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- Lady Gaga Reveals One Question 'Changed My Life' In MTV Special
- 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides': Everything You Need To Know
- Cali Swag District's M-Bone Remembered By New Boyz
- Haley Reinhart Sent Home On 'American Idol'
- Lady Gaga Recalls Her Musical Theater Roots In MTV Special
- Beyonce 'Nailed It' In 'Girls' Video, Choreographer Says
- M-Bone's Death: The Community of Inglewood, California, Reacts
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Puts Brakes On Acting Comeback
- 50 Cent Joins Nicole Scherzinger On 'American Idol'
- Rachel McAdams Talks Shooting 'Midnight In Paris' With Woody Allen
- 30 Seconds To Mars 'Neither Confirm Nor Deny' Breakup Rumors
- 'Twilight' Star Kellan Lutz Relished 'Normal Guy' Role In New Movie
- Johnny Depp Is A 'Total Dream,' 'Pirates' Cast And Crew Say
- Haley Reinhart Is 'The Bomb,' Randy Jackson Says, Downplaying Feud
- 'Glee' Season Finale Exclusive: Listen To 'Yeah!' Here
- Eminem Talks Shady Records Revival And His Inspirations
- Swizz Beatz To Appear On Lil Wayne's <i>Tha Carter IV</i>
- 'American Idol' Report Card: Are Scotty And Haley Headed To The Finale?
- Slaughterhouse Hope New Album Will Be Out By Christmas
| Lady Gaga Reveals One Question 'Changed My Life' In MTV Special Posted: 19 May 2011 08:00 AM PDT Watch exclusive trailer here before 'Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside' airs Thursday, May 26, on MTV.
Lady Gaga tracks the moments in her life that helped shape her and make the artistic transition from New York native Stefani Germanotta to Lady Gaga, global pop superstar. In an hour-long exclusive interview, "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside," set to air Thursday, May 26, at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, the star opens up about her ties to her past and how they've impacted the woman she is today.
"I'm really quite traditional, actually, contrary to what some people might think about me. I'm quite traditional in the family sense," she says, adding, "My dad was just trying to breathe normally. He's still trying to breathe normally." While he might still be trying to adjust to Gaga's outlandish pop persona, her father has always been helping her build the musical foundation she now draws on. "My parents got me Stevie Wonder 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' and the Beatles when I was younger," she recalls. "Good choices, mom and dad. Don't spoon-feed me the Beatles and Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen and Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin and Elton John and expect for me not to turn out this way. "These were the words that changed my life: 'Have you ever thought about writing music?' " she reveals in the special, during which she also opens up about other pivotal moments, such as the time she bought her first wig and was cast as Adelaide in her high school's production of "Guys and Dolls." During the intimate chat, Mother Monster opens up about her rise to fame — from her school days of being bullied by classmates to the moment she decided to pursue her dream of pop stardom. She speaks in-depth about the moments that shaped her as an artist, including the upcoming release of her highly anticipated album, Born This Way, on May 23. "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside" also focuses on Gaga at home, spotlighting her close relationship with her family and her life growing up in Manhattan before she made the decision to move out on her own to New York City's Lower East Side. Fans will get to intimately know the girl that became Lady Gaga. Don't miss MTV News' hour-long exclusive interview, "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside," airing Thursday, May 26, at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides': Everything You Need To Know Posted: 20 May 2011 03:53 AM PDT Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz star in franchise's latest, out Friday.
Taking a bit of an exception with the adage about not fixing something that ain't broke, Disney shipped off from 2007's "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" — a film that grossed over $960 million worldwide — and decided to change things up. Out went director Gore Verbinski and stars Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, and in came new helmer Rob Marshall and stars Penélope Cruz and Ian McShane for "On Stranger Tides," which hit theaters Friday (May 20). But maybe all was not well in "Pirates" land. Though "World's End," the third film in the franchise, made boatloads of cash, it was an overly long affair with a confusing plot that lost sight of the popcorn pleasures that made the series such a hit when it launched in 2003. A reworking, it seemed, was just what Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow and his pirate pals needed.
Headed into opening weekend, the changes appear to have worked. Box-office prognosticators are eyeing a debut in the $100 million range, and possibly higher, as 3-D ticket prices and, Disney hopes, positive word of mouth drive ticket sales. Before you stand in line to purchase your own, check out everything there is to know about "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Readying the Ship Taking his place, it turned out, was Marshall, who'd previously helmed the Oscar-winning musical "Chicago," among other projects. And then, just like that, the flick got its official "On Stranger Tides" title. "I think [Disney is] probably looking for a fresh approach," Marshall told us in the fall of '09. "I think it's good when you're doing these series' of films, like 'Harry Potter.' It's nice to bring in a fresh approach." Speaking of freshness, Cruz entered talks the next February to join up as Sparrow's love interest, and McShane soon followed as the villain Blackbeard. "We have a new villain, Blackbeard, who's the nastiest pirate ever. That's Ian McShane," producer Jerry Bruckheimer told us. "And a little romance between Captain Jack and the character Penelope plays. There's a lot of humor; she brings a lot of humor to it. And the fact that she's so feisty. She plays the daughter of Blackbeard." Setting Sail The first trailer arrived in December, showing us the new characters, a welcome look at Keith Richards reprising his role as Jack's dad, and a whole lot of fiery action. The more things changed, thankfully, the more they stayed the same. A second trailer dove more into the film's plot, with glimpses of mermaids, zombies and the epic quest for the fountain of youth that forms the main storyline. Coming into Port "I think, if we did a scenario where it was Captain Jack really falling in love, it would most likely be a silent film. I think he would go completely catatonic and be unable to speak," Depp told us. "He would probably sit there and quiver for an hour and a half." While they never get a chance to act on their long-simmering feelings for each other, they do get to spar, verbally and with swords — and always with their clothes on. "You need someone like Penélope, who's an Academy Award winner, to go up against Johnny Depp, because if they're not as good as she is, you can see it right away," Bruckheimer said. "You can't spar with Johnny unless you're brilliant." Check out everything we've got on "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Cali Swag District's M-Bone Remembered By New Boyz Posted: 20 May 2011 03:53 AM PDT Legacy and Ben J send prayers to Mante 'M-Bone' Talbert's family.
As hip-hop continues to mourn the death of Cali Swag District member Mante "M-Bone" Talbert, MTV News asked Legacy and Ben J of New Boyz to reflect on M-Bone's life. "What we feel can't compare to what the homeys Cali Swag District feel," Ben J said. "We knew him, we hung out with him, had a couple of times, and it was great times. Just the fact that I knew him, it kinda hurt me when I heard about that. I dropped a couple of tears, man.
"It wasn't his time, real talk. He had a lot of success to go." New Boyz, like Cali Swag District, got recognition as part of the hip-hop dance scene that emerged out of California. The Boyz gained notoriety with their 2009 platinum dance single "You're a Jerk," and Cali Swag with their 2010 hit "Teach Me How to Dougie." The two groups would cross paths at radio stations and show venues during their respective promotional runs, and New Boyz even went on to appear in CSD's "Dougie" video. "I think it's real messed up that somebody gotta hate on another person," Legacy said. "I don't really know the situation, but it never has to escalate to that. And dude was real talented. He was making money, having a good time, living his dream. "My prayers go out to Cali Swag, M-Bone's family, everybody. Rest in peace, M-Bone." On Sunday, Bone was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on La Brea Avenue in Inglewood, California. Police are still investigating the murder and are asking anyone with information to call its homicide division at (310) 412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hotline at (888) 41 CRIME or (888) 412-7463. Stay tuned to MTV News for further details as this story develops. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Haley Reinhart Sent Home On 'American Idol' Posted: 19 May 2011 06:47 AM PDT Country crooners Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina will face off on next week's 'Idol' finale.
Regardless of who went home on Thursday's (May 19) "American Idol," the nation definitely did their part, as Fox announced before the show that a record-setting 95 million votes were cast after Wednesday night's performance show. Not only was it the third-highest vote total in "Idol" history, it was the biggest vote tally ever for a non-final show. It was nearly 50 minutes in before host Ryan Seacrest finally got around to reading some results, with all three finalists bowing their heads and holding hands in anticipation of the news. But, in his typically sadistic fashion, Seacrest cued up the line, "After the nationwide vote, I can now tell you ... the results ... after the break."
When he returned, it was finally time to get to business as he revealed the result just about everyone expected, confirming that country teen Scotty McCreery would be vying for the title after a nearly flawless run through the finals. McCreery grinned, closed his eyes and threw his head back in relief, hugging his fellow finalists and taking his seat on one of the two golden stools. That left nervous-looking, 16-year-old Lauren Alaina and 20-year-old blues belter Haley Reinhart clutching hands and wishing for the final spot. And when Seacrest called Alaina's name, she smacked her hands together and jogged in place like a little kid on Christmas morning, a giant grin plastered on her face, in stark contrast to the blank, shocked look from Reinhart, who clearly wasn't expecting that result. Moving in to hug her compatriot, Alaina hesitated as Reinhart stared out in disbelief, and, seemingly, anger. The two finally did embrace, but there was no mistaking the disappointment on Reinhart's face, which telegraphed the feeling that her ouster after a strong, but rocky late run was the final insult. She quickly recovered, though, smiling and blowing kisses to the audience, which was chanting, "Haley, Haley!" "This is the biggest platform anybody can ask for, and I rocked it out. And I had a blast," Reinhart said in her signature smoky voice. "And this is only the beginning." She went out with another hip-grinding take on Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets," swiveling her hips, daring to walk down the stage steps again in her high heels and doing a bit of playful lyrical improvisation. "Say, Randy and J.Lo, have you seen them yet? ... B-b-b-bennie and Steven." "This ain't the end of this ... this ain't the end of this dang shindig ... see ya later," she growled as her parents came in for a hug. The show also featured footage of all three finalists visiting their hometowns last week and getting the star treatment as they met their new legion of fans and got a taste of what life might be like if "Idol" fame follows. There were parades, concerts in front of 30,000 screaming followers, tearful reunions with families and, for McCreery, a special cameo from his hero, Josh Turner, the original singer of Scotty's signature song, "Your Man." And while McCreery teared up at the sight of his old pals and schoolmates, it was the devastation wrought by recent Southern tornadoes that made Alaina burst into tears. Italian popera trio Il Volo stopped by to sing a loungey version of the opera classic "O Sole Mio," and "X Factor" co-host Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent worked it to the former Pussycat Dolls' new single, the slinky "Right There." Shaking it slow to the funky island groove while wearing a feather-draped miniskirt and skimpy bustier top, Scherzinger did a seductive hula as 50 added a brief, PG-rated rap interlude. And so, next Tuesday's final performance show will pit the two youngest finalists in show history against each another in what's sure to be a country-fied dogfight of epic proportions. What do you think of Haley's elimination? Did America get it right? Let us know in comments below! 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 Recalls Her Musical Theater Roots In MTV Special Posted: 19 May 2011 02:15 AM PDT In exclusive trailer from 'Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside,' airing tonight at 10:58 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, pop star talks 'Guys and Dolls.'
Lady Gaga's flair for wigs and over-the-top stage spectacles began way back in the day when the pop superstar was in high school. In the new hour-long documentary "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside," set to air Thursday, May 26, at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, Gaga opens up about her transformation from brunette to blonde and how one little wig began her rise to pop superstardom.
"I was so inspired by musical theater like 'Guys and Dolls'," she says in an exclusive interview during the "Inside the Outside" special. "But I would never get cast in those roles because I was a brunette." Gaga then made a big fashion decision, one that still resonates with her to this day. "So eventually I bought a wig," she continues. "Then I got cast as Adelaide. It was the greatest moment of high school. I tell you, I still dream about it." In the intimate chat, Mother Monster opens up about her rise to fame — from being bullied by classmates during her school days to the moment she decided to pursue her dreams of pop stardom. She speaks in depth about the moments that shaped her as an artist, including working on her highly anticipated album, Born This Way, which will be released on Tuesday. "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside" also focuses on Gaga at home, spotlighting her close relationship with her family and growing up in Manhattan before she made the life-changing decision to move out on her own to New York City's Lower East Side. Fans will get to know the girl who became Lady Gaga intimately. Catch an exclusive teaser trailer for "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside" on Thursday, May 19, at 10:58 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, after a new episode of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew." Related Videos Related Artists |
| Beyonce 'Nailed It' In 'Girls' Video, Choreographer Says Posted: 18 May 2011 11:17 PM PDT 'It was really important to her to find a world that was unique to her look,' Frank Gatson Jr. of desert location.
Beyoncé enlisted lots of wild animals, some stunning couture and 242 dancers for her just-released "Run the World (Girls)" video. The moves reflect several genres of dance, from jazz, street, hip-hop to African, and her choreographer tells MTV News that was all part of the plan.
"We prepared a lot for it. We had seen something on YouTube; we had seen these three guys from Africa, this Mozambique African dance troupe ... we were like, 'Wow, this is an amazing movement,' " B's longtime choreographer, Frank Gatson Jr., told us about the Francis Lawrence-directed video. "And that movement has always been in the back of our head for the last year. From there, we talked about a lot of concepts." The concept the team ended up settling on was a desert landscape ruled by two forces: Beyoncé and her supermodel minions and a very unwelcoming opposing army. "The environment, I have to give her and Francis that credit. She really challenged Francis on finding a world that's unique to her. We could have easily done it in downtown L.A. We could have easily done it in downtown New York, but it was really important to her to find a world that was unique to her look and image to her new project," he explained of the video for the lead single off her June release, 4. While Beyoncé is the pop star, Gatson is quick to give credit to all of the dancers in the clip, including some that the team enlisted from Africa. "We say, 'Share the light, you sparkle brighter,' and we share our light with a lot of new, creative people. I feel like we really nailed it and, again, my hats off to the Tofo Tofo guys [from Africa], 'cause none of us could imitate that," he said. "We had to bring them around to learn that [move], which is really, really interesting. They had such a great vocabulary of movement." Those two dancers not only helped shape the moves in the video, but also moved Beyoncé. "That was probably one of the most beautiful experiences for Beyoncé. They were so humbled," he said. "It was hard finding them. They were really in a remote area; we had to get the embassy people involved. That was a process that took about two months or more. Beyoncé really loved them and I'm pretty sure we'll see them again. It was magical." What do you think of the moves in the "Run the World (Girls)" video? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| M-Bone's Death: The Community of Inglewood, California, Reacts Posted: 19 May 2011 12:59 AM PDT 'This right here was petty. This had nothing to do with gang activity at all,' M-Bone's friend tells MTV News of the rapper's shooting.
Hip-hop has no doubt been saddened by the death of Mante "M-Bone" Talbert, but it is his Cali Swag District bandmates and his friends in the Inglewood community in California who have been hit the hardest. On Wednesday, MTV News went to visit the makeshift memorial on La Brea Avenue, where M-Bone was tragically gunned down on Sunday. Fans and friends of the young hip-hop star have been gathering at the spot in front of Airport Liquor and Groceries, leaving flowers and candles and writing messages in his memory.
Neighborhood friend Taylor Blackburn is still struggling to come to terms with the loss. "My whole world just, like, dropped. I couldn't even imagine — just even looking at this," she said, motioning toward the memorial. "It's set in, but it hasn't set in." Justin Teague admits that he hadn't seen Talbert in some time, but he still was hurt by the news. "I didn't get the chance to mess with him recently, because he was doin' his stuff out there — you know, showbiz and whatnot. But that was my dude though." For Blackburn, it was M-Bone's sense of humor that she remembers most. "I never had a boring time with him," she shared. "I'd be in the studio with him, chilling with him and the rest of the group. We would just always have fun. It was never boring when I was around him. He was so funny. Always dancing, always dancing." Romel Bayyam, who knew Talbert since his days attending Morningside High School, was visibly upset and seemingly angry about the death of his friend. "This right here was petty. This had nothing to do with gang activity at all," he said. "All the world sees is M-Bone. I know Mante Talbert. I know him. That's my brother, that's my brother." Police are still investigating the murder of the 22-year-old, who was struck down in a drive-by shooting. The Inglewood Police Department is asking anyone with information about M-Bone's death to come forward and call its homicide division at (310) 412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hot line at (888) 41 CRIME or (888) 412-7463. Stay tuned to MTV News for further details as this story develops. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Arnold Schwarzenegger Puts Brakes On Acting Comeback Posted: 19 May 2011 04:17 AM PDT Former governor's reps announce the embattled 'Terminator' star is 'focusing on personal matters.'
Not long after news broke that Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child with a former member of his household staff, the speculating began about what impact the scandal would have on the former governor's acting career, especially given that Schwarzenegger had recently signed on to star in "Cry Macho," in a deal that would give him a $10 million advance and a portion of the film's profits. Unsurprisingly, Schwarzenegger's return to the big screen has officially been put on hold. According to The Associated Press, Schwarzenegger's reps released a statement on Thursday (May 19) announcing the decision. "Governor Schwarzenegger is focusing on personal matters and is not willing to commit to any production schedules or timelines," the statement reads. "This includes 'Cry Macho,' 'The Terminator' franchise and other projects under consideration. We will resume discussions when Governor Schwarzenegger decides." Despite the shock and awe surrounding Schwarzenegger's admission of a love child, combined with the recent news that he and Maria Shriver are separating, Hollywood insiders still think he'll be back (pun intended). "This will, essentially, go away," David Poland of Movie City News told MTV News this week. "He'll be on 'Leno' next week to put this all behind him. Maybe two weeks — depends on how much the kid looks like him and how many weeks the tabloids run the photo on the front page. But eating this privately is not his way." "Philandering has rarely, if ever, hurt anyone's career in Hollywood," added Jeff Bock, box-office analyst for Exhibitor Relations. "He has already taken the proper steps by admitting his transgressions and facing the press directly. And on his career side, his role as the Governator only stoked his box-office cred, as he is hotter than ever, moving forward with several high-profile film projects. I don't think this comes as a shock to anyone, as people have known for quite some time that Schwarzenegger is something of a lady's man." |
| 50 Cent Joins Nicole Scherzinger On 'American Idol' Posted: 19 May 2011 07:04 AM PDT Former Pussycat Doll performed her single 'Right There' with an assist from the rapper on Thursday night.
Nicole Scherzinger was "Right There" on "American Idol" on Thursday (May 19), as she performed her new single alongside 50 Cent.
The former Pussycat Doll and season 10 "Dancing With the Stars" champion slinked across the "Idol" stage in a barely-there white skirt and revealing top, and was joined onstage by a team of 10 backup dancers. She opened the performance in silhouette surrounded by purple light, and got right down to the business of the song. "I love when you put it right there, yeah, yeah," Scherzinger sang, gyrating her hips to the tropical-sounding track, produced by Jim Jonsin (T.I.'s "Whatever You Like," Eminem's "Space Bound"). Donning a fitted hat turned backward and cocked to the side along with a jacket, jeans and dangling chain, 50 Cent showed up midway through the song and quickly spit his eight-bar verse, before disappearing suddenly from the stage. 50's quick cameo — his "American Idol" debut — amounted to about 35 seconds of screen time. "Right There" was released to iTunes this week and was in the upper-70s on iTunes' top songs chart on Thursday night. The single comes from Scherzinger's Killer Love album, which was released in the U.K. in March and is due out in the States later this year. The project has been gestating for years and has seen several massive delays, even after several singles were released in 2007, when the album carried the title Her Name is Nicole. The American version will reportedly feature a revamped track list from the international edition, including an unreleased collaboration with Snoop Dogg. Scherzinger's appearance also served as a bit of cross-promotion for Fox; come fall, she'll co-host Simon Cowell's "The X Factor" alongside Steve Jones. Scherzinger appeared in an "X Factor" promo that aired at the end of Thursday's "Idol" broadcast. What did you think of Nicole Scherzinger's performance? Let us know in the comments! 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 Related Artists |
| Rachel McAdams Talks Shooting 'Midnight In Paris' With Woody Allen Posted: 19 May 2011 04:05 AM PDT 'I enjoyed being a fly on the wall most of the time,' actress says.
For the most part, the summer movie season is all about the big studio blockbuster: the tent-pole multimillion-dollar films full of action, explosions, thrills and chills, designed to take audiences to other realities and dimensions. Woody Allen's latest, "Midnight in Paris," doesn't fit the summer-movie mold in terms of action sequences and explosions (there aren't any), but it does transport audiences to another time and place, in a most charming and delightful way. In a nutshell, "Midnight in Paris" is about a man's great love for a city (Paris) and the illusion people have that the grass is always greener in someone else's yard. The film features an incredible ensemble cast of A-listers and up-and-comers — Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Michael Sheen, Marion Cotillard, Kathy Bates, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Adrian Brody, Corey Stoll, Tom Hiddleston and Alison Pill — all of whom jetted off to the City of Light for the film's production.
When MTV News caught up with McAdams and Sheen recently, we asked them if the process of making the movie was as glamorous and wonderful as what appears onscreen. "It was so lovely," McAdams said. "It was such a great city to be shooting in. I felt like I wasn't working. It was kind of a little getaway." McAdams added that Allen's directing style is very relaxed. "He doesn't shoot really long hours. They're longer than everyone had said, but he doesn't shoot long hours," she explained. "It was very civilized. There was an easy feeling about things. When you're working with someone who is so good at what they do and they've been doing it for so long, you can relax and let them do what they do and sit back and enjoy watching that happen. "I enjoyed being a fly on the wall most of the time," she added. "And seeing how he would just set up these beautiful scenes like it was a piece of cake." Sheen echoed McAdams' sentiments of a luxurious shoot, making us green with envy in the process. "I'm sorry to say it was exactly what everyone would hope it would be, in a way," he said. "We had wonderful dinners, strolls through Paris at midnight in the most romantic city in the world, with wonderful people who know how to enjoy life. "We were in some of the most extraordinary locations in those places, doing a film that had a wonderful story," he continued. "We had great conversations, we danced in car parks [parking lots], we walked along the river, we sang, we got drunk. It was just wonderful." Check out everything we've got on "Midnight in Paris." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| 30 Seconds To Mars 'Neither Confirm Nor Deny' Breakup Rumors Posted: 19 May 2011 01:08 AM PDT Band's comments during MTV Canada interview have fans worried.
Last week, MTV Canada made waves when it reported that 30 Seconds to Mars were set to break up after the conclusion of their 2011 tour (which, judging by the band's current run of shows, should be sometime in early September). The basis of that report? A few comments the band made in an interview with the channel, the majority of which seemed to be, first and foremost, jokes (especially the part where Jared Leto called his band "old road dogs," drawled about his desire for some iced tea and quoted Outkast). Still, in the time since the story first broke, 30STM have yet to address the rumor, a fact that has stoked the flames of panic among their fanbase.
So, on Friday, when the band taped their "MTV Unplugged," set to air in July, MTV Radio asked them point-blank about the breakup rumors. In keeping with recent form, they were in no mood to talk about it. "We can neither confirm nor deny these allegations," guitarist Tomo Milicevic said, laughing. And that was it. It bears mention that the band were equally noncommittal about their future earlier this month, during MTV's "State of the Union" live stream. But, if 30 Seconds to Mars are thinking about calling it quits, you can't blame them. Because, from the sound of things, the past year they've spent promoting their This is War album has not only left them exhausted, but has put their long-term plans — like shooting a video for the album's next single, "Night of the Hunter" — in limbo. "I would love to make another video. I think if I made another video, it would kill me, because I've been making videos for the past 18 to 20 months," frontman Jared Leto said with a sigh. "When did we start 'Kings and Queens'? October? I may have to go check myself in for some time away if I do another video." And while the future might be cloudy, right now, 30STM are focused on the present, which means their ongoing tour — and connecting with their fans at each and every point in between. They are "old road dogs" after all, and it's about the only way they know how to live. "It's a way of life," drummer Shannon Leto said. "Ever since the beginning, we've been interested in the people that were interested in us, and that shared experience has just grown naturally. So, really, it's just another part of who we are. It's just like breathing, in a way." Sound off about this story in the comments below! Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'Twilight' Star Kellan Lutz Relished 'Normal Guy' Role In New Movie Posted: 19 May 2011 04:44 AM PDT Playing a newlywed opposite Mandy Moore in 'Love Wedding Marriage' was 'quite nice,' he tells MTV News.
Although Kellan Lutz is perhaps best known for his role as brawny vampire Emmett Cullen in the "Twilight" films, the 26-year-old has started to branch out a bit, with roles in the upcoming action-adventure film "Immortals" and the romantic comedy "Love Wedding Marriage," which co-stars Mandy Moore. In "Love Wedding Marriage," Lutz plays a "normal guy" for once, so when we caught up with him at the film's premiere, we had to ask how it felt to tackle a real-life character versus an undead one, as well as what new side of Lutz we'll see in the rom-com.
"You see more of the normal guy side [of me] I guess," Lutz told MTV News. "My character, Charlie, struggles with being a newlywed husband and the marital bliss of all that, and hoping he'll get more and get some fun action," he explained with a grin. "And his wife [Moore] is kind of preoccupied, trying to save her parents' marriage and he gets frustrated, as most males do." Lutz went on to say that stepping into the role of a real person, versus the pale makeup of a vampire, was a welcome change of pace. "I was playing a normal dude, which is quite nice to play," he said. "I've been trying a bunch of different roles and enjoying every experience, especially the 'Twilight' ones, but it's been great to actually be on set everyday and challenge myself and work with bigger and better actors and directors; it was a really fun, challenging experience," he said of working on the Dermot Mulroney-directed film. "Love Wedding Marriage" opens in limited release on June 3. Check out everything we've got on "Love Wedding Marriage." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. |
| Johnny Depp Is A 'Total Dream,' 'Pirates' Cast And Crew Say Posted: 19 May 2011 12:57 AM PDT The man behind Jack Sparrow is 'a real genius,' 'On Stranger Tides' director Rob Marshall raves to MTV News.
Over the course of four "Pirates of the Caribbean" films — with two different directors, multiple cast makeovers and the recent addition of 3-D — one thing has remained constant: Everyone involved in the Disney franchise can't get enough of Johnny Depp.
Talk to anyone who had a hand in "On Stranger Tides," for example, the new adventure flick set to hit theaters on Friday, and each one will rave about Depp's exceptional kindness off-camera and his creative energy in front of it. "It's a total dream to work with him," director Rob Marshall told us. "He is a consummate artist in every way; so dedicated, so inventive, a real genius. On top of all that is this amazing man: generous, kind, a real throwback from another time." Those comments neatly echo what Jerry Bruckheimer told us. "He's a consummate pro," the producer said. "He's so creative. He always comes with fresh ideas. He's a very generous individual." And, hey, guess what? All of that is very close to what Geoffrey Rush offered up about Depp. But Rush, whose nasty yet somehow kindhearted pirate Barbossa has gone sword to sword with Depp's Jack Sparrow since the first film, took it a step further, envisioning a time when the two characters might join forces beyond the tentative alliance they strike in "Stranger Tides." "Johnny and I spoke about this: If these two guys could only get it together, they'd be the most kick-ass duo," Rush said. "Barbossa's got a lot of long-term strategic thinking and Jack's the master of improvisational, devil-may-care — he'll face any crisis and somehow always get out of it, not knowing from one moment to the next how he's going to do that. They'd be a hot team." Check out everything we've got on "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Haley Reinhart Is 'The Bomb,' Randy Jackson Says, Downplaying Feud Posted: 19 May 2011 03:09 AM PDT 'American Idol' judges love the top-three contestant, he tells MTV News.
On last week's "American Idol," the near-constant chucking of Haley Reinhart beneath the bus finally reached its zenith, when, after criticism of her performance of Michael Jackson's "Earth Song," Reinhart finally snapped, getting sassy with judge Randy Jackson. The whole thing boiled over backstage, too, Reinhart revealed to E! Online. "Yeah, I'm mad ... Everybody else gets good feedback, and they really let me have it," she said. "They don't feel bad for me. Never have, never will."
And while all that acrimony was certainly great for the blogs, it also raised a rather interesting question: Do the "Idol" judges — or, more specifically, Jackson and Jennifer Lopez — have it out for her? Given the amount of praise they've heaped on her fellow contestants (even when they blew notes or twitched around the stage), while continuing to criticize Reinhart for everything from her song choice to her onstage mannerisms, it's certainly something to ponder. So, when he stopped by to chat with MTV News earlier this week, we decided to ask Jackson point-blank if he has a problem with Reinhart. His equally matter-of-fact response: no way. "Haley is the bomb. We love her," he said. "What's funny [is] people say, 'Well, you know, 'Idol' judges are all too nice.' It's really not true. So when I — because I've been dubbed as 'the bad guy' this season — when I didn't like the first song she sang last week, people were all over me and J.Lo, like, 'What? You guys are wrong!' It's hard to have an opinion in this world. I don't mind getting booed; I just want a reaction." While he downplayed the idea of any lingering bad blood between he and Reinhart, Jackson wasn't about to apologize for his criticisms of her, either. And, he argues, if anything, his comments helped save her last week. "Look, I'm gonna call it as I see it," he explained. "The first song was the wrong song for her. I love Haley; she's so talented, people love her, obviously, because she's in the top three, [but] us bickering and fighting over her last week, it actually saved her ... because people said 'Well, that girl — wait a minute!' It made people pay attention to her." To that end, he said he'll continue to criticize Reinhart — and any of the remaining top three — because it will only help them develop as artists. If there's anything Reinhart needs, he said, it's development. Though, as their spat last week proved, he certainly loves her fire. "Scotty [McCreery], he's a throwback country guy; I know who he is. Lauren [Alaina] ... she's a pop-country girl. ... I just don't know what kind of artist Haley is going to be," he said. "She consistently does songs that are just not quite her. She can sing anything, she's so talented, so charismatic, and what I love about her is that she's so passionate. She's got real fire and passion in there." Don't miss "Idol Party Live" every Thursday on MTV.com, following the "American Idol" results show, 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 |
| 'Glee' Season Finale Exclusive: Listen To 'Yeah!' Here Posted: 19 May 2011 09:26 AM PDT An a cappella girl group covers Usher's hit for Nationals in next week's episode.
During this week's episode of "Glee", the gang from New Directions took a big risk when they decided they would compete in Nationals by singing their own original songs. Well, the stakes just got a little higher.
MTV News has an exclusive first listen to one of the rival groups who will go up against the McKinley High glee club in New York City during next Tuesday's (May 24) big season two finale. In the upcoming episode, an all-female a cappella group sings Usher's 2004 club and radio smash "Yeah!," which may have the Nationals judges saying just that. Singers replace synthesizers for the four-note melody that repeats throughout the song, and lead vocalists RaVaughn Brown and Missi Hale match the high energy that Usher, Lil Jon and Ludacris brought to the track. Granted, a few things have been tweaked in the version for the tween-friendly show, including the length (the original is over four minutes long, while the "Glee" version comes in at three and a half minutes) and the tune's instructions to "Take that and rewind it back ... got the rhythm make ya booty go." Also, instead of Ludacris' verse, "We want a lady in the street/ And a freak in the bed," one girl sings, "You know you want a kiss on the lips, old red." The line, "Ludacris fill cups like double D's" has also been cut from the song. But, it's not all PG. At one point in the girls' rendition of the track, they page homage to Lil Jon's crunk hit "Get Low," singing, "From the windows to the walls" and even Mystikal's booty-happy single "Shake Ya Ass," when they urge, "Show me whatcha' workin' with." At the 2005 Grammy Awards, the power trio of Usher, Lil Jon and Ludacris won the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Yeah!" But, will the song bring the same sort of fortune to this girl group at Nationals? Or will the glory all belong to New Directions this time? Gleeks will still have to wait a few more days to find out. The "Glee" season finale airs Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Fox, while "Glee": The Music, Volume 6, including the three new original songs "Light Up the World," "Pretending" and "As Long as You're There," will be available on Monday. What do you think of this a cappella group's version of "Yeah!"? Let us know in the comments section below! Related Artists |
| Eminem Talks Shady Records Revival And His Inspirations Posted: 18 May 2011 10:10 PM PDT 'I'm kinda taking this year to try and reestablish and rebuild the label back,' Eminem tells 'RapFix Live.'
Eminem's Shady Records label was quite the monster in the early 2000s thanks to platinum albums from the likes of 50 Cent and D12. But just as Marshall reestablished his career with the release of his 2009 LP, Relapse, he also is out to revamp his imprint, with signees Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf.
On Wednesday, Eminem and Slaughterhouse member Royce Da 5'9" appeared on MTV's "RapFix Live," and the Shady CEO talked to Sway about his motivation to get his label back in motion. "The whole Slaughterhouse thing and what Royce was doing when they formed that group, it was exciting to me just because, aside from the Detroit connection that I already had with Royce, to me it's just exciting for hip-hop because it's so new and fresh and different," Slim Shady said. "And also, at the same time, I feel like I'm kinda taking this year to try and reestablish and rebuild the label back too." Part of the rebuild is Em's upcoming joint EP with Royce — the duo, who go by the name Bad Meets Evil, are preparing to drop Hell: The Sequel. With Slaughterhouse and Alabama rookie rapper Yelawolf in the fold, the Shady head talked about the "very fun, competitive-type atmosphere" that now exists around the label. "I need things like this to feed off of," Em explained. Eminem, who is regarded as one of the all-time great rap lyricists, also revealed that things got so competitive while recording with Royce for Hell: The Sequel that he felt a bit of pressure. "There was a few moments on the EP where I really had to like — there were a couple of things that I wanted to go back in and rewrite once I heard his verse," he admitted. Bad Meets Evil's Hell: The Sequel will hit stores on June 14, while Slaughterhouse say they hope to release their Shady Records debut around Christmas time. What do you think of Shady's Slaughterhouse signing and the label's new acts? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Swizz Beatz To Appear On Lil Wayne's <i>Tha Carter IV</i> Posted: 19 May 2011 12:20 AM PDT The producer reveals that he contributed a track called 'Ann' to Weezy's album that he says 'is like a letter to [Eminem's] 'Stan.' '
Swizz Beatz has been keeping himself busy lately. His track "Everyday (Coolin')" is heating up the at radio, he's prepping his latest album, Haute Living, and he's been in the studio working on two of this year's most-awaited releases, Dr Dre's Detox and the Jay-Z and Kanye West collaboration Watch the Throne. In addition, Swizz has been working on another highly anticipated album, Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV.
Swizz told us that he's worked on one song that will appear on Tha Carter IV thus far, a tune he describes as "super dope." The track was originally intended for his own album, but he swapped it out in order to get Wayne on a song with Lenny Kravitz and Travis Barker for Haute Living. Swizz said he enjoys working with Wayne, because he gets to make more conceptual tracks as opposed to the typical Weezy songs that flood the radio and airwaves, as well as the Internet. "He has so many songs on the radio and to separate from that and really do something that stands out, I feel where I stand is something that is conceptual," explained Swizz. "The song is called 'Ann,' and 'Ann' is like a letter to 'Stan.' It's a spinoff of the [Eminem] joint, but it's from [Wayne's] perspective." "Stan," of course, was one of the many stand-out tracks from Eminem's classic 2000 effort, The Marshall Mathers LP. The song focuses on a fan obsessed with Em who writes him letters that "Stan" feels are going ignored. The song would peak at #1 in nearly every country outside of the States. Swizzy didn't go into too much more detail about "Ann," but he did say that it may not be his only offering on Weezy's new album. "With me and Wayne, you never know," said Swizz. "[He'll] pop up and be like, 'Yo, I'm mixing this one and this one and this one. I'll be all right. Let's dance.' " Are you interested in hearing Swizz Beatz's collaboration with Lil Wayne? Tell us in the comments. Related Artists |
| 'American Idol' Report Card: Are Scotty And Haley Headed To The Finale? Posted: 19 May 2011 09:40 AM PDT Lauren Alaina's performances Wednesday night may not have impressed as much as McCreery's 'Gonna Kiss Me' and Reinhart's Zeppelin cover.
If there's one thing we've learned during our "American Idol" studies this season, it's not to get lost in the extraneous trappings of the show — the over-the-top theatrics, the couldn't-be-less-enlightening-if-they-tried judges' commentary, the schmaltzy video packages meant to tug heartstrings and sway votes. That's because voters have shown an admirable ability and initiative to go it alone, voting for the singers they believe in, the singers they feel are the best, and ignoring all the distractions. It's as if, with Simon Cowell gone and producers seemingly attempting to micromanage the competition like never before, each viewer has decided, To hell with it, I'm gonna trust my own gut this time.
And so as we dole out grades for Wednesday's show and attempt to predict who'll make it into the finale, we'll be careful not to read too much into judges' praise or dads shredding guitars up onstage. All that's just noise. Let's concentrate on how Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart and Lauren Alaina sang — and if they'll be around to sing in next week's show. Excellent Scotty McCreery: "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not?" Good Lauren Alaina: "If I Die Young" Haley Reinhart: "Rhiannon" Satisfactory Haley Reinhart: "You Oughta Know" Unsatisfactory Lauren Alaina: "Wild One" 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 |
| Slaughterhouse Hope New Album Will Be Out By Christmas Posted: 18 May 2011 11:05 PM PDT 'It's not an urban legend ... this is happening,' Slaughterhouse's Joe Budden told 'RapFix Live' about the supergroup's upcoming album.
When Eminem co-signs you, expectations will run high. With the ink dry on their Shady Records contract, hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse are hard at work on their first LP to be released via Em's label. On Wednesday, Royce da 5'9", Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I appeared on "RapFix Live" and talked to Sway about the progress of their as-yet-untitled album.
"It's not an urban legend, though, this is happening. This is really taking place," Joe Budden told Sway from the set of Bad Meets Evil's "Fast Lane" video in Detroit. In 2009, Slaughterhouse released their self-titled debut on indie label E1 Music. The LP was recorded in a rush and still was met with critical acclaim. Now that the collective is in a major-label setting, the expectations are higher — a notion not lost on the group. "We're just getting started, we're not gonna rush it," said Royce. "We were behind the eight ball with the last album — we had to get it done in six days. Just having the opportunity where time is not an issue, budget is not an issue — we just gonna go in there and knock it out." Having Eminem's guidance is also a plus. "I run everything by him, just 'cause I trust his ear. And he has OCD, so I know he'll nitpick my song apart," Royce told Sway. "So even with my solo stuff, anything I do, I try to run by him. So he is kinda like our A&R I guess." The chemistry between the quartet's members seems to be intact. Even when the rest of Slaughterhouse are giving Budden a ribbing for his controversial song leak "Ordinary Love Sh-- Pt. 3," there are no hard feelings. "They unconditionally love me, these guys. I don't care what they say," Budden said. As far as when the new album will release, the group is hoping for a fourth-quarter drop. "If I had a wish list, I would love somewhere around Christmas," Royce said, with all of his bandmates in agreement. Who is your favorite Slaughterhouse lyricist? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
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