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- Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj And Ke$ha 'Till The World Ends' Remix Leaks
- Lil Wayne's <i>Tha Carter IV</i> Release Date Pushed Back To June 21
- Lindsay Lohan Sentenced To 120 Days In Jail
- The Black Eyed Peas Are 'Attached' To 'Just Can't Get Enough' Video
- Chiddy Bang MC Rests Up For Record-Breaking Rap At O Music Awards
- Taylor Momsen, Tony Hawk, More Define Innovation Before O Music Awards
- Stefano Langone 'Ready To Pounce' On Post-'American Idol' Career
- Lady Gaga Debuts 'Glee' Clip From 'Born This Way' Episode
- Audrina Patridge Teases A 'Surprise' In Sunday's Episode
- Kings Of Leon's 'Talihina Sky': All Roads Lead Home
- E. Dan Talks Building Wiz Khalifa's Sound 'From Scratch'
- 'Water For Elephants': The Reviews Are In!
- Lindsay Lohan's Theft Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor
- Christina Perri Says Her 'Life Changed' After 'Jar Of Hearts'
- Thomas Gold And Axwell Want 'Sing To Me' To Be 'Perfect'
- Young Money President Mack Maine Plans New Label
- 'Bang Bang Club' Stars Talk Meeting Their Real-Life Inspirations
- Tyga Wants <i>Careless World</i> Debut To Tell 'A Story'
- 'Water For Elephants' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know!
- 'American Idol' In 60 Seconds: Stefano Says Goodbye To James
| Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj And Ke$ha 'Till The World Ends' Remix Leaks Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:05 AM PDT Reworked tune features an opening verse by Minaj as Ke$ha sings atop Spears' vocals throughout the song.
Britney Spears isn't the only pop titan dancing until the world ends: Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha have joined forces to add a new spin on an all-female remix of Femme Fatale's second single, "Till the World Ends." The reworked dance anthem, which leaked online Friday (April 22), appears to have surfaced earlier than expected as noted by a series of countdowns on all three of the stars' websites. Mixing the dance tune's original sonic swirls with heavier bass, Britney tourmate Minaj starts off the remix by throwing down an aggressive verse, in which she calls out a female hater: "A-A-A-A-A-AYE!/ Chimpanzees is hatin', but I take it all in stride/ Put her in a jungle with bananas on the side/ Told you they'd revive your career, but somebody lied/ I ain't talkin' poultry when I say this chicken's fried." After Minaj spits a few introductory bars, Spears delivers the song's first verse before an introduction for the all-star trio. "It's Britney, bitch. I'm Nicki Minaj and that's Ke$ha!" the Young Money MC proclaims. Ke$ha, who originally wrote the track for the pop princess, takes part in singing the club-ready track's chorus. Spears soon takes back control of the song as Ke$ha shadows the singer's lines toward the end of the second verse and bridge. Unlike the original version, the "Till the World Ends" remix also features a stuttering dubstep dance break. News of a star-studded collaboration was hinted earlier this week when producer Dr. Luke tweeted, "@NICKIMINAJ killed it tonight!!!! thanks!!!" Have you heard the all-star "Till The World Ends" remix? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Artists |
| Lil Wayne's <i>Tha Carter IV</i> Release Date Pushed Back To June 21 Posted: 21 Apr 2011 11:33 PM PDT Wayne needs time to put finishing touches on the album, Young Money president Mack Maine tells MTV News.
Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV is the most anticipated rap album of 2011 thus far, but fans will have to wait just a little bit longer to hear it. The release date has been pushed back from May 16 to June 21 to allow Wayne to add finishing touches on the LP, according to Young Money president Mack Maine. "He's still perfecting a few things, he's a perfectionist ... changing a few lines," Mack Maine said of Wayne's recording process. "We also have a huge record that wasn't done yet. We're in L.A. right now. We have a little studio time and it should be done probably by Monday."
Just as Tha Carter III had an all-star lineup — featuring the likes of Jay-Z, T-Pain and Robin Thicke &8212; its follow-up is expected to have guests of the same caliber. Unfortunately, waiting on the album's contributors to turn in their features has added to the delay as well. "If you calculate all of that, by the time we would've finished mixing, we wouldn't have met the [original] due date to turn in the album," said Mack. "So we had to push it back." As far as Tha Carter IV track list that has been making its way around the Internet, Mack confirms that it isn't final. "I'm pretty sure it can't be all the way accurate, because I don't even have all the features back on some of it, and two [of the] songs haven't been done yet," he said. Wayne's video for "If I Die Tonight" featuring Rick Ross, which leaked online Tuesday and was quickly taken down, also isn't finalized, according to Mack. The video was obtained by some email hackers but wasn't complete, as Wayne and director Collin Tilley are still going back and forth with edits. Mack estimates that fans can expect a completed version of the clip within the next two weeks. Tha Carter IV's album cover, which also leaked earlier this week, is real, however. The reveal wasn't intentional and happened only a few hours after the Young Money camp approved the image, which features a picture of Wayne in kindergarten with tattoos on his face. "The same day it leaked out, we had just approved the cover that morning. Soon as we approved it, it leaked out within two hours," the Young Money president said. And that's not all. While trying to remain as tight-lipped as possible, Mack did dish on Tha Carter IV's next single, which he compares to Weezy's 2008 hit "Lollipop," featuring the late Static Major. "It's more along the lines of a 'Lollipop,' " he said. "People call [them] crossover records and all of that, but [it will be] just one of those [records] that will be liked by the masses." Related Artists |
| Lindsay Lohan Sentenced To 120 Days In Jail Posted: 22 Apr 2011 05:42 AM PDT While judge reduced Lohan's theft charge, she was found in violation of her probation.
Earlier Friday (April 22), Lindsay Lohan received the good news that her felony grand theft charge had been reduced to a misdemeanor, which brought the threat of jail time from a three-year sentence to a possible one-year stint. However, even with that good news, Lohan was still found to be in violation of her probation, for which Judge Stephanie Sautner has just sentenced Lohan to 120 days in county jail. According to TMZ, Lohan is headed to the Lynwood Correctional Facility, where she will be processed and eligible to post bail. Lohan lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley will appeal the sentence. The actress is due back in court May 11 for a pretrial hearing related to the misdemeanor charge. The troubled actress was also ordered to complete 480 hours of community service; 360 of those hours must be performed at the Downtown Women's Center, and the remaining 120 hours will be served at the L.A. County morgue. Speaking to Lohan's alleged theft of a $2,500 necklace back in January, Sautner explained that the actress should have notified the store owners instead of waiting several weeks to return the necklace when she found out the cops were about to raid her house. Late last month, Lohan turned down a plea deal offered by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office after being told by Judge Keith Schwartz that had she accepted the DA's deal — reportedly six months of jail time — she would have been found in violation of her probation and could serve more time. Lohan allegedly lifted a $2,500 necklace from a Venice, California, jewelry store on January 22. The owner reported the theft to the Los Angeles Police Department, which later investigated the accusation and presented evidence to the District Attorney's office. Related Photos Related Artists |
| The Black Eyed Peas Are 'Attached' To 'Just Can't Get Enough' Video Posted: 21 Apr 2011 10:50 PM PDT Don't miss the Peas' performance tonight at midnight ET on MTV.
For latest single "Just Can't Get Enough," the Black Eyed Peas ended up making a video love letter to Japan. The group had shot the clip — complete with glitzy shots of the Asian country — just before an earthquake and tsunami struck. The sentiment they feel for the video very much mirrors the emotion that went into making the song.
"We're emotionally attached to it because we recorded the video in Japan five days before this whole thing went down, and it's like the type of song that gets to you in your heart," Taboo told MTV News when we caught up with the group at Terminal 5 in New York, where they were taping a show set to air tonight at midnight ET on MTV. The song is a sugary-sweet dance track about being infatuated with that special someone. "The message is knowing that when you're gone from somebody, especially when you're on tour, you can't get enough of them or you're just thinking about them and you just want to let them know that you're always there for them," Taboo explained. The band released the video last month, and they say they could never have known how much it would mean to them. "It was the easiest video I ever shot, because it was us living our lives," Fergie said at the time. "I love that it's showing a true perspective of how it can sometimes be lonely on the road away from our loved ones. It also demonstrates the love and connection we have with Japan. Our heart goes out to all of the Japanese people who have been affected by this natural disaster." Don't miss the Black Eyed Peas' performance tonight at midnight ET on MTV. Related Artists |
| Chiddy Bang MC Rests Up For Record-Breaking Rap At O Music Awards Posted: 22 Apr 2011 03:27 AM PDT 'I just gotta get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast,' Chidera 'Chiddy' Anamege tells MTV News.
MTV's first digital awards show, the O Music Awards, is shaping up to be quite the event. Just ask rapper Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege. The MC, who is one-half of the Philly-based rap group Chiddy Bang, will attempt to secure the Guinness World Records title for "Longest Freestyle Rap" in conjunction with the online broadcast. The current record is for nine hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds and is held by a rapper named M-Eighty out of Indianapolis.
Chiddy has never timed himself while rapping, but he remains confident. "I just gotta get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast," he said. "The rest should just be history. We're just gonna try to make it and break it at the same time." Xaphoon Jones, the group's other member and producer, will provide the beats for his partner to rhyme to. "We're just gonna basically have, like, two hours worth of instrumentals that my boy Xaph made," said Chiddy, who will then put that custom-made playlist on a continuous loop. The rapper also hopes to get an assist from his fans via Twitter, who can send the MC topics to rhyme about using the hashtag . "I will need the help from the fans, anybody that supports me on Twitter, or just supports the group in general, send some topics in," Chiddy said. "As the freestyle is going on, people can be able to send topics through. That will definitely help a great deal as long as there is a steady stream of things to draw from." The inaugural O Music Awards will stream live from Las Vegas at 11 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. PT Thursday on OMusicAwards.com. Tune in to see who will reign supreme in categories like Most Viral Dance, Funniest Music Short and NSFW Music Video! Related Artists |
| Taylor Momsen, Tony Hawk, More Define Innovation Before O Music Awards Posted: 22 Apr 2011 04:26 AM PDT Most Innovative Music Video award will be handed out live Monday at 4 p.m. ET during online roundtable.
The O Music Awards are almost upon us, and while the actual awards show doesn't premiere until next Thursday, the first O Music Award for Most Innovative Music Video will be presented Monday at 4 p.m. ET after some spirited debate from acclaimed video director Wayne Isham, Mashable's Brenna Ehrlich and MTV News' James Montgomery. As part of MTV News' countdown to the interactive event — fans can still vote for their favorite boundary-pushing, genre-expanding clip over at the O Music Awards site — we've been asking celebs to describe what innovation means to them.
"It's something that definitely is unique, that utilizes either new media or new technologies," said pro skater Tony Hawk. "It's something that keeps you interested, all the way through," "Gossip Girl" actress and Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen added. Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone said "innovative" doesn't mean expensive or flashy. "It's not the budget, it's not the effects; it's the pizzazz the star is actually bring to the camera," he said. Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege of Chiddy Bang said innovation is about being different. "Just trying to be unconventional," he said. "You say, 'What's unconventional?' It's just doing something that isn't really done." On Monday morning, the original list of 10 nominees will be whittled down to the top five vote-getters, and then, during the debate, our roundtable and the Internet audience will cut that list down to the final three. At the very end, we'll announce the winner of the very first O Music Award for Most Innovative Video. The O Music Awards debate for the Most Innovative Music Video, presented by Fuze, will stream live on OMusicAwards.com and MTV.com at 4 p.m. ET on Monday. The inaugural O Music Awards will stream live from Las Vegas at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on OMusicAwards.com. Tune in to see who will reign supreme in categories like Most Viral Dance, Funniest Music Short and NSFW Music Video! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Stefano Langone 'Ready To Pounce' On Post-'American Idol' Career Posted: 21 Apr 2011 11:49 PM PDT 'There is a market for what I do and what I can do,' latest castoff says.
You have not seen the last of "American Idol" finalist Stefano Langone. Actually, based on what the seventh-place finisher said Friday (April 22) in a call with reporters, you may not have even seen the first of him.
In between moments of comparing himself to icons such as Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Justin Timberlake, self-proclaimed "lucky number seven" contestant Langone explained that he purposely held back on "Idol" because he wanted to save some of his patented special "swag" for his fans to hear on his debut album. "It's hard to really show your chops on the show," he said. "One thing I wanted to save and keep close to myself was my original music and my piano playing. That's something that I want to bring out and really show the world, and I think it will be very, very special." Saying that he purposely chose to not showcase his full range of talent on the program, Langone said he has big plans to carve a unique lane in the vein of Justin Timberlake and John Legend by playing piano, writing his own material and collaborating with rappers. "Right now, there is a market for what I do and what I can do," Langone said when asked how he was going to become the rare #7 finisher who does not fade into obscurity after leaving the show. "The producers know it, my management knows it, and I know it. ... I'm ready to pounce on it. I'm ready to attack." Curiously, Langone said not only did he choose to keep his piano talents under wraps, but he also picked songs that weren't necessarily the best ones for the show, but ones that he thought might help him in his post-"Idol" career. "When I get on that piano, I don't want to be remembered as getting on the piano and having 20 million-plus people see me on a piano doing a cover," he said. "I want people to see me sitting on a piano and singing my songs, my heartfelt, real songs that came from my soul." Asked whom he might compare himself to or want to work with, Langone ticked off the kind of list that is probably on every wannabe star's bedroom wall at the moment: Bruno Mars, Legend, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Usher and Ne-Yo. Though he wouldn't reveal who has been in touch, Langone promised that he's already heard from a number of rappers who are ready to get in the studio with him. Stefano also admitted that he was conflicted by lasting longer than his pal Pia Toscano, a singer many thought would finish higher than him. "When I came out for [the show], I was never wanting to be the American Idol; it was getting that foot in the door in the music industry and taking a step forward in that way," explained Langone, who hit the bottom three times before his luck ran out Thursday night. "I knew how bad Pia wanted to be the American Idol, and I almost wanted it more for her more than me." Stefano said he was not rattled by landing in the bottom three so many times, instead focusing on what he was going to do the following week and working hard to improve. "It doesn't really reflect on who I am as a musician or a performer at all," he said. "Now it's time for me to really move forward and become that footprint that I know I can put on this industry." When good pal and Hollywood roommate James Durbin jumped on him at the end of Thursday's show after shedding many tears for his eliminated friend, Langone just chalked it up to Durbin being a "cry baby" and said it was all good. He counseled James not to worry about him and revealed that he will be the best man at the rocker's upcoming wedding. So we now know he held back on his talents, but given his apparent sex appeal, was Langone mad that it didn't dawn on him to plant a kiss on Jennifer Lopez's cheek first? "Not at all. That's cool for Casey," he said of bearded fellow sex symbol Casey Abrams, who made headlines with his judge's smooch on Wednesday night. "It's probably the first kiss he's had in a long time, so I ain't mad at him." As for when he expects to snag his first Grammy? "A year," he said without missing a beat, then rethinking it a second later. "Two years." Don't miss "Idol Party Live" every Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, celebrity guests and even some karaoke — get in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #idolparty! In the meantime, get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Lady Gaga Debuts 'Glee' Clip From 'Born This Way' Episode Posted: 22 Apr 2011 02:50 AM PDT Singer took to Facebook to share 50-second teaser that shows Mr. Schuester giving New Directions Gaga assignment.
"Glee" is ready to go Gaga all over again. But this time, the New Directions gang will not only pay tribute to the pop star, they'll also embrace themselves in an episode devoted to self-acceptance. Lady Gaga took to her Facebook on Friday (April 22) and premiered a clip from the highly anticipated episode, which airs Tuesday. In the preview, Mr. Schuester tells the club they'll be performing songs of self-love, including a group number of the singer's hit "Born This Way." Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) kicks off the 50-second teaser by asking Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) why Ms. Pillsbury (Jayma Mays) is attending their glee club meeting. Schuester tells the students that the guidance counselor will be helping out with the weekly assignment. "Now, this is the only club at school that is represented by just about every race, religion, sexual orientation and clique, but many of are you are still having a hard time with acceptance," he says. Despite rebuttals from the students, the club director explains that while they may embrace one another, they still don't accept themselves — for all of their good and bad qualities. Mr. Schuester then reveals the two-part assignment: singing tunes of self-acceptance that highlight their best and worst aspects, as well as performing "Born This Way." "We're going to do a group number by the queen of self-love, Gaga. We're going to perform her anthem to acceptance, 'Born This Way,' " he tells the students, who break into cheers and applause. Back in January, "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy opened up about why he chose to feature the hit song in the episode, which has been super-sized to 90 minutes. "I love that that song is [an] anthem," Murphy told Entertainment Weekly. "This show is by nature optimistic, and I think a character like Karofsky could turn to booze or pills or alcohol and kill themselves or do something dark. But I also love Max [Adler, the actor] and I love that character and I sorta want that character to have a happy ending. So I don't really know what that's going to be, but I do know we're going to do a whole episode that's about that song." Are you excited for the "Born This Way" episode of "Glee"? Weigh in below! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Audrina Patridge Teases A 'Surprise' In Sunday's Episode Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:56 AM PDT 'Somebody shows up randomly,' she tells MTV News about new VH1 show.
Last week, fans got to know a bit more about Audrina Patridge and her zany family when her VH1 reality show "Audrina" debuted. And if you thought her family dynamic was surprising, then you'll have to see what she has in store this week.
"Yes, the second episode! And mind you, every episode is so exciting there's never a dull moment," she teased to MTV News. "That's what's so amazing. But the second episode ... my parents' 26th wedding anniversary was coming up, so it's gonna be about that and us coming together to throw them a party. And there's a surprise at the end of the episode." What kind of a surprise? "It's a person surprise, so somebody surprises me," she added. "At the end of the second episode, there is a surprise; somebody shows up randomly." The episode will be surprising to fans who think they really know the star. You see there's more to Audrina than "The Hills" could have ever showed. "I really think on 'The Hills,' it was more about the friends, my Hollywood friends," she said. "It was about a group of people who were living in Hollywood and ran in the same crowd and we were all dating each other and fighting [and] just going back and forth. "And now it's more about everything that people didn't get to see," she continued. "I'm really letting them see, especially my life and my point of view and my family and the career side of it." Who do you think surprises Audrina? Share your guesses in the comments! |
| Kings Of Leon's 'Talihina Sky': All Roads Lead Home Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:01 AM PDT Documentary peels back the lore to reveal a band unquestionably shaped by its roots.
There is perhaps no band whose backstory has garnered as much attention as the Kings of Leon, and with good reason. They are, after all, the prodigal preacher's sons (and nephew) who tapped into the rebellious power of rock and roll and rose from the backwoods to the big stage, a journey that — aside from all the sex and drugs and mustaches — is practically ripped from American folklore. So it would seem almost inevitable that their rise would someday be chronicled in a feature film, one that imbues their career with the spirit of the Holy Ghost and doesn't skimp on the particulars of all that sex and drugs (and 'staches). And here it is: "Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon," a far-reaching documentary that premiered Thursday night at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Directed by longtime Kings friend Stephen Mitchell, produced by Casey McGrath and Phear Creative (and executive-produced by the band itself), "Talihina" is a rock doc in the purest sense of the phrase: full of unedited, unwinding (and frequently un-sober) interviews with the Followill boys (frontman Caleb's bleary-eyed, Jameson-and-marijuana soaked sitdown is a real doozy); tour-bus shouting matches; honest, teary conversations with their family members and friends and, of course, a whole lot of grainy, slightly embarrassing VHS footage of the Kings as kids. It certainly doesn't hold anything back. And while, at times, it strays a little too close to deifying the band (or at least their voyage to the top of the charts), it strips away everything you've probably read about them, and, in the process, provides the clearest glimpse to date into what makes them tick. In that regard, the film is not only a success, but one of the most compelling music documentaries you'll ever see. Because no matter how hard the media tries to romanticize their early years, "Talihina" doesn't. We learn that brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared grew up poor, the children of a preacher for whom money was an afterthought and a mother who believed in nothing more than the power of religion. We learn that the boys hated all of those facts, that they suffered when their parents divorced and that they felt betrayed when they learned that their father — the man they viewed as an infallible totem of morality — was just another man, one who had demons of his own. To combat that, they turned to their extensive family — no less than six uncles are interviewed in the film, some of whom may not even be their uncles at all — and the solace of annual retreats in Talihina, Oklahoma ... long, boozy weekends filled with horseshoe games and crawfish grabbing in ruddy creeks. In the grand American tradition, this is where they learned to be men, or at least learned to approximate what they felt a man should be. Of course, they also found solace in recreational drug use and Pixies records and, from there, the roots of the band took hold. We learn very little about their formation, instead, we're quickly whisked away to England, where the Kings became overnight sensations (and media curio cases), partying hard, sleeping around and, really, also learning how to be men. That duality makes up the core of not just the film, but the band itself. On one hand, the Kings have never left their roots behind, as evidenced by footage of them attending later Talihina weekends, mixing it up with shirtless cousins and sagging uncles, but on the other, they seem driven to distance themselves from their past. Watching footage of the band recording their breakthrough Only By the Night album, you can't help but notice just how hard they're trying to become the hugest rock band on the planet, and in interviews throughout the film, the Kings talk about their past in reverent, yet weary, tones. And yet, they can never escape their history, no matter how hard they try. In a lot of ways, that struggle is what ultimately makes the film so compelling ... and what makes you understand the Kings of Leon just a little bit more. They're down-home boys who are seemingly never home, rock stars whose sentiments have moved millions, despite the fact those sentiments are derived from a place whose population is just 1,200. They have toured the world and lived the life and yet, whether they want to or not, they are eternally drawn back to Talihina. So, really, they're not folk heroes (or, as Caleb jokes, "I'm not Captain America"), they're just small-town kids who inexplicably made it big, boys forced to become men because life conspired to make them so, brothers eternally trying to escape the shadow of their parents. They're just like you or I, if you think about it. Did you check out the Kings' documentary? Share your reviews in the comments! For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Artists |
| E. Dan Talks Building Wiz Khalifa's Sound 'From Scratch' Posted: 22 Apr 2011 02:08 AM PDT Rolling Papers producer tells Mixtape Daily they found 'natural rhythm.'
Mixtape Daily: Behind the Beats Fans might not know Pittsburgh producer Eric Dan (E. Dan for short), but they sure as heck know his work. After crafting six out of 14 tracks on Wiz Khalifa's debut album, Rolling Papers, it shouldn't be long before hip-hop heads start catching on.
In 2003, Dan opened his own studio, ID Labs, outside of Pittsburgh. When a young Wiz Khalifa strolled in looking to record, the producer took the Taylor Gang general under his wing and has been working him every step of the way. "It's been a great thing for [ID Labs] to be involved with an artist almost from his inception to where he is now," E. Dan said. Where Wiz is now is at the top of the charts. It was the rapper's #1 single "Black and Yellow" that spearheaded the Khalifa craze, helping Rolling Papers sell just under 300,000 copies since its March 29 release, but it was songs like the E. Dan-produced "The Race" and "When I'm Gone" that provided the LP with its substance. "With this album, we wanted to go in together from scratch," said Dan, who splits production duties with his partner, Big Jerm. According to Dan, the bulk of the tracks on Rolling Papers came together organically, thanks to the comfortable relationship Dan and Wiz had been building for years. "Working with somebody from that young and working with him for so long, you fall into a natural rhythm, and over time you end up building this sound together," Dan said. The recording session for Wiz's "The Race" sticks out in E. Dan's mind as an example of their overall organic chemistry. "Wiz fell asleep," the producer recalled. "We put [the beat] together; a couple of hours later, Wiz woke up and said, 'Whoa — that's it!' Next thing we knew, he jumped in the booth and did the song." From there followed "Star of the Show," "Get Your Sh--," "Fly Solo," "Cameras" and the intro, "When I'm Gone." Dan has already worked with Pittsburgh breakouts Mac Miller and Chevy Woods, but said he is excited about branching out and adding to his resume. With upcoming production for international rap star K'Naan, it shouldn't be long before the Pittsburgh producer is a worldwide name. For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out . Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'Water For Elephants': The Reviews Are In! Posted: 21 Apr 2011 11:38 PM PDT What do critics think of Robert Pattinson's non-'Twilight' acting?
"Twilight" films are never highly praised by critics. "New Moon" wallows at just a 29 percent approval rating at the Rotten Tomatoes review aggregator, and yet that film (like all in the franchise) has gone on to gross hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office.
Robert Pattinson's latest offering, the romantic drama "Water for Elephants," is similarly seeing mixed reviews thrown its way. And while, again like "Twilight," the film is based on a best-selling novel, "WFE" isn't expected to open with anything like the box-office bang Pattinson's vampire flicks have. Yet his performance is garnering much critical praise. Oscar winner Christoph Waltz, too, is being lauded for his villainous turn. Reviews have also applauded the film's lush visuals, though they've also criticized it for subpar character development and an attempt to pack too much of the novel's story into the film. For those critiques and more, read on for what the pros are saying about "WFE": The Story The Performances The Visuals The Adaptation The Final Word 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 |
| Lindsay Lohan's Theft Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor Posted: 22 Apr 2011 03:39 AM PDT At a preliminary hearing, judge also rules that the alleged necklace theft was in violation of Lohan's probation.
Lindsay Lohan received some slightly good news today: Her original felony charge stemming from the alleged theft of a $2,500 necklace back in January was reduced to a misdemeanor. The problem-plagued actress will still have to stand trial, as Judge Stephanie Sautner ruled that the theft was in violation of Lohan's probation. According to TMZ, the reduced charge indicates that Lohan might not face jail time; the punishment will be determined after the verdict in the trial. The Associated Press reports that, in reducing the charge, Sautner said she was giving the actress "an opportunity." The misdemeanor still has a potential penalty of a year in jail. Late last month, Lohan turned down a plea deal offered by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office after being told by Judge Keith Schwartz that had she accepted the DA's deal — reportedly six months of jail time — she would have been found in violation of her probation and could serve more time. Lohan allegedly lifted a $2,500 necklace from a Venice, California, jewelry store on January 22. The owner reported the theft to the Los Angeles Police Department, which later investigated the accusation and presented evidence to the District Attorney's office. Up until Judge Sautner's ruling, the actress had been officially charged with one count of felony grand theft and faced up to three years in prison. Lohan's trial date was set for June 3 and a pretrial date for May 11. Lohan must be present at both hearings. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Christina Perri Says Her 'Life Changed' After 'Jar Of Hearts' Posted: 22 Apr 2011 01:50 AM PDT Singer is on tour with James Blunt after her song aired on an episode of 'So You Think You Can Dance.'
Christina Perri is currently on the road with a man who, much like her, found fame after penning a track about love and heartbreak. Perri is touring with the "sweetest dude on the planet," James Blunt, and when she first found out about the gig, she had a feeling their fans would find common ground, a theory that has now been proved true.
"I was very excited. I knew the venues were going to be awesome, small little intimate theaters," Perri told MTV News. "And then, to be there [at tour kickoff on Wednesday], and see that our audiences are the same because so many people knew the words to my song ['Jar of Hearts'] that knew the words to his songs, I mean, that tells you right there, so it was a really great pairing," she said. "And I'm so excited now." But a year ago, a major tour like this one was the farthest thing from Perri's mind — until one fateful night. Last summer, Perri went from small-town girl to Top 40 radio mainstay, with the success of her single "Jar of Hearts." And though a quick rise to fame is often described as happening "overnight," Perri truly is an overnight sensation. "When my song was on the TV show 'So You Think You Can Dance,' my life changed that night, like, it was very fast," she recalled. "It's 2011, and that was last year [and] with the Internet everything [it's all very] 'right now.' So when the song aired on the show, by midnight, I never had to go back to waitressing again. "I just existed; I didn't exist— and then I did," she explained of the feeling. "I flew to New York City, I signed a record deal like, boom, boom, boom, boom," she continued. "And it hasn't stopped, which is a good thing, and I'm trying to stay grounded and focus and keep doing what I'm doing every day, but it's been this magical thing where, like, I don't have to wake up and cover my tattoos and be a waitress. All the hard work ... ended up really working out. I'm grateful." Perri will release her debut album, Lovestrong, on May 10. Are you a Christina Perri fan? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| Thomas Gold And Axwell Want 'Sing To Me' To Be 'Perfect' Posted: 22 Apr 2011 01:16 AM PDT German DJ/producer's already successful year highlighted by 'AGORa' and 'Blow Up.'
It's no secret that gold is rising — but we're not talking about the kind that's running 1,500 bucks an ounce. No, we're talking about Thomas Gold, the German DJ/producer who is quickly becoming one of the hottest names in dance music.
That's not to say that he's been off the radar — not by a long shot. In fact, Gold has been pumping out underground smashes for well over half a decade. It goes without saying that Gold's library is a trove of treasures just waiting to be explored, and anyone who hasn't listened to his catalog is in for a treat. The humble Berlin native is taken back by the whirlwind of a year he's experienced. "It's incredible for me. The development for the last nine months has been such an exciting thing. I would have never imagined that," Gold told MTV News in Miami. "It all started from being a part of the Size [Records] family and now Axtone. I'm working with the guys now very closely — I'm always in touch with Max Vangeli and AN21 and Norman Doray. So we are all like a big family." The camaraderie developed around the various Swedish House Mafia-associated imprints have certainly shed well-deserved light on artists like Gold. And now, with this new forum to communicate music to the world, take note: The Thomas Gold era might very well be upon us. "It started [last] summer when I was playing one of my new tracks in Stockholm, and AN21, Steve [Angello]'s brother, came to see me play," he recalled. "And I was playing this track ['AGORa'], and [AN21] was like, 'What is this? What the f--- is this track? I've gotta have this!' So I told him this was my new track, and I sent it to him the next day. I got some feedback from Steve and him, and I said, 'OK, let's do a deal for Size!' " After the global success of "AGORa," which has proven to be one of the must-have house tracks for 2011, Gold got the call from Axtone Records and was asked to team up with none other than Swedish House Mafia's Axwell on an original collaboration. After knocking the remix of Hard Rock Sofa and St. Brothers' "Blow Up" clear out of the park, the pair decided to join forces on still-unreleased house thumper "Sing to Me," which they began testing in Miami. "We're actually trying to put a vocal on it, and we tried a couple of things. The instrumental I'm already playing down here, and Ax played it as well, so it went on very well. We get good reactions, but I want to get it just perfect before we put it out," he said of the new cut. "It's a very melodic track and with a big breakdown section with some nice piano sounds. So I'm hoping to get it released in early summer. We're starting to try and promo it a little right now." Gold certainly had the opportunity to do so as he took Miami by storm, with sets at Mansion, Mokai, Nikki Beach and, of course, the Swedes' Masquerade Motel. And he hasn't slowed down since. Before rounding out April with sets at the Creamfields UK tour and Dirty South's Starphazing show at Ministry of Sound, Thomas Gold hits the Big Apple on Saturday alongside Axwell at the Roseland Ballroom. Have you caught any of Thomas Gold's live sets? Obsessed with "AGORa" or "Blow Up"? Let us know in the comments below! |
| Young Money President Mack Maine Plans New Label Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:10 AM PDT Still-untitled imprint will be under the Cash Money umbrella.
Birdman's Cash Money and Lil Wayne's Young Money labels haven't been shy about signing new talent and releasing music. After dropping debut albums from both Drake and Nicki Minaj in 2010, YMCMB have artists Tyga, Lil Twist, Cory Gunz, Mack Maine, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda and R&B alternative singer Shanell all waiting to drop LPs. Add already-established acts such as Birdman, Bow Wow and Lil Wayne to the mix, and it's easy to see how some artists on the roster can get lost in the shuffle. Well, Young Money president Mack Maine has a plan to ensure fans see a steady flow of Cash Money-helmed releases.
"You know how Roc-A-Fella had State Property; I'm actually in the process of starting a new label ... a sub-label, basically," Mack said of the still-untitled imprint that he will head under the Cash Money umbrella. Wayne is scheduled to drop Tha Carter IV on June 21, and there are plans for Birdman's fifth solo album, Bigger Than Life, to follow in July. And, that isn't all: According to the YM prez, Tyga will be dropping Careless World this year, Lil Twist will be putting out his first effort, Don't Get it Twisted, and Drake is readying his sophomore LP, Take Care. "[Drake] let me hear 10 songs the other night — 10 bangers he's working," Mack said. "Drake's coming in September, just know that." Not to be left out, Mack himself also will be releasing an album this summer. With at least six projects already on the proposed schedule, the New Orleans rapper/executive said adding a third label to the YMCM structure will help facilitate the flow of releases. "I want to make sure I put a few people out through that vessel instead of putting everybody out under the same label, which is hard," he said. "But we're all one big family." Which Young Money Cash Money project are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments below! Related Artists |
| 'Bang Bang Club' Stars Talk Meeting Their Real-Life Inspirations Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:37 AM PDT 'It was very tough for them,' Taylor Kitsch says of photojournalists reliving their pasts.
New film "The Bang Bang Club" revolves around the real-life story of four combat photographers — Greg Marinovich, Joao Silva, Kevin Carter and Ken Oosterbroek — who risked their lives to capture the brutality and violence around the first free elections in post-apartheid South Africa in the early '90s.
Taylor Kitsch and Ryan Philippe star as two of the photographers, along with Malin Akerman as Robin Comley, their conflicted newspaper photo editor. When MTV News caught up with Kitsch and Akerman recently, we discussed the topical nature of the film, as well as the emotional aspect involved in meeting the real-life inspirations for the characters they portrayed. "When I first met Greg Marinovich, that was a big one for me, and Joao — obviously playing someone that has taken their own life, it hurts them a lot too," Kitsch explained of portraying Carter. "It wasn't that long ago, and obviously these guys went through a lot more than what I have with my best friends. Asking them to talk about that was very hard for them. It turned into quite — it was very tough for them." Akerman's meeting with the woman who inspired her character was equally emotionally charged. "I was lucky to have met Robin Comley," she said. "She's a fantastic woman, and she actually came to set one day — she tried coming to set and saw some of the characters in costume, and she just lost it. She couldn't even deal. Like Taylor said, these people, it was like family, so for them to go through this and relive it, I was actually surprised that Greg and Joao were on set pretty much every day reliving everything." Check out everything we've got on "The Bang Bang Club." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Tyga Wants <i>Careless World</i> Debut To Tell 'A Story' Posted: 21 Apr 2011 11:04 PM PDT The New West frontrunner tells MTV News, 'A lot of people they just know me based off of verses, features.'
As MTV News' New West Week comes to a close, the question is: which of the myriad of MC talents coming out of the L.A. hip-hop scene is most likely to enjoy mainstream success?
While the acts we've covered — Kendrick Lamar, Pac Div and Nipsey Hussle, to name a few — all have solid chances, the artist with the track record and best tools in place to succeed is Young Money's Tyga. The Compton rapper already has certified hits under his belt. Even before making his YMCMB affiliation official, Tyga scored a hit with "Coconut Juice" in 2008. Then he made sure he wasn't forgotten among the Young Money pack by dropping guest verses on hits like "BedRock" and "Roger That." But it was last year's collaboration with his buddy Chris Brown on their joint Fan of a Fan mixtape that spawned Tyga's biggest hit to date, the Grammy-nominated "Deuces." Now Tyga is prepping his forthcoming album, Careless World, which he told MTV News is about 75 percent done. "You're going to see more of a story and more into Tyga's world and what I represent, the story that I'm trying to tell," Tyga explained about the album. "I feel like a lot of people they just know me based off of verses, features, heavy rap songs, mixtape stuff. Which is cool because I love to do that — this is rap music — but at the same time, I make a lot of real good music also. "I don't think a lot of people are on to that yet," Tyga added. "I just dropped a mixtape, Black Thoughts 2, that was I say, maybe 25, 35 percent of what my album is going to sound like." In the meantime, before Careless World gets its release later this year, Tyga is taking his music to the people. Although he isn't a part of the Weezy-headlined I Am Still Music Tour, he's currently on Diddy-Dirty Money's Coming Home Tour. Diddy thought enough of Tyga to bring him on his tour, and on Thursday MTV News spoke to Young Money president Mack Maine, who told us he's excited about pushing the Cali MC's project forward. "I'm definitely looking forward, his buzz is up, it's ridiculous," Mack said. "We're about to drop this single soon, it's called 'Far Away,' featuring Chris Richardson and from there it's basically, we need to capitalize. He also has another song that I'm waiting for Nicki [Minaj] to do her verse on. We'll try to drop that single. From there, let's just see when the people are ready for his album. But he got a lot of songs done so we're definitely trying to put him out before the end of the year." When Careless World does drop it will surely have plenty of YMCMB participation but Tyga assures it won't be a scattershot compilation. "I just like to make the music organic," Tyga said. "If I feel like, 'This person on this will be real dope,' then I'mma reach out and get the feature. But it's all about making great music. If there's features on every track but it's great music, I mean hey ... either you love it or you don't." Stick with us all week as MTV News turns the spotlight on the New West, the next wave of hip-hop acts helping restore faith in the L.A. rap scene. From groups like Odd Future to rising MCs like Dom Kennedy, we'll bring you up close and personal to these artists as they carve their own lanes in the post-gangsta rap era. Keep it locked here for the next week for more on the West Coast up-and-comers! Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'Water For Elephants' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know! Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:40 AM PDT From Robert Pattinson's hairdo to his love scenes with Reese Witherspoon, MTV News has you covered.
The question for Robert Pattinson wasn't if he would make the leap from "Twilight" vamp to major-studio player but when. The answer came in January 2010, when news broke that the British actor was eyeing a role in Fox's "Water for Elephants." Ever since, MTV News has been following anything and everything connected to the film, an adaptation of Sara Gruen's best-selling novel. Now the movie is set to hit theaters and we're gathering all our coverage into one place for a "Water for Elephants" cheat sheet. Training
When word broke of Pattinson's intention to play a veterinary student named Jacob in "WFE," Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon was already signed on to play Marlena, a beautiful circus performer who's married yet falls in love with Jacob when he joins the troupe. Sean Penn was originally eyeing the role of Marlena's husband, but the part eventually went to another Oscar winner, . With Pattinson's new part came a new haircut: Goodbye, Edward Cullen's messy locks, hello Jacob's cropped do. The first shot of Pattinson in action arrived in June, when a photo of him climbing a train popped up online. More pics followed, including looks at Reese and Rob sharing a smooch. Paparazzi weren't the only ones paying attention to the production. Fans were everywhere, too. "The only thing I can compare it to is when Leo was in 'Titanic,' " Witherspoon told MTV News in December. "It was that kind of fervor about a person. The women lining up outside the set — it was just unbelievable — till 5 o'clock in the morning waiting to just glimpse him." Rehearsal Shortly after our chat with Reese, Fox released the first "Watermfor Elephants" trailer, highlighting the film's story of a circus-centered love triangle between Jacob, Marlena and Marlena's cruel husband, August/. That, and Rob's many smoldering looks. A second trailer debuted in March, showing a darker tone and, perhaps to lighten the mood, Reese and Rob's kiss. As the film's release date neared, MTV News announced a live-stream event with Pattinson. The star debuted a new clip from the film and stuck around for a 30-minute chat, touching on everything from cursing on the set of "Breaking Dawn" to an awkward "WFE" love scene with Reese. "The love scene in this, I was doing it when I had a really bad cold," Pattinson explained. "I'm not generally that awkward doing stuff apart from when I've got my belly coming out. But my nose is running all over the place and it was in one of the additional photography scenes, and Reese had this wig on, and literally, I was wiping my nose on her wig." Performance The live chat wouldn't be our only chance to talk with Rob and the rest of the cast. We met back up with him at a press event a few weeks later. This time around, Pattinson discussed love at first sight (he believes in it) and his preferred circus job (manual labor). "I find it very satisfying. I like stacking boxes and stuff like that," he said. "And also I looked at all the background guys who were putting up a tent as a part of a scene and they were doing this stuff, like in 'Dumbo,' and it looked like something appealing about that, being a part of this team that creates this town in two days, and it's quite cool. And I like the idea of being the absolute everyman as well." And, just in case you didn't get enough of RPattz, MTV News presented a live stream from the "Water for Elephants" red carpet in New York. Turns out, Rob barely made it to the event. "It was a mad rush to get here!" Pattinson said of trying to leave the set of "Breaking Dawn," which wrapped production hours before the premiere. "I was leaving at, like, one o'clock in the morning. They're like, 'C'mon, we need one more shot!' and you've got three people pulling you from either side!" 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 |
| 'American Idol' In 60 Seconds: Stefano Says Goodbye To James Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:48 AM PDT This week, we may have witnessed the start of a beautiful friendship.
On this week's "American Idol" the bottom six reminded us why we didn't vote for them. And then the top seven tackled songs from the 21st century and ironically, season 10 staple will.i.am was nowhere to be found. Here's what else we noticed in this week's "American Idol" in 60 Seconds: Casey and James proved they could be current pop stars by singing terribly and surrounding themselves with a whole lot of distracting bullsh--. But my favorite was Haley. She can do no wrong. [Clip of Haley going sharp as she sings the word "deeeep" in the chorus. ]
Except that note. And then there was Jacob, who heard crap in his ear. And then we heard crap in our ears. [Clip of J.Lo telling Jacob, "It's hard to perform when a song means that much to you."] You speak from experience, J.Lo? Wow, those most have been some amazing Louboutins. On Thursday night's results show ... [Group sings "Hey Soul Sister."] Oh, hell no! [Katy Perry singing "E.T."] OK, JUST KIDDING I'D RATHER HEAR MORE TRAIN SONGS INSTEAD OF THAT. And then David Cook came back to pimp out his mom and debut his new hair. I mean, single. (No, I mean hair.) [Clip of Stefano and James Durbin bro-ing out.] Awww, look they're friends! [Clip of James giving Stefano a massage.] Close friends! [Stefano is eliminated, James Durbin is devastated.] Really close friends! [James tackles and lifts Stefano at the end of his farewell performance.] Oh, girl, they're definitely Ding! Don't miss "Idol Party Live" every Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, celebrity guests and even some karaoke — get in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #idolparty! In the meantime, get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos Related Photos |
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