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- Kanye West And Jay-Z Serve Up 'H.A.M.'
- Kanye West And Jay-Z: A Timeline To <i>Watch The Throne</i>
- Seth Rogen Based His 'Green Hornet' Character On Paris Hilton
- Dr. Dre's <i>Detox,</i> Shyne's Return And More Hip-Hop Stories To Watch
- Channing Tatum Talks Possible Johnny Depp '21 Jump Street' Cameo
- Garrett Hedlund Recalls Last Night Of 'On The Road'
- Kim Kardashian Eyes Pop Superstardom In 2011
- Will Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Match Past Success?
- Owen Wilson To Be A Dad
- Lily Collins Feels The 'Momentum' Going Into 2011
- Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me': Radio Programmers Weigh In
- Birdman Joined By Lil Wayne For 'Fire Flame' Remix Video
- Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me': A Cheat Sheet
- Justin Bieber Guest Editing <i>Vanity Fair</i>'s Facebook Page
- Patton Oswalt Explains 'Zombie Spaceship Wasteland' Memoir
- 'Arrested Development' Movie Is 'Real Priority,' Ron Howard Says
- Michael Jackson Doctor Ordered Hundreds Of Bottles Of Propofol
- Wiz Khalifa Praises 'Black And Yellow' Producers
- Marion Cotillard Is Pregnant
| Kanye West And Jay-Z Serve Up 'H.A.M.' Posted: 10 Jan 2011 10:17 PM PST First Watch the Throne single features a dark beat by Lex Luger.
As promised, Kanye West and Jay-Z have teamed up to slaughter the game again. On Tuesday (January 11), just a few minutes after midnight, the pair dropped their much-anticipated single "H.A.M." on Facebook. Produced by Virginia native Lex Luger, the track is the first from 'Ye and Jay's forthcoming joint LP, Watch the Throne.
"It was all good just a week ago/ N---as feel they selves and now watch the throne drop/ N---as kill they selves," 'Ye spits. "What n---as gon' do, Hov?/ This a new crack on a new stove, I'm in two, though/ True dat, n---as telling me, 'You back,' like a n---a ever left up out this bitch, huh?/ And if life's a bitch, then suck my d---, huh?/ And I bet she f---ed the whole clique, huh?/ By the way, n---a, you should f---ing quit, n---a/ Just forget it/ You talk it, I live it." As the beat swells into the chorus, featuring Lex's trademark dark sounds, including an eerie chorus of "oh's," West spits, "I'm about to go ham, hard as a muthaf---a, let these n---as know who I am/ I'm about to go ham." Next, Jay takes the mic. "F--- y'all mad at me for?/ Y'all don't even know what I been through/ I play chicken with a Mack Truck, y'all muthaf---as would've been moved," Jay boasts. "I swam waters with great whites, y'all muthaf---as would've been chewed/ I hustle with vultures on the late night, y'all muthaf---as would've been fooled." Continuing his braggadocious lyrics, Hov pierces the ego of his haters by taunting that "n---as ain't got my lady's money," referring to wife Beyoncé's considerable net worth. And while Luger's track touts a stabbing bass line, relentless drums and layers of strings, the cut does have a moment of relaxation, when the choir's vocals shine through. Recently, Luger spoke to MTV News about collaborating with West and Jay. "I don't know exactly when they recorded the record, but I sent the track a couple months ago when I met Kanye and Jay in New York for the 'See Me Now' record," Luger said. "I've been working with everybody. A lot of people been saying that 'Lex Luger only got that Waka sound,' so I'm trying to take it somewhere else, because I do have another sound, and that's where I want to take it for 2011." (For more from Lex Luger about working with Kanye and Jay, head to RapFix.MTV.com.) What do you think of "H.A.M."? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Artists |
| Kanye West And Jay-Z: A Timeline To <i>Watch The Throne</i> Posted: 11 Jan 2011 03:52 AM PST Two of rap's undisputed hip-hop kings began drafting the blueprint for their upcoming joint LP more than a decade ago.
Jay-Z and Kanye West are undoubtedly hip-hop royalty, so it's only fitting the pair titled their forthcoming joint effort Watch the Throne. The credits between the two justify the name: multiple Grammy nods, millions of sales and trend-setting moves. The standout rappers kicked off their project with the release of their first single "H.A.M." first thing Tuesday (January 11), and now, MTV News looks back at the pivotal moments that led to this event.
"Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" Chaining Day "Diamonds From Sierra Leone" Remix The Blueprint 3 Watch the Throne Are you excited for Kanye and Jay to drop their Watch the Throne? Tell us in the comments! |
| Seth Rogen Based His 'Green Hornet' Character On Paris Hilton Posted: 11 Jan 2011 03:52 AM PST 'We wanted to start out with a guy who was the last guy you would ever expect to be a superhero,' actor tells MTV News of Britt Reid.
The first time we meet the adult Britt Reid — the scion of a Los Angeles media magnate — he's gleefully trashing a hotel, one part Keith Moon-style rock star, one part reality-TV celebutant. The party boy, of course, will go on to become the superhero who gives "Green Hornet" its name. But in the beginning, Britt is simply a hard-drinking, model-humping, spoiled brat. And, as Seth Rogen explained to MTV News, he and co-writer Evan Goldberg turned to some real-life inspiration to create the character.
"We kind of based him off a male Paris Hilton, as embarrassing as that is to say," he told MTV News. "That is what we looked at — those people who are the sons or daughters of people who have accomplished great things. We probably give them a little more credit than they've gotten in the past and we explore why they're such jerks and why they act out. Maybe it's because they didn't get the attention they wanted." That's certainly the case for Britt. His dad looks at his son, who's more likely to end up in the newspaper for his antics than his professional accomplishments, as nothing short of an embarrassment. It's just that fatherly disappointment that fuels Britt's transformation into the Green Hornet. "We wanted to start out with a guy who was the last guy you would ever expect to be a superhero and slowly make that guy a hero instead of starting with a guy who's already pretty morally centered, just doesn't quite have the idea yet," Rogen explained. And who knows? Perhaps Hilton herself might get a few ideas about a new career path. "She's going to become a superhero," Rogen laughed. "I hope so." Check out everything we've got on "The Green Hornet." For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| Dr. Dre's <i>Detox,</i> Shyne's Return And More Hip-Hop Stories To Watch Posted: 11 Jan 2011 03:52 AM PST Mixtape Daily gears up for new music from veteran rappers and a crop of breakthrough MCs, including Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole and Jay Electronica.
Drake-mania, Barbies, reunions, arrests and more dominated the hip-hop headlines in 2010. Lil Wayne went to jail and came out, and T.I. got out of jail only to go back in months later. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj proved the ladies can still get behind a mic, and Drake delivered on his potential with a stellar debut album.
Now, looking ahead to the next 12 months, the year in hip-hop promises to be bigger and better than the last, from Dr. Dre's return to a slew of hungry new rappers ready to vie for the Hottest MC crown. Here, Mixtape Daily presents part one of our preview of stories to follow in '11. You know what it is. Detox Is (Really) Coming Dipset, Dipset, Dipset Jay and 'Ye The Now School Shyne On Mixtape Daily's two-part 2011 preview continues Thursday, and your favorite hip-hop column will be back on the daily grind Tuesday, January 18, where you'll find the best coverage on all things rap, from mixtapes to DJs to MCs to culture. For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Channing Tatum Talks Possible Johnny Depp '21 Jump Street' Cameo Posted: 11 Jan 2011 03:52 AM PST 'It's really his pick,' he tells MTV News of roles Depp could play in big-screen adaptation of '80s cop show.
The last time we asked Johnny Depp about signing on for a cameo in a big-screen adaptation of "21 Jump Street," the Oscar-nominated actor said simply, "I'm in. I think it'd be pretty easy."
That one question has one of the film's stars declaring his love for MTV News. "Thank you, so much! Thank you, I love you!" laughed Channing Tatum, who'll star alongside Jonah Hill in the upcoming project "We're going to try and do it. With every piece of us, we're going to try to do it." Hill, who penned the script, has previously told us he has a specific cameo for Depp in mind, but Channing indicated that the original star of the '80s TV series would be able to choose from a variety of roles. "There are a bunch of possible characters he could play," the "Dilemma" star said. "It's really his pick." Tatum and Hill's parts are already set: They'll play undercover detectives sent back to pose as high school students. "What happens is they get caught up in the high school-ness as opposed to the police work," Hill previously told MTV News. "And whenever they get too caught up in the high school drama, police work comes in. And whenever they get too caught up in the police work, high school drama comes in." And just for the record, neither of their characters, Tatum said, are related to characters from the original series. So Tatum won't be, say, the son of Depp's Tom Hanson. "It's an entirely new imagination of what '21 Jump Street' is," he explained. "We're not doing a spoof whatsoever. It will be crazy characters that are in very unreal circumstances sometimes." Do you want to see Johnny Depp revisit his "21 Jump Street" character for the movie? Tell us in the comments! Check out everything we've got on "The Dilemma." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
| Garrett Hedlund Recalls Last Night Of 'On The Road' Posted: 11 Jan 2011 03:52 AM PST 'It's all kind of a blur,' actor recalls of making the film.
Garrett Hedlund might have been treated to Kristen Stewart's cooking during the filming of "On the Road," but it was another memorable meal that the "Country Strong" star recalled from the last night of working on the film that sounds like it could have been pulled right from the Jack Kerouac novel.
"It's all kind of a blur," he told MTV News. "The last night that I was in San Francisco, Carolyn Cassady, who's the actual Camille in the book, she's 89 years old [and she] came down to San Francisco to meet with us. A lot of the family members came down and we got to all have dinner together." What Hedlund most wondered was if he would pass the test to play the role. "You're wondering if you're going to be so harshly, critically judged," he recalled. " ... She was just so wonderful and so genuine to all of us and so happy to be there. At the end of the dinner, me and Sam Riley ... walked her hand in hand up to Vesuvio's, the bar where all these guys used to drink at. I remember the sole of her shoe had sort of come undone and started flapping, but I took off my boot and took off one of the socks and put it over the shoe so it intacted the sole. So we kept on walking. It's such an incredible, mind-blowing night." That night was a culmination of all the hard work Hedlund and the crew had put into taking such a beloved text and adapting it for the big screen. " 'On the Road' has been the last sort of four years of my life. It's been doing the research," he said. "I just feel it's just an honor to be able to play Dean Moriarty and Neal Cassady and such a rich, rare character. Just to be involved in a project that deals with the Beat Generation, and there's so much to learn and so much to be inspired by." Check out everything we've got on "On the Road." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| Kim Kardashian Eyes Pop Superstardom In 2011 Posted: 10 Jan 2011 08:01 AM PST One of MTV News' 11 for '11, we can barely keep up with this Kardashian as she aims for the music charts.
Since becoming a reality TV star, Kim Kardashian has branched out to become quite the mogul thanks to clothing, perfume and book deals. Now Kim is at work on yet another venture, heading into the world of pop music. Could 2011 be the year Kim becomes as well known for her bangin' music as her bangin' figure? We don't know yet but it makes her one of MTV News' 11 for '11. After Kim was spotted hanging out with Kanye West last fall, fans began to wonder if West and the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star might be working on music together.
"[Kanye's] a musical genius, so I would be honored to work with Kanye," Kim told MTV News of a possible collaboration. "It's all in fun. We're just trying to have a good time." Kardashian soon hit the studio with Kanye. She got some encouragement from her pal, Ciara, who also confirmed that the The-Dream was onboard to make music with the reality starlet. On New Year's Eve, partygoers at Tao in Las Vegas got to jam to Kim's first single, "Turn It Up.". While she has Hype Williams directing her first music video, Kim is still playing shy about her intentions in the music industry. "You're going to have to wait and watch the show," she said about the upcoming "Kourtney & Kim Take New York." It's kind of in [Ciara's] world and not mine. ... I'm having fun — that's all I'll say, but you'll definitely see it all unfold on the show." Do you think Kim has what it takes to make it as a pop star? Sound off in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos |
| Will Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Match Past Success? Posted: 10 Jan 2011 01:01 AM PST We take a look at the pop star's previous singles, by the numbers.
Forget about the trash-talking battle between Britney Spears supporters and Lady Gaga's Little Monsters about which diva will rule 2011. And, for the moment, disregard the fact that when Britney drops her latest single, "Hold It Against Me," on Tuesday, she'll have some stiff chart competition in the form of another new single from a pair of major dudes, Kanye West and Jay-Z's cryptically named "H.A.M.," the first single from their upcoming joint album, Watch the Throne. The real question is: Will Britney be able to live up to her past glory? The club-thumping "Against Me" comes out after the former teen pop star cemented a career comeback in 2008 with her Circus album and its ensuing smash world tour. But a look at Brit's success on the singles chart with the first single from her album is a lesson in the ups and downs of a pop star's career arc. While some songs were unexpected smashes out of the box (think "3" and "Womanizer"), others either failed to chart ("My Prerogative") or didn't do as well as you might have expected ("I'm a Slave 4 U"). Billboard ran down the chart debuts of the first singles from each of Spears' albums, and they tell an interesting tale that could bode well for her latest chart attack. 5: Number of first singles from Spears' eight albums (which includes two best-ofs) that have hit the top 10. 3: Number of Hot 100 #1 songs that have been the lead singles from that project. 2: Brit's last two singles ("3" and "Womanizer") have hit #1 on the Hot 100. 5.1 million: Combined digital sales for those tracks. 43: Combined weeks on the charts for those singles. 32: Highest number of weeks on the chart for a lead single (" ... Baby One More Time"). 85: Lowest chart debut for a lead single ("Gimme More"). 95: Number of spots "Womanizer" jumped in week two on the singles chart after debuting at #96. 16: "3" became only the 16th song in Hot 100 history to debut at #1 in October 2009. How do you think Britney's "Hold It Against Me" will do in its chart debut? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Posted: 10 Jan 2011 03:25 AM PST Actor and his girlfriend, Jade Duell, are 'due any day,' a rep tells Us Weekly.
Owen Wilson is the latest Hollywood celebrity to join the soon-to-be-parent club. A representative for the actor confirmed to Us Weekly that Wilson and his girlfriend of more than a year, Jade Duell, are expecting their first child. Duell, who is "due any day," is currently in Hawaii where she plans to give birth as naturally as possible. This will be the first child for the 42-year-old "Little Fockers" star, and an insider told Us that Wilson is "very excited and involved with the pregnancy." They added that he "has been doing research and learning as much as he can. He's super into it and asks a lot of questions to make sure he knows what's going on every step of the way." This news comes just hours after Marion Cotillard and her boyfriend of three years, Guillaume Canet, announced they are also expecting their first child. On Sunday, David and Victoria Beckham revealed that they are expecting their fourth child, and Natalie Portman made headlines in late December when she announced that she was newly engaged and pregnant. After "Fockers," Wilson's next film to hit theaters is the screwball comedy "Hall Pass," which co-stars Jason Sudeikis and is set to hit theaters February 25. He also reprises his voice-acting role as Lightning McQueen in "Cars 2," out June 24, and is set to voice-act alongside his brother, Luke Wilson, in the animated comedy "Turkeys." Share your well-wishes for the couple in the comments! |
| Lily Collins Feels The 'Momentum' Going Into 2011 Posted: 09 Jan 2011 10:00 PM PST With roles in 'Abduction,' 'Priest' and 'City of Bones,' the actress is one of MTV News' 11 for '11.
There was a time, not long ago, when Lily Collins was known — if she was known at all — as the daughter of a famous rock star, appearing in the pages of fashion magazines and at haute-couture-resplendent debutante balls. Her story could have stayed on such a track, another pretty face with an illustrious pedigree, fame born simply of fame instead of accomplishment.
But that's not how Collins' story will be told. Rather, it'll begin something like this: The daughter of Genesis rocker Phil Collins, she won a small role as Sandra Bullock's daughter in "The Blind Side," a film that could have been reasonably expected to fade into obscurity had filmmakers not nailed a pitch-perfect tone of inspirational Hollywood drama rather than one of heartstring-tugging schmaltz. The Oscar-winning blockbuster lead to Collins' scoring the female lead in "Abduction," in which she plays the love interest of "Twilight" hunk Taylor Lautner. The thriller hits theaters in September, and its highly anticipated release among the Twi-set would already qualify Collins as an actress to watch in 2011. But she also stars in the supernatural horror flick, "Priest," and just won the coveted role of Clary Fray in the upcoming adaptation of "City of Bones," the first book in Cassandra Clare's "Mortal Instruments" series. With all these projects in the pipeline, Collins was an obvious pick as one of MTV News' 11 for '11. The 21-year-old, who speaks with a poise and confidence that belie her years, called us up recently to chat about dealing with her newfound fame, working with Lautner and how she landed the "Mortal Instruments" gig. MTV: 2011 is shaping up to be a big year for you, coming off "The Blind Side," with a bunch of prominent roles this year and some new projects coming down the line. Does 2011 feel like it's going to be a momentous year? Lily Collins: It really does. Everything for me has happened so quickly. I finished shooting "The Blind Side" not this past June, but the June before, and all of sudden up to now, it seems like it's gone from zero to 60 for me. I feel so fortunate to be able to say that, because a lot of my friends aren't working, especially since fewer films are being made now and there's more competition. Right before Christmas, I found out I was cast as Clary in "Mortal Instruments," so it was the best early Christmas present ever. So to know that I'm starting off 2011 with that project to film, and also having two other ones coming out, it's a position I never thought I'd see myself in. I feel the momentum. MTV: Has it been a difficult transition, with the increased attention on your private life as well as your professional life? Collins: I grew up with my dad going through all that. I grew up understanding the pros and cons of what you're getting into and knowing what comes with your job. I like to keep my private life private, and then work is work. I feel so far I've had a really good balance with that. So far I'm having fun, which is why I'm doing this. I enjoy the craft. I hope that never goes away. I don't like reading things that people say on the Internet because I know so much of it is not true. I don't want to waste my time worrying about what other people are thinking. I just want to focus on being able to do cool projects. MTV: So let's talk about some of these cool projects you have coming up. "Abduction," first off. Have you seen any finished footage? Collins: I have seen footage. [Director] John Singleton would shoot scenes and was really open to showing us different takes and if we wanted to see different angles. We had instantaneous feedback. And I have seen cuts here and there of stuff. Nothing like a final edit, but I have seen bits and pieces. I'm extremely proud. This was my biggest role to date. Of course I was nervous. Especially because there was so much action and all those stunts and I'm trying not to fall when I'm going through rivers at 4:30 in the morning. There was so much going on, and every single emotion you can think of we had to go through in the span of 30 seconds because so much happens too quickly. From what I've seen, I'm thrilled. When it comes to the work, I'm excited to see what people think. When it comes to the private life, that's when I don't pay attention. MTV: Was there one action scene with you and Taylor that was particularly challenging? Collins: At one point we're running around, trying to escape in the forest, and there's a giant hill that we had to run down, and it felt like a 90-degree angle. John wanted me to fall at a planned moment, but it was so steep, and we were running at high speeds, I would just fall anyway. I had to practice falling, but look like I was falling on purpose. Also, there was a fight scene where I just get beaten up. It was in a very confined space and the choreography was very challenging because you can't be knocking into the camera. "Priest" had a lot of action, and I had to do fight training as well. MTV: Suddenly you've become an action hero ... Collins: I know! In "Priest," I don't even look like myself because I have bright red hair and I'm in the same outfit the whole movie, because I'm kidnapped, so I'm dirty the whole time. I was in the desert putting dirt in my hair to make sure I look distressed and downtrodden. But it was fun because I'm jumping off trains and setting people on fire and getting into knife fights. MTV: Let's talk about "Mortal Instruments." Collins: That is going to be a whole new world for me. When I found out I was cast, I found out that people were tweeting about me getting cast as their heroine. I know that I'm playing a character in a book that is very popular, but I forget that books have so many fans, that if they don't agree with the casting, it could go terribly wrong. I was so grateful that all these people were tweeting like, "Oh, we're so excited. We totally see her as Clary, and we can't wait to see what she'll do." I don't know what I would have done if people responded negatively. MTV: Tell me about the audition process. Collins: Actually, this was the first time I actually didn't audition. They offered me the role. I had just done "Priest," which is from Screen Gems and directed by Scott Stewart, and this project is being directed by Scott Stewart at Screen Gems. So the role I did in "Priest," if the movie does well and goes to a sequel, there are many of that character's traits that I can also find in Clary. I guess they felt passionate that they saw certain characteristics as well, and they felt confident and really believed in me. I'm in still in awe. When I got that call, I was like, "Wait, are you talking about an audition?" MTV: Is that the next thing you're filming? Collins: Yeah, I'm supposed to start this in early April. There are other things we're in talks for, but that's my next big project. MTV: Of course, first you guys have to cast Jace Wayland? Do you have anyone in mind for the part? Collins: Jace is an interesting one. He's incredibly charming. He's savvy in that he knows he's charming and he works that charm, and he knows he's attractive and can work his way into any situation. But at the same time, he does have insecurities. A lot of actors may not want to show a side of themselves being insecure. That's what Jace does, and I feel a lot of people can relate to him. A lot of guys do feel insecure, but don't want to admit it. A lot of the fans has been tweeting that [they want] Alex Pettyfer. I don't know the process. MTV: Do you think he'd be a good fit? Collins: Yeah! He's also going to have a great 2011. The fans of a series like this have such a strong opinion on who they feel would be great as a character, and I feel that's very backed up because they know the characters in and out. I trust a lot of the fans in their opinions. I don't know if there are going to be auditions or anything. I've heard Logan Lerman thrown out for Simon. These are from fans, and I'm excited to see their points-of-view. I've also heard about actors I may never have heard of, because they're more on the independent side. That brings a whole other thing, because an unknown doesn't bring in a whole lot of background. You don't want a new character like this to have people think, "Oh, they've done that already," or, "I can only see them as this kind of character." So I hear that and go, "Wow, maybe an unknown could bring more to this role." Hey, I was an unknown not too long ago, and I was like, "Let me do it! I can prove it to you!" Check out MTV News' 11 for '11 — actors, musicians and TV stars who are about to have a huge year — all week long. Related Videos |
| Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me': Radio Programmers Weigh In Posted: 10 Jan 2011 02:33 AM PST 'I can see it being another huge hit for her,' Z100 program director tells MTV News.
You've already heard the likes of Perez Hilton and "Jersey Shore" star Pauly D extol its virtues, but with the Monday (January 10) premiere of Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me," we figured it was time to let program directors at radio stations around the country weigh in on the track too.
After all, not only are they the ones responsible for putting the song on the air, but they're the kind of folks who know a hit the second they hear it. So do they think Brit has another smash on her hands? Not surprisingly, the answer appears to be "yes." "When I originally heard it in December, it blew me away from the first listen, and the same thing happened when we played it on Elvis Duran's morning show [Monday]; our Facebook and Twitter pages exploded," Sharon Dastur, program director at New York's Z100, told MTV News. "People are going crazy for it. They heard the leaked version and loved it, and now they're loving the official version too. I can see it being another huge hit for her." "We're playing it at the top of every hour, and the reaction has been great," Tommy Chuck, program director at Tampa, Florida, station 93.3 WFLZ added. "Both on Facebook and Twitter, people are glad Britney's back; [they're] thanking us for playing the song, telling us how amazing she is, and all the air staff loved it. It's a solid single, and it'll be a big hit for her." And while that initial wave of fan enthusiasm was to be expected, what both Dastur and Chuck said would put "Hold It Against Me" over the top is the song itself, a master-class in of-the-moment pop, courtesy of the world's foremost experts on the subject, Max Martin and Dr. Luke. "Pop radio is a tough business, and if the song is no good, it wouldn't make it beyond the initial airplay," Chuck said. "People are really responding to this song, though, commenting on the 'dub-step' element of it. It definitely sounds similar to a lot of the dance tracks you hear [on the radio by] Taio Cruz and Usher and Chris Brown. It continues that whole trend." "[Britney's] got a great team around her, and with Dr. Luke and Max Martin, you can't go wrong," Dastur said. "The reaction [to the song] this morning was outstanding. I asked some producers about it, because sometimes, we'll play a song, and the reaction is a little one-way or the other. But this one was through-the-roof positive." What do you think of "Hold It Against Me"? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Birdman Joined By Lil Wayne For 'Fire Flame' Remix Video Posted: 10 Jan 2011 03:18 AM PST Behind-the-scenes footage of the rappers on the set of the video shoot has emerged.
Birdman's "Fire Flame" video has earned plenty of spins, and now that the Cash Money CEO's "son" is home from prison, the duo have paired up for a remix clip. MTV News commandeered footage from the video, courtesy of photographer Derick G, and members of the Cash Money/ Young Money camp were in good spirits on the set.
"It's amazing, can't believe n---as are using real cars and sh--, you know times have changed," Wayne joked, marveling at the sports cars being utilized in the clip's fiery scenes. The video looks to be a performance clip that alternates between shots of a set where a red car is parked on a black set peppered with fiery lights and a raised stage where the MCs trade bars, flanked by members of the Cash Money/ Young Money camp. "The addition to this song is, of course, Lil Wayne and the anticipation of his first video [since he got out of prison]," Gil Green, the clip's director, said as he prepared for the shoot. "I haven't even spoken to him since he's been out. I look forward to seeing him and working with him again ... The song's called 'Fire Flame' so you're in our fire room. Right now, it doesn't look like much but in a few seconds ... it's going to be incredible. It's going to get real hot in here." Meanwhile, Young Money president Mack Maine revealed, "The first one was a movie and this one's the sequel." DJ Khaled also was on hand. "Shout to Weezy, Birdman. I love this record because it's that hood sh--," he said. "Right now they have this whole 'Fire Flame' scene going on that's so crazy. It's only right they're doing big things." Are you excited to see Birdman's "Fire Flame" remix video with Lil Wayne? Tell us in the comments. Related Artists |
| Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me': A Cheat Sheet Posted: 09 Jan 2011 10:23 PM PST We've been following Brit's every move since she hit the studio with Dr. Luke and Max Martin to produce her brand-new dance track.
Britney Spears is declaring she's queen of the dance floor with her new single "Hold It Against Me" out this week. But we've have been tracking the progress of the dance track for months now, since it was first revealed that Spears would be hitting the studio with the song's producers, Dr. Luke and Max Martin.
Back in November, Spears' manager, Adam Leber, tweeted that she'd be working on a "BIG new song" with the producers, adding, "It's a smash!" "I want to make good music ... I'm excited to be co-executive producing with Max Martin, the person who kind of invented Britney, and to make good music," Luke added in an interview around that time. "And she's such an amazing vehicle to getting that music out to a lot of people in every country." Days later, Britney tweeted about how much she loved the song she worked on with the pair. "Just finished recording a monster with @TheDoctorLuke and #MaxMartin. Get ready...." she wrote. By December, Spears had announced plans to release her new album in March, sharing very few details, but noting that she was "IN L-O-V-E WITH IT!" Soon after that album announcement, the rumors began about when the first single would drop; within a week, fans learned that a song titled "Hold It Against Me" was a possible lead single. Just before the holidays, the pop star began looking for dancers to be in the song's video. A casting call notice hit the Web for "men and women with fabulous bodies and faces," adding, "They must be versatile." After word spread that the single would drop on January 7, Brit's manager quickly debunked the rumor. Coincidentally, though, the demo version of "Hold It" leaked that day, along with news that the song would be released officially on January 11. Perez Hilton weighed in on the demo, giving the tune his two thumbs up. But Dr. Luke, Spears, Ryan Seacrest and even the woman singing on the demo, songwriter Bonnie McKee, all assured fans the final version of the song was even better. Britney fans got the chance to make that call on Monday morning (January 10) when the final version of "Hold It Against Me" hit the Web. Many quickly declared the track "amazing," saying it proved Spears was back. (The song is officially available for purchase on Tuesday.) What do you think of Britney's "Hold It Against Me"? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Justin Bieber Guest Editing <i>Vanity Fair</i>'s Facebook Page Posted: 10 Jan 2011 12:08 AM PST 'I'm proud of my interview and cover,' the pop singer writes online of his cover story in the magazine's latest issue.
Not only is Justin Bieber the subject of a coveted cover story in Vanity Fair's latest issue, the teenage pop superstar has been tapped to guest edit the magazine's Facebook page. "This week, the Vanity Fair Facebook page gets its first-ever guest editor: Justin Bieber!" the magazine announced on the website on Monday (January 10). "Check back later today for exclusive content, video, and giveaways ..." For his first post on the site (the only one the pop star had contributed as of press time), Bieber gave fans a quick synopsis of what he'll be up to this week. "Pretty cool that I get to host the Vanity Fair Facebook page this week. I'm proud of my interview and cover — it was the most intense interview I've ever done," he shared. "Gonna be a fun week — make sure you make some comments because I will send one random fan who writes in the comments section a signed copy of my book. LEGGOOOO!" Michael Hogan, executive online editor, talked about Bieber's guest-editor gig in a statement to MTV News: "The genius of Facebook is the way it enables people to talk to each other in a whole new way, and Vanity Fair is uniquely positioned to give our fans a whole new way of interacting with the world's most fascinating people. With 18 million Facebook fans, 6 million Twitter followers, and more than 1 billion YouTube views, Justin Bieber is the quintessential modern celebrity phenomenon, and we're thrilled to have him as the first (of many, we hope) guest editor of Vanity Fair's Facebook page." It's not the first time that the young singer has claimed a website for his own. Last April, as a prank, Bieber took over Funny or Die, renaming the site "Funny or Bieber." During his 24-hour reign over the site, he posted videos mocking his pop star status. "Justin Bieber has decided to buy Bieber or Die," a message on the website read. "And do with it whatever his tiny little heart desires." Will you be following Vanity Fair's Facebook page while Bieber serves as guest editor? Tell us in the comments. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Patton Oswalt Explains 'Zombie Spaceship Wasteland' Memoir Posted: 10 Jan 2011 02:40 AM PST 'It kind of leaps around, but it tells a portion of my life,' comedian tells MTV News.
In "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland," Patton Oswalt's new essay-driven memoir, the actor/comedian argues that the question of which of those three categories we each fall under decides our destinies and the sort of people we become. Zombies simplify the world around them, Spaceships seek the new, and Wastelands ... well, they destroy. For Oswalt, his own answer to that question was a long time coming, but after finishing the book, he's now certain that he is, indeed, a Wasteland — and he's not alone.
"A lot of comedians are Wastelands," he writes. "What is stand-up comedy except isolating specific parts of culture or humanity and holding them up against a stark, vast background to approach at an oblique angle and get laughs?" Though it's the first novel from the geek-friendly actor, Oswalt has dabbled in writing on several occasions, including some recent work in the comic book world that had him scripting stories based on Joss Whedon's "Firefly" universe (titled "Serenity: Float Out"). With "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland," however, he turns the focus on himself in a series of short essays — some autobiographical, some fictional — that explore his evolution as a media consumer, creator, and, well, human being. "It kind of leaps around, but it tells a portion of my life," he told MTV News. "Memories, to me, are more impressionistic rather than 'This happened, then this happened, then this happened.' If you think about it, they're memorized differently depending on what age you were when you had them." Regularly diverging into lengthy footnotes, off-topic asides and other digressions, "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland" doesn't follow the conventions of standard autobiographical fare — a fact Oswalt says is a reflection of his own way of thinking and communicating, and something fans of his stand-up comedy will likely find familiar. He even goes so far as to list, at the end of each chapter, everything he did on the Internet while writing that section of the book. "That's how I talk. When I say things, I'll digress, so the best way to capture that was with a footnote," he said of the lengthy notations in each essay. For Oswalt, the difficulty in bringing all the essays together wasn't so much in finding good material, but deciding which stories to include and how to present them. In one of the longer essays, titled "Victory Tour," Oswalt presents a diary-style account of the worst gig in his career: a 1994 stint at a comedy club outside Vancouver. In another essay, his memories of an eccentric uncle teach him something about himself and his values. "I had taken those notes so long ago," he said of the "Victory Tour" chapter. "I didn't know what I was going to do with them, whether I would turn them into a bit or a graphic novel or something. "The one that was the most satisfying to get down, though, was the one about my Uncle Pete," he continued. "It got a little bit more real, and I uncovered some things about myself that I didn't quite realize until I started writing it." "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland" is on shelves now from Scribner Publishing. Are you a Zombie, Spaceship or Wasteland? Share your thoughts in the comments! |
| 'Arrested Development' Movie Is 'Real Priority,' Ron Howard Says Posted: 10 Jan 2011 02:01 AM PST 'I think this is really front-and-center in his mind,' Howard tells MTV News of creator/director Mitch Hurwitz.
Almost two years ago, as the twists and creative turns of an "Arrested Development" movie continued to vex fans of the Emmy-winning comedy, executive producer Ron Howard revealed the true impediment blocking the project.
"[Mitch Hurwitz's] television company was very successful — good for Mitch — and slowed things up a little bit for 'Arrested Development' fans," he told us about the show's creator. As a new year begins and Hurwitz's TV work has slowed (shows like "Sit Down, Shut Up" and "Brothers" were axed in their infancy), Howard told MTV News that the "Arrested" creator is now focused on bringing the Fox comedy to the big screen. "What happened is that he became such an important television superstar that he began developing a lot of pilots and he really wanted to follow through with that," Howard said, while promoting his upcoming comedy, "The Dilemma." "So he put in a couple years doing that — always letting the 'Arrested Development' movie percolate — and now he's done that. I think this is really now front-and-center in his mind." The extra time has not only given Hurwitz an opportunity to hone his approach to the film, but to gain confidence in the director's chair. While he's set to direct the adaptation, he never helmed an episode of the TV show. Now he has some directorial experience on his résumé. "He's also directed some of the TV, so I think he's feeling confident about that and we all want him to direct the film," Howard added. "I think it's a real priority for him now and can be in his life." Check out everything we've got on "The Dilemma." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
| Michael Jackson Doctor Ordered Hundreds Of Bottles Of Propofol Posted: 10 Jan 2011 02:10 AM PST Also during the preliminary hearing Monday, judge rules that evidence from Dr. Conrad Murray's phone can be used.
One thing became clear during testimony in the preliminary hearing of Dr. Conrad Murray on Monday (January 10) in Los Angeles: The cardiologist ordered a lot of the powerful anesthetic propofol in the months before his client Michael Jackson's death. Los Angeles County Coroner's officials determined that the pop star died of a lethal dose of the surgical anesthetic in June 2009. Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, has admitted that he administered propofol to the singer in the hours before Jackson's passing. And while Murray's lawyers have said that their client did not do anything that "should have" caused Jackson's death and may be preparing a defense in which they will claim that it was Jackson himself that administered the fatal dose, during continuing testimony in the second week of Murray's pretrial hearing on involuntary manslaughter charges, it became clear that there was plenty of propofol around. According to TMZ, pharmacist Tim Lopez of Las Vegas Applied Pharmacy Services — Murray has offices and a home in Las Vegas — testified that Murray ordered more than 250 vials of propofol in the two months before Jackson's death. The drug is intended for use in a clinical setting during surgery where equipment is on hand to monitor blood pressure and oxygen levels. Investigators executed search warrants on Murray's Las Vegas home and office, as well as Applied Pharmacy, in summer 2009 in search of evidence connected to an investigation into Jackson's death. The coroner's investigation reported that 12 vials of propofol were found in the bedroom and closet of Jackson's rented mansion after his death, and last week, one of the singer's bodyguards testified that in the moments before a 911 call was placed, Murray asked him to help put medical evidence in a bag, including vials that appeared to contain a milky substance that resembled propofol. Jackson, a chronic insomniac, allegedly used propofol as a sleep aid, and according to Lopez's testimony, from the time Murray came onboard as Jackson's physician in April until the singer's death, the doctor ordered 130 vials of propofol in 100-millileter doses and another 125 in 20-millileter vials, as well as more than 40 vials of the sedative Versed and the anti-anxiety drug Ativan, which, like the propofol, was sent to Murray's girlfriend's home in Santa Monica, California, where he was staying while caring for Jackson. According to The Associated Press, Murray told Lopez the Santa Monica address was for one of the doctor's clinics. Also on Monday, the judge in the case, Michael Pastor, ruled that recently obtained data from Murray's iPhone can be admitted as evidence in the case. The evidence reportedly includes a handful of voicemails and 12 screenshots. The AP reported that a retired federal investigator testified on Monday that he retrieved e-mail from Murray's cell phone that included an exchange between the doctor and a London insurance broker who was handling the policy for Jackson's planned series of "This Is It" comeback shows. On the morning of Jackson's death, the broker asked Murray to respond to reports that the 50-year-old singer was in poor health. "As far as the statements of his health published by the press, let me say they're all malicious to the best of my knowledge," Murray replied. So far, prosecutors have used phone records and testimony from police and Murray's current and former girlfriends to create a timeline that shows that the doctor was on the phone throughout the morning of Jackson's death, including the time after he administered the last of several doses that morning of propofol to the pop star. Previous testimony has focused on Murray's botched attempts to deliver CPR to Jackson, the delay in calling 911 and the belief by paramedics that the "Thriller" singer was already dead when they transported him to a local hospital. The preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to bring Murray to trial is expected to last around two weeks. Murray has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter, which could land him in prison for up to four years. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Wiz Khalifa Praises 'Black And Yellow' Producers Posted: 10 Jan 2011 01:23 AM PST 'They know how to make hits, man,' Wiz says of Sweden's Stargate production team.
With "Black and Yellow," Wiz Khalifa went from heralded underground artist to one of the biggest new stars in hip-hop. The Pittsburgh upstart's hometown anthem was powered by the synth-heavy sounds of pop production team Stargate, best known for their work with Ne-Yo, Beyonce and Chris Brown. Wiz's woozy vocals and the melodic "Black and Yellow" musical slate proved to be a winning combination.
"It was just a good mixture," Wiz told MTV News about working with the Swedish producers. "When we got in the studio, I think the first day in the studio with them I did two songs and a hook. They kept throwing me beats and I kept knocking out hooks and verses over them. So I think just the vibe was there. The music that we were making is real potent. It was like, 'We got to do it [and collaborate].' " The rapper made his name with a series of mixtapes and independent albums, including Show and Prove and his breakout, Kush and Orange Juice. His frenzied fan base, which have been dubbed The Taylor Gang, have been on board with the lanky artist for years now. Recently, though, his latest material — with a little help from Stargate — has seen Wiz in some high-profile company. Snoop Dogg, T-Pain and Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J shared the mic with Wiz on the "Black and Yellow" remix. "They know how to make hits, man," he said of the Stargate team. "They know how to put a song together. So I learned to do my part and let them do their part. And that's when it goes crazy. 'Cause I do a lot of different things when I record my music. And they go back and we narrow it down. And that's how those big songs come out." How do you like Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow" remix? Tell us your opinion in the comments. Related Artists |
| Posted: 10 Jan 2011 12:45 AM PST Oscar winner is expecting her first child with actor/director boyfriend Guillaume Canet.
"Inception" star Marion Cotillard and her boyfriend of three years, Guillaume Canet, are expecting their first baby. The actress' rep confirmed the news to multiple celebrity websites; the pregnancy was first reported by Us Weekly. People reports that the baby is expected this spring. Despite being photographed wearing a sparkling ring, a gift from her beau, a source said the couple are not engaged. "They haven't disclosed any plans concerning marriage," the source explained. The Oscar winner and Canet, a French actor and director, met when they starred together in "Love Me if You Dare" in 2003. They began dating in 2007. They most recently worked together on Canet's film "Little White Lies." In a 2009 interview with The Telegraph, Cotillard made it clear that she wanted to start a family. "You can't work all your life," she explained. "I was thinking, of course, about my life, which is a lucky, lucky, lucky life. I have the choice to take a big break and I have to do that. I want to have babies so I must take some time to have babies." In the same interview, she recalled some advice "Nine" co-star Daniel Day-Lewis gave her. "Take care of my life," she recalled the actor telling her. " 'Don't work too much.' He's right." Next up, Cotillard will star in Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris," alongside Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams, and Steven Soderbergh's "Contagion." Cotillard might be making the awards-show rounds this season as "Inception" is up for Best Motion Picture - Drama at the Golden Globes and is getting Oscar buzz. Related Photos |
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