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Friday, December 31, 2010
Top 10 Music Videos of 2010
That’s right ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the top 10 of 2010. Have a drink, make a toast, and strap on those hats of judgment. This past year brought us a ton of great music, and despite the unfriendly budget cuts happening within the industry we continue to see impressive and inspiring�interpretations�of songs through [...]
Religion Fail
Earlier today...
MY 3-YEAR-OLD NEPHEW JACK: Why do we get presents on Christmas?
MY MOM: Well, do you know who baby Jesus is?
JACK: You mean Chuck E. Cheesus?
Uh, that'd be a no.
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Emma Watson Hits the States for NYE
Opting to ring in 2011 in the States, Emma Watson was spotted arriving at LAX International Airport in Los Angeles, California on Friday (December 31).
The lovely actress was fresh off of an overseas flight from London's Heathrow Airport, as she looked cute in a navy jacket and black trousers while toting a Globetrotter safari handbag through the terminal.
The trip to the U.S. comes after Miss Watson celebrated Christmas with her family in the UK, while also having to tend to Harry Potter re-shoot efforts.
She tweeted of the efforts, "Hi guys, are you all ready for Christmas? Not long to go now... Exams all done and I?m back in the UK in 6 inches of snow. Currently at Leavesden filming reshoots with Dan and Rupert. Feels strange to be back! x"
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The Most Popular Baby Names of 2010? Sophia & Aiden!
The results are in, and the most popular girl and boy names of 2010, respectively, are Sophia and Aiden, according to BabyCenter.com.
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Emma Watson Hits the States for NYE
Opting to ring in 2011 in the States, Emma Watson was spotted arriving at LAX International Airport in Los Angeles, California on Friday (December 31).
The lovely actress was fresh off of an overseas flight from London's Heathrow Airport, as she looked cute in a navy jacket and black trousers while toting a Globetrotter safari handbag through the terminal.
The trip to the U.S. comes after Miss Watson celebrated Christmas with her family in the UK, while also having to tend to Harry Potter re-shoot efforts.
She tweeted of the efforts, "Hi guys, are you all ready for Christmas? Not long to go now... Exams all done and I?m back in the UK in 6 inches of snow. Currently at Leavesden filming reshoots with Dan and Rupert. Feels strange to be back! x"
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Michael Jackson Asked Album-Cover Artist To Paint Him Before He Died
Kadir Nelson only spoke to Jackson once before the singer's death.
By Gil Kaufman
Kadir Nelson
Photo: MTV News
When it came to putting together Michael, the first posthumous album of material from late King of Pop Michael Jackson, everyone was working with half a playbook. The producers of the singer's first studio album since 2001 had to figure out what the notoriously detail-oriented Jackson would want them to do with the grab bag of songs he was working on at the time of his death.
Even the artist behind the album's iconic cover, a Renaissance-painting-like mash-up of iconic images from throughout Jackson's career, was forced to go on his understanding of what Michael would have approved of.
That artist, Kadir Nelson, sat down with MTV News last week to walk us through the thicket of images on the cover and explain how he came to create the visual summary of the pop icon's solo career.
Nelson said the ball started rolling in 2003, when Michael was working on songs for his Number Ones collection at Marvin's Room, the legendary Los Angeles recording studio founded by R&B great Marvin Gaye in 1975. Jackson saw a pair of paintings Nelson had made chronicling Gaye's life and fell in love with the images.
"As a result of seeing it, he called me one afternoon and he said, 'I really like your Marvin Gaye painting ... I want one, about me ... but I want it bigger.' Because Michael liked things to be big," Nelson said. But, as with so many projects begun by Jackson, after Nelson followed the singer's advice and read the autobiography "Moonwalker" and did some research on the painting that was to hang in Michael's home, other things came up and the project fell through the cracks.
Then, following Jackson's death in June 2009, his longtime friend and now estate co-executor John McClain rang Nelson up and said the gig was back on. "[He said], 'It's time for you to do that painting that Michael wanted you to do,' " Nelson recalled. " 'Don't ask any questions, just do the painting and we'll figure out what to do with it later.' "
The resulting image plays into Jackson's lifelong belief that bigger is better, with a regal Michael staring out in the central image while wearing a prince's Victorian blouse with a high, ruffled collar, a silver-gloved hand placed over his heart and a jewel-encrusted crown hovering over his head. Around that central image are painted nods to everything from such classic videos as "Beat It" and "Thriller" and a spaceship from one of his favorite movies, "E.T." and MTV's Moonman, a reference to the fact that Jackson's videos helped make the channel the force it is today.
The sadness of Jackson's death made Nelson a bit hesitant at first, but he said he realized he was getting a rare second chance to follow through on the abandoned project, so he was quick to say yes. "I did it because I felt that it would be a very important document ... and a tribute to Michael's life," he said of the finished work, titled "The King of Pop."
He described it as a "panoramic celebration of Michael's life, music and career" and said he strode to make it as perfect as possible to match the level of perfection Jackson insisted on in his music and art. "I felt that I owed it to him, to his family, to his fans, to do the best job possible."
Though Nelson only spoke to Jackson that one time in 2003 over the phone, he worked with the singer's brother, Jackie Jackson, on the image over a five month period at the studio where the Michael album was being completed and said that Jackie gave some insight into his sibling's thoughts. When the final image was produced, MJ's brothers Jackie and Marlon Jackson and McClain gave it a thumbs-up and said he did a good job.
Like the video for the first single, the Mark Pellington-directed "Hold My Hand," it's an artistic leap that attempts to tap into Jackson's elusive magic, but Nelson feels like he succeeded.
He considers the final product — his biggest-ever canvas at more than 9 feet wide by 4.5 feet tall — his Sistine Chapel. And like Michelangelo's signature work, Nelson labored long and hard on the painting, putting hours in from August 2009 until January 2010 and then again on and off until October.
What do you think of the finished product? Share your reviews in the comments!
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Lindsay Lohan Inspires New Comedy 'Dogs In Pocketbooks'
Screenwriter Charles Casillo has hired heiress Lydia Hearst Shaw to star as a 'bratty movie goddess ... in trouble with the law.'
By Terri Schwartz
Lindsay Lohan
Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images
Lindsay Lohan's troubled life and recent scandals don't necessarily seem particularly funny, but screenwriter Charles Casillo apparently is aiming to put a comedic spin on the actress's trials in the new film "Dogs in Pocketbooks." The New York Post reports that Casillo has chosen heiress Lydia Hearst Shaw, in her first Hollywood film role, to play the Lohan-esque character at the center of his movie.
The writer told the Post that Shaw will portray a "bratty movie goddess in and out of rehab, in trouble with the law, and hounded by greedy agents, predatory paparazzi, off-the-wall stalkers and crazed media." TMZ pointed out that the only Lohan-related aspect missing from this picture are "scheming, sponging parents whose lives derail their child," although that might take away from some of the flick's comedic value. The film is set to start shooting in New York and Los Angeles in February.
Casillo emphasized to the Post that "Dogs in Pocketbooks" is "in no way mean-spirited toward Lindsay," adding, "It's the kind of thing she has spoofed about herself in the past. It's more of a satire about the crazy people around her and the situations they generate. It satirizes the obsession with modern celebrity."
Though Shaw has not acted in a feature film before, she is well known for her modeling career — including campaigns for Bottega Veneta, Escada and Lord & Taylor — and dating Jeff Goldblum. She also is the daughter of famous 1970s kidnapping victim Patty Hearst. Casillo said he spent a lot of time trying to find the right woman to play the big-screen version of Lohan, and that Shaw is perfect for the part.
"She's one of the few supermodels who can actually act," he insisted. "She's smart, well-read, charming and very beautiful. We looked at a lot of actresses for this role, and I was really knocked out." The fact that she knows what it's like to be a pursued celebrity probably only helped as well, considering she is the heir to the William Randolph Hearst fortune.
The film also has already cast "Dynasty" actress Joan Collins as the main character's agent. The veteran star told the Post, "The script is a hoot — a satire on the crazed hysteria surrounding show-biz celebrities. I'm playing an aggressive, sexy, powerful woman. For a change."
This month, Lohan has been involved in a scandal where a woman who worked at the rehab facility at which the actress was staying accused her of assault, though charges have now been dropped. She also was recently replaced by Malin Akerman as the star of the Linda Lovelace biopic "Inferno" because Lohan was not going to be out of rehab in time to shoot the movie.
What do you think about "Dogs in Pocketbooks"? Share your opinion in the comments.
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The Best Concerts of 2010
Even when it seems as though half of the music you hear these days has been processed and auto-tuned to death, the fact is that there are still plenty of artists out there with raw talent, and the best way to recognize this is to catch their live shows. 2010 was a great year for [...]
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Ke$ha - Take It Off
- Artist: Ke$ha
- Label: RCA
- Director: Paul Hunter, Dori Oskowitz
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Oh No!
Santa left one of his reindeer here!
Merry Christmas!
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Week 1, Part 2
The bachelor selects a group of 20 women from a pool of 30.
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Lydia Hearst Shaw Distances Herself From Lindsay Lohan Satire
'I am not officially signed onto any other projects,' model tweets following reports that she will star in 'Dogs in Pocketbooks.'
By Terri Schwartz
Lydia Hearst Shaw
Photo: Michael Kovac/FilmMagic
Lydia Hearst Shaw is doing her best to separate herself from the controversy building around the upcoming film "Dogs in Pocketbooks." Screenwriter Charles Casillo announced Monday that he had hired Hearst Shaw as the lead in his satire on the life of Lindsay Lohan (and, apparently, other starlets). But after Lohan's mother Dina lashed out and threatened to sue over the project, Shaw took to her Twitter to clarify that she is not involved in the film.
"Just so we are all clear.. My hair is Red because I am the new face of Schwarzkopf color. I am a model. I dyed my hair to front the campaign," she tweeted. "As for any theatrical roles I am currently filming Two Jacks directed by Bernard Rose. My next project is Catwalk by Tony Hickox.. Thank you all for your messages of encouragement during my transition to acting. I truly love and appreciate it. At this time I am not officially signed onto any other projects."
The role Shaw would have played was that of a "bratty movie goddess in and out of rehab, in trouble with the law, and hounded by greedy agents, predatory paparazzi, off-the-wall stalkers and crazed media." Though Casillo had originally compared the character to Lohan by saying it was "in no way mean-spirited toward Lindsay," he retracted his statement Tuesday (December 28) and said the comparison was "totally blown out of proportion." Instead, the character is allegedly an amalgamation of Lohan, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Marilyn Monroe and Jean Harlow.
When announcing he had chosen Hearst Shaw as the lead, Casillo said, "She's one of the few supermodels who can actually act. She's smart, well-read, charming and very beautiful. We looked at a lot of actresses for this role, and I was really knocked out." But now it looks like he will have to go back to some of those other actresses for his leading lady and see if any of them are still interested.
Dina Lohan threatened to take legal action against the project, like she did E-Trade, and when TMZ spoke with Lohan family lawyer Stephanie Ovadia, she said the family has a "very strong case."
"They are again using [Lindsay's] likeness without her being compensated," Ovadia said. "Not only that, but they are advertising the fact they are using her likeness. Anyone bringing negativity will be dealt with accordingly."
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Your 2010 Don't Miss List - iVillage 5
As the year comes to a close, we look back at some of our favorite segments from iVillage 5. Don't miss this list! Happy New Year!
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Ronald Isley, Anita Baker Honored At Soul Train Awards
Rihanna, Eminem, Usher, B.o.B, Alicia Keys among winners at event celebrating 40th anniversary of classic music show.
By Joel Hanek and Gil Kaufman
Anita Baker at the 2010 Soul Train Awards
Photo: Moses Robinson/ Getty Images
Only at the Soul Train Awards could you have a tribute to R&B icons such as Anita Baker and Ronald Isley alongside a segment in which rap legend Doug E. Fresh attempts to teach CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer how to do the Dougie.
It was that kind of night at the 2010 Soul Train Awards, as rookies, veterans and legends came together in Atlanta for the second annual event — which was taped November 10 and aired Sunday night on BET. The show, hosted once again by Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, featured a night of performances from some of the biggest names in soul and R&B.
Host Howard told MTV News that the show is meant to be an extension of the long-running and legendary '70s TV series that brought soul, disco, R&B and rap stars into viewers' living rooms. "It reminds me of the advancement black people have made over the years because 'Soul Train' really was the beginning of that Black Power movement when we could actually see ourselves — and to have an awards show based upon that 'Soul Train' — it's headed somewhere," Howard said. "We have a black president now. The country seems to be more tolerant towards the diversity inside of it so it seems like the train is moving well down the tracks."
The awards show marked the 40th anniversary of the classic music showcase hosted by Don Cornelius, and celebrated the careers of Baker and Isley, while handing out trophies to such contemporary stars as B.o.B (Song of the Year for "Nothing on You"), Melanie Fiona (Best New Artist), Eminem and Rihanna (Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year for "Love the Way You Lie"), Usher (Album of the Year for Raymond vs. Raymond) and Alicia Keys (Record of the Year for "Unthinkable [I'm Ready]" and Best Female R&B Soul Artist).
Though top winners such as Trey Songz, Usher, Ciara, Eminem and Rihanna were not in the house, Blitzer graciously agreed to accept Slim Shady's award for him, joking, "Who better to accept this award on behalf of Eminem ... I know he's thrilled."
Weaving through a series of skits involving magic tricks and jovial bickering by the hosts, the performance-heavy program delivered on talent. R. Kelly opened by teasing the crowd with his classic "Bump n' Grind," then diving into his new single "When a Woman Loves" — transforming the song from a slow jam into an all-out '50s rock-and-roll epic. Ne-Yo kept the show moving with a showcase of his singles from this year, including "Champagne Life" and "One in a Million."
The tribute to Baker featured an all-star cast, with artists like Chrisette Michele, Goapele, Lalah Hathaway, Dionne Farris, Kem, Tamia, Faith Evans and El DeBarge covering a medley of the singer's greatest hits. Baker told the crowd that the biggest honor of the night for her was that real musicians were performing live with an actual band. "It's amazing because you've got children behind you singing 'Rapture' — it's lovely," she said, adding, "Let's do it again!"
Ronald Isley, co-founder and lead singer of the Isley Brothers, also received a special homage that featured Jeffrey Osborne, Freddy Jackson, DeBarge, Tank, Eric Benet, Bilal and Peabo Bryson. Isley also came out to perform his own medley of hits and was joined onstage by Chanté Moore and R. Kelly for a rendition of "Contagious," their 2002 single that featured the Isleys. In addition, Cee Lo Green closed the show with a duet on the Isleys' classic 1959 hit, "Shout."
Among the event's other highlights was Cee Lo's performance of his smash "Forget You," which took place on a golden stage that resembled a cross between Kanye's Egyptian fusion and an OK Go video, and found the singer gliding down conveyor belts while belting his number.
Erykah Badu delivered a stripped-down version of her 2010 breakout "Window Seat" that featured the singer perched on the floor over a web of lights while appearing to orchestrate the vibrations of light flickers with her hands.
Soul singer Eric Benet performed "Sometimes a Cry" — a song that Lil Wayne cited as one of his favorites while in prison — bringing down the house with a soaring falsetto that bested his studio rendition of the track.
The evening's other performers included Bruno Mars, who sang his new hit "Grenade," and Jazmine Sullivan, who did a medley of "10 Seconds" and "Holding You Down (Goin' in Circles)."
Did you watch the 2010 Soul Train Awards? Tell us about your favorite highlights in the comments.
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Draco Hits Up Hogwarts!
Guess he was feeling a bit nostalgic!
Tom Felton was spotted right outside of Hogwarts castle today, chatting up Beauxbaton's chicks. Tom is in Orlando on vacay and made sure to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
We're told he enjoyed throwing back a few Butterbeers and enjoying the attractions!
Cute.
[Image via Universal Studios Orlando.]
Tom Felton was spotted right outside of Hogwarts castle today, chatting up Beauxbaton's chicks. Tom is in Orlando on vacay and made sure to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
We're told he enjoyed throwing back a few Butterbeers and enjoying the attractions!
Cute.
[Image via Universal Studios Orlando.]
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Justin Bieber's 'Ride' Leaks Online
The previously unheard tune appeared on the Internet Wednesday.
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber
Photo: George Pimentel/ WireImage
Despite his young and tender age, it should be painfully apparent that Justin Bieber is quite the ladies' man. So it comes as no surprise that the pop star took to the studio to confess his love-stricken teenage emotions through his music. In the latest of his odes to women comes the previously unheard track called "Ride," which surfaced on the Internet Wednesday (December 22).
Over a beat that sounds similar to old-school video game sound effects, Bieber serenades his girl, confessing that he'd go above and beyond to spend time with her. "We could go anywhere, to the moon and through the air/ We could go to the movies or the mall, baby I don't care/ Yeah this is true, wanna be with you/ And I just wanna ride with you," he sings.
No word on whether the sugary tune is old or a possible submission for Bieber's next project. However, the tune sounds like it might be a demo for a female vocalist as the pop singer ends the first verse with the line: "I could be your queen but you could be my boo."
"Ride" isn't the only new Bieber song to have surfaced online recently as Justin's club-ready "Latin Girl" also leaked just a few weeks ago. In addition to the tracks, Biebs has also been in and out of the recording studio with some familiar faces working on his next album, which is tentatively set to drop late next year.
While it's not clear whether Diddy will make an appearance on the Canadian heartthrob's next project, one act the singer is confirmed to have worked with is Rascal Flatts. The country trio's lead singer, Gary LeVox, spoke about the Bieber collabo in a recent interview with country radio station WSIX. "[Justin] asked us to do a duet with him on his next record," he said. "It's actually a really good song! The kid is really talented. He plays five or six different instruments really well."
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Britney Spears - Gimme More
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
- Director: Jake Sarfaty
- Album: Blackout
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Britney Spears - Do Somethin'
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: BMG International
- Director: Bille Woodruff/Mona Lisa
- Album: My Prerogative
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Reese Witherspoon Jim Toth Engaged!
How Do You Know? Well, the truth is…the sweet Reese Witherspoon and agent Jim Toth are engaged! This is exciting news, and not surprising for most! Find out more revealing details and see photos and a video right here!
A representative for Reese Witherspoon has confirmed this happy news, not to mention, this [...]
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Usher's 'OMG' Gets Celeb Endorsement As Song Of The Year
'It's undeniable,' Travie McCoy says of the track that topped MTV News' Top 25 Songs of 2010.
By Jocelyn Vena
Usher
Photo: Getty Images
2010 had some great jams, and all week, MTV News has been counting down some of its best. Everything from Lady Gaga's "Telephone" and Rick Ross' "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" to two of Kanye's West's killer My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy tracks, "Power" and "Runaway," made the top 10. But it was Usher's bombastic party jam "OMG" that rose to the top and came in at #1.
So what made that song such a party anthem? "Oh my God! That's exactly what I would say! Oh my God!" Pauly D joked about 2010's top party jam. "Dope, dope track. I love playing it. The crowd goes crazy when I play it. Usher's the man!"
Travie McCoy added: "It's a great song. It's undeniable, you know what I mean?"
"Dancing With the Stars" pro Lacey Schwimmer admitted that "OMG" was the track that got dancers, both professional and amateur, on the dance floor. "You guys got a great dance anthem," she said. "So be prepared for people who do not know how to dance just going to town!"
Producer Alex Da Kid gave props to will.i.am for the song's epic beat. "I love 'OMG.' I think it's definitely something different for Usher," he said. "And it still has all the dance performance elements Usher's known for, but it's something slightly different and done in a will.i.am kind of way, and it's different and that's why it connected to so many different people. It's a great song."
Celebrities also weighed in on their favorite jams of 2010, choosing everything from Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" to B.o.B and Hayley Williams' "Airplanes."
Why did you love "OMG" in 2010? Tell us in the comments!
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Free Jeans!
So I'm FINALLY getting around to giving away all those Gap 1969 jeans left over from my Gap party a year ago. I know, I know... no excuses as to why it has taken me so long to do this; I've just been busy, I guess. So, here's what I have:
I have nine pairs of Gap 1969 jeans, six certificates for a free pair of Gap 1969 jeans (redeemable in stores only), and one $50 gift card (redeemable online or in stores.)
All of the jeans are brand new, although they may have been tried on by someone at my party. In my opinion, they run a size too big, so if you're unsure how the new Gap jeans fit you, I'd go down a size. Please note, if you win a size that doesn't fit, I don't think you'll be unable to exchange them at a Gap store because they say "sample" on the inside tag.
A note on the jeans... I LOVE THEM. And I'm not just saying that. My favorite style is the Long & Lean, which are a wider leg/trouser-type jean. I don't have any L&Ls to give away, but you can find them in the stores. In the past year I've gone through about five pairs of them because I wear them every. single. day. No joke.
Okay, here are the style/sizes I have to give away:
Low Rise, Slim in the Hip and Thigh, Boot Cut Leg Opening
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Medium Wash, Sizes:
- 26/2L (I have 2 pairs of these)
- 28/6L
- 29/8L
- 31/12L
Low Rise, Slim in the Hip and Thigh, Straight Leg Opening
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Dark Wash, Size:
- 27/4
Low Rise, Skinny in the Hip and Thigh, Slim Leg Opening
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Saturated Dark Wash, Sizes:
- 27/4
- 30/10
- 31/12
And now, here is how you win. First, take note of the letter that corresponds to the item(s) you want to win.
- A - $50 Gap Gift Card
- B - Gift Certificate for One Pair of Gap 1969 Jeans (I have six)
- C - Sexy Boot 26/2L (I have two pairs)
- D - Sexy Boot 28/6L
- E - Sexy Boot 29/8L
- F - Sexy Boot 31/12L
- G - Real Straight 27/4
- H - Always Skinny 27/4
- I - Always Skinny 30/10
- J - Always Skinny 31/12
Next, leave a comment with your first name and last initial and the letter(s) of the item(s) you want to win.
Example:
Susie Q.
A, B, G
Important: Make sure you enter your email address in the email address box when leaving your comment; I will be the only one who will see it and it's how I'll get in touch with you if you win; it will not appear in the comment section.
And finally, please do not write something like "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J" or "I want to enter to win everything!" next to your name. I know you don't wear a size 2 and a size 12, so let someone who actually wears the size win. It's not nice to be a contest piggy!
Okay, so I will close comments and pick winners randomly this Thursday 12/9 in the morning.
Good luck! I hope you win!
Happy Holidays!
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Singer Rihanna is reportedly single again after splitting from baseball star Matt Kemp! Rihanna and Matt Kemp have ended their relationship of 11-months right before Christmas. A source close to the couple revealed, “(Rihanna has been) so busy, he just can’t keep up with her crazy travel schedule… It was never as serious as it [...]
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'Gulliver's Travels' Cast Responds: Would You Rather Be Taller Or Shorter?
Jack Black, Jason Segel and Emily Blunt star in film, coming Saturday.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Jack Black in "Gulliver's Travels"
Photo: 20th Century Fox
In discussing the important subject matter involved in "Gulliver's Travels" — the film (coming to theaters Saturday) based on the classic Jonathan Swift tale, and starring Jack Black, Jason Segel and Emily Blunt — MTV News thought it prudent to ask the cast members a hard-hitting, yet totally appropriate question: Would you rather be 2 feet taller or 2 feet shorter?
Black, who plays the titular curious explorer (in this case, a curious travel writer), had to think long and hard about it.
"Wait a minute, 7' 7" or 3' 7"? That's an amazing question," he replied. "Hmm ... I'm going to go short. I'm going to go 3' 7"," he decided. "Because some of the greats are shorties. There are some great tall-y tall-ies, but I think the life expectancy is longer for the shorties," Black philosophized. "I think those super tall-ies are breakable."
Blunt decided to take a different track. "Two feet taller, not 2 feet shorter," she responded. "I wouldn't like to be that small."
The "Devil Wears Prada" star went on to say that she would prefer the power that comes with being taller. "They would stare at me if I was small as well," Blunt said. "At least if I was tall, I could crush people if they stare at me."
Segel, who is already 6' 4", unsurprisingly selected the same option as Black.
"So, I'm either 8' 4" or I'm 4' 4"?" he said. "I guess I'll go with 4' 4" because there are people of that height, they're managing, and there's things that are made for them," he reasoned. "8'4" is rough. And everybody — well, I guess they're staring at you either way — [but] they might not see you if you're 4'4"," he added. "They're definitely going to see you if you're 8'4". OK, so I'm going to go with 4'4"."
Would you choose to be two feet taller or two feet shorter? Tell us in the comments!
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'Lord Of The Rings' Star Billy Boyd Marries Ali McKinnon
Actor who played Pippin in trilogy weds Wednesday (December 29).
By Terri Schwartz
Billy Boyd
Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Love continued to linger in the air Wednesday (December 29) as Billy Boyd, best known as Pippin the hobbit in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Ali McKinnon.
Though he earned international fame and legions of fans for a quest for a different One Ring, The Evening Times reports Boyd kept the wedding very small and intimate.
Boyd and McKinnon met in 2002 at a pantomime (British winter musical comedy theater) she was appearing in. The two have a 4-year-old son, Jack, and have been living together in Glasgow's West End for several years.
The Evening Times reports the two were married at Oran Mor, just around the corner from their home. The venue sounds like something straight out of Middle Earth, but it's actually a converted church that was turned into a cultural center including a couple of restaurants and bars, a nightclub and, of course, a beautiful private-events space.
Oran Mor wedding coordinator Louise Turner said she'd met with the couple a few times and "they have been lovely to deal with." She said only 30 friends and family members attended the ceremony, and the reception was planned for about 160. "It's not a massive bash, and it will be quite intimate," Turner said.
Though the "Rings" cast has stayed close since the premiere of "Return of the King" in 2003, the Times implied that Boyd's co-stars — including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan and Orlando Bloom — did not attend the wedding.
In addition to his role in the three "Lord of the Rings" films, Boyd won acclaim for his roles in "The Stone of Destiny," "The Flying Scotsman" and "On a Clear Day." He was named Britain's most eligible bachelor, placing ahead of Prince William, who got engaged this year.
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Natalie Portman May Be Engaged, But She's 'The Other Woman' In This New Trailer
Adding even more excitement to the list of things Natalie Portman is coming out with in 2011 -- including a few high-profile flicks and, yes, her first child -- the trailer for her indie flick "The Other Woman" hit the Internet today. When we suggested the newly engaged actress make a movie that takes advantage [...]
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LeAnn Rimes Not Pregnant, Just Engaged To Eddie Cibrian
Singer tweets that a report saying she is expecting is 'BS.'
By Jocelyn Vena
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian
Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images
Unlike Natalie Portman, LeAnn Rimes is not both pregnant and engaged. That's what the country singer wanted fans to know when she took to Twitter on Tuesday (December 28), just one day after announcing that she and Eddie Cibrian are engaged.
"This is such BS!!!! Lol, you people all report BS," she wrote, tweeting a celebrity gossip website's report that she is expecting.
Several tweets prior, Rimes shared the best advice she ever received, perhaps a dig at reports about her and her fiancJ: "Don't feed onto the negativity, that's what they want. When you ignore you put out their flames and leave them with nothing to talk about. A bully wants to get a reaction, no reaction is confusing to a bully and they eventually burn out. Hard to do always, but so true and it works."
Rimes then went on to tweet about her fun partying plans: "Cabo!!!!! Sun, bikinis, friends, food, tequila...celebration!!!! Gonna be the best trip!!"
On Monday, the same day she announced her engagement, Rimes thanked her fans for their support. "Once again, thank you all for your kindness and for sharing in our happiness," she wrote. "We are off to sweet dream land. Til tmrw twele's love you all!"
The couple, who met on the set of their Lifetime film "Northern Lights," got engaged over the holidays. Rimes, Cibrian and the actor's childhood friend Brent Polacheck designed her engagement ring, consisting of a 5-carat oval diamond set in the middle of a rose gold fleur-de-lis.
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Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, John Paul Jones Unveil Supergroup
Them Crooked Vultures make their debut with a post-Lollapalooza set.
By James Montgomery
Dave Grohl (file)
Photo: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
Officially, Lollapalooza ended Sunday night in Chicago's Grant Park, with dueling sets from the Killers and Jane's Addiction. Unofficially, it ended very early Monday morning, across town at venerable rock club the Metro, with a surprise show by Them Crooked Vultures.
To the unfamiliar, the Vultures might seem like an odd choice to close out Lolla weekend ... until you realize that they're made up of Foo Fighters frontman/ former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age mastermind Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin legend John Paul Jones. And their gig at the Metro was their world premiere.
According to some reports, the Vultures actually turned down Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell's request to replace the Beastie Boys as headliners at the festival, opting to debut in front of some 1,100 super-psyched fans at the Metro, rather than 75,000 in Grant Park (tickets for the gig were announced via Foo Fighter/ QOTSA fan clubs). Meaning that, in a lot of ways, this was the most sought-after ticket in town.
Taking the stage just after midnight, the Vultures — Grohl on drums (of course), Homme on guitar and vocals, Jones on bass and keys and frequent QOTSA contributor Alain Johannes on guitar — ripped through 12 songs in 80 minutes, all taken from their upcoming debut, which may or may not be called Never Deserved the Future, and may or may not be hitting stores on October 23 (early "promo" videos touting both those facts were revealed over the weekend to be hoaxes perpetrated by QOTSA fans).
The songs, with appropriately Homme-ian titles like "Scumbag Blues," "Mind Eraser (No Chaser)," "Caligulove" and "Interlude w/Ludes," sounded pretty much how you'd expect, given the band's pedigree. They rocked, hard — Chicago Tribune critic Greg Kot described them as "fresh, invigorating and just plain nasty" — delving off into psychedelic, reverb-filled excursions and exploring proggy territory, "both of the old-school Yes variety, and the more modern Tool flavor," according to the Chicago Sun-Times' Jim DeRogatis.
It's not known if Monday's Metro performance was a one-off event for the Vultures — there have been whispers of a full-blown tour, but a spokesperson for Homme had not responded to MTV News' request for comment at press time. Nor was it clear whether or not they'll have an album out in October.
Early Monday, a Crooked Vultures Twitter account, which had previously posted links to the band's official-looking Web site and the Metro's online ticketing site — posted a link to what appears to be the group's first bit of official merchandise: a Deserve the Future T-shirt. Cost: $30.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Racy New Photos of Miley Cyrus Hit the Web
It's been quite the tumultuous year for Miley Cyrus, so it only makes sense that the 18-year-old superstar would close out 2010 with just a bit more scandalous material.
New photos of Cyrus have hit the internet, showing the scantily-clad Disney star in some compromising positions with her assistant, as well as a shot of Cyrus flashing a tattoo that sits right under her breast.
Just a few weeks ago, a video got out of the singer/actress, in which she was taking hits from a bong and telling the camera she was "having a little bit of a bad trip." Though Cyrus' people say she was smoking salvia, a drug that is legal in California, the clip of the stoned star was not something parents would be running to show their kids.
The former Hannah Montana star is also dealing with the split of her parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, which may be the reason Miley has been acting out as much as she has in the last few months, but is she headed for disaster?
We're hoping someone steps in and gives Miley a good talking to before she gets herself into some serious trouble.
Do you think Miley Cyrus is on a downward spiral? Chime in below!
Britney Spears - Break the Ice
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
- Director: Robert Hales
- Album: Blackout
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Stuntman Critically Injured In Onset Accident of The Hangover Sequel
Movie bosses behind The Hangover sequel have confirmed a stuntman injured in a horrific onset accident has been moved to a hospital in the Thai capital of Bangkok where he is receiving “advanced care”. Australian action star Scott McLean, whose movie credits include The Matrix and Ghost Rider, was filming a daring road stunt in [...]
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DMX Moved To Mental-Health Unit Of Arizona Prison
Judge says rapper has 'an undiagnosed mental condition.'
By Jayson Rodriguez
DMX
Photo: Paul Redmond/ WireImage
DMX has been transferred to the mental-health unit of an Arizona prison facility, according to a report.
The troubled rapper (born Earl Simmons) was arrested in November after a probation violation stemming from his most-recent supervised release. DMX served a short four-month sentence in Maricopa County Jail for a separate violation. The Yonkers, New York, native has had several run-ins with the law in that state, including six arrests.
His latest violation occurred when X refused to undergo treatment after officials discovered he tested positive for cocaine in his system at least five times while he was on probation.
The rapper was charged with felony probation violation and later pled guilty in a Phoenix courtroom.
The judge handling his case warned the rapper that his mental state was contributing to his deviant behavior. Earlier this month, Judge Christine Mulleneaux described DMX as having "an undiagnosed mental condition." The judge then ordered him back to prison for one year.
According to the Phoenix New Times, just before the holidays, X was transferred to the Flamenco Mental Health Unit at Alhambra, a division of Arizona State Prison Complex. Records indicate the move occurred December 20, and the rapper will not be allowed visitors for 30 days.
As of press time, it was unclear whether X will undergo any type of evaluation of if the former Ruff Ryders star is simply being observed while he goes through a detoxing period.
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Phillips and Tindall: Another Royal Engagement
Buckingham Palace have announced that Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest granddaughter, is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, England rugby player Mike Tindall.
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James Franco And His Grandma Have A Christmas Message For '127 Hours' Haters
Ever wondered what Christmas at the Franco house looks like? Well you're about to find out. Continuing his trend of being awesome and hilarious, James Franco recorded a video for Funny or Die in which he and his family wish his fans a happy holiday... but it ends up being just a little bit more [...]
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'Fockers' Quiz: De Niro, Hoffman, Alba, Stiller & Wilson Answer Questions About Musical Condoms, Tattoos
In the spirit of the underlying wackiness that characterizes each and every "Fockers" film -- "Meet the Parents," "Meet the Fockers" and now "Little Fockers" -- we thought we'd have a little fun with the cast when we caught up with them at the recent "Fockers" press day. Our version of said fun was asking [...]
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'Father Christmas Sings'
Man of the moment, Father Christmas, brings some festive cheer with his debut record 'Father Christmas Sings.' Recorded in the world famous Abbey Road Studios, he said it was a great honor to share the same space once used by the The Beatles.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Michael Jackson Producers Defend Posthumous Michael Album
'Michael mentored me so much to where I kind of knew how to complete his sentences,' Theron 'Neff-U' Feemster tells MTV News of picking up where MJ left off.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Steven Roberts
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Photo: Epic Records
Michael Jackson's first posthumous album, Michael, has been met with mixed emotions by fans of the King of Pop. Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am lashed out at MJ's estate for commissioning the album, while Akon, a contributor on the project, hailed the effort.
Some of the songwriters and producers behind Michael are simply asking people to give it a chance before making a decision.
"They're gonna love the music, because it speaks for itself," Eddie Cascio, who is credited as a songwriter on "Breaking News," told MTV News. "Michael sounds great. The songs are great. The production sounds great. Teddy Riley did a phenomenal job finishing off the songs. The quality and production are incredible."
Theron "Neff-U" Feemster agreed. The producer had a hand in three of the album's 10 tracks, including "Hollywood Tonight" and standouts "(I Like) The Way You Love Me" and "Best of Joy." Feemster worked with Jackson in the past, as did the majority of the contributors to Michael, which he thinks made the project uniquely authentic despite MJ having little say in the way his tracks were completed.
"It wasn't difficult," Feemster told MTV News of picking up the rough material. "It was like coloring. It was coloring a frame that was already structured. Michael mentored me so much to where I kind of knew how to complete his sentences. I understood the expectations that he wanted. He wanted to be beyond great. He wanted to give the world a gift, something they'd never heard or seen before. So even after his passing, it was great to have a great team of people to work with who also had experience working with Michael. It made it that much easier. Bringing very creative people together and people who understood his integrity and what he wanted as well, it was great."
What do you think of Michael? Share your reviews in the comments.
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Britney Spears Set To Audition Dancers For Music Video
A Britney fansite reports that video will shoot in January.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Although Britney Spears' next album isn't set for release until March, her fans can start gearing up for new music now.
According to a Spears fansite, BreatheHeavy.com, a notice about auditions for a new Britney video was sent out by her camp.
Tryouts will reportedly be held on Wednesday (December 22), and Spears is looking for male and female dancers to join her in the video for the single, which is set for a January release, according to the notice. "Hold It Against Me" is rumored to be the title of the song, though no details regarding the single or video have been confirmed.
"The dates for the project are still to be determined but it will be happening on either the 9th and 10th of January with rehearsals anytime after Xmas and leading up to those dates or on the 15th and 16th with rehearsals leading in after Xmas as well," the notice reads. "He is looking for men and women with fabulous bodies and faces. They must be versatile. This is not for the tour at this time or even promo. It is just for the video."
Spears' choreographer, Brian Freidman, hinted about the auditions on his Twitter. He has worked with the singer on videos for "Toxic" and "Me Against the Music." "Countdown... 2 days till that very special audition I am holding in LA. Very exciting!!!" he wrote on Monday.
On Tuesday he wrote, "Breaking my body choreographing for 2moros casting. Get ready! I'm makin y'all work for this gig! The start of a new era! Stretch!!! I must go 2 bed NOW! Have 2 B up in 6 hours! Everyone who's auditioning get some rest & dress 2 impress! I want STARS not classroom dancers!"
Are you eager to hear new music from Britney? Tell us in the comments!
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We have the reviews of the Spider Man Turn Off The Dark Musical here! Now that the production is back in business, after an outrageous number of accidents, get the reviews here. Plus see videos and photos of the musical’s cast after the jump.
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Glee Post-Superbowl Episode
On February 6, Fox will reward its hit show, Glee, with the best lead-in of the year: The Superbowl. And Glee isn't about to miss an opportunity to shine for that extra, added gaggle of viewers. Entertainment Weekly has reported that the post-Superbowl episode is not only supersized, but also the most Glee expensive episode to date. (And maybe even the priciest of any TV show.)
What will viewers get for the money? The regular episode (i.e. not a specific tribute to one artist) will feature its own, high school football game. During that game's half-time, there will be a performance mash-up of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and another, as-yet-unnamed song. The end product isn't what you'd expect. "It's definitely Glee-ified," Lea Michele told Broadwayworld.com.
Since Black Eyed Peas is the actual Superbowl's halftime entertainment, it's only natural that the Glee kids would take on one of their songs. Gleeks can also watch for covers of Lady Antebellum and Katy Perry. (Ten bucks says the Perry song will be "Hot N Cold," since they did "Teenage Dream" last month.)
As for guest stars, Gwyneth Paltrow's kooky substitute teacher (last seen on the November 16th episode) will return, and (much more randomly) Katie Couric will also cameo.
Will Couric sing? If so, I hope she's got pipes. Lots of people are going to be watching!
What song do you think they will mash up "Thriller" with? Chime in below!
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'Gulliver's Travels' Cast Responds: Would You Rather Be Taller Or Shorter?
Jack Black, Jason Segel and Emily Blunt star in film, coming Saturday.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Jack Black in "Gulliver's Travels"
Photo: 20th Century Fox
In discussing the important subject matter involved in "Gulliver's Travels" — the film (coming to theaters Saturday) based on the classic Jonathan Swift tale, and starring Jack Black, Jason Segel and Emily Blunt — MTV News thought it prudent to ask the cast members a hard-hitting, yet totally appropriate question: Would you rather be 2 feet taller or 2 feet shorter?
Black, who plays the titular curious explorer (in this case, a curious travel writer), had to think long and hard about it.
"Wait a minute, 7' 7" or 3' 7"? That's an amazing question," he replied. "Hmm ... I'm going to go short. I'm going to go 3' 7"," he decided. "Because some of the greats are shorties. There are some great tall-y tall-ies, but I think the life expectancy is longer for the shorties," Black philosophized. "I think those super tall-ies are breakable."
Blunt decided to take a different track. "Two feet taller, not 2 feet shorter," she responded. "I wouldn't like to be that small."
The "Devil Wears Prada" star went on to say that she would prefer the power that comes with being taller. "They would stare at me if I was small as well," Blunt said. "At least if I was tall, I could crush people if they stare at me."
Segel, who is already 6' 4", unsurprisingly selected the same option as Black.
"So, I'm either 8' 4" or I'm 4' 4"?" he said. "I guess I'll go with 4' 4" because there are people of that height, they're managing, and there's things that are made for them," he reasoned. "8'4" is rough. And everybody — well, I guess they're staring at you either way — [but] they might not see you if you're 4'4"," he added. "They're definitely going to see you if you're 8'4". OK, so I'm going to go with 4'4"."
Would you choose to be two feet taller or two feet shorter? Tell us in the comments!
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