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- Emmys Night Belongs To 'Glee,' 'Modern Family'
- Bow Wow Wants To Become An 'Artist's Artist' With <i>Greenlight 3</i>
- Mandy Moore's 'Tangled' Heroine Not 'Typical Disney Princess'
- Demi Lovato Says Frankie Jonas Has 'Swag Like Justin Bieber'
- Emmys Fashion: Kim Kardashian, Lea Michele Go Old-School Glam
- Jimmy Fallon Bids Farewell To 'Lost,' '24,' 'Law & Order' At Emmys
- Emmys Pay Homage To 'Glee' In Opening Number
- Jane Lynch Scores Supporting Actress Award At Emmys
- 'Breaking Dawn' Scribe Says She's Wrestling With 'Battle Scene'
- Emmy Awards 2010 Winners List
- Nicki Minaj And Drake End Twitter Marriage
- Stanley Tucci Says 'Captain America' 'Design Is Stunning'
- 'Last Exorcism,' 'Takers' In Close Race For Top Spot
- Check Out Our Emmy Red-Carpet Fashion Live Blog!
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- Young Money's Mack Maine Debuts 'I'm From New Orleans' Video
- Asher Roth, Kendra Wilkinson, Kelly Osbourne Look Back, On 'When I Was 17'
| Emmys Night Belongs To 'Glee,' 'Modern Family' Posted: 29 Aug 2010 08:48 AM PDT Host Jimmy Fallon adds slushees and Twitter to the awards-show mix.
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards kicked off not with a bang, but with a splash. Host Jimmy Fallon corralled the cast of the Emmy Award-nominated hit "Glee" for a cold open straight out of McKinley High. Enlisting stars like Jon Hamm, Tina Fey and Betty White, while dodging an overeager Kate Gosselin, the gang jumped around until Jane Lynch doused Fallon and Fey with a candy-colored slushee, demanding to be added to the song-and-dance number. Then things really got poppin'. Fallon punched up the Emmys telecast with digital and musical touches similar to those he often uses on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." He didn't slow-jam any of the categories, but the comedian did strap on an acoustic guitar to introduce sizzle reels recapping the year in television. A few lucky Emmy fans on Twitter got some love when Fallon wove their comments into his intro for presenters like Sofia Vergara, Tina Fey and Jim Parsons. Jim Parsons from "The Big Bang Theory" edged out favored stars like Steve Carell, Tony Shalhoub and Alec Baldwin for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. In addition to new music and technology, new faces dominated the evening, as several Emmy victors took home hardware for the first time. Claire Danes from "Temple Grandin," Eric Stonestreet from "Modern Family," "Glee" scene-stealer Lynch, Archie Panjabi from "The Good Wife" and Aaron Paul from "Breaking Bad" all scored their first trophies. "Glee" golden boy Ryan Murphy also snagged his first Emmy for Directing for a Comedy Series for the pilot of the Fox hit. Although low on nutty, unscripted live-television moments, the telecast delivered send-ups of some of television's biggest hits. In one clip, the cast of the Outstanding Comedy Series "Modern Family" endures inane suggestions about how to improve the show. Ideas included teaming up with animated potty mouth Stewie from "Family Guy," shooting the show in 3-D and adding the dreamy George Clooney, who also received the night's Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, to the mix. Fallon also kept the tone light with a tribute to shows we lost over the past year. Manning a pink piano and sporting rose-colored glasses, à la Elton John, Fallon revamped the pop icon's "Candle in the Wind" to honor the canceled "24." Then, busting out his admirable quick-change skills, the comic donned a cardigan, switched up Boyz II Men's "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" and poured out a 40 to commemorate "Law & Order." Then he sported a black emo getup and mussy hair like Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong for a version of "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" to honor "Lost." In a move likely intended to make the whole affair more relatable to viewers who are not television insiders, the show's announcer, "Daily Show" correspondent John Hodgman, rattled off tidbits about the winners as they took the stage. For instance, Emmy viewers learned that Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series winner Edie Falco's parents are "constantly making meatballs" because she is of Swedish and Italian descent. Categories honoring professionals behind the scenes were precluded by the nominees' anecdotal answers to questions like, "What was the weirdest note a network has given you?" or "What did your mom want you to be when you grew up?" After lamenting the lack of alcohol at the event and insisting no one in attendance is wild enough to do any real damage on the sauce, "The Office" creator Ricky Gervais resolved the issue by offering the audience trays of beer (although, "True Blood" vampire Alexander Skarsgård ribbed Gervais for giving out non-alcoholic brews). In one of the more heartfelt moments of the evening, George Clooney accepted his Bob Hope Humanitarian Award to a standing ovation and recounted his experiences with the late comedy legend. An acoustic performance by Jewel set the tone for a presentation honoring late Hollywood names such as Gary Coleman, Brittany Murphy, Lena Horne and Dennis Hopper. The eponymous, real-life inspiration for "Temple Grandin" embraced one of the movie's producers in a bear hug in a refreshingly candid moment when the film won for Outstanding Made for Television Movie. Conan didn't get to take the stage for his short-lived but much-ballyhooed "Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" but Jon Hamm and Betty White joked about their "sexual chemistry." We got to see "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson briefly rock out on the bass, check out Sofia Vergara's curvy frame in 3-D and witness Fallon put Lady Gaga to shame with all his costume changes. All in all, it was an interesting night. What did you think about the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards? Let us know in the comments below! Related Photos |
| Bow Wow Wants To Become An 'Artist's Artist' With <i>Greenlight 3</i> Posted: 30 Aug 2010 03:50 AM PDT 'I've accomplished more than a lot of cats in hip-hop who get that recognition,' Bow tells Mixtape Daily.
Monday's Main Pick Street Star: Bow Wow Holding It Down For: Cash Money Mixtape: Greenlight 3 Real Spit: Bow Wow's Greenlight 3 has a yellow light for now. Bow definitely plans to put it out, but he's delaying it for a couple of weeks. He wanted to let his film "Lottery Ticket" breathe before he dropped his new project.
"It's important for me to do the Greenlight mixtape, because the fans want it. Where I got the title, the whole Greenlight title came from Jermaine [Dupri]," Bow explained. "He was gonna name his album Greenlight. I asked him: 'What you gonna do with it?' I took it and ran with it and created a brand. G1 set the tone. G2, I told you, it did a million downloads in a day. I never knew it was gonna be like that. I didn't know if it's me signing to Cash Money or because it was free. This is the third one, and it's the last one. And it's gonna complete the series. "Greenlight 3 has 12 original records. It's gonna sound like a brand-new album," he added. "It's easy to take a verse and put it on whatever's hot. To make songs, that's what a lot of artists or MCs have a hard time with. Making records. I did it this time for it to be original, because you see what's going on with Chris [Brown] and the 'Deuces' record. That's off the mixtape, what you think is off an album. I did that intentionally, because I could probably have three singles — which I do. I feel like I got three singles off the G3. G3 is to prepare people of what's to come from the album." Joints to Check For » "Why They Hating." "The reasons I had to do that record is because I always felt like I've accomplished more than a lot of cats in hip-hop who get that response, that recognition," Bow answered. "But it's funny, because maybe I don't act as hard as they do, or I don't be talking about certain stuff they be poppin' on their records so people wanna downplay my success. You really can't. There has to be a reason why." » "A Lot on My Mind." "That's me talking about a lot of real personal situations that I never opened up about in record. I talk about how my girl, I got caught up with a situation with a girl, and she got pregnant. I got the call when I was doing the 'Lottery Ticket' movie. That record is more personal. It deals with issues I'm going with now as a young man. Real-life situations. That's what's interesting about me. I had to find a way [to express myself]. I feel like everybody has a story no matter what. I haven't told my story. I been holding onto it because I been scared. Now, me being at Cash Money, I wanna turn into the artist's artist. I feel like I gotta open up and talk about these things. It's a three-verse record. Each verse deals with something personal within the last two years that you don't know about. It gets crazier when you listen to the whole mixtape." » "Talk That Sh--." "That's self-explanatory. It's me going off. Doing what I do. Lyrically, I'm just improving. Every mixtape gets better. I'm bringing Jadakiss onboard for the album. Just to have that lyrical push from somebody who is well-respected in hip-hop. Somebody who can give me that perspective or that knowledge I never had. I'm trying to take it to whole new level. Every thing is about greatness with me. Working with great actors. I'm working with Tyler Perry on his next film. It's about working with great people, and hopefully I can take some stuff from those guys." For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Mandy Moore's 'Tangled' Heroine Not 'Typical Disney Princess' Posted: 30 Aug 2010 03:50 AM PDT 'She's very independent,' actress/singer tells MTV News of new Rapunzel.
While the fall-to-Thanksgiving film season is usually rife with Oscar bait, it's also prime time for releasing family films. One such movie is the highly anticipated "Tangled," Disney's updated and traditionally animated take on Rapunzel, starring the vocal talents of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi.
Kicking off our Fall Movie Preview, we bring you a delightful chat we had with the ever-gracious and lovely Moore, during which she discussed non-typical femmes fatales, singing in front of a 65-piece orchestra and Levi's powerful pipes. MTV: How is Rapunzel different from the typical femme-fatale characters? Mandy Moore: She's not the typical femme fatale or the typical Disney princess even, because: A) She doesn't know she's a princess. I think she sort of has this inkling that something isn't quite right in her life, [but] she's just really sort of motivated to find out what else is out there beyond this crazy tower she's lived in for 18 years. Having said that, she's very independent, she can take care of herself, and she's definitely come up with really entertaining ways to keep herself busy. MTV: Is the Disney take on Rapunzel the same as the original fairy tale? Moore: Pretty much. She has an overprotective mother who tells her she's not missing out on anything, and it's a big bad world out there and it's too scary and dangerous and she'll be eaten alive, literally, if she decides to venture out into the world. MTV: What was your reaction to Disney changing the film's original title, in an effort to lure in more young boys? Moore: I think I was initially a bit taken aback, only because people know the story of Rapunzel, so when you say you're working on "Rapunzel," it's sort of a no-brainer, you don't have to explain it to people. But as the title sort of sunk in, I understood the decision behind changing it. The movie is so great and so cute, and people are going to see the trailer and know what the story is about. I guess you sort of have to leave it up to the brains at the top. They know what they're doing. MTV: What can you tell us about this particular story? Can you tease any romance? Moore: She sort of comes face to face with this stranger who precariously ends up in her tower, and he's very handsome [and] he knows it. He's quite the ladies' man, if you will. Somehow, they get roped into going on this adventure together and start to see a different side of one another, and potentially a romance ensues. There's [also] a few musical moments. MTV: What was that experience like, recording with legendary Disney composer Alan Menken? Moore: That was fun. I'm definitely the quintessential girl who grew up watching "The Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin" and the like, so it was probably one of the coolest things I've done thus far, being in the studio with Alan Menken and a 65-piece orchestra. It was such a moment in time. I kept telling myself: "Just be in the moment. Remember this. You're going to want to think about this for years to come." It was really magical and sort of everything you'd want a Disney animated experience to be. As one of the players involved, I was like, "Oh my God!" ... To watch it all come to life, because so much of your job — you're looking at storyboards, you're having things explained to you, but there's nothing tangible to see or get, it has to form in your imagination, which is one of the slightly taxing parts, but also the most fun — to get to be a kid again and go into the depths of your imagination and play around. This, being there with the orchestra and hearing the score sort of come to life and what the feel of the movie was going to be at different parts was like, "Oh, OK, now I really get what we're doing." So that was definitely a moment for me. It was the first time I met Zach [Levi]. MTV: Does Zach actually sing in the film? Moore: He does, and he's amazing! Oh my God, we had one rehearsal before we went into the studio, and I was so interested [in him], because they wanted to cast actors in the roles who could also sing, and I had no idea that he sang, and it turns out he's like a big musical-theater nut and had that in his background. He has a beautiful voice, but he has the perfect voice for something like this. He's such a sweet guy, and he's so funny in the movie, but I think his voice will astonish people, like, "Wow, where did that come from?" From the saucy Jessica Alba in "Little Fockers" to James Franco's grueling journey in "127 Hours," the MTV Movies team is delving into the hottest flicks of fall 2010. Check back daily for exclusive clips, photos and interviews with the films' biggest stars. Check out everything we've got on "Tangled." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Artists |
| Demi Lovato Says Frankie Jonas Has 'Swag Like Justin Bieber' Posted: 30 Aug 2010 03:50 AM PDT 'He's the biggest rock star of all of them,' Lovato says of the youngest JoBro.
When fans tune in to "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" this Friday, they may be surprised to see that the fourth Jonas brother, 9-year-old Frankie, has a part in the sequel to the hit 2008 flick "Camp Rock." And co-star Demi Lovato says that the kid has some swagger. "He's the biggest rock star of all of them," she told MTV News. "He's got swag like Justin Bieber and he rocks out like Mick Jagger, so he's kind of a combination of the two. He's kind of like the ultimate rock star. Watch out, Justin Timberlake!"
While he may be as cool as Bieber, the Bonus Jonas says that of all his brothers, he most relates to Joe. "We never bully. We never even fight. We just have little bickers," he said. "I'm most like Joe because I've been a role model with him ever since we lived in Wyckoff, New Jersey." And much like Joe, Frankie would love a career in Hollywood. "I would like to pursue my acting career and do a little music in the middle," he explained. Having now starred in "Camp Rock 2," lent his voice to "Ponyo" and made appearances on "JONAS," it seems Frankie is well on his way to catching up with his brothers in the fame department. However, he still needs some encouraging words from his superstar brothers to keep him focused on his way to the top. "I'm feeling great because it's awesome [to be here]. It's my first live action [film] and to have my brothers with me is way more exciting because they make you feel more comfortable," he explained, adding that they've given him some great advice. "They've given me a great one that my dad gave to them and they passed on to me during the filming of 'Camp Rock.' It says, 'Live like you're at the bottom, even if you're at the top,' " he explained. "Remember where you came from." Are you looking forward to seeing Frankie and his brothers in "Camp Rock 2" on Friday? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Emmys Fashion: Kim Kardashian, Lea Michele Go Old-School Glam Posted: 29 Aug 2010 06:05 AM PDT Anna Paquin, January Jones and more take fashion risks that pay off at the awards show.
In a sea of blush, beads and black, there was an overarching theme on the Emmy Awards red carpet Sunday night (August 29): old-school glam. With the men evoking such Hollywood icons as Cary Grant and Clark Gable, the women hit the carpet in gowns that harked back to the golden era of the silver screen, thanks to retro silhouettes and an emphasis on glamour. Kim Kardashian paid homage to Elizabeth Taylor in a white Marchesa dress with a halter neckline and cape detailing and a big cuff by Lorraine Schwartz. "Glee" star Amber Riley took that same route, however, co-star Dianna Agron may have gone a bit too retro in a lilac-and-black-lace tiered dress that screamed "Gone With the Wind." Lea Michele hit the mark in Oscar de la Renta, even if the fit was a bit off. Her strapless navy ruched gown certainly made a statement with its crazy skirt and a diamond choker by Lorraine Schwartz. Keeping it with the Gleeks, the guys went standard-issue red carpet, thanks to tailored dark suits, but Kevin McHale made the look all his own with his thick-framed glasses and gold bow tie. Then, there were the actors who vamped up the carpet. "True Blood" stars Rutina Wesley and Carrie Preston went bold in their printed gowns, but none as bold as Anna Paquin, who was gladiator chic in her Alexander McQueen gown with black and gold sequins. She also had the ultimate accessory, co-star and hubby Stephen Moyer, who kept it stylish in a suit and tie. "Vampire Diaries" star Nina Dobrev dazzled in a champagne ruched, one-shoulder gown with sparse beading that sparkled in just the right places. The cast of "Mad Men" also made bold statements on the carpet. The über-voluptuous Christina Hendricks played to all her assets in a lilac '40s-silhouette gown with feather detailing on the sleeves and hem, courtesy of Zac Posen. January Jones' Versace blue strapless dress complete with fishtail will leave fashionistas split, thanks to its forward-thinking styling. Jon Hamm had girls swooning and wishing they were in girlfriend Jennifer Westfeld's shoes in his well-tailored suit and bow tie. Other red-carpet standouts included "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen in a navy, asymmetrical, strapless dress with peplum detailing. Kelly Osbourne also played it vintage in her '40s-style black gown by Tony Ward. Not-so-desperate housewife Eva Longoria wore a black strapless dress with a detailed ruffle skirt by Robert Rodriguez, and Claire Danes rocked a gold-and-nude sequined, strapless Armani Prive dress with hanging stud earrings. Share your votes for best and worst dressed on the Emmy red carpet in the comments below! Related Photos |
| Jimmy Fallon Bids Farewell To 'Lost,' '24,' 'Law & Order' At Emmys Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:38 AM PDT Host channels Elton John, Boyz II Men and Green Day for musical montage.
"In memoriam" segments at awards shows tend to be serious montages featuring some of the fallen stars of the year prior. But at this year's Emmy Awards, the night's MC, Jimmy Fallon, decided to have a little fun with the yearly tradition by saying farewell to several of the beloved television shows that went off the air this past year.
Dressed as Elton John, Fallon sat down at a pink grand piano and sang his own version of "Candle in the Wind" in honor of the now-defunct "24." During the song, he changed the lyrics to: "Goodbye '24'/ Though I never watched you on TV/ I missed one episode/ Had to buy the DVDs/ ... [Jack Bauer] never going to the men's room, how did he hold it in?/ I would like to thank you for the torturing/ And the first black president." Transitioning into a member of Boyz II Men, Fallon said goodbye to onetime television mainstay "Law & Order" with his take on "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday." "How do I say goodbye, 'Law & Order'?/ The good crimes, that changing cast/ I thought we'd get to season 21, but now that sound has gone away/ But at least there's still that one with Mariska Hargitay," he crooned to the laughing crowd. Fallon then became Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and, strumming his guitar, changed up the band's hit "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" as a ballad to fan favorite "Lost." "The island it was mythical, but in the end they died/ I didn't understand it, but I tried," he concluded the song. What did you think of Fallon's show-farewell musical montage? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos |
| Emmys Pay Homage To 'Glee' In Opening Number Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:11 AM PDT Host Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Betty White and more join 'Glee' castmembers in song-and-dance routine to kick off awards show.
The Emmy Awards kicked off on Sunday night (August 29) with a song-and-dance number inspired by the night's breakout star: "Glee." Having already nabbed a number of the ceremony's nominations (and taking some of its early awards), the popular Fox seemed more than worthy of the props, as host Jimmy Fallon led a performance that included several "Glee" castmembers.
The set-up: the cast of "Glee" wants to go to the awards show in Los Angeles, but they just can't afford the pricey tickets. So, Fallon comes up with the perfect idea. The Gleeks should do what they do best — win a singing competition in order to earn the funds. With the help of some of TV's biggest stars, including reality TV-mom Kate Gosselin, Betty White, Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, Nina Dobrev, Joel McHale and, of course, Fallon, the "Glee" crew got their song on with a stirring rendition of Bruce Springsteen's classic "Born to Run." Displaying the musical prowess that has made the series a viewer fave, the "Glee" gang — represented by Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Lea Michele and Jane Lynch — took their act (and their TV co-stars) through a number of gags. Catching White and Don Draper hanging out in a dressing room (where the comedian urged Hamm, "C'mon, do the hippety-hop. Now back that mother up," as she taught him some dance moves) and meeting up with Hurley himself, Jorge Garcia, on an escalator, were a few of the highlights. But those moments were only a precursor to the live, onstage dance number with Fallon in full-on Springsteen mode. Down to his white T-shirt, jeans, and red bandana, the host finished the crescendo of "Born to Run," with some guitar assistance from "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson. And with that, Fallon's idea proved to be a good one: The "Glee" castmembers had made it to the big show. What did you think of the Emmy Awards opening number? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos |
| Jane Lynch Scores Supporting Actress Award At Emmys Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:24 AM PDT 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy also takes home some hardware, for Best Direction of a Comedy.
Jane Lynch won't be throwing any slushees in the faces of Emmy voters this year. The woman who weekly terrorizes the kids of "Glee" as Sue Sylvester took home the statue for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy on Sunday night and seamlessly combined humor and true surprise in her acceptance speech. "Thank you so much," she told the crowd from the stage, clutching her Emmy in a one-shoulder purple dress. "This is outlandish!"
Lynch went on to thank her family and "Glee" co-stars in true Lynch-ian fashion. "I want to thank my parents on the South Side of Chicago for raising us to the sounds of musical theater and being so unintentionally hilarious," she said in her speech. "I love being an actor. I love being an ensemble." Later, recalling the calming spirituality of Buddhism, she joked, "Although I am not Buddhist, they do seem like a very calm people." She had the audience in stitches when she said actors "have no choice or any marketable skills. I have to thank my lord and creator ['Glee' mastermind] Ryan Murphy for creating this role of a lifetime and the cast who are so young and fresh-faced, and when I'm not seething with jealousy, I'm so proud of you. And I love you my wife Laura and my little girl, Haden." Later on, Murphy also snatched up a prize for Best Direction of a Comedy. In his speech, he shared with the room why he was inspired to make the show: "Thank you so much. I'm so shocked. I would like to thank Fox ... Tom Ford for the tux, my beautiful cast, whom I love so much. 'Glee' is about the importance of arts education, so I would like to dedicate this to all my teachers who taught me to sing and finger-paint." What did you think of Lynch's win and acceptance speech? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related Photos |
| 'Breaking Dawn' Scribe Says She's Wrestling With 'Battle Scene' Posted: 29 Aug 2010 08:19 AM PDT 'It's an enormous challenge to choreograph on the page,' Melissa Rosenberg reveals from Emmys red carpet.
In the midst of Emmy mania Sunday night (August 29) — Dresses! Nominees! Celeb couples! — which predictably revolved around the world of TV, pre-show viewers got a pleasant surprise as "Twilight" screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg made her way down a very long red carpet at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Naturally, when MTV News caught up with the busy scribe, we had to press her for another update on the progress of the "Breaking Dawn" scripts.
"They're coming along," Rosenberg said. "I just flew in last night from working with ['Dawn' director] Bill Condon, prepping the scripts. It's a lot of work, I'm exhausted," she added. Rosenberg also revealed that she's between 75 and 80 percent finished with the two screenplays. "But we're intent on making them the best scripts yet." Regarding the biggest challenge she faces in finishing "Dawn," parts 1 and 2, Rosenberg said it's the climactic "battle scene" — in which the two opposing vampire groups face off in dramatic fashion at the end of the book — that's proving to be her biggest obstacle, rather than the infamous "birth scene". "The final battle sequence is a big challenge because it lasts 25 pages," Rosenberg told us. "It's almost an entire three-act story in and of itself. You have to track (kept all in one setting) hundreds of characters. It's an enormous challenge to choreograph on the page and for Bill to choreograph on the stage." Rosenberg went on to say that perfecting that scene is her "next big hurdle." "I've written a couple of drafts [of the scene]; I haven't gotten with Bill [to go over it] yet. That's the next big hurdle to sit down with the stunt coordinator and create the ballet." Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Posted: 29 Aug 2010 08:50 AM PDT 'Modern Family,' 'Glee' and 'Temple Grandin' clean up.
The 2010 Emmy Awards have come to an end, and there was a lot to keep track of. We're here to help, with the complete winners list from Sunday night's (August 29) show: Outstanding Drama: "Mad Men" Did your favorites win? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos |
| Nicki Minaj And Drake End Twitter Marriage Posted: 29 Aug 2010 02:53 AM PDT 'My husband Drake and I have decided to have our marriage annulled,' Minaj tweets.
Well, that was fast. Hip-hop's favorite e-spouses, Nicki Minaj and Drake, are no longer together. Only a day after announcing their union on the social-networking site, Minaj tweeted that she and Drizzy have called it quits. "Dear Barbz, My husband Drake and I have decided to have our marriage annulled. We'll maintain joint custody. Luv, HB," the Young Money Barbie wrote on Saturday. When asked by Twitter fan MissBrownBear who they were sharing custody of, Minaj "All our SONS." Hip-hop fans began buzzing on Friday when both MCs wrote on their Twitter pages that they had wed. "Please refer to @nickiminaj as Mrs. Aubrey Drake Graham and dont stare at her too long. She's finally mine. :)," Drake tweeted. Minaj also wrote "Yes, its true. Drake and I tied the knot." While the duo's tweets made headlines, the missives were apparently just in good fun. Minaj's announcement comes after reps for the artists denied that they had ever made it to the altar. Regardless of their marital status, Minaj and Drake have always been tight. Last year, Minaj said that she and her Young Money labelmate are "super-close." "Before all of this started, I would tell him, 'You're a star.' And he'd be like, 'You're a star.' And we'd kinda been each other's biggest fans," Minaj told MTV News. "To see his dreams come into fruition, it makes me very happy." Earlier this year, Drake said on MTV2's "Sucker Free Countdown" that "I've always really, actually, really had a crush on her, always really loved her, and she's always just looked at me as, like, her little brother." However, Minaj said that Drake was playing up their relationship for the entertainment factor and denied rumors that the MCs are more than just friends. "Drake does not have a crush on me," Minaj said later on "Sucker Free." "Drake knows how to get you guys' attention." Many fans were disappointed by Minaj's announcement that she and Drizzy are not married. TreyGivesMePPP tweeted to the rapper, "barb you just broke my heart! DRICKI FOREVER!" fashioning catchy portmanteau for the duo. But Minaj gently reminded her followers that they will have to share her eventually. "Barbz 1 day mommy will have to fall in love," Minaj tweeted. "Don't b selfish." What do you think about Nicki Minaj announcing that she and Drake are not married? Let us know in the comments below! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Stanley Tucci Says 'Captain America' 'Design Is Stunning' Posted: 29 Aug 2010 04:48 AM PDT The actor says the film is shot beautifully.
Marvel hero Captain America is known his unstoppable brawn so it's a safe bet that moviegoers will check out a feast of out-of-this-world action scenes when "Captain America: The First Avenger" lands in theaters next summer. In addition to heart-stopping thrills, Stanley Tucci, who spent some of this summer filming the 2011 release, said that fans are in for a visually creative experience.
"[Director] Joe Johnston is a wonderful guy and I love the way he's shooting it, it's really interesting, it's beautiful-looking," Tucci told MTV News. The actor seemed awed by Johnston's approach. "There's a real power to it and the design is stunning." Tucci will portray Dr. Abraham Erskine, the lab wiz who develops the potent serum that endows Steve Rogers with super-human strength and effectively turns the weakling into Captain America. The Oscar-nominated star dished about the nuances of his character who, despite having developed the muscle-popping serum, is not just a crazed genius tinkering with chemicals. Tucci revealed that "he's a combination of both" mad scientist and mild-mannered researcher. Tucci, who will be seen next in the high-school comedy "Easy A," heads back to shooting "Captain America" in the fall. So far, the actor, who is known for diverse roles ranging from Julia Child's doting husband in "Julie & Julia" to a mega-fierce fashion insider in "The Devil Wears Prada," is relishing his time on the "Captain America" set. "So much fun," Tucci gushed about filming. "I have to go back and ... finish it in October but I was there for a few weeks in ... end of July, August. It was great; a great experience." The star chalked up his good times behind the scenes to his co-stars. "Chris [Evans, who plays Captain America] is great, he's a wonderful guy," Tucci said. "Dominic [Cooper] and Hayley [Atwell] and Tommy Lee Jones - it's great people." What are you looking forward to seeing in "Captain America: The First Avenger?" Let us know in the comments below! For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| 'Last Exorcism,' 'Takers' In Close Race For Top Spot Posted: 29 Aug 2010 01:52 AM PDT 'Takers' is only an estimated $300,000 behind 'Exorcism' at box office.
The Box-Office Top Five #1 "The Last Exorcism" ($21.3 million) "The Last Exorcism" is fighting to the last minute for the top spot at the weekend box office. The supernatural thriller is set to pull in $21.3 million since landing in theaters on Friday. However, the gangster flick "Takers" is right behind the horror-fest with $21 million. According to reports, the star-packed heist movie could overtake "Exorcism" when final box-office numbers come in on Monday. Exorcism," starring Patrick Fabian and Ashley Bell, initially appeared ready to nab the weekend crown when the flick "easily outpaced "Takers" at the Friday box office with $9.4 million. "Takers," which touts an all-star cast that includes chart-topping artists T.I. and Chris Brown alongside British actor Idris Elba, debuted with $7.5 million. Holding steady in third place is the explosive, ensemble action romp "The Expendables." After ruling the box office for two weeks, the macho flick couldn't fend off the sturdy theater draw of new releases "Exorcism" and "Takers," and raked in $9.5 million. "Eat Pray Love" and "The Other Guys" round out the top five. Theatergoers are still falling for the tropical romance and midlife introspection of the Ryan Murphy-directed "Love" which made $7 million over the weekend. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg continue to rake in laughs as a mismatched cop duo in "The Other Guys," which scored $6.6 million at the box office. The re-release of James Cameron's sci-fi juggernaut "Avatar" didn't make the box-office top ten. A revisited version of the record-shattering fantasy adventure, which features almost ten minutes of new footage, pulled in $4 million. Check out everything we've got on "The Last Exorcism" and "Takers." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
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| Lauryn Hill Calls Rock The Bells 'Something Special' Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:26 AM PDT Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and other famous admirers join the hometown girl onstage.
NEW YORK — When you ask Lauryn Hill what it feels like to perform in New York City again, the legendary MC/vocalist simply says it's "something special, home." "I thought it was great," she told MTV News about this year's Rock the Bells concept, which had each act performing a classic album out of their catalog. "I just wanted to be a part of it. As soon as they asked me, I was like, 'That's it. Let's do it. Let's do it.' Joshua Boumel and Chang [Weisberg], who are promoters of this particular event, we have a little history. When they asked me, I was honored to be a part of it."
In hip-hop, your longevity not only depends on your talent, but it also hinges on how deeply you pierce the people's souls. Many fans don't let an artist last a year without putting out music before they forget all about them and move on. A testament to Lauryn Hill's opuses — The Score with the Fugees and her solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill — is that everyone is still anticipating what she will do next, though she hasn't put out a studio album since 1998. And while Rakim, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, the Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest perform classic albums from their catalog at this year's Rock the Bells — which concludes Sunday (August 29) in Washington, D.C. — most of us have seen these icons in the past decade. Many of us haven't seen Hill touch the stage in the past 10 years, and some have never seen her perform at all. "Lauryn Hill, man," Rakim said in his trailer last week at the RTB kickoff show in San Bernardino, California, when asked who he wanted to see. "I haven't seen her in a while. I know it's going to be a memorable thing. I'm amped. Lauryn, welcome back. We need you." Saturday night, when Rock the Bells touched down on New York's Governor's Island, tens of thousands of fans came out, and so did a multitude of celebrities. Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Swizz Beatz, Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Bokeem Woodbine, Michael Ealy, John Legend, Tracy Morgan and Estelle were among the stars attending as fans. "It was still amazing to watch her and her see her home in New York," Estelle said backstage. "I'm a big kid again." Toward the end of her set — which included some Score songs and a few surprises, in addition to Miseducation tracks — Hill invited her children and some of the A-list attendees to the stage. During a reggae breakdown of "Fugee La," Hill brought out Mary J. Blige. Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and Chris Rock soon followed. "Where's Jay?" Hill said. "C'mon, man, this is New York." And so the Jiggaman came out and saluted the fans. Next was John Legend and Jerry Wonder. "It was love back. Love back. Love back," Hill said later in her trailer about the parade of stars. Outside, Busta Rhymes — who was a guest performer of A Tribe Called Quest — came and said hello to her kids. "Reciprocity. It was wonderful to see everybody. I was so touched. I wanted everybody else to share in that moment. I wanted everybody else to see them." Hill said Rock the Bells was the perfect place for her to express some of her feelings, and she used the opportunity to drop some new rhymes and new variations on her classics. She also got a chance to reconnect to the fans. "I miss you. I miss you," she repeated at the end of her set. After Hill, A Tribe Called Quest continued the body-the-venue campaign they started in the West Coast shows — the crew from Queens was in sync like they never disbanded. They bodied the stage, killed it, with a smorgasbord of hits. The Large Professor and Busta Rhymes came out. Wu-Tang Clan also showed the tremendous energy that earns them an invitation to perform at Rock the Bells just about every year. And headliner Snoop showed why he got the closing spot. The Dogg had the most polished and elaborate sets of the tour. "Rock the Bells is one of those few remaining hip-hop banners, concerts tours," Hill said after the show. "We have the Summer Jams and things like that, but as far as independent festivals for hip-hop, they're kind of some of the last people standing doing it. It's an honor to be a part of it. Look at the company: awesome. Everybody's doing it." Were you at Rock the Bells? Share your concert reviews in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Young Money's Mack Maine Debuts 'I'm From New Orleans' Video Posted: 29 Aug 2010 01:26 AM PDT MTV Jams' 'Louisiana Love' day is paying tribute on the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
As we reflect on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, MTV Jams is paying special tribute to survivors of the disaster with "Louisiana Love." All Sunday (August 29) on the channel, you'll see videos from New Orleans artists. MTV Jams is celebrating the strength of the people in the Gulf Coast rather than making it a day of mourning.
One of the videos fans will see today is courtesy of director Scoob Doo and the Young Money family. It's called "I'm From New Orleans" and stars YM president Mack Maine. Fellow N.O. natives Lil Wayne, Lil Chuckee and the Birdman have cameos in the vid. "The New Orleans video is basically a song with some guys from New Orleans: Lucci Lou and T@," Mack explained to MTV News. Mack Mizzle was in New York to visit Lil Wayne at Rikers Island. "The name of the song is 'I'm From New Orleans.' I got pretty New Orleans on my verse. The video is pretty raw. It's low-budget, capturing the raw and real of New Orleans. It's a good look. It'll make the city proud and kinda let other people see our heritage and basically how we live, our way of life." The Cash Money/ Young Money family obviously has a well-documented history of showing us New Orleans in videos, starting back in the '90s with such videos as Juvenile's "Ha" and five years ago with Lil Wayne's "Fireman." However, since Katrina's destruction hit, many of the signature landmarks are no longer standing in the city. "I was just in town for my birthday party, and I rode through the neighborhoods to see the new developments that are coming up and what's being torn down," Mack said. "A lot of the uptown part, the projects are basically gone, like the Magnolia, some of the Calliope are still up. They're trying to give the city a new face. It's a lot of memories gone at the end of the day. But we basically shot uptown, we caught the Superdome. Uptown, my little brother has a house. We caught some footage by him. We caught some of Hollygrove. The guys on the song are from New Orleans East. So we caught the East in there too. We tried to capture all the city. I don't think we went on the West Bank, but shouts to the West Bank as well. Uptown, downtown and the East." Mack says his song co-stars, Lucci Lou and T@, have worked with the YM family before, and the two are just stepping up to the spotlight now. "Lucci Lou, he was on the No Ceilings mixtape," Mack explained. "T@ is one of the guys who works for Wayne. He started messing around with the rap and started making beats. That's how the song came. He hit me when we was in the studio. He hit me, like, 'Pull up some of the beats we made on the I Am Music Tour.' I don't write; I freestyle. I went in there and went from the verse to the hook. I didn't know if it was nice at first. It was like 5 in the morning. I was tired. They called me like, 'It's a hit.' I listened to it two days later and said, 'It's a nice song.' They did their verse, and here we are." Share your memories of Hurricane Katrina in the comments. |
| Asher Roth, Kendra Wilkinson, Kelly Osbourne Look Back, On 'When I Was 17' Posted: 29 Aug 2010 06:00 AM PDT The stars reminisce about tattoos, cemetery scares and singing careers.
When Asher Roth was 17, he remembered being a car-less "white boy wannabe." The lively artist developed a fan base while attending college with the help of social-networking websites, and arrived on the mainstream hip-hop scene with a slew of mixtapes. Almost overnight, he found himself with a record deal and a full studio album, Asleep in the Bread Aisle.
"In high school, I ended up finding my home with kids who had one common interest, and that's hip-hop music," Roth said on the latest episode of "When I Was 17," which premiered Saturday at 11 a.m. "We'd be carrying boom boxes around in our book bags like we were straight out of the '80s," Roth's friend Brian recalled. "We started meeting regularly around school." Before hanging with Hef, former "Girl Next Door" Kendra Wilkinson remembers eyeing her high school soccer coach. "Soccer was my love," the California girl said. "I had a huge crush on my soccer coach. He was like the hottest thing to ever exist ... I would totally flirt with him. I would wear shorter shorts than the other girls on purpose." Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt said Wilkinson would act like she didn't know what she was doing on the soccer field to get more attention from the studly coach. "I loved just having my soccer coach just yelling at me. It turned me on," Wilkinson said. Kendra also reminisces about how she was freaked out when seeing windmills turning with no wind and hearing a crying baby at a cemetery. MTV reality-show vet Kelly Osbourne looks back at her time in an American school and her first tattoo experience. "For me, it's really the idea of having a tattoo than actually having it because once you have it, you're like, 'alright, ugly.' Kelly's first impressions of the American school system were also unique. "In England, I just went to school," she said. "In America, I had to figure out if I was a jock, a nerd, a cheerleader — there are social groups for everything." "When I Was 17" airs Saturdays at 11 a.m. on MTV. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
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