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Sunday, September 30, 2012
Heidi Klum -- Jetting Out of Town ... Without the Bodyguard
Heidi Klum was seen at the crack of dawn this morning at LAX catching a flight out of town ... and with all the attention surrounding her new bodyguard beau ... he was nowhere to be found.TMZ posted a video over the weekend of Seal calling out Heidi for…
WATCH: Sneak Peek at Lindsay Lohan in 'Liz & Dick'
Lifetime continues their marketing push for Liz & Dick with a new featurette on the buzz-worthy movie -- and the network is seeking to remind fans that leading lady Lindsay Lohan has a lot in common with Elizabeth Taylor.
Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth's Loved-Up Juice Run
Embarking on a leisurely lovers' stroll, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were side-by-side in Santa Monica on Saturday afternoon (September 29).
Still rocking her bleach blonde pixie hairdo, the former "Hannah Montana" star warmly held hands with her "Thor" actor fiance as they joined a few friends on a drink run while popping into a local juice bar.
Sounding as if she enjoyed quite the perfect day, Miley kicked off the morning by tweeting, "Waking up to sooooo many kisses. Loving my life ?
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Usher - Without You featuring Usher
- Artist: Usher
- Label: Capitol Records
- Director: Christopher Hewitt
- Album: La Explosion del Momento!
Johnny Lewis Case Details Just Keep Getting More Disturbing
The more details are released about the death of Sons of Anarchy actor Johnny Lewis and the woman assumed to be his landlady, 81-year-old Katherine Davis, the more shivers we’re getting all day. To recap, Lewis was found dead on the driveway of a house in Los Feliz on Wednesday morning after falling from the [...]
Malin Akerman Is Pregnant
This will be the first child for the actress and her husband Roberto Zincone
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Wanted Cause Boy Band Frenzy in Brazil
Making another stop around the globe, The Wanted were spotted seeing famous sites in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday (September 27).
The wildly popular Irish boy band took time to pose by the Christ the Redeemer Monument. The statue it is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world and the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world.
On Wednesday (September 26), the group was spotted trying to make their way through Rio's International Airport.
It wasn't a surprise that they were greeted by a large mob of awaiting fans, waiting to see their favorite band mates in person.
Selena Gomez's Frightening "Ellen" Appearance: Watch Now!
What appeared to be a simple interview turned into quite the fright fest for Miss Selena Gomez.
During an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show? this afternoon (September 28), the 20-year-old was scared not once, but twice by two actors dressed in Halloween-inspired garb.
Miss Gomez told Ellen that she and Justin Bieber love to go to amusement parks in their spare time, particularly Knott?s Scary Farm in California.
?I'm the kind of person that likes to get scared - but I'm covering my eyes and ears the entire time,? Selena said.
Right after her statement, a terrifying masked man jumped at the young actress while revving up his chainsaw.
That wasn't the only surprise for the ?Hotel Transylvania? star. While continuing to discuss her relationship, Ellen successfully scared Selena again as a Dracula figure popped up behind her.
Watch the interviews below!
Selena Gomez Talks Justin Bieber & Bongs On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Selena Gomez smoked a bong!?!
Wha-Wha-WHAATT??
Our beloved Selenita is all grown up and dishing for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Not only does she tell it like it is with her and Justin Bieber's relationship, she gets right into the scandalous stuff of Spring Breakers!
If you didn't already know, her new movie is R-RATED and saucy!! [...]
Wha-Wha-WHAATT??
Our beloved Selenita is all grown up and dishing for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Not only does she tell it like it is with her and Justin Bieber's relationship, she gets right into the scandalous stuff of Spring Breakers!
If you didn't already know, her new movie is R-RATED and saucy!! [...]
Thursday, September 27, 2012
When 'Pitch Perfect' Met 'Hunger Games'
With Elizabeth Banks' comedy out in limited release on Friday, Hobnobbing imagines what songs Katniss and co. could sing a cappella.
By Amy Wilkinson
John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks in "Pitch Perfect"
Photo: Universal Pictures
Helio Castroneves: My Daughter Is More Interested in Cars than Barbies
"She's always playing with racecars," the Dancing with the Stars all-stars contestant tells PEOPLE
Tina Fey Recreates Audrey Hepburn In Breakfast At Tiffany?s For EW
Tina Fey is on fire these days. And by that we mean, she’s hot. Best-dressed at the Emmys, super sexy in vintage Versace at the SAG Awards this year and not to mention that orange Oscar de la Renta last year … she just keeps getting better and better. We literally wanted to get up [...]
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Ke$ha - Nashville Photo Shoot BTS
- Artist: Ke$ha
- Label: RCA Records Label
- Director:
- Album: All for One
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Denzel Covers AARP The Magazine?s 21 ?Men on Fire? List
The June/July issue of AARP The Magazine hits homes Thursday, May 24th. Denzel Washington is the sizzling cover star and is part of a list of AARP?s first-ever ?Men on Fire? list celebrating 21 sexy stars who have proved that like fine wine, many men get better with age. Other ?Men on Fire? include: George [...]
Britney Spears - Gimme More (from Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour)
Gimme More (from Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour)
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: RCA Records Label
- Director: Ted Kenney
Rihanna -- Spends the Day with Rob Kardashian
Rihanna and Rob Kardashian spent their entire Saturday together ... going go-karting during the day (above) and hitting up Playhouse in Hollywood at night (below).It's interesting ... the two were rumored to have hooked up all the way back in February,…
Monday, September 24, 2012
Dori (The Hobbit) Totally Looks Like Kelsey Grammer (Captain Morgan Bateson)
Dori (The Hobbit) Totally Looks Like Kelsey Grammer (Captain Morgan Bateson)
Set humor to ludicrous speed!
Set humor to ludicrous speed!
Happy Birthday, Hottie! Ryan Gosling Turns 31
Like a fine wine, Ryan Gosling just gets better with age.
The actor, who hits 31 today,�has had himself quite the breakout year since he turned 30.
What were his...
Wilmer Valderrama Ducks Demi Lovato Questions
Wilmer Valderrama was in Las Vegas last night for the Latin Grammy Awards...and guess who else?
His makeout partner Demi Lovato, who performed!
Although she skipped the red...
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Lindsanity Will Never Learn!
Such a mess! As Lindsay Lohan and her siblings ventured out to Venice this weekend, HollywoodTV (the same agency that once paid her for exclusive $hots) happened to be the only media outlet to spot her. Check out the video (above) as Lindsanity continues to sell her soul for cash while facing jail time. Celebrity [...]
Matt Lauer -- There is NO BEEF with Al Roker
Matt Lauer does NOT believe Al Roker is trying to sabotage the "Today" show ... despite his crazy antics ... telling TMZ that any talk of a riff between Al and the show is nothing more than a "rumor."Matt was on his way home from the gym in NYC…
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Cut Us A Piece Of That!!
O M G ! This is a pic of Katy Perry‘s penis cake from her bachelorette party in Las Vegas over the weekend. We don’t know what’s more amazing – “Cunt Gratulations,” the hairy balls, or the spluge dripping down the cake topper. Could this be modeled after Russell?? If so, very impressive! Who wants [...]
Heidi Klum -- Jetting Out of Town ... Without the Bodyguard
Heidi Klum was seen at the crack of dawn this morning at LAX catching a flight out of town ... and with all the attention surrounding her new bodyguard beau ... he was nowhere to be found.TMZ posted a video over the weekend of Seal calling out Heidi for…
Friday, September 21, 2012
CW?s Hart Of Dixie Set To Return Oct. 4th
The CW Network is getting ready to launch their slate of new and returning fall shows and with it some details surrounding the second season of the Rachel Bilson drama Hart of Dixie. After watching the relationship between George and Lemon smolder to the ground in season one the upcoming slew of all new episode set to kick off October 4th will feature Hart of Dixie residents in the whole new place. According to details surrounding the premiere episode ?I Fall to Pieces?, Lemon will be off on her own while Zoe we will be busy mulling over who she wants to be was following how romantic night with Wade when we last saw her. There?s also that long awaited confession by George that have complicated the doctor?s life.� And judging by CW?s press release there will also be promise of some humor in the second season opener that involves Lemon with a knife and Zoe. Here’s the official episode synopsis. ?After George confesses his feelings to Zoe, she finds herself having to make a tough decision between George and Wade, leaving the two guys at odds on how to handle the situation. In search of some much needed girl [...]
Cut Us A Piece Of That!!
O M G ! This is a pic of Katy Perry‘s penis cake from her bachelorette party in Las Vegas over the weekend. We don’t know what’s more amazing – “Cunt Gratulations,” the hairy balls, or the spluge dripping down the cake topper. Could this be modeled after Russell?? If so, very impressive! Who wants [...]
Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber Tumble For Olympic Gymnasts On Twitter
Taylor Swift, Ryan Seacrest and other celebs tweet to celebrate U.S. gold medalists.
By Kara Warner
<P>Now that the Summer Olympics are in full swing, it seems as though the entire world has been caught up in watching their country's best athletes go for gold. We've definitely caught the Olympics fever here at MTV News and have been hard-pressed to pull our eyes away from all the action, and we're not alone. Thanks to a slew of enthusiastic tweets from our favorite celebrities, it's obvious the fever has spread to the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Pink, particularly after the U.S. gymnastics team won their gold medal Tuesday evening (July 31).</P><P>"Those girls are tearing the floor up for the USA! #Olympics," Lady Gaga <a href="https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/230501177014493184" target="_blank">tweeted</a>. "Woohoo! Gold for the ladies! Just want to squeeze them! So much talent and beauty. Did u seem all holding hands? There's no 'I' in team."</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Olympics 2012: What's On Team USA's Music Playlist?" id="vid:819232" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>Gaga's support eventually made its way directly to 16-year-old team member <a href="https://twitter.com/McKaylaMaroney/status/230588951285600256" target="_blank">McKayla Maroney</a>, who thanked the Mother Monster for her kind words, which resulted in more excitement from Gaga herself.</P><P>"@mckaylamaroney tweeted at me!" Gaga responded. "Why didn't anybody tell me!!! DEAD. You were brilliant give all the girls a kiss for me."</P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/2012/summer_jam_games/"><big><b>Vote now for your favorite summertime smashes in our Summer Jam Games!</b></big></a></P><P>Fellow singers Pink and Justin Bieber are also on the women's gymnastics team's bandwagon.</P><P>"Congrats to the USA women's gymnastics team on their win," <a href="https://twitter.com/Pink/status/230683236530020353" target="_blank">Pink wrote</a>. "You competed hard!!!!!! Well done."</P><P>"Heard @FranklinMissy is a fan of mine. now im a fan of hers too. CONGRATS on winning GOLD! #muchlove," Bieber <a href=" https://twitter.com/justinbieber/status/230212769889280000" target="_blank">tweeted</a>, before <a href="https://twitter.com/justinbieber/status/230585030655737856">sending the entire team some love</a>. "CONGRATS to @McKaylaMaroney @jordynmarie2013 @kyla_ross96 @Aly_Raisman @gabrielledoug on your GOLD MEDAL. #BeliebersWinGOLD #Proud ..."</P><P>The celebrity love didn't stop there, Taylor Swift also issued tweets of congratulations to the fab five.</P><P>"CONGRATS @Aly_Raisman and all of the fab five on your incredible win!!!" Swift <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/230747164144451584" target="_blank">tweeted</a>. "So blown away by @FranklinMissy! I was so happy to see you win, girl :)"</P><P>Finally, the up close and personal fever award goes to Ryan Seacrest, who has extra special access to the athletes thanks to his reporting gig with NBC. Seacrest showed his support for the ladies by trying to join them in their group splits.</P><P>"Doing the splits is easy, standing back up...not so much," Seacrest <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanSeacrest/status/228592775698993152" target="_blank">tweeted</a>, along with a <a href="http://instagr.am/p/NjtkIBFWSa/" target="_blank">hilarious photo</a> for proof.</P><P><b>Forget the Olympics: <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/2012/summer_jam_games/">Vote now in MTV's Summer Jam Games</a>! Polls are open and will close at midnight ET Sunday (August 5). Guide your favorites to golden glory, and help spread the word via Twitter, using the hashtag #SummerJamGames.</b></P>
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- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, John Paul Jones Unveil Supergroup
Them Crooked Vultures make their debut with a post-Lollapalooza set.
By James Montgomery
<P>Officially, <a href="/news/articles/1617945/janes-addiction-killers-turn-up-heat-on-lollapaloozas-last-day.jhtml">Lollapalooza ended Sunday night</a> in Chicago's Grant Park, with dueling sets from <MTVNLINK type="artist" id="1244299">the Killers</MTVNLINK> and <MTVNLINK type="artist" id="702">Jane's Addiction</MTVNLINK>. Unofficially, it ended <i>very</i> early Monday morning, across town at venerable rock club the Metro, with a surprise show by Them Crooked Vultures.</P><P>To the unfamiliar, the Vultures might seem like an odd choice to close out Lolla weekend ... until you realize that they're made up of <MTVNLINK type="artist" id="986">Foo Fighters</MTVNLINK> frontman/ former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, <MTVNLINK type="artist" id="503135">Queens of the Stone Age</MTVNLINK> mastermind Josh Homme and <MTVNLINK type="artist" id="993">Led Zeppelin</MTVNLINK> legend John Paul Jones. And their gig at the Metro was their world premiere.</P><P>According to <a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/derogatis/2009/08/them_crooked_vultures_at_metro.html" target="_blank">some reports</a>, the Vultures actually turned <i>down</i> Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell's request to replace the Beastie Boys as headliners at the festival, opting to debut in front of some 1,100 super-psyched fans at the Metro, rather than 75,000 in Grant Park (tickets for the gig were announced via Foo Fighter/ QOTSA fan clubs). Meaning that, in a lot of ways, this was the most sought-after ticket in town.</P><P>Taking the stage just after midnight, the Vultures — Grohl on drums (of course), Homme on guitar and vocals, Jones on bass and keys and frequent QOTSA contributor Alain Johannes on guitar — ripped through 12 songs in 80 minutes, all taken from their upcoming debut, which may or may not be called <i>Never Deserved the Future,</i> and may or may not be hitting stores on October 23 (early "promo" videos touting both those facts were revealed over the weekend to be hoaxes perpetrated by QOTSA fans).</P><P>The songs, with appropriately Homme-ian titles like "Scumbag Blues," "Mind Eraser (No Chaser)," "Caligulove" and "Interlude w/Ludes," sounded pretty much how you'd expect, given the band's pedigree. They rocked, hard — <a href="http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/08/concert-review-them-crooked-vultures-at-metro.html" target="_blank"><i>Chicago Tribune</i></a> critic Greg Kot described them as "fresh, invigorating and just plain nasty" — delving off into psychedelic, reverb-filled excursions and exploring proggy territory, "both of the old-school Yes variety, and the more modern Tool flavor," according to the <i>Chicago Sun-Times'</i> Jim DeRogatis.</P><P>It's not known if Monday's Metro performance was a one-off event for the Vultures — there have been whispers of a full-blown tour, but a spokesperson for Homme had not responded to MTV News' request for comment at press time. Nor was it clear whether or not they'll have an album out in October.</P><P>Early Monday, a <a href="http://twitter.com/crookedvultures" target="_blank">Crooked Vultures Twitter account</a>, which had previously posted links to the band's <a href="http://www.themcrookedvultures.com/" target="_blank">official-looking Web site</a> and the Metro's online ticketing site — posted a link to what appears to be the group's first bit of official merchandise: a <i>Deserve the Future</i> T-shirt. Cost: $30.</P>
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We’re going to apologize now if our wagging finger whips up a giant shame tornado in the middle of Brooklyn, but we haven’t been able to lower our index finder or unpurse our lips since we read that Chris Zylka discussed his breakup with Pretty Little Liars‘ Lucy Hale on Twitter…unfavorably. “Don’t have a girlfriend [...]
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Usher's Stepson Declared Brain Dead After Jet-Ski Accident
Kile Glover, son of singer's ex-wife, Tameka Foster, was with family on Georgia's Lake Lanier.
By Rob Markman
<P>Things went from bad to worse for Kiie Glover, Usher's 11-year-old stepson. After a tragic Jet Ski accident left the <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/07/08/ushers-son-injured-in-jet-ski-accident/">youngster in critical condition</a> on Friday, doctors have now declared him brain dead.</P><P><a href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/08/usher-tameka-foster-stepson-brain-dead/" target=="_blank">TMZ</a> is reporting that Glover, who is the son of Usher's ex-wife, Tameka Foster, has not experienced any brain activity since he was admitted into the hospital two days ago. According to reports, the pre-teen and a friend were floating in inner tubes on Lake Lanier in Atlanta when they were struck by a man on a Jet Ski. Glover was unresponsive when he was taken out of the water and airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston; his friend, an unidentified 15-year old girl, was treated for a cut on the head and a broken arm.</P><P>According to the <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/reports-ushers-stepson-injured-1473926.html" target="_blank"><i>Atlanta Journal-Constitution,</i></a> the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said that alcohol doesn't appear to have been a factor in the accident and the newspaper also reported that the man on the Jet Ski and Glover were part of the same group on an outing at the lake.</P><P>Foster and Usher (born Usher Raymond) were married in 2007 but divorced in 2009. The two are reportedly both present at the hospital.</P><P>Many of Usher and Foster's celebrity friends took to Twitter on Sunday (July 8) to express their deepest sympathies.</P><P>"My deepest prayers go out to Tameka, Usher and both of their families right now," Diggy Simmons wrote.</P><P>"Wishing @TamekaRaymond's son godspeed recovery. horrible news to hear," Roots drummer Questlove added, while television personality La La Anthony wrote: "Praying for @TamekaRaymond and her family. Asking to give her and her family strength during this difficult time. Praying for u Kile."</P><P>This tragedy comes a month after Usher released his latest #1 album, <i>Looking 4 Myself.</i></P><P><i>Share your well wishes for Usher and his family in the comments section.</i></P>
Related ArtistsChick-Fil-A REPORTEDLY Decides To Stop Donating Money To Anti-Gay Organizations
According to a press release announcement from The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), Chick-Fil-A has begun distributing an internal memo companywide announcing that they have decided that they “will treat every person equally, regardless of sexual orientation.” Additionally, TCRA maintains, Chick-Fil-A has also decided that they will no longer donate funds to anti-gay groups or organizations. [...]
Did Michael Madsen Enjoy Punching Justin Bieber?
The 'Kill Bill' actor details the graphic 'As Long As You Love Me' scene for MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena
<P>Of all the images that make up the video for <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Bieber</a>'s <a href="/news/articles/1690963/justin-bieber-as-long-as-you-love-me-music-video-premiere.jhtml">"As Long As You Love Me,"</a> none are as memorable as the moment that Michael Madsen lands his first punch on the singer.</P><P>Madsen's overprotective-father character may have enjoyed leaving Bieber bloody for wanting to date his daughter, but in real life, the actor said he didn't take any pleasure in the one-two punch.</P><P>"I didn't exactly enjoy slapping him around," he told MTV News on Thursday, one day after the video premiered. "Had he been a prick, had he been a brat, you know, I might have had fun with that. But he was actually, he was the opposite."</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Michael Madsen Has A Soft Spot For Justin Bieber" id="vid:822276" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>If fans are wondering if Bieber was nervous to take a beating for the <a href="/news/articles/1690932/justin-bieber-as-long-as-you-love-me-video.jhtml">Anthony Mandler-directed clip</a>, Madsen explained that Bieber was more concerned about having it look real than scared to take the hit.</P><P>"He was very respectful, very respectful and decent to me," he said. "I think he wanted it to be well-done. I don't think he was blowing it off. I think that I've been around enough to know I can tell if somebody isn't really doing their job or taking what they do seriously. And I could tell from early on in the morning that he was. He wanted it to be right. He wanted it to be specific and had a good car, a '68 Charger. That's a pretty bitching car, you know? I saw that damn thing parked in front of the house and I went 'Wow, I hope that's mine.' But they put me in a Rolls Royce; not too bad at all."</P><P>So, given that Bieber and Madsen trade physical barbs <i>and</i> verbal ones, does the actor think Bieber has a future in Hollywood? "He had good eye contact. He was focused. He didn't have a double. I think he should leave the acting up to me," he laughed. "He can sing though. See I can't do that. It goes both ways. He can sing his head off and he's damn good at it, and I couldn't get close to that. He does his thing, and I do mine."</P><P><object width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="embeddedPlayer" data="http://videoplayer.vevo.com/embed/embedded" style="visibility: visible;"><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="flashvars" value="playerType=embedded&videoId=USUV71201064&playlist=false&enableDomScan=true&siteSection=MTV_mtv.com&playerId=62FF0A5C-0D9E-4AC1-AF04-1D9E97EE3961&autoplay=0&endScreen=play&cc=US&cultureName=en-US&cultureIsRTL=False&sbId=14A00605-7DB5-4492-B67B-CB2093BD89DD"></object></P><P>Speaking of his music, Madsen approves of the track, giving it a four-star worthy review. "I hadn't heard much of his music before. I wouldn't be in exactly the age range to listen to Justin Bieber, ok?" he joked. "It's not like I'm tuning in for it, but I did, I do like that song. I like that song a lot. It's very pretty. It's nice."</P><P><i>Do you think Madsen's blow to Bieber was realistic? Let us know what you thought about the video in the comments!</i> </P>
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
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The actress hit the set...
Fourth Graders In Texas Were Told To Draw Violent 9/11 Pictures As A Class Assignment
Parents of fourth graders in Hughey Elementary School in El Paso, Texas are concerned and angry over an assignment given to their children recently. In an effort to teach students about the September 11 attacks, one of the school’s teachers apparently told children to recreate the events in a drawing. The mother speaking in the [...]
Monday, September 17, 2012
Newly Married Blake Lively Shows Up For Work On The Set Of ?Gossip Girl?
Early last week we learned the somewhat surprising news that actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got themselves hitched in a super secret wedding ceremony that we only heard about after the deal was done. Since that time, neither Blake nor Ryan have been seen in public (probably because the pair jetted off to some [...]
Kathy Bates Recovering After Double Mastectomy
Misery and Harry’s Law actress Kathy Bates has updated fans on her health status since having a double mastectomy. Taking to Twitter this past Wednesday to share the good news that she’ll be sticking around for a long time to come, Kathy Bates has finally broken her silence after going quiet this past May following the cancellation of Harry’s Law on NBC and her diagnosis with cancer. Hey All, sorry for the long silence. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 months ago & am recovering from a double mastectomy. I don?t miss my breasts as much as I miss Harry?s Law.� Thanks for all the sweet tweets. Y?all kept me going.? The news of Bates beating cancer comes for the second time around.� The 64 year-old was previously diagnosed back in 2003 with ovarian cancer. This time she won?t have to deal with radiation or chemotherapy she informed People Magazine. Now that she?s back in the swing of things Bates is rumored to be working on the 2012 movie production of ?Starbright? in the role of Rachel. The fantasy is scheduled for a December 2013 release and follows ?young orphan escapes the realities of her life by fantasizing about [...]
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Lady Gaga's ARTPOP: A History Of Album Title Oddities
From unpronounceable symbols to parentheses, Gaga's ALL-CAPS album title joins the ranks of the all-time weirdest.
By James Montgomery
<P>Over the weekend, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lady_gaga/artist.jhtml">Lady Gaga</a> struck a blow against copy editors everywhere when she announced that the title of her new album, <a href="/news/articles/1691226/lady-gaga-new-album-artpop.jhtml"><i>ARTPOP,</i></a> must <i>always</i> be written in ALL CAPS, because "it's all in the details."</P><P>And while we're not trying to downplay said details, we'd be like to point out that Gaga isn't exactly the <i>first</i> artist to demand orthographical satisfaction. Shoot, she's not even the first to go ALL CAPS: Earlier this year, Linkin Park did the same thing with their <a href="/news/articles/1688422/linkin-park-living-things.jhtml"><i>LIVING THINGS</i></a> album, only they one-upped Gaga by also requesting that all <i>songs</i> on the album also be written in all caps, bravely eschewing the lowercase for reasons apparent only to them.</P><P>In fact, the history of popular music is packed with <a href="/news/articles/1579620/panic-at-disco-know-punctuation-better-than-they-think.jhtml">affronts to punctuation</a> — from early pioneers like the Beatles' "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" and James Brown's "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine" to more recent torchbearers like Panic! at the Disco and Godspeed You! Black Emperor — though rarely have artists had the audacity to extend that mistreatment to the album title itself.</P><P>Of course, there are those who have bravely dared to throw logic (and roughly 300 years of letter-case tradition) out the window when it came time to name their new albums. So in honor of Gaga's <i>ARTPOP</i> demands, here's a look back at some of the greatest — and by that, we mean most nonsensical — album titles in history.</P><P><b>Led Zeppelin's <i>IV</i></b>: At the peak of their powers — both artistically and, it would seem, <i>mystically</i> — Zeppelin decided they didn't need to title their fourth album. Instead, they printed four hand-drawn symbols (each representing a band member) on its inner sleeve. The move has subsequently enthralled generations of bong-glazed dorm inhabitants and only added to the album's mystique. In the 40 years since it was released, the record has come to be known as <i>IV,</i> <i>Runes,</i> <i>Zoso</i> (after Jimmy Page's symbol) and "the one with 'Stairway to Heaven' on it."</P><P><b>Prince's <i>Love Symbol</i> album</b>: Released in the lead-up to the Purple One's "symbol" phase — when he changed his stage name to an unpronounceable hieroglyph that incorporated the symbols for both male and female — it understandably infuriated his label, Warner Bros., which was precisely what Prince intended. (Note to labels: Do not release greatest-hits packages without Prince's approval.) After the album didn't sell (he blamed this on Warner), Prince would eventually begin appearing in public with the phrase "Slave" written on his face. Shocking, to be sure, but at least you could <i>pronounce</i> it.</P><P><b>Ministry's <i>Psalm 69</i></b>: Its actual title is a collection of Greek symbols (that translate to "head") and the number "69" in Greek numerals. Not only that, but Ministry named their 1992 album in honor of occultist Aleister Crowley's "The Book of Lies," which was first published as "Which is also Falsely Called BREAKS. The Wanderings or Falsifications of the One Thought of Frater Perduarbo, which Thought is itself Untrue. Liber CCCXXXIII [Book 333]." And <i>that</i> would have been a ridiculous name for an album.</P><P><b>Sigur Ros' <i>( )</i></b>: The Icelandic art-rockers really outdid themselves on their third album, and we're not just talking about the decision to sing all the songs in a made-up language called "Hopelandic." Technically, <i>( )</i> has no actual title. Rather, the brackets are meant to represent its two halves or give the listener the opportunity to determine the title themselves. Oh, and officially, all of the tracks on the album are untitled too. Your move, Gaga.</P><P><b>Coldplay's <i>X&Y</i></b>: Sure, it's got a traditional title. But ever the <i>artistes,</i> Coldplay decided to print the name of their 2005 album in the <a href="/news/articles/1503742/coldplays-album-cover-decoded.jhtml">Baudot code</a>, an early forerunner of the Morse code that relied on a series of 1's and 0's to convey messages. Needless to say, the logic behind the decision was about as difficult to crack as the code itself.</P><P><b>M.I.A. <i>/\/\ /\ Y /\</i></b>: Yes, we know that technically, M.I.A.'s 2010 album is called <a href="/news/articles/1638991/mias-new-album-called-y.jhtml"><i>Maya</i></a> (she named it after herself, following in the tradition of her first two albums, which were named in honor of her mother and father), but let the record state that when she officially unveiled the title, she did so in tricky typographical fashion. No wonder <a href="/news/articles/1643219/mias-new-album-turd-diplo-tweets.jhtml">Diplo hated it</a> so much.</P><P><b>Liars' <i>WIXIW</i></b>: It's pronounced "Wish You," FYI. And for a band like Liars, who have spent their career giving albums titles like <i>They Threw Us All in a Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top</i> and <i>They Were Wrong, So We Drowned,</i> we'd like to think it's actually an improvement.</P><P><i>Sound off on the latest album title trend in the comments, and FEEL FREE TO DO IT IN ALL-CAPS!</i></P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Lady Gaga Has The Title And Concept For Her Next Album" id="vid:717202" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P>
Related ArtistsSaturday, September 15, 2012
Beyonce To Direct And Star In Feature Documentary?
Doc will reportedly take fans inside the superstar's life and career with blend of concert footage and confessional interviews.
By John Mitchell
<P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/knowles_beyonce/artist.jhtml/">Beyoncé</a> is one of the most thrilling multi-hyphenate superstars in the game, and now she's looking to pad her already-stacked résumé with another title: director. The pop diva is reportedly shopping a documentary feature about her life and career that she will star in, direct and produce.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Beyoncé - "Love on Top"" isvevo="true" isrc="USSM21101548" id="vid:702484" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>The <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-beyonce-to-direct-star-in-a-documentary-20120801,0,1760231.story" target="_blank"><i>Los Angeles Times</i></a> reports that Beyoncé's agents at ICM are looking for distribution for a documentary focusing on her life and career that would blend performance footage with confessional interviews. A source close to the film, who was not authorized to talk about it publicly, revealed that 20 minutes of footage has been shown to prospective distributors.</P><P>Beyoncé previously starred in, but did not direct, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/beyonce-year-of-4/1666691/playlist.jhtml">"Beyoncé: Year of <i>4,</i>"</a> a reflective MTV documentary that chronicled the star's return to the studio to make her hit 2011 album <i>4</i> after taking a year off. "My life was award shows and tour buses and hotels, and it kind of goes by so fast. I couldn't even hear it anymore," <a href="/news/articles/1666569/beyonce-year-of-4.jhtml">she says</a> in the film. "It was very risky for me to set out on my own. Sometimes we don't reach for the stars, sometimes we are satisfied with what people tell us we're supposed to be satisfied with, and I'm just not going for it."</P><P>Much has happened in the year-plus since "Year of <i>4</i>" was produced for the star to explore in a feature-length film. Behind the scenes, she took control of her career, <a href="/news/articles/1660837/beyonce-mathew-knowles.jhtml">parting ways professionally</a> with her longtime manager, father Mathew Knowles, in March 2011. A few months later, in June, she released her hit album <i>4.</i></P><P>In August 2011, Beyoncé revealed at the MTV Video Music Awards that she was <a href="/news/articles/1669849/beyonce-pregnant-vmas.jhtml">expecting her first child</a> with husband Jay-Z. The couple <a href="/news/articles/1676906/beyonce-jay-z-baby-born-ivy-blue.jhtml">welcomed a daughter</a>, Blue Ivy Carter, in January. She made her <a href="/news/articles/1685932/beyonce-michelle-obama-atlantic-city.jhtml">return to the stage</a> in May with a series of concerts at the Revel resort in Atlantic City, and rumors abound that she is <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/02/14/beyonce-prepping-two-new-albums/">hard at work on new material</a>. In February, songwriter-producer and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder revealed, "The conversations about her next album literally just started and there [are] two projects happening."</P><P>Tedder previously produced the <i>4</i> track "I Was Here" and co-wrote and produced the <i>I Am ... Sasha Fierce</i> global smash "Halo."</P><P>Beyoncé recently received three nominations for the <a href="/news/articles/1690827/video-music-awards-nominees-list-2012.jhtml">2012 MTV Video Music Awards</a>, including <a href="/news/articles/1690891/2012-video-music-awards-best-female-video.jhtml">Best Female Video</a> for "Love on Top."</P>
Related Photos Related ArtistsJoanna Krupa Bikini Photos: THG Hot Bodies Countdown #85!
THG is counting down the 100 Hottest Bikini Bodies of 2012!
From now until the end of the year, we'll be paying tribute to the hottest of the hot with bikini photos galore. The competition is guaranteed to be sweltering.
Keeley Hazell bikini pictures were honored yesterday as this very smoldering countdown continued. Keeping the hotness rolling today at #85: Joanna Krupa!
If you tuned in to last night's Real Housewives of Miami season premiere, you saw new cast member, model Joanna Krupa, at her gorgeous, unabashed best.
She goes hard, and doesn't give a $h!t what anyone thinks.
Outspoken as she is striking, the 33-year-old Polish-American beauty has stripped down for Playboy, Maxim and PETA, and appeared clothed on DWTS.
Long story short, she's hot. But don't get on her bad side.
Click to enlarge more Joanna Krupa photos below (some pretty NSFW ones after the jump, be forewarned), and check back for THG's bikini babe #84 ...
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