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- Kanye West Unleashes His 'Christian Dior Denim Flow'
- Bruno Mars Charged With Felony Drug Possession
- 'Mean Girls' 's Jonathan Bennett Declares 'Love Is Louder' Than Hate
- 'Jersey Shore's' Vinny Guadagnino Says 'Love Is Louder' Than Abuse
- 'The Social Network' Is Well-Liked At Friday Box Office
- Greg Giraldo's Fellow Comics Pay Tribute At Long Island Event
- Rutgers Students Talk Digital Abuse After Tyler Clementi's Death
| Kanye West Unleashes His 'Christian Dior Denim Flow' Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:49 AM PDT John Legend, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, Lloyd Banks and Ryan Leslie join G.O.O.D. Friday joint.
For this week's G.O.O.D. Friday offering, Fashion Week-lover Kanye West sent out a club banger for the model types in the building. On "Christian Dior Denim Flow" the style-conscious MC opens his latest star-studded cut — John Legend, Kid Cudi, Lloyd Banks, Pusha T, Ryan Leslie make appearances — rattling off shout-outs to some of fashion's high-profile runway stars. However, the arrival of the track about smooth model chicks, which was released Saturday (October 2), was fraught with drama. On Monday, 'Ye tweeted about the track's creation, typing, "In the studio with Kid Cudi, Ryan Leslie, John Legend" and dropped hints about the content. However, on Wednesday, West went off on hackers who swiped some of his unfinished music and canceled the release of this week's song. But by Friday 'Ye had a change of heart and decided to keep the G.O.O.D. Friday initiative going "for the real hip hop fans." The joint kicks off with the command "All the models to the floor right now, all the models to the floor right now," and 'Ye follows with "I'm in my Christian Dior with a Veronica Webb," referencing the '90s supermodel. The fashion-show fixture drops lines like "Make a phone call, out to Joan Smalls" and spits about seeing "if Jessica Stam got the stamina." West also mentions fashion faces from Dutch Victoria Secret vixen Doutzen Kroes to leggy Canadian phenom Coco Rocha. While 'Ye showcases his exhaustive knowledge of some of the world's famed beauties, the Legend-helmed chorus suggests the song's protagonist needs a lady who's more than just arm candy. "I got the world in my hands, the master plan/But I don't know why I keep calling," Legend belts. "All of these girls in my shows, they lovin' me/But I don't know why I keep calling, why I keep calling you." Push enters with lyrics about chopping it up with a potential hookup, starting his verse with "Miami nights on the search for some T and A." The Virginia spitter then follows up with bars about his MTV Video Music Award appearance with Yeezy. "We conversate a bit about your DNA/And my salmon-colored suit from the VMAs/Oh, you was watching, who the f--- wasn't?" Push cheekily questions. The vocals pause for a percussion-heavy breakdown and then pick up for a brief a cappella refrain. As the chorus peters out, producer and singer Ryan Leslie takes his hand at the mic, spitting a few bars while the beat woozily slows down. "It's time for a lesson in model behavior/Damn, look at all the bad bitches I gave you/Man, I can see the flaws to your flavor/Look like Wonder Woman and still need a savior," Leslie rhymes. Banks is up next, dropping lines like "He ain't Kraft material, champagne for cereal/Shorty stole my heart, criminal, my lucky charm," presumably lamenting a failed relationship. Cudi closes with the track with lyrics about his lacing his lady with Chanel and keeping suspect characters at bay. "Bitches better have they thoughts before approaching/I done heard it all, baby, save it for them other n----s," wrapping up his verse with "Haters, copy, I'm the image." What do you think of Kanye West's "Christian Dior Denim Flow" track? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists |
| Bruno Mars Charged With Felony Drug Possession Posted: 02 Oct 2010 03:25 AM PDT Singer is formally charged after September arrest.
Singer/songwriter Bruno Mars has been charged with felony drug possession after his arrest in Las Vegas last month, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The "Just the Way You Are" singer is alleged to have been in possession of 2.6 grams of cocaine after he played a show at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on September 19. According to Las Vegas police, Mars was taken into custody after a bathroom attendant at the Hard Rock alerted a security guard that a man was spending a lot of time one of the stalls and may have been using drugs. The attendant also said he noticed Mars, born Peter Hernandez, had a "baggy of white powder substance." When Mars left the stall, the guard made him give up any drugs he may have had and the star produced "a white powder substance, which was consistent with cocaine, from his left-front jeans pocket." Mars reportedly copped to his bad behavior, telling the guard he "did a foolish thing and has never used drugs before." Mars tested positive for cocaine at the time of his arrest and, according to The Associated Press, the star faces up to four years in jail and a $5000 fine if convicted. The singer, who has appeared on chart-rulers such as B.o.B's "Nothin' On You" and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, is due in court on November 18. On Friday, Mars' label Elektra issued a short statement, reading, "We congratulate Bruno Mars on his chart-topping success, and provide him with our full love and support." Mars' debut LP, Doo-Wops & Hooligans drops on Tuesday. Related Artists |
| 'Mean Girls' 's Jonathan Bennett Declares 'Love Is Louder' Than Hate Posted: 02 Oct 2010 04:24 AM PDT Actor reminds teens that 'there are people out there who love you.'
Besides boasting breakout performances from then rising stars Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried, the 2004 flick "Mean Girls" is arguably a teen classic because it deftly embodies the politics of snarky and sometimes nasty cliques generations of high-schoolers have had to navigate.
Onscreen, actor Jonathan Bennett played the heartthrob boy toy of reigning "Mean Girl" Regina George (portrayed by McAdams). However, in real life, Bennett has said he's very familiar with being on the receiving end of hurtful taunts. He recently uploaded a Love Is Louder video to Your.MTV.com letting young people know that even if you're dealing with the homeroom hate of a million Regina Georges, things will get better. "Of all people, I know how mean people can be to each other. I mean, we made a whole movie about it," Bennett quips in his clip. "It happened to me in high school, it happened to me in college [and] it still happens to me today. And I'm not gonna lie, it sucks. Sometimes it really sucks. But it doesn't have to forever because there are people out there who love you, and love is a lot louder than hate." Actress Torrey DeVitto, who has appeared in TV's high-school clique-fest "Pretty Little Liars," also uploaded a video in which she admits "I know what it's like to be disrespected and mentally abused." However, like Bennett, she maintains that love will win out over petty hate. Bennett and DeVitto are just the latest to share their words of encouragement via the Love Is Louder project. An initiative organized by MTV, actress Brittany Snow and the Jed Foundation, with support from DoSomething.org, the Trevor Project, Reach Out, Active Minds and the Ad Council, Love Is Louder aims to inspire and empower young people who may be lacking hope in the face of bullying. For more information on Love Is Louder, visit the project's Facebook page. You can also upload videos to Your.MTV.com, just like Bennett, DeVitto, Snow and Vinny Guadagnino did. You can also keep the conversation going on Twitter by using the hashtag #loveislouder. Related Videos |
| 'Jersey Shore's' Vinny Guadagnino Says 'Love Is Louder' Than Abuse Posted: 01 Oct 2010 11:16 PM PDT Vinny reminds teens 'there's always, always love and support all around you.'
In the wake of recent suicides reportedly related to anti-gay taunting, such as Rutgers student Tyler Clementi and 13-year-old Seth Walsh, MTV has teamed up with the Jed Foundation and actress Brittany Snow, with support from DoSomething.org, the Trevor Project, Reach Out, Active Minds and the Ad Council for the Love Is Louder initiative. The campaign strives to provide messages of hope and love to young people who feel they have no place to turn.
High-profile faces are joining Snow in an effort to remind teens that support is available, regardless of the challenges they may face. "Jersey Shore" castmember Vinny Guadagnino has recently stepped up to remind young people that although taunts can hurt, there is always relief from the pain. "I want you to know that I know how it feels to be bullied and disrespected. But I also want you to know that there's always, always love and support all around you," Guadagnino said in a video posted on Your.MTV.com on Friday. "So make sure you give love [and] receive love [because] love is a lot louder than abuse." Like Guadagnino, Snow remembered being bullied when she was younger and was touched by the shocking suicides of young people like Clementi and Walsh. The "Hairspray" star recently explained to MTV News that she wanted to orchestrate a project that not only comforts teens but empowers them. So, she connected with her pal Courtney Knowles, executive director of the Jed Foundation, to launch an inspiring enterprise. "Love Is Louder is a movement that is hopefully going to bring some awareness and make some noise when it comes to teens who are feeling suicidal or even just sad, outcasts, and being bullied, and really feel like they have nowhere to turn to," Snow explained. "It's a place where people who have been through it can support them and share their stories, [so they will know] that they're not alone, and that there's a place for people to put their experiences and hope." For more information and to get involved with Love Is Louder, visit the project's Facebook page. You can also upload videos to Your.MTV.com, just like Brittany and Vinny did. You can also keep the conversation going on Twitter by using the hashtag #loveislouder. Related Videos |
| 'The Social Network' Is Well-Liked At Friday Box Office Posted: 02 Oct 2010 02:05 AM PDT The Facebook-themed flick takes top spot in theaters.
The ubiquitous social-networking site Facebook has mushroomed into a global pop-culture phenomenon, since the site launched in 2004. So, perhaps it's not too surprising that the flick "The Social Network," which is based on the rise of the social-media juggernaut, found a huge audience at the box office. The much-anticipated film, featuring performances from Web-averse leading lad Jessie Eisenberg and pop hitmaker-turned-thespian Justin Timberlake, opened Friday with $8 million.
"Network" kicked last week's box-office winner, "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," down to second place. The long-awaited sequel to the Oliver Stone-helmed 1987 stock-market tale rang up roughly $3.3 million in ticket sales. The numbers from Friday's box-office showing bumped the Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeouf vehicle's total estimated haul to just over $29 million. The Ben Affleck-directed bank-robber pic "The Town" continues to clean up at the box office. Entering its third week in theaters, the Boston-based heist jaunt racked up a little over $3 million on Friday. The weekend-kickoff tally brings the film's domestic gross to roughly $57 million since its mid-September release. "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole" began its second-week run in fourth place. Featuring voice-over performances from big-name stars such as Helen Mirren, and boasting stunning CG work, the family-friendly flick picked up $2.6 million. The film has made nearly $22 million in theaters. Heaving with hormones and high-school humiliation, "Easy A" remains a strong pick among moviegoers. The Emma Stone starrer rounds out the top five with nearly $2.3 million. "A" is inching toward a total estimated haul of $38 million. Check out everything we've got on "The Social Network" "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," and "The Town" For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
| Greg Giraldo's Fellow Comics Pay Tribute At Long Island Event Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:04 AM PDT Comics agree Giraldo was a 'genuine guy.'
LEVITTOWN, New York — Comedian Greg Giraldo's passing, reportedly due to an accidental drug overdose, rocked the comedy circuit. While family and friends were shaken by the sudden death, they were allotted an outlet at the Governor's Comedy Club tribute and benefit show in Levittown, New York on Friday night.
The turnout was immense at the venue, where Giraldo was scheduled to appear, and the event raised over $3,000 in support for Geraldo's family. Club owner Marc Lund managed to organize the event on just two days notice, easily booking comedians from all across the state with tremendous support. "We wanted to celebrate his life," said Lund. "A lot of comics use this as a release." The show was opened and hosted by comic Joey Kola, followed by a slew of acts from the snarky Carie Karavas, veteran funnyman Melvin George, Joe Starr, Tim Gage and Darren Dillon just to name a few. Laughs were met with tears as each performer shared their stories of the late comedian. "I met Greg before he was famous," Gage said, joking that he would tell Giraldo, who attended Harvard Law School and turned to comedy after working as a lawyer, "Don't tear up your law degree." The general consensus of the night was the "King of Roasts" was a truly "genuine guy." Having worked with and served as a source of inspiration for many of the performers, Giraldo would watch the acts of upcoming comedians and offer straight-forward feedback. George had the opportunity to open for Giraldo at his final show in New Brunswick, New Jersey and fondly remembered his comedic prowess. "It took the audience 30 seconds to forget about me once he got on stage." The show closed with the reading of a heartfelt letter drafted by Ted Alexandro on Facebook. He spoke of Giraldo as a "maestro of comedy" and a "professor" to up-and-coming performers. Following the reading, the club presented a video of Giraldo's acts. Audience members were visibly overcome by emotion and many fans felt the need to rush outside. "I couldn't watch his video," said Hope Slovin, a longtime fan. "I had a lump in my throat the whole time." The night a mixture of laughs and tears and provided a much-needed release for friends and much-appreciated funds for the family. "When something like this happens, we all come together," Kola said. Were you at the event? Share your memories of Giraldo in the comments. Related Photos |
| Rutgers Students Talk Digital Abuse After Tyler Clementi's Death Posted: 01 Oct 2010 10:23 PM PDT Students say more effort should be put into combating cyberbullying.
Although digital abuse and cyberbullying have been ongoing issues among young people, the recent wave of suicides by gay teens who have been subjected to harassment because of their sexuality has brought renewed focus to the problems. In particular, the tragic death of Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi, who took his own life after a classmate allegedly taped him in secret during a gay sexual encounter and posted the video online, has shocked and saddened many and highlighted the potentially traumatic effects of digital taunting.
In the wake of Clementi's death, MTV News asked many Rutgers students how they believe cyberbullying can be eradicated. Several young people suggested that because digital spaces such as Facebook and MySpace are primarily used for social purposes, users typically don't consider the consequences their online communication may have. "I think the community should be more aware of cyberbullying because I don't think people take it seriously," Cassie Guadalupe said. "People don't take Facebook that seriously but when your business is out there, especially when its public like Facebook and MySpace, it should be brought to people's attention because ... as you can see it can really affect people." Amanda Murillo agreed that many social-network users don't take into account the harmful implications of posting something snarky, gossipy or cruel on the Web. "We don't put a lot of attention into cyberbullying because people think, 'Oh, it's the internet. It's just something that someone said on Facebook, it's not that big of a deal.' When someone else is reading that online and you're breaking someone's heart online ... it's destroying people's lives," she said. "I've been cyberbullied before and I know exactly how bad it feels. People are just trying to sweep it under the rug like cyberbullying isn't that big of an issue." Erin Simon has also been the victim of digital abuse but, fortunately, she was able to resolve the issue before the situation spiraled out of control. "I've actually been involved in cyberbullying. I wasn't the person that was saying the stuff, I was actually receiving it from the individual, and it's just not a thing that I would want any kid to go through. Luckily, I was able to find out who it was and talk to the right people to get it figured out," Simon said. "But cyberbullying, I would not want anyone to go through that experience. It's a horrible feeling and your self-esteem goes down and really it's just no different than teasing and horribly harassing someone in person." Ethan Lu suggested that because of the increasingly swift advances in social media, young people haven't taken into account the detrimental effects of sending hostile messages online. "We haven't caught up with the technology," he said. "Technology grows exponentially and I guess our behavior has yet to catch up." Scott maintains that regardless of how one chooses to communicate, users must be mindful of others' feelings. "I think that it is everyone's problem to address how we're interacting online and how we're treating one another in person as well." How do you think we can combat cyberbullying? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos |
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