Katy Perry Praises Lady Gaga, Ke$ha In Maxim

The 'Firework' singer reveals, 'I've known Ke$ha forever. She's actually in the 'I Kissed a Girl' video.'
By Jocelyn Vena

Katy Perry on the December 2010 cover of <i>Maxim</i>
Photo: Maxim

Everyone knows that Katy Perry is besties with Rihanna, so it might not be too surprising that Perry has only the kindest words for fellow female pop contemporaries Ke$ha and Lady Gaga, even if she has been critical of one of those women's artistic choices in the past.

"I love what Gaga is doing, and I love what Ke$ha is doing," Perry says in Maxim's new issue, for which she also serves as the cover girl. "I've known Ke$ha forever. She's actually in the 'I Kissed a Girl' video."

But, Perry isn't just dishing on her fellow lady celebrities, she's also showing some love for the fellas, one of whom she married in the fall. "I've said Justin Bieber [was my celebrity crush] quite a few times, but I think I'm over it now. I think it's probably safe to say I married my celebrity crush," the singer shares about husband Russell Brand. "Don't barf on this magazine."

Earlier this year, Perry was chosen to top Maxim's 2010 Hot 100 list, and she admits that the honor has really given her cred all over the place.

"It's a worldwide thing — the rest of the world makes it their standard," she says. "It's one of the questions they ask me in all interviews now, even in places where Maxim doesn't exist. I'll go to Timbuktu, and they'll be like, 'You're the #1 hottest,' and I'm like, 'Maxim said so, but thank you so much for saying so in Timbuktu.' "

So, what does Perry think makes ladies sexy? A fun-loving attitude, obviously.

"The way she presents herself and the air she has about her. You can feel her power and her confidence," Perry explains. "Also, the way she uses her ability to communicate, her brain and personality. I think that's really sexy because you all know the hottest woman can be the biggest bitch, and that's not cool."

Still riding high on the success of her Teenage Dream album, Perry shows no signs of slowing down, with a 2011 tour and a role in the "Smurfs" film on the way.

"You know, I wasn't allowed to watch 'Smurfs' growing up, ever. I grew up in a sheltered household, and my parents would keep us from certain things they thought were too much for us and our eyes," she recently told MTV News regarding her role as Smurfette. " 'Smurfs' had what my parents said was a lot of sorcery and magic."

Related Artists

• Katy Perry
• Lady Gaga
• Ke$ha

Tricia Vessey Trista Rehn Tyra Banks

Links We Love: Paris Vogues and Venus Looks to Wonderland

Leave it to vegan Natalie Portman to don an eco-friendly ring. (Pop Eater) Alice in Wonderland serves as the inspiration to Venus Williams's colorful Australian Open outfit....

Dannii Minogue David Beckham David Duchovny

Photos | What Beyonce Might Be Like At Home

What Beyonce Might Be Like At Home

Related Artists

• Beyoncé

Chris Martin Coleen McLoughlin Colin Farrell

David Arquette Is Out Of Rehab

It’s a rehab exodus! It all began with Lindsay Lohan‘s return to the land of the free, followed by Demi Lovato‘s exit, and now David Arquette has been released from rehab as well. David had checked himself in to deal with “alcohol and other issues” post his marriage dissolving with Courteney Cox. His spokesperson says [...]

Peter Andre & Jordan Pierce Brosnan Pink

First Look: Madonna and Lourdes�s clothing line for Macy�s

What? You thought Madonna should retire from fashion design after the less-than-stellar sales of her tracksuit-laden line at H&M a few years back? Pshaw. This time the Material Girl is betting on 13-year-old daughter (and budding fashionista...

Read Full Post

Sanaa Lathan Sara Foster Sara Spraker

Justin Bieber Debuts New 'Never Say Never' Poster

Teen sensation is shown between his Canadian hometown and the big city in movie poster.
By Kara Warner

The "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" movie poster
Photo: Paramount Pictures

As most of Justin Bieber's die-hard fans already know, the movie event of February is quickly approaching. Bieber's first full-length feature film, "Never Say Never," hits theaters in about three weeks, on February 11, just in time for Valentine's Day weekend. MTV News has been keeping up with the Biebs since he announced plans for the big-screen project back in August.

On Monday (January 24), Paramount Pictures released a new poster for the film, which shows the 16-year-old standing tall in the middle of a street, seemingly stuck between two worlds — on the left side is his hometown of Stratford in Ontario, Canada, which is shown in black-and-white, with a sign in the background that reads "Population: 32,000"; on the right side, Bieber is standing next to the crowded New York City skyline, which is depicted in full color. The "Baby" singer is shown dressed in all black, including a black jacket that zips up off-center, black jeans and black, unlaced high-tops. The tagline reads: "Find out what's possible if you never give up."

It's a nice change from the first poster, which just showed Bieber's profile and that famous, perfectly side-swept hair, partially hidden by a hoodie. It's interesting that the "big city" shown in the new poster is New York City, however, rather than Atlanta, where Bieber moved when he was just starting out after signing with manager Scooter Braun and linking up with ATL superstar Usher.

Also worth noting are two new clips and partial trailers from the movie, called "Every Stage" and "Underdog," respectively. Both clips show a few adorable home videos of Bieber learning to play the drums around age 3, followed by shots of what his life is like now, including screaming fans, huge sold-out concerts, his friendship with Usher, etc.

What do you think of the new poster and videos? Have you already bought your tickets to see "Never Say Never"? Tell us in the comments!

Check out everything we've got on "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never."

For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.

Related Videos

• 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' Sneak Peeks

Related Artists

• Justin Bieber

Celebrity Religions Charlotte Church Chris Martin

Nicki Minaj's 'Moment 4 Life' Director Says Drake's Verse Inspired Video

'I want us to get married, I want us to push the envelope,' Chris Robinson recalls Nicki Minaj telling him before filming.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Rahman Dukes

Nicki Minaj in her "Moment 4 Life" music video
Photo: Young Money / Universal

For Chris Robinson, the director behind Nicki Minaj's "Moment 4 Life," inspiration for the clip arrived as soon as he heard Drake rap on the Pink Friday track.

Robinson recalled listening to the song when he caught the Thank Me Later star spit the line "F---, me and Nicki Nick getting married today." He knew right then where he wanted to take the visual. Robinson then aimed for matrimonial bliss between the two Lil Wayne protégés.

"I stepped back and took her idea [to make it celebratory] and listened to her lyrics," the director told MTV News. "The one lyric that was there that really struck me was in Drake's verse. And I remembered all the rumors about her and Drake and thought it could be ill if we turned this into a fantasy world: 'Let's not do the usual modern home and all the accoutrements; let's think of this in a fantasy world.' And then when I presented her with that idea, she took it a step further. 'I want us to get married, I want us to push the envelope on this video, I want this video to really matter because this song means so much to me,' " he recalled her saying.

In the video, Nicki and Drake get married, kiss and live in bliss as the clock strikes midnight — but with no fairy-tale repercussions for the Queens lyricist. Instead, Minaj's fairy godmother presents her with a chance at a better life.

Nicki spoke about her co-star in an exclusive interview with MTV News after the Thursday night premiere of "Moment 4 Life." She revealed of all of her music-video leading men, Drizzy had made her feel the most comfortable.

"That energy is amazing," she said. "I just have a special place for him. He always makes me feel like it's OK, you know, just chill, relax, jokes. It's never to the point where I don't want to be there anymore, 'Let's wrap this up.' Having Drake there, it felt like we could have shot a second day for this video, and I could be fine. He's someone I look up to, he got a head start. So he's able to tell me things I don't know and I can confide in him."

What's your favorite part of the "Moment 4 Life" video? Tell us in the comments!

Related Videos

• Nicki Minaj 'Moment 4 Life' Premiere Event

Related Photos

• The Fashions Of Nicki Minaj's 'Moment 4 Life' Video

Related Artists

• Nicki Minaj

Keira Knightley Kelly Brook Kelly Carlson

This Potato Totally Looks Like Oogie Boogie

This Potato Totally Looks Like Oogie Boogie

Look-alike by:

nomnomi

Alecia Elliott Alessandra Ambrosio Alexis Bledel

Photos | Lady Gaga Performs At The Oak Room

Lady Gaga Performs At The Oak Room

Related Artists

• Lady Gaga

Katie Cassidy Katie Holmes Katy Perry

Bing users decide Natalie Portman as ?Best Actress;? ?Helena Bonham Carter predicted to be ?worst dressed?

According to recent data released by Bing, the decision engine from Microsoft, 56% of users would like to see Natalie Portman win ?Best Actress? at next month?s Academy Awards. Meanwhile, 56% of users think Portman?s co-star Mila Kunis was snubbed in the ?Supporting Actress? category. ?Black Swan? is the favorite ?Best Picture? contender amongst 39% [...]

Rag Roundup Rebecca Loos Reese Witherspoon

Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Gets His Day In Court

Jackson's choreographer Kenny Ortega is expected to testify at the preliminary hearing in Los Angeles.
By Gil Kaufman

Dr. Conrad Murray (file)
Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images

More than a year and a half after the shocking death of Michael Jackson, the only person charged in the singer's death, his personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray, will finally get his day in court.

Murray, who has been charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter, will be in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday (January 4) for the first day of a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to hold a full trial. The hearing, in front of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor, is expected to last two weeks and feature testimony from more than two dozen witnesses, most of whom are medical experts.

Prosecutors will attempt to show that Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter charge, was responsible for the singer's death from an overdose of prescription drugs on June 25, 2009. Murray's lawyers have said the doctor did inject the 50-year-old pop icon with the powerful surgical anesthetic propofol in an attempt to combat Jackson's chronic insomnia, but that the dose "should have" not been enough to kill him.

TMZ reported on Tuesday that one of the star witnesses during the preliminary hearing will be Jackson's "This is It" choreographer Kenny Ortega. Citing an unnamed source, TMZ said that Ortega is expected to testify that the week before Jackson died, the singer complained that he felt cold, had the shakes and could not perform, which resulted in a canceled rehearsal.

On the next day, June 20, 2009, an emergency meeting was reportedly called at Jackson's rented Los Angeles mansion between the pop star, Ortega, several executives from concert promotion giant AEG Live and Murray. The meeting was described as "intense, loud and argumentative" and Ortega is said to have laid into Jackson, imploring the singer to take better care of himself in the lead-up to what was intended to be his live swan song.

According to TMZ, Ortega is expected to testify that Murray said some "terrible things" during the meeting and displayed a lack of concern and respect for his patient, comments that could be "damaging" to Murray.

Last week, one of the prosecutors in the case claimed that Murray's lawyers were planning to claim that Jackson killed himself when he self-administered a lethal dose of propofol after waking up in a panic from a bout of fitful sleep.

Ortega is also reportedly set to testify that in the two days before his death, Jackson was a changed man, impressing his backup dancers with his upbeat singing and dancing. The testimony could be key to the prosecutors' case, since it could paint a portrait of Jackson as being healthy and energetic before Murray administered the cocktail of sedatives and propofol that allegedly resulted in the singer's death.

Related Videos

• Remembering Michael Jackson - One Year Later

Related Photos

• Michael Jackson: A Life In Photos

Related Artists

• Michael Jackson

Eminem Eva Longoria Film Stars

Usher - Trading Places

Trading Places

• Artist: Usher
• Label: Zomba/LaFace Records
• Director: Chris Robinson
• Album: Here I Stand

Hilarie Burton Hilary Duff Hilary Swank

James Franco Updates Status Of His Franco Family Film With Brother Dave

While James Franco might be the man out getting all the attention, his younger brother Dave has started to make a name for himself as well. The younger Franco (age 24 to James' 32) has starred in "Scrubs," "Charlie St. Cloud" and Noah Baumbach's latest, "Greenberg," in addition to the Funny or Die video series, [...]

Ana Hickmann Ana Ivanovi Ana Paula Lemes

Breathe Easy, Guys: Jennifer Hudson Is Not In The Illuminati

Rest easy, everyone! Singer Jennifer Hudson denies being in the Illuminati, the centuries-old secret society that some (read: conspiracy theorists and/or nutbars) credit with bestowing fame on a lucky few. “I?m so glad someone brought this Illuminati mess up because only a child of God would address it,” Hudson told fans during a Ustream chat [...]

Krista Allen Kristanna Loken Kristen Bell

Jerry O?Connell: Talking Is ?Tricky? for the Twins

"The girl thing is like, 'Wow,'" the actor, 36, joked during a Wednesday appearance on the Rachael Ray Show. "Trying to comb their hair is like, 'Ah! Ah! Ahhhh!' I'm not trying to murder you, I'm trying to brush your hair!"

David Hasselhoff David Walliams Davina McCall

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 [...]

Scarlett Johansson Selita Ebanks Shakara Ledard

Kristen Stewart Is One Scary Vampire In 'Breaking Dawn,' Elizabeth Reaser Reveals

FROM HOLLYWOOD CRUSH: Thanks to the ever-present drama of "The Twilight Saga," we'd sorta come to think of vampires as sensitive, tortured, hopeless romantics?rather than the undead, blood-sucking, squirrel-murdering night demons they truly are. But according to Elizabeth Reaser, who plays Cullen family matriarch Esme, Kristen Stewart's onscreen transformation from human to vampire in "Breaking [...]

Helena Bonham Carter Hot Gossip Hugh Grant

Ryan Murphy vs. Kings of Leon: Round 2!

Things have turned personal between Ryan Murphy and Kings of Leon.

First, the Glee creator lashed out at the band for rejecting his show's request to use its songs for an episode. Murphy cursed the group off, which prompted a quizzical response from its lead singer, asking why Murphy was so angry.

But drummer Nathan Followill has now given the proud gay man a reason to be peeved. He Tweeted this morning:

Dear Ryan Murphy, let it go. See a therapist, get a manicure, buy a new bra. Zip your lip and focus on educating 7yr olds how to say f–k.

Glee Return Promo

Replied Murphy in a statement to Perez Hilton:

Wow. That's a homophobe badly in need of some education. I'm all for manicures, don't wear a bra. Would guess most gay dudes don't. But it's telling that Nathan can reduce a group of people to a mean-spirited cliché, in a time where young gay men are killing themselves all over the country because of hatred like this.

That said, I would love to sit down with Nathan or any member of Kings and Leon, and tell them how on Glee we actually love their music, and support their artistry... but cannot condone or even laugh at their clear disdain of gay people.

Followill has since Tweeted again, saying he's not "homophobic or misogynistic" and is very sorry if he offended anyone.

This is most likely the longest feud ever between a series creator and members of a band.

Padma Lakshmi Paige Butcher Pamela Anderson

Boo! Elton & David Magazine Cover Gets Censored!

Absolutely disgraceful!
Arkansas Grocery store chain Harps has censored Elton John's US Weekly magazine cover featuring the singer with husband David Furnish and baby Zachary.
We would NEVER shop at an establishment that would make such an ignorant and offensive move like this.
So disappointing!

Kristy Swanson Kylie Bax Lacey Chabert

Kate Bosworth: From Fashionista to Fashion Victim

Kate Bosworth attended the 2011 Creative Coalition Spotlight Initiative Awards at TAO during the Sundance Film Festival wearing that atrocity of a dress!

Just because it?s Dolce & Gabbana doesn?t automatically mean that?s it?s supposed to be...READ MORE

Lauren German LeAnn Rimes Leeann Tweeden

James Franco And Kate Hudson In Talks For Yet Another Linda Lovelace Movie

All that waiting for Lindsay Lohan to get out of rehab so she could star in Inferno, the biopic about porn star Linda Lovelace, ended up being for nothing. Ultimately, due to timing issues Lohan was taken off the picture and replaced by Malin Ackerman. Thie film, which made headlines solely because of Lohan’s participation [...]

Amanda Marcum Amanda Peet Amanda Righetti

Selena, Justin, Will and Jaden -- Friday Night Lights

Justin Bieber photographed at a high school football game? Big. Bieber at a high school game with Jaden Smith ? Really big. Bieber, Jaden and his dad, Will Smith ? Huge. Bieber, Jaden, Will ... and Selena Gomez ? Super duper OMG huge! Selena and Justin…

Permalink

Alicia Keys Alicia Witt Amanda Bynes

Bret Michaels -- I Didn't Hook Up with Miley's Mom

Bret Michaels is adamant that he never, ever got down and dirty with Miley Cyrus ' mother -- despite reports to the contrary -- but insists the two are simply good friends. Michaels appeared on " Fox and Friends " this morning -- where the crew got…

Permalink

Heidi Klum Heidi Montag Hilarie Burton

'Tron: Legacy' DVD To Include A Teaser For 'Tron 3'

"Tron: Legacy" is still kicking it in the box office, having made more than $163 million domestic to date, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start talking about the DVD extras. Or, to be more specific, how the DVD extras relate to the planned "Tron 3."
Harry Knowles over at Ain't It Cool News [...]

Portia de Rossi Rachael Leigh Cook Rachel Bilson

Cameron Diaz and A-Rod -- Workin' It Out

Reunited couple Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez spent a little quality time together yesterday at a gym in Miami. Feel the burn.

Permalink

Fergie Foxy Brown Freida Pinto

Spotted: Amy Adams and Aviana Swing It

Amy Adams gets in the swing of things Thursday with 8-month-old daughter Aviana Olea and fianc� Darren Le Gallo during a family playdate at Beverly Hills's Coldwater Park.

Thandie Newton The Avatars of Second Life The Pussycat Dolls

Vionist Caitlin Moe Rocks Out Sundance-Style To MGMT's 'Kids'

Sure, Sundance has its fair share of celebrities, movies and fancy Hollywood parties. But it's also a showcase for up-and-coming music artists, who play in different venues and events throughout the festival. Case in point Caitlin Moe, who together with DJ Mia Moretti, totally rocked a stringed version of MGMT's indie hit "Kids" at Oakley's [...]

Chris Martin Coleen McLoughlin Colin Farrell

Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Other Stars Make Forbes' Top-Earning Of 2010 List

Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus also made the magazine's top 20 list of Hollywood moneymakers.
By Jayson Rodriguez

Beyoncé
Photo: Columbia/Music World

On the East Coast, revenue streams are slowly rising as banks are still cratering and trying to recover from the recession. But out West, money ain't a thing, as Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z once rapped.

Forbes has released their list of Hollywood's 20 Highest Earners of 2010, with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus among those rubbing elbows with the likes of power players like Oprah Winfrey.

The venerable talk-show host topped the list with a whopping $315 million haul. Winfrey's earnings were generated for the most part by her multimedia deals, which include a syndication deal for her TV show, a magazine and her soon-to-be-launched network.

"Avatar" creator James Cameron came in second, more than $100 million behind Winfrey, with a tally of $210 million. Director and playwright Tyler Perry ($125 million), blockbuster movie producer Michael Bay ($120 million) and golfer Tiger Woods ($105 million) rounded out the top five.

Beyoncé was the only pop star to break the top 10. The "Single Ladies" superstar landed at #9, sandwiched between George Lucas and Dr. Phil. Mrs. Carter, whose hubby, Jay-Z, was named Hip-Hop's Cash King by Forbes in August with a tally of $63 million, pulled down $87 million over the past 12 months.

The blond-haired trio of Britney Spears ($64 million), Lady Gaga ($62 million) and Madonna ($58 million) made their mark on the list at numbers 13, 14 and 15, respectively.

Pop tarts Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift capped the list. The young stars placed at 18 and 19 on the list, with Disney star Cyrus pocketing $48 million, and country singer Swift depositing $45 million into her bank account.

Hollywood's 20 highest-earning men and women of 2010, according to Forbes:

1. Oprah Winfrey, $315 million
2. James Cameron, $210 million
3. Tyler Perry, $125 million
4. Michael Bay, $120 million
5. Tiger Woods, $105 million
6. Jerry Bruckheimer, $100 million
7. Steven Spielberg, $100 million
8. George Lucas, $95 million
9. Beyoncé, $87 million
10. Dr. Phil, $80 million
11. Simon Cowell, $80 million
12. Jerry Seinfeld, $75 million
13. Britney Spears, $64 million
14. Lady Gaga, $62 million
15. Madonna, $58 million
16. Sandra Bullock, $56 million
17. Ellen DeGeneres, $55 million
18. Miley Cyrus, $48 million
19. Taylor Swift, $45 million
20. Judge Judy Sheindlin, $45 million

Related Photos

• 'Forbes' Top Earning Celebrities Of 2010

Related Artists

• Lady Gaga
• Beyoncé

Brittany Lee Brittany Murphy Brittany Snow

Great Royal Weddings: Princess Masako and Crown Prince Naruhito

Filed under: Celebrity, News

Japan's sad princess is one of the most intriguing royals in the world.

Permalink | Comments

Michelle Branch Michelle Malkin Michelle Obama

Yikes! Now GM Pulls Ads From Skins!

Geez, imagine if they played reruns of the U.K. version. If people only knew how tame this show is in comparison, maybe they wouldn't be in such an uproar.
Following the lead of Taco Bell, General Motors has pulled their advertising from MTV's Skins, according to the Parents Television Council, who are single-handedly leading the crusade [...]

Rihanna Robin Tunney Rosario Dawson

Christina Milian Dishes About Planting A Kiss On Justin Bieber

Starlet says Bieber's fans on Twitter were cool about the smooch.
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Matt Elias

Christina Milian and Justin Bieber on the set of "CSI"
Photo: Twitpic

When Justin Bieber flirted with superstar vixen Kim Kardashian last summer, his fans lobbed tons of e-hate her way. But luckily for Christina Milian, she got off easy when she tweeted a picture of her smooching the teen superstar on the cheek.

MTV News recently caught up with the singer/actress, and she dished about meeting the "Baby" crooner — and giving the Biebs some sugar — while both were shooting separate episodes of the crime drama "CSI."

"When I walked in the trailer, I didn't know Justin was gonna be there. And I was like, 'Oh my gosh, you're here!' I guess he was waiting in the trailer, in the makeup trailer — not mine, but the makeup trailer — and I got to meet him for a second. I was like, 'Hey, do you mind after I get my makeup and hair done, let's take a picture after we're done shooting?' He was like, 'Of course,' " she said. The "Dip It Low" songstress said she was upfront with Bieber about sharing her affection. "So I hunted him down after lunch because I was done working for the day, and I was like, 'I was thinking of planting a kiss on you. Do you mind?' I went with the cheek."

Milian quickly laughed off any idea that the two are canoodling full-time.

"I did it for fun, anyway, and the whole hype and everybody always talking about this whole thing that happened at New Year's with Justin," Milian said of the major attention the teen star got when he was spotted vacationing with Selena Gomez. "So I was like, 'How fun would it be if I actually just kissed him on the cheek?' I had a little humor to go with it and tweeted it, like, immediately, and I got a billion responses."

However, unlike Kardashian, Bieber's legions of fans didn't rip the starlet apart.

"So far, no death threats. Everybody was really nice. I made sure to say, 'Hey, ladies, don't be mad. Guys, don't hate,' " she said. "But I think everybody knows I'm a lightweight. I like to have fun. It's not serious; I'm not trying to take your man. And he's, hello, 16 or something? So let's keep it really real. But he is a cutie pie. But yeah, all the girls handled it pretty well. They were like, 'Oh my gosh, how cute! You're so lucky!' And I was like, 'Well, maybe it'll be you too,' and I even wrote back to a couple of them. They were really nice."

What do you think of Christina Milian kissing Justin Bieber? Let us know in the comments!

Related Photos

• Justin Bieber And His Many Lady Friends

Related Artists

• Justin Bieber
• Christina Milian

Kate Hudson Kate Mara Kate Moss

Michelle Bombshell McGee Sends Warning To Kat Von D

Jesse James’ former mistress Michelle Bombshell McGee is obviously not happy about Jesse and Kat Von D’s engagement, warning the tattoo artist that James will cheat on her. Jesse James and Kat Von D just announced their engagement on Thursday, with sources claiming they plan to marry next month. “Jesse and Kat don’t see any [...]

TomKat Top Five Celebrities Top Ten Stories

Keyshia Cole Wants To Record With Nickelback

'I love them as a group,' songbird says of dream collaboration.
By Mawuse Ziegbe

Keyshia Cole
Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

If everything were up to Keyshia Cole, she would rock out on her next collaboration.

The R&B songbird recently said in an interview for music-video website Vevo's "Ask: Reply" series that her dream team-up would be with Canadian rock crew Nickelback.

"I think that I would say for my dream collaboration, it would have to be Nickelback," the Calling All Hearts crooner said. Cole also added that if she were to hit the studio with the rockers, she would try to craft a collabo that seamlessly combines their musical sensibilities."I love them as a group. I truly do, and I would love, love, love, absolutely love to do a song that is very heartfelt and alternative and R&B somehow in the same light."

For Cole, who has landed in the booth with stars like Diddy and called her Kanye West-helmed debut, "I Changed My Mind," one of her favorite musical hook-ups, Nickelback is just the latest ideal feature for the California songstress. Cole told MTV News last year that she would also love to join forces with one of Detroit's finest.

"Me and Eminem doing a collaboration?" Cole wondered aloud on the set of the visual for her Nicki Minaj collabo "I Ain't Thru." "I just think he made the hardest comeback for 2010, and I support him all the way, and he's just dope, he's just dope,"

Even if a Shady or Nickelback-assisted track doesn't pan out, Cole already as some "dope" match-ups in her arsenal. The A Different Me singer broke down how her Minaj collabo went down, and lavished props on the Young Money diva.

"It was dope [in the studio]. She's very, very professional. She sat in the corner and wrote her part and then actually she wrote two raps to the song," Cole confided. "She actually did one verse and was like, 'Keyshia, I think I can do so much better.' And I was like, 'Absolutely not — it's dope and leave it the way it is.' And then I saw her again and she was like, 'Please, just let me do my thing,' and I was like, 'absolutely,' 'cause I understand where she comes from."

What do you think a Keyshia Cole/Nickelback track would sound like? Let us know in the comments!

Related Artists

• Keyshia Cole

Lauren Bush Lauren Conrad Lauren German

Michael Jackson Doctor Ordered Hundreds Of Bottles Of Propofol

Also during the preliminary hearing Monday, judge rules that evidence from Dr. Conrad Murray's phone can be used.
By Gil Kaufman

Dr. Conrad Murray (file)
Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images

One thing became clear during testimony in the preliminary hearing of Dr. Conrad Murray on Monday (January 10) in Los Angeles: The cardiologist ordered a lot of the powerful anesthetic propofol in the months before his client Michael Jackson's death.

Los Angeles County Coroner's officials determined that the pop star died of a lethal dose of the surgical anesthetic in June 2009. Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, has admitted that he administered propofol to the singer in the hours before Jackson's passing.

And while Murray's lawyers have said that their client did not do anything that "should have" caused Jackson's death and may be preparing a defense in which they will claim that it was Jackson himself that administered the fatal dose, during continuing testimony in the second week of Murray's pretrial hearing on involuntary manslaughter charges, it became clear that there was plenty of propofol around.

According to TMZ, pharmacist Tim Lopez of Las Vegas Applied Pharmacy Services — Murray has offices and a home in Las Vegas — testified that Murray ordered more than 250 vials of propofol in the two months before Jackson's death. The drug is intended for use in a clinical setting during surgery where equipment is on hand to monitor blood pressure and oxygen levels.

Investigators executed search warrants on Murray's Las Vegas home and office, as well as Applied Pharmacy, in summer 2009 in search of evidence connected to an investigation into Jackson's death. The coroner's investigation reported that 12 vials of propofol were found in the bedroom and closet of Jackson's rented mansion after his death, and last week, one of the singer's bodyguards testified that in the moments before a 911 call was placed, Murray asked him to help put medical evidence in a bag, including vials that appeared to contain a milky substance that resembled propofol.

Jackson, a chronic insomniac, allegedly used propofol as a sleep aid, and according to Lopez's testimony, from the time Murray came onboard as Jackson's physician in April until the singer's death, the doctor ordered 130 vials of propofol in 100-millileter doses and another 125 in 20-millileter vials, as well as more than 40 vials of the sedative Versed and the anti-anxiety drug Ativan, which, like the propofol, was sent to Murray's girlfriend's home in Santa Monica, California, where he was staying while caring for Jackson. According to The Associated Press, Murray told Lopez the Santa Monica address was for one of the doctor's clinics.

Also on Monday, the judge in the case, Michael Pastor, ruled that recently obtained data from Murray's iPhone can be admitted as evidence in the case. The evidence reportedly includes a handful of voicemails and 12 screenshots.

The AP reported that a retired federal investigator testified on Monday that he retrieved e-mail from Murray's cell phone that included an exchange between the doctor and a London insurance broker who was handling the policy for Jackson's planned series of "This Is It" comeback shows. On the morning of Jackson's death, the broker asked Murray to respond to reports that the 50-year-old singer was in poor health. "As far as the statements of his health published by the press, let me say they're all malicious to the best of my knowledge," Murray replied.

So far, prosecutors have used phone records and testimony from police and Murray's current and former girlfriends to create a timeline that shows that the doctor was on the phone throughout the morning of Jackson's death, including the time after he administered the last of several doses that morning of propofol to the pop star. Previous testimony has focused on Murray's botched attempts to deliver CPR to Jackson, the delay in calling 911 and the belief by paramedics that the "Thriller" singer was already dead when they transported him to a local hospital.

The preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to bring Murray to trial is expected to last around two weeks. Murray has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter, which could land him in prison for up to four years.

Related Photos

• Michael Jackson: A Life In Photos

Related Artists

• Michael Jackson

Roselyn Sanchez Rozonda Thomas Saira Mohan

Consumers Don't Like Celebrity-Endorsed Products

Now this is interesting! Most retailers think that celebrities endorsing their products will get suckers like us to buy it, but they better think again!



A new study reveals that those companies are actually wasting their money by paying these...READ MORE

Tami Donaldson Tamie Sheffield Tara Conner

Spongebob on Ketamine Totally Looks Like Gary Busey

Spongebob on Ketamine Totally Looks Like Gary Busey

Look-alike by:

donkadoo

America Ferrera Amerie Amy Cobb

Which Famous Friend's B-Day Did Jay-Z and Beyonc� Celebrate?

H to the...Happy Birthday! Jay-Z and Beyonc� hit Skylight West this week to celebrate their friend's birthday, and they weren't the only bold-faced names in the...

Rag Roundup Rebecca Loos Reese Witherspoon

Justin Bieber Hospitalized After Filming 'CSI' Cameo

'He had a mild allergic reaction while they were wrapping up last night on the set of 'CSI,' ' Bieber's rep tells E!
By Kara Warner

Justin Bieber on the set of "CSI"
Photo: CBS

Justin Bieber is really committing to his acting — so much so that it landed him in the hospital Wednesday.

According to E! Online, the 16-year-old superstar developed breathing trouble while filming scenes for his upcoming appearance on "CSI."

But never fear, Beliebers: The Best New Artist Grammy nominee is just fine. His breathing trouble was apparently caused by an allergic reaction, for which Bieber received insta-treatment at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, on Wednesday evening.

"He is fine," Bieber's rep told E! on Thursday (January 13). "He had a mild allergic reaction while they were wrapping up last night on the set of 'CSI.' His doctor met him at the hospital to make sure everything was OK. He was released within the hour after his doctor declared him fine. He is back on set working today. All is well."

Judging by Bieber's tweets last night — in which he made no mention of a hospital visit and instead posed a series of random questions to fans — he wasn't too bothered by his earlier troubles.

"If you could meet anyone in the world who would it be?" he tweeted. Followed by: "Ok ok...if you could be the greatest athlete or the greatest entertainer which would u be? tough one." Then: "And the toughest question of the night....fresh sheets or fresh socks??? #epicquestion."

On Thursday, he tweeted this confident missive about being back on "CSI": "Ok last day on the set as a #badass. Gonna get deadly today."

Apparently all is indeed well with the Biebs. Phew.

What are you expecting from Bieber's return to "CSI"? Let us know in the comments!

Related Artists

• Justin Bieber

Rachel Hunter Rachel McAdams Rachel Nichols

Buffy Summers, Of ?Buffy The Vampire Slayer?, Turns 30 Years Old

Buffy Anne Summers, the fictional heroine of Joss Whedon‘s Buffy the Vampire Slayer series (which includes film, television, video games and comic books) turned 30 years old yesterday (or today, depending on whose timeline you believe) and CNN fells it is necessary to publicly celebrate the famous vampire slayer’s milestone birthday … and I would [...]

Tom Cruise Tom Jones TomKat

Samantha Harris Welcomes Daughter Hillary Madison

Samantha Harris welcomed her second daughter, Hillary Madison Hess, on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 11:04 p.m. The baby, who joins big sister Josselyn Sydney, 3, weighed in 7 lbs., 11 oz. and is 20.5 inches long

Where Are They Now Where Are They Now? Whitney Houston

Usher - Lil Freak

Lil Freak

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

Kristin Kreuk Kristy Swanson Kylie Bax

'The Social Network' Team To Adapt Another Ben Mezrich Book, 'Sex On The Moon'

It shouldn't be too big of a surprise to anyone who's been keeping track of the awards season so far to hear that the producers behind "The Social Network" are teaming up with "Accidental Billionaires" author Ben Mezrich to bring another one of his non-fiction books to the big screen.
The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop [...]

Marley Shelton Mary Elizabeth Winstead Megan Ewing

Photos | How Close Is 'Britney/Brittany' Glee Episode To Reality?

How Close Is 'Britney/Brittany' Glee Episode To Reality?

Related Artists

• Britney Spears

Majandra Delfino Malia Jones Malin Akerman

Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Ordered To Stand Trial

Murray faces manslaughter charges in the singer's death; his medical license has also been suspended.
By Kara Warner

Dr. Conrad Murray
Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images

Dr. Conrad Murray has been ordered to stand trial for manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.

According to The Associated Press, Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor made the decision after a six-day preliminary hearing during which witnesses testified that the Houston cardiologist administered a dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol and other sedatives then left the pop star unmonitored.

During the course of the hearing, testimony was given that Murray ordered hundreds of bottles of propofol in the months before Jackson's death. The AP report also cited the fact that the prosecutors concluded their case with testimony from two doctors who said Murray acted outside the standard of medical care when he administered propofol and failed to provide proper care.

Other damning testimony included that of Jackson's bodyguard, who said that on the morning of the singer's death, it appeared that Murray didn't know how to administer CPR to his dying patient.

Judge Pastor also granted a request by the California Medical Board to suspend Murray's license to practice medicine in the state. Pastor said he made the decision in the interest of public safety and ordered Murray to notify every district in which he practices of the decision within 24 hours. Murray has clinics in Houston and Las Vegas.

Murray, 57, has pleaded not guilty, and his attorneys have argued that he did not give Jackson anything that should have killed him. Murray faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

Related Artists

• Michael Jackson

Rosario Dawson Rose Byrne Rose McGowan

Britney Spears and Paris Hilton Hang Again!

Onetime BFFs Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were randomly reunited last night when they both turned up at the same dinner party. The blonde babes were on hand at Palihouse in West...

George Michael Geri Halliwell Get The Look

Photos | Rihanna and Ke$ha Perform At Madison Square Garden

Rihanna and Ke$ha Perform At Madison Square Garden

Related Artists

• Rihanna
• Ke$ha

Celebrity Beauty Celebrity Diet Watch Celebrity Gadgets

Demi Lovato -- Not Pregnant

Demi Lovato may have problems, but, contrary to reports, pregnancy is not one of them. A Salt Lake City radio station started the pregnancy rumor this morning, but a rep for the 18-year-old tells TMZ it's 100% not true. We've reported that Demi's…

Permalink

Chloë Sevigny Christina Aguilera Christina Applegate

Usher - Spotlight

Spotlight

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

Rachel Weisz Radha Mitchell Raquel Alessi