Sandra Bullock went rumor-killing at the " Golden Globes " last night -- telling " Today " that she's saying she and Ryan Reynolds have NOT engaged in any boot-knocking ... ever. Bullock told Al Roker, "He's not my lover, he's just an amazing friend…
Monday, February 28, 2011
WATCH: Lady Gaga "Born This Way" Video
Lady Gaga has outdone herself yet again. In the brand-new video for her latest hit single, "Born This Way," the envelope-pushing pop star portrays the birth of "a race within the race of humanity, a race which bears no prejudice, no judgment, but boundless freedom." In what she describes as "the manifesto of Mother Monster," the pop superstar also depicts the birth of evil in the universe from -- where else? -- between her own legs. Alrighty then!
The seven-minute video is effects-heavy and visually stimulating, and doesn’t disappoint in terms of costume changes. Although a tiny, taut, relatively normal-looking Gaga in her skivvies struts around throughout most of the video, we also see the star donning skeleton makeup and a tuxedo, and then looking quite sinister as some kind of alien surrounded by disembodied heads. Watch for yourself below!
We're not sure if we're as crazy about Gaga's new video as we were about her iconic "Telephone" clip with Beyonce -- but it is intensely watchable. Like her questionably blasphemous video for "Alejandro," "Born This Way" flirts with religion, God and and being born from "capital H-i-m." And, like everything Gaga does, it's bound to spark discussion.
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Four American Hostages Killed By Somali Pirates (Video)
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First Look: The New ?ThunderCats? Cartoon Releases A First Trailer
Last week we got to check out some horribly tragic leaked footage from the planned/failed ThunderCats CGI film that never was but right now we get to check out the first video trailer for the upcoming new animated reboot cartoon of ThunderCats that will air on Cartoon Network later this year. This first trailer doesn’t [...]
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Justin Bieber's Haircut Has 'Been In The Works,' Stylist Says
Bieber worked closely with hairstylist Vanessa Price on his new 'do, which complements his 'very soft hair.'
By James Montgomery
Justin Bieber gets his hair cut
Photo: TMZ
It is, unquestionably, one of the most important stories of our time: Justin Bieber's decision to cut his gloriously swooping hairstyle into a close-cropped new 'do, and the social ramifications thereof.
And while Bieber himself has declared that he "doesn't really care" what folks think of his new look, that hasn't stopped the media from digging deep, covering all the angles in an attempt to ascertain just why JB decided to deny us all the pleasure of gazing upon his famous locks.
The latest example of this comes from People magazine, which interviewed Bieber's "longtime hairstylist" Vanessa Price and dared to ask her the toughest question of all: Why now?
"He was ready," Price said. "Cutting your hair is just part of the evolution and growing process for anyone, and I think he was just ready."
But perhaps grieving Bieber fans can take solace in the fact that this decision wasn't made on the spot. Rather, JB had been considering the change for a while. It was, after all, a pretty big deal.
"We've been talking about it over the last six months or so, more or less," Price said. "It's definitely been in the works for a while."
And once the decision to cut his hair was made, Price said that Bieber maintained a steely focus about just how he wanted his new 'do to look. He worked closely with Price on the cut — his hair has always been a bit of a collaborative effort — and the end result is a haircut for the ages.
"Justin has always been clear about what he wants done. That said, he trusts me to make the right judgment with it, we really orchestrate his hairstyle together," Price said. "He knows what he wants and I know what will work best with his features and hair type ... it's like silk. He has very soft hair [and] I hope it stays that way forever."
Related Videos Related Photos Related ArtistsBlack Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash Light Up Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show
Foursome is joined by special guests and tons of lights for smash-hit medley.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Black Eyed Peas perform during the Super Bowl XLV halftime show
Photo: Getty Images
The Black Eyed Peas promised a party at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday (February 6), and the pop supernovas definitely delivered, with a performance teeming with lights, dancers and surprise appearances from celebrity pals.
Following a Chatter.com commercial that showed animated versions of the Peas showing off their social-media skills, the group kicked things off with their 2009 smash "I Gotta Feeling," descending from the ceiling on illuminated platforms onto a stage surrounded by a cluster of dancers clad in white bodysuits. The foursome led the team of fist-pumping troops in "Tron"-like getups, with Taboo sporting an outfit covered in flashing lights, will.i.am rocking a shiny hairpiece, Apl.de.ap wearing huge bright studs and Fergie vamping it up in bling-laden shoulder pads.
When the speaker-busting bass of "Boom Boom Pow" dropped, the dancers dispersed across the field to create arrow-shaped formations as the glow-in-the-dark lights on their suits illuminated the stadium. Then rumored surprise guest Slash of Guns N' Roses rose from below the stage for a "Sweet Child O' Mine" duet with Fergie. The GNR great rocked a finger-searing solo in a studded version of his signature black top hat as more angular platforms and dancers moved across the gridiron. The platforms were bearing scores of marching-band musicians who blasted their horns and pounded away on their drums as the Peas went into "Pump It" and blue lights splashed across the production.
Quick streams of fog heralded the arrival of the Peas' second surprise guest, Usher, who swooped in on a long chain to bust out his will.i.am-assisted joint "OMG." Rocking a sparkly collar on an otherwise all-white ensemble, the R&B hitmaker cranked out several counts of energetic choreography, enlivening moves from his "OMG" video and at one point jumping over Will and landing in a split.
A spray of pyro ushered in the collective's breakout 2003 hit "Where Is the Love?" as the oddly shaped platforms spelled out the word "Love" in bright-red letters. The team of dancers, which appeared to have multiplied to over 100, formed hearts across the field as will updated the lyrics of the smash with lines like, "Obama, let's get these educated."
Then the group jumped ahead to their most recent single, 2010's "The Time (Dirty Bit)," as several back up hoofers rocking cubed helmets joined the Peas onstage and dancers lined up along the gridiron to simultaneously bust out the Running Man, a move which drew cheers from the crowd.
The platinum-selling Peas wrapped up the performance with a reprise of "I Gotta Feeling," as the quartet triumphantly signed off amid of blitz of fog, firepower and flashing lights.
Ripping the halftime show was clearly a touching moment for will, who tweeted beforehand, "Me and apl started the peas when we were 16 yesterday we were dreamin now were livin it. Wow. I'm not crying out of sadness or nervousness its joy and pride and memories and the journey."
And once the crew left the stage, the frontman was not only proud, but pumped. "That was so freakin sick," he wrote. "Wow...!!!"
What did you think of the Black Eyed Peas' Super Bowl performance? Let us know in the comments!
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Haim Levine: Inside Charle Sheen?s Anti-Semitic Rant
Charlie Sheen’s smackdown of his former friend Chuck Lorre goes beyond being an insensitive jab. Charlie not only called the Two and a Half Men creator a “turd” and a”maggot” but also continued to call Chuck, “Haim Levine” (or Chaim Levine), an anti-semitic slur.
In two of his most recent rants, Charlie continued to call [...]
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Watch: Britney Spears Announces An Upcoming Performance On ?Good Morning America?
At last!! Britney Spears is planning to do actual promotion for her new album Femme Fatale with a LIVE performance on Good Morning America in March 29 — the day her album is released. A promo video has leaked its way to the Internets that shows Britney making the GMA announcement herself. Check it out [...]
Friday, February 25, 2011
'Cast in Metal: Final MTV Interview with Ronnie James Dio
In spring 2009, just as Heaven & Hell (Black Sabbath with Ronnie James Dio) were getting ready to put out their debut full-length, 'The Devil You Know,' Dio and bassist Geezer Butler sat down in an apartment in New York's East Village to talk about the making of the disc, the sorry state of the [...]
Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never' Will Be Re-Released With Additional Footage
'I realized I had an embarrassment of riches,' director Jon Chu says.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber in "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
After watching "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," did you leave the theater thinking there was even more Justin Bieber film footage that you wanted to see? Well, your wish has been granted. A new version of the movie, dubbed "Director's Fan Cut," is about to hit theaters this week for an exclusive one-week run.
The extended version will hit theaters on Friday. According to a press release, it will include "more of Justin's friends and hometown life, new songs and performances, and special footage shot at fan premieres across the country."
"I realized I had an embarrassment of riches when I was in the cutting room," director Jon Chu said in a statement. "This cut allows me to retain some of the best scenes from the original movie, while incorporating previously unseen footage and new material I shot during our extensive promotional tour on behalf of the movie. Justin's dedication to his fanbase is unwavering and I was inspired as a filmmaker to attempt to provide them a unique experience that showed even more of his world."
The film originally opened on February 11 and features a behind-the-scenes look into the rise of Bieber's career. It also includes concert footage shot at various shows during his tour, including his stop at Madison Square Garden last summer.
"It is a testament to the professionalism and tenacity of Jon and the production team for turning around this new version of 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' director's fan cut in only a few months, giving fans an even-deeper look into Justin's life," Paramount Film Group President Adam Goodman said. "Giving fans an even deeper look into Justin's life." (MTV's parent company, Viacom, also owns Paramount.)
Do you plan to check out " 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' Director's Fan Cut"? Tell us in the comments.
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Rachel Zevita Gets Second Chance In 'American Idol' Top 24
While she couldn't get past Hollywood Week in season six, she sailed all the way to the live shows this year.
By Kara Warner
Rachel Zevita
Photo: FOX
After weeks of audition rounds and an always grueling and drama-filled Hollywood Week, the field of 327 "American Idol" contestants was narrowed to 24 on Wednesday and Thursday (February 24). Although many fans are still reeling from the unexpected ouster of presumed front-runner Chris Medina, many of the early fan favorites received the happy news that they made it through to the coveted top 24.
One of the lucky 2 dozen is "Idol" repeat hopeful Rachel Zevita, a 21-year-old New Yorker who first made her mark in the show's colorful history books back in season six. Zevita started her season 10 journey during the audition rounds with a performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," which didn't exactly wow the judges, but with support from Jennifer Lopez -- who told Zevita that she believed she could do better -- the young opera singer made it through to Hollywood once again and fought her way into the top 24 with impressive performances during Hollywood Week, including her version of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby."
Joining Zevita to receive her big news were her mother and 83-year-old grandmother, who flew in all the way from New York. Naturally, Ryan Seacrest couldn't resist flirting a bit with dear old grandma, possibly trying to ease the tension surrounding her granddaughter's big will-she-or-won't-she-make-it moment.
Zevita met the judges dressed in a slightly quirky ensemble of almost all black, complete with a tiny silver tie and feathers on her shoes, which prompted Steven Tyler to ask if she could fly.
"I hope so," Zevita answered nervously.
The judges then spent a few nerve-racking minutes addressing a few things Zevita needs to work on, including finding herself, wanting to see her true spark, etc. Finally, Zevita heard the good news that she was in. Her reaction was total disbelief.
"I can't thank you enough. I can't believe it!" she said, with tears starting to pool in her eyes. "I did it!" she exclaimed as she walked out of the room to greet her family.
"They want all of me!" she told them, and everyone enjoyed a warm group hug.
Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Big Britney News! Spears Announces TV Comeback Performance!!!!
A new Britney promo has just surfaced! In it, Spears announces that she's making her TV comeback performance, Tuesday March 29th, the day of her new album release, live from the gayborhood in San Francisco!!!
Sooooo exciting!!!!
1) She looks AMAZING!
2) Why does she sound like she has a cross between a cold and a case of [...]
Sooooo exciting!!!!
1) She looks AMAZING!
2) Why does she sound like she has a cross between a cold and a case of [...]
Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never' Will Be Re-Released With Additional Footage
'I realized I had an embarrassment of riches,' director Jon Chu says.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber in "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
After watching "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," did you leave the theater thinking there was even more Justin Bieber film footage that you wanted to see? Well, your wish has been granted. A new version of the movie, dubbed "Director's Fan Cut," is about to hit theaters this week for an exclusive one-week run.
The extended version will hit theaters on Friday. According to a press release, it will include "more of Justin's friends and hometown life, new songs and performances, and special footage shot at fan premieres across the country."
"I realized I had an embarrassment of riches when I was in the cutting room," director Jon Chu said in a statement. "This cut allows me to retain some of the best scenes from the original movie, while incorporating previously unseen footage and new material I shot during our extensive promotional tour on behalf of the movie. Justin's dedication to his fanbase is unwavering and I was inspired as a filmmaker to attempt to provide them a unique experience that showed even more of his world."
The film originally opened on February 11 and features a behind-the-scenes look into the rise of Bieber's career. It also includes concert footage shot at various shows during his tour, including his stop at Madison Square Garden last summer.
"It is a testament to the professionalism and tenacity of Jon and the production team for turning around this new version of 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' director's fan cut in only a few months, giving fans an even-deeper look into Justin's life," Paramount Film Group President Adam Goodman said. "Giving fans an even deeper look into Justin's life." (MTV's parent company, Viacom, also owns Paramount.)
Do you plan to check out " 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' Director's Fan Cut"? Tell us in the comments.
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Tonya Harding Welcomes a Son
Donald Kravitz/Getty Former figure skating champ Tonya Harding is a mom. Harding, 40, gave birth to a boy on Saturday in a Washington State hospital, The Oregonian reports. “Everybody’s healthy and happy,” her friend Don Horn tells the newspaper. “She’s always wanted a baby,” Horn adds. “She was told she could never have a child [...]
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Chris Cornell Filling In For Robert Plant On Led Zeppelin Tour? That's News To Him
'I have not been approached to fill in for Robert Plant on the Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be,' singer says.
By Chris Harris
Chris Cornell
Photo: MTV News
Former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell has spoken out for the first time about rumors that he's been asked to fill in for Robert Plant on a proposed Led Zeppelin reunion tour. The trek would feature original guitarist Jimmy Page, original bassist John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham taking over on drums for his late father, John Bonham.
Cornell has been mentioned — along with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, White Stripes mastermind Jack White and Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy — as a potential Plant fill-in. Plant has already said that he wouldn't take part in the tour.
"I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be," Cornell told MTV News. "I've heard that from about 200 people now, and it might be one of those situations where it's just an online rumor or it might be true. But if you see anyone from Led Zeppelin around, let me know. I think I should actually fill in for Jimmy Page on the Robert Plant/ Alison Krauss tour."
Cornell's denial comes just a day after Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford confirmed reports that frontman Steven Tyler recently met with Zeppelin for an impromptu jam session. "They did it for fun," Whitford said during an appearance on the syndicated show "Todd N Tyler Radio Empire." "I actually think Jimmy wanted Steven to come over and play a little bit because I think he was trying to light a fire under Robert."
Rumors of a Zeppelin reunion tour have abounded since the iconic band played a single reunion set last year at London's O2 Arena. Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider added fuel to the fire last month when he revealed that the group was thinking of touring, with or without Plant.
According to Snider, the rest of the band told Plant, " 'We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go. Here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid [Myles Kennedy].' "
"And he can sing the sh-- out of Zeppelin," Snider added. "They're going to hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, 'OK,' and step in."
In a recent interview, Jones told BBC Radio Devon that a new singer was being sought to take over for Plant. "We are trying out a couple of singers," he said. "We want to do it. It's sounding great, and we want to get on and get out there."
But Jones insists that he, Page and Bonham aren't interested in finding a Plant clone. "It's got to be right," he said. "There's no point in just finding another Robert. You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band. There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be onboard."
Of course, even if Zeppelin were to approach him, Cornell might be too busy to take over vocals for the band. His upcoming Timbaland-produced solo LP, Scream, will be released within the next few months. Cornell told MTV News last month that some of his fans might consider Scream something of a departure, but he doesn't see it that way.
"It makes me happy that there's this perception that I have a group of fans that I'm now sort of throwing a curve at and what their reaction will be," he said. "But I've been in this situation so many times already. When I put out [1999's] Euphoria Morning, my main goal was to create an album that sounded like nothing I'd done in Soundgarden, and I did that. I also had that with Temple of the Dog, where I showed up with songs that weren't necessarily riff-based. And then, of course, the pairing of me and members of Rage Against the Machine had everyone sort of speculating about what that would sound like.
"It feels like I've done this so many times that when it's presented to me as being a departure, I feel that's a misconception," he added. "I feel like that's my theme at this point."
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Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Kiss Off the New Year
Selena Gomez , 18, enjoyed some underage tender smooches -- and booty grabs -- with her topless 16-year-old boyfriend Justin Bieber at a huge mansion in the Caribbean this weekend. Nothing like some PDAs to up your teen super-couple status. To check out…
Miley Cyrus Forces Billy Ray to Cancel 'The View' Appearance
Miley Cyrus was understandably less than thrilled when her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, told GQ magazine that he blames Hannah Montana for destroying the Cyrus fam. Now, according to PopEater, the 18-year-old singer/actress has demanded that Billy Ray withdraw from an upcoming appearance on The View, where he was reportedly planning to reveal even more about the famous family's troubles.
"When Miley found out her father was scheduled to appear on The View on Wednesday she went nuts," the source claims. "Only last week, Billy shot his mouth off in GQ, and now he planned to sit down with (Barbara Walters and Whoopi Goldberg) and talk more crap about his family. No way would Miley or her team let that happen."
In the wake of Miley's salvia-smoking scandal, Billy Ray tweeted that he "had no idea" and was "so sad." Miley has admitted she "made a mistake" experimenting with drugs, but that didn't stop the teen idol's reputation from taking quite a hit. The studio producing her upcoming movie LOL was so worried about the bong controversy that they demanded some "editing magic" be performed to completely remove Miley from a pot-smoking scene in the film. We don't blame Cyrus (or her "handlers") for not wanting any more bad press surrounding the starlet!
According to PopEater's source: "At first Miley defended her dad, wanting to believe he had been tricked into saying bad things (in the GQ interview). Miley truly wanted to give her father the benefit of the doubt, goodness knows she's said things she wishes she could take back. But after she found out about his media trip to New York, no more excuses could be made."
Billy Ray reportedly listened to his daughter and canceled his talk-show appearance -- so no more Cyrus family secrets will be released to the press (at least for now). We sure hope Miley and her dad can work things out, or at least keep the personal drama behind closed doors!
Do you think Miley is right to be upset about her dad talking about family problems in the press? Chime in below!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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No Doubt Guitarist Tom Dumont Is A Dad
The rocker and his wife welcomed third son, Koa Thomas Dumont, on Saturday.
By Shawn Adler
Tom Dumont
Photo: John Shearer/WireImage
A member of No Doubt since the ska band's inception, guitarist Tom Dumont welcomed another member into his family early morning Saturday (February 19) with the birth of his third child, Koa Thomas Dumont, according to an announcement on the popular band's Twitter page.
"Koa Thomas Dumont was born this morning at 5am. Baby boy & parents are great," the band tweeted. "Looks like his brothers! One more No Doubt baby in the world!"
Koa Thomas joins Dumont's other two children, all with wife Mieke, siblings Ace Joseph (4) and Rio Atticus (2). He also joins a growing brood of No Doubt children (all the band members have kids), including Adrian Young's son Mason, bassist Tony Kanal's daughter Coco Reese, and Gwen Stefani's two sons with husband Gavin Rossdale, Kingston and Zuma.
"Congratulations to Tom and Mieke on the arrival of Baby Boy Koa!" read a message from band mates Tony, Gwen, and Adrian on Twitter. "We are so happy for you! Can't wait to meet him!!!"
2011 should be a busy year for No Doubt. Ten years after their last studio album, the band spent 2010 writing and recording their decade-in-the making follow-up.
"This process does take us awhile, it always has. Plus life is a little more complicated and busy than it was before we all had kids etc," Dumont wrote on the band's website on January 4. "So the goal is to write a couple songs more this year and of course finish recording all of them. We're really, really happy with the new songs and feel this great sense of momentum going into the new year."
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Justin Bieber Extravaganza No Exception at Paris Premiere!
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Justin Bieber Abortion Quotes Explained By Rolling Stone Writer
Bieber's quotes about rape and abortion continue to stir up controversy.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber on the March 2011 cover of <i>Rolling Stone</i>
Photo: Terry Richardson/ Wenner Media
The new issue of Rolling Stone magazine raised eyebrows for a number of reasons. Not only does it feature a cover image of teen dream Justin Bieber with his signature mop top teased up into spikes, but the accompanying interview has the controversy-shy 16-year-old "Never Say Never" singer weighing in on a number of contentious topics, including abortion.
When RollingStone.com posted excerpts from the cover story on Tuesday, it initially left out a key phrase that is included in the print edition of the mag that slightly misrepresented Bieber's feelings on sex, pregnancy and abortion.
In the article, the writer states that Bieber is "definitely" against abortion, quoting him as saying, "I really don't believe in abortion. ... I think [an embryo] is a human. It's like killing a baby." When the writer asks if that also refers to incidents of rape, Bieber replies, "Um ... well I think that's just really sad. ..."
By Wednesday, the site added this explanation: "Due to an editing error, this rollingstone.com news item originally included an incomplete quote from our Justin Bieber cover story. The actual quote, which appears in full in the March 3 print edition of Rolling Stone, reads: 'Um. Well, I think that's really sad [referring to abortion], but everything happens for a reason. I don't know how that would be a reason. I guess I haven't been in that position, so I wouldn't be able to judge that.' For the record: Bieber was quoted correctly by writer Vanessa Grigoriadis in her feature."
The original version of the quote that appeared online did not contain the phrase "I don't know how that would be a reason."
Grigoriadis spoke to Popeater.com on Thursday about the backlash against Bieber's quotes about rape, which the story seemed to imply he thinks "happens for a reason."
"I think he meant that God has a plan," the writer told the site. "Even for the most die-hard Christian, it's hard to justify rape as part of God's plan, and harder to justify rape that leads to pregnancy and abortion. I think he was wrestling with that in his answer, which I found to be solid and logical. I think it is being widely misunderstood. He did not say that rape was part of God's plan."
Asked whether Bieber was mature for his age, Grigoriadis agreed with something Bieber's manager said about his famous client. "Scooter Braun was right when he said to me that Justin sometimes seems like a 16-year-old going on 14 and other times like a 16-year-old going on 32," she said, adding that she thought it was fair game to ask the singer about such topics as premarital sex, abortion and politics because of the cultural impact Bieber has had in his short time in the public eye.
"I think that anyone who has as much sway in popular culture as Justin should be asked all questions," she said. "I agree that he does not bring up these issues in his work at the moment, but it's possible that he will in the future, as he decides that he wants the public to know more about him."
Do you think Justin Bieber's views on serious issues like abortion and sex matter? Sound off in the comments!
Related ArtistsBeyonce, Leonardo DiCaprio Lead Flurry Of Movie Remakes
Russell Brand, Willow Smith, Jonah Hill are just a few stars looking to revamp film and TV classics like 'Arthur', 'Annie' and '21 Jump Street.'
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Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images
What do Willow Smith and Beyoncé have in common with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Kenny Wormald? They're all starring (or in talks to star) in the latest round of remakes of beloved films and TV shows coming down the pike.
On Thursday, news broke that Beyoncé would be starring in a Clint Eastwood-directed remake of the 1976 Barbra Streisand classic "A Star Is Born" (which was a remake of a 1954 movie that remade a 1937 film). In the meantime, Will Smith is reportedly petitioning Sony to remake "Annie" (the 1982 movie and 1977 musical) starring his 10-year-old daughter, Willow, best known for whipping her hair.
In October it was announced that Leonardo DiCaprio and best bud Tobey Maguire would be starring in Baz Luhrmann's 3-D retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," with Carey Mulligan joining as Daisy Buchanan.
Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum have been working on bringing the '80s Johnny Depp-starring television series "21 Jump Street" to the big screen since 2008, and they might even get Depp to cameo in it in time for the film's March 16, 2012, release date.
And let's not forget the long hunt for a Ren McCormack (the character Kevin Bacon made famous in 1984), after Zac Efron and Chace Crawford dropped out of the planned "Footloose" remake that finally landed dancer Kenny Wormald the role of his life.
Then there's "Arthur," the Russell Brand-starring remake of the 1981 screwball comedy about a happily drunk millionaire who risks everything for love. The film has tapped everyone from Helen Mirren to Greta Gerwig and Nick Nolte.
Two recently announced remakes are "Lethal Weapon" and "The Wizard of Oz," which are still in early development and without stars attached. Warner Bros. announced their plans to reboot the Mel Gibson-starring franchise on Thursday and tapped writer Will Beall to pen the script with completely new characters. And director Robert Zemeckis announced back in November that he planned on remaking the 1939 Technicolor classic using the script from the original film, with Warner Bros. hoping Robert Downey Jr. will play Oz.
Just this past year, films from "Clash of the Titans" to "The Karate Kid" to "A Nightmare on Elm Street" were remade for the big screen and were well-received by audiences. "Alice in Wonderland" and "Clash of the Titans" went on to become two of the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2010, while "Piranha 3D" and "The A-Team" also went on to strong successes, proving that there definitely is a market for these kinds of remakes.
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Helena Bonham Carter Explains Her Sense of Style
Now this explains a lot!
Helena Bonham Carter is often the topic of discussion when it comes to her sense of style. I personally love it because she doesn't give a crap about what people think and expresses her...READ MORE
Helena Bonham Carter is often the topic of discussion when it comes to her sense of style. I personally love it because she doesn't give a crap about what people think and expresses her...READ MORE
Vanessa Hudgens Gets Her First Tattoo On Her NECK
It was quite literally a pain in the neck, but Vanessa Hudgens didn’t let the agony show as she got her first tattoo this week. Pictures have emerged showing the 22-year-old getting inked by Rihanna’s favourite tattoo artist, Bang Bang. While she first gave a glimpse of her tattoo on Twitter, the final full colour [...]
See Clean House in Action!
Want to get your shop on?and get a glimpse behind the scenes of your favorite home makeover show? If you're in the San Francisco area, stop by the next Clean House yard...TLL Classics: Rupert Grint Totally Looks Like Sir David Wilkie
TLL Classics: Rupert Grint Totally Looks Like Sir David Wilkie
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Paris Hilton Gets Year?s Probation, No Jail
“The purpose here is to change your conduct,” the Las Vegas judge tells the socialite in her drug case People.com Latest News
Paris Hilton Gets Year?s Probation, No Jail
“The purpose here is to change your conduct,” the Las Vegas judge tells the socialite in her drug case People.com Latest News
Katy Perry Leaves Her Scent on NYC
Oh, fun! The always unconventional Katy Perry is launching her fragrance, Purr, in Manhattan today via roving milk truck. The startlet will be tweeting (purring?) her location throughout ...
Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green: "Friends with Kids" Couple
Closing out the week with another long day of work duties, Megan Fox spent the afternoon on the set of "Friends With Kids" in Bronx, New York on Friday (February 18).
Accompanied by hubby Brian Austin Green, the "Jennifer's Body" babe had her hair in curlers while covered up with umbrellas as she ventured to and from the trailer area.
As for the movie, "Friends With Kids" is a comedy set to be released sometime in early 2012.
The flick, which also stars "Mad Men" actor Jon Hamm, is about "a pair of thirty-something best friends who begin to notice the toll that having kids has taken on the couples they know."
Once finished up with her current project, Megan will immediately be delving into the filming of a drama titled "The Crossing" - which is "the story of a young couple who get caught up in a drug trafficking scheme during a holiday to Mexico."
Friday, February 18, 2011
Naeem Khan Fall 2011 Fashion Week Backstage Beauty
Filed under: Fashion Week
Backstage at the Naeem Khan Fall 2011 fashion show, dramatically smoked eyes and lacquered ballerina buns were complemented by dressed-up glossy black nails.
Artie (From Glee) Totally Looks Like Young Steven Hawking
- Artie (From Glee) Totally Looks Like Young Steven Hawking
Donald Glover Backstage at Band of Outsiders with Scott Sternberg
Filed under: Celebrity, Designers & Brands, Fashion Week
Donald Glover interviews Band of Outsiders designer Scott Sternberg at New York Fashion Week to get to the bottom of some pressing issues.
Rachel Bilson's Business Minded Nature
Always keeping busy whether it be with her acting endeavors or various business efforts, Rachel Bilson was spotted out for a meeting in West Hollywood on Thursday (February 17).
Never lacking in the style department, the former "OC" star looked chic as she headed to her nearby car following the work matters while stopping to sign a few autographs along the way.
The sighting comes just as Miss Bilson has launched a new line of vintage porcelain dinnerware called Edie Rose Home by Rachel Bilson.
Described as "an affordable, nature-themed tabletop line," the 29-year-old told C magazine of the offerings:: ?To stick with fashion, that would be a little more predictable."
With the products currently available at select Macy's stores, Rachel added, "But there?s no one in my demographic, or really any ?celebrity? who has a similar aesthetic as me, who?s doing home or tabletop design. I?m sort of obsessed with dishes. I?m always cooking and baking at home, and I hate going out. I?d love to do bedding, too.?
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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…
Len Lesser, 'Seinfeld' Actor, Dies At 88
Actor who played Uncle Leo was also on 'Everybody Loves Raymond.'
By Terri Schwartz
Len Lesser in 2001
Photo: Jason Kirk/ Getty Images
Actor Len Lesser, best known for his "Seinfeld" role as good-natured, cantankerous Uncle Leo, passed away Wednesday morning in Burbank, California, from cancer-related pneumonia. He was 88.
Reuters reported that Lesser was admitted to a rehabilitation center near his home several weeks ago. His family said he died in his sleep after breakfast and told CNN that his passing was "very peaceful."
"Heaven got a great comedian and actor today," daughter Michele Lesser told the New York Daily News. "The outpouring of sympathy we've already received has been amazing and is so greatly appreciated. Thank you to all the people who helped make my father's last journey special and surrounded with love."
The veteran actor appeared in only 15 episodes of "Seinfeld," but made a memorable mark as the cheapskate uncle best known for saying "Jerry! Hello!" whenever he saw his nephew. Lesser also had a running appearance on "Everybody Loves Raymond" as Garvin, a friend of Raymond's father who always lifted his arms in excitement when he saw the title character in a reference back to his stint on "Seinfeld."
In addition to his long television career as a bit actor, Lesser also served in the army during World War II and worked in film alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Lee Marvin, Dustin Hoffman, Barbara Streisand and Donald Sutherland. His last role was as a neighbor in a 2009 episode of ABC's "Castle."
Lesser is survived by two children, Michele and David, and three grandchildren.
Michael Jackson's Home Contained A Dozen Bottles Of Propofol
An L.A. County Coroner's Office investigator testifies during Dr. Conrad Murray's preliminary hearing that a litany of drugs were found at the residence.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Michael Jackson
Photo: Sony/ AEG
The role of propofol has loomed large in Michael Jackson's sudden 2009 death, and according to an investigator, copious amounts of the surgical anesthetic were found in the superstar's home.
During the latest round of testimony at the preliminary manslaughter hearing for Jackson's physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, on Friday (January 7), an investigator for the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office testified that a dozen bottles of propofol were discovered in Jackson's home, according to TMZ. One of the two bottles found in the singer's bedroom was empty, and investigators also found a slew of at least 10 other types of medication, including lorazepam, hydrocodone and lidocaine.
The mother of one of Murray's children, Nicole Alvarez, also testified and said the doctor sent several packages to her home from April to June 2009. While the packages' contents were not revealed in court, TMZ has reported that the parcels contained propofol and were sent from Murray's Las Vegas pharmacy.
Another one of Murray's girlfriends, Sade Anding, gave notable testimony. Anding said she received a five-minute phone call from Murray around 12:30 p.m., during which he abruptly stopped talking after exchanging brief small talk. Anding said she heard "coughing and voices," and the line sounded as if he had placed the phone in his pocket. However, according to phone records, the only time Murray called Anding that day was at 11:51 a.m., which would have meant that Murray waited about 25 minutes to call 911 once he recognized Jackson needed emergency assistance.
Murray has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter, and his lawyers are reportedly planning to claim Jackson killed himself by self-administering a lethal dose of propofol.
Related Photos Related ArtistsAngelina Pivarnick Gets Engaged at Fashion Week!
Making for quite the surprise, reality star Angelina Pivarnick received a marital proposal from beau of a few months David Kovaks at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday (February 16).
The "Jersey Shore" babe and her man were at the Sachika Fall 2011 fashion show at Style360 when he got down on one knee to ask his lady for her hand in marriage.
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Describing the scene, a source told Us magazine, "David got down on one knee and asked for Angelina's hand. The ring is platinum and 2.5 karats."
Meanwhile, another insider dished to People, "She was completely surprised [and said], 'Are you serious?' She looked really happy and shocked."
The source added, "She covered her face with her hand and dropped ring on carpet because she was so nervous. He then picked her up and they hugged and kissed."
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Justin Bieber Speaks on Sex! Abortion! Politics!
Somewhere between funny talk show interviews and award ceremonies, Justin Bieber found time this month to sit down with Rolling Stone.
Aside from quickly closing his computer as soon as the reporter commented on a wallpaper photo of himself and Selena Gomez in front of a sunset (AWWW!), Justin touched on a number of topics. Many of them controversial. Check out his views on sex, abortion and Canada below.
On intercourse: "I don't think you should have sex with anyone unless you love them. I think you should just wait for the person you're... in love with."
On abortion: "I really don't believe in abortion. It's like killing a baby?"
What if it's the result of rape? "Well, I think that's really sad, but everything happens for a reason. I guess I haven't been in that position, so I wouldn't be able to judge that."
On health care: "Canada's the best country in the world. We go to the doctor and we don't need to worry about paying him, but here [America], your whole life, you're broke because of medical bills. My bodyguard's baby was premature, and now he has to pay for it. In Canada, if your baby's premature, he stays in the hospital as long as he needs to, and then you go home."
Young Harry Potter Totally Looks Like Dylan Moran
Young Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) Totally Looks Like Dylan Moran
Khloe Kardashian Goes Red!
Khloe Shows Off Her New ‘Do With Her Sisters There?s a new way to tell the Kardashian sisters apart! Khloe Kardashian?s red hair stole the spotlight on the red carpet last night at the People?s Choice Awards, where she debuted her new ?do. This should put to rest any rumors that Khloe Kardashian is pregnant [...]
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Hayden Panettiere: David Arquette Doing "Awesome" Post-Rehab
After David Arquette's recent rehab stint, his Scream 4 costar and friend Hayden Panettiere has a positive progress report.
"He's doing great. He's doing really...
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