"Rebekah!" The cry still resonates since last week's "The Originals," when Klaus declared vengeance against his little sister and former protégé. The episode turned the series upside down, pitting the Mikaelson brothers against each other in a never-ending family war and Elijah finally deciding that someone in the world matters more than Klaus. In Tuesday night's (March 3) episode, gruesomely titled "Le Grand Guignol," Rebekah and Marcel will join the throngs of people on the ...
By Jessica Hyndman, with reporting by James Lacsina...
By Jessica Hyndman, with reporting by James Lacsina...
- 3/4/2014
- MTV Movie News
The cat's out of the bag and Klaus might very well rip that cat's head off. In Tuesday's pivotal episode of "The Originals," we learn the unfortunate truth that Rebekah and Marcel have been keeping from big brother Niklaus. The duo, in conspiring to end Klaus's life, was ultimately responsible for summoning the vampire hunter Mikael and running the Original siblings out of New Orleans. Love drives people to do some crazy things. MTV News ...
By Jessica Hyndman, with reporting by James Lacsina...
By Jessica Hyndman, with reporting by James Lacsina...
- 2/26/2014
- MTV Movie News
By James Lacsina
We caught up with JoJo in a mansion in Beverly Hills, CA where she was busy filming the video for her new R&B laced track "Demonstrate."
The 21-year-old "Leave (Get Out)" singer is all grown up, and is showing a lot of skin these days. We arrived towards the end of the day-long shoot and watched as she lip-synced to the track while writhing on a mirrored floor wearing tightie-whities and a tuxedo jacket. She was later joined by a chiseled male actor and things got even steamier. The last shot of the day called for JoJo to perform on a chandelier about 15 feet off the ground wearing nothing but black lingerie. If the video turns out to be anything like the weather that day, it’s gonna be a scorcher.
Stay tuned for more from the "Demonstrate" set....
We caught up with JoJo in a mansion in Beverly Hills, CA where she was busy filming the video for her new R&B laced track "Demonstrate."
The 21-year-old "Leave (Get Out)" singer is all grown up, and is showing a lot of skin these days. We arrived towards the end of the day-long shoot and watched as she lip-synced to the track while writhing on a mirrored floor wearing tightie-whities and a tuxedo jacket. She was later joined by a chiseled male actor and things got even steamier. The last shot of the day called for JoJo to perform on a chandelier about 15 feet off the ground wearing nothing but black lingerie. If the video turns out to be anything like the weather that day, it’s gonna be a scorcher.
Stay tuned for more from the "Demonstrate" set....
- 8/14/2012
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
'I spit and I spit for real, so I wanted to bring that hunger aspect to it and that feeling like I gotta be #1,' Mc says of The Hunger Game.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Tito Lopez
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Headliner: Tito LopezRepresenting: Gulfport, MississippiMixtape: The Hunger GameReal Spit: Tito Lopez sure is confident; then again, if you could rap tightly packed bars like the Gulfport, Mississippi, Mc, you would be too. On his latest mixtape, The Hunger Game,Tito puts all of his skill and confidence on full display."I named my mixtape The Hunger Game basically because if anybody knows me, they know I love movies," Tito told Mixtape Daily.Lopez found a parallel in "The Hunger Games" film and the rap game where he hopes to one day be crowned a king. "If you never seen that movie these kids have to fight to the death,...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Tito Lopez
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Headliner: Tito LopezRepresenting: Gulfport, MississippiMixtape: The Hunger GameReal Spit: Tito Lopez sure is confident; then again, if you could rap tightly packed bars like the Gulfport, Mississippi, Mc, you would be too. On his latest mixtape, The Hunger Game,Tito puts all of his skill and confidence on full display."I named my mixtape The Hunger Game basically because if anybody knows me, they know I love movies," Tito told Mixtape Daily.Lopez found a parallel in "The Hunger Games" film and the rap game where he hopes to one day be crowned a king. "If you never seen that movie these kids have to fight to the death,...
- 6/25/2012
- MTV Music News
'The only way that we can respond is make great records,' Dream tells MTV News of Pusha/ Lil Wayne beef.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
The-Dream
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The-Dream just wants to kill the competition — with his success. When asked if Team Pusha T would indulge in a rap beef and aim a dis record at Lil Wayne, he downplayed the importance of a response record and stressed the need for a good record."The only way that we can respond is make great records, and nobody is gonna beat me at that," The-Dream told MTV News when we caught up with him in Hollywood last week.
The-Dream helped Pusha put together his latest single "Exodus 23:1," the Notorious B.I.G.-inspired track that many believe is aimed at Lil Wayne. Weezy himself took offense and on May 25, just days after Push's track hit the Net, released "Ghoulish" in response.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
The-Dream
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The-Dream just wants to kill the competition — with his success. When asked if Team Pusha T would indulge in a rap beef and aim a dis record at Lil Wayne, he downplayed the importance of a response record and stressed the need for a good record."The only way that we can respond is make great records, and nobody is gonna beat me at that," The-Dream told MTV News when we caught up with him in Hollywood last week.
The-Dream helped Pusha put together his latest single "Exodus 23:1," the Notorious B.I.G.-inspired track that many believe is aimed at Lil Wayne. Weezy himself took offense and on May 25, just days after Push's track hit the Net, released "Ghoulish" in response.
- 6/14/2012
- MTV Music News
'I was down with my team Mmg, we got to do our thing, we got to shine,' Ross tells MTV News of Nicki Minaj and DJ Khaled dropping out.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Rick Ross at Summer Jam
Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images
Rick Ross understands that the show must go on. While the Maybach Music boss maintains close ties to Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled and the entire Ymcmb camp, he didn't pick sides when Weezy decided that no Cash Money artists would perform at Hot 97's annual Summer Jam concert June 3.
After radio personality Peter Rosenberg insulted Nicki Minaj, charging that her "Starships" single wasn't "real hip-hop," Wayne pulled the plug on all Ymcmb performances at the all-star rap bash. Minaj and Khaled were both scheduled to perform, and chances are there were going to be some collaborations between sets, but...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Rick Ross at Summer Jam
Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images
Rick Ross understands that the show must go on. While the Maybach Music boss maintains close ties to Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled and the entire Ymcmb camp, he didn't pick sides when Weezy decided that no Cash Money artists would perform at Hot 97's annual Summer Jam concert June 3.
After radio personality Peter Rosenberg insulted Nicki Minaj, charging that her "Starships" single wasn't "real hip-hop," Wayne pulled the plug on all Ymcmb performances at the all-star rap bash. Minaj and Khaled were both scheduled to perform, and chances are there were going to be some collaborations between sets, but...
- 6/11/2012
- MTV Music News
'I was moreso trying to take the heat for a friend,' The-Dream tells MTV News.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
The-Dream
Photo: MTV News
Turns out it wasn't The-Dream who sent the now-infamous "N---as in Paris" tweet from Gwyneth Paltrow's phone, but the Love King still insists that his buddy did nothing wrong.
"Well, we were there, of course. We were Patron'd out of our minds, number one. Number two, I was moreso trying to take the heat for a friend because I knew that the reaction was going to be silly," The-Dream admitted to MTV News on the carpet for vitaminwater's Fader Uncapped concert in Hollywood on Thursday night. "I know what she meant; I know what she didn't mean."
Last weekend, while onstage at the Throne's much-ballyhooed Paris concert, Paltrow tweeted a pic of herself with a few friends and captioned it: "Ni...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
The-Dream
Photo: MTV News
Turns out it wasn't The-Dream who sent the now-infamous "N---as in Paris" tweet from Gwyneth Paltrow's phone, but the Love King still insists that his buddy did nothing wrong.
"Well, we were there, of course. We were Patron'd out of our minds, number one. Number two, I was moreso trying to take the heat for a friend because I knew that the reaction was going to be silly," The-Dream admitted to MTV News on the carpet for vitaminwater's Fader Uncapped concert in Hollywood on Thursday night. "I know what she meant; I know what she didn't mean."
Last weekend, while onstage at the Throne's much-ballyhooed Paris concert, Paltrow tweeted a pic of herself with a few friends and captioned it: "Ni...
- 6/8/2012
- MTV Music News
'We take you on a ride through this album,' Joell Ortiz tells MTV News of Welcome to: Our House.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Royce da 5"9" of Slaughterhouse
Photo: MTV News
Slaughterhouse are putting the finishing touches on their humble abode. Welcome to: Our House, Slaughterhouse's major-label debut on Shady Records, is scheduled for a June 12 release, and Eminem is just putting the finishing touches on the much-anticipated LP.
"The album is done. In terms of vocal recording, we're done. Marshall is still in the process of mixing, we still got a couple of records that we're missing," Royce da 5'9" told MTV News on May 9 from the set of their "My Life" video. "We're on pace for June, worst-case scenario, we're looking at July, but it's definitely coming, 100 percent.
This isn't Sh's first album, but ever since it was announced that Royce, Joe Budden, Joell...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Royce da 5"9" of Slaughterhouse
Photo: MTV News
Slaughterhouse are putting the finishing touches on their humble abode. Welcome to: Our House, Slaughterhouse's major-label debut on Shady Records, is scheduled for a June 12 release, and Eminem is just putting the finishing touches on the much-anticipated LP.
"The album is done. In terms of vocal recording, we're done. Marshall is still in the process of mixing, we still got a couple of records that we're missing," Royce da 5'9" told MTV News on May 9 from the set of their "My Life" video. "We're on pace for June, worst-case scenario, we're looking at July, but it's definitely coming, 100 percent.
This isn't Sh's first album, but ever since it was announced that Royce, Joe Budden, Joell...
- 5/17/2012
- MTV Music News
'When I made this record, I was just like, 'Sean would be dope on this,' ' Tyga says of adding Big Sean to the song.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Tyga and Big Sean on the set of their video for "I'm Gone"
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Tyga and Big Sean display quite the chemistry on "I'm Gone," the new, heartfelt single off of the Cali Mc's sophomore album, Careless World. But the song only tells half the story.
This week Tyga premiered the song's Colin Tilley-directed video as an MTV Jam of the Week. MTV News caught up with the pair back in April when they shot the clip in a Lynwood, California, warehouse.
"The video concept is me leaving stuff behind, like my girl, and then driving the car, then nobody driving the car," Tyga explained.
His description may have seemed a bit cryptic then,...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Tyga and Big Sean on the set of their video for "I'm Gone"
Photo: MTV News
Tyga and Big Sean display quite the chemistry on "I'm Gone," the new, heartfelt single off of the Cali Mc's sophomore album, Careless World. But the song only tells half the story.
This week Tyga premiered the song's Colin Tilley-directed video as an MTV Jam of the Week. MTV News caught up with the pair back in April when they shot the clip in a Lynwood, California, warehouse.
"The video concept is me leaving stuff behind, like my girl, and then driving the car, then nobody driving the car," Tyga explained.
His description may have seemed a bit cryptic then,...
- 5/11/2012
- MTV Music News
'My Life' video is only for the 'most wildest and most vividest of imaginations,' Joe Budden tells MTV News.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Joe Budden on the set of Slaugherhouse's video for "My Life"
Photo: MTV News
Why shouldn't Slaughterhouse enjoy all of their recent success? For years, Royce da 5'9", Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I have been putting in some serious work in hip-hop's underground, not always receiving their just due. Now that they are a premiere act on Eminem's Shady Records, rap's most lyrical bunch will take time reflect on the ups and downs with Cee Lo Green in their video for "My Life."
"It's just more of a rags-to-riches type of story that chronicles struggle, hardship, all of the hurdles that we've all jumped and some of the things that all of us have extreme gratitude for, if you...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Joe Budden on the set of Slaugherhouse's video for "My Life"
Photo: MTV News
Why shouldn't Slaughterhouse enjoy all of their recent success? For years, Royce da 5'9", Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I have been putting in some serious work in hip-hop's underground, not always receiving their just due. Now that they are a premiere act on Eminem's Shady Records, rap's most lyrical bunch will take time reflect on the ups and downs with Cee Lo Green in their video for "My Life."
"It's just more of a rags-to-riches type of story that chronicles struggle, hardship, all of the hurdles that we've all jumped and some of the things that all of us have extreme gratitude for, if you...
- 5/11/2012
- MTV Music News
'I'm just giving everybody my view of how I'm living,' Milly tells Mixtape Daily of just-released Dream Chasers 2.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Meek Mill
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Mixtape Daily Main Pick
Headliners: Meek Mill And DJ Drama
Representing: Philadelphia, Pa
Mixtape: Dream Chasers 2
Real Spit: Hard to imagine that anyone is still sleeping on Meek Mill these days, but don't think for a second that all his rap popularity came overnight. Meek made his name battling on the streets of his native Philadelphia, proved his in-studio worth with an impressive string of mixtapes, then Rick Ross came knocking in 2011, Maybach Music deal in hand. Some would say Meek Mill is living his dream, but if you let the Philly flame-spitter tell it, he's still chasing it.
On Monday (May 7), Meek dropped Dream Chasers 2, the follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed mixtape. "My city lacks dream chasers,...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Meek Mill
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Mixtape Daily Main Pick
Headliners: Meek Mill And DJ Drama
Representing: Philadelphia, Pa
Mixtape: Dream Chasers 2
Real Spit: Hard to imagine that anyone is still sleeping on Meek Mill these days, but don't think for a second that all his rap popularity came overnight. Meek made his name battling on the streets of his native Philadelphia, proved his in-studio worth with an impressive string of mixtapes, then Rick Ross came knocking in 2011, Maybach Music deal in hand. Some would say Meek Mill is living his dream, but if you let the Philly flame-spitter tell it, he's still chasing it.
On Monday (May 7), Meek dropped Dream Chasers 2, the follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed mixtape. "My city lacks dream chasers,...
- 5/7/2012
- MTV Music News
Pittsburgh Mc confirms to MTV News video was shot in his hometown.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Wiz Khalifa
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it. After Wiz Khalifa and Stargate found success with the 2010 #1 hit single "Black and Yellow," why wouldn't they team up again for Khalifa's upcoming O.N.I.F.C. LP?
On Monday (April 23), Wiz dropped "Work Hard Play Hard," the first single from O.N.I.F.C. The new track isn't as bright as "Black and Yellow" or "Roll Up," the second Stargate-produced Rolling Papers hit, but it is still as effective.
"It's crazy. We shot the video in Pittsburgh," Wiz told MTV News last week on the set of Maroon 5's "Payphone" video. "It's wild, just linking back up with Stargate, making another hit and gearing up for the second album, O.N.I.F.C.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Wiz Khalifa
Photo: MTV News
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. After Wiz Khalifa and Stargate found success with the 2010 #1 hit single "Black and Yellow," why wouldn't they team up again for Khalifa's upcoming O.N.I.F.C. LP?
On Monday (April 23), Wiz dropped "Work Hard Play Hard," the first single from O.N.I.F.C. The new track isn't as bright as "Black and Yellow" or "Roll Up," the second Stargate-produced Rolling Papers hit, but it is still as effective.
"It's crazy. We shot the video in Pittsburgh," Wiz told MTV News last week on the set of Maroon 5's "Payphone" video. "It's wild, just linking back up with Stargate, making another hit and gearing up for the second album, O.N.I.F.C.
- 4/23/2012
- MTV Music News
Wiz Khalifa tells MTV News what fans can expect when the threesome hit the road this summer.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Wiz Khalifa
Photo: MTV News
Wiz Khalifa is excited to embark on a summer tour with Mac Miller — or is he? MTV News caught up with the Rolling Papers Mc on the set of Maroon 5's "Payphone" video shoot in Los Angeles, where he talked about the upcoming Under the Influence of Music Tour.
"Mac's my man," Wiz said, before he jokingly backtracked. "Actually, I really don't like him like that. That's why I usually try to stay away from him. There's no way I could avoid him for too much longer, so they made me go on tour with him."
Khalifa and Miller both hail from Pittsburgh, and are both signed to local independent label Rostrum Records. Despite the duo's close proximity, the...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Wiz Khalifa
Photo: MTV News
Wiz Khalifa is excited to embark on a summer tour with Mac Miller — or is he? MTV News caught up with the Rolling Papers Mc on the set of Maroon 5's "Payphone" video shoot in Los Angeles, where he talked about the upcoming Under the Influence of Music Tour.
"Mac's my man," Wiz said, before he jokingly backtracked. "Actually, I really don't like him like that. That's why I usually try to stay away from him. There's no way I could avoid him for too much longer, so they made me go on tour with him."
Khalifa and Miller both hail from Pittsburgh, and are both signed to local independent label Rostrum Records. Despite the duo's close proximity, the...
- 4/20/2012
- MTV Music News
'Dr. Dre and Snoop are alive, so that was pretty awesome to be up there with them,' Wiz tells MTV News.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Wiz Khalifa
Photo: MTV News
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg didn't just bring out the Tupac hologram at Coachella, they had some pretty awe-inspiring live guests as well: Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Warren G and Wiz Khalifa. Wiz marched onstage early on to perform his and Snoop's platinum single "Young, Wild and Free" and wasn't on hand to witness the holographic Tupac stunt. But the Pittsburgh Mc was hyped to share the stage with the living legends.
"I went out before the holographic Tupac so I actually didn't get to share [the stage]," Khalifa told MTV News on Wednesday during a break from shooting the "Payphone" music video with Maroon 5. "It's cool. Dr. Dre and Snoop are alive, so that...
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Wiz Khalifa
Photo: MTV News
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg didn't just bring out the Tupac hologram at Coachella, they had some pretty awe-inspiring live guests as well: Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Warren G and Wiz Khalifa. Wiz marched onstage early on to perform his and Snoop's platinum single "Young, Wild and Free" and wasn't on hand to witness the holographic Tupac stunt. But the Pittsburgh Mc was hyped to share the stage with the living legends.
"I went out before the holographic Tupac so I actually didn't get to share [the stage]," Khalifa told MTV News on Wednesday during a break from shooting the "Payphone" music video with Maroon 5. "It's cool. Dr. Dre and Snoop are alive, so that...
- 4/19/2012
- MTV Music News
Season seven will be 'incredible,' Abdc judge Jc Chasez tells MTV News; It all starts Wednesday at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on MTV!
By Kara Warner with reporting by James Lacsina
Dancers on "America's Best Dance Crew"
Photo: MTV
Do you feel that extra energy in the air? Are your toes tappin' for no reason? Those feelings can only mean one thing: There's just one day left until the season seven premiere of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew." Every season has been one for the record books, simply because the talent among the diverse dance crews just keeps getting better.
Season seven is shaping up to be the best season yet, but don't take our word for it, check out what Abdc judges Jc Chasez and Lil Mama said when MTV News caught up with them recently.
"The only thing that's going to be able to top...
By Kara Warner with reporting by James Lacsina
Dancers on "America's Best Dance Crew"
Photo: MTV
Do you feel that extra energy in the air? Are your toes tappin' for no reason? Those feelings can only mean one thing: There's just one day left until the season seven premiere of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew." Every season has been one for the record books, simply because the talent among the diverse dance crews just keeps getting better.
Season seven is shaping up to be the best season yet, but don't take our word for it, check out what Abdc judges Jc Chasez and Lil Mama said when MTV News caught up with them recently.
"The only thing that's going to be able to top...
- 4/10/2012
- MTV Music News
'I like the ones where she's really taking it back to the essence with the rap,' Sean tells MTV News of his friend and collaborator.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Nicki Minaj's <i>Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded</i>
Photo: Universal
No doubt Nicki Minaj's Barbz are excited for the release of her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, but a few of her collaborators are also checking for Nicki's sophomore LP, in stores now.
Tyga took a break from his "I'm Gone" video shoot in Lynwood, California, on Monday to talk Pink Friday with MTV News. "I love it," Nicki's fellow Young Money soldier said. "I get the concept behind the album. This is her album, and she's really talkin' that sh-- and tellin' people they need to glorify her and what she's done."
Tyga is clearly proud of his labelmate, dubbing her "one of the biggest female artists out right now.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Nicki Minaj's <i>Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded</i>
Photo: Universal
No doubt Nicki Minaj's Barbz are excited for the release of her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, but a few of her collaborators are also checking for Nicki's sophomore LP, in stores now.
Tyga took a break from his "I'm Gone" video shoot in Lynwood, California, on Monday to talk Pink Friday with MTV News. "I love it," Nicki's fellow Young Money soldier said. "I get the concept behind the album. This is her album, and she's really talkin' that sh-- and tellin' people they need to glorify her and what she's done."
Tyga is clearly proud of his labelmate, dubbing her "one of the biggest female artists out right now.
- 4/3/2012
- MTV Music News
'I'm cool,' Honey tells MTV News two weeks after Omaha show where concertgoers opened fire on Tyga's tour vans.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Honey Cocaine
Photo: MTV News
Honey Cocaine may be nursing just a minor bullet wound, but considering the events that took place March 19, Tyga's rap protégé is taking things surprisingly well.
"The day after I was like, 'You know what? It happened, there's nothing I can do about it but just be safer, be more aware and just live life,' " the pint-sized Mc told MTV News on Monday night while on the set of Tyga's "I'm Gone" video shoot in Lynwood, California.
Honey, who hails from Toronto, Canada, was shot in the arm following Tyga's tour stop in Omaha, Nebraska. Police reports confirmed that she was treated at the hospital following the shoot-out, but still the rap rookie performed on the next tour date.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina
Honey Cocaine
Photo: MTV News
Honey Cocaine may be nursing just a minor bullet wound, but considering the events that took place March 19, Tyga's rap protégé is taking things surprisingly well.
"The day after I was like, 'You know what? It happened, there's nothing I can do about it but just be safer, be more aware and just live life,' " the pint-sized Mc told MTV News on Monday night while on the set of Tyga's "I'm Gone" video shoot in Lynwood, California.
Honey, who hails from Toronto, Canada, was shot in the arm following Tyga's tour stop in Omaha, Nebraska. Police reports confirmed that she was treated at the hospital following the shoot-out, but still the rap rookie performed on the next tour date.
- 4/3/2012
- MTV Music News
'We worked our butts off to create this record,' Chester Bennington tells MTV News of fast-evolving follow-up to A Thousand Suns.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by James Lacsina
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington
Photo: MTV News
Last year, when Linkin Park told MTV News they were already beginning work on the follow-up to A Thousand Suns, it was noteworthy for several reasons — chief among them being that this is a band that likes to take their time with things.
But it looks like all that is changing. On Tuesday, MTV News was on the set of the video for "Burn It Down," the first single from their (still-untitled) new album. So, yes, this is really happening, and yes, it's happening soon, as LP's Chester Bennington explained.
"Well, we promised our fans that we'd put out records faster, and that's what we're doing. We figured out a way to condense our cycle,...
By James Montgomery, with reporting by James Lacsina
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington
Photo: MTV News
Last year, when Linkin Park told MTV News they were already beginning work on the follow-up to A Thousand Suns, it was noteworthy for several reasons — chief among them being that this is a band that likes to take their time with things.
But it looks like all that is changing. On Tuesday, MTV News was on the set of the video for "Burn It Down," the first single from their (still-untitled) new album. So, yes, this is really happening, and yes, it's happening soon, as LP's Chester Bennington explained.
"Well, we promised our fans that we'd put out records faster, and that's what we're doing. We figured out a way to condense our cycle,...
- 3/28/2012
- MTV Music News
'You can tell that she was having fun. She looked like she was enjoying herself and loving it,' one fan says after Spears' L.A. show.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lacsina
Britney Spears performs at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday
Photo: Splash News Online
Have you heard? Britney's back! That's the consensus her fans came to on Monday night in Los Angeles, where Britney Spears took the stage at the Staples Center, garnering very positive reviews from her fans.
Rachel Guillory, who happens to be from Brit's home state of Louisiana, said, "She interacted with the audience. She talked, she looked happy the whole time."
Her friend Chandler Cortina added, "You can tell that she was having fun. She looked like she was enjoying herself and loving it."
The good vibes were pouring out from everyone MTV News spoke to after the show, with...
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lacsina
Britney Spears performs at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday
Photo: Splash News Online
Have you heard? Britney's back! That's the consensus her fans came to on Monday night in Los Angeles, where Britney Spears took the stage at the Staples Center, garnering very positive reviews from her fans.
Rachel Guillory, who happens to be from Brit's home state of Louisiana, said, "She interacted with the audience. She talked, she looked happy the whole time."
Her friend Chandler Cortina added, "You can tell that she was having fun. She looked like she was enjoying herself and loving it."
The good vibes were pouring out from everyone MTV News spoke to after the show, with...
- 6/21/2011
- MTV Music News
Playing a newlywed opposite Mandy Moore in 'Love Wedding Marriage' was 'quite nice,' he tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner
Kellan Lutz
Photo: James Lacsina/MTV News
Although Kellan Lutz is perhaps best known for his role as brawny vampire Emmett Cullen in the "Twilight" films, the 26-year-old has started to branch out a bit, with roles in the upcoming action-adventure film "Immortals" and the romantic comedy "Love Wedding Marriage," which co-stars Mandy Moore.
In "Love Wedding Marriage," Lutz plays a "normal guy" for once, so when we caught up with him at the film's premiere, we had to ask how it felt to tackle a real-life character versus an undead one, as well as what new side of Lutz we'll see in the rom-com.
"You see more of the normal guy side [of me] I guess," Lutz told MTV News. "My character, Charlie, struggles with being a newlywed husband and...
By Kara Warner
Kellan Lutz
Photo: James Lacsina/MTV News
Although Kellan Lutz is perhaps best known for his role as brawny vampire Emmett Cullen in the "Twilight" films, the 26-year-old has started to branch out a bit, with roles in the upcoming action-adventure film "Immortals" and the romantic comedy "Love Wedding Marriage," which co-stars Mandy Moore.
In "Love Wedding Marriage," Lutz plays a "normal guy" for once, so when we caught up with him at the film's premiere, we had to ask how it felt to tackle a real-life character versus an undead one, as well as what new side of Lutz we'll see in the rom-com.
"You see more of the normal guy side [of me] I guess," Lutz told MTV News. "My character, Charlie, struggles with being a newlywed husband and...
- 5/19/2011
- MTV Movie News
Playing a newlywed opposite Mandy Moore in 'Love Wedding Marriage' was 'quite nice,' he tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner
Kellan Lutz
Photo: James Lacsina/MTV News
Although Kellan Lutz is perhaps best known for his role as brawny vampire Emmett Cullen in the "Twilight" films, the 26-year-old has started to branch out a bit, with roles in the upcoming action-adventure film "Immortals" and the romantic comedy "Love Wedding Marriage," which co-stars Mandy Moore.
In "Love Wedding Marriage," Lutz plays a "normal guy" for once, so when we caught up with him at the film's premiere, we had to ask how it felt to tackle a real-life character versus an undead one, as well as what new side of Lutz we'll see in the rom-com.
"You see more of the normal guy side [of me] I guess," Lutz told MTV News. "My character, Charlie, struggles with being a newlywed husband and...
By Kara Warner
Kellan Lutz
Photo: James Lacsina/MTV News
Although Kellan Lutz is perhaps best known for his role as brawny vampire Emmett Cullen in the "Twilight" films, the 26-year-old has started to branch out a bit, with roles in the upcoming action-adventure film "Immortals" and the romantic comedy "Love Wedding Marriage," which co-stars Mandy Moore.
In "Love Wedding Marriage," Lutz plays a "normal guy" for once, so when we caught up with him at the film's premiere, we had to ask how it felt to tackle a real-life character versus an undead one, as well as what new side of Lutz we'll see in the rom-com.
"You see more of the normal guy side [of me] I guess," Lutz told MTV News. "My character, Charlie, struggles with being a newlywed husband and...
- 5/19/2011
- MTV Music News
'It's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do,' he tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner
Jason Momoa
Photo: James Lacsina / MTV News
For those who've been following the buzz surrounding HBO's epic new series "Game of Thrones," based on George R. R. Martin's beloved "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy novels, there is a lot going on in this show. In a nutshell, it's about power, politics and sex — with a little fantasy thrown in for good measure.
Speaking to the sexy factor, Emilia Clarke told MTV News back in January that her character's sex scenes were particularly "scary" but that co-star Jason Momoa helped her feel more at ease during some of the more intense moments.
In the first episode, Clarke's character Daenerys (Dany, for short) is forced into a politically motivated marriage to a much older man, Momoa's Khal Drogo, from a...
By Kara Warner
Jason Momoa
Photo: James Lacsina / MTV News
For those who've been following the buzz surrounding HBO's epic new series "Game of Thrones," based on George R. R. Martin's beloved "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy novels, there is a lot going on in this show. In a nutshell, it's about power, politics and sex — with a little fantasy thrown in for good measure.
Speaking to the sexy factor, Emilia Clarke told MTV News back in January that her character's sex scenes were particularly "scary" but that co-star Jason Momoa helped her feel more at ease during some of the more intense moments.
In the first episode, Clarke's character Daenerys (Dany, for short) is forced into a politically motivated marriage to a much older man, Momoa's Khal Drogo, from a...
- 4/25/2011
- MTV Movie News
'It's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do,' he tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner
Jason Momoa
Photo: James Lacsina / MTV News
For those who've been following the buzz surrounding HBO's epic new series "Game of Thrones," based on George R. R. Martin's beloved "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy novels, there is a lot going on in this show. In a nutshell, it's about power, politics and sex — with a little fantasy thrown in for good measure.
Speaking to the sexy factor, Emilia Clarke told MTV News back in January that her character's sex scenes were particularly "scary" but that co-star Jason Momoa helped her feel more at ease during some of the more intense moments.
In the first episode, Clarke's character Daenerys (Dany, for short) is forced into a politically motivated marriage to a much older man, Momoa's Khal Drogo, from a...
By Kara Warner
Jason Momoa
Photo: James Lacsina / MTV News
For those who've been following the buzz surrounding HBO's epic new series "Game of Thrones," based on George R. R. Martin's beloved "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy novels, there is a lot going on in this show. In a nutshell, it's about power, politics and sex — with a little fantasy thrown in for good measure.
Speaking to the sexy factor, Emilia Clarke told MTV News back in January that her character's sex scenes were particularly "scary" but that co-star Jason Momoa helped her feel more at ease during some of the more intense moments.
In the first episode, Clarke's character Daenerys (Dany, for short) is forced into a politically motivated marriage to a much older man, Momoa's Khal Drogo, from a...
- 4/25/2011
- MTV Music News
'Well, I was really wanting to date her,' 50 says of collaboration.
By Matt Elias
Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent on the set of "Right There"
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
A surefire way to get buzz for your single is to invite 50 Cent to feature on it. On Tuesday, former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger took to Twitter to announce that she was doing just that.
"Shooting #Rightthere video w/ my boy @50cent @nicolescherzy & @50cent too hot for all these clothes!," Scherzinger tweeted, along with a photo of the two on the set.
MTV News was also on the Los Angeles set of the video for "Right There," directed by Paul Hunter. The still-unreleased "Right There," featuring a verse by Fif and produced by Jim Jonsin, will be the first U.S. single off Scherzinger's long-awaited solo debut, Killer Love. (A version of the album, sans 50 Cent, is already out in Europe.
By Matt Elias
Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent on the set of "Right There"
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
A surefire way to get buzz for your single is to invite 50 Cent to feature on it. On Tuesday, former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger took to Twitter to announce that she was doing just that.
"Shooting #Rightthere video w/ my boy @50cent @nicolescherzy & @50cent too hot for all these clothes!," Scherzinger tweeted, along with a photo of the two on the set.
MTV News was also on the Los Angeles set of the video for "Right There," directed by Paul Hunter. The still-unreleased "Right There," featuring a verse by Fif and produced by Jim Jonsin, will be the first U.S. single off Scherzinger's long-awaited solo debut, Killer Love. (A version of the album, sans 50 Cent, is already out in Europe.
- 4/20/2011
- MTV Music News
'I want to fight, but ... I have to realize that it's a dance,' she tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner
Kendra Wilkinson
Photo: James Lacsina
Kendra Wilkinson and her "Dancing With the Stars" partner Louis Van Amstel told MTV News they were working on a "fun" foxtrot for this week, and judging by their performance and the audience reactions, it looks like they succeeded.
Wilkinson also told us that the "fun" aspect of the competition can be the most challenging — especially on performance nights.
"Monday nights are nerve-racking for me," she said. "I am giving it my all, though ... but I can't help but be nervous.
"The anticipation of going into the dance is the worst," Wilkinson continued. "I'm a boxer when it comes to that. I have a boxer's state of mind. I'm going into it like a fight, almost," she explained of her self-imposed intensity. "I want to win,...
By Kara Warner
Kendra Wilkinson
Photo: James Lacsina
Kendra Wilkinson and her "Dancing With the Stars" partner Louis Van Amstel told MTV News they were working on a "fun" foxtrot for this week, and judging by their performance and the audience reactions, it looks like they succeeded.
Wilkinson also told us that the "fun" aspect of the competition can be the most challenging — especially on performance nights.
"Monday nights are nerve-racking for me," she said. "I am giving it my all, though ... but I can't help but be nervous.
"The anticipation of going into the dance is the worst," Wilkinson continued. "I'm a boxer when it comes to that. I have a boxer's state of mind. I'm going into it like a fight, almost," she explained of her self-imposed intensity. "I want to win,...
- 4/19/2011
- MTV Music News
She and roomie Ashley Lendzion team up on short-film projects, like 'The Elevator' and Funny or Die's 'Nuthin' but a 'Glee' Thang.'
By Kara Warner
Ashley Lendzion and Heather Morris
Photo: James Lacsina
For those of you eagerly awaiting Tuesday night's (April 19) "Glee" return, MTV News has a special treat to tide you over. Think of it as an appetizer, if you will, featuring the one and only Heather Morris (a.k.a. Brittany S. Pierce) and her roommate/ fellow actress/ filmmaking partner Ashley Lendzion.
In their spare time, the two ladies have been hard at work on their own film projects, including the most excellent "Nuthin' but a 'Glee' Thang" video for Funny or Die (which they wrote themselves), as well as two short films, "The Elevator," and the upcoming "Andy Made a Friend."
MTV News was lucky enough to catch up with Morris and Lendzion...
By Kara Warner
Ashley Lendzion and Heather Morris
Photo: James Lacsina
For those of you eagerly awaiting Tuesday night's (April 19) "Glee" return, MTV News has a special treat to tide you over. Think of it as an appetizer, if you will, featuring the one and only Heather Morris (a.k.a. Brittany S. Pierce) and her roommate/ fellow actress/ filmmaking partner Ashley Lendzion.
In their spare time, the two ladies have been hard at work on their own film projects, including the most excellent "Nuthin' but a 'Glee' Thang" video for Funny or Die (which they wrote themselves), as well as two short films, "The Elevator," and the upcoming "Andy Made a Friend."
MTV News was lucky enough to catch up with Morris and Lendzion...
- 4/19/2011
- MTV Music News
Playboy bunny says this week's routine is 'more Kendra.'
By Kara Warner
Kendra Wilkinson
Photo: James Lacsina
Los Angeles — After last week's traditional yet slightly uneventful classical performances on "Dancing With the Stars," fans and castmembers alike are excited about what possibilities are ahead with Monday night's (April 18) far more open-ended American Week.
MTV News was lucky enough to be invited to the official "DWTS" rehearsals studio Friday to get a sneak peek of Kendra Wilkinson and Louis Van Amstel's routine. Despite having the lowest ranks from the judges last week — they scored 18 out of 30 points for their waltz — Wilkinson and Van Amstel made it through to another round of competition and are eager to start fresh with a brand-new, energetic routine.
"It's week five, we have foxtrot, and it's American Week," Van Amstel told us.
"American Week," Wilkinson echoed. "My week."
Cut to Wilkinson strapping herself into...
By Kara Warner
Kendra Wilkinson
Photo: James Lacsina
Los Angeles — After last week's traditional yet slightly uneventful classical performances on "Dancing With the Stars," fans and castmembers alike are excited about what possibilities are ahead with Monday night's (April 18) far more open-ended American Week.
MTV News was lucky enough to be invited to the official "DWTS" rehearsals studio Friday to get a sneak peek of Kendra Wilkinson and Louis Van Amstel's routine. Despite having the lowest ranks from the judges last week — they scored 18 out of 30 points for their waltz — Wilkinson and Van Amstel made it through to another round of competition and are eager to start fresh with a brand-new, energetic routine.
"It's week five, we have foxtrot, and it's American Week," Van Amstel told us.
"American Week," Wilkinson echoed. "My week."
Cut to Wilkinson strapping herself into...
- 4/18/2011
- MTV Music News
'The question is whether you allow yourself to be affected by it,' he tells MTV News.
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Henry Cavill at WonderCon 2011
Photo: James Lacsina
Henry Cavill didn't know quite what he was about to encounter. The mild-mannered Brit, who'd been cast as Superman in the Warner Bros. reboot of the franchise in January, found himself at WonderCon on an April day in San Francisco, about to meet the fans that may make or break the success of the upcoming film. Was he ready to stand in front of the frothing masses and stake his claim to pop culture history?
"Let's hope so," he told MTV News with a nervous laugh. "I better do a good job."
He's certainly had a long time to prepare. Cavill was cast as the Man of Steel years ago for director McG's planned adaptation. But after that project fell apart,...
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Henry Cavill at WonderCon 2011
Photo: James Lacsina
Henry Cavill didn't know quite what he was about to encounter. The mild-mannered Brit, who'd been cast as Superman in the Warner Bros. reboot of the franchise in January, found himself at WonderCon on an April day in San Francisco, about to meet the fans that may make or break the success of the upcoming film. Was he ready to stand in front of the frothing masses and stake his claim to pop culture history?
"Let's hope so," he told MTV News with a nervous laugh. "I better do a good job."
He's certainly had a long time to prepare. Cavill was cast as the Man of Steel years ago for director McG's planned adaptation. But after that project fell apart,...
- 4/11/2011
- MTV Music News
'The question is whether you allow yourself to be affected by it,' he tells MTV News.
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Henry Cavill at WonderCon 2011
Photo: James Lacsina
Henry Cavill didn't know quite what he was about to encounter. The mild-mannered Brit, who'd been cast as Superman in the Warner Bros. reboot of the franchise in January, found himself at WonderCon on an April day in San Francisco, about to meet the fans that may make or break the success of the upcoming film. Was he ready to stand in front of the frothing masses and stake his claim to pop culture history?
"Let's hope so," he told MTV News with a nervous laugh. "I better do a good job."
He's certainly had a long time to prepare. Cavill was cast as the Man of Steel years ago for director McG's planned adaptation. But after that project fell apart,...
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Henry Cavill at WonderCon 2011
Photo: James Lacsina
Henry Cavill didn't know quite what he was about to encounter. The mild-mannered Brit, who'd been cast as Superman in the Warner Bros. reboot of the franchise in January, found himself at WonderCon on an April day in San Francisco, about to meet the fans that may make or break the success of the upcoming film. Was he ready to stand in front of the frothing masses and stake his claim to pop culture history?
"Let's hope so," he told MTV News with a nervous laugh. "I better do a good job."
He's certainly had a long time to prepare. Cavill was cast as the Man of Steel years ago for director McG's planned adaptation. But after that project fell apart,...
- 4/11/2011
- MTV Movie News
L.A. Mc tells Mixtape Daily he wanted The Original Dom Kennedy to show 'the way we grew up and our lifestyle.'
By Steven Roberts, with reporting by James Lacsina
Dom Kennedy
Photo: MTV News
Main Pick
Street Captain: Dom Kennedy
Representing: Los Angeles
Mixtape: The Original Dom Kennedy
Real Spit: With the exception of Game and Snoop, it may seem like the West has remained quiet for the last few years, but if you agree with that sentiment, then you probably haven't been paying close enough attention. L.A., in particular, has a gang of young, up-and-coming spitters primed to grab the mantle. Case in point, Leimert Park's very own Dom Kennedy.
Dom has been making noise on the underground for some time and now he's packing shows in a city near you. The Cali Mc recently dropped his latest mixtape, The Original Dom Kennedy, and he told...
By Steven Roberts, with reporting by James Lacsina
Dom Kennedy
Photo: MTV News
Main Pick
Street Captain: Dom Kennedy
Representing: Los Angeles
Mixtape: The Original Dom Kennedy
Real Spit: With the exception of Game and Snoop, it may seem like the West has remained quiet for the last few years, but if you agree with that sentiment, then you probably haven't been paying close enough attention. L.A., in particular, has a gang of young, up-and-coming spitters primed to grab the mantle. Case in point, Leimert Park's very own Dom Kennedy.
Dom has been making noise on the underground for some time and now he's packing shows in a city near you. The Cali Mc recently dropped his latest mixtape, The Original Dom Kennedy, and he told...
- 4/5/2011
- MTV Music News
'This is when the fun really starts to kick in and starts to get turned up,' CiCi says of releasing latest album.
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by James Lacsina
Ciara
Photo: Rick Diamond/ Getty Images
With her fourth album on shelves, there is one word that sums up what Ciara is feeling right now: pride.
The Atl princess' latest effort, Basic Instinct, landed on shelves Tuesday, and when MTV News caught up with the songstress, who was hanging out in the studio with hit architect Tricky Stewart, she was super amped that the album was available for mass consumption.
"I'm so excited. I'm very, very, very proud of this record, and I've always said out of all of my albums, this is the one that's most dedicated to my fans," she said of the collection of snappy, sultry jams that includes "Ride" and "Speechless."
The R&B star...
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by James Lacsina
Ciara
Photo: Rick Diamond/ Getty Images
With her fourth album on shelves, there is one word that sums up what Ciara is feeling right now: pride.
The Atl princess' latest effort, Basic Instinct, landed on shelves Tuesday, and when MTV News caught up with the songstress, who was hanging out in the studio with hit architect Tricky Stewart, she was super amped that the album was available for mass consumption.
"I'm so excited. I'm very, very, very proud of this record, and I've always said out of all of my albums, this is the one that's most dedicated to my fans," she said of the collection of snappy, sultry jams that includes "Ride" and "Speechless."
The R&B star...
- 12/17/2010
- MTV Music News
Singer and producer Tricky Stewart talk about the reality siren's stab at music.
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by James Lacsina
Ciara
Photo: MTV News
Glamour girl Kim Kardashian already has reality starlet, unwitting adult-film actress and red-carpet regular on her résumé as a Hollywood siren. According to the diva's good friend Ciara, Kardashian is now looking to make her mark in the music game — and CiCi is down to lend a hand.
"I told her if she needs me, I'm here," Ciara smiled about giving her curvy friend some crooning tips. The "Speechless" songstress said Kardashian isn't trying to change the game, but is rather just embarking on a fun venture.
"She really, really is fascinated with the music-video process and stuff like that. She's a very, very glamorous girl. She really loves that whole idea, and so she joked about [it] like, 'I wanna shoot a music video ... but...
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by James Lacsina
Ciara
Photo: MTV News
Glamour girl Kim Kardashian already has reality starlet, unwitting adult-film actress and red-carpet regular on her résumé as a Hollywood siren. According to the diva's good friend Ciara, Kardashian is now looking to make her mark in the music game — and CiCi is down to lend a hand.
"I told her if she needs me, I'm here," Ciara smiled about giving her curvy friend some crooning tips. The "Speechless" songstress said Kardashian isn't trying to change the game, but is rather just embarking on a fun venture.
"She really, really is fascinated with the music-video process and stuff like that. She's a very, very glamorous girl. She really loves that whole idea, and so she joked about [it] like, 'I wanna shoot a music video ... but...
- 12/17/2010
- MTV Music News
'This was a record that [Mj] wrote and that he produced. And I just got in there,' the producer maintains.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by James Lacsina
Tricky Stewart
Photo: MTV News
While detractors of Michael Jackson's Michael album cry foul over the unfinished material that makes up the bulk of the posthumous project, producer Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is insisting that his contribution to the release was material Mj put together — and finished — himself.
In the case of "Keep Your Head Up," one of the album's biggest standouts, Stewart told MTV News that the track was not a remake of any kind. Rather, he just added minor additional production flourishes to the number.
"The main thing I wanted to do was make sure that Michael would like it," said Stewart, who has worked with Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and The-Dream. "And that it would feel like something he would...
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by James Lacsina
Tricky Stewart
Photo: MTV News
While detractors of Michael Jackson's Michael album cry foul over the unfinished material that makes up the bulk of the posthumous project, producer Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is insisting that his contribution to the release was material Mj put together — and finished — himself.
In the case of "Keep Your Head Up," one of the album's biggest standouts, Stewart told MTV News that the track was not a remake of any kind. Rather, he just added minor additional production flourishes to the number.
"The main thing I wanted to do was make sure that Michael would like it," said Stewart, who has worked with Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and The-Dream. "And that it would feel like something he would...
- 12/16/2010
- MTV Music News
Gossip blogger helped unveil Gaga statue at Madame Tussauds in L.A.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lacsina
Perez Hilton unveils Lady Gaga's wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on Thursday
Photo: David Livingston/ Getty Images
Is there ever too much Lady Gaga? Well, Madame Tussauds doesn't seem to think so. On Thursday the wax museum unveiled eight Gaga likenesses all over the world. The singer's pal, gossip blogger Perez Hilton, was on hand to help unveil the Los Angeles statue.
That version of the statue has Lady Gaga donning the outfit she wore for her performance at the Brit Awards in February, which was dedicated to her friend the late Alexander McQueen. The look included a white lace bodysuit, lace mask and over-the-top bouffant wig, and Perez seemed to approve of that pick.
"There have been eight that have been revealed all over the world and...
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lacsina
Perez Hilton unveils Lady Gaga's wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on Thursday
Photo: David Livingston/ Getty Images
Is there ever too much Lady Gaga? Well, Madame Tussauds doesn't seem to think so. On Thursday the wax museum unveiled eight Gaga likenesses all over the world. The singer's pal, gossip blogger Perez Hilton, was on hand to help unveil the Los Angeles statue.
That version of the statue has Lady Gaga donning the outfit she wore for her performance at the Brit Awards in February, which was dedicated to her friend the late Alexander McQueen. The look included a white lace bodysuit, lace mask and over-the-top bouffant wig, and Perez seemed to approve of that pick.
"There have been eight that have been revealed all over the world and...
- 12/10/2010
- MTV Music News
'This is where I'm supposed to be at this point in my life,' Still Standing singer tells MTV News of her two nominations.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lacsina
Monica
Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images
Monica proclaimed she was Still Standing on her Grammy-nominated album, and the "Boy is Mine" singer is surprised that the album is being recognized in such a big way. The singer is up for two awards, including Best R&B Album and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the song "Everything to Me," from the album.
"I wasn't expecting anything from this album other than me to reconnect with the fans, so it was just an honor to be thought of by your peers and the Grammy Association," she told MTV News. "It's just that confirmation that I needed that this is where I'm supposed to be at this point in my life,...
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lacsina
Monica
Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images
Monica proclaimed she was Still Standing on her Grammy-nominated album, and the "Boy is Mine" singer is surprised that the album is being recognized in such a big way. The singer is up for two awards, including Best R&B Album and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the song "Everything to Me," from the album.
"I wasn't expecting anything from this album other than me to reconnect with the fans, so it was just an honor to be thought of by your peers and the Grammy Association," she told MTV News. "It's just that confirmation that I needed that this is where I'm supposed to be at this point in my life,...
- 12/2/2010
- MTV Music News
'I feel empowered. I feel open-minded, optimistic, alive and well,' the singer said after receiving five nominations for 'F--- You.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lacsina
Cee Lo Green
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
A lot of music fans think Cee Lo Green released one of the greatest kiss-off songs of 2010 and it seems that the people who make the decisions for the Grammys feel the same way. On Wednesday night, Green's "F--- You" received five Grammy nominations, although the singer insists that he'd be happy for the chance to win any trophy come February.
"Record of the Year, Song of the Year — it's awesome to be nominated at all," Cee Lo told MTV News after learning of his nominations. "To be recognized at all it's very affectionate, especially from your peers. It's all of the incentive anyone would need to continue on and even if...
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lacsina
Cee Lo Green
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
A lot of music fans think Cee Lo Green released one of the greatest kiss-off songs of 2010 and it seems that the people who make the decisions for the Grammys feel the same way. On Wednesday night, Green's "F--- You" received five Grammy nominations, although the singer insists that he'd be happy for the chance to win any trophy come February.
"Record of the Year, Song of the Year — it's awesome to be nominated at all," Cee Lo told MTV News after learning of his nominations. "To be recognized at all it's very affectionate, especially from your peers. It's all of the incentive anyone would need to continue on and even if...
- 12/2/2010
- MTV Music News
'We're being acknowledged by the biggest,' Mars said of his nods for performing and producing.
By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by James Lacsina
Bruno Mars
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Each year, the Grammy Awards not only serve to recognize the best achievements in music over the past year but also help to elevate certain artists from unknowns to stars and from successes into household names. The latter will probably be true of Bruno Mars once the awards are handed out in February, as the singer and producer was nominated for a total of seven awards during Wednesday night's "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!" show.
Mars scored a handful of nominations as a performer for his vocal stylings on the chart-topping B.o.B track "Nothin' on You" and also picked up several nominations as a member of the Smeezingtons, the writing and production trio that consists of Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine.
By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by James Lacsina
Bruno Mars
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Each year, the Grammy Awards not only serve to recognize the best achievements in music over the past year but also help to elevate certain artists from unknowns to stars and from successes into household names. The latter will probably be true of Bruno Mars once the awards are handed out in February, as the singer and producer was nominated for a total of seven awards during Wednesday night's "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!" show.
Mars scored a handful of nominations as a performer for his vocal stylings on the chart-topping B.o.B track "Nothin' on You" and also picked up several nominations as a member of the Smeezingtons, the writing and production trio that consists of Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine.
- 12/2/2010
- MTV Music News
The Paramore frontwoman picked up a pair of Grammy noms, but she's rooting for her 'Airplanes' collaborator.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by James Lacsina
Hayley Williams
Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images
On Wednesday night, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams picked up a pair of Grammy nominations — a Best Pop Collaboration nod for her work with B.o.B and Eminem on "Airplanes, Part II," and a Best Pop Performance mention for her band's song "The Only Exception."
So, when she spoke to MTV News literally minutes after learning about her noms, the singer was understandably excited.
"Oh man, it feels so good!" Williams laughed. "And I'm really proud of everything that I get to be a part of, and I love being here to represent the guys. I wish they were here."
And while her two nominations are certainly nothing to sneeze at, they sort of pale in comparison to...
By James Montgomery, with reporting by James Lacsina
Hayley Williams
Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images
On Wednesday night, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams picked up a pair of Grammy nominations — a Best Pop Collaboration nod for her work with B.o.B and Eminem on "Airplanes, Part II," and a Best Pop Performance mention for her band's song "The Only Exception."
So, when she spoke to MTV News literally minutes after learning about her noms, the singer was understandably excited.
"Oh man, it feels so good!" Williams laughed. "And I'm really proud of everything that I get to be a part of, and I love being here to represent the guys. I wish they were here."
And while her two nominations are certainly nothing to sneeze at, they sort of pale in comparison to...
- 12/2/2010
- MTV Music News
'This year, all the success, all the doors that have been opened have really taken me by surprise,' he tells MTV News of his own Grammy chances.
By Kelley L. Carter, with reporting by James Lacsina
B.o.B at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday
Photo: James Lacsina
B.o.B is ready to hit the stage.
He's been performing one of the hottest songs all year long, so it's only appropriate that he and Bruno Mars perform it one more time at Wednesday night's (December 1) Grammy Nominations Concert at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. Earlier Wednesday, the rapper performed "Don't Let Me Fall" on his own and, later, his big hit "Nothin' on You" with Bruno Mars.
"It was a really good way to kick it off and be more involved with the overall experience," he said of the concert.
B.o.B said he...
By Kelley L. Carter, with reporting by James Lacsina
B.o.B at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday
Photo: James Lacsina
B.o.B is ready to hit the stage.
He's been performing one of the hottest songs all year long, so it's only appropriate that he and Bruno Mars perform it one more time at Wednesday night's (December 1) Grammy Nominations Concert at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. Earlier Wednesday, the rapper performed "Don't Let Me Fall" on his own and, later, his big hit "Nothin' on You" with Bruno Mars.
"It was a really good way to kick it off and be more involved with the overall experience," he said of the concert.
B.o.B said he...
- 12/1/2010
- MTV Music News
The 'Twilight' actress and 'Heroes' star set to stir up screams in 'Downers Grove.'
By Eric Ditzian
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
While Nikki Reed gets a breather from shooting "Breaking Dawn" — the production has shifted to Brazil with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson — the 22-year-old actress is making plans for another big-screen project.
Reed and former "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere have signed on to star in a thriller called "Downers Grove," according to Variety. Based on the novel by Michael Hornberg and adapted for the screen by Bret Easton Ellis, the story follows a cursed Chicago high school that suffers the peculiar death of a senior each year before graduation. There's no word about which roles Reed and Panettiere will play, but the novel focuses on two main characters: Chrissie, a senior from a troubled home, and her sexually adventurous best friend, Tracy.
"Downers Grove" is...
By Eric Ditzian
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
While Nikki Reed gets a breather from shooting "Breaking Dawn" — the production has shifted to Brazil with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson — the 22-year-old actress is making plans for another big-screen project.
Reed and former "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere have signed on to star in a thriller called "Downers Grove," according to Variety. Based on the novel by Michael Hornberg and adapted for the screen by Bret Easton Ellis, the story follows a cursed Chicago high school that suffers the peculiar death of a senior each year before graduation. There's no word about which roles Reed and Panettiere will play, but the novel focuses on two main characters: Chrissie, a senior from a troubled home, and her sexually adventurous best friend, Tracy.
"Downers Grove" is...
- 11/8/2010
- MTV Movie News
The 'Twilight' actress and 'Heroes' star set to stir up screams in 'Downers Grove.'
By Eric Ditzian
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
While Nikki Reed gets a breather from shooting "Breaking Dawn" — the production has shifted to Brazil with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson — the 22-year-old actress is making plans for another big-screen project.
Reed and former "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere have signed on to star in a thriller called "Downers Grove," according to Variety. Based on the novel by Michael Hornberg and adapted for the screen by Bret Easton Ellis, the story follows a cursed Chicago high school that suffers the peculiar death of a senior each year before graduation. There's no word about which roles Reed and Panettiere will play, but the novel focuses on two main characters: Chrissie, a senior from a troubled home, and her sexually adventurous best friend, Tracy.
"Downers Grove" is...
By Eric Ditzian
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
While Nikki Reed gets a breather from shooting "Breaking Dawn" — the production has shifted to Brazil with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson — the 22-year-old actress is making plans for another big-screen project.
Reed and former "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere have signed on to star in a thriller called "Downers Grove," according to Variety. Based on the novel by Michael Hornberg and adapted for the screen by Bret Easton Ellis, the story follows a cursed Chicago high school that suffers the peculiar death of a senior each year before graduation. There's no word about which roles Reed and Panettiere will play, but the novel focuses on two main characters: Chrissie, a senior from a troubled home, and her sexually adventurous best friend, Tracy.
"Downers Grove" is...
- 11/8/2010
- MTV Music News
'You're definitely gonna hear the growth and maturity in the music,' rapper says of album, due in October.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by James Lacsina
Twista
Photo: MTV News
For Twista, it took longer than he thought to go home again. The Chicago Mc revisited his debut album three years ago with the release of Adrenaline Rush 2007, a nod to his first solo effort, Adrenaline Rush.
But it wasn't until that project's follow-up, last year's Category F5, that Twista and his first producer, the Legendary Traxster, reunited. Now, the pair are working together once again, joined by the Windy City's No ID (Jay-z, Kanye West) for the rapper's new LP, The Perfect Storm, due in October.
"This album is gonna be different, because you're definitely gonna hear the growth and maturity in the music, that's one thing for sure," Twista told MTV News of the project, his eighth overall.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by James Lacsina
Twista
Photo: MTV News
For Twista, it took longer than he thought to go home again. The Chicago Mc revisited his debut album three years ago with the release of Adrenaline Rush 2007, a nod to his first solo effort, Adrenaline Rush.
But it wasn't until that project's follow-up, last year's Category F5, that Twista and his first producer, the Legendary Traxster, reunited. Now, the pair are working together once again, joined by the Windy City's No ID (Jay-z, Kanye West) for the rapper's new LP, The Perfect Storm, due in October.
"This album is gonna be different, because you're definitely gonna hear the growth and maturity in the music, that's one thing for sure," Twista told MTV News of the project, his eighth overall.
- 8/30/2010
- MTV Music News
'This time I have a lot to say. I'm more mature,' Swizz says of his forthcoming album.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by James Lacsina
Swizz Beatz
Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage
Swizz Beatz has a lot to talk about, from his forthcoming album to his recent nuptials to Alicia Keys. The multi-platinum producer said that on his new project, he'll be revealing more than just the frenetic figure he's known to be on songs with his peers.
"I believe it's my best work ever. It's my 'perception of greatness,' which is the title," he told MTV News, although on Monday, he posted on Twitter that he's set to reveal a new title.
The Ruff Ryders alum said the album will be his most personal yet, chronicling not only his career as a producer but also revealing parts of himself, Kasseem Dean.
"I just wanna give everyone the unthinkable,...
By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by James Lacsina
Swizz Beatz
Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage
Swizz Beatz has a lot to talk about, from his forthcoming album to his recent nuptials to Alicia Keys. The multi-platinum producer said that on his new project, he'll be revealing more than just the frenetic figure he's known to be on songs with his peers.
"I believe it's my best work ever. It's my 'perception of greatness,' which is the title," he told MTV News, although on Monday, he posted on Twitter that he's set to reveal a new title.
The Ruff Ryders alum said the album will be his most personal yet, chronicling not only his career as a producer but also revealing parts of himself, Kasseem Dean.
"I just wanna give everyone the unthinkable,...
- 8/24/2010
- MTV Music News
'I'm really proud of what I've done so far,' he tells MTV News of yet-untitled album.
By By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by James Lacsina
Lee DeWyze
Photo: MTV News
The major-label debut from season-nine "American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze will be released November 16.
So far, that's about all we know about the yet-untitled CD from the suburban Chicago singer/songwriter, who beat out dreadlocked soul mama Crystal Bowersox for this season's crown thanks to an all-American story about his rise from humble paint-store clerk to household name.
The soft-spoken DeWyze, 24, has been writing and recording songs for the album while logging miles on this summer's American Idols Live! Tour and said in a statement accompanying the announcement of the release date that he's been "very fortunate" to record with some amazing songwriters for the disc. "I can't wait for everyone to hear my debut album."
Technically, it's his third album,...
By By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by James Lacsina
Lee DeWyze
Photo: MTV News
The major-label debut from season-nine "American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze will be released November 16.
So far, that's about all we know about the yet-untitled CD from the suburban Chicago singer/songwriter, who beat out dreadlocked soul mama Crystal Bowersox for this season's crown thanks to an all-American story about his rise from humble paint-store clerk to household name.
The soft-spoken DeWyze, 24, has been writing and recording songs for the album while logging miles on this summer's American Idols Live! Tour and said in a statement accompanying the announcement of the release date that he's been "very fortunate" to record with some amazing songwriters for the disc. "I can't wait for everyone to hear my debut album."
Technically, it's his third album,...
- 8/19/2010
- MTV Music News
'He's a talented kid,' the actress tells MTV News of her late-breaking case of Bieber Fever.
By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
When it comes to rabid fans, it would seem that the "Twilight" franchise fanbase and that of teen chart-topper Justin Bieber have a lot in common. For instance, both have extremely dedicated fans, complete with playful nicknames — Twilighters and Beliebers. Both groups are prone to burst into ear-piercing screams and heavily influence awards-show voting. So when MTV News recently caught up with "Breaking Dawn" star Nikki Reed, we asked whether she had any special insight into Bieber Fever, having experienced the kind of fan-demonium he has.
"I didn't really understand that for a while, and I finally get it," she said about the singer while promoting her new flick "Last Day of Summer."
Reed said her "a-ha" moment came when she stumbled upon vintage Bieber videos online,...
By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
When it comes to rabid fans, it would seem that the "Twilight" franchise fanbase and that of teen chart-topper Justin Bieber have a lot in common. For instance, both have extremely dedicated fans, complete with playful nicknames — Twilighters and Beliebers. Both groups are prone to burst into ear-piercing screams and heavily influence awards-show voting. So when MTV News recently caught up with "Breaking Dawn" star Nikki Reed, we asked whether she had any special insight into Bieber Fever, having experienced the kind of fan-demonium he has.
"I didn't really understand that for a while, and I finally get it," she said about the singer while promoting her new flick "Last Day of Summer."
Reed said her "a-ha" moment came when she stumbled upon vintage Bieber videos online,...
- 8/19/2010
- MTV Movie News
'He's a talented kid,' the actress tells MTV News of her late-breaking case of Bieber Fever.
By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
When it comes to rabid fans, it would seem that the "Twilight" franchise fanbase and that of teen chart-topper Justin Bieber have a lot in common. For instance, both have extremely dedicated fans, complete with playful nicknames — Twilighters and Beliebers. Both groups are prone to burst into ear-piercing screams and heavily influence awards-show voting. So when MTV News recently caught up with "Breaking Dawn" star Nikki Reed, we asked whether she had any special insight into Bieber Fever, having experienced the kind of fan-demonium he has.
"I didn't really understand that for a while, and I finally get it," she said about the singer while promoting her new flick "Last Day of Summer."
Reed said her "a-ha" moment came when she stumbled upon vintage Bieber videos online,...
By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina/ MTV News
When it comes to rabid fans, it would seem that the "Twilight" franchise fanbase and that of teen chart-topper Justin Bieber have a lot in common. For instance, both have extremely dedicated fans, complete with playful nicknames — Twilighters and Beliebers. Both groups are prone to burst into ear-piercing screams and heavily influence awards-show voting. So when MTV News recently caught up with "Breaking Dawn" star Nikki Reed, we asked whether she had any special insight into Bieber Fever, having experienced the kind of fan-demonium he has.
"I didn't really understand that for a while, and I finally get it," she said about the singer while promoting her new flick "Last Day of Summer."
Reed said her "a-ha" moment came when she stumbled upon vintage Bieber videos online,...
- 8/19/2010
- MTV Music News
'It's about her want, her need to be a mother,' she tells MTV News of her character's fight to save the baby over Bella.
By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina / MTV News
As "Twilight" fans well know, there are several slightly controversial and uncomfortable scenes in "Breaking Dawn," the final book of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling series. Going into the last two films, the big questions on fans' minds seem to revolve around the infamous birthing and imprinting scenes.
One key participant in the birthing scene is Rosalie Hale, who becomes so obsessed with Bella having Edward's baby that she will stop at nothing to see her born — even if it means compromising Bella's life.
When Rosalie herself, Nikki Reed, stopped by to talk with MTV News about her upcoming indie film "Last Day of Summer," we asked what she thinks about her character's firm beliefs on...
By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina / MTV News
As "Twilight" fans well know, there are several slightly controversial and uncomfortable scenes in "Breaking Dawn," the final book of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling series. Going into the last two films, the big questions on fans' minds seem to revolve around the infamous birthing and imprinting scenes.
One key participant in the birthing scene is Rosalie Hale, who becomes so obsessed with Bella having Edward's baby that she will stop at nothing to see her born — even if it means compromising Bella's life.
When Rosalie herself, Nikki Reed, stopped by to talk with MTV News about her upcoming indie film "Last Day of Summer," we asked what she thinks about her character's firm beliefs on...
- 8/18/2010
- MTV Movie News
'It's about her want, her need to be a mother,' she tells MTV News of her character's fight to save the baby over Bella.
By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina / MTV News
As "Twilight" fans well know, there are several slightly controversial and uncomfortable scenes in "Breaking Dawn," the final book of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling series. Going into the last two films, the big questions on fans' minds seem to revolve around the infamous birthing and imprinting scenes.
One key participant in the birthing scene is Rosalie Cullen, who becomes so obsessed with Bella having Edward's baby that she will stop at nothing to see her born — even if it means compromising Bella's life.
When Rosalie herself, Nikki Reed, stopped by to talk with MTV News about her upcoming indie film "Last Day of Summer," we asked what she thinks about her character's firm beliefs on...
By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina / MTV News
As "Twilight" fans well know, there are several slightly controversial and uncomfortable scenes in "Breaking Dawn," the final book of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling series. Going into the last two films, the big questions on fans' minds seem to revolve around the infamous birthing and imprinting scenes.
One key participant in the birthing scene is Rosalie Cullen, who becomes so obsessed with Bella having Edward's baby that she will stop at nothing to see her born — even if it means compromising Bella's life.
When Rosalie herself, Nikki Reed, stopped by to talk with MTV News about her upcoming indie film "Last Day of Summer," we asked what she thinks about her character's firm beliefs on...
- 8/18/2010
- MTV Music News
'Love the Way You Lie' video star is a longtime fan of Slim Shady.
By Rochell Thomas, with reporting by James Lacsina
Dominic Monaghan
Photo: MTV News
Dominic Monaghan didn't meet Eminem when he showed up to shoot the "Love the Way You Lie" video. But Slim Shady and the Hobbit go way back — in Monaghan's mind at least.
The 33-year-old "Lost" star told MTV News that he first met Eminem in Paris in a time "before iPods" when a friend handed him a bootleg cassette copy of The Marshall Mathers LP.
"I was completely blown away," he said. "It was one of those moments in music like the first time you hear DJ Shadow or the Beatles. It was a real breath of fresh air."
A self-described "big rap fan" (old-school stars Rakim, Public Enemy and Krs-One are among his faves), Monaghan said he was drawn to the album,...
By Rochell Thomas, with reporting by James Lacsina
Dominic Monaghan
Photo: MTV News
Dominic Monaghan didn't meet Eminem when he showed up to shoot the "Love the Way You Lie" video. But Slim Shady and the Hobbit go way back — in Monaghan's mind at least.
The 33-year-old "Lost" star told MTV News that he first met Eminem in Paris in a time "before iPods" when a friend handed him a bootleg cassette copy of The Marshall Mathers LP.
"I was completely blown away," he said. "It was one of those moments in music like the first time you hear DJ Shadow or the Beatles. It was a real breath of fresh air."
A self-described "big rap fan" (old-school stars Rakim, Public Enemy and Krs-One are among his faves), Monaghan said he was drawn to the album,...
- 8/6/2010
- MTV Music News
'She makes the show a lot better, and I don't think she should leave,' one fan says.
By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by Kara Warner and James Lacsina
Ellen DeGeneres
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ WireImage
With Simon Cowell's exit from "American Idol," there were already a lot of questions surrounding the future of the show before Ellen DeGeneres announced on Thursday that she would not be returning for the coming season. "This didn't feel like the right fit for me," DeGeneres wrote in a statement on her official website. "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for."
The DeGeneres experiment was considered problematic by many fans, as she was often seen as too ambivalent about performances and was sometimes swallowed up by fellow judges Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, who is also reportedly leaving the show. Still, there...
By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by Kara Warner and James Lacsina
Ellen DeGeneres
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ WireImage
With Simon Cowell's exit from "American Idol," there were already a lot of questions surrounding the future of the show before Ellen DeGeneres announced on Thursday that she would not be returning for the coming season. "This didn't feel like the right fit for me," DeGeneres wrote in a statement on her official website. "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for."
The DeGeneres experiment was considered problematic by many fans, as she was often seen as too ambivalent about performances and was sometimes swallowed up by fellow judges Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, who is also reportedly leaving the show. Still, there...
- 7/30/2010
- MTV Music News
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