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- Nirvana's Rise To Fame, In Their Own Words
- 2011 Emmys Ruled By 'Modern Family'
- Emma Watson Is 'Surprisingly Regular,' Nina Dobrev Says At Emmys
- Steve Carell's Emmy Expectations Were 'Fairly Low'
- 'Jersey Shore' Crashes The Emmys
- Jane Lynch Focuses On The Funny As Emmys Host
- Lonely Island Liven Up Emmys
- Charlie Sheen, On Emmys, Wishes 'Two And A Half Men' 'The Best'
| Nirvana's Rise To Fame, In Their Own Words Posted: 19 Sep 2011 04:03 AM PDT MTV News reveals the Nevermind You Never Knew with a week of 20th-anniversary coverage.
"What are we about? Oh, we're just this crazy rock and roll band." That was wild-haired Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic's summation of the band during their first interview with MTV, on September 30, 1991, and he wasn't just being modest. At the time, their Nevermind album had been in stores for less than a week, the video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit" had just premiered on "120 Minutes" and, really, outside of a few hardy souls in the Pacific Northwest (and various in-the-know journos), no one had really heard of Nirvana, the band that would come to "define an era," "change the world" or any other hyperbole that would (rightfully) be showered upon them. Back then, they were just another "crazy rock and roll band," one that was just beginning the voyage from underground to mainstream. Twenty years later, we still marvel at how far they managed to get, and how symbolic that trek truly was. And though they'd released their debut album in 1989, for all intents and purposes, Nirvana's story really began with Nevermind, which, though it may seem incomprehensible to anyone who lived during the halcyon days of 1991, turns 20 on Saturday. In honor of that anniversary, and the moment where the foundations of rock and popular culture fundamentally shifted, we're rolling out a week's worth of coverage -- exploring the impact of Nirvana and their wondrous, groundbreaking album, talking to folks who were there the moment everything went global and, of course, mining our tape libraries to unearth rare moments that show Nirvana as they really were: three rather scruffy, decidedly playful guys who often seemed at odds with their own success. Or, as Kurt Cobain put it in a 1993 interview with MTV News: "I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman; I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time." To kick things off, we decided to look back at Nirvana's meteoric rise to fame, as told by the band itself. The above video compiles quotes taken from our vault of Nirvana interviews, starting with that first sit-down and continuing on to the release of their final studio album, 1993's In Utero. It's a story that's been told thousands of times before -- as most great tales have been -- but never by the members of Nirvana, in their own words. It is appropriately raw, unwashed and revelatory. Just like Nevermind was when it burst forth 20 years ago ... and, like all classics, how it still is today. Stick with MTV News all week as we reveal the Nevermind You Never Knew, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's definitive album with classic footage, new interviews and much more. Related Videos Related Photos |
| 2011 Emmys Ruled By 'Modern Family' Posted: 18 Sep 2011 08:35 AM PDT 'Mad Men,' 'Downton Abbey' and 'Mildred Pierce' also snag big awards.
On Sunday night (September 18), TV's biggest stars turned up at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles to see who would go home with hardware and who would leave empty-handed.
The night's hostess, "Glee" star Jane Lynch, opened the show with a musical number that featured "Star Trek" star Leonard Nimoy and a slew of other stars, like Randy Jackson and Jon Hamm, along with his "Mad Men" crew, singing about the glories of TV and the perils of awards shows. "I know this feels stupid and schlocky and already feels overly long," Lynch joked in song. Lynch's "Glee" alter ego Sue Sylvester, in her signature tracksuit, eventually made an appearance, and the hostess did something the show's fans have been waiting for: She slushied Coach Sylvester. During the comedy portion of the night, "Modern Family" owned, starting with Julie Bowen beating out co-star Sofia Vergara for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. "I don't know what I'm going to talk about in therapy now; I won something!" she joked. The Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy category was filled with "Modern Family" actors, but it was Bowen's TV husband Ty Burrell who took it home, joking, "I have a job where every day I go to work in full makeup." "Welcome back to the 'Modern Family' Awards!" Lynch joked when the show came back from break. "We decided to throw them into the drama category just to see what happens." Charlie Sheen presented Outstanding Lead Actor In a Comedy Series to "Big Bang Theory" star Jim Parsons. After all the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy nominees got onstage and received a standing ovation, the Emmy went to Melissa McCarthy for her work on "Mike and Molly." In addition to an Emmy, she got a bouquet of roses and a tiara. She told the room, "Wow, it's my first and best pageant ever." "The Amazing Race" won for Outstanding Reality Competition right before the Lonely Island crew took to the stage, along with a number of A-listers like Michael Bolton, Akon, John Stamos, Ed Helms and Maya Rudolph, for a medley of their tunes like "I Just Had Sex," "3-Way" and "Jack Sparrow." "Glee" star Lea Michele and "Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder then presented Outstanding Directing in a Variety, Music or Comedy Series to Don Roy King for "Saturday Night Live." The vampy Anna Paquin and Scott Caan presented the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy series award to "The Daily Show," which won for the ninth year in a row. As the night turned more dramatic, more and more shows got in the winning mix. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama went to Margo Martindale for her turn on the FX series "Justified." Martin Scorsese took home his first-ever Emmy, winning Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for "Boardwalk Empire." Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series went to Peter Dinklage for his work on "Game of Thrones." "Wow, I followed Martin Scorsese," he gushed. "My heart is pounding; you are a legend. ... I would like to thank my dog sitter, whose name is Kitty," he later joked. Julianna Margulies won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her turn on "The Good Wife." Drew Barrymore passed the torch to the new "Charlie's Angels" as they handed out the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series to Kyle Chandler for the final season of "Friday Night Lights." Chandler thanked "the people of Austin, Texas, who welcomed us into their homes." Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Mini Series or Movie went to Maggie Smith for "Dowager Countess of Grantham," while Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie went to "The Kennedys" star Barry Pepper. Both Smith and Pepper weren't there to accept their awards. It was all about "Mildred Pierce" in the remaining Mini Series or Movie categories. Outstanding Supporting Actor went to Guy Pearce, who teased, "This was really a delightful experience making 'Mildred Pierce': I got to have sex with Kate Winslet many, many times and I didn't know it would result in this," he said holding his trophy. It was a delightful night for Kate Winslet as well, who won Outstanding Lead Actress for "Mildred Pierce. She seemed pretty stunned as she took the stage, saying, "This means such a great deal to all of us!" Next, Outstanding Mini Series or Movie went to "Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)," while Outstanding Drama Series went to "Mad Men." "I did not think that was going to happen," "Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner said. "We are so grateful. For us and our families, this is an incredible dream." The show has won for each of its four seasons. "Modern Family" capped its big night by winning Outstanding Comedy Series, its second year in a row. Show creator Steve Levitan said, "We are so very honored to be in this room. We appreciate every single second of this. I want to thank this amazing cast," with a special shout-out to the show's kid cast. Were you happy with the Emmy winners? Let us know in the comments below! Related Videos Related Photos |
| Emma Watson Is 'Surprisingly Regular,' Nina Dobrev Says At Emmys Posted: 19 Sep 2011 09:18 AM PDT 'Vampire Diaries' actress also calls 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' co-star 'impressive' and 'smart.'
Nina Dobrev graced the Emmy red carpet, looking red hot in a body-hugging, fiery-hued gown. Dobrev's career is also on fire these days. She just wrapped up work on the big-screen adaptation of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and gushed about her superstar pal and co-worker Emma Watson.
"It was bittersweet, and we were all kind of sad to say bye," Dobrev told MTV News on the Emmy red carpet Sunday (September 18) in L.A. "But we still keep in touch." And she wasn't lying: She was just hanging with some of her co-stars. It seems there are no wallflowers in this cast. "I saw Mae Whitman last night and Dylan McDermott, who is my dad, was there last night, and Em and I talk," she shared. "She's back in England going to Oxford, being all book smart." So, what is the "Harry Potter" star like? "She's so impressive," Dobrev said. "She's such a smart, smart young woman and surprisingly normal and cool and regular." In addition to her move to the big screen, Dobrev's also got the small screen to keep her busy. Her hit CW series "The Vampire Diaries" just kicked off its third season, and Dobrev revealed that things will get spicy. "The first episode just aired, and it was gritty, but at the same time, it felt like the beginning of our show," she said. "It was a lot about the characters, the relationships, which we kind of started to fall back from. [Expect] a lot of love, a couple of new characters, and it's going to be really exciting." For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Steve Carell's Emmy Expectations Were 'Fairly Low' Posted: 19 Sep 2011 09:08 AM PDT 'Office' star wasn't expecting to take home the Emmy for his final season as Michael Scott -- and he didn't.
Steve Carell will no longer be playing "The Office" boss Michael Scott, and on Sunday night (September 18), it seemed that he wouldn't be taking home an Emmy for the role either. The six-time nominee for the role lost to "Big Bang Theory" actor Jim Parsons, but he didn't seem to think he had a shot at it before the show even started.
On the red carpet, MTV News caught up with the comedic actor, and he seemed doubtful he'd finally take home an Emmy for his portrayal of the bumbling Michael Scott. "It would be a culmination of all my hopes and dreams," he laughed. "It would be great, but I'm putting my expectations on the fairly low side and just trying to enjoy it and see my friends. I haven't seen my friends from 'The Office' in a while, so that's going to be fun." Sure, Michael Scott may have moved away to be with his lady love Holly, but would he be willing to stop by for a cameo this season, or ever? "I don't think Michael Scott should come back at all," he said. "I just think it's better if he just moves along. I think the show should become whatever it's going to become without people traipsing back in." Next up, Carell is working with Spike Jonze on the movie "Frank or Francis," but he stayed pretty tight-lipped. "It is based in the world of Hollywood," Carell said cryptically, before admitting, "It's crazy great." Would you like to see Steve Carell make a return trip to "The Office"? Let us know in the comments below! Related Videos Related Photos |
| 'Jersey Shore' Crashes The Emmys Posted: 18 Sep 2011 08:04 AM PDT Host Jane Lynch plays Donatella Alberghetti Mangiana D'Borgia, a Jersey TV exec who 'discovered' the MTV reality stars.
Although we can generally expect the unexpected during awards shows, it's safe to say that it was especially surprising to see the cast of "Jersey Shore" make an appearance at the 63rd annual Emmy Awards on Sunday night (September 18).
Our favorite Seaside Heights crew popped up in a mock "state of TV news" story by Anderson Cooper. He introduced the segment, a spotlight on "prominent TV executive" Donatella Alberghetti Mangiana D'Borgia (Jane Lynch), as if it were a part of his show "Anderson Cooper 360," and we learned the real story about how "Jersey Shore" came to be. "Thanks to me, now 50 percent of all television is set in Jersey," Lynch as D'Borgia said, complete with a thick Jersey accent, with Cooper adding in voice-over that D'Borgia is responsible for 114 different shows, one of them being "Jersey Shore," for which she plucked "eight at-risk youths from obscurity and made them stars." "I was already a DJ when I met her," Pauly said. "At NPR." "I found Vinny living in a walk-in freezer in a pizzeria," D'Borgia revealed. "Now we get paid to drink!" Vinny chimed in with a smile. "Before I met Donatella, I was just Nicole, a Harvard undergrad," Snooki revealed. "And now, I'm Snooki." "She's threatened to kill us numerous times," Mike "The Situation" added over shots of Lynch's character threatening the castmembers with violence. "She's like a mother to me," Pauly said. "Because she killed my mother." The segment ended with footage of the crew play-fighting and D'Borgia expressing her undying love for her moneymakers. "Why do I do what I do?" Lynch as D'Borgia said to camera. "Because watching these kids is like Cirque Du Soleil. Freakin' beautiful, just like Jersey." Cooper finished off the piece with a stoic sign-off, calling D'Borgia and the "Jersey Shore" kiddos a "sobering look at the future of television." Don't miss "Jersey Shore" every Thursday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Related Videos Related Photos |
| Jane Lynch Focuses On The Funny As Emmys Host Posted: 19 Sep 2011 09:08 AM PDT Highlights of the 'Glee' star's hosting gig include big opening number and 'Entourage'-skewering joke.
Jane Lynch opened the 63rd Emmy Awards with an elaborate musical number that took her on a journey into the some of the biggest shows on television.
The "Glee" scene-stealer kicked off the pre-taped piece by meeting with the "President of Television," played gamely by "Star Trek" icon Leonard Nimoy. All of television secretly lives in one building, Nimoy explained, and Lynch decided to take a trip through several shows, including "Grey's Anatomy," "The Big Bang Theory" and "Parks and Recreation" while singing and dancing alongside stars like "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, Andy Richter, Eric Dane and many more. "But they hardly let you sing on 'Glee,' " Nimoy joked. Lynch assured him she'd be lip-synching. A highlight of the number was her visit to the world of "Mad Men," during which she informed the stars of the swinging '60s drama of some major changes ahead and even hit on Elisabeth Moss' character Peggy with a winking promise of same-sex marriage. The love-fest ended fast, however, when she let it slip in front of ad man Don Draper that in the future, people often fast-forward through commercials. Lynch's Sue Sylvester even found herself on the receiving end of a slushy, something her "Glee" villain is more accustomed to dishing out than taking, before hitting the stage live accompanied by dancers. "Try doing that in triple Spanx," she deadpanned. Her monologue was brief, just a few nods to the likes of Jon Hamm and "Boardwalk Empire" director Martin Scorsese, and one playful jab at TV legend Betty White, who Lynch joked was "the reason we start the show at 5 p.m." She then introduced the Emmytones, a singing band of jokesters that included Zachary Levi, Cobie Smulders, Taraji P. Henson, Kate Flannery, Wilmer Valderrama and Joel McHale. Lynch brought her signature playful-but-occasionally biting humor to the gig, but never ventured into the more cutting territory that garnered Ricky Gervais controversy at this year's Golden Globes -- except perhaps for a slight dig at Gervais himself. After a edit-heavy, pre-taped segment featuring the British "Office" star, Lynch said, "Poor little Ricky Gervais. Someone didn't get enough hugs from mommy and somehow it's Hollywood's fault." Otherwise, the actress was all about keeping it funny. When Lynch lost to "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category, she joked about the sad-sack things she'd be doing if she didn't have to host the rest of the show and later referred to the ceremony as the " 'Modern Family' Awards." Lynch also set her playful sights on New Jersey for a faux news story on the state's emergence as a force in television. Newsman Anderson Cooper introduced the investigative piece, with Lynch playing Donatella Albeghetti Mangiana D'Borgia, the woman behind the success of every Jersey-centric TV show, including "Jersey Shore." We even got a little backstory on our favorite "Shore" stars and learned that D'Borgia plucked young Nicole Polizzi from obscurity as a Harvard undergrad to create the superstar we now know as "Snooki." "Watch out, Hollywood, 'cause Jersey is taking over," D'Borgia warned. (As if we didn't know that already.) The hostess' best line of the night came at the expense of the bro-heavy cast of "Entourage." From the audience, Lynch introduced the guys, saying, "A lot of people are curious why I'm a lesbian. Ladies and gentlemen, the cast of 'Entourage.' " Lynch closed the night simply, scolding viewers more interested in tweeting about the show than actually watching it and offering a sincere thank you as the credits rolled after "Modern Family" won Best Comedy Series. What did you think of Jane Lynch's hosting job? Let us know in the comments below! Related Videos Related Photos |
| Posted: 18 Sep 2011 08:12 AM PDT Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer wow awards show audience with medley.
Just when you thought the 2011 Emmy Awards were a bit lackluster — with the "Modern Family" dominance, host Jane Lynch keeping things clean and safe, and even Charlie Sheen coming out classy — the guys from the Lonely Island rolled in to liven things up with a lively, star-studded performance of their hits "Jack Sparrow," "3-Way (The Golden Rule)" and "I Just Had Sex," which all were nominated for Original Song Emmy this year.
The trio (Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer) — who sadly lost the Creative Arts Emmy to Justin Timberlake for his "SNL" musical monologue — kicked off their medley with a bang, beginning with "Jack Sparrow" and crooner Michael Bolton. Much like the original "SNL" Digital Short, Bolton sported a pirate costume and climbed aboard a makeshift pirate ship surrounded by gyrating dancers dressed like waves. The next song, "3-Way (The Golden Rule)," was performed by special guest stars Ed Helms, Maya Rudolph and John Stamos. Helms and Stamos rocked the familiar shiny, sleazy guy suits worn by original performers Samberg and Timberlake, while Rudolph took over the Lady Gaga-originated role (and colorful costume). The medley's final, censor-testing number was "I Just Had Sex," performed by Akon, who also sang the original. John Stewart later gave the Lonely Island guys a shout-out for the explicit lyrics in the song, saying he will have to explain them to his young kids. After the performance brought down the house, follow-up presenters Lea Michele and Ian Somerhalder said, "Nothing we say is going to be funny now," as they approached the podium to present the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Charlie Sheen, On Emmys, Wishes 'Two And A Half Men' 'The Best' Posted: 18 Sep 2011 07:15 AM PDT Jim Parsons of 'Big Bang Theory' wins best actor in a comedy.
One of the fun things about watching awards shows is that you never really know what to expect to come out of the mouths of the various presenters, winners and hosts — even with network censors in place. So when the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which hosts the Emmys, invited Charlie Sheen to present this year, they likely had their censors on guard, given Sheen's year of unpredictable, outspoken behavior.
Turns out they needn't have worried, because when Sheen stepped out to present, he kept things totally professional and completely classy. "Good evening," he told the audience, which received him warmly. "Before I present Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy, my old category, I want to take a moment to get something off my chest and say a few words to everyone here from 'Two and a Half Men,' " he said, pausing a moment for dramatic effect before offering his former employers some genuine well-wishes. "From the bottom of my heart, I wish nothing but the best for this upcoming season," Sheen said. "We spent eight wonderful years together, and I know you will continue to make great television. Now on to the Emmy." Sheen then proceeded to announce Jim Parsons as the winner for his role on "Big Bang Theory," beating out category favorite Alec Baldwin from "30 Rock," Steve Carell ("The Office"), and newer faces Johnny Galecki ("Big Bang Theory") and Matt LeBlanc ("Episodes"). Related Videos Related Photos |
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