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- Snooki, The Situation 'Excited' And 'Honored' To Attend 'VH1 Divas'
- T.I., Busta Rhymes, Bun B Honor Pimp C On Twitter
- 'Tangled' Breaks Out With Friday Box-Office Win
- Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Paramore Salute Troops At 'VH1 Divas'
- Rick Ross Responds To Latest Grammy Snub
| Snooki, The Situation 'Excited' And 'Honored' To Attend 'VH1 Divas' Posted: 03 Dec 2010 10:03 PM PST 'Anything to give back to veterans,' Snooki says of attending star-studded troops tribute.
When "Jersey Shore" mainstays Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino aren't downing cocktails and getting rowdy in clubs on TV, they're red-carpet regulars at shindigs across the globe. However, on Friday night the duo hit up a star-packed event that even humbled the cheeky "Shore" residents: "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops."
The "Shore" stars were in the building to present at the armed-forces tribute at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, and told reporters that they were thrilled to lend their support to the show. "I was actually honored to be here," The Situation said. "I have so much respect for our troops. I heard that there was a possible invite, and it was an honor just to be here." For Snooki, showing support for the troops is a cause close to her heart, as she has a family member who once served in the military. "I'm actually really excited to be here. The fact that I was even invited to come — that's an honor. My uncle, he was a veteran and he died awhile ago," Snooki said. "Anything to give back to veterans, anything. That's really close to me. It's awesome." Supermodel Marisa Miller and soul songstress Brandy were also on hand to present at the event, which was hosted by flame-haired funnywoman Kathy Griffin. Pop and hip-hop vixens Katy Perry, Keri Hilson and Nicki Minaj rocked the stage. Music collectives Sugarland, Paramore and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals — who were joined by Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart — also churned out onstage awesomeness. "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" airs Sunday, December 5, on VH1 at 9 p.m. ET. Related Photos |
| T.I., Busta Rhymes, Bun B Honor Pimp C On Twitter Posted: 04 Dec 2010 04:51 AM PST Hip-hop floods the social-media site with tributes to late UGK lyricist on the third anniversary of his death.
On the third anniversary of UGK member Pimp C's death, hip-hop artists took to Twitter to prove the underground king will never be forgotten. The Texas spitter, who passed away in 2007, was remembered by Saturday (December 4) by MCs reppin' various parts of the country, hip-hop styles and rap generations tweeted about the rap great's enduring legacy. Lyricists like fellow southern spitters Rick Ross, Big Boi and Chamillionaire remembered Pimp with a simple "R.I.P. Pimp C" tweet. Even though he's incarcerated, T.I. made sure to dispatch his social-media team to send e-love to the fallen star. "RIP to Pimp C from #TeamTI," read a tweet from T.I.'s account Saturday afternoon. Wu-Tang Clan chef, Raekwon, who is, of course, familiar with the sudden loss of a dynamic partner in rhyme, wrote "R.I.P. to the legendary Pimp C!" The missive was re-tweeted by New Orleans rapper Curren$y, who also typed his own tribute. "Young mutha f----- sweet jones pimpin the 6 got a yella bone bitch cookin D serving grits...R.I.P Pimp C," he wrote. Talib Kweli honored Pimp with the late lyricist's bars from the Underground Kingz track "The Game Belongs to Me," writing, "you should bump that Bobby by the pound, Whitney by the key..." David Banner not only remembered the MC on Twitter, but also Facebooked a picture of himself in the lab with Pimp cooking up some of his memorable lines. He also shared some of the UGK titan's advice, tweeting, "#PimpCsaid BANNER N----- WILL NEVER BE SATISFIED - DO YOU." Busta Rhymes urged fans to remember Pimp, and gave a shout-out to Bun for actively pumping up his partner's contributions to the game. "RIP AND SALUTE 2 PIMP C AND WE HONOR THE BIG HOMIE @BunBTrillOG 4 SO PROPERLY PRESERVING THE VALUE OF THE UGK BRAND AND LEGACY!!" he typed. "SALUTE!!" Throughout the day, Bun dedicated much of his Twitter feed to commemorating the Port Arthur O.G., reminding fans to keep it real in the spirit of the always candid Pimp. "Keep it 100 with the people you love today. Don't hold back," he wrote. "They might not wanna hear it, but theyll appreciate it later." Share your memories of Pimp C in comments below. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Tangled' Breaks Out With Friday Box-Office Win Posted: 04 Dec 2010 02:28 AM PST Fairy-tale revamp continues to battle 'Potter' in theaters.
Although "Tangled" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" have both already cleaned up at the box office, the two fantasy flicks continue to wrangle for the top spot in theaters. And on Friday, the battle belonged to "Tangled," Disney's animated update of the classic kid's tale. Featuring the vocal skills of Zachary Levi and songstress turned actress Mandy Moore, the flick picked up $5.1 million in theaters Friday. The family film's hefty haul now stands at about $80 million since sliding into theaters over the Thanksgiving weekend. Far from being out of the race, "Potter" was just behind "Tangled," spending Friday in second place with $4.8 million. The latest installment of the boy-wizard saga has zoomed past the $200 million mark, ringing up an estimated $232 million since arriving on screens heralded by the typical "Potter" fan frenzy. The musical diva-fest "Burlesque" lagged behind the kid-friendly blockbusters, coming in third place. The big hair and belting bonanza powered by pop doyenne Cher, powerhouse songstress Christina Aguilera and screen regular Stanley Tucci raked in $2 million. The movie's total estimated tally currently stands at $22.9 million. Anna Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal's nudity-filled romantic drama "Love and Other Drugs" came in fourth place. The flick pulled in about $1.98 million, kicking off its second weekend in theaters with an estimated $18.9 million in total ticket sales. "Unstoppable" continues to cling to a top-five slot at the box office. The train thriller trailed "Drugs" closely with $1.9 million, a figure which nudges its total haul to about $65 million. Check out everything we've got on "Tangled," "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" and "Burlesque." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Paramore Salute Troops At 'VH1 Divas' Posted: 04 Dec 2010 08:18 AM PST Keri Hilson, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals rock tribute-show stage.
Who says there's no room for divas in the military? On Friday night, VH1 brought out the big guns in female music — plus their male backed bands — for "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops," taped at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson, Paramore, Sugarland and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals all performed for the troops, along with special celebrity appearances.
Set in a large air hangar, hostess Kathy Griffin made a grand entrance atop a missile flanked by Marines, wearing nothing but a camouflage bikini. She set the tone for the night by reading the official USO rules for entertainers, and then proceeded to break every single one. Of course, the sharp-tongued comedian pointed out the divas that couldn't be there: Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber. "Turns out he's a dude," Griffin joked. The night's first performance actually took place across the globe. Paramore taped their portion at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. Hayley Williams (rocking cotton candy-colored hair) and company belted out "The Only Exception." Back in San Diego, the show really got started with pop pinup Katy Perry. Hanging from a harness that looked like an American flag parachute, Katy floated over the crowd while performing "California Gurls." Decked out in full patriotic gear, Katy followed with "Teenage Dream" and "Hot and Cold." Next up were Sugarland, who were introduced by supermodel Marissa Miller and a special serviceman, Sugarland vocalist Jennifer Nettles' brother. The country duo performed "Stuck Like Glue" with MC Lyte, and continued with "Tonight" and "All I Want to Do." Griffin returned with the biggest crowd favorites, "Jersey Shore" stars Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino. Griffin dubbed Snooki "Agent Orange" and made Mike agree to stay away from grenades. But really, they were there to introduce one of the standout performers of the night: newcomers Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Grace and her band started with the opening licks of the "Top Gun" theme song — after all, this was the same base where the classic '80s flick was filmed. Decked out in a shimmery short dress and commanding a creamy flying V guitar, Grace jumped into "Paris (Ooh La La)" and "Medicine" before being joined by Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart for their classic "Crazy on You." They closed out the set with a rousing rendition of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World." Next was Nicki Minaj, straight from the pages of an anime comic book. Rocking a curly pink wig, red and blue graphic dress and matching mint-green leggings and heels, the diva MC tore through her Pink Friday hits "Moment 4 Life," "Right Thru Me" and "Roman's Revenge." But before Nicki was finished she was joined by Perry for a playful performance of Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Following the cover theme, Paramore were back in Kuwait with an epic rendition of the Foo Fighters' anthem "My Hero." Keri Hilson kept the energy high with an aggressive performance of "Turning Me On," following with "Knock You Down" and "Pretty Girl Rock." She then joined Sugarland to cover Aretha Franklin's "Think." Perry closed out the show in true diva form, with an explosive performance of "Firework," complete with a massive spectacle of, well, fireworks. She dedicated the song to everyone serving in the military around the world. And just at that moment the camera spotted a Marine hoisting a sign that read "Katy, you're our firework." "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" airs Sunday, December 5, on VH1 at 9 p.m. ET. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Rick Ross Responds To Latest Grammy Snub Posted: 04 Dec 2010 12:46 AM PST Miami MC congratulates nominees, and says 'it's just something else for me to work towards.'
Although he's been passed over by the Grammys for the second consecutive year, Rick Ross is taking his latest snub in stride.
The Miami lyricist was shut out of this year's nominations, despite the success of the certified-gold release Teflon Don and street smashes like "(B.M.F.) Blowin' Money Fast" and "MC Hammer." When MTV News caught up with the MC at Power 106 's Cali Christmas Friday night, the boss maintained he doesn't have any beef with the Recording Academy, and gave props to his peers who received nods. "Everybody that was nominated this year for the Grammys, I congratulate them, and I feel like everyone deserve it," Ross said. Despite being overlooked for the second year in a row, Ross shrugged off the issue, saying that snatching a trophy is another goal he could focus on — if he felt like doing so. "As far as me, I feel like it's just something else for me to work towards, you know, if that's something that I'm really, really trying to achieve," Ross added. The "Super High" spitter chose to instead focus on the banner 2010 he's wrapping up, which includes a #2 debut for Teflon, collaborations with a colorful lineup of game-changers from Kanye West to Erykah Badu, a top-five Hottest MCs ranking and The Source magazine's Man of the Year title. "Other than that, I had a wonderful year and I really couldn't ask for no more," Ross said. While Ross was a major player in the rap game this year, missing out on trophies has become a recurring theme for the mic-ripper, who briefly stirred up controversy when he reportedly left the 2010 Soul Train Awards early after losing an award to Eminem. However, Ross maintained that his premature exit was due to issues with the event's production and not his loss to Em. "I been going to award shows for a long time and I've never had a problem with who won. I'm happy I'm recognized," Ross recently told The Source. "We were in the trailer, going over these particular [performance] issues [with the show's producers]. Out of respect, we came back out there to give them a reaction to the nomination. They gave the award to Eminem. I applauded. Big record. That wasn't the issue. Like I said, the things we requested weren't met." What do you think of Rick Ross getting passed over for a Grammy nomination? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
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