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- Lady Gaga's 'Marry The Night' Video Will Be 'Perfect'
- 'X Factor': Why Isn't It As Huge As 'American Idol'?
- 'Harry Potter' And More: 10 Best Movie Posters Of 2011
- Nakim Shares His 'Travel' On Debut Mixtape
- 2012 Grammy Nominations: Kanye West Tops The List
- Lady Gaga Doubles Up At Grammy Nominations Special
- Young Jeezy Opens Up About Rick Ross Beef
- Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey Play Santa In 'Christmas' Clip
- 'X Factor': Melanie Amaro Does Michael Jackson Justice
- Rihanna Finds 'Love' In London For Grammys Special
- Britney Spears Experts Debate Final Four Videos
- Kris Humphries Seeks Annulment From Kim Kardashian
- 'X Factor' Michael Jackson Night Has Singers On Edge
- 'Bourne Legacy' Star Jeremy Renner Talks 'Replacing' Matt Damon
- 'Amazing Spider-Man' Lizard Leak Raises Questions
- Lady Gaga's Barneys Workshop Is 'Essence Of Her'
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| Lady Gaga's 'Marry The Night' Video Will Be 'Perfect' Posted: 01 Dec 2011 03:53 AM PST Little Monsters outside the new Gaga window displays at Barneys tell us what they expect from the clip, which debuts Thursday (December 1).
Have you RSVP'd for Lady Gaga's wedding yet? On Thursday (December 1), Gaga will make it official with all things nighttime when she premieres her self-directed video for her track "Marry the Night." Shot in Gaga's hometown of New York City in October, previews have shown that in Gaga's world, anything can happen, including vintage-feeling trips to the psych ward and "Fame"-esque dance numbers.
When MTV News caught up with some of Gaga's Little Monsters outside of Barneys in New York City, they weighed in on what they thought might go down in Mother Monster's latest video. "I had some inside info ... lots of explosions, lots of hair, lots of makeup, lots of symbolism, lots of Gaga," Catherine Lloyd dished. "It's gonna be perfect." Kyle Larkins has no doubt that the video will be all Gaga all the time. "I have no idea what to expect from the 'Marry the Night' video. It's Gaga," he said. "She's crazy in all wonderful ways, so I'm looking forward to see what she's going to come up with." "My expectations are that it's going to be over-the-top," Alisa Lopez added. "She derives most of her inspiration from, well, her videographical inspiration — from Michael Jackson's videos, Madonna's videos — so I'm expecting it'll be longer than 10 minutes." While no one but Gaga knows what will happen in the video until it drops, Vanity Fair was on set during filming, and Gaga described it as "autobiographical," adding that she's "getting ready to relive the worst day of my life" in the clip. Shot on the day when Gaga was wheeled through a hospital on a gurney, she added that "it's chaotic and sad. But I don't want it to be safe." The scene reportedly is based on a situation in her real life. Fan Amy Guerra made this guess about the video: "I'm expecting Gaga to reveal some stuff that we don't know about her. ... I am really excited to see it because I'm a big fan of her and I know she'll just meet my expectations." Related Videos |
| 'X Factor': Why Isn't It As Huge As 'American Idol'? Posted: 01 Dec 2011 03:53 AM PST One writer makes the case for why you should be watching Simon Cowell's latest import.
Imagine a reality competition that mixes the drama of "Dancing With the Stars," the variety-show feel of "America's Got Talent," the weekly singing battles of "American Idol" and the cutthroat competition between celebrity judges of "The Voice." That would be amazing, right? Well, guess what? It exists, and it's called "The X Factor." But chances are you're not watching it. Simon Cowell's bid to make "Factor" the new "Idol" hasn't taken off as quickly as he brashly predicted earlier this year. The show is pulling in a solid 9-plus million viewers per night, which is about half of the 20 million Simon promised. But Nielsen recently reported that the strong ratings helped the Fox Network — which also airs "Idol" — win the November "sweeps" period among the coveted 18-29 demo by grabbing the top spot among unscripted programs.
And yet, even as "Factor" drills down to its final seven contestants this week, the show has failed to develop that must-see-TV aura that "Idol" has enjoyed for nearly a decade. After covering "Idol" for nine seasons, I was exceedingly reluctant to take on yet another musical competition show, but somehow "Factor" has wormed its way into my TiVo and I've become a major fan. So in case you haven't been watching, here's what I think you've been missing: Stars The Stage Watch the remaining "X Factor" finalists explain what makes their show so unique. Variety Quality Judges Drama "It shows people's lives, it shows who they are ... it shows what they're about, what they represent," finalist Rene told MTV News. "It doesn't just show an artist or a singer. They go into your life and they're like, 'So who are you? What are you about? What do you do?' ... If I wasn't me, and I was watching the show and I'd seen all the stuffs that's going on with all the different contestants, I would be like, 'Wow this is crazy! What's going on here? What is this? Did they set this up? Like, is this real?' " Have you been watching "X Factor"? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Related Videos |
| 'Harry Potter' And More: 10 Best Movie Posters Of 2011 Posted: 01 Dec 2011 03:53 AM PST 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' and 'Dark Knight Rises' also caught our attention with a single image.
Although it doesn't always feel like the end of the movie season until the Golden Globes and Oscars come around in January and February, 2011 is coming to a close, so the MTV Movies team is reflecting on the cinematic year that was. We've already shared our 20 favorite trailers of the year, and now it's time for a look through the most artistic and silently titillating medium for movie marketing: posters. 10. "Ides of March" 9. "The Muppets" 8. "Drive" 7. "Shame" 6. "Midnight in Paris" 5. "Bridesmaids" 4. "The Dark Knight Rises" 3. "50/50" 2. "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" 1. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Photos |
| Nakim Shares His 'Travel' On Debut Mixtape Posted: 01 Dec 2011 03:53 AM PST 'You can't be from Harlem and not be flashy,' newcomer tells Mixtape Daily.
Fire Starter: Nakim From Doug E. Fresh in the 1980s to Diddy and Ma$e in the 1990s, Harlem rappers have kept fans up on the latest fashions. Even during Dipset's street reign in the early 2000s, the certified gangstas still kept things fly. Now, Harlem is producing a new crop of talent, with rappers like A$AP Rocky, Smoke DZA and now Nakim looking to carry on that tradition.
"You can't be from Harlem and not be flashy. It's almost like an oxymoron," Nakim told Mixtape Daily. Nak, who threw his middle finger to industry haters when he dropped his debut mixtape F--- Em on Friday, still embodies all the pizzazz typically associated with his home, but adds his twist. "I still have that flash, but I'm givin' you my story, and I wasn't that young dude that was ballin' like them dudes. I didn't live a Rich and 'Po life," Nakim said, referencing Harlem street legends Alberto "Alpo" Martinez and Rich Porter, who were famously depicted in the film "Paid in Full" in 2002. "My trials and tribulations is what I document. It's a little more aggressive because I had more of an aggressive lifestyle." Nakim grew up on 153rd and Amsterdam and struggled to help support his single mother and three little brothers. So instead of hustling to buy himself expensive clothes and chains, he instead turned to the streets to help provide his brothers with basic necessities. Nakim always dabbled in rap, appearing on songs with Cory Gunz and Mickey Factz as a featured artist, but planned to release his debut mixtape in 2009. Unfortunately, things didn't work out, and the budding MC caught an assault charge and was locked up in November of that year, spending about a year in jail. As soon as he got home, Nak began putting the finishing touches on his tape. F--- Em is an aggressive listen with hard-nose beats. The FKI-produced remix to "Swervin' " is one standout, partly because it features Jadakiss, but mostly because of its bassed-up beat. Nakim lets out his frustration on the tape, mostly because his life wasn't all peachy. Still, he makes it clear, he's Harlem to the core. "The flash of it, you get glimpses of that on the tape," he said. "But at the end of the day, when you put the whole body of work together, that's my travel." For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines. |
| 2012 Grammy Nominations: Kanye West Tops The List Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:09 AM PST Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars tie for six nods each, just falling short of West's seven nominations.
For the second year in a row, a hip-hop artist is leading the pack in Grammy nominations. Although his name was only called for one category during Wednesday's (November 30) "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!," Kanye West walked away with a leading seven nods, following the hip-hop trend set by last year's leading nominee, Eminem. He's nominated for his Watch the Throne joint album with Jay-Z and also picked up a few nominations — including Song of the Year — for his powerhouse collaborative track "All of the Lights," which features Rihanna, Fergie and Kid Cudi. He's even nominated against himself, with Watch the Throne and his own My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy nabbing Rap Album of the Year nods.
West was followed by this year's critical darling, Adele, who is tied with the Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars for six nods each. Lil Wayne and dance-music breakout Skrillex each garnered five nods. While the Grammys have a reputation for catering to an older demographic (Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for 2009 Album of the Year, anyone?), this year's nominees are notably young, with 34-year-old West looking downright geriatric next to fellow nominees Adele (23), Rihanna (23), Lady Gaga (25) and Bruno Mars (26). Take a closer look at this year's Grammy nominees through photos! The 54th annual Grammys air Sunday, February 12, on CBS. Here are the rest of the nominations: Album of the Year Record of the Year Best New Artist Song of the Year Best Pop Solo Performance Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Best Dance Recording Best Rock Performance Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Best Rock Album Best Alternative Music Album Best Traditional R&B Performance Best R&B Album Best Rap Album Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Best Rap Performance Best Country Solo Performance Best Country Song Best Americana Album Best Blues Album Best Folk Album What do you think of this year's nominations? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Lady Gaga Doubles Up At Grammy Nominations Special Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:32 AM PST Gaga opens and closes the show, with an assist from country duo Sugarland.
Anyone who has ever seen Lady Gaga is aware that she knows how to work a look. And on Wednesday's (November 30) "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!," she worked two of them, both about as different as could be.
As she announced earlier, Gaga served as both the opening and closing act during the telecast, and, of course, those two roles required two totally different sides of the Mother Monster. She started things off with a steampunk-y version of "Marry the Night," opening the song on a stage littered with smoking pipes and scattered bits of scrap metal. Her face done up like a skeleton (or perhaps Zombie Boy?), wearing a black cloak, she solemnly sang the song's opening lines, as a group of gothed-up dancers cavorted around her. Take a closer look at this year's Grammy nominees through photos! As the beat kicked in, she shed her cloak (revealing a sport coat, matching underwear set and, of course, thigh-high boots) and hit the harmonies hard, while guitars wailed and those dancers posed and popped. Then the whole thing gave way to a particularly fierce dance segment, which brought the performance to a close and earned a standing ovation from the industry-heavy crowd (David Guetta seemed particularly pumped, it should be noted). And after the nominations were revealed, Gaga was back to wrap things up, and she did so in true Grammy style, joined onstage by country duo Sugarland for a husky, musky version of "Yoü and I." Seated at the piano, she traded verses (and a whole lot of suggestive glances) with Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles. Gaga changed a couple of the song's lines — "With your high cowboy boots on," "Oh Sugarland, it's been six whole years" — to fit the occasion and pounded on the keys as the song built to a bluesy guitar solo from Sugarland's Kristian Bush. The whole performance wound down with Gaga and Nettles swapping extended vocal runs, and as the audience gave them another standing O, the three embraced and laughed mid-stage. All in all, it was pretty much the kind of night we've come to expect from Gaga: She worked two seemingly disparate looks, brought together some equally disparate musical genres and, oh yeah, even picked up an Album of the Year nomination for Born This Way. And, as always, she made it look pretty effortless. What did you think of Gaga's performance? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Young Jeezy Opens Up About Rick Ross Beef Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:07 AM PST 'I felt like it was about selling records,' Jeezy says of Ross' intentions.
Young Jeezy's fourth solo album, TM: 103 Hustlerz Ambition, will finally arrive December 20, and on Wednesday (November 30), the Snowman joined Sway on "RapFix Live" to talk about the LP.
During their discussion, Jeezy opened up about his relationship and rumored beef with Rick Ross, explaining where things stand at this point. The contention between the two began in August 2010, when Jeezy released a freestyle over the instrumental to Rick Ross' hit "B.M.F." titled "Death B4 Dishonor." The song bore a few lines that were perceived as a dis, specifically, "How you blowin' money fast/ You don't know the crew/ Oh, you part of the fam?/ Sh--, I never knew." Later that year, Jeezy told MTV News that the song had been recorded even before Ross released "B.M.F.," but the rumors and slight jabs in the media have continued ever since. "With rap, it's a funny thing. You can say things, and people can take 'em the way they wanna take 'em," Jeezy said, addressing "Death B4 Dishonor." "But in my mind, in my heart, I just killed the verse. If I killed the verse and you took it personally, then that's on you." The Atlanta rapper said he isn't dwelling on any issues with Ross, despite things that have happened in the past. "I hear things; the streets talk. I'm hearing he reaching out to [Big] Meech and trying to get him to speak bad — that's my brother," Jeezy said of the Black Mafia Family drug dealer. "When you're trying to bring the streets into rap to prove a point, then you already lost. You separate the two, and that ain't to be played with. You've got people that lost their lives and people that are doing real time. If we gon' make music, let's just make music." Aside from those few lines on "Death B4 Dishonor," Jeezy said the issue spiraled thanks to a Web clip, which Ross perceived to be an additional jab at him. "I feel like the whole started thing from a clip on WorldStarHipHop, and my thing was, if I'm a boss and you a boss, let's sit down and be bosses," he said. "You take a clip that somebody edited and run with that? What part of the game is that? If you felt like that, hit me up, let's chop it up, we bosses." Finally, Jeezy said he didn't take things seriously after bumping into Ross at the BET Hip Hop Awards, where the Miami rapper declined to exchange any words with him. "I felt like it was about selling records," Jeezy said. "It' not about you about me. We could've stepped in the corner and chopped it up. So right then and there, I knew it was about records, so I was cool with it." What do you think about the rift between Ross and Jeezy? Let us know in the comments below. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey Play Santa In 'Christmas' Clip Posted: 30 Nov 2011 07:05 AM PST Bieber debuts 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' video (and performs with Busta Rhymes and Usher) during 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center.'
Deck the halls! The holiday kicked into high gear Wednesday night (November 30) when New York's massive Christmas tree was lit during "Christmas in Rockefeller Center." Plenty of A-listers were on hand, including Justin Bieber, who premiered his highly anticipated video for "All I Want for Christmas Is You," featuring Mariah Carey.
Before the strings of lights were illuminated, performances from Michael Bublé, Katharine McPhee, Big Time Rush, Tony Bennett, Carole King and Neil Diamond warmed viewers up. But Bieber was the headline act of the night, giving fans some big performances and an even bigger video premiere. Bieber amped up the energy with his hip-hop-ified take on the Christmas classic "Little Drummer Boy," which included him spitting a holiday-themed rhyme. Decked in all black, the teen star had the crowd screaming. He was even joined by Busta Rhymes, who appears on the Under the Mistletoe cut. JB then slowed things down with "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," leaving his female fans swooning as he crooned the holiday standard. He was joined by his mentor Usher for the track. "God bless and Merry Christmas," Bieber told the crowd before tossing to the "All I Want for Christmas Is You" video. The clip features Mariah Carey dressed in a sexy Santa Claus outfit standing in a department store as she dances around singing the track, almost as if she's on display for holiday shoppers. It also sees Bieber and his pals shopping for some choice holiday gifts like high-top kicks. In between performance shots of Bieber and Mariah, a street-corner Santa Claus hands out envelopes to shoppers on the street, teasing an inevitable yuletide party scene. The shoppers are then welcomed into the department store, where Justin and Mariah hand out gifts to everyone. The duo tease and flirt with each other as everyone around them unwraps their gifts. Bieber and Carey re-recorded her classic holiday tune for his chart-topping holiday album, which also features appearances from the Band Perry and Boyz II Men. They filmed the video earlier this month, just in time for the holiday season. Did Bieber get you in the holiday spirit? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists |
| 'X Factor': Melanie Amaro Does Michael Jackson Justice Posted: 30 Nov 2011 07:34 AM PST But Rachel Crow and Drew don't fare as well on Simon Cowell's girls team.
The top seven "X Factor" contestants tackled the catalog of Michael Jackson on Wednesday (November 30), paying tribute to the late King of Pop while members of Jackson's family — including his brothers, mother and children — looked on from the audience.
Melanie Amaro earned the evening's best marks for her show-closing rendition of "Earth Song," dubbed "amazing" by L.A. Reid, who told the singer he felt he was not in the midst of a competition, but at an Amaro concert. Nicole Scherzinger called it one of the best performances of the season, and Amaro's mentor, Simon Cowell, told the 19-year-old, "I couldn't think of a better way to pay tribute to one of the greatest artists in the world." Not all of Cowell's contestants fared as well. Rachel Crow received her harshest critiques yet from the judges, after the bubbly 13-year-old's take on the Jacksons' "Can You Feel It" — a rather obscure selection from one of the most celebrated bodies of work in the history of pop music — fell flat with the panel. "This is probably the only time I've watched you and didn't believe you were having a great time," Reid commented, a sentiment echoed by Scherzinger and Paula Abdul. Cowell backed his singer, saying the critiques were a result of it being "anti-Simon night," though he seemed less than over-the-moon when he told her, "You always put on a show, you look like a pop star, and you're having the time of your life." Cowell's remark that it was "anti-Simon night" came from Scherzinger and Abdul criticizing 14-year-old Drew for doing a slowed-down, piano-driven "Billie Jean" while sitting in a chair, saying she wasn't being pushed enough as a performer. Cowell called Scherzinger's comment "absolute nonsense" and told Abdul, "Too much dancing, that's why your acts are out of the competition," while praising Drew for sticking to her strengths. Meanwhile, Reid, who week after week has been Drew's sharpest critic, begrudgingly complimented the singer. "It pains me to say this," he told her, "but I liked it." Of all the evening's contestants, Marcus Canty gave the most physical performance, doing a sweaty rendition of "PYT" that included a mid-song backflip. Both Scherzinger and Abdul used the same words, calling Canty "the whole package," while Reid said he hoped the flip would flip him some votes. Cowell was more critical, saying Canty's vocals were compromised as a result of all the dancing. Teen rapper Astro put a rejuvenated spin on "Black or White" and was praised for the youthful energy he brought to the song. Chris Rene, who also funnels his material through a hip-hop prism, did a stepped-up "I'll Be There," which Scherzinger said was the best he's ever sang. But splitting the hip-hop vote with Astro could prove costly, and Cowell predicted he'd need a lot of support to survive the week. Meanwhile, 30-year-old burrito maker Josh Krajcik — Scherzinger's sole remaining contestant in the competition, and one of the show's favorites to win — opened the night with a rearranged, nearly unrecognizable version of "Dirty Diana" that Cowell called his "weakest performance so far," even as the other judges applauded his efforts. Two singers will be sent packing on Thursday's results episode, which is also set to feature a performance from Tinie Tempah. What did you think of the "X Factor" Michael Jackson tribute? Let us know in the comments! |
| Rihanna Finds 'Love' In London For Grammys Special Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:23 AM PST RiRi performs 'We Found Love' from O2 arena during nominations special, where she nabs an Album of the Year nod.
Rihanna is the current queen of the Hot 100 with "We Found Love," so it sort of made sense that on Wednesday night's (November 30) "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!," her performance was beamed in from an appropriately queen-sized venue: London's O2 arena.
And, as you'd probably expect, she did "Love," and did it with style. She welcomed the Grammy audience to the party, then, as the song's electro-calypso beat bounded in, cut with the charm and got loose. Striding and stomping across the stage in a striped top and short shorts, she thrust her fist in the air, cocked her hips and bounced with joy. And when Calvin Johnson's tweaking buildup to the chorus hit, she ordered the crowd to "Make some f---ing noise!" And they did. Things quickly erupted into a full-fledged freak-out, with the audience leaping for the rafters and Rihanna — and her denim-clad dancers — doing much the same. Then she used a little bit of her royal authority, ordering her subjects to "Jump! Jump!" as the track roared into its final third (you can probably guess how they responded to her decree). Take a closer look at this year's Grammy nominees through photos! For the finale, she stood on a riser, took in the cheers from the crowd, and watched as confetti fell from the roof. And as all that happened around her, she slowly descended and disappeared beneath the stage. She may have gotten shut out of most of the big categories during the nominations portion of the telecast — though, you know, that Album of the Year nod must've been sweet — but she certainly did all right in the concert part of it. In London, on the big stage, it was almost a coronation of sorts. She'll just have to make do with the crown for right now. What did you think of Rihanna's O2 performance? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Britney Spears Experts Debate Final Four Videos Posted: 30 Nov 2011 03:20 AM PST BreatheHeavy.com's Jordan Miller puts his money on 'Criminal' as voting continues.
It's Final Four time in MTV News' Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years. Hundreds of thousands of votes came in during round three — and that led to some shocking eliminations. Most notably, fan favorite "Toxic" lost out to "I'm a Slave 4 U," which advanced to round two.
"We thought that would be the biggest, tightest competition," MTV Newsroom blog editor John Mitchell said of the contest between "Slave" and "Toxic." "And it was the one that was separated by the most [votes]." The closest finish in the third round came down to this year's "Till the World Ends" and "Lucky," released in 2000. "Till the World Ends" held the lead for most of the voting, but a last-minute push by fans edged "Lucky" into the next round with a margin of just 128 votes. Now, it's down to the Final Four. "Lucky" will take its chances against Spears' latest video "Criminal," which has a strong shot at the final round, according to BreatheHeavy.com's Jordan Miller, who runs Britney's biggest fan site. "I think 'Criminal' 's made it really far because it's her latest music video that's out," Miller explained. "I think if that music video came out years ago, I don't think it would be doing so well. It's being promoted right now on TV and radio, but I think because it's new to fans, it's made it this far." In the Final Four, "Slave 4 U" is facing off against "Hold It Against Me," and MTV News experts predict "Slave" and "Criminal" will ultimately fight it out for the title of Best Britney Video of All Time. Spears herself recently weighed in on the competition with a tweet, hinting that boyfriend Jason Trawick was supporting "Criminal," in which he co-stars with Brit. "It's constantly been the most voted-upon bracket every single round," MTV News' Mitchell said of "Criminal." "I think there's a lot of groundswell behind that video; [Britney] obviously supports that video. I think that her fans are going to take it to the end." Voting for the top four clips is open until 7 a.m. Thursday; the top two will be unveiled at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, followed by the big reveal of the winner at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, which happens to be Britney's 30th birthday.  Head over to Britney30.MTV.com and vote for your favorite music video in MTV News' Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years. Which Britney video are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments section below! What's your favorite Britney video? Make sure to vote at Britney30.MTV.com or the MTV Newsroom blog, and share your picks in the comments below! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Kris Humphries Seeks Annulment From Kim Kardashian Posted: 30 Nov 2011 04:14 AM PST NBA star cites 'fraud' as the basis for their split.
Nearly a month after Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries, the NBA star is firing back, seeking an annulment to erase his brief 72-day marriage to the reality star on the grounds of fraud. Under California law, an annulment will be granted only if the court finds that there was no validity to the marriage. In his Superior Court filing, Humphries checked the boxes marked "nullity of voidable marriage," citing "fraud" as the basis for their split. If Humphries is denied an annulment, he is seeking legal separation, which means the former couple could avoid all divorce proceedings. Back in October, Humphries released a statement, saying he was committed to working on repairing his short-lived marriage. "I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce," he told People magazine at the time. "I'm committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it work." On October 31, Kardashian filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences." "After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision," Kardashian said in a statement. "I had hoped this marriage was forever but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best." Court papers released online state that Kardashian requested the court uphold the prenuptial agreement the two signed before the wedding, which guarantees that the reality star will keep all money earned during their marriage. Kardashian and Humphries married on August 20 in a lavish $10 million affair that was captured by E! cameras and aired in a two-day television special. Their relationship is currently being played out on this season of "Kourtney and Kim Take New York." The news comes on the same day as Kim's sister, Kourtney Kardashian, revealed that she is pregnant with her second child with boyfriend Scott Disick. What do you think about the Humpdashian split? Tweet me at @ChristinaGrbldi and let me know! Related Photos |
| 'X Factor' Michael Jackson Night Has Singers On Edge Posted: 30 Nov 2011 03:27 AM PST Meanwhile, Paula Abdul has been absent from the set since her final group was eliminated last week.
MTV News' own Jim Cantiello is exclusively covering "The X Factor" rehearsals. Read on for his fly-on-the-wall backstage report! LOS ANGELES — "The X Factor" top seven are back on the lot after their first (and only) mini-vacation of the season. And as the Thanksgiving tryptophan wears off, the anxiety of another double elimination is setting in.
Adding to the stress? "The X Factor" is tackling the songs of Michael Jackson on Wednesday night (November 30), on the 29th anniversary of Thriller's release, no less. One of the contestants is so stressed over the theme he's emerged as a total perfectionist. During Monday's rehearsals, he had already nixed multiple arrangements the show had provided him. "This is the most unprepared I've felt on a Monday," he said to his mentor as they rushed out of Stage 36. There was a camera crew chasing them to capture the drama — as well as the ensuing late-night emergency meeting with the vocal coaches — so don't be surprised if some of this intense footage ends up in your living room. (This afternoon's dress rehearsal went swimmingly, for the record.) Meanwhile, one contestant had a full-on battle with his/her mentor over a chair. The mentor said, "Sit and sing." The contestant said, "Again?! How about I do something on my feet for Michael Jackson week?" Another mentor came to the defense of the contestant. In the end, the contestant is sitting after all. Don't worry, contestant. The eerie arrangement of an MJ classic is what folks are going to be buzzing about. No one will care if you sit or stand. In the control room, I spied one of the bigwigs utter the word "brilliant!" after the contestant's dress rehearsal. Another hot topic: wardrobe! When paying homage to one of the biggest music icons ever, it's tempting for the stylists to include clothing nods to Michael's various looks. But several singers are worried they'll look too much like Jackson impersonators, which has caused many a headache in the wardrobe trailer. But stylist June Ambrose is still able to keep things light in the midst of the drama. While waiting around for a contestant's last-minute fitting, she started an impromptu MJ dance party on the lot. Crotch grabs and "woo" included! Lastly, Paula Abdul's sunny energy has been noticeably absent on the CBS lot now that all her groups have been eliminated. She went from being the most hands-on mentor to an on-set ghost. "The X Factor" family can't wait to welcome her back for her first live show as strictly a judge. What do you think she's been doing with her newfound free time? You can catch Jim on the "X Factor Pepsi Pre-Show," streaming at 7 p.m. ET tonight on TheXFactorUSA.com! Related Artists |
| 'Bourne Legacy' Star Jeremy Renner Talks 'Replacing' Matt Damon Posted: 30 Nov 2011 04:05 AM PST 'There's similarities and then there's differences,' Renner says of his character vs. Damon's Jason Bourne.
When it comes to up-and-coming action stars, Jeremy Renner is the man to watch. He dabbled in the action genre with films like "The Hurt Locker," "The Town" and "28 Weeks Later," but the Academy Award nominee is going to get pretty hard-core with his next four films. In "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," Renner plays a supporting role to Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt, but soon he will also have the weight of the "Bourne" franchise on his shoulders.
Renner is currently filming "The Bourne Legacy," the first "Bourne" film in the series that doesn't feature Matt Damon. Despite the fact that he is taking over the franchise from its former leading man, Renner said there are no hard feelings between the two of them. In fact, Damon has been nothing but supportive of the whole process. "He's always been so complimentary to me from the moment I met him. Such a great guy," Renner said. "I met him from 'The Town,' obviously, 'cause of him and Ben [Affleck] being best buds. I met him first at the Academy Awards, actually, for 'The Hurt Locker.' He sat in front of me, and he saw 'The Town' before I saw it and said he loved it. He's a very, very complimentary, loving dude." The duo met up recently in New York, where Renner said they did end up talking about the "Bourne" franchise. But instead of trying to convince Damon to make a cameo appearance in "The Bourne Legacy," the two actors ended up discussing how they'd like to work together on a future project. "I want to work with him, actually. That's what we talked about mostly, just sort of, maybe getting to work together somehow, some way, something," Renner said. So what would the potential movie be about? Renner was stumped. "I don't know, maybe ... I have no idea what it would be. Transvestite cops? Play some tranny detectives? You want to see me in a onesie and jumpsuit?" he asked with a laugh. Even though Damon and Renner are friends in real life, don't expect their onscreen characters to be very similar. Renner revealed that his "Bourne" character, Aaron Cross, will have some similarities to Jason Bourne but will also have his own story. "There's similarities and then there's differences," he said of Cross's relationship to Bourne. "I can't get into what those are because it gives away plot points and I don't want to spoil anything for anybody. But I think the picture will stay congruent enough with the franchise that Matt has been in charge of, and now I hope to make the fans happy and take them on another little road." Check out everything we've got on "The Bourne Legacy." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos |
| 'Amazing Spider-Man' Lizard Leak Raises Questions Posted: 30 Nov 2011 03:55 AM PST In this week's Marvel Mania, we use a recent 'Spider-Man' controversy to consider whether it's fair to judge a movie based on leaks.
Over the years, big-budget blockbusters have revealed themselves in increasingly inventive ways. "The Dark Knight" gave us our first look at Heath Ledger's Joker by way of an elaborate viral game, for instance, and just this year, "The Dark Knight Rises" instituted a similar treatment for the villainous Bane. Even on the Marvel side of the aisle, we've seen creative, out-of-the-box revelations — like the buildup to "The Avengers" through numerous post-credits sequences, for example. But revealing your villain through a PEZ dispenser? That's a new one, even for the House of Ideas!
Nonetheless, that's exactly how we got our first look at the Lizard, the villain played by Rhys Ifans in next summer's "The Amazing Spider-Man." Earlier in the week, a photo of an officially licensed "Spider-Man" PEZ dispenser leaked online and gave eager webheads their first and, really, only taste yet of what Curt Connors' monstrous transformation will look like when the Sony film swings into theaters. A separate leak occurred earlier Wednesday (November 30), this time in the form of an alleged concept design showing Lizard in all his menacing glory. Folks lucky enough to have caught the "Amazing Spider-Man" panel at Comic-Con this year are largely in agreement on the blurry design's authenticity, giving fans bummed by the PEZ reveal another shot at getting to know the Lizard on better terms. We can argue for days over whether the design itself is up to snuff — the biggest bone of contention is Lizard's lack of an elongated snout, based on fan reactions seen thus far — but no one's going to stand here and say that a frickin' PEZ dispenser is the best way to meet a highly anticipated movie character for the very first time. The concept art, however, is a somewhat different story; if that's a legitimate design, whether officially released or not, perhaps it is worth decoding. For me, Lizard-Gate raises an interesting point about the changing shape of movie consumption in the digital age. Early looks at leaked material — like the Lizard concept art and his filthy PEZ habit — can either build buzz and excitement for a movie or they can crush all enthusiasm in one fell swoop. But is it fair to judge this crucial aspect of "Spider-Man" (or any movie) based on something that wasn't officially released? Can we really pile hate on Lizard based on candy of all things? In a perfect world, we would be able to reserve all judgment of a movie until the movie's actual arrival. But it's not a perfect world; it's a lightning-paced digital one, and where there's an Internet, there's a picture of a Lizard PEZ dispenser that's bound to inform your opinion of "Amazing Spider-Man" in some way, no matter how big or small. Ultimately, it comes down to the click of a button: Are you so curious about an upcoming movie that you need to digest any and all information as soon as it's available, or can you look away long enough for the official goods to drop? I don't think there's a right or a wrong answer here. In the end, it's a personal choice: Either you want to look, or you don't. Nobody's going to die because you stared at a PEZ dispenser for a few minutes (don't hold me to that, please). But the next time you find yourself on the horizon of that choice, consider Uncle Ben's famous words of wisdom: With great power comes great responsibility — or, to riff on another famous phrase, "To PEZ or not to PEZ; that is the question." What do you think of movie leaks? Let me know on Twitter via @mtvsplashpage, and be sure to check out our new weekly discussion show, "Talk Nerdy to Me." Check out everything we've got on "The Amazing Spider-Man." For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com. |
| Lady Gaga's Barneys Workshop Is 'Essence Of Her' Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:14 PM PST Little Monsters gush to MTV News about Gaga's holiday-themed workshop and windows at famed Madison Avenue store.
Lady Gaga is taking fans inside her world at the holiday-themed Gaga's Workshop at Barneys New York. Mother Monster-inspired products like head-shaped candles, leather jackets, her favorite books and chocolates shaped like shoes hit the shelves last week, and it's exactly the kind of stuff a Little Monster would ask Santa for.
MTV News caught up with some of the pop star's devotees as they were admired the Gaga windows outside the famed New York City department store. They gushed to us about the chance to pick out items hand-selected by Gaga and her stylist Nicola Formichetti. "I think Gaga's Workshop, it's the essence of her," Hollis Gehrett said. "You walk in and you feel like you're in her apartment. I came to see her cut the ribbon, which was really cool, and she looked fabulous." Fan Catherine Lloyd was also on hand when Gaga, decked out in a big white gown, cut the ribbon two Mondays ago at Barneys. "It's in her hometown. It's decorated to the nines, it's completely beautiful," she said. "The unveiling was beautiful — when she came out she looked like Glenda the Good Witch. There was just a lot of celebrities and fashion people walking around, so it was just a fun event in general." Laura Donnelly said "the first thing I thought was 'fun,' like the colors and all the statues. I just thought it was a lot of fun." "Kids can come and enjoy it. Adults can come and enjoy it [and] teenagers," Kyle Larkins noted about the in-store pop-up shop. "It really appeals to everyone." Erin Sebestyen enjoyed how the workshop and windows show off Gaga's whimsical side: "It shows her holiday spirit, and how many celebrities really do that?" After Gaga opened the store with a ribbon-cutting, her friend and collaborator DJ White Shadow, stopped by the MTV News offices to talk about the event and share his favorite item. "I just was perusing the goods ... and there were some books that were her favorite books, and they have a special Barneys cover. I was trying to grab small things," he recalled. "But there's these hulking giant candles [in the shape of Gaga's head] that you light from the top. It's like you light the candles in the back and then the wax drips down through the eyes of the candle. So I was pretty impressed with it. I definitely procured one." Have you checked out Gaga's Workshop yet? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Related Artists |
| Kourtney Kardashian Gets Baby Love From Kim, Khloe Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:45 PM PST Kardashian sisters hit their blogs to congratulate the 'greatest mom in the world' on her pregnancy.
Kim Kardashian is ready to be an aunt again. The reality star has taken to her blog to send love to her big sister Kourtney, who just announced she's pregnant with her second child. Kourtney and boyfriend Scott Disick already have a son, Mason. "I have some amazing news to share with you all! Kourtney and Scott are expecting their second child!!" Kim wrote in a post on Wednesday (November 30). "This is such a blessing and the whole family is beyond thrilled! I just know Mason will make the best big brother and I can't wait to meet my new little niece or nephew! Congratulations Kourtney and Scott." Kourtney's sister Khloé is also excited to become an aunt again. "I am BEYOND thrilled to fiiiiinally be able to share with all of you the fabulous news that my beautiful big sister Kourtney is expecting yet again!" she blogged. "Can you believe it?! Masey is going to be a big brother! We are all so overjoyed by this wonderful news and are counting down the minutes until we get to meet the newest member of our family. "Kourtney is the greatest mom in the world and I am so proud of the woman she has become. I can't wait to see her with a kid in each arm!" Khloé continued. "She'll be a pro. LOL. And if this next baby is anything like Mason, then we will truly be the luckiest family in the world. Congratulations, Kourt, Scott and Mason!!!! I love you all more than anything!"
Kourtney, Kim, Scott, Mason and Kim's soon-to-be ex-husband, Kris Humphries, are all currently starring on the second season of "Kourtney & Kim Take New York." Coincidentally, Kourtney kicked off a mommy blog and web series for the E! website earlier this week, opening up about how she dresses her tyke. Back in May, when MTV News caught up with Kourtney, she talked about the chances of a " Khloé & Lamar"-style spin-off for her and Scott. "Not yet!" she said. "I think there's enough going on that [Scott will] be on all of the other shows that we have going on." Share your well-wishes with Kourtney and Scott in the comments section. Related Photos |
| Scarface's Grandma Inspired 'Mind Playing Tricks On Me' Posted: 30 Nov 2011 02:13 AM PST Geto Boys alum (and his grandmother) appear on Sunday's 'Yo! MTV Raps: Classic Cuts.'
Scarface and the Geto Boys inspired so many up-and-coming rappers with their 1991 classic "Mind Playing Tricks on Me." The Notorious B.I.G., 50 Cent, Prodigy, Game, Killer Mike and the Clipse have all either sampled the track or referenced it in their lyrics, but fans might be surprised to learn that it was Scarface's grandmother who inspired him to write the influential track.
"He came to the room. I think I was just mumbling to myself, my lips were working or something, and he said, 'Mama, what you talkin' about?' I said, 'Oh, nothing, my mind's just playing tricks on me,' " the rapper's grandmother told MTV News as her famous grandson looked on. "I didn't have no idea he was gonna go out and make a song about it." In the song's memorable video, 'Face experiences hallucinations, running from a shadowy figure he believes is out to get him. The clip was a mainstay on "Yo! MTV Raps" back in the 1990s. On Sunday, the iconic video show is making a comeback with a new special "MTV2 Presents: Yo! MTV Raps: Classic Cuts." The show will examine the stories behind some of rap's most influential records, including "Mind Playing Tricks On Me." While the world loved the Geto Boys' breakout single, Mama 'Face had a little problem with the profane language. "When I heard it and he came out with it, I tell you the truth, it just overflowed me, I tell ya, and then I heard some little ol' words to it, and I thought I'd bring it to his attention," she said before she told MTV News the advice she then shared with her rapping grandson: "Now that you got your foot in the door, clean your act up a little bit." Watch "MTV2 Presents: Yo! MTV Raps: Classic Cuts" on Sunday, December 4, at 12 a.m. ET, immediately after the "2011 Sucker Free Awards." Related Videos Related Artists |
| Trey Parker, Matt Stone Are mtvU's Men Of The Year Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:46 AM PST 'South Park' creators joined by Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as network's Woman of the Year.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are probably used to their share of high-fives, fist bumps and sweaty hugs from rabid fans of their long-running claim-to-fame cartoon, "South Park." Now, on top of all the Tonys they took home for Broadway's "The Book of Mormon," they can add one more honor — one that puts them in the company of a Nobel Peace Prize winner. mtvU has named the pair their 2011 Men of the Year, alongside Burmese opposition leader and former government detainee Aung San Suu Kyi, who was dubbed Woman of the Year. The college network praised Parker and Stone for continuing to "push the envelope by targeting hypocrisy with a comedic sensibility that satirizes zealotry and inserts reason into the global debate." MTV President Stephen Friedman explained in a statement that, "Each year, mtvU shines a spotlight on the individuals who have challenged us to think about the world in a new way and who have left an indelible mark on our culture and society. ... We're proud to honor Aung San Suu Kyi and Matt and Trey who, in radically different ways, have positively contributed to the cultural narrative of a historic year." In naming Parker and Stone, the network said that for 15 years, the pals and creative collaborators have "fearlessly pushed boundaries by taking shots at liberals and conservatives, atheists and the ultra-religious, and everyone in between. After they met at the University of Colorado, the two film students created an animated short called 'The Spirit of Christmas,' which became a viral sensation and introduced the world to Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny. Since then, they've become two of the most distinct voices in comedy, and in our culture." And, in the same week that Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton is set to make a historic visit to Myanmar on Friday to meet with Suu Kyi, mtvU has honored the freedom fighter as its Woman of the Year. "A living reminder of Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, mtvU's Woman of the Year is fearless in her pursuit of democracy and defense of human rights," read the announcement. "Suu Kyi refused to be silenced by one of the world's most authoritarian states, and her lifelong effort proves that nonviolent resistance can overcome the fiercest oppression. After spending more than 15 years under house arrest for her political views, Suu Kyi continues to demand democratic reform from the Burmese military junta. In March, the junta stepped down, and last week, her party re-entered Myanmar's political system, with the likelihood that Suu Kyi will run for parliament." Beginning Wednesday (November 30), mtvU will profile its People of the Year to millions of young people on college campuses around the United States in short-form segments on-air and online. Last year, the college network named Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj its Man and Woman of the Year. |
| 'Prometheus' Trailer Leak 'Heartbreakingly Unfair' Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:16 AM PST 'When that material is ready and it comes out, you should go see it in 3-D,' Fox Filmed Entertainment CEO Tom Rothman tells MTV News.
Tom Rothman, CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, does not like leaks. He especially doesn't like leaks when they come from one of Fox's most anticipated and fiercely guarded films, Ridley Scott's "Prometheus."
A bootlegged, shaky and watermarked version of the first trailer for "Prometheus" showed up online Sunday, and even though the unauthorized debut didn't last long before 20th Century Fox had the video pulled, an untold number of eager fans caught it and spilled on the details. On the red carpet of the Gotham Independent Film Awards, Rothman spoke with MTV News' Josh Horowitz about his disappointment with the leaked trailer. "I heard some of it leaked, which wasn't so good," he said. For such a drawn-out buildup, the release of the bootleg trailer marked a point of anticlimax. To Rothman, the leak was nothing short of a severe injustice. "That's not fair. It's heartbreakingly unfair, because ... the quality of the visuals is as spectacularly beautiful, shot in 3-D compositionally the way only a master could do it," Rothman said. "For some early, early, early, early half-baked, half-assed test to leak, it's so unfair." The Fox exec did, however, guarantee that the film will make a splash once it sees a proper release. "I will promise you this: When that material is ready and it comes out, you should go see it in 3-D on a screen. It will deliver." Even though the secrets of the trailer are out, that still leaves many questions to be answered, namely where "Prometheus" fits in the "Alien" universe. While certainly connected, claims that "Prometheus" acts as a prequel have been shot down by almost everyone involved with the project. Rothman made the same denial, even going so far as to place his hand over his heart. When pressed to explain how "Prometheus" could share continuity with "Alien" and take place before the events of that film but still not qualify as a prequel, Rothman offered up his explanation. "I suppose if you want to definitionally be that literal, but it does it a great disservice. I will tell you, here's the way to think about it. If you looked at the whole movie, 95 percent of it is entirely unto itself," Rothman said. "Ridley said it right: If you're a fan and you look closely, you'll spot strands of DNA." For him, "Prometheus" ends up being about so much more than continuity. "I'll tell you the great thing: It's way bigger than that. The ideas are way bigger, way more original and — it's a scary word — way more profound." Check out everything we've got on "Prometheus." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. |
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