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- Teena Marie Remembered By Diddy, Mary J. Blige
- Eminem Ruled 2010 -- And Here's How
- Justin Bieber And Chris Brown Team Up For Song
- 'Little Fockers' Director On Sequel
- Dennis Hopper To Guru: A Look Back At Those We Lost In 2010
- MTV News' Top 25 Stories Of 2010
- Teena Marie Dies At Age 54
- Jeff Bridges Relayed 'Lebowski' Theories To Coen Brothers On 'True Grit' Set
- Stephen Dorff Talks 'Somewhere,' Career Ups And Downs
| Teena Marie Remembered By Diddy, Mary J. Blige Posted: 27 Dec 2010 05:10 AM PST 'R.I.P Teena Marie. God Bless. Damn I just saw her the other day,' Diddy tweets.
The music world was stunned to find out that legendary R&B singer Teena Marie died over the weekend. The singer was just 54 and left a lasting influence on many of today's contemporary artists, who immediately reacted to the singer's death. Marie's peers also shared their memories of the singer as the rest of the world was still learning of her death. Diddy tweeted: "R.I.P Teena Marie. God Bless. Damn I just saw her the other day." Mary J. Blige also took to Twitter to pay her final respects to the influential artist, who was a friend and protégé of Rick James'. "Rest in peace Teena Marie," Blige wrote. "My Love for u is forever." Common cited their shared astrological sign as a reason he felt so connected to her music. "Teena and I are both Pisces and we believe that we've been here before," he tweeted. "That's why 'De Ja Vu' is my favorite song." Fellow music "it" girl, Prince protégé Sheila E, also shared how much she will miss the singer on Twitter. "I will miss my girl Teena Marie, Real music by real people. God bless my sistah and her family. U will be missed." R&B songwriting duo Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff, who wrote hits like "If You Don't Know Me By Now," the "Soul Train" theme song and "Back Stabbers," remembered the singer in a statement: "We're shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Teena Marie. She was one of the most memorable, soulful and unique R&B vocalists to come out of Motown. We send our condolences to Teena's family, the entire Motown family and of course, our dear friend Berry Gordy." Eddie Levert, founder of the O'Jays, recalled Marie's personal and professional contributions in a statement to CNN. "There are a lot of black people who swore by her and believed in her, as far as her music was concerned," he said. "She was a good mom, and to me, that is saying a lot.'' Marie was known for hits like "Lovergirl" and "Square Biz." Her daughter found her dead Saturday night, Marie's manager said. No cause of death has been released, but her publicist said Marie suffered a grand mal seizure a month ago, from which she was still recovering. Share your thoughts for Marie's friends and family in the comments. Related Artists |
| Eminem Ruled 2010 -- And Here's How Posted: 26 Dec 2010 10:59 PM PST Rapper rose from ashes of disappointing album to top of the charts and 10 Grammy nominations.
It's fitting that Eminem is planning to return to the big screen next year in the "8 Mile"-inspired boxing film "Southpaw." Because like Rocky after he was counted down and out so many times in that famous pugilist movie serial, Marshall Mathers seemed like he'd run out of gas in 2009 only to come storming all the way back, and then some, in 2010 to post one of his biggest and baddest years to date.
At a time when younger artists like Justin Bieber, Kanye West and Lady Gaga are relying on social media, a dizzying blitz of promotional appearances and concerts, and a nonstop hype machine to keep their careers stoked, Eminem's path back to the top of the musical heap was decidedly old-school: He released a great album in Recovery that emotionally connected with fans thanks to some of the most hook-heavy songs of his career while maintaining an elusive persona that kept them guessing. "On Recovery, he was really able to tap into the emotive 2002 stuff that people loved in '8 Mile,' " said Complex Editor in Chief Noah Callahan-Bever. "And I think that the fact that he's not tech-savvy or any of that stuff really doesn't hurt him because he's able to cultivate a little bit of a mystery about himself and his comings and goings. That exclusivity creates more value to his limited presence." While songs like mega first single "Not Afraid" and the inescapable Rihanna hookup "Love the Way You Lie" were getting wall-to-wall spins at radio, Em made only a few promotional appearances, played just a handful of dates -- including the lauded Home and Home shows with Jay-Z -- and managed to keep that air of inscrutability about himself while putting up the best sales figures for any album released in 2010. The less you saw of him, the more you wanted to see him. "I think it kind of benefited because [of] the whole backstory behind the album," Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, former executive editor of The Fader, said about the drama surrounding Slim Shady's second comeback attempt after five years in drug-induced exile and 2009's so-so reception for Relapse. "And his comeback from a bad album ... the whole thing with the pills, and I think it kind of lent to his mystery. There's something to be said for rappers who have a trillion Twitter followers but at the same time you kind of don't want to be able to say whatever you want to your favorite rapper. I think that he kind of kept his integrity in the way that he needed to as an older rapper." Putting out a barrage of cameo verses has been the go-to move for up-and-comers like Drake and Nicki Minaj as a way to establish their brand. But Marshall borrowed that same new-school page and made it feel classic by being very selective about which songs he lent his voice to. And, almost without exception, every choice he made was an instant classic, from his killer verse on Drake's "Forever" to a solid duet with Lil Wayne on "Drop the World," some tasty bars on B.o.B's "Airplanes" and a nod to the new kids on the block on Nicki's "Roman's Revenge." Most of his peers seem to believe that more is more -- more endorsements, more products, more interviews, more guests on their tracks -- even as Em came off as the wily veteran who picks his high-percentage shots while the rest of the squad is firing off endless jumpers. "When Eminem went away, the feeling of like, 'Well, that whole market's going away. All those people, they're just dispersing off into the ether and no one's gonna be ready for him when he's ready to come back,' " said New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica of the excitement that greeted the rapper's return to form. "And what I think you realize this year is that all those people are like sleeper cells and all got activated. All of a sudden, 'Oh, Eminem's back. It's OK to buy his CD again. I didn't have anyone I feel like I wanted to buy for the last two or three years; now I feel like I can commit to Eminem.' " What also became clear this year, Caramanica said, is that unlike flash-in-the-pan pop rappers or mainstream acts whose audiences don't grow with them as they mature, Eminem's fans have been loyal, even as he's picked up a whole new generation of followers thanks to his more accessible new songs. The evidence of that trend can be seen in the fact that, months after its release, Recovery was still routinely hanging around the top 20, if not top 10, on the Billboard albums chart, an indication that new fans were being brought onboard every week. That slow and steady, measured approach clearly paid off, as Em won two VMAs (off of eight nominations) in September and ended the year by loading up with a leading 10 Grammy nominations and a #2 spot on MTV News' Man of the Year countdown. You can be sure when the Grammys are handed out in February, Marshall's name will be mentioned a few times, because if there's anything the Recording Academy (and, let's face it, all of America) loves, it's a comeback. What did you think of Em's 2010? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Justin Bieber And Chris Brown Team Up For Song Posted: 27 Dec 2010 05:21 AM PST Brown tweeted that the song will drop 'at the top of the NEW YEAR!!!'
Justin Bieber has never shied away from a good collaboration. At the ripe old age of 16, the singer has worked with everyone from Sean Kingston and Ludacris to Kanye West and Raekwon. Now it looks like he has found a new collaborator: Chris Brown tweeted that he and the Biebs plan to drop a joint song this weekend. It's unclear whose album the song is for, but Brown seemed enthusiastic about the collabo. "ME and @justinbieber got a BANGER/SMASH record for all the fans out there at the top of the NEW YEAR!!!" Brown teased. "2011." Bieber had hinted at a possible collabo with Brown back in October on his Twitter, sharing a thinly veiled message with his fans about a duet with the "Deuces" singer. "Kinda hyped rt now. for a new single teamed up with one of my friends and an artist I used to sing covers of on youtube. BIG RECORD. SMASH!!" He then tweeted a video of himself covering Brown's "With You." After Brown's assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna, the singer hit a personal and professional low. But he seems to be making his way back into the spotlight, with Keri Hilson co-signing his return. "People are already putting [Brown] back in their good graces, 'cause they see his remorse," Hilson told MTV News. "And I know people are saying, 'Is he really a man? You have him on your album.' I mean, yeah. To me, a man is someone, you don't go backwards in life. You learn from your mistakes, and you don't do it again. You show remorse, and you move on. You move forward onto bigger and better things. That's a man trait." Meanwhile, Bieber has been busy working on new music. MTV News recently caught up with him while he was hanging with Diddy in the studio, and both he and Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox have confirmed that they're working on new music together for the pop star's 2011 album. What do you think of a Bieber/Brown team-up? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Little Fockers' Director On Sequel Posted: 26 Dec 2010 10:59 PM PST 'It's funny because the end has kind of a setup for a sequel,' Paul Weitz says.
As the "Fockers" franchise has been wont to do throughout its 10-year run, the third installment in the highly successful franchise, "Little Fockers," brought in major box-office dollars once again during its opening weekend. This more than proves that it doesn't matter that audiences had to wait six years between "Meet the Fockers" and the latest film: They like to see Robert DeNiro get silly with Ben Stiller. And Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand, for that matter.
Given the success of "Little Fockers," the next question on inquiring minds is, "When are they shooting a sequel?" When we caught up with director Paul Weitz recently during the press tour for "Fockers," we asked him what talk he'd heard about a potential fourth film. "There's been none with me," Weitz said, indicating that this directorial romp with the "Fockers" will be his one and only. "I would be the first in line to buy a ticket [to the fourth film]," he said. But even though it sounds like Weitz won't be involved in moving the Fockers forward, he had a pretty good idea of why people think there might be one planned. "It's funny because the end has kind of a setup for a sequel [minor spoiler alert ahead!], where they say 'We're buying the house two doors down' " Weitz said. "Which was really a last-second thought by [screenwriter] John Hamburg. It wasn't sort of a calculated 'Alright, what's the sequel going to be,' " he explained. "But it does seem like a good setup for a sequel!" Would you like to see another "Fockers" film? Tell us in the comments. Check out everything we've got on "Little Fockers." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Dennis Hopper To Guru: A Look Back At Those We Lost In 2010 Posted: 26 Dec 2010 10:59 PM PST We bid farewell to celebrities who died this year, including Alexander McQueen, George Steinbrenner and Lena Horne.
In 2010, we said goodbye to a variety of icons — stars of stage and screen, influential musicians and cultural figureheads. Some of them were gone too soon, others lived long and fruitful lives, but all will be missed. Luckily for us, they left behind work that thrilled and chilled, that made us laugh, cry, cheer and reconsider the world in which we live. It's a small comfort, but it's comfort nonetheless. (For photos of the stars we lost this year, click here.) And so, as we turn the page on the year that was, we'd be remiss if we didn't pause for a moment to reflect on some of the tremendous lives of those we lost. Among the notable people we bid farewell to: fashion designer Alexander McQueen, directors Blake Edwards and Arthur Penn, actors Lena Horne and Dennis Hopper, writer Harvey Pekar, and musicians Alex Chilton, Guru and Jay Reatard. Consider it a final tribute. Or consider it our duty. After all, these were men and women who dedicated their time on earth to creating work of considerable import. There was, of course, no "where were you when you heard the news?" passing this year — like Michael Jackson's death in 2009 — but that doesn't make the losses we suffered any less sad. In death, they reminded us of the way we were ... they gave us a chance to reminisce, to recall memories long dormant. Or they hinted at where we were heading ... sadly, they won't be there to see us arrive. From Alex Chilton to George Steinbrenner (and many others who made indelible contributions during their lives), here's a look back at some of the remarkable people we lost in 2010. Which celebrity's passing touched you the most in 2010? Tell us in the comments. Related Photos |
| MTV News' Top 25 Stories Of 2010 Posted: 26 Dec 2010 10:59 PM PST Of course Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber made the list, but some of the other high scorers might surprise you.
The ebbs and flows of the news cycle are as inconsistent and difficult to predict as Lady Gaga's next outfit or Kanye West's next tweet. This year in particular has been a wild ride, complete with meat clothing, new music superstars and the spread of Bieber fever. As the year comes to a close, here at MTV News, we've been taking a look back at all the news that was fit to print in 2010 and, more specifically, which people, places and events you, our most valued readers, found most interesting. We enlisted the biggest brains in our offices to come up with some magical mathematics (i.e., Internet traffic numbers) in order to determine the top 25 people, events, TV shows, movies and other news that received the most MTV love from our readers. For our most loyal fans, and those in tune with pop culture, it's likely not too difficult to imagine which people and events made the list, but there were a few surprises here and there. So without further ado, here's a breakdown of the 25 most clicked-on stories of the year, followed by the full list. » Four of the top five stories were about people: Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Eminem and Kanye West. » Five TV shows made the cut: "American Idol," "Dancing With the Stars," "Jersey Shore," "Glee" and MTV's bittersweet farewell to "The Hills" » Five stories involved some form of drama: Lil Wayne's legal drama, T.I.'s legal woes, Bret Michaels' brain hemorrhage, Lindsay Lohan's addiction and court dramas, and John Mayer's Playboy interview. » Two movie franchises had — and continue to have — their audiences and fans captivated: "The Twilight Saga," and "Harry Potter." Check out the lineup below. Which one was your favorite? 1. Lady Gaga, 6.2 million views 2. "American Idol," 6 million views 3. Justin Bieber, 5.79 million views 4. Eminem, 5.7 million views 5. Kanye West, 4.5 million views 6. Drake, 3.8 million views 7. VMAs, 3.7 million views 8. "Twilight"/"Eclipse"/"Breaking Dawn," 3.5 million views 9. Haiti/ "We Are the World," 2.8 million views 10. Nicki Minaj, 2.7 million views 11. Taylor Swift, 2.4 million views 12. Lil Wayne's legal drama, 2.2 million views 13. Katy Perry, 2 million views 14. "Dancing With the Stars," 1.9 million views 15. "Jersey Shore" becomes a pop culture phenomenon, 1.6 million views 16. T.I. legal dramas/album, 1.36 million views 17. Harry Potter, 1.3 million views 18. Bret Michaels' brain hemorrhage, 1.3 million views 19. Lindsay Lohan's many dramas, 1.8 million views 20. Lady Gaga's "Telephone," 1.3 million views 21. "Glee," 1.18 million views 22. Britney Spears, 903K 23. "The Hills," 863K 24. John Mayer's Playboy interview, 672K views 25. Conan/Leno late-night drama, 686K Related Artists |
| Posted: 26 Dec 2010 10:59 PM PST Soul singer was found in her California home on Sunday.
Soul singer Teena Marie, known for hits like "Lovergirl" and "Square Biz," passed away on Saturday night, according to CNN. She was 54. Her daughter found her after she had died in sleep, her manager said. No cause of death has been released, but her publicist did mention that Marie suffered a grand mal seizure a month ago which she was still recovering from. Marie carved out a space for herself among the pantheon of predominately black artists in the R&B scene with her spunky, soulful voice. She debuted in 1979 on the storied Motown label with Wild and Peaceful, which featured a duet with fellow funkster Rick James, with whom she would go on to have a passionate yet turbulent professional and personal relationship. The album artwork didn't feature a picture of Marie, so many radio programmers assumed the singer with the high-powered pipes was black. However, Marie's talents soon made her race irrelevant to fans, and she went on to knock out records such as Lady T and Irons in the Fire. However, by the time she cranked out her final album for the label, It Must Be Magic, her relationship with Motown had soured, and she launched a landmark legal battle with the company which resulted in the "Teena Marie Law," which mandates that a label cannot keep an artist under contract with releasing his or her music. She switched to Epic records in 1983 and put out a slew of albums, including Robbery, Emerald City, Naked to the World and Starchild, which included her biggest chart-topper, "Lovergirl." Marie left Epic in the early '90s and released an album on her own label before joining Cash Money Records. She released La Dona in 2004 and Sapphire in 2006 before heading to iconic soul label, Stax, for 2009's Congo Square." Marie's influence is felt among many of today's R&B hitmakers, including Mary J. Blige who tweeted after her death that Marie, "inspired me vocally as a child. Her songs I sang in the mirror with a hair brush. I'm so hurt. Rest in peace Teena Mari. My Love love for u is forever." Share your memories of Teena Marie in the comments. Related Artists |
| Jeff Bridges Relayed 'Lebowski' Theories To Coen Brothers On 'True Grit' Set Posted: 26 Dec 2010 10:59 PM PST Oscar-winning actor says he'd love to team up with directing duo again.
Fans might find Jeff Bridges' most-memorable performance to be as The Dude in the Coen brothers' 1998 comedy "The Big Lebowski," and Bridges is looking to impress audiences yet again as Rooster Cogburn in his second Coen brothers flick, "True Grit." Unsurprisingly, Bridges is a fan of Joel and Ethan Coen's directing style, which is what had him returning for more.
When MTV News asked what his favorite Coen films are, Bridges responded with a laugh, "['True Grit'] is the freshest in my mind. Number two would be 'Lebowski.' I'm partial, but two great movies!" For Bridges, returning to the set of a Coen brothers film was like returning to an old group of friends. On each of their films, the Coens surround themselves with many of the same crewmembers, including cinematographer Roger Deakins and composer Carter Burwell, and Bridges said the sense of community onset makes the environment "very easy-going." Bridges and the Coens only made plans for the Oscar-winning actor to star in "Lebowski" and "True Grit," but Bridges said he'd love to team up with the directing duo again. "I'd like to do whatever. They're a joy to work with, and they really know how to do it," he said. That comment might have fans crossing their fingers for a "Big Lebowski 2," and Bridges said The Dude still has a special place in both his and the Coens' hearts. With fans still approaching him to talk about "Lebowski," Bridges said he and the Coens talked about the cult classic on the set of "True Grit." "Everybody's got different things to say about 'The Big Lebowski,' " Bridges explained. "One guy came up to me with a theory. He said I've got to check this out with the brothers. It was very earnest and desperate. He said, 'Donny [Steve Buscemi] is a figment of Walter's [John Goodman] imagination. He doesn't really exist.' It gets you thinking a little bit, doesn't it? So I ran that by the brothers, and they chortled, and that was about it." Which is your favorite Coen brothers film? Tell us your pick in the comments below! Check out everything we've got on "True Grit." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
| Stephen Dorff Talks 'Somewhere,' Career Ups And Downs Posted: 26 Dec 2010 10:59 PM PST 'I thought I was a sell-out, playing a vampire,' the actor says about his memorable role in 'Blade.'
Although his role in "Somewhere" was one of the most challenging of his career, Stephen Dorff is grateful to writer/director Sofia Coppola for giving him the opportunity to play a character who is a complete departure from the menacing, murderous types audiences are used to seeing him portray.
When MTV News caught up with the actor, he explained that "Somewhere" is the kind of independent art film he was most interested in at the start of his career — which has spanned more than two decades — but when Hollywood started calling, he reluctantly veered into bigger films playing bad boys and villains. "[After the 1992 coming-of-age drama 'Power of One,'] Hollywood was coming to me, but I was kind of resisting," Dorff said of his early years in the business. "I really wanted to make art films. I loved working on movies like 'I Shot Andy Warhol' [and] 'S.F.W.' I liked doing edgier things. I was kind of into Nirvana, I was into rebelling against my childhood." He added, "I wasn't really interested in playing vulnerable, sweet parts, like I played in 'Power of One' and 'Backbeat,' so in a way I think I did that to my own image. I kind of fought it. Then, when it came time to wanting to do [a sensitive role again], it wasn't necessarily there for me. "Then 'Blade' came around and I thought that was the end of my career," Dorff admitted. "Because I thought I was a sell-out, playing a vampire." Dorff said that those reservations eventually subsided and that he enjoyed making the action-horror flick. "I had a good time with [director] Steve Norrington," Dorff said. "I knew he was talented. I had seen this little teeny movie he did and I knew this guy was going to make a good movie." Dorff went on to say that now he feels that "Blade," as well as the first "Matrix" movie, were well ahead of their time with regard to what they opened up for filmmaking. "Now we have so many comic-book movies and they're kind of regenerating the same movie," he explained. "In a way, there's not much originality to them. I like that we did ours earlier." Dorff said that leading up to and after "Blade," he tried going for less dark roles, but that he couldn't resist opportunities to work with the likes of Jack Nicholson (1997's "Blood and Wine") and other great actors, so he became typecast. "Up until now, really, this movie is the first time somebody like Sofia [Coppola] said, 'Well there's another side to Stephen, maybe he can play the leading man, maybe he can be a little sweeter and not have to kill everybody," Dorff suggested. "It's nice that now I get texts after 'Somewhere' [that say,] 'You make such a good dad!' " he reveals about his family members' reactions to his performance in the film. "It's so different than 'Why were you so scary and mean?' " |
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