Friday, December 31, 2010
Queen Latifah on kids, The Situation and those other royals
Queen Latifah?s a busy gal, with a booming movie career, endorsement deals, hosting duties (People?s Choice Awards on Jan. 5!) and much more, but what will the future hold for this hard-working A-lister? In the Jan. 2 issue of PARADE, she reveals a bunch, including: IN TEN YEARS? Latifah, who splits her time between New [...]
Beyonce Jokes She's Been Pregnant With Concert Special
'I was pregnant with this DVD,' she laughs to MTV News as 'I Am ... World Tour' is set to air Thanksgiving Day on ABC.
By Jocelyn Vena
Beyoncé
Photo: MTV News
Beyoncé never really seems to slow down, so when the time came to choose a director for her concert special DVD "I Am ... World Tour," the singer decided to take on those duties too. It's an accomplishment the singer jokes may have sparked those pregnancy rumors.
"I was pregnant with this DVD, yes!" she joked to MTV News.
The DVD hits stores on November 30, but fans can catch the 90-minute "I Am ... World Tour" TV special when it airs on ABC Thanksgiving night at 9:30 p.m. ET. Beyoncé opened up about what it was like to sit in the director's chair.
"Well, I've done some co-directing for music videos [but] this was definitely a big step for me, and I'm so thrilled," she said at the New York City screening for the flick.
Beyoncé said she was completely hands-on, deciding which moments made the final cut and which ones wound up on the cutting-room floor. "It was hard work," she said. "I learned so much. I have a new respect for directors and I think I would like to do more of it."
Her parents, Mathew and Tina Knowles, who also attended the screening over the weekend, said the film gives B the recognition she deserves after years of collaborating on many of her own videos.
"I'm really excited about this because Beyoncé has been making little short films and really helping to direct her videos," Tina told us. "So it's nice that she'll get credit for doing something that she really loves doing and that she's very talented at."
Dad Mathew recalled all of the effort his superstar daughter put into the special. "I'm so proud," he said. "I had an opportunity [to see the film], I've been to Houston with a screening; I've been to Bentonville, [Arkansas], with a screening, and to see the excitement from the audience, what an incredible job Beyoncé did as a director in the editing, I'm just so proud. Hopefully, all the fans go out and get the DVD and soundtrack and look at that ABC special coming on Thanksgiving."
Are you excited to see Beyoncé's concert special? Tell us in the comments!
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How Katy Perry Avoided A Sophomore Slump
Critics weigh in on pop star's rise thanks to Teenage Dream.
By Jocelyn Vena
Katy Perry
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
In 2008, Katy Perry proclaimed she was One of the Boys, going around town kissing girls and "Waking Up in Vegas." Then two years later, Perry released her triumphant sophomore effort, Teenage Dream, a spirited mix of sugary love ballads and feisty anthems.
Many artists have fallen victim to the dreaded sophomore slump, delivering fans and critics a disappointing second album. Instead, Perry stuck to her pop guns and gave everyone what they wanted: fun, quirky pop songs.
While her contemporaries were busy rapping, like Ke$ha, or making grandiose political statements, like Lady Gaga, Perry just wanted to have fun. She wanted her fans to dance around in daisy dukes, and it paid off: She had a string of #1 hits including "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream" and her empowerment anthem "Firework."
So, when MTV News asked a few critics just what it is that helped solidify Perry's pop star status in 2010, they had this to say:
Perry looks like a pop star, but isn't as polished as most of them. Elliot Wilson of RapRadar.com explained, "She has a rock-chick kind of attitude, but at the same time she can pass for a pop princess.
"What I like about Katy Perry is that she seems kind of rebellious. People want to peg what the artist should be, and then you see the artist's growth, and I think that she's challenging. I think she's brash and bold."
Plus, over the course of the past 12 months, she's used that persona to sell herself and her music. "She's very good at the marketing side of things," Noah Callahan of Complex explained. "She has a very clear aesthetic. It's very digestible and understandable, and it doesn't hurt that she's very easy on the eyes."
Writer Julianne Esobado-Shepard credits Perry's kooky persona as one of the reasons why she's been so embraced by pop lovers.
"She's got hooks. Again, [her producer] Dr. Luke just kind of murdered it, especially with 'Teenage Dream,' " she said. "She's sort of a blank slate in a way. She's like an avatar of what people think they want, which is again like boobs. The fact that she likes shooting things out of her boobs so much has really gone a long way for her career."
What do you like best about Katy Perry? Sound off below!
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Jon Gosselin Tries, Fails to Stop Kate Plus 8 Australian Adventure
Jon Gosselin really doesn't want his kids on TV anymore.
Some have questioned his motives, but he seems intent on living a normal life these days and for his eight offspring to experience the same thing.
That said, he went to court to stop Kate Gosselin from dragging them to Australia, but was denied by a judge because the excursion is work related.
Once again, Jon and Kate don't see eye to eye.
The same judge allowed Kate Gosselin to film her spin-off reality TV show, Kate Plus 8, on TLC in the first place, despite vehement objections by Jon.
“This was yet another slap in the face for Jon because he did not want the kids to go to Australia," a source close to Jon Gosselin told Radar Online.
“But the judge ruled that because it was for work it was okay. Jon had plans with the kids. Now he won't see them until they return in mid-January."
"He was scheduled to have them this weekend, but there was nothing he could do as the decision was taken out of his hands by the judge."
“Kate told Jon about the trip, and when he did not agree it was decided that the judge should intervene and the ruling went in her favor."
“He is trying to put a brave face on and has explained the situation to his own family and friends, but this is a big disappointment for him."
“But if nothing else, they all respect him for trying to stand up to Kate and for fighting for what he thinks is right for his kids as well.”
Fresh off goin' camping with Sarah Palin in Alaska, Kate flew to Australia with her eight kids, plus body guard Steve Nield, on Tuesday.
The Gosselin crew will also visit New Zealand, and during the excursion they will shoot tons of footage for future episodes of Kate Plus 8.
As for Jon's plans tonight?
“It is most likely that he will be staying in Pennsylvania to be with his girlfriend Ellen Ross plus family and friends as they ring in 2011."
Sounds normal at least.
Free Jeans!
So I'm FINALLY getting around to giving away all those Gap 1969 jeans left over from my Gap party a year ago. I know, I know... no excuses as to why it has taken me so long to do this; I've just been busy, I guess. So, here's what I have:
I have nine pairs of Gap 1969 jeans, six certificates for a free pair of Gap 1969 jeans (redeemable in stores only), and one $50 gift card (redeemable online or in stores.)
All of the jeans are brand new, although they may have been tried on by someone at my party. In my opinion, they run a size too big, so if you're unsure how the new Gap jeans fit you, I'd go down a size. Please note, if you win a size that doesn't fit, I don't think you'll be unable to exchange them at a Gap store because they say "sample" on the inside tag.
A note on the jeans... I LOVE THEM. And I'm not just saying that. My favorite style is the Long & Lean, which are a wider leg/trouser-type jean. I don't have any L&Ls to give away, but you can find them in the stores. In the past year I've gone through about five pairs of them because I wear them every. single. day. No joke.
Okay, here are the style/sizes I have to give away:
Low Rise, Slim in the Hip and Thigh, Boot Cut Leg Opening
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Medium Wash, Sizes:
- 26/2L (I have 2 pairs of these)
- 28/6L
- 29/8L
- 31/12L
Low Rise, Slim in the Hip and Thigh, Straight Leg Opening
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Dark Wash, Size:
- 27/4
Low Rise, Skinny in the Hip and Thigh, Slim Leg Opening
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Saturated Dark Wash, Sizes:
- 27/4
- 30/10
- 31/12
And now, here is how you win. First, take note of the letter that corresponds to the item(s) you want to win.
- A - $50 Gap Gift Card
- B - Gift Certificate for One Pair of Gap 1969 Jeans (I have six)
- C - Sexy Boot 26/2L (I have two pairs)
- D - Sexy Boot 28/6L
- E - Sexy Boot 29/8L
- F - Sexy Boot 31/12L
- G - Real Straight 27/4
- H - Always Skinny 27/4
- I - Always Skinny 30/10
- J - Always Skinny 31/12
Next, leave a comment with your first name and last initial and the letter(s) of the item(s) you want to win.
Example:
Susie Q.
A, B, G
Important: Make sure you enter your email address in the email address box when leaving your comment; I will be the only one who will see it and it's how I'll get in touch with you if you win; it will not appear in the comment section.
And finally, please do not write something like "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J" or "I want to enter to win everything!" next to your name. I know you don't wear a size 2 and a size 12, so let someone who actually wears the size win. It's not nice to be a contest piggy!
Okay, so I will close comments and pick winners randomly this Thursday 12/9 in the morning.
Good luck! I hope you win!
Happy Holidays!
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2010/12/7/free-jeans.html
Rupert Everett Slams Jennifer Aniston's Career
In a recent BBC Radio 4 interview, actor Rupert Everett (My Best Friend's Wedding) had some harsh words of criticism about Hollywood and how it treats men and women. The 51-year-old also had some pretty unkind things to say about Jennifer Aniston regarding her career.
Everett dished on the early-morning news radio show Today about why he thinks the entertainment industry is a "heterosexual business." He says that after coming out he never found work in the U.K. or the U.S. and that while "it would have been too complicated for me to tell the lie" he supports that other actors choose stay in the closet (something he has encouraged in the past).
He also argued that Hollywood is run "mostly by heterosexual men" and referred to there being "a pecking order." He says, "I think the position of women is a pretty difficult one in show business. If you look at the idea of a drunk woman in show business on the skids at the age of 50, and a drunken man in show business on the skids, the drunken man gets an awful amount of support, and the woman is a slut."
While it sounds like Everett is defending gays and women in the industry, it seems as though there's one famous actress he's not terribly fond of: Jennifer Aniston.
After stating that "there are lots of women and lots of men in the business that the powers that be decide are the right people and they'll stand with them for quite a long time," he uses the 41-year-old actress as an example.
"Like Jennifer Aniston will just have one too many total flops," he says, adding, "But she's still a member of that club. And she will still manage to -- like a star forming in the universe -- a whole lot of things swirling around and suddenly solidifying into yet another vital tasteless rom-com: a little glitter next to the Crab Nebula."
What do you think about Rupert Everett's statements regarding Hollywood and Jennifer Aniston? Chime in below!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/rupert-everett-slams-jennifer-anistons-career/1-a-310147
Family Photo: The Facinelli Five Are All Ears!
It was a family affair for Twilight actor Peter Facinelli, wife Jennie Garth and their girls -- Luca Bella, 13, Lola Ray, 8, and Fiona Eve, 4 -- as the fivesome enjoy some post-holiday festivities on Tuesday at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif.
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Usher - Spotlight
- Artist: Usher
- Label: Warner Bros. Records, Asylum, Mizay Ent
- Director: Benny Boom
- Album: The State vs. Radric Davis
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Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: Bob Giraldi
- Album: Thriller [Bonus Tracks]
Britney Spears Is Reportedly Working With Xenomania On Her New Album
Earlier this week we got to read the RUMORED lyrics for the new Dr. Luke-produced song Hold It Against Me that will reportedly be included on Britney Spears‘s new album (due out in March) and we heard from Britney album producer Sean Garrett that the team is working on a “new sound” for Brit‘s new [...]
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Candace Cameron Bure: I Battled Bulimia
Best known for her role on Full House, Candace Cameron Bure admits in a new memoir: she never had a full stomach.
The actress struggled with bulimia for many years, beginning after the aforementioned show concluded in 1995.
"It's a very dangerous cycle that can just start to consume your life and really take over," Bure told People of the disease, which she recounts in Reshaping It All."It wasn't about me trying to lose weight. It was all about emotions."
Candace is now married to NHL player Valeri Bure and says exercise with her three children - ages 8 to 12 - helps her maintain a healthy lifestyle.
This memoir will hit stores in January.
Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/12/candace-cameron-bure-i-battled-bulimia/
Led Zeppelin - Black Dog
- Artist: Led Zeppelin
- Label: Atlantic Recording Corp.
- Album: Led Zeppelin IV
Khloe Kardashian Lamar Odom New Reality Show?
It just wouldn’t be right if Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom didn’t have their own reality show, right? Well, you’re in luck! It is rumored that they have landed their own new reality show as a couple! Find out more revealing details and see photos and a video right here!
Their new spin-off [...]
Their new spin-off [...]
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Ashton Kutcher Does ?Men?s Fitness? Magazine
Ashton Kutcher is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Men’s Fitness magazine and in his extremely kooky interview, he explains to the Men’s Fitness readers that he is in the process of prepping for the coming apocalypse, the proverbial End of Days. It’s not entirely clear if Kutcher‘s [...]
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Usher - Moving Mountains
- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records/Zomba Label Group
- Director: The Brothers Strauss
- Album: Here I Stand
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=235341
Stephen Dorff Describes 'Immortals' As ' '300' Meets 'Gladiator' '
'I could end up having horns coming out of my head, and wings,' Dorff joked about the final product.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Stephen Dorff
Photo: MTV News
For those anxious to see more of Stephen Dorff after his critically acclaimed role in Sofia Coppola's "Somewhere," you won't have to wait too long to see him back on the big screen. Dorff's next film is the buzzworthy "Immortals," directed by visionary filmmaker Tarsem Singh ("The Fall," "The Cell"), which also stars Mickey Rourke, Kellan Lutz, Henry Cavill and Freida Pinto. When MTV News caught up with Dorff recently, we asked him for his take on the film.
"So much of that movie is going to be done in post [production]," he said, adding that he has no idea what it will look like when it's finished. "I could end up having horns coming out of my head, and wings," Dorff joked. "I don't know what's going to happen."
The veteran actor described "Immortals" as " '300'-meets-'Gladiator.' "
"[There's] a lot of testosterone," he said. "A beautiful girl, Freida Pinto, brings the innocence and femininity to the movie and she's really great. I found her great to work with."
With regard to his onscreen action with Rourke, who plays the villainous King Hyperion, Dorff said that again, due to the amount of visual effects that will need to be added to the film, he's unsure of what the final product will look like.
"Mickey kinda is in this mask for most of the movie, so I don't know how it's going to be in the final cut, but he looked great. I had most of my [scenes] with Freida and this other character [Theseus, played by Henry Cavill]. John Hurt is in it as well."
Dorff went on to say that he is sure the film will be great, but that the larger scope of the production was a big change from the intimate environment he worked in on "Somewhere."
"Whenever you do something that big — especially coming from 'Somewhere' — I always get a little nervous," Dorff admitted. "But I have to keep moving until Sophia does another movie, or another filmmaker I'd love to work with does another movie. ... I have to hopefully pick the right things. I'm trying to be careful with what I do next," he said.
Check out everything we've got on "Somewhere."
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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654956/20101227/story.jhtml
Was Lady Gaga Groped By Little Monster In Paris?
Gaga poses for pictures in the streets of Paris after show cancellation, but one fan may have gotten fresh.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lady Gaga, allegedly getting groped by a fan in Paris on Monday
Photo: ANG/Fame Pictures
After canceling her show in Paris over the weekend due to stormy weather, Lady Gaga showed her little monsters some love on the streets of the City of Light. Gaga, dressed in a beige, low-cut Victorian-style gown and sporting a beehive and John Lennon-esque sunglasses, emerged on the streets of Paris on Monday to greet screaming fans.
The singer posed for pictures, and one fan even got close enough to touch the singer. In a series of photos, the fan, dressed in a white parka and beige knit hat, scarf and gloves, stopped the singer for a hug before accidentally touching Gaga's breast. The grope took place as the singer was walking away from the encounter.
Gaga has been abroad for a slew of dates on her never-ending Monster Ball Tour. She joined Semi Precious Weapons onstage for one of their club gigs in London. She even gave a sneak preview of her forthcoming Born This Way album, which is set for release in early 2011.
"Want to hear 'You and I'? This one is going to be on Born This Way. It's one of my favorites. The album doesn't have a bunch of rock ballads or anything, but this is one of them," she told the crowd at a show in London.
"Now, I don't know if you know this, but for those of you who don't know, I write all my own music. Every single lyric, melody and note was created by me. I am not manufactured. I'm a bad cat and coming for you 'cause I believe in you and I. It's not that I don't like to be humble, it's just that pop music has a pretty bad rap," Gaga explained.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Kanye And Gaga?! Readers React To Our Man And Woman Of The Year
Kanye West vs. Eminem, Lady Gaga vs. Britney Spears: Our readers duke it out over whether our picks for 2010's top man and woman were worthy.
By James Montgomery
Kanye West
Photo: D. Dipasupil/Getty Images
Last week, when MTV News revealed our picks for Man of the Year (Kanye West) and Woman of the Year (Lady Gaga), we expected that there would be some folks out there who wouldn't agree with our choices ... mostly, Eminem fans — because, as we've learned time and time again, they don't agree with anything.
But there's no way we could have predicted just how many people were genuinely outraged with our list ... MTV.com readers flooded our site with comments, calling us every name in the book, accusing us of vast multinational conspiracies, and doing everything short of declaring war on our headquarters (please don't attack on a Wednesday, that's Taco Day in the cafeteria). We're only slightly exaggerating.
By far, the biggest point of contention centered on our Man of the Year list ... and, more specifically, why we gave the award to West instead of Eminem. Fans of both men lit up the comments with passionate arguments, with each side working overtime to state their case. It got pretty nasty, which sort of made it even better.
Over on the Woman of the Year list, well, most people seemed to agree that Gaga deserved the honor, though, of course, there were still some out there who believed that Britney Spears was robbed — even though she didn't release a note of music this year. Her fans are just that loyal.
To be honest, we were sort of blown away by just how many of you cared, so we've decided to collect some of the best responses here. But don't think the debate has to end right now ... if you still feel like your voice hasn't been heard, sound off in the comments below. And now, without further ado, let's get acrimonious.
"Eminem [had] two #1 singles both with sales over 3 million! [He was] iTunes' Artist of the Year, Billboard's Best Male and Best Album ... best-selling single in the UK, VMA Best Male and Best Hip Hop, EMA Best Hip Hop artist, MTV's #1 Hottest MC of 2010 ... opened at VMA and BET awards, Recovery already sold 3 million and still counting copies in less than 6 months (I pray Kanye makes it up to 1 million by God's grace), 10 Grammy nominations ... Eminem had a bigger year and MTV knows that!" — Kennethngbor
"Kanye had a bigger year? Yeah he did. 10/10 from Pitchfork? Yeah. 'Runaway' movie? Yeah. G.O.O.D. Fridays (new song every week)? Yeah. Most critically acclaimed album this year? Yeah. Sold over 430,000 copies without a NUMBER ONE single and being the MOST HATED man in America? yeahh. Need I continue? Em's album wasn't all that. Hell, Teflon Don was better than Recovery. ... 'Ye had a better album, [and] a better year." — Alex
"I think [Kanye] deserved to win. Of course Em sold more records, Hello? America's white-boy rapper? Duh! I mean, he's cool, don't get me wrong ... Em puts out a good CD when he tries, but Kanye killed it ... So to hell with what people say, I'm good with 'Ye winning man of the year." — Hsoj
"I feel that MTV and Kanye have a plot together to make each other bigger. They hyped the you-know-what out of him before he even dropped his latest album. Suddenly he has been back for a couple of months after he took some time off to seek help and he becomes Man of the Year? Come on. Everytime he does something outlandish it's on MTV, so I'm starting to wonder if he and the network are working together to help each other gain publicity. Shady business if you ask me." — JayJay
"MTV, accept the many mistakes you made this year in many of your lists and make a better one next year and stop underrating people! #1 for Kanye is not deserved, he does not deserve to be in the top 5! Usher is supposed to be on this list, Bieber and Eminem are supposed to be higher!" — Emperor
"Kanye deserved this, denying it makes you look stupid because over this entire year, he's the one that brought music (especially hip hop) forward. I LOVE EMINEM, I couldn't be more serious about that, but at the end of the day, Kanye brought music forward as opposed to Em getting back to the level of quality we are used to getting from him. Em's still the sh--, but this year, Kanye made a better product." — Ryan
"Kanye West just put out one of the best acclaimed hip-hop albums of the last 7 years ... he created a masterpiece in the movie 'Runaway' and stretched the boundaries with the moving painting piece for 'Power'. Kanye West did more this year to move [forward] the culture, especially the hip-hop culture than Em did by far. If you make the best album you should be the man that year, simple as that." — ThisGuyCalledJeff
"I'm happy for Kanye, and people should be happy for him too for giving out all that free music and putting out a classic album instead of hating! And I'm pretty sure Eminem is not thinking about this list, because he's making bread off that 3 mill sold, so let's let Kanye shine for a moment please!" — TommyBoy502ky
"I'm tired of MTV giving Gaga too much praise! I can't wait for Britney Spears to release her new album in March! Gaga did not revive pop music. She is good but she is not better than the pop stars who came before her like Britney, Christina, and Madonna ... When Britney came out, she revived pop music! When Gaga came out, she didn't revive nothing. Now Britney will be back with a new album and she will be on top." — IfUSeekPeanut:)
"Okay, let me explain to you why Britney is not better than anybody, she is not an icon, she won't be a legend, she used her physical looks to call people's attention, she is auto-tuned, and she doesn't sing live! Gaga is talented and better than Britney, in so many levels ... she writes her own music, and plays the piano, the problem is that Britney has a longer career, but Gaga will have it too in 10 years; yes she is crazy, and yes she is a freak, but that's what makes her special and unique, Britney these days is just another pop star; the fact that she's been relevant for a decade doesn't mean she is a legend, and Lady Gaga is definitely the icon of this generation." — EMMNL
"I seriously don't care what anyone could possibly say, I love Lady Gaga with all my heart and nothing anyone says will ever change that. I've honestly heard it all, and it only makes my love for her stronger. Can't wait for Born This Way. I'll be the first one to buy it in Canada." — Christian
"There was no other choice [for Woman of the Year]. [Gaga's] carried pop music the past two years. Without her Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj would not exist. She's single-handedly brought dance music from the basement to the Penthouse." — frankru2000
Do you agree with MTV News' picks for Man and Woman of the Year? Tell us in the comments.
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Dimmu Borgir Release Live DVD; Plus Led Zeppelin, Brujeria, & More News That Rules, In Metal File
'It shows the intense live side of the band, as opposed to the perfection and the cleanness of how we sound on our albums,' guitarist says.
By Chris Harris
Dimmu Borgir's Silenoz
Photo: Nuclear Blast
On October 14, Dimmu Borgir — who just happen to be Demi Lovato's favorite black-metal band — will release a a three-disc DVD/CD set called "The Invaluable Darkness," the band's first visual offering since 2002's "World Misanthropy." Boasting live footage shot last year, during gigs in Norway, Germany and England, "The Invaluable Darkness" demonstrates the unbridled furor of seeing Dimmu live, guitarist Silenoz said.
"It shows the honest rawness and atmospheric darkness of our concerts," the Norwegian told Metal File last week, after dismissing recent online rumors that his band's next LP would be coming out through Roadrunner Records. "Basically, it shows the intense live side of the band, as opposed to the perfection and the cleanness of how we sound on our albums. It's just a different side to the band, basically."
Dimmu Borgir began thinking about "The Invaluable Darkness" two years ago, but didn't start capturing footage until last summer, Silenoz explained, adding that the band will use its current stint on the Blackest of the Black Tour — which got underway Thursday night in Miami Beach, Florida, and also features the tour's founder, Danzig, along with Moonspell, Winds of Plague and Skeletonwitch — to promote the DVD. Dimmu Borgir will not, however, use the tour to write material for their next LP.
"It's our first time on Blackest, but Glenn [Danzig] had wanted to bring us out before [on the tour], but we weren't available until now," Silenoz said. "We've done Ozzfest before, but we're looking forward to this tour more. We did the main stage on Ozzfest, playing in f--_ing broad daylight. This tour will let us play in bigger places, but at the same time showcase more of what the band's about, visually. We are going to concentrate on the tour for now. Some years ago, we tried putting [material] together on the road, but once we got home, we listened back to it, and were like, 'What the f--- is this?' So, we just scrapped it all. We find it's so much better to totally focus on one thing at a time, and then, when that's over, you move on to the next [thing]. We don't really feel like we need to rush things, anyway, so we'll just take our time, and it's going to be what it's going to be."
Dimmu Borgir hope to reconvene in late December to begin writing the follow-up to 2007's diabolically titled In Sorte Diaboli. "We have some ideas floating around already, but we haven't arranged any material yet," he said. "We'll start doing that once the touring for this DVD is over." The band's frontman, Shagrath, is also due to marry soon — he's engaged to actor Nicolas Cage's ex-girlfriend, Christina Fulton, so that may have an effect on when Dimmu finish their next album, which Silenoz said could be out this coming spring.
"I'm sure [Shagrath] won't let anything get in the way [of] the band — I think, I hope," the guitarist said. "We don't need a Yoko [Ono] situation."
While Dimmu have been at it going on 15 years now, Silenoz said he doesn't think their forthcoming material will be much of a departure from their previous black-metal offerings.
"And we have always been about more than just that term, 'black metal,' " he said. "Luckily for us, the older you get, the less concerned you get with the categorization and putting labels on your music. Things start getting more and more limitless with us, and we know that we operate within certain frames. But we try not to analyze things too much, because it's just going to be working against you in the end. When we write new stuff, we don't think about what we should write — we just get together, and put material together, and if we like it, we keep it. That's the formula, if we even have a formula."
Dimmu Borgir are definitely getting older — guitarist Galder will be missing Blackest because of a recent addition to his family, and Susperia's Cyrus will be filling in for him; while former Vader drummer Dariusz Brzozowski takes over for Hellhammer, who had to leave the band in 2007 after sustaining a neck injury that's now limited the use of his right arm. As Dimmu has gotten on in years, Silenoz admits they have failed to keep pace with some of the more extreme black-metal acts that have followed in their wake.
"We helped open doors for the more extreme bands out there," Silenoz said. "I'm sure we helped open doors for bands like Watain, [insomuch as] people that had maybe started listening to us first then went on to the more extreme stuff. Let's face it — we're not as extreme as Watain and other bands like that, but we're fine with that."
The Blackest of the Black Tour continues through November 10 in San Francisco.
The rest of the week's metal news:
Dimmu's tourmates on Blackest, Winds of Plague, have announced ex-Azusa drummer Art Cruz has joined their ranks — he replaced Jeff Tenney. According to the band's blog, "Art has already added a new spark to the band and has provided us with a solid backbone that will allow us to continue our rampage stronger than ever." ...
What the world really needs is another Led Zeppelin box set, so, on November 4, Rhino Records will issue the Led Zeppelin Definitive Collection Mini LP Replica CD box set. For just $200, you'll get 1969's Led Zeppelin, 1969's Led Zeppelin II, 1970's Led Zeppelin III, 1971's Led Zeppelin IV, 1973's Houses of the Holy, 1975's Physical Graffiti, 1976's Presence, 1976's The Song Remains the Same, 1979's In Through the Out Door and 1982's Coda, as mini-LP replicas, with artwork from the original U.K. LP sleeves. Now, you know what you can get your dad for Christmas. ...
Former Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach and current Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz have teamed up for a new project they're calling Times of Grace, and they've already started working on material for their debut album. According to Leach, "We have two songs to go and we will be finished with all of the vocals. Adam has taken lead vocals in three songs as of yet and he is doing a great job. We also worked on a track yesterday that is so epic — we trade vocals and do two different melodies at the same time. This album went from a melodic metal album to an epic mix of metal/rock/pop/shoegaze and punk. So all of your metal expectations will be incorrect — we are pushing genre boundaries." To quote "Meet the Parents," we'll look forward to that, Greg. ...
The Funeral Pyre and Early Graves will be hitting the road together next month, starting November 7 in South Lake Tahoe, California. Dates are booked through November 21 in Hollywood. ...
The latest incarnation of Brujeria, which features Carcass frontman Jeff Walker and Napalm Death's Shane Embury, have lined up several U.S. dates for this winter. The band will begin its brief trek November 28 in Denver, and wrap things up in Dallas on December 7. ... Demiricous will be touring with the Gates of Slumber starting November 9 in Denver, for a jaunt that's scheduled to run through December 6 in Indianapolis. ...
Nearly three years after Roadrunner Records' Roadrunner United concert, which took over the Nokia Theater in New York's Times Square, the label is now releasing footage from that special night as "Roadrunner United: The Concert." The DVD, which hits stores December 9, will boast two discs and 24 live tracks, including Life of Agony's "River Runs Red," King Diamond's "Abigail," Killswitch's "My Last Serenade," Type O Negative's "Black No. 1" and Sepultura's "Refuse/Resist." ...
According to Blabbermouth, Verrot, bassist for Swedish black-metal outfit Elimi, committed suicide on October 3. In a statement, the band said, "Verrot was a very good friend, brother, an excellent bass player/musician and an important part of Elimi; we respect his decision and hope he'll find his way with the dark gods of Chaos. Let your black flame be a part of what brings forth the day of wrath."
Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1596756/20081009/borgir_dimmu.jhtml
Ronnie James Dio Dead at 67
Today, the heavy metal world lost a true legend. Ronnie James Dio, who most recently fronted the Black Sabbath-without-Ozzy band Heaven & Hell, lost his battle with stomach cancer at 7:45 a.m. PST. He was 67.
?My heart is broken,? said his wife and manager, Wendy Dio in a statement. ?Many, many friends and family were [...]
?My heart is broken,? said his wife and manager, Wendy Dio in a statement. ?Many, many friends and family were [...]
Source: http://blog.mtvmusic.com/2010/05/16/ronnie-james-dio-dead-at-67/
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Hugh Jackman Hits The Gym With Wife And Mother-In-Law
Hugh Jackman did what most men would never do — took his wife and MOTHER-IN-LAW to the gym in Melbourne, Australia.
We love that he's such a family man! It makes him even hotter - if that's possible!
[Image via Fame Pictures.]
We love that he's such a family man! It makes him even hotter - if that's possible!
[Image via Fame Pictures.]
Source: http://fitperez.com/2010-12-29-hugh-jackman-hits-the-gym-with-wife-and-mother-in-law/?from=PH
MTV News' 2010 Superlatives
Best smile? Most likely to succeed? These ain't your high school's superlatives.
Photo: Theo Wargo/ Getty Images
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Elton John Welcomes Son Zachary Jackson Levon
Elton John and husband David Furnish, 48, welcomed son Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John on Dec. 25, John's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
Source: http://feeds.celebritybabies.com/~r/celebrity-babies/~3/O_bsUFLgyH0/
Is There a Lindsay Lohan Movie in the Works?
Lindsay Lohan: The Movie may just be headed to a theater near you. According to the New York Post, 26-year-old Lydia Hearst Shaw is set to play a character in the new film Dogs in Pocketbooks, which is said to be based on the troubled life of Lindsay Lohan.
"Lydia will play a bratty movie goddess in and out of rehab, in trouble with the law, and hounded by greedy agents, predatory paparazzi, off-the-wall stalkers and crazed media -- a role obviously based on Lindsay Lohan," filmmaker Charles Casillo told the New York Post.
And, of course, he insists that the new flick is not meant to make fun of the troubled starlet. "[The movie] is in no way mean-spirited towards Lindsay. It's the kind of thing she has spoofed about herself in the past. It's more of a satire about the crazy people around her and the situations they generate. It satirizes the obsession with modern celebrity."
Meanwhile, Lindsay's dad, Michael Lohan, is not too happy about the news of a flick based on his daughter's life, and is threatening a lawsuit.
"I smell more attorney fees brewing," Michael Lohan tells E! News. "To date, I don't know that Lindsay's rep or [her mom] Dina and I have been contacted about this 'venture.' "
Taking a dig at Lydia Hearst, who is heir to the Hearst publishing fortune and daughter of once-kidnapped Patricia Campbell Hearst and Bernard Shaw, Michael said, "Personally, I don't understand why Mr. Casillo and Lydia Hearst find it so fascinating they would want to make a movie about Lindsay and our family. Especially when the Hearst's family is more interesting and probably has more drama than ours."
He even (sarcastically, of course) made his own suggestions for the casting of other roles in the film. "If this is a satire, I bet they get Courtney Love to play Dina [Lohan], Mel Gibson to play me, and Lydia should realy foot the bill on Lindsay," he says.
Would you see a movie based on Lindsay Lohan's life? Chime in below!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/there-lindsay-lohan-movie-works-0/1-a-309446
Usher - Trading Places
- Artist: Usher
- Label: Zomba/LaFace Records
- Director: Chris Robinson
- Album: Here I Stand
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=285678
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Kelsey Grammer Talks Marriage Plans
Fresh off of their joyous engagement announcement, Kelsey Grammer has opened up about his wedding plans with fiance Kayte Walsh.
The former "Cheers" actor is in the midst of rushing through a divorce from ex Camille Grammer in hopes of walking down the aisle with his new lady sooner than later.
Talking to People magazine, Kelsey told, "Kayte and I are marrying because we are engaged, and we are engaged because we are in love and see no reason to postpone our happiness any longer."
While failing to give a specific date, Grammer did tell, "We are planning something we wish to be a private affair among several of our friends. Anything else is conjecture and false. Kayte and I are the only reliable source for this story. End of story."
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/kelsey-grammer/kelsey-grammer-talks-marriage-plans-451606
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
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Vanessa Hudgens Enjoys a Day of Beautification
Keeping on top of the day's errands, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted out for a day of beautification in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday (December 28).
Showing off a little tummy while covering up her face, the "Sucker Punch" star popped into the Ricki Criswell skin care and waxing studio for a short visit before continuing along with her agenda.
Spotted out with a few friends for lunch the previous day, Vanessa has been in high spirits despite recently ending her three-year relationship with ex-beau Zac Efron.
Talking with press about the split during her 22nd birthday party in Las Vegas earlier this month, Hudgens simply said, "We're good."
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/vanessa-hudgens/vanessa-hudgens-enjoys-day-beautification-451588
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Britney Spears - 3
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive, Jive Label Group
- Director: Diane Martel
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=501686&vid=452061
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox Spent Christmas Eve Together
If you got by with a little help from your friends over the holidays, you weren't the only one. According to People, Courteney Cox spent Christmas Eve with her best pal, Jennifer Aniston.
An unnamed source close to the Cougar Town star revealed to the magazine, "Both Jen and Courteney are tired after a long year. They celebrated Christmas [with] each other."
Cox, 46, had an especially tough 2010 after splitting with her husband of more than 11 years, David Arquette, whom she has a 6-year-old daughter with, Coco Arquette. The source goes on to say that Cox and Aniston, 40, "just focused on making things special for Coco" for Christmas.
This wasn't the first time this year Aniston (who spent Thanksgiving with her other BFF Chelsea Handler) went above and beyond for her BFF on a special day. This June, Aniston threw a 46th birthday bash for Cox, which included a lovely steak dinner.
While all seemed merry and bright for Cox, it seems her estranged husband Arquette, 39, could have used some extra cheer this holiday season. A different source told People that while the couple (who have been working together and being friendly with one another since their separation) have no concrete plans to divorce, Arquette still isn't happy about the way things are going.
The second source explains, "He's just not handling this situation well. He's really depressed. There was a moment when David thought they'd get back together but that doesn't seem like it will happen now and it's really tough on David."
Who did you spend Christmas Eve with this year? Chime in below!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/jennifer-aniston-and-courteney-cox-spent-christmas-eve-together/1-a-309497
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Some stories to start the snowy week with: Recall alert: BabyLegs recalls select�socks and leg warmers due to a choking hazard ? CPSC Advice on finding the best OB/GYN for you ? Babble.com Cute! Eight hilarious baby onesies ? The Bump An amazing 15-year-old raises thousands of dollars for needy girls in Rwanda ? ParentDish [...]
Source: http://feeds.celebritybabies.com/~r/celebrity-babies/~3/2-NVhJOFdj4/
Justin Bieber's 'Ride' Leaks Online
The previously unheard tune appeared on the Internet Wednesday.
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber
Photo: George Pimentel/ WireImage
Despite his young and tender age, it should be painfully apparent that Justin Bieber is quite the ladies' man. So it comes as no surprise that the pop star took to the studio to confess his love-stricken teenage emotions through his music. In the latest of his odes to women comes the previously unheard track called "Ride," which surfaced on the Internet Wednesday (December 22).
Over a beat that sounds similar to old-school video game sound effects, Bieber serenades his girl, confessing that he'd go above and beyond to spend time with her. "We could go anywhere, to the moon and through the air/ We could go to the movies or the mall, baby I don't care/ Yeah this is true, wanna be with you/ And I just wanna ride with you," he sings.
No word on whether the sugary tune is old or a possible submission for Bieber's next project. However, the tune sounds like it might be a demo for a female vocalist as the pop singer ends the first verse with the line: "I could be your queen but you could be my boo."
"Ride" isn't the only new Bieber song to have surfaced online recently as Justin's club-ready "Latin Girl" also leaked just a few weeks ago. In addition to the tracks, Biebs has also been in and out of the recording studio with some familiar faces working on his next album, which is tentatively set to drop late next year.
While it's not clear whether Diddy will make an appearance on the Canadian heartthrob's next project, one act the singer is confirmed to have worked with is Rascal Flatts. The country trio's lead singer, Gary LeVox, spoke about the Bieber collabo in a recent interview with country radio station WSIX. "[Justin] asked us to do a duet with him on his next record," he said. "It's actually a really good song! The kid is really talented. He plays five or six different instruments really well."
Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654845/20101222/bieber_justin.jhtml
Ke$ha - Take It Off
- Artist: Ke$ha
- Label: RCA
- Director: Paul Hunter, Dori Oskowitz
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3213641&vid=549666
Monday, December 27, 2010
ShowBiz Minute: 'Spider-Man', Jackson, Pauly D
'Spider-Man' will resume with new safety measures; Posthumous Jackson album sells 3M units worldwide; Pauly D inks deal for 'Jersey Shore' spin-off.
'Tron Legacy' Director Contemplates Sequel 'Possibilities'
'I would definitely consider going back,' Joseph Kosinski says of possible third film.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Lightcycles in "Tron Legacy"
Photo: Disney
After "Tron Legacy" was crowned box-office king with a $43.6 million haul on its opening weekend, naturally the "Tron" talk shifts toward the sequel question. There's already a script in the works, so when MTV News had the chance to chat with one of the power players in the discussion — director Joseph Kosinski — we asked if he's thought about a sequel.
"Yeah, and I think we've created a world that has a lot of possibilities in it," he said. "It was important to me that we created those connections back to the original film. If audiences are interested in this movie and decide they want to go back, and we can find the right story and a way to push the envelope again, I would definitely consider going back."
In addition to bringing back stars Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde, one character that seemed as though he could have a part in the continuation of the story is the briefly appearing Edward Dillinger (played by Cillian Murphy), a rising star at ENCOM, the ominous tech company at the center of "Tron" mythos.
"I'm a big fan of his," Kosinski said when asked how Murphy joined the project. "I'd been talking to him about a way to get involved in the movie from the beginning, and this opportunity came up, so I asked him to be a part of it, and he was excited to do it," Kosinski explained. "So I'm thrilled to have him in there."
Wilde echoed Kosinski's sentiments regarding Murphy's brief performance.
"Cillian Murphy — we were so lucky to have in this film," Wilde said. "His part in 'Tron Legacy' is so mysterious and cool. His role really fits into the mythology of 'Tron,' the corrupt environment of ENCOM. It just shows you that this fight is far from over."
Wilde has also said that she'd be game for another "Tron" movie, particularly exploring how her character, Quorra, would adapt to the human world.
"I'm so thrilled to play with Quorra in the human world. It would be sort of like 'Splash,' " she said, referring to the '80s comedy starring Daryl Hannah as a mermaid unleashed in Manhattan. "I want to see her whispering to laptops and hugging toasters. ... There's a whole other chapter ahead."
Do you want to see a sequel to "Tron Legacy"? Do you want to see more of Cillian Murphy's character? Tell us in the comments!
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'Little Fockers' Director On Sequel
'It's funny because the end has kind of a setup for a sequel,' Paul Weitz says.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Eric Ditzian
Ben Stiller in "Little Fockers"
Photo: Universal Studios/DW Studios
As the "Fockers" franchise has been wont to do throughout its 10-year run, the third installment in the highly successful franchise, "Little Fockers," brought in major box-office dollars once again during its opening weekend. This more than proves that it doesn't matter that audiences had to wait six years between "Meet the Fockers" and the latest film: They like to see Robert DeNiro get silly with Ben Stiller. And Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand, for that matter.
Given the success of "Little Fockers," the next question on inquiring minds is, "When are they shooting a sequel?" When we caught up with director Paul Weitz recently during the press tour for "Fockers," we asked him what talk he'd heard about a potential fourth film.
"There's been none with me," Weitz said, indicating that this directorial romp with the "Fockers" will be his one and only. "I would be the first in line to buy a ticket [to the fourth film]," he said.
But even though it sounds like Weitz won't be involved in moving the Fockers forward, he had a pretty good idea of why people think there might be one planned.
"It's funny because the end has kind of a setup for a sequel [minor spoiler alert ahead!], where they say 'We're buying the house two doors down' " Weitz said. "Which was really a last-second thought by [screenwriter] John Hamburg. It wasn't sort of a calculated 'Alright, what's the sequel going to be,' " he explained. "But it does seem like a good setup for a sequel!"
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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654901/20101223/story.jhtml
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