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- What Should Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway Wear To The Oscars?
- 'American Idol' Unveils Season 10 Top 24
- 'Hall Pass' Stars Explain: Why Is Male Nudity So Funny?
- 'Drive Angry' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know!
- Dan Fogler Hawked Toys In A Smelly Costume, On 'When I Was 17'
- Dr. Dre's 'I Need A Doctor' Video Premieres
- 'Jersey Shore' High Five: Sammi Is Back
- Odd Future See Grammys, 'Icon' Status In Their Future
- Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' Video Premieres Monday
- Alex Da Kid Talks About Skylar Grey's Debut Album
- Rachel Zevita Gets Second Chance In 'American Idol' Top 24
- Justin Bieber Reveals Birthday Plans, Talks Haircut
- Topher Grace Recalls His Lucky Sprain On 'When I Was 17'
- Lil Wayne 'You & I' Sneak Peek Hits The Net
- 'Hangover Part II' Trailer: The Five Coolest Moments
- Lady Gaga Gets Ethereal for Viva Glam MAC Video
- Yelawolf Talks Signing To Eminem's Label, Upcoming Album
- Oscars Best And Worst Fashions: Experts Weigh In!
- Justin Bieber Wax Statues: What Hairstyle Will They Have?
- Cee Lo, Adam Levine In Talks To Judge 'The Voice'
| What Should Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway Wear To The Oscars? Posted: 25 Feb 2011 03:52 AM PST Fashion experts weigh in on some of the trends they expect to see at this year's Academy Awards show, which takes place this Sunday.
For Hollywood stars attending the Academy Awards, the days leading up to the big show this Sunday likely are filled with fittings, meetings with stylists and major decisions about what they will wear. With so many big names up for awards at this year's event, MTV News wanted to know what some of the Oscars fashion trends will be. We caught up with fashion-industry maven and People's Revolution founder, Kelly Cutrone, and Faran Krentcil, digital director at Nylon magazine, and asked them to weigh in on what they believe will light up the red carpet at this year's ceremony. Krentcil predicts that the big trends will be color and American designers. Cutrone, who says that blue and lavender will be popular, also wants to see lots of American designers' creations on display. Regarding first-time Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld, the ladies had a very specific idea of what the teen should wear to the show. "She's not a trend yet, but she will be," Krentcil admitted. "Her Golden Globe and SAG Awards looks were incredible, and the girl is only 14! She's one to watch on the fashion front, for sure. I wouldn't be surprised if by next year, she's got a high-fashion campaign like Miu Miu." Cutrone noted that the "True Grit" star should go for "short, super fun and nothing overpowering. She should be the pixie and we don't need to bury her in too much dress." She added, "I think that Michelle Williams needs to step it up. She needs to dress it up. She needs to hit it. I think she needs to go from pixie to sexy," noting that Williams should pass the pixie throne to Steinfeld. Faran joked about the Oscars' two young co-hosts, "Anne Hathaway will wear Valentino. James Franco will wear Anne Hathaway." Meanwhile, Cutrone had more specific advice for the female emcee for the night. "I think she should wear an American designer. I think she should keep it really elegant and have an Audrey Hepburn moment — a great, very clean moment," she said. "[She should wear] red, white or black; really simple. She needs to look really pulled together. She really should step it up." As for Best Actress Oscar nominee and mom-to-be, Natalie Portman, Cutrone thinks that her look will be the most talked about for years to come. "She will have one of the most memorable maternity outfits ever," she predicted. "It will live on like a Princess Grace of Monaco sort of image." Will it be a regal evening for "The King's Speech"? Can "The Social Network" dial up Oscar gold? Don't miss MTV News' "2011 Oscars Live" at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 27, when we'll be chatting with your favorite Hollywood stars live from the red carpet on MTVNews.com, and stick with us all Oscar night for winners, interviews, photos and more! Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'American Idol' Unveils Season 10 Top 24 Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:52 AM PST The show moves on, sending some early favorites packing.
After Wednesday night's drama-filled cliffhanger -- in which we saw three cities, a whole lot of shocking eliminations, the partial reveal of this season's top 24 and one truly epic meltdown by judge Jennifer Lopez -- "American Idol" cut down on the theatrics Thursday night (February 24) and got down to the business of unveiling the remaining finalists.
That's not to say there still weren't tears (there were, mostly from Lopez), but most of the names the "Idol" judges chose for the top 24 were drama-free: front-runners like Julie Zorilla, Lauren Alaina, Jordan Dorsey, Pia Toscano and Jacob Lusk all breezed through, though Lusk earned the highest praise, as Randy Jackson told him his performance of "God Bless the Child" was "the single best performance on 'Idol,' ever." And even some of the tight decisions weren't really all that suspenseful. Karen Rodriguez, Robbie Rosen, country crooner Scotty McCreery and Casey Abrams all earned spots in the top 24, even if they had to sit through a few minutes of psych-out tactics by the judges. Kendra Chantell, Lauren Turner, a tearful Tatynisa Wilson, Jovany Barreto, Tim Halperin and Stefano Langone also moved on to the "Idol" semifinals. In fact, there were really only two shock inclusions in the top 24: quirky opera singer Rachel Zevita (who swayed the judges with her final performance, a searing take on Lady Gaga's "Speechless") and rocker James Durbin, who wailed through the Sam Cooke classic "A Change Is Gonna Come." There were, however, more than a few shocking exclusions. Not really the likes of John Wayne Schulz or Jackie Wilson (who took umbrage with the judges' decision, asking them bluntly, "Really? Why?"), but in the final cuts, which saw the show bid adieu to some favorites. Seven-time "Idol" auditioner Jessica Cunningham and 15-year-old prodigy Thia Megia were the last two female singers left standing, but only one of them would move on to the top 24. In the end, the judges took Megia, sending Cunningham packing once again, on her birthday no less (she thanked them with a pair of middle fingers). And that left three guys competing for the final spot in the top 24: teen favorite Jacee Badeaux, wiry-haired Brett Loewenstern and dour rocker Colton Dixon. All three held hands as they walked toward their final judgment, and, after some serious moments of tension, Loewenstern's name was called, leaving Badeaux and Dixon on the outside looking in. All in all, 19 singers were selected Thursday night, joining Naima Adedapo, Haley Reinhard, Paul McDonald, Clint Jun Gamboa and Ashthon Jones in the top 24. And the competition goes live next week, with the guys kicking things off Tuesday. Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos |
| 'Hall Pass' Stars Explain: Why Is Male Nudity So Funny? Posted: 25 Feb 2011 03:52 AM PST 'It's probably the awkwardness of the situation,' Jason Sudeikis tells MTV News.
For anyone familiar with the films of the brothers Farrelly, Peter and Bobby, there is an element of raunch and ridiculousness in each of their films -- "Dumb & Dumber," "There's Something About Mary," "Shallow Hal," etc. -- that seems to know no bounds.
The latest addition to their body of work is "Hall Pass," in which Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis play two suburban dwellers seemingly bored with their marriages. Incredibly enough, they both manage to secure "hall passes" -- one-week vacations from their marriages and their wives -- to do whatever they please. Naturally, plenty of Farrelly-brand wackiness ensues, including an extended scene that features not one, but two prominent pieces of male anatomy. When MTV News caught up with the castmembers recently, we asked what makes penises so funny, particularly to men, since more often than not, it seems they find them far more laugh-out-loud funny than women do. "Probably because we have them and we use them for various puppetry purposes," Sudeikis offered. "Yeah," Wilson agreed, adding that when guys laugh at seeing male anatomy onscreen, it's like a laugh of recognition. "Whoa! Hey!" he exclaimed with a grin. "I think it's probably less the penis that makes us laugh and more the reaction," Sudeikis continued. "It's probably the awkwardness of the situation." "Yeah, awkwardness," Wilson said. "If they weren't laughing they'd be crying." Luckily, Jenna Fischer, who plays Wilson's wife in the film, weighed in as well to offer an unbiased female opinion on the subject. "I just appreciate in this film that since they put boobs in, they put boy parts in too," she said. "I think it's a full-service film in that way. All nudity is allowed," she said with authority, which we told her was an excellent point. "It's just fair." Check out everything we've got on "Hall Pass." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| 'Drive Angry' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know! Posted: 25 Feb 2011 03:52 AM PST MTV News has been on the road with the Nicolas Cage flick since the start.
"Drive Angry" is perhaps the Nicolas Cage-iest Nicolas Cage movie ever. The ever-unpredictable, often wacky, potentially out-of-his-gourd actor stars as a man who literally breaks out of hell to exact a bloody, muscle-car-assisted revenge plot ... in 3-D. It's deeply weird stuff, and yet, with Cage at the center of it all, it makes a whole lot of sense. MTV News, it should be said, has been at the center of "Drive Angry" coverage, securing the very first interview about the project and continuing to track it from the first trailer to the brink of opening weekend. Read on for everything you need to know about the movie before it hits theaters Friday (February 25).
Going on the Road "We didn't really have anything in mind beyond that," he added. "We started writing an opening scene about a guy named Milton killing these three guys called the F---ers, who are totally scared sh--less and totally deserve it. From there, 'Drive Angry' was born. We wanted to come up with something that wasn't a horror movie but was just a hard-R, action-driven road movie, because that would be a great film to see in 3-D." Ditching any notion of converting the film to three dimensions during post-production, Lussier hauled 3-D cameras down to Shreveport, Louisiana, and began shooting in the spring of 2010. To share the screen with Cage, Lussier hired Amber Heard to play a sassy waitress who gets pulled into Cage's scheme and William Fichtner as the agent of the devil's evil agenda. 3-D, From Scratch "It's like if you got to see an old '70s action movie, but in 3-D," he explained. "We're doing something semi-historical, because it's the first 3-D movie shot [in the] style of a '70s action film. You could see Charles Bronson or [Clint] Eastwood [starring in a film like this] in those days." Months later, with the shoot behind him and his voice back to normal, Cage marveled at how he escaped the production injury-free. "In this case, I did quite a few stunts with people literally on the hood of the car driving at very high speeds, so it reminded me of those old movies where you have people on top of the wing of a biplane," he said. "It was a little intense. That was definitely new to me and I was always very concerned about the stunt people I was working with." Hell on Earth "We have this great car chase with Nic's character chasing after Amber Heard's character, who's in the middle of a fight inside this RV," he teased of one scene. "You're in this claustrophobic space, and suddenly you're outside with Nic in hot pursuit. There's all sorts of gunplay on the road. It's spectacular." Check out everything we've got on "Drive Angry." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Dan Fogler Hawked Toys In A Smelly Costume, On 'When I Was 17' Posted: 25 Feb 2011 03:52 AM PST 'Take Me Home Tonight' star recalls playing 'Big'-inspired Zoltar at a local toy shop on Saturday's episode.
Summer jobs are a rather traditional staple of teenage life — lifeguard, waiter and intern — but working as the Amazing Zoltar (inspired by the Tom Hanks classic "Big") at a used toy store? Now that's something you don't come across every day. But Dan Fogler, who plays scene-stealing Barry in the new '80s-flavored comedy "Take Me Home Tonight," had the honor of taking on this, er, once-in-a-lifetime role. "I am the amazing Zoltar!" Fogler recalls exclaiming in the upcoming episode of "When I Was 17". "Selling discounted toys!" he says in his best Borat accent.
But Fogler's adolescent stint as the costumed fortuneteller wasn't without its sacrifices. "I think I shared the outfit with at least 10 different grown men," the actor admits. "I don't think they ever washed it." Fogler's solution to masking the suit's putrid scent? Febreeze, of course. "Here, put on your Zoltar suit, Dan. And here's the Febreeze," says Fogler, impersonating his former boss. "[I'd say], 'What's this for? Oh my God!' Then you basically just pour that crap all over." "Yeah, [the costume] was ripe," Dan's friend Johnny agrees. But when customers came to the store, Fogler made sure to clarify that the odor emanating from his grubby Zoltar costume didn't belong to him. "The kids would be like, 'Yay, Zoltar! " Then they would smell him and say, 'Oh, God!,' " Fogler remembers. "I'd be like, 'Zoltar normally smells fine!' " Becoming Zoltar must have somehow paid off though: Fogler's new film, co-starring Anna Farris and Topher Grace — both of whom also share their stories on Saturday's episode airing at 11 a.m. ET. — hits theaters on March 4. Don't miss when Dan's "Take Me Home Tonight" co-stars Topher Grace and Anna Faris dish on their adolescent occupations in the newest episode of "When I Was 17," premiering Saturday at 11 a.m. ET on MTV. Related Videos |
| Dr. Dre's 'I Need A Doctor' Video Premieres Posted: 24 Feb 2011 03:13 AM PST Nostalgic clip, featuring Eminem and Skylar Grey, reflects on producer/rapper's career.
Dr. Dre is back on call. The veteran hip-hop producer, rapper and executive debuted the video for "I Need a Doctor," the second single from his highly anticipated third solo album Detox. The video opens up with Dre reminiscing about his career. While driving, he gets into a severe car accident, leaving his protégé Eminem to ponder if his friend will survive.
The song then kicks off with the Detroit rapper's two verses, in which Em reiterates his loyalty to the man who signed him to Aftermath Records and how he still believes in him even when Dre himself might be second-guessing himself. Slim Shady is seen rapping passionately toward Dr. Dre's body while it appears to be held in stasis in a water tank, no doubt to heal his injuries. By the time we get to Dre's third and closing verse, he is finally brought back to life, dropping bars about why the rap game needs him. "It literally feels like a lifetime ago/ But I still remember the sh-- like it was just yesterday, though," Dre raps to open his verse. Appropriately, the video features a montage of nostalgia-inducing photographs and archival video footage of Dr. Dre throughout his 25-plus-year music career. From early N.W.A to Death Row to Aftermath, the breadth and diversity of Dre's career is placed in perspective. Much has been said about Dre's workout habits and in the video he looks like an elite bodybuilding specimen. While kicking his verse, he is seen working out, performing dips, crunches and other muscle-straining exercises. The video ends with Dr. Dre visiting the grave of his late N.W.A partner Eric "Eazy-E" Wright, who died of AIDS in 1995. Dr. Dre and Eminem, along with Skylar Grey, performed the song at the 2011 Grammy Awards. There is still no firm release date for Detox. What did you think of the "I Need a Doctor" video? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'Jersey Shore' High Five: Sammi Is Back Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:20 AM PST And Ronnie's reaction is priceless. Check out our five favorite moments from the latest episode!
The toilets are clogged, Snooki slept with an entire extended family and the boys ditched the Sitch. But here are my five favorite moments from this week's "Jersey Shore," in the embedded video below:
5. K9LOL 4. Step Right Up, Buy a Prize Not gonna lie, that's a perk of being rich that I haven't considered ... since I was 10 years old at Six Flags. 3. Meatball Vacation Although, we're not quite sure what they thought of heading to NYC since the audio was distorted beyond recognition. I guess a sound mixer couldn't fit in the car. 2. Pauly D Is the Funniest Man Alive Little does he realize MTV aired six seasons of trivial fights like that on a little show called "The Hills." 1. Sammi's Return Don't miss "Jersey Shore," airing Thursday nights at 10 p.m. ET on MTV. Related Videos |
| Odd Future See Grammys, 'Icon' Status In Their Future Posted: 24 Feb 2011 08:13 AM PST On 'RapFix Live,' we ride a bus with the L.A. hip-hop collective to see what they're all about.
These guys may very well be the future. Or at least get props from Justin Bieber sometime soon. For Thursday's (February 24) "RapFix Live," MTV News caught up with the guys of Los Angeles hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All on a bus from NYC to Philadelphia shortly after their "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" performance.
"I'm this close to Justin Bieber acknowledging me," rapper Tyler, the Creator joked of their Internet fame. While hanging out on the bus, the guys said their brand of hip-hop is so different that it makes them a bit uncomfortable to label their shows as "rap." "We're so opposite," Tyler said. "If you go to any other rapper's show, they just stand there and rap." Domo Genesis piped up in the background, adding, "I don't think our shows are rap shows. Even though it's rap music, they're not rap shows at all." Tyler continued: "Rap is really just too conventional. Everybody does the same thing. No one ever pushes the box. And then when you get people pushing the line too far, people are like, 'What the f--- is this?' And then it's like ... 'This is tight, it's new.' We're doing something that no one has ever done before." The bandmembers also talked up their fans' energy. "You know how many [middle] fingers we get at our shows? That means something to them," Tyler said. And as for the future? The guys are hoping it looks bright. "I want Grammys. I want to perform at the Super Bowl," Tyler said. "I want to be a ... icon. Kanye West went like this. I want to be on his level. I want 100 years from now to look at the history books and they see ... us on some icon type sh--." Do you think Odd Future will make the hip-hop history books? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' Video Premieres Monday Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:40 AM PST Clip makes its TV debut at 5 p.m. ET on MTV's 'The Seven.'
The time is finally here, Little Monsters! Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" video will premiere on Monday. The Nick Knight-directed video (which also had some directing assistance from Gaga, her Haus creative team and choreographer Laurieann Gibson) will make its TV debut at 5 p.m. ET on MTV's "The Seven" and will hit the Web at 11 a.m. ET that same day when it premieres on Perez Hilton's website. Gaga hinted at the premiere late Wednesday night, when she tweeted, "You did it Monsters! Born This Way is #1 in 14 countries + were #1 again on Hot 100! Thank you for believing! Video Monday 28th 11am Est." Perez Hilton further reports that another cut of the video featuring an acoustic version of the single will be available on iTunes at a later time. All proceeds from that clip will go to charity. When "The Seven" caught up with Gibson recently, she spoke very highly of the video. "I will tell you it is a life-changing experience," the choreographer said. "You can expect the highest level of execution in vocal music art and dance ... but you will be shocked." Gaga herself confirmed that sentiment in a recent radio interview, saying the video is about "the birth of a new race within the race of humanity. The birth of a new race that doesn't bear any prejudices. I think the most important thing is that I continue to grow, and I knew when I put [out] 'BTW' it would be a transitional moment, because it doesn't sound like [my previous singles]." Are you excited for the "Born This Way" video? Let us know in the comments below! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Alex Da Kid Talks About Skylar Grey's Debut Album Posted: 24 Feb 2011 06:55 AM PST 'I Need a Doctor' singer's project will be first release on producer's new label, he tells 'RapFix Live.'
Alex Da Kid and Skylar Grey have a proven track record, from their work together on Eminem's chart-topper "Love the Way You Lie" and current hits "Words I Never Said" by Lupe Fiasco and "I Need a Doctor" by Dr. Dre.
Now the duo -- he, a producer and she, a songwriter -- are teaming up to work on Grey's debut album. The still-untitled project will be the first release on the British import's new label. "I'm working on Skylar's project, and I'm really excited about that," he said during Thursday's (February 24) Dr. Dre edition of "RapFix Live." "She's the first artist signed to my label. I'm just wrapping up my label situation right now, and that's my main focus." Alex Da Kid also has credits working with B.o.B and Paramore ("Airplanes"), Nicki Minaj ("Massive Attack") and T.I. ("Castle Walls"); Grey penned the chorus for each track. "It's just a creative experience being in the studio with different people," Grey said of the pair's work. "I'm not from the hip-hop world, but I think that's what works for the sound that we got: the combination of the alternative chorus mixed with the hip-hop verses." Although he has hopes to work across various genres and has been in the studio with artists as varied as Rob Thomas and Rihanna, ADK said he wants to make sure he doesn't spread himself too thin. "I definitely want to take one thing at a time," he said. "I don't want to overload and work with everyone and dilute my sound. I want to fully focus on everything that I do. So that's the next thing on the list." What do you think of Alex and Skylar's collabos so far? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Rachel Zevita Gets Second Chance In 'American Idol' Top 24 Posted: 24 Feb 2011 06:47 AM PST While she couldn't get past Hollywood Week in season six, she sailed all the way to the live shows this year.
After weeks of audition rounds and an always grueling and drama-filled Hollywood Week, the field of 327 "American Idol" contestants was narrowed to 24 on Wednesday and Thursday (February 24). Although many fans are still reeling from the unexpected ouster of presumed front-runner Chris Medina, many of the early fan favorites received the happy news that they made it through to the coveted top 24.
One of the lucky 2 dozen is "Idol" repeat hopeful Rachel Zevita, a 21-year-old New Yorker who first made her mark in the show's colorful history books back in season six. Zevita started her season 10 journey during the audition rounds with a performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," which didn't exactly wow the judges, but with support from Jennifer Lopez -- who told Zevita that she believed she could do better -- the young opera singer made it through to Hollywood once again and fought her way into the top 24 with impressive performances during Hollywood Week, including her version of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby." Joining Zevita to receive her big news were her mother and 83-year-old grandmother, who flew in all the way from New York. Naturally, Ryan Seacrest couldn't resist flirting a bit with dear old grandma, possibly trying to ease the tension surrounding her granddaughter's big will-she-or-won't-she-make-it moment. Zevita met the judges dressed in a slightly quirky ensemble of almost all black, complete with a tiny silver tie and feathers on her shoes, which prompted Steven Tyler to ask if she could fly. "I hope so," Zevita answered nervously. The judges then spent a few nerve-racking minutes addressing a few things Zevita needs to work on, including finding herself, wanting to see her true spark, etc. Finally, Zevita heard the good news that she was in. Her reaction was total disbelief. "I can't thank you enough. I can't believe it!" she said, with tears starting to pool in her eyes. "I did it!" she exclaimed as she walked out of the room to greet her family. "They want all of me!" she told them, and everyone enjoyed a warm group hug. Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. |
| Justin Bieber Reveals Birthday Plans, Talks Haircut Posted: 24 Feb 2011 02:28 AM PST 'I'm just going to relax,' singer says of his plans.
Justin Bieber turns 17 on March 1, and he's revealing what his plans are for the big day. "I only have, like, four days, so I'm just going to relax, because I start my world tour starting on [March 4] -- so just going to mentally prepare and just relax," Justin told "Entertainment Tonight." "No birthday bash. ... Hopefully my grandparents will be out here and I'll be able to spend time, a little bit, with them. My grandma makes the best cheesecake -- cherry cheesecake. She made that for my 13th birthday." Of course, Bieber's birthday isn't the only thing making headlines these days. His new haircut has also been causing quite the hoopla, but Bieber seems to be brushing it off. "I just wanted to [cut my hair], that's all. Not really a big reason; I just woke up and said, 'I don't want this anymore,' so I just cut it," he said. "It's not really about that. You know, the fans really liked it, but they'll like me no matter what, because I think it's about the music. I'm really excited to see what the fans overseas think and take it day by day." Bieber will re-release his 3-D flick "Never Say Never" this weekend. "It's 40 minutes of extra footage, so it's basically like a new movie," he says. "It's real exciting, because it shows me and my friends more and it shows a different part of the concert, so it's going to be great. Hopefully all the fans will go back and watch it." Next week, in addition to his birthday, Bieber will also kick off his European tour. "I'm excited to see what [Willow Smith] brings to the table," he said. "We start on March 4, so she's really excited, and she told me that she can't wait -- and she's adorable -- so I can't wait. "I have such great people around me and such good family," he added. "I just want to be a good role model to people, and to be able to just make good music. ... I'm going to make mistakes, but it's about learning from them and becoming better. ... My movie shows that anything is possible and dreams do come true. ... Remember to always stay humble and always be gracious and anything can happen." What do you think about Bieber's new 'do? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Topher Grace Recalls His Lucky Sprain On 'When I Was 17' Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:32 AM PST The star of 'Take Me Home Tonight' explains how he stumbled into acting as a teen.
Before Topher Grace became a household name as the lovably discomfited Eric on "That '70s Show," he was just another teenager looking for something to do. On the upcoming episode of MTV's "When I Was 17," the star of "Take Me Home Tonight" (which hits theaters next week) recalls his big break, which surprisingly stemmed from a turn in his high-school play.
"When I was 17, I made the varsity tennis team, and I wound up spraining my ankle twice, so I couldn't do that that spring," Grace mentions in the upcoming episode. The former athlete tried out for the lead role in his high school's production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a part he didn't expect to land. "I really didn't think I'd get it. There were some kids who were really great actors, and I still maintain that they were better actors then I am," Grace humbly notes. Turns out, Topher's theatrical turn would change his life as he knew it. "So the crazy thing about that play is this girl who was a friend of mine — her parents were big-time Hollywood producers. They wrote for 'Saturday Night Live,' they wrote 'Wayne's World' and 'Tommy Boy,' and they came up to me after the play and said, 'We'll call you at some point,' " Grace recalls. But the actor misinterpreted the thrilling news, thinking he was being pursued to go on coffee runs instead of auditions. "I thought they needed a P.A. on one of their shows, so I said something really stupid." Topher's pal Gordon remembered the error, too: "He was like, 'Yeah sure, baby. I'll have my people call your people.' " Fast-forward nine months later, and the big-time producers had an opportunity for the actor that he almost couldn't believe. "They called me and they said, 'We're making a sitcom about the '70s.' I still thought they wanted an assistant, but they said, 'Oh no, we want you to audition.' " Turns out this little sitcom just happened to be the massive hit that launched Grace's career. Don't miss when Grace's "Take Me Home Tonight" co-stars Anna Farris and Dan Fogler dish on their adolescent occupations in the newest episode of "When I Was 17," premiering Saturday at 11 a.m. ET on MTV. Related Videos |
| Lil Wayne 'You & I' Sneak Peek Hits The Net Posted: 23 Feb 2011 10:35 PM PST Hot 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex previews melodic track believed to be from DJ Drama and DJ Woogie mixtape.
Lil Wayne made the transition from star to superstar with his extraordinary work ethic, releasing a slew of mixtape material and reaching the tipping point with 2008's Tha Carter III. Since his release from prison late last year, however, the Cash Money Records artist has been conservative about putting out new official offerings, aside from his own "6 Foot 7 Foot." But a snippet of a new Weezy track, "You & I," surfaced online on Thursday (February 24) and it appears to be from a forthcoming DJ Drama and DJ Woogie mixtape. "All we do is fuss and f--- / Over this and that and such and such," Wayne raps on the number. "Man, I think I gotta toughen up/ Love knocks you down/ And it feels like I been sucker-punched/ But I love her like new money/ I ain't going nowhere like Al Bundy/ I'm like how can I leave her?/ Love is a bitch but everybody need her/ Inhale, exhale, I just need a breather/ Call a timeout and watch the cheerleaders/ And when I'm not feeling the same, I just drive my Bugatti down memory lane/ And come back to you." In addition to ""6 Foot" and "You & I," Wayne has loaned his rhymes to a remix of Bruno Mars' "Grenade", Birdman's "Fire Flame" and a Super Bowl edition of Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow." Wayne is scheduled to debut his "6 Foot" video on MTV soon. What do you think of Wayne's "You & I" so far? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| 'Hangover Part II' Trailer: The Five Coolest Moments Posted: 24 Feb 2011 01:49 AM PST From the monkey on Bradley Cooper's back to Ed Helms' tribal face tattoo, we can't wait to hit this destination wedding.
Todd Phillips promised and he delivered. Last week, the writer/director — who these days can't seem to make an R-rated comedy that doesn't do mega-business across the globe — assured MTV News that the teaser trailer for "Hangover Part II" would be popping up online this week. And pop up it has. True to Phillips' words the footage is "truly a teaser," with almost no dialogue and little hint about the events surrounding what clearly turns an innocent destination wedding in Thailand into a life-altering disaster. We do, however, contest Phillips' speculation that the teaser "might end up frustrating more than solving questions." While questions are hardly solved, we couldn't be more pumped finally to feast our eyes on official footage from the Memorial Day weekend release. Here are our picks for the five coolest moments: Hotel or Prison? Say Goodbye to That Security Deposit The Wolf Pack is Back Is This Kind of Nice? Mike Tyson, Trendsetter For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Photos |
| Lady Gaga Gets Ethereal for Viva Glam MAC Video Posted: 23 Feb 2011 11:06 PM PST 'I wanted the campaign to feel a bit more timeless,' company's creative director explains.
Lady Gaga's new short film for her work with MAC's Viva Glam line is an ethereal, ghostly affair that blends well with the pop star's current color scheme. The Nick Knight-directed clip features Gaga in shades of blush, nude and champagne almost floating alongside romantic images of martinis, flowers and perfume bottles. Airy house music plays as Gaga's flowing dress is blown about and she seduces the camera in various states of undress. For photos of Gaga's Viva Gam line, click here. This year's Viva Glam shades, which raise money for the MAC AIDS Fund, will be available for purchase next month. James Gager, SVP, Creative Director of MAC said that hooking up with Gaga for a second year (she teamed up with Cyndi Lauper last year) seemed like the most natural fit. "She's an amazing fit for us in so many ways. I think the most important quality is that she is real and she speaks her mind. When MAC originally started, it was truly a place for all the misfits of the world, where they could feel comfortable and know that they wouldn't be criticized. We've always been all about welcoming everyone into our universe. Gaga is bringing that same spirit to the world. She spreads this message of 'Don't be afraid to be who you are, don't let people put you down,' and radiates this sense of empowerment. Look at how courageously she's been speaking out lately," he said. "She's so passionate, focused and articulate, and I think we are, too. Especially with Viva Glam, we really put ourselves out there and every cent goes to the cause." As for the sexy video, Gager explained that it was a joint effort, like so many of her projects. "Working with Gaga is very much a partnership: It's a team effort and collaboration," he said. "The photographer Nick Knight, Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti and I wanted the campaign to feel a bit more timeless, but still very much her. Last year was all about a fun, feminine kind of sensibility, so I think if you compare that with what we've created this year, it's refreshing to see her in a way you wouldn't expect. We thought: 'Let's go with the idea of nude and the stripping away of what she's famous for and make her a little more elusive and evasive.' The tone is undeniably glamorous as well." Not only were the visuals for the campaign inspired by Gaga's aesthetic, but it seems this year's shades were also modified to fit Gaga's current look. "Jennifer Balbier [the company's SVP of product development] and I felt that after last year's shades — Gaga's fun pink and Cyndi's coral red — it was time to move in a new direction," he explained. "I think Gaga herself has moved into nude tones, and we didn't want to shoot something that was out of place. So she was actually part of the inspiration." Last week, when Gaga appeared on "Good Morning America" to talk about Viva Glam, she said her outfit was condom-inspired, in honor of the lipstick's AIDS-awareness mission. "I want to get people started at home at a younger age with their children talking about HIV, talking about AIDS, talking about safe sex," Gaga explained. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Yelawolf Talks Signing To Eminem's Label, Upcoming Album Posted: 24 Feb 2011 01:01 AM PST 'It's a huge deal being able to have a mentor in someone who's done this for so long,' the Alabama rapper says of Em.
Yelawolf is just as excited about getting signed to Eminem's label as his fans are. During NBA All-Star Weekend, the latest Shady Records signee was on the set of Travis Barker's video shoot for "Can a Drummer Get Some." MTV News caught up with the Alabama rapper to talk about rolling with Team Shady.
"I'm just out here supporting the crew, the Famous Stars and Straps crew. Travis is the homey," Yelawolf told MTV News, name checking the Blink-182 drummer's clothing line. "So I came up out to Hollywood to cameo. Just out here having fun, man." Although Yelawolf doesn't appear on "Can a Drummer Get Some," from Barker's upcoming Give the Drummer Some album, he does have a guest spot on "Let's Go," featuring Busta Rhymes and Twista. Besides dropping cameo verses — last year he appeared on Big Boi's "You Ain't No DJ" — the Southern rapper keeps a busy schedule with his own projects. "That's my bread and butter," Yelawolf said. "That's really what I do it for. I make records and do shows. That's what I've been doing consistently. I got tour dates coming up. I'm on the Warped Tour this year. Other than that, just making records. Setting up for my release, Radioactive, this summer. My freshman release on Shady [Records]." Yela flew in to make his cameo appearance from Las Vegas, where he is putting finishing touches on Radioactive. He also expressed enthusiasm over the privilege of working with Eminem and fellow Shady signees Slaughterhouse (Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5'9"), which he called "Shady 2.0." "I mean, it's a huge deal being able to have a mentor in someone who's done this for so long and been through so much," Yelawolf said of Eminem. "And also artistically just pushing me to be better. Being around them dudes will make you better naturally. So we're excited, man." Yelawolf then explained that his Shady debut — he released a retail mixtape called Trunk Muzik 0-60 last year — will be a step up from the material that made him an underground rap sensation. "This Radioactive release this summer, [I'm] stepping it up completely, stepping out of mixtapes and making an album," Yelawolf said. "The album is done outside of features. I've locked myself in a studio for a couple of weeks in Vegas in Mally Mal's spot [with] WillPower, the Audibles, Pooh Bear, Ghet-O-Vision, Shady — we just got together and made it happen." Are you excited to hear Yelawolf's Radioactive album? Tell us in the comments. Related Artists |
| Oscars Best And Worst Fashions: Experts Weigh In! Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:25 AM PST MTV News asked a pair of fashion-industry notables to share their choices for the best and worst looks in Oscars history.
The Academy Awards are just days away and that means that soon enough some of Hollywood's biggest names will be hitting the red carpet while donning some of the most haute couture they can get their hands on. But, before they hit the carpet, MTV News reached out to some fashion-world experts and asked them to weigh in on the event's best and worst looks ever, which the stars perhaps should take note of before they decide on what to wear. We caught up with fashion-industry maven and People's Revolution founder Kelly Cutrone, as well as Faran Krentcil, digital director at Nylon magazine, who divulged their favorite and least favorite looks from Oscars history. Best Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta, 2010: Maggie Gyllenhaal in Dries Van Noten, 2010: Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham, 2010: Natalie Portman in Lanvin, 2005: Anne Hathaway in Valentino, 2009: Worst Charlize Theron in Dior, 2010: Jennifer Lopez in Giorgio Armani Privé, 2010: Angelina Jolie, 2000: Gwyneth Paltrow in Alexander McQueen, 2002: Kate Winslet, 1998: Will it be a regal evening for "The King's Speech"? Can "The Social Network" dial up Oscar gold? Don't miss MTV News' "2011 Oscars Live" at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 27, when we'll be chatting with your favorite Hollywood stars live from the red carpet on MTVNews.com, and stick with us all Oscar night for winners, interviews, photos and more! Related Videos Related Photos |
| Justin Bieber Wax Statues: What Hairstyle Will They Have? Posted: 23 Feb 2011 10:21 PM PST Madame Tussauds figures will debut in March.
This March, Justin Bieber's wax likeness will be hitting three Madame Tussauds wax museums. Outposts in London, New York and Amsterdam will all house statues of the teen pop sensation. And, since Bieber decided to have his trademark locks lopped off last weekend, fans may be wondering what kind of hairstyle the statues will feature. Well, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the likenesses will in fact sport Bieber's signature swoop.
"We have been absolutely inundated with requests from young fans from around the world to see him," Liz Edwards, head of PR at Madame Tussauds, explained. "We're sure his fans will be just as delighted as we are that Justin will be joining the A-list." THR further reported that Bieber will be the headlining act at the museum's music zone, an interactive area that also features stars like Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake. It's reported that Bieber sat for his statue late last year. "We're capturing a moment in time," Bret Pidgeon, general manager of Madame Tussauds New York, told E! News about the statue. "Capturing what he looks like right now." Pidgeon also hinted about the hair that would appear on the statue. "We're going to wait to see how the new haircut takes with the fans ... It'll be part of the excitement for the final launch day," he added, noting that Bieber will be on hand at one of the unveilings. Reps for the museum never responded to MTV News' request for further information by press time. "I'm honored to be getting my own wax figures," Bieber said in a press statement. "To be immortalized in wax alongside some of my idols — Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyonce and my mentor, Usher — is incredibly exciting and very cool." A long line of other music stars also have had their likenesses cast in wax for display at Madame Tussauds locations. In the past few years, teen idols like the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and even Lady Gaga have all received the honor from the famed institution. Do plan to visit a Madame Tussauds to check out Justin's wax figure? Let us know in the comments. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Cee Lo, Adam Levine In Talks To Judge 'The Voice' Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:16 AM PST Producers also considered Lenny Kravitz, Mary J. Blige and John Legend for NBC singing competition.
With all the hype that surrounded the "American Idol" search for celebrity judges, it's no surprise that NBC is in talks with Cee Lo Green and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine to judge their Mark Burnett-produced singing competition "The Voice," according to Entertainment Weekly. EW reports that deals have yet to be signed, but the network hopes to finalize contracts with the artists within the next couple of days. Sources also reveal that a high-profile female star, rumored to be Christina Aguilera, is in talks to join the panel. Like "Idol," producers considered a slew of other judges, including Lenny Kravitz, Roger Daltrey, Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Enrique Iglesias. Hosted by Carson Daly, "The Voice" is expected to premiere this spring, potentially facing off against "Idol" and "X Factor." However, the show, which is based on the hit Netherlands program "The Voice of Holland," strays from the traditional singing-competition format. "The Voice" will feature a panel of four celebrity judges, who will sit with their backs to the talented hopefuls in order to focus on their vocals. If they approve of the audition, the judges will push a button that will send the competitor to the next round, claiming them as one of their students. In the case where more than one judge likes the singer, then the competitor gets the opportunity to choose between judges. Once the teams are chosen, the celebrity judges will mentor their contestants and eventually duel the teams against each other, with viewers picking the winners. If you can't make it for the auditions, NBC has announced that the reality competition will also let hopefuls audition for "The Voice" via webcam. Who do you want to judge on "The Voice"? Sound off below! Related Artists |
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