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- Ke$ha 'Blows Some Stuff Up' For 'We R Who We R' Video
- CyHi The Prynce Broke Through With 'Pure Talent'
- Lil Wayne Records First Song Since Prison
- Jessica Simpson Engaged To Eric Johnson
- 'Megamind' Halts 'Unstoppable' At Weekend Box-Office
- Ol' Dirty Bastard's Son Talks Sixth Anniversary Of MC's Death
- Scarlett Johansson Hosts 'Saturday Night Live' For Third Time
- Angelina, Nikki Blonsky and Nigel Barker Look Back On 'When I Was 17'
| Ke$ha 'Blows Some Stuff Up' For 'We R Who We R' Video Posted: 15 Nov 2010 03:52 AM PST Good-time girl says video for her first Cannibal single is 'a little bit sexy time.'
By now, you've no doubt downloaded the song and gazed longingly at photos from the set of the video. But despite all of that, you probably still have no idea what to expect from Ke$ha's "We R Who We R" clip. And neither did we ... so when MTV News caught up with Ke$ha backstage at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid, we decided to ask her for a quick synopsis of the video, the first she's releasing off her upcoming Cannibal repack. And from the sound of things, the clip is probably going to get a rise out of certain folks.
"This video is a little bit 'sexy time,' I'm not gonna lie, it may induce a boner or two," Ke$ha laughed. "I'm not sure, [you'll have to] report back. But I'm hoping for at least one." We'll definitely let you know. Anyway, aside from all that sexiness, there's another aspect to the "We R" video that Ke$ha is equally excited about: the sheer amount of explosions she managed to pack into the thing. "[For] this video, I kinda thought, 'I should be blowing things up,' " she smiled. "So we closed down downtown Los Angeles and, I mean, I'm not going to give away all of it, but I do blow some stuff up." Sweet. And if small outfits and large-caliber explosives aren't enough to compel you to watch, well, Ke$ha still has one more trick up her sleeve for the "We R" video: There's gonna be plenty of beer on hand, too. "Look, it's got bombs, boners, babes, boobs and beer ... always beer," she said. "What more do you want?" Are you looking forward to Ke$ha's new video? Let us know in the comments! |
| CyHi The Prynce Broke Through With 'Pure Talent' Posted: 15 Nov 2010 03:52 AM PST 'The traditional way is ... throw a lot of money, get your buzz on the street,' Royal Flush MC tells Mixtape Daily.
Main Pick Street King: CyHi the Prynce Holding It Down For: Decatur, Georgia Mixtape: Royal Flush
Real Spit: After guest appearances on a couple of Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Friday posse cuts and a spot on the Rosewood cypher during the 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards, heads are quickly becoming familiar with the name CyHi the Prynce. The former Mixtape Daily Fire Starter broke bread Down South before inking a deal with Akon and Def Jam, then 'Ye scooped him up to join his eclectic G.O.O.D. Music roster. Now, the Decatur rep is reintroducing himself to the public with his latest offering, Royal Flush, a 17-track set divided into four sections: Prynce of Spades, Prynce of Hearts, Prynce of Clubs and Prynce of Diamonds. "It's somewhat the same person; it's just a mature me," CyHi told us about the tape, a follow-up to February's The Prynce of Jacks. "I'm older, wiser now. I do a lot more reading. I observe a lot more things. I'm taking it more serious and my team is taking it more serious. So it's a combination of all of us just putting forth the effort that's dedicated to the music. "On this one, I was saving a lot of this for an album, but I put it out myself like, 'I can do this again.' I feel like I can do it more than once, more than three times. I gave y'all my nukes. I threw a couple of nukes in. Other than that, it's the same me, just more wise and more groomed." Sounds like 'Ye may have a winning hand in the Prynce. Joints to Check For » "Sideways." "When I was making this song, I was just thinking, 'OK, with me being signed, some people look at me crazy, like they wish they were in [my] position,' " Cy explained. " 'Cause I didn't do it the traditional way. The traditional way is just get all your dope boys and dope girls, bring them to the club, throw a lot of money, get your buzz on the street — I just did it with pure talent. So a lot of people look at me like, 'How did he get with Kanye and Jay, and I'm bigger than him?' " » "So Original." "I think I'm cool just being me," CyHi said. "I don't try too much; I don't try too less. I feel like I'm cool being me. I feel like it's cool to be you: Be original, don't follow in nobody's footsteps unless it's called for. If it's a legend or a role model you look up to, but other than that, do you. Be yourself. Don't let no one pressure you to do nothing you don't want to do. And be original." » "Hero." "I always felt once you get to a certain status, higher powers even try to bring you down sometimes," the Prynce said. "I always say, 'They stoned Jesus.' How I look at it is, eventually all of us will leave here one day and hopefully we'll be inspirational to someone's life. I want to be at a level where I have a lot of influence on young brothers and sisters. To somebody, my niece, my nephew, a friend of mine, or whatever the case may be. I want to be a hero before I leave." For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Videos |
| Lil Wayne Records First Song Since Prison Posted: 14 Nov 2010 02:51 AM PST Weezy insider DJ Scoob Doo tweets new track is 'A 2010 Version Of A Milli..But On [Steroids].
Just as many within his inner circle have predicted, Lil Wayne has wasted no time getting back into the studio after wrapping up his prison bid. Weezy insider DJ Scoob Doo tweeted Sunday (November 14) that the MC has cranked out his first track as a free man.
"Nino Brown aka @ liltunechi Got His First Song Since Rikers Coming To Yall Soon," Scoob tweeted. What does Weezy's first, post-jail speaker-rattler sound like? Scoob hinted that the new track takes the rumbling energy of one of his Tha Carter III smashes to another level. "Just Think A 2010 Version Of A Milli," he tweeted. "But On [Steroids]." The update follows a tweet from Young Money boss Mack Maine about a Weezy studio session last Monday: "It's official Wayne laid his 1st verse!!!!! Torture!!!! YMCMB." On Tuesday Scoob sent MTV News an exclusive picture of the superstar spitter in the midst of a marathon 15-hour studio session. Cash Money honcho Bryan "Baby" Williams told MTV News recently that after Weezy celebrates his freedom, the I Am Not a Human Being star will likely head right to the lab. "After we see the family, it's back to the basics, back to the job," he said. "For Wayne, he just does what he feels with the music. I'm sure he's gonna touch on personal things and his experience being incarcerated. But you never know with him, because he's so slick with the words. "He's in beast mode," Baby continued. "When you put a shining star in a cage, what else can you make out of it? You just put him in beast mode." New members of the Cash Money camp, producers Cool & Dre, recently told MTV News that Weezy will be eager to reclaim his status as an animal in the studio. "I think the one thing we could do is stand out the way," Dre added about their approach to helming the boards during a recording session with Weezy. "Get out the way. I'm sure he has so much inspiration built up right now." "Once he hears the beat, he's gonna speak," Cool said about Wayne's next direction. "So the beat is gonna ask him what to do." Baby said fans can expect the MC to flood the Web with material and once again snag his title as a prolific mixtape monster. "He does mixtapes on the regular; it's hard for me to keep up," Baby admitted. "I been stopped keeping up when we're putting out mixtapes. Wayne is the type of person, he'll drop a song every day." What do you think Lil Wayne's new song will sound like? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Jessica Simpson Engaged To Eric Johnson Posted: 13 Nov 2010 10:48 PM PST Singer to wed football-player beau after months of dating.
Former "Newlyweds" stars, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, are heading back down the aisle — although not with each other. About a week after Simpson's ex-husband announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend and former MTV "TRL" host Vanessa Minnillo, the singer and mogul's rep confirmed Sunday (November 14) that she is slated to swap vows with her boyfriend, Eric Johnson. "Yes, we are excited to confirm that they are engaged!" her rep told People. Simpson and Johnson, a football player, have been dating since May. The star recently shared her upcoming Thanksgiving plans and revealed she and her athlete fiancé would spend the holiday together. "We're all gonna be in New York," she told People last month. "I'm gonna be on a [Macy's parade] float. It's not always the best way to spend a Thanksgiving, but it's a great way to celebrate. So, maybe I'll just have all families on the float." Although rumors have cropped up suggesting Simpson is heartbroken her former hubby is set to tie the knot with Minnillo, the entertainer recently shot down reports that she had issues with Lachey's engagement. "I don't know where all those rumors came from," Simpson told Ryan Seacrest on Thursday. "My mom actually called me and said that everyone was saying that I was 'saddened.' I was just in complete shock. I couldn't be more happy for Nick." She maintained the drama between the two has long since passed, and had nothing but positive things to say about Lachey and his lady. "Our relationship was over a really long time ago, and it would be nice if everyone could move on with us and really just celebrate the love between him and Vanessa," she said. "I do, and I wish them nothing but the best." Share your well-wishes for the couple in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Megamind' Halts 'Unstoppable' At Weekend Box-Office Posted: 14 Nov 2010 01:11 AM PST Animated hit rakes in $30 million during its second weekend in theaters.
The animated superhero comedy "Megamind" was strong enough to fend off the debut of the train thriller "Unstoppable." The film, which features voiceover performances from funny guys and gals such as Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Jonah Hill, took the weekend box-office crown for the second week in a row. The movie raked in $30 million, which shoots the flick's total estimated tally to over $89 million since its debut last week. Denzel Washington and Chris Pine's action flick "Unstoppable," finished up its debut weekend on screens in second place. The locomotive-bound blood-pumper about a runaway train that houses deadly cargo, landed in theaters with an estimated $23.5 million. Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey Jr.'s laugh-scoring vehicle "Due Date" remained a top-five pick among moviegoers. Audiences plunked down $15.5 million over the weekend to catch the duo's madcap, cross-country odyssey to deliver Downey's character in time for the birth of his child. The weekend number bumps the movie's total haul to an estimated $59 million. The alien-invasion flick "Skyline" landed in theaters in fourth place. The sci-fi thriller, which revolves around how the planet deals with some unwelcome, otherworldly guests who descend from the sky in crazy-looking contraptions, captured $11.7 million during its debut weekend on screens. The movie stars Eric Balfour, Scotty Thompson and Donald Faison as friends in Los Angeles dealing with the extraterrestrial drama. Rachel McAdams' turn as a career-minded young upstart in the rom-com "Morning Glory" opened in fifth place. The flick, which follows McAdams as she spars with cantankerous news veteran (Harrison Ford) and his daffy co-anchor (Diane Keaton) on a struggling morning show, picked up $9.6 million since hitting theaters on Wednesday. Check out everything we've got on "Megamind," "Unstoppable" and "Due Date." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Ol' Dirty Bastard's Son Talks Sixth Anniversary Of MC's Death Posted: 14 Nov 2010 12:34 AM PST 'It's best to just have a family meeting with everybody,' Young Dirty Bastard said of commemorating the day.
Six years ago, music lost one of its most memorable characters: Ol' Dirty Bastard. Dirty passed away on November 13, 2004, just days before his 36th birthday, but he left behind an inimitable legacy both as a solo MC and an irreplaceable member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Today his son Boy Jones, who also goes by Young Dirty Bastard, works hard to uphold his late father's legacy, whether it's through his unruly braids or stepping in to rip "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" with the Wu at Rock The Bells. When MTV News caught up with the budding rapper to ask how he commemorates his father's passing, the young Jones told us it's all about family. "It's good to get family together," he said Saturday. "We wish we could do that more throughout the year ... but it's still beautiful on days like this." While Dirt McGirt's unhinged energy and wobbly flow still resonates with fans, Jones said his favorite memory of the fallen hip-hop great has nothing to do with his music. "Him eating clams with hot sauce," he pegged as his most treasured memory. "That's probably the first time I had clams in my life. That's something that I do on the regular. I just went to [a] sushi bar last night." Invoking Dirty's memory is a regular thing for Boy Jones, who said he reminds people of his father "all the time." "It's in my blood, it's supposed to be like that," he said. However, he did admit that there is added pressure to being a second-generation hip-hop artist and heir to Dirty's game-changing style. "Some people be just hating a lot. [Saying] 'He's not like Dirty ... He's trying too hard to be like Dirty.' " Jones countered with, "It's in my blood ... he's my pops." Young Dirty also has the same philosophy about government assistance as his pops, who famously let MTV tag along while he received food-stamp benefits in a limo during a 1995 interview. The rising MC said he's working on a movie called "Food Stamp Celebrity" and a mixtape with DJ Absolut of the same title. "Basically everybody that I know is on food stamps, and I'm on food stamps, and basically we all trying to be a celebrity," he explained of the flick. "I'm gonna be a celebrity and I'm gonna be on food stamps at the same time." He added that his reliance on EBT benefits stems from a need to make sure food is always on the table, even if he's low on cash. "Food stamp really save people life," he said. "Without food stamps, you be waiting on some checks from one of your cousins, and they move slow with the check, and [in the meantime] food stamps will really save your life." In addition to "Food Stamp Celebrity," Jones said he's also crafting a mixtape called Certified Crack with DJ Symphony, who spins for the MC's Wu uncle Raekwon. Despite mixtape titles that could be dubbed gimmicky, the 21-year-old spitter maintains he can crank out a range of musical styles that both club-goers and scholars can appreciate. "I can go from ... making Soulja Boy music to making Nas music. I'm a real artist, I don't play," he said. "I ain't gonna front, I don't like Soulja Boy at all. But the music he's putting out there, I see little children vibing off of it. 'Cause you make the children dance, then that's music." And of course, as Dirty once reminded us (and Shawn Colvin), Wu-Tang is for the children. Stage-crashing, jail time and general rowdiness aside, the younger Jones said he wants fans to know that, ultimately, Dirty was just trying to shake up the status quo. "He was a person that was trying to change the world, and he had a different view but nobody really understood it. If he would have had just a little more time I think it would have happened," Jones said, adding that his father wanted to launch his own government and police force. "We all for the people. We all here for change." Share your memories of Ol' Dirty Bastard in the comments. Related Artists |
| Scarlett Johansson Hosts 'Saturday Night Live' For Third Time Posted: 14 Nov 2010 09:14 AM PST Arcade Fire performs and the Kanye West and President George W. Bush drama is spoofed.
Back for her third time as host of "Saturday Night Live," Scarlett Johansson helmed a low-key episode of the sketch-comedy favorite. Dressed in a dark suit, Johansson conceded in her opening monologue that she's not promoting anything in particular and has been staying out of the spotlight. Then she doled out tips to other celebs eager to keep their business out of the tabloids, such as always wearing underwear, avoiding reality shows and keeping a cool head when a sex tape leaks. Kristen Wiig as Dina Lohan and Abby Elliott as a Ke$ha joined the actress for a rendition of "Class" from the musical "Chicago."
Johansson popped up in a faux TV spot for "Maternity Television," a baby-friendly version of MTV, featuring shows like "America's Next Pregnant Dance Crew," "I'm Snooki and Pregnant" and "Cribs," which simply focused on beds for babies. The "Iron Man" star also played a super-brash version of Patti Stanger, the host of Bravo's "Millionaire Matchmaker," who is tasked with setting up a dowdy lawyer with a penchant for beefy prospects. She also got her shimmy on as a guest on pretend Dominican broadcast "The Manuel Ortiz Show," as a woman trying to determine the father of her child, and played a child star embroiled in a local theater rivalry with another tween actress who both deliver inappropriately upbeat versions of powerful monologues from films like "The Color Purple" and "On the Waterfront." The show's topical sketches included a spoof of the box-office hit "Unstoppable" with Johansson relaying terrible news as Jay Pharoah's Denzel Washington tries to halt the runaway train, including the fact the children on the train are carrying souvenirs from their field trip to a petroleum factory. Pharoah returned to "Weekend Update" as Kanye West alongside Jason Sudeikis' version of President George W. Bush, insisting they had squashed their beef. "We're both rich and we're both impulsive. He interrupted Taylor Swift at an awards show, I interrupted how well our country was doing for eight years," Sudeikis quipped about the pair's similarities. Musical guests Arcade Fire turned out two impassioned performances, the first helmed by Win Butler for "We Used to Wait." The energy built up throughout the song, with Butler jumping into the audience and picking up the mic stand during peaks of the set, wrapping up the performance by belting directly into the camera. Régine Chassagne busted out a sparkly sequined frock while the instrumentalists donned suits adorned with flickering neon lights when the band returned for "Sprawl II." Chassagne gently crooned the lyrics but kicked up the energy for the bridge where she twirled about, whipping around two bunches of ribbons while the collective jammed on their respective instruments. What did you think of "Saturday Night Live"? Let us know in the comments! |
| Angelina, Nikki Blonsky and Nigel Barker Look Back On 'When I Was 17' Posted: 14 Nov 2010 06:02 AM PST Stars remember motorcycle crashes and botched piercings on latest episode.
Like many teens, celebrities can recall being disobedient when they were growing up. On the latest episode of "When I Was 17," two stars remember the disastrous consequences of their adolescent rebellion.
Before "Jersey Shore" castmember Angelina Pivarnick was stirring up drama in beach houses, she was flouting her mom's authority back on Staten Island. The reality TV star remembered getting a belly button piercing from a sketchy establishment that ultimately didn't sit well with her body. "I got on the train to go back home, and my stomach was killing me, and I said to my friends, 'I don't know if I could deal with this,' " Angelina recalled. "Sure enough, my body rejected the body piercing." Angelina wasn't playing either, as her body literally chucked the piercing out of her navel. "So, I was in the bathroom, I was doing my makeup, and all of a sudden I heard something fall on the floor," she said. "So I look on the floor, and it's my belly-button ring with the ball attached on top of it. It ripped out of my skin." Like Angelina, "America's Next Top Model" judge Nigel Barker's teenage foolishness got him into trouble. The photographer recalled crashing his brother's motorcycle after downing a brew with a pal. "I remember going around to my friend's house and having lunch. I stupidly also had a beer. Don't drink and drive, folks, and here's the moral of the story," he advised. The midday meal ended with a catastrophic crash, as Barker was too tipsy to even get the bike onto the road. "I left my friend's [driveway], and literally as I went out the [driveway], I immediately hit the ground," he said, with a smack of his hand. "[I] skidded all over this gravel, ripped up my leg and one of the prongs of the actual wheel went straight through my foot." Unlike her "When I Was 17" co-stars, "Hairspray" belter Nikki Blonsky pretty much behaved herself. But she did have some brushes with death as an ambitious young singer ready to croon at the drop off a hat — or a casket. The teen's willingness to sing at any town function quickly earned her a reputation as the girl who sang at funerals. "This one funeral, the mic was just broken. So I just had to sing extra loud as they were, like, proceeding out with the coffin," Blonsky recalls. "I'm trying to belt out 'Ave Maria,' which is such a beautiful song, it's supposed to be so delicate, and I'm singing it like I'm in Giants Stadium so everybody in the back row can hear me." "When I Was 17" airs Saturdays at 11 a.m. on MTV Related Videos Related Photos |
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