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- President Obama Brings Back 'Race To The Top Commencement Challenge'
- Britney Spears Doesn't Channel Lady Gaga In 'Hold It Against Me' Video
- Justin Bieber Director Explains Why He Signed On To 'Never Say Never'
- 'Skins' Castmate Calls Chris' Breakdown 'Really Emotional'
- Talib Kweli Likens Strong Arm Steady's <i>Arms & Hammers</i> To Dr. Dre Classic
- Britney Spears' Choreographer Calls 'Hold It Against Me' Director 'Genius'
- Rihanna 'Brought It' In 'Battleship,' Josh Pence Says
- Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim Feud Is 'Harmless,' 50 Cent Says
- Halle Berry Backs Out Of 'New Year's Eve' Due To Custody Battle
- Eminem To Appear In Lipton Claymation Super Bowl Ad
- Justin Timberlake 'Cleveland Show' Cameo To Air February 20
- Lady Gaga, Pink, Mariah Carey To Appear On New PETA Billboard
- 'Superman' Star Henry Cavill Had Long Road To Landing The Role
- What Is Demi Lovato's Post-Treatment Plan?
- Kanye West Vs. Kobe Bryant In Sneaker Showdown
- Saigon Finally Tells <i>The Greatest Story Never Told</i>
- Justin Bieber's <i>Never Say Never - The Remixes</i> Due Valentine's Day
- Kim Kardashian Upset About Naked <i>W</i> Photos
- Mindless Behavior Say Touring With Justin Bieber Was 'Crazy'
| President Obama Brings Back 'Race To The Top Commencement Challenge' Posted: 01 Feb 2011 04:01 AM PST Winning school gets a graduation-day visit from President Obama.
The White House is once again teaming with MTV's parent company Viacom and the Get Schooled Foundation for the 2011 "Race to the Top Commencement Challenge," a competition among the nation's public high schools that aims to find the school that best prepares its students for college and beyond. And the winning school will get a graduation-day visit from President Obama himself.
"I'm looking for a school that understands the number one priority is making sure that our kids are learning what they need to succeed in this 21st century economy," President Obama said in a statement. Beginning Tuesday (February 1), students can nominate their school by submitting an application through the White House website. All applications must be submitted by Friday, February 25. Following that, the White House and the Department of Education will select six finalists, and, along with Viacom's Get Schooled Foundation, will work with those six schools to create short videos, which will be featured on WhiteHouse.gov and voted on by the public. The top three vote-getters will then be submitted to President Obama, who will select a winner. "We are excited to partner with the White House again on this important initiative — one that takes a unique approach to getting our youth excited about education," Carl Folta, Viacom's executive vice president of corporate communications said in a statement. "This campaign does two very important things: it leverages Viacom's compelling entertainment brands to make education appealing and tangible, and it shines a spotlight on a national priority that is the core of our nation's future success." Last year, Michigan's Kalamazoo Central High School beat out more than 1,000 schools to win the inaugural Race to the Top challenge and was rewarded with a surprise appearance by President Obama, who then delivered the commencement speech for graduating seniors. The initial competition was such a success, in fact, that the White House decided to bring it back in 2011, with President Obama personally challenging schools to "share effective strategies on how they are preparing their students to win the future and achieve the goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020." To enter, head to WhiteHouse.gov and tell President Obama why your school is best preparing students for the future. Related Videos |
| Britney Spears Doesn't Channel Lady Gaga In 'Hold It Against Me' Video Posted: 01 Feb 2011 03:53 AM PST Brit may be working with 'Telephone' director Jonas Åkerlund, but choreographer Brain Friedman debunks possible comparisons.
Just because Britney Spears is working with "Telephone" director Jonas Åkerlund and his stylist wife B. Åkerlund for the "Hold It Against Me" video does not mean that the clip will mirror Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's extravaganza. Spears' choreographer, Brian Friedman, said the video is all Britney.
"The styling for this video is beyond what Britney has done before," he teased. "B. Åkerlund did the styling for it, and I can say that it is not 'Britney does Gaga.' That is not what's happening with this. Gaga has her own niche, and although B. has worked with Gaga before, she's not giving Britney anything that Gaga would wear. I love seeing Britney try out new things. It's just an extension of what Britney already is." With potential Gaga comparisons debunked, Friedman talked about having fun with Spears on set and helping her regain that joie de vivre that fans have come to know and love when she's out on the dance floor. "One of the places that we always tend to improve with Britney is on her beauty shots, when it's just Britney alone dancing," he said. "And one of the little tricks that I like to do is stand right off camera and scream words at her to try and get motivation from her and coach her through the little scenario that she's in, so we did that in this video. And I know there was a picture posted of a bunch of microphones around her face, and that's one of the scenes in particular where I was screaming at her on the side — in a good way." So, what does he scream at her? "Tiger! I scream tiger," he dished. "When we first started working and I had her back in the studio, I was referring to how she danced when we were working together in the past, when we were doing 'Slave,' 'Toxic,' like some of those things. She used to have a prowl about her and an attack that to me was like a tiger, so I kept telling her, 'I want to see the tiger back,' " he revealed. "I scream the word 'tiger,' so 'tiger' seems to work. It makes her laugh, so it works." Are you excited to see "tiger" Britney back in action? Let us know in the comments! |
| Justin Bieber Director Explains Why He Signed On To 'Never Say Never' Posted: 01 Feb 2011 03:53 AM PST 'Who would say no to doing a Justin Bieber movie in 3-D?' Jon Chu asks MTV News.
For Justin Bieber fans, the thought of their favorite star being the subject of a full-length feature film is a dream come true. And for the non-fans out there, and those who might be scratching their heads about why and how the upcoming film "Never Say Never" came to be, director Jon Chu understands. He recently explained to MTV News why he decided to helm the divisive high-profile project.
"Who would say no to doing a Justin Bieber movie in 3-D?" Chu joked about the fluffy-sounding premise for the film. "Paramount Pictures had this movie, they called me up, and I was just finishing up 'Step Up 3D,' and said, 'What do you know about Justin Bieber?' " he recalled. "I started at YouTube. After 'Step Up 2,' we did a bunch of YouTube videos, and about that time, Justin was doing all of his videos," explained Chu, whose own "LXD" ("League of Extraordinary Dancers") has a large Internet following as well. "So we've watched Justin in the YouTube community grow and break out of that into the mainstream." Chu went on to say that he felt Bieber's story is an important one to tell — one that could inspire kids to carve out a similar path. "Especially for this generation of kids, [it's important to show] that they could make it on their own without a big corporation," Chu added. "I thought it was an exciting way to tell it: through his music." Bieber fans: Stay tuned for more of our interview with Chu as well as answers to fan-submitted questions in the coming weeks! Check out everything we've got on "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| 'Skins' Castmate Calls Chris' Breakdown 'Really Emotional' Posted: 01 Feb 2011 03:53 AM PST 'He has a lot of problems and he's trying to solve them for himself,' Daniel Flaherty tells MTV News of character played by Jesse Carere.
The characters on "Skins" have already faced some major issues head on, but perhaps none as major as what hard-partying Chris had to confront on Monday night's episode.
While Chris, played by Jesse Carere, seems like a teenager who doesn't care about the consequences of his actions, fans got a chance to see why he acts the way he does. Partying has become a way to self-medicate the pain from a broken home life and his affections for a certain older lady. "When [Chris] falls to pieces, it's really emotional," "Skins" star Daniel Flaherty, who plays Stanley on the show, told MTV News. "We really capture a completely opposite side that we've never seen before. We see him trying to get Tina and that's a side we don't really see of him, too, because he's so in love with Tina. He's so insecure about that relationship and then ... we see this other side of him." Flaherty predicted that exposing Chris' many layers would probably be a moving moment for viewers. "[He's] almost going to tears and you're like, 'Wow this character is so powerful.' He is just the little kid. He's acting like such a badass and such a tall man, but he is a little child and he has a lot of problems and he's trying to solve them for himself, and he's really in that. "And I can see why Chris focuses his time on drugs and alcohol because behind everything he's a sad kid," Flaherty continued. "He doesn't have a family. He thinks he's in love with his teacher, which is crazy." What did you think of this week's episode? Tell us in the comments! Don't miss "Skins," airing Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Talib Kweli Likens Strong Arm Steady's <i>Arms & Hammers</i> To Dr. Dre Classic Posted: 01 Feb 2011 03:53 AM PST 'This is the best album coming out of the West Coast, in my opinion, since The Chronic,' Kweli tells Mixtape Daily.
Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables Indie LP: Arms & Hammers Headliner: Strong Arm Steady Key Cameos: Talib Kweli, KRS-One, Marsha Ambrosius, Too Short and Kurupt
Essential Info: While everyone is waiting on whether Detox will or won't drop April 20, Brooklyn rapper-turned-CEO Talib Kweli has another suggestion for heads looking to fill their Cali rap fix: Strong Arm Steady's Arms & Hammers. "I'mma go ahead and say this is the best album coming out of the West Coast, in my opinion, since The Chronic," Kweli told Mixtape Daily. "And people might be mad at me for that, because I'm not the West Coast, so I'm apologizing in advance if they think I don't know what I'm talking about. But I wouldn't say that if I truly didn't mean that." The Blacksmith Records boss inked the three-man act to his label a few years ago, but he said he's not biased when it comes to their forthcoming project, due February 22. He pointed to the veteran collective's range as an example of their talents. "They're not easily qualified or put in a box," he said. "Are they gangsta rap? People see Mitchy Slick doing his gangsta-rap thing. Are they underground rap people? They did the Stoney Jackson album with Madlib. People don't know their history." For the set, they recruited producers like DJ Khalil, Nottz and Jellyroll, and the album features collaborations with KRS-One, among others. According to Kweli, though, the three solo artists came together this time to make a project that was truly the sum of their talents. "They're powerful artists in their own right, and they came together to make this great album," Kweli said. For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. |
| Britney Spears' Choreographer Calls 'Hold It Against Me' Director 'Genius' Posted: 31 Jan 2011 03:50 AM PST Brian Friedman describes working with Jonas Åkerlund on video.
Jonas Åkerlund certainly has the resume to pull off an epic clip for Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me." Having already directed spectacles like Lady Gaga's "Telephone," Madonna's "Ray of Light" and Pink's "Sober," Åkerlund is known for creating sexy, controversial and sleek pop videos. So, working with Spears was a natural fit, said her choreographer, Brian Friedman.
"[When] Jonas and I got on the phone for the first time, I was actually jumping on a plane somewhere, so the conversation was very brief, but I am a huge Jonas Åkerlund fan," Friedman dished to MTV News. "Anything that he does is magical. His eye for art is insane, so I was excited to work with someone who loves art so much and it's not just a job, it's not technical; it really is a string aesthetic to what he does." When Friedman and Åkerlund finally did get the chance to hash it out, the conversation was about how to ensure the video would be focused on what Spears is known for: her tight and sexy dance moves. "So with that said, I had a meeting with him at his house. We went through the video from top to bottom, and I gave him as much input from the dance side, 'cause it's a dance video, as I could to try to help bring his story to life," he recalled. "And the collaboration was incredible." Friedman said Åkerlund completely understood his and Spears' ideas on the project, and the results, he said, are no less than stellar. "I really feel like bringing two artists together in a way like that — where the director really loves the dance and understands the art of the dance and doesn't try to cover it up and water it down — is the best way to go," he said. "He was genius for me with dance." Are you excited to see Britney's upcoming video? Tell us below! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Rihanna 'Brought It' In 'Battleship,' Josh Pence Says Posted: 31 Jan 2011 03:13 AM PST 'I respect the fact that she's willing to put a lot on the line,' her co-star tells MTV News.
Our inner-10-year-olds have been excited for the film version of the game Battleship since it was announced last year. That childhood excitement veered into genuine adult interest, however, when the highly attractive cast was announced.
The easy-on-the-eyes lineup includes Alexander Skarsgård, Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna and unseen "Social Network" actor Josh Pence (his body plays the other Winklevoss twin, while his face was superimposed with that of Armie Hammer's), to name a few. When MTV News caught up with Pence at the SAG Awards on Sunday night, we asked him how it feels to be part of such a striking crew of actors. "It's a great cast. It'll be a fun movie," Pence said. "I play a combat system coordinator in the CIC [combat information center] of a destroyer. The military loves their acronyms. It's basically just the second in command and the brains of the ship." Regarding the film's origin, Pence echoed Skarsgård's earlier words, saying that the board-game aspect is a very small part of a much bigger concept. "It comes in, but it's a small part of it all," he said. When asked about acting newbie Rihanna's talents, Pence said the singer held her own onscreen. "I had a scene with Rihanna. She was great! She brought it," he said. "She came in, and I respect the fact that she's willing to put a lot on the line, and it's like Justin [Timberlake] with 'The Social Network,' " he explained of the two singers crossing over into acting. "You know, they've got a lot to lose and a lot of people judging them. It takes a lot of courage." Check out everything we've got on "Battleship." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Artists |
| Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim Feud Is 'Harmless,' 50 Cent Says Posted: 31 Jan 2011 02:52 AM PST 'Kim is the original, I believe, and Nicki is the right now,' G-Unit MC says on Shade 45.
Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj's war of words has died down considerably in the new year, following months of fiery sniping in interviews and songs. Queen Bee collaborator 50 Cent ("Magic Stick"), not one to shy away from differences with others, downplayed the rift between the feuding female MCs. In an interview on Shade 45's "G-Unit Saturdays," he spoke via phone about the beef with DJ Whoo Kid. "When I look at them actually competing, I don't see anything," 50 said. "I think it's harmless. It adds an interesting story and other interests to them, 'cause Kim is the original, I believe, and Nicki is the right now." When the pugilistic rapper was told his answer was surprisingly neutral — in addition to working with Kim, 50 is from Queens, New York, as is Nicki — he joked he didn't want to get involved in their battle. "How do you get in the middle of a girl fight?" he responded. Since New Year's Eve, when Kim fired the last salvo at Nicki during a performance, the two Big Apple rappers have remained quiet regarding one another. Veteran MC Rah Digga recently headlined an all-lady lyricist concert in Los Angeles, and the former Flipmode Squad member said the feuding isn't necessary. "To be honest, if you're an artist and you're just into the music, all that stuff is irrelevant," Digga told Mixtape Daily. "All that stuff they're fighting for has nothing to do with making good music or being an artist. It is what it is. It's a fight about being a popular celebrity. It has nothing to do with music. And I don't get caught up in that and I don't deal with anybody in it." Do you think Kim and Nicki have a reason to feud? Sound off below! Related Artists |
| Halle Berry Backs Out Of 'New Year's Eve' Due To Custody Battle Posted: 31 Jan 2011 05:28 AM PST Actress' rep tells People she has 'serious concerns for her daughter's well-being' while in the care of ex Gabriel Aubry.
Early Monday (January 31), it was announced that Halle Berry had dropped out of the upcoming "Valentine's Day" sequel "New Year's Eve" and would be replaced by Katherine Heigl. Hours later, Berry's rep told People magazine that the Oscar winner's departure is due to Berry's upcoming custody battle with model ex Gabriel Aubry over their 2-year-old daughter, Nahla. "Halle has serious concerns for her daughter's well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her," her rep told the magazine. "She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably with her daughter's father, Gabriel Aubry, directly, but given his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention." Berry's rep did not divulge what prompted the dispute, only that the "Frankie and Alice" actress is concerned for Nahla's well-being. "Halle has always made the needs and safety of her daughter her first priority," the rep added. "Both while Halle and Gabriel were a couple and since their breakup, Halle has only acted in her daughter's best interest." Berry and Aubry met at a Versace event in 2006 and were together for four years before splitting in April 2010. Both have seemingly moved on, with Berry reportedly dating "Dark Tide" co-star Olivier Martinez and Aubry rumored to be seeing Kim Kardashian back in the fall. Check out everything we've got on "New Year's Eve." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Eminem To Appear In Lipton Claymation Super Bowl Ad Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:45 AM PST Rapper is latest star to appear in Brisk beverage commercials.
The Black Eyed Peas and Justin Bieber may have some additional superstar company on Sunday. Eminem will make an appearance during the Super Bowl in a commercial for Lipton Brisk Iced Tea, the New York Post reported on Monday (January 31). For a reported $1 million payday, Em will be remade into a claymation character in a commercial described by an unnamed insider as "very funny." While it's a rare promotional gig for the press-shy Detroit MC, he's the latest star to appear in the series of stop-motion ads for the beverage, following previous spots starring metal icon Ozzy Osbourne — who is set to co-star with Bieber in a Super Bowl commercial for Best Buy — and go-to tattooed bad-guy actor Danny Trejo ("Machete"). Spokespersons for Eminem and Brisk parent company Unilever could not be reached for comment at press time about the ad, but it's certainly expected to be a step up from the joke infomercial he did last year to help launch Recovery. The Lipton commercial reportedly showcases a day in the life of Eminem. And after five years of reclusive behavior, Eminem appears poised to come out of his shell a bit more. He recently signed rapper Yelawolf and group Slaughterhouse to his Shady Records label. On the film front, he's signed to star as a boxer in the drama "Southpaw" and is reportedly in talks to star as an ex-con in the movie "Random Acts of Violence." Eminem's also slated to perform at the Grammy Awards on February 13, where he's got a leading 10 nominations, including the coveted Album of the Year for his comeback effort, Recovery. The rapper appears in a touching 30-second spot that promotes the awards show and showcases his legacy, from the loss of friend and fellow MC Proof to his struggles through drug dependency and his rise back to the top of the hip-hop game. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Justin Timberlake 'Cleveland Show' Cameo To Air February 20 Posted: 31 Jan 2011 02:15 AM PST T-Pain and will.i.am also will voice characters in 'Terry Unmarried.'
Justin Timberlake is no stranger to lending his voice to animated characters. The singer-turned-actor, who celebrated his birthday Monday (January 31), recently hit the big screen as Boo Boo Bear in the CGI film adaptation of "Yogi Bear." And in just a few weeks, fans will be able to catch JT voice a different kind of character in an upcoming episode of "The Cleveland Show," airing February 20 at 9:30 p.m. on Fox. According to a press release, Timberlake's guest-starring episode will be called "Terry Unmarried" and revolve around two big revelations in Cleveland's personal life. Things take a turn when Cleveland discovers that his wife, Donna, never legally divorced her ex-husband, making their marriage illegitimate. Soon after, he finds out that his best friend, Terry, is gay and has been dating a man named Paul (voiced by Timberlake). With the recent developments, the foursome decides to travel to Vermont for a double wedding ceremony. The episode also will feature Theodore (T-Pain) and Bernard (will.i.am) explaining to Cleveland's stepson Rallo why he should break a nasty habit. In October, Fox reps confirmed to MTV News that Timberlake will voice two characters: Paul, the boyfriend of Terry, and a "singing booger," appropriately named Booger, who belongs to Rallo. Even though the episode has yet to air, the pop star has already earned himself a fan in "Cleveland" creator Rich Appel. Speaking with Us Weekly, the writer raved about the star's voice appearance, gushing, "Justin is just hysterical!" Back in December, JT spoke about his decision to primarily focus on his long list of Hollywood projects. "They're looking at me like, 'Why aren't you staying with one path?' " the star told the Los Angeles Times, referring to fans' criticism to his shift in career avenues. "They look at me like I'm ungrateful for my music career because I want to do film." Are you excited to see JT on "The Cleveland Show"? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| Lady Gaga, Pink, Mariah Carey To Appear On New PETA Billboard Posted: 31 Jan 2011 02:41 AM PST The ad — part of the organization's 'Fur-Free and Fabulous' campaign — will be unveiled Tuesday in L.A.
Sure, Lady Gaga's infamous "meat dress" may have drawn the ire of PETA, but that hasn't stopped the animal-rights organization from featuring her — along with fellow icons Pink and Mariah Carey — on a brand-new billboard, set to be unveiled Tuesday in Los Angeles. It's part of PETA's "Fur-Free and Fabulous" campaign, and, despite the fallout over her Video Music Awards outfit, Gaga was chosen because, as PETA puts it in a press release, "Her anti-fur stance ... has been unwavering." "Gaga's out-there outfits never include real fur," the statement continued. "Last year, when she wore a dress made of fluffy Kermit the Frog dolls, [she] explained, 'I thought it was commentary on not wearing fur, 'cause I hate fur and don't wear fur.' " PETA also selected Pink and Carey for the billboard — which will be raised on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles — because of their longtime anti-fur stances. Pink, who recently co-starred with comedian Ricky Gervais in PETA's "Stolen for Fashion" video short, once allegedly called out Beyoncé for wearing fur, and Carey famously donated a pair of full-length Russian sable coats she had received as gifts to PETA, who, in turn, gave them to homeless women at their winter "fur kitchen" event. With the new billboard, Gaga, Pink and Carey join a list of stars who have teamed with the organization to come out against fur. Last year's "Fur-Free and Fabulous" ad featured Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. Related Artists |
| 'Superman' Star Henry Cavill Had Long Road To Landing The Role Posted: 31 Jan 2011 09:07 AM PST Actor has been linked to Superman reboots since 2002.
It took Henry Cavill far longer than expected to complete his journey from Krypton to Earth. Years after the British actor first circled the role of Superman, he finally landed the part of the Man of Steel in Zack Snyder's reboot of the storied comic franchise. It was, indeed, a circuitous path for Cavill, involving brushes with other heroes and the planet's most swoon-worthy vampire. He's been this close to becoming a breakout Hollywood star a staggering number of times, but until now he was unable to seal the deal. Now his life is about to change in a big way. As we applaud Cavill for winning the part, let's take a look back at the ups and downs he endured before signing on to play the world's most iconic man in tights.
2002: 2003: "I was attached to the McG 'Superman' movie," he explained to MTV News in 2009. But McG's version of the film never came to pass and Cavill once again missed out on the opportunity to play the Man of Steel. That same year, following rumors that Cavill was being considered for the role of Batman in Christopher Nolan's reboot, Christian Bale won the role of the Caped Crusader. 2004: "[The McG and Singer versions] were two different movies," Cavill explained in '09. "So it wasn't so much of a sting because it was like, 'Oh, I got [the role],' and then the movie just didn't happen." 2005: 2007: Cavill had also reportedly been "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer's top pick to play Edward Cullen, but at the end of '07, the role went to Robert Pattinson. A few years later, we asked Cavill how close he had actually come to playing the vampire. "I've heard this, but I haven't heard from Stephenie," Cavill told us. "I haven't spoken to her personally, and I haven't spoken to the producers." 2009: 2011: "In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen," Snyder said in a statement. "I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield." For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. Related Photos |
| What Is Demi Lovato's Post-Treatment Plan? Posted: 30 Jan 2011 10:50 PM PST Disney Channel is willing to wait until the star is ready to return to work, MTV News learns.
Last week, Demi Lovato left a treatment center after seeking help for personal issues. Before she entered treatment, Lovato had a big 2011 ahead of her. She was busy working on new music and was set to return to work on her hit Disney show, "Sonny With a Chance." Lovato's post-treatment plan is still up in the air, but MTV News has learned that the Disney Channel will wait to begin working again with the star until her camp feels she is ready. As for "Sonny With a Chance," for now, it will continue to focus on the show within the show, "So Random." Disney reps told MTV News that those sketches will eventually become a full series; production on the show began last week. Further information on "Sonny" was not made available at press time. Lovato plans to tour later this year and will focus on making sure ticket prices are affordable for her fans. "I have best friends that aren't in the industry and are dealing with just buying groceries and things like that," she said about the solo trek. "So I want to do my part." Prior to her treatment, Lovato had already begun work on new music, with producers like Timbaland wanting to work with the Disney star. Last year, when she spoke to MTV News about her next album, Lovato noted that she wanted to go more R&B. "I would love for Drake to be on the album," Lovato said. "It's kind of like a pipe dream. I would also like to do a song with Trey Songz. It would be hot!" The singer added that she wanted to show off her big voice on the upcoming record. "It's really nice to embrace it," she said. "I grew up singing R&B and then I grew up listening to rock, so it was kind of weird. But I'm kind of learning how to incorporate the two and I'm having a good time with it." What are you hoping to see from Demi Lovato now that she's finished treatment? Share your ideas in the comments. Related Artists |
| Kanye West Vs. Kobe Bryant In Sneaker Showdown Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:08 AM PST 'I'm the boss!' 'Ye yells in ad for Los Angeles Laker's new Nike kicks.
The Kanye West and Kobe Bryant partnership might have taken a wrong turn somewhere. The pair were photographed in the studio together last year when West was working on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The rapper, despite his Chicago roots, also said he wanted to be like the Los Angeles Laker. Over the weekend, however, in a preview of a Nike commercial spot that will debut over the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend, West (in character) is shown at odds with Bryant in a campaign for the baller's new sneaker. "Bring him to me!" 'Ye screams in the clip, which was directed by Robert Rodriguez and also features Bruce Willis. "The Black Mamba ain't nothing. I'm the boss!" The boss, apparently, wants Kobe's kicks: In the first clip that ran a week ago, a voiceover opens the spot by saying the NBA champion thought he was on a road trip to Dallas but found himself fighting for his footwear. "Black Mamba, the boss wants your shoes," veteran actor Danny Trejo tells the high-flying basketball superstar. Bryant is then shown slashing through defenders during a rooftop pickup basketball game and dunking buckets despite playing short-handed. Two years ago, the duo were featured in another campaign for the NBA when West's "Amazing" was used for the playoff push alongside highlight clips of Bryant, LeBron James and the Celtics' Ray Allen. Are you excited to see Kanye and Kobe team up? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| Saigon Finally Tells <i>The Greatest Story Never Told</i> Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:05 AM PST 'This album is my offering to hip-hop,' he tells Mixtape Daily of long-awaited debut.
Mixtape Daily Main Pick Street King: Saigon Holding It Down For: Mooseknuckle to Brownsville Independent LP: The Greatest Story Never Told Real Spit: "This ain't about a mixtape, this is about my story," Saigon, a Mixtape Daily favorite, told us when we asked him about his upcoming project. "I know you know me from the mixtapes, but this is the album, the debut."
Pardon the intensity, but our Brooklyn brother has been hard at work on this project for more than a few years, and his labor of love is just weeks away from finally seeing the light of day. "This album is my offering to hip-hop," Sai said. "There's no jumping from story to story. It's put together like a story, from start to beginning. And I think it's a great piece of work that people are gonna appreciate." The New York rhyme spitter has a tale that's as in-depth as his poetics on wax. He was one of the Big Apple's finest upstarts in years and inked a deal with Atlantic Records. He later raged against the machine, however, with his blistering "Trans-Atlantic Slave Deal" when he felt he was being pushed to deliver pop hits and later parted ways with the label. On February 15, the rapper will finally release a collective of material that showcases his full range of skills, from his booming voice, passionate delivery and lively topical offerings. After delivering a couple of warning shots, Saigon is in storytelling mode now. Joints to Check For » "The Greatest Story Never Told." "That actually breaks down the album," Sai explained of the Just-Blaze-produced number. "That's why I thought it should be first. But master Just Blaze decided it shouldn't. You know when you read the book and you have the table of contents? That song is the table of contents of my album." "I was waiting, just took a minute to breathe," Sai spits. "Even squeezed off a Warning Shot/ Mooseknuckle to Brownsville, they impatiently waiting for your boy to drop/ Lo and behold, The Greatest Story Never Told, chapter one, verse one, the genesis of my scroll." » "It's Cold." "This might be the coldest winter in New York I ever seen. That song is a metaphor. I didn't realize it would be this cold when I wrote the song. I had no clue it would snow every day. But the song is a metaphor saying: 'We live in a cold world.' " "My mama with my grandmother now, I wonder what they saying when they looking down," he raps. "Wonder if I made them proud?/ I made it this far, I wonder if that made them smile." For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Artists |
| Justin Bieber's <i>Never Say Never - The Remixes</i> Due Valentine's Day Posted: 30 Jan 2011 10:29 PM PST Rascal Flatts, Chris Brown are among special guests featured on seven-track CD.
Justin Bieber knows how to make his legion of Beliebers swoon on Valentine's Day. Come February 14, the pop megastar will release Never Say Never - The Remixes, the musical counterpart to "Never Say Never," his feature-film debut. As teased a few weeks ago, the limited-edition CD will feature a brand-new track and remixed tunes with features from Rascal Flatts, Chris Brown and more.
The seven-track CD, which includes a 12-panel official movie-poster foldout, begins with his Jaden Smith-assisted "Never Say Never." In addition to the film's trailer theme song, the project also features remixed collaborations with Rascal Flatts ("That Should Be Me") and Brown ("Up") and a live duet with Miley Cyrus ("Overboard"). The disc also includes the new Diane Warren-penned track "Born to Be Somebody." Fans can begin to pre-order the limited-edition CD for $9.99 on the Biebster's official online store. The cover art for Bieber's remix project is the same photo featured on the 16-year-old's first movie poster for "Never Say Never," which he unveiled via a Twitter puzzle in October. In a dark varsity jacket, Bieber offers a side profile in front of a white backdrop. The 3-D movie hits theaters nationwide on February 11. The singer's manager, Scooter Braun, hinted about some star-studded collaborations during a recent online fan chat. "Yes, Justin is working on new music," he said. "He's been talking to Drake about new music. [Bieber] and Kanye had a call today about a song they're trying to work on together. Kanye wants to produce a bunch of new songs for the new album. He's talked with Rascal Flatts. Him and Chris Brown have been sending stuff back and forth to each other." The Never Say Never - The Remixes track list, according to Bieber's official website: 1. "Never Say Never" (featuring Jaden Smith) What song are you looking forward to hearing the most? Tell us in the comments! Check out everything we've got on "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Kim Kardashian Upset About Naked <i>W</i> Photos Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:15 AM PST 'This is serious porn,' she says on 'Kourtney & Kim Take New York.'
Last October, Kim Kardashian had everyone drooling over her assets when she appeared nude on the cover of W magazine, leaving basically nothing to the imagination. On Sunday night's new episode of "Kourtney & Kim Take New York," months after the cover hit stands, fans saw the reality starlet open up about the shoot — and she was not at all happy about it. "I was naked, but fully covered in silver paint," she said in the episode about the Mark Seliger photos, according to the Hollywood Reporter. "This artist will put images of architecture and buildings and stuff on top of me so you will see my body shape and the outline, but not actually my boobs or anything." Talking to her sister, Kim, in tears, added, "I'm more naked here than I was in my Playboy (in 2007). I'm so f---ing mad right now. ... She promised I would be covered with artwork . ... This is serious porn ... you can see nipple." She added that she was told "nothing would be seen. I feel so taken advantage of. I've definitely learned my lesson." After seeing the photos, Kardashian made a pledge: "I'm never taking my clothes off again, even if it's for Vogue." For those who missed the episode, the reality starlet initially cries over the W mag cover before mom-ager Kris Jenner helps her conclude that she's helping women and that the cover is artful. Despite her claims that she wouldn't go nude again, even for Anna Wintour, she later jokes that she might — if Vogue calls. While she seemed very upset about the photos, when Kardashian chatted with Ryan Seacrest later on, it seemed that the shock had worn off. "At the end of the day, they are gorgeous photos, and I'm glad I did it, and I love them. But at the time, I was shocked about how they weren't how I thought they would be," she noted. What did you think of Kim's W cover? Sound off below! Related Photos |
| Mindless Behavior Say Touring With Justin Bieber Was 'Crazy' Posted: 30 Jan 2011 11:29 PM PST 'Bieber, he's a great dude. He gave us advice backstage,' bandmember Roc Royal tells MTV News.
According to Mindless Behavior, touring with Justin Bieber is a rowdy experience. The rising quartet, which includes 13- and 14-year-old Philadelphia and Los Angeles natives Prodigy, Roc Royal, Princeton and Ray Ray, hit the road with Justin Bieber in December. When they stopped by the MTV News offices on Friday, they dished that opening up for the teen superstar meant rocking the stage for thousands while grappling with the Biebs' hard-core fanbase.
"It was crazy," plaited singer Ray Ray admitted. "He has a lot of fans." Fellow Mindless singer Princeton — who fans may remember as that cute krumpin' kid from Gym Class Heroes' 2006 video for "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America" — added that in addition to dodging legions of Beliebers, the boys had to bring it in massive arenas. "Every night, 15,000 fans," the curly haired crooner said, adding that the teen crew used the adrenaline to pump up their performances. "It made us nervous, but the minute we hit that stage — and the stage is big, by the way, like really big — but the minute we hit that stage the nerves just turned into great energy." Getting face time with concertgoers also helped to ease their nerves. "Before the show we always did meet-and-greets, so the fans were really nice and very supportive," Princeton explained. With their peppy text-friendly jam "My Girl" gaining traction and their status as budding heartthrobs blossoming, the Mindless fellas got some tips from Bieber on how to handle their growing fame. Rapper Roc Royal said the "Baby" singer was really cool about doling out pop-star guidance. "Bieber, he's a great dude. He gave us advice backstage. He's nice," Roc said. "He told us don't be nervous because it's just fans, and you love it." Roc added that Bieber was always down for a laugh — even if it came at the expense of the Mindless guys' eardrums. "[Our] favorite moments [were] when Bieber came into our room and we start playing," he smiled, recalling an instance in which the pop megastar barged into their rooms blasting an ear-shattering horn. "Like, he starts blowing the whistles in our rooms. [It's] like, 'Aw, man stop!' "He came in on a Segway, and he was like [makes horn sound]. We were like, 'Ah!' " Roc continued. "Definitely those moments when we were backstage and we were in our sweats just having fun." Pop-star mentorship aside, the boys insist that Bieber isn't going to get away with the reckless whistle-blowing. Ray Ray joked that the guys might just turn the intense energy of Bieber's fans against him. "We gonna put fans backstage so when he comes he gets attacked," he laughed. Princeton had another idea: "Take his Segway!" he said, pretending to jack Justin's wheels, exclaiming, " 'What up, Biebs? Vrooom!' " Did you see Mindless Behavior on tour with Justin Bieber? Tell us about it in the comments! Related Artists |
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