Justin Bieber With Other Celebrity Tattoos
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Usher - OMG
- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records, JLG
- Director: Anthony Mandler
- Album: Raymond V Raymond
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=498588
Dexter
You know when you're hanging around, at the bank or in line somewhere... do you ever find yourself worrying about Dexter Morgan?
I'm just so worried he's going to get caught.
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Brenda Song: Gifting Services Gorgeous
Taking advantage of the perks of stardom, Brenda Song paid a visit to the Gifting Services held at Gifting Services Showroom in Los Angeles on Saturday (October 30).
The "Suite Life of Zack and Cody" sweetheart busily tried on the many clothing offerings while taking time to pose for photographers as a tradeoff for the free swag.
In related news, Miss Song was recently chosen as the "It Girl" by Nylon magazine for their annual "It Girl" issue.
Talking to Nylon about her transition into mainstream movies, Brenda dished, ?It?s just really fun to play my age and work with people that I?ve looked up to, like Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher. It was a totally different vibe ? we were shooting with a single camera and doing night shoots.?
She also revelaed, ?I?m a die-hard Lakes fan. I went to the hospital because I hyperventilated at home watching a Lakers game. I [also] have a 2009 Lakes championship ring.?
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll
- Artist: Led Zeppelin
- Label: Swan Song
- Album: The Song Remains the Same
Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, John Paul Jones Unveil Supergroup
Them Crooked Vultures make their debut with a post-Lollapalooza set.
By James Montgomery
Dave Grohl (file)
Photo: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
Officially, Lollapalooza ended Sunday night in Chicago's Grant Park, with dueling sets from the Killers and Jane's Addiction. Unofficially, it ended very early Monday morning, across town at venerable rock club the Metro, with a surprise show by Them Crooked Vultures.
To the unfamiliar, the Vultures might seem like an odd choice to close out Lolla weekend ... until you realize that they're made up of Foo Fighters frontman/ former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age mastermind Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin legend John Paul Jones. And their gig at the Metro was their world premiere.
According to some reports, the Vultures actually turned down Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell's request to replace the Beastie Boys as headliners at the festival, opting to debut in front of some 1,100 super-psyched fans at the Metro, rather than 75,000 in Grant Park (tickets for the gig were announced via Foo Fighter/ QOTSA fan clubs). Meaning that, in a lot of ways, this was the most sought-after ticket in town.
Taking the stage just after midnight, the Vultures — Grohl on drums (of course), Homme on guitar and vocals, Jones on bass and keys and frequent QOTSA contributor Alain Johannes on guitar — ripped through 12 songs in 80 minutes, all taken from their upcoming debut, which may or may not be called Never Deserved the Future, and may or may not be hitting stores on October 23 (early "promo" videos touting both those facts were revealed over the weekend to be hoaxes perpetrated by QOTSA fans).
The songs, with appropriately Homme-ian titles like "Scumbag Blues," "Mind Eraser (No Chaser)," "Caligulove" and "Interlude w/Ludes," sounded pretty much how you'd expect, given the band's pedigree. They rocked, hard — Chicago Tribune critic Greg Kot described them as "fresh, invigorating and just plain nasty" — delving off into psychedelic, reverb-filled excursions and exploring proggy territory, "both of the old-school Yes variety, and the more modern Tool flavor," according to the Chicago Sun-Times' Jim DeRogatis.
It's not known if Monday's Metro performance was a one-off event for the Vultures — there have been whispers of a full-blown tour, but a spokesperson for Homme had not responded to MTV News' request for comment at press time. Nor was it clear whether or not they'll have an album out in October.
Early Monday, a Crooked Vultures Twitter account, which had previously posted links to the band's official-looking Web site and the Metro's online ticketing site — posted a link to what appears to be the group's first bit of official merchandise: a Deserve the Future T-shirt. Cost: $30.
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Ke$ha - Tik Tok
- Artist: Ke$ha
- Label: RCA
- Director: Syndrome
- Album: Animal [Clean]
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3213641&vid=445445
Justin Bieber?s Planning To Chop Off His Infamous Bowl Haircut?
[Video: Justin Bieber Words: Laura Perks]
As a new 3D biopic about him prepares to hit cinema screens, Justin Beiber has revealed that he?s planning to possibly shave off his hideous, we mean famous, haircut.
And yes, before you ask you did read that right ? there is a 3D biopic film coming out about the 16-year-old Justin Bieber (see preview above). It?s a strange world we live in isn?t it?
Anyway, much like the rest of the world Biebs has become a little sick of his trademark locks and has thus decided to go either for a restyle or for something far more drastic. He said:
?It's Canadian hockey hair. I've cut this style different ways, but I was thinking about shaving it off or changing it."
"I know now isn't the right time. Maybe for my next album."
Oh he?s such a tease building up suspense like that isn?t he?
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Runway To Red Carpet
Never one to be upstaged by her handsome husband, Demi Moore outshines the rest in a runway-worthy dress.
See the celebrities that take dresses from the runway to the red carpet in our fashion gallery.
Rihanna Initially Against 'Love The Way You Lie (Part II)' With Eminem
Sequel to appear on Loud; piano version will be iTunes bonus.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Rihanna
Photo: Matt Harper/ MTV News
Fans seemed pumped to hear "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)," the follow-up to the smash Rihanna/Eminem collaboration. The track, which is Rihanna's answer to the original version, will appear on her forthcoming November release, Loud, but Rihanna admits she had some hesitation about trying to re-create the magic of that first song.
"When I first heard the idea about doing a part two, I was just completely against it," she revealed to MTV News. "I just felt like you couldn't beat the original. There's no way you can outdo that, so why compete with it?"
However, after trying out several versions of a sequel track to the 2010 song off Em's Recovery LP, she knew the magic from the first cut was still in the air.
"We heard a broken-down version that was stripped down, just piano ... that's going to be a bonus on iTunes," she said. "I fell in love with it. We recorded it, then we did another version to the stripped-down version with drums, then we did another version with drums and Eminem. And then that was the one that just felt really good.
"I love both: I love the broken-down version, as well as the new one with Eminem," she continued.
Without giving away too much, Em certainly doesn't hold back on his verse, rhyming about trading punches with the song's female protagonist and being obsessively in love with her. Rihanna admits it's a "crazy verse."
"Something is wrong with Eminem," she said, laughing. "He has so much in his mind that I almost feel lucky for him that he has music. ... Music is such a great release for him. He's one of my favorite artists."
Not only did the original track have everyone buzzing, but its video, which features Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan, also had everyone talking.
So, will there be a sequel to that as well? "Who knows?" she teased.
Are you excited for "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)"? Tell us in the comments below!
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Britney Spears 'Glee' Episode Takes On '... Baby One More Time'
Lea Michele dons Brit's naughty schoolgirl look for a faithful cover of the 1998 hit.
By Aly Semigran
Lea Michele performs "... Baby One More Time" on "Glee" on Tuesday
Photo: FOX
It was the song that launched the career of one of the most beloved, albeit troubled, pop stars of the past decade. Its iconic video spawned a modern-day "Lolita" and earned the title of #1 first favorite video on "TRL." So, of course, Britney Spears' 1998 smash "... Baby One More Time" was an obvious choice for Tuesday night's episode of "Glee."
While general-anesthesia-induced hallucinations had another Brittany (Heather Morris) tackling "Me Against the Music" and "I'm a Slave 4 U," star Lea Michele took on the timelessly catchy "...Baby One More Time." As Michele mimicked Spears' naughty schoolgirl look, the instantly recognizable opening notes pounded on the piano (though the "Glee" version had a slight change of key). With her throaty "Oh bay-buh, bay-buh," Michele effortlessly channeled the song (surprisingly enough, she sounded downright restrained) that made the former "Mickey Mouse Club" member a superstar.
It's fitting that "Glee" paid homage to the song that is but a few weeks away from celebrating its 12th anniversary. (Go on and take a moment to absorb that information.) "... Baby One More Time," the first single of Spears' debut album of the same name, was released in the United States in late October 1998.
Of course, it could have all sounded very different if writer Max Martin had followed through with his original plan to have R&B heavyweights TLC sing the track. The song was also originally titled "Hit Me Baby One More Time" but was changed due to concerns about it being misinterpreted.
In Spears' capable 16-year-old pigtails, the single went on to sell over 9 million copies, garnered Spears her first Grammy nomination (Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, which she lost to Sarah McLachlan for "I Will Remember You") and reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The rest of the album featured other Spears hits, including "(You Drive Me) Crazy" and "Sometimes," but neither of those songs left quite the same impact.
Spears told Blender — which placed the track at the #9 spot on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born" — that the song wasn't an easy undertaking for her at first (of course, neither was the immense fame that followed). Spears revealed, "I didn't do well at all the first day in the studio. I was just too nervous. So I went out that night and had some fun. The next day I was completely relaxed and nailed it. You gotta be relaxed singing '... Baby One More Time.' "
Spears looked more than at ease during awards show appearances that followed, namely the 1999 VMAs, in which the leather-clad pop princess took the stage alongside her tourmates 'NSYNC for a "... Baby One More Time"/ "Tearin' Up My Heart" showstopper.
Of course, long before the folks at "Glee" took "... Baby One More Time" out for a spin, countless other musicians had already had at it. From punk rock (Simple Plan) to acoustic (Travis), Spears' song has been refashioned (albeit, sometimes ironically) in many genres. Take, for instance, Bowling for Soup's cover of the ditty, which wound up on Bowling for Soup Goes to the Movies. And even Jamie Lee Curtis and Chad Michael Murray took a crack at it in the 2003 film "Freaky Friday."
What did you think of the "Glee" covers of Britney's songs? Share your reviews in the comments.
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Michael Jackson - Earth Song
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: MJJ
- Director: Nick Brandt
- Album: HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=208404
Thursday, October 28, 2010
'Batman 3' Will Be Called 'The Dark Knight Rises'
Director Christopher Nolan adds that Riddler will not appear in third 'Batman' film.
By Josh Wigler
Christian Bale in "The Dark Knight"
Photo: Warner Bros.
In 2012, the Dark Knight will rise.
At long last, Christopher Nolan third "Batman" film. And as was the case with "The Dark Knight," the very mention of Batman himself is nowhere to be found. Instead, the critically acclaimed director of "Memento" and "Inception" will call his next film "The Dark Knight Rises."
Nolan confirmed the title in an interview with The Los Angeles Times, adding that the developing comic book adaptation will not have a role for the Riddler. The famous Batman rogue has long been considered a leading candidate to be the villain in "The Dark Knight Rises," with actors including Joseph Gordon-Levitt rumored for the part. But Nolan ended the debate with one rather definitive statement: "It won't be the Riddler."
In addition to confirming the title and removing one possible villain from the pool, Nolan stated that Warner Bros. executives have agreed with the director's desire to avoid 3-D for the third "Batman" film. Instead, "The Dark Knight Rises" will employ "high-definition approaches and IMAX cameras to strike out on a different cinematic path than the stereoscopic technology that, for better or worse, has become the dominant conversation in the blockbuster sector."
The pieces are certainly falling into place for "The Dark Knight Rises." Not only has Nolan announced the film's new title, he's also started the hunt for new actors. Earlier this month, his "Inception" collaborator Tom Hardy landed an unidentified lead role, with many assuming that he's taking on a villainous part. With his secret identity preserved, only one thing is certain about Hardy's character: He's not the Riddler.
"We'll use many of the same characters as we have all along, and we'll be introducing some new ones," the director said.
"The Dark Knight Rises" is scheduled to hit theaters on July 20, 2012. Shooting begins in April in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Check out everything we've got on "The Dark Knight Rises."
For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com.
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650928/20101027/story.jhtml
Best Name For A Wireless Network
Prevents that awkward talk with your neighbor in the hallway.
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Celebs Off-Duty
Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh have been painting the town red.
And they made sure it was a high-fashion affair.
Manly Men Are Back
Move over metrosexuals, the manly man is back and more biceped than ever.
Think the stubbled ways of Mad Men's Jon Hamm (aka Don Draper) or the muscle-bound magic that is Matthew McConaughey.
It's goodbye highlights and hello dumbbells.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Reese Witherspoon's Fashion Over Time
Cover this girl in stars and stripes - she's our US style icon.
Join us to track Reese Witherspoon's fashion over time.
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Beyoncé - Sweet Dreams
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Adria Petty
- Album: I Am... Sasha Fierce
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Usher's VMA Performance To Be Worthy Of A 'King'
Awards-show executive producer teases Ush's 'best televised dance routine' in years.
By James Montgomery
Usher's VMA rehearsal on September 9
Photo: Ciel VanderVeen/MTV
LOS ANGELES — The success of Usher's "OMG" is as much a testament to his unyielding popularity as an artist as it is his ability to, well, dance his ass off. That's particularly apparent in the Video Music Award-nominated video for the song, which features Ush and a bevy of beauties popping, locking, pivoting and posing in ways we never thought possible. Quite simply, the man can move.
So when it came time to plot out his VMA performance, well, Usher's team -- and the brain trust behind the show -- didn't have a whole lot of trouble coming up with a concept. The dancing was going to be front and center. The only question was: How could they take things to the next level.
"We all sat in a room and came up with a concept for the stage, and then we took that concept to Usher," VMA executive producer Dave Sirulnick told MTV News. "We said to him, 'We want to do the best televised dance routine that you've done in years. Let's show why you're the king.' "
And Ush's Sunday night performance is very much an affair worthy of royalty. Full of eye-popping moves, hip-dipping dancers and more special effects than a Hollywood blockbuster, it makes full use of not just the epic VMA stage (which practically engulfs the entirety of Nokia Theater), but the space behind it.
While we can't give away too many details, based on the rehearsals we saw Thursday, the off-the-wall choreography is only part of the attraction. There are lasers and LED lights, stunts, slides and even some props. Like we said, it's kind of like a Hollywood blockbuster. And kind of a coronation too. After all, Usher is the king.
The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through Sunday.
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Celebs Off-Duty
Lady Gaga's late night fish and chip craving causes chaos in London.
But when you've gotta eat, you've gotta eat. See what the other stars have been up to in the last 24 hours.
'Paranormal Activity 2' Terrorizes Weekend Box Office
'Found footage' sequel scares up first place, with Clint Eastwood's supernatural 'Hereafter' lagging behind at #4.
By Josh Wigler
"Paranormal Activity 2"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
"Paranormal Activity" scared its way into theaters last fall, yielding a massive worldwide total of $193.4 million on a shoestring budget of $15,000. One year later, the "found footage" fright fest has spawned a sequel — and unsurprisingly, audiences are finding themselves drawn to the franchise's thrills all over again.
The Box-Office Top Five
#1 "Paranormal Activity 2" ($41.5 million)
#2 "Jackass 3D" ($21.6 million)
#3 "Red" ($15 million)
#4 "Hereafter" ($12 million)
#5 "The Social Network" ($7.3 million)
"Paranormal Activity 2" earned $41.5 million at the box office in its first weekend in theaters, a spectacular result given the film's $3 million budget. The sequel's performance certainly isn't as impressive as the original "Paranormal Activity" — few things are, really — but the latest installment of the low-budget horror series won some notable records nonetheless, including best ever midnight opening and greatest opening night for an R-rated film.
Supernatural movies should know by now not to contend with the "Paranormal Activity" brand, but it appears that Clint Eastwood didn't get the memo. The director's "Hereafter" pulled in a mere $12 million fourth-place finish in its first weekend in wide release. Despite the star power of Matt Damon, "Hereafter" simply couldn't trump the built-in fanbase of "Paranormal 2."
With two highly successful films under its belt, "Paranormal Activity" has proven itself as a lucrative franchise for Paramount Pictures. But Paramount got an extra boost in the form of "Jackass 3-D," which won second place in its second weekend at the box office. Johnny Knoxville and his merry band of thrill-seekers' latest film saw a significant 57 percent drop from its opening weekend performance, but it still managed a solid $21.6 million haul thanks to the increased price of 3-D ticket sales.
Holdovers "Red" and "The Social Network" rounded out the top five with $15 million and $7.3 million respectively.
Upcoming Releases
Jigsaw stalks the box office once again with next weekend's release of "Saw 3D," but it remains to be seen whether the latest installment in the torture franchise can hold off the "Paranormal Activity" sequel over Halloween weekend.
Check out everything we've got on "Paranormal Activity 2," "Jackass 3D" and "Hereafter."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Justin Bieber 3-D Movie Poster: The Pieces So Far!
With a little help from Usher, Ryan Seacrest and Ellen DeGeneres, MTV News plays along to uncover film's title.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber movie poster puzzle pieces
Photo: Paramount Pictures/MTV News
On Wednesday morning, Jon Chu, the director of Justin Bieber's 3-D movie, took to his Twitter to send all the Beliebers on a hunt for the pieces of a puzzle that make up the film's poster, which will then also reveal the title.
Nearly a day and a half later, all the pieces of the puzzle have yet to be revealed, but MTV News has been endeavoring to play along. We can't wait until the official reveal on Friday.
The pieces so far have been unveiled by a number of celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres, Usher, Ryan Seacrest and Perez Hilton. Members of Bieber's inner circle, like manager Scooter Braun, and various other Twitter feeds run by British celebrity magazine Heat and the Bieber Army have also revealed some clues. Chu even got into the fun, revealing the first piece of the puzzle. If you want to play along, follow the #JBValentinesDay hashtag.
What did DeGeneres have to say about her contribution to the dizzying treasure hunt? "I'd recognize those lips anywhere," she wrote. "@JustinBieber - heres another piece of the puzzle, Beliebers."
As for Usher, he had one key piece of the Bieber look to share with fans. "So apparently some guy named @UsherRaymondIV has tweeted Piece #8," Chu shared about Usher's contribution. "Could that be the hair?! Only a few more to go!"
Heat added: "Justin Bieber fans, here's our very special piece of the Justin Bieber Poster Puzzle... enjoy! @JustinBieber #JBVa." The mag later added, "Not a fan of Justin Bieber, then move along."
America's very own reformed gossip gangsta, Perez Hilton, revealed his own piece of the puzzle. "Found Piece #5!!! @perezhilton had it!!" Chu said. "Of course. Oh and it IS a good one. check it out."
And then the Bieber Army got in on the action, tweeting its own piece to the puzzle: "Here is puzzle piece #4! Look out for more to complete the @JustinBieber 3D movie poster!"
Braun initially played coy about his piece. "So i see @jonmchu and @ryanseacrest have pieces of the new @justinbieber movie poster revealing the title. maybe I have one. Interesting," he wrote before spilling the beans. "Ok ok here is the next piece. What's the title of the @justinbieber Movie @jonmchu?? AW C'MON!!"
Chu noted that things were getting interesting when Ryan Seacrest got into the action with his piece. He tweeted: "Now here's piece #2 of the @JustinBieber movie poster."
However, it all started with Chu. "GAME ON!" he wrote Wednesday. "@justinbieber MOVIE POSTER/TITLE REVEAL BEGINS Collect ALL the pieces 2 UNCOVER."
Share your title guesses in the comments!
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Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford Should Teach a How To: Divorce
A year after filing for divorce, Jane Kaczmarek and her husband of 17 years, Bradley Whitford, have finalized a settlement agreement. But unlike many celebrity break-ups, the pair is making headlines for how easy they make it look.
“Brad and I have three magnificent children and we look forward to raising them," Kaczmarek told People magazine. "We say we are going to be a family that lives in two different houses.”
The children are just one of the things the couple will be splitting evenly. All of their assets will also be divided, the custody of their kids, and even their actual kids. Well, not technically. Because they have three kids it is impossible to claim one and a half children as dependents on your tax returns, so the couple is taking turns claiming the third child. Now that's taking the term coparenting to another level.
Do you think celebs should keep their divorce details private? Chime in below!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/jane-kaczmarek-and-bradley-whitford-should-teach-how-divorce/1-a-292676
Girls Aloud Reunite To Support Cheryl Cole, But Wait Somebody Is Missing...
[Images: Twitter Words: Staff Writer]
Last night, shortly after Cheryl Cole?s performance on X Factor, her PR company posted the above picture on Twitter along with the message:
Last night, shortly after Cheryl Cole?s performance on X Factor, her PR company posted the above picture on Twitter along with the message:
?What will the neighbours say!?
We can only presume that Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh were at the ITV studios to support their pal as she performed her new single and while that?s nice and all that, we can?t help feeling a little bit sorry for Nadine - Where was her invite?
Okay we know we shouldn?t jump to conclusions, for all we know Nadine could have been invited and declined because she?s too busy promoting her debut solo single, but for some strange reason we?ve got a sneaky feeling that wasn?t the case.
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Fergie's Bad Fashion - What Are You Wearing?
This is what happens when celebrities forget to consult their stylists.
For her trip to Brazil, Fergie has managed to break nearly every rule in the fashion book.
And we, the fashion jury, are putting her on trial.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Lady Gaga Postpones Paris Shows Due To Strikes
Singer pushes back dates, citing fuel/transportation concerns amid refinery workers' protests.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Lady Gaga
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Lady Gaga's French fans will have to wait until the end of the year to catch the Monster Ball spectacle in concert. The pop superstar's tour backer, Live Nation, announced Wednesday (October 20) that her Paris dates, scheduled near the end of the month, will be pushed back as a result of ongoing strikes in the region.
"As a result of the logistical difficulties due to the strikes in France, Live Nation today announced that the Lady Gaga performances in Paris at Bercy previously scheduled for this Friday and Saturday 22 & 23 October are postponed until 19 & 20 December, 2010," read a statement posted on the star's website.
The European nation has been in the throes of civil upheaval for weeks since French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a proposal to bump the minimum retirement age up from 60 to 62 and raise the age that citizens can receive pension benefits from 65 to 67. Many workers have gone on strike, including employees of France's oil refineries, leading to fuel shortages throughout the country.
"Unfortunately, as there is no certainty that the trucks can make it to the Bercy for this weekend's shows, the Lady Gaga performances are now postponed," the statement continued. "The December 19th concert will replace the 22-October show and December 20th concert will replace the 23-October performance."
According to the statement, Gaga's little monsters have until mid-November to turn in tickets for a refund or swap out a new ticket for either of the winter dates.
"Fans with tickets to the rescheduled shows must exchange their tickets or claim for refund from now through November 14th at their point of purchase," the statement read. "Tickets dated October 22 and 23 will not be valid at the new dates." The statement concluded with "Lady Gaga apologizes to her fans for any inconvenience."
The postponed dates are a setback for an acclaimed global trek that has racked up cash around the world. Gaga's tour is projected to pull in roughly $200 million when it winds down in April 2011.
Are you upset that Gaga has postponed her Paris shows? Sound off in the comments!
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Fill 'er Up! Lady A Recreates Their Worst Gig
Oct. 22 - About three years ago Lady Antebellum performed at the crack of dawn at a Milwaukee gas station/restaurant for 15 people eating breakfast. Thursday the Grammy-winning trio did it again -- this time for more than 1,000 fans.
Beyoncé - Ego (Remix)
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Beyonce, Frank Gatson
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
'Paranormal Activity 2' Taps Into 'Primal Fears,' Producer Says
'When you can't really see what's going on, your imagination starts to run wild,' actor Micah Sloat tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner and Sarah Flanigan
"Paranormal Activity 2"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Judging by the terrified, shaky reactions from some of the 2,000 excited, screaming fans who showed up to the midnight screening of "Paranormal Activity 2" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the highly anticipated sequel more than lives up to the scare factor of the first film.
When MTV News caught up with the stars of the first (and possibly second) film, Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat, as well as producer Oren Peli, they weren't able to reveal any plot details, but they did say why they think the movies were so scary.
"It ultimately comes down to the difference being disgusted or being scared," Sloat said. "You can be shocked, but it's a totally different experience than feeling this, like, creeping dread of something that's about to happen. When you can't really see what's going on, your imagination starts to run wild. And the truth is that anything you can imagine is going to be better than anything you can actually see."
Featherston described the differences between "Paranormal Activity" and other horror movies: "As opposed to a lot of blood and guts and gore that you see in a lot of films, it's the kind of movie that really taps into your imagination," she said. "There's a lot of suspense and dread that builds up, and so it's really intense in that way. I think people kind of scare themselves. What's more scary than your own imagination?"
More than just the audience's imagination factors in to the type of fright that can occur while watching the movie. As Peli said, because it's presented as found footage, people connect to it on a personal level rather than thinking they're watching a movie. "It taps into people's primal fears of what happens at night and while you're asleep and most vulnerable," he said. "So, the first one, and this one as well, kind of taps into those types of fears that everyone, across the world, shares."
Check out everything we've got on "Paranormal Activity 2."
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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650582/20101021/story.jhtml
'Paranormal Activity 2': Reviews Are Flooding In
This frightful sequel is 'by far ... the most regretful you'll be when you arrive home afterward to an empty house,' one critic says.
By Eric Ditzian
A scene from "Paranormal Activity 2"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
After eight straight weeks of sub-$30 million openings at the multiplex, "Jackass 3D" arrived last weekend and reinvigorated the box office on the strength of Porta Potty acrobatics and out-of-control jet ski jumps. Now "Paranormal Activity 2," which opened Friday (October 22), is looking to make it two straight weeks of $30 million-plus debuts.
Though the sequel to last year's horror smash won't come close to topping "Jackass 3D" and its $50.4 million gross, word of mouth is strong and the thirst for more security-cam scares is intense, so expect "PA 2" to cross that $30 million mark.
Will you be one of those folks forking over cash for the chance to have the crap scared out of you? If you're not sure, check out what the critics have to say about "Paranormal Activity 2."
The Story
"We have another suburban family — this one tucked in a much more lived-in two-story tract house — broken faucets, stained carpets. There's a new baby, a second marriage for the father, Daniel (Brian Bolden, good), a doting mom (Sprague Grayden, also pretty good), dad's teen daughter from his first marriage (Molly Ephraim, sassy and believable) and a connection to the folks who were haunted in 'Paranormal Activity 1.' So naturally, things start going bump in the night. And as we learned in the first film, when they start going bump in the daytime, that's when you really need to worry. Dad's an 'I don't believe in that stuff' skeptic who chases away their superstitious Latina housekeeper. Mom is more credulous. And Ally, the daughter, wonders if these loud noises are her late mother trying to have a chat from the Hereafter. Paging Matt Damon! Things start out jokey — nerdy parents, faux cool kid, let's laugh at the pans falling and the house being ransacked. Then the surveillance video starts to win family members over, one by one." — Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
'PA 1' Vs. 'PA 2'
"If you're wondering whether or not this 'Paranormal' outing can top the first's creep factor, the answer is a resounding yes. The security cam POV is still a very unnerving way to witness people freaked out (and tossed around) by forces unseen. A door that slowly swings shut in a baby's room — effectively trapping the kid — can get under your skin way more than any of Jigsaw's antics." — Peter Paras, E! Online
The Scares
"In 'Paranormal Activity 2,' our eyes keep darting back and forth, scanning the sidewalks, the doorways, the posh bric-a-brac in that overstuffed kitchen, searching (before it can frighten us!) for a telltale bit of movement — for the barest hint of an apparition edging into the frame, or an inanimate object that decides to move around on its own. It's like a haunted-house version of 'Where's Waldo.' Alfred Hitchcock used to say that if you jolted an audience with a bomb blast out of the blue, that was merely a shock, but if you planted a bomb and made the audience wait for it to go off, that was suspense.
'Paranormal Activity 2' blends the two modes into what might be called shockpense. The film keeps jolting us out of the blue, all right — with sudden booms, doors that open of their own accord, or a frying pan that drops out of a pot hanger. In a funny way, though, what makes these devices work is their very randomness: They tickle us with terror because watching the movie, we do know that a bomb has been planted, only it's a bomb — or, more accurately, a demon — you can't see." — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
The Dissenters
"Though more briskly edited than its predecessor, 'Paranormal Activity 2' likewise takes its time, springing the first big jolt only after a full hour, after which things escalate fast. But nothing here is as unsettling as in the original. That's partly because viewers now know more or less what to expect, but also because the spacious home setting is often too brightly lit to be scary. Plus, pic's new protags are far less engaging and empathetic than the first film's quarreling, psychologically deteriorating duo." — Dennis Harvey, Variety
The Final Word
"Where the first film was more of a slow burn, this one is economical and almost systematic in its escalation of events. Is the vandalism that inspires the family to set up security cameras a real break-in, or is it the first signifier that something more sinister is present? The fact that this is the sort of question that I came out of the film asking is a testament to how effective it is at being scary, because, again, it takes those familiar conventions and revitalizes them. ... Ultimately, 'Paranormal Activity 2' is by far the most fun you'll have being scared at the movies in 2010, and the most regretful you'll be when you arrive home afterward to an empty house." — Todd Gilchrist, CraveOnline
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650631/20101022/story.jhtml
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Zach Galifianakis Behind Axing Mel Gibson from Hangover 2?
On Tuesday, we told you that Mel Gibson would be appearing in the sequel to the 2009 comedy sensation The Hangover. We questioned whether the world was ready to laugh at Gibson, with the memory of his girlfriend-killing threats and racist insults still fresh in our minds. Turns out that a few people involved with the movie didn't think the idea was so funny, either. On Thursday, Hangover 2 director Todd Phillips announced that Gibson's cameo had been cancelled.
"I thought Mel would have been great in the movie," Phillips said. "But I realize filmmaking is a collaborative effort, and this decision ultimately did not have the full support of my entire cast and crew."
According to Phillips, the studio supported the decision to cast Gibson. So who convinced him to can the controversial actor? Fans are speculating that it was The Hangover's breakout star, Zach Galifianakis, who objected. The actor and comedian appeared on a popular comedy podcast last week, and spoke in veiled terms about an issue he was having with (presumably) the Hangover 2 filmmakers.
"I'm in a deep protest right now with a movie I'm working on, up in arms about something," said Galifianakis, after explaining that he sometimes turns down roles on moral grounds. "But I can't get the guys to [listen] ... I'm not making any leeway... It's very frustrating."
Galifianakis may have been talking about something else entirely; we imagine that The Hangover 2 has its fair share of questionable humor. However, if he did object to using Gibson as a punchline, it sounds like he wasn't the only one. Wonder how many cast and crew members voiced their concerns before Gibson was canned?
Gibson's rejection from The Hangover 2 brings back the question of whether he can ever have a Hollywood career again. One film is hanging in the balance: Jodie Foster's provocative comedy The Beaver, starring Gibson as a businessman who has a nervous breakdown and starts talking through a puppet. The movie was shot in 2009, but its release date was postponed indefinitely when its star became the most hated man in show business. It's one thing if no one will work with Gibson on a new film -- but is he such a pariah that no one will touch a movie that he already made?
Do you think Mel Gibson's last movie should be released? Chime in below!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/zach-galifianakis-behind-axing-mel-gibson-hangover-2/1-a-292145
Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: MJJ
- Director: Spike Lee
- Album: HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=208348
Friday, October 22, 2010
Victoria Justice's Hairy New Role
Oct. 22 - Teen star Victoria Justice plays a teen werewolf in a new Halloween-themed movie airing Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8/7c on Nickelodeon.
Justin Bieber Reportedly Under Investigation For Laser Tag Scuffle
Teen idol was allegedly involved in a scrap in his native Canada.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Justin Bieber (file)
Photo: James Devaney/ Getty Images
Teen superstar Justin Bieber is reportedly involved in an investigation in his native Canada for an alleged assault at a Richmond, British Columbia laser tag center.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed Sunday (October 17) that an investigation was underway regarding an incident at a "Richmond entertainment facility" just before 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The father of a 12-year-old boy told authorities that his son was assaulted by another young male at the facility. The tween didn't need medical attention and walked away with "minimal injuries."
Since the suspect is under 18, police have not released the name of the accused party. However, many reports have stated that 16-year-old Bieber is being pegged as the attacker and the RCMP has stated, "We are aware of speculations concerning the identity of one of the parties allegedly involved."
A rep for Bieber did not respond to MTV News' request for comment at press time. Bieber, an avid tweeter, has not yet addressed reports either.
Unnamed sources have told TMZ that the incident went down at Planet Lazer, a laser tag chain that has a location in Richmond. The website, however, paints a different picture of the incident, reporting that Bieber was targeted by an overzealous laser tag participant who lobbed an anti-gay slur at the teen idol. When the 12-year-old stuck his hand out toward Bieber, the pop sensation apparently batted it away and then left the center.
The incident comes during a busy time for the "Baby" crooner. The singer announced Friday that his buzzed-about 3-D flick "Never Say Never" will be released in February. His illustrated memoir, "Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story," just hit shelves and he is helming a nail polish line. His chart-topping music continues to make an impact and the singer is up for four American Music Award trophies.
Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650167/20101017/bieber_justin.jhtml
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Led Zeppelin - Black Dog
- Artist: Led Zeppelin
- Label: Atlantic Recording Corp.
Usher - Fed Up (featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Drake, Rick Ross)
Fed Up (featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Drake, Rick Ross)
- Artist: Usher
- Label: We The Best, E1 Music
- Director: Gil Green
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=461562
Usher - OMG
- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records, JLG
- Director: Anthony Mandler
- Album: Raymond V Raymond
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=498588
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
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