- Artist: Ke$ha
- Label: RCA
- Director: Honey
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3213641&vid=516772
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Justin Bieber And Ashton Kutcher Ask 'What Would Kenny Do,' But How About Reinventing These Other Classic Buddy Comedies?
Justin Bieber's already told you to never say never, and he's living up to that motto by following his massively successful documentary with his first scripted big-screen role ? opposite Ashton Kutcher, no less!
The Los Angeles Times reports that Bieber and Kutcher are joining forces for "What Would Kenny Do?," a buddy movie that focuses [...]
The Los Angeles Times reports that Bieber and Kutcher are joining forces for "What Would Kenny Do?," a buddy movie that focuses [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/03/31/justin-bieber-ashton-kutcher-what-would-kenny-do/
MUSIC FAB: Chris Brown Debuts At #1, Jennifer Hudson Lands At #2
Critics who thought Chris Brown's GMA outburst would affect his record sales were proven wrong today. At least those who thought it would affect it negatively.
Chris debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and he earned the second best 1st week sales tally of 2011. Get the deets on his numbers inside along with how Jennifer Hudson performed....
Perhaps there really is no such thing as bad publicity. In fact, the headlines around the world may have caused people to pay closer attention to Chris Brown and his music. His F.A.M.E. album debuts atop the Billboard 200 with 273,346 sales, making it the second-largest debut of the year after Adele’s previous 351k.
Sales of F.A.M.E. greatly improved upon the 102,000 first week sales of Graffiti (his first post-Rihanna album) but still fell behind the sales of Exclusive, which sold 294,000 copies back in 2007.
And if you're asking "Where U At" about Jennifer Hudson's sales, she did well also coming in at #2. She sold 167,373 copies.
Congrats to them both.
Source: http://theybf.com/2011/03/29/music-fab-chris-brown-debuts-at-1-jennifer-hudson-lands-at-2
Lady Gaga To Receive Fashion Icon Award
The pop superstar will receive the prize at the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards on June 6 in New York City.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lady Gaga
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty Images
Lady Gaga is certainly known for her eye-popping, always-evolving style, and she has shown her passion for fashion at numerous high-profile events. This hasn't gone unnoticed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, as the trade organization announced on Wednesday night that the pop star will be among its 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards winners, The Associated Press reports.
Gaga will be presented with the Fashion Icon Award at this year's ceremony, which will take place on June 6 in New York City. CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg and executive director Steven Kolb made the announcement at the DVF Studio in the Big Apple, where all the nominations were made public for the event.
Also set to be recognized at the CFDA Awards is designer Marc Jacobs, will who will receive the lifetime achievement award. According to von Furstenberg, Jacobs e-mailed her noting that he didn't think he was old enough for the honor and that he wanted it renamed the "half-lifetime award." She explained to the fashionistas in the room, "I told him that I'm much older than him and I'm still kicking." In addition, Jacobs garnered a nomination for the Womenswear Designer of the Year prize, as did Alexander Wang and the design duo Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler.
The Olsen twins are also up for an award. They will be competing in the womenswear category for emerging talent for their collection The Row, going up against Prabal Gurung and Joseph Altuzarra. The International Award will go to Phoebe Philo, who designs for Celine and who gets a shout-out from Kanye West on "Dark Fantasy," the lead cut from his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album.
Other 2011 CFDA nominees include Wang, Phillip Lim and Robert Geller in the up-and-coming menswear designer category, and Alejandro Ingelmo, Eddie Borgo, Pamela Love and Jason Wu for accessories.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Judge Judy Falls Ill, Rushed to Hospital
She?s one tough cookie in the courtroom, but apparently Judge Judy Sheindlin couldn't overcome her health woes as she was rushed to the hospital earlier today (March 30).
According to reports, the ?Judge Judy? arbitrator was in her studio when she fell ill and was in need of medical attention.
On-hand sources said the TV judge had been complaining of ?intestinal discomfort.?
On a good note, Judy just made a phone call to TMZ?s Henry Levin telling him that she is going to be fine - adding that she?s ?just exhausted, and my body was telling me it needed a day to chill
Source: http://gossipcenter.com/judge-judy-falls-ill-rushed-hospital-493314
Justin Bieber Vintage Video: His First Meeting With Usher
Justin Timberlake also wanted to sign Bieber, 'Never Say Never' star said in 2009.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber
Photo: Brian Phares/MTV News
Just as the world was learning who Justin Bieber was, MTV News caught up with the shaggy-haired singer in September 2009. He was gearing up to release his debut album, My World, and plotting his pop-world domination. In the year and a half since that interview, Bieber has done the nearly impossible, launching himself into the pop mega-sphere.
In the chat, Bieber recalled how he and his manager, Scooter Braun, met and eventually got big names interested in signing the teen.
"My manager found me on YouTube. He flew me out to Atlanta for the first time — I'd never actually been on a plane before. He flew me to Atlanta where i was going to the studio to meet some people," he recalled.
"And Usher happened to roll up in his Range Rover. I ran up to him, and I was like, 'Usher, I love your songs. Want me to sing you one?' The politest possible way he could say no, he did. ... I took the hint. I didn't get to sing for him: He had to run into a studio session."
But later, Usher was beckoning the teen back to the ATL. "He actually watched my videos — after my manager got to talking to him — and was like, 'I should have let this kid sing,' and flew me back to Atlanta where I got to sing for him in a proper setting. A week later, I had a meeting with Justin Timberlake, who also wanted to sign me, so they both kind of wanted me."
As the story goes, Bieber went with Usher, and the two never looked back.
"As far as Usher being my mentor, he's definitely given me words of wisdom. I hear it from everybody, but definitely to hear it from Usher is great, just to stay humble and grounded is very important," he explained.
"There's a lot of people, especially young stars, that have gone down the wrong path, and I definitely plan to stay humble and stay grounded and keep my family first, because that stuff really is important in life."
On Friday, Justin Bieber's 3-D documentary, "Never Say Never," opens. The film takes a look at how the teen star worked to hit it big. MTV News has been chatting with him along the way, from the time he first burst on the scene in 2009 until now, as he embarks on a huge 2011 that will include a tour and more new music.
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Happy Birthday Miley!
Source: http://www.celebritygossiphollywood.com/celebrities/miley-cyrus/happy-birthday-miley/
Bikini Babe Courteney Cox Vacations with Josh Hopkins
Looking to confirm new romance rumors, Courteney Cox was spotted alongside "Cougar Town" co-star Josh Hopkins in St Barts on Tuesday afternoon (March 29).
The former "Friends" actress invited her on-screen lover and seemingly new romance to join her and daughter Coco on holiday in the scenic Caribbean locale.
Of the scene, an onlooker told, "Courteney and Coco were carefree as they splashed around and frolicked on the beach with Hopkins. The Cox girls both looked remarkably comfortable with the handsome and gregarious Hopkins, who flaunted his toned physique as the three played together, giggling and acting silly."'
While Cox has played coy about her post-breakup romantic doings, the decision to invite Hopkins to join her and Coco on holiday certainly makes it seem as if something special is brewing.
Source: http://gossipcenter.com/courteney-cox/bikini-babe-courteney-cox-vacations-josh-hopkins-492738
Britney Spears Rocks ?Jimmy Kimmel Live?
Continuing her publicity assault, Britney Spears paid a visit to ?Jimmy Kimmel Live? in Los Angeles last night (March 29).
The ?Hold It Against Me? songstress celebrated the release of her new album Femme Fatale with a very special performance.
Ms. Spears took the stage to sing ?Til The World Ends,? though the audience was screaming so loud that it was sometimes hard to hear the music.
Brit also participated in a skit in which Jimmy got her name tattooed in huge letters on his legs, while she merely wrote his name on her wrist in pen.
Kate Walsh Chelsea Handler Christina Aguilera Danica Patrick
Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Columbia Records/SMG
- Album: Michael
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=605180
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Usher Says New 'Rev Pop' Project Is A 'Movement'
Singer teases his new project by pointing to past hits like 'Yeah!' and 'OMG.'
By James Montgomery
Usher
Photo: MTV News
With the success of songs like "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love," "Hot Tottie" and "OMG," Usher had himself a fairly massive 2010. But rather than rest on his laurels, he's looking to build on his big year, not with an album, but with a "movement."
It's something he's calling "Rev Pop" — or, simply, "Rev" — and though he's already teased his idea in a video with David Guetta (Akon is also involved), he has yet to speak in full about it. So when MTV News caught up with Ush before the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles at the (Belvedere) RED launch party, we asked him about his next musical endeavor. And though he didn't reveal much, he did let it be known that "Rev" isn't exactly something new. In fact, he's been doing it for a while now.
"I'll give it to you this way: At a later date, I'll tell you more about Rev Pop, but if I were to give you a flash: I've done it before, I did it with 'Yeah!' " he said, "taking a cultural experience, and also worldwide recognition of a feeling, and putting the soul in the middle of it. Not allowing it to shift heavily to R&B genre, or pop. I did it again with 'OMG,' once again putting the soul in the middle of it, which was an electric-pop experience, with the soul.
"It's bringing those elements together to tell a story, that was born here," he said, gesturing toward his heart, "And that's what Rev Pop is. There's more, I mean, I could really elaborate, but that's just what I'm going to tell you right now. 'Rev' is what it's called ... the movement is called Rev."
Usher wouldn't say just when his fans would be getting their first taste of Rev, but whenever they do, it sounds like they're going to be impressed ... if not a little shocked.
"Stay alive," he smiled, "Because you're definitely going to be in for a surprise."
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Beyonce Drops Her Dad as Manager
After a nearly lifelong career under the management of her father Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé has ended her business relationship with her dad -- but both insist the split was amicable.
"I've only parted ways with my father on a business level," the superstar said in a statement Monday, according to CNN. "He is my father for life, and I love my dad dearly. I am grateful for everything he has taught me."
Matthew Knowles managed his daughter's career beginning in the late '90s when she and super-girl group Destiny's Child rose through the ranks of superstardom. He continued to oversee her professional life throughout 16 Grammy awards, a major role in Dreamgirls and a marriage to rap mogul Jay-Z.
"The decision for Beyoncé and Music World Entertainment to part ways was mutual," Matthew Knowles said in a statement. "We did great things together, and I know that she will continue to conquer new territories in music and entertainment." He said that going forward his record label plans to focus on artists in the gospel and inspirational genre.
"Business is business, and family is family," he said. "I love my daughter and am very proud of who she is and all that she has achieved. I look forward to her continued great success."
Beyoncé's mother Tina works as her stylist and launched a clothing line with her superstar daughter in 2000. "I grew up watching both he and my mother manage and own their businesses," she said of her father. "They were hard-working entrepreneurs, and I will continue to follow in their footsteps."
It is not known at this time who will be taking over as Beyoncé's new manager.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/beyonce-drops-her-dad-manager/1-a-335993
?Glee? cast and their beautiful voices
Amy Adams: From 'June Bug' To Lois Lane
We take a look at the eclectic list of roles the Oscar-nominated actress, and new Superman love interest, has played.
By Eric Ditzian
Amy Adams
Photo: Getty Images
Henry Cavill might have been getting a little lonely in Metropolis. Two months after landing the role of Superman in Zack Snyder's reboot of the superhero franchise, the 27-year-old actor still hadn't found out who'd become his Lois Lane.
The answer arrived on Sunday: Amy Adams will be play the Daily Planet reporter and Superman love interest. In a statement, Snyder called Adams "one of the most versatile and respected actresses in films today." That's hardly an overstatement: The 36-year-old star has performed in indies and blockbusters, musicals and animated fare, solemn dramas and bawdy comedies. Along the way she's managed to earn three Oscar nominations, the latest for her supporting turn last year in "The Fighter."
A former Hooters waitress, Adams made her debut in 1999's "Drop Dead Gorgeous" as a dim and cheerful beauty-pageant contestant. Supporting roles on the big and small screen followed, but her next step up the Hollywood food chain didn't arrive until Steven Spielberg cast her as Leonardo DiCaprio's love interest in 2002's "Catch Me If You Can." While things were undoubtedly going well for the actress, she then took a step back from the spotlight over the next few years and only fully resurfaced in very unlikely fashion.
"June Bug," a sort of "Meet the Parents" for the art-house crowd that starred Adams as a wide-eyed gal named Ashley who's days away from giving birth and seemingly miles away from planet earth, debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2005. The performance won her a special jury prize for acting — and a year later she earned her first Oscar nod for the part. The decision to avoid mainstream fare turned out to be just what Adams' career needed.
"If you love the project, you love the project, and you could be making millions of dollars and have millions of dollars to spend or no money to spend and making no money," Adams told us at the time. "But it's about the script and it's about the people and it's about the story."
From there she began mixing studio pictures ("Talladega Nights") with indie roles ("Sunshine Cleaning"), and ended up wowing critics and audiences in "Enchanted," a film that managed to breathe new life into movie musicals while at the same time paying deep respect to the genre. There was also a short but satisfying arc on "The Office" as Jim Halpert's (John Krasinski) handbag-slinging girlfriend. By the start of 2009, Adams would earn her second Oscar nod — this one for playing a 1960s-era nun in "Doubt" — and yet she couldn't quite get used to the idea that she was indeed a movie star.
"You see yourself onscreen, or you see pictures of yourself, and it can get really heady. I don't think human beings are supposed to look at themselves that much," she said in a
Perhaps by now, following her third Oscar honor, she's more comfortable with the notion of celebrity. Hopefully. Because her star is about to rise to a whole new level. There's her turn as Jason Segel's girlfriend in "The Muppets," set to premiere later this year, and she wrapped production last year on "On the Road" opposite Kristen Stewart. In addition, she's attached to play
"Amy has the talent to capture all of the qualities we love about Lois," he said. "[S]mart, tough, funny, warm, ambitious and, of course, beautiful."
What's your favorite Amy Adams performance? Tell us in the comments.
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660776/amy-adams-from-june-bug-lois-lane.jhtml
Songs For Japan Includes Eminem, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga And More
Benefit album is now on iTunes, with proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
By James Montgomery
Songs For Japan Cover Art
Photo: EMI Music Group
On Monday, we learned the names of some of the stars set to appear on Songs For Japan, a compilation album to benefit the ongoing disaster relief efforts in the earthquake- and tsunami-ravaged nation. And on Friday (March 25), not only was the full roster of artists and songs revealed, but the album was made available for purchase on iTunes.
Lady Gaga, Eminem, Beyoncé, Madonna, the Kings of Leon and Katy Perry joined a list of already-announced artists like Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna on the album, which is available worldwide on the iTunes Store for $9.99. Proceeds from the sale of Songs for Japan will benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society.
All in all, 38 artists lent songs to the album, including legends like Bob Dylan, U2, Bruce Springsteen and the late John Lennon; country acts like Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum; rock artists like the Foo Fighters, R.E.M. and Bon Jovi; pop icons like Madonna and Pink; and top hitmakers like Bruno Mars and David Guetta.
All acts appearing on Songs for Japan — and their labels and music publishers — have waived their royalties and proceeds from the worldwide sales of the album to insure the Japanese Red Cross Society receives as much support as possible. The JRCS will use funds from the album to support its ongoing relief efforts and for eventual recovery assistance to the areas hardest hit by the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis. iTunes will also donate its proceeds from the album's worldwide sales to the benefit of the JRCS.
The track list for Songs for Japan, according to Apple:
1. John Lennon, "Imagine"
2. U2, "Walk On"
3. Bob Dylan, "Shelter From the Storm"
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Around the World"
5. Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"
6. Beyoncé, "Irreplaceable"
7. Bruno Mars, "Talking to the Moon"
8. Katy Perry, "Firework"
9. Rihanna, "Only Girl (In the World)"
10. Justin Timberlake, "Like I Love You"
11. Madonna, "Miles Away"
12. David Guetta, "When Love Takes Over"
13. Eminem (featuring Rihanna), "Love the Way You Lie"
14. Bruce Springsteen, "Human Touch"
15. Josh Groban, "Awake"
16. Keith Urban, "Better Life"
17. Black Eyed Peas, "One Tribe"
18. Pink, "Sober"
19. Cee Lo Green, "It's OK"
20. Lady Antebellum, "I Run to You"
21. Bon Jovi, "What Do You Got?"
22. Foo Fighters, "My Hero"
23. R.E.M., "Man on the Moon"
24. Nicki Minaj, "Save Me"
25. Sade, "By Your Side"
26. Michael Bublé, "Hold On"
27. Justin Bieber, "Pray"
28. Adele, "Make You Feel My Love"
29. Enya, "If I Could Be Where You Are"
30. Elton John, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
31. John Mayer, "Waiting on the World to Change"
32. Queen, "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)"
33. Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
34. Sting, "Fragile"
35. Leona Lewis, "Better in Time"
36. Ne-Yo, "One in a Million"
37. Shakira, "Whenever, Wherever"
38. Norah Jones, "Sunrise"
Will you download the benefit album? Let us know in the comments!
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Usher - There Goes My Baby
- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records, JLG
- Director: Anthony Mandler
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=544989
Celebrity Twitter Pictures
Mariah Carey shows off her decorated baby bump! Plus, check out more stars' cute, candid and crazy Twitter photos!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/celebrity-twitter-pictures/1-b-229669
Kate Walsh Chelsea Handler Christina Aguilera Danica Patrick
Usher - Fed Up (featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Drake, Rick Ross)
Fed Up (featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Drake, Rick Ross)
- Artist: Usher
- Label: We The Best, E1 Music
- Director: Gil Green
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=461562
'Hunger Games' Experts Weigh In: Who Should Play Peeta?
Josh Hutcherson, Alex Pettyfer and Hunter Parrish appear to be the front-runners, but nothing is confirmed yet.
By Christina Garibaldi
Alex Pettyfer
Photo: Getty Images
Last week, MTV News exclusively revealed that Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence landed the highly coveted role of Katniss Everdeen in the film adaptation of "The Hunger Games." Experts and fans were mixed on the thought of the tall, blond 20-year-old taking on the role of the 16-year-old, dark-haired heroine, but it seems like Jennifer can rest easy for now, since the debate has shifted to who will play fellow Hunger Games competitor Peeta.
"It's definitely going to be someone close to her age," Down With the Capitol administrator Theresa Morgan told MTV News. "I think it will make it easier to cast someone for Peeta."
Many names have already been thrown into the mix, including "The Kids Are All Right" star Josh Hutcherson, who confessed he has met with director Gary Ross. "I love Peeta," Hutcherson told Entertainment Weekly. "The character is so much who I am — self-deprecating, a people person. And he'd be such a great character to play!"
Hutcherson seems to be a front-runner for the District 12 male tribute, but he will have some stiff competition from Alex Pettyfer and fan favorite Hunter Parrish.
"We love Josh Hutcherson," the Hob administrator Megan Scott said. "There's Alex, who I really like, but Hunter is a huge fan favorite. When I think of these guys with Jennifer, they all go well together."
"Our whole site thinks Hunter will be perfect," Morgan said. "He looks the role and acts the role. A lot of people are thinking he sounds like Peeta."
Ross might agree, since Parrish recently told E! Online he has met with the movie's producers. "I'd be grateful to get the opportunity," he said. "Like, really grateful. It would be amazing."
Not everyone's convinced that these leading contenders are right for the coveted "Hunger Games" role.
"My favorite for Peeta is Callan McAuliffe," Mockingjay.net administrator Kimmy West said about the "I Am Number Four" newcomer. "I think he has the acting chops, he's relatively unknown, and he has that warm quality that Peeta has."
Who do you think should get the role of Peeta in "The Hunger Games"? Tell us in the comments below!
Check out everything we've got on "Hunger Games."
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Foxy Brown Kicked Off The Tom Joyner Cruise For Bad Behavior + Is She Really Dating Shyne!?
Troubled rapper Foxy Brown is at it again. This time she P.O.'ed the older folks over in Tom Joyner's camp. First the rapper and radio host had a tense phone interview, then things got even worse when they met face to face on the cruise ship. Let's just say....Foxy was removed from the ship and escorted to a plane. Deets inside....
You have to really show your behind to upset "the old school" as our veteran entertainers and professionals tend to have more patience than youngsters who like to pop of at the mouth. But apparently....Foxy Brown has just what it takes to push a brother over the edge.
Tom Joyner went on record Friday morning saying that Foxy Brown was removed from his "Fantastic Voyage" cruise ship and escorted to a plane.
Now.....because Tom is old school and very professional, he didn't offer up any of the behind the scenes dirt only saying,
“We put Foxy off the cruise. Let’s just say she got put off. You had to really act a fool to get put off."
So we don't know what happened from Tom's side....but we got an earful from Foxy on Twitter. Foxy said she felt a little insulted by some of the questions and comments that came from the crew during the interview. She added that anything "Grandpa" said on the radio was a lie because she got much love while on the cruise ship. She claims they are starting drama and talking -ish behind her back.
She ended by saying the best way to handle this situation was to go to Belize on vacation with her "pumpkin"....Shyne. SIDEBAR: Is Foxy Brown dating Shyne?
Read the tweets below:
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Britney Spears Begins Filming 'Till The World Ends' Video
Spears tweets photo from set of clip for Femme Fatale's second single.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends" cover art
Photo: Jive
Just one day after announcing she was set to begin work on her latest Femme Fatale music video, for "Till the World Ends," Britney Spears tweeted a photo of herself on the set late Thursday.
Donning ripped tights, a studded leather jacket, matching fingerless leather gloves and a black bralette, Spears is pictured drinking a bottle of water. Her hair is mussed, her makeup sexy and smoky, and she is looking out onto the set.
"Day 1 of the #TTWE Videoshoot," she tweeted. "Just wrapped my first big dance number. Taking a well deserved break people!"
She is working on the video for her second single with Norwegian director and photographer Ray Kay, who has worked with Lady Gaga, the Backstreet Boys, Beyoncé and Justin Bieber.
The video will be shot in L.A. No date has been set for the video's premiere.
Kay tweeted about the news Thursday, writing, "Guess who's set to direct Britney Spears' new video? Yay! Its going to be amazing."
Another behind-the-scenes photo also hit the Web: Taken from an aerial view, the video's dancers, dressed in all black, are seen hanging out by craft services on the set.
Spears recently spoke to Ryan Seacreast about the Ke$ha-penned track, noting her enthusiasm for the song. " 'Till the World Ends' is fun! It's fun. I like it.
It's good energy," she said of the track, which was produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Billboard. "I'm a vibe person, and I think I love good-mood songs, and if it puts me in a good mood, it clicks for me."
What do you think the "Till the World Ends" video will be like? Tell us your ideas below!
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Bikini Babe Brooklyn Decker Heats Up Miami Beach
Situated in the sunshine state as she supports her husband's pro tennis efforts, Brooklyn Decker was certainly a head-turner while out on Miami Beach this past week.
The "Just Go With It" hottie rocked a yellow and white striped top with black bottoms as she soaked up the rays before having her fun in the sun disturbed by the always-present paparazzi.
As for the visit to Florida, Miss Decker stepped out on Saturday (March 26) to cheer on hubby Andy Roddick in his opening round match at the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open.
Held at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Brooklyn was left disappointed after Andy ended up taking a surprising loss - as he was ousted by Pablo Cuevas by a score of 6-4, 7-6 (4).
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/brooklyn-decker/bikini-babe-brooklyn-decker-heats-miami-beach-491513
Lady Gaga Designs Japanese Tsunami Relief Wristband
Mother Monster tweets that all proceeds from sales of prayer bracelets will go to those affected by Friday's tragic disaster.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lady Gaga's Japanese tsunami relief bracelet
Photo: Bravado USA
Lady Gaga is doing her part to help those affected by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on Friday (March 11). The devastating quake triggered a 10-meter tsunami and now threatens Pacific coastal areas, including Hawaii and the West Coast.
The star tweeted on Friday that she has designed a special wristband with all of the proceeds going to benefit those affected by the disaster.
"I Designed a Japan Prayer Bracelet. Buy It/Donate here and ALL proceeds will go to Tsunami Relief Efforts. Go Monsters," Gaga wrote.
She then shared a link with more information about the red-and-white bracelet on which the words "we pray for Japan" are written along with an image of a hand making Gaga's signature monster paw gesture. "Little Monsters, show your support for Japan with this 'We Pray for Japan' wristband! Choose your price to add an additional donation with your wristband," the description for the bracelet reads. "All proceeds go directly to Japan relief efforts."
Gaga is the latest celebrity to reach out and help shed light on the devastation left by the tragic events in Japan. Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Adam Lambert, Diddy and many more sent their prayers to those affected via Twitter. Britney Spears encouraged fans to donate to relief organizations, tweeting, "So tragic. My heart is breaking for Japan."
"Just heard about the huge earthquake and tsunami in Japan," Kim Kardashian wrote. "My prayers are with everyone in Japan. Seeing all of this footage in Japan is devastating! Please help the people of Japan by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation."
For more information on what you can do to help with earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan head to MTV Act, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
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iVoices Tell the Truth About Their Little White Lies
Our iVoices come clean and admit they fib from time to time about everything from their weight to what happened to that last piece of birthday cake to how much those new shoes cost. Don't tell their husbands!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/ivoices-tell-truth-about-their-little-white-lies-0/1-h-335315
Keri Hilson & Chris Brown Drop The "One Night Stand" Video + 50 Cent Slashes Price Of CT Mansion By 50 PerCent
We told you earlier about the hot new duet between Keri Hilson and Chris Brown and now we have the video. Check out the video for "One Night Stand" inside plus find out about 50 Cent's real estate woes...
Putting the focus back on his music, Keri and Chris dropped the video for the "One Night Stand" single we've been anticipating. Watch the video above and let us know...
DO WE LOVE IT?
And in real estate news...
The price of the Farmington, CT estate owned by rapper 50 Cent was recently slashed down from a high of $18.5 million to just under $10 million. The home comes with its own historical background once belonging to heavyweight Mike Tyson and now in the hands of 50 Cent. The 52-mansion comes with 19 bedrooms and 25 full baths.
Besides the amenities like the large lion covered fountain in the driveway, there a nightclub, recording studio and of course the infamous wine cellar.
50 describes the estate as "The Playboy Mansion of the East."
And if you can cough up the $10 million asking price, be prepared to pay $98,000 in property taxes annually. It cost big bucks to be YBF in Connecticut.
'Sucker Punch' Secrets Revealed!
MTV News spoke with filmmaker Zack Snyder and the cast about the making of the fantastical battle movie.
By Kara Warner
Emily Browning in "Sucker Punch"
Photo: Warner Bros.
At long last, Zack Snyder's mysterious, "Alice in Wonderland With Machine Guns" film "Sucker Punch" has arrived in theaters. MTV News has been on the case since its humble beginnings, bringing you all the news, videos, scoops and interviews ... in a nutshell, everything you need to know.
To celebrate the film's opening day, we present a few more fun facts about the film that we learned directly from the film's director/writer Zack Snyder and the cast.
1. Snyder's original plan for the movie was to build it around a big musical number.
"I had this idea that it'd be cool if we used the musical number for the spine of the movie or the spine of the action sequence," Snyder told MTV News. "And then getting in and out of it would be like, the music would start and that would draw us in. That would be the sort of mechanism for the fantasy to begin, and when the music ended, that would be the mechanism for it ending. And that was sort of how it started."
2. Inspiration for the look of the film came from the adult fantasy magazine Heavy Metal.
"I still read it, actually," Snyder said. "It's got little short stories in it and they're illustrated. And so it's like a comic strip that has more sex and violence than you would get from a normal comic book," Snyder said, adding that he started reading the magazine in his youth. "I think it influenced this movie in a pretty big way."
3. For the high-action "train sequence," Snyder used hundreds of shots to look like one, which took seven days to shoot.
"[The train sequence] is a sequence that's broken up into maybe 120 shots that look like one shot," Snyder explained. "So you just kind of have to know where the cameras are going and knowing where it came from, and put these little camera moves in and all these shifts that have to happen. ... You shoot one angle and then you shoot the other angle and then it's going to be stitched with the CG section. So you have to know what you're capable of," he said. "How far you can push the CG stitch so it doesn't break the shot. There's a whole bunch of things like that."
4. Everyone in the cast is wearing a ton of makeup.
Even for Oscar Isaac, who plays creepy institution overlord Blue Jones and has the privilege of being one of the only men in the cast, the makeup process was extensive.
"I remember they would spray-tan me and then put an extra coat of shine on it," he recalled. "Then blush and then tons of eyeliner. My hair was basically glued tight to my head."
But compared to what the ladies endured, Isaac's process wasn't that bad. Carla Gugino told us the filmmakers wanted the makeup to make a statement, and that she spent at least two hours in the makeup chair every morning.
"We definitely had so much fun," Gugino said. "Rosalina [Da Silva] designed the look of the film makeup-wise. And we did 'Watchmen' together as well," she explained. "She's amazing. But there was a point when she said, 'Carla, guess how many sets of lashes you have on your eyes?' and I was like, 'Including my real ones?' and she was like, 'Yes.' And we realized that it was four."
5. Snyder had to cut back on the violence in the movie, particularly a few scenes that involve implied or attempted rape.
"Those [scenes] of course got trimmed away," he said. "It's really delicate because even that subject matter, you have the harder version that is sometimes better because it actually makes the point a little bit more directly. The PG-13 version was difficult for me," he revealed. "I would say that the very things that they didn't like were the very things that you needed to see in order for you to understand the content of the scene. You know, to know how to feel about it, because otherwise you're sort of left in this weird middle ground," he said. "So it's difficult. It's tricky."
Snyder went on to explain why the sexual violence and lobotomy images were necessary to include in the film, juxtaposed with the idea of women not being victims and being able to defend themselves.
"For me it was all about having incredible threat in that world. Like, what is the most dangerous thing? What is the worst possible thing, and to me being lobotomized and then raped is probably the worst possible thing," he explained. "I like the idea that the verdict or the ... like if someone were to make a sacrifice, and you have two alternatives and one is just go back to jail. OK. You know, I get that. And one is you know, be lobotomized and then possibly raped for the rest of your zombified life. You know, you really need to think about that. You're giving up a lot, I guess, is my point."
Check out everything we've got on "Sucker Punch."
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Casey Abrams Breaks Down on 'American Idol'
American Idol continues to be an emotional roller coaster this season. Thursday night packed a shocking twist when Casey Abrams, a favorite amongst the Idol judges, faced elimination after earning the fewest viewer votes of any contestant.
The 20-year-old baby-faced singer tried to pull himself together for a performance of "Don't Need No Doctor" in the hopes that Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler would save him from being sent home. But the judges cut his performance short, and gave it to him straight.
"We know who you are, Casey," Jackson said. "We don't need to hear you anymore, do we Steven?"
"We made a decision to keep you on," the Aerosmith rocker replied.
A stunned Abrams asked, "Are you kidding? Oh my God! It's unreal. I started singing and the fact that you cut it scared the stuff out of me!" Indeed, Abrams -- who has been has been hospitalized twice this season already -- looked like he might faint. Luckily, he held it together, soaking in the fact that the judges had used the one save they get all season to rescue him from elimination. Entertainment Weekly has exclusive video here.
Stefano Langone, J.Lo's flirty frend, was also in the bottom two with Abrams, but he will also be returning to the stage next week -- when two singers from the top 11 will be sent home. And, now that the judges can't save anyone, whoever gets voted off, stays off.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/casey-abrams-breaks-down-american-idol/1-a-335106
Kaskade Tears Up The Decks At LIV In Miami
Miami Music Week continues with one of EDM's best.
By Adam Stewart
Kaskade
Photo: KirillWasHere.com
MIAMI — It was another big night at Fontainebleau's LIV nightclub, where Miami's A-list once again turned out to champion one of dance music's best. After Laidback Luke's "Super You & Me" party featuring Skrillex on Wednesday night and an epic set by Swedish House Mafia's Axwell on Thursday, the room was redecorated and the stage was set to host a full night devoted to none other than Kaskade.
Kicking off his day with a surprise guest set at Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 Pool Party at the Surfcomber, Kaskade (born Ryan Raddon) arrived at LIV fully warmed up by the energetic bikini-clad crowd. The line stretched out into the street and the venue was jam-packed with diehard fans lucky enough to get on the right side of the velvet rope of one of Miami Music Week's biggest shows.
Mid-set, a tripped fire alarm caused a brief intermission while the system reset. The crowd, however, egged on by Kaskade's impromptu storytelling and comedic sense on the mic, began their own frenzied chants, including the hook from the circa-2000 techno hit "Kernkraft 400" by Zombie Nation, a moment that sparked nostalgia for more than just a few in the crowd. But when the green light came to turn the music back to max, Kaskade kicked the party into high gear.
Raddon has always had a knack for bringing his biggest to the stage, and tonight was no exception. With a massive remix of his and Deadmau5's "Move for Me" — transformed into a very catchy, wobbly synthed banger — the crowd couldn't resist the temptation to sing along to the new rendition of one of his biggest hits ever.
He then dropped a rework of another one of his original smashes, this time with "Don't Stop Dancing Girl," which he infused with melodic piano riffs and thumping beats.
Shortly thereafter, Raddon, known for his penchant for mash-ups, which he often shares with his fans on #MusicMondays, dropped a mix of Marco V's "Reaver" with Red Carpet's 2007 smash "Alright."
Rounding out the hour with Max Vangeli and AN21's remix of Pendulum's "The Island," Raddon again set the bar as one of the world's premier DJs, whose success and talent in the studio transitions seamlessly to his live gigs and beyond. To those lucky enough to attend Kaskade's night at LIV, it was one for the ages.
Checking out Kaskade tonight on Ultra Music Festivals Main Stage? Be sure to stick with MTV News, and follow our team on Twitter (@Adam MTVNews & @ASBhansali) for all of the latest Miami Music Week action!
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Valentine's Day Cakes
Look at these cute Valentine's Day cakes from the blog i am baker:
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And click here for the Rose Cake tutorial.
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/2/7/valentines-day-cakes.html
Beyoncé - Video Phone (Extended Remix)
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Hype Williams
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=455581
Beyonce, Leonardo DiCaprio Lead Flurry Of Movie Remakes
Russell Brand, Willow Smith, Jonah Hill are just a few stars looking to revamp film and TV classics like 'Arthur', 'Annie' and '21 Jump Street.'
By Terri Schwartz
Beyoncé
Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images
What do Willow Smith and Beyoncé have in common with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Kenny Wormald? They're all starring (or in talks to star) in the latest round of remakes of beloved films and TV shows coming down the pike.
On Thursday, news broke that Beyoncé would be starring in a Clint Eastwood-directed remake of the 1976 Barbra Streisand classic "A Star Is Born" (which was a remake of a 1954 movie that remade a 1937 film). In the meantime, Will Smith is reportedly petitioning Sony to remake "Annie" (the 1982 movie and 1977 musical) starring his 10-year-old daughter, Willow, best known for whipping her hair.
In October it was announced that Leonardo DiCaprio and best bud Tobey Maguire would be starring in Baz Luhrmann's 3-D retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," with Carey Mulligan joining as Daisy Buchanan.
Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum have been working on bringing the '80s Johnny Depp-starring television series "21 Jump Street" to the big screen since 2008, and they might even get Depp to cameo in it in time for the film's March 16, 2012, release date.
And let's not forget the long hunt for a Ren McCormack (the character Kevin Bacon made famous in 1984), after Zac Efron and Chace Crawford dropped out of the planned "Footloose" remake that finally landed dancer Kenny Wormald the role of his life.
Then there's "Arthur," the Russell Brand-starring remake of the 1981 screwball comedy about a happily drunk millionaire who risks everything for love. The film has tapped everyone from Helen Mirren to Greta Gerwig and Nick Nolte.
Two recently announced remakes are "Lethal Weapon" and "The Wizard of Oz," which are still in early development and without stars attached. Warner Bros. announced their plans to reboot the Mel Gibson-starring franchise on Thursday and tapped writer Will Beall to pen the script with completely new characters. And director Robert Zemeckis announced back in November that he planned on remaking the 1939 Technicolor classic using the script from the original film, with Warner Bros. hoping Robert Downey Jr. will play Oz.
Just this past year, films from "Clash of the Titans" to "The Karate Kid" to "A Nightmare on Elm Street" were remade for the big screen and were well-received by audiences. "Alice in Wonderland" and "Clash of the Titans" went on to become two of the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2010, while "Piranha 3D" and "The A-Team" also went on to strong successes, proving that there definitely is a market for these kinds of remakes.
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Anne Hathaway's Rio Bikini Hotness
Fitting in a little fun in the sun as she tends to promotional efforts in South America, Anne Hathaway showed off her fab bikini body in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (March 24).
The "Devil Wears Prada" actress was joined by boyfriend Adam Shulman as the twosome lounged around before taking a romantic swim in the hotel's outdoor pool.
As for the trip to Brazil, Miss Hathaway has been busy boosting interest in her new animated film titled "Rio".
With actor Jamie Foxx also making the trip, the pair and a few other fellow co-stars held a press conference and photo call over the past few days at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.
"Rio" is the story of "a domesticated macaw from small-town in Minnesota who he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with this bird of his dreams."
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/anne-hathaway/anne-hathaways-rio-bikini-hotness-491084
Friday, March 25, 2011
Lady Gaga To Receive Fashion Icon Award
The pop superstar will receive the prize at the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards on June 6 in New York City.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lady Gaga
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty Images
Lady Gaga is certainly known for her eye-popping, always-evolving style, and she has shown her passion for fashion at numerous high-profile events. This hasn't gone unnoticed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, as the trade organization announced on Wednesday night that the pop star will be among its 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards winners, The Associated Press reports.
Gaga will be presented with the Fashion Icon Award at this year's ceremony, which will take place on June 6 in New York City. CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg and executive director Steven Kolb made the announcement at the DVF Studio in the Big Apple, where all the nominations were made public for the event.
Also set to be recognized at the CFDA Awards is designer Marc Jacobs, will who will receive the lifetime achievement award. According to von Furstenberg, Jacobs e-mailed her noting that he didn't think he was old enough for the honor and that he wanted it renamed the "half-lifetime award." She explained to the fashionistas in the room, "I told him that I'm much older than him and I'm still kicking." In addition, Jacobs garnered a nomination for the Womenswear Designer of the Year prize, as did Alexander Wang and the design duo Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler.
The Olsen twins are also up for an award. They will be competing in the womenswear category for emerging talent for their collection The Row, going up against Prabal Gurung and Joseph Altuzarra. The International Award will go to Phoebe Philo, who designs for Celine and who gets a shout-out from Kanye West on "Dark Fantasy," the lead cut from his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album.
Other 2011 CFDA nominees include Wang, Phillip Lim and Robert Geller in the up-and-coming menswear designer category, and Alejandro Ingelmo, Eddie Borgo, Pamela Love and Jason Wu for accessories.
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Courteney Cox and David Arquette Get Close at 'Scream 4' Function
There may be a reconciliation in the works for Courteney Cox and David Arquette! The couple reunited on Wednesday at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, where they were both on hand to promote the upcoming Scream 4.
Sources say that the twosome, who separated in October after 11 years of marriage, was extremely affectionate with each other, exchanging loving glances and even holding hands!
During their interviews with Entertainment Tonight, both Arquette, 39, and Cox, 46, had nothing but complimentary things to say about each other and seemed playful in between takes.
"We're separated, we're working on ourselves and our relationship and sort of figuring out what we want," Arquette revealed to ET. "You know, life's complicated and people go through changes."
Both parties have been vocal about still loving the other, and neither seem like they are really ready to give up on their life as a family with their 6-year-old daughter, Coco.
Cox even gushed about how highly she thinks of her estranged hubby and how comfortable she is around him.
"It was very easy, we really respect each other and we help each other," she said about shooting the horror film together. "I mean, I respect his opinion so much that I'm always asking him, 'What do you think?' I think it's very easy to work with him."
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/courteney-cox-and-david-arquette-get-close-scream-4-function/1-a-335012
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