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- Selena Gomez Tells Fans She's Doing 'Much Better'
- Lil Wayne's 'Unplugged' Is A Hit With Fans
- 'Tree Of Life' Star Reveals Magical Scenes You'll Never See
- Lady Gaga Sends Love To Clarence Clemons On Twitter
- Selena Gomez Is 'Doing Well,' Says Tour Opener Christina Grimmie
- Kreayshawn On Diddy: 'That's My Dad!'
- 'Super 8': Box-Office Sleeper Of The Summer?
- Fabolous To Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary With <i>Loso's Way 2</i> Release
- Tech N9ne Bringing Lil Wayne, B.o.B Into <i>His</i> World
- Lil Wayne's Musical Director Explains Science Of 'Unplugged' Set List
- Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night' Gets Teen-Party Makeover From Rebecca Black
- 'Harry Potter' Actress Emma Watson Sick Of Having 'No Control' Over Her Life
- Bonnaroo 2011: Eminem, Lil Wayne, Mumford & Sons Steal The Show
- 'Game Of Thrones' Star Sean Bean Shares In Fans' Shock
- Clarence Clemons, Sax Player For Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Suffers Stroke
- Selena Gomez Resurfaces After Hospitalization
- Lily Allen Married And Pregnant
| Selena Gomez Tells Fans She's Doing 'Much Better' Posted: 13 Jun 2011 06:26 AM PDT Teen star performed a mini-show with her band the Scene on Monday, after a brief hospitalization.
Selena Gomez was back onstage and appeared to be in much better health on Monday (June 13). The Disney star spent the weekend recovering after being hospitalized last Thursday in Los Angeles for a combination of food poisoning and exhaustion.
The 18-year-old singer/actress took the stage for a performance at the Santa Monica Place mall Monday afternoon, wearing a flowing, white blouse over a white tank top, black shorts, and black strappy heels. Gomez and her band, the Scene, played two of her hit songs, "Who Says" and "A Year Without Rain," to cheers from the crowd. Gomez thanked her fans profusely for coming out to see her and for their support, especially in the last few days. She also apologized for missing her original appearance, which had been scheduled for this past Friday. "I want to thank you so much for coming. If you guys came on Friday, I'm so sorry that I couldn't be here," she said before the band struck up the first few notes of "Who Says." "I love you guys very much." Although Gomez didn't do any crazy dance moves or flips, she performed each song with plenty of energy. Her voice sounded strong and steady. At the end of the second song, the teen star answered a few questions from fans in the audience, mostly pegged to her experience filming the upcoming movie "Monte Carlo," around which the event was organized. Gomez did take a brief moment to assure her fans (and the throng of reporters also gathered) that she's feeling just fine. "I'm feeling much better, thank you," she said. Related Artists |
| Lil Wayne's 'Unplugged' Is A Hit With Fans Posted: 12 Jun 2011 10:20 PM PDT Viewers make special a Twitter trend and demand its release on iTunes.
Lil Wayne may have been out at Miami's Liv nightclub on Sunday (June 12) celebrating the Dallas Mavericks' NBA championship, but his fans took to Twitter to celebrate Weezy. With all of their collective online efforts before, during and after the premiere of "MTV2 Presents: Lil Wayne Unplugged," fans made "Lil Wayne Unplugged" a trending topic.
" 'Lil Wayne Unplugged' was the best thing I've ever watched on TV!! Hopefully there's a DVD for it," tweeted iReadWeezy. "I wish i was there (Lil Wayne Unplugged)," added @_BriRozay. The "Unplugged" special was broadcast simultaneously on MTV2, MTV and MTV.com Sunday night. And though that happened to be the same time the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in the championship-clinching game of the NBA Finals, fans managed to watch as Weezy tore through hits like "A Milli," "Fireman," a cover of Tupac's "Hail Mary," "6 Foot 7 Foot" and his latest, "Nightmares of the Bottom." "Watching this Lil Wayne unplugged during halftime ... pretty dope," tweeted Question210. Others tuned in to the hour-long special in its entirety as they commented on Wayne's set-list. For @dizturbdwun, he was particularly impressed when Birdman Jr. performed a mash-up of his Tha Carter IV single "How to Love" and his #1 hit "Lollipop": "That's tight how they blended 'How to Love' & 'Lollipop' on 'Lil Wayne Unplugged.' They need to release that to iTunes." B32LLS is ready to purchase a retail version of Tunechi's special as well. "I gotta buy the lil wayne unplugged that gotta hit stores asap," he blasted out on Twitter. Some fans had to postpone their "Unplugged" viewing, however. In the comments of MTV News' post-show recap, Emily Pearl Davis wrote, "Unfortunately, I missed the show, but after reading this, I know just how intense it was (of course)! Wayne's a god." She shouldn't worry too much, though. "MTV2 Presents: Lil Wayne Unplugged" is available on-demand on MTV.com right now, and it re-airs on MTV2 on Monday (June 13) at 9 p.m. ET. What did you think of "MTV2 Presents: Lil Wayne Unplugged"? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Tree Of Life' Star Reveals Magical Scenes You'll Never See Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:14 AM PDT Jessica Chastain tells MTV News 'hundreds' of unusual moments unfolded while shooting the Terrence Malick film.
Considering Terrence Malick has reportedly been working on his latest film, "The Tree of Life," for nearly four decades, it stands to reason that there might be a lot of extra footage or plot lines that were left out of the theatrical cut of the film. MTV News caught up with lead actress Jessica Chastain recently to get her take on Malick's process and we asked her how the film has evolved since they wrapped production.
"I saw the film about a year ago," Chastain told us. "I've seen it now four times, and I'm convinced that [Malick] added new stuff. I'm like, 'You're still tinkering with this.' People are telling me I'm wrong," she laughed. "Which kind of goes to show if you've seen it four times, you probably haven't seen everything in it." When asked to pinpoint specific scenes or moments that were special for her during filming but didn't survive the final edit, Chastain recalled a random encounter with a butterfly. "Sometimes ... when you're shooting a moment, you think, 'Aw, this is incredible,' that happened a lot on 'Tree of Life,' " she said, adding that the scene in which a butterfly lands on her hand was a total accident. "I could not believe that we captured that," she said. "A butterfly has never before in my life landed on my hand, but in a Terrence Malick movie, he makes it happen." Chastain went on to say that there were "hundreds" of unique moments like that on "Tree of Life," including another animalistic encounter with baby birds that had fallen out of their nest. "There were these little baby birds on the grass and it was the boys and I looking at the birds," she explained. "I thought it was so beautiful; also, the mother was up in the trees trying to figure out how to get her children back and I thought for sure, 'Oh, this is going to make it in.' " Check out everything we've got on "The Tree of Life." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Lady Gaga Sends Love To Clarence Clemons On Twitter Posted: 12 Jun 2011 10:43 PM PDT 'Can we all make some get-well videos?' Gaga requests of her Little Monsters.
Clarence Clemons is reportedly "responsive and in stable condition" after two brain surgeries, according to Bruce Springsteen fansite Backstreets.com. The E Street Band member suffered a stroke on Sunday and is now reportedly on the mend.
"Yesterday, it did not look good at all. Today ... miracles are happening. His vital signs are improving. He's responsive. His eyes are welling up when we're talking to him. He was paralyzed on his left side, but now he's squeezing with his left hand," a source close to the musician tells the site. "This is the best news we've heard since [the stroke] happened — it's nothing short of miraculous. The next five days will still be critical. But he's a fighter." Fox New York confirmed the report. A rep for Springsteen had not responded to MTV News' request for comment or further information on Clemons' condition by press time. Lady Gaga, who worked with Clemons on her Born This Way album, took to Twitter to send love and well-wishes to the saxophonist. "Little monsters, my very close friend +musician on 'The Edge of Glory' Clarence Clemons is very sick," she wrote. "Can we all make some get-well videos?" "Edge of Glory" producer Fernando Garibay recently recalled to MTV News Gaga's desire to get the musician on the song, which she wrote as an ode to her grandfather. "As soon as she was done with it, we said, 'Let's go with it.' I think it's very epic. It's an emotional song," Garibay said. As for Clemons' appearance on the song, he added, "She wanted a sax part, so he came in and played on 'Edge of Glory,' and what a moment that was to have her family there when the sax was being played on the track and it was all really magical. "Clarence Clemons came to the city; we were in New York," he continued. "He heard the song twice. We set up a mic and everything [and he] just played live all the way through. It was kind of one take. It was really amazing." Related Videos Related Artists |
| Selena Gomez Is 'Doing Well,' Says Tour Opener Christina Grimmie Posted: 13 Jun 2011 01:14 AM PDT Grimmie tells MTV News how Gomez's parents discovered her on YouTube.
Selena Gomez gave everyone a scare on Friday when she was hospitalized for nausea and a headache after an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Among those anxiously asking after her health was Gomez's pal and the opening act on her upcoming tour, Christina Grimmie, who is happy to report that the singer is doing fine. "I texted her and asked if she was OK," Grimme told MTV News on Monday (June 13). "I talked to her mom and [she] said she's doing well."
Grimmie has become a close friend of both Gomez and her family ever since the Disney star's parents came across Grimmie's YouTube channel. The 17-year-old up-and-comer's covers of pop songs from Lady Gaga to Nelly have made her an Internet sensation — her videos have been viewed more than 142 million times to date. But after Selena's stepdad, Brian Teefey, messaged Grimmie's brother, her career began to take off for real. "My brother texted me during math class and said, 'OK, so I think Selena's parents are trying to contact you,' " she recalled. "Obviously, my first reaction was like, 'Come on now,' but it was from Selena's [YouTube] channel. So we got together, and that's how I got hooked up with her." Now, Gomez's parents, Mandy and Brian Teefey are Grimmie's managers, her debut EP, Find Me, drops via iTunes at midnight on Monday, and she's slated to hit the road next month with Selena Gomez & the Scene and All Star Weekend for a summer tour. "My sound right now is pop-synthy-dance. I'm very much a rocker chick; I like to throw in some rock," Grimmie said of her album. "Hopefully, my sound will evolve into something even bigger and better, but right now I'm thrilled with my album." And while her career gets going, Grimmie is still looking to Selena as an example of how to handle the early stages of fame. "She's been great," Grimmie gushed of Gomez. "I can't explain it — she was in my place at one point, but what I've learned from her is, just to keep going." Related Artists |
| Kreayshawn On Diddy: 'That's My Dad!' Posted: 13 Jun 2011 01:32 AM PDT Rising MC says rap mogul offered to 'adopt' her after she signed with Columbia over his Bad Boy Records.
Kreayshawn has had quite a month. The video for her song "Gucci Gucci" has been viewed nearly 3 million times, she inked a deal with Columbia Records and now, she has found herself both the darling and the bane of the blogging world. But in that whirlwind, Kreayshawn may have found herself a fairy godfather, of sorts.
One of the executives vying to get Kreayshawn's name on the dotted line was Sean "Diddy" Combs. Diddy has expressed interest in many of Cali's up-and-coming rap acts, from Odd Future to Lil B, and he recently took to Twitter to court the Based Goddess. When Kreayshawn finally decided to go with Columbia, she said Diddy was initially upset. "He hit me and he was mad about the whole signing thing. He was like, 'Yo, I wanted to work with you, blah, blah blah,' " Kreayshawn recalled. The upstart rapper went on to reveal an amusing tidbit to the Bad Boy mogul. "Honestly, I've always had a picture of you next to me and my kindergarten picture," Kreay recalled telling him. "I always put it on my wall, and I tell people, 'That's my dad. P. Diddy's my dad.' And he was like, 'Yo, I have to adopt you.' " Kreayshawn, who visited the MTV News offices last week in New York, said she hadn't heard from Diddy during her visit to the city. However, the idea of being signed to a major record label was already growing on her. She once thought signing a contract meant handing over control of her dreams to someone else. "You've messed up. Something has gone wrong. You're going to go down a crazy hill or something," Kreayshawn admitted thinking. "[But] once I met everyone and got into the business side, it was kind of like, 'Oh, this isn't that bad.' " What do you think of Kreayshawn's decision to sign with Columbia over Diddy's Bad Boy Records? Sound off in our comments section! Related Artists |
| 'Super 8': Box-Office Sleeper Of The Summer? Posted: 12 Jun 2011 11:33 PM PDT After earning $37 million and debuting at #1, J.J. Abrams' movie is looking like a success story so far.
As well as anyone, J.J. Abrams knew the challenges facing "Super 8" this summer. It's not a sequel or based on an existing property; it doesn't feature any major stars; its central conceit had to remain largely mysterious, and its release date plopped the flick in a crowded field of superheroes, robots and wizards. "We're a complete anomaly in a summer of huge films," the director told the Los Angeles Times, "and we don't want to be so silent or coy that people don't care or don't hear about it." As the film's June 10 release date neared, it seemed people might not have heard about "Super 8," nor cared to check it out if they had: Box-office tracking was said to be weak, with a possible opening weekend as low as $25 million. But as reviews continued to be strong, and Paramount staged over 300 Twitter-sponsored screenings at midnight on the Thursday before release, the tide seemed to be turning. And it did. "Super 8" grossed $37 million domestically. That put the alien-invasion film roughly in line with one alien invasion film based on an original idea and starring lesser-known talent (2009's "District 9") but slightly below another (2008's "Cloverfield"). Yet what separates "Super 8" from these other movies is the talent behind the camera: Abrams in the director's chair and Steven Spielberg taking on a producer role for a film that is an undeniable homage to films like "E.T." With those names leading the charge, expectations were high as soon as the project was announced in May 2010. And now opinions among industry experts seem to be split. Is $37 million for "Super 8" a success or a disappointment — or somewhere in between? " 'Super 8' arrived with neither a whimper nor a bang," explained Brandon Gray of Box Office Mojo. "[E]ven if 'Super 8' beat last-minute expectations, that doesn't necessarily make it a success. The most important expectations for any movie are the ones that are set when a movie is green-lighted as well as the ones that guide a marketing campaign." Others, however, emphasize that making any sort of box-office declaration would be premature at this point. "For some films, the opening weekend is just the beginning of the story," said Phil Contrino, editor of Boxoffice.com. "This is one of them. It should hold up well in the weeks to come, and that will make up for the fact that its opening wasn't exactly earth shattering." The fact is, even with marquee talent running the show, films often need A-list talent in front of the camera — and plopping down on Leno's couch — to goose box-office numbers. Contrino suspects that just one big name could have resulted in a $60 million opening for "Super 8." Yet it should be noted the film reportedly cost only $50 million — about one third the budget of a typical summer tentpole. " 'Super 8' will turn a profit before most of the other films released this summer, and isn't that the epitome of success?" said Jeff Bock, box-office analyst for Exhibitor Relations. "Yet still it was the #1 film in a crowded marketplace. There is no other way to spin this: Every studio in town would love to have a 'Super 8' on their release calendar." The question now is how the film will do heading into this weekend, when a new superhero flick, "Green Lantern," arrives. "Cloverfield," for instance, dropped a staggering 68 percent in its second weekend, despite opening in January. "District 9" held on for a more typical 51 percent drop in August. How will "Super 8" fair? Can it become the sleeper hit of the summer? "It may have a difficult time going up against what looks like it will be the next 'Iron Man' in 'Green Lantern,'" Bock said. "But word of mouth should sustain 'Super 8' in the weeks to come, because in a world full of exploitation and in-your-face pop-up ads, audiences will no doubt be charmed by the fact that they're sitting in a darkened theater without knowing exactly what to expect." Check out everything we've got on "Super 8." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Fabolous To Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary With <i>Loso's Way 2</i> Release Posted: 12 Jun 2011 11:15 PM PDT 'We're looking to do that around September 13," Fab says of his forthcoming album.
Time flies when you're making hits. On September 11, 2001, Brooklyn rapper Fabolous graduated from a slick-tongued mixtape MC to a bona fide platinum rap star with the release of his debut album, Ghetto Fabolous. To celebrate his 10-year run, Fab plans to release his sixth studio album, Loso's Way 2: The Rise to Power, on September 13. Mr. F-A-B-O revealed his plans to morning show radio jock Vezzy Parmesan of Rhode Island's Hot 106.3. "That's coming in September, we're looking to do that around September 13 actually," Fab said of Loso's Way 2 from backstage at Hot 106's all-star Hot Night concert. "September 11 was when my first album dropped, 10 years ago. That was also the tragic day of 9/11. So my album dropped that same day and we kinda want to do like a 10-year-anniversary sort of feel." Fab Pitt, whose last album, Loso's Way, featured collaborations from The Dream, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz and Ryan Leslie, wouldn't confirm who he will be working with on this album, but he did reveal a short wish list of artists he'd like to contribute in the future. Among those names are Eminem, Nas, Rick Ross and Fergie, but beyond that, Fab kept it tight-lipped. "I'm working with a lot of guys right now. It's still in the baby stages, so I don't want to give too much of the info right now, but it's soon to come." Dropping the album 10 years after his first effort is symbolic for the rapper. He told Parmesan that the release of his debut remains his top career highlight. "To finally get to a point when you release your first album, it's like having a baby," he said. "It's like having your first baby, even just accepting it was happening at first." Although Fab's shining moment was marred by the tragedy of 9/11, he eventually learned to embrace it. "I woke up that day and some planes flew into some buildings. That's another thing that makes it so monumental to me too, is that you were destined, even [with] what happened, you still prevailed and you're here today." Related Videos Related Artists |
| Tech N9ne Bringing Lil Wayne, B.o.B Into <i>His</i> World Posted: 13 Jun 2011 12:03 AM PDT 'Different artists are supposed to hook up and make something beautiful,' the underground MC tells MTV News.
Among his underground following, Tech N9ne can do no wrong. But his fans, appropriately dubbed the Technicians, did get a little uppity when news broke that the Kansas City, Missouri, rap veteran would be collaborating with the likes of Lil Wayne on Tech's recently released All 6's and 7's.
"No, I was not afraid of the backlash because I was getting it when Wayne said he wanted to work with me to [Hot 97 DJ] Funkmaster Flex when he was in Rikers," Tech N9ne told MTV News during an intimate sit-down at his Strange Music headquarters in Lee Summit, Missouri. "All of my fans, a lot of my fans were like, 'Oh no, don't f--- with Wayne. No, no, no, he's mainstream and you're underground — it don't mix.' " In October 2010, while still serving his eight-month prison bid for gun possession, Weezy revealed to Flex that he would like to work with Tech. For Tecca Nina, Wayne's name-drop was an introduction point for new and curious fans, but for his long time die-hards, there was some skepticism. "Different artists are supposed to hook up and make something beautiful, that's what makes music wonderful, I think," Tech said, defending against criticism that he was selling out. "I already knew what I was gonna do. When I get with these [well-known collaborators], the beats gotta say their names." The resulting collabo is "F--- Food," a raunchy track that not only features Weezy, but T-Pain on the hook as well. The song's lyrical depiction of explicit sex acts will make it a hard sell for radio, but then again according to Tech, airplay was never the point of the union. "Everybody else is just going to try to put it on radio and big hit, boom and get their money off these cats. Nah, I just want to do beautiful music," he said. The Young Money CEO isn't the only popular rapper to appear on All 6's and 7's, Atlanta's B.o.B also lends his production and lyrics to the project on "Am I a Psycho?." The dreary track is a far cry from Bob's 2010 radio hits "Nuthin' On You" and "Airplanes." Tech remembers the feeling he got when he first heard the beat and often reminds fans of B.o.B's oft-overlooked lyrical prowess. "I chose it like, 'Whoa,' he did the beat and he did the chorus and I said, 'That's my world right there,' and he wrote a verse for it. He's a lyricist," he said before citing Bob's very first single, 2007's "Haterz Everywhere," as further proof. "That was thugged-out; that was gutter. I ain't forgot B.o.B; he supposed to expand. But I know he can go, so we did 'Am I a Pyscho?' with Hopsin." Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Twista, Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar and Stephen Carpenter of the Deftones also appearances on All 6's and 7's, but Tech N9ne puts any notions that he's going mainstream to rest. "I brought people into my world," he said. What do you think of Tech N9ne joining forces with Lil Wayne? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists |
| Lil Wayne's Musical Director Explains Science Of 'Unplugged' Set List Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:59 AM PDT 'Wayne chooses what's going on. He's the boss,' Gil Smith tells MTV News.
On his 2008 tour Lil Wayne proclaimed that he was music. Just in case there are any doubters, Weezy is currently reassuring fans on his I Am Still Music Tour. And on Sunday Lil Tunechi once again staked his claim and put his diversified musical prowess on display on The show featured Wayne's hardcore rap bars on "A Milli," his rock-out howl on "Drop the World" and some R&B stylings on his "How to Love"/ "Lollipop" mashup.
One of the forces behind Weezy's growth is his musical director, Gil Smith, who has been touring with the Young Money CEO since 2008 and helped put together the set list for Wayne's "Unplugged" special. "It was crazy. We were on tour on the first leg of the I Am Still Music Tour and it just came in an e-mail: 'Wayne has unplugged,' " Smith told MTV News. "As a band we kind of get together and we get excited about stuff like that. So we start thinking about which songs he could do." Choosing from the Cash Money star's catalog of music is no easy feat, especially when you have to satisfy an intimate audience of fans as well as the millions of folks expected to watch on television. "Thankfully we're familiar with his repertoire, having been on the road with him," Smith said. "We're familiar with what songs he loves, what songs are important to him, and then also wanting to incorporate Tha Carter IV, which is being released this summer." What Smith and his team ended up with were different segments of a show: one for longtime fans, another to showcase new music from Tha Carter IV and then lastly some random favorites. The next step was taking the ideas to Team Weezy. "As far as working with Wayne's management, Tez, he is very helpful in putting together the set list," Smith said. "Other than that it's Wayne. He chooses what's going on. He's the boss." With Wayne's approval, songs like "Mr. Carter" off of Tha Carter III, "Hustler's Muzik" from Tha Carter II and brand-new tracks like "How to Love," "6 Foot, 7 Foot" and the previously unheard "Nightmares of the Bottom" ultimately made the cut, thanks to Gil Smith and of course Lil Wayne. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night' Gets Teen-Party Makeover From Rebecca Black Posted: 13 Jun 2011 09:55 AM PDT Hanson, Kenny G and 'Glee' stars Darren Criss and Kevin McHale also guest-star in teen-movie homage.
What happened "Last Friday Night"? Katy Perry's alter ego Kathy Beth Terry is trying to figure that out. In the just premiered video, directed by Marc Klasfeld, Perry pays homage to the teen flicks of the '80s, with the help of quite a few famous friends. In the midst of a rousing game of sudoku, the brace-faced, headgear-wearing, nerdy Kathy seems initially mad at the house party going on outside. So, what's a girl to do? Well, try to reason with the revelers and get them to stop, obviously. But those revelers happen to include "Friday" singer Rebecca Black, house band Hanson, with an assist from Kathy Beth Terry's crazy uncle Kenny G, and "Glee" stars Darren Criss and Kevin McHale, the latter of whom has a mad, fantasy-tinged crush on Kathy. And soon, rather than put an end to the festivities, she's drawn into the party, which includes the tropes from movies like "She's All That," "Can't Hardly Wait" and about five flicks by John Hughes. After Black gives Perry a makeover, complete with spandex, big hair and funky earrings, she's hanging with all of the cool kids. She's drinking, dancing, vomiting and falling over drunk, while the song's lyrics talk about regretting the Friday-night actions that are inevitably documented and spread online. And, of course, it all comes back to Saturday morning, when a hungover Kathy is both pleased and shocked by what happened the night before, as her passed-out guests and Facebook page remind her of it all. Her parents arrive on the scene, but they don't seem too angry at her party-girl antics, maybe because they're played by Debbie Gibson and Corey Feldman. The only real casualty of the party? Kathy's solar system model! Related Artists |
| 'Harry Potter' Actress Emma Watson Sick Of Having 'No Control' Over Her Life Posted: 13 Jun 2011 09:45 AM PDT 'I have lived in a complete bubble,' 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' star tells Vogue.
When we caught up with Emma Watson at the MTV Movie Awards afterparty earlier this month, the 21-year-old Brit confessed, "I'm having the time of my life." For the first time in her professional career, Watson is free of the all-encompassing "Harry Potter" franchise and has set about creating for herself a cinematic second act — one that has nothing to do with Hogwarts and Hermione Granger. It's been a long time coming, as the actress admitted in a new Vogue cover story. "I have had no control over my life," Watson said. "I have lived in a complete bubble. They found me and picked me for the part. And now I'm desperately trying to find my way through it." The first move she made was signing on to an adaptation of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," a provocative novel about teenage life in America. She also dropped out of Brown University in March, after years of fighting to continue her education while also remaining committed to one of the biggest film franchises on Earth. "I have felt for the last 10 years I have had this battle — I've been fighting so hard to have an education. It's been this uphill struggle," she said. "I was Warner Bros.' pain in the butt. I was their scheduling conflict. I was the one who made life difficult." Now fully outside the "Potter" bubble, Watson is trying, as she put it, "to really enjoy the good things because it makes the bad things OK." Among those unwelcome things is the constant attention of the paparazzi. And when she does begin a new relationship (her previous one ended last summer), she hopes the tabloid spotlight won't spoil the romance. "I'm a feminist, but I think that romance has been taken away a bit for my generation. I think what people connect with in novels is this idea of an overpowering, encompassing love — and it being more important and special than anything and everything else," she said. "I would love to not date someone in the same industry as me. Otherwise it becomes what it means to everyone else." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Photos |
| Bonnaroo 2011: Eminem, Lil Wayne, Mumford & Sons Steal The Show Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:05 AM PDT Arcade Fire, Florence and the Machine also earn high marks from fans in the fest's 10 year.
MANCHESTER, Tennessee — In the end, it wasn't so much the heat as it was ... OK, it was pretty much the heat. But the 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is now in the books, having come to a close Sunday night with an evening full of nods to its noodle-y roots: a fest-capping performance from Widespread Panic, the semi-annual Superjam set, the instrumental grandeur of Explosions in the Sky and, uh, the Strokes, who occasionally play songs longer than four minutes.
As the crowds began to file out of the dusty 700-acre farm that the fest has called home for 10 years now, the question was: Who managed to steal the show? Of the 120-something acts on the Bonnaroo bill this year, which was the best? The buzz from those exiting through the gates might surprise you. Because, sure, we heard plenty of praise for the bands that fell within the traditional parameters of Bonnaroo — the String Cheese Incident's late-night performance on Saturday (complete with an inflatable dinosaur that descended on the crowd) earned high praise; as did Gogol Bordello's marathon set that same night; the walloping, womb-like low-end of Bassnectar; STS9's hippie trance; Dr. John's re-telling of his Desitively Bonnaroo album (with the Original Meters and Alain Toussaint in tow) and My Morning Jacket's darn-near-yearly jaw-dropping run. But there were also more than a few mentions of the nontraditional acts, namely, headliners Lil Wayne and Eminem. But somewhat fittingly, it was the artists who managed to bridge the gap between those two camps who seemingly won. Folks went gaga for Mumford & Sons' sunset gig, a de facto victory lap for the current kings of "new-grass" (or whatever you want to call it), that included crowd-rousing versions of hits like "The Cave" and "Little Lion Man" and a sweat-drenched take on "Amazing Grace," aided by the Old Crow Medicine Show. High marks were also given to the Black Keys' rattling, rocking Saturday night show and the Arcade Fire's hard-working headliner on Friday night, too. All of that is appropriate because, after putting the finishing touches on it's 10th year, Bonnaroo finds itself in a rather interesting position. Over the past few years, organizers have slowly inched hip-hop onto the mainstage, with mixed results (Kanye West's late-starting debacle in 2008, Jay-Z's well-received turn in '10. But in 2011, they placed two of the genre's biggest acts in night-capping slots, and the gamble paid off. And while the Sunday-evening sets — and, really, most of the day, too — seem reserved for jammier bands, one has to wonder if, in 2012, the balance might shift even further away from the fest's crunchier past. Could more hip-hop be headed to the big stages (like Wiz Khalifa's Saturday-evening set on the massive What Stage this year)? And, if that's the case, will the fans turn out in droves like they did this year? Or maybe, they'll decide to play it safe and book more bands that tend to unite the festival's seemingly ever-growing, diverse fanbase: acts like Portugal. The Man, Robyn, Florence and the Machine and Beirut, all of whom also shined at this year's event. The future, it seems, is anybody's guess. But even for a festival whose future might be cloudy, the present is sweet indeed. Bonnaroo 2011 was a sold-out success, a rollicking four days of great music and life-affirming (and genuinely shocking) positivity. Throughout the weekend, though there are questions about where things go from here, the same time-tested truths also were readily on display. Kids had the time of their lives; they got shirtless and sweaty and probably did some things they might regret one day. The bands had a blast, playing long and hard and with a genuine sense of purpose. And, of course, people complained about the heat. They're the things that will never change, and they make Bonnaroo great, year after year. No matter who's playing. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'Game Of Thrones' Star Sean Bean Shares In Fans' Shock Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:41 AM PDT Actor talks about his initial reaction to the 'heroic' turn of events in 'Baelor.' Spoiler alert!
So how about Sunday night's episode of "Game of Thrones"? To say that it was a doozy barely scratches the surface of all the shameless double-crossing and bloodshed that occurred.
SPOILER ALERT!: For those who haven't yet watched "Baelor" (or read the novel), do not read any further. MAJOR, major spoilers ahead. A recap can hardly do justice to the episode's gruesome events, which have been adapted quite faithfully from author George R.R. Martin's brilliant plot twists and turns, but we can provide you with a video interview of "Game of Thrones" star Sean Bean talking about the big "event." "It's quite heroic, I suppose," Bean told MTV News of the lead into his character's shocking death scene. "I didn't just get knocked off and nobody notices. Plenty of people noticed," he said with a smile. "It was a good one." Bean said that when he read Martin's book, Ned Stark's death was as much of a shock to him as anyone. "He's such a predominant character, straight through all of it, and you think, 'Wait a minute, what's happening?' He's obviously been betrayed left and right and center, but you never thought it would come to this," he admitted. "Even the shock on his face before it happens it's like, 'But we made a deal.' It's a pretty awful ending and the kids are watching as well." Bean said that the short-lived role was amazing to play, and the filming of his final scene was appropriately epic and ambitious. "We were in Malta in the middle of a big square," he recalled. "A big piazza with hundreds and hundreds of people on a raised platform, I'm making a last speech, I have my hands tied behind back. I kind of say that I have betrayed the realm and I have been a traitor in order to save my children. ... It's real heartbreaking stuff." But as Martin fans well know, this doesn't mean the end of shocking twists in the series, because, as Cersei Lannister put it, "In the game of thrones, you win, or you die." What did you think of this shocking turn of events? Head over to the MTV Movies blog to vote in our "Game of Thrones" poll! |
| Clarence Clemons, Sax Player For Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Suffers Stroke Posted: 13 Jun 2011 06:14 AM PDT E Street Band member, 69, suffered stroke in his home in Florida.
Clarence Clemons, legendary member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, has suffered a stroke according to The Associated Press.
A source close to the saxophonist confirmed to the AP that the 69-year-old suffered the stroke in his Florida home on Sunday night; no further details about his health were currently available at press time. However, Showbiz 411 reported that the musician's condition is very serious. Send Clarence your well wishes on Facebook! Most recently, Clemons was featured on Lady Gaga's massive Born This Way album, appearing on two tracks and performing with her live on "American Idol" last month. Clemons, also known as "The Big Man," began performing with the E Street Band in 1972, giving an assist on Springsteen's debut album Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.. In addition to appearing on 20 albums with Springsteen, including the breakthrough Born to Run, he's worked with a number of other artists including Gaga, Jackson Browne and Ringo Starr. He's also appeared in films like "New York, New York"and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," as well as TV shows like "The Wire" and "The Simpsons." Recently, however, he has had problems with his health, and following the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's tour in 2009, he had to have both knees replaced and a spinal fusion surgery, according to Rolling Stone. But he vowed, "As long as my mouth, hands and brain still work I'll be out there doing it." When MTV News caught up with Gaga's longtime collaborator, Fernando Garibay, the producer recalled how excited Gaga was to hit the studio with one of her icons for the songs "Hair" and her latest single, "Edge of Glory." "She grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and she goes, 'Can we get Clarence?' And I go, 'Of course we can get Clarence. You're Lady Gaga!' " he said. "You can see the years of influence and you can see her lighting up when he's playing [with her in the studio]." Send your well-wishes to Clarence Clemons in the comments below. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Selena Gomez Resurfaces After Hospitalization Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:16 AM PDT Singer is expected to appear at Santa Monica mall on Monday after being treated for food poisoning, exhaustion.
After news broke on Friday that Selena Gomez had been hospitalized, the singer resurfaced over the weekend and was seen getting more medical attention. A photo was taken of the singer going to a Los Angeles-area hospital on Saturday. In it, the star looks a bit under the weather, sporting a striped tank and white jeans. Usmagazine.com reports that the singer, who fell ill shortly after appearing on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" on Thursday night, is being treated for a combination of food poisoning and exhaustion. Gomez also showed up on the Internet, taking to her Facebook wall to thank her fans for all their support, writing, "I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of the get well wishes. I love you guys so much." "Selena was nothing but professional," a Leno insider says about her demeanor the night of her hospitalization. "She did a backstage interview and hung out with Jim Carrey after the show. 'The Tonight Show' people didn't even know she wasn't feeling well." Justin Bieber seems to be trying to get his fanbase to send her get-well messages. He took to Twitter shortly after news broke of her illness to encourage his fans to send support Selena's way. He simply tweeted the hashtag "#getwellselena." Pal Demi Lovato quickly followed suit, taking to Twitter to say, "@selenagomez praying for you friend. Love you. #getwellselena" E! News reports that Bieber was slated to check out the Stanley Cup finals Friday night but skipped it. Reports add that Selena's Santa Monica, California, mall appearance is back on for Monday (June 13) night after it was canceled on Friday. On Friday it was reported that Gomez had been suffering from nausea and a headache when she sat down alongside Carrey on Leno's late-night chat show. "Last night after Selena's appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' she wasn't feeling well and was taken to the hospital," Gomez's rep said in a statement to MTV News last week. "She is currently undergoing routine tests." Related Artists |
| Lily Allen Married And Pregnant Posted: 13 Jun 2011 06:30 AM PDT Groom Sam Cooper reportedly tells guests at Saturday wedding that singer is expecting.
First comes love, then comes marriage, and now comes confirmation that singer Lily Allen is soon to be pushing a baby carriage. The 26-year-old singer wed decorator and businessman Sam Cooper on Saturday at St. James the Great Church in Gloucestershire, England. The nuptials weren't all the couple had to celebrate: according to People magazine, the groom confirmed to several wedding guests that the newlyweds are expecting a child. Allen and Cooper began dating in the summer of 2009. They got engaged while vacationing in Indonesia in December. In November 2010 Allen suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage, her second. Shortly thereafter she was hospitalized with septicaemia, a dangerous infection characterized by the presence of bacteria in the blood. But on Saturday her troubles seemed far behind her. The singer looked radiant in her long-sleeve lace gown by French designer Delphine Manivet. Manivet spoke about the "It's Not Me, It's You" singer's pregnancy to British paper The Telegraph, saying, "It's beautiful that she is pregnant, and I am very happy for her. She is very happy about that — it is something wonderful. "For me, and for her too, when you are pregnant you want to show that, but also be respectful, so the dress was perfect for her, for that moment," the designer added. The bride was given away by her father, actor Keith Allen, and gripped a bouquet of white roses as she exited the church with Cooper. The crowd of friends and family cheered as the couple entered a waiting car and drove off. Related Artists |
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