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Justin Theroux?s Pals Say He?ll Never Marry Jennifer Aniston

2011-08-18T18:00:00.001-07:00

Justin Theroux’s Pals Say He’ll Never Marry Jennifer Aniston

Will Justin Theroux ever marry Jennifer Aniston?� His friends say take a look at his past relationship! Jennifer Aniston’s friends have revealed how the “Horrible [...]

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Chloe Marshall Sweet 16 headed to Miss England 2008
Chloe Marshall of the UK has just won the Miss Surrey 2008 beauty pageant. She is now advancing towards the Miss England contest, which is opened to females ages 17-24. If Chloe Marshall can win the Miss England 2008 pageant, she will advance to the Miss

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'Hunger Games' Soundtrack: Jennifer Lawrence's Vocals Confirmed

2011-08-18T10:00:00.001-07:00

'It was beautiful. She did great. She's singing great,' film's music composer T-Bone Burnett says.
By Eric Ditzian

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss and Liam Hemsworth as Gale in "The Hunger Games"
Photo: Murray Close/ Lionsgate Entertainment

We've seen snippets of the cinematic world of Panem — Jennifer Lawrence as blood-spattered, arrow-wielding Katniss crouching in the woods, Josh Hutcherson as her battle-worn fellow combatant Peeta lying in a clearing. What we haven't yet checked out from "Hunger Games" — and why would we, with no trailer yet released and the film not hitting theaters until March 2012? — is anything to do with the score, an all-star collaboration between T-Bone Burnett and Danny Elfman.

But that musical omission will be changing soon, as Burnett not only told MTV News that filmmakers will be releasing "Hunger Games" tuneage soon, but that one track will feature Lawrence herself.

"Yeah, we did," Burnett said when we asked if Lawrence had recorded anything in the studio. "And it was beautiful. She did great. She's singing great. Killer actor too."

Burnett's confirmation follows a blog post in June from the website of Echo Mountain Recording Studio in North Carolina, detailing Burnett's in-studio work with Lawrence. The post has since been deleted and Lawrence's musical contribution has not been confirmed. After our chat with Burnett on Tuesday at the "Big Lebowski" reunion in New York, though (spoiler alert), we know the 21-year-old actress in fact recorded "Rue's Lullaby," a song Katniss sings after Rue, a young tribute in the Games, is mortally wounded.

"Yeah, we did that. We recorded that," Burnett said about "Rue's Lullaby." "And it'll be coming out soon."

While Burnett and Elfman are ready to release Lawrence's recording, the two Grammy winners are only just getting started on their "Hunger Games" work. What they have planned has blown Burnett away. "It's 300 years in the future, so we can take all sorts of liberties," Burnett said of the story. "[Elfman's] got an incredible space he's put together. It's the most incredible studio I've ever seen and he's got drums and marimbas and a cimbalom — just crazy instruments everywhere. We're just going to go over there and rock out. I think we're just going to play together. We're going to do it together."

Check out everything we've got on "The Hunger Games."

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Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me

2011-08-18T06:00:00.001-07:00

Hold It Against Me

Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive, Zomba Label Group
Director: Jonas Akerlund

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Beyonce Serves Up Intimate Performance In NYC

2011-08-18T02:00:00.001-07:00

With no costume changes or elaborate set switch-ups, singer performed entire 4 album alongside her biggest hits.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images

Beyoncé played her second of four nights at New York's Roseland Ballroom on Tuesday night, presenting an ear-popping event that served as a cabaret act featuring a ferocious mix of old favorites and new tracks from her album 4.

Billed as an intimate night with the superstar, the show feautured B in a sparkly silver dress, backed by a full-on orchestra and several backup dancers. No costume changes, no elaborate set changes. The real star was B's never-miss-a-note voice and her razzle-dazzle dance moves.

During the first part of the night, Beyoncé gave fans some of the inside stories behind her biggest hits, ranging from her early beginnings with Destiny's Child to her breakout moments as a solo artist. Her swagger never faltered and was evident when she spouted lines like "On April 4, 2008, somebody put a ring on it," before launching into her hit "Single Ladies." Before that revealing moment, Beyoncé sang bits and pieces of her biggest hits like "Bootylicious," "Survivor," "Bills, Bills, Bills," and "Crazy in Love." No stone was left unturned.

The night, however, was really all about 4. She ran through the entire album, displaying her panache for old-school performing the likes of Tina Turner or Diana Ross. During ballads like "1+1," "I Care" and the show-closing "End of Time," Queen B's vocal abilities outshined it all.

It was her ability to throw a party during faster jams like "Party," "Countdown," "End of Time" and "Run the World (Girls)" that put on full display her range as a performer, dancing and singing live the entire night. Her fans sang along to every word and their energy for the material was only matched by Beyoncé's enthusiasm for live performance.

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Photos | Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Calle 13, More At Los Premios MTV

2011-08-17T22:00:00.001-07:00

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'Immortals' Trailer: Kellan Lutz's Poseiden Debut!

2011-08-17T18:00:00.001-07:00

There was a time where the plot for Tarsem Singh's latest flick "Immortals" was under wraps, but that time is no more. The latest trailer for the stylized retelling of Greek mythology lays the story out clearly for the ill-informed.

No question that this is the longest "Immortals" teaser to date, clocking in at two and [...]

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Nicki Minaj, Joe Jonas Take Us Backstage On Femme Fatale Tour

2011-08-17T14:00:00.001-07:00

'Behind the scenes, there's a lot of security, lots of salad and lots of cranberries and almonds,' Minaj jokes to MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Britney Spears' Femme Fatale Tour is a glittering, over-the-top spectacle, complete with multiple costume changes, set changes, and a fleet of backup dancers and stage performers. Another major part of the tour is the other acts who are on the road with the star. MTV News caught up with tourmates Joe Jonas, Nicki Minaj and "Drop Dead Beautiful" rapper Sabi on their New Jersey tour stop, and they gave us an inside look at what it takes to get this show on the road.

"Behind the scenes, there's a lot of security, lots of salad and lots of cranberries and almonds, lots of dancers stretching," Spears' tourmate Minaj joked from her dressing room. "There's also a lady that comes every day and gives massages. She has like a massage chair and every time I go out there, she's giving some bloody bloke a massage," she teased in her signature British accent.

Brit's show isn't the only one that incorporates multimedia displays. Nicki's opening slot goes above and beyond thanks to video packages and costume changes. "Well, definitely I wanted my set to be more than an opening act 'cause, you know, I did that already," she said. "I always like to raise the bar for myself and that's what I did. I think it's important to give people what they paid for."

Sabi said that hours before the show happens, there's lots of hustle and bustle to make sure everyone is in the right state of mind. "It's crazy to see how wardrobe is rushed from one location to the next, or if there's something wrong with the shoes or there's extra shoes and dancers need massages and the catering's not here till 5 and we have to eat at 5 o'clock and everybody rushes to catering," she explained of all the hubbub."It's pretty fun and hectic back here, but it's dope."

During the show, Sabi hits the stage alongside Brit to perform their Femme Fatale track and she says that being up there in front of the sea of pop fans is "kind of hard to describe," adding that, "it's bananas. I get the biggest rush ... it's crazy.

"I've learned how she just delivers. There can be a bajillion things going on and she just delivers every time," Sabi said of Spears. "I'm learning the professionalism of it."

Jonas kicked off his time with Spears in his home state of New Jersey and said that he was stoked to be there. "[I'm] very excited right now. I can't wait," he said in his dressing room. "Getting up on the stage felt really comfortable, so I think it's gonna be really fun. Like everyone out there, I'm a fan of Britney, and it's New Jersey, so it couldn't be more perfect."

Nicki certainly has plenty of pop music crossover appeal and says that performing in front a pop crowd has worked well for her. "Honestly, it's been epic," she said. "They have an amazing spirit, a great vibe, and it's love every night, and I would not have traded this experience for anything else in the world."

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Michael Jackson Estate Rakes In $310 Million To Date

2011-08-17T10:00:00.001-07:00

Singer left behind more than $400 million in debt.

Michael Jackson
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Between album sales, movie profits, licensing arrangements and lucrative deals for Cirque du Soleil shows, the estate of late King of Pop Michael Jackson has raked in more than $300 million since the singer's shocking death in June 2009.

According to TMZ, legal documents released on Thursday reveal that executors of MJ's estate have managed to make a major dent in the more than $400 million in debt that Jackson owed at the time of his death.

The first accounting from the executors shows that they have already spent around $159 million paying back various debts, income taxes and other expenses, which include providing support for the pop star's mother, Katherine Jackson, as well as his three young children.

"Although there remain unresolved creditor claims, pending litigation and additional challenging business, tax and legal issues, and the estate is not yet in a condition to be closed, the executors have made substantial progress in reducing the estate's debt," the documents state, according to a Reuters report. Two of Jackson's longtime confidants, attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain, were named as administrators in a will sign by the pop icon.

In addition to paying to make "substantial improvements" to the Jackson family's Havenhurst estate in Encino, California, the executors also spent an undetermined amount of money on "last illness and funeral and memorial service expenses." Those costs included a $900,000 payment to the Forest Lawn Memorial cemetery where Jackson is buried and $35,000 on expenses described as "costume for memorial."

TMZ reported that not only did the famously cash-strapped Jackson have more than $400 million in debt, but his estate also owed more than $40 million to concert promoter AEG tied to the scuttled This Is It Tour, for which MJ was rehearsing when he died unexpectedly. They've also paid $27.2 million in taxes and $4 million in mortgage payments on Jackson's properties.

Despite the solid sales of the Michael album and millions of units of the singer's back catalog being sold, as well as the box office of the "This Is It" movie and DVD sales, the estate is not nearly out of the woods. TMZ noted that the administrators have received more than 65 creditors' claims, some of which are subject to "extremely high" interest rates, and there are several outstanding lawsuits against the estate in several countries.

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Photos | Celebs Bid Farewell To Oprah Winfrey At Her Final Show Tapings

2011-08-17T06:00:00.001-07:00

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Waka Flocka Flame Explains Retirement Talk

2011-08-17T02:00:00.001-07:00

'Yeah, I'm gonna retire — from the industry,' Waka says on 'RapFix Live.'
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Waka Flocka Flame
Photo: MTV News

Jay-Z famously said that he would retire after he dropped his debut album Reasonable Doubt way back in 1996, and we all saw how that worked out. With only one solo album under his belt, could Waka Flocka Flame do what Jigga couldn't?

Last month, the "Hard in Da Paint" rapper tweeted "This game 2 fake I [quit] rap after this year," but when Sway asked Waka about his post-rap plans, he elaborated on the statement.

"Nah, I am gonna retire. I'm gonna retire from the industry," Waka said on last week's "RapFix Live." "I'm not gonna kick it in the industry no more. I'm gonna do what I wanna do, how I started like from the beginning. I'm gonna do exactly what I wanna do."

Flocka didn't exactly say that he'd quit making music, however. Instead, the Atlanta-based rapper said he would go on to operate outside the music industry's traditional avenues.

"I don't expect to win awards, I don't expect to go to big venues. I'm gonna really help the youth — this is what I started doin' it for, so I'm gonna finish doin' it," he said. "Yeah, I'm gonna retire — from the industry."

For now, though, fans can tide themselves over with Ferrari Boyz, Waka's joint album with mentor Gucci Mane, which dropped last Tuesday. "Man, we just came to smash the game — point blank, period," Waka told Sway when asked why the duo made Ferrari Boyz. "They chasin' our sound, folks' singles is on our sound, and we might as well just go 'head and give it all to 'em."

Do you think Waka Flocka Flame can make it on his own terms? Let us know in the comments!

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2011-08-16T22:00:00.001-07:00

Stupid Celebrities Gossip » Myspace Drama, Riley Giles and Bree Tierney
Bree Tierney and Riley Giles get into a heated argument on Myspace after Bree started talking with the media about the two of them. You can thank lindsay Lohan for this one!

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Kenny Ortega to Direct 'Dirty Dancing' Remake

2011-08-16T18:00:00.001-07:00

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Usher - Spotlight

2011-08-16T14:00:00.001-07:00

Spotlight

Artist: Usher
Label: Warner Bros. Records, Asylum, Mizay Ent
Director: Benny Boom
Album: The State vs. Radric Davis

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The Cast Of ?Glee? Do ?Vogue? Magazine

2011-08-16T10:00:00.001-07:00

The cast of Glee, including the freshly expunged Chord Overstreet who will NOT be seen in the upcoming third season of the show, are featured in the pages of the new issue of Vogue magazine. In the accompanying article, the actors talk about fashion as it relates to their characters on the show … in [...]

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Usher - Fed Up (featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Drake, Rick Ross)

2011-08-16T06:00:00.001-07:00

Fed Up (featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Drake, Rick Ross)

Artist: Usher
Label: We The Best, E1 Music
Director: Gil Green

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'Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes' Holds Up Against 'The Help'

2011-08-16T02:00:00.001-07:00

'30 Minutes or Less,' 'Glee: The 3D Concert Movie,' 'Final Destination 5' disappoint at box office.
By Ryan J. Downey

Freida Pinto and James Franco in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
Photo: Twentieth Century Fox Film

Not only did the apes begin to conquer the human world onscreen, but they managed to retain their top spot at the box office as well. Despite competition from four diverse new movies, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" remained the #1 movie in America over the weekend.

The sci-fi prequel took in another $27.5 million during its second weekend of release for a $104.8 million total, according to studio estimates. Starring James Franco, "Rise" is a descendent of 1968's original "Planet of the Apes" which was itself based on Pierre Boulle's 1963 novel of the same name.

Whereas "Apes" was written in the '60s but set in a distant future, "The Help" was written just a couple of years ago but is set in the '60s. The movie adaptation of the hit book about a Southern belle who collects the stories of several African-American maids opened at #2 with $25.5 million, which was much stronger than observers predicted. Perhaps they should have known better: The book, by Kathryn Stockett, was legendarily turned down by some 60 literary agents before becoming a best-seller.

Both of the movies in the top two spots have benefited from positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth, while two of the weekend's big flops — "Final Destination 5" and the heavily promoted "30 Minutes or Less" — suffered from mostly poor reviews, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

"Final Destination 5" was the first flick in the horror movie franchise to open lower than its predecessor, mustering up just $18.4 million to open at #3. Pricier 3-D screenings accounted for roughly 75 percent of the gory sequel's business.

The last time Jessie Eisenberg worked with director Ruben Fleischer was on "Zombieland," which opened to overwhelmingly strong reviews and nearly $25 million two years ago. Their latest collaboration, the comedy "30 Minutes or Less," took in just $13 million over the weekend to open at #5.

With a reported budget of just $28 million, the movie, which stars Eisenberg as a pizza deliveryman who is kidnapped by two low-rent hoods (played by Danny McBride and Nick Swardson) who intend to force him to rob a bank, opened much lower than low-budget R-rated sleeper hit "Bridesmaids" did earlier this summer.

"Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" suffered the worst opening of all of the new major wide releases, coming in at a distant #11 with $5.7 million — even worse than the 3-D Jonas Brothers movie. The budget for the film, featuring the stars of the hit Fox series, was roughly $9 million. Another movie about a group of singing friends, "The Smurfs," was #4 with $13.5 million. The live-action/animated mix has made $101.5 million since it opened three weeks ago.

This weekend's new releases include franchise reboot "Conan the Barbarian," which sees Jason Momoa taking over from Arnold Schwarzenegger; "Fright Night," a remake of the 1985 vampire-moves-in-next-door horror romp; Anne Hathaway's romantic "One Day"; and the latest installment of Robert Rodriguez's "Spy Kids" series, "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D," which will screen in what producers are calling "Aromascope Smellovision."

Check out everything we've got on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."

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With a Little Luck: A Novel

2011-08-15T22:00:00.001-07:00

My good friend Caprice Crane's new book, With a Little Luck, is out today. Yay, Caprice!

It's gotten great reviews:

"Crane is one of the funniest writers of popular fiction around. The dialog (inner and outer) is laugh-out-loud, snort-inducing hilarious . . . Readers will want to cross their fingers and spit while throwing salt over their shoulders if it helps Berry reach her dreams. Highly recommended."

—Library Journal

"Fans of Stacy Ballis and Cara Lockwood will appreciate Crane's effortlessly funny style, which is often attempted in popular fiction but is rarely this well executed...Lighthearted and charmingly honest."

—Booklist

"[A] satisfying romantic comedy...[with] real character growth."

—Kirkus Reviews

And even better blurbs:

"Romantic, poignant and funny—this book is a lucky find for lit fans. Caprice Crane is a nimble and gifted storyteller."

—Diablo Cody, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Juno

"A hilarious romp that oozes charm and giddy fun. Caprice Crane is a true talent."

—Molly Jong-Fast, author of The Social Climber's Handbook

"Witty, fast-paced, and sheer fun. Caprice Crane is a master of dialogue. Half the time I was reading this book I was smiling, which made me look like a crazy person on the subway."

—Jancee Dunn, author of Don’t You Forget About Me and Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?

"Absolutely charming and hilarious."

—Missy Peregrym, star of the movie Stick It and ABC's Rookie Blue

"With a Little Luck scores in humor, head, and heart. In other words, it’s a perfect trifecta."

—Karyn Bosnak, author of 20 Times a Lady (soon to be the major motion picture What's Your Number?)

(Omg, who is that last fantastic blurber?) (I meant every word of it.)

And most importantly, she has the cutest dog ever (who likes to video chat with Bev):

Anyway, check it out, buy it—it's fantastic!

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A New Photo From ?The Hunger Games? Film Is Released

2011-08-15T18:00:00.001-07:00

Back in May we got our first look at the first photos from the set of the big screen adaptation of The Hunger Games and, as you may recall, we got to see a couple of paparazzi-shot photos from the Reaping scene. Today we get to see a new promo still from the film that [...]

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Photos | Janet Jackson Performs A Tribute To Michael Jackson At The VMAs

2011-08-15T14:00:00.001-07:00

Janet Jackson Performs A Tribute To Michael Jackson At The VMAs

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Britney Spears Tour Gig 'So Cool,' DJ Pauly D Raves

2011-08-15T10:00:00.001-07:00

'I'm an act — then Nicki Minaj, then Britney Spears,' the 'Jersey Shore' star tells MTV News in disbelief.
By Christina Garibaldi

DJ Pauly D
Photo: MTV News

DJ Pauly D joined the Femme Fatale Tour on Monday night and got the crowd fist-pumping as one of the opening acts for Britney Spears' show. It was announced last month that the "Jersey Shore" star would be taking a break from Seaside Heights to hit the road with Brit for the remainder of her tour, and he kicked things off this week in Boston.

"It's so cool because I'm an actual act," Pauly D told MTV News a few days before Monday's tour date. "So, it's like DJ Pauly D goes on — I'm an act — then Nicki Minaj, then Britney Spears."

So how did Pauly D do in his big debut? Well, his tourmate Nicki Minaj took to Twitter after the concert and gave her rave review: "BOSTON why are u so EPIC right now?!??!!?! Like seriously???!??" Minaj tweeted. "(Pauly D KILlED it by the way!!!!)"

This is Pauly D's first time joining a major tour but he didn't think life on the road would be difficult to get used to. "I got my own tour bus now, it's all done," Pauly D said smiling. "My DJ booth is all done, it looks amazing, and I'm really excited. It's like a dream come true."

But if you're going to check out the concert, don't expect Pauly D to play any of Spears' classic songs. "A DJ should not play the artist's songs at her concert, 'cause she has to perform these songs," he told us earlier this year when he warmed up the crowd for Brit's Las Vegas show. "I'm not going to be playing any Britney before she performs; maybe after. I'll let her perform, let her shine, 'cause it's her night."

Although he won't open the show by playing her hits, the MTV star didn't rule out the possibility of joining Spears (who's a "Jersey Shore" fan!) onstage.

"Maybe, we'll see," Pauly said. "It would be really cool, though."

Will you check out Pauly D on the Femme Fatale Tour? Let us know in the comments!

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Britney Spears Hosts As Ke$ha, Jennifer Lopez, More Bring Wango Tango To L.A.

2011-08-15T06:00:00.001-07:00

Pitbull, Matthew Morrison, Selena Gomez, Far East Movement and others filled the Staples Center on Saturday night.
By Matt Elias

Britney Spears hosts KIIS FM's Wango Tango 2011 on Saturday
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears makes headlines at concerts, even when she's not performing. That's probably why Los Angeles radio station KIIS FM tapped the pop princess to guest-host their annual Wango Tango music festival along with Ryan Seacrest on Saturday night at the Staples Center.

The bill was a balance of pop and hip-hop, with acts like Ke$ha, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Selena Gomez, "Glee" 's Matthew Morrison, Lupe Fiasco, T-Pain, Jason Derülo, Far East Movement, New Boyz, Cobra Starship and newcomer Cody Simpson.

Backstage, the media room went into a frenzy when Spears arrived in a red, geometric-print dress and a beaming smile. Owning her "femme fatale" moniker, Spears worked the carpet for a few moments while all of the cameras in the room were pointing at her. It was the second red carpet appearance by Brit this week, after her Beverly Hills benefit on Wednesday night for the St. Bernard Project.

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Spears' Femme Fatale collaborator Ke$ha, who was returning to the festival for the second time, said that an onstage collab between to the two would have to require one thing.

"That would have to include me finding her and attacking her," Ke$ha told MTV News, with the best intentions. "I'm planning on pouncing her."

While that never happened, at least not onstage, Ke$ha delivered on her promise of a set heavy on her glitter gun. And she assured us she knew the dos and don'ts of handling that kind of firepower.

"Do not spray yourself in the face with it," she said. "Do spray everybody else with it. That's pretty much it."

While Joe Jonas wasn't performing at the show, he took a break from recording his solo debut to catch up with almost everyone backstage.

"I didn't see Britney backstage, just said 'hello' to a couple of my friends," Jonas said. "Backstage is always [full of] people, especially having it at the Staples Center this time, I think compared to all the way out in the desert, it changes everything."

Also happy to have Wango Tango in Los Angeles were locals Far East Movement.

"Man, we grew up literally a few blocks away from here, and you can only imagine basketball games being played here," Kev Nish said. "So to come in here as performers, to be able to do our songs in this arena is a little crazy. We used to pass out CDs a few blocks [away], so we're very thankful. And the lineup is nuts, so we're extremely excited to be a part of this lineup."

Were you at Wango Tango? Share your experience in the comments below!

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Rihanna Opens Up About Her 'Battleship' Role

2011-08-15T02:00:00.001-07:00

'I didn't know what I was doing,' she says of first foray into acting.
By Jocelyn Vena

Rihanna on the set of "Battleship"
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Rihanna certainly knows a thing or two about military couture; anyone who has seen her "Hard" video knows that. But in "Battleship," her fatigues are anything but high-end. In a chat with UGO.com, the singer opens up about her butt-kicking role as Raikes, saying that her character knows nothing about the glamorous things in life, only the dangerous things.

"It's really cool, it's easy. You don't have to think about what you want to put on, or how cute you look," she says of wearing the uniform in the Peter Berg-directed action flick. "She doesn't like boys. She doesn't like girls either. She's just about her weapons and her work."

Rihanna has always had a tough-girl persona, so when it came time to make her film debut, she knew that this girl was the right one to play. And she made sure she did her research. "We worked with real military people, you know, people in the Navy, people who have fought in Iraq before. They pretty much came and drilled me. This one man, Donald, he pretty much drilled me, yelled at me, cursed me, 'Ow!' Made me do pushups. Everything," she recalled. "Like, my best friend was there the second time we worked together, and I said to her, 'OK, I'm about to do acting class, but you're going to want to kill this man, so just stay in the bedroom. Don't listen to anything he's saying to me right now, just don't kill him, Melissa, just stay in the bedroom.'

"And I remember she just kept walking around, and she would just glance at me, 'Are you OK? Did he just say 'f--- you' to you?' But I mean, it really got you in the mentality, that's the things they really go through, you know, when they first sign up," she continued. "It's not a walk in the park."

Her first encounter with Berg was equally jarring — Rihanna describes the sequence of events as "weird." "And [Peter Berg] just walked out and said, 'Hi, come in,' and I'm like, 'Where is Christa, my manager? Where is my manager?' She wasn't there, and I walked in and all I saw were these little alien mock-ups, these little dolls. And he just started saying, 'Yeah, these are the thugs, he's a thug,' " she said of the meeting. "I laughed and then I realized that he wasn't laughing, and I was like, 'This is weird. Why are there pictures of aliens all over this room?'

"And it was just crazy because he was just really super enthusiastic about it, and he was so sure that I could pull it off and I didn't even know that he was the director of the film, I didn't know anything," she added. "I didn't know what I was doing, where I was going, why."

Check out everything we've got on "Battleship."

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'30 Minutes Or Less': Five Other Walking Movie Bombs

2011-08-14T22:00:00.001-07:00

by Kevin Sullivan
In "30 Minutes or Less," which speeds into theaters today, Jesse Eisenberg's character, Nick, has to rob a bank before a bomb strapped to his chest goes off. We won't tell you how it all ends up, but we will tell you that Mr. Eisenberg is in pretty good company -- plenty of [...]

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Justin Bieber Raps On Chris Brown Mixtape Track

2011-08-14T18:00:00.001-07:00

'Shawty Mane!! I'm back!' Bieber tweets, using his MC name.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Justin Bieber issued a proud declaration from his Twitter page: "SHAWTY MANE!! I'M BACK!" Bieber, whose MC name is Shawty Mane, appears on Chris Brown's Boy in Detention mixtape rapping on the track "Ladies Love Me."

Brown dropped the mixtape just in time for the weekend on his website, and the Bieber track samples Brown's "Look at Me Now." It was produced by David Banner.

Breezy shows off his signature bad-boy swagger, rapping about all his riches. "My bad/ I'm sorry/ I'm double-parked/ Yeah, that's my Bugatti/ And that's my Ferrari/ Next to my Ducati," he raps. "Man, my house so big take the escalator to the elevator/ Take the elevator to the private and then I jet," goes another verse.

The pals swap verses with the funky beat from "Look at Me Now" behind them. Bieber shows off his own lover-boy swag with lyrics like, "Baby, I'm your doctor/ I could be your rocker/ Swaggin', I'm not braggin' but I swear that I could rock ya, baby/ I'm not crazy/ I got swag like Patrick Swayze."

Bieber and Brown were spotted in the studio last month, and many fans were wondering what they were up to. This release marks Brown's first-ever rap mixtape release. In addition to Bieber, it features appearances from Tyga, Dawn Richard, Wiz Khalifa, Swizz Beatz and Kevin McCall, to name a few. 9th Wonder, DJ Chuckie and No I.D. are a few of the producers who get credits on the mixtape.

This isn't Bieber's first foray into the world of rapping. He rapped on the Sean Kingston track "Won't Stop" and spit some rhymes as Shawty Mane in a Twitter video he posted last year.

It's also a big month for Brown, who's up for several Moonmen at the MTV Video Music Awards later this month. He's nominated for his frantic Chris Tilley-directed video for "Look at Me Now." Brown is also slated to perform at the show.

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'Thor' Director Kenneth Branagh in Talks for 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'

2011-08-14T14:00:00.001-07:00

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Kenneth Branagh is weighing an offer to direct an adaptation of "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" for Fox 2000. Don Roos wrote the screenplay.

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Patrick Schwarzenegger Is Now A Male Model

2011-08-14T10:00:00.001-07:00

Back in October we got to meet Patrick Schwarzenegger, the shirtless son of former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his soon-to-be ex-wife Maria Shriver. In April, we learned that Patrick got the itch to become a model after he appeared in the pages of Details magazine. Well, it looks like the young man got his [...]

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Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray's Trial To Be Televised

2011-08-14T06:00:00.001-07:00

Judge rules that camera will be allowed in the courtroom for manslaughter case.
By Gil Kaufman

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For what promises to be one of the most bizarre and riveting legal proceedings in years, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday that a television camera will be allowed in the courtroom when Michael Jackson's doctor goes on trial for involuntary manslaughter.

Reuters reported that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor, approved the presence of a camera in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray as long as it does not interfere with the proceedings in the closely watched case.

The judge asked for the "absolute least-intrusive placement" of a TV camera in the courtroom, but blocked cameras from documenting jury selection.

Pastor also announced that he would bump up the opening date of the trail by four days to March 24, at which point jury selection will begin. Murray, who faces up to four years in prison if convicted, has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the trial is expected to last around six weeks.

Cardiologist Murray was hired to be Jackson's personal physician in the run-up to the King of Pop's planned 50-date comeback series of shows at London's O2 arena in the summer of 2009. The doctor told police that he provided Jackson, 50, with sedatives and the surgical anesthetic propofol in order to combat the singer's chronic insomnia. He said he did so on the morning of June 25, 2009, when Jackson died of what a coroner deemed acute propofol poisoning.

TMZ reported on Tuesday (February 8) that Murray's lawyers plan to argue that Jackson was already in weak health before he died and that it's unfair to blame propofol for his passing. Unnamed sources close to the case told the gossip site that at the time of his death, Jackson's body was already failing him in part because concert promoter AEG Live had "driven [him] over the edge" with a rigorous rehearsal schedule for the shows.

Murray's lawyers reportedly plan to call witnesses to say that Jackson was not showing up for rehearsals and when he did he showed "clear signs" of frail health. They also reportedly plan to argue that it was Jackson who administered the final, fatal dose of propofol to himself while Murray was out of the room.

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2011-08-14T02:00:00.001-07:00

Five Reasons To See 'Final Destination 5'

2011-08-13T22:00:00.001-07:00

For my money, "Final Destination 5" is a flawless "Final Destination" movie. It hits all of the notes a "Final Destination" movie needs to hit. If you're a fan of watching a motley crew of youngsters (and the requisite out-of-place adult) cheat death's design only to be chewed up and spat out in glorious fashion [...]

Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/08/12/final-destination-5-review/

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Nicki Minaj Dishes On 'Ice Age: Continental Drift' Role

2011-08-13T18:00:00.001-07:00

'I went in and I had a blast. I did it as two different voices,' Minaj says of her role in the fourth 'Ice Age' movie.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Photo: Jamie McCarthy/ WireImage

Nicki Minaj is ready to get even more animated than she does in her videos and her colorful stage show. The singer confirmed that she's ready for her cartoon close-up in the latest "Ice Age" flick, "Ice Age: Continental Drift," in which she's set to play one of the many kooky characters alongside folks like Wanda Sykes, Jeremy Renner, Aziz Ansari, Heather Morris and even her pal and fellow MC Drake.

When MTV News caught up with Minaj backstage at the Femme Fatale Tour stop in New Jersey, she opened up about how she ended up in the A-list flick, the fourth in the hit franchise.

"I don't know how much I can talk about that, but I came about that when my agency sent me out on an audition for some people who wanted to hear me," she recalled. "They knew I liked animation, they knew I liked to do voices, and so they said they were doing that so I thought, 'This is amazing.' "

However, getting a part in the film wasn't all that easy for the superstar. "The original role that I was up for I didn't get," she explained. "So I said, 'Oh, OK, whatever.' I was really mad, and the next thing you know, they called me and they said, 'We wrote in a part just for you 'cause we really want you to be a part of this movie.' "

Although she wouldn't divulge which role she plays in the film, Minaj did say that she really put a lot of work into the part, leaving the final voice selection up to the film's producers. "And I just was screaming and so excited, and I went in and I had a blast. I did it as two different voices," she said. "We'll see what happens."

Check out everything we've got on "Ice Age: Continental Drift."

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Happy Friday

2011-08-13T14:00:00.001-07:00

Here's a photo of my niece Lila eating a nectarine:

Don't you love her ears? (The one on the left is a little big.) (My sister doesn't like to talk about it.)

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/7/29/happy-friday.html

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Beyonce Throws Trailer Park 'Party' In New Music Video

2011-08-13T10:00:00.001-07:00

Singer was spotted filming clip in a mobile-home park in New Jersey.
By Jocelyn Vena

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We got to see how Beyoncé would "Run the World (Girls)" in her post-apocalyptic video for the song, and then we attended her wedding in "Best Thing I Never Had." Now Queen B is throwing a "Party" in her latest video, and lucky for us, we're all invited.

According to reports, Beyoncé headed to New Jersey to shoot the video. ThatGrapejuice.net reported that Beyoncé was hanging with little sister Solange and former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland and was spotted wearing a fur jacket on set. The song also features Andre 3000, though he wasn't seen at the shoot.

Rapup.com further reported that the shoot took place at South Brunswick's Oakdale Mobile Home Park. The site posted photos of Beyoncé from the set in which she wearing a black dress and little black pillbox hat while being driven around in a golf cart. An old-school red muscle car was also spotted on set.

Local website Mycentraljersey.com spoke to some of the area's residents. "I wasn't expecting this," Bill Flaherty told the site. "There's a lot of good-looking young girls. I'm impressed by the artists doing the painting on the side of the trailer. This is not something that happens every day."

The video shows some of the area's charm, and a number of locals were used as extras in the clip. "We had a call last night to be here by 8 a.m.," the mother of Monica Singleton, an extra in the video, said.

Beyoncé is very busy locking down several videos off her album 4. Videostatic.com reported that Adria Petty, who worked with Beyoncé on her trippy "Sweet Dreams" video, will also work on her "Countdown" clip.

MTV News' request for comment from Beyoncé's camp had not been answered as of press time.

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Lil Wayne And Drake To Drop Joint Album

2011-08-13T06:00:00.001-07:00

'That's definitely going to get done,' Cash Money honcho Birdman confirms to XXLmag.com.
By Rob Markman

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Photo: Julia Beverly

Move over Jay-Z and Kanye West, here come Lil Wayne and Drake. While Hov and Yeezy have pretty much dominated the hip-hop conversation this week with the release of their collaborative Watch the Throne, Cash Money CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams took it up a notch when he confirmed on Friday (August 12) that Weezy and Drizzy Drake will also be joining forces on an upcoming project.

"Wayne and I recently talked about [the Weezy/Drake collabo album]," Baby told XXLmag.com. "That's definitely going to get done."

Birdman is himself no stranger to joint LPs: In 2006, the #1 Stunna shared billing with Wayne on their Like Father, Like Son album. Now, in 2011, the tag-team trend appears to be gaining even more traction. Eminem and Royce Da 5'9" got together as Bad Meets Evil on their Hell: The Sequel EP in June. Of course, there's Jay and 'Ye's Throne, which dropped this week, as did Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame's Ferrari Boyz LP.

Back in January, during a radio interview with the U.K.'s Tim Westwood, Drake spoke on his plans to work with Wayne on a joint project. "We still got to do that album," he said. "I heard some other guys are coming out with an album too. There's two other rappers that are coming out with an album together. ... I don't know where they got that idea but ..."

Hear why Royce Da 5'9" thinks tag-team albums are good for the game.

Baby drew a clear distinction, however, between the Throne's sound and the sound that Drake and Weezy will be coming with. "It's older versus younger," he said. "I listened to a few songs [off Watch the Throne], and it feels like an older feel to me. I think with Drake and Wayne, they young, they young cats. You got 23 and 28. Then you got Jay-Z and them, who are older and really on their way out the game. Then you got Wayne and Drake and them, who are still youthful to the game. So it's two different types of music all the way across the board."

Baby did acknowledge the mark that Jay and Kanye have made on the music industry with their WTT release. "But what they're doing is great. I think it's great for the game, great for the business, great for retail as a whole," he continued. "I just think when Wayne and Drake get together, [it's] going to be something real special also because we more youthful."

With songs like "Successful," "Miss Me" and "Right Above It" already under their belts, there is no doubt that Wayne and Drake have developed a chemistry, but as for when the duo would actually drop the project, Birdman couldn't say. Wayne's Tha Carter IV is due on August 29 and Drake's sophomore work, Take Care, drops just two months later on October 24, so it may be some time.

Are you excited about a Lil Wayne and Drake joint album? Tell us in the comments!

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Five Reasons To See 'Final Destination 5'

2011-08-13T02:00:00.001-07:00

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2011-08-12T22:00:00.001-07:00

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Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj And Ke$ha 'Till The World Ends' Remix Leaks

2011-08-12T18:00:00.001-07:00

Reworked tune features an opening verse by Minaj as Ke$ha sings atop Spears' vocals throughout the song.
By James Dinh

Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends"
Photo: Jive

Britney Spears isn't the only pop titan dancing until the world ends: Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha have joined forces to add a new spin on an all-female remix of Femme Fatale's second single, "Till the World Ends."

The reworked dance anthem, which leaked online Friday (April 22), appears to have surfaced earlier than expected as noted by a series of countdowns on all three of the stars' websites.

Mixing the dance tune's original sonic swirls with heavier bass, Britney tourmate Minaj starts off the remix by throwing down an aggressive verse, in which she calls out a female hater: "A-A-A-A-A-AYE!/ Chimpanzees is hatin', but I take it all in stride/ Put her in a jungle with bananas on the side/ Told you they'd revive your career, but somebody lied/ I ain't talkin' poultry when I say this chicken's fried."

After Minaj spits a few introductory bars, Spears delivers the song's first verse before an introduction for the all-star trio. "It's Britney, bitch. I'm Nicki Minaj and that's Ke$ha!" the Young Money MC proclaims.

Ke$ha, who originally wrote the track for the pop princess, takes part in singing the club-ready track's chorus. Spears soon takes back control of the song as Ke$ha shadows the singer's lines toward the end of the second verse and bridge. Unlike the original version, the "Till the World Ends" remix also features a stuttering dubstep dance break.

News of a star-studded collaboration was hinted earlier this week when producer Dr. Luke tweeted, "@NICKIMINAJ killed it tonight!!!! thanks!!!"

Have you heard the all-star "Till The World Ends" remix? Share your reviews in the comments!

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Beyonce's 4 Holds On To Billboard #1

2011-08-12T14:00:00.001-07:00

Adele's 21 is right behind at #2.
By Gil Kaufman

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Make it a double for Beyoncé. After debuting with the lowest first-week totals of her solo career last week with 4, the "Best Thing I Never Had" singer will make it two in a row at the top next week when her latest holds on to the #1 slot thanks to sales of 115,000.

Though Bey's sales were down a bracing 63 percent (with a two-week total just shy of 426,000), that is more than enough to hold off this year's chart queen, Adele, whose five-month-old smash, 21, holds steady at #2 thanks to another 79,000 units moved. That pushes her total to date to nearly 2.6 million, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan.

The ladies rule a female-heavy top 10 that features just one new entry, R&B singer Lloyd's King of Hearts, which sneaks in at #10 on sales of 26,000.

The rest of the top 10: Selena Gomez & the Scene, When the Sun Goes Down (#3, 44,000), Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party (#4, 42,000), Bad Meets Evil, Hell: The Sequel (#5, 35,000), Jackie Evancho, Dream With Me (#6, 34,000), Jill Scott, Light of the Sun (#7, 32,000), Lady Gaga, Born This Way (#8, 30,000) and Big Sean, Finally Famous (#9, 27,000).

It was an otherwise quiet week for new releases, with most of the top 40 suffering double-digit drops in sales. Among those losing some significant business: Bon Iver, whose Bon Iver is down 39 percent to 24,000, "American Idol" winner Scott McCreery, whose digital EP slips nine spots in its second week as sales tanked by 65 percent, fellow "Idol" champ David Cook, whose second album, This Loud Morning, drops 19 slots to #26 in its second go-round as business fell by 74 percent, and this year's "Idol" runner-up, Lauren Alaina, whose EP shed 47 percent of last week's figures to land at #35.

It seems that few of Limp Bizkit's fans have hung around for their long-promised comeback album, Gold Cobra, as sales took a nosedive in week two. The LP falls 40 slots to #56 as sales tailed off by 72 percent (8,000). Beyoncé has to settle for second-best on the iTunes albums chart, as Adele triumphs, pushing Bey to #2, followed by Bad Meets Evil, Mumford & Sons' Sigh No More, Bon Iver, Big Sean, We the Kings' Sunshine State of Mind, Gomez, Aldean and Gaga.

You can tell it's summer on the iTunes singles chart, as party starters LMFAO take the pole position with "Party Rock Anthem," which pushes Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" to #2, followed by Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass," Pitbull's "Give Me Everything," OneRepublic's "Good Life" and Adele's monster single, "Rolling in the Deep." At #7 is Hot Chelle Rae's "Tonight Tonight," and then Lil Wayne's "How to Love," Aldean's "Dirt Road Anthem" and Gaga's "The Edge of Glory."

Beyoncé's chart reign is likely to end next week as a raft of new titles hits shelves. They include the hyped latest from "The Voice" breakout hosting star Blake Shelton, as well as new albums from Incubus, Colbie Caillat, Chris Young and Ashton Shepherd.

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Photos | Ke$ha Gets Electro At Casio's Shock The World Event 2010

2011-08-12T10:00:00.001-07:00

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With a Little Luck: A Novel

2011-08-12T06:00:00.001-07:00

My good friend Caprice Crane's new book, With a Little Luck, is out today. Yay, Caprice!

It's gotten great reviews:

"Crane is one of the funniest writers of popular fiction around. The dialog (inner and outer) is laugh-out-loud, snort-inducing hilarious . . . Readers will want to cross their fingers and spit while throwing salt over their shoulders if it helps Berry reach her dreams. Highly recommended."

—Library Journal

"Fans of Stacy Ballis and Cara Lockwood will appreciate Crane's effortlessly funny style, which is often attempted in popular fiction but is rarely this well executed...Lighthearted and charmingly honest."

—Booklist

"[A] satisfying romantic comedy...[with] real character growth."

—Kirkus Reviews

And even better blurbs:

"Romantic, poignant and funny—this book is a lucky find for lit fans. Caprice Crane is a nimble and gifted storyteller."

—Diablo Cody, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Juno

"A hilarious romp that oozes charm and giddy fun. Caprice Crane is a true talent."

—Molly Jong-Fast, author of The Social Climber's Handbook

"Witty, fast-paced, and sheer fun. Caprice Crane is a master of dialogue. Half the time I was reading this book I was smiling, which made me look like a crazy person on the subway."

—Jancee Dunn, author of Don’t You Forget About Me and Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?

"Absolutely charming and hilarious."

—Missy Peregrym, star of the movie Stick It and ABC's Rookie Blue

"With a Little Luck scores in humor, head, and heart. In other words, it’s a perfect trifecta."

—Karyn Bosnak, author of 20 Times a Lady (soon to be the major motion picture What's Your Number?)

(Omg, who is that last fantastic blurber?) (I meant every word of it.)

And most importantly, she has the cutest dog ever (who likes to video chat with Bev):

Anyway, check it out, buy it—it's fantastic!

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/7/26/with-a-little-luck-a-novel.html

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'Harry Potter' Duo Takes 'The Stand'

2011-08-12T02:00:00.001-07:00

"Harry Potter" meets Stephen King? Perhaps not the likeliest combination, but it's one we're about to see all the same.
David Yates, director of the final four "Potter" films, and writer Steve Kloves, who adapted all but one of Jo Rowling's magical novels for the big screen, are reportedly reteaming with Warner Bros. for a multi-movie [...]

Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/08/11/harry-potter-duo-takes-the-stand/

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'Hunger Games': See Liam Hemsworth As Gale!

2011-08-11T22:00:00.001-07:00

The odds are ever in "The Hunger Games'" favor as the photos from the movie get better and better.

MTV's Hollywood Crush has a look at the latest image, which features Liam Hemsworth's character Gale waiting at The Reaping to find out who from his district will be sent to that year's Hunger Games. Earlier this [...]

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Photos | Britney Spears Performs During 'Good Morning America'

2011-08-11T18:00:00.001-07:00

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Usher Collaborator Rico Love Calls Kelly Rowland's 'Motivation' 'Truly Organic'

2011-08-11T14:00:00.001-07:00

Lil Wayne 'jumped on it,' Raymond v. Raymond writer tells Mixtape Daily.
By Alvin Blanco, with reporting by Rob Markman

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Behind the Beats: Rico Love

If more people read the credits behind some of R&B's biggest hits, Rico Love should be a household name. Born Richard Preston Butler Jr., the former Florida A&M University student is now one of the music industry's most-sought-after singer/songwriters.

After writing hits for Usher ("There Goes My Baby"), Beyoncé ("Sweet Dreams") and Diddy-Dirty Money ("Hello Good Morning"), to name a few, one of Rico's biggest hits to date is Kelly Rowland's "Motivation."

"It came about in a truly organic way," Rico told Mixtape Daily of the Jim Jonsin-produced "Motivation." "We had this meeting in New York: myself and Sylvia [Rhone] and Kelly. And they just were saying, 'We need to find that single; we need that big single.' Everybody was asking for an uptempo, actually.

"I flew down to Miami the next day, and that Tuesday, we got back in the studio, and Jim started playing these chords, and then coming up with these little sounds — the signature sounds that Jim comes up with. I just told him to lay it like a skeleton idea, and I jumped in the booth, and I started with the verse, and I kind of sang my way all the way through the record."

Rowland, formerly of Destiny's Child, was in the studio while Rico was laying down the reference track and made her regard for the song known immediately. "Kelly was there and watched the whole process," Rico recalled. "As soon as I finished singing the demo, usually an artist wants to live with it or listen to it for a little while. She just said, 'I want to cut it right now.' So she jumped in the booth, and we cut the record."

"Motivation" became the lead single for Rowland's third album, Here I Am, which was released in April. The song, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, features a verse from Lil Wayne.

"Lil Wayne got out of jail a few days later, and as soon as he got out of jail, [Rowland] went to see him, and he jumped on it," Rico explained. "It was the most organized situation ever. It was nothing contrived about it."

There's been nothing manufactured about Rico's accomplishments either. Starting his musical career as a rapper, he has signed former Roc-a-Fella rapper Young Chris to his Universal/Motown-distributed Division 1 label.

After leaving Florida A&M to pursue music, Rico caught the attention of Usher, and penned songs for the R&B singer, including "Throwback." Other artists soon benefitted from his songwriting, including T.I., Pleasure P and Mario. Rico takes pride in being versatile with his talents, preferring not to make specific songs intended for specific artists only.

"Sometimes, when you keep an artist in mind, you'll limit yourself," Rico explained. "You won't go a place that they probably would go because you're thinking, "Nah, she wouldn't say this," or "He wouldn't do this," or "He wouldn't say this," and "This melody is out of the way for them."

"When I get a chance to just get into the studio and just write music and just produce music and sit at the piano and tell a guy where I want to hear the chords and create the progressions and just freely make music, it's a lot more fun."

Lately, Rico has been back in the studio with Usher. In 2007, he was signed to the singer's former US Records via J Records. But his debut album was never released, and he and Usher went their separate ways.

But as Rico become a songwriting force, the two eventually started working together again. The first song they recorded was the Grammy-winning "There Goes My Baby" from 2010's Raymond v. Raymond. Now, Rico is working on Usher's forthcoming album and embracing the pressure of surpassing its predecessor's platinum sales and critical success.

"I feel like this is what separates the boys from the men," Rico said of working with Usher. "This week, we been creating records together. We had two mics, two headphones set up in the booth, and we just sit there and vibe out.

"These first few days have been amazing. We got four records cut so far that sound super amazing. I'm super excited about it. I'm just anxious for the world to hear it."

For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines.

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'Dirty Dancing' Remake In The Works

2011-08-11T10:00:00.001-07:00

'High School Musical' director Kenny Ortega will helm reboot of Patrick Swayze classic.
By Jocelyn Vena

Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in the 1987 classic "Dirty Dancing"
Photo: Getty Images

In 1987, Patrick Swayze famously declared, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner." Now it seems a new generation of moviegoers will get the chance to fall in love with Baby and her coming-of-age story all over again.

"High School Musical" director Kenny Ortega has announced that he will direct a remake of the classic film, which starred Swayze and Jennifer Grey. No cast has been announced, but in a statement to EW.com, Ortega said, "The opportunity to direct 'Dirty Dancing' is like returning home for me. ... Patrick Swayze set the bar for men dancing in the movies as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire did before him. I believe everywhere you look there is evidence that the talent is out there and I can't wait to begin the process of discovering the next breakout triple-threats."

Ortega certainly has the résumé to tackle such a project. He was once attached to the "Footloose" remake before passing on that project. He was behind the "HSM" flicks, helmed "Michael Jackson's This Is It" and back in the day directed movies like "Newsies" and "Hocus Pocus."

For those unfamiliar with the story of "Dirty Dancing," it revolves around Baby (Grey) and her family, who are vacationing in New York's Catskills Mountains. The social politics of the 1960s provide the backdrop as Baby falls in love with the resort's star dancer, Johnny Castle (Swayze). The star-crossed lovers embark on a romance that includes lots of, you guessed it, dancing, dirty and otherwise. The remake will feature music of the time period.

The film's breakthrough track, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" (performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes), recently got updated by the Black Eyed Peas when it was sampled for their song "The Time (Dirty Bit)."

"I think it's crazy the way the world works, because ['Dirty Dancing' star] Jennifer Grey is now on 'Dancing With the Stars,' and for some reason that song kind of meant something to us, because we kind of have had an amazing run. I mean, it just keeps going and it keeps going," Fergie explained to MTV News of the sample's significance.

"And we really feel like we have had the time of our lives together, and it's kind of weird how the world works," she continued about the funky track. "And that song reminds me of [Grey] and 'Dirty Dancing' and that whole time, so it's just, I don't know, it all fit."

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668698/dirty-dancing-remake-planned.jhtml

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Jay-Z, Kanye Get To Work In Watch The Throne Studio Pics

2011-08-11T06:00:00.001-07:00

Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams also appear in photos from the recording sessions.
By Alvin Blanco

Jay-Z recording <i>Watch The Throne</i>
Photo: Life + Times

Having one of the year's most anticipated albums means fans will eat up any morsel of new info they can get their hands on about its release. Via his Life + Times website, instead of an audio sneak peek, Jay-Z has revealed a visual look into the creation of Watch the Throne in the form of more than 20 photos taken during the recording of his collaborative album with Kanye West.

In the pictures, besides Yeezy and Hova, a number of celebrities are seen milling about as the two hip-hop stars were going about creating their album. Some of the familiar faces include rapper/producer Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z's wife, Beyoncé.

CHECK OUT EXCLUSIVE STUDIO PHOTOS.

In one particular photo, Kanye is seen looking down at a yellow pad that appears to have a track list for the album. Earlier this week, the official Watch the Throne track list was also revealed on Jigga's site.

Watch the Throne was recorded across a few continents, including Europe and Australia. At least some of the photos were taken in New York City's Mercer Hotel, where parts of the album were recorded and where Jay-Z held an exclusive listening session of the album last week for select media, including MTV News. During the same session, Jay also confirmed that part of the album was recorded at NYC's Tribeca Grand Hotel.

At the listening event, Jay-Z spoke about being in awe of the people who gathered around the room he was sitting in, much like the assembled journalists, while he and Kanye were creating songs. Some of the notables he remembered stopping by off the top of his head included Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci, who designed the album-cover artwork, and heralded fashion designer Phoebe Philo.

Although the release date is still unconfirmed, Watch the Throne appears to be set to drop August 2.

What do you think of the studio pictures? Let us know in the comments!

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Usher - OMG

2011-08-11T02:00:00.001-07:00

OMG

Artist: Usher
Label: LaFace Records, JLG
Director: Anthony Mandler
Album: Raymond V. Raymond

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=498588

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2011-08-10T22:00:00.001-07:00

Stupid Celebrities Gossip » Myspace Drama, Riley Giles and Bree Tierney
Bree Tierney and Riley Giles get into a heated argument on Myspace after Bree started talking with the media about the two of them. You can thank lindsay Lohan for this one!

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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror

2011-08-10T14:00:00.001-07:00

Man In The Mirror

Artist: Michael Jackson
Label: Epic Records
Director: n/a
Album: Moonwalker

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=206759

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Jay-Z 'Uncle Otis' Dis Isn't 'Personal,' Game Says

2011-08-10T10:00:00.001-07:00

'I don't think Hov is gonna respond,' Game says on 'RapFix Live.'
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Photo: MTV News

Game might never pick a lyrical fight with Eminem, but he has no problem sending barbs toward rap great Jay-Z. On Wednesday's "RapFix Live," Game clarified that his recently released dis track "Uncle Otis" is not to be taken personally by any of the rappers he took shots at. That list includes: 50 Cent, Kreayshawn, Big Sean and, of course, Jay-Z.

" 'Jay' rhymes with a lot of words," Game told MTV News' Sway Calloway. "So whenever you're writing, it always pops in somehow or another. I shoot shots in the dark sometimes, but they ain't to be taken personal."

Game's shots in the dark have ruffled some feathers. His Big Sean swipe caused a stir among the G.O.O.D. Music rapper's fans who took issue with Game on Twitter this past weekend. Sean addressed "Uncle Otis" on July 27 during a radio appearance on Power 105.1's the Breakfast Club morning show in New York City. "I didn't even take it as a dis. I took it as him doing what he do. Don't he got an album that's about to come out?" Big Sean said of Game's verse.

The L.A. rapper takes a swipe at Jay early in the track, making fun of Jigga's age. The Roc Nation rapper is 41 years old. "Here's a dome shot to this n---a named Otis/ N---as think they the coldest, but n---a you just the oldest/ N---as just be chasin' their youth, but it's gone/ Yo 'Ye this n---a ain't even wanna put you on."

Game said he doesn't expect Hov to fire back. "Certain people you know that ain't gonna respond: I don't think Hov is gonna respond, and if he does, it'll be another shot in the dark subliminally or indirect, and I think that's cool because Hov is a legend," he said.

This isn't the first time Game launched insults at Jay. On his 2006 single "It's Okay (One Blood)," the Compton MC rapped, "You 38, and you're still rappin' ugh," a line that Jay actually acknowledged on his 2006 song "The Prelude."

Game appreciates the back and forth. "Anytime that he takes time out of his day to say something like, 'I used to think that rappin' at 38 was ill, till last year I grossed $38 mil,' ... I think it's cool."

Sound off on "Uncle Otis" in the comments below!

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Britney Spears Says She'd Love To Tour With Usher

2011-08-10T06:00:00.001-07:00

In her 'Britney Spears: I Am the Femme Fatale' special, she calls the 'OMG' singer 'really hot right now.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Sway Calloway and Britney Spears
Photo: MTV News & Docs

What do Britney Spears and Usher have in common? Well, they are both global superstars with a back catalogue of tunes that have kept fans dancing for a really long time and they both recently hooked up with will.i.am for tracks on their latest releases (the Black Eyed Peas mastermind worked on the pop vixen's Femme Fatale tune "Big Fat Bass"). And, if Spears has her way, she and the "OMG" singer could be hitting the road together.

When Spears sat down to talk with Sway Calloway for her "Britney Spears: I Am the Femme Fatale" special — airing Sunday (April 3) at 9 p.m. ET on MTV — the singer revealed that Usher is first on her list of artists she'd like to join her on tour.

"Oh, I'm so excited. I'm really excited about going on tour, very," she explained about her forthcoming summer trek, which happens to have a spot open on the bill now that Enrique Iglesias has pulled out of the gig. "I think Usher's really great right now. I think he's really hot right now. That would be cool [to tour with him]."

The North American road trip is expected to kick off June 17 in Sacramento, California, and will run for 26 dates, winding up on August 13 in Toronto. More details will be announced soon.

The "Britney Spears: I Am the Femme Fatale" special is a mixture of behind-the-scenes footage of the singer as she wraps up production on her album, which dropped this week, as well as an inside look at her life and fans. In addition, those who couldn't make Spears' recent nightclub show in Las Vegas will get to see her as she takes the stage in her latest pop incarnation.

Don't miss "Britney Spears: I Am the Femme Fatale," airing Sunday (April 3) at 9 p.m. ET on MTV.

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Jack, My Narcoleptic Nephew Update

2011-08-10T02:00:00.001-07:00

Remember when I wrote this post about how my nephew Jack can sleep anywhere?

Well, here's the latest:

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/6/17/jack-my-narcoleptic-nephew-update.html

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Photos | MTV Buzzworthy: Lady Gaga's Craziest Hairstyles

2011-08-09T22:00:00.001-07:00

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Taylor Swift, Rihanna Dress To Impress At Billboard Awards

2011-08-09T18:00:00.001-07:00

Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, Selena Gomez also make fashion splash on red carpet, as showgirl style rules at the Las Vegas event on Sunday night.
By Jocelyn Vena

Taylor Swift at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Photo: Jordan Strauss/ Getty Images

On Sunday night, some of the biggest names in the music industry hit up the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas and decided that sparkles and sequins make for the perfect additions to any red carpet get-up. Well, it is Sin City after all.

Taylor Swift always seems to bring some of that Nashville sparkle to any red carpet. She arrived at the show in a pale-hued, sequined Elie Saab gown. Nicki Minaj showed off her signature sense of style in her baby-blue, body-hugging spandex Mark Fast catsuit.

Selena Gomez turned up the style dial in a sexy, cut-out black Dolce & Gabbana gown that she paired with red strappy sandals with sparkly bow detailing. Like Gomez, Ke$ha opted for some cut-out detailing in her sparkly, slate-gray dress with tulle skirt. Rihanna looked white hot in her men's tailored Max Azria suit, which she kept sexy and feminine by not buttoning her shirt all the way.

Fergie went S&M chic in her little black bandage-type dress by Hervé Léger. Nicole Kidman also wore black. She paired a casual braid hairstyle with a long black gown and Keith Urban. British pop cutie Kyle Minogue looked funky in her little black lacey dress. Inside the show, Britney Spears sat in the audience wearing a skimpy black dress of her own, her hair in loose curls, with little-to-no accessories.

While some stars kept the color scheme low-key, Keri Hilson decided to stand out in her billowy little yellow dress paired with a turquoise-colored belt. Kelly Rowland showed off some of her best assets in a body-hugging, bright pink bandage dress.

The fellas also looked tight on the carpet. Joe Jonas wore all black with white sneakers, Ne-Yo paired his periwinkle suit with a Yankees cap and Justin Bieber wore black tuxedo pants with a gold-lamé tuxedo jacket.

Which stars' styles caught your eye at the Billboard Music Awards? Tell us in the comments.

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'Hunger Games' Sequel Set To Burn In November 2013

2011-08-09T14:00:00.001-07:00

FROM MTV NEWS: Get your fire extinguishers ready, because the world is going to be "Catching Fire" on November 22, 2013.
Lionsgate announced the release date for the second installment in the "Hunger Games" film series Monday (August 8), following two new stills from the first flick hitting the Web. "The Hunger Games" is still in [...]

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With a Little Luck: A Novel

2011-08-09T10:00:00.001-07:00

My good friend Caprice Crane's new book, With a Little Luck, is out today. Yay, Caprice!

It's gotten great reviews:

"Crane is one of the funniest writers of popular fiction around. The dialog (inner and outer) is laugh-out-loud, snort-inducing hilarious . . . Readers will want to cross their fingers and spit while throwing salt over their shoulders if it helps Berry reach her dreams. Highly recommended."

—Library Journal

"Fans of Stacy Ballis and Cara Lockwood will appreciate Crane's effortlessly funny style, which is often attempted in popular fiction but is rarely this well executed...Lighthearted and charmingly honest."

—Booklist

"[A] satisfying romantic comedy...[with] real character growth."

—Kirkus Reviews

And even better blurbs:

"Romantic, poignant and funny—this book is a lucky find for lit fans. Caprice Crane is a nimble and gifted storyteller."

—Diablo Cody, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Juno

"A hilarious romp that oozes charm and giddy fun. Caprice Crane is a true talent."

—Molly Jong-Fast, author of The Social Climber's Handbook

"Witty, fast-paced, and sheer fun. Caprice Crane is a master of dialogue. Half the time I was reading this book I was smiling, which made me look like a crazy person on the subway."

—Jancee Dunn, author of Don’t You Forget About Me and Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?

"Absolutely charming and hilarious."

—Missy Peregrym, star of the movie Stick It and ABC's Rookie Blue

"With a Little Luck scores in humor, head, and heart. In other words, it’s a perfect trifecta."

—Karyn Bosnak, author of 20 Times a Lady (soon to be the major motion picture What's Your Number?)

(Omg, who is that last fantastic blurber?) (I meant every word of it.)

And most importantly, she has the cutest dog ever (who likes to video chat with Bev):

Anyway, check it out, buy it—it's fantastic!

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/7/26/with-a-little-luck-a-novel.html

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Photos | 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Premieres In Los Angeles

2011-08-09T06:00:00.001-07:00

'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Premieres In Los Angeles

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Photos | MTV Buzzworthy Blog: Saddest Celebrity Breakups

2011-08-09T02:00:00.001-07:00

MTV Buzzworthy Blog: Saddest Celebrity Breakups

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Britney Spears Adds DJ Pauly D To Femme Fatale Tour

2011-08-08T22:00:00.001-07:00

'Britney is one of my favorite performers and certainly one of this generation's most influential artists,' 'Jersey Shore' star says.
By Jocelyn Vena

"Jersey Shore" star DJ Pauly D
Photo: Tom Briglia/ FilmMagic

A while back, there was a rumor that "Jersey Shore" star DJ Pauly D would be an opening act on Britney Spears' Femme Fatale tour. That rumor can now be confirmed as true. Pauly D will open for the singer on six of her August tour dates.

He's set to hit the road with Spears on August 17 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, before his jaunt with her wraps on August 25 in Charlotte, South Carolina. "I am so excited to be performing on the Britney Spears Femme Fatale tour," he said in a statement. "Britney is one of my favorite performers and certainly one of this generation's most influential artists. It's an amazing platform to connect with my fans around the country."

Spears currently has several artists opening for her, including Jessie and the Toy Boys, Nervo and Nicki Minaj. Pauly D served as Spears' warm-up act at her gig in Las Vegas in March, where he spoke to MTV News about her influence on pop music.

"What it means to DJ a concert like a Britney Spears concert or something like that, it's an association with monsters like Britney Spears and it just legitimizes your career," he explained at the Palms Hotel and Casino, where Spears electrified the stage just days before she dropped her album. "And it's just fun being onstage with Britney Spears performing like she's performing. I love it. I couldn't ask for more."

And if fans are expecting Pauly to DJ some of the singer's greatest hits, they'd better think again. "A DJ should not play the artist's songs at her concert 'cause she has to perform these songs," he said. "I'm not going to be playing any Britney before she performs; maybe after. I'll let her perform, let her shine 'cause it's her night."

DJ Pauly D will join Britney Spears' Femme Fatale tour on the following dates:

»August 17 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
»August 19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ CONSOL Energy Center
»August 20 - Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
»August 22 - Indianapolis, IN @ Conseco Fieldhouse
»August 24 - Raleigh, NC @ RBC Center
»August 25 - Charlotte, SC @ Time Warner Cable Center

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50 Cent Relates Kidd Kidd's Shooting To His Own

2011-08-08T18:00:00.001-07:00

50 talks to MTV News about G-Unit's newest signee on set of Tony Yayo's 'Haters' video.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Smith

Kidd Kidd, Tony Yayo, Shawty Lo and 50 Cent
Photo: MTV News

When 50 Cent was infamously shot nine times in May 2000, his violent reality was just too much for his first label, Columbia Records, so they dropped him. This past June, G-Unit's newest signee Kidd Kidd was shot six times in his native New Orleans, but instead of backing out of the deal, it drew 50 closer to the youngster.

"Them boys down in New Orleans, they're active," 50 told MTV News. "It's a lot goin' on down there, and because I experienced it, I didn't move away from it. I actually ID'd with the situation a little more. He got hit six times, he got a bag on now," 50 said as Kidd Kidd lifted his shirt to reveal a colostomy bag on the set of Tony Yayo's "Haters" video.

"Columbia, when that situation took place with me, they walked away from me just because they're not familiar with the actual environment and what happens at different points," he continued. "It don't make me no difference: I understand it."

Kidd got his start as a part of Lil Wayne's Young Money camp and even appeared as a guest on Tha Carter III single "Mrs. Officer." Now that he is with G-Unit, the NOLA spitter has since collaborated with Fif on his own single "Better Walk" as well as the title track of 50's upcoming album.

"It's a blessing getting down with Fif. It's real, it's all love," Kidd said. "There ain't too many real people in the industry, period. I've been around a lot, and right now it's time. I never felt like this before."

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'Superman': First Look At 'Man Of Steel' Hits Net

2011-08-08T14:00:00.001-07:00

New photo offers glimpse of star Henry Cavill in what seems to be a very different costume.
By Terri Schwartz, with additional reporting by Josh Horowitz

Henry Cavill in "Man Of Steel"
Photo: Warner Bros

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... your first look at Henry Cavill as Superman in Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel."

Warner Bros. released the first still of the "Immortals" star in action on Thursday (August 4), and he certainly looks different than Supermen past. In fact, the texture and coloring of his suit actually looks more like what we've seen so far of Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man getup in "The Amazing Spider-Man," than the costumes Christopher Reeves or even Brandon Routh popularized in their respective "Superman" movies.

Also notably lacking in the image of Cavill is the Superman curl, which recently got a lot of press attention after the actor was spotted rocking it at San Diego Comic-Con.

The Man of Steel also looks distracted, judging by his facial expression, by whatever has led him to the bank vault (or aircraft interior?) he appears to be standing in. Just above him, sparks are flying.

Check out our photographic analysis of the Man of Steel.

When MTV News caught up with Cavill at WonderCon in April, he warned that this re-imagining of the popular superhero would differ from fans' popular perception of Superman. "It's going to be different, but not so different that it's unrecognizable," he said.

"Man of Steel" recently saw a production delay that pushed its release date to June 14, 2013. As Comic-Con last month, Cavill told us the delay caught him by surprise but he would not let it affect his enthusiasm for the project.

"They broke it to me gently," he said. "I was just told the other day. It's OK; it's nothing to do with me. That's stuff which I have no control over. I just focus on the character and do my job."

What do you think of the first look at the Man of Steel? Share your take in the comments section!

Check out everything we've got on "Man of Steel."

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Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us

2011-08-08T10:00:00.001-07:00

They Don't Care About Us

Artist: Michael Jackson
Label: MJJ
Director: Spike Lee
Album: HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I

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With a Little Luck: A Novel

2011-08-08T06:00:00.001-07:00

My good friend Caprice Crane's new book, With a Little Luck, is out today. Yay, Caprice!

It's gotten great reviews:

"Crane is one of the funniest writers of popular fiction around. The dialog (inner and outer) is laugh-out-loud, snort-inducing hilarious . . . Readers will want to cross their fingers and spit while throwing salt over their shoulders if it helps Berry reach her dreams. Highly recommended."

—Library Journal

"Fans of Stacy Ballis and Cara Lockwood will appreciate Crane's effortlessly funny style, which is often attempted in popular fiction but is rarely this well executed...Lighthearted and charmingly honest."

—Booklist

"[A] satisfying romantic comedy...[with] real character growth."

—Kirkus Reviews

And even better blurbs:

"Romantic, poignant and funny—this book is a lucky find for lit fans. Caprice Crane is a nimble and gifted storyteller."

—Diablo Cody, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Juno

"A hilarious romp that oozes charm and giddy fun. Caprice Crane is a true talent."

—Molly Jong-Fast, author of The Social Climber's Handbook

"Witty, fast-paced, and sheer fun. Caprice Crane is a master of dialogue. Half the time I was reading this book I was smiling, which made me look like a crazy person on the subway."

—Jancee Dunn, author of Don’t You Forget About Me and Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?

"Absolutely charming and hilarious."

—Missy Peregrym, star of the movie Stick It and ABC's Rookie Blue

"With a Little Luck scores in humor, head, and heart. In other words, it’s a perfect trifecta."

—Karyn Bosnak, author of 20 Times a Lady (soon to be the major motion picture What's Your Number?)

(Omg, who is that last fantastic blurber?) (I meant every word of it.)

And most importantly, she has the cutest dog ever (who likes to video chat with Bev):

Anyway, check it out, buy it—it's fantastic!

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/7/26/with-a-little-luck-a-novel.html

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Photos | Lady Gaga Joins Her Little Monsters At Best Buy Signing

2011-08-08T02:00:00.001-07:00

Lady Gaga Joins Her Little Monsters At Best Buy Signing

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Chris Cornell Filling In For Robert Plant On Led Zeppelin Tour? That's News To Him

2011-08-07T22:00:00.001-07:00

'I have not been approached to fill in for Robert Plant on the Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be,' singer says.
By Chris Harris

Chris Cornell
Photo: MTV News

Former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell has spoken out for the first time about rumors that he's been asked to fill in for Robert Plant on a proposed Led Zeppelin reunion tour. The trek would feature original guitarist Jimmy Page, original bassist John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham taking over on drums for his late father, John Bonham.

Cornell has been mentioned — along with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, White Stripes mastermind Jack White and Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy — as a potential Plant fill-in. Plant has already said that he wouldn't take part in the tour.

"I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be," Cornell told MTV News. "I've heard that from about 200 people now, and it might be one of those situations where it's just an online rumor or it might be true. But if you see anyone from Led Zeppelin around, let me know. I think I should actually fill in for Jimmy Page on the Robert Plant/ Alison Krauss tour."

Cornell's denial comes just a day after Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford confirmed reports that frontman Steven Tyler recently met with Zeppelin for an impromptu jam session. "They did it for fun," Whitford said during an appearance on the syndicated show "Todd N Tyler Radio Empire." "I actually think Jimmy wanted Steven to come over and play a little bit because I think he was trying to light a fire under Robert."

Rumors of a Zeppelin reunion tour have abounded since the iconic band played a single reunion set last year at London's O2 Arena. Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider added fuel to the fire last month when he revealed that the group was thinking of touring, with or without Plant.

According to Snider, the rest of the band told Plant, " 'We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go. Here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid [Myles Kennedy].' "

"And he can sing the sh-- out of Zeppelin," Snider added. "They're going to hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, 'OK,' and step in."

In a recent interview, Jones told BBC Radio Devon that a new singer was being sought to take over for Plant. "We are trying out a couple of singers," he said. "We want to do it. It's sounding great, and we want to get on and get out there."

But Jones insists that he, Page and Bonham aren't interested in finding a Plant clone. "It's got to be right," he said. "There's no point in just finding another Robert. You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band. There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be onboard."

Of course, even if Zeppelin were to approach him, Cornell might be too busy to take over vocals for the band. His upcoming Timbaland-produced solo LP, Scream, will be released within the next few months. Cornell told MTV News last month that some of his fans might consider Scream something of a departure, but he doesn't see it that way.

"It makes me happy that there's this perception that I have a group of fans that I'm now sort of throwing a curve at and what their reaction will be," he said. "But I've been in this situation so many times already. When I put out [1999's] Euphoria Morning, my main goal was to create an album that sounded like nothing I'd done in Soundgarden, and I did that. I also had that with Temple of the Dog, where I showed up with songs that weren't necessarily riff-based. And then, of course, the pairing of me and members of Rage Against the Machine had everyone sort of speculating about what that would sound like.

"It feels like I've done this so many times that when it's presented to me as being a departure, I feel that's a misconception," he added. "I feel like that's my theme at this point."

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Mary J. Blige Dishes On Her 'Crazy' Led Zeppelin Covers

2011-08-07T14:00:00.001-07:00

'I've listened to their music since I was a child,' says the R&B diva, who recorded 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love.'
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Larry Carroll

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You wouldn't peg Mary J Blige as the black-light-and-tapestry sort, but, as has become readily apparent in recent weeks, she absolutely loves Led Zeppelin.

In early February, reports began circulating that Blige had re-recorded Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven," working with Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and guitarist Steve Vai on the track, which is slated to appear on the international reissue of her Stronger With Each Tear album, due Monday.

But after she had recorded "Stairway," Blige continued to get the Led out, covering another Zeppelin classic — the thunderous "Whole Lotta Love" — for the album too. And when MTV News caught up with her on the Essence Black Women in Hollywood red carpet, she told us all about channeling her inner Robert Plant for the tracks, a process that came much easier than you'd probably imagine.

"I did Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love' — it's crazy," she said. "I am a Led Zeppelin fan. I'm not going to say I've been to their concerts, but I've listened to their music since I was a child, and it's always moved me, especially 'Stairway to Heaven,' and 'Whole Lotta Love' is just fun."

Blige also said she recorded another new song — a "club record" called "I Can't Wait" — for the re-release. And while it's only slated to hit shelves outside the U.S., she hopes her fans will get a chance to hear all the new songs pretty soon.

"I want y'all to hear it," she laughed.

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Sean Kingston Details 'Life-Or-Death' Accident

2011-08-07T10:00:00.001-07:00

'What the accident basically taught me is, in life, you have to count your blessings,' he says during 'MTV First: Sean Kingston.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway

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Sean Kingston sat down with MTV News on Tuesday night (August 2) and opened up for the first time about the jet-ski accident that landed him in the hospital. During "MTV First: Sean Kingston," the singer spoke candidly with Sway Calloway at his house in Miami about the day that changed his life forever, letting fans know that months after his jet ski crashed into a bridge near his home in Florida, he's now back and better than ever.

"I'm doing good. I'm feeling great. I'm excited. I'm happy," he said. "A lot of people don't know it was a deeper situation. I had open heart surgery and I had two other surgeries; it was a life-or-death situation."

Kingston — the Jamaican-American singer who broke onto the scene with the "Stand by Me"-sampling song "Beautiful Girls" and scored another hit with the Justin Bieber collabo "Eenie Meenie" last year — was rushed to the hospital May 29 after a jet-ski crash. He explained to Sway that he was going about 35 miles an hour when he miscalculated how high the tide had risen and collided with a bridge.

The singer revealed for the first time in the sit-down that just as he was being released from the hospital for injuries related to the crash, he was rushed into surgery to deal with a newly discovered heart condition. "They were gonna send me home, but then I had felt a pain in my left chest, and I told my mom," he explained. "They rushed me and they did a lot of scans on me, [and] they said I couldn't leave."

It was discovered that blood had filled up in his chest and his aorta was torn. He went into surgery several times to fix the condition, knowing that the risks were high, but he survived, and now he's focused on the positive. "I'm 100 percent right now," he said. "I've been in the house chilling, about to start work on my new album. I got L.A. Reid now as my new president. I got a story to tell now."

Kingston isn't taking his new lease on life lightly. "What the accident basically taught me is, in life, you have to count your blessings," he said. "You just got to keep God present at all times and think about the consequences."

During the chat, Kingston opened up about the details of the accident, talked about the support he's received from celebrity pals like Justin Bieber and Chris Brown, his new music and finally getting the chance to meet the man who saved him after he crashed. MTV News will be rolling out more from the interview with Kingston, who thanked his fans for all their support after the accident.

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2011-08-06T22:00:00.001-07:00

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2011-08-06T18:00:00.001-07:00

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Bruce Campbell Joins 'Oz: The Great And Powerful'

2011-08-06T02:00:00.001-07:00

"Oz: The Great And Powerful" just got a heck of a lot more exciting now that Bruce Campbell has announced he's been cast in it.
"I. Am. In. Oz. Sam Raimi refuses to tell me what character I will portray. Just know that the role is PIVOTAL," the "Burn Notice" actor tweeted. Considering James Franco has [...]

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Tom Felton Calls 'Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes' A 'Wakeup Call'

2011-08-05T22:00:00.001-07:00

'Harry Potter' alum also raves about saying Charlton Heston's famous line in 'Apes' reboot.
By Kara Warner

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Despite the fact that there are several high-profile actors featured in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," including James Franco, Freida Pinto and Tom Felton, the stars have not been shy about the fact that the apes and special effects are the must-see elements of the film.

"There's a mix of fantastic CGI and amazing effects that we've never seen onscreen before," Felton told MTV News at the premiere of the film. "Along with a strong story and a strong message that humans can't play God too much; we should not overstep our bounds when it comes to Mother Nature.

"We ruin it all," Felton continued, speaking to the oft-self-destructive nature of the human race. "We are our own cause of destruction, which is quite an insight, I think. Hopefully, it is a wakeup call for the world so we don't overstep our boundaries."

In addition to looking out for that powerful message, fans of the original "Planet of the Apes" starring Charlton Heston should keep an ear out for a certain line Felton was honored to deliver.

"I didn't know for sure it was going to be in the cut, but you just confirmed for me, so thank you; I'm very excited to see the infamous line," he said with a smile about the chance to say, "Take your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape!" "My dad was so excited about that. He's an old-school fan who grew up with them and loved them, so he'll be pleased to hear that."

Felton's dad might also be pleased to hear that "Apes" director Rupert Wyatt and co-star Andy Serkis had nothing but positive things to say about his son's work ethic and performance.

"He's a man who prepares a great deal," Wyatt said of Felton. "I think this was his first film where he played an American. His accent was flawless. He trained really hard to get it to that place. He's a consummate professional. When you've grown up on a film set, which he has, you can go one of two ways, and Tom is such a gentleman and such a professional. He completely threw himself into that role and was up for anything. It was very inspiring for me as a director to work with someone like that."

"He's just got fantastic energy," Serkis added. "He's so positive. He wants to keep working at it and get it right. And he's great fun as well. He's really great fun."

Check out everything we've got on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."

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First Look: Anne Hathaway As Catwoman In ?The Dark Knight Rises?

2011-08-05T10:00:00.001-07:00

Back in May, we got our first official look at actor Tom Hardy in costume as the villainous Bane as he will look in the upcoming superhero sequel film Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. Ever since we got that first look at Bane (as well as subsequent photos of the character from the set of [...]

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Britney Spears, Taking Back Sunday Video Worlds Collide Thanks To Director

2011-08-05T06:00:00.001-07:00

Chris Marrs Piliero explains why the cat in 'Faith (When I Let You Down)' comes across an Easter egg from 'I Wanna Go.
By Jocelyn Vena

Photo: Warner Bros.

Taking Back Sunday's video for "Faith (When I Let You Down)" is a social commentary about the fleeting nature of Internet fame, as illustrated by a fake cat trying to make it in Hollywood. It also happens to be the latest installment in the kooky videography of music video auteur Chris Marrs Piliero.

"It was an idea that I had floating around in my head, and when I listened to the song ... the meaning of the song clicked in my brain," the director said of the clip, which follows his cheeky video for Britney Spears' "I Wanna Go."

"People just love cat videos," he explained. "And I just thought it would be fun to see what it would like if a cat had the brain to be like, 'Sh--, I'm a big deal.' "

In the video, Taking Back Sunday post a clip of their cat online, and soon "OMG, WTF TBS Cat" goes viral. The cat eventually hops on a bus to L.A. (with a quick nod to Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle"), finds fame, disses the TBS guys, fails to make it as an actor, winds up in porn and eventually can't handle the pressure. Then, of course, TBS Cat heads back home.

Was that cat as difficult in real life as he was in the video?

"I was like halfway into the shoot, and he was throwing out demands," Piliero recalled, laughing. "It got to the point where no one was allowed to make eye contact with him on set. I had to sit him down and have a heart to heart with him."

Along with the GNR homage and a few other pop-culture references, the video includes a cute Easter egg for Britney fans: One of TBS cat's discarded audition scripts is for the fantasy Spears sequel, "Crossroads 2: Cross Harder," which is also on the marquee in "I Wanna Go."

"I made the TBS video right after the Britney video," he said. "I felt like the cat could exist in the same world as the 'I Wanna Go' world, so I thought it would be a fun little Easter egg. Also, [frontman] Adam [Lazzara] from TBS texted me after watching the Britney video, and I didn't even realize that during the paparazzi fight when she swings the mic around — that is something that Adam does all the time, which is something I was very conscious of — but I didn't realize the scene happened in front of a store called Keaton's, and his son is called Keaton!"

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Mary J. Blige Dishes On Her 'Crazy' Led Zeppelin Covers

2011-08-05T02:00:00.001-07:00

'I've listened to their music since I was a child,' says the R&B diva, who recorded 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love.'
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"I want y'all to hear it," she laughed.

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'Game Of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Teases Season 2

2011-08-04T22:00:00.001-07:00

Being the esteemed professional that I am, it is my job as a journalist to separate any personal leanings or fangirl pandering from my writings. Most of the time. Not so much when my subject is George R.R. Martin's brilliant "A Song Of Ice And Fire" series and HBO's wonderful adaptation "Game of Thrones."
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2011-08-04T18:00:00.001-07:00

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Laurence Fishburne Has Been Cast As Perry White In Man Of Steel

2011-08-04T10:00:00.001-07:00

It’s been since April that we’ve heard any new casting news for the upcoming Superman reboot film Man Of Steel but today we get a very significant update. Perry White, the fictional editor in chief of the fictional newspaper The Daily Planet (and Clark Kent‘s boss), will be played by actor Laurence Fishburne. As many [...]

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50 Cent Is A 'Marketing Genius,' Shawty Lo Says

2011-08-04T06:00:00.001-07:00

Atlanta rapper confirms on MTV News' 'RapFix Live' that he signed a $10 million deal with Fif's G-Unit.
By Alvin Blanco, with reporting by Sway Calloway

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Shawty Lo is already a boss in his own right, thanks to his D4L Records, but now he has partnered with 50 Cent's G-Unit brand and label. The Atlanta trap star visited MTV News' "RapFix Live" on Wednesday and revealed more details about his and 50's venture, which is worth a reported $10 million.

"Basically, 50 is like my major behind me," Shawty said. "I still kept my label, D4L, I just joined forces with G-Unit, so it's D4L/G-Unit. 50 got more outlets to take me to more places. I could've signed with a lot of labels, but I feel like 50 is a marketing genius and we have similar lifestyles coming up, and I feel like he knows what it's going to take to get me where I need to be."

Shawty Lo was in discussions with other labels, but "RapFix" host Sway Calloway asked the "Dey Know" rapper what the conversation was like when he sat down with 50 Cent to discuss their future business plans.

"It was fun. We ate, we kicked it," Shawty said. "The meeting, it was a seven-hour meeting. I had seven meetings on the table, but when me and 50 sat down, it was like a seven-hour meeting. It was very crazy, man. We had one break, and it was just thought of the minds, man. That's where I took my talents to, G-Unit."

A big reason Shawty Lo decided to partner with G-Unit was his disdain for 360 deals. In these deals, instead of just profits from record sales, labels also claim a percentage of an artist's proceeds from merchandise and touring.

"That was my main reason to go do the deal with 50 is because I hate the 360 situation," Lo said. "I signed a 50/50 deal with 50. It was for a very large amount of money. But the money, it ain't for me to flex and spend it; it's for me to run a label down in the South. Instead of the artists having to fly all the way up to New York or fly to the West Coast to get a deal, I'm based in the South, so they can come and see me."

It was reported that the D4L/G-Unit deal was worth even more than what a "large amount" suggests, which Shawty Lo confirmed: "Yes, it's a $10 million deal."

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Justin Bieber Doing NKOTB? Jim Jonsin Reveals Ideas

2011-07-16T04:00:00.001-07:00

Producer says he would like to help Biebs channel New Kids on the Block, New Edition and Kelly Rowland.
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Multi-platinum producer Jim Jonsin has some interesting plans for when he gets in the studio with Justin Bieber. No, he won't be coupling the teen-pop sensation with B.o.B, but rather he will try to capture the vibe of NKOTB.

"For Bieber, I think I want to reach back to New Edition, those days," Jonsin initially said before referencing another 1980s Boston-bred boy band. "I want to try to do something like that — 'Please Don't Go Girl,' New Kids on the Block — because the girls would go crazy. Maybe not that song, but something that feels like that: little bit of soul, R&B, but pop as well."

While the track pre-dates the 17-year-old Bieber by about four years, "Please Don't Go Girl" was the first single from NKOTB's sophomore album, Hangin' Tough, and ultimately put the group on the map. The ballad, which featured Joey McIntyre as the lead vocalist, drew comparisons to New Edition's 1983 single, "Is This the End" — not surprising considering both acts were founded and produced by Maurice Starr.

It isn't all about the '80s however: Jonsin also would like to produce something more modern for JB as well, using Kelly Rowland as a reference. "And then I'd love to put him on something like that 'Motivation' type of track," he said of the hit Rowland single he helped create. "Just a hard beat that he could sing something super slick [on]."

Jonsin admits that, at first, he didn't know what to make of Justin, but thanks to the Biebs' "Never Say Never" film, the hitmaker has a newfound respect for the young star. "When I watched the movie with my 8-year-old daughter, I was floored and inspired at who he was as a person. He's a good kid, he's a philanthropist, he's a good role model," Jonsin said. "I have a newfound respect for the young man, and I'm honored to work with him."

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2011-07-15T12:00:00.001-07:00

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Emma Watson's Post-'Harry Potter' Plans? 'A Really Big Brunch'

2011-07-15T04:00:00.001-07:00

Actress tells MTV News at 'Deathly Hallows, Part 2' premiere that she hopes to 'sleep and reflect on the whole thing.'
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

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NEW YORK — In the midst of a mass of screaming fans, many of whom had camped out overnight, the beloved cast of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" walked a lengthy red carpet at their final film's premiere on a rather hot and steamy night in New York City.

MTV News was right in the middle of the action, catching up with the billion-dollar franchise's brightest stars. Aside from commentary about the heat and humidity on the star-studded red carpet, a lot of chatter centered on the bittersweet end of the "Potter" road — and, more importantly, what each castmember might be up to next.

During our live-stream coverage, when we chatted with Emma Watson — who we most recently caught up with in the middle of filming an epic dance-party scene on the set of her next film, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" — we asked the lovely lady if dancing might again be on her mind later in the evening.

"Yes!" she exclaimed. "I'm like, 'Get me to that dance floor,' that is exactly what I need right now," she said, hinting that she'll be getting down at the afterparty.

And what will she be up to tomorrow? How will she relax and wind down now that everything "Potter" is complete?

"I'm usually working and going on to the next thing, but it really is over now, so I don't know," she admitted. "I think I'll go and have a really big brunch. A really big brunch, and sleep and reflect on the whole thing."

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Michael Jackson - Gone Too Soon

2011-07-15T00:00:00.001-07:00

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Usher To Donate Gadhafi Money To Charity

2011-07-14T20:00:00.001-07:00

'I will be donating all of my personal proceeds...to various human rights organizations,' singer says of concert linked to Libyan dictator.
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R&B superstar Usher announced Friday (March 4) that he was donating to various charities proceeds from appearing at a private event at St. Barts linked to Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, according to a statement made to the Associated Press.

The Grammy award winner's renouncement comes after similar announcements from singers Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado, and Beyoncé, all of whom were revealed to have performed at private concerts linked to the Middle Eastern leader, who has faced open revolt and major political uprisings since February.

"I am sincerely troubled to learn about the circumstances surrounding the Nikki Beach St. Bart's event that took place on New Year's Eve 2009," Usher said of the concert, at which he appeared alongside Beyoncé but did not perform. "I will be donating all of my personal proceeds from that event to various human rights organizations."

Usher has already begun the process, having made a donation to Amnesty International, the AP reports. The exact size of the donation is not known.

The New Year's Eve gig was reportedly for Moammar's fourth son Muastassim, who an unnamed music industry source told MTV News has a history of throwing lavish parties "jammed" with supermodels.

Beyoncé, who sang at the event, donated all proceeds from her performance to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund, established in the wake of the Haitian earthquake.

"All monies paid to Beyoncé for her performance at a private party at Nikki Beach St. Barts on New Year's Eve 2009, including the commissions paid to her booking agency, were donated to the earthquake relief efforts for Haiti over a year ago," the "Halo" singer's publicist said in a statement to The Huffington Post. "Once it became known that the third-party promoter was linked to the Qaddafi family, the decision was made to put that payment to a good cause."

Singer Nelly Furtado tweeted February 28 that she plans to make similar amends.

"In 2007, I received 1million$ from the Gadhafi clan to perform a 45 min. show for guests at a hotel in Italy," she tweeted. "I am going to donate the $."

The leader of Libya since a successful military coup in 1969, Gadhafi has reportedly lost control of much of his country as a result of widespread uprisings. The United Nations voted unanimously to refer the dictator to the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

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Thanks to her ubiquitous hit "Friday," Rebecca Black quickly went from YouTube sensation to starring in a Katy Perry video for that singer's equally ubiquitous hit "Last Friday Night." Now Black is ready to take her career to the next level.

She'll release a new song, "My Moment," on July 18, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The song was written by Brandon "Blue" Hamilton (Justin Bieber) and Quinton Tolbert and the production credits include Charlton Pettus.

The video is reportedly less kitschy than her "Friday" video (but perhaps just as literal). It will include footage of her attending red-carpet events and receiving an award at her junior high school, telling "the story of her sudden rise to fame," according to a statement. "It's a fairy tale story, but it happened in real life."

Black is also working on finishing up her five-track EP, which will be released in August. "We're thinking about it; we have so many different options right now. We're trying to decide which route we should take," Black told MTV News earlier this year about her career plans and following up her viral smash.

"I really like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez; all just the fun upbeat stuff, teenager songs," she said of her musical inspirations. "My dream duet would be Justin Bieber. Even just doing something with Taylor Swift, or any of my favorite artists would be so cool."

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