Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Is Beyonce Almost Finished With Her New Album?
'I probably won't get on this album, but hopefully the next one,' singer/songwriter Sia says of song she pitched for Beyonce's new album.
By James Dinh
Beyoncé
Photo: Michael Loccisano/ Getty Images
As Britney Spears and Lady Gaga gear up to release new albums, there's another pop heavyweight who may offer them some friendly competition: Beyoncé. Details surrounding the singer's next album remain scarce, but according to a few of the project's collaborators, Bey is almost finished recording the follow-up to 2008's I Am ... Sasha Fierce and has managed to hit the studio with an extensive list of producers.
After gushing about her high hopes for working with Beyoncé, Australian songstress Sia revealed that she told B's behind-the-scenes team that she wanted to lend a creative hand for the new album. "So I just said to all the producers, writers, everyone, help me make this happen, and then Diplo e-mailed me and said, 'where are you in the world right now? would you be interested in flying to New York? I'm writing with Beyoncé,' and I was like, 'Yesss!' " the singer told MTV Australia.
Despite Diplo's offer, Sia said she was unable to fly out because of schedule conflicts, but is in the process of pitching songs to Beyoncé. When asked if her submissions were for Beyoncé's forthcoming LP, Sia said, "Well, there's only one song left for this album, so I probably won't get on this album, but hopefully the next one. That's my dream, that's my goal."
Sia isn't the only collaborator that has suggested Beyoncé is close to wrapping up studio sessions for the project. Sleigh Bells have confirmed working with the singer, but are weary on whether their work with the songstress will make the final cut. Speaking with NME.com, guitarist Derek Miller admitted, "I actually have no idea if the collaboration will ever be released."
While Miller remained tight-lipped on details regarding the song (or songs?), the Sleigh Bells bandmate confessed that the collabo is just one of her many musical partnerships, saying, "Beyoncé works with whoever she wants to work with, probably 30 or 40 producers. It's a totally different world from what I'm used to. So for me, it's just exciting to hear something that I worked on but I can't really say any more than that."
Sia and the Sleigh Bells join a long list of other collaborators who have been tapped to work on Beyoncé's new album, including Ne-Yo, S1, Jim Jonsin, Sean "The Pen" Garrett, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart.
Who do you want to see Beyoncé collaborate with on her new album? Share your suggestions in the comments.
Related ArtistsCharlie Sheen Loses Custody of Children
Every Charlie Sheen interview and quote is more hilarious than the previous one, until we're forced to remember: the guy is a father of five. He's somehow been the primary parent of two-year old twins during the last few weeks of partying and ranting.
But that's no longer the case. Hours after Brooke Mueller successfully filed a restraining order against her ex-husband, authorities arrived at Sheen's house last night and took little Bob and Max into custody.
Charlie Sheen is now on Twitter, as evidenced by this photo of him and Rachel Oberlin, as well as this message: My sons are fine ... My path is now clear .... Defeat is not an option!
With Mueller in a day treatment facility for substance abuse, her mother will be in charge of the twins while the restraining order - which forbids Sheen from going within 100 yards of his kids - is in place.
In her legal declaration, Brooke alleges that Sheen recently said to her: "I will cut your head off, put it in a box and send it to your mom." She also claims Charlie threatened her with a penknife on February 23.
"I am very concerned that [Sheen] is currently insane," Mueller wrote in the document. "I am in great fear that he will find me and attack me and I am in great fear for the children's safety while in his care."
Both Mueller and Sheen are required to attend a March 22 hearing that will determine whether or not to extend the restraining order.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Melissa Leo Apologizes For Foul-Mouthed Acceptence Speech
Melissa Leo sure had a night of firsts on Sunday: her first Oscar and according to Variety, the first time anyone actually let an F-bomb slip past their lips on-air at the awards. After blurting out the offending word during last night’s episode, Melissa Leo apologized for swearing in her acceptance speech. “I really don?t [...]
Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Attend Oscar Party Arm In Arm
The teen stars got cozy at annual Vanity Fair Academy Awards bash.
By Jocelyn Vena
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber arrive at the <i>Vanity Fair</i> Oscar party
Photo: Michael Buckner/ WireImage
While they've never spoken publicly about dating one another, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez proudly had their relationship on display when they hit up the famous Vanity Fair Oscar party right after the 83rd Academy Awards telecast wrapped.
The pair didn't do press on the red carpet, but they looked relaxed as they posed together for pictures. Bieber's arm was around Gomez's waist as they smiled for photos. She was wearing a red Grecian-style gown. Bieber was in an all-black tuxedo with a red pocket square, matching his date for the night. They took photos as a pair, but also individually. Inside the party, Bieber and Gomez posed for pictures with fellow teen star Hailee Steinfeld, held hands and looked at each other's phones while they texted inside the fete.
The glamorous party was attended by some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Gwyneth Paltrow, besties Taylor Swift and Emma Stone, couples like Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, as well as Oscar winner Natalie Portman and her beau, Benjamin Millepied. Among the other A-listers there were Jamie Foxx, Jake Gyllenhaal, 50 Cent, Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Williams and Jennifer Hudson, to name a few.
"Good luck to my friend Hailee Steinfeld tonight on the #oscars. young people going for theirs! also want Christian Bale to win. #TheFighter," Bieber tweeted early on Sunday, before adding this message about his fame: "im never gonna change ... i will always remember ... i will always be that kid from Stratford ... I will always be grateful."
For her part, Gomez simply tweeted, "Vanity Fair fun!" She included a photo of herself with Bieber, Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, and his date.
Stick with MTV News on Oscar night and beyond for red-carpet fashion coverage, analysis of the winners, plus interviews, photos and more from your favorite Hollywood stars!
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Jane Krakowski and Robert Godley Are Pregnant Today actress, Jane Krakowski?s publisist confirmed to People.com that the actress is indeed pregnant. The publisist stated that both parents to be could not be happier. Krakowski,42, is currently engaged to English fashion designer, Robert Godley. This will be the first child for Krakowski, who is best known [...]
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