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Monday, January 31, 2011
Martin Sheen Wants Charlie Sheen To Go Back To Rehab
The stories are already coming out about how Charlie Sheen was doing drugs and drinking before being rushed to the hospital, so it isn’t surprising that his father, Martin Sheen, wants him to go back to rehab. ?Martin is extremely … Continue reading
Brittney Jones Sex Tape To Be Released: Ashton Kutcher?s Alleged Lover Cashes In
Brittney Jones – you know, the girl who claimed to be having an affair with Ashton Kutcher - has come out with a sex tape produced by Vivid Entertainment. I mean really! The screenshots that are available show Brittney Jones … Continue reading
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Jennifer Lawrence's Co-Star Beau
They say it?s never smart to mix business with pleasure, but it seems that Jennifer Lawrence doesn?t abide by that rule.
At last night?s annual SAG Awards, the ?Winter?s Bone? star showed up on the arm of her ?X-Men: First Class? costar, Nicholast Hoult.
Of the new duo, a source told Us magazine, ?They walked in arm and arm and were lovey-dovey.?
Lawrence - who was a SAG Award nominee for ?Winter?s Bone? - and Hoult were spotted together both at the show and the Weinstien Company?s after party at the Sunset Towers in West Hollywood.
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Celebrity Pictures: Nicky Hilton And Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton continues to film her new reality show this week. The socialite and reality star was spotted stopping over at her sister’s house in Beverly Hills, toting along her precious puppy. I wonder if she realizes that her dress … Continue reading
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Erin Barry Denies Having An Affair With Tony Parker
Finally, now that the media circus surrounding Eva Longoria’s and Tony Parker’s divorce has died down, the woman Tony supposedly was sexting with, Erin Barry (the estranged spouse of one of Tony’s former teammates, Brent Barry), speaks out. Last week, … Continue reading
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Usher - OMG
- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records, JLG
- Director: Anthony Mandler
- Album: Raymond V. Raymond
Diddy Plays Prank On His Son (Video) + Nicki Minaj's SNL Promo
Diddy's son Quincy fell asleep while his Dad was in a playful mood. Watch the Combs men prank Quincy inside, plus see the promo Nicki Minaj shot earlier this week for SNL with Jesse Eisenberg.
Diddy's son Quincy made the mistake of falling asleep in the same room with his Dad and a dispenser of whipped cream. So what happened? Watch the clip below:
Dang...Quincy must have really been tired to sleep through all of that. And who knew Diddy was such a prankster?
Nicki Minaj will appear on SNL tonight and she recently shot this promo with The Social Network star Jesse Eisenberg and SNL star Kenan Thompson.
Asked about her appearance, Nicki said:
“Being a part of ‘Saturday Night Live’ feels absolutely incredible. I still don’t even believe it’s true. I’m not even going to believe it’s really happening until—well, I’m going to DVR it, because I can’t watch it, because I’ll be on it. But until I see it back on DVR, I’m not even going to believe I was really on the show. This is epic, this is monumental, this is historic stuff.”
Nicki's episode airs tonight on NBC.
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Eva Longoria & Tony Parker: Divorce is Done
Marriage is tough, especially when both parties are celebrities, and Eva Longoria and Tony Parker have finalized their divorce.
According to TMZ, the ?Desperate Housewives? babe and the San Antonio Spurs stud took the last steps to ending their marriage via their lawyers this past Friday.
During a recent interview, Eva told press, "The most important thing is to stay strong mentally, even if these are very difficult times."
And it sounds like she enjoyed herself at the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night. Eva tweeted, ?Me and my other favorte latina Sofia Vergara at the SAG Awards!!?
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'The Rite' Captures Friday Box Office
Thriller makes $5.3 million.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Anthony Hopkins and Marta Gastini in "The Rite"
Photo: Warner Bros.
It appears that audiences are still down to get freaked out by a creepy performance from Anthony Hopkins.
The Oscar-winning actor's latest skin-crawling, onscreen turn, "The Rite," topped the Friday box office. The film, which is based on real-life events and stars Hopkins as an unconventional exorcist, debuted with $5.3 million. When MTV News sat down with Sir Hopkins recently, the veteran star admitted he has a gift for freaking out fans.
"I know how to do those parts," he said. "Not because I'm scary, but because I know how to scare people. ... It's a question of being quiet and not overplaying it," he explained. "You let the script and the audiences do the work for you. You don't have to play evil."
Behind "The Rite" is last week's box-office winner, "No Strings Attached. Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman's portrayal of "sex friends" who shrug off the possibility of a relationship in favor of casual lovin,' scored $4.3 million. Friday's earnings kick the film's total haul to just over $30 million.
Jason Statham's latest firepower-heavy flick ,"The Mechanic," came in third place. The tale of an assassin looking to avenge the killing of his mentor with the help of his son (Ben Foster), debuted with $3.6 million.
"The Green Hornet" took the fourth-place spot at the Friday box office. Moviegoers coughed up $2.9 million to catch Seth Rogen as the classic masked superhero duke it out with Los Angeles-area baddies. The figure kicks the film's total estimated tally to $70 million.
"The King's Speech," the dramatization of the UK's King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer with the help of an eccentric speech therapist, rounded out the top five. The film, which recently picked up 12 Academy Award nominations, scored $2.8 million. The movie's total estimated haul now stands at around $63 million.
Check out everything we've got on "The Rite," "No Strings Attached" and "The Mechanic."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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SAG Awards This Sunday: MTV News Has Got You Covered
Are you looking for our Screen Actor's Guild live blog?
Things are getting crazy in Movie Land. We'd barely caught our breath after the Golden Globe Awards when he had to jet off to Park City for the Sundance Film Festival. Now we're back, adjusting to the time difference, and making preparations for the Screen Actors [...]
Things are getting crazy in Movie Land. We'd barely caught our breath after the Golden Globe Awards when he had to jet off to Park City for the Sundance Film Festival. Now we're back, adjusting to the time difference, and making preparations for the Screen Actors [...]
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Spotted: Angie Harmon and Girls Splash Around
Angie Harmon enjoys some time in the pool with her eldest daughters - Finley Faith, 7, and Avery Grace, 5� - last Sunday at the W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island in Puerto Rico.
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Anthony Hopkins On 'The Rite': 'I Know How To Scare People'
In new film, Oscar-winner plays unorthodox exorcist Father Lucas.
By Kara Warner
Anthony Hopkins
Photo: MTV News
If Anthony Hopkins fans know anything, it's the fact that the Oscar-winner knows how to scare the pants off of moviegoers. The obvious, most-famous example is his award-winning turn as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in "Silence of the Lambs" and the subsequent sequels. It's been awhile since we've seen Sir Hopkins play dark and devious, but with the release of exorcism thriller "The Rite" on Friday (January 28), fans can reacquaint themselves with a bit of Hopkins' tricks and treats.
In the film, which is based on real-life events, Hopkins plays unorthodox exorcist Father Lucas. Without delving into spoiler territory — no more than what the creepy promotional posters give away — when MTV News caught up with the actor recently, we asked him to take us through his process of playing possessed.
Hopkins explained that most of his performances come from extensive preparation. For "The Rite," he learned Latin and Italian for certain scenes, and spent a lot of time alone in his hotel room going over the script.
"I would be there in my den, my man's cave, going over and over [the] script," Hopkins said. "Gradually, as you go through it over and over, all these voices and interpretations come to you," he explained, adding that by the time he was ready to film the key possession sequences, he knew the material so well he was open to improvisation.
"I put all kinds of very suggestive sexual stuff into it which they cut out, but stuff that would provoke people. I knew that the response was good because [director] Mikael Håfström's said, 'You're crazy.' "
Hopkins went on to say, with a smile, that he just knows how to "get people."
"I know how to do those parts," he said. "Not because I'm scary, but because I know how to scare people. ... It's a question of being quiet and not overplaying it," he explained. "You let the script and the audiences do the work for you. You don't have to play evil."
Check out everything we've got on "The Rite."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Afternoon Links With Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse and boyfriend Reg Traviss are pictured leaving the Hawley Arms in Camden, London, UK. (INF)Elizabeth Hurley's breakfast of champions. (FitCeleb) Are you surprised that the man behind Ed Hardy clothing dresses like this? (Trendmill) Charisma Carpenter goes green for 'The Last Exorcism'. (Celebslam) Chad Ochocinco fined $25,000 for Tweeting. (Bossip) Cheryl Cole turns down big offer from Playboy. (Celebitchy) Coco shows off her flexibility. (Cityrag) Can you guess who this speedo belongs to? (Popbytes) Sandra Bullock signs on to do 9/11 movie. Is it too soon? (ICYDK) Charlize Theron shows off her summer glow. (Popoholic) Shauna Sand takes a walk on the wild side. (Derek Hail) Continue reading
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'Breaking Dawn' Star Mackenzie Foy Gets Props From Onscreen Grandmother
'This is far too quick!' Elizabeth Reaser says of having a 'granddaughter.'
By Terri Schwartz, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Elizabeth Reaser
Photo: Ray Tamarra/ FilmMagic
PARK CITY, Utah — Of the onslaught of new castmembers that have come onboard for the two parts of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn," the young actress who everyone seems to be most interested in is newcomer Mackenzie Foy. The 10-year-old actress might not be old enough to truly grasp the OME-level of excitement that playing Renesmee, the onscreen daughter of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, should generate, but she certainly has made quite an impact on her co-stars.
Elizabeth Reaser, who plays matriarch Esme Cullen, was at the Sundance Film Festival when MTV News caught up with her and asked her about working with Foy. Reaser had nothing but wonderful things to say about her newest family member.
"She's wonderful, and she lives across the hall from me in Baton Rouge, and she's a wonderful, great actress," Reaser said. "She never complains about anything. She's so professional about everything. She's such a sweetheart."
Obviously, Foy was cast not only for her acting ability but also for her resemblance to the movie's stars.
"I think it was really well cast between Rob and Kristen. She could be their kid, you know? She looks like that," Reaser said, laughing about the fact that Foy, who is 25 years younger than her, is playing her grandchild. "This is far too quick!"
In October, Stewart said she hadn't had a chance to meet Foy yet, though that has obviously changed by now. She said that she didn't know anything about Foy until "Breaking Dawn" director Bill Condon called her up.
"[He] was like, 'Wait until you see this kid. If you and Rob had a kid, this would be it,' " she told MTV News. "I was like, 'That's so weird.' She just looks like — she sort of looks like Bella. Which is absolutely right. Although the funny thing is she has green eyes, and we both have to wear brown contacts together."
Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1."
For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.
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Beyonce Knowles, Mary J Blige, Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively And Ashanti Attend 2BHAPPY jewelry launch
Beyonce hosted the launch party for Lorraine Schwartz’s ’2BHAPPY’ jewelry collection last night in NYC. She looking STUNNING in that white dress. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little jealous of her amazing figure. Not every woman … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: n/a
- Album: Moonwalker
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Sports & Me
This is how I'll be during Sunday's football games.
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Usher - OMG
- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records, JLG
- Director: Anthony Mandler
- Album: Raymond V. Raymond
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Tom Cruise Ready To Do ?Rock Of Ages??
It looks like Tom Cruise may have already lined up his next gig once he’s done filming ‘Mission Impossible 4,’ if E! News’ Marc Malkin’s story is accurate. The director of the film adaptation of the musical ‘Rock of Ages’ … Continue reading
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Ke$ha Sued By Former Managers
DAS Communications' lawyer claims producer Dr. Luke convinced her to breach contract.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Ke$ha is being sued by her former managers at DAS Communications for upwards of $14 million, Ken Freundlich, who is representing DAS in the case, confirmed to MTV News.
"DAS was Ke$ha's manager since the beginning of 2006, and there was a written agreement, and they worked closely, and sometime in September 2008 [producer] Dr. Luke, for his own personal gain, somehow induced her to breach that contract," Freundlich said. "And she unceremoniously terminated DAS without justification and then ended up with Luke, basically. So we sued Ke$ha for breach of contract and Luke for interference, and that was last year, and the defense's reaction was to try and delay us. They made motions.
"The judge denied all their motions, and now we're going forward. We're going to have our day in court," he continued. "And we're going to prove that Dr. Luke induced her to breach the contract. She had no right to do so, and we're gonna get damages from her."
Freundlich explained how he and his team came to the $14 million sum, explaining, "We don't know exactly how much, but we assume it's in that range. She's been quite successful. The case is set. It's gonna go on the rest of this year. We're gonna go straight to the trial if we have to."
Ke$ha has filed a suit in California against the management team, but Freundlich is confident nothing will come of her claim that they acted as an "illegal talent agent." "That's pending out in California. Even though that case is still pending, I don't think it has any merit," he said.
Calls to Ke$ha's legal team and rep were not returned to MTV News by press time.
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Are You Cold, Natalie Portman?!
Natalie Portman looks absolutely freezing as she and fianc�e Benjamin Millepied manoeuvre through the slush and snow covered streets of Tribeca in New York City as they make their way out for lunch. I can?t decide if Natalie is actually … Continue reading
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UPDATE: Charlie Sheen?s Hospital Visit (And Late Night Fun With 5 Girls)
And now the details start to come out. A few hours ago, INO reported that Charlie Sheen was hospitalized for abdominal pains. After some digging, TMZ found out that Charlie spent most of his night partying HARD with 5 females. … Continue reading
Lauren Conrad Heads To The Salon
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Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Tops Billboard Digital Songs Chart
Single debuts at #1 and breaks Taylor Swift's previous sales record.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me"
Photo: Jive
Don't hold it against her, but Britney Spears has a hit on her hands. Her new track, "Hold It Against Me," which was released last week, topped the Billboard Digital Songs chart.
The Dr.Luke/ Max Martin-produced song, the lead single from the singer's yet-untitled March album, sold 411,000 downloads in its first week available for purchase. The debut also means that Spears broke a record. According to Billboard, that is Spears' best sales week for a digital song as well as the largest debut for a woman as a lead artist. She beat out the record previously held by Taylor Swift. In February, Swift's "Today Was a Fairytale" sold 325,000 downloads; incidentally, Swift broke the record previously held by Spears when that track debuted at the top of the charts.
Spears bumps Bruno Mars' "Grenade" to #2; Wiz Khalifa moved up the chart to #3 with "Black and Yellow," followed by Katy Perry's "Firework," which dropped two spots to #4. Other newcomers to the chart include Avril Lavigne's "What the Hell" at #6 and Jay-Z and Kanye West's collaboration, "H.A.M.," at #10. Enrique Iglesias' "Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)" (#5), the Black Eyed Peas' "The Time (Dirty Bit)" (#7), Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot" (#8) and Ke$ha's "We R Who We R" (#9) round out the top 10.
Spears is also the top seller on iTunes. Last week, when the song was released, Spears immediately jumped to the top of the iTunes charts in 16 countries. "This is absolutely incredible!" her manager Adam Leber tweeted last week about the song's success. "Brit's fans never cease to amaze me."
Are you feeling "Hold It Against Me"? Let us know in the comments below!
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Eva Longoria Throwing Victoria Beckham A Lavish Baby Shower
Oh, what I wouldn?t give to go to this baby shower!! Imagine the fabulousness of it all! With Victoria Beckham expecting her 4th baby and planning a moving back to England, more! magazine is reporting that there is a lavish … Continue reading
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Christina Hendricks: Godiva Gorgeous
Closing out the week with a promotional appearance, Christina Hendricks was looking her usual fabulous self in New York City on Friday (January 28).
Taking to the 650 Fifth Avenue locale, the "Mad Men" beauty donned a cute black frock as she attended the opening of the Godiva Pop-Up Boutique.
Aside from her Godiva efforts, Miss Hendricks is gearing up to join her "Mad Men" co-stars at Sunday night's SAG Awards in Los Angeles.
Airing live at 8PM on TNT/TBS, the AMC show is up for Best Ensemble while both Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss are looking to take home individual honors.
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Robert Plant And Alison Krauss Win Grammy Album Of The Year
Raising Sand, from Led Zeppelin vet and bluegrass superstar, wins five Grammys on Sunday night.
By James Montgomery with MTV News staff
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant accept the award for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
"I'm bewildered," Robert Plant said onstage as he accepted the Grammy Album of the Year award with Alison Krauss on Sunday night. "In the old days we would have called this selling out, but it's a good way to spend a Sunday."
He was probably one of the few who were surprised, because Raising Sand, which won five trophies at Sunday night's show, is in many ways the perfect Grammy album. It features two respected veterans, a critically lauded producer, some sandpaper-and-velvet vocals and a baker's dozen of time-tested standards.
You're probably familiar with Robert Plant from his Led Zeppelin days, and you might be aware of producer T-Bone Burnett's work on the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack (it won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2002). And if you don't know who Alison Krauss is, she possesses a haunting set of pipes and is one of the meanest fiddle players in the world. Oh, and she's won 21 Grammys, more than any other female artist and the seventh-most in history.
Really, she's the key to Sand's success, and not just because of her voice (or her fiddle playing). She and Plant first met in 2004, at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute to legendary bluesman Leadbelly, and the former Zeppelin man was amazed by her knowledge of American Roots music — so much so that they began kicking around the idea of recording an album together. Three years later, Sand was released.
And while Plant possesses the more famous voice, the album's finest moments radiate from Krauss. Whether she's getting bluesy on Little Milton's "Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson" or entwining with Plant's husky voice on songs like "Please Read the Letter" and Roly Salley's winsome "Killing the Blues," she more than carries her end of the bargain.
And perhaps that's also due to producer Burnett, who handpicked the 13 songs the duo cover on Sand. His arrangements are sparse — giving the two voices ample room to breathe — yet dense, warm and crackling at the same time. It's a testament to his work that he's often given just as much billing as Plant and Krauss on the project ... and it's certainly justified.
To date, Sand has sold more than 1 million copies, heaped tons of acclaim and actually earned a Grammy last year — "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)" took home the award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.
One expert was surprised not by the album's success, but by the fact that it's actually quite a good album.
"At first, the album seemed like a vanity project. ... Two names, clearly a one-off record, didn't have to be any good, you know?" New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica said. "Led Zeppelin fans would buy it because of Robert Plant, Alison Krauss would get a check. But it actually turned out to be a really thoughtful, really good record. So when you combine all that with the fact that the Grammys love to lionize one of their own, I could really see it taking home some awards."
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Beyonce To Star In Clint Eastwood's 'A Star Is Born' Remake
Movie will be directed and produced by the Oscar winner.
By Kara Warner
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Beyoncé Knowles is headed back to the big screen and into the familiar territory of playing an aspiring singer-turned-superstar. According to Deadline, Knowles will star in a remake of "A Star Is Born," to be directed and produced by Oscar winner Clint Eastwood for Warner Bros.
The remake will be the fourth telling of the "A Star Is Born" tale, the most memorable in recent years being the 1976 version with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson as star-crossed lovers of sorts. It is also worth mentioning that the producers of that film, Billy Gerber and Jon Peters, are also attached to this new project. It is said to be a full-on musical with production set to begin sometime in the fall.
Naturally, the plot details are under wraps, but the original story revolves around an aspiring singer who meets and falls in love with a troubled, failing former star who helps get the young ingénue her big break in the business.
No announcements have been made with regard to the male lead, but the report mentioned that major names like Will Smith, Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Hamm have been floated around.
It's definitely an interesting step for Knowles but not necessarily a surprise, given the fact that the majority of her film roles have been as singers ("Cadillac Records," "Dreamgirls," "The Fighting Temptations"). While many thought "Dreamgirls" would bring awards recognition for Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson's supporting role ended up garnering the most attention. With Oscar fave Eastwood at the helm of this new project, Knowles could be in line for some hardware yet.
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Flame, "Pattycake"
What a week: Weezy's free, TI isn't, Kanye West hurt Georgie's feelings, The Anthology of Rap is woefully inaccurate, Hammer hated on Jay, Cudi quit...
Meanwhile, on Earth, Waka Flocka was relatively lauded by Pitchfork and Gucci Mane was jailed for driving shitty way too early in the morning but quickly (whew) released. So let us [...]
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Lady Gaga - Video Phone (Extended Remix)
- Artist: Lady Gaga
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Hype Williams
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
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DO WE LOVE IT?: Angela Simmons' Silvery Night Out
After her appearance at MTV's Staying Alive dinner in London, Angela Simmons stepped out in a serious silvery sparkly outfit for some partying last night.
Pics of her after-party look when you read on...
In a Virgos Lounge jumpsuit composed of a silver sequined one-sleeved and draped blouse and light silver fitted draped pants, Angela paired her look with grey sling back stilleto YSL shoes. The new blondie stepped out for a night at Aura nightclub.
So, is it FAB or FABOO?!
DO WE LOVE IT?!
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Michael Jackson Doctor Pleads Not Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter
Conrad Murray's trial slated to start March 28.
By Gil Kaufman
Dr. Conrad Murray appears in court on Tuesday in Los Angeles, California
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Michael Jackson's former personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray entered a plea of not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter in the June 2009 death of the pop star at his arraignment on Tuesday morning (January 25).
According to the Los Angeles Times, when asked by judge Michael Pastor how he pleaded to the charge, Murray said, "Your honor, I am an innocent man." When Pastor interrupted and asked Murray what his plea was, the cardiologist said, "Therefore, I plead not guilty."
The brief hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court ended with Pastor setting a March 28 date for the start of a trial in the case. Murray faces a maximum of four years in prison if convicted, and the Times noted that he surprised the judge by invoking his right to a speedy trial, which meant the case would have to begin by late March. Pastor noted the rarity of a defendant asking to have a speedy trial, then set jury selection for the week of March 28 and said he was inclined to allow television coverage of the trial that the defense expects will last two months.
Lawyers for Murray have maintained his innocence all along, saying he did not do anything that "should have" caused the 50-year-old pop icon's death. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office determined that Jackson died of an overdose of the surgical anesthetic propofol mixed with a cocktail of other sedatives.
Murray has admitted to administering propofol to Jackson in the hours before the singer's death, but the defense appears to be gearing up to claim that it was Jackson who administered the final, fatal dose of the drug after he woke in a panic from a fitful night of sleep.
During a preliminary hearing earlier this month to determine if there was enough evidence to hold Murray over for trial, the physician's attorneys said that there was evidence Jackson injected or drank a fatal amount of the drug when the doctor was not looking.
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VIDEO FAB: Rick Ross' "Devil In A New Dress"+Alexis Jordan's "Good Girl"
Rick Ross took matters into his own hands. He made a whole video for his verse on Kanye's "Devil In A New Dress" track. I guess he was tired of waiting on 'Ye to take the reigns.
That video, plus Alexis Jordan's new "Good Girl" vid, when you read on..
Roc Nation's 18-year-old South Carolina chick, Alexis Jordan, has her second video out. It's for her "Good Girl" single which was produced by Stargate. She's new to the game--we featured her a while back HERE--and her debut album is scheduled for release on February 28th.
She said the following about her image and new album:
"I want to be really positive, no cussing, none of that," she said. "I'm a young artist and I want to be a role model. A lot of songs are upbeat, and some are ballads. There's a little bit of that country vibe in it, and a little bit of that reggae vibe. My album really has everything."
"I'm bringing something fresh, something new and something positive to the world," the 18-year-old singer continued. "Something that is going to leave a mark on history and music. We are going to make this international. That's my goal, it's going to spread all around the world."
Nice.
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Larry Wilcox From ?Chips? Will Be Sentenced In Florida Federal Court
Larry Wilcox, who played a California highway officer in the 1970s TV series “CHiPs,” is scheduled to be sentenced in a Florida federal court on a securities fraud conviction. The Securities and Exchange Commission says 63-year-old Wilcox was involved in one of several kickback operations run by more than a dozen small-company stock promoters. They [...]
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Drake In Talks To Star With Al Pacino In 'Arbitrage'
Movie would mark rapper's first starring film role.
By Gil Kaufman
Drake
Photo: John Parra/ WireImage
Drake has already conquered the charts and the road, but now the former "Degrassi: The Next Generation" star is in talks to headline his first movie.
A spokesperson for producer Johnny Lin's Filmula company confirmed Monday that Drake is in negotiations to join the financial thriller "Arbitrage." The Wrap reported that the Young Money rapper is considering joining the cast of the indie film, which will be written and directed by Nicholas Jarecki ("The Outsider").
According to the site, the movie follows the path of a hedge-fund magnate who is in over his head and desperate to complete the sale of his shady trading empire to a major bank before his fraud is revealed. But then an "unexpected, bloody error" forces him to turn to an unlikely source for protection.
Susan Sarandon and "Casino Royale" star Eva Green have already signed on to play the wife and art-dealer mistress, respectively. The movie is slated to begin filming in March in New York and will feature a reunion of Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino and Sarandon, who co-starred in HBO's Jack Kevorkian biopic "You Don't Know Jack." Pacino will play the lead role; it was not known at press time what Drake's part would be.
It wouldn't be the first time Drake (born Aubrey Graham), 24, has made the jump from TV to films, following up on his small role in 2007's "Charlie Bartlett."
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Beyonce and Jay-Z are two of the richest people in the business. They’ve accumulated MASSIVE joint wealth already. But when a good deal comes knocking, you don’t say no. Jay-Z is reportedly being paid ONE MILLION DOLLARS to show up … Continue reading
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Nicole Richie: Lunching in LA
Stepping out for some fresh air, Nicole Richie was spotted having lunch in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon (January 27).
The ?Simple Life? mommy looked like she was ready for spring with her floral print dress and sunglasses.
Nicole recently revealed that she?s making eyewear a big part of her new collection, given that she loves to utilize different shades in her own repertoire.
"We are introducing sunglass this season. Sunglasses play a huge role in my life simply because I don't wear make-up. Over time I've grown to like elaborate frames and fun lenses and it was important to me to bring this out for my collection."
Ke$ha Reflects On 'Really Intense' Breakout Year
Billboard cover girl is the magazine's Hot 100 Artist of the Year.
By James Dinh
Ke$ha on the cover of the December issue of <i>Billboard</i>
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She was overlooked by the Grammys, but Ke$ha dominated radio and the charts in 2010 with her Auto-Tuned electro-pop and a distinctive "garbage chic" style that had everybody talking.
In the latest issue of Billboard, the party-girl pop star opens up about her whirlwind rise to the top, saying she has no regrets about her breakthrough year.
"Are you kidding me? I pretty much feel like I've been reborn into this completely different existence," the singer told the magazine when asked how life had changed for her. "My entire life has become making music and playing shows, and I love it. I've accepted the fact that my fans are now my family, and I won't be having boyfriends. I'll just be having a really amazing relationship with the radio."
The pop star said that although she "wasn't clueless" about what fame might bring, it far exceeded her expectations. "It's just not at all what I expected it to be like," she said. "It's really intense, more intense than I ever thought it would be."
Recalling paparazzi chasing her as she made her arrival at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, Ke$ha said, "I was having an anxiety attack, like, 'I just wrote some pop songs, man!' "
Ke$ha, who graces the mag's cover wearing a crown as she pops a bottle of champagne, also talked about her big debut single, saying, "Sometimes I need to remind myself that 'Tik Tok' only went to #1 in January, because it kind of feels like it was 17 years ago."
The mag went on to ask if "Tik Tok" was the best way to introduced herself to the public. "I don't know. We didn't really know which song to come out with first," Ke$ha said. "It was kind of a debate, because I didn't initially come out as a rapper; I've always been a singer. So having my first single classified as kind of a rap song felt bizarre to me. But now it's become something of a trademark, and it's becoming more legitimate. I've talked to some of my favorite rap artists over the past year — artists who are idols — and they've given me mad props."
What was your favorite Ke$ha moment of 2010? Tell us in the comments!
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Nicki Minaj's "Moment 4 Life" Video Premiere!
Treating fans to a brand new offering, Nicki Minaj has debuted her much-awaited "Moment 4 Life" music video.
The 26-year-old hitmaker stars in the feature alongside Drake - with the twosome continuing to play up their "are they or aren't they?" status with a kiss.
Talking about the new release, Miss Minaj told MTV News, "People have come to be intrigued about us. And we're shooting the video together, so I was like, 'There has to be some kind of romantic story line.' So we put a few things in there that we don't give away."
And while there are those out there who are adamant Nicki and Drake are an item, Minaj has said that it's merely a friendship, telling "This is someone that I'm gonna hit on the [phone] later today, like, 'What's up'. It's a family affair when it's Drake."
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Lady Gaga Or Britney Spears? RuPaul's Drag Queens Weigh In
'RuPaul's Drag Race' season three premieres Monday (January 24) on Logo.
By Damian Vaca
Lady Gaga and Britney Spears
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, California — Reluctantly crouched behind the red carpet line, drag queens primping and taking their time, the flashbulbs go off and the cameras go up, all of them yearning for their chance at the cup!
On Tuesday night, we caught up with the stars of "RuPaul's Drag Race" as they head into battle to see who will be the top drag queen of season three. Amid the glam and sequins in the air, competition was definitely on everyone's mind, so what better time to find out who RuPaul's drag queens predict will rule 2011: Lady Gaga or Britney Spears?
"With Britney and Gaga coming out with new [albums] this year — it's going to be Gaga," Shangela, of season two, predicted. "Gaga runs the world, so Britney better take a seat and enjoy."
Tough words about a woman who has reached the #1 iTunes spot in 19 countries since her new single, "Hold it Against Me," was released a little over a week ago.
Season three's Venus D Lite, who could give Madonna a run for her money, stated, "I would probably say Britney — only because Gaga has had her spotlight moment."
However, Raja, also from season three, disagreed: "I'm going to say Gaga. ... She challenges everyone and really puts out new ideas, and I certainly appreciate that."
With both artists set to premiere highly anticipated videos in the next couple of months, fans are waiting to see what new creative visions the stars will bring to the world of pop culture.
"I would love to see [Gaga] just be an artist and not just a character," said Sonique of season two. "With Lady Gaga, you can't really expect anything other than something that is going to be controversial."
season three castmember Mimi Imfurst, who arrived on the red carpet in an epic "worldly" outfit, is definitely on Team Gaga: "Lady Gaga has all the creativity that Britney doesn't have, plus all the talent she doesn't have, so Lady Gaga all the way."
When all is said and done, one thing's for sure: RuPaul's drag queens definitely aren't shy about expressing their opinions. Season three of "RuPaul's Drag Race" premieres Monday (January 24) at 10 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. Central on Logo.
Who do you think will conquer 2011: Britney or Gaga? Sound off below!
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Hailee Steinfeld, James Franco, Nicole Kidman Grateful For Oscar Nominations
'It was very exciting. It's incredible. I'm in shock,' 'True Grit' teen star tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena
Hailee Steinfeld
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As more and more of Hollywood woke up to the news of the Oscar nominations on Tuesday morning (January 25), the nominees themselves opened up about the recognition they'd received from the Academy.
"What an extraordinary journey this film has taken me on! 'Rabbit Hole' has been a labor of love and I'm so thankful to John Cameron Mitchell, David Lindsay-Abaire and the brilliant cast," Nicole Kidman said in a statement to MTV News about her Best Actress nod. "This nomination reflects all of the heart and soul that these people have put into it, and I can't thank them enough."
Oscar host James Franco finds himself a nominee at the show as well. He's up for Actor in a Leading Role for his role in "127 Hours." "I'm about to go to class," Franco said on the "Today" show. "I've got my normal pre-class makeup on, and there are some lights here. It's great."
Hailee Steinfeld also spoke to the "Today" show about her nomination for Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in "True Grit." "I was asleep and I heard my mom and dad screaming in the other room. They came in my room with flowers," she said. "It was very exciting. It's incredible. I'm in shock. The film overall is incredible. To be a part of it all was amazing. I'm so proud of it all."
"True Grit" directors/producers/writers Joel and Ethan Coen are up for Best Picture, Best Directing and Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay), but they didn't want to seem greedy about it. "Ten [nominations] seems like an awful lot," they told AwardsDaily.com. "We don't want to take anyone else's."
"The Fighter" star Melissa Leo was the first to speak to "Good Morning America" after her Supporting Actress nomination was announced. "What a thrill to share it with all of America right now," she said. "Love to my family. Love to Alice Ward [the real-life woman I play in the film]. Thank you guys so much! Alice, we're going to the Oscars!"
Leo also commented on Mark Wahlberg not receiving a nomination for his part in the film. "Right now, Mark Wahlberg, the most generous man I've ever met, is receiving all sorts of nominations. Every nomination is a nomination for Mark Wahlberg. There would be nothing without him," she added. "It was just incredible. The proof is in the pudding."
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The Old Spice Guy Returns!
We didn't realize how much we'd missed Isaiah Mustafa until he came back to us. Yes, Mustafa -- better known as the Old Spice Guy -- has returned to remind us that he is still "the man your man could smell like." In the new Web-only commercial, he is funny, eloquent and (of course) shirtless. Watch it below!
Did you get lost in those striking brown eyes? We did, too.
This YouTube spot is Mustafa's first commercial since he took a hiatus six months ago. The actor and former NFL player has been busy launching a movie career, including a small part in the Jennifer Aniston comedy Horrible Bosses and a big part in Tyler Perry's new Madea movie, Madea's Big Happy Family. From this commercial, it sounds like he'll also be starring in a new series of Old Spice ads -- and that suits him (and us) just fine.
"I'm okay with being the Old Spice Guy," Mustafa told Newsweek in December, "because before I was the Old Spice Guy, I was the guy looking for work on his couch."
Isaiah, you're on your way to a hot career -- but if you ever find yourself falling on hard times again, we know a lot of ladies who would gladly offer you a couch!
Are you glad the Old Spice Guy is back? Chime in below!
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