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Montag, 31. Januar 2011
Tampa Mom Was Investigated for Slapping Daughter
Julie Schenecker went into counseling; the girl and her brother are now dead
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Mila Kunis Strikes Chord With Glee Star
If Chord Overstreet isn't one of Hollywood's hottest bachelors right now, we don't know who is.
We already reported nothing is going down between him and his Glee costar Naya...
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Demi Lovato?s Career Plans Uncertain as She Leaves Treatment Facility
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The teen actress has returned home after seeking help for emotional and physical issues.
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The teen actress has returned home after seeking help for emotional and physical issues.
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season Finale: Cynthia Gets Married!
The Real Housewives of Atlanta aired a season finale last night that focused on the dream wedding of Cynthia Bailey. What exact nonsense went down? Our critic has penned an extensive review of the episode... Cynthia finally tied the knot this week, or the noose around her neck, before 200 of her closest family and friends at Atlanta's Fernback Museum of Natural History. Before the nuptials, there was drama to spare, of course. Ladyboy Lawrence made his grand debut as Miss Lawrence at Aurum, a club in Atlanta. Performing "Closet Freak" for the first time in public, Nene, Kim, Sheree, and Kandi were all in attendance and all were blown away by Miss Lawrence. Ladyboy was en pointe! RuPaul better look out. Sheree beamed with happiness and Kandi once again noted the difference between Lawrence and Kim's singing. Kim's in it for fun and Lawrence has a potential career. In other words, one can sing and the other can't. Cynthia prepped for the wedding that was now two days away. Broke and panicky, she jokingly suggested the bridesmaids get their dresses at Target. Fernback required a minimum of $3,000 for the bar, which Cynthia didn't have. Maloria, her sister, advised her not to put everything on her shoulders and asked Cynthia if she was sure she wanted to marry broke ass Peter. Cynthia figured if things didn't turn out well she could always divorce him. The perfect attitude to have before a wedding. Cynthia asked her dad for the $3,000, but he was broke, as well. Things were not looking good. Phaedra returned to work after being on maternity leave for eight weeks. Melanie, her friend, would be taking care of Ayden from now on. Phaedra actually shed tears at the prospect of being away from the little guy for the first time. Who knew Phaedra actually had a maternal side? Kandi and Kim got together to discuss Kim's griping about "The Ring Don't Mean A Thing." Kandi told Kim she was going on tour with Fantasia. And not by bus this time. Irritated that Kim was going behind her back discussing money issues, Kandi acknowledged that it was hard to work with friends and suggested to Kim that they leave all business chat to the lawyers and managers. Kim agreed in her usual lackadaisical way. Sheree auditioned for "If These Hips Could Talk," an actual Hollywood movie. Getting unmercifully critiqued by the producers and talent involved in the casting, Sheree was angry that they kept mocking her "performance" and that they just wanted the cliched angry black woman stereotype. Based on the feedback she got, Sheree was convinced she didn't get the part but was proud she gave the audition she wanted to give. Nene gave 20-year-old, lazy loaf Brice a laundry list of errands to run for her. Still living at home and still with no job in sight, Brice was lectured by Nene on being a responsible young man. Good luck with that. Back in wedding hell, Maloria once again asked Cynthia if she really was sure about marrying old man Pete. Cynthia looked sadder than ever and Maloria told her marriage was going to be a struggle and it wasn't too late to run. Cynthia's stress infected Maloria, as well, and Maloria broke down in tears. Barbara, Cynthia's mom, got on the "don't marry broke ass Peter" bandwagon, too. She advised Cynthia to stand up to Peter and not make excuses for him. Be the strong black woman Mama raised you to be, girl! Gregg crawled up from his basement apartment to talk to Nene. They had barely spoken to each other since their last screaming match. Acknowledging that he'd acted like an ass, Nene didn't buy Gregg's lame apology. She didn't want to reconcile because she didn't feel Gregg's behavior had changed. Nene knew her worth and apparently Gregg was just not worth her time. The day of the wedding finally arrived and chaos reigned. There were no wedding bands, the dress was still being fitted and the marriage certificate was missing. Mom and sis plotted against Cynthia in a last minute attempt to stop the wedding by hiding the certificate. Shady... but after all of Cynthia's histrionics, who could blame them? Kim got her boobs redone and Kroy Biermann stopped by to pick her up for the wedding. This would be the first time she'd be showing off her new beau in public. No longer wearing Big Poppa's ring, Kim was ready to declare her love for her future baby-daddy to the world. One by one, the guests arrived. Sheree and Derek J. Dwight (remember him?). Kandi and her mom. Nene and her friend Diana aka The Hulk. Phaedra and Apollo and a big blue box. Classy Kim brought her own wine, along with her new boobs and her new man. Maloria was still in hysterics and everyone was sure Cynthia wouldn't show. Phaedra was amazed that Cynthia was able to pull off a "million dollar wedding with 50 cents" and Sheree wasn't too impressed with the "couple of chairs and a dinosaur" motif. Oh, ladies, always with the jokes. It was touch and go there for a moment, but finally Cynthia appeared in her one-of-a-kind platinum-silver creation designed by Rubin Singer. The runaway bride finally made it to the altar! Looking down on red-eyed, old man Peter from the top of the stairs, Cynthia finally knew she had made the right choice. Vows were exchanged and it was over as soon as it had begun. Kim bet they wouldn't be together in a year. Meow. Dwight extended an orchid branch to Nene and all was well with the world. And what did the future hold for the rest of our Atlanta peaches? Nene headed for LA while Gregg remained in the basement. Kandi hoped to meet a man and went on tour, but not by bus. Phaedra felt complete, litigating and changing diapers. Sheree got her part in the movie and was dating, but checking credentials first. And Kim got engaged to Kroy with her baby due in June. And they all lived happily ever after?
Beyoncé - Video Phone (Extended Remix)
Video Phone (Extended Remix)
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Label: Columbia, Music World Music
Director: Hype Williams
Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
Artist: Beyoncé
Label: Columbia, Music World Music
Director: Hype Williams
Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
Oscilloscope nabs 'Bellflower'
Sundance News: Pic to be released Stateside this summer -- Oscilloscope has nabbed rights in English-speaking territories to helmer Evan Glodell's directorial debut "Bellflower" with plans to release the pic Stateside this summer.
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Sonntag, 30. Januar 2011
Reese Heads To Church With The Fam
This is so nice to see!
Braving the cold Los Angeles rain on Sunday, Reese Witherspoon took her fiance Jim Toth and beautiful children Deacon and Ava to church in Santa Monica, Calif.
We love that attending Sunday church services has become a weekly thing for Reese and her man.
He's a keeper.
[Image via WENN.]
Braving the cold Los Angeles rain on Sunday, Reese Witherspoon took her fiance Jim Toth and beautiful children Deacon and Ava to church in Santa Monica, Calif.
We love that attending Sunday church services has become a weekly thing for Reese and her man.
He's a keeper.
[Image via WENN.]
Demi Lovato Leaves Treatment
Singer is back in L.A., MTV News confirms.By Jocelyn Vena
Demi Lovato in Los Angeles on Friday
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Demi Lovato has left treatment.
MTV News has confirmed that the teen star is already back in Los Angeles after seeking treatment for "emotional and physical issues." She entered treatment back in October, leaving her tour with the Jonas Brothers early.
"Demi came back to L.A. earlier this week," a source close to the star told us. "She completed her prescribed treatment and an outpatient program near the treatment facility. For now, she is getting back to her regular routine and spending time with her family and close friends. Demi will continue to focus first and foremost on her well-being."
The source continued: "To that end, she will continue to see doctors in L.A. who will help her work on the issues she confronted in treatment. She is so grateful to all of her fans for their unbelievable support and looks forward to being able to talk to all of them very soon."
Lovato was spotted near a treatment facility in Woodridge, Illinois, around Christmas when she took some time to celebrate the holidays with her family. Lovato entered treatment after a reported incident with backup dancer Alex Welch. The two later worked out a financial settlement after the alleged incident left the dancer injured.
Despite the personal setback, Lovato has a big 2011 ahead of her, including work on a new album, a planned tour and her hit Disney show "Sonny With a Chance." She also took home two People's Choice Awards earlier this month.
"I wish to thank all the friends and fans who voted for me for the People's Choice Awards and the Hot Hits Hottest Teen Stars of 2010," she wrote on Facebook earlier this month. "I want to make sure my fans know how thankful I am for all their love, support and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you for standing beside me through it all."
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Demi Lovato has left treatment.
MTV News has confirmed that the teen star is already back in Los Angeles after seeking treatment for "emotional and physical issues." She entered treatment back in October, leaving her tour with the Jonas Brothers early.
"Demi came back to L.A. earlier this week," a source close to the star told us. "She completed her prescribed treatment and an outpatient program near the treatment facility. For now, she is getting back to her regular routine and spending time with her family and close friends. Demi will continue to focus first and foremost on her well-being."
The source continued: "To that end, she will continue to see doctors in L.A. who will help her work on the issues she confronted in treatment. She is so grateful to all of her fans for their unbelievable support and looks forward to being able to talk to all of them very soon."
Lovato was spotted near a treatment facility in Woodridge, Illinois, around Christmas when she took some time to celebrate the holidays with her family. Lovato entered treatment after a reported incident with backup dancer Alex Welch. The two later worked out a financial settlement after the alleged incident left the dancer injured.
Despite the personal setback, Lovato has a big 2011 ahead of her, including work on a new album, a planned tour and her hit Disney show "Sonny With a Chance." She also took home two People's Choice Awards earlier this month.
"I wish to thank all the friends and fans who voted for me for the People's Choice Awards and the Hot Hits Hottest Teen Stars of 2010," she wrote on Facebook earlier this month. "I want to make sure my fans know how thankful I am for all their love, support and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you for standing beside me through it all."
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?Glee?s Matthew Morrison Gives A Free Concert At The Grove
Earlier today we got a sneak peek at actor/singer Matthew Morrison dancing a little jig with guest star Katie Couric in the upcoming Super Bowl Episode of Glee and right now we get to see photos from Matthew‘s free concert performance at The Grove here in LA yesterday afternoon. Tony nominee and “Glee” star Matthew [...]
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Sundance Goes Wild for Like Crazy; How to Die in Oregon Nabs Top Honors
Sundance can't get enough of Like Crazy (or James Franco's blonde-wig shenanigans).
The romantic drama, centered around a long-distance love affair between an American student...
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Modernica's "Pet's on Furniture" Contest
She's #2
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Samstag, 29. Januar 2011
Celebs love Kirill Bichutsky
In a city full of nightlife photographers, Kirill Bichutsky has made a name for himself as one of the most respected in New York. Celebrities like Drake and Kanye West love him, and he is responsible for capturing some of the best moments in the Big Apple nightlife. "I love that they know I'm not paparazzi. I won't profit from these photos, so they are comfortable with me. They feel free to have fun around me and be themselves," Kirill tells In Touch of his superstar fans. Check out his photos at www.KirillWasHere.com, and watch Kirill's video of the best moments of 2010 at www.kirillwashere.com/2010/.
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Guess Who Wants to Play Wonder Woman
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Kesha's "Sleazy" leaks
Lord, you sure are girl. Actually, who couldn?t get behind this song? Stealing drinks, making fun of the bourgeoisie, getting laid to phat beats?
The Nicki Minaj appropriation on this song is bald-faced; Kesha?s entire turn is all syncopated faux-weird, accents, birdsong dynamics. The whole nine. And spitting the lamest rhymes probs ever (the part of [...]
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Macaulay Culkin's Porn Star Party Pal Speaks!
Well, that's one way to get over�your ex!
After�his split with longterm girlfriend Mila Kunis, Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin was spotted hanging with a Spanish porn star...
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Freitag, 28. Januar 2011
Demi Lovato?s Career Plans Uncertain as She Leaves Treatment Facility
THR staff
The teen actress has returned home after seeking help for emotional and physical issues.
read more
Full story at The Live Feed
The teen actress has returned home after seeking help for emotional and physical issues.
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Full story at The Live Feed
'American Idol' Nashville Auditions: Stormi Henley, Miss Teen USA, Splits the Judges (Video)
Shirley Halperin Music City brought out plenty of talent and one "Younique" hopeful, but the Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson found themselves divided on beauty queen Stormi Henley.read more
'Idol' Contestant's Older Man -- That's Her Fiance!
Filed under: Jackie Wilson, American Idol, American Idol 2011
" American Idol "hopeful Jackie Wilson isn't just dating the CONSIDERABLY older gentleman she was smooching on "Idol" last night -- they are getting married! Turns out Jackie, 28, and Phil Martin, 52, hooked up in May 2010 ... and got engaged in…
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" American Idol "hopeful Jackie Wilson isn't just dating the CONSIDERABLY older gentleman she was smooching on "Idol" last night -- they are getting married! Turns out Jackie, 28, and Phil Martin, 52, hooked up in May 2010 ... and got engaged in…
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Royal wedding fever already grips networks
Headline Newsletter TV News: BBC America leads numerous programming efforts -- The April 29 marriage of England's Prince William and Kate Middleton represents a programming opportunity for numerous TV networks, though perhaps none more so than BBC America.
Get Claire Dane?s Golden Globe look for less
Golden Globes winner Claire Danes looked lovely in her hot-pink Calvin Klein Collection gown. ?I saw this color and the 6-year-old girl in me just could not deny it,? she explained. ?They made it for me!? But for those who can?t afford couture, this guava David?s Bridal halter gown retails for just $149.99 and looks exceedingly similar to Claire?s. Now everyone can feel like a princess, no matter the budget.
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Oprah: And Indian People Are Known for Their Gaydar...
Oprah (Winfrey) welcomed Prince Manvendra (Singh Gohil) on her show this week. Prince Manvendra is the world's only openly gay prince. Oprah had him on a few years ago for her special: Gay...
Donnerstag, 27. Januar 2011
Reps for Madonna?s Film ?W.E.? Deny It Will Be Screened at Cannes
Gregg Kilday A rep for IMGlobal says a French report claiming the film would appear at the festival is false.read more
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Vanilla Ice Comment Gets Cold Shoulder on Swift Justice With Nancy Grace
When it comes to speeds of justice, pretty much everyone likes it swift. Which is why Nancy Grace is so darned popular (that, and her sultry sexuality).
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Star Trek Producer Regrets Lack Of Gay Characters In Series!
Such a shame, indeed - especially for a show so otherwise diverse!
Brannon Braga, a writer/producer on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, has spoken out about his time on both series, and claims now that he regrets that he and the team behind the sci-fi franchise have not ever included [...]
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?Glee? Creator Ryan Murphy To Kings Of Leon: ?F*ck You . . . Assholes?
Glee creator Ryan Murphy is getting a lot of attention today in the wake of comments that he made to The Hollywood Reporter about his personal feelings about the band Kings of Leon. In a coverstory article about the show Glee, Murphy sends a message to Kings of Leon voicing his displeasure at their decision [...]
The Thundercats Are Back!
They're baacckkkk!!
The cult cartoon series from the 80's are getting a reboot on Cartoon Network later this year and here's their new look!
We like Lion-O's new youthful look, but there's still one question on our mind.
Where's Snarf!?!
Hopefully we'll get a sneak peek at the best character on the show soon!
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The cult cartoon series from the 80's are getting a reboot on Cartoon Network later this year and here's their new look!
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Where's Snarf!?!
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Mittwoch, 26. Januar 2011
Top 5 Oscar Nomination Mysteries Solved
Tim Appelo Why did Christopher Nolan, Lesley Manville, Marion Cottilard, "Tron", and "Waiting for Superman" lose, and teensy upstarts win? Here's why.read more
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Shut Up Little Man!: An Audio Misadventure
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Guess Who Wants to See Rob Kardashian's Penis?
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Kristen Stewart Is One Scary Vampire In 'Breaking Dawn,' Elizabeth Reaser Reveals
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Beyonce Working With Kanye West Producer S1
'Power' producer tweets he's 'finishing up some monsters' after week in the studio with B.By James Montgomery
Beyoncé's already taken inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson and Lauryn Hill, hit the studio with a list of producers that includes Ne-Yo, Sean Garrett and Jim Jonsin, and now, she's hoping to capture the surge of Kanye West's "Power."
B — who's already hard at work on the follow-up to her massive I Am ... Sasha Fierce album — just wrapped a week in the studio with producer S1, the man who co-produced "Power" and has logged time with the likes of Ghostface Killah and Erykah Badu.
S1 broke the news via his Twitter account and also posted a photo of himself and B over on his official site. And from the sound of things, the sessions, which took place in New York City, were definitely eventful.
"A couple of meetings then back in the lab with Beyonce today," he wrote in one tweet. "Excited to see what we're gonna create today after last night's session.
"Not going to bed anytime soon. Beyonce got us in here working and I'm loving every bit of it," he wrote in another post. "Finishing up some monsters ... everything is sounding really great and big!"
There's still not much information about Beyoncé's new album, though in an interview with "Entertainment Tonight" last year, she said that, this time out, she's aiming to "make [her] own genre of music." In a follow-up interview with MTV News, she clarified that statement, explaining that she's "mixing every type of genre that I love" on the new album, and added, "I'm not in a box. It's not R&B. It's not typically pop. It's not rock. It's just everything I love all mixed together in my own little gumbo of music."
What do you think S1's work with Beyoncé will sound like? Tell us in the comments!
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Beyoncé's already taken inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson and Lauryn Hill, hit the studio with a list of producers that includes Ne-Yo, Sean Garrett and Jim Jonsin, and now, she's hoping to capture the surge of Kanye West's "Power."
B — who's already hard at work on the follow-up to her massive I Am ... Sasha Fierce album — just wrapped a week in the studio with producer S1, the man who co-produced "Power" and has logged time with the likes of Ghostface Killah and Erykah Badu.
S1 broke the news via his Twitter account and also posted a photo of himself and B over on his official site. And from the sound of things, the sessions, which took place in New York City, were definitely eventful.
"A couple of meetings then back in the lab with Beyonce today," he wrote in one tweet. "Excited to see what we're gonna create today after last night's session.
"Not going to bed anytime soon. Beyonce got us in here working and I'm loving every bit of it," he wrote in another post. "Finishing up some monsters ... everything is sounding really great and big!"
There's still not much information about Beyoncé's new album, though in an interview with "Entertainment Tonight" last year, she said that, this time out, she's aiming to "make [her] own genre of music." In a follow-up interview with MTV News, she clarified that statement, explaining that she's "mixing every type of genre that I love" on the new album, and added, "I'm not in a box. It's not R&B. It's not typically pop. It's not rock. It's just everything I love all mixed together in my own little gumbo of music."
What do you think S1's work with Beyoncé will sound like? Tell us in the comments!
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Dienstag, 25. Januar 2011
Justin Bieber Poses For PETA
Bieber and a furry co-star encourage adoption from animal shelters in new campaign.By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber's PETA ad
Photo: PETA
With tag lines like "My World Includes Passion for Animals, Yours Should Too" and "Animals Can Make U Smile, Adopt From Your Local Shelter," Justin Bieber has joined forces with PETA as the latest celebrity spokesperson for the animal-rights organization.
The pop singer and a papillon pup named Bijou posed for the ads, asking fans to adopt animals from a shelter. Bieber also shot a video for the campaign that has been posted online. In the clip, he says, "A lot of animals are getting abused in different homes ... and I think it's really important we just stay aware about these different situations."
Bieber goes on to recalls his own experiences with animal shelters. "I have a dog, his name is Sam. He's actually a papillon," the teen star explained. "We moved to a city where we didn't really know anybody, so I wanted a friend and Sam was kind of like that friend.
"My dad and I used to just go visit the different animals and stuff," he continued, while suggesting that people get involved with the campaign. "It's really important that people adopt. I really encourage going out to an animal shelter or a place where you can get a dog that has been abandoned or doesn't have a home."
In his punny photo ads for the organization, the pop sensation sports his signature bangs and hoodie. The pics were shot by Cliff Watts, who has photographed other stars such as Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie in the past.
Bieber joins a long line of celebrities who have posed, many often nude, for PETA campaigns. Khloé Kardashian, Pamela Anderson, Paul McCartney, Eva Mendes, Pink and Mark Ronson, to name a few, have been featured in previous PETA ads.
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With tag lines like "My World Includes Passion for Animals, Yours Should Too" and "Animals Can Make U Smile, Adopt From Your Local Shelter," Justin Bieber has joined forces with PETA as the latest celebrity spokesperson for the animal-rights organization.
The pop singer and a papillon pup named Bijou posed for the ads, asking fans to adopt animals from a shelter. Bieber also shot a video for the campaign that has been posted online. In the clip, he says, "A lot of animals are getting abused in different homes ... and I think it's really important we just stay aware about these different situations."
Bieber goes on to recalls his own experiences with animal shelters. "I have a dog, his name is Sam. He's actually a papillon," the teen star explained. "We moved to a city where we didn't really know anybody, so I wanted a friend and Sam was kind of like that friend.
"My dad and I used to just go visit the different animals and stuff," he continued, while suggesting that people get involved with the campaign. "It's really important that people adopt. I really encourage going out to an animal shelter or a place where you can get a dog that has been abandoned or doesn't have a home."
In his punny photo ads for the organization, the pop sensation sports his signature bangs and hoodie. The pics were shot by Cliff Watts, who has photographed other stars such as Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie in the past.
Bieber joins a long line of celebrities who have posed, many often nude, for PETA campaigns. Khloé Kardashian, Pamela Anderson, Paul McCartney, Eva Mendes, Pink and Mark Ronson, to name a few, have been featured in previous PETA ads.
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Will Prince or Paris Testify in the Michael Jackson Manslaughter Case?
The Conrad Murray court case has me completely obsessed. Will Michael Jackson's kids be making an appearance on the stand?
?Ice24, via the inbox
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New Spartacus Series Starts Strong!
Looks like Starz subscribers love them some Spartacus!
Prequel series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena premiered on Friday night with 1.1 million viewers for its 10 p.m. airing, AND another 753,000 viewers during its 11 p.m. spot!
The combined 1.9 million viewers beats out Friday airings for ALL previous Spartacus airings, and the premiere showed a 70% [...]
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The combined 1.9 million viewers beats out Friday airings for ALL previous Spartacus airings, and the premiere showed a 70% [...]
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Lady Gaga Launches 'Born This Way' Countdown Clock
Single is set to premiere on February 13, same night Gaga will perform at Grammys.By James Montgomery
Lady Gaga
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The countdown is officially under way. On Sunday, having already teased fans with fashion-show promos and borderline terrifying short films, Lady Gaga took the next step in the march toward her Born This Way album, when she posted a rapidly descending countdown clock on her website.
What that clock is counting down to, of course, is the release of BTW's first single (which just so happens to be the album's title track), currently scheduled for Sunday, February 13 — the same night Gaga will perform at the Grammy Awards. So far, more than 43,000 Gaga fans have RSVP'd for the event through Facebook.
That countdown clock isn't the only bit of Born This Way-related news to sprout up in recent days. On Monday (January 24), Gaga fans were treated to a new promo image and some news about the "Born This Way" video.
Monday morning, Gaga fansites began posting a new image, supposedly taken from a promo shoot, either for the album or the single. In the photo, a nude Gaga — or someone who looks very much like her — is looking skyward, black liquid pouring from her mouth, hair enveloping her body.
Both of her fists are clenched, and on each finger she wears a ring with a different precious stone in the setting. A similar stone-covered piece appears to be stuck to her chest. But is the new image actually legit? When contacted by MTV News, a spokesperson for Lady Gaga's management would only say it's "not from [the] BTW shoot," though again, it's not clear whether the spokesperson was referring to the album or the single.
As for the video, Gaga's fashion director (and Thierry Mugler creative
director) Nicola Formichetti took to his Twitter account to hype the clip, writing, "Ok kids, get ready for BTW. We've just created the most amazing thing ever."
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Photo: David Wolff-Patrick/ Getty Images
The countdown is officially under way. On Sunday, having already teased fans with fashion-show promos and borderline terrifying short films, Lady Gaga took the next step in the march toward her Born This Way album, when she posted a rapidly descending countdown clock on her website.
What that clock is counting down to, of course, is the release of BTW's first single (which just so happens to be the album's title track), currently scheduled for Sunday, February 13 — the same night Gaga will perform at the Grammy Awards. So far, more than 43,000 Gaga fans have RSVP'd for the event through Facebook.
That countdown clock isn't the only bit of Born This Way-related news to sprout up in recent days. On Monday (January 24), Gaga fans were treated to a new promo image and some news about the "Born This Way" video.
Monday morning, Gaga fansites began posting a new image, supposedly taken from a promo shoot, either for the album or the single. In the photo, a nude Gaga — or someone who looks very much like her — is looking skyward, black liquid pouring from her mouth, hair enveloping her body.
Both of her fists are clenched, and on each finger she wears a ring with a different precious stone in the setting. A similar stone-covered piece appears to be stuck to her chest. But is the new image actually legit? When contacted by MTV News, a spokesperson for Lady Gaga's management would only say it's "not from [the] BTW shoot," though again, it's not clear whether the spokesperson was referring to the album or the single.
As for the video, Gaga's fashion director (and Thierry Mugler creative
director) Nicola Formichetti took to his Twitter account to hype the clip, writing, "Ok kids, get ready for BTW. We've just created the most amazing thing ever."
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Montag, 24. Januar 2011
Mayweather Brings Fiancee to Domestic Battery Case
Filed under: Floyd Mayweather, TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice
Usually, a domestic battery hearing isn't the best place to impress a lady ... but this morning, Floyd Mayweather rolled into a Vegas courtroom with his fiancee in tow. Mayweather is facing a slew of charges stemming from an alleged run-in with his baby…
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Usually, a domestic battery hearing isn't the best place to impress a lady ... but this morning, Floyd Mayweather rolled into a Vegas courtroom with his fiancee in tow. Mayweather is facing a slew of charges stemming from an alleged run-in with his baby…
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Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Other Stars Make Forbes' Top-Earning Of 2010 List
Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus also made the magazine's top 20 list of Hollywood moneymakers.By Jayson Rodriguez
Beyoncé
Photo: Columbia/Music World
On the East Coast, revenue streams are slowly rising as banks are still cratering and trying to recover from the recession. But out West, money ain't a thing, as Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z once rapped.
Forbes has released their list of Hollywood's 20 Highest Earners of 2010, with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus among those rubbing elbows with the likes of power players like Oprah Winfrey.
The venerable talk-show host topped the list with a whopping $315 million haul. Winfrey's earnings were generated for the most part by her multimedia deals, which include a syndication deal for her TV show, a magazine and her soon-to-be-launched network.
"Avatar" creator James Cameron came in second, more than $100 million behind Winfrey, with a tally of $210 million. Director and playwright Tyler Perry ($125 million), blockbuster movie producer Michael Bay ($120 million) and golfer Tiger Woods ($105 million) rounded out the top five.
Beyoncé was the only pop star to break the top 10. The "Single Ladies" superstar landed at #9, sandwiched between George Lucas and Dr. Phil. Mrs. Carter, whose hubby, Jay-Z, was named Hip-Hop's Cash King by Forbes in August with a tally of $63 million, pulled down $87 million over the past 12 months.
The blond-haired trio of Britney Spears ($64 million), Lady Gaga ($62 million) and Madonna ($58 million) made their mark on the list at numbers 13, 14 and 15, respectively.
Pop tarts Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift capped the list. The young stars placed at 18 and 19 on the list, with Disney star Cyrus pocketing $48 million, and country singer Swift depositing $45 million into her bank account.
Hollywood's 20 highest-earning men and women of 2010, according to Forbes:
1. Oprah Winfrey, $315 million
2. James Cameron, $210 million
3. Tyler Perry, $125 million
4. Michael Bay, $120 million
5. Tiger Woods, $105 million
6. Jerry Bruckheimer, $100 million
7. Steven Spielberg, $100 million
8. George Lucas, $95 million
9. Beyoncé, $87 million
10. Dr. Phil, $80 million
11. Simon Cowell, $80 million
12. Jerry Seinfeld, $75 million
13. Britney Spears, $64 million
14. Lady Gaga, $62 million
15. Madonna, $58 million
16. Sandra Bullock, $56 million
17. Ellen DeGeneres, $55 million
18. Miley Cyrus, $48 million
19. Taylor Swift, $45 million
20. Judge Judy Sheindlin, $45 million
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Photo: Columbia/Music World
On the East Coast, revenue streams are slowly rising as banks are still cratering and trying to recover from the recession. But out West, money ain't a thing, as Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z once rapped.
Forbes has released their list of Hollywood's 20 Highest Earners of 2010, with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus among those rubbing elbows with the likes of power players like Oprah Winfrey.
The venerable talk-show host topped the list with a whopping $315 million haul. Winfrey's earnings were generated for the most part by her multimedia deals, which include a syndication deal for her TV show, a magazine and her soon-to-be-launched network.
"Avatar" creator James Cameron came in second, more than $100 million behind Winfrey, with a tally of $210 million. Director and playwright Tyler Perry ($125 million), blockbuster movie producer Michael Bay ($120 million) and golfer Tiger Woods ($105 million) rounded out the top five.
Beyoncé was the only pop star to break the top 10. The "Single Ladies" superstar landed at #9, sandwiched between George Lucas and Dr. Phil. Mrs. Carter, whose hubby, Jay-Z, was named Hip-Hop's Cash King by Forbes in August with a tally of $63 million, pulled down $87 million over the past 12 months.
The blond-haired trio of Britney Spears ($64 million), Lady Gaga ($62 million) and Madonna ($58 million) made their mark on the list at numbers 13, 14 and 15, respectively.
Pop tarts Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift capped the list. The young stars placed at 18 and 19 on the list, with Disney star Cyrus pocketing $48 million, and country singer Swift depositing $45 million into her bank account.
Hollywood's 20 highest-earning men and women of 2010, according to Forbes:
1. Oprah Winfrey, $315 million
2. James Cameron, $210 million
3. Tyler Perry, $125 million
4. Michael Bay, $120 million
5. Tiger Woods, $105 million
6. Jerry Bruckheimer, $100 million
7. Steven Spielberg, $100 million
8. George Lucas, $95 million
9. Beyoncé, $87 million
10. Dr. Phil, $80 million
11. Simon Cowell, $80 million
12. Jerry Seinfeld, $75 million
13. Britney Spears, $64 million
14. Lady Gaga, $62 million
15. Madonna, $58 million
16. Sandra Bullock, $56 million
17. Ellen DeGeneres, $55 million
18. Miley Cyrus, $48 million
19. Taylor Swift, $45 million
20. Judge Judy Sheindlin, $45 million
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Japan's 'Confessions' East Asia's Sole Hope on Foreign Language Oscar List
Gavin J. Blair Japan?s Kokuhaku (Confessions) is East Asia?s only representative on the first short-list for the Best Foreign Language Film category for the Academy Awards.read more
Justin Bieber - Eenie Meenie
Eenie Meenie
Artist: Justin Bieber
Label: Epic, Beluga Heights
Director: Ray Kay
Album: My World 2.0
Artist: Justin Bieber
Label: Epic, Beluga Heights
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Don?t adopt a rabbit for Chinese New Year
One of the more cuddly animals of the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Rabbit, is inspiring many in China to add ?adopt a bunny" to their New Year?s shopping list. Not something we saw during the recent Years of the Tiger, Ox or Rat. Go figure."I believe raising a rabbit in the Year of the Rabbit will bring me good luck," said Jia Rui, 22, who just bought a new rabbit for RMB 400, to AsiaOne.
"So many people are buying rabbits that we have had to place orders in
advance with our suppliers," one retailer told the City Evening
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"So many people are buying rabbits that we have had to place orders in
advance with our suppliers," one retailer told the City Evening
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Jenny on marriage: "Never say never!"
Jenny McCarthy has revealed to In Touch exclusively that she would be open to marrying again! "I've learned to say 'never say never' because I said I was never going to have a baby before," Jenny says. "I still am not planning on having [another] one, but if it happened, and then if the marriage thing happened to be, probably. I'm so sick of my own rules that i gave myself!" The actress who was married once before to John Mallory Asher for seven years, also gushed to In Touch about her new sports agent beau, Paul Krepelka, saying, "He's gorgeous!"
These days, Jenny is busy being a mom, designer, author and now the president of Generation Rescue charity. "I designed this black, platform, high-heeled shoe with a back zipper, and it's got spikes all over the shoe," she told In Touch of designing her own footwear for ShoeDazzle, found at shoedazzle.com, for her charity. "So they're hot and naughty. I wanted to do something for the naughty mom in all of us!"
These days, Jenny is busy being a mom, designer, author and now the president of Generation Rescue charity. "I designed this black, platform, high-heeled shoe with a back zipper, and it's got spikes all over the shoe," she told In Touch of designing her own footwear for ShoeDazzle, found at shoedazzle.com, for her charity. "So they're hot and naughty. I wanted to do something for the naughty mom in all of us!"
Britney Spears - Do Somethin'
Do Somethin'
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: BMG International
Director: Bille Woodruff/Mona Lisa
Album: My Prerogative
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: BMG International
Director: Bille Woodruff/Mona Lisa
Album: My Prerogative
AnnaLynne McCord Anne Marie Kortright April Scott Arielle Kebbel
'Idol' Bikini Girl Releases Music Video in a Bikini
Filed under: American Idol
One of " American Idol 's" most notorious famous for no reason contestants, " Bikini Girl " Katrina Darrell, has released her own music video -- and wouldn't you know it ... she's in a bikini. Feel free to watch it with the sound off. It's probably…
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One of " American Idol 's" most notorious famous for no reason contestants, " Bikini Girl " Katrina Darrell, has released her own music video -- and wouldn't you know it ... she's in a bikini. Feel free to watch it with the sound off. It's probably…
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Sonntag, 23. Januar 2011
Fox Picks Up Two Comedy Pilots
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UPDATED: Fox has gone ahead and ordered two comedy pilots.
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UPDATED: Fox has gone ahead and ordered two comedy pilots.
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Beyonce Inspired By Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill For New Album
'I'm mixing every type of genre that I love,' singer says of follow-up to I Am ... Sasha Fierce.By Jocelyn Vena
Beyoncé
Photo: MTV News
Recently Beyoncé revealed that she wants to make her "own genre of music" for her next album. So when MTV News caught up with the singer at the New York screening of her concert special, "I Am ... World Tour," we asked her to clarify what exactly it is that she's creating in the studio.
"Well, I wouldn't say I'm inventing a new genre," she said. "I'm mixing every type of genre that I love and I'm inspired by every type of genre."
Beyoncé went on to say that people should throw any preconceived notions about the follow-up to 2008's I Am ... Sasha Fierce out the window. "I'm not in a box," she said. "It's not R&B. It's not typically pop. It's not rock. It's just everything I love all mixed together in my own little gumbo of music."
The singer says that quite a motley crew of musicians have inspired the album. "Definitely Fela Kuti, the Stylistics. How random, right?" she laughed. "So many people ... Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, of course, Michael Jackson's Off the Wall ... all of those things I'm kind of mixing together."
For the album, Beyoncé has been hitting the studio with many of her usual collaborators including Ne-Yo, Sean Garrett and Jim Jonsin. And her mom, Tina Knowles, has given the tracks she's heard so far her seal of approval, saying, "Of course [I heard it]. It's amazing. It's so amazing!"
Are you looking forward to new music from Beyoncé? Let us know in the comments!
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Photo: MTV News
Recently Beyoncé revealed that she wants to make her "own genre of music" for her next album. So when MTV News caught up with the singer at the New York screening of her concert special, "I Am ... World Tour," we asked her to clarify what exactly it is that she's creating in the studio.
"Well, I wouldn't say I'm inventing a new genre," she said. "I'm mixing every type of genre that I love and I'm inspired by every type of genre."
Beyoncé went on to say that people should throw any preconceived notions about the follow-up to 2008's I Am ... Sasha Fierce out the window. "I'm not in a box," she said. "It's not R&B. It's not typically pop. It's not rock. It's just everything I love all mixed together in my own little gumbo of music."
The singer says that quite a motley crew of musicians have inspired the album. "Definitely Fela Kuti, the Stylistics. How random, right?" she laughed. "So many people ... Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, of course, Michael Jackson's Off the Wall ... all of those things I'm kind of mixing together."
For the album, Beyoncé has been hitting the studio with many of her usual collaborators including Ne-Yo, Sean Garrett and Jim Jonsin. And her mom, Tina Knowles, has given the tracks she's heard so far her seal of approval, saying, "Of course [I heard it]. It's amazing. It's so amazing!"
Are you looking forward to new music from Beyoncé? Let us know in the comments!
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In the New Scream 4 Trailer, Even a Friendly Ringtone Will Give You Goosebumps
We hope you're ready for the thought of phone calls giving you chills again, because that's what's gonna start happening.
The full trailer for Scream 4 is upon us and not...
The full trailer for Scream 4 is upon us and not...
Samstag, 22. Januar 2011
Warner Music Boss Edgar Bronfman Jr. Fined $6.7 million
Georg Szalai A French judge also handed down a suspended 15-month prison sentence, ruling that he manipulated stock prices as a senior executive at Vivendi Universal.read more
Stone Temple Pilots Reunited In Hopes Of Opening For Led Zeppelin, Bassist Says
'If time allows, there will definitely be new music,' Robert DeLeo adds of STP's future.By Chris Harris
Stone Temple Pilots' Robert DeLeo and Scott Weiland
Photo: Charley Gallay/ Getty Images
There are a number of reasons why Stone Temple Pilots decided to reunite after nearly five years apart — some are obvious, and others, not so much.
Of course, the financial windfall of reviving the grunge stalwarts for an extensive U.S. tour was too good to pass up, and bassist Robert DeLeo readily admits as much. And then there are the fans, the ones who had been with STP since the very beginning as well as those who discovered the band only after it first split back in 2003 and who, woefully, have yet to catch the Pilots live.
On a more personal level, though, Stone Temple Pilots' resurrection was purely selfish, and very much an anticipatory (not to mention optimistic) move on the band's part: If, after the months and months of rumors and denials, there ever is a full-on Led Zeppelin reunion tour, STP wanted to be ready to offer their services as an opening act.
"Believe me, that was one of the reasons," laughed DeLeo. "We thought, 'We should get together now, in case Zeppelin does tour.' I'm serious, man. That would be one hell of a bill: STP and Led Zeppelin. I mean, we could play a doghouse, out in the middle of the ocean, and if I got to play with Zeppelin, that would be a highlight of my life."
Yes, DeLeo — and the rest of the band — had several reservations about raising STP from the dead — a feat DeLeo jokingly referred to as "Mission Impossible." For the band's members, the idea of regrouping was terrifying at first, but with time, the boys settled their differences and tried to think positive.
"For me, it was about putting down some of the things that I was used to getting bitten by," explained the bassist — who, with guitar-playing brother Dean DeLeo, has been collaborating with Peter Frampton on material for his next LP. "After you get bitten, it's hard to go back. I wanted to go into this with an open frame of mind and a positive attitude and just have fun with it. We should have fun with it, which God knows we didn't always have with our career when we were younger. If that's all I can say, and that's what I can get out of this reunion, great.
"I think I speak for all of us when I say there's a lot of unfinished business that we didn't get around to the first go," he continued. "Enough time has gone by, and it feels really good to be back. I don't really want to put too much thought into how it feels — I'm just kind of going with it and keeping a good positive attitude about it. I just needed to get over the things that we all needed to get over, and that's been working so far. If everyone shows up and does this thing, I think it's going to be really amazing."
DeLeo claims that during recent rehearsals, STP were "sounding as good as ever," and he credits sobriety as part of the reason the band's in tip-top shape.
"My brother's going on four years of sobriety," he said. "We have a lot more clarity in the band now, and I think with clarity comes appreciation. I saw that the other night, when we played [a secret gig in Los Angeles]. I saw it in my eyes, and in the eyes of the rest of the band. There's a lot more rock in this band now."
As for an STP record, DeLeo is not 100 percent sure that's going to happen. The goal for STP over the next few weeks, he said, is to reacquaint themselves with their songbook and prepare for their return to the road. Once the band is back in that mindset, the bassist said new STP material is very possible.
"I've always got stuff written, and there's always a long list of songs that are always there — it's a matter of timing," DeLeo said. "If time allows, there will definitely be new music. I think it would be silly not to release new music. I'd like to believe we still have a writing relationship, but the first step is getting reacquainted with what we know."
While STP were on hiatus, frontman Scott Weiland teamed up with Velvet Revolver, and the DeLeo brothers joined forces with Filter's Richard Patrick for Army of Anyone — who are now on hiatus after releasing a poorly received self-titled LP. Does DeLeo foresee an AOA reunion somewhere down the line?
"You never know," he said. "It's just like STP — I didn't know if I was going to return. Whether we get back together and do anything, I think we made a great record, bottom line. That's all that matters to me. If we make another one, I want to make sure it's great, and that applies to STP and anything I do. But I was pretty heartbroken over [the feeble response to AOA's album]."
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There are a number of reasons why Stone Temple Pilots decided to reunite after nearly five years apart — some are obvious, and others, not so much.
Of course, the financial windfall of reviving the grunge stalwarts for an extensive U.S. tour was too good to pass up, and bassist Robert DeLeo readily admits as much. And then there are the fans, the ones who had been with STP since the very beginning as well as those who discovered the band only after it first split back in 2003 and who, woefully, have yet to catch the Pilots live.
On a more personal level, though, Stone Temple Pilots' resurrection was purely selfish, and very much an anticipatory (not to mention optimistic) move on the band's part: If, after the months and months of rumors and denials, there ever is a full-on Led Zeppelin reunion tour, STP wanted to be ready to offer their services as an opening act.
"Believe me, that was one of the reasons," laughed DeLeo. "We thought, 'We should get together now, in case Zeppelin does tour.' I'm serious, man. That would be one hell of a bill: STP and Led Zeppelin. I mean, we could play a doghouse, out in the middle of the ocean, and if I got to play with Zeppelin, that would be a highlight of my life."
Yes, DeLeo — and the rest of the band — had several reservations about raising STP from the dead — a feat DeLeo jokingly referred to as "Mission Impossible." For the band's members, the idea of regrouping was terrifying at first, but with time, the boys settled their differences and tried to think positive.
"For me, it was about putting down some of the things that I was used to getting bitten by," explained the bassist — who, with guitar-playing brother Dean DeLeo, has been collaborating with Peter Frampton on material for his next LP. "After you get bitten, it's hard to go back. I wanted to go into this with an open frame of mind and a positive attitude and just have fun with it. We should have fun with it, which God knows we didn't always have with our career when we were younger. If that's all I can say, and that's what I can get out of this reunion, great.
"I think I speak for all of us when I say there's a lot of unfinished business that we didn't get around to the first go," he continued. "Enough time has gone by, and it feels really good to be back. I don't really want to put too much thought into how it feels — I'm just kind of going with it and keeping a good positive attitude about it. I just needed to get over the things that we all needed to get over, and that's been working so far. If everyone shows up and does this thing, I think it's going to be really amazing."
DeLeo claims that during recent rehearsals, STP were "sounding as good as ever," and he credits sobriety as part of the reason the band's in tip-top shape.
"My brother's going on four years of sobriety," he said. "We have a lot more clarity in the band now, and I think with clarity comes appreciation. I saw that the other night, when we played [a secret gig in Los Angeles]. I saw it in my eyes, and in the eyes of the rest of the band. There's a lot more rock in this band now."
As for an STP record, DeLeo is not 100 percent sure that's going to happen. The goal for STP over the next few weeks, he said, is to reacquaint themselves with their songbook and prepare for their return to the road. Once the band is back in that mindset, the bassist said new STP material is very possible.
"I've always got stuff written, and there's always a long list of songs that are always there — it's a matter of timing," DeLeo said. "If time allows, there will definitely be new music. I think it would be silly not to release new music. I'd like to believe we still have a writing relationship, but the first step is getting reacquainted with what we know."
While STP were on hiatus, frontman Scott Weiland teamed up with Velvet Revolver, and the DeLeo brothers joined forces with Filter's Richard Patrick for Army of Anyone — who are now on hiatus after releasing a poorly received self-titled LP. Does DeLeo foresee an AOA reunion somewhere down the line?
"You never know," he said. "It's just like STP — I didn't know if I was going to return. Whether we get back together and do anything, I think we made a great record, bottom line. That's all that matters to me. If we make another one, I want to make sure it's great, and that applies to STP and anything I do. But I was pretty heartbroken over [the feeble response to AOA's album]."
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Michael Jackson Doctor Ordered Hundreds Of Bottles Of Propofol
Also during the preliminary hearing Monday, judge rules that evidence from Dr. Conrad Murray's phone can be used.By Gil Kaufman
Dr. Conrad Murray (file)
Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images
One thing became clear during testimony in the preliminary hearing of Dr. Conrad Murray on Monday (January 10) in Los Angeles: The cardiologist ordered a lot of the powerful anesthetic propofol in the months before his client Michael Jackson's death.
Los Angeles County Coroner's officials determined that the pop star died of a lethal dose of the surgical anesthetic in June 2009. Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, has admitted that he administered propofol to the singer in the hours before Jackson's passing.
And while Murray's lawyers have said that their client did not do anything that "should have" caused Jackson's death and may be preparing a defense in which they will claim that it was Jackson himself that administered the fatal dose, during continuing testimony in the second week of Murray's pretrial hearing on involuntary manslaughter charges, it became clear that there was plenty of propofol around.
According to TMZ, pharmacist Tim Lopez of Las Vegas Applied Pharmacy Services — Murray has offices and a home in Las Vegas — testified that Murray ordered more than 250 vials of propofol in the two months before Jackson's death. The drug is intended for use in a clinical setting during surgery where equipment is on hand to monitor blood pressure and oxygen levels.
Investigators executed search warrants on Murray's Las Vegas home and office, as well as Applied Pharmacy, in summer 2009 in search of evidence connected to an investigation into Jackson's death. The coroner's investigation reported that 12 vials of propofol were found in the bedroom and closet of Jackson's rented mansion after his death, and last week, one of the singer's bodyguards testified that in the moments before a 911 call was placed, Murray asked him to help put medical evidence in a bag, including vials that appeared to contain a milky substance that resembled propofol.
Jackson, a chronic insomniac, allegedly used propofol as a sleep aid, and according to Lopez's testimony, from the time Murray came onboard as Jackson's physician in April until the singer's death, the doctor ordered 130 vials of propofol in 100-millileter doses and another 125 in 20-millileter vials, as well as more than 40 vials of the sedative Versed and the anti-anxiety drug Ativan, which, like the propofol, was sent to Murray's girlfriend's home in Santa Monica, California, where he was staying while caring for Jackson. According to The Associated Press, Murray told Lopez the Santa Monica address was for one of the doctor's clinics.
Also on Monday, the judge in the case, Michael Pastor, ruled that recently obtained data from Murray's iPhone can be admitted as evidence in the case. The evidence reportedly includes a handful of voicemails and 12 screenshots.
The AP reported that a retired federal investigator testified on Monday that he retrieved e-mail from Murray's cell phone that included an exchange between the doctor and a London insurance broker who was handling the policy for Jackson's planned series of "This Is It" comeback shows. On the morning of Jackson's death, the broker asked Murray to respond to reports that the 50-year-old singer was in poor health. "As far as the statements of his health published by the press, let me say they're all malicious to the best of my knowledge," Murray replied.
So far, prosecutors have used phone records and testimony from police and Murray's current and former girlfriends to create a timeline that shows that the doctor was on the phone throughout the morning of Jackson's death, including the time after he administered the last of several doses that morning of propofol to the pop star. Previous testimony has focused on Murray's botched attempts to deliver CPR to Jackson, the delay in calling 911 and the belief by paramedics that the "Thriller" singer was already dead when they transported him to a local hospital.
The preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to bring Murray to trial is expected to last around two weeks. Murray has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter, which could land him in prison for up to four years.
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One thing became clear during testimony in the preliminary hearing of Dr. Conrad Murray on Monday (January 10) in Los Angeles: The cardiologist ordered a lot of the powerful anesthetic propofol in the months before his client Michael Jackson's death.
Los Angeles County Coroner's officials determined that the pop star died of a lethal dose of the surgical anesthetic in June 2009. Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, has admitted that he administered propofol to the singer in the hours before Jackson's passing.
And while Murray's lawyers have said that their client did not do anything that "should have" caused Jackson's death and may be preparing a defense in which they will claim that it was Jackson himself that administered the fatal dose, during continuing testimony in the second week of Murray's pretrial hearing on involuntary manslaughter charges, it became clear that there was plenty of propofol around.
According to TMZ, pharmacist Tim Lopez of Las Vegas Applied Pharmacy Services — Murray has offices and a home in Las Vegas — testified that Murray ordered more than 250 vials of propofol in the two months before Jackson's death. The drug is intended for use in a clinical setting during surgery where equipment is on hand to monitor blood pressure and oxygen levels.
Investigators executed search warrants on Murray's Las Vegas home and office, as well as Applied Pharmacy, in summer 2009 in search of evidence connected to an investigation into Jackson's death. The coroner's investigation reported that 12 vials of propofol were found in the bedroom and closet of Jackson's rented mansion after his death, and last week, one of the singer's bodyguards testified that in the moments before a 911 call was placed, Murray asked him to help put medical evidence in a bag, including vials that appeared to contain a milky substance that resembled propofol.
Jackson, a chronic insomniac, allegedly used propofol as a sleep aid, and according to Lopez's testimony, from the time Murray came onboard as Jackson's physician in April until the singer's death, the doctor ordered 130 vials of propofol in 100-millileter doses and another 125 in 20-millileter vials, as well as more than 40 vials of the sedative Versed and the anti-anxiety drug Ativan, which, like the propofol, was sent to Murray's girlfriend's home in Santa Monica, California, where he was staying while caring for Jackson. According to The Associated Press, Murray told Lopez the Santa Monica address was for one of the doctor's clinics.
Also on Monday, the judge in the case, Michael Pastor, ruled that recently obtained data from Murray's iPhone can be admitted as evidence in the case. The evidence reportedly includes a handful of voicemails and 12 screenshots.
The AP reported that a retired federal investigator testified on Monday that he retrieved e-mail from Murray's cell phone that included an exchange between the doctor and a London insurance broker who was handling the policy for Jackson's planned series of "This Is It" comeback shows. On the morning of Jackson's death, the broker asked Murray to respond to reports that the 50-year-old singer was in poor health. "As far as the statements of his health published by the press, let me say they're all malicious to the best of my knowledge," Murray replied.
So far, prosecutors have used phone records and testimony from police and Murray's current and former girlfriends to create a timeline that shows that the doctor was on the phone throughout the morning of Jackson's death, including the time after he administered the last of several doses that morning of propofol to the pop star. Previous testimony has focused on Murray's botched attempts to deliver CPR to Jackson, the delay in calling 911 and the belief by paramedics that the "Thriller" singer was already dead when they transported him to a local hospital.
The preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to bring Murray to trial is expected to last around two weeks. Murray has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter, which could land him in prison for up to four years.
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With more than 65 years in the entertainment industry under her belt, Hollywood veteran Betty White has plenty of wise words for hard-partying young starlets, like Lindsay Lohan, who have been criticized by colleagues for unruly behavior. ?Stay professional! Respect the business that you are in,? she told In Touch when asked about her advice for the Mean Girls actress. Betty was celebrating her 89th birthday with TV Land and the cast of her latest sitcom, Hot in Cleveland, at Le Cirque in New York on January 18. ?You are lucky to do what you love ? respect it and enjoy it.? The sassy octogenarian, who continued her birthday festivities with David Letterman on the Late Show later in the evening, is clearly adored by her TV Land castmates ? but isn?t always wholesome on set herself! ?We get to listen to her crack dirty jokes,? co-star Wendie Malick laughed.
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Are Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Back On?!
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Christina Milian Dishes About Planting A Kiss On Justin Bieber
Starlet says Bieber's fans on Twitter were cool about the smooch.By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Matt Elias
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When Justin Bieber flirted with superstar vixen Kim Kardashian last summer, his fans lobbed tons of e-hate her way. But luckily for Christina Milian, she got off easy when she tweeted a picture of her smooching the teen superstar on the cheek.
MTV News recently caught up with the singer/actress, and she dished about meeting the "Baby" crooner — and giving the Biebs some sugar — while both were shooting separate episodes of the crime drama "CSI."
"When I walked in the trailer, I didn't know Justin was gonna be there. And I was like, 'Oh my gosh, you're here!' I guess he was waiting in the trailer, in the makeup trailer — not mine, but the makeup trailer — and I got to meet him for a second. I was like, 'Hey, do you mind after I get my makeup and hair done, let's take a picture after we're done shooting?' He was like, 'Of course,' " she said. The "Dip It Low" songstress said she was upfront with Bieber about sharing her affection. "So I hunted him down after lunch because I was done working for the day, and I was like, 'I was thinking of planting a kiss on you. Do you mind?' I went with the cheek."
Milian quickly laughed off any idea that the two are canoodling full-time.
"I did it for fun, anyway, and the whole hype and everybody always talking about this whole thing that happened at New Year's with Justin," Milian said of the major attention the teen star got when he was spotted vacationing with Selena Gomez. "So I was like, 'How fun would it be if I actually just kissed him on the cheek?' I had a little humor to go with it and tweeted it, like, immediately, and I got a billion responses."
However, unlike Kardashian, Bieber's legions of fans didn't rip the starlet apart.
"So far, no death threats. Everybody was really nice. I made sure to say, 'Hey, ladies, don't be mad. Guys, don't hate,' " she said. "But I think everybody knows I'm a lightweight. I like to have fun. It's not serious; I'm not trying to take your man. And he's, hello, 16 or something? So let's keep it really real. But he is a cutie pie. But yeah, all the girls handled it pretty well. They were like, 'Oh my gosh, how cute! You're so lucky!' And I was like, 'Well, maybe it'll be you too,' and I even wrote back to a couple of them. They were really nice."
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When Justin Bieber flirted with superstar vixen Kim Kardashian last summer, his fans lobbed tons of e-hate her way. But luckily for Christina Milian, she got off easy when she tweeted a picture of her smooching the teen superstar on the cheek.
MTV News recently caught up with the singer/actress, and she dished about meeting the "Baby" crooner — and giving the Biebs some sugar — while both were shooting separate episodes of the crime drama "CSI."
"When I walked in the trailer, I didn't know Justin was gonna be there. And I was like, 'Oh my gosh, you're here!' I guess he was waiting in the trailer, in the makeup trailer — not mine, but the makeup trailer — and I got to meet him for a second. I was like, 'Hey, do you mind after I get my makeup and hair done, let's take a picture after we're done shooting?' He was like, 'Of course,' " she said. The "Dip It Low" songstress said she was upfront with Bieber about sharing her affection. "So I hunted him down after lunch because I was done working for the day, and I was like, 'I was thinking of planting a kiss on you. Do you mind?' I went with the cheek."
Milian quickly laughed off any idea that the two are canoodling full-time.
"I did it for fun, anyway, and the whole hype and everybody always talking about this whole thing that happened at New Year's with Justin," Milian said of the major attention the teen star got when he was spotted vacationing with Selena Gomez. "So I was like, 'How fun would it be if I actually just kissed him on the cheek?' I had a little humor to go with it and tweeted it, like, immediately, and I got a billion responses."
However, unlike Kardashian, Bieber's legions of fans didn't rip the starlet apart.
"So far, no death threats. Everybody was really nice. I made sure to say, 'Hey, ladies, don't be mad. Guys, don't hate,' " she said. "But I think everybody knows I'm a lightweight. I like to have fun. It's not serious; I'm not trying to take your man. And he's, hello, 16 or something? So let's keep it really real. But he is a cutie pie. But yeah, all the girls handled it pretty well. They were like, 'Oh my gosh, how cute! You're so lucky!' And I was like, 'Well, maybe it'll be you too,' and I even wrote back to a couple of them. They were really nice."
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Deena Brings 'A Whole Bunch Of Vocabulary' To 'Jersey Shore'
Rookie explains her additions to the 'Shore' lexicon, including 'backpack' and 'stepstool.'By By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker, with reporting by Jim Cantiello
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In its first two seasons, MTV's "Jersey Shore" introduced America to countless new words and expressions that have made a lasting impression on pop culture, including "GTL," "grenades" and "T-shirt time."
Now, with the addition of castmember Deena Nicole Cortese, fans of the show can expect a brand-new round of crazy terminology and phrases. The 23-year-old recently sat down with MTV News and promised to bring "a whole bunch of vocabulary" to the show this season.
In Thursday night's episode, Deena called Sammi Sweetheart a "backpack" because of how she always clings to Ronnie. She told MTV News "backpack" can also be used to describe "one of the ... guys that follow me around the club and stuff."
As she was a bit slap-happy on her first night with the cast, Deena used herself as an example of a "slaptard," which she defined as a "slappy" girl. "I was a complete slaptard the first night," she said. "I was, like, the biggest slaptard ever."
Deena also dished on one of the harsher terms she has added to the extensive "Jersey Shore" lexicon. "This is horrible," she admitted, "but you know when you, like, meet a girl but her friend's hotter? You wanna get in with the hotter girl, so you kind of befriend the not-so-pretty girl?" Deena would consider the not-so-pretty girl in this scenario to be a "stepstool."
"It's horrible," she giggled. "But, I mean, it's real life. It happens in real life."
What's your favorite "Jersey Shore" phrase? Let us know in the comments!
Don't miss "Jersey Shore," airing Thursday nights at 10 p.m. ET on MTV.
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In its first two seasons, MTV's "Jersey Shore" introduced America to countless new words and expressions that have made a lasting impression on pop culture, including "GTL," "grenades" and "T-shirt time."
Now, with the addition of castmember Deena Nicole Cortese, fans of the show can expect a brand-new round of crazy terminology and phrases. The 23-year-old recently sat down with MTV News and promised to bring "a whole bunch of vocabulary" to the show this season.
In Thursday night's episode, Deena called Sammi Sweetheart a "backpack" because of how she always clings to Ronnie. She told MTV News "backpack" can also be used to describe "one of the ... guys that follow me around the club and stuff."
As she was a bit slap-happy on her first night with the cast, Deena used herself as an example of a "slaptard," which she defined as a "slappy" girl. "I was a complete slaptard the first night," she said. "I was, like, the biggest slaptard ever."
Deena also dished on one of the harsher terms she has added to the extensive "Jersey Shore" lexicon. "This is horrible," she admitted, "but you know when you, like, meet a girl but her friend's hotter? You wanna get in with the hotter girl, so you kind of befriend the not-so-pretty girl?" Deena would consider the not-so-pretty girl in this scenario to be a "stepstool."
"It's horrible," she giggled. "But, I mean, it's real life. It happens in real life."
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We're still about four months away from "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" sailing into theaters, but that hasn't stopped Disney from setting the wheels in motion for a fifth installment in the swashbuckling franchise.
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Jay-Z Talks Tupac, Beyonce During Charlie Rose Interview
Rapper chides veteran talk-show host for mispronouncing Tupac's name.By Jayson Rodriguez
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BROOKLYN, New York — Jay-Z's new book, "Decoded," may be about translating the lyrics in his songs, but when the iconic MC sat down with talk-show host Charlie Rose, he promised to "decode" everything.
Rose interviewed the rapper on Thursday before an audience at the Brooklyn Museum for a future episode of his PBS program, and the pair touched on much more than music.
With Beyoncé, his mother and other family members seated in the front row, Jay-Z held court on an array of topics, including Tupac Shakur, his arrest for stabbing a record executive and his drug-dealing past.
"Did you ever do the drugs?" Rose asked the Roc Nation boss.
"Crack cocaine," Jay responded, drawing laughs from the audience. "C'mon, man. That's hard-core, man. Maybe a little weed. A Ballantine Ale. Or a Guinness Stout."
"Decoded," Jay-Z's first book, is part memoir and part deconstruction of his lyrics, which have helped to garner more #1 albums than any solo artist in history.
Sporting a gray blazer, black v-neck sweater, dark denim jeans and designer kicks, Jay-Z was casual and charismatic throughout the evening.
When Rose mispronounced Tupac's name, the rapper humorously chided the talk-show host.
"If it was Tupac," Jay said, pronouncing it "two-pack" and pausing to let the laughter build up, "it would be spelled with a 'k' and not a 'c' at the end. You're not the first to say it wrong, but hopefully, after tonight, you'll be the last." The veteran journalist redeemed himself when he leaned over to give Jay-Z a fist pound, signifying that he had learned his lesson.
Rose probed further into the "Run This Town" star's life, at one point asking about his arrest in the stabbing of former Biggie confidant Lance "Un" Rivera.
"He was stabbed, but he went home without taking an aspirin," Jay responded, defusing the headlines of the past. "He was fine. Don't feel bad for him."
As the conversation neared its end, Rose brought up the guarded rapper's marriage to singer Beyoncé. He pointed to a clip of the two from the video for "O3 Bonnie and Clyde," but Jay chimed in before Rose could ask his question.
"I don't know how I let her wear that Boston hat," Jay-Z said. "She took the B a little too far. That's what I thought of.
"How did I get out of that," he joked, after Rose was flustered and forgot his question.
As of press time, the broadcast date for the episode of "Charlie Rose" featuring Jay-Z had not been announced.
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BROOKLYN, New York — Jay-Z's new book, "Decoded," may be about translating the lyrics in his songs, but when the iconic MC sat down with talk-show host Charlie Rose, he promised to "decode" everything.
Rose interviewed the rapper on Thursday before an audience at the Brooklyn Museum for a future episode of his PBS program, and the pair touched on much more than music.
With Beyoncé, his mother and other family members seated in the front row, Jay-Z held court on an array of topics, including Tupac Shakur, his arrest for stabbing a record executive and his drug-dealing past.
"Did you ever do the drugs?" Rose asked the Roc Nation boss.
"Crack cocaine," Jay responded, drawing laughs from the audience. "C'mon, man. That's hard-core, man. Maybe a little weed. A Ballantine Ale. Or a Guinness Stout."
"Decoded," Jay-Z's first book, is part memoir and part deconstruction of his lyrics, which have helped to garner more #1 albums than any solo artist in history.
Sporting a gray blazer, black v-neck sweater, dark denim jeans and designer kicks, Jay-Z was casual and charismatic throughout the evening.
When Rose mispronounced Tupac's name, the rapper humorously chided the talk-show host.
"If it was Tupac," Jay said, pronouncing it "two-pack" and pausing to let the laughter build up, "it would be spelled with a 'k' and not a 'c' at the end. You're not the first to say it wrong, but hopefully, after tonight, you'll be the last." The veteran journalist redeemed himself when he leaned over to give Jay-Z a fist pound, signifying that he had learned his lesson.
Rose probed further into the "Run This Town" star's life, at one point asking about his arrest in the stabbing of former Biggie confidant Lance "Un" Rivera.
"He was stabbed, but he went home without taking an aspirin," Jay responded, defusing the headlines of the past. "He was fine. Don't feel bad for him."
As the conversation neared its end, Rose brought up the guarded rapper's marriage to singer Beyoncé. He pointed to a clip of the two from the video for "O3 Bonnie and Clyde," but Jay chimed in before Rose could ask his question.
"I don't know how I let her wear that Boston hat," Jay-Z said. "She took the B a little too far. That's what I thought of.
"How did I get out of that," he joked, after Rose was flustered and forgot his question.
As of press time, the broadcast date for the episode of "Charlie Rose" featuring Jay-Z had not been announced.
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