Pratt says of 'Shore,' which premieres second season tonight.
It was only earlier this month that the world bid a fond farewell to "The Hills." But before the cast rode off into reality-TV history, they passed on some advice to the "Jersey Shore" cast, who are set to kick off their second season Thursday night (July 29). And like her co-stars, "Hills" gal Stephanie Pratt was such a fan she told us she'd love to "fit in" with the "Shore" gang. So MTV News decided to make it happen, giving her and rest of the West Coast crew a Jerseyfication.
When we caught up with Pratt recently, she gushed, "We met them! Lo and I met them at the MTV Movie Awards and Pauly D was definitely the nicest. [Snooki's] little too. She's really tiny! "I used to watch it at Lo's house," Pratt revealed of her "JS" viewing habits. "I would go over to Lo's and if nothing was on, we'd go over to the TiVo, so I saw most of the episodes at her house and I really enjoyed it." For Pratt, the show was an education in the ways of East Coasters. "I'm such a West Coast person, I didn't even know what lacrosse was," she said. "I'm just so clueless about the East Coast so Jersey's just like a whole other world to me." So what were her biggest lessons? "I realized there's no place like Jersey and they love long nails, fake tans and the gym and teasing their hair. I feel like I could do it," she added. "I really like big hair also! I think I could fit in there for a couple days!" Do you think Stephanie would fit in with the "Jersey Shore" crew? Tell us in the comments! Season two of "Jersey Shore" premieres tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Be there! Related Videos Related Photos |
| Lindsay Lohan's Incarceration A 'Huge Problem' For Jail, Expert Says Posted: 29 Jul 2010 12:29 AM PDT Celebrity offenders are 'not a good situation,' Fox News legal analyst Kimberly Guilfoyle says.
Though she was initially sentenced to 90 days in jail for probation violations, troubled actress Lindsay Lohan could be released from lockup within the week, after serving less than one-fifth of her original term.
That's pretty typical, according to Fox News legal analyst Kimberly Guilfoyle, who told MTV News that chronic overcrowding in the Los Angeles County jail system has turned it into a "revolving door" for high-profile, low-level offenders like Lohan, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. "When you have a celebrity like Lindsay Lohan, it's a huge problem for the correctional officers," she said. "They don't want that. They're getting a lot of press and focus on their detention facility. It gets all the other inmates up in arms, their panties in a bunch, it's not a good situation." That's why, she said, in addition to the overcrowding argument, jail officials in L.A. County often cite celebrity inmates — even President Obama knows about Lohan's incarceration — as a "security risk." The facility often has to go on lockdown whenever Lohan is moved around or is let out of her cell for meetings with her lawyer and family. "Because of that, they're going to want to get her out as soon as possible without giving the impression that she's receiving special treatment," Guilfoyle said. The key for jail officials is to process high-profile inmates quickly and avoid the appearance of special treatment, while making sure that they serve enough time to make the judges in the case satisfied that the message has gotten through to them. "Keep in mind, Lindsay had a 90-day jail sentence," she said, noting that the average person with that sentence in Los Angeles would be expected to do at least 22 or 23 days. "But for Lindsay, now they're saying two weeks total, so definitely she'd be getting it better than the rest." At press time, Lohan's lawyer could not be reached for comment on when the "Mean Girls" actress might be released from jail. Related Artists |
| Michael Cera Pitches Ideas For 'Arrested Development' Movie Posted: 29 Jul 2010 03:32 AM PDT Cera hopes the movie will happen 'soon' and has ideas for his character George-Michael's arc.
The news surrounding the alleged "Arrested Development" movie continues to be as back-and-forth as a Wimbledon tennis match. Despite a fanbase almost more obsessive than those at last week's Comic-Con, the movie has had its ups and downs, with the latest news announced by way of creator Mitch Hurwitz, who confirmed recently that work on the movie's script had begun.
Now, straight from the mouth of George-Michael himself, Michael Cera, who graced MTV News with his presence during our Comic-Con live stream last week, we have further confirmation that the film will indeed happen. And Cera also told us about his hopes and dreams for his character's quirky arc. "I hope it will happen soon," he said. "I think it's going to ... soon, hopefully." But like every other cast member who has been approached about the subject, Cera didn't have much more to say about the planned production. "I know so little about it," he admitted. Cera did briefly indulge our suggestion that he and cast members Jeffrey Tambor and Jason Bateman should just shoot the film while they're all in San Diego for the convention — he laughed and said that idea "would be great" — but referenced his character's continued awkwardness as a starting point upon which Hurwitz should focus some character evolution. "I want to pitch Mitch Hurwitz this thing where, if we do do the movie, my character over the years has turned into kind of a creepy guy. I'm still in love with my cousin and leaving flowers on her door, and all the members of the family are like, 'What is going on? It's been years now. ...' " Cera appears to have grown tired of playing that side of George-Michael, which leaves the field open for suggestions on what trouble he may or may not find himself in once/if the movie officially begins production. Do you think the "Arrested Development" movie will ever happen? What should happen with Cera's character, George-Michael? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos |
| Kid Cudi's <i>Man On The Moon II</i> LP Pushed To October Posted: 29 Jul 2010 02:20 AM PDT The rapper was originally slated to drop his sophomore effort on September 14.
Kid Cudi fans will have to wait a little longer for fresh tunes: A rep for Universal Motown confirmed to MTV News that the Cleveland rapper's second album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager has been pushed back to October 25. Cudi was originally set to drop the album on September 14; the rep did not provide a reason for the release-date switch. In addition to keeping fans waiting for the rapper's follow-up to his breakout debut, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, the move also shakes up the much-buzzed about G.O.O.D. Music Day. Members of the Kanye West-helmed G.O.O.D. Music family Big Sean, Consequence, Cudi and 'Ye himself were all set to drop their upcoming albums on September 14. Rumored G.O.O.D. Music signee Pusha T of the Clipse also revealed that he's dropping his solo mixtape The Fear of God on the same day, a move that suggested the Virginia MC may have finally signed with the Yeezy collective. "A great day for music, but it's a 'good' day," Push recently told MTV News' Mixtape Daily about his mixtape's release date. The album date switch-up is the latest change to the "Day N' Nite" star's upcoming effort. The sophomore set was initially envisioned as a collabo album featuring cuts with Snoop Dogg and Pharrell entitled Cudder. Although Mr. Rager is still a few months away, the star has released a few new tracks, including "REVOFEV," the Kanye West collabo "Erase Me," and the Converse-sponsored summer jam, "All Summer" with Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino and Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij. Related Artists |
| Mike Tyson And Tupac Shakur Documentary To Air In September Posted: 29 Jul 2010 08:23 AM PDT One Night in Vegas, a doc detailing Tyson and 'Pac's friendship, will air on ESPN on September 7, 14 years after the rapper was shot.
In the 1990s, Tupac Shakur and Mike Tyson were two of the most explosive personalities in entertainment. Both overcame scrappy upbringings to snag major fame and success. Both served time at high-profile moments in their careers. And both were known to put up a fight — whether it was "Iron Mike" pummeling opponents in the ring or 'Pac slamming hip-hop foes on a record. The pair also enjoyed a close friendship — so close that 'Pac was ringside at the prizefighter's September 7, 1996, bout in Las Vegas and planned to live it up with the boxer when the match ended. Unfortunately, the Cali MC was shot that night and died on September 13. One Night in Vegas, a documentary detailing the bond between the duo and the events of that fateful night, will air on ESPN on September 7, exactly 14 years after 'Pac was gunned down. Directed by filmmaker Reggie Bythewood, the flick — which is part of ESPN's "30 for 30" movie series — was created with Tyson onboard and will likely feature the boxer's perspective of his relationship with Tupac. Tyson opened up last month about his time with the iconic MC. When speaking to MTV News on June 16, a day which would have marked Shakur's 39th birthday, the fighter called his late friend "incredible" and described his heavyweight approach to hip-hop. "He looked very destructive. He came across as a world beater," Tyson said. "As far as his music was concerned, his presence and his energy ... the word I'm looking for is fearless. He came across as fearless. When you come across somebody that's fearless, you're a little bit in awe. You're like. 'Whoa!' He's ready to blow, too, at any moment; very volatile. He's very focused. He can go from one second to the next and get very focused." Tyson also described 'Pac's passionate and eloquent words off the mic and revealed that their personal discussions were "purely emotionally intimate talking; expression of feeling. He was very prolific in expressing himself. He had a lot of hostility. I think it was just misguided and misdirected. It was obvious he was a genius, he was a prodigy. Whoa! He was just amazing as far as his energy was concerned. He was explosive — like a black panther ready to pounce." How do you feel about Tupac's legacy? Let us know in the comments below! Related Artists |
| Alice In Chains, Mastodon Talk BlackDiamondSkye Tour, The 'Almond Joy' Of Hard Rock Posted: 29 Jul 2010 02:04 AM PDT 'You get three great flavors on one tour,' Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell jokes.
When it was first announced back in April, the BlackDiamondSkye Tour — which brings together three titans of hard rock: Alice in Chains, Deftones and Mastodon — instantly became a must-see show of the fall. But now, with something like two months until the first date, it's starting take on another mantle too: It may very well be the most delicious tour in recent memory.
"You've got three bands that are pretty distinct, you know, and pretty unique in their own way, and who have worked really hard at throwing out some music. And we're gonna throw it all out together," Alice in Chains mastermind Jerry Cantrell told MTV News. "It's better than a Reese's. You know, Reese's, you get two great tastes together ... we're kind of like an Almond Joy. You get almonds, chocolate and coconut, so you get three great flavors on one tour." "It's interesting you say that," Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor joked. "Because we are currently seeking sponsorship for the tour, and I think Almond Joy would be a great one." Someone should get the folks from Hershey's on the phone, stat. And while the guys are joking, they do make a rather important point: BlackDiamondSkye may very well be the, uh, sweetest tour to come down the pike in a long time, at least for fans of hard rock. Three heavyweight acts with three really excellent back catalogs to draw from, all sharing one stage. It'll be epic, for sure ... as long as the fans of each band can co-exist. "I don't think that's gonna be a problem," Cantrell smiled. "We all have a fanbase that's been loyal to the band, and I think that as much as we're all unique as groups, I think we have a lot of overlap too. We're all about good music — not just creating it, but being a fan of it, too — so, for me, I'm excited to finally see each of these bands play a full set. It's gonna be cool to check these guys out." "And get in the pit too. That'll be great," Dailor cracked. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm going in there. I got my leather pants, and I don't need a shirt, so I'm ready." Are you looking forward to seeing the BlackDiamondSkye Tour? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists |
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