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- Taylor Swift Wants To Thank Fans 'Personally' On <i>Speak Now</i> Tour
- 'Hangover Part II' Stars Talk Bradley Cooper's Head-Shaving Skills
- Nas Photographer Recalls Near-Death <i>I Am</i> Cover Shoot
- Taylor Swift Relives Awkward Ex Encounter For 'Story Of Us' Video
- Inside 'American Idol' Finale, Fans Pray For Lauren Alaina Victory
- 'American Idol' Finale Recap: Lauren Alaina And Scotty McCreery Duke It Out
- Taylor Swift Recalls Shooting 'Story Of Us' Video During Tornadoes
- Lady Gaga's MTV Documentary Gets 'Emotional'
- Lauren Alaina's 'Like My Mother Does' Steals 'American Idol' Finale
- Scotty McCreery's Hometown Enjoys Spotlight
- Taylor Swift's Video Evolution: From 'Tim McGraw' To 'The Story Of Us'
- Lauren Alaina's 'American Idol' Run Brightens Tornado-Weary Hometown
- Blink-182 Tease Album, Promise 'Lasers' On Honda Civic Tour
- Lady Gaga Greets Fans At <i>Born This Way</i> Promo
- Rick Ross Graces Covers Of <i>Vibe</i> And <i>Complex</i> Summer Issues
- Check Out Our 'American Idol' Finale Live Blog!
- 'American Idol' Preview: Scotty McCreery Vs. Lauren Alaina
- Cobra Starship Say Clubby 'You Make Me Feel' Is 'Easier To Digest'
- Taylor Swift Fans Send In Questions For Tonight's 'Story Of Us' Event
| Taylor Swift Wants To Thank Fans 'Personally' On <i>Speak Now</i> Tour Posted: 25 May 2011 03:53 AM PDT 'I hope people leave the concert feeling like they know you better,' she tells MTV News.
It's a big week for Taylor Swift. Not only did she premiere her "Story of Us" video Tuesday on MTV, but she also kicks off her Speak Now Tour on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska. When MTV News' Sway sat down with the country/pop superstar following her video premiere, she let fans in on what to expect from the stadium show. "We get to have such groovy, cool stuff happening," she said. "I've never had pyro before. I've never had aerialists before. It's got this grand staircase. The stage in itself looks like an old-world theater. I can't believe we get to play stadiums. I'm so excited about this tour. I want to live on that stage. I hope people leave the concert feeling like they know you better."
Swift looks at this tour as the ultimate "thank you" letter to her fans for the success Speak Now has had. "That's why I'm so blown away. That's why I can't wait to go out on tour and thank them personally," she said. Before the official tour kickoff, Swift gave some lucky fans a taste of the show during a charity event last Saturday in Nashville. She opened up her final Speak Now dress rehearsal to fans and gave the proceeds to tornado victims. "It was one of the coolest things. Honestly, we thought our first show was going to be a week later, [but] watching the news and seeing the damage, it was just really emotional for me and a lot of the dancers and crew," she recalled. "So I felt like, if there was any way I could help out, why not sell tickets to that? And so it turned out it was something we could do. Putting on, pretty much, our first show and having it go so well [and making] over $750,000, it was so exciting." Will you check out Taylor's upcoming tour? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| 'Hangover Part II' Stars Talk Bradley Cooper's Head-Shaving Skills Posted: 25 May 2011 03:53 AM PDT 'I did such a good job shaving his head they had to mess it up more,' actor tells MTV News of Zach Galifianakis' new look.
Those crazy boys of summer are back. We're talking, of course, about Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms, stars of the highly anticipated "Hangover Part II." At the film's NYC premiere earlier this week, the guys told us about the "chaos" of their pre-release press blitz, and now, MTV News takes you inside the chaos of filming the "Hangover" sequel. When talking about how the photo montages at the ends of both films were compiled, Cooper and Galifianakis ended up in a back-and-forth about Cooper's head-shaving skills.
"It runs a similar course as the filming of the movie," Cooper said when asked about when the photos for the montages were taken. "We would allocate time in the shooting day to do stills throughout the movie, so at the end, you have all the stills, but it's not like we have two days and we shoot all the stills; it's throughout the whole film." With regard to Galifianakis' shaved head, which occurs during a scene in the film, we wanted to know if the actual clipping was performed by Cooper. "Yeah," Cooper said. "I did a nice job." "I mean, it's pretty easy," Galifianakis pointed out. "It's not that easy," Cooper protested. "Your ears are very tight to your face." "Bradley, everybody has a template. I mean, look at that picture," Galifianakis said, pointing to the film's promo poster, which features a photo of Galifianakis with a perfectly buzzed coif. "What I'm saying is, it's so easy to shave someone's head." "I'm telling you, I did such a good job shaving his head they had to mess it up more, right? Tell them," Cooper insisted. "Tell them, Zach." "Yes. That's true," Galifianakis said, relenting. "He did such a great job they had to mess up my hair more." "Thank you," Cooper said, sounding pleased to receive the recognition. Check out everything we've got on "The Hangover Part II." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Nas Photographer Recalls Near-Death <i>I Am</i> Cover Shoot Posted: 25 May 2011 03:53 AM PDT 'We almost killed Nas,' Danny Hastings tells Mixtape Daily.
Celebrity Favorites: Danny Hastings
The concept of the album art was to take the cover theme from Nas' debut, Illmatic, and build on it. The 1994 LP featured a picture of a young Nasir Jones, with the Queensbridge projects as the backdrop. On the MC's 1996 follow-up, It Was Written, Nas appeared in front of the same backdrop, just a bit older. For his third album, Hastings wanted to continue to document the rapper's growth. "The first one, you have him being a boy, very young. The second was a little bit older. And the third one, he was a king," Hastings said. "He already conquered the world. He was on top of the world. He was doing a lot of big things. We came with the concept of making a King Tut sarcophagus piece." In order to carry out their artistic vision, Hastings and his team had to take a complete mold of Nas' face. This required that they put a clay-like substance over the rapper's grill, poking little holes in the nostrils so he could breathe. However, something went terribly wrong, and the clay began to go up Nas' nose, causing him to suffocate. "The funny part was that the first attempt, Nas was getting asphyxiated. We almost killed Nas," Hastings said, laughing in hindsight. Hastings, who is known for shooting famous album covers like Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and Big Pun's Capital Punishment may have become known for something much more sinister. Luckily, the photog and his team quickly rushed to the Queens lyricist's aid and were able to save him. "We cleaned him up, and he was like, 'Let's do it again!' " Hastings remembered. "Nas was a true sport." For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. |
| Taylor Swift Relives Awkward Ex Encounter For 'Story Of Us' Video Posted: 24 May 2011 06:11 AM PDT Singer tells MTV News that the clip put her right back into 'excruciating, awful moment when you run into an ex for the first time.'
After the premiere of her "The Story of Us," video, Taylor Swift opened up to MTV News about how it felt to watch the clip and relive the emotions behind the Speak Now song, which was inspired by a seriously awkward awards-show encounter with an ex.
"Anytime I'm onstage or watching the music video, the first thing that comes into my mind is the person I wrote the song about," she told MTV News' Sway Calloway during "MTV First: Taylor Swift." "It's like the first thing that you think of is the moment that inspired the song, which is that excruciating, awful moment when you run into an ex for the first time." Just because Swift's awkward ex encounter was at a Hollywood event doesn't mean her fans can't relate. The singer said life as a celebrity is "just like in high school, except [the awkward moments happen] at an awards show. You go on living a normal life, except on a different scale. [In my songs] I tend to focus on love, feelings, emotions, what it was like feeling that particular relationship." While the song doesn't directly address that awards-show encounter, it does touch on the themes of knowing when it's time to move on from a relationship. "Noble Jones, the director, had sent in this treatment. He had it set in a library, and I called him and I asked him if he'd be willing to change it to an Ivy League feel," she explained of her input. Sway asked if the "Story of Us" heroine was at all connected to her "You Belong With Me" character. "Well, I think the biggest difference between the new video and all the other ones is that I love to make a happy ending happen, and with this video, it doesn't happen," she said. What did you think of Taylor's new video? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Posted: 24 May 2011 08:54 AM PDT
The dancing was top-notch and the competition was intense, but there could be only one winner as the latest season of "Dancing With the Stars" came to a close Tuesday night (May 24). After the rest of the season's contestants and a string of musical guests, it was Hines Ward who received the series' coveted mirror-ball trophy alongside partner Kym Johnson.
"You know, starting this competition, I never thought I'd be in the finals," the NFL champion told host Tom Bergeron. "But I owe it all to Kym. She's an amazing teacher, and I want to thank the judges for giving us the constructive criticism to help me get better each week. Also, I want to thank all the fans." Before Hines was announced as the champ, the last couples duked it out in the competition's final dance round, where all three celebrity contestants wowed the judges. Kane performed the waltz (30/30 =), Alley grooved to the cha-cha (30/30) and Hines danced the samba (30/30). Ward's victory wasn't the only highlight during the finale. Mike "Psycho Mike" Catherwood, the season's first castoff, taped a skit of himself trying out for different dance troupes before showing off his new and improved moves on the dance floor. Petra Nemcova offered fans a flashback when she danced the waltz to a live rendition of "You Raise Me Up" from special guest Josh Groban. Kendra Wilkinson played up her Playmate persona by dancing in a shimmery yellow ensemble with a foursome of dance partners. Unfortunately, her attempt to dazzle the audience nearly fell flat when the reality starlet almost slid the judge's table, only to have her partner act fast and catch her. Some celebs in the audience included "Dancing With the Stars" alumni Aaron Carter and Brandy. The show brought out even more star power throughout the night when the Black Eyed Peas, the Go-Go's and Sara Evans took over the stage to perform eye-catching numbers. With a glow-in-the-dark stage setup (and accompany robot gear), BEP brought the audience to their feet with new single "Don't Stop the Party." While the Go-Go's celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Beauty and the Beat, by performing their hit "We Got the Beat," former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Evans was on hand to perform her song "A Little Bit Stronger." Did Hines deserve to win? Let us know in the comments! |
| Inside 'American Idol' Finale, Fans Pray For Lauren Alaina Victory Posted: 24 May 2011 06:38 AM PDT But Scotty McCreery supporters are the most vocal (and have the most posters) in L.A.'s Nokia Theater.
LOS ANGELES — More than an hour before the live telecast of Tuesday night's (May 24) "American Idol" performance finale, nearly every seat in the house was filled. Clearly, no "Idol" fan lucky enough to snag a ticket wanted to miss a beat of this year's Southern-fried showdown. "What'd you say? You love her? She's your Southern Belle? Security! Keep an eye on this guy," the warm-up comic joked, while having a back-and-forth conversation with a Lauren Alaina fan during one of the show's breaks.
Judging by the signage inside the Nokia Theater in downtown L.A., where the showdown was taking place, many of the people hooting and hollering were voting for Scotty McCreery. Judging by the loudest screams, however, many of the people inside of the concert hall were rooting for judge Steve Tyler. Audience members carried colorful posters that proclaimed Scotty a superstar, with some young girls asking him to be their prom date. A small group of Alaina fans huddled together in the theater, bowed their heads and prayed for who they hoped would win the competition. During the breaks, the night's MC passed out Scotty McCreery T-shirts and Lauren Alaina poster boards to eager fans. One small group of fans brought with them a vintage Aerosmith album and came armed with bright yellow posters asking Tyler to sign it for them. There was signage all around the theater warning people not to bring in cell phones, as they might be distracting, but there was nothing preventing them from bringing in a shrill whistle. A group near the mezzanine blew their whistles in unison at the end of every round, harmonizing with the ear-piercing screams of fans shouting the name of their favorite finalist. In the end, the judges called it for Alaina, but the Nokia crowd was a Scotty-leaning bunch. Who do you think won the night? Let us know in the comments! Don't miss a special edition of "Idol Party Live" Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, finale red-carpet coverage and the last "Idol in 60 Seconds" of season 10. 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 Photos |
| 'American Idol' Finale Recap: Lauren Alaina And Scotty McCreery Duke It Out Posted: 24 May 2011 06:32 AM PDT Teen finalists premiere their potential coronation songs amid drama about Alaina's vocal cords.
They're the youngest final two in the history of "American Idol," but Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina showed no signs of nervousness as they took the stage Tuesday night (May 24) for their final showdown. Both high-schoolers had their game faces on as the first-ever all-country championship ended in a near dead heat, with each singer putting up strong vocals on a trio of down-home tunes, including the debut of the emotional singles that will be their crowning songs, should they win.
There was, of course, some last-minute drama, as host Ryan Seacrest revealed that Alaina has sprained one of her vocal cords in rehearsal, but the plucky high-schooler assured him that she was just fine and ready to rumble. And not only did Alaina pull her voice back from the brink, but with an emotion-packed final performance of what could be her victory song, she may have snatched the title from self-assured front-runner McCreery. The two teens were thrust onto the biggest stage of the competition so far in the 7,000-seat Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, and the first round had them reprising their favorite song of the season. McCreery went with Montgomery Gentry's country-rocking "Gone." Looking confident as he strolled his way from the audience to the stage, Scotty worked the room with some newly acquired swagger. The hyped-up performance ended with a powerful golf swing and more high-fives for the kids down front. Alaina sounded in fine form again on Carrie Underwood's kicky "Flat on the Floor." With a bit more sandpaper in her voice, Lauren put the pedal down and gave it her all, ending with a big, rich note that proved she was — yes, Randy — in it to win it. In an unexplained break from "Idol" orthodoxy, Seacrest rushed through the call-in numbers for each contestant after their first performance without making time for the judges to offer commentary. The second round had the contestants' own idols offering up their choice, with Country Hall of Famer George Strait suggesting one of his own hits, "Check Yes or No," for Scotty. Strumming his guitar and raising his eyebrow just so, McCreery, 17, did the most he could with the middle-of-the-road tune, crooning in his signature bullfrog voice and venturing up into his twangy higher register on the choruses. Though no revelation, it was another fine example of the kind of clean, professional mainstream country tune McC excels at. Alaina's idol, Underwood, went with a less contemporary choice, opting for the hit 1991 version of female country icon Pam Tillis' "Maybe It Was Memphis." Wearing a poofy, gold-bead bedazzled miniskirt and shiny cowboy boots, Alaina nailed it again, taking a lesser-known tune and putting some smoky emotion into the vocals and rising up into her power range on the choruses to give the song a radio-friendly modern vibe. Finally, Seacrest went to the judges for their take on the first two rounds. Randy Jackson praised America for the fine job it did in picking the final two, saying it was a very even match. He called Scotty's first song "brilliant" and liked the Strait pick, while giving Alaina props for both of her performances. Ultimately, he gave the first-round edge to McCreery, while saying Alaina took round two. "I thought it was such an explosive start from both of you," said Jennifer Lopez, praising their first songs, adding that Scotty's second song was not as impressive, while Lauren was "strong and clear and beautiful." She agreed with Randy on the split decision. That left it to the ever-flamboyant Steven Tyler, who called both rounds for Lauren, "Only 'cause she's prettier than you are," he said, a sentiment McCreery couldn't disagree with. The rivals gave each other a good-natured hug and took off as Seacrest introduced Taio Cruz, who sang the crowd-sourced, Coke-promoted "perfect harmony" contest single "Positive." Singing the cliché-ridden midtempo pop tune amid a black-helmet-wearing futuristic drum line, Cruz struggled to get through the tune as his microphone repeatedly conked out. McCreery's final song of the night was the single he'll release if he wins the competition, "I Love You This Big," a swaying ballad that tips its 10-gallon hat to his youth. "I know I'm still young/ But I know how I feel/ I might not have too much experience/ But I know when love is real," he gently crooned while wearing a suit jacket and jeans. The weeper was firmly in Scotty's range and had the kind of honest sentiment that matches his sincere persona (and surely makes the girls swoon). As an added ratings-bonanza and vote-snagging bonus, it also brought a tear to his momma's eye and ended on a yearning note that sent the crowd into a frenzy. "I'm not sure it's the perfect song for you, but the range was great because you sung low and you sung really high," said Randy, adding yet another superfluous "in it to win it" bark. "I'm proud of you, because you've grown during this contest and that was a brilliant vocal." Recalling her comments about his strong storytelling ability, Lopez praised Scotty for selling a tune nobody has ever heard before. Lauren's winning tune was "Like My Mother Does," a song mentor Jimmy Iovine said is the perfect encapsulation of Alaina's journey on the show, not to mention some serious mom-bait. "People always say I have a laugh like my mother does," Lauren sang. "Guess that makes sense/ She taught me how to smile when things get rough/ I've got her spirit, she's always got my back." The uplifting ode to maternal love and strength was, like Scotty's tune, the typical frothy "Idol" championship cream puff, with an extra helping of cornpone thanks to Lauren's drift down to the audience to embrace her weeping mom. Even amid the blatantly cloying lyrics, the teenager imbued the song with some honest emotion and sold it just like Jimmy knew she would. As Lauren broke into sobs, Randy agreed with Iovine that the tune was the perfect pick for the singer and praised her for the Mariah Carey-like "soft whisper" vocal at the end. "Lauren Alaina has arrived, America!" he screamed. "This is a very tight race tonight, but Lauren, with that song, you may have just won," Lopez said. "You sang it just the way you needed to: with heart, emotion, feeling." Randy and Steven called the final round for Alaina, while Jennifer said it was too close to call. Wednesday night's finale will feature performances from this season's top 13, as well as judge Steven Tyler and a number of yet-unannounced special guests. Don't miss a special edition of "Idol Party Live" Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, finale red-carpet coverage and the last "Idol in 60 Seconds" of season 10. 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 Photos |
| Taylor Swift Recalls Shooting 'Story Of Us' Video During Tornadoes Posted: 24 May 2011 08:22 AM PDT 'We had to hide in a room where there were no windows,' she tells MTV News of Nashville shoot.
The video for "Story of Us" follows Taylor Swift's collegiate character as she falls in love in the stacks of her Ivy League library ... and falls very much out of love in the hallowed hallways of that same school. Shot at Vanderbilt University near her home in Nashville, the video was complicated not by the tumultuous relationship, but instead by some very dangerous weather conditions.
"There were a few complications. This was actually when a bunch of tornadoes were hitting Nashville," she recalled in Tuesday's (May 24) chat with Sway during "We had to hide. All of us, we had to hide in a room where there were no windows, so that was a little bit crazy. [But] other than that, it was incredibly fun." The video not only features one very good-looking guy, but also Swift's whole band in varying roles. Who got the best role? Her backup singer Liz Huett, who got to make out with Swift's love interest in the clip. And the story of Taylor and Liz is almost more interesting than the story of Swift and the boy who inspired the song and video. "We met in a meet-and-greet line. I started out playing small bars and clubs a few years ago, and she came to one of the shows, and I would sign autographs ... and she waited three or four hours," Swift recalled. "And she came up and asked if she could sing for me. ... She sang for me, and [I said], 'You've got to audition for some TV talent show.' And I ran into her a few months later, and one thing led to another and she ended up being my backup singer on tour and making out with a guy in my video." What did you think of Swift's new video? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Lady Gaga's MTV Documentary Gets 'Emotional' Posted: 24 May 2011 03:51 AM PDT Pop-culture journalists weigh in on 'Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside,' airing Thursday at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
Lady Gaga gets personal in the exclusive MTV documentary "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside," airing Thursday at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. The hour-long special delves into the moments, people and anecdotes that shaped Gaga in her formative years as Stefani Germanotta in New York City.
On Tuesday (May 24), press gathered to screen the documentary before it airs, and even the biggest Gaga experts said they learned so much from the revealing sit-down with the leather-clad star. "She kind of had this meteoric rise to fame, so being able to see that she worked for it [and] it wasn't just an overnight thing. ... I think a lot of us at this point, 'cause she is everywhere, just assume it was so easy, and it really wasn't," Julia Rubin of Stylite told MTV News after the screening. NewNowNext's Kate Bennert felt the special expanded on the mythology of Lady Gaga and revealed more about the star than even the most die-hard Little Monster knows. "Honestly, a lot of Gaga fans have heard the stories kind of briefly through other interviews, but I think one of the biggest things was her actually going into depth and you can see her get emotional," she said. "You felt like you were actually with her in that room, having a conversation, like you were asking the questions." Fellow Gaga expert Zac Stackell of The Shout magazine was impressed by how much information he learned about the woman who worked so hard to become Lady Gaga. "The biggest reveal, I think, in terms of Lady Gaga, was the Stefani before Lady Gaga, the Stefani of New York City," he said. "How she became the Lady Gaga of 2011. I think it gives some real definition to her path; it gives a humanity to it." In a sneak peek from the documentary, Gaga recalls the first albums she had as a kid. "It was Green Day, Dookie, with my own money," she says. "But my parents got me Stevie Wonder, Signed, Sealed [and] Delivered, and the Beatles when I was younger — A Hard Day's Night. Yeah, they were two CDs and they were given to me with [a] little boom box for Christmas when I was young." Don't miss "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside" to hear Mother Monster herself open up about the creative forces behind her generation-defining career. Our exclusive documentary airs Thursday, May 26, at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Lauren Alaina's 'Like My Mother Does' Steals 'American Idol' Finale Posted: 24 May 2011 07:12 AM PDT Teenager even goes into the crowd to sing to her mom during potential first single.
It was Mother's Day all over again during Tuesday's (May 24) final "American Idol" performance night, as Lauren Alaina stole the show with her rendition of "Like My Mother Does," which was dedicated to her mom. "Like My Mother Does" will be released as her first single should Alaina win the "Idol" crown during Wednesday's season 10 finale. But the song isn't exactly new: It was originally recorded by season-seven "American Idol" contestant Kristy Lee Cook, on her 2008 album Why Wait.
The song fit Alaina to a T, however, as her mother has been a permanent fixture during Alaina's "Idol" run. She even came into the room during Alaina's initial audition in Nashville, when Lauren sang Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" and dared Steven Tyler to sing along with her. "My mom's been beside me through this whole thing. Every time I've gotten upset, she's always been there to pick me up," 16-year-old Alaina said in voice-over, during a package that showed her rehearsing the song with mentor Jimmy Iovine. "So I feel like it's really great for me to sing this song just for her, because she deserves it." Iovine — dollar signs practically popping out of his eyeballs — was already in hard-sell mode for "Like My Mother Does." "Let's face it: Moms are the bedrock of American society, and they're all going to be moved by this song like crazy," he said in a pre-packaged segment. Then Alaina took over, and little else that came before during the episode mattered. With clips of her "Idol" journey playing on the video screen behind her, Alaina — wearing a floor-length sleeveless white dress — glanced at her mother, who was seated in the front row. "I've got her spirit, and she's always got my back/ When I look at her, I think, 'I wanna be just like that,' " she sang, as rows of fans near the front of the stage waved their arms in unison. And as the chorus hit — "When I love, I give it all I've got, like my mother does" — the camera cut to Alaina's mother, her eyes closed and her arm held high in the air. But that wasn't all. The chorus repeated, and Alaina made her way to the steps of the stage and was accompanied down by "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest. Alaina then made her way to her mom and gave her a great big ol' hug, all while still singing and without missing a single note. She then held her mother's hand while singing directly to her: "When I'm weak and unpretty, I know I'm beautiful and strong/ Because I see myself like my mother does." She then made her way back to center stage for the song's closing moments. It was far from subtle, but it acted as an emotional hammer during a finale that needed a strong knockout blow. The judges practically handed her the competition right there and then. "Wow, wow, wow," said Randy Jackson, before rising to his feet and calling the performance "amazing." Jennifer Lopez said, "I think everyone will agree it is a very tight race tonight, but Lauren, with that song, you may have just won. That was beautiful." And Steven Tyler added, "As far as I'm concerned, the first time I saw you, I thought you were my American Idol, and I think America's going to find that to be true as well." What did you think of Lauren Alaina's performance? Let us know in the comments! Don't miss a special edition of "Idol Party Live" Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, finale red-carpet coverage and the last "Idol in 60 Seconds" of season 10. 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 Photos |
| Scotty McCreery's Hometown Enjoys Spotlight Posted: 24 May 2011 04:02 AM PDT Garner, North Carolina, rallies behind 'American Idol' season 10 finalist.
Like Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery had been plugging away for years before getting his big break on "American Idol." Both of the teenage season 10 "Idol" finalists had charmed friends, neighbors and local townspeople with their precocious talent since they were old enough to hold a microphone. The favorite to win it all, McCreery hails from the small town of Garner, North Carolina (population 27,000), and when he wasn't singing in his school's vocal ensemble or amassing a 10-1 pitching record for the Garner Magnet High School team during his starts on JV and as a junior, McCreery was busy winning local singing competitions like last summer's "Clayton Idol."
WQDR DJ Janie Carothers first heard of Scotty after he'd won "Clayton Idol," and the hometown morning show personality said the first time she heard him sing, she could tell he was something special. McCreery participated in the QDR "hometown tour" last summer, an annual event in McDonald's parking lots to raise money for the North Carolina Children's Hospital. "It's a big deal, and when we went to Garner, we heard about this kid Scotty who wanted to sing in the parking lot," Carothers said. "He sang 'Ol' Red' by Blake Shelton and 'Your Man' by Josh Turner in a McDonald's parking lot before he went to school that day and you could just tell." Nearly a year later, Garner has become ground zero for the McCreery phenomenon, with the entire town buzzing with excitement on performance and elimination days. On "Idol" performance Wednesdays, QDR becomes "Scotty 94.7" to help rally the local population, which Carothers said has gone crazy for their hometown hero. "I honestly don't think he has a clue how big he's gotten," she said. "I think when people think of the South, they have certain judgments, and one of the things we're known for is our hospitality and our ability to rally together, and Garner has proven that. You walk down the streets and you can see people with stuff written on the back of cars, on storefronts, there's banners ... everyone is supporting him." It also helps, she added, that Scotty is a good ol' country boy and all-American kid who plays baseball, sings in the praise choir in church and is just known as a sweet kid. He further enhanced his Southern gentleman cred last week when he won the coin toss for performance order in the finale and deferred to rival Lauren. That squeaky-clean reputation is one of the reasons screen-printing business owner Paulette Disbrow turned her PKD printing shop into a virtual Scotty McCreery campaign headquarters over the past few months. With more than 1,000 people cramming into Garner Historic Auditorium every week for the past two months to cheer Scotty on, Disbrow has been supplying them with T-shirts, yard signs and buttons to help spread the word and keep the votes coming. In keeping with Scotty's reputation as a good kid, all the money that comes in after expenses on all of Disbrow's items is going to charities of the singer's choice, including the youth mission group at his church, uniforms for his high school baseball team and cash for his high school chorus. "He is exactly as he appears on TV," she said of the humble singer. "There's not a pretentious bone in his body. I was talking to him and his family when I did the original T-shirt design and I said, 'Do you understand where this could go and what happens if you get into the top five? You could go from being a hometown Garner boy to being famous.' And he was like, 'Aw shucks.' " And Disbrow knows what she's talking about, since she printed the T-shirts for former "Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken when the nearby Raleigh, North Carolina, native made his run on season two. Garner Mayor Ronnie Williams has joined the weekly viewing parties, which have swelled from a few dozen supporters to more than 2,000 over the past two months, and he's seen the town come together in a major way to support Scotty. "The majority of people here don't know him, but they know about him, and he's caused a bright spotlight to be on Garner, and ultimately he'll see it when he returns," Williams said. He pointed to another small-town North Carolina "Idol" finalist, season five sixth-place finisher Kellie Pickler, whose hometown still sees traffic from fans who want to see the school or church she went to. "People will come looking for something to touch and feel to get a bit of Scotty McCreery, and in the process, they will stop and get a meal or a tank of gas, and in that regard, Scotty has helped contribute to the success of our local businesses." In fact, Williams has already dubbed McCreery the "unofficial economic development coordinator" for the town while noting that the attention the singer has brought to the town of 27,000 is the most they've seen since the local high school won the state championship in 1987. And the best part? "You can dig all day long and find no dirt on him," Williams said proudly, pointing out that the tabloids have descended looking for dish and left empty-handed. "He's a good Christian boy, who is talented and polite and energetic. We're proud of Scotty and proud of our town." Don't miss a special edition of "Idol Party Live" Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, finale red-carpet coverage and the last "Idol in 60 Seconds" of season 10. 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 |
| Taylor Swift's Video Evolution: From 'Tim McGraw' To 'The Story Of Us' Posted: 24 May 2011 12:04 AM PDT With her new 'Story' video set to premiere tonight on MTV, we take a look back at Swift's catalog of memorable clips.
Since the very beginning of her career, Taylor Swift has always played the ingenue; she is eternally innocent, endearingly wholesome, even when she has been epically wronged. And so, not surprisingly, her music videos have largely reflected that: Swift as the chaste, credulous creature forced to come to terms with those who have hurt her, usually heartbreakingly so (sometimes she also wears glasses).
But since she first burst onto the scene with the one-two tandem of "Tim McGraw" and "Teardrops on my Guitar," Swift has also grown as an artist ... and her videos have mirrored that maturation. "Mine" tackled the complexities of a relationship as viewed through the prism of Swift's past, and "Mean" saw her taking a stand for the bullied and the beaten; it was, in a sense, her own little Outcast Anthem. And her latest video — "The Story of Us," which premieres Tuesday night (May 24) at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com — continues the themes of both her early days and her more recent work. It is, of course, a love story, but there's a complexity to it too. (Oh, and once again, she's wearing glasses.) So in the spirit of the clip, we've decided to take a look back at some of Swift's most iconic video moments. ... It's her Music Video Evolution, a voyage that's taken her from wide-eyed country girl to equally wide-eyed international sensation and, fittingly, back again. She is, of course, always the ingenue. "Tim McGraw" "Teardrops on My Guitar" "Picture to Burn" "You Belong With Me" "Love Story" "Fifteen" "Mine" "Mean" Share with us your favorite Taylor Swift video in the comments below! Don't miss the premiere of Taylor Swift's "The Story of Us" video, tonight at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by our live "MTV First" interview with Taylor Swift on MTV.com! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Lauren Alaina's 'American Idol' Run Brightens Tornado-Weary Hometown Posted: 24 May 2011 04:30 AM PDT Rossville, Georgia, cheerleading coach calls Alaina's road to the finale 'a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy period of time.'
There's good reason Lauren Alaina caught the eye of "American Idol" producers from the first time they saw her last summer. There is an irresistible quality to her that not only charmed the judges (remember her ordering Steven Tyler to join in a duet during her audition?), but has clearly worked its magic enough on America to secure the youngest contestant in the show's history a spot in this week's finale. "I think I heard Lauren before I ever actually saw her, because when she was in middle school, they would come up here and have cheerleading camp with us in the summertime," Lisa Curtis, Alaina's cheerleading coach, said about the 16-year-old's penchant for singing all the time. "And I'd hear someone singing down the hall, and I finally realized who it was, and she hasn't stopped since."
Alaina — whose hometown of Rossville, Georgia (population 3,500), is around a 10th of the size of rival Scotty McCreery's North Carolina home — is, like her Southern neighbor, putting her sleepy burg on the map. "This is one of the highlights ... the most exposure we've ever gotten in the 100 years of the city," Mayor Johnny Baker said of the national attention that has come to Rossville since Alaina's run to the finals. "We've gone from the best-kept secret to a nationally known name in what seems like overnight. Even to be associated with someone like Lauren, who has such a quality image to portray, is unbelievable." Though he just met Alaina for the first time during her recent home visit, Baker said the 16-year-old's family has some ties to the mayor's office. Baker's wife taught Lauren's dad in the fourth grade, and when they saw each other for the first time in 31 years a few weeks ago, they shared a moment and some pictures from the past. "After hearing her sing and watching her actions and the way she lives, she seems like a positive role model," Baker said. One of Lauren's friends, Maria Kissner, is "absolutely certain" Alaina will win it all Wednesday night, and she knows exactly why. "When we would ride in my car, Lauren would sing nonstop, and that didn't get on my nerves, because I love to hear her sing and she makes every song sound way better than the original artist," said Kissner, whose claims have been backed up by the judges and mentor Jimmy Iovine, who at one point told Alaina that her Miley Cyrus cover was better than the original. While the judges and Iovine have criticized Alaina at times for holding back too much and not letting her voice soar the way they know she's capable, another one of her cheerleading coaches, Susan Bradley, said Lauren has been honing her stage skills for years and has never been afraid to let loose. "As anybody who has ever observed Lauren knows, she is definitely not shy, so being a cheerleader required you to perform in front of a large group of people, which she is very comfortable with," Bradley said. One of the touching aspects of the footage from Alaina's hometown visit screened on "Idol" last week was her reaction to the utter devastation around Rossville as a result of a string of recent deadly tornados. Bradley said Lauren's success on "Idol" and her shared grief with her hometown is the best medicine for hard times. "Lauren being on 'American Idol' at this particular time is kind of a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy period of time," she said. Don't miss a special edition of "Idol Party Live" Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, finale red-carpet coverage and the last "Idol in 60 Seconds" of season 10. 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 |
| Blink-182 Tease Album, Promise 'Lasers' On Honda Civic Tour Posted: 24 May 2011 01:23 AM PDT Band promises to play new songs on upcoming jaunt with My Chemical Romance, kicking off August 5.
On Monday, Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance firmed up their summer plans when they both committed to the 2011 Honda Civic Tour, a 40-plus date trek that runs from early August until mid-October. And the timing of the tour is key ... because it's during those dates that Blink will finally, totally, 100 percent-ly release their long-in-the-works new album. For real.
"We are very excited to kick off the tour. We're excited to have a new record be coming out while we're on this tour, and we're super excited to take it out on the road," Blink's Mark Hoppus told MTV News Monday night in Los Angeles, before a press conference to announce the tour dates. "We absolutely have to turn the record in by July 31 — that's the rule." Of course, he tempered all that enthusiasm by joking, "At this point, we'll be ready to turn it in my mid-September." But in all seriousness, the Blink album is nearing completion (drummer Travis Barker estimated that it was "70 percent finished") and they plan on promoting it on the road this summer. And unlike their 2009 reunion tour, this time they'll even be playing new songs, with the help of — at long last — lasers. "I just want lasers. That's what I said last time, though, so we'll see," Tom DeLonge laughed. "I'm excited [because] I think on this next tour we're going to be able to have a lot more options of what we can do, because the music is going to afford a little more latitude, just because we've been doing some really cool stuff and different stuff with the new record. So I'm really excited to bring that out. "I know for a fact that there's a really good chance that whatever Travis does on drums, I'll be on that with him, maybe holding off of him, or I'll be inside him as he spins around," he added. "We're excited. The whole record, the tour and everything is going to be A-plus." Are you excited to see Blink and MCR on tour? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| Lady Gaga Greets Fans At <i>Born This Way</i> Promo Posted: 23 May 2011 11:44 PM PDT Little Monsters jump at the chance to meet Mother Monster herself at Best Buy in New York.
NEW YORK — Hundreds of screaming Little Monsters lined the streets surrounding Best Buy in New York City Monday night as they not only celebrated the release of Lady Gaga's Born This Way, but also waited to meet Mother Monster herself.
With gear in tow, many fans camped out for the opportunity to meet their idol, some waiting two nights just to get a wristband granting them access to the meet-and-greet album-signing event. "Being a Little Monster is about letting out your inner freak," explained Jen Finnegan, an aspiring musician. "[It's letting out] everything that you are and everything that you want to be through Lady Gaga and her music." (Check out photos of Lady Gaga and all of her Little Monsters.) The album was enthusiastically received, to say the least, by all 500-plus fans waiting outside the store behind barricades. "It's the anthem of our generation and many generations to come," exclaimed Stephanie Currie, who came all the way from Vermont. The influence of Gaga on her fans goes far deeper than an appreciation for quality dance music. "I honestly believe that Lady Gaga has changed my life and ultimately saved my life," admitted Stephanie Picher of Boston, who said she went through a period of deep depression and issues of being comfortable with her true inner self until she first began to hear Gaga's universal message of self-acceptance in 2008. She's been to 14 Lady Gaga concerts since. When Lady Gaga finally took the stage to begin signing, she was greeted by deafening screams of adoration from the fans, none of whom she intended to overlook during her visit. "I just wanted to thank you guys for coming today!" Gaga beamed in a very revealing leather outfit that covered only about 5 percent of her body. "And I can't wait to kiss every single one of you." She exchanged words and shared her lipstick mark with all of the fans over the next few hours, smiling for photo ops with each and every one of them. Little Monster Margaret Michels was more than satisfied with the experience. "We waited in line overnight and we got to meet Gaga," she said as she showed off a dark red lipstick mark on her cheek. "And it was freakin' amazing!" "She just signed my arm!" Brian Kapolka exclaimed. Having journeyed all the way from Chicago for the experience, he was unable to contain his excitement. "I've got to go get it tattooed after this!" Don't miss "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside" to hear Mother Monster open up about the creative forces behind her generation-defining career. Our exclusive documentary airs Thursday, May 26, at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Rick Ross Graces Covers Of <i>Vibe</i> And <i>Complex</i> Summer Issues Posted: 24 May 2011 01:35 AM PDT In addition to appearing on 'RapFix Live' this week, Ross drops Self Made and is the cover boy for two magazines.
Rick Ross has been hustling every day and he's definitely seized the moment. On Monday, the Boss dropped his new Maybach Music Group compilation Self Made and he's now appearing on the covers of both Vibe and Complex magazines.
Both magazine cover reveals came on the same day. The cover image for Vibe's June/July issue, which is also dubbed "The Sexy Issue," features Rozay shirtless with multiple black chains dangling from his neck. Complex/ magazine's June/July cover draws its inspiration from a "Jaws 2" movie poster and shows a more playful Ross posing as the killer shark and comedian Andy Samberg as his jet-skiing victim. Complex, which has never featured Ross on the cover before, aimed to present the mafia-drenched rap star in a new light for their readers. "How do I take this thing and this guy who has taken this step forward in his career and then make it make sense for a men's style magazine that covers a lot of pop culture," Complex Editor in Chief Noah Callahan-Bever said. (Which cover do you like more? Vote on RapFix blog.) "We got to set and we showed him the 'Jaws 2' poster, and there's a little moment when you're like, 'Oh sh--, this might not go over so well,' and he just took a big, deep laugh and said, 'Y'all crazy,' " Callahan-Bever recounted. For Vibe, the motivation was different. "Putting Ross on 'The Sexy Issue' is a pretty big statement," Editor in Chief Jermaine Hall said. "I was just happy that he was down to do it. Obviously he is comfortable with taking his shirt off. It's not the first time that he's done it. But the fact that it was 'The Sexy' cover, it brings a lot more meaning to it and a lot more attention to it." With both Vibe and Complex hitting stands at the same time, both mag chiefs shot down any notion of a brewing competition. "I think we speak to two different readers. I definitely don't feel any competition. I think we skew a little bit older than they do," Hall said. Callahan-Bever agreed. "No, I don't think it's a competition at all. I think our audiences are widely different," he said. "I don't feel like they are trying to appeal to the same people that we are." In addition to his major magazine shots, the Boss will also appear on "RapFix Live" this Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com. Related Artists |
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| 'American Idol' Preview: Scotty McCreery Vs. Lauren Alaina Posted: 24 May 2011 12:01 AM PDT Which country kid will come out on top?
Is Scotty McCreery unstoppable? That's the question heading into Tuesday's (May 24) "American Idol" performance finale. That we're even facing the topic of his potential imperviousness to the whims of the voting public marks quite a turnaround for the 17-year-old country crooner. Just a few months ago during Hollywood Week, Scotty could be spotted desperately searching for a group that would take him and facing rude rejections from nearly every corner of the Pasadena Civic Center. While his fellow "Idol" contestants didn't seem to take kindly to Scotty's old-school country baritone, everything changed once the voting portion of the show kicked in. Ever since, the kid has been untouchable. He stands now as a remarkable "Idol" specimen, one who arrived on the reality-show scene fully formed. In contrast to the artistic growth expected of most every contestant, Scotty has stayed solidly within his comfort zone, busting out performances of remarkable maturity, tunes that would find an eager home on country radio stations across the nation . He hasn't had to grow, because what he does, he does with an easy, breezy talent that defies his years. Yet "Idol," historically, has been filled with shocking finales. Observers, even veteran ones, make guaranteed predictions at their own peril. Last year, while neither Lee DeWyze nor Crystal Bowersox ever landed in the bottom on elimination nights, opinions coalesced around the idea that the dreadlocked soul sister deserved to best the rather milquetoast soft rocker. DeWyze came out the winner. In 2009, no one could dispute Adam Lambert was one of the most original and inspiring contestants ever to take the "Idol" stage, and still, he lost to Kris Allen. And who can forget the mind-boggling 2006 finale, when Chris Daughtry had already been booted and Taylor Hicks rode his soul train to victory over Katharine McPhee? The past, however, is in the past. In Lauren Alaina, we have a very formidable opponent. The 16-year-old has been a producer and judge favorite from the beginning, featured often in the audition rounds and usually fawned over during the live shows by Randy Jackson and his cohorts. She's also, no doubt, amassed a fervent fanbase, one that seems to have been scared into action when she landed in the bottom three earlier this month and which was able to siphon off enough of James Durbin's voters to knock off Haley Reinhart last week. Lauren's similarity to Carrie Underwood, at least on the surface and in the judges' often-voiced opinions, should also not be discounted. Though a woman hasn't won "Idol" since Jordin Sparks' triumph in 2007, all these factors combine to make Lauren a potent force headed into Tuesday's show. While spoilers are popping up all over the Web, we'll stick to our usual policy and decline to point out the specific songs Lauren and Scotty are expected to perform. Here's what we can say: Each singer will deliver three tunes — a personal favorite from the season, a single selected by producers and a track picked for Lauren by Carrie Underwood and picked for Scotty by George Strait. The producer's singles have traditionally been original tunes that become the singer's coronation songs, but those tracks aren't typically artistic boons; they're usually heavy on the schmaltz and light on opportunities to show off what each singer does best. This year, like last year, however, the producer's single will be covers; thus, they'll give us a sneak peek at what Lauren and Scotty will be like as pros. The thing is, we already have a pretty good clue as to what they'll be like. Expect these songs to be unsurprising picks; how and if they rework them, and how successfully the performances turn out, will be the key. Then there's the personal fave. Whatever Lauren and Scotty pick, the songs should have no trouble bringing the judges to their feet and the voters to their phones, ready to text in vote after vote once Ryan Seacrest gives the signal. Underwood's and Strait's picks, similarly, will play to each singer's country strengths. The takeaway from all this is that there really shouldn't be too many surprises on Tuesday. We know Scotty will project a preternatural calm, shimmying across the stage like he's been doing it for decades. Lauren will battle her nerves, and if she settles into two midtempo tunes, she'll still be in good shape. The true sweaty-palmed action won't come until Wednesday's elimination show. If you ask us, though, Scotty will remain unstoppable. Who will win it all? Make your predictions in the comments below! Don't miss a special edition of "Idol Party Live" Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, finale red-carpet coverage and the last "Idol in 60 Seconds" of season 10. 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 |
| Cobra Starship Say Clubby 'You Make Me Feel' Is 'Easier To Digest' Posted: 24 May 2011 03:30 AM PDT With first song from upcoming Night Shades album, band aims for a hotspot gig in Ibiza.
When Cobra Starship returned earlier this month with "You Make Me Feel ...," a walloping slab of club thump, starry synths and blurry, whirry vocal tics, some fans were left scratching their heads. This most certainly wasn't the band they had grown to love ... in fact, the song recalls nothing as much as it does "Good Girls Go Bad," Cobra's biggest, clubbiest hit to date. Though, for frontman Gabe Saporta, those complaints are nothing new. In fact, he's been hearing them ever since he launched the Starship way back in 2006.
"Every record we've put out, from the first Cobra record, with people complaining about Midtown, to the second, when it became a band, from the second to the third, there's always people who say, 'Oh, it doesn't sound like the old Cobra,' " Saporta told MTV News on Monday on the set of the "Feel ..." video in New York. "And the biggest thing I can say is, if you listen to our whole record ... [the songs are] so varied. And on top of that, I hate to quote our old songs, but, 'We really just came here to make you dance tonight, we don't care if you're a guilty pleasure.' " Indeed. And while some fans may be puzzled by the club-friendly sound of "Feel ...," well, Cobra want you to know that there's plenty else to love on the upcoming Night Shades album ... provided they finish it, of course. "I think [this song is] a little easier to digest for the fans of ours that only knew 'Good Girls ...,' whereas on the record, there's quite a bit more variety, and I don't think there's necessarily much else that sounds like this one," guitarist Ryland Blackinton said. "Of course, we're still working on it." And so, with Shades due this summer ("We didn't specify which year," bassist Alex Suarez laughed), Cobra are buckling down to put the finishing touches on the project ... after they finish shooting the "Feel ..." video, of course. And in keeping with the song's theme, the clip is a very clubby, carefree affair, featuring a cameo by up-and-coming singer Sabi. And all of those things should go a long way toward helping them fulfill a lifelong goal: a summer in sunny, sultry Ibiza. "One of our goals in making this record is that we wanted to do a residency in Ibiza, and we've never been there, so hopefully this will help us segue to that part of our career," Saporta said. "I've also never had a tan, so that would be cool," Blackinton laughed. What do you think of Cobra's latest single? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists |
| Taylor Swift Fans Send In Questions For Tonight's 'Story Of Us' Event Posted: 23 May 2011 11:18 PM PDT Swift will introduce her latest video and answer those fan questions at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com!
Fans have been flooding MTV News with questions since we announced tonight's "MTV First: Taylor Swift," where the country/pop superstar will premiere the video for "The Story of Us" and sit down for an exclusive interview at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com.
Swift admirers have sent questions about everything from the forthcoming video to the singer's celebrity lifestyle. Twitter user ankrish asked, "What made you decide making story of us as your next single?" After catching a 43-second snippet of the Noble Jones-directed clip (in which Taylor reminisces about a college relationship), another fan, DITZABELLA, tweeted, "How did you come up with the idea for this video? And is it everything you imagined?" Tonikrebs didn't seem as interested in the new visual as she did with Swift's everyday life. "What is your favorite thing to do when you have a day off?" she asked. For fans who still haven't sent in their submissions, there's still time to ask questions on MTV.com or Twitter using @MTVNews, hashtag #AskTaylor. The festivities begin tonight at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com. Swift will introduce the video's official premiere and then speak with MTV News' Sway Calloway. Our sit-down with the music sensation will continue with a 30-minute live stream on MTV.com. At 8 p.m. ET, the music video will debut online on MTV.com, VH1.com and MTV's International Sites in 150-plus territories, followed by a premiere on TeenNick at 10:56 p.m. ET. The full video will also appear on "VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown" on Saturday at 9 a.m. ET/PT. Is there something you want to ask Taylor Swift? Are you curious about her new video? Let us know in the comments below! Don't miss the premiere of Taylor Swift's "The Story of Us" video, tonight at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by our live "MTV First" interview with Taylor Swift on MTV.com! Related Videos Related Artists |
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