Dienstag, 31. August 2010
Britney Spears - Piece of Me
Piece of Me
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Wayne Isham
Album: Blackout
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Wayne Isham
Album: Blackout
Beyonce's 'Why Don't You Love Me' Almost Didn't Happen, Bama Boyz Say
'It was the last one we expected her to pick,' song's producers reveal.By Steven Roberts
Beyoncé
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
If you've listened to Beyoncé's "Why Don't You Love Me" and inexplicably felt like you were a spy in the middle of an international conspiracy, then don't feel like you're weird. When producers the Bama Boyz, created the song, that's exactly how they felt.
The Grammy-nominated production trio of Eddie Smith, Jesse J. Rankins and Jonathan Wells are signed to Mathew Knowles' (a.k.a. Beyoncé's father) Music World Entertainment, and have worked with B for some time. In fact, the song's inspiration came from the time they spent in London at the end of her B-Day Tour.
"After the tour left, we stayed over in the UK, because we fell in love with it. It was a big thing for us, being out there, and we watch a lot of movies, so we all felt like Jason Bourne, to be quite honest with you," Rankins said. "We felt like James Bond or something. We were running around on like — this is kind of embarrassing — pretend missions in our head and we felt like we needed a theme song for it."
He said they started working on the song that would become "Why Don't You Love Me" in London, and completed it once they were back Stateside. They said that the song's structure was unusual, but luckily it ended up in the right person's hands.
"What happen was [B's sister] Solange called us and was like, 'Hey, I'm going to write a couple of records for my sister. Send me some tracks!' We had a lot of bangers that felt more like Beyoncé, but we actually put that one last on the CD because we figured 'This is not Beyoncé,' but we knew Solange would like it," Rankins said. "So we stuck that one there — but we battled with even putting it on there, because it was the last one we expected her to pick. So Solange sent it back with a song written to it, and it was the 'Why Don't You Love Me' lyrics. The song was hot!"
The Bama Boyz met in junior high and high school and linked back up in college at Alabama A&M University, where they threw parties as DJs. They eventually landed internships at Sony Music before hooking up with Mathew Knowles.
Despite their name, the group's sound doesn't necessarily scream Alabama. Their EP, Socially Awkward, is filled with music that can't readily be classified as electro, R&B or hip-hop.
"We actually like the fact that our name is the Bamaz — people say, 'Ah, they're going to sound like this.' But then we you hear [us], you're like 'What? Are they really from Alabama?' It's just like a gumbo of lots of different genres and styles."
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Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
If you've listened to Beyoncé's "Why Don't You Love Me" and inexplicably felt like you were a spy in the middle of an international conspiracy, then don't feel like you're weird. When producers the Bama Boyz, created the song, that's exactly how they felt.
The Grammy-nominated production trio of Eddie Smith, Jesse J. Rankins and Jonathan Wells are signed to Mathew Knowles' (a.k.a. Beyoncé's father) Music World Entertainment, and have worked with B for some time. In fact, the song's inspiration came from the time they spent in London at the end of her B-Day Tour.
"After the tour left, we stayed over in the UK, because we fell in love with it. It was a big thing for us, being out there, and we watch a lot of movies, so we all felt like Jason Bourne, to be quite honest with you," Rankins said. "We felt like James Bond or something. We were running around on like — this is kind of embarrassing — pretend missions in our head and we felt like we needed a theme song for it."
He said they started working on the song that would become "Why Don't You Love Me" in London, and completed it once they were back Stateside. They said that the song's structure was unusual, but luckily it ended up in the right person's hands.
"What happen was [B's sister] Solange called us and was like, 'Hey, I'm going to write a couple of records for my sister. Send me some tracks!' We had a lot of bangers that felt more like Beyoncé, but we actually put that one last on the CD because we figured 'This is not Beyoncé,' but we knew Solange would like it," Rankins said. "So we stuck that one there — but we battled with even putting it on there, because it was the last one we expected her to pick. So Solange sent it back with a song written to it, and it was the 'Why Don't You Love Me' lyrics. The song was hot!"
The Bama Boyz met in junior high and high school and linked back up in college at Alabama A&M University, where they threw parties as DJs. They eventually landed internships at Sony Music before hooking up with Mathew Knowles.
Despite their name, the group's sound doesn't necessarily scream Alabama. Their EP, Socially Awkward, is filled with music that can't readily be classified as electro, R&B or hip-hop.
"We actually like the fact that our name is the Bamaz — people say, 'Ah, they're going to sound like this.' But then we you hear [us], you're like 'What? Are they really from Alabama?' It's just like a gumbo of lots of different genres and styles."
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Freestyle to release 'Nutcracker' on Nov. 24
Freestyle Releasing, in association with Cinemarket Films, has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to Andrei Konchalovsky's "The Nutcracker in 3D." The film will open Nov. 24.
Hilary Duff's South of the Border Honeymoon
After tying the knot in Santa Barbara last weekend, Hilary Duff and hubby Mike Comrie are celebrating in Cabo San Lucas.
The newlyweds touched down in Mexico�within 24 hours...
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White Sox Wiggin' Out Over Manny Ramirez
Filed under: Manny Ramirez, TMZ Sports
The Chicago White Sox aren't finished doing business with the Los Angeles Dodgers -- TMZ has learned the MLB squad didn't just want Manny Ramirez ... they also want his wigs!!! Of course, when Manny first arrived to L.A., the dreadlock "Manny Wigs" sold…
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The Chicago White Sox aren't finished doing business with the Los Angeles Dodgers -- TMZ has learned the MLB squad didn't just want Manny Ramirez ... they also want his wigs!!! Of course, when Manny first arrived to L.A., the dreadlock "Manny Wigs" sold…
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Lady Gaga's Fresh Food Diet
The singer stays in fighting shape while on tour with a new fresh food diet! Get the details on her tasty and nutritional food kick.
Montag, 30. August 2010
Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy
If I Were A Boy
Artist: Beyoncé
Label: Columbia/Music World Music
Director: Jake Nava
Album: I Am... Sasha Fierce
Artist: Beyoncé
Label: Columbia/Music World Music
Director: Jake Nava
Album: I Am... Sasha Fierce
Hong Kong's Goldfish Market and the HK$100 million threat
The nickname "Goldfish Market" doesn't do the area justice. Spanning the length of Tung Choi Street, from the intersections at Nullah Street to Mongkok Street, this shopping district is like the Florida Everglades boiled down to several hundred meters of pet stores. Everything from albino turtles to tarantulas are on sale at what is one of Hong Kong's oldest and most beloved markets. read more
Kim Kardashian Still Shopping for an Emmy Dress That Fits!
The Emmy awards are just days away and Kim Kardashian is still searching for her dress.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is walking the red carpet and participating in...
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is walking the red carpet and participating in...
Britney Spears - 2008 Video Of The Year: Britney Spears "Piece of Me
2008 Video Of The Year: Britney Spears "Piece of Me
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Wayne Isham
Album: Blackout
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Wayne Isham
Album: Blackout
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Hot Dude Of The Week: Nick Ayler
It is time, once again, for us to partake in the wondrous time of the week where we collectively gawk and gander at the Hot Dude of the Week. This week’s Hot Dude was photographed by Richard Gerst and he graces the cover and inside pages of the new issue of hawt Aussie magazine DNA. [...]
Tokyo camps it up
About 10 years ago, when many Japanese were averse to getting wet or dirty, sleeping outdoors in tents or on ground sheets carried the stigma of poverty. Camping was for homeless people or earthquake victims.In one shop near Komazawa University, a good Coleman tent cost only �3,000 -- about a tenth of the American price at that time -- because companies were trying to spread the concept of camping to Japan. read more
Morgan Freeman Vs. Ted Danson: Who'd You Rather?
Filed under: Morgan Freeman, Ted Danson, Beauty
Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman , 73, and Emmy-winner Ted Danson , 62, joined forces to help the Gulf of Mexico at a charity event in Mississippi on Tuesday. Question is ...
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Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman , 73, and Emmy-winner Ted Danson , 62, joined forces to help the Gulf of Mexico at a charity event in Mississippi on Tuesday. Question is ...
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Sonntag, 29. August 2010
Sandra Bullock Praises New Orleans School for Hurricane Recovery
"I have seen nothing but unimaginable kindness," she says on the fifth anniversary of Katrina
Photos | Lady Gaga Performs At Staples Center
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Beyonce Says She's 'A Feminist, In A Way'
Singer also talks about retiring alter ego Sasha Fierce and starting a family, in You magazine.By James Dinh
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Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images
Whether it's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" or the Destiny's Child classic "Independent Women," most of Beyoncé's catalog consists of strong female-empowerment anthems. So it's no surprise that the singer considers herself to be a feminist.
In an interview with the U.K.'s You magazine, the pop star opens up about the importance of female companionship, not needing to hide behind Sasha Fierce and her much-talked-about baby plans.
"I think I am a feminist, in a way. It's not something I consciously decided I was going to be; perhaps it's because I grew up in a singing group with other women, and that was so helpful to me," she told the magazine. "It kept me out of so much trouble and out of bad relationships. My friendships with my girls are just so much a part of me that there are things I am never going to do that would upset that bond. I never want to betray that friendship, because I love being a woman and I love being a friend to other women."
Most recently, Beyoncé has certainly made her share of female friends in the industry. In the past year, the singer has collaborated with Lady Gaga ("Video Phone" and "Telephone") and Alicia Keys ("Put It in a Love Song").
While the singer might always have female besties, there's one thing she's cut out of the picture: alter ego Sasha Fierce. Earlier this year, the pop star revealed that she "killed" Sasha, and now she said the alter-ego absence is due to her newfound self-awareness.
"I don't need Sasha so much anymore, because these days, I know who I am. It takes time to figure out who you are, and I am still discovering different things about myself. As I am exposed to different experiences, I think, 'Oh, I like this. I didn't know I liked this,' " she explained. "That's the journey of life that is so exciting. More and more, I know who I am, I know what I like, I know what I want, and that makes me feel so free."
In fact, B already has her eye on some personal life goals. "My ambition is to continue to learn about the world and to eventually have a family," she said. And while Beyoncé remained coy about when she and husband Jay-Z will expand the Carter family, she hinted that there's really "no dates, no times" to motherhood. "It will happen when I am ready."
What is your favorite Beyoncé female-empowerment anthem? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images
Whether it's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" or the Destiny's Child classic "Independent Women," most of Beyoncé's catalog consists of strong female-empowerment anthems. So it's no surprise that the singer considers herself to be a feminist.
In an interview with the U.K.'s You magazine, the pop star opens up about the importance of female companionship, not needing to hide behind Sasha Fierce and her much-talked-about baby plans.
"I think I am a feminist, in a way. It's not something I consciously decided I was going to be; perhaps it's because I grew up in a singing group with other women, and that was so helpful to me," she told the magazine. "It kept me out of so much trouble and out of bad relationships. My friendships with my girls are just so much a part of me that there are things I am never going to do that would upset that bond. I never want to betray that friendship, because I love being a woman and I love being a friend to other women."
Most recently, Beyoncé has certainly made her share of female friends in the industry. In the past year, the singer has collaborated with Lady Gaga ("Video Phone" and "Telephone") and Alicia Keys ("Put It in a Love Song").
While the singer might always have female besties, there's one thing she's cut out of the picture: alter ego Sasha Fierce. Earlier this year, the pop star revealed that she "killed" Sasha, and now she said the alter-ego absence is due to her newfound self-awareness.
"I don't need Sasha so much anymore, because these days, I know who I am. It takes time to figure out who you are, and I am still discovering different things about myself. As I am exposed to different experiences, I think, 'Oh, I like this. I didn't know I liked this,' " she explained. "That's the journey of life that is so exciting. More and more, I know who I am, I know what I like, I know what I want, and that makes me feel so free."
In fact, B already has her eye on some personal life goals. "My ambition is to continue to learn about the world and to eventually have a family," she said. And while Beyoncé remained coy about when she and husband Jay-Z will expand the Carter family, she hinted that there's really "no dates, no times" to motherhood. "It will happen when I am ready."
What is your favorite Beyoncé female-empowerment anthem? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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The Bad Girls Klan err... Club
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EXCLUSIVE: Betty White's note from Tina Fey
The actress recollects her shocking 1952 win.
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Usher?s Ready to Make the VMAs ?A Night to Remember?
This year?s MTV Video Music Awards is setting itself up to be the hottest party of the year. The network announced yesterday that Usher and Paramore will hit the stage on Sept. 12 at 9 p.m.
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Marc & J. Lo Hope to Build the ?Hollywood of the Caribbean??
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez are hoping to transform Puerto Rico into the Hollywood of the Carribbean, according to a Puerto Rican mayor.�
OK! GALLERY: J LO & MARC TOUCH BASE AFTER TRAVELING WITH TWINS
According to The Associated Press, Fajardo Mayor Anibal Melendez said Thursday that J. Lo and Marc would like to build a [...]
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'Big announcement' expected at Apple event
Now that Apple has confirmed the date of its next "big announcement" for Sept. 1 in San Francisco, the rumor mill has kicked into high gear.
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Samstag, 28. August 2010
Photos | Ke$ha On The Set Of Her Video For 'Take It Off'
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Usher, Paramore To Perform At 2010 VMAs
'The Social Network' stars Justin Timberlake, Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield will present at the show on September 12.By Gil Kaufman
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Photo: Getty Images
You didn't think MTV would have a party and not invite Usher, did you? The 2010 Video Music Awards just got bigger, with the addition of Ush to the list of performers at the September 12 show, as well as Paramore, who are slated to give a special performance during the event hosted by "Chelsea Lately" star comedian Chelsea Handler.
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You didn't think MTV would have a party and not invite Usher, did you? The 2010 Video Music Awards just got bigger, with the addition of Ush to the list of performers at the September 12 show, as well as Paramore, who are slated to give a special performance during the event hosted by "Chelsea Lately" star comedian Chelsea Handler.
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Britney Spears - Gimme More
Gimme More
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Jake Sarfaty
Album: Blackout
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Did Inception Really Rip Off Scrooge McDuck?
Is it true that Inception ripped off an old Donald Duck comic strip?
?G.F., via A.B. inbox
First of all, it was an Uncle Scrooge comic, and don't be ridiculous. The...
?G.F., via A.B. inbox
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Threesome Anyone? True Blood Emmy Update!
Just call them the True Blood triple threat.
As you may have heard, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsg�rd will be presenting at the Emmys on Sunday. And now we're...
As you may have heard, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsg�rd will be presenting at the Emmys on Sunday. And now we're...
Freitag, 27. August 2010
Photos | 'Forbes' Magazine's Top-Earning Musicians Of 2010
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Charlie Gets Rehab, Lindsay Gets Jail?Is That Fair?
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Taylor Swift Talks Pretend Nuptials and Music Leak
Taylor Swift dishes to ET about the buzz surrounding the wedding scene in the video for her new single, "Mine" -- and she reveals how she reacted when the song leaked online. Did sparks really go flying between Taylor and her groom Toby Hemingway?
Taylor in a wedding gown, happily clutching a bouquet -- but the nuptials are only pretend, for the video of "Mine."
"The wedding scene in the video has been most talked about because someone got a picture of it while we were shooting it," the Grammy winning singer says.
Taylor in a wedding gown, happily clutching a bouquet -- but the nuptials are only pretend, for the video of "Mine."
"The wedding scene in the video has been most talked about because someone got a picture of it while we were shooting it," the Grammy winning singer says.
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Martin Scorsese?s commercial for Bleu de Chanel (video)
Martin Scorsese has directed a commercial for a new Chanel perfume.
Despite its slickness, it has a cool Antonioni/late '60s European vibe that I like.
Check it out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG-nnDlnWrA
Despite its slickness, it has a cool Antonioni/late '60s European vibe that I like.
Check it out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG-nnDlnWrA
Usher - There Goes My Baby
There Goes My Baby
Artist: Usher
Label: LaFace Records, JLG
Director: Anthony Mandler
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Label: LaFace Records, JLG
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Love among the runways
Film News: Premiere attendees go the 'Distance' -- Monday night's preem of Warner Bros.' "Going the Distance" at the Chinese made attendees nostalgic for long-lost loves.
Donnerstag, 26. August 2010
8 bone-chilling summer desserts for Hong Kong
Got something to say? Speak up! CNNGo is looking to reward one smart reader with a free night's stay at The Fleming in Hong Kong. Leave your thoughts and we'll pick the best comment posted before 11:59:59pm, August 26, 2010, Hong Kong time. Full details here.
Hot and humid like too many men in a Turkish Bath, the summers in Hong Kong can be challenging.read more
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Stylish Celebs Step Out in Support of Dress For Success Benefit
It was a night of giving and getting as everyone from former "Bachelorette" Ali Fedotowsky to reality star Audrina Patridge showed up to an event in support of Dress for Success, an organization that outfits women with attire and career skills to help them land a job.
On Monday night, The Style Network and Garcelle Beauvais hosted the second annual Give & Get Fete held at the Soho House West Hollywood that featured a silent auction, and a parting bag filled with makeup goodies. Entertainment Tonight's own Anya Sarre was in support of the cause, offering up a day of shopping with the celebrity stylist. A nice woman purchased the day for $500 and donated it back to a client at Dress for Success!
To learn how you can be involved with Dress for Success, check out their website www.dressforsuccess.org.
On Monday night, The Style Network and Garcelle Beauvais hosted the second annual Give & Get Fete held at the Soho House West Hollywood that featured a silent auction, and a parting bag filled with makeup goodies. Entertainment Tonight's own Anya Sarre was in support of the cause, offering up a day of shopping with the celebrity stylist. A nice woman purchased the day for $500 and donated it back to a client at Dress for Success!
To learn how you can be involved with Dress for Success, check out their website www.dressforsuccess.org.
John Mayer Blogs About The Maniston!
Oh, here we go…
John Mayer, arguably the douchiest of all of the douchebags, is none to pleased with a recent article that ran about his alleged reconciliation with the MANiston, and feels strongly enough about it to write a self-indulgant rant on the matter!
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Ahh, Huffington Post, the internet Death Star. [...]
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Suspect arrested outside Paris Hilton's home
She may live the jet-set life of a star, but it's not always good to be Paris Hilton. The heiress was nearly the victim of an armed intruder who attempted to enter her Los Angeles home, police confirm. "So Scary, just got woken up to a guy trying to break into my house holding 2 big knives. Cops are here arresting him," Paris wrote on her official Twitter page in the early hours of August 24. Officer Gregory Baek says the suspect was taken into custody at 6:30 a.m. Two years ago, the socialite was not so lucky ? burglars robbed her home of nearly $2 million in jewels.
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Britney Spears - Break the Ice
Break the Ice
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Robert Hales
Album: Blackout
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Robert Hales
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Sneak Peek: Tonight's ET Slideshow
From Britney Spears in Hawaii, to newlyweds-to-be Katy Perry and Russell Brand, we're giving you a sneak peek of fabulous star photos like the ones you'll see on tonight's ET Slideshow! Tune in to ET tonight for more amazing celeb snapshots! Britney dons a yellow bikini as she hits the beach in Hawaii with boyfriend Jason Trawick.
New Jersey Still Hates The Jersey Shore
Honestly, we bet tourism in Seaside Heights has gone up like 500%. Everyone should just stop their whining already! And that includes the governing bodies of both NJ and NY!
Quinnipiac University took a poll of Jersey residents to ask their stance on The Jersey Shore. The majority, at 51%, agreed the show is shit while [...]
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Rob vs. Leo: Who Has Crazier Crazies?
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Mittwoch, 25. August 2010
Video: Cojo's Best and Worst Dressed List from the Creative Arts Emmy Red Carpet
ET's Steven "Cojo" Cojocaru reflects on the hits and misses in fashion on the 2010 Creative Arts Emmy Award red carpet with his Best and Worst-Dressed List. Coming in at No. 5 in the best-dressed category is actress Kristin Chenoweth. Cojo referred to her Emmy choice as "simple day chic." "She did it well and kept it simple," he said of the star. The No. 4 title went to "iCarly" actress Miranda Cosgrove, who Cojo said was on his "list of ones to watch." Kathy Griffin stepped off the "D List" and onto Cojo's list, coming in at No. 3 as a best-dressed celeb. "You have made it to the A-list at last," he joked with Kathy.
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Glee's Jayma Mays Wants to Sing & Be With Will!
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Brooke on Dancing With the Stars' shirtless ?Situation?
What does Dancing With the Stars co-host Brooke Burke think of the reports that Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino might be a contestant on the new season? "It would probably be a competition between Maksim (Chmerkovskiy) and him about who would take their shirts off more often," she told Lopez Tonight. "And they're trying to keep Max's shirt ON right now, actually!" So who's on Brooke's wish list of dream contestants? "I'm kinda hoping for Kirstie Alley, because I think it'd be a good experience for her," says the season seven champion. "Julio Iglesias for the moms, Michael Bolton and Oscar De La Hoya ? you know he would go out and have some moves!?
Why Is Jennifer Aniston Still a Movie Star?
Here's a question: Why does Jennifer Aniston keep getting high-profile film gigs when her films (with very few exceptions, like Marley & Me) are stinkers?
?Freddie B., via...
?Freddie B., via...
Fantasia Barrino opens up on ABC
Accumulated career pressures and private challenges drove "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino to attempt to take her life two weeks ago, the singer told ABC News' "Good Morning America" on Tuesday.
Paris Hilton Suspect Booked for Felony Burglary
Filed under: Paris Hilton, Celebrity Justice
The man who was arrested at Paris Hilton 's home this morning has now been booked by the LAPD on one count of felony burglary. Cops tell TMZ 31-year-old Nathan Lee Parada is still in custody and is being held on $50,000 bail. According to his booking…
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The man who was arrested at Paris Hilton 's home this morning has now been booked by the LAPD on one count of felony burglary. Cops tell TMZ 31-year-old Nathan Lee Parada is still in custody and is being held on $50,000 bail. According to his booking…
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More details on 'Avatar's' new scenes, DVD
James Cameron's sci-fi epic "Avatar" revisits global multiplexes this weekend in a quest to pad its record $2.74 billion worldwide boxoffice and hype DVD and Blu-ray Disc special editions planned for the fall.
Dienstag, 24. August 2010
Twilight and True Blood Vamps Battle at Comic-Con
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Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer's Wedding: "Beautiful and Wonderful"
True Blood costar Rutina Wesley couldn't be happier that her kissing costars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer�tied the knot this weekend.
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Jennifer Hudson: I'm Thinking of Shaving My Head
A slimmed down Jennifer Hudson is considering trimming down in other ways.
"I am actually thinking about shaving my head," the singer/actress reveals to InStyle Makeover magazine. "Because I feel I've got a good structure. ... My cousin's a beautician and she's always saying, 'You could wear any hairdo.' So I'm thinking, what if I shave my hair? Not completely off, but low. I think that would be so hot. With my diamonds studs? But with a cut like that, your face has to be made up at all times."
Hudson, a spokesperson for Weight Watchers, has gone from a size 16 to a svelte size six. She reveals how she got the weight off, saying, "I was on a similar path already, except it was far stricter. And that was my downfall. I would say, 'I'm going to have skinless chicken and grilled fish and climb a mountain to work out!' ... And then I'd gain it all back. So what I did with Weight Watchers is actually more realistic. It's not a diet -- it's really a way of living that teaches you better skills. This is for the normal person, who wants to look better, or feel better, but who still wants to indulge a little bit."
"I am actually thinking about shaving my head," the singer/actress reveals to InStyle Makeover magazine. "Because I feel I've got a good structure. ... My cousin's a beautician and she's always saying, 'You could wear any hairdo.' So I'm thinking, what if I shave my hair? Not completely off, but low. I think that would be so hot. With my diamonds studs? But with a cut like that, your face has to be made up at all times."
Hudson, a spokesperson for Weight Watchers, has gone from a size 16 to a svelte size six. She reveals how she got the weight off, saying, "I was on a similar path already, except it was far stricter. And that was my downfall. I would say, 'I'm going to have skinless chicken and grilled fish and climb a mountain to work out!' ... And then I'd gain it all back. So what I did with Weight Watchers is actually more realistic. It's not a diet -- it's really a way of living that teaches you better skills. This is for the normal person, who wants to look better, or feel better, but who still wants to indulge a little bit."
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New Led Zeppelin On The Way? Jason Bonham Hints At 'Jam' Sessions With Jimmy Page -- But Not Robert Plant
Drummer admits he doesn't know what will come of 'new material.'By Chris Harris
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Photo: Larry Marano/ Getty Images
On Friday morning, mere hours before he was due to take the stage with classic rockers Foreigner at Detroit's GM Renaissance Center, drummer Jason Bonham — the son of late Led Zeppelin kitman John Bonham — told Jim Johnson and Lynne Woodison of local rock station 94.7 WCSX that he'd be an ex-member of Foreigner as of September 1. But that's not the only thing he said.
Much to the delight of Led Zeppelin fans everywhere, Bonham revealed that he's been meeting up with Led Zep guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones in recent months and that they've been "trying to do some new material and writing."
It was the first time since Led Zeppelin announced they would re-form for a single performance (which happened late last year at London's O2 Arena, in honor of the late Ahmet Ertegün, who signed the band to Atlantic Records in 1969) that anyone connected to the band has confirmed publicly that new music could be on the horizon for the iconic rockers. While the bandmembers have stopped short of definitively ruling out such a reunion, singer Robert Plant insisted in the wake of last year's show that he intended to focus on promoting and touring behind his critically lauded album with bluegrass artist Alison Krauss, Raising Sand.
Not that Bonham knows what — if anything — will happen with the new material he's been working on with Page (who collaborated with pop singer Leona Lewis on an uneven version of Zep's "Whole Lotta Love" at the Olympic closing ceremonies in Beijing on Sunday night) and Jones. He said he just shows up and takes his seat behind the kit.
"I've been over [to England] a couple of times," Bonham said. "I've been working with Jimmy and John Paul and trying to do ... some new material and some writing. I don't know what it will be, but it will be something. At the moment, all I know is I have the great pleasure to go and jam with the two guys and start work on some material. When I get there, I never ask any questions. If I get a phone call to go and play, I enjoy every moment of it. Whatever it ends up as, to ever get a chance to jam with two people like that, it is a phenomenal thing for me. It's my life. It's what I've dreamed about doing."
He said it's still too early to tell what will become of these "jam" sessions, but admitted that the "possibility of doing something is in the cards. I really felt it was in the cards from the moment we walked offstage at the O2." Bonham also explained that, before there could be a Led Zep LP, "lots of politics [would need to] get ironed out," but added that recording with Zep is "something I've always wanted to do."
Bonham noticeably didn't mention frontman Plant's name during the discussion. A spokesperson for Page's management had no comment on the matter, and a spokesperson for Jones' management could not be reached by press time.
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On Friday morning, mere hours before he was due to take the stage with classic rockers Foreigner at Detroit's GM Renaissance Center, drummer Jason Bonham — the son of late Led Zeppelin kitman John Bonham — told Jim Johnson and Lynne Woodison of local rock station 94.7 WCSX that he'd be an ex-member of Foreigner as of September 1. But that's not the only thing he said.
Much to the delight of Led Zeppelin fans everywhere, Bonham revealed that he's been meeting up with Led Zep guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones in recent months and that they've been "trying to do some new material and writing."
It was the first time since Led Zeppelin announced they would re-form for a single performance (which happened late last year at London's O2 Arena, in honor of the late Ahmet Ertegün, who signed the band to Atlantic Records in 1969) that anyone connected to the band has confirmed publicly that new music could be on the horizon for the iconic rockers. While the bandmembers have stopped short of definitively ruling out such a reunion, singer Robert Plant insisted in the wake of last year's show that he intended to focus on promoting and touring behind his critically lauded album with bluegrass artist Alison Krauss, Raising Sand.
Not that Bonham knows what — if anything — will happen with the new material he's been working on with Page (who collaborated with pop singer Leona Lewis on an uneven version of Zep's "Whole Lotta Love" at the Olympic closing ceremonies in Beijing on Sunday night) and Jones. He said he just shows up and takes his seat behind the kit.
"I've been over [to England] a couple of times," Bonham said. "I've been working with Jimmy and John Paul and trying to do ... some new material and some writing. I don't know what it will be, but it will be something. At the moment, all I know is I have the great pleasure to go and jam with the two guys and start work on some material. When I get there, I never ask any questions. If I get a phone call to go and play, I enjoy every moment of it. Whatever it ends up as, to ever get a chance to jam with two people like that, it is a phenomenal thing for me. It's my life. It's what I've dreamed about doing."
He said it's still too early to tell what will become of these "jam" sessions, but admitted that the "possibility of doing something is in the cards. I really felt it was in the cards from the moment we walked offstage at the O2." Bonham also explained that, before there could be a Led Zep LP, "lots of politics [would need to] get ironed out," but added that recording with Zep is "something I've always wanted to do."
Bonham noticeably didn't mention frontman Plant's name during the discussion. A spokesperson for Page's management had no comment on the matter, and a spokesperson for Jones' management could not be reached by press time.
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Rihanna's 'Battleship' Will Join Pantheon Of Singers' First Flicks
From Madonna's 'A Certain Sacrifice' to Taylor Swift's 'Valentine's Day,' pop stars' first forays into acting have been interesting.By Eric Ditzian
Taylor Swift in "Valentine's Day"
Photo: New Line Cinema
Last February, during a swing through South Korea, Rihanna told MTV Asia that she had dreams of becoming a Hollywood superstar.
"I would love to get into comedic movies," the 22-year-old said. "As well as action. I love action. I would love to play a badass one day."
Well, a badass she very well might be, as she's signed onto "Battleship," a sci-fi action flick based on the classic board game and co-starring Taylor Kitsch and Alexander Skarsgård. Of course, this isn't the first time a celebrated singer has ditched the recording studio for the soundstage. As Rihanna boards "Battleship," she joins a long line of artists-turned-actresses. Let's take a look back at the first movie roles from some our favorite singers.
Beyoncé in "Austin Powers in Goldmember"
No disrespect to the 2001 MTV movie "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," but 2002's "Goldmember" was Beyoncé's first turn on the big screen. And what a debut it was. She essentially played herself, albeit a '70s version of herself with super high hair and a handgun, but that is exactly what Beyoncé needed. The role didn't require very much in terms of acting chops and gave her the chance to get comfortable in front of the camera. Veteran comedic talent like Mike Myers, Seth Green and Michael Caine got the laughs, while Beyoncé benefited from simply sharing the frame. "Goldmember" grossed almost $300 million worldwide, and she went on to star in the critically acclaimed "Dreamgirls" a few years later.
Madonna in "A Certain Sacrifice"
Madge's first high-profile role arrived in 1985 with "Desperately Seeking Susan," but she actually shot her first movie six years earlier. The low-budget "A Certain Sacrifice," a sex-and-violence filled story set in New York's Lower East Side, languished on the shelf for years until Madonna hit the mainstream. She actually did everything she could to prevent the film's release, but "Certain Sacrifice" eventually got a home video release. Madonna might not be proud of the flick, but it certainly didn't have a negative effect on her Hollywood career. She went on to star in a slew of glitzy productions, including "Evita," for which she won a Golden Globe in 1997.
Queen Latifah in "Jungle Fever"
Latifah signed her first record deal when she was just 17. By the time she was 21, she'd also landed a small role in Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever." She went on to meatier roles in "House Party 2" and "Juice," opposite Tupac Shakur. By the new millennium, she had an Oscar nomination for "Chicago" on her résumé and a string of starring credits to her name.
Britney Spears in "Crossroads"
At perhaps the height of her fame, Spears took on a starring role in 2002's "Crossroads," a road-trip story featuring musical interludes and the talents of Dan Aykroyd and Zoe Saldana. The film was a critical dud and a box-office disappointment, and Spears has yet to get another chance at the big screen. In recent years, she's contented herself with cameo appearances in "How I Met Your Mother."
Taylor Swift in "Valentine's Day"
The country superstar appeared as herself in 2009's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," but not until this year's hit ensemble comedy, "Valentine's Day," did Swift slip into an acting role. She played a high school student who falls for her classmate, played by none other than Taylor Lautner. No word yet what her next movie project might be, but her, "Valentine's" director Garry Marshall is gearing up for his next ensemble flick, "New Year's Eve." Ms. Swift, ya interested?
Who is your favorite musician-turned-actor? Talk about it in the comments.
Check out everything we've got on "Battleship."
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Photo: New Line Cinema
Last February, during a swing through South Korea, Rihanna told MTV Asia that she had dreams of becoming a Hollywood superstar.
"I would love to get into comedic movies," the 22-year-old said. "As well as action. I love action. I would love to play a badass one day."
Well, a badass she very well might be, as she's signed onto "Battleship," a sci-fi action flick based on the classic board game and co-starring Taylor Kitsch and Alexander Skarsgård. Of course, this isn't the first time a celebrated singer has ditched the recording studio for the soundstage. As Rihanna boards "Battleship," she joins a long line of artists-turned-actresses. Let's take a look back at the first movie roles from some our favorite singers.
Beyoncé in "Austin Powers in Goldmember"
No disrespect to the 2001 MTV movie "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," but 2002's "Goldmember" was Beyoncé's first turn on the big screen. And what a debut it was. She essentially played herself, albeit a '70s version of herself with super high hair and a handgun, but that is exactly what Beyoncé needed. The role didn't require very much in terms of acting chops and gave her the chance to get comfortable in front of the camera. Veteran comedic talent like Mike Myers, Seth Green and Michael Caine got the laughs, while Beyoncé benefited from simply sharing the frame. "Goldmember" grossed almost $300 million worldwide, and she went on to star in the critically acclaimed "Dreamgirls" a few years later.
Madonna in "A Certain Sacrifice"
Madge's first high-profile role arrived in 1985 with "Desperately Seeking Susan," but she actually shot her first movie six years earlier. The low-budget "A Certain Sacrifice," a sex-and-violence filled story set in New York's Lower East Side, languished on the shelf for years until Madonna hit the mainstream. She actually did everything she could to prevent the film's release, but "Certain Sacrifice" eventually got a home video release. Madonna might not be proud of the flick, but it certainly didn't have a negative effect on her Hollywood career. She went on to star in a slew of glitzy productions, including "Evita," for which she won a Golden Globe in 1997.
Queen Latifah in "Jungle Fever"
Latifah signed her first record deal when she was just 17. By the time she was 21, she'd also landed a small role in Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever." She went on to meatier roles in "House Party 2" and "Juice," opposite Tupac Shakur. By the new millennium, she had an Oscar nomination for "Chicago" on her résumé and a string of starring credits to her name.
Britney Spears in "Crossroads"
At perhaps the height of her fame, Spears took on a starring role in 2002's "Crossroads," a road-trip story featuring musical interludes and the talents of Dan Aykroyd and Zoe Saldana. The film was a critical dud and a box-office disappointment, and Spears has yet to get another chance at the big screen. In recent years, she's contented herself with cameo appearances in "How I Met Your Mother."
Taylor Swift in "Valentine's Day"
The country superstar appeared as herself in 2009's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," but not until this year's hit ensemble comedy, "Valentine's Day," did Swift slip into an acting role. She played a high school student who falls for her classmate, played by none other than Taylor Lautner. No word yet what her next movie project might be, but her, "Valentine's" director Garry Marshall is gearing up for his next ensemble flick, "New Year's Eve." Ms. Swift, ya interested?
Who is your favorite musician-turned-actor? Talk about it in the comments.
Check out everything we've got on "Battleship."
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Justin Timberlake is 'Bringing Sexy Back' to the Vegas Strip
Justin Timberlake is reuniting with fellow Mouseketeer and former tour-mate Christina Aguilera for the "Justin Timberlake and Friends, a Special Evening Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children" in Las Vegas. Superstars Sean "Diddy" Combs and his group Diddy-Dirty Money, Lady Antebellum, Salt-N-Pepa, Selena Gomez & The Scene, T-Pain, and FreeSol will also take the stage on Saturday, October 23 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino's Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the one-night-only concert extravaganza go on sale Saturday, August 21 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster and the venue box office. American Express cardholders have access to presale tickets starting Thursday, August 19 at 10 a.m.
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He may now be a married man, but according to his famous siblings and friends, Kevin Jonas hasn?t changed a bit. ?He?s still the same old guy. He just has a wife now, which is great! We like having her around,? little brother Nick Jonas told In Touch at the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premiere in New York on August 18. Kevin?s wife, Danielle Deleasa, who exchanged vows with the singer in a fairy-tale winter wedding on Long Island, N.Y., in December 2009, was a regular on the set of her hubby?s Disney Channel film. ?Danielle often visits us, and she?s such a sweetheart,? Kevin?s Camp Rock 2 co-star Jasmine Richards told In Touch. ?They?re always holding hands, and they?re truly in love.?
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Out & About
? Mark Wahlberg hung out with his brother, chef Paul Wahlberg, at the family's new Hingham, Mass., restaurant, Alma Nove. The hotspot hosted the VIP reception for the Boston private movie screening of The Other Guys, which benefited the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation.
? NBA star Kobe Bryant stayed at The Paramount Hotel in New York with his wife, Vanessa, and their two daughters.
? Entourage actor Jerry Ferrara enjoyed Tequila Avi�n at The Stanton Social in New York.
? Tyra Banks lunched and shopped at Limelight Marketplace in New York.
? NBA star Kobe Bryant stayed at The Paramount Hotel in New York with his wife, Vanessa, and their two daughters.
? Entourage actor Jerry Ferrara enjoyed Tequila Avi�n at The Stanton Social in New York.
? Tyra Banks lunched and shopped at Limelight Marketplace in New York.
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Keith Urban: Nicole and I put "family first"
Balancing a country music tour with family life isn't easy, but Keith Urban has an advantage: Nicole Kidman! "I'm fortunate to have a wife who understands about career, as well," Keith tells parade.com. "We're blessed to have each other, and you recognize the importance of all the facets of our lives." No matter how busy they get, the singer and the Oscar-winning actress make sure their 2-year-old daughter, Sunday ? and each other ? are their main priorities. "Family is very, very strong in our lives," says Keith. "I don't know that there's any secret to it. I know for me, family is first, and I just make sure that I spread my time among the things I love to do, as well. Balance is never achieved, it's just maintained. And so far, I've been able to maintain it."
Nick Jonas on married brother Kevin: ?He?s still the same old guy?
He may now be a married man, but according to his famous siblings and friends, Kevin Jonas hasn?t changed a bit. ?He?s still the same old guy. He just has a wife now, which is great! We like having her around,? little brother Nick Jonas told In Touch at the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premiere in New York on August 18. Kevin?s wife, Danielle Deleasa, who exchanged vows with the singer in a fairy-tale winter wedding on Long Island, N.Y., in December 2009, was a regular on the set of her hubby?s Disney Channel film. ?Danielle often visits us, and she?s such a sweetheart,? Kevin?s Camp Rock 2 co-star Jasmine Richards told In Touch. ?They?re always holding hands, and they?re truly in love.?
Justin Bieber Throws Himself Off a Cliff
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Justin Bieber Throws Himself Off a Cliff
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'Piranha 3D': The Reviews Are In!
Critics cite 'mayhem,' 'gore' in new horror flick.By Eric Ditzian
Jerry O'Connell in "Piranha 3D"
Photo: Gene Page / Dimension
What can a critic possibly say about a film whose director describes his creative approach thusly: "I understand why James Cameron in 'Avatar' didn't want to make the 3-D gimmicky, and he was right. But we are making a piranha-attacking-spring-break movie, so we are going to go for the huge on-the-screen effects and fish attacking the audience."
That's how Alexandre Aja explained "Piranha 3D" to us earlier this year. And his movie is either the type of cinematic experience you crave — buckets of blood, tons of silicone — or the type that you find emblematic of the unraveling of Western culture. Moviegoers in both camps should note that the film is not tracking particularly well and will be lucky to gross more than $10 million over the weekend.
Yet the "Piranha 3D" reviews have been largely positive thus far; critics seem to understand that Aja wasn't trying to make an awards-season darling (despite ). Check out what the pros are saying and decide whether or not this flick is for you.
The Story
"[T]here's a lake packed with drunk hotties in bikinis they're forever taking off. There are big piranha packs swarming. A few scientists stop by to throw in lines like 'you're not going to believe this.' A few law enforcements types scream, 'Get out of the water now.' Mayhem everywhere, enough that the fake-blood and severed-limb budget was probably the film's biggest expenditure. I'd try describing the gore, but words just can't do justice to the damage a massive Mesozoic underbite, and the occasional outboard motor, can do." — Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
The Direction
"Alexandre Aja, who worked his remake magic with 2006's atmospheric 'The Hills Have Eyes,' gets it mainly right, assisted by a lively CG boost and a game cast that really gets into the spirit of things. ...
[He] exhibits little patience for such stuff as dramatic tension and tautly coiled suspense, and there are some undeniable choppy bits— but he never loses sight of the potential fun factor laid out in Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg's script. Nor does he stint on the gore, with a terrific assist by the veteran effects duo of Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger, who truly outdo themselves with all those nibbled body parts, as well as added bite by creature designer Neville Page." — Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter
The Performances
"The cast knows exactly what they're doing, and Elizabeth Shue and Adam Scott both walk away winners. Scott in particular seems to be having indecent fun striking a few action hero poses and reacting with droll alarms to the monster fish. Christopher Lloyd shows up for what is really just an extended cameo, but every line out of his mouth gets a laugh just because of the general lack of Lloyd in our lives lately.
Ving Rhames doesn't have a lot to do, but he goes down swinging.
O'Connell may never be able to convincingly shake off the scumbag after the enthusiastic way he and his cameraman (Paul Scheer of 'Human Giant' fame) ply their trade and earn their punishment. Even the young cast, led by Steven R. McQueen and Jessica Szohr, acquit themselves as well as possible considering how generally thin the material is."
— Drew McWeeny, HitFix
The Gore
"There's no way you can talk about the film without going gore gaga over the main attack that hits during the wet t-shirt contest. I'm relatively positive that this film used more blood than any film in film history. I'm thinking elevator scene in 'The Shining' ... times 3,000. More than that though was the crazy awesome gore by [effects studio] K.N.B. There's crazy awesome make-up effects here that just don't stop. For every moment that the CG fish get on your nerves, there's six gore gags by K.N.B. that are just epic." — Harry Knowles, Ain't It Cool News
The Bottom Line
"[H]ere, in the best/worst traditions of '70s exploitation cinema, are flesh-eating fishy gore, lip-smacking nudity and lots of laugh-out-loud silliness. If you're looking for the anti-establishment message found in the John Sayles' scripted, Roger Corman-produced 'Jaws' rip-off, you will be disappointed. However, the re-make's cheesy, eye-popping 3-D effects — flayed bodies, naked breasts, vomit and a severed penis are all flung out of the screen — are an authentic, affectionate throwback to cheapo Cormanesque excess."
— Nigel Floyd, Time Out London
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What can a critic possibly say about a film whose director describes his creative approach thusly: "I understand why James Cameron in 'Avatar' didn't want to make the 3-D gimmicky, and he was right. But we are making a piranha-attacking-spring-break movie, so we are going to go for the huge on-the-screen effects and fish attacking the audience."
That's how Alexandre Aja explained "Piranha 3D" to us earlier this year. And his movie is either the type of cinematic experience you crave — buckets of blood, tons of silicone — or the type that you find emblematic of the unraveling of Western culture. Moviegoers in both camps should note that the film is not tracking particularly well and will be lucky to gross more than $10 million over the weekend.
Yet the "Piranha 3D" reviews have been largely positive thus far; critics seem to understand that Aja wasn't trying to make an awards-season darling (despite ). Check out what the pros are saying and decide whether or not this flick is for you.
The Story
"[T]here's a lake packed with drunk hotties in bikinis they're forever taking off. There are big piranha packs swarming. A few scientists stop by to throw in lines like 'you're not going to believe this.' A few law enforcements types scream, 'Get out of the water now.' Mayhem everywhere, enough that the fake-blood and severed-limb budget was probably the film's biggest expenditure. I'd try describing the gore, but words just can't do justice to the damage a massive Mesozoic underbite, and the occasional outboard motor, can do." — Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
The Direction
"Alexandre Aja, who worked his remake magic with 2006's atmospheric 'The Hills Have Eyes,' gets it mainly right, assisted by a lively CG boost and a game cast that really gets into the spirit of things. ...
[He] exhibits little patience for such stuff as dramatic tension and tautly coiled suspense, and there are some undeniable choppy bits— but he never loses sight of the potential fun factor laid out in Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg's script. Nor does he stint on the gore, with a terrific assist by the veteran effects duo of Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger, who truly outdo themselves with all those nibbled body parts, as well as added bite by creature designer Neville Page." — Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter
The Performances
"The cast knows exactly what they're doing, and Elizabeth Shue and Adam Scott both walk away winners. Scott in particular seems to be having indecent fun striking a few action hero poses and reacting with droll alarms to the monster fish. Christopher Lloyd shows up for what is really just an extended cameo, but every line out of his mouth gets a laugh just because of the general lack of Lloyd in our lives lately.
Ving Rhames doesn't have a lot to do, but he goes down swinging.
O'Connell may never be able to convincingly shake off the scumbag after the enthusiastic way he and his cameraman (Paul Scheer of 'Human Giant' fame) ply their trade and earn their punishment. Even the young cast, led by Steven R. McQueen and Jessica Szohr, acquit themselves as well as possible considering how generally thin the material is."
— Drew McWeeny, HitFix
The Gore
"There's no way you can talk about the film without going gore gaga over the main attack that hits during the wet t-shirt contest. I'm relatively positive that this film used more blood than any film in film history. I'm thinking elevator scene in 'The Shining' ... times 3,000. More than that though was the crazy awesome gore by [effects studio] K.N.B. There's crazy awesome make-up effects here that just don't stop. For every moment that the CG fish get on your nerves, there's six gore gags by K.N.B. that are just epic." — Harry Knowles, Ain't It Cool News
The Bottom Line
"[H]ere, in the best/worst traditions of '70s exploitation cinema, are flesh-eating fishy gore, lip-smacking nudity and lots of laugh-out-loud silliness. If you're looking for the anti-establishment message found in the John Sayles' scripted, Roger Corman-produced 'Jaws' rip-off, you will be disappointed. However, the re-make's cheesy, eye-popping 3-D effects — flayed bodies, naked breasts, vomit and a severed penis are all flung out of the screen — are an authentic, affectionate throwback to cheapo Cormanesque excess."
— Nigel Floyd, Time Out London
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Usher has taken on critics who say he's lost his swagger. And with a new video for his single "There Goes My Baby," the singer continues to push back at detractors who dare to suggest he's slipped.
His last single, the Will.I.Am-produced "OMG," is still riding high on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, currently resting comfortably in the #3 slot.
And now, he's pushing his next number with a video for the slow-burning ballad "There Goes My Baby." Released on Tuesday (July 13), the clip features Usher and his leading lady trading sweaty moves under a desert sun.
In the opening scene, Usher has his back to the camera as the sun rises just over his right shoulder. The R&B crooner, sporting a black tank top and dark jeans, slowly pulls his love interest closer toward him in the next scene, and then ditches his tee as he sings to her.
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Justin Bieber currently has a lot on his plate. He's on tour. He's working on a book and a movie. He's prepping the release of his next single, "U Smile." And he just wrapped shooting his cameo on "CSI." But that doesn't mean he isn't taking time to give back.
MTV News caught up with the teen star on Friday night at Usher's New Look Foundation's first World Leadership Awards in Atlanta. He was excited to use his celebrity to bring attention to the charity, as well as his voice to bring some tunes to the party.
"You know, I'm really excited to be here to support Usher, my mentor, and his New Look Foundation. I'm here [and] I'm performing tonight. I'm also helping out another charity," he shared on the red carpet. "It's called Pencils of Promise. It's all about giving back and helping out kids that need education. It's really important that I'm able to help out other kids. I'm a kid myself, so it means a lot to me."
While he tweeted his intention to release "U Smile" as a single very soon, at the event, he kept his plans rather vague. "Musically, the next thing you're gonna hear from me is I might be putting out a single in the next couple months," he said. "I'm always making hits."
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"I'm actually a little petrified, to be honest. It's a landmark in my career, and it's just an epic venue. ... I'm just really excited, and I'm gonna try to kill it!" she told MTV News. "It definitely means a lot for me to be playing there, especially with Rihanna, 'cause she's so incredible. It makes me feel like I'm finally arriving here!"
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With all that time together, have the girls discussed working together? "I would love to. I mean, it's kind of been tossed around," she said. "There's not really much time that we've spent writing and stuff on this tour, because it's been so crazy, but it's definitely an idea I'm not opposed to."
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In an interview with the U.K.'s You magazine, the pop star opens up about the importance of female companionship, not needing to hide behind Sasha Fierce and her much-talked-about baby plans.
"I think I am a feminist, in a way. It's not something I consciously decided I was going to be; perhaps it's because I grew up in a singing group with other women, and that was so helpful to me," she told the magazine. "It kept me out of so much trouble and out of bad relationships. My friendships with my girls are just so much a part of me that there are things I am never going to do that would upset that bond. I never want to betray that friendship, because I love being a woman and I love being a friend to other women."
Most recently, Beyoncé has certainly made her share of female friends in the industry. In the past year, the singer has collaborated with Lady Gaga ("Video Phone" and "Telephone") and Alicia Keys ("Put It in a Love Song").
While the singer might always have female besties, there's one thing she's cut out of the picture: alter ego Sasha Fierce. Earlier this year, the pop star revealed that she "killed" Sasha, and now she said the alter-ego absence is due to her newfound self-awareness.
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In fact, B already has her eye on some personal life goals. "My ambition is to continue to learn about the world and to eventually have a family," she said. And while Beyoncé remained coy about when she and husband Jay-Z will expand the Carter family, she hinted that there's really "no dates, no times" to motherhood. "It will happen when I am ready."
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In an interview with the U.K.'s You magazine, the pop star opens up about the importance of female companionship, not needing to hide behind Sasha Fierce and her much-talked-about baby plans.
"I think I am a feminist, in a way. It's not something I consciously decided I was going to be; perhaps it's because I grew up in a singing group with other women, and that was so helpful to me," she told the magazine. "It kept me out of so much trouble and out of bad relationships. My friendships with my girls are just so much a part of me that there are things I am never going to do that would upset that bond. I never want to betray that friendship, because I love being a woman and I love being a friend to other women."
Most recently, Beyoncé has certainly made her share of female friends in the industry. In the past year, the singer has collaborated with Lady Gaga ("Video Phone" and "Telephone") and Alicia Keys ("Put It in a Love Song").
While the singer might always have female besties, there's one thing she's cut out of the picture: alter ego Sasha Fierce. Earlier this year, the pop star revealed that she "killed" Sasha, and now she said the alter-ego absence is due to her newfound self-awareness.
"I don't need Sasha so much anymore, because these days, I know who I am. It takes time to figure out who you are, and I am still discovering different things about myself. As I am exposed to different experiences, I think, 'Oh, I like this. I didn't know I liked this,' " she explained. "That's the journey of life that is so exciting. More and more, I know who I am, I know what I like, I know what I want, and that makes me feel so free."
In fact, B already has her eye on some personal life goals. "My ambition is to continue to learn about the world and to eventually have a family," she said. And while Beyoncé remained coy about when she and husband Jay-Z will expand the Carter family, she hinted that there's really "no dates, no times" to motherhood. "It will happen when I am ready."
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