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- Kristen Stewart Is 'Great As A Vampire,' Jamie Campbell Bower Says
- 'Mortal Instruments' Star Lily Collins Describes Her Ideal Jace
- Robert Pattinson Calls His Elephant Co-Star A 'Full-On Method Actor'
- 'Dancing With The Stars': Hines Ward, Petra Nemcova Score With Personal Songs
- Dom Kennedy Is Taking 'A Stand' On His Latest Mixtape
- 'Harry Potter' Epilogue Was 'Really Weird,' Bonnie Wright Says
- Britney Spears Drops 30-Second 'Till The World Ends' Video Preview
- Harry Potter: The Exhibition -- We Take You Inside!
- 'The Hunger Games' Drafts Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
- Thia Megia, Naima Adedapo Say Jamie Foxx Eased 'American Idol' Exit
- 'Harry Potter' Ending Is 'Emotional,' Jamie Campbell Bower Says
- Lily Collins 'Grateful' For 'Mortal Instruments' Fan Support
- Drake Denies Leaving Young Money During Lil Wayne Tour Stop
- Swedish House Mafia's Axwell Drops 'Heart Is King'
- Kelly Rowland Feels 'Uber-Duber Sexy' On Lil Wayne Collabo 'Motivation'
- Lady Gaga Shoots 'Judas' Video
- Robert Pattinson Says Love Usually Begins 'At First Sight'
- Britney Spears To Release Two 'Till The World Ends' Videos
- Lil Wayne Hit With Federal Tax Lien
- Odd Future Are Shopping A Record Deal In Unconventional Ways
| Kristen Stewart Is 'Great As A Vampire,' Jamie Campbell Bower Says Posted: 05 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT 'I think she's perfect and they did a great job casting those movies,' actor who plays Caius in 'Breaking Dawn' says.
Jamie Campbell Bower was thrust into the world of "Twilight" as Caius in "New Moon," and he'll be back vamping it up in "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" next year. And the actor admits that as he preps to return to the "Twilight" set in 2012 for the final "Twilight Saga" movie, fans of the franchise will get to see just how bad Caius and the rest of the Volturi are. "Well, [director] Bill Condon, he brings something wonderful and a sort of theatricalness to the whole film," Bower explained to MTV News when he stopped by to talk about his new Starz series "Camelot."
"The film itself, it's much darker than the first three. It's got a grittiness to it. From our side, the Volturi side, you really get to find out how messed up these characters are and just how badass they are," he said. "We're really evil people. I was always like, we're not evil, we're trying to keep it cool, but they are nasty blokes. So from us, you get to see how screwed up we are. That was great fun to play, just screw about on set and do as much as possible and be theatrical." Much of the chatter about the final films in the "Twilight" series revolves around Kristen Stewart's turn as vampire Bella, and from one vamp to another, Bower has nothing but praise for her performance. "She's great as a vampire," he said. "I think she's perfect and they did a great job casting those movies. "Again to be a part of something that is such a success and has influenced so many different things, I'm really honored to be able to do that," he added. Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Photos |
| 'Mortal Instruments' Star Lily Collins Describes Her Ideal Jace Posted: 05 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT 'He's got to have wit but also be very vulnerable,' she tells MTV News, confirming that she has read with Alex Pettyfer.
Although "The Mortal Instruments" movie has found its Clary Fray, via actress Lily Collins, there are still a few big roles to be cast — mainly one Jace Wayland, Clary's is-he-or-isn't-he love interest. We've had some fun speculating about rumored contenders and fan favorites, but when MTV News sat down with Lily Collins at WonderCon recently, we asked her to comment on the heated casting competition — specifically, what they're looking for in their future Jace.
"Jace is confident and knows he's confident," Collins explained. "He's good-looking and knows he's good-looking. He's got that je ne sais quoi, in that he walks into a room and you go, 'Wow.' He knows he's the best thing in the room. He's got to have wit but also be very vulnerable, and I think it's hard. I think a lot of actors don't necessarily want to show vulnerability, but [for] this character, it's completely necessary but, at the same time, that overconfidence as well. I think it's going to be that thing where they walk into a room and you do a reading and go, 'Wow, I really can't see anyone else as this character,' so it's going to be an interesting process." Collins said she has read with several actors, including Alex Pettyfer, but was tightlipped to expand upon any favorites or which actors the filmmakers have preferred, but she will be involved in casting Jace. "The amazing thing is that they really want my input, which is a complete honor," Collins said. "They want me to be involved in the process. Having been the first cast in the series, they want my input on the character, so that's huge for me." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| Robert Pattinson Calls His Elephant Co-Star A 'Full-On Method Actor' Posted: 05 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT 'She's an incredible creature,' RPattz tells MTV News of 'Water for Elephants' focal point Tai.
Robert Pattinson has certainly had some very nice things to say about his "Water for Elephants" leading lady Reese Witherspoon, recently telling MTV News that she has a "nice energy about her." But it's obvious that RPattz holds a special place in his heart for another female co-star: Tai the Elephant. "She's an incredible creature," the 24-year-old actor said of his famous pachyderm co-star.
In fact, he and Tai (Pattinson previously joked that she has "done way more movies than I have") got incredibly close at one point. Pattinson revealed to MTV News that he actually got in Tai's mouth, describing the moment as "the most incredible thing in the world. You're being lifted up by her gums. ... She puts just the right amount of pressure on so she isn't hurting you. It's so strange." But it wasn't just the closeness he and Tai shared on the "Water for Elephants" set that made him appreciate working with a wild animal. "The best thing is that it takes away from the mundane [parts] of the day. If you're doing 20 takes or something, and there's a character who's going to be doing something totally different every time, it's always exciting. It's like working with a full-on method actor who's just improvising," Pattinson said of the experience. Still, it's not always a day in the park working with animals, as Pattinson and Witherspoon quickly came to find out. As he recalled during "MTV First: Robert Pattinson," one day on the set, his beloved Tai let loose the "most incredible fart into Reese's face ... like a hurricane. Thunderous." Even Pattinson had his moments where Tai's presence was a distraction. "If there's, like, an actual moment you have to get across [emotion], and suddenly there's, like, a trunk in your face," Pattinson said with a laugh. Still, the actor seemed to find that the positives outweighed the negatives when it came to working with Tai and all the other "Water for Elephants" animals. "It's incredible," he said. "It just makes everything more interesting." "Water for Elephants" arrives in theaters April 20. Check out everything we've got on "Water for Elephants." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Dancing With The Stars': Hines Ward, Petra Nemcova Score With Personal Songs Posted: 05 Apr 2011 05:39 AM PDT Wendy Williams' foxtrot is the lowest-rated of the night.
Monday night's "Dancing With the Stars" was an emotional event. The celebrities were told to choose a song that told a story about themselves. Some songs talked about their career challenges, some called up memories of now-deceased parents and others were about relationships and the challenges that go along with romance in the pubic eye.
At the top of the judges' list were football star Hines Ward and supermodel Petra Nemcova, who both grabbed scores of 25 out of 30. Talk-show host Wendy Williams earned the lowest score of 15. Here's how the dancers fared this week: Wendy Williams and her partner, Tony Dovolani, told the story of Williams' dreams of having a radio career. She performed the foxtrot to "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life," and the judges thought she lacked fluidity. Judge Len Goodman said she worked extremely hard, but it wasn't great. "It was suited to radio," he told her. Bruno Tonioli told her "at times it looked like you put down roots." Carrie Ann Inaba worried that Williams took a step backwards from her performance last week. Score: 15/30. Disney star Chelsea Kane and partner Mark Ballas danced to "Chelsea," which was written for her by her first love. Her cha-cha was a big hit with the judges, who thought her performance was sexy and energetic. "Chelsea! Chelsea! Sexy! Sexy!" Tonioli said. Goodman joked, "I remember my first love, and she didn't look anything like you!" Score: 23/30. Wrestler Chris Jericho and Cheryl Burke performed an emotional rumba to "Let It Be," the same song that Jericho played at his mother's funeral. The judges loved the powerful dance, an Inaba was in tears by the end. Score: 21/30. Model and reality star Kendra Wilkinson told her partner, Louis Van Amstel, that she wanted to dance to a song by Musiq Soulchild, which reminded her of the beginning of her relationship with her husband, Hank. She talked about "haters" who didn't care for her dating her husband because of her background as a Playboy model and the former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner. They called her a "stripper," she said. "There is nothing wrong with a good stripper!" exclaimed Tonioli. Score: 23/30. Rapper and actor Romeo and his partner, Chelsie Hightower, danced to "I'll Be There," which was in memory of two of his cousins who died at a young age. They danced the rumba, and the judges thought that his footwork needed a bit of work. 20/30. Football star Ward danced to Earth, Wind and Fire's "Fantasy," a tribute to his single mom, and judges were in love with his performance. "My whole life experience has been great. I'm very blessed. This is a tribute to her. It's a celebration. We're going to the moon, Ma! We're on 'Dancing With the Stars'!" he said to his mother, who was in the audience. Score: 25/30. Supermodel Petra Nemcova danced to "You Raise Me Up," a song she said she listened to after she revisited the area destroyed by the tsunami in Thailand that she was in. The song, she shared, gave her the encouragement to start a foundation to benefit those affected by the tragedy. She and her partner, Dmitry Chaplin, danced the waltz, and the judges called her performance elegant. Score: 25/30. Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard picked a fun song, "My Prerogative." He and partner Anna Trebunskaya did the paso doble, and the judges said he needed to work on his lines a bit more. Score: 20/30. Actress Kirstie Alley and her partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, danced the rumba to "Over the Rainbow," a song that Alley said embodies "the hopefulness after the despair" she felt in 1980 when in 72 hours she lost her mother, almost lost her father and got her first film role. The judges said she made an improvement. Score: 21/30. Actor Ralph Macchio danced to "Stay Gold," from his movie "The Outsiders," which he said also was his wedding song from 24 years ago. He and partner Karina Smirnoff danced the rumba, and Macchio closed the dance by running over to his wife and kissing her. Inaba said he needed to work on his core strength. Score: 21/30. Related Photos |
| Dom Kennedy Is Taking 'A Stand' On His Latest Mixtape Posted: 05 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT L.A. MC tells Mixtape Daily he wanted The Original Dom Kennedy to show 'the way we grew up and our lifestyle.'
Main Pick Street Captain: Dom Kennedy Representing: Los Angeles Mixtape: The Original Dom Kennedy Real Spit: With the exception of Game and Snoop, it may seem like the West has remained quiet for the last few years, but if you agree with that sentiment, then you probably haven't been paying close enough attention. L.A., in particular, has a gang of young, up-and-coming spitters primed to grab the mantle. Case in point, Leimert Park's very own Dom Kennedy.
Dom has been making noise on the underground for some time and now he's packing shows in a city near you. The Cali MC recently dropped his latest mixtape, The Original Dom Kennedy, and he told Mixtape Daily that it reflects the sides of him that have been missing from his previous projects. "It was a part of me that wasn't in all of those projects, and with The Original Dom Kennedy, it was a time for me to take a stand in music. The way we grew up and our lifestyle, being kids from the inner city of Los Angeles. I just felt like that was missing," Dom said. Joints to Check For » "Turn Me Out." "Produced by Swift D — shout out to Swift D — it reminds me of an L.A. house party, Friday, Saturday drive-around type song." » "The Homies." "It's real pushing-the-line, in terms of it's not the super-nice song, pretty song," Dom explained. "But I just got to the point I was so tired of the whole feature thing. It just became such a formula for people to put out tapes and say, 'Oh, I got this person on the song, so that's why you should listen to it.' So it was like, when I was making The Original Dom Kennedy, it was like it was just me and my friends. And at the end of the day, that's what I realized: that's all you really have." For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. Related Videos |
| 'Harry Potter' Epilogue Was 'Really Weird,' Bonnie Wright Says Posted: 04 Apr 2011 10:32 PM PDT 'Being a mother with three children suddenly when you're young is quite a big [change],' she tells MTV News at DVD premiere.
For the most devoted "Harry Potter" fans out there, the countdown has already begun in anticipation of the final film release, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2." Over the weekend, we got a sneak peek at Harry Potter: The Exhibition, as well as a few exclusive clips from the "Deathly Hallows, Part 1" DVD/Blu-ray. At the DVD premiere, we asked actress Bonnie Wright about the experience filming the franchise's highly anticipated "epilogue" sequence, in which all the characters appear as themselves, only 19 years in the future.
"It was really weird," Wright said of seeing herself in makeup made to look like a woman in her 30s. "People said, 'Don't worry, you look good for 35!' " Wright said the experience was a lot of fun, mostly because she had to embody a completely new aspect of her character, Ginny Weasley-Potter. "Being a mother with three children suddenly when you're young is quite a big [change]," she said. "It's strange, because obviously [when] I started, my first scene ever filmed was on the train platform 9 3/4, and then we came back to shoot some more before Christmas, and it was back at platform 9 3/4, so I finished, and it was like this amazing cycle." Regarding the scenes she's most looking forward to seeing in the final film, Wright said she's pumped to see the final battle. "I think I'm mainly looking forward to the epic battle that is to come," she said. "See[ing] the power of good triumph over evil is going to be satisfying." Check out everything we've got on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| Britney Spears Drops 30-Second 'Till The World Ends' Video Preview Posted: 04 Apr 2011 06:59 AM PDT Her latest Femme Fatale clip arrives online Wednesday.
MTV took you inside Britney Spears' "Till the World Ends" video shoot during Sunday's "I Am the Femme Fatale," and now Brit herself is pulling back the curtain even further. Late Monday (April 4), the pop princess tweeted a 30-second preview of her next Femme Fatale video.
"#TillTheWorldEnds video is coming out better than I even expected. Here's a quick peek," she wrote. In her next tweet, she revealed the release date for the follow-up video to "Hold It Against Me": "#TillTheWorldEnds video premieres THIS Wednesday on VEVO. Cant wait to share it with you guys!" The 30-second teaser features some of the same moves Spears showed off during her three-song nightclub set in Las Vegas. This time, though, instead of the glittering lights of Vegas, Spears is leading an underground dance party as everything is crumbling around her in a dystopian universe. On Monday, it was also revealed that Spears will release two versions of the "Till the World Ends" video: a director's cut with more of an apocalyptic story line and a choreography cut with the unabridged version of Brit's dance moves. The video was directed by Ray Kay and shot in Los Angeles last month. "The set was a little much," Spears recalled during the MTV special. "It was grimy and gross and it felt like there was poop everywhere when there wasn't. It was sweat and it was disgusting sometimes ... [I] tough it out," she laughed. What do you think of the "Till the World Ends" teasers? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Harry Potter: The Exhibition -- We Take You Inside! Posted: 04 Apr 2011 05:31 AM PDT Discovery Times Square show opening Tuesday includes 'authentic' props, costumes and sets from all eight franchise movies.
Alas, all of you muggles out there will never have a chance to step inside Hogwarts, to suit up for a magical Quidditch match, or to sit down for a chat in Hagrid's Hut. But can come pretty close, thanks to Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Housed at the Discovery Times Square building in New York City from April 5 through September 5, the exhibit showcases props, costumes and sets from all eight franchise movies, from 2001's "Sorcerer's Stone" up through the part two of "Deathly Hallows," which hits theaters this summer.
"When we first met with the filmmakers, we wanted to make sure everything was as authentic as possible," Eddie Newquist, an exhibition creator, told MTV News. "We decided to create an experience where you felt like you were going into Hogwarts. We also wanted to create an experience where you could get very close to a lot of the special costumes and things that maybe go by very quickly in the films but really have a lot of significant meaning." A few days before Monday's (April 4) DVD premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1," MTV News got a peek at what the exhibit is all about. It begins as attendees enter Hogwarts and pass through the lobby of moving portraits. From there, it's on to the Gryffindor common room, the dormitories, the classrooms and Hagrid's Hut, before heading out to a Quidditch pitch for a chance to toss a quaffle. Things then take a darker turn, taking folks through the dragon-filled Forbidden Forest and into a confrontation with Voldemort and the Death Eaters. At every turn, visitors will see actual props, costumes and other elements from the films — from Harry's glasses to Godric Gryffindor's sword to a hands-on opportunity to pull a young Mandrake from its pot. "It's a great way to celebrate the end of this amazing, epic series," Newquist said. "But it's also a way to pay a bit of homage to the artistry and craftsmanship that's gone into creating it." Will you check out the "Harry Potter" exhibit in New York City? Let us know in the comments! Check out everything we've got on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| 'The Hunger Games' Drafts Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Posted: 03 Apr 2011 11:36 PM PDT Hutcherson will play Peeta, while Hemsworth is cast as Gale, studio announces.
After months of debate, speculation and rumors, Lionsgate has officially announced casting for the two male leads in the highly-anticipated film, "The Hunger Games." Josh Hutcherson ("The Kids Are All Right") will play romantic, reluctant hero Peeta Mellark, and Liam Hemsworth ("The Last Song") will play brooding boy-next-door Gale Hawthorne.
Hutcherson and Hemsworth will star alongside Jennifer Lawrence, who was recently announced as having landed the coveted role of Katniss Everdeen. Hutcherson has been acting for over a decade in films like "Bridge to Terabithia" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," but he is perhaps most recognizable for his role in last year's critical darling and Oscar-nominated film, "The Kids Are All Right." Australian Hemsworth, although slightly newer to Hollywood, has been garnering attention from his roles in TV and film, particularly Australian soap "Neighbours" and last year's tear-jerker romance, "The Last Song." (That and the fact that he dated Miley Cyrus.) "The Hunger Games" is based on Suzanne Collins' dystopian best-seller about children forced to compete in an annual, televised fight-to-the-death battle. It is an intense and violent story of survival, corrupt governments and a struggling population, with a heartbreaking love triangle thrown in for good measure. The fanbase for "The Hunger Games" is a fiercely loyal one whose ferocity and dedication to Collins' source material have drawn comparisons to the "Twilight" fans, although "Hunger Games" readers tend to skew slightly older. The film is slated to hit theaters March 23, 2012. For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Photos |
| Thia Megia, Naima Adedapo Say Jamie Foxx Eased 'American Idol' Exit Posted: 04 Apr 2011 06:26 AM PDT 'It took out all the stress with the drums and the music and the live colors,' Megia tells MTV News of results-show performance with will.i.am.
If you watched Jamie Foxx and will.i.am's high-energy "Hot Wings" performance on last week's "American Idol" results show and thought to yourself, "Where have I seen this before?" you weren't alone. Naima Adedapo rocked a similar drums-and-dance flavor the week before when she performed "Dancing in the Streets," and the newly eliminated singer loved the similarities. "It was for me! It was like my exit parade," joked Adedapo, who made a name for herself with equally colorful production numbers on "Idol."
In fact, the over-the-top spectacle was just what the doctor ordered for Adedapo and fellow eliminated castmate Thia Megia, who both boogied on the sidelines during Foxx and will.i.am's appearance despite knowing that the odds were against them once Ryan Seacrest got around to announcing the results. "It took out all the stress with the drums and the music and the live colors," said Megia, who stopped by MTV News with Adedapo to discuss their time on "Idol." "I think it was perfect that they did that [particular performance] before the results. It just made me feel so much better." "I was like, 'I'm happy! It doesn't even matter now. I'm happy!' " gushed Adedapo, who also admitted that it took all of energy not to run up onstage and join the Carnival-inspired choreography. "I wanted to jump over the couch and get it in with them. They did such a wonderful job. ... I was yelling the whole time. You could probably ask the dancers. I was like, 'You better get it! You better get it!' " she laughed. Adedapo and Megia have plenty of time to plan future dance routines for the upcoming American Idols Live! Tour. The two of them will join the rest of the top 11 as they hit up North American venues this summer. Were you sad to see Adedapo and Megia go? Let us know in the comments! Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos |
| 'Harry Potter' Ending Is 'Emotional,' Jamie Campbell Bower Says Posted: 04 Apr 2011 06:26 AM PDT Bower says being part of the franchise is 'a real honor.'
This June, "Harry Potter" fans will bid the series a final fond farewell as "Deathly Hallows, Part 2" hits theaters. With "Part 1" already out on DVD and Harry Potter: The Exhibition at the Discovery Times Square building in New York City, the series is not going out quietly. One of the series' stars, Jamie Campbell Bower, admits he feels lucky to have been a piece of that very large puzzle.
"I was only on set for a very short period of time, and I only play a very small role in the film," he told MTV News when he stopped by to talk about his new Starz series "Camelot." "I suppose, you know, just for me personally, being able to be involved in something that is taking place in England for 10 years and something that has given people jobs and a great boost to the British film industry, that was a real honor." Bower has appeared in two of the iconic films (both parts of "Deathly Hallows"), and he said that seeing it all come to an end has even more meaning for the film's principal stars, who have been there since day one. "For the other guys in it, again, it's been a part of their lives for 10 years, and that's a big deal. I suppose maybe they didn't see it as a job, it just sort of became their daily life: Go to school, do your job and go home and have your fish and chips — 'cause we all eat fish and chips," he joked. "I can imagine it's exciting for them and emotional as well." Check out everything we've got on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| Lily Collins 'Grateful' For 'Mortal Instruments' Fan Support Posted: 04 Apr 2011 04:31 AM PDT 'If they don't necessarily see you in the part, that can be an issue,' actress tells MTV News of book series' loyal readers.
Among the movie-obsessed here at MTV News, there is always a lot of talk about highly anticipated upcoming films. Naturally, the summer blockbusters garner their fair share of enthusiasm, but recently, a lot of talk has turned toward the much-buzzed-about book-to-screen adaptations of young adult novels such as "The Hunger Games" and "The Mortal Instruments." Speaking to director Scott Stewart's adaptation of "Mortal Instruments," MTV News recently caught up with lucky actress Lily Collins, who will portray fan-favorite protagonist Clarissa "Clary" Fray, about what makes the film and book series so special.
"It's an amazing series of books," Collins gushed to MTV News at WonderCon. "Cassandra Clare's books are incredible. I'm a huge fan myself, so to be able to play the heroine I love is incredible. It's a story based on a young woman, an empowered young woman [who is] confident and determined, and she ends up surprising everyone with her abilities," Collins explained. "I think it's incredible for the story to be about a young girl and not one that is just a girl in the story. It really is her story." Collins said she is incredibly excited and grateful to everyone who has offered their support of her landing the role. "To have the support of Scott [Stewart] and Clint Culpepper at Screen Gems and everyone, it means a lot that they saw something in me from 'Priest,' " she said. "The fans have responded really, really positively, which is all you can ask for, because when you cast a heroine of a series of books that people are already fans of, if they don't necessarily see you in the part, that can be an issue, so I feel very grateful to them." "Instruments" author Cassandra Clare has also issued her stamp of approval. "I love Lily Collins," she recently gushed in an online video. What do you think of Lily Collins as Clary Fray? Tell us in the comments! For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos |
| Drake Denies Leaving Young Money During Lil Wayne Tour Stop Posted: 04 Apr 2011 01:50 AM PDT 'It was people like Drake and people like y'all that made me feel like I wasn't even there,' Lil Wayne tells D.C. crowd of being in prison.
At the start of Lil Wayne's I Am Still Music Tour alongside Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Travis Barker, Drake was a curious omission from the star-studded lineup. However, last night in President Obama's backyard, the Canadian heartthrob joined his boss onstage to quell any talk that he is no longer part of the Young Money machine.
Fans at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., were treated to crowd-pleasing performances from Lil Wayne and protégé Drake, who along with Minaj, kept the Young Money Records imprint afloat while Weezy served time in New York's Rikers Island on gun charges. The Young Money honcho acknowledged that very fact while introducing the Thank Me Later star. "I know y'all know a few months ago I was locked up and sh--, but it was people like Drake and people like y'all that made me feel like I wasn't even there, so I appreciate that sh--, I really do. I just wanted you to miss me while I was gone," a humbled Lil Wayne said before launching into the blistering track "Miss Me" with Drake. Drake took time to speak to fans at the sold-out venue about the rumors that he and Young Money parted ways. "You see today, when I landed in D.C. and I got off the plane, this n---a looked me in my eyes and he asked me, 'Did you drop out of Young Money?' And I looked him right back in his eyes and I said, 'Boy, are you out your mother----ing mind?!' Man, I want this sh-- forever," he said, launching right into his single "Forever." Drake told MTV News in February that while he isn't a listed headliner on the tour, he would make some guest appearances on the 24-city journey when time permitted as he is busy recording his sophomore album, Take Care. Are you glad Drake spoke out about the rumors? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Related Artists |
| Swedish House Mafia's Axwell Drops 'Heart Is King' Posted: 04 Apr 2011 04:23 AM PDT 'It's a track I designed just for my shows,' DJ/producer tells MTV News of the Miami Music Week banger.
After a tremendous showing during this year's Miami Music Week, both as a solo artist and with his Scandinavian brethren in Swedish House Mafia, Axwell released his long-awaited solo track "Heart Is King" on Monday (April 4). Axwell's fans — and MTV News — have had their eyes and ears peeled for this latest release since he first teased a crowd with it at the Montreux Sundance - Electronic Music Festival in Switzerland last May. The new track is classic big-room Axwell, garnished with spine-tingling strings and a driving, progressive riff.
"It's kind of a neo-classical type of thing," Axwell told MTV News when we caught up with him in Miami. "It's a little like filtered house, and it has this break, [and] a pretty classical type of melody. There's no vocal or anything. It's just like a track I wanted to get out there, something I wanted to get off of my chest for a while. It's a track I designed just for my shows, and [especially] when it's a big show." "Heart Is King" got a series of live plays at MMW's biggest shows, including Axwell's solo night at LIV, Swedish House Mafia's Masquerade Motel: One Night Stand and Steve Angello's Size Matters showcase, which closed out Beatport Beach. And it was without question one of the week's biggest tracks, eliciting roars from the crowd each time it dropped. Of course, Axwell has a reputation for bringing it big, and his latest cut is right up there in epic-ness with the other songs from his extensive catalog like "Feel the Vibe" and "Nothing but Love." "Heart" is likely to be just the first of a slew of major Miami tracks to come out of the SHM camp, joining Tim Mason's "The Moment" (set for an April 6 release on Angello's Size imprint) and the trio's new single "Save the World," whose release date has yet to be announced. All of the new tracks coming from the Swedes and their signees incorporate innovative sounds that vibe with the ever-morphing house-music flavor. As demonstrated on "Heart Is King," Axwell keeps the music fresh but also skillfully harnesses other genres. "There will always be certain subgenres coming up and down," he said. "But at the end of the day, it's all about the love and the house music and just bringing it! People always come back to mama. They go around, venture around — dubstep, tribal, drum and bass. At the end of the night, when they wanna come home? They come back to house!" Fans can download the track at Beatport.com. Did you get to hear Axwell's "Heart Is King" live in Miami? Let us know what you think in the comments below! Related Artists |
| Kelly Rowland Feels 'Uber-Duber Sexy' On Lil Wayne Collabo 'Motivation' Posted: 04 Apr 2011 03:55 AM PDT Video for the track premiered Monday.
Kelly Rowland is getting some "Motivation" from Lil Wayne on her new single. The slow-burning track features Rowland's sexy vocals as Wayne drops a signature verse on the tune that the singer described to MTV News as "urgent and urban." "Wayne and I have known each other for a [really long time]," she said of the collabo. 'Motivation' came about when I was in the studio with [producers] Jim Jonsin and Rico Love, and we kind of were just vibing. I told Rico I wanted something really sexy ... and he came up with 'Motivation' along with Jim.
"It turned into this amazing record," she continued. "I actually rushed Rico out of the studio and I went to a Heat game, and I saw Wayne there." And the rest, as they say, is history: "I played it for him and he got on it, and it was just as simple as that." On the track, Rowland and Wayne trade flirty quips about getting it on. " 'Motivation' makes me feel extremely, über-duber sexy," she said. "It has that personality and characteristic to it that I don't think anybody can deny. That's why when Wayne dropped that insane verse on there ... I was like, 'You really brought that up even more.' He went into the studio and just did it. I don't think it takes much for Wayne to think. He just does it. He's so admirable." On Monday (April 4), Rowland premieres the "Motivation" video, which certainly plays to the song's sexy themes. "Sarah Chatfield directed it and Frank Gatson did the choreography. We came up with the energy, and with Frank — and I don't know how he sees something, but he got it," she recalled. "I'm so thankful I have a great team that's thinking 10 steps ahead of me. With Sarah she understood; she got the concept. It was great the way everything came together. I'm so happy that everyone can finally see it." While many can be credited for the song and video's playful vibe, Rowland admits that Wayne adds that extra something. "I love Wayne. I always have. I've always loved his style," she said. "I always love how you don't know what's going to come out of his mouth, and he's so spontaneous and just witty. I love Wayne." What do you think of Kelly and Wayne's collabo? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists |
| Lady Gaga Shoots 'Judas' Video Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:35 AM PDT Gaga describes co-directing the clip as 'the most exciting artistic moment of my career.'
Lady Gaga and her team took the weekend to work on the video for "Judas," the singer's second single off her May release, Born This Way. With little known about the clip other than that it is co-directed by Gaga and her creative director, Laurieann Gibson, Gaga and her cohorts all teased the shoot on Twitter over the weekend. Early Sunday, Mother Monster herself shared that she's quite proud of the video. She tweeted, "Directing Judas video with my sister @boomkack is the most exciting artistic moment of my career. It's the greatest work we've done. Day 2." Her faithful stylist, Thierry Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti, kept fans abreast all weekend, tweeting on Saturday, "Just finished shooting our incredible day 1. We are so blessed." On Sunday, he shared that the crew has been busy working on the video in Los Angeles, where Gaga recently played some shows on her Monster Ball Tour. "Good mornin' LA! It was magical yesterday. so excited for our day2!!!!!!!!!!@ladygaga @BoomKack @TheValGarland #judas." Makeup artist Val Garland added, "It's going to be a very GaGalicious day here in LaLa Land .... Remarkably I feel amazing and GaGGing for gorgeousness ....." By the time Monday morning rolled in, Formichetti let all the little monsters know that the last frame had been shot. "Just finished shooting the most amazing video/movie of all time!! Totally in love with JUDAS baby," he wrote. Even Gaga's beau, Luc Carl, couldn't contain his excitement about what he describes as "bad ass." "Breaking rules once again," he wrote on Twitter. For those wanting to know more about all things "Judas," Gaga plans to share more in a video she's posting on Tuesday. "GAGAVISION no.41 coming, at midnight TUES. Filming and editing it myself. Will announce JUDAS release!" she tweeted. "Feels like the first time, monsters." Related Photos Related Artists |
| Robert Pattinson Says Love Usually Begins 'At First Sight' Posted: 03 Apr 2011 10:32 PM PDT 'There has to be some kind of moment where you feel a different energy around someone,' the 'Water for Elephants' star tells MTV News.
Robert Pattinson is sure of two things: Love at first sight can exist and he always has something on his lips (though, coincidentally enough, they have nothing to do with one another).
When MTV News caught up with Pattinson to discuss his latest project, "Water for Elephants," the topic turned to whether he believes in love at first sight. His "Elephants" character, Jacob, goes through something similar when he experiences an instant attraction and connection to Marlena (Reese Witherspoon). "I think people can [fall in love at first sight]," said the 24-year-old star, who has been romantically linked in real life to his "Twilight" co-star Kristen Stewart. "I think pretty much all people who love each other, had some kind of thing at first sight," he continued. "I mean, there has to be some kind of moment where you, like, feel a different energy around someone." RPattz went on to make the argument that, "Generally, if you don't notice someone ever, you're probably not going to fall in love with them." In other words, Robert Pattinson probably doesn't believe in too many romantic comedies! But if you're still hoping a simple run-in with Pattinson will make for a love match, there's something you should probably know about him: He has some strange habits where his lips are concerned. During our "love at first sight" chat, Pattinson got distracted and wondered aloud, "Oh, why do I always have stuff on my lip?!" After mimicking licking his lips, the actor said this sort of thing happens "like, constantly!" Pattinson then joked that the lip thing was a reoccurring problem during every interview he'd had while promoting "Water for Elephants" over the weekend. "If I keep my mouth closed for 20 seconds, my lips [get] stuck together," RPattz complained. We'd be willing to bet there are some hard-core fans out there more than willing to remedy that problem. Do you, like Robert Pattinson, believe in love at first sight? Tell us in the comments! Check out everything we've got on "Water for Elephants." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Britney Spears To Release Two 'Till The World Ends' Videos Posted: 04 Apr 2011 02:02 AM PDT A director's cut and a choreography cut of the video will both be released.
Who needs one "Till the World Ends" video when you can have two? Well, it seems that Britney Spears' fans will get just that.
JustJared.com reports that the singer will release two videos for her second single from Femme Fatale. According to the site, "The director's cut will have more of an apocalyptic story line while the choreography cut will have the unabridged version of Britney's dance moves." The video was directed by Ray Kay and shot in Los Angeles last month. The video features Spears in sexy, body-hugging clothes getting sweaty with her dancers. "The set was a little much. It was grimy and gross and it felt like there was poop everywhere when there wasn't," she recalled in Sunday's MTV special "Britney Spears: I Am the Femme Fatale." "It was sweat and it was disgusting sometimes ... [I] tough it out," she laughed. In the video sneak peek featured in the special, Spears opted to change out of her sexy heels to dance in more practical Uggs. "It hurts ... but it looks good," she explained. "It wasn't a full-length shot, so a girl's about comfort when it's not showing." She later added, "It was a lot of fun. I had never worked with Ray Kay before. I was really happy with the work we did." Spears' "Till The World Ends" songwriter, Ke$ha, opened up to People.com about how she'd like to hang out with the pop star now that they've worked on a hit pop song together. "Skinny dipping. It would be a dress-up-like-Ke$ha-or-Britney party. Either her place or my place, it doesn't matter," the "Blow" singer said, describing their perfect hang-out. "I have a small, salt-water pool [at my house in Nashville] that has laser beams in it and a stereo so you can be underwater listening to music." Are you excited for two "Till the World Ends" videos? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Lil Wayne Hit With Federal Tax Lien Posted: 04 Apr 2011 12:05 AM PDT IRS imposed lien on Wayne's multimillion-dollar Miami home for nonpayment of income taxes.
Lil Wayne's pockets are about to get a bit lighter, because Uncle Sam wants his fair share. The New Orleans rapper was hit with a federal tax lien to the tune of $5.6 million. According to The Detroit News, the IRS lien, dated March 2 but made official on March 28, was filed in Miami Dade County and notes that Dwayne M. Carter has an unpaid income-tax balance due of $3,351,078 for 2008 and $2,258,956 for 2009. The Miami Beach, Florida, address listed on the lien is for Wayne's 15,101-square-foot mansion, which is currently on the market for a shade under $13 million. This is not the first time Lil Wayne has had to settle an overdue tax bill. Last year, the Young Money CEO was hit with a lien by the IRS that totaled $1.1 million for income tax years 2004, 2005 and 2007. Wayne, who reportedly paid the $1.1 million he already owed, will want to make sure he takes care of overdue taxes sooner rather than later. Recently, Ja Rule pleaded guilty to tax evasion in a federal court in New Jersey after admitting that he neglected to pay taxes on more than $4 million in income between 2004 and 2006. Already facing two years for attempted gun possession (Lil Weezy was arrested the same day as Ja Rule, resulting in his eight-month incarceration at Rikers Island), the Queens rapper will be sentenced for the tax evasion charges in June as well. Lil Wayne is currently on his I Am Still Music Tour, where he recently received a lap dance from Nicki Minaj during her show. Related Artists |
| Odd Future Are Shopping A Record Deal In Unconventional Ways Posted: 04 Apr 2011 09:45 AM PDT 'If you are serious about the meeting, I want Randy's Donuts, swivel chairs and a megaphone,' Tyler, the Creator tells record exec.
Los Angeles' OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) are one of the most lauded and debated acts in hip-hop today. Being a hot commodity has granted the collective the luxury of having music executives seek out their services, and Odd Future have in turn conceived some odd requests in order to gain their audience. Odd Future is asking record label execs to meet with them to discuss business at the Supreme skate shop in Fairfax, California, according to the New York Post. SRC Records founder Steve Rifkind was able to get them to his office but allegedly only after acquiescing to Odd Future mouthpiece Tyler, the Creator's demands. "If you are serious about the meeting, I want Randy's Donuts, swivel chairs and a megaphone," Tyler reportedly told Rifkind. It was also revealed that Bad Boy Records head honcho Sean "Diddy" Combs was the one who set up the meeting between Justin Bieber and one of his biggest fans, Tyler, the Creator. Although Tyler has signed a one-album deal with XL Recording and MellowHype is having the album BlackendWhite formally released by Fat Possum Records, Odd Future itself is still unsigned. Some of the other major rap industry players trying to earn Odd Future's services include Interscope/ Geffen/ A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine, who signed Eminem, and Jay-Z, who signed Rihanna to Def Jam while he was the label's president and whose Roc Nation is currently home to Jay Electronica and Willow Smith. Jay-Z met with Odd Future during the South by Southwest Festival — over tacos — and left quite an impression. "It was hard for me to look at Jay-Z for 10 minutes. Like, real sh--, this is the godfather of music," MellowHype's Hodgy Beats told MTV News. "I just shook his hand in his house. Honestly, it made me want to work harder. Jay-Z is amazing." Related Videos Related Artists |
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