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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Afternoon Links With Jennifer Garner And Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck enjoyed some family time at the farmer’s market with daughters Violet and Seraphina. (FAME) Get an in-depth look at Reebok toning shoes. (FitCeleb) Are all these awards ceremonies rendering themselves meaningless? (Trendmill) Jersey Shore star … Continue reading
The Royal Wedding, 'Fast Five' Reviews And 'Bridesmaids' Praise In Today's Twitter-Wood
Despite all odds (and a few predictions on the Mayan Calendar), "Fast Five" is finally here! The fifth installment in the street racing franchise just opened and already broke the record for highest-grossing Universal picture with a midnight release. While the critics have given it mixed reviews, one star thinks it might be [...]
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Ryan Reynolds Calls His 'Green Lantern' Character A 'Reimagining'
Star talks of the challenges of combining fanboys' wishes with his own.
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Ryan Reynolds in "Green Lantern"
Photo: DC Comics/ Warner Bros.
Ryan Reynolds knows his "Green Lantern" lore. He has committed Hal Jordan's signature oath to memory and can speak knowledgably about lesser-known characters like Bzzd. And as a devoted fan of the DC Comics series, he understands the pressure that comes along with a big-screen adaptation.
The weight of fan expectation was all the greater after the initial "Green Lantern" trailer was not exactly warmly embraced. But following the debut of fresh footage at CinemaCon last month, opinion has shifted. "I feel better," Reynolds admitted to MTV News, which is debuting a very cool character banner as part of our Summer Movie Preview week.
In a later interview, he expanded on those comments about the burden of bringing "Green Lantern" to the multiplex on June 17. "This one is particularly challenging because you want to get it right for so many people coming in with a built-in expectation," he explained. "It's one thing to do it for a film when you're inventing a character that nobody's heard of. That's great. It's another when you're reimagining a character that people have known for decades. So that's not an insignificant challenge.
"You want to come in there and bring them something that is truly memorable and is exactly what they want blended with exactly what I want, because I am the guy that's got to do it," he added. "It's exciting. There are challenges."
Yet Reynolds maintains that the film's story will be one that appeals not just to the fanboys but also to a broader audience: His Hal Jordan is an egocentric test pilot who transforms, thanks to a Green Lantern power ring, to a universe-protecting superhero. As Reynolds put it, "This is a guy that goes from a reckless, walking mishap to a guy with a higher calling, and he really rises to that occasion and experiences real humility and purpose for the first time in his life. That's a story I think a lot of people will gravitate toward."
It's Summer Movie Preview Week, and MTV News will be bringing you exclusive interviews, clips and photos for the most anticipated films of the coming months. Get ready to gorge on inside looks at "Captain America," "The Hangover Part II," "X-Men: First Class," "Cowboys & Aliens" and more.
Check out everything we've got on "Green Lantern."
For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com.
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Jennifer Hudson Wears The Rachel Pally Long Shirred Cami Dress: Celebrity Style
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Ashton Kutcher And Demi Moore At Real Men Don?t Buy Girls Launch Party
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?Scream 4? Premiere Brings Courteney Cox, David Arquette & Neve Campbell Together
So nice to see everyone together again! The beautiful Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox walked the red carpet yesterday at the premiere of their new movie ‘Scream 4′. I have to say they look absolutely amazing! Estranged couple David Arquette … Continue reading
Lil Wayne's '6 Foot, 7 Foot' Producer Bangladesh Says He Hasn't Been Compensated
'I f--- with Wayne, man; I had the opportunity to give him more music,' Bangladesh says.
By Rob Markman
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Photo: MTV News
Lil Wayne is still riding high with his Tha Carter IV jump-off single "6 Foot, 7 Foot," but the track's producer Bangladesh — not so much.
Bang, who was also the maestro behind Wayne's 2008 hit "A Milli" cried foul after he wasn't properly paid for that Tha Carter III banger. And though the producer went in to craft "6 Foot, 7 Foot," he is now claiming that he hasn't been properly been compensated for that track either.
"I f--- with Wayne, man; I had the opportunity to give him more music," Bangladesh told MTV News this week. "It's just hard to do. It's just hard to keep working for free."
In regards to "6 Foot, 7 Foot," Bangladesh claims to have waived the upfront fee that he usually charges artists, just so he could have the opportunity to work with Tunechi again. "It's not about the money, it's not about me charging him for the beat, because he is Lil Wayne; he's gonna sell albums," the producer said. "You only really charge people that you think is not gonna really sell too much, so you want to get your money off top. You might not get it on the back-end because albums don't sell no more."
Instead of charging Cash Money for the track, Bangladesh said he struck a deal in which Wayne would do a feature on the beatsmith's long-talked-about debut album. When asked why he hasn't put out the album yet, Bangladesh answered, "It's hard to do when I can't get Wayne features."
The producer isn't sure whether the holdup on those features is Wayne himself or the label. "I don't know if it's the people around the situation or it's the actual person," he said. Cash Money had no comment on Bangladesh's complaint.
What he does know is that he can't continue to work with Cash Money until things get resolved. "Every time we come up with a solution, it never gets taken care of," Bangladesh said. "I just can't keep really giving them music."
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Kitty Baby Love Crayons Are Purr-fect for Little Hands
Toddlers will find it easy to wrap their fingers around egg-shaped cat crayons
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?Bachelorette? Ali Fedotowsky Lands A New Talk Show On Style Network
Ali Fedotowsky, Vivica A. Fox, and Adrianne Curry have landed a new “View-style” talk show on the Style Network. The celebrities will be joined by fashion expert Nick Verreos. “tackle anything and everything that’s of interest to Style viewers. From … Continue reading
Report: Anne Hathaway & Gwyneth Paltrow Paid Big Money To Wear Jewelry To Oscars
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Justin Bieber - Eenie Meenie
- Artist: Justin Bieber
- Label: Epic, Beluga Heights
- Director: Ray Kay
- Album: My World 2.0
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3187077&vid=512194
Britney Spears 'Comes Alive' In The Studio, will.i.am Says
'She was like a little kid,' the 'Big Fat Bass' producer recalls to MTV News of giddy, 'giggling' Spears.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
will.i.am
Photo: MTV News
When will.i.am hit the studio with Britney Spears for her Femme Fatale track "Big Fat Bass," the producer and Black Eyed Peas frontman said the singer was completely engrossed in the recording process.
"[I discovered] her love for music. I never seen anyone, like, come alive, full of excitement and giggling and laughing behind the mic," will recalled to MTV News. "She was like a little kid when she was recording the song and it just brought the whole atmosphere, it changed the whole atmosphere when someone really loves music. So it was great working with her."
Spears expressed a similar sentiment about recording her chart-topping album during her recent "I Am the Femme Fatale" MTV special, which featured a cameo by will.i.am, who was finishing up the party track at the time.
"When you're in the studio, you're just really focused, you're really in your head and in your ears and on the notes," she explains in the show. "And when you're performing, it's more a connection on the outside and more of — like a tiger and more in your body."
Both Brit and will are now industry vets so the BEP singer said he didn't have much advice for the star.
"When someone's excited to go out and just do it, what advice? You don't need no advice. She's just turned on right now. She is [like], 'I like this part right here.' When I say [on the song], 'You all better get ready for the kick drum,' she was already anticipating what she was going to do onstage when that beat broke down," he explained. "Adding that type of perspective ... when we we're recording it, you don't need to give nobody [like Britney] advice."
What's your favorite Femme Fatale track? Tell us in the comments!
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Celebrity Pictures With Jennifer Love Hewitt
Not sure today was a day that Jennifer Love Hewitt thought she would get her picture taken! The actress was spotted out shopping in Los Angeles today with friends and she wasn?t looking too happy. I?m also not a fan … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/04/18/celebrity-pictures-with-jennifer-love-hewitt/
Tori Spelling's Royal Wedding Prep
An expectant Tori Spelling stepped out with her assistant on Thursday (April 28) to prepare for her Royal Wedding party. The Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tweeted about her shopping trip: "Just went 2 cutest British gifts & foods store "Oh, Fancy That" in Tarzana 4 goodies 4 my Royal Sleepover Viewing Party 2nite!"
In honor of the royal nuptials, the mom-of-two hosted a "Royal Wedding Sleepover Party" for her friends and family at her house. "I'm telling all my friends girls and gays and Dean ? poor Dean ? to come over to my house Friday morning at 1 a.m," Tori told People. "I'm having about 10 friends/royal fanatics."
Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/04/29/tori-spellings-royal-wedding-prep
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Beyonce?s Teaser Trailer For ?Run The World (Girls)?
I heard the actual song this morning on Z100. They are saying Beyonce’s new single – ‘Run the World’ is going to be this summer’s anthem. What do you think? Click here to take a listen in case you haven’t … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/04/21/beyonces-teaser-trailer-for-run-the-world-girls/
Report: Anne Hathaway & Gwyneth Paltrow Paid Big Money To Wear Jewelry To Oscars
We all know that the top jewelers loan out hundreds of thousands of dollars (millions if you’re JLo) worth of bling to the celebrities for big events – especially for the Oscars. Rumor now has it that a few stars … Continue reading
Katie Holmes & Suri Grab A Bite To Eat In Vancouver
Katie Holmes treated Suri to some hamburgers at Vera’s Hamburgers in Vancouver, Canada yesterday (March 7). After grabbing a quick bite, they headed over to see Tom on the set of ‘Mission Impossible 4′. Katie has had enough with the … Continue reading
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Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Muse Added To Grammy Show
Usher, Jaden Smith, B.o.B, Janelle Monae and Lady Antebellum will also perform on February 13.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber and Usher
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
While Willow Smith is the one who made music headlines with "Whip My Hair" last year, it's her brother, "Karate Kid" actor Jaden Smith, who will take the stage at the upcoming 53rd Grammy Awards in a special performance alongside Usher and Justin Bieber, with whom he collaborated on the song "Never Say Never" last summer.
The trio joins a list of new performers added to the show on Thursday (January 20) that will also include another power trifecta made up of B.o.B, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe, according to a press release from the Recording Academy announcing the additions to the February 13 telecast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Also taking the stage next month will be nominees Muse and Lady Antebellum. They will join a roster of previously announced performers that includes Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green and Miranda Lambert. It will be the first time on the Grammy performance stage for Bieber, B.o.B, Lambert, Mars, Monáe, Muse and Smith. Eminem, Green, Gaga, Perry, Usher and Lady Antebellum will be making return visits for the occasion.
While 11-time Grammy winner Eminem leads the pack in nominations this year (with 10 nods), Mars has seven nominations, and Gaga and Lady Antebellum are not far behind with six nods each. B.o.B has notched five, Perry and Green are each up for four, and Arcade Fire and Lambert are vying for three awards. Bieber, Muse, Usher and Monáe are each nominated for two Grammys.
No details of the collaborative performances were released, but the Grammy announcement promised a rare, never-before-seen event for the Mars, B.o.B and Monáe segment.
With the addition of Antebellum, all five Album of the Year nominees (Eminem, Arcade Fire, Gaga, Perry) are now scheduled to perform on the show. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Which Grammy performance are you most looking forward to? Talk about it in the comments!
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Dancing With the Stars Recap ? Week 6: ?GUILTY PLEASURES NIGHT?
It?s ?Guilty Pleasures? night on Dancing with the Stars, and that means ballroom performances to songs we?re all embarrassed to like, aka my iTunes library. With stars giving mostly good performances, some surprises of the night include the resurrection of music group Hanson, a ballroom mishap from someone other than Kirstie Alley, and the first [...]
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Robert Pattinson And Reese Witherspoon Head To Premiere Of ?Water For Elephants?
Helllooooo dashing Rob! Rob Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, and director Frances Lawrence were snapped as they left the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris. They were heading to the Paris premiere of ‘Water for Elephants’. Hopefully this means we’ll only … Continue reading
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Brittany Snow In Cocobelle?s Amalfi Wedge Sandal: Celebrity Style
Brittany Snow was seen in Cocobelle?s Amalfi Wedge Sandals (in brown) while attending the Coachella Music Festival. The shoes retail online for $194. For more�celebrity style, click here.
Ashton Kutcher And Demi Moore At Real Men Don?t Buy Girls Launch Party
Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, and Scout Willis all showed up at the DNA Foundation launch of the interactive online campaign ‘Real Men Don’t Buy Girls.’ DNA is Demi and Ashton’s foundation and I think it’s great that they’ve taken on … Continue reading
Love It Or Hate It: Beyonce In Paris
Beyonce and Jay-Z have been enjoying a bit of work and play in Paris this past week. The couple were spotted again this afternoon taking a stroll together. What do you think of Beyonce’s ensemble? Jay-Z must be one tall … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/04/25/love-it-or-hate-it-beyonce-in-paris/
Donald Trump Confirms He?s Considering Run For President
Reality star and business man Donald Trump has confirmed the rumors – he IS considering a run for President of the United States! The ‘Apprentice’ star shared: “I am seriously considering running. I hate what’s happening to our country. Our … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2010/12/08/donald-trump-confirms-hes-considering-run-for-president/
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Ke$ha Says Her Own Britney-Style All-Girl Tour Will Be All Guys
'Blow' singer is psyched for the summer leg of her Get $leazy Tour with Spank Rock, LMFAO.
By Gil Kaufman
Ke$ha
Photo: MTV News
There's certainly something to be said for girl power. Ke$ha felt it when she hit the road with Rihanna last year, when the two apparently engaged in a variety of high jinks, including some alleged backstage pillow fights.
But when MTV News caught up with the glitter-soaked party girl on Wednesday just hours before her show at New York's Roseland Ballroom and asked her who she might bring along if she were able to put together a Britney Spears-style all-girl tour, Ke$ha didn't hesitate to name her posse.
Sitting cross-legged on a couch in black tights, black cowboy boots, black leather gloves and sleeveless black rocker T-shirt, Ke$ha told us that her all-girl lineup would actually be, well, all guys. "All-girl fantasy tour?" she said, staring up at the ceiling for a moment and contemplating the idea. "I mean, I play nice with chicks. I actually put together my personal fantasy tour and I just announced the second leg of my Get $leazy Tour and that's gonna be: me and LMFAO and Spank Rock."
And while the upcoming outing will be light on the estrogen — much like the first leg of her $leazy tour, on which she is sharing the stage with party-rap dude Beardo — Ke$ha insisted that it still will offer what her fans have come to expect from her shows. "It's not an all-girls tour, but it's gonna be f---ing sleazy," she maintained.
That macho vibe has been on display during to the winding-down first leg of the $leazy fest, which Ke$ha has nicknamed the "I Can Do Whatever We Want Tour." So, what kind of perks come with being a first-time headliner? "Blasting glitter violently at people, even if they don't want it," said Ke$ha. "It's like they don't even have a choice. It is a little volatile, but I do it anyways. I feel like people know me for my glitter and I don't want to disappoint."
Are you planning to see Ke$ha on the next leg of her Get Sleazy tour? Tell us in the comments.
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Actress Katie Holmes Wins Defamation Lawsuit
Actress Katie Holmes Wins Defamation Lawsuit
Katie Holmes has received a formal apology from Star Magazine after filing a $50 million defamation lawsuit against them. Star Magazine put Katie Holmes, who [...]
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Jennifer Hudson Shows Off Her New Nail Job In London + Stacey Dash And Lisa Raye Star In VH1's "Single Ladies" Promo Video
Jennifer Hudson, who's still in London promoting I Remember Me, was spotted leaving her hotel after getting her nails done. See the pics inside and watch a promo for Queen Latifiah's new VH1 scripted series....
Jennifer was all smiles as she left her hotel in London with a fresh nail job.
Jennifer looks like she is really looking for someone. Perhaps she is saying, "Where U At?"
I've noticed that JHud stays in a pair of leggings.
And as always, she made time for the fans.
We told you previously that VH1 and Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment would be bringing a new scripted series to the network called "Single Ladies" and it debuts Monday, June 6th at 9pm. The series will mark VH1's first foray into the hour-long scripted series
genre and will kick off with a two-hour movie event on Monday, May 30th at 9pm before the one-hour ten episode series kicks off a week later.
"Single Ladies" asks the question: What do women really want in a relationship?
It 's about Val, Keisha, and April, three best friends with different philosophies on sex and relationships, The lead characters are:
Val (Stacey Dash) is an ambitious, aspiring fashion mogul who believes in fate, romance and finding
that special someone to be with forever.Keisha (LisaRaye McCoy) is a former video dancer who believes in making her own luck, her own money and
choosing men with her head instead of her heart.April (Charity Shea,) has found the "perfect" man for the "ideal" marriage - but is learning that
marriage might not be her happily ever after.The series introduces Christina (Kassandra Clementi) a free-spirited, wild child intern with an
eye for fashion that Val takes under her wing.
The show is set in the world of Atlanta fashion, music, and celebrity that challenges which woman has the right approach to relationships.
Watch the promo here:
Photos via BauerGriffin
Martin Sheen Sympathizes With Charlie Sheen
Martin Sheen sympathizes with what Charlie Sheen is going through. He says he’s been there before and that we shouldn’t judge Charlie too harshly because he’s still mentally a child. “Because when you’re addicted, you don’t grow emotionally. So. when … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/03/21/martin-sheen-sympathizes-with-charlie-sheen/
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Britney Spears - Till the World Ends
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive
- Director: Ray Kay
- Album: Femme Fatale [Deluxe Edition]
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=501686&vid=639722
Jessica Simpson is trying to get in shape in time for her wedding
The singer-and-actress – who is engaged to former NFL player Eric Johnson – has revealed that she has set a date for the big day and is exercising to make sure she looks her best when she walks down the aisle. She said: “I have a date – I’m really excited!” “I am going to [...]
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Lady Gaga To Donate $1 Million For Homeless Youth
Charity will be announced at Robin Hood Foundation benefit concert.
Lady Gaga
Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Do you want to help Lady Gaga give away $1 million dollars to charity? Well, little monsters, here's your chance! Mother Monster is hooking up with the Robin Hood Foundation to help homeless youth in New York, her hometown.
Fans can go to Gaga's Facebook page to weigh in on which organization — The Door, Hetrick-Martin Institute, Lawyers for Children, Safe Horizon or SCO Family of Services — will be gifted the sum ($500,000 a year over two years).
The results will be announced May 9 at a special concert benefiting Robin Hood. "I'm thrilled to be working with the Robin Hood Foundation to distribute funds to help the youth of New York City," Gaga said in a statement. "NYC is my hometown and I think investing in these kids' future will go a long way."
Days before Gaga attends the Robin Hood gala, her HBO special will air. While it is a concert special, it also serves as a love letter to the Big Apple. Shot during her time in New York for two tour stops at Madison Square Garden earlier this year, the documentary shows the singer opening up about her love for the city and how it helped shape her as an artist.
"There was never a question in my mind that I was gonna make it and that this is my destiny and that we were all gonna make it as the kids of this city, as the New York generation," she says, driving through the streets of New York to MSG. "My faith in my creativity and my artistry has nothing to do with making it," she continued. "We kind of had already made it when we were playing for nothing downtown. ... We still felt like we were superstars."
Which organization do you hope Gaga's money goes to? Sound off below!
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Britney Spears - Dance Till The World Ends
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive, Zomba Label Group
- Director: Ray Kay
- Album: Femme Fatale
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Report: Anne Hathaway & Gwyneth Paltrow Paid Big Money To Wear Jewelry To Oscars
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Selma Blair Wears The Rachel Roy Oversized Bow Dress: Celebrity Style
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Ashley Greene Wears The Tigerlily Chichicastle Midriff Top
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Usher, Ke$ha And More Help Dance Music Go Pop In 2010
But is it here to stay? Our music-industry experts weigh in.
By Akshay Bhansali
Ke$ha
Photo: Andreas Rentz/ Getty Images
In 2010, pop princesses, R&B icons and chart-dominating newcomers all danced to the same beat. Not only did dance music go pop, but pop music caught the club-music bug.
Between Katy Perry's "Firework," Ke$ha's "We R Who We R," Rihanna's "Only Girl (In the World)," Enrique Iglesias' "I Like It," Usher's "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" and "OMG" and countless other singles, established artists definitely looked to dance beats for surefire hits. And two of this year's biggest success stories in music were Jason Derülo and Taio Cruz; could there be a soul left in this country who hasn't heard "Dynamite" or "In My Head"?
The love went both ways, with dance music's biggest stars finding mainstream success this year. Dance-music maestro deadmau5 took up house-artist duties at this year's VMAs, and Swedish House Mafia and Usher teamed up for a medley of their gems at the American Music Awards.
So how did this happen? We caught up with some music-industry experts to get their takes.
"You definitely saw tempos go up this year," Jon Caramanica of The New York Times told MTV News. "And I think what you had are a lot of producers who are really familiar with nightclub stuff. They are familiar with Europe. Things are happening on a more global scale now."
"I think everything from Europe, and sometimes even Asia, it comes to America, and we just adopt things a little bit slower," said Jared Eng of JustJared.com. "I think it was just a change. People like different types of music at different times. And dance was of this moment."
Noah Callahan of Complex magazine added: "I think 2010 saw the merging of the pop and dance genres. Pop artists realized that there were best practices that could be borrowed from dance music. And, ultimately, [all] pop music that has been made in the past 20 years had ended up being remixed for the club by dance artists. I think they basically just cut out the middleman and went straight there."
Dance music being introduced into the hip-hop and R&B realms was particularly notable this year.
"I think David Guetta kind of at the end of last year and the beginning of this year spearheaded it," said freelance writer Julianne Escobedo Shepherd. "He produced a lot of tracks. I think as trends go, people revile 'unst-unst.' But it's just coming back around. Big-room techno was a way for people to get decadent in a year that no one could get decadent."
"You have someone like will.i.am, who's like, 'Well, I spent all this time in Ibiza, and this is what they are doing,' and he wants to find a way to bring that into his music," Caramanica said of the Black Eyed Peas mastermind. "R&B especially became dance music. And especially with your Jason Derülos, Taio Cruzes. Guys like that would have literally been blocked at the border two years ago. That would not have made it through customs. And now all of a sudden they have #1 songs. I think will.i.am had a lot to do with that last year."
Elliott Wilson of RapRadar.com added: "It's actually even affected hip-hop. I was talking to Q-Tip, and his next record, I feel like that's gonna kind of go in that vein. I know that was also Jay-Z's thought process with Blueprint 3 at first, that he wanted to make a little bit more of a world music [vibe], a little more dancey. I think the kids today want to go to the clubs. They wanna have a good time. They wanna dance. So I think the artists of today are trying to kind of feed that audience."
"I think it's caught on this year because the people who've done it have been successful," offered Clover Hope of Vibe magazine. "Like 'OMG,' with usher, he didn't have success until he made a dance record. He had 'There Goes My Baby' and these really, like, adult-contemporary records that didn't really catch on. And then once you see that everybody is doing it and that people are liking it, they are like, 'OK, let me just try this out.' It's like Auto-Tune. Like, 'Let me see what I sound like on a record by David Guetta.' They end up liking it and doing more of it."
So does the club-music trend have staying power. According to our tastemakers, not so much.
"I do think it's a blip," Caramanica said. "I don't think that's gonna be something that lasts in America. I think this is gonna be a moment we'll all look back on and go, 'Wasn't that weird when Jason Derülo and Taio Cruz had #1 records?"
"At some point, these R&B artists will get kind of sick of it and be like, 'Let me go back to my soul background,' " Hope said. "When you actually have to say something, dance doesn't really lend itself to substance. And I think that R&B artists, they really want to talk about love and in a deep way, and to do that, you need to do, like, a soul or a traditional R&B record. I want to say that it's kind of a fad."
"I think music is very cyclical," Eng offered. "So I think dance music might be here for a little bit, but I'm sure it will phase out at some point."
Wilson called dance music "the sound of today. I think that people want more aggressive, faster beats, and I think that that probably has legs until at least next summer."
What do you think? Is dance music here to stay? Let us know in the comments!
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Chris Evans 'Can't Believe' He Almost Passed On 'Captain America'
'Captain America just changes things and there's no 'off' switch,' he tells MTV News about playing Marvel war hero.
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Chris Evans in "Captain America"
Photo: Marvel
Last year, in the run-up to casting the lead role in "Captain America: The First Avenger," actors rumored to be competing to play the Captain included Garrett Hedlund ("Tron: Legacy"), Wilson Bethel ("Generation Kill"), John Krasinski ("The Office"), Mike Vogel ("Cloverfield") and Chris Evans.
The part eventually went to Evans, despite serious trepidations he had about jumping into another superhero franchise following his turn as the Human Torch in two "Fantastic Four" films.
"I look back now and I can't believe I almost didn't do it," Evans told MTV News recently. "I can't believe I almost didn't do it! For better or worse, no matter what happens with the film, whether it's a good film or not, it was the right thing to do and I'm glad I did it."
And he's still doing it. Over the weekend, Evans was on location in Times Square putting the finishing touches on the production ahead of the flick's July 22 release date. As part of our ongoing Summer Movie Preview Week, we're debuting an exclusive photo of Evans in character as the World War II-era hero and we sat down for a chat with the star to discuss his thoughts about the Marvel film.
"I was pretty nervous. I remember the first time I went to a fitting and I put on the suit and I just was so terrified, so focused on the negatives, still," he said. "I'm not quite sure when it turned. I bet when I was at that Comic-Con [in August], I was probably still terrified, probably still apprehensive about whether or not this was right."
Indeed he was. Back at the Con in San Diego, he said of taking on the project, "It wasn't an easy 'yes.' I get nervous in things like this and Captain America just means a lot of this. I was in a really happy place in my life; kind of in a happy medium place in my career, and Captain America just changes things and there's no 'off' switch once you walk down that road."
Now, though, the production is nearly complete and the 29-year-old actor couldn't be happier with what he's seen of the Joe Johnston-directed movie. "I've seen quite a bit, but I haven't seen a full cut," Evans said. "Everything I've seen, I really like. I don't like jinxing things because I've made some films in the past that I've seen bits and pieces of that I liked and then you see the full film and get the full experience and the full pace and the journey and it might not be the same thing. Individual scenes in a vacuum can be misleading. I will say this: Every single individual scene that I've seen I've loved."
What do think of the latest look at Chris Evans as Captain America? Tell us in the comments!
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Celebrity Pictures With Suri and Samantha Ronson
I know we JUST saw Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes yesterday, but bear with me here. After the two were spotted sans baby in the afternoon, they they went out and picked up Suri to make it a full family … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/04/13/celebrity-pictures-with-suri-and-samantha-ronson/
Britney Spears 'Till The World Ends' Bollywood Remix Hits Web
The Femme Fatale singer takes to Twitter to encourage fans to 'check out this incredible ... remix.'
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
Photo: Max Morse/Getty Images
Last week, Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" got the Bollywood treatment when Indian composers Salim-Sulaiman remixed her feel-good disco track. Now, Britney Spears is feeling the Indian love from entertainment website Desi Hits! and the Culture Shock production team, who put their Bollywood-style spin on "Till the World Ends."
"Check out this incredible Desihits remix of Till The World Ends. I LOVE it!!!" Britney tweeted on Monday about the track.
The swirling take on Spears' hit tune boasts a "Punjabi breakdown" section that features some South Asian-sounding vocals from Culture Shock's Lomaticc and Sunny Brown. The track includes some added Desi flavors courtesy of dholki, dhol and tumbi beats, which are common in Indian music.
"Our goal was to take Britney's smash hit single and give fans a total Desi adrenaline rush," Culture Shock's Baba Kahn explained. "The result is a Culture Shock musical Desi roller coaster that hopefully everyone around the world will want to join."
It seems that Spears' camp was crucial in orchestrating the remix. "We wanted to build an even greater connection between the world's biggest pop star and one of the world's largest audiences," Mark Flaherty, senior vice president of Jive Label Group, says of the reimagined tune. "Britney has been engaged with South Asian culture for many years. From the groundbreaking Bollywood-inspired remix of 'Me Against the Music' to her recent collaboration with Indian fashion designers Falguni and Shane Peacock on the 'Hold It Against Me' video, she has embraced the incredible sights and sounds of this vibrant community throughout her career."
The original version of "Till the World Ends," the second single from Britney's Femme Fatale album, was produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Billboard. At last look, the tune held the #8 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Are you loving the Bollywood-style "Till the World Ends" remix? Tell us in the comments.
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PHOTOSHOOT FAB: Tika Sumpter Gets SEXY In Her Lingerie For ESQUIRE Mag
Tika Sumpter just upped her ante of being the good and sweet girl with a bad girl side. The 28-year-old YBF It Girl of the moment just sexed it up a bit for ESQUIRE mag's "Me In My Place" photo spread. And we've got the pics of the "Gossip Girl" and "The Game" actress--and she sings too!--in her fave boyshorts while showing off her cute apartment....and her killer bod.
15+ Pics and article highlights when you read on....
On her fave lingerie:
I love any kind of boy shorts. They make every girl's legs look amazing......and their butts look great. I walk around my house like that anyway — kind of like nothing. If I could walk around like that everyday outside, I would.
On how to know when she's seducing you:
Don't worry: If you're with me, you'll know if I want to kiss you or not. There will be no question. When it comes to that stuff, I'm pretty bold with the eyes.
On her sexy bedroom tactics :
I mean, I do have sexy stuff. But I've tried that for somebody else, and I was like, "What am I doing?" You put on the black lace thigh-highs and the little tiny stuff that connects with other things and you're like, "How does this even go? How do I put this on?" So you wear the heels and you walk in the room. You're trying to be all sexy, but you're so uncomfortable. And then you pop him in the face with it. It's a mess.
On surprising people with her adventurous side:
The racing helmet? It's on my book shelf. To let everybody know that I'm a bit of a crazy girl.
I'll try anything once. It's always good to see peoples' faces surprised — surprised that I race, or that I surf, that I trekked through the Himalayas. As long as I don't die, I'm good.
On the perks of living solo:
I live by myself. I come in the door, I can throw my stuff on the floor. I can leave the dishes. I can have wine. Nobody is telling me to turn down the TV or, Okay, let's go to bed. I just do what I want, when I want, and I love that. It's like my own kingdom, you know? But I'm weird. I love to clean my apartment, like, all the time.
She works the innocent yet sexy look to perfection. Fab pics Tika!
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