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Danny Glover Defends Mel Gibson: 'That's My Friend'
'He's had tough times,' actor tells MTV News at Sundance.
By Aly Semigran
Danny Glover
Photo: MTV News
Mel Gibson has alienated much of Hollywood and his fanbase in recent years. First came his infamous DUI arrest in 2006 and then, over the summer, the Oscar winner was accused of abusing ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva and their young daughter Lucia, and the public heard the shocking audiotapes in which he allegedly hurled epithets at Grigorieva. But there's someone who is sticking by his side: his "Lethal Weapon" co-star Danny Glover.
Glover chatted with MTV News on Friday at the Sundance Film Festival about the news of their franchise's remake, saying, "I'd like to think that the four we did were still magical and people will still reference the four 'Lethal Weapon' [films]." The actor also spoke about his on- and offscreen friend, who has since fallen from grace in the public eye.
"I love Mel. That's my friend," Glover said of Gibson, adding, "He's had tough times. We've all had tough times."
In fact, the actor, who was attending Sundance to screen his latest film, "Black Power Mixtape," said he has been in touch with Gibson, who has been keeping a very low profile in the wake of all the controversy. Glover said that they saw one another most recently at a memorial in Los Angeles, where they happily greeted each other. "We ran up and hugged each other, man," he recalled.
When asked whether the revelations about Gibson over the past year resemble the friend he knows, Glover opted to keep mum. "I can't comment on that," he said, adding, "I only know what I know."
The actor went on to say that the Gibson he knows is "a very generous man, a man that ... whatever he goes through ... is always searching for something and searching for meaning in his life.' "
Glover isn't the only friend and former co-star of Gibson's to come to his defense. In the October issue of More, Jodie Foster, who worked with the troubled star on the 1994 comedy Western "Maverick," told the magazine Gibson was the "easiest, nicest person I've ever worked with." She went on to say, "The second I met him, I said, 'I will love this man for the rest of my life."
Like Glover, Foster opted to stay by her friend's side in spite of the abuse accusations and those controversial violent, racial and anti-Semitic slurs. "When you love a friend, you don't abandon them when they are struggling," she said, adding, "but more importantly, he is and has been a true and loyal friend. I hope I can help him get through this dark moment."
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Katy Perry Praises Lady Gaga, Ke$ha In Maxim
The 'Firework' singer reveals, 'I've known Ke$ha forever. She's actually in the 'I Kissed a Girl' video.'
By Jocelyn Vena
Katy Perry on the December 2010 cover of <i>Maxim</i>
Photo: Maxim
Everyone knows that Katy Perry is besties with Rihanna, so it might not be too surprising that Perry has only the kindest words for fellow female pop contemporaries Ke$ha and Lady Gaga, even if she has been critical of one of those women's artistic choices in the past.
"I love what Gaga is doing, and I love what Ke$ha is doing," Perry says in Maxim's new issue, for which she also serves as the cover girl. "I've known Ke$ha forever. She's actually in the 'I Kissed a Girl' video."
But, Perry isn't just dishing on her fellow lady celebrities, she's also showing some love for the fellas, one of whom she married in the fall. "I've said Justin Bieber [was my celebrity crush] quite a few times, but I think I'm over it now. I think it's probably safe to say I married my celebrity crush," the singer shares about husband Russell Brand. "Don't barf on this magazine."
Earlier this year, Perry was chosen to top Maxim's 2010 Hot 100 list, and she admits that the honor has really given her cred all over the place.
"It's a worldwide thing — the rest of the world makes it their standard," she says. "It's one of the questions they ask me in all interviews now, even in places where Maxim doesn't exist. I'll go to Timbuktu, and they'll be like, 'You're the #1 hottest,' and I'm like, 'Maxim said so, but thank you so much for saying so in Timbuktu.' "
So, what does Perry think makes ladies sexy? A fun-loving attitude, obviously.
"The way she presents herself and the air she has about her. You can feel her power and her confidence," Perry explains. "Also, the way she uses her ability to communicate, her brain and personality. I think that's really sexy because you all know the hottest woman can be the biggest bitch, and that's not cool."
Still riding high on the success of her Teenage Dream album, Perry shows no signs of slowing down, with a 2011 tour and a role in the "Smurfs" film on the way.
"You know, I wasn't allowed to watch 'Smurfs' growing up, ever. I grew up in a sheltered household, and my parents would keep us from certain things they thought were too much for us and our eyes," she recently told MTV News regarding her role as Smurfette. " 'Smurfs' had what my parents said was a lot of sorcery and magic."
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Doutzen Kroes Welcomes Baby Boy!
Victoria’s Secret model Doutzen Kroes welcomes baby boy! What a ray of sunshine for this model mama and her hubby Sunnery James! Find out more exciting details and see photos and a video right here!
Model Doutzen Kroes and her hubs Sunnery James are ecstatic with the arrival of their new little [...]
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Yikes! Now GM Pulls Ads From Skins!
Geez, imagine if they played reruns of the U.K. version. If people only knew how tame this show is in comparison, maybe they wouldn't be in such an uproar.
Following the lead of Taco Bell, General Motors has pulled their advertising from MTV's Skins, according to the Parents Television Council, who are single-handedly leading the crusade [...]
Following the lead of Taco Bell, General Motors has pulled their advertising from MTV's Skins, according to the Parents Television Council, who are single-handedly leading the crusade [...]
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Les News, 012111
THESE are the songs that Glee will perform for their Valentine’s Day episode. A marriage equality bill has been introduced in the Maryland State government. The California Supreme Court rules that gay parents don’t have to adopt their own children to be considered parents. The Ryan Seacrest timeline. Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) finds new life [...]
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Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: Bob Giraldi
- Album: Thriller [Bonus Tracks]
Justin Bieber - Eenie Meenie
- Artist: Justin Bieber
- Label: Epic, Beluga Heights
- Director: Ray Kay
- Album: My World 2.0
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Does 'Breaking Dawn - Part 1' Title Card Reflect Movie's Tone?
Summit Entertainment says each 'Twilight' film's color scheme has meaning.
By Kara Warner
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"
Photo: Summit
In the spirit of the old adage "When it rains, it pours," a flurry of "Twilight" news and imagery has hit the Internet over the past two weeks. Things kicked off last week with the release of the first photo from "Breaking Dawn - Part 1," which showed the film's paramours, Robert Pattinson's Edward and Kristen Stewart's Bella, in a very romantic moment on the night after their wedding. Shortly after that photo set "Twilight" fan eyes popping and hearts racing, MTV News was lucky enough to catch up with Pattinson himself at the Golden Globe Awards to get his thoughts on the steamy-looking photo.
On Friday (January 21), Summit Entertainment released yet another early gift for the millions of "Twilight" fans, the official title card for the first part of "Breaking Dawn."
Keeping with the tradition and look of the first three films, "Twilight," "New Moon" and "Eclipse," this "Dawn" title card has the same font (its official name is Zephyr) that fans have come to know and love. And while the card for "Twilight" was red, "New Moon" was gold and "Eclipse" was shiny silver, this card for Part 1 of "Dawn" is a reddish orange — the color of, well, the sky as dawn breaks. According to Summit, each card has a unique color to reflect the tone of the story.
So judging from this intense color, what might we expect from the film that we don't already know about? Those who've read and obsessed over Stephenie Meyer's novels know that the conclusion to the "Twilight Saga" packed a punch, complete with a vampire transformation, a marriage, a baby and a battle.
What do you think of the "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" title card? What scenes are you most excited to see in the film? Tell us in the comments!
Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1."
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Back in February of 2009, Kyle Wilker outed New Kids on the Block singer Jonathan Knight in The National Enquirer by selling photos of the pair when they were a couple back in the day. This week, former popstar Tiffany outed Jonathan on national television when she appeared on the late night TV show Watch [...]
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'Fight For Your Right Revisited': Inside Scoop From Sundance
We got a first look as the Beastie Boys short starring Elijah Wood, Seth Rogen and more premieres with a comic take on the 1987 classic.
By Eric Ditzian
Danny McBride
Photo: MTV News
PARK CITY, Utah — The description seemed deliberately vague: "After the boys leave the party ..."
That was how Adam Yauch described his Sundance entry "Fight for Your Right Revisited," a short film that tells the story of what happened to the Beastie Boys following the events of their 1987 music video of the same name.
We knew Elijah Wood would play Ad-Rock, Seth Rogen would portray Mike D and Danny McBride would slip on a leather jacket to become Yauch's MCA. But would the short be a music video? A more traditional comedic exploration? No one seemed to have a clue.
Even McBride and Wood didn't know what the heck the short was all about when we caught up with them before the Sundance premiere on Thursday night. "I'm just as curious as you are what this is going to be!" McBride laughed.
Not long after we chatted with the cast, MTV News sat down to take in "Fight for Your Right Revisited," and now we can finally answer those lingering questions (beware of spoilers below).
The short film, which runs about 20 to 25 minutes, is part music video, part improv-heavy comedy. It begins directly after the conclusion of the '87 video, with the Beasties crawling out of the party-mad apartment in a cloud of smoke, the original tune playing in the background. They head down the stairs and immediately run into the parents of the kids whose party they crashed. Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci play the parents.
From there, Rogen, Wood and McBride head out onto the New York City streets — the film was apparently shot in three days on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles — looking to keep the party going. They bust into a bodega, steal a couple six-packs of beer and head back out. At that point, the short transforms into a music video, with the Beasties rapping into the camera and guzzling beer as they walk.
"It felt super cool," McBride told us earlier. "The moment you start rapping into a fisheye lens, you realize you've been training for it your whole life."
The film continues to alternate between music video rampages and dialogue-heavy comedic scenes. It's also overflowing with a staggering number of celebrity cameos. One of the short's biggest takeaways — beside the fact that the Beasties can still deliver top-notch tunes — is that Yauch can call up pretty much anyone and get him or her to do the favor of appearing in his film. Celebs making appearances include Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, Ted Danson, Alicia Silverstone, Will Ferrell, Rainn Wilson, Jack Black and John C. Reilly.
The short takes surreal turns at times, as when the Beasties end up in a limo with two metal music fans played by Dunst and Maya Rudolph. They all drop acid, Wood gets stabbed in the belly and it turns out that Ferrell is driving the car. Such delightful weirdness peppers all of "Fight for Your Right Revisted."
"There was just an air of fun to it," Wood explained.
The short's chief pleasure is simply that it exists, that Yauch is revisiting a song the band largely swore off back in the '80s. Some scenes crackle with comedic verve, thanks to the talents of some of Hollywood's most reliable improv talents. Other scenes could have benefited from a trim or two in the edit room. The music is vintage Beastie stuff; fans won't be disappointed on that front. As the Beastie Boys themselves, Wood, McBride and Rogen don't so much channel their real-life counterparts as simply seem to be having an utter blast. The audience at the premiere was right along with them.
The short reaches a bizarre climax when the Beasties encounter a "Back to the Future"-esque DeLorean. Parked inside are older versions of the group: Black as MCA, Ferrell as Mike D and Reilly as Ad-Rock. Turns out, they're from the future and claim to be the true Beastie Boys. The only way to settle the dispute, apparently, is with an old-school hip-hop dance-off. Their LOL-inducing dance moves lead, not entirely strangely at this point, to the six men in a contest, each one, literally, spraying their cohorts with steady streams.
The short wraps up with the appearance of the actual Beastie Boys, dressed up like cops. They shove the two competing sets of Beastie Boys in a paddy wagon and drive off. A title card reads, "To be continued. Check back in 25 years."
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Britney Spears To Create A New Line Of Clothing For Sears?
Last Summer we got our first look at the Britney for Candie?s: The Limited Edition Collection line of clothing that became available for sale at Kohl’s last Fall. Today we are hearing that plans are in the works for Britney to launch another clothing line, this time in conjunction with BCBG. According to a new [...]
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Friday, January 21, 2011
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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Roger Ebert's Post Cancer Prosthesis
After battling jaw cancer, photos of Roger Ebert's reconstructed face have just been released.
Of the new look, the 68-year-old wrote on his blog, that it was a "two-year process that has now resulted with my coming into possession of a silicone prosthesis." This device [fits] over my lower face and neck and colored to match my skin."
He went on to say, "I will wear the prosthesis on the new television show ? that's not to fool anyone, because my appearance is widely known. It will be a pleasant reminder of the person I was for 64 years."
"Symbolically, it's as if my illness never happened and, hey, here I still am, on the show with these new kids," he added. "When people see the 'Roger's Office' segment, they'll notice my voice more than my appearance."
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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
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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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Adam Lambert's 'Whole Lotta Love': The Story Behind The Cover
Glam rocker tackled the legendary 1970 Led Zeppelin song for 'American Idol' rock night.
By Gil Kaufman
Adam Lambert performs "Whole Lotta Love" on "American Idol" on Tuesday
Photo: R. Mickshaw/Getty Images/ Fox
Imagine a freight train speeding toward you at midnight. Or a rockslide barreling down a hill as you try to outrace it. That's the feeling of the ominous, chugging Jimmy Page riff that kicks off Led Zeppelin's 1970 Stonehenge of rock, "Whole Lotta Love." And that's before singer Robert Plant leans into one of the nastiest, ecstatic rock screams this side of the Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again."
That's the song Adam Lambert chose to sing on "American Idol" rock night Tuesday (May 5), and, needless to say, it was a challenge that the eyeliner-loving Los Angeles stage veteran was more than up for, hitting a series of high notes and rock screams that would have made Plant proud. It was a risky maneuver that paid off for Lambert, who chose a tune that came in at #75 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004.
The legendary British rock act recorded the tribute to Chicago blues icon Willie Dixon during their second U.S. tour after working it out in their live show, including it on their 1969 classic album Led Zeppelin II. Like many of the songs Zeppelin performed early in their career, "Love" was a blues standard turned on its head with a heavy dose of crunching psychedelic guitar and thundering drums, courtesy of late drummer John Bonham. The song was based on a 1962 tune by another blues forefather, Muddy Waters, called "You Need Love," which was penned by Dixon.
For Zeppelin's version, Plant customized the lyrics by adding some lyrical quotes from a few other songs Dixon wrote for Howlin' Wolf, "Back Door Man" and "Shake For Me," nailing the tricky vocal in a single take. It was also inspired by 1966's "You Need Loving" from the British rock group the Small Faces, for whom Zeppelin had great affection, but they also did not credit Dixon for his part in writing the original lyrics. The song became Zeppelin's first U.S. single and their only U.S. top 10 hit. Though their manager would not let them release singles in the U.K. because he thought it cannibalized album sales, the song was finally released as the band's only British single in 1997.
Dixon sued Zeppelin over the song in 1985, claiming it borrowed too heavily from his "You Need Love," and Zeppelin reached an agreement with him, with Dixon using the money he received to set up a program that provided musical instruments for schools. A cornerstone of heavy rock, the tune -- which was the theme song for the long-running British countdown show "Top of the Pops" in the 1970s and '80s -- has been covered by dozens of artists over the years, from Tina Turner and Ben Harper to Prince, Slash, Leona Lewis, Train's Pat Monahan, the London Symphony Orchestra and Jane's Addiction.
Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
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The second installment of ?American Idol?s tenth season could have been called ?Revenge Of The Nerds?
Two of Thursday’s least telegenic would-be Idols threw down the evening’s most commanding vocals. First, Brett Lowenstern, a 16-year-old, avowed bullying victim scaled Queen’s daunting “Bohemian Rhapsody” only to summit every one of its operatic peaks. Adam Lambert would have been proud, if not the late Freddy Mercury himself. Later in the show, an unconventionally-figured [...]
Anne Hathaway to Play Catwoman in ?Dark Knight Rises?
The cat’s out of the bag! Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle, otherwise known as Catwoman, in The Dark Knight Rises, according to a press release from Warner Bros.
"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story," said director Christopher Nolan.
Hathaway competed for the role against Keira Knightley, Jessica Biel and newcomers Kate Mara and Charlotte Riley, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This casting announcement comes only days after the news that Hathaway will be a guest star on Glee.
Actor Tom Hardy will costar alongside Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises, playing the villainous role of Bane. "I am delighted to be working with Tom (Hardy) again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies," Nolan said of the actor, whom he worked with on 2010's Inception.
The film is due in theaters on July 20, 2012.
Do you think Anne Hathaway will make a good Catwoman? Chime in below!
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Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Tops iTunes In 16 Countries
'This is absolutely incredible!' singer's manager tweets.
By Jocelyn Vena
Cover art for Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me"
Photo: Jive
Forget any arguments that Britney Spears is some kind of underdog; with the release of her latest tune, "Hold It Against Me," earlier this week, the singer is certainly proving that she's still at the top of the pop heap.
Her manager, Adam Leber, tweeted that the singer was (as of press time) at the top of the iTunes charts in 16 countries: the U.S., Sweden, Australia, Greece, Switzerland, France, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and Spain.
"This is absolutely incredible!" Leber wrote. "Brit's fans never cease to amaze me." In addition to thanking the fans, Leber also shared that Brit is hard at work on the video for the track. "Went 2 dance rehearsals yesterday with @BritneySpears & @brianfriedman. HIAM video is going to be incredible to say the least. More to come," he tweeted Wednesday.
Also on Wednesday, Britney Spears thanked fans for all the support they've been showing the lead single from Brit's March album. "Couldn't of asked for a better 1/11/11..thanks to all my fans and all of the radio stations for playing HIAM!" she wrote. "I am truly blessed..."
On Tuesday, the same day the song was up for purchase on iTunes, it launched straight to #1 on the site and quickly broke all previous radio records for the most spins in the first day of release. "Top 40 outlets across the country immediately put 'Hold It Against Me' in rotation and received instant-reaction airplay at America's most-influential stations, including Z100 and WXRK in New York and KIIS and KAMP in Los Angeles," radio-industry analyst Kevin McCabe said in a statement.
Are you feeling the new Britney single like the rest of the world seems to be? Let us know in the comments!
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Britney Spears' Pop Rivalries, From Christina Aguilera To Lady Gaga
'She's sort of left a lot of these girls in the dust,' one Spears expert tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Christina Garibaldi
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For more than a decade, Britney Spears has been pitted against some of her pop peers, including Madonna, Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilera and, most recently, Lady Gaga.
She's publicly buried the hatchet with Madonna and Aguilera — sharing a three-way kiss with the pair at the 2003 VMAs — and never really paid much attention to the hype of other so-called rivalries.
"Since the beginning of her career, she's always been pitted against whatever big pop person there is," MTV News' Jim Cantiello explained.
"I feel like artists have had rivalries with Britney and she hasn't really had rivalries with them," Entertainment Weekly's Leah Greenblatt added. "She's sort of left a lot of these girls in the dust."
While Brit has managed to stay on top all these years, a new pop princess might give her a run for her money. "I think Gaga's already been talking about what she is gonna do. She has said that her album is going to be more than just dance songs, and I'm guessing that Britney might be making a different type of album, which is great, because in that sense, Brit and Gaga don't have to compete," Perez Hilton said of any potential new rivalry. "They're each doing their own very distinct thing."
Greenblatt agreed: "It just seems like they're operating on different wavelengths right now. I mean, Britney's proven herself over such a longer period of time than Gaga has. I don't think that Gaga can just wipe her off the pop royalty board."
At the end of the day, it's not at all about competition, Cantiello explained. "Britney's going in the super dance route and Gaga's doing a super personal album," he said. "It comes a point where we've got to stop comparing the two."
Plus, it's hard for these two to really ever compete with one another, since Gaga has admitted to waving the Britney flag. "I was 13 when Britney became a star," she said in 2009. "I was amazed by the level of the superfan that Britney created. I want to bring back the feeling that I used to feel."
Who has been Britney's worthiest adversary? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Eva Longoria's "Desperate" Duties
Hard at work on her ABC series, Eva Longoria was busy filming scenes for "Desperate Housewives" in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday (January 20).
Wearing a lime green dress while changing between wedge peeptoe heels and Ugg boots, the brunette beauty was joined by co-star Ricardo Chavira during the diner based shoot.
The work outing comes just after it was announced that Miss Longoria has been added to the list of presenters set to take the stage at the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Airing live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, January 30 at 8PM ET, Eva joins fellow celeb guests doting out awards including Hilary Swank, Rosario Dawson, Angie Harmon, Betty White, Jeff Bridges, Alec Baldwin, Amy Poehler and Cory Monteith.
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Cameron Diaz Says Snoop Dogg Sold Her Weed
Actress Cameron Diaz claims that rapper Snoop Dogg sold her marijuana when they were in high school together in California. Cameron Diaz, 38, who will play a pot-smoking teacher in her upcoming movie “Bad Teacher”, claims she bought weed from Snoop Dogg when they were teens. Cameron said, “We went to high school together; he [...]
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Justin Bieber Plans Collabos With Kanye West, Drake, Chris Brown
Singer's manager also discusses Bieber's relationship with Selena Gomez, plays clip of new song in live chat.
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber
Photo: Christopher Polk/ Getty Images
After a whirlwind year of making friends in the music industry, Justin Bieber is intent on pulling out all the stops for his sophomore album. Not only has the 16-year-old singer recently collaborated with Rascal Flatts, he's also talking about linking up with some hip-hop heavyweights including Kanye West, Drake and Chris Brown for future collaborations, according to manager Scooter Braun.
Bieber's manager took to a chat room Tuesday to speak to the pop star's legion of Beliebers about his new music, speculation about a romance with Selena Gomez and the celebrity lineup for Bieber's "Never Say Never" movie.
"Yes, Justin is working on new music," Braun teased after playing a clip of a new Bieber song, which he said may drop on Valentine's Day. "He's been talking to Drake about new music. [Bieber] and Kanye had a call today about a song they're trying to work on together. Kanye wants to produce a bunch of new songs for the new album. He's talked with Rascal Flatts. Him and Chris Brown have been sending stuff back and forth to each other."
And you couldn't have a fan chat without fans inquiring about Bieber's reported romance with Disney starlet Selena Gomez. Braun kept tight-lipped on the issue by not mentioning names, but insisted that the duo are no more than friends. "Everyone says I'm ignoring a certain issue that you all want to know about," he admitted.
"Everybody wants to know something. Here's what I'm going to tell you. This kid travels a lot and I always told him, I was always like, 'You shouldn't be in a relationship unless you can give someone everything.' I know that him and the person you're asking about are really close friends and have been for awhile. As far as I know, that's what they are."
As his manager and friend, Braun did confess that he's told Justin to "stop answering the single question" as it'll lead to a lack of a private life in the future.
Whether or not the Biebs is in a relationship, the teen sensation is adamantly focused on his rising career. The pop star's next big project is his Jon Chu 3-D documentary "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," which hits theaters on February 11. Braun revealed that the film will feature guest appearances by Sean Kingston, Usher, Jayden Smith, Boyz II Men, Miley Cyrus, Kobe Bryant, Drake, Ludacris, Johnny Depp, David Beckham, Will Smith and Snoop Dogg.
Who would you like to see Bieber work with next? Share your suggestions in the comments!
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Kevin Zegers Likes To Drink Blood In 'Vampire' Clip: Sundance Film Festival Exclusive!
The Sundance Film Festival kicks off this Thursday in Park City, Utah, which means film lovers are about to discover a whole bevy of indie flicks hoping to be the next "Little Miss Sunshine" or "Blue Valentine" or... "Twilight"?
One film on the Sundance docket that will surely catch the eye of bloodsucker-loving moviegoers is "Vampire," [...]
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Jennifer Lopez's 'On The Floor' Will Be 'A Big One,' Producer RedOne Predicts
Lady Gaga collaborator calls new 'American Idol' judge 'a true artist.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias
Jennifer Lopez
Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/ Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez might be a new judge on "American Idol," but let's not forget she's also a pop star. For her new club banger, "On the Floor," J.Lo teamed up with Pitbull and red-hot producer RedOne. The producer tells MTV News that for his work with the singer, he thought big. Let's face it: With J.Lo, you have to go big or go home.
"I love J.Lo. I've always been a big fan. She's a true star. They asked me to work with her and I was like, 'Absolutely,' " he explained. "She's one of those that I've always admired. What she's done with the music and film and everything, she's a true artist — a 360 artist.
"It was natural for me to get into the studio with her," he continued. "I'm excited about J.Lo's 'On the Floor.'... It's getting the most incredible reaction. I'm happy for her."
RedOne knew that if he was going to make a smash for the star, there would be several elements involved: dance, parties and her Latina heritage. He hoped to capture it all on the club-ready track, which samples Kaoma's worldwide hit "Lambada," and definitely has a Latin flare.
"She's a dancer. She can sing. I was really amazed, and I had so much fun working with her," he gushed. "Her energy and everything about her is a star, and it was natural for me to do what we did.
"Of course, she's global: She's a global artist," he continued. "She's a global actress, and the music has to be global, and the rhythmic side of it or the Latin and this thing of a dancer [all has to be there].
"She said, 'I want to dance. I want to make people dance and be able to sing with me.' That's what we did, and it feels good. I think we're going to have a big one."
What do you think of "On the Floor"? Give us your review in the comments below!
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I gave my nephew Jack a haircut.
I couldn't get it right so I just kept cutting and cutting and cutting and well...
I gave him the Dumb & Dumber do.
Whoops.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Tops iTunes In 16 Countries
'This is absolutely incredible!' singer's manager tweets.
By Jocelyn Vena
Cover art for Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me"
Photo: Jive
Forget any arguments that Britney Spears is some kind of underdog; with the release of her latest tune, "Hold It Against Me," earlier this week, the singer is certainly proving that she's still at the top of the pop heap.
Her manager, Adam Leber, tweeted that the singer was (as of press time) at the top of the iTunes charts in 16 countries: the U.S., Sweden, Australia, Greece, Switzerland, France, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and Spain.
"This is absolutely incredible!" Leber wrote. "Brit's fans never cease to amaze me." In addition to thanking the fans, Leber also shared that Brit is hard at work on the video for the track. "Went 2 dance rehearsals yesterday with @BritneySpears & @brianfriedman. HIAM video is going to be incredible to say the least. More to come," he tweeted Wednesday.
Also on Wednesday, Britney Spears thanked fans for all the support they've been showing the lead single from Brit's March album. "Couldn't of asked for a better 1/11/11..thanks to all my fans and all of the radio stations for playing HIAM!" she wrote. "I am truly blessed..."
On Tuesday, the same day the song was up for purchase on iTunes, it launched straight to #1 on the site and quickly broke all previous radio records for the most spins in the first day of release. "Top 40 outlets across the country immediately put 'Hold It Against Me' in rotation and received instant-reaction airplay at America's most-influential stations, including Z100 and WXRK in New York and KIIS and KAMP in Los Angeles," radio-industry analyst Kevin McCabe said in a statement.
Are you feeling the new Britney single like the rest of the world seems to be? Let us know in the comments!
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Anne Hathaway to Make a Glee Guest Spot
Surely Glee creator Ryan Murphy uses an extensive and deliberate screening process to book his celebrity guest spots, right? No doubt set visits by outside stars (like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristen Chenoweth, Britney Spears, Neil Patrick Harris and John Stamos) are all part of a carefully planned, overarching plotline worked out before each season begins?
Well, no -- at least not based on the way the latest celebrity guest booking unfolded. Anne Hathaway dreamed up a role for herself, chose a song she'd like to sing ("You Are Not Alone" from the musical, Into the Woods), and mentioned it during a November visit to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Then she ran into Murphy backstage at the Golden Globes (after his show's big win for best comedy series) and mentioned it again. "I think that’s great," Murphy told People magazine. "So she’s going to come on."
The role Hathaway has envisioned is Kurt's (Chris Colfer) lesbian aunt who helps him to accept his sexuality.
Are you looking forward to Anne Hathaway's guest spot? Chime in below!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/anne-hathaway-make-glee-guest-spot/1-a-314766
Lady Gaga Rep Debunks Leaked Song Rumor
'The reported leak is not a Gaga record,' rep tells MTV News about 'Animal.'
By Jocelyn Vena
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When a new tune called "Animal" hit the Internet on Friday (January 14), many fans believed that the song was a Lady Gaga leak. Its thumping beat, dance-floor-inspired melody and lyrics about sex could easily be features of a Gaga track. And indeed, the website hosting the alleged leak labeled it a Lady Gaga song.
But fans should know that "Animal" is in fact not a Lady Gaga song. "The reported leak is not a Gaga record," a rep for the singer told MTV News.
On the leaked track, a woman who sounds vaguely like the pop star sings, "I can see the way that you're looking at me/ Like you're hungry and I'm the only thing that you see/ Can't tame you from the way you're watching me/ Baby I'll keep you up all night/ Gonna tie you up/ I'll hit you right/ Animal, animal."
But new Gaga music is on the horizon. Born This Way is set for release on May 23, and Gaga will drop the first single from the album on February 13, the same day she is slated to perform at the Grammy Awards.
Last month Gaga revealed that she would be dropping her hotly anticipated single in February, and she let her little monsters know how excited she is to share the song with them. "Thank you for all of your support and I cannot wait to play you Born This Way. It is killing me," she said, adding that it will be "the greatest album of this decade. ... I promise you, I'll never let you down. And not for nothing: The album's finished and it's f---ing really good."
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Beyonce's Mom Says Daughter's Style Has Always Been 'Edgy'
'It's just a result of her constantly evolving,' Tina Knowles says of the fashion in Beyonce's "I Am ... World Tour" DVD concert special.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Beyoncé has never been shy about hitting the stage in stunning costumes. Her appearance has always been a mixture of showgirl sparkle and pop star razzle-dazzle. And her style is on full display in her new DVD concert special, "I Am ... World Tour."
Her mom and stylist, Tina Knowles, said that while the looks may seem a bit edgier than what fans have seen from the singer in the past, she thinks that her superstar daughter has always been ahead of the style curve.
"Well, the wonderful Thierry Mugler designed the costumes, and I actually worked on some of the dancers and the band, and it was just amazing to work with him because he is so creative," Knowles told MTV News at a New York screening of the special. "So it's just a result of her constantly evolving, but she's been edgy. It's funny for people to say she went more edgy, but she's been wearing body suits and that type of thing."
And while Knowles may act as her daughter's stylist and costume designer, she says that Bey's style decisions are all her own. "Well, we discussed her working with Thierry Mugler, and I'm the biggest fan. And so she had seen some of the fashions and she loved it," she said. "So we always discuss things, but it's her decision, it's her career."
Beyoncé, who also directed the concert special , said it gave her a better understanding of the filmmaking process. "It was hard work," she said. "I learned so much. I have a new respect for directors and I think I would like to do more of it. ... Well, I've done some co-directing for music videos [but] this was definitely a big step for me, and I'm so thrilled."
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Mabel?s Labels Debuts New Party Pack
Keep your tot's birthday goodie bags organized with Mabel's Labels new Loot Bag Combo packs.
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Usher's 'OMG' ' 'Kills It Every Night,' Says Tourmate Miguel
'There's so much anticipation for this song when he comes out,' Miguel says of MTV News' Song of the Year.
By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker
Usher
Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images
MTV News just named Usher's "OMG" the #1 song of 2010, and clearly we're not alone in our admiration. But what is it like to watch it performed night after night? Miguel, who is currently opening for Usher's OMG Tour gave us a little insight.
"There's so much anticipation for this song when he comes out, and he really gives the fans what they want," Miguel laughs. "He kills it every night."
Before his latest string of hits, Usher was out of the spotlight for a period of time in 2009, when he was dealing with personal issues including a divorce. Miguel finds his 2010 comeback inspiring.
"There was a period of time, when a lot of people didn't believe in Usher and thought he was finished ... just kind of going to ride off into the sunset and disappear," the up-and-coming singer noted.
With the release of Raymond vs. Raymond and its extended, companion EP, Versus, in 2010, Usher proved the skeptics wrong with chart-toppers including "OMG" and "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love."
"He's such a tremendous example of perseverance and determination," Miguel beamed. "I was there throughout this album, so I've seen the adversity that he's had to overcome perception-wise."
MTV News' Top 25 Songs of 2010 have all been counted down. But the fun isn't over yet: We still want to see your picks in the comments below!
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Taylor Royce is Kelly Jean Stasilli
Reality TV star Taylor Royce, whose real name is Kelly Jean Stasilli, has gotten herself in some legal trouble for allegedly taking some things that didn?t belong to her. Learn more about Taylor and what she did when you keep reading, there is even an interesting video for you to check out.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Spider-Man Reboot Films In The Streets Of SoCal
A couple weeks ago we got our first look at Andrew Garfield in costume as Peter Parker on the SoCal set of the as-yet untitled Spider-Man reboot film and just last week we got to see him all gussied up in the iconic red and blue Spider-Man costume. Today we get to see a new [...]
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Justin Bieber Hospitalized After Filming 'CSI' Cameo
'He had a mild allergic reaction while they were wrapping up last night on the set of 'CSI,' ' Bieber's rep tells E!
By Kara Warner
Justin Bieber on the set of "CSI"
Photo: CBS
Justin Bieber is really committing to his acting — so much so that it landed him in the hospital Wednesday.
According to E! Online, the 16-year-old superstar developed breathing trouble while filming scenes for his upcoming appearance on "CSI."
But never fear, Beliebers: The Best New Artist Grammy nominee is just fine. His breathing trouble was apparently caused by an allergic reaction, for which Bieber received insta-treatment at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, on Wednesday evening.
"He is fine," Bieber's rep told E! on Thursday (January 13). "He had a mild allergic reaction while they were wrapping up last night on the set of 'CSI.' His doctor met him at the hospital to make sure everything was OK. He was released within the hour after his doctor declared him fine. He is back on set working today. All is well."
Judging by Bieber's tweets last night — in which he made no mention of a hospital visit and instead posed a series of random questions to fans — he wasn't too bothered by his earlier troubles.
"If you could meet anyone in the world who would it be?" he tweeted. Followed by: "Ok ok...if you could be the greatest athlete or the greatest entertainer which would u be? tough one." Then: "And the toughest question of the night....fresh sheets or fresh socks??? #epicquestion."
On Thursday, he tweeted this confident missive about being back on "CSI": "Ok last day on the set as a #badass. Gonna get deadly today."
Apparently all is indeed well with the Biebs. Phew.
What are you expecting from Bieber's return to "CSI"? Let us know in the comments!
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Jennifer Lopez: Why I Had the Twins Pose for Gucci
The actress-singer recently posed with the twins, who will be 3 next month, in ads introducing Gucci's new kids' line of clothing. She did so because there was a strong charity connection, not because Emme and Max were clamoring for the gig.
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Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Welcome Daughter
'Our family is truly blessed,' couple says of their daughter, Faith Margaret, born via surrogate.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Sunday Rose now has a little sister. Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman and her musician husband, country star Keith Urban, welcomed a new bundle of joy into their household on December 28. Faith Margaret Kidman Urban was born via surrogate at Nashville's Centennial Women's Hospital.
"Our family is truly blessed, and just so thankful, to have been given the gift of baby Faith Margaret," the couple said in a statement to People.com on Monday. Kidman and Urban appeared at Sunday's Golden Globes, but never mentioned the baby to the press. "No words can adequately convey the incredible gratitude that we feel for everyone who was so supportive throughout this process, in particular our gestational carrier."
This is the second child for the couple, who married in 2006, and the fourth for Kidman. She has a daughter and a son, Bella, 18, and Connor, 15, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise.
"You know how you dream as a girl ... I'm one of those people. I would meet a guy, then I would imagine myself married and with kids within the first hour," she recently told Harper's Bazaar about her views on marriage and family. "But it worked out."
In the interview, Kidman also opened up about being a mother now. "I think I have more patience now but less physical energy. It's a trade-off. In your 20s, you're bounding around, they're attached at your hip, and you can just go and do anything. But I'm much more of a homebody now," she explained. "My roots are deeper."
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Jennifer Lopez Plays Dance Diva On New Single 'On The Floor'
RedOne-produced tune featuring Pitbull premiered on Ryan Seacrest's radio show.
By James Dinh
Jennifer Lopez
Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/ WireImage
With the new season of "American Idol" premiering Wednesday, you'd think Jennifer Lopez would have enough on her plate. However, the singer/actress is working hard at a full-blown musical comeback as her brand-new single, "On the Floor," featuring Pitbull, premiered early Tuesday morning (January 18) on Ryan Seacrest's radio show.
In the track produced by RedOne, Lopez commands the dance floor over a techno beat, which incorporates a sample of Kaoma's worldwide hit "Lambada." "If you go hard, you gotta get on the floor/ If you're a party freak, then step on the floor/ If you're an animal, then tear up the floor/ Break a sweat on the floor/ Yeah, we work on the floor," she sings.
Jenny fans got their early fix when the demo for the Pitbull-assisted tune hit the Internet on Friday. Later that day, Seacrest sent Lopez fans into a frenzy when he revealed he would debut the finalized version of the track this week. Lopez is expected to make a radio appearance with her "Idol" co-star on his radio show Wednesday. "Fun talking to you on the carpet last night ... look forward to catching up Wednesday morning on air!!!" she tweeted.
J. Lo has been teasing fans about her collaboration with super-producer RedOne (Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" and "Bad Romance") via Twitter. "I see u @RedOne_Official! We're making BIG things happen 'On the Floor' this new year!!!" she wrote last week.
Back in November, RedOne spoke to Blackbook magazine about his studio sessions with the singer, saying, "Musically, I'm trying to combine all the elements that [make] her who she is. We connected, and it was easy to work together. She's in another headspace. She's very positive and content. She knows what she wants to do."
In addition to "On the Floor," the entertainer's viral clip for her buzz track "Good Hit" also surfaced online. In the minute-and-a-half clip, the Latin bombshell instructs her all-female class on the latest in "Advanced Fierceology/ Work It Out 101."
What do you think of J. Lo's new tune? Share your reviews in the comments!
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