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- Katy Perry: Hosting 'SNL' Was 'Cherry On Top' Of 2011
- T.I. Says New Songs 'Can Get Me In Trouble'
- Patrick Schwarzenegger Helps Make Fashion Charitable With Project360
- Katy Perry Puts Singing Voice To Use As 'SNL' Host
| Katy Perry: Hosting 'SNL' Was 'Cherry On Top' Of 2011 Posted: 12 Dec 2011 03:53 AM PST 'Saturday Night Live' gig 'really is [a] dream come true,' singer says.
On Saturday night, Katy Perry took the reins of "Saturday Night Live," hosting the long-running sketch-comedy program. Displaying her flair for comedy and her budding acting chops, the singer shared with MTV News that she intended to celebrate her latest achievement the way hosts before her have: by attending the legendary "SNL" afterparty.
"Sunday morning? ... I'm still spinning 'cause I drank too much. I'm just kidding," she joked days prior, at Thursday's rehearsals for the show. "Sunday morning is gonna hopefully be, 'Ahh, that was so much fun, and we had a great time, and we all danced together on a dance floor.' ... I know we'll go till like 8 [a.m.]. I'll be hopping on that plane [after the party] with a hat, sunglasses, like, 'Hello! Yes! Wee!' " It's been a great year for Perry: She had a hugely successful tour, tied a chart-topping singles record held by Michael Jackson, took home a number of big prizes, starred in the big-screen version of "The Smurfs" and found out she's up for two Grammys come February. And, that's just a few of her accomplishments. The "SNL" gig, she said, was the icing on her 2011 cake. "It's a cherry on top," she gushed to MTV News. "Most definitely, you hear with different monologues of different hosts every week, it sounds a bit repetitive and stereotypical about how this is their dream come true to host 'SNL,' but it really is each and every one of our dream come true to host 'SNL,' to just have fun, goof off, try and make some people laugh. And, we'll see. Hopefully, I don't embarrass myself 'cause if I do, I'll stick to music."
Regardless of her future on the show (or in comedy, for that matter), Perry said the "SNL" women are truly inspiring. "I like females that are OK with making fun of themselves, and they don't always have to have the best lighting or they can play all kinds of different characters," she explained, owning up to a slight obsession with "SNL" star Kristen Wiig. "They don't have to play gorgeous and serious all the time: They can play stupid and funny and self-deprecating. I love that." On the episode, for which Perry explained she got some advice from hubby and previous "SNL" host Russell Brand, she was joined by former tourmate Robyn as the night's musical guest. Share your review of Katy Perry's "SNL" appearance in the comments below! |
| T.I. Says New Songs 'Can Get Me In Trouble' Posted: 12 Dec 2011 03:53 AM PST Trouble Man tracks 'reminiscing on the days when I used to run wild and do my thing the way I used to do it,' rapper tells MTV News.
Immediately following his release from prison in September, T.I. got to work crafting his eighth solo album, Trouble Man, which he plans to debut early in 2012. During a recent stop in New York to promote his VH1 series, "T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle," the Atlanta rapper and reality star told MTV News that he had 50 new songs recorded for the album in a matter of weeks.
"My life inspires my lyrics at all times, so at that moment in time, when I first came home, I have about 15 songs just totally focusing on that," T.I. said. "Out of those 15, I probably picked the two or three most significant, most compelling, impactful ones, and after I've been out for a minute, then I've got records totally focusing on speaking to people who can only focus on that and telling them I'm ready to move on." The title of T.I.'s latest project is inspired by a 1972 Marvin Gaye song of the same name, which Tip felt was an accurate description for the body of work. "The name of the album is Trouble Man, and every song on here is about things that can get me in trouble," he explained. "I'm reminiscing on the days when I used to run wild and do my thing the way I used to do it. I've got records that are just totally intellectually ignorant."
During his time behind bars, T.I. dropped his seventh album, No Mercy, and although it debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart, the Rubberband Man plans to top that effort without breaking a sweat. "I was able to release a project that did well considering the circumstances, but I wasn't able to put my all into it, which made it only a fraction of my usual contribution to the game," he said. So far, T.I. has released three singles from Trouble Man: "I'm Flexin' " featuring Big K.R.I.T. was the first to debut, followed by "Here Ye, Here Ye" featuring Pharrell Williams and his latest, "Pyro." Are you looking forward to T.I.'s next album? Sound off below! Related Videos |
| Patrick Schwarzenegger Helps Make Fashion Charitable With Project360 Posted: 12 Dec 2011 03:53 AM PST Schwarzenegger, Nick Sheinberg and Kimberly Barth started the brand to generate awareness about global issues through fashion.
We're always happy to see people using their power for good and striving to make the world a better place, which is why we were particularly pleased to meet Patrick Schwarzenegger, Nick Sheinberg and Kimberly Barth, the dedicated young people behind Project360, a brand that uses fashion as a way to generate awareness for important global issues.
The three "philanthropreneurs" invited MTV News to visit their headquarters in Los Angeles recently, as well as their fundraiser to benefit Best Buddies, during which they explained how Project360 was born. "Nick and I thought up the company at a women's conference in 2008 by just creating little rubber bracelets," Schwarzenegger, son of Arnold and Mariah Shriver, said of the organization's beginnings. "It was really successful, and Kimberly was working at another booth and she came up and said, 'These bracelets look great. I think we can expand from there.' We always wanted to do something that gave back to charity. Fashion and wearing clothes is a daily routine for everybody. What better way to spread the word of giving back and philanthropic ways of life than to wear something that gives back to charity?" "The idea behind it is that it's more than fashion, it's a fashion statement," Barth added. "Everything has an inspirational message that reflects the global cause that we donate to. It's about more than clothing. It's about style and looking cute, but it's really about making a difference and making a global impact together." Schwarzenegger said that while his famous family members inspired and instilled in him the values of public service, he and his co-founders started Project360 entirely on their own, with their own money, and their success has been particularly satisfying because of how much time and effort they've put into it. "We sit down together, we ponder a bunch of names depending on what charities we've picked," Barth explained of their decision-making processes. "We go through different words, we talk about what has the most meaning to us and narrow them down, and we also want what would look best visually on a T-shirt." The passionate, hardworking trio hopes the company can keep growing and one day be able to give back, like Toms Shoes' one-for-one business model. "Every day, we have a new idea and new ambition, so we'll see what happens," Barth said. "I'm really excited about the immediate future and thrilled with how well it's come to fruition to begin with. We'll see what happens." To see how other celebs are helping to make a difference, check out the MTV Act blog. |
| Katy Perry Puts Singing Voice To Use As 'SNL' Host Posted: 11 Dec 2011 07:02 AM PST Pop star lampoons Christina Aguilera (and herself) during latest episode, which also include appearances from Matt Damon and Alec Baldwin.
Katy Perry put her acting chops to the test during her "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut this weekend, but the pop superstar also put her vocal talents to use in most of her sketches, lampooning fellow stars and even herself. Kicking off the evening in her new blond bob, Mrs. Russell Brand walked onto the festive set in a tight red dress covered in Christmas ornaments for the show's opening monologue. She explained that her crazy video characters are based on real people she grew up with in California, and Kristen Wiig appeared beside the starlet in a blue wig with a whipped-cream-projecting bra, just like Perry's "California Gurls" character.
More "SNL" castmates joined the starlet in her video outfits and brought the audience to laughs when Wiig paired with Perry to sing a girl-on-girl duet of "Teenage Dream." Aside from skits about Hello Kitty fandom and long-lost soul mates, the 27-year-old singer spent much of the night taking a stab at celebrity impressions, mocking the likes of Christina Aguilera, Florence Welch and Pippa Middleton. In a parody trailer for "The Apocalypse," a play on the recently released romantic comedy "New Year's Eve," Perry dressed up as Xtina, singing her signature elongated notes. Then, Perry portrayed the Florence and the Machine frontwoman in a skit about a canine-themed soundtrack called Doggie Duty, and it was all about the royal family when the ever-changing pop star channeled Pippa Middleton in a segment that depicted a rather raunchy version of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Katy Cats also saw their beloved pop star in a sketch about, well, herself. During an interview with a Finnish TV show called "Kalle," Perry becomes alarmed when the host, played by Wiig, cues to clips of anything and everything the singer mentions. "We have an excellent research team," Kalle tells the chart-topper of the constant clip-cueing. Things become strange for Perry when the talk show plays a clip from the future. The latest episode also featured surprise appearances from Matt Damon and Val Kilmer, who appeared together with Perry in a Digital Short sing-a-long about best friends, and Alec Baldwin popped up during "Weekend Update." The Emmy-winning "30 Rock" star took the opportunity to lampoon his recent American Airlines controversy, when the actor was removed from a flight last week for refusing to turn off his phone during his Words with Friends game. Perry shared the "SNL" stage with former California Dreams tourmate Robyn, who served as the evening's musical guest. Delivering a pair of high-energy performances of "Call Your Girlfriend" and "Dancing on My Own," the Swedish pop star showed off her awkwardly slick dance moves and retro '80s styling. What was your favorite Perry skit? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Related Artists |
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