| Wiz Khalifa Was Working On Atlantic Deal 'For A Minute' Posted: 30 Jul 2010 07:34 AM PDT Khalifa tells 'RapFix Live' that although he won't sign to Rick Ross' Maybach Music, there's 'gonna be work done' with the Miami MC.
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Sway Calloway 
Wiz Khalifa
Photo: MTV News Last year, Wiz Khalifa parted ways with Warner Bros. and hit the independent scene hard. This year, after selling out shows and boosting his Taylor Gang following with the standout mixtape Kush & OJ, the "Hottest Breakthough MC of 2010" has kept the hip-hop scene buzzing about whether he's ready to call another major label home. During his "RapFix Live" interview with MTV News' Sway on Friday (July 30), the upstart rapper put all of the rumors to rest and confirmed that he is inking a deal with Atlantic Records. "Yeah, I'm signing to Atlantic," Khalifa said. "We've been working on it for a minute. I wanted to make sure that I had records that I was comfortable with before I went to any label or any situation. I wanted to make sure I had my direction so when I take it to them it's like, 'Let's go.' " Although Khalifa languished on the shelf during his last stint as a major-label artist, the MC assured fans that he's ready to tackle any setbacks that may delay his music this time around. "I'm pretty sure all those kinks are worked out and I don't think I'm [going to have] any problem with working out any kinks that could present themselves," Khalifa said. "Since I was younger I've been making the best out of nothing." The lyricist revealed that while he's already got some songs in the can, he and his label are still hammering out which track will be the first single. "We got like two or three records that [we're] tossing around. It's just the order of it," Khalifa said. "Right now there's one ["Black and Yellow"] that's gonna be real big for Pittsburgh. That's gonna be the Steelers anthem," Khalifa said confidently. Hip-hop fans have also been buzzing about a possible matchup between Khalifa and Rick Ross. The Miami Bawse handpicked the rising star, along with his sometime partner-in-rhyme Curren$y, to jump on a remix of his track "Super High" and even propositioned Wiz about joining the Maybach Music family. When Ross stopped by the MTV Newsroom for his "RapFix Live" broadcast on July 23, Ricky Rozay asked Khalifa about coming to his label in a "Pass the Mic" segment. "What would it take for us to close the deal, Wiz Khalifa, Maybach Music?" Ross asked via video. After checking out the tape, Khalifa appeared floored by Ross' offer but nimbly skirted the question. "It's a huge honor for him to even extend a hand like that. [It's] crazy for him to even look out like that. Me and Ross is always gonna be working, I think," Khalifa said. "He sees my vision. I think he gets what I'm trying to do. Even if it ain't no paperwork between me and Ross, it's gonna be work done between me and Ross." Regardless of how any potential business partnership pans out, Khalifa applauded Ross' progressive approach to the next wave of hip-hop artists and said the Bawse's Wiz co-sign puts him ahead of the game. "There's a lot of people, I think, who had a chance to be like, 'Wiz is my man. I'm messing with Wiz.' I think a lot of people had that opportunity to really capitalize off of the newer generation and the younger audience and that whole influence and Ross sees that," Khalifa said. "[He's] like, 'I'm [going to] rock with Wiz' so [I'm] like, 'I rock with Ross.' " What do you think about Wiz Khalifa signing with Atlantic Records? Should he collaborate with Ross? Let us know in the comments below! Related Videos |
| Ellen DeGeneres On 'American Idol': A Look Back Posted: 29 Jul 2010 11:07 PM PDT Comedian was right when she said judging role wasn't 'right fit.'
By Eric Ditzian 
Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/ WireImage In the end, Ellen DeGeneres' run behind the "American Idol" judges' table lasted just 10 months. After signing onto the reality competition last September and delivering an underwhelming debut during the show's ninth season, the comedian announced Thursday that she's parting ways with the show. After saying the show wasn't the "right fit" for her, she added, "I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings," she announced in a statement on her website. Perhaps the most surprising thing about Ellen's exit is that neither she nor "Idol" producers realized, until recently, that it was never the right fit. A woman who's made a career out of being nice to people simply was out of place on a show dedicated to critiquing people, often harshly and without mercy. Last fall, though, all involved had a rather different perspective on matters. "Getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I'll save from not having to text in my vote," DeGeneres said a month after Paula Abdul abruptly left the show. Fox reality-TV chief Mike Darnell had actually approached DeGeneres' reps with the idea, even though producers also entertained the notion of returning to a three-judge format (as had been the case before Kara DioGuardi came aboard in season eight). Ellen was reportedly ecstatic about joining "Idol," and a deal was quickly hashed out. Yet before she could even make her debut, Simon Cowell announced he was leaving the show he helped make a pop culture institution. A sense of impending and unwelcome change — and, some might say, doom — enveloped the program as Ellen made her debut. And it really was quite a debut: She was funny but still took the job seriously and was adept at sprinkling her criticism with I-want-you-to-succeed compassion. "You're hiding inside and just scared to death," she told one contestant. "You gotta let go of that, because those nerves are gonna kill you." We started to wonder if in fact Ellen was what the "Idol" family needed all along. Things changed, however, once the live shows began in late February. She was nervous and struggled to compress her comments into TV-friendly bites, which was strange considering all her on-camera experience. If we hoped Ellen would provide some competition to Simon's must-hear commentary, we were most certainly wrong. As the show pushed forward, Ellen didn't seem to improve much. Far too many of her comments began with, "I agree with ...," rather than original insight. She seemed almost apologetic as she foisted criticism on contestants clearly on the skids. All too often she'd pop off a joke rather than delivering an enlightening take on a performance. By the final rounds, it really did seem as if Ellen, much like Simon, had mentally checked-out of her judging duties. And so it comes as no great shock that Ellen has decided to call it quits after just one season. Her talents are far better suited for talk-show work than reality-competition evisceration. Ellen made the right call, and she did so with class and wit. As she tweeted Thursday night, "Dim the lights ... I've voted myself off 'American Idol.' " What do you think of Ellen DeGeneres leaving "American Idol," and who do you think would be a good replacement for her and Simon Cowell? Sound off in the comments below! Related Videos Related Photos |
| Joss Whedon Is The 'Right Thing' For 'Avengers,' Marvel Boss Says Posted: 30 Jul 2010 08:07 AM PDT 'We hire directors who have the potential to do great things,' Kevin Feige tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner 
Kevin Feige
Photo: MTV News For comic book fans, and those who love comic book movies in general, Marvel Studio's major "Avengers" announcement and cast unveiling at last week's San Diego Comic-Con still has heads reeling. From the unveiling of Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye to seeing director Joss Whedon smiling with his star-studded cast — there was a lot to take in. When MTV News caught up with Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige during our Comic-Con live stream, no one was more excited to talk about the highly anticipated film and, specifically, the qualifications of fan-favorite director Joss Whedon. We asked him how they made the decision to hire Joss despite his having only directed one feature film (2005's "Serenity"). "I've known Joss for many years. We were looking for the right thing and he came in and met on it," Feige explained. "As you've already heard him say on his panels, he's incredibly intelligent, he's got great things to say about it, and if you look at the directors we've worked with, we hire directors who have the potential to do great things and we want our film to be that great thing." Feige cited "Thor" helmer Kenneth Branagh and "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau as perfect examples of Marvel's hiring decisions. "Whether it's Branagh who of course has done some great things, whether it's Favreau, who did some fun movies prior to 'Iron Man,' we want to find a director that's on the verge of doing something great, as we think Joss is." "The Avengers," starring Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner is slated for release in 2012. What do you think of Joss in the "Avengers" driver's seat? Tell us in the comments! For breaking comic book movie news, columns and more — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. |
| 'Jersey Shore' Fans React To Angelina's Return At Her Season-Two Premiere Party Posted: 29 Jul 2010 10:51 PM PDT 'I was so happy that she's back,' pal tells MTV News at Angelina's 'Jersey Shore' viewing party.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Ignacio Guzman 
Angelina and The Situation in Thursday's episode of "Jersey Shore"
Photo: MTV Angelina came back to the "Jersey Shore" this season, and drama followed. But her supporters — including her friends, family and fans who showed at the Fushimi Japanese Cuisine & Lounge in Staten Island, New York, where Angelina was holding a premiere viewing party — think that it was the perfect time for their girl to make her return to the show. "I was so happy that she's back on the show and that she went to Miami and that she had fun," pal Gina Landano told MTV News. "I spoke to her every once in awhile while she was there, and she told me she was having fun with all the guys there." Angelina's mom, Ann Marie Pivarnick, excitedly reacted to her daughter's second season on the hit reality show. "I'm very proud of her, that she went back," she said. "And she was trying her best to get along with the cast." Another one of her pals, Johnny Donovan, teased what he thinks will happen as season two gets under way. "What I expect to happen this season is a lot of crazy drama, a lot of situations, a lot of fist-pumping down in Jersey," he said. "A lot of crazy, jam-packed action in Miami Beach like you'd never expect." Drama seemed to be the overarching theme of fan expectations at the party. "I mean, you can tell there's a lot of drama, that's what the show is based on, but it's just exciting to see exactly what goes on there in Miami," Shimon said. "You never know what's going to happen down there." Heck, Angelina gave some hints as to what fans can expect from her as the season rolls on. "This season you can expect, basically, me to show my emotions more," she said. "I'm trying to show that I have a good side too. I want people out there to know that I do have a sweet side." "Jersey Shore" airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Be there! Were you excited that Angelina came back? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos |
| Wiz Khalifa Announces He's Signing To Atlantic Records On 'RapFix Live' Posted: 30 Jul 2010 08:35 AM PDT Pittsburgh MC admits Rick Ross' own label offer was 'a huge honor' and opens up about Twitter, tattoos and more on our live stream sit-down.
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Sway Calloway 
Wiz Khalifa
Photo: MTV News Wiz Khalifa was voted by fans as MTV's "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" and he opened up to his Taylor Gang following during the "RapFive Live" broadcast on Friday (July 30). The Pittsburgh MC addressed everything from his relationship with Rick Ross to his new major-label deal to living at home with moms. Sporting a gray-and-white tank and showing hometown love in a Pittsburgh Kings cap, the MC kicked off the live stream by accepting the actual trophy for his "Hottest Breakthrough" win and shouted out his fans saying, "Y'all did this." Khalifa then broke down the Taylor Gang movement and urged other rising rappers to utilize social media to build a hard-core fanbase. Wiz even gave some social media tips to Twitter newbie Kanye West. "Just totally be yourself, 'Ye. Don't hold nothin' back," Khalifa said. "Be careful but just be a character. Have fun — people love that." Khalifa fielded questions via Twitter and video uploads throughout the show and broke down his favorite ink to one fan: a wrist tattoo in the shape of a stamp imprinted with the words "self made" which he said represents how he built his career from humble beginnings. "There's neighborhoods that look like third-world countries," Khalifa said of growing up in Pittsburgh. "We didn't have a lot but my mom made sure that we didn't worry about all that stuff. We was rich in love and I had my music and everything that I wanted. Of course, we didn't have food in the house, we had to make stuff out of other things. I had two pairs of pants to wear to school. To me, it was bigger than that and I think that's where I'm at now, because I took those times and I made the best out of it." Even though he's selling out tours, turning heads in the industry and cultivating a rabid fanbase, the MC revealed that he lives with his mother in his hometown in a spot the rapper dubs "The Bakery." "That's where the goods are stashed," Khalifa smiled. "You come through and smell the aroma from down the street." The MC also revealed that he doesn't hide his weed use from his mother, who has apparently influenced the Kush-toking star in several ways. "She knows about the bakery and she's a master chef herself," Khalifa grinned. "I had to get my recipes from somewhere." However, Wiz insisted he picked up his habit on his own. "She never forced baking on me," Khalifa said. His penchant for marijuana is a major theme in his music but the artist quickly squashed any notions that he would pick up and move just to have legal access to his favored herb. "I love the fact that kush is legal in Cali but if I move out there it won't just be to [smoke] weed," Khalifa said. "It'll be for work and business and that'll be a perk." Work has been on the uptick since the MC struck out on his own in 2009 after a deal with Warner Bros. failed to result in a major-label release. The rapper described a nonstop hustle that includes everything from grinding in the studio to editing his YouTube videos. To his dedicated Taylor Gang, Khalifa has been owning the indie hip-hop scene and the lyricist said he has witnessed amped-up fans jump out of cars, tail him across town and even kiss his hand. But Wiz admitted that he's surprised by all of the attention. "If I go to a show ...I'm just expecting it to be a couple hundred. Then they're like, 'It's sold out. There's people passed out in the street crying with their knees bleeding because they can't get in. I'm like, 'What?' " Khalifa said. "There's ambulances at every one of my shows before I get there. For what, I don't know." In a move that probably frustrated many of his female followers, Khalifa sidestepped a fan question about his romantic life. "As far as ladies, go, I keep my options open. I keep my business to myself, though, so if ... I was with someone nobody would know," Khalifa said. "For me, as young as I am, I gotta stay single. I gotta stay focused, I gotta stay working. I gotta look available because chicks like you to look available." Wiz was much more forthcoming about his favorite rappers and called out Rick Ross and frequent collaborator Curren$y as artists he's really into. Khalifa also talked about how he first hooked up with Curren$y. "I hit him on MySpace ... I'm like, 'Yo, I see what you doing, let's link up.' It was when I was working on Flight School I think ... and he was working on This Ain't No Mixtape," Khalifa said. "With me and Spitta, it was like, he had his brain and I had my brain. With the Jets, he had his thing, and I got my thing with the Taylors so it was like, 'Let's combine or at least just do a song and see how people like it.' I flew down to New Orleans and we ended up being the same dude, smoking and rapping about the same stuff." On the subject of possibly inking a deal with his other favorite rapper and fellow "RapFix Live" alum, Rick Ross, the P-Town MC was flattered that the Miami Bawse had considered bringing him into the Maybach Music fold. "It's a huge honor for him to even extend a hand like that," Wiz said after seeing a video of Ross asking what it would take for Khalifa to sign to his label. "Even if it ain't no paperwork between me and Ross, it's gonna be work done between me and Ross." Khalifa did have news about his record label home and confirmed that he is signing a deal with Atlantic Records. "I wanted to make sure that I had records that I was comfortable with before I went to any label or any situation." What was your favorite part of Wiz's "RapFix Live" appearance? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Celebrities React To Ellen DeGeneres' 'American Idol' Exit Posted: 30 Jul 2010 02:38 AM PDT 'The show will be fine,' season nine winner Lee DeWyze tweeted.
By Kara Warner 
Lee DeWyze
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ Getty Images Reaction to Ellen DeGeneres' announcement that she was departing "American Idol" was swift, with fans and bloggers eager to express their thoughts as soon as the news became public on Thursday (July 29). The talk show host's former "Idol" colleagues, Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest, weighed in as well. Other celebrities have also joined the conversation, voicing reactions and well wishes. "Idol" season-six third-place finisher Melinda Doolittle was shocked by the news. "I feel like I was tweeting this exact thing around this time last year," she tweeted. "DUDE! Ellen?!?! DUDE!!!!!" Doolittle later chimed in with her thoughts on rumored replacements Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. "Randy=my dawg, J.Lo=the best mentor on season 6, & Steven Tyler=my favorite band EVER! If these really are the AI judges, what do you think?" she tweeted to her followers, followed by her number one pick for the judges panel: "PS-I'm not saying these are my choices for judges. I just happen to love all of them. I'm kinda still holding out for Harry Connick, Jr. :-)" Last season's champ, Lee DeWyze, also took to Twitter to offer a few words on how DeGeneres' departure may affect the show. "The show will be fine," he tweeted in reply to a fan. Fellow talk show host Conan O'Brien weighed in as well. "Ellen has walked away from a television institution after one year, but I'm sure it's the right decision," O'Brien tweeted about the news, perhaps slyly referencing his own highly-publicized departure from "The Tonight Show" last year. "Now, back to my model rocketry," he wrote. And finally, Paris Hilton showed Perez Hilton some Twitter love with a support of his dogged personal campaign to join the judges' table. "You would be Perfect on American Idol with your witty humor and music sense," she tweeted to Perez. "I'd definitely watch! Loves it! #PerezForIdol" Who do you think should join the "American Idol" judges' table? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos |
| Heidi Montag Files For Divorce From Spencer Pratt Posted: 30 Jul 2010 01:30 AM PDT 'Both parties are amicable,' Heidi's rep says of split.
By Jocelyn Vena 
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Photo: David Becker/ Getty Images In June, Heidi Montag filed for legal separation from her husband of over a year, Spencer Pratt. On Friday (July 30), Montag's attorney Jodeane Farrell released a statement noting that her client had filed for divorce from Pratt. The two were married in April 2009. "Heidi has amended her petition for separation and today has filed a petition for dissolution of marriage from Spencer Pratt," her lawyer told People. "The couple has agreed they would like their divorce to be finalized in a timely manner in an out of court settlement. Both parties are amicable with each other and over the possibility of finalizing their divorce." According to People, the divorce petition, which was filed in Santa Monica, Calif., cites irreconcilable differences. While Pratt has been busy tweeting and working on several websites since the separation was announced earlier this summer, Montag has maintained a relatively low profile. Pratt recently spoke about the separation, saying that Heidi "doesn't want to be Speidi anymore. She wants to be Heidi Montag: the sex symbol." "We love each other, but I'm a famewhore and I'll never grow out of it," Pratt said. "[Heidi] knows that and doesn't want that. I want every kind of press. She believes in bad press. There's no way my love for fame and her love for puppies will ever work out successfully. She just wants to hike and hang out and be calmer." On Thursday night, Pratt was busy tweeting about the premiere of "Jersey Shore," while Montag posted about working on music. "In the studio recording my first song of my new album," she said. "I am putting my heart and soul in it." Related Videos Related Photos |
| Chace Crawford Talks About Working With 50 Cent On 'Twelve' Posted: 30 Jul 2010 03:24 AM PDT 'He's a bear. He's good. He's an interesting guy,' Crawford says of his co-star.
By Jocelyn Vena 
Chace Crawford and 50 Cent
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/ Getty Images Chace Crawford and 50 Cent are teaming up. No, the "Gossip Girl" star isn't kickstarting his hip-hop career by collaborating with the rapper. Rather, the MC is continuing his Hollywood takeover in Crawford's latest film, the gritty New York drug drama "Twelve." "Twelve," which also stars Kiefer Sutherland, Emma Roberts and Ellen Barkin, is based on Nick McDonell's 2002 debut novel. The book is about a high school dropout named White Mike (Crawford) who deals pot and an ecstasy-like upper called "Twelve" to Manhattan's young and rich. Mike avoids touching the stuff, preferring instead to observe his privileged customers. But his easy profits go sour when his dealer's cousin is brutally murdered and his best friend is arrested for the crime. The characters played by 50 and Crawford bond over illegal activities in the flick, which opens August 6. But in real life, Crawford says, the pair bonded over their shared love of acting in between takes. "I got to work with him a bit," Crawford told MTV News at the premiere. "He's a bear. He's good. He's an interesting guy." What surprised Crawford most about 50 — or, as he's known in Hollywood circles, Curtis Jackson — was his devotion to the acting game. "I thought he might have some sort of persona he was trying to project, but he's easygoing," Crawford said of his co-star. "He's not trying to create some character. He wants to be a serious actor. I respect it. He was getting his tattoos lasered off while we were shooting and we had some good talks. I mean, he's cool. He lives in Connecticut and he's a super nice guy. Very intellectual." Last May, 50 revealed that he had watched an episode or two of Crawford's TV show, and said that he really enjoyed the shooting "Twelve" in New York. "It's cool just to be in the presence of talented artists," said 50. Are you excited to see Chace Crawford in such a gritty movie? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Arrested In Seaside Heights Posted: 30 Jul 2010 02:19 AM PDT MTV News confirms that Snooki is currently in police custody.
By Jocelyn Vena 
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (file)
Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images Just one day after the premiere of the drama-filled second-season premiere of "Jersey Shore," one of the show's biggest stars, Snooki, was arrested in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, where the show is currently filming, MTV News confirmed. Police officials confirmed to MTV News that Snooki, whose given name is Nicole Polizzi, was in police custody at press time. No further details regarding the arrest or why she was arrested were available, but TMZ reports that she was arrested for disorderly conduct. The gossip website further reports that Snooki was seen near the beach at Seaside drinking what was believed to be Coca-Cola from a beer funnel. Additionally, she was earlier spotted doing shots at a local bar. A rep for MTV had no comment on the matter. In photos reportedly taken around the time of the arrest, Snooki is seen walking on the boardwalk along with her pals Vinny and Ronnie from the show. Snooki is dressed in a hot-pink tiger-print T-shirt that says "I Heart Snooki," a baseball cap, sunglasses, a miniskirt and hot green slippers. She was photographed being approached by officers and handcuffed, with co-star and friend JWoww by her side. It is unclear from photos what incident prompted the arrest. |
| Ellen's Departure Doesn't Surprise 'American Idol' Experts Posted: 29 Jul 2010 10:43 PM PDT Close watchers of the show say they saw this 'difficult decision' coming.
By Gil Kaufman 
"American Idol" season nine judges
Photo: Michael Becker/ FOX Ellen DeGeneres was the first to admit that her first, and as it turns out, last, season on "American Idol" was not smooth sailing. In the statement announcing her departure from the show, the daytime talk queen and veteran comedienne copped to feeling uncomfortable criticizing young singers. "It was a difficult decision to make," DeGeneres said, "but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings." MTV News reached out to its panel of "Idol" experts for reaction on Friday (July 30), and each member said they were not shocked that DeGeneres pulled the ripcord on her three-year contract. "I've been hearing the rumor for a long time, so I wasn't surprised," said Entertainment Weekly senior writer Jessica Shaw. "She started off very strong and was critical and fun and was some much needed new energy on the show. But as the season progressed, she got more and more stale. I think people thought she wouldn't add that much to next season." Whether DeGeneres jumped or was pushed, Shaw said she left the show in a very classy way that just enhances her image as the daytime queen of nice. MJ Santilli, who runs the "Idol" fansite MJ's Big Blog, admitted that she initially expected DeGeneres to be back for a second season, but after going back and watching season nine she can see why Ellen opted out. "She just always seemed like the outcast that didn't fit in and didn't seem comfortable giving critiques," said Santilli, who was pulling for DeGeneres after having initial misgivings. "I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt when [her hiring] was first announced, because she was such a likable person. During Hollywood week they edited her very well and she seemed funny, but during the live shows it got worse and worse. What she said was often of little value, her jokes were stale and the more I looked back on it the more uncomfortable it was. I could understand why she'd be ready to bail by the end of the season." Santilli's low point was when DeGeneres broke the show's etiquette and rushed on stage to give Teflon singer Tim Urban a hug after one of his many mediocre performances, a move that likely saved Urban and pushed out more beloved singer Alex Lambert. "That was the epitome of why she sucked as a judge," said Santilli. Throughout the season, Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University and longtime "Idol" watcher, was pulling for DeGeneres. But he was left wondering why someone with more than two decades of performing experience could not seem to get it together. "She's a gifted comic actress, but when she got into the judge's seat none of her talents came out and she didn't belong there," said Thompson, who thought it was best for the show that DeGeneres bowed out. "Her presence on the panel was not working at all." The trick now, he said, is to find that elusive chemistry that will work in the absence of both DeGeneres and departed lead judge Simon Cowell — as well as the possible absence of Kara DioGuardi, who has reportedly been let go. Rumors that singer Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler are in line to join the panel have surfaced, but Thompson noted that finding the right mix of judges will be tricky. "Ellen's the perfect example," he said. "She's someone you thought would be good because she's so good on her talk show, but she was uncomfortable. So it's not only how they perform, but also the chemistry of all of them together. You don't know how two chemicals will react until you put them in a beaker and see if they explode." Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Green Lantern' At Comic-Con: Everything There Is To Know Posted: 30 Jul 2010 04:03 AM PDT MTV News has the scoop on the flick's new costumes and eye-popping footage, as well as Ryan Reynolds' 'Lantern' knowledge.
By Eric Ditzian 
Ryan Reynolds More than a week after Comic-Con kicked-off, the geek-fest has become a blur in our memories — a blur filled with sneak peeks at buzzworthy flicks and more celebs that you'll see in an entire season of Lakers basketball, but a blur nonetheless. It's tough to keep track of it all, which is why we've decided to gather together all the content we've gathered about the Con's most drool-worthy flicks. We've already condensed our "Thor" reportage; now it's time for one an adaptation of one of DC Comics' most beloved superheroes. Read on for everything you need to know about "Green Lantern." Ryan Reynolds Knows All Comic-Con is filled with actors who wouldn't know Galactus if he created an inter-dimensional portal in the middle of Hall H. Not "Green Lantern" star Ryan Reynolds. The guy knows the Lantern's iconic oath by heart and has memorized the names of other heroes like Tomar-Re, Kilowog and Bzzd. Much respect! They've Updated Green Lantern's Look Before the Con, we got a peek at Reynolds' costume, and it proved to be a bit divisive. Was this too much of an updated look? Perhaps, but both Campbell and Reynolds defended their choice. "There has to be a little healthy debate about it," . "I mean, that's important. If it were just slanted one way or the other, I don't think it would be that satisfying. And truthfully, we've only seen a tiny glimpse of the suit, you know, we haven't seen it in motion. And we haven't seen the full suit as well." The Footage Looks Amazing DC in Hall H on Saturday (July 24), and the fans ate it up. We got Reynolds as fighter pilot Hal Jordan flying through the air and as his power ring-assisted alter-ego Green Lantern. We also got Peter Sarsgaard as the deformed villain Hector Hammond and a first look at Tomar-Re. "The tone is light," explained director Martin Campbell. "It has a lot of humor, but I think the relationships between all the characters are very real. We try to keep the action very real. ... It's my first superhero movie — unless you count James Bond." Blake Lively Is At Home In Space "Gossip Girl" star Lively is leaving the gilded streets of the Upper East Side for the space setting of "Green Lantern." She , a business exec named Carol Ferris who eventually turns into a villain. The role wasn't actually her first choice when it came to superhero movies, as she revealed to MTV News. "I didn't know about 'Green Lantern,' " she said. "That's what's so exciting about it. I was just saying, you know, to get to introduce it to a young generation is a cool thing." But Lively has quickly learned all there is to know about Ferris — and Star Sapphire, the villain who, according to comics lore, Ferris eventually becomes. "Oh my gosh, I would love to," . "To get to beat [Reynolds] up? Best day ever!" Related Videos |
| Perez Hilton Says Jessica Simpson, Not Jennifer Lopez, Should Get 'American Idol' Judge Gig Posted: 30 Jul 2010 02:03 AM PDT Gossip blogger calls Simpson 'insightful and funny.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Damian Vaca 
Jessica Simpson
Photo: Ray Tamarra/ Getty Images With Ellen DeGeneres no longer on "American Idol" and the fate of Kara DioGuardi still up in the air, at this point no one knows what the show's judges' table will look like next season. And one gossip blogger thinks the show needs to scuttle confusion quickly. "So, the question is not who's gonna replace Simon Cowell, the question now is who's gonna replace Ellen DeGeneres?" Perez Hilton said to MTV News. "'American idol' [is] in quite a predicament." Rumors have been swirling that Jennifer Lopez might join the judges' table for the show's 10th season, but Perez is making the case for another candidate. "At least Jessica Simpson could have been insightful and funny," he explained. "I love J.Lo, but she's a diva. There's nothing warm about her, where I think Jessica could bring warmth and insight and humor." So, why Simpson? "She's still been very visible and Jennifer has tried to be visible but she's kind of been away for a while," he argued. "[Simpson] has been around for a long time and has that experience, plus America loves to watch her on television. Does America love watching Jennifer Lopez on TV? I don't know. I don't think so." Or course, if Idol judges came calling to Perez himself, he wouldn't turn down the gig. "Obviously I think I'd be great in that role," he said. "Plus, if they hire Jessica Simpson too, there'd definitely be lots of fireworks between us! She'd be my Paula!" Would you prefer J.Lo or J-Simp behind the "Idol" judges' table? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| Foxy Brown Involved In Scuffle With Manager, Others Posted: 29 Jul 2010 11:42 PM PDT Witnesses confirm that MC was involved in fracas with manager and others in New York apartment building.
By By Rahman Dukes, with reporting by Sway Calloway 
Sway, Foxy Brown and her manager
Photo: MTV News Just one week after Foxy Brown's arrest for allegedly violating a protective order during a dustup with her neighbor, the MC was involved in a big scuffle Thursday in a New York apartment-building lobby. Witnesses confirmed to MTV News that Foxy (real name: Inga Marchand) was involved in a scuffle between a number of individuals, including her manager. New York's Daily News reported that the incident occurred after Brown was six hours late for an interview in which she was to discuss last week's arrest. The rapper reportedly became combative after building staffers asked her to be quiet, and then became combative with her manager and others. She reportedly fled the scene before police arrived. The paper's report was unconfirmed at press time. A spokesperson for the Midtown South precinct told MTV the police have no information regarding the incident; Foxy's manager had no comment. Earlier this week, Foxy sat down with MTV News and gave her side of last week's incident with her neighbor. "I was on my way to rehearsal with my band and I was leaving my mom's house in Park Slope, [Brooklyn], where I always go; that's the home that I was born in," said Foxy. "And the police came and they saw the situation and there wasn't any conflict or discord — they were really baffled. But a supervisor came and saw the [potential for] publicity. If my name was Keisha Brown and not Foxy Brown, I would have been let go." Related Artists |
| Angelina Calls 'Jersey Shore' Season-Two Premiere 'Intense' Posted: 30 Jul 2010 01:13 AM PDT 'Jersey Shore' star tells MTV News that other cast members picked on her.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Ignacio Guzman 
Angelina hosts a "Jersey Shore" premiere viewing party
Photo: MTV News On Thursday night, Angelina made her big return to "Jersey Shore." And her return did not get a very warm response, especially from the ladies. "I think that the show is pretty intense so far," she told MTV News at a viewing party at Fushimi Japanese Cuisine & Lounge, which is located in her native Staten Island, New York. "I think that the whole entire cast is picking on me so far on the show and you can see that if you're watching it. I think it's really upsetting and at the same time I think that I held my own." After watching her heated confrontation with JWoww, Snooki and Sammi, Angelina — who left the first season of the show early — said that she felt like she got the chance to vent all her feelings. "I just basically said what I wanted to say to the three girls and they lashed back at me," she explained. "I don't think that's correct and I lashed back at them and I said what I wanted to say." Despite being somewhat accepted by the guys on the show, Angelina still can't believe how much tension there is between herself and the rest of the "Jersey Shore" crew. "I think that what stuck out to me most about this episode is how the cast won't accept me and how the people won't accept me in the house," she said. "It's really upsetting because I came back with a clear head and I wanted to start over again with them and they wouldn't let me. It really is upsetting." However, she does appreciate the fact that The Situation and the rest of the males in the house gave her a bit more of a chance than the ladies. "My favorite thing about the episode is me sleeping in the boys' room, me sharing a room with them, and even though they didn't really accept me at first I think they will warm up to it eventually," she said. "And I actually like the fact that I can be, like, cool with the guys." "Jersey Shore" airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Be there! Related Videos Related Photos |
| Goodie Mob's Khujo Talks About His Jail Ordeal Posted: 30 Jul 2010 01:13 AM PDT 'I was thinking about Tip, Wayne, Boosie,' the recently released Atlanta MC tells MTV News of serving erroneous sentence; GM partner Cee-Lo also weighs in.
By Shaheem Reid 
Goodie Mob's Big Gipp, Cee-Lo, T-Mo and Khujo
Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Khujo Goodie can crack a joke now, but a little over a week ago, his predicament was no laughing matter. The eldest member of legendary rap group the Goodie Mob was in a Henry County, Georgia, jail serving a sentence of five years, where he would have to be incarcerated for around two before he could get out. "Henry County means 'Hanging Every N---a Real Young," Khujo said, his voice dripping with sarcasm, just 24 hours after he was released from prison last Tuesday. "That's what I found out Henry County stands for." Khujo, born Willie Knighton Jr., spent 42 days in jail — 23 hours a day in lockdown — for three counts of being a convicted felon in possession of firearms. He had to walk around on crutches because part of his right leg was amputated after a 2002 car accident. The Atlanta veteran says his arrest and jail time was a major misunderstanding, a result of the correctional system bungling his paperwork. "I was on probation in 1990, got off in 1993," Khujo explained. "But Fulton County never put it through in the computer and never let them know I was all good. I had them firearms back when [Goodie Mob] dropped our first album, when we got our first check. You now how us country boys do, we got to have some rifles. So I'm thinking, I must be Gucci, all good. That was 15, 16 years, almost 20 years ago." Last summer, Khujo went to sell some of his firearms at a pawn shop and the authorities were alerted. "The Feds was on me," Khujo said. "They thought I was a gun-runner. I was like, 'Why you wanna f--- with me?' They was like, 'T.I., guns! Soulja Boy, guns!' And they said, 'Khujo Goodie [guns!].' Although Khujo's gun case wound up not being pursued federally, the Henry County prosecutors stayed active. Khujo was already going back and forth for an unrelated case, and with his probation situation still not cleared up, Khujo was faced with two choices: going to trial on his gun charges and facing 15 years or plea out and be sentenced to five years, with the likelihood of getting out in two. "I didn't think it was gonna get cleared up, man," Khujo said with candor. "I was down at Fulton County trying to get that situation squared away. Once I got it cleared up, I thought I was all Gucci. I thought I was all good. But it turned out they had somebody else's name on the paperwork and they had the date wrong. "I knew my court date was coming up," he added. "I was thinking about Tip, [Lil] Wayne, Boosie, all them boys that went in. I was like 'these n---as did a year, f--- it, man.' I thought I was gonna do two to the door." There is no such thing as a good time to go to jail, but Khujo's legal woes came at a very inopportune time. Goodie Mob recently released a mixtape and the members were in the midst of recording their reunion album. Khujo also has a book he was planning to release. His group didn't know his situation was that dire until it was almost too late. "In all honesty, Khujo is a man's man and very private and prideful about the ordeal," his Goodie Mob partner Cee-Lo said. "I remember going through a stint of him going back and forth to court, then him getting there and it being prolonged and postponed for quite a while. Our attitude had become complacent with it. Even on the day they decided to detain him, I'd be talking to him the night before, and [he's] telling me he was going to pick out his jewelry. He drove himself to court. He ended up being detained to everyone's dismay. So we weren't even aware of it until that day. He called and said, 'They got me.' "That's our rock, our Iron Man, Khujo named Goodie Mob," Cee-Lo added, explaining why the group mates were devastated upon learning the news. "That's big bro to all of us. I'm the baby. We try our best to support each other." Not only did Cee-Lo call in his own lawyer, as well as attorney Daniel Kane, who wound up taking the lead, but Outkast's Big Boi also called in legal counsel, while Big Gipp and T-Mo Goodie and other members of the Dungeon Family rallied for their brother. "It was very disheartening for it to take place at all," Cee-Lo described. "But it was a blessing because I saw a miracle take place. It assured me that God had his hands and feet and heart all in this situation." Last Tuesday, during a hearing for the case, after both sides presented their case, the judge told the courtroom he wanted to get "creative," according to Cee-Lo. "The D.A. did make quite an impressive presentation of his point," Cee-Lo said. "He spoke very clearly and articulately. I was like, 'Oh, my God.' That's when it dawned on me, it didn't matter about the money; it didn't matter about anything. If they saw to it that Khujo should remain for the remainder of the sentence, it would have been law." What the judge came up with was letting Khujo out of jail, on one condition: The Goodie Mob had to perform for and talk to the youth at sanctioned events. "They asked were we interested in doing that, [and] I said, 'We'll do that today. Just get him outta here.' You feel me?" Cee-Lo recalled. "It was cool. We came back in, I knew it was success. I felt completely happy and satisfied. The sun was shining so bright. It was overwhelming. My body felt like I was trembling beneath the surface of my skin. I couldn't calm down." "We're talking about going into the schools, getting drug-awareness programs going. Maybe doing a show for the kids," Khujo added. "If it's for the community, believe it or not, that's what we do." Having his brother out was almost too overwhelming for Cee-Lo. "It'll be commemorated as a modern-day miracle," Cee-Lo said. "The sun was shining. All of a sudden it got hot. Everybody was there to support, his wife and family. The Mob was there, Big Boi came. It was a pleasure to see him. I know he's riding ride on a successful solo album. To walk in and just see family was just very ... it was calming." Khujo said when he was released he went straight to his home. "I got four boys and my wife. I went back to the house, man. They're about to start school next month." Khujo's case is still not over though. He has to return court on August 3 to be re-sentenced. Henry County District Attorney Tommy K. Ford did not return MTV News' phone calls requesting comment by press time. "It was a learning experience," Khujo said. "I had a chance to get all the trash out of my mind, do some thinking." Related Artists |
| Is Jennifer Lopez The Right Replacement For Ellen DeGeneres On 'American Idol'? Posted: 30 Jul 2010 01:05 AM PDT Experts think she could pull it off.
By Gil Kaufman 
Jennifer Lopez
Photo: MTV News The roster of rumored replacement judges for season 10 of "American Idol" has read like, well, the line-up for one of the show's traditionally big season finales: Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Bret Michaels, Harry Connick Jr, Chris Isaak and Jessica Simpson. All of the above have either been debunked or dropped off the radar in the days since their names were first floated, but the one that rose to the top on Thursday, according to multiple reports, might just have what it takes to fill in the Paula Abdul Memorial Chair in the wake of Ellen DeGeneres' departure: Jennifer Lopez. Despite some head-scratching upon word that the former fly girl and singer/actress was in final negotiations to join the judge's panel, Entertainment Weekly senior writer Jessica Shaw said the choice makes some sense. "On the plus side, she was one of the best guest mentors," Shaw said of Lopez's stint as a supportive, helpful guide to the season-six cast on Latin night. "And that's not an easy job because many have not done it so well. I was a bit surprised that she was as good a mentor as she was, but she knew every contestant's name and is a huge fan of the show." You might recall that newly departed judge DeGeneres was also an avowed big fan of "Idol" when she signed on last year to take over the Abdul seat. But Shaw said Lopez has the thing that Ellen, despite her long career in front of cameras and onstage as a comedian, lacked: music-industry experience. "I don't think of her as a quintessential music figure, like Elton John, who is an artist with a capital A," she said of Lopez, who has released six studio albums, starred in more than a dozen movies and, like Abdul, started her career as a professional dancer. "I'm not sure J-Lo is on that level. But, that said, neither was Paula Abdul, yet she was a judge and a force on the show." While nobody expects Lopez to step up and be the new Simon Cowell — that seat has not yet been filled — Shaw said Lopez could serve as the big, recognizable name that could draw in a new audience. "Everyone knows her. They may or may not like her, but they know the name." With so many names in play, Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University and longtime "Idol" watcher, said he was holding out final judgement on Lopez until the choice is officially announced. "I guess she would fill the Paula-diva spot, as opposed to Kara, who didn't fit in," he said of season-two judging panel veteran songwriter Kara DioGuardi, who is reportedly on her way out as well. "Part of it is you just have to see them in the chair doing it before you have an idea of if it will work." Thompson pointed to the DeGeneres experiment as proof of someone with copious TV talent who never seemed to find her zone on the show. He said the key is finding a panel that has the kind of crackling chemistry sole original judge Randy Jackson, Abdul and Cowell had in their first seven seasons together. A spokesperson for "Idol" gave a no comment on the casting rumors and spokespeople for DioGuardi and Lopez had not returned requests for comment at press time. MJ Santilli, webmaster of the "Idol" fansite MJsBigBlog.com, remembers how good Lopez was as a mentor and said the "Jenny From the Block" singer is in a perfect spot to segue to the "Idol" panel. "She's kind of on the other side of her career, she's not the movie star she used to be and her last album didn't sell well," she said of Lopez, who has had a rough time at the box office lately and whose most recent album has been lost in the limbo of a label switch. "From that standpoint, she's a good candidate. And after she did the episode, nobody said she was a diva and the contestants seemed to like her." Do you think Jennifer Lopez could make a good "Idol" judge? Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Dinner For Schmucks': The Reviews Are In! Posted: 29 Jul 2010 11:44 PM PDT 'Funnier than you might expect,' says MTV News' Kurt Loder.
By Eric Ditzian 
Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in "Dinner for Schmucks"
Photo: Paramount Pictures After two straight weeks of adrenaline-raising debuts from "Inception" and "Salt," a trip to the multiplex this weekend might not tax your blood pressure so much as your funny bone, because "Dinner for Schmucks" is now in the mix. Paul Rudd and Steve Carell's new comedy will likely not sell enough tickets to prevent "Inception" from winning a third straight weekend at the box office. But these two funnymen — reuniting again after "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" and "Anchorman" — should provide stiff competition for Angelina Jolie's "Salt." Which flick will triumph? It all may depend of word-of-mouth, so MTV News took a look at what the critics are saying about "Schmucks." The Story
"Carell plays the schmuck of 'Schmucks,' a cheerily moronic walking disaster named Barry, who is befriended by Tim (Paul Rudd), a rising businessman seeking to get ahead with his boss (Bruce Greenwood). As in the 1998 French film 'The Dinner Game,' on which the new movie's based, the boss holds parties where each employee brings a twit; the best twit wins a prize without knowing he's actually the evening's biggest joke. The movie pretends to be appalled at the cruelty of this notion, but its heart isn't in it; these days, mocking the afflicted and the affected is an established source of profits for Hollywood in general and Roach in particular. Barry is Tim's chosen twit, and within hours of their meeting he has reduced his new friend's life to itty-bitty pieces of rubble.' — Ty Burr, Boston Globe The Performances
"Carell is perfectly in his element as a sweet-natured, well-meaning guy who becomes a tornado of destruction in Tim's life, and the script comes up with clever ways for him to cause this trouble without meaning to. But there's a problem, not a huge or fatal one, but something that tempers the intensity of the comedy throughout: Because Tim is not powerful, not rich and not a terrible person, and because he's played by Paul Rudd, who is about as likable as a beagle puppy, the spectacle of seeing his property destroyed and his relationships damaged is not one we witness with abandoned glee. We laugh. We enjoy it, but without the sadistic giddiness that might have put this one over the top." — Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle The Directing
"Roach may be the least organic director of comedy currently working in Hollywood. Other directors strive for svelte invisibility, teeing up their setups so imperceptibly that all the actors have to do is roll up and take a clean spike at the ball. Roach is down in the sand pit, furiously digging his way out, passing off the sweaty contrivance of his set pieces as comic zaniness. It's more like a form of comic epilepsy: He whips up the performances to almost unendurable levels of frenzy and then discards them for someone new, like a bored child riffling through toys." — Tom Shone, Slate The Supporting Players
"The success of this movie, following a formula upheld by just about any recent hit comedy you can name, lies as much with supporting players and plot-derailing set pieces as with the central story and characters. Jemaine Clement (of the comedy duo Flight of the Conchords) as a pompous, goatish artist; Zach Galifianakis as an I.R.S. flunky who believes he has the power to control other minds; Lucy Punch as a lovestruck stalker with no control over anything: these are the people who propel the movie on its meandering, offbeat path toward a madly farcical climax followed, inevitably and less happily, by a soft and sentimental dénouement." — A.O. Scott, The New York Times The Final Word
"'Dinner for Schmucks' is as light as a fistful of feathers — as a comedy in the age of Apatow, it's barely there. But the sharp cast is smart enough not to weigh down the airy tale with heavy shtick (which might have been a temptation), and director Jay Roach lays out the story with straightforward simplicity. The movie becomes funnier than you might expect at the beginning; as summer comedies go, it's a small surprise." — Kurt Loder, MTV News For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Slipknot Are Divided Over Future Without Bassist Paul Gray Posted: 29 Jul 2010 11:28 PM PDT Two months after the death of their bandmate, frontman Corey Taylor, guitarist Jim Root and drummer Joey Jordison have differing takes on how to proceed.
By James Montgomery 
Slipknot's Paul Gray
Photo: Naki/Redferns It's been two months since Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found dead in an Iowa hotel room, and in that time he's been mourned by friends, fellow musicians and, perhaps most of all, his bandmates, who remembered him as "the best of us" during an emotional press conference. At the time, they were a group united by grief. But these days, it seems like the remaining members of Slipknot are at odds about the very future of the band ... if a future even exists at all. In a recent interview with the BBC's Zane Lowe, frontman Corey Taylor said that while he and his Slipknot mates are talking, they hadn't reached a decision about whether they will carry on in the wake of Gray's death. "It's too soon right now, but we're still talking," Taylor said. "All of us are talking and everything's good, but we'll see." Those sentiments were echoed by Slipknot (and Stone Sour) guitarist Jim Root, who said that the return of the band was "at least" two years away, though he admitted that even he didn't know if Slipknot would continue on without Gray. "I'm not sure what we are going to do. We haven't talked about anything ... we've got some things to think about so, right now, we are just going to not think about them," Root said. "There's going to be a big healing process that needs to happen before we can even think about whether or not Slipknot will continue. And right now, that's the furthest thing from our mind. Right now we are just grieving, or trying to find some time to grieve. ... [It's] not going to make sense for a while." Of course, all of that may be news to Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison. In two separate interviews, he emphatically stated that "there will be another record, no matter what and when," and then added that the band would not recruit a new bassist for that record. Instead, the remaining members of Slipknot would play Gray's parts in the studio. "There will be no other bass players besides Jim [Root], Mick [Thomson] and me, more than likely," Jordison said. "Everyone actually kind of plays guitar in the band, so I think we're all gonna play bass on the record. We're not gonna have anyone come in. But live, we'll deal with that when it comes." A spokesperson for Slipknot's label, Roadrunner, did not respond to MTV News' request for comment on the situation. Slipknot's last album, 2008's All Hope Is Gone, debuted at #1 on the Billboard albums chart. Should Slipknot replace departed bassist Paul Gray? Share your thoughts in the comments. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest React To Ellen's 'American Idol' Exit Posted: 30 Jul 2010 09:07 AM PDT 'She's always been in control of her own destiny,' Cowell says.
By James Dinh 
Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell
Photo: Kevin Parry/ WireImage Fans and bloggers aren't the only ones sharing their reactions to the news that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving "American Idol" after just one season. Fellow departed judge Simon Cowell and current host Ryan Seacrest have also revealed their feelings about the news. Cowell, who left the show after last season, seemed to imply that he thinks DeGeneres is making the right move. "As I got to know Ellen, I grew to really, really like her," Cowell said in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter. "I have huge respect for her because she's always been in control of her own destiny." Ryan Seacrest also dished his two cents on the comedian's unexpected exit. The host took to Twitter on Thursday night with nothing but kind words for his colleague. "Spoke with ellen d tonight aka @theellenshow. I will miss her on Idol. She's one of the kindest and most talented people in Hollywood," he tweeted. On Thursday, Ellen announced her departure from the show in a statement she posted on her website. "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for," she wrote. "I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on 'Idol' and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be." What do you think about Ellen's departure from "Idol"? Will you miss her? Let us know in the comments! Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Jersey Shore' Fans Weigh In On Miami Move Posted: 29 Jul 2010 11:26 PM PDT Philadelphia viewers are divided on how Snooki, JWoww and company will fare in Florida.
By Andrew MacLean 
"Jersey Shore" premiere party in Philadelphia
Photo: David Bui PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, at the Blockley in University City hundreds of college students converged to celebrate their two favorite things, drinking and the "Jersey Shore." Co-owner and manager Nick Mucyccka said he decided to host the season-two premiere party because, " 'Jersey Shore' is like a little dirty secret that everyone likes to keep. But whether you admit it or not, you like to watch it." As excited as the fans were to see the new season, some patrons revealed to MTV News that they were a bit disappointed to see the fist-pumping action relocated away from the nearby beaches of the Garden State for the first part of the season. "I'm not really that pumped up for Miami," Nico Miceli admitted. "You know the 'Jersey Shore' is all about the Jersey Shore. So I don't really like how they switched it, because it's a completely different scene. It's a different style of people." Mucyccka was also skeptical about the move down South. "I think it's going to slack," he said. "You know, the Jersey Shore is something that can't be replicated. You know, Miami's Miami and the Jersey Shore's the Jersey Shore. I think that moving to Miami is kind of weak, but it should be interesting either way." But there are of course many who were excited to see their favorite guidos and guidettes expand their horizons. "I actually think it's more interesting they went to Miami, just because the Jersey Shore can get old, it's the same people, same places," Vincent Tuths said. "I mean Miami is one of the biggest party places in the U.S." Many are interested to see how the cast's newfound fame will influence the show. "I love the second season because they got outside the Jersey Shore," Andrew Fortin shared. "I love the fact that they are going down to different spots, but I think it's a little different that they're actually stars now." Do you think the "Jersey Shore" cast acted differently now that they're in Miami and famous? Share your thoughts in the comments. Related Videos Related Photos |
