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- JWoww Critiques 'Jersey Shore' Halloween Costumes
- Rihanna Says Photos In Her New Book 'Say So Much'
- Taylor Swift Turned To Songwriting Out Of Loneliness
- Drake Hopes To Make A 'More Musical' Song With Jay-Z
- 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' Announces Eight New Castmembers
- Karina Smirnoff Recalls Showing Underwear, On 'When I Was 17'
- Nicki Minaj's 'Right Thru Me' Video Premieres
- Taylor Swift Unveils Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
- Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha To Perform At American Music Awards
- Kristen Stewart Discusses The Effects Of Doing 'Crazy' Press
- 'Paranormal Activity' Creator Answers More Burning Sequel Questions
- Kid Cudi Reveals How He Ended Up On Kanye West's 'Gorgeous'
- Miley Cyrus' Parents, Billy Ray And Tish, Split
- 2010 World Series Rock-And-Roll Guide To The Giants And Rangers
- Ben Stiller Dishes On Les Grossman Movie
- Alicia Keys Says Son Egypt Inspiring New Music
- For Taylor Swift, Are Any Topics Off Limits?
- Lloyd On Polow Da Don: 'It's Like Michael And Quincy'
- Michael Jackson 'Thriller' Movie In The Works
- 'Unstoppable' Stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine Share Tales Of Heroism
| JWoww Critiques 'Jersey Shore' Halloween Costumes Posted: 28 Oct 2010 03:52 AM PDT She weighs in on Halloween looks for Snooki, DJ Pauly D and the Situation.
Halloween is almost here, and as the stars of "Jersey Shore" gather for their reunion special Thursday night (October 27), fans have another chance to check out their looks for costume inspiration.
When JWoww stopped by the MTV News offices recently, we got her to rate some of the costumes of her "Shore" pals available in stores. She liked them, but had some key advice for anyone with enough courage to wear them. Snooki The Situation DJ Pauly D Vinny JWoww And of all the celebrities we asked about "Jersey Shore" costumes, most preferred Snooki. Audrina Patridge, Aubrey O'Day and Stephanie Pratt were all about the look. "Snooki's the easiest, so probably Snookers," Pratt laughed. "I love the poof. I love the hair teasing. I don't know why it has a bad rep. Whenever I get my hair done, I'm like, 'Tease it!' " Share your Halloween costume ideas in the comments! Related Videos |
| Rihanna Says Photos In Her New Book 'Say So Much' Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:20 AM PDT Fans get to see 'all the things that they hadn't seen that were going on behind the scenes,' she tells MTV News of self-titled tome.
NEW YORK — Her fervently tracked fifth album, Loud, is just weeks from its November 16 due date, but on Wednesday (October 27), Rihanna was reflecting on her last LP, the moody Rated R. The Bajan singer turned up at a Fifth Avenue Barnes & Noble bookstore to sign copies of her new book. Her self-titled tome is a photographic document of the year that followed the release of that dark disc and her triumphant Last Girl on Earth Tour. The widely photographed star told MTV News that her Rihanna Navy will get an intimate peek — unlike the relentless paparazzi pics that paper the blogs — at her life with this book, shot by creative director Simon Henwood.
"I think it was really special to have behind-the-scenes photos, you know, pictures that the fans haven't seen before, all together of a very specific moment of my life, an album of my life," Rihanna told us. From stage lights to street lights, the 22-year-old stunner shines in front of the camera and perhaps never more so than in the images that capture Rihanna in the moments between show times: Admirers will swoon over a picture of the singer clutching her hoodie on a Paris rooftop with the Eiffel Tower visible in the distance or another rather decadent snap that shows her feasting on room service with just a table napkin and black suspenders doubling as a shirt. "They just get to see all the things that they hadn't seen that were going on behind the scenes; really cool stuff, not typical," Rihanna, draped in a calf-length floral frock, explained. "They're really fun photos. And even for me, when I look at them, they say so much. Photos really tell a thousand words." The "Only Girl (In the World)" singer had her own favorite, though, and she thumbed through the oversize collection to show us a green-tinged photo of her onstage in an elaborate headdress that calls to mind Venetian blinds. ("I call it the 'Disturbia' one ... I love that one.") So what essential items does a globe-trotting songstress making her debut headlining tour pack when your concert schedule takes you as far as the Belgian city of Antwerp? "Essential?" she thought for a moment. "Comfortable, warm clothes for the bus — the bus is always freezing! And you always want to be comfortable on the bus. Not much heels. You're pretty much going from the bus to the stage, back to the studio ... back to the stage. So it's not a lot of clothes to pack: sneakers, sweats, pajamas, stuff like that," she smiled. Will you check out Rihanna's book? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists |
| Taylor Swift Turned To Songwriting Out Of Loneliness Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:02 AM PDT 'I was going through a very lonely phase at school,' Speak Now singer tells MTV's 'The Seven.'
Taylor Swift became a chart-topping singer and songwriter as a teen, and while her drive and focus likely pushed her megastardom, she said she originally began penning lyrics because she was lonely. "I turned to songwriting because I didn't really have anybody else to talk to," Swift said during an interview on MTV's "The Seven" Wednesday (October 27). "I was going through a very lonely phase at school, which a lot of kids do. It's just when you're going through it you feel like you're the only one going through it." Channeling the pain through the pen, Swift used her loner status to launch her into superstar territory. Along the way, she's learned that while her lyrics may be informed by new experiences, she plans to remain true to herself. "I changed a lot over the course of my life, and having written songs since I was 12, your perspective changes," she said. "But I think part of growing up is realizing that you'll never change, but you'll never stay the same either." One thing that doesn't stay the same is her schedule, which picked up the pace as the starlet dropped her latest album, Speak Now. "A typical day for me, it's fun, because, lately, there really is no typical day. There are some things that are always gonna be the same, like my priority on family and making sure that I always remember to love this," she explained. Although she has to maintain the packed and sometimes punishing schedule of a global pop star, Swift says she doesn't regret trading in dorm life for the limelight. "I'm very conscious of the path that I chose in life and that it is a different path than what my friends chose. College and living in a dorm, that would have been my life if music hadn't been my life," she said, adding that she gets a taste of the campus experience through her close friends and family. "I always keep one eye on that path. I go and I visit my brother at college and I visit my best friend Abigail at college and go and I attend her journalism class. I have no regrets about the path that I took, but I still try to experience as much as I possibly can in life." Swift maintained that her "biggest challenge is staying closer to hope rather than being closer to fear," but added that doing what she loves keeps her grounded. "Loving this is a big part of my life and sometimes, if you get too tired or you're jetlagged, you might forget," she said. "But I always remind myself that I love this." Don't miss "The Seven" every weekday at 5 p.m. ET on MTV. Related Artists |
| Drake Hopes To Make A 'More Musical' Song With Jay-Z Posted: 26 Oct 2010 11:48 PM PDT 'I would love to do a song with Jay that hits radio,' he tells MTV News of future 'Light Up' follow-up.
When Drake and Jay-Z collaborated on "Light Up," the two traded matching rhymes about brushing off haters — Drizzy from the vantage point of an upstart MC and Hov as the veteran with a list of accomplishments longer than Lil Wayne's hair.
Now that Drake has scored a #1 album and loads of endorsement deals, would he consider a sequel? Well, he told MTV News he would record another song with Jay-Z, but not that song in particular. "I probably wouldn't title it 'Light Up 2,' but there could definitely be potential for a record where me and Jay just spit about life," Drake told MTV News. "I look forward to making that. I don't think I'm ready to do it yet, though. If me and Jay do another record ... I just want it to be a song. I don't necessarily want it to be a life/time marker. I would love to do a song with Jay that hits radio. I'd love to do something that's more musical, as opposed to all that rapping. And plus, I don't feel like I'm in that veteran category. Like, now that I'm here six months later, after we did that song. Things happen pretty quick over here on this side, but I don't necessarily want to reflect that in song." Maybe Drake can take Hov up on his offer soon for a verse. The Brooklyn icon told fans at Yankee Stadium last month that he owed Drake one after the Toronto star experienced a few technical snafus during the NYC Home and Home stop. In the meantime, Drake is moving forward with his sophomore set. He recently recorded the second song for the collection, which again will feature production from Noah "40" Shebib. "I did this song the other night; I've now completed the second song for my album," he said. "So I only had one song before for the new album. Two nights ago, I did the second song. I'm loving it. I'm loving the sound. I'm excited again." Would you like to see another Drake/Jay-Z collaboration? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists |
| 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' Announces Eight New Castmembers Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:02 AM PDT Rookies' characters haven't yet been revealed.
Hey, "Twilight" fans! Hot off the press-release presses at Summit Entertainment, we have yet another slew of actors who have been added to the "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" cast. According to Summit, these eight new additions will be featured in supporting roles, but the studio is reportedly keeping their characters under wraps for now. So, without further ado, feast your eyes on the lucky new blood (pun intended!): Olga Fonda ("Love Hurts"), Janelle Froehlich ("Hacienda Heights"), Masami Kosaka ("The Runaways"), Sebastiao Lemos (Brazilian TV series "Força-Tarefa"), Amadou Ly ("The Tested" "The Bridge"), Ty Olsson ("2012"), Wendell Pierce ("Ray") and Carolina Virguez (Spanish TV series "Matalobos"). With production set to begin in the very near future, Summit has been teasing us with "Breaking Dawn" casting announcements for months now. Here's a full rundown of the most recent additions: Mackenzie Foy as Edward and Bella's daughter Renesmee; the Denali coven: Maggie Grace as Irina, Christian Camargo as Eleazar, Mia Maestro as Carmen, Kasey LaBow as Kate and MyAnna Buring as Tanya; the Amazon Coven: Tracey Heggins as Senna and Judi Shekoni as Zafrina; the Egyptian Coven: Omar Metwally as Amun, Andrea Gabriel as Kebi, Rami Malek as Benjamin and Angela Sarafyan as Tia; the Irish Coven: Marlane Barnes as Maggie, Lisa Howard as Siobhan and Patrick Brennan as Liam; the Romanian Coven: Noel Fisher as Vladimir and Guri Weinberg as Stefan; the American Nomads: Lee Pace as Garrett, Toni Trucks as Mary, Bill Tangradi as Randall, Erik Odom as Peter and Valorie Curry as Charlotte; the European Nomads: Joe Anderson as Alistair. "I think it's going to be great," Malek told "Entertainment Tonight" when his casting was announced. "It's going to be super exciting, and I'm thrilled." What do you think of all these new castmembers? Who is your early favorite? Let us know in the comments! 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 Photos |
| Karina Smirnoff Recalls Showing Underwear, On 'When I Was 17' Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:39 AM PDT Dancer remembers flashing 'grandma' panties while performing as a teen.
"Dancing With the Stars" hoofer Karina Smirnoff has been busting ballroom moves for years, and when she was a teen, she was cornering the market for diners who liked their meals with a side of shimmy.
"The Russian restaurants is like the 'it' place for the Russian [immigrants]. They always would love to have some sort of show and, back in the day, ballroom dancing was what they wanted to see. Which was good for me because me and my partner got jobs in two or three different restaurants," Smirnoff reveals on the latest episode of — also starring Nelly and Joanna Garcia — which premieres on Saturday on MTV. Smirnoff was making her mark on the Russian dining scene as a teen, but the ballroom veteran remembers one occasion when she left an especially memorable impression on patrons. "Well, one time, I surprisingly was slightly late. I had literally maybe 30 seconds to change into my outfit. And I don't know at which point my mom decided to get me those 'grandma' underwear but they were white with multicolored polka dots," Smirnoff recalls. "Anyway, I changed as fast as I could and I forgot to change the underwear to boy shorts." Smirnoff's granny panties actually became a hit with the audience. "Every time I would do a turn, you could see these multicolored polka dot underwear. The audience went crazy, they're like screaming, clapping and I was thinking, 'Wow, they really like the dance ... this is cool,' " she says, giggling at the memory. Luckily for Smirnoff, one of her dance-floor colleagues hipped her to the attention-grabbing undergarments. "But the other couple, the girl, pulled me aside, she goes like, 'Change your underwear. You're still in your underwear!' " Smirnoff's mom, Tatyana, who may or may not have set her daughter up with the less-than-flattering knickers, thought the whole debacle was hilarious. "She ran from the stage," her mom recalls, barely able to control her laughter. "It was such an embarrassing moment." "When I Was 17" — this week featuring Karina Smirnoff, Nelly and Joanna Garcia — premieres Saturday at 11 a.m. on MTV. Related Videos |
| Nicki Minaj's 'Right Thru Me' Video Premieres Posted: 27 Oct 2010 02:21 AM PDT In new clip, MC sports stripped-down, casual attire.
You can take the girl out of Queens, but you can't take the Queens out of the girl. Nicki Minaj premiered her stripped-down video for "Right Thru Me" on MTV Wednesday (October 27), and it is quite a departure from her boisterous "Check It Out" video that debuted Tuesday. Instead of blond hair and futuristic outfits, Nicki looks like she's about to walk down Jamaica Avenue in 50 Cent's hometown. The opening frame of "Right Thru Me" shows Nicki arguing in a kitchen with a man that seems to be her boyfriend. The two argue about whether he's "disrespecting her" by talking behind her back, and he threatens to leave after the MC breaks a glass in frustration. Then Nicki, sporting black wavy hair and pink fingernails, cuddles her gent, apologizes for overreacting and asks him to stay. "You have to trust me," he whispers to her. The clip then bounces between shots of the couple talking tenderly and Nicki preventing the gentlemen from driving away by refusing to leave the driver's seat of his car. "You make me laugh/ You make me hoarse from yelling at you and getting at you," she rhymes. "Why are you speaking when no one asked you?" In between the scenes, video director Diane Martel inserted frames of Nicki behind a full-length window covered with steam as she sings the chorus. Ultimately, the clip is one of the first opportunities for the femcee's fans to get a glimpse of what she looks like in casual attire, which matches the aesthetic of the song. Like the steam-covered door after she wipes away the condensation, Nicki's "Right Thru Me" allows fans to see her clearly and without any pretense. What do you think of the "Right Thru Me" video? Tell us in the comments below! Related Artists |
| Taylor Swift Unveils Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Posted: 27 Oct 2010 04:10 AM PDT The Speak Now singer said her wax likeness 'looks a lot like me.'
NEW YORK — Fans gathered at Madame Tussauds in Times Square on Wednesday (October 27) to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift, who was on hand to unveil the museum's latest wax figure — this one of Swift. In the moments leading up to the superstar's arrival, fans sang along to songs from her latest album, Speak Now, as TV crews, paparazzi and photographers counted down the minutes until the big reveal.
In a sea of camera flashes, Swift finally made her way to the room where her new statue awaited. Dressed in an outfit identical to the replica, the singer seemed excited about her wax likeness. Both Swifts were wearing a dress designed by Jenny Packham, which Taylor had donated for the occasion. Her statue held up a custom-made guitar, but it wasn't just any old guitar: This was a blinged-out version decorated with 2,000 Swarovski crystals. Swift gave it two thumbs up before telling the crowd, "I think that the face looks a lot like me and this is so crazy. This is wonderful. I'm really thankful." The appearance capped off a week of stops around New York City, including a "Today" show performance and an intimate fan-attended Speak Now release party, where the singer dished a bit about the album. "For me, Speak Now was inspired by the last two years of my life. ... That's why I write songs," she said. Asked whether there was anything she wouldn't write about, she laughed, "Well, I thought so before this album. There's a little more speculation now than when I was 12." What do you think of Taylor Swift getting her own wax statue? Who else do you think should get one? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha To Perform At American Music Awards Posted: 26 Oct 2010 11:15 PM PDT They join previously announced performers Christina Aguilera, Pink and Usher.
The star power at the upcoming American Music Awards just got kicked up a notch — or 20. In addition to the previously announced performance from Christina Aguilera, the November 21 show at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles will feature the debut AMA appearances from three of music's hottest young stars. Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Ke$ha will all perform at the show alongside a roster of veteran acts including Bon Jovi, Pink and Usher. Fittingly, all three newbies are also nominated for Artist of the Year, a category that features heavy-hitters Eminem and Lady Gaga as well. Em and Lady Antebellum lead all nominees with five apiece. "As a small-town kid from Canada, I never imagined that I would be nominated for AMAs, let alone be performing on the show," Bieber said, according to The Associated Press, which added that the 16-year-old professed to feel "extremely humbled and honored" by the invitation to play the show. More presenters and performers will be announced in coming weeks. "Justin, Katy and Ke$ha have been on the top of the charts all year long. We are happy to see each of them make their own AMA history," AMA producer Larry Klein said in a statement announcing the additions. Bieber is nominated in four categories overall, while Ke$ha and Perry are up for three awards. Winners will be determined by online voting at AMA.ABC.com. Who are you most excited to see perform at the AMAs? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Kristen Stewart Discusses The Effects Of Doing 'Crazy' Press Posted: 27 Oct 2010 01:35 AM PDT 'It gets a little tiring, and it shows,' she admits to MTV News.
It's not that easy to be Kristen Stewart in the midst of a virtual nonstop global promo tour for a "Twilight" film: the same questions over and over again, cities blending into one another, a seemingly endless stream of red carpets, rapid-fire junket interviews and extended sit-down chats.
"It gets crazy when it's so much," Stewart told us in, yes, an extended sit-down chat, "and it seems to be growing." No doubt. At least she'll have a long break between "Twilight" releases: "Eclipse" hit theaters this summer, and the first part of "Breaking Dawn" won't arrive until November 2011. Rest up, KStew, so you don't find your eyes glazing over as reporters hurl questions about Bella Swan's sex romp of a honeymoon or her gruesome birth scene. "Sometimes that happens, and it's really not good," she admitted. "It gets a little tiring, and it shows. But I think that's only natural." Yet when it comes to promoting "Welcome to the Rileys," her indie flick about a teen stripping and turning tricks in New Orleans, Stewart is more than happy to make the PR rounds. "Today is really exciting, because I didn't think I was going to have the opportunity to talk about 'Welcome to the Rileys,' " she said. "I thought this movie was going to do nothing, basically. This is fun. This is really, really cool." A little less cool, however, is doing an interview next to famously press-shy co-star James Gandolfini. "I'm about to do two interviews with him," Stewart told us. "He's making me nervous. If he's nervous and he's uncomfortable, he's going to suck me right into it." Check out everything we've got on "Welcome to the Rileys." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Paranormal Activity' Creator Answers More Burning Sequel Questions Posted: 27 Oct 2010 01:27 AM PDT 'PA 2' producer Oren Peli addresses our lingering queries about the horror film.
On Monday, just hours after "Paranormal Activity 2" finished up its $40.7 million opening weekend, MTV News stepped in to answer some burning questions about the horror film with the help of director Tod Williams.
But you know what? We had even more questions we wanted answered, so we brought in "PA" creator Oren Peli — who stepped into a producer role for the sequel — to respond to some other lingering queries we had about the film (major spoilers below). What Happened to the Dog? "Many are concerned," Peli laughed. "As far as I know, the dog is OK. There's a line in there that they're going to pick her up from the vet. So I think she's OK." What Did the Scratches on the Door Say? "I will say that it does say something, but I'm not sure when is the right time to reveal that," Peli confirmed. "We might want to save that for later. I'm going to keep quiet on that." Aren't They Glad They Didn't Kill Off Katie in the First Movie? Turns out, Peli is confident that even if the alternate "PA" ending stuck, Katie could still have showed up to wreak bloody havoc at the end of "PA 2." "When I did the first one, I wasn't thinking about a sequel or anything like that," he explained. "But there are a lot of smart writers out there. There's probably ways to get around anything." How Did They Avoid the 'Blair Witch 2' Curse? For "PA 2," Peli and his fellow filmmakers learned the lessons of "Blair Witch 2" well and were sure to preserve the elements of "PA" that made it so popular. " 'Blair Witch' was an example of a movie that really worked and they really changed the format. The audience that loved the first one came to see the second one, and they got something very different," he said. "We wanted to make sure that the fans that had been waiting will not be disappointed. The things that they liked about the first one, we tried to stay true to that but also give them a different story and a grander scope of things, so it'll be both new and consistent with what worked the first time." What Did Peli Actually Do on 'PA 2'? "I was there during the entire shoot," he said. "It was much more of a collaborative effort. [Tod] was the main guy running the show, but he was very collaborative. Everyone got to chip in their ideas, and I had a lot of ideas. There was a lot of teamwork involved, but it was so tricky to pull off the right tone. Everyone checked their egos. "We all really love Tod. He got what made the first one work," Peli added. "Tod is also a writer, so he brought a lot of good ideas in. Also, I've already lived with 'Paranormal Activity' for four years, so I was ready to move and transition and let someone else take over." Check out everything we've got on "Paranormal Activity 2." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Kid Cudi Reveals How He Ended Up On Kanye West's 'Gorgeous' Posted: 27 Oct 2010 03:21 AM PDT 'As soon as I heard the beat, I was like, 'Man, this is the one,' ' Cudi recalls of the track, which was featured in 'Runaway.'
Along with the striking imagery in Kanye West's "Runaway," people are still talking about the short film's soundtrack. The visual's vibrant colors are paralleled by some of West's best production work. Just ask Kid Cudi. Cudder was hanging out in the studio one day when he overheard the beat for what would eventually become West's "Gorgeous."
" 'Gorgeous' was one of those records that, as soon as I heard the beat, I was like, 'Man, this is the one. This is that "This Can't Be Life" Kanye beat,' " Cudi recalled, referencing the 'Ye-produced Jay-Z track. " 'This is that classic 'Ye beat. I want to be on this.' I came up to him, and I was like, 'Man, are you working on this record? Are you working on this beat?' He goes, 'Yeah ... do you got an idea for it?' I was like, 'Yeah, I might.' I didn't. I was lying like a mother----er. I was like, 'Yeah, man, I want to get on this joint.' " The song is featured in the third scene of "Runaway," as Selita Ebanks' phoenix walks around the garden, interacting with the animals and plants, while Kanye watches her from inside. It will be on West's highly anticipated My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album and also features Raekwon. Cudi said they put the track together the same way they've put together their previous collaborations: Kanye throws out an idea, and he tries his best to make his part fit. "That's my goal. Whatever Kanye tells me, I just try to put it in my little machine and make the perfect solution for it," Cudi said. "That's always our collab formula, and that's just how 'Gorgeous' came about. He just kind of told me what he was trying to say, I threw out some words, we rearranged words, and we came out with a bunch of different options before we come up with the hook." From what you've heard so far, what do you think of "Gorgeous"? Are you excited to hear the full song? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Miley Cyrus' Parents, Billy Ray And Tish, Split Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:20 AM PDT Couple are calling it quits after 17 years of marriage.
Teen megastar Miley Cyrus' parents, Billy Ray and Tish, have called it quits. The couple confirmed to People on Wednesday (October 27) that they are breaking up after 17 years of marriage. "As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family," they said in a statement. "We are trying to work through some personal matters. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers." The pair have five children and Billy Ray is father to Metro Station's Trace. Both of Miley's parents have been supportive of their superstar daughter's career. Billy Ray, a country hitmaker known for the ubiquitous 1992 jam "Achy Breaky Heart," starred as Miley's onscreen father on the hit Disney show "Hannah Montana." Miley has credited him with helping her maintain a level head despite her outsize fame. "It's about being who you are. My dad has been in the spotlight for 20 years now and still every time he walks his dog they're saying, 'Billy Ray picks up dog poop,' " Miley told MTV News in June. "It's like, 'That's a law in California, folks.' You gotta do what you gotta do. That's life for you. That's life in the spotlight — it's never gonna change." Miley's mom has been instrumental behind the scenes, recently serving as an executive producer on her film "The Last Song" and inadvertently helping to cast her onscreen love interest — who eventually became her offscreen beau — Liam Hemsworth. Miley has also paid tribute to her parents' bond in the video for her 2009 smash "Party in the U.S.A." Director Chris Applebaum explained to MTV News that the visual was inspired, not only by the monster throwback musical "Grease," but also the Cyruses' courtship. "Interesting enough, Miley's parents Tish and Billy Ray, when they were first dating they went to a drive-in in Kentucky, I think, called the Corral Drive-In — so we named the drive-in after that as an homage to them," Applebaum said. "In addition, Miley's mom Tish used to drive '79 black Pontiac Trans Am, 'Smokey and the Bandit' style, and obviously that's the car that Miley arrives in." Miley has also maintained that her parents' support has helped her deal with the sting of negative press. "I'm a very inspirational person," she said. "At the end of the day my parents are proud of me, and I have a feeling if your job is to bring other people down, you may not have the same response." Related Artists |
| 2010 World Series Rock-And-Roll Guide To The Giants And Rangers Posted: 27 Oct 2010 01:38 AM PDT If you don't follow the two Series teams, check out our handy comparisons to your favorite musicians, in Bigger Than the Sound.
You might not be aware of it — especially if you live on the East Coast — but on Wednesday night (October 27), the 2010 World Series officially gets under way in San Francisco. It's a particularly intriguing matchup, pitting the pitching-heavy San Francisco Giants against the slugging Texas Rangers, and if you're a baseball purist (and who isn't?), well, then you're definitely in for a treat. Still, it occurs to me that most of you couldn't care less about this year's Series, mostly because it does not involve either the New York Yankees and/or Philadelphia Phillies. Call me a traditionalist — or an embittered Red Sox/ Mets fan — but I think things are better off without either the Yanks or the Phils involved (since I hate both of them), and I can't wait for the Game One duel between Tim Lincecum and Cliff Lee. (There will be plenty of strikeouts! And the final score will probably be 2-1!) And, yes, I realize that is probably not enough to get you to actually watch (or even care), which is why I decided to combine my vast knowledge of rock music with my irrational hatred for the Yankees and Phillies and create this handy, rock-centric guide to the World Series. I've analyzed nine key players for both the Giants and the Rangers — broken down their attributes, strengths and weaknesses — and then assigned an appropriate rock band to each of them. Sort of like their spirit animal, only, you know, not. What can I say? I have a lot of time on my hands. My hope is that you'll read it, find a player (or band) you like, and perhaps tune in for a game or two. Or, if you're a fan of the Yankees or Phillies, just have someone read it for you. The end result will (hopefully) be the same. Here's my rock-and-roll guide to the 2010 World Series: San Francisco Giants Brian Wilson: Good-natured, mentally unstable closer with an epic beard. Which makes him late-'60s/ early '70s-era Brian Wilson, minus the weight gain. Buster Posey: Toothsome, backwoods catcher with a tremendous work ethic and a penchant for big hits. Obviously, he's the Kings of Leon. Cody Ross: Scrappy castoff who silenced his doubters by catching fire in the postseason and propelling his team to the pennant. Underrated. Eternally smiling, probably because he just did something awesome. He is Kid Rock. Freddy Sanchez: Former batting champ who has lost a step or two since moving to a big-market team. Contact hitter. Tiny. He is Death Cab for Cutie. Jonathan Sanchez: Slightly wild starter who occasionally harnesses his vast potential (see his no-hitter last season) yet remains frustratingly inconsistent. Oftentimes you have no idea what the f--- is going on with him. He is Sum 41. Matt Cain: Bulldog-esque pitcher who doesn't get a ton of run support, yet usually delivers. Is much better than his record indicates. He is the All-American Rejects. Pablo Sandoval: Portly slugger who didn't slug quite so hard in his second season, yet remained a fan favorite nonetheless. Nicknamed "The Panda." He is basically a chunky MGMT, and his 2010 season (.268 avg, 13 HRs, 63 RBIs) was most definitely his Congratulations. Tim Lincecum: Long-haired, willowy ace who bizarrely resembles Wiley Wiggins in "Dazed and Confused." Once popped for possession of marijuana. Retro looks + slight build + cannibus fascination = the Dandy Warhols. Texas Rangers Cliff Lee: Unhittable, straitlaced ace who keeps coming up big in the clutch. Has bounced around from team to team, yet remains unerringly consistent. Not afraid to mix up his pitch selection, yet rarely — if ever — makes a mistake. Probably reads books like "No Logo" for fun. Just call him Radiohead. Elvis Andrus: Speedy, soft-hitting shortstop. Prone to errors, to the point where you often wonder if he is playing stoned. Goofy hair. Bizarre name. He is Coheed and Cambria. Ian Kinsler: Slugging, somewhat-handsome second baseman. Made the successful transition from one position to another while still in the minors. Capable of huge displays of power. In other words, he is 30 Seconds to Mars, his stint at shortstop was Jared Leto's time on "My So-Called Life," and his breakthrough 30-30 season was This Is War. Josh Hamilton: Feared hitting machine who waged a well-publicized war against his personal demons. Has lots of tattoos, some of which are regrettable. Overcame addiction. Hits for both power and average. Likely MVP. In other words, he is Metallica. Michael Young: Rock-solid face of the franchise. Despite being consistently good, has toiled away in relative obscurity for the majority of the decade. Found success thanks in no small part to the efforts of others. He is Muse. Josh Hamilton is his Stephenie Meyer. Neftali Feliz: Enigmatic closer with excellent hair. Despite being very young, has excelled in a myriad of roles. Frequently unhittable, generally unflappable. Likes bright colors (as evidenced by his red glove). He is My Chemical Romance. Nelson Cruz: Smooth-swinging outfielder with bad hamstrings. Steady, rather boring, yet still beloved, mostly because of his occasional flashes of brilliance. Probably owns something with epaulets on it. He is Coldplay. Vladimir Guerrero: Free-swinging, decidedly old-school slugger who is frequently covered in pine tar. Swings hard, hits even harder, and is capable of driving nearly any pitch over the wall. Steadfastly refuses to wear batting gloves. Is proletarian. Just like The White Stripes. Or The Black Keys. Share your rock star/ ballplayer comparisons in the comments below! |
| Ben Stiller Dishes On Les Grossman Movie Posted: 27 Oct 2010 01:56 AM PDT 'I want to try to get Tom Cruise to play him,' Stiller says of flick about 'Tropic Thunder' producer.
After delighting his adoring public at the MTV Movie Awards earlier this year, Les Grossman is set to return to the big screen with Grossman's celeb fans and possible co-stars have already confirmed their excitement for the upcoming flick, but it's been awhile since we've had an update.
Enter Grossman's "Tropic Thunder" co-star, "good friend" and mastermind Ben Stiller. When MTV News caught up with the busy man at the "Megamind" press day (Stiller produced the film and has a small role in it), we asked him for some Les Grossman movie scoop. "Les Grossman is notoriously difficult to negotiate with, so we're right now negotiating with him because he wants to play himself in the film," Stiller revealed. "And he's kind of a bully, and he's very argumentative, and he's a little bit abusive. "I want to try to get Tom Cruise to play him," Stiller added. "So if I can get Tom Cruise, who's interested to play him, if Les will agree not to play himself, then it looks like it could be coming together. A script is being written now." In addition to Grossman's assistant (played by Bill Hader) scoring a role, what other "Tropic Thunder" characters might make an appearance? "There'll probably be a few, actually, 'cause he's really instrumental in all of their careers," Stiller said. "He's really the puppet master. And there's going to be a really strong hip-hop element to the movie, as you might guess." The funnyman went on to say that the film will likely feature a slew of celeb cameos. "Les ... can compel you to do something if he wants you to do it, so he'll probably be making calls himself," Stiller said. And will this seminal piece of cinema be a biopic of sort? "It is," Stiller admitted. "It kind of has a little bit of a 'What Makes Sammy Run,' sort of. 'Where did this guy come from? How did he become the force of nature or terror that he is?' " Who are you hoping to see in the Les Grossman movie? Tell us in the comments below! For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Alicia Keys Says Son Egypt Inspiring New Music Posted: 27 Oct 2010 12:46 AM PDT 'I feel a song coming on,' singer blogs after gushing about newborn with husband Swizz Beatz.
It looks like motherhood has already inspired Alicia Keys, who gave birth to her son, Egypt, earlier this month. The Grammy-winning singer took to her blog on Tuesday to extol the joys of being a mom and hinted that some new music could be inspired by her growing family, in a post titled "I Feel a Song Coming On." "Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I'm learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before," Keys wrote. "Never have I felt so calm, so purposeful in taking the time to truly observe the world around me, to live in it fully and watch it, discuss it, put time toward it. It feels really incredible — so peaceful, so complete and long overdue." The songstress, who got hitched to super-producer Swizz Beatz over the summer, typed about how motherhood made her feel, saying, "I'm grown, I'm confident, I'm secure, and so blessed to be these things." While she didn't mention her firstborn child with Beatz specifically, she seemed incredibly moved by even the minutiae of the couple's infant. "I'm most enamored with anatomy at this point. The miracle of the human body. The ability to create all these small amazing machines of veins, capillaries, digestive systems, eyes, ears and noses," she wrote. "I can spend HOURS looking at one little EAR! Have u ever noticed how complex just an ear is? A tiny maze of art. It may sound silly but it's so true. Or a heartbeat? Everyday we wake up and in some way, take for granted the fact that this beautiful pulsating organ in our body is the reason, and yet now that's all I can think of." Keys continued the gushfest, writing, "I've never seen a more beautiful face in my LIFE! The most perfect eyes and beautiful nose, the sweetest lips and skin so soft and kissable!" The songbird closed the missive suggesting that Egypt may inspire some new music from the chart-topping star. "I've never believed in greatness and the never-ending Higher Power more than now! And I can't believe he's mine!" she typed. "Oooh! I feel a song coming on ..." Are you curious to hear what Alicia's music will sound like after the birth of her son? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| For Taylor Swift, Are Any Topics Off Limits? Posted: 27 Oct 2010 03:52 AM PDT 'The more the intense ... the more I know I need to write a song about it,' Speak Now singer explains.
Taylor Swift writes songs about everything that happens to her: the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. So, when she sat down to write her just-released Speak Now, she admits that while some of her experiences were difficult, she used the album as catharsis for the past two years of her event-filled life. "Those things are not things that I stop myself and don't write songs about, those are things that take a while to figure out how to write," she revealed to MTV News. "I write about everything that intensely affects me. The more intense, the more painful, the more of a shudder it is to think about, the more I know I need to write a song about it to get past it."
For Swift, that's no different than what she's been doing her whole songwriting existence, even long before she became a chart-topping, award-winning megastar. "It's been like this since I was a little kid, and I would go to school, and I would think to myself, 'Man, I'm really lonely, and I don't know who to talk to today, but it's OK 'cause I can write a song about it later.' It's the same process; I'm just 20 now." As for any songs that are just too hard to release right now, she says she's not sitting on any painful material. The songs that are the most emotional for her didn't get early Speak Now releases. She waited until the official release to share them. "Well, those are on the album, and those are the ones that haven't been released early," she said. "Those are the ones that are little surprises ... so I'm on the edge of my seat." Have you heard Speak Now? Give us your review in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Lloyd On Polow Da Don: 'It's Like Michael And Quincy' Posted: 27 Oct 2010 12:37 AM PDT 'It's like Justin and Timbaland, Usher and Jermaine,' King of Hearts singer says of bond with his producer.
In pairing with Polow Da Don, Lloyd said he's found his musical partner, the producer that he can make a historic run with along the lines of some of the most dynamic duos in pop history.
"In my opinion, and this is a bold statement, but it's like Michael and Quincy, it's like Justin and Timbaland, Usher and Jermaine," Lloyd told MTV News. "It's that consistency that you can only find from really finding the right chemistry with the right person. As an artist, I can speak for everyone when I say chemistry is a big, big part of success. Currently, "Lay It Down," the Polow Da Don-produced single from Lloyd's forthcoming King of Hearts album, is a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hip-Hop and R&B chart. Lloyd inked a deal with Interscope Records for the album after spending years with Irv Gotti on the Inc.'s roster. Earlier this year, the Atlanta singer spoke about his producer's dedication while on the set of Lloyd Banks' "Any Girl" video, which Lloyd is featured in. "He's dedicated," Lloyd said of Polow. "The greatest thing about Polow is there's no amount of time that's unnecessary when it comes to making something the best, whether it takes two days or two months for one track. I've seen Polow sit with one song for six days and perfect it. You can hear the difference in the quality against someone else's music. It sounds completely different." Are you excited to hear King of Hearts? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| Michael Jackson 'Thriller' Movie In The Works Posted: 27 Oct 2010 12:49 AM PDT MJ choreographer and 'This Is It' director Kenny Ortega rumored to be helming the big-screen adaptation.
Just in time for Halloween comes a report that former Michael Jackson choreographer Kenny Ortega is in talks to direct a big-screen version of "Thriller," the late pop star's groundbreaking music video.
According to a report on Deadline Hollywood, GK Films, the production company from Academy Award-winning producer Graham King ("The Tourist," "The Rum Diary"), is in "active" negotiations to put together a deal to bring the landmark 1983 mini-movie to the big screen. "This Is It" and "High School Musical" director Ortega is attached to direct the $50 million project with a script from "The Hangover" screenwriter Jeremy Garelick. The project hinges on an OK from the Jackson estate, and a spokesperson for the estate said no confirmation was currently available on the project; representatives for Garelick, Ortega and GK had not returned requests for comment at press time. The original 14-minute clip was directed by veteran filmmaker John Landis ("Trading Places," "The Blues Brothers"), who is currently involved in a royalties dispute with the Jackson estate over proceeds from the best-selling video of all time. "Thriller" set a new high-water mark for the art of video-making at the time and is still widely considered to be among the greatest efforts ever in the medium, one that continues to influence generations of artists. The latest to take a swing at "Thriller" is Kanye West, who has said his 35-minute art film "Runaway" drew inspiration from the video, including a nod to MJ in a scene featuring a giant papier-mâché likeness of the King of Pop. No details were available about the plot, but Deadline reported that it might follow the ghouly song's "folklore" and possibly include a story line involving the late narrator of the song, film actor Vincent Price, and the town in which he grew up. As noted on MTV's Movies Blog, a "Thriller" movie helmed by Ortega wouldn't be entirely surprising. Though Ortega has roots in music-based projects and is best known as a choreographer ("Dirty Dancing," "Newsies"), his directing credits include the Halloween-themed 1993 witch tale "Hocus Pocus," starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and a young Thora Birch. What do you think of plans to make the "Thriller" video into a movie? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Unstoppable' Stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine Share Tales Of Heroism Posted: 27 Oct 2010 12:28 AM PDT At the red-carpet premiere, the actors recall their bravest feats while filming Tony Scott's thriller.
LOS ANGELES — Tony Scott's upcoming thriller "Unstoppable" tells the true story of two railway workers who selflessly and heroically set out to stop a runaway train loaded with explosive chemicals from crashing into a small town. Given the inspiring feats of the film's protagonists and real-life heroes, when MTV News caught up with Scott and stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pine at the movie's premiere, we asked them to share their own heroic feats. What we expected were tales of bravery, action, possibly even romance; what we got was a little of that, plus a surprising encounter with some menacing breakfast food.
"Getting on the top of that train, that was very heroic on my part," said Washington, who performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a dazzling, dangerous run atop the train cars. "I did not want to do that." "My most heroic effort? Making movies," director Scott offered. "There's nothing as scary as shooting a major movie. It's scary — creatively scary — because you're scared of creative failure, so I wake up, bolt upright every morning at 2:30, and that's what excites me. I'm lucky." It's hard to argue with those efforts. But Chris Pine's sordid tale might be the juiciest. Literally. "I once saved a breakfast burrito from crashing and disintegrating. On myself," Pine boldly revealed. "I got a stain on my pants. I couldn't wear the pants anymore. The definition of selfless," he joked. "Suffice it to say, I've not done anything in my life that even approaches what the two gentlemen whom Denzel and I portray in this film did." Check out everything we've got on "Unstoppable." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
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