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- Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe' Video Director Shares Set Secrets
- 'Paranormal Activity 3': 10 Secrets Revealed
- Rihanna's Relationship History: In Her Own Words
- 'The Three Musketeers': The Reviews Are In!
- Snoop Dogg And Wiz Khalifa Get 'Wild' On Video Set
- Bruno Mars' 'Breaking Dawn' Video Debuts Wednesday!
- Drake Insisted On Recording Only With 40 For <i>Take Care</i>
- Michael Jackson Couldn't Kill Himself With Propofol, Expert Says
- Justin Bieber 'Has His Head On Straight'
- T.I. 'Flirting' With B.o.B Joint Album Idea
- Rihanna's 'We Found Love' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet
- Justin Bieber Hopes To Shoot A Movie By Summer
- Occupy Wall Street: The Revolution Won't Be Generalized
- MTV Announces Dates For 2012 VMAs, Movie Awards
- Rihanna's 'We Found Love' Video Is 'Intense,' Readers Say
- Adam Levine Demands Fox News Stop Playing Maroon 5
- Elizabeth Olsen Calls 'Martha' Nude Scenes 'Weird'
- Drake Has 'Good Taste,' A$AP Rocky Says After Co-Sign
- Rick Ross' 'You The Boss' Written For Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj Reveals
- 'Avengers' Action Is 'Ginormous,' Tom Hiddleston Promises
| Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe' Video Director Shares Set Secrets Posted: 21 Oct 2011 03:53 AM PDT From Justin's iced-out grill to his offer to buy a Porsche, Roman White gives MTV News the behind-the-scenes scoop.
Roman White has directed videos for the likes of Seether, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum, but none of those projects prepared him for rather unique challenge of working with Justin Bieber, an artist who demands a certain level of secrecy. Then again, White has been down this path before (he directed the Biebs' "One Less Lonely Girl" video in 2009). So when it came time for him to shoot the "Mistletoe" video, he was ready — and appropriately tight-lipped.
"We were casting, and everything had to be very secretive, so we were literally casting these girls, we couldn't tell them who it was, and we couldn't tell them any of the stuff, because we were trying to keep this shoot as much under wraps as we could," White told MTV News following the premiere of the "Mistletoe" video. "So this girl came out, her name is Allie Williams, and she was my number one pick from the minute she walked in. So I ended up casting her [as Bieber's love interest], and we went and did the fitting, and I got permission from my producer. ... I told her who it was, and she was really excited to be in it, to say the least." As far as all that secrecy goes, judging by behind-the-scenes footage of the "Mistletoe" shoot, it was all for naught, as hundreds of Bieber fans showed up and squealed their way through the day. "It did not work out so well," White said, laughing. "But it could've been worse!" White also revealed that his previous experience had prepared him for Bieber's notorious on-set pranks. So when JB showed up sporting a seriously iced-out grill, the director wasn't shocked.
"We were about to start shooting the first scene, and he was walking around, and he had this grill in the bottom of his teeth. It was bedazzled like you wouldn't believe," White explained. "He kept walking by me and just smiling a little bit so I would see it. I think he was trying to stress me out, because he knew that I wasn't really going to want him to wear this glittery grill on the bottom of his teeth. And finally, I was like, 'We're not going to wear that, are we?' " Now that the "Mistletoe" video has premiered, White let us in on a little secret: There's a whole lot more riding on it than viewers might imagine — like the Porsche Speedster that Bieber drives in the clip. "When we were shooting the Porsche scene, and I told Justin, 'We should just buy this car and split it,' and he was like, 'If this video wins an MTV Video Music Award, I'll just buy you one,' " White said, laughing. "So I am starting the campaign right now ... a Christmas video has probably never won anything, but it's not about the award, it's about the car." Share your thoughts on the "Mistletoe" video in the comments below! Related Videos |
| 'Paranormal Activity 3': 10 Secrets Revealed Posted: 21 Oct 2011 03:53 AM PDT Directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman tease some things to look out for in the horror threequel.
Last October, on the day "Paranormal Activity 2" hit theaters, director Tod Williams stopped by the MTV Newsroom to reveal five secrets about the horror sequel -- everything from the best way to break a person's leg to why the baby in the film is possibly the greatest actor in all of Hollywood. Another year, another "PA" flick -- and even more secrets revealed. The morning after a raucous screening in New York City, "Paranormal Activity 3" directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman paid us a visit and gave up the goods. Read on for 10 "Paranormal" secrets, then check back on Monday for their answers to a ton of our burning questions -- queries that were simply too spoiler-filled to reveal before fans have had a chance to see the film for themselves (be aware, though, that there are mild spoilers below).
The Fan Camera The idea was one Joost and Schulman used when they first discussed the gig with Paramount. "It's like, 'How would we do it if there were a ghost in our office and we only had one camera? How would we capture the whole thing?' " explained Joost. "We were like, 'Would we put it on a model train and have it go around the house?' We would put up mirrors to see stuff, or this fan idea. It turned out Chris Landon, the writer of the movie, had basically the same idea, independently of us. So when we got together for this first time, it was like, 'Oh great, you want to do that too!' " The Sex Tape "The president of Paramount [Adam Goodman] was like, 'I want to do a sex tape this time,' " Schulman said. "They always tease it in the 'Paranormal' movies, and at this point, everyone's inclined to think they're not going to do it. [Dennis] is going to ask her to film it and she's going to say no and they're going to turn the camera off, or she'll say yes and they'll turn it off right away. [Goodman] was like, 'I want to take it there.' It gets pretty uncomfortable. It's like a real sex tape, which is awkward." The Filmmaker Cameos Joost's cameo is similarly mysterious, though at least part of his body is visible -- even if you can't tell it's his. "I operated [the camera] for a bunch of awesome shots," he said, adding that in one climactic scene that we won't spoil, "My hand is in the film. I just slammed the stuntwoman with the camera. It was fun. She was like, 'Hit me as hard as you can!' I was like, 'I don't want to hurt you!' " The First Scare "We have to get a lot of exposition across first, because once the scare happens, the rollercoaster ride really sets in and it's hard to move the plot forward," Schulman said. "So we need time to establish the characters and what the heck is going on." Added Joost: "I think there is also a moment in the movie where it wins you over. Prior to that, everyone's sitting there with their arms crossed and they're like, 'OK, let's see if this is any good.' And you need a moment like that, early in a movie, just to let all the tension out of the room and let people relax and settle in." The Teddy Ruxpin "Teddy Ruxpin was on our original list of ideas," Schulman said. "We had a bunch of crazy ideas for Teddy Ruxpin but had legal issues. He plays audio cassettes and you can put other ones in there, like a Metallica tape, and just have him rage, which is really creepy. You can also set him to record, so we wanted him to record the demon at night if the camera turned off. Lot of legal issues with Teddy Ruxpin!" The Pop Culture References "Dennis also wears one of my old Swatches from 1984," he added. "There's a Lite Brite in the kids' room. And one of the kids calls out [former NBA dunk-contest champion] Spud Webb. Kids love Spud Webb because he's small." The Famous Katie Photo "We were thinking about the hard-core fans on every decision. So we thought, 'What's the coolest way to bring back that famous photo?' " Schulman said. "Well, how about the taking of the photo? "There are a lot of [references to the earlier films] you'll pick up on the second viewing," Joost added. "Why that scene is there, lines of dialogue, things like that." The Timeline The Demon's Name "Toby is the name of our [assistant director's] dog," Joost said. "No, the writer's neighbor's dog," Schulman corrected. "And our A.D.'s dog," Joost laughed. The Loose Tooth "Little girl shows up on set and says that she's got a loose tooth," Schulman said. "We say, 'Film it, work it into the scene.' Can't fake that." Check out everything we've got on "Paranormal Activity 3." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
| Rihanna's Relationship History: In Her Own Words Posted: 21 Oct 2011 05:16 AM PDT Following 'We Found Love' video premiere, MTV News looks back at what Rihanna's said about her abusive relationship with Chris Brown.
Many fans who watched Rihanna's "We Found Love" video were quick to tie the clip to the pop star's own experiences, describing the video as an "intense" visual experience.
The video, directed by Melina Matsoukas ("Hard," "S&M," "Rude Boy," "Rockstar 101"), tells the story of two young people driven not only by their dangerous passion for one another, but an equally dangerous passion for drugs. While their experiments with drugs certainly plays a big part in the story, their abusive relationship also helps weave the tale of the couple, played by Rihanna and British model/boxer Dudley O'Shaughnessy. Rihanna has always been open about her own struggles in an abusive relationship, notably her relationship with Chris Brown, which culminated in a 2009 assault. In the two-plus years since the headline-making experience, Rihanna has moved the narrative toward her musical endeavors, which includes her forthcoming album, Talk That Talk, but the video also reminds fans of the singer's past, one she's never shied away from discussing. When Rihanna sat down with MTV News in late 2009, she said she hoped young women would learn from her. "One of the big things for me, I always want to help young women and give them insight on different life experiences," she explained. "One of those things is going through an abusive relationship like I did. But that's one thing for me. So I don't want to be the big domestic-violence spokesperson, because that doesn't define who I am. But if I can help young women in any way, and that being one of the things they need help with, then I'll do that." During the interview, Rihanna said she thought both she and Brown could grow as a result of the assault. "I know that he's going to take away something positive out of this entire experience," she said. "It was a life-changing experience for both of us. The best way that we can both win is if we come out learning from it and sharing with others, so they don't have to go through it like we did." Rihanna's personal story had already been pegged to that experience when she was approached to record with Eminem on "Love the Way You Lie" in 2010 and the sequel for her album, Loud, "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)." "I fell in love with it," she explained about making "Part II," noting she was originally unsure whether she could top the original. "We recorded it, then we did another version to the stripped-down version with drums, then we did another version with drums and Eminem. And then that was the one that just felt really good." In the end, Rihanna said it was worth it because the song helped young women struggling with the same issues. "They got really emotional, and you automatically connect, because now you both have in common [something] that you wouldn't have been able to know if you didn't have this song to bridge that," she said. "This song, it gave a voice to victims. But what I really enjoy about this song is not only how cleverly written it is ... but the fact that [Eminem] confronts himself on this record is the biggest thing for me." As she approaches the release of her new album, it seems Rihanna wants to leave all the talk about Brown in the past. "It was too much anger. I'm really excited to see the breakthrough he's had in his career," she explained to Esquire. "It's incredible to see how he pulled out the way he did, even when the world seemed like it was against him. I really like the music he's putting out. I'm a fan of his stuff; I've always been a fan. I would never wish anything horrible for him. Never. I never have." |
| 'The Three Musketeers': The Reviews Are In! Posted: 21 Oct 2011 03:53 AM PDT Critics praise the lavish costumes and photography, but say some performances would get 'drummed out of a school play.'
Back in September, when MTV News caught up with "The Three Musketeers" director Paul W.S. Anderson, he promised audiences a swashbuckling good time when his latest movie hits theaters. Now that its release date is finally here, fans can judge it for themselves.
Based on the beloved and familiar tale of adventure, intrigue and that famous "All for one, and one for all" motto, the film features an ensemble cast: Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Milla Jovovich, Orlando Bloom, Ray Stevenson, Matthew Macfadyen, Luke Evans, Juno Temple, James Corden and Mads Mikkelsen. Critics seem to enjoy the film's just-for-fun factor and hi-tech visuals — especially the ornate costumes. Speaking to the performances and continuity, however, it seems the critical collective found some aspects lacking in those departments. Without further ado, let's unsheathe our swords and swashbuckle our way through "The Three Musketeers" reviews: The Remake vs. the Dumas Original "It is absolutely, intensely and resolutely daft. For some reason, Anderson and his scripters Alex Litvak and Andrew Davies decided that the one thing the novels were missing was huge f---ing airships. With machine guns. And flame-throwers. Also, it's not enough that Athos (Macfadyen, moody), Aramis (Evans, cool) and Porthos (Stevenson, big) be Musketeers. They must also be an 18th-century blend of Ethan Hunt, James Bond and Batman who have to tackle OTT, Indiana Jones-style deathtraps. Meanwhile, why go to Dumas for your zings, when you can just plunder other movies? One entire exchange is lifted from 'A Fistful of Dollars,' and 'Princess Bride' scribe William Goldman might want to be checking his pockets. Elsewhere, Lerman's D'Artagnan is a smug, charmless little creep, James Corden's Planchet squeezes out 'comic relief' like he's constipated." — Dan Jolin, Empire The Performances "Previously reliable actors such as Christoph Waltz (as the scheming Cardinal Richelieu), Matthew MacFadyen (as the disillusioned musketeer Athos) and Mads Mikkelsen (as the one-eyed Rochefort) seem content to take the money and look vaguely embarrassed. Some inferior thesps, such as Logan Lerman (a colorless, surfer-dude D'Artagnan), the director's wife Milla Jovovich (vapid when she should be mysterious) and Orlando Bloom (a useless drip as the dastardly Buckingham) give performances that would get them drummed out of a school play. Saving graces include the lavish costumes, widescreen photography and French architecture, even though the film was shot in Germany." — Chris Tookey, Daily Mail The Visuals "For an action film, there's an awful lot of foppish discussion about clothes going on. But what glorious clothes they are. Pierre-Yves Gayraud's exquisitely detailed outfits steal scene after scene, in particular the women's gowns, all intricate silk brocades shot through with metallic threads and glinting like jewels. Glen MacPherson's digital lensing has been balanced in post in such a way to let the electric blues on the king's guards' uniforms pop just a bit more intensely, especially in the many bright, sunlit rooms (a mix of Bavarian locations and sets at Berlin's Studio Babelsberg) deployed for the palace scenes. The use of 3D rather limits the fluidity of the action sequences, which ought to be Anderson's strong suit, but it does nothing but favors for Paul Denham Austerberry's rococo production design." — Leslie Felperin, Variety The Final Word, Pro-Con-Pro Style "Director Paul W.S. Anderson's film is far from perfect but there's plenty to enjoy in this occasionally bonkers remake. But it begins to buckle under the sheer number of characters. From Orlando Bloom's villainous Buckingham to Milla Jovoich's devious Milady to James Corden's comical Planchet there are about five too many and they've all got more lines than the heroes. The musketeers are reduced to supporting characters in their own movie. Clearly this is trying to grab a slice of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' pie and, while not as polished as 'Stranger Tides,' this is more fun. The sequel-baiting end may be a bit optimistic though." — Alex Zane, the Sun "What it lacks in abundance, alas, is élan, panache or joie de vivre. Instead, a series of over-cooked set pieces (an opening raid on a Venice vault, a dirigible face-off above Notre Dame) turn what might have been a zesty frolic into one huge, lumbering behemoth. Who cares if the Musketeers retrieve the diamond necklace on which the marriage and security of France's callow young king (Freddie Fox) depends? Not us, and not Anderson either, the 'Resident Evil' director seeming more concerned with giving wife Jovovich extra scenes and setting up a sequel few will hanker for. All for one maybe, but one for all? Not quite. Although starry, lavish and superficially spectacular, this version of the perennial old favourite isn't likely to endure." — Neil Smith, Total Film "We know we shouldn't have, but we enjoyed this. For, amid the guilty pleasures of the ludicrous 'war machines' and Orlando Bloom's even more ludicrous hairdo (as spaniel/fox/Lesley Phillips-hybrid Buckingham) there are some guiltless ones in the traditionally choreographed fencing, including a superb climactic cathedral-roof duel between Lerman's D'Artagnan and Mads Mikkelsen's nefarious Rochefort. Also, l'il D aside, the Musketeers are well cast, and enjoy an easy chemistry — enough for us to actually not dread the likelihood of a sequel. Actually, sod it: we'd look forward to the sequel. Even if it means more airships." — Dan Jolin, Empire Check out everything we've got on "The Three Musketeers." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Snoop Dogg And Wiz Khalifa Get 'Wild' On Video Set Posted: 20 Oct 2011 05:10 AM PDT 'This is a family affair, man,' Wiz tells MTV News while shooting a clip for his upcoming stoner comedy with Snoop.
MONTCLAIR, California -- Big Snoop D-O-Double-G celebrates his 40th birthday Thursday (October 20), but on Wednesday night, he was all business.
Well, business as usual. Snoop spent the evening shooting a music video with Wiz Khalifa for the track "Young, Wild & Free." It's the first song from the soundtrack of the duo's upcoming stoner comedy, "Mac & Devin Go to High School." It was quite a spectacle on the video set. The mellow MCs took over a drive-in movie theater an hour outside Los Angeles with tons of tricked-out rides and a variety of video vixens. The clip was directed by Dylan Brown, who also handled directing duties on the film. "This is a family affair, man," Wiz told MTV News. "Everybody that you see was all involved with the project. We all got love for each other, and you know, we just keeping it moving, right?" "Yeah that's all," Snoop added. "We just having fun. We at a big drive-in theater so we could have as many people and have as many things happen as possible in the celebration of being young, wild, and free -- having a good time." And clearly they were having a good time. One scene saw Snoop and Wiz romping around the parking lot in some souped-up off-road karts, loaded with a crew of cuties. "That's definitely going along with the theme of being young, wild, and free -- just having fun, wild'n out," Wiz said. "The whole theme of the video, we just getting it crackin' in the parking lot, man, just turning this thing out. So we had a couple little of our friends in the car, and we drove fast." "I had to level out the playing field," Snoop admitted, with his kart holding a few extra girls than Wiz's. "I had to have some, ahem, weight issues, so I had to have some girls roll with me to level out my car." If you're wondering how this whole scene ties into the high school flick, the Doggfather has you covered. "We got some more party scenes where we just gonna be doing our verses and having the scenes from the movie play on the big screen from the actual movie 'Mac & Devin Go to High School,' " Snoop said. "So people get a chance to see a few scenes and see us perform at the same time." The song itself got production help from Bruno Mars and quickly came together. "[Bruno Mars] sent me the music and I played the music for Wiz and he loved it and we came together," Snoop said. "That's what we do: We make good music. If you've got a great idea, which was started by Bruno, and me and Wiz, we take it to the next level, gave it back to Bruno. He tightened up the edges, and now it's a complete situation." Look for the soundtrack in December, just in time for the holiday season, followed by the film's release in February. Related Artists |
| Bruno Mars' 'Breaking Dawn' Video Debuts Wednesday! Posted: 20 Oct 2011 12:04 AM PDT MTV debut of 'It Will Rain' clip, from latest 'Twilight' soundtrack, to be followed by a live-stream chat with Mars on MTV.com.
"Twilight" fans, get ready: Bruno Mars is set to debut the video for "It Will Rain," the first single from the upcoming "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" soundtrack, and MTV is going to help him do it.
On Wednesday, October 26, at 7:54 p.m. ET, MTV will premiere the video for "Rain," and when it comes to an event this big, we're pulling out all the stops. The "Rain" video will feature a never-before-seen clip from the film, which hits theaters November 18. Immediately following the video's premiere, the action switches over to MTV.com for a live stream featuring MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway's exclusive interview with Mars, plus "Twilight" music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas, who will discuss everything about "Breaking Dawn." Mars will also be answering your video and text questions, which you can submit starting today at MTV.com, or via Twitter using the hashtag #AskBruno. It's all in celebration of the world premiere of the "It Will Rain" video and the "Breaking Dawn" soundtrack (available November 8), featuring new music from the likes of Theophilus London, the Joy Formidable, Iron & Wine and Christina Perri. Work by "Twilight" composer Carter Burwell and actress Mia Maestro (she plays Carmen of the Denali Coven in the films) also shows up on the soundtrack, as do songs by Angus and Julia Young, the Features, the Belle Brigade and Cider Sky. It all kicks off Wednesday, October 26, at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV with the premiere of "It Will Rain," so grab your umbrellas, tune in, and prepare to be wowed. Oh, and then stick around for our exclusive live stream on MTV.com, where you can learn even more about the "Breaking Dawn" soundtrack and maybe even get your question answered by Bruno himself! Bruno Mars' "It Will Rain" video premieres Wednesday, October 26, at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, with a live stream to follow on MTV.com. Fans can submit their questions for Bruno through MTV.com, or via Twitter, using the hashtag #AskBruno. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Drake Insisted On Recording Only With 40 For <i>Take Care</i> Posted: 20 Oct 2011 02:58 AM PDT 'Not only would I record it with 40, but I might take the beat apart with 40,' Drake tells MTV News of Noah '40' Shebib.
When you've made an impact with your music the way Drake has, you earn the right to do things your way. For the Toronto MC, that meant recording his sophomore album, Take Care, in his native city.
Not only that, he insisted on only recording with his producer/engineer and longtime friend Noah "40" Shebib. So even when working with producers like Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, for example, the veteran hitmakers would have to give Drake the creative freedom to rework a track with his hometown guy. "The majority of producers, not only would I record it with 40, but I might take the beat apart with 40 and add elements that weren't there before that just because I need a consistent thread," Drake told MTV News of his Take Care recording process. Drake looks to add to Take Care what he felt Thank Me Later lacked: continuity. "Thank Me Later was just song, song, song, song, song, whereas So Far Gone was a consistent thread," the Young Money MC said of his debut album in relation to his breakout mixtape. "It was a story to me. And Thank Me Later, I sort of didn't have enough time mentally to piece together a story. It's very tedious." Call it a case of being his own worst critic, as last year's Thank Me Later was met with favorable reviews and was commercially successful as well. Still, Drake aimed to tweak his creative process with his next album, due November 15. "With that being said, I also need sonic consistency, so I need that presence in a Timbaland beat or someone's beat," he said. "There's times when I really can't even use someone else's production because as much as I know that joint can be crazy, I want a consistent sound." 40, who has amassed quite an impressive discography himself (DJ Khaled's "I'm On One," Lil Wayne's "I'm Single" and Alicia Keys' "Un-Thinkable") provides Drake with the sonic continuity that he seeks, whether he is producing a record, engineering the session or mixing down the final product. This is a formula that has worked most recently on Drizzy's latest Take Care single, "Make Me Proud," with Nicki Minaj. The song was produced by Canadian producer T-Minus but tweaked by Shebib and Drake. "He knows if I like a beat, he'll send it over to us and allow us to maybe creatively beef it up or strip it down or add one thing," Drake said. What are you expecting from Drake's sophomore LP? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Michael Jackson Couldn't Kill Himself With Propofol, Expert Says Posted: 20 Oct 2011 04:45 AM PDT Last prosecution witness finishes his testimony in Dr. Conrad Murray involuntary manslaughter trial.
The final prosecution witness in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson physician Dr. Conrad Murray finished his testimony Thursday (October 20), paving the way for the physician's defense to present their witnesses. Once again, the jury heard from anesthesiologist and propofol expert Dr. Steven Shafer, who presented a detailed list Wednesday of the 17 errors he believed Murray made in his treatment of Jackson. The Witness Key Testimony » According to CBS News, Shafer's claims were meant as a response to a report from defense expert Dr. Paul White, who said Jackson may have caused his own death by swallowing propofol. But Shafer said it's impossible for any propofol that is swallowed to enter the bloodstream, which is where coroner's officials found the drug during an autopsy of Jackson. » Shafer also said Murray's improper use of propofol -- allegedly as a sleep aid -- has made his own patients afraid of the drug. "I am asked every day I'm in the operating room ... 'Are you going to give me the drug that killed Michael Jackson?' " Shafer said. » A large portion of Thursday's testimony was dedicated to Shafer outlining his mathematical models that simulated various levels of propofol use, as well as demonstrations of how Murray had his medical equipment set up to administer propofol to Jackson. The prosecution later summarized Shafer's testimony, reiterating the fact that in Shafer's professional opinion, Murray's multiple deviations from standard medical care were the direct cause of Jackson's death. Shafer also said Murray is responsible for "every drop of propofol and lorazepam" that ended up in Jackson's room, no matter if he administered it or not, because Murray introduced Jackson to the sedatives in the first place. » Murray's defense team was slated to question Shafer on Friday afternoon. Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to the felony charge of involuntary manslaughter, is facing four years in prison if convicted. But new sentencing laws in California meant to mandatorily reduce state prison overcrowding mean that, as a nonviolent offender with no prior record, he could be sentenced to county jail instead. If that is the case, his sentence could be reduced to two years and, because of overcrowding in the Los Angeles County jail, he may be allowed to serve the majority of his time under supervised house arrest. Related Artists |
| Justin Bieber 'Has His Head On Straight' Posted: 20 Oct 2011 01:25 AM PDT 'You don't hear anything bad about this guy,' Boyz II Men's Nate Morris says of teen superstar during 'MTV First: Justin Bieber.'
Justin Bieber is bridging the generation gap with his star-studded holiday album, Under the Mistletoe. He's collaborated with a string of stars like Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes and Usher for the November 1 LP. But it's the Biebs' pairing with Boyz II Men that's sure to expand the teen star's fanbase.
We spoke to BIIM's Nate Morris via Skype during our special "MTV First: Justin Bieber" this week, and he shared his thoughts on the young singer as well as their holiday collabo "Falalalala." "We respect him, man," the R&B crooner told MTV News' James Montgomery. "I watch what he does, I watch what the people around him do, and they're guiding him in the right directions. You don't hear anything bad about this guy. He has his head on straight." JB's team includes his mother, Pattie, who Morris said clearly has Bieber's best interests at heart. "His mom has got his focus in the right direction and as long as she does that, he'll be just fine," he added. So will Boyz II Men head to the studio again with the pop superstar? Morris was optimistic, saying, "Oh, without a doubt. We just have to figure out the right circumstance. This was perfect for us because, you know, we wanted to try to make sure that the first song we did together was something that people could accept the two artists doing together. ... If there's a soundtrack or whatever that comes along that we can create something special, that'll be hot." BIIM's team-up with JB is just one of many treats the group has planned for their comeback. On October 25, they're set to drop Twenty, a new double-disc set that features both brand-new tracks and re-recorded classics. "It's a collection of our best work, we think," Morris admitted. "I mean, 20 years is a long time to be in this business, so we tried to encompass a little bit of everything. ...We wanted to bring everything together all on one [album] even for those young Bieber fans who may not know all the Boyz II Men records — they can get all the history and today's music on one CD." Are you excited to hear JB's collabo with Boyz II Men? Tell us in the comments below! |
| T.I. 'Flirting' With B.o.B Joint Album Idea Posted: 20 Oct 2011 02:05 AM PDT The album would be called The Man and the Martian, Tip reveals to MTV News' Sway.
Jay-Z and Kanye, Eminem and Royce Da 5'9", Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame: Could T.I. and B.o.B be next? Since Tip's release from prison in September , the Atlanta rapper has been keeping busy in the studio, churning out collaborations with the Throne, Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz and Big K.R.I.T. But T.I. tells MTV News' Sway that fans may hear a lot more from him and Bobby Ray.
"We been goin' in. We're actually flirting with the idea of doin' an album together called The Man and the Martian," T.I. said when he appeared Wednesday on Shade 45's "Sway in the Morning." "We just been compiling material, he and I together, and it's coming out real good." As far as deciding who is the man and who will play the martian, T.I. left things open. "Well, we interchange," he explained. "We can do role reversal, we have the morphing ability." Collaborative rap albums are a definite trend and while T.I. admits that he has been inspired by the Throne, and Em and Royce, he said he has always wanted to do a combo album with another artist. "Of course they did inspire me, but I always have wanted to do a collaborative album. Even back when Jay did that with R. Kelly," he said. "I spoke to Usher about doing one of those before; the stars and the moon hadn't aligned appropriately." T.I. revealed that he first spoke to Usher about doing a joint LP back in 2007 or 2008, and though it didn't materialize, the MC would still be down to tackle the project. The Grand Hustle CEO was also very clear that none of the aforementioned plans has gotten past the idea stage. "Even this, this is a conversation that we had, this is an idea," he said about the possibility of a B.o.B record. "It's not set in stone, it's not concrete as of yet." Catch MTV News' Sway Calloway on "Sway in the Morning," on SiriusXM Radio's Shade 45, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon ET. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Rihanna's 'We Found Love' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet Posted: 20 Oct 2011 12:18 AM PDT From Araki to 'What It Feels Like for a Girl,' we break down the references in Rihanna's latest clip.
On Wednesday, Rihanna unveiled her eye-opening clip for "We Found Love," a whirling, wanton mix of substances, sex and severity that pushes her bad-girl image to places we never thought possible. Of course, contained within all that shocking imagery are a whole lot of pop-culture references. So many, in fact, that if you blink, you'll probably miss a good half-dozen. So, as we've done for most big-ticket music videos, we've sorted through all the madness and compiled a handy pop-culture cheat sheet, alphabetized for your convenience. But much like the video itself, it's in no way sanitized. Have a look, then take a long, hot shower. Araki, Gregg: Director best known for his nihilistic "Teenaged Apocalypse Trilogy" -- "Totally F---ed Up," "The Doom Generation" and "Nowhere" -- a series of films brimming with sex, drugs and violence. So basically, he laid the blueprint for everything that happens in "We Found Love." Also, oddly made a stoner comedy ("Smiley Face") starring Anna Faris and John Krasinski. Blowback: Sort of lousy 2001 album from British producer Tricky, most notable for its cover, which features him getting marijuana smoke shotgunned into his mouth by a woman. And, as we're sure you're aware, there are plenty of similar scenes in "We Found Love." Rihanna's Most Dramatic Video Yet? Rant And Rave On Facebook >>> "Everytime": A 2004 video released by Britney Spears, in which she portrays a star hounded by paparazzi and trapped in a terrible relationship with a fellow star (actor Stephen Dorff). In a memorable -- and controversial -- scene, Spears commits suicide by taking a handful of pills and drowning in a bathtub. The shot of her submerging is replicated in "We Found Love," with Rihanna doing the drowning. Harris, Calvin: Scottish producer responsible for "We Found Love." Fittingly, he makes a quick cameo in the video, popping up behind the decks during a party scene in a mud-streaked field. "Kids in Love": Ultra-NSFW 2010 video from Mayday Parade, which features a whole lot of sex, drugs and nudity. Oh, and plenty of violence too. All of it is presented without arty artifice, much like some of the more brutal scenes in "We Found Love." "Love the Way You Lie": The 2010 music video from Eminem (uh, and Rihanna) starring Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan as a pair of star-crossed, and ultimately doomed, lovers. The fighting, the substance abuse, the frequent embraces in various states of undress and, of course, the flames all show up in "We Found Love," meaning it's pretty obvious RiRi was taking notes while on set. Misfits: Iconic, frequently-in-flux American horror-punk act, often considered to be pioneers of the genre. In "We Found Love," their spooky-ooky logo appears on the back of a denim jacket worn by Rihanna's love interest, Dudley O'Shaughnessy. Logos by legendary punk acts the Exploited and Suicidal Tendencies also show up. Mr. Creosote: Fictional, grossly overweight character who appears in the Monty Python film "The Meaning of Life." His chief characteristic (aside from his girth) is his ability to consume -- and subsequently vomit back up -- huge amounts of food. This leads to perhaps the most stomach-churning scene in film history, literally leaving an entire restaurant (and all of its patrons and staff) dripping in vomit. Of course, in "We Found Love," all Rihanna does is barf up some ribbons, but we'd be remiss if we let that scene go without mentioning the Patron Saint of Puke. "My Baby's Got E.S.P.": Rousing 1976 soul track by Four Below Zero. In "We Found Love," Rihanna wears a T-shirt bearing the slogan "We Have ESP." The two are probably not related, but the original is a killer track that you should probably know about anyway. "Natural Born Killers": Ultra-stylized, ultra-violent 1994 film from Oliver Stone that follows a pair of murderers, Mickey and Mallory, on a killing spree throughout the American Southwest. Its nightmarish use of colors, editing and rear-projected imagery was clearly an influence on "We Found Love." "Ray of Light": Hyperkinetic 1998 single and video from Madonna (the clip was directed by Jonas Åkerlund) that features a whole lot of high-speed, time-lapse shots taken in cities around the world. "We Found Love" uses the same shots in its frenetic drug-fueled scenes. "Requiem for a Dream": Pornographically harrowing 2000 addiction drama from Darren Aronofsky. Several scenes -- a rapidly dilating pupil, a coursing blood stream -- are replicated in "We Found Love," to equally dizzying (if slightly less psychologically scarring) effect. Soul Fast: Advertising firm responsible for a series of spots for the Stop Drinking Association, including one where a girl in a party hat vomits brightly colored streamers. The same image is replicated during a memorable scene in "We Found Love," though obviously, Rihanna didn't take the ad campaign's message to heart. United Muscle Cars: "The home of American Muscle Cars in the UK" (according to their website), they provided the Trans Am Rihanna and O'Shaughnessy drive in "We Found Love." Their logo is briefly visible on the front window of said car. "What It Feels Like for a Girl:" A 2001 Madonna single, taken from her Music album. The video was directed by (then) husband Guy Ritchie, and, like "We Found Love," it opens with narration delivered in a British accent. Also like "Love," the video caused more than its fair share of controversy, and thanks to its depictions of violence and abuse, it was pulled from MTV airtimes before 9 p.m. That hasn't happened to Rihanna's video ... at least not yet. What did we miss? Share more pop-culture references from "We Found Love" in the comments below! |
| Justin Bieber Hopes To Shoot A Movie By Summer Posted: 19 Oct 2011 11:53 PM PDT His team is already 'working on the script,' Bieber tells MTV News.
Although most of Justin Bieber's time revolves around his music career (he has not one, but two albums in the works), the young entrepreneur also seems to have designs on a career in Hollywood.
Yes, he already hit the big screen with last year's box-office success "Never Say Never," but that film was unscripted and a biopic of sorts. When MTV News caught up with Bieber recently during the "MTV First" premiere of his "Mistletoe" video, he revealed that although he has a lot on his plate, he wants to make time to make a movie. "What's happening is: get off this tour, and then my [holiday] album's coming out, so I have to go back out and promote that album ... and then after that ... it's almost time for my next album, so then everything starts over again," Bieber told us. "Hopefully next summer I can start on a movie or something," he snuck in. And although Bieber didn't divulge exactly what kind of movie he wants to do, he did say that his team is "working on the script." The 17-year-old teen heartthrob has expressed an interest in pursuing an acting career, particularly after he guest-starred on "CSI" last year, where he received praise from the show's executive producer and managed to impress everyone in the cast with his work ethic. Bieber has also said he'd love to try out his comedic skills. "[I want] to do a comedy with Will Ferrell, like play his son or something like that," Bieber said, adding, "What's up, Will?" What kind of movie role would you like to see Justin in? Share your ideas in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Occupy Wall Street: The Revolution Won't Be Generalized Posted: 20 Oct 2011 01:04 AM PDT Protesters from all walks of life share with MTV News what the movement means to them.
One fact that quickly becomes apparent on a visit to Zuccotti Park, the center of activity for Occupy Wall Street, is that its current residents cannot be categorized or labeled or lumped together as a group. Of course they all believe that something in this country is broken and needs immediate attention. But after a few hours talking with a somewhat random sampling of protesters, one understands that the "something" is actually many different things. And the issues being discussed are as varied as the people doing the talking. Amber Phillips, 26, from Fulton, Illinois, spoke about workers' rights, especially for females. She described a job where she was frequently harassed and denied a raise even after eight years of employment. "I just hope that because of this [protest] going on, more people start standing up for themselves," Phillips said. Megan Blackburn, 33, from Brooklyn, talked about the need for healthy, chemical-free food to be available to everyone. Leon Pinsky, 28, originally from Israel, wanted to promote socialist ideas. And Tokyo native Takuro Higuchi, also 28, wanted to spread awareness of the nuclear crisis in Japan. Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Ashley Frost from Johnson City, Tennessee, was frustrated by the state of education in this country, saying No Child Left Behind is "an abomination." And while volunteering on the food line, Emily Jira, a 23-year-old recent college graduate from Redondo Beach, California, spoke on behalf of skilled, educated young people who are not getting a return on their academic investment. "I feel like so many people who have really awesome skills are being screwed over right now," she said. Also among the Occupiers are people who represent various religious and social groups. Sitting in a small sukkah erected at the edge of Zuccotti Park, 32-year-old Brooklynite Daniel Sieradski spoke about his Jewish heritage and the necessity to unify faith with action. And 32-year-old Jake Goodman, originally from Milwaukee, handed out pins that read "Hate is the Abomination" and stressed the importance of including queer voices in the OWS movement. Despite their varied experiences, causes and passions, the people spending their days and weeks in a small corner of downtown Manhattan have at least one thing in common: They've left their homes, towns and even countries to come together and speak out. "Because sitting on your couch watching TV," said Amber Phillips, "clearly isn't going to make a change." What do you think about the Occupy Wall Street movement? Let us know in the comments. Related Videos |
| MTV Announces Dates For 2012 VMAs, Movie Awards Posted: 20 Oct 2011 05:53 AM PDT Movie Awards will air live on June 3, VMAs on September 9.
When you're planning parties this big, it helps to get started early. That's why MTV is already sending out a save-the-date on its two biggest nights for 2012: the Video Music Awards and the MTV Movie Awards.
Yes, there's still plenty of time, but we might as well tell you now that the Movie Awards will air live on Sunday, June 3, 2012, from Los Angeles and the Video Music Awards will air live four months later on Sunday, September 9. Both shows are coming off incredible 2011 airings that provided the usual allotment of unexpected and unpredictable moments. This year's VMAs scored MTV's biggest audience in the network's history with a record-breaking 12.4 million total viewers, goosed, no doubt, by one of the most riveting moments in recent pop history: Beyoncé's baby-bump reveal. The R&B superstar also made social media history by giving Twitter a record bump, scoring 8,868 tweets per second on a night when ladies ruled the (MTV) world. Katy Perry and Adele each took home three VMA Moonmen, with Perry walking away with the biggest prize of the night, Video of the Year for "Firework." After notching the year's hottest-selling album, Adele snagged "Best Art Direction," "Best Cinematography" and "Best Editing" for her breakthrough "Rolling in the Deep" video. And who could forget Lady Gaga's indelible show-opening turn as her male alter ego Jo Calderone? Add in the TV debut of Jay-Z and Kanye West as the Throne, Adele's VMA debut, Beyoncé's bump-flaunting performance and a moving tribute to Amy Winehouse and you had one unforgettable night. The 2011 Movie Awards hit ratings gold as well, averaging 4.5 million viewers, and its largest audience among teens since 2004. Long one of Hollywood's most irreverent nights, the show's host, "Saturday Night Live" castmember Jason Sudeikis, brought the funny, on a telecast that featured a surprise pop-in by Justin Bieber and a touching (or was it handsy?) presentation by Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. Generation Award winner Reese Witherspoon provided a highlight with an inspiring call-to-arms for female empowerment, and no one saw the smooch between "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" co-stars Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner coming when Pattinson went up to accept the Best Kiss award. To watch video of 2011's biggest Movie Awards and VMA moments and see the full list of winners as well as fashion, celebrity and music commentary from the shows' red carpets, visit MovieAwards.MTV.com and VMA.MTV.com. |
| Rihanna's 'We Found Love' Video Is 'Intense,' Readers Say Posted: 20 Oct 2011 06:46 AM PDT Clip depicts love and loss, substance abuse and violence.
Rihanna dropped her video for "We Found Love" this week, and the swirling clip is a look at both the sunny and dark sides of love. Directed by Melina Matsoukas ("Hard," "S&M," "Rude Boy," "Rockstar 101"), the clip features Rihanna and British model/boxer Dudley O'Shaughnessy in a drug-fueled love affair full of lusty moments and heated fights. In the end, Rihanna walks away from it all, unable to deal with the pain of that lifestyle. The buzzy video certainly had fans talking. "This video reminds me of Sid Vicious and Nancy [Spungen], maybe not as bad as how Sid and Nancy were with each other but pretty intense," Cristian noted in a comment. "This video is beyond anything I've ever experienced," Kirsten said. "It stuns me from beginning to end, lighting this fire inside of me I forgot was there. The passion oozes out of the screen while this video is playing. Brilliant, just brilliant." "Yes I Totally Agree Rihanna is fast becoming the new Madonna," Kyle added. "She pushes the envelop and gives us something to think about however uncomfortable it may be. Hands down, this is one of the best videos I've seen in a while. I guess I need to come out of my closet and show her some love openly." While many fans commended Rihanna for her cinematic clip, it was hard for some not to note its depictions of domestic violence and drug use. "This video sends out the wrong message," Deshea wrote. "It's very graphic, nothing that they're doing is love, it's lust!" In the opinion of some commenters like Kevin, the video should stand without any judgment. "The video is real and I think ppl need to stop judging her and let her do her thing," he said. "Music is supposed to provoke and invoke and that's just what she's doing. Stop hating on the things you don't understand. Ppl are only out to judge. I ain't a fan of hers but I don't hate on her either because she's a talent and she should be appreciated for the work that she does." What do you think of Rihanna's "We Found Love" video? Tell us on Facebook! |
| Adam Levine Demands Fox News Stop Playing Maroon 5 Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:41 PM PDT Singer calls the cable news channel 'evil' in a tweet.
When musicians start firing off angry letters asking politicians to stop using their music at stump events, you know campaign season is heating up. But on Wednesday, it wasn't Herman Cain, Rick Perry or President Obama who were subject to a terse take-down request. It was Fox News Channel, and the cease and desist came from none other than "The Voice" coach and "Moves Like Jagger" singer Adam Levine of Maroon 5.
Levine did not mince words in calling out the Rupert Murdoch-owned, conservative-leaning news network for playing his band's music, tweeting, "Dear Fox News, don't play our music on your evil [f---ing] channel ever again. Thank you." When MTV News asked Fox News to comment on Levine's tweet, the channel responded with tweets from anchors Greg Gutfeld and Andy Levy, from "Red Eye With Greg Gutfeld," who offered their opinions of Maroon 5's music. Levy tweeted, "Dear @AdamLevine, don't make crappy [f---ing] music ever again. Thank you." At press time, it was still unclear what had raised Levine's ire, but the tatted-up pop singer has never been shy about expressing his opinions. Earlier this year, Levine criticized rival reality singing competition "American Idol," slamming the show for its treatment of gay performers. The timing of that missive happened right after Levine had gotten the Glambert nation in a snit over comments he made that appeared to insult "Idol" alum Adam Lambert's hit "Whataya Want From Me." Levine's type of don't-politicize-my-music request typically comes from musicians who don't agree with the views of candidates who are using their songs to pump up crowds at campaign events. Earlier this year, Tom Petty and Katrina and the Waves both requested that Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann stop playing their songs at her stump speeches; Bachmann initially ignored the cease and desist order from Petty regarding her use of "American Girl." The right of politicians to play music at campaign events without the approval of the musician is murky and no one has yet tested the legality of the practice in court. Related Artists |
| Elizabeth Olsen Calls 'Martha' Nude Scenes 'Weird' Posted: 19 Oct 2011 11:30 PM PDT But stripping down didn't compare to swimming in an ice-cold lake or having a meltdown in front of extras, she tells MTV News.
On the Upstate New York set of "Martha Marcy May Marlene," the indie that wowed Sundance earlier this year and is finally hitting theaters Friday, Elizabeth Olsen spent more than a couple of days stripping down — sometimes to jump into an icy cold lake, sometimes to jump someone's bones. While Olsen admits that those nude scenes were a bit odd to film, she left no doubt that simply diving into the water was far more perilous than doffing her clothes in front of a camera. "The lake was daunting," she told to MTV News. "Some lake scenes we could only shoot once, because it was physically too cold for a body to be in there very long."
By contrast, Olsen looks back at her nude scenes as all part of the "Martha Marcy" job — one that might earn her an Oscar nomination for a stunning performance as a woman who flees a cult and lands at her sister's lake house, yet is besieged by remembrances of her traumatic past. "Everyone's always put in some sort of weird situation when you're making a movie," she said. "I didn't treat [the nude scenes] any differently. The only thing we treated differently was that our first [assistant director] would swap out with our second AD, who was a female, and she'd call the shots." Even the lake scenes, though, don't count as the most difficult she took on. That distinction goes to an astonishing, single-take party scene in which Olsen's character slowly builds from hesitating partygoer into out-of-control, vocal-cord-shredding meltdown mode. "What was hard about that is that it was one shot, and it does have a climax to it. It was also our first experience with lots of extras, and these aren't people who are actors. They're just people in town who wanted to be in a movie, so they love talking to you in between takes. That was distracting. Personally, that was my most difficult scene to film." Despite the intensity of the role, Olsen said the character didn't stay with her after she finished shooting last summer. "It wasn't very difficult to leave behind," she explained. "I always keep myself very separate from a character, not trying to think that I'm the character or all those things, because especially in this movie, that'd be very bizarre. What I did leave behind, which I really missed and what was really sad, is all of these people became really, really close friends of mine. Thank God they all live in Brooklyn! So we've been able to hang out all the time. We did have a very special experience making the movie." Check out everything we've got on "Martha Marcy May Marlene." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
| Drake Has 'Good Taste,' A$AP Rocky Says After Co-Sign Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:24 PM PDT New York MC is ready to take his music worldwide, in Mixtape Daily.
A$AP Rocky has been pegged as hip-hop's next big thing. That phrase might get attached to someone (e.g. Drake, Wiz Khalifa) or some group (see: OFWGKTA) every few months, but A$AP is the first "next big thing" to come out of New York in a while.
No offense to French Montana, Fred the Godson or anyone else, but very few up-and-coming New York rappers have garnered as much love on both hip-hop and alternative blogs. And they certainly haven't been featured in The New York Times -- especially with just a handful of songs. When MTV News caught up with A$AP Rocky in New York's Lower East Side, he said he had his sights focused on bigger things than the Big Apple. "I live here, and New York raised me, New York made me, so at the end of the day, it's all love for New York. But I appeal to everybody. I want to appeal to people in West Bumblef---, Germany," A$AP said. "That's what it's all about. I can appeal to anybody. Anybody that was raised in poverty, middle class, low middle class, day-to-day regular things, they can relegate to me, because I speak that trill sh--." A$AP Rocky -- born Rakim Mayers -- said he started rapping at age 8 but didn't really start taking it seriously until his late teens/ early 20s. The Harlem MC said, at first, he didn't know if he was Kanye West, Kid Cudi or what, but once he found himself artistically, other people started to really appreciate his work. He also credited his three main producers -- ASAP Ty Beats, SpaceGhostPurpp and Clams Casino -- with developing his sound. Ty Beats has produced Rocky's two most recognizable songs: "Purple Swag," a sizzurpy ode to Houston hip-hop, and the boastful, melodic "Peso." Clams Casino rose to fame producing for Lil B the Based God, and Miami's SpaceGhostPurpp, owner of hip-hop's best name, is the producer Rocky goes to for his "trill sh--." "I think my sound is a sound that was inspired by all hip-hop from different regions, cultures [and] times," he said. "My sound is everything mixed into one. It's the future. Basically, you don't have to be limited anymore, and you can sound how you want to sound. That's natural for us." "A$AP" is an acronym and almost a surname adopted by Rocky's crew, and he said it can mean a variety of things, from Always Strive and Prosper to Assassinating Snitches and Police, but Rocky liked Acronym Symbolizing Any Purpose. While most people wait on the release of his debut mixtape, Live. Love. A$AP, on Halloween, he's already been added to Drake's Club Paradise Tour. Rocky said he was honored by a co-sign, not only because it was Drake, but because he truly respected the Toronto MC. "He's in a position to where if he co-signs somebody, it's valid, and he's a real lyricist, and he's got good taste. I mean, look at his music. Therefore, when he comes to listen to people like me and he gets inspired and then wants to take us out on tour, it just shows you he's a real dude." Have you checked out A$AP Rocky yet? Share your thoughts on the new MC in the comments! Related Artists |
| Rick Ross' 'You The Boss' Written For Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj Reveals Posted: 20 Oct 2011 09:31 AM PDT Minaj tells MTV News she 'did that song for Wayne two and a half years ago.'
Rick Ross is hip-hop's self-proclaimed Bawse, but despite giving it up to Rozay on his new single, Nicki Minaj answers to another. While on the set of Birdman's "Y.U. Mad" video, the Female Weezy told MTV News that she originally wrote Ross' "You the Boss" for Young Money CEO Lil Wayne.
"You know what's interesting about that song," Minaj said while in character as her alter ego, the Female Weezy, "Nicki originally did that song for Wayne two and a half years ago." The slow-rolling track, which is the first single off of Ross' upcoming God Forgives, I Don't, finds Minaj on the hook toasting the larger-than-life Rozay. "I'll do anything you say, anything, 'cause you the boss," Nicki sings softly. Wayne never ended up using the track, but it seemed all too perfect for Ricky. "It was just lingering, and then she gave it to Rick Ross," Lady Wayne said. "I think it's hot." On October 14, Ross gave the rap world quite a scare after he suffered two separate medical emergencies on his way to a Memphis, Tennessee, concert. Ross is currently on the road to recovery, but while on set with Birdman and Wayne, Minaj wished her collaborator and friend well. "We actually been talking about him and praying for him on the trailer because he's such a crucial part of hip-hop right now and we're just hoping he's healthy," Minaj told MTV News. "That's all we can do is pray and hope that he gets some rest and comes back stronger." Related Artists |
| 'Avengers' Action Is 'Ginormous,' Tom Hiddleston Promises Posted: 20 Oct 2011 08:51 AM PDT Actor who plays Loki tells MTV News that director Joss Whedon 'has his own artistic fingerprint.'
With the release of "The Avengers" this May, Marvel will finally succeed in bringing together all of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But few anticipated that in the wake of the first "Avengers" trailer and the panel at New York Comic Con so much of the fan attention would focus on one man: Tom Hiddleston and his character, the villainous Loki.
Hiddleston sat down with MTV News the day before his appearance at NYCC and talked about what we can expect from what is arguably the most anticipated film of 2012. As you more than likely saw in the most downloaded trailer in history, Loki arrives on Earth in a big way, and we finally get to see not only our heroes but their rival in action for the first time since this summer's "Thor." Hiddleston said he was excited "just to see the camera in motion because, of course, my memory of the film is it's all fairly static because the world tends to be quite static." Hiddleston explained that when he finally did see footage, he realized just how "dynamic" director Joss Whedon's work behind the camera had been. "Joss absolutely has his own artistic fingerprint. Clearly, the action in this film is going to be ginormous and spectacular," the actor said. The camera work isn't the only element of "The Avengers" that is getting ratcheted up from "Thor." Hiddleston promises a renewed, focused and ultimately more dangerous Loki. "If the Loki in 'Thor' was about a spiritual confusion — 'Who am I? How do I belong in this world?' --— the Loki in 'Avengers' is, 'I know exactly who I am, and I'm going to make this world belong to me,' " Hiddleston said. The actor was less eager to comment on the rumors circulating about who Loki turns to for help when fighting the Avengers. "Where are the snipers? Which window are they aiming at?" he jokingly asked MTV News. Hiddleston has been steadfast in his reluctance to drop any hints and remained tight-lipped about Loki's so-called "army." The important piece of information that Hiddleston did give away about the secret bad guys, however, is that when they are finally revealed this spring, they will ultimately please fans. Let us know what you think of a new, more dangerous Loki in the comments below and on Twitter! Check out everything we've got on "The Avengers." For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. |
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