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Monday, January 31, 2011
?Glee? cast and their beautiful voices
Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' Video Is 'Profound,' Makeup Artist Says
Billy Brasfield takes to his Twitter account to heap praise on Gaga's upcoming clip.
By James Montgomery
Lady Gaga
Photo: David Wolff-Patrick/ Getty Images
We may not know what it looks like, but we know it's coming soon, and, from the sound of things, it's going to be quite the experience.
We're talking, of course, about Lady Gaga's hotly anticipated "Born This Way" video, which she apparently shot this past weekend, and, according to her makeup artist Billy Brasfield, it's the kind of thing that defies explanation. And adjectives. (Though that didn't stop him from heaping 'em on.) In fact, the "BTW" video is apparently so awe-inducing that it brought Brasfield to tears.
"Have you ever been a part of something that was so profound, so inspiring, so incredibly beautiful, that as it was happening, it brought tears to your eyes and you had been given a gift, and you were thankful?" he tweeted on Monday. "It happened to me [and] I am thankful. 1/22, 1/23, 1/24- 2011 LADY GAGA--#BORNTHISWAY."
Brasfield then followed that message up with another tweet Tuesday morning (January 25), in which he continued to pile praise on the "Born This Way" clip.
"After days of sensory overload, of amazing song, ridiculously beautiful imagery, fashion, beautiful People, great friends, and a life changing experience, I am awake again after 24 hours of sleep," he wrote. "Hello New York City and snow."
Of course, Brasfield isn't the only member of Gaga's team hyping the "Born This Way" video these days. On Monday, LG's fashion director (and Thierry Mugler creative director) Nicola Formichetti took to his Twitter account to praise the shoot, writing, "Ok kids, get ready for ['Born This Way']. We've just created the most amazing thing ever."
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Ideeli
Oh my...
Seeing this top on Ideeli...
...made me laugh because of this post.
Six months later and, still, no one wants it.
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2010/12/12/ideeli.html
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Geri Jewell Lesbian Confession
After a very rewarding career in Hollywood, we now hear some personal details about Geri Jewell. The actress best known from ?The Facts of Life? has made a lesbian confession. Her new book ‘I’m Walking As Straight As I Can’ talks about that and her life with cerebral palsy. For more on this story, [...]
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Didn't Seem To Know CPR, Bodyguard Testifies
Jackson's two oldest children were in bedroom witnessing drama, bodyguard Faheem Muhammed said.
By Gil Kaufman
Conrad Murray (file)
Photo: AFP/ Getty Images
One of the most shocking revelations to emerge from the first day of testimony in the pretrial hearing of former Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray is that as the pop icon lay dying in his rented Los Angeles mansion, cardiologist Murray asked in a panic, "Does anyone know CPR?"
According to CNN, that's what bodyguard Faheem Muhammed said on the stand. Tuesday was the first day of testimony in hearings aimed at determining whether there is enough evidence to try Murray on a felony count of involuntary manslaughter in the June 2009 death of the King of Pop.
The hearing is slated to last around two weeks and feature 20 to 30 witnesses, most of whom will be medical professionals. But it was the shocking testimony of Muhammed on Tuesday that grabbed headlines. He said that he and fellow guard Alberto Alvarez walked in on a scene in which Murray was crouched next to the motionless body of Jackson and it appeared that the heart surgeon did not know how to give CPR.
As they waited for paramedics to arrive, Muhammed said Murray stood next to Jackson's bed and asked in a panicked voice if anyone else in the room knew how to administer the life-saving technique.
"I looked at Alberto because we knew Dr. Murray was a heart surgeon, so we were shocked," Muhammed said. When defense attorney Ed Chernoff asked whether Murray was asking for help because he was exhausted after staying up all night administering sleep aids to the chronically insomniac Jackson, Muhammed replied, "The way that he asked it is as if he didn't know CPR." He also said that he never witnessed Murray performing CPR on Jackson before paramedics arrived and that the singer's two oldest children, Prince Michael and Paris, were in their father's bedroom as the drama was unfolding. Among the Jackson family members in court on Tuesday to watch the proceedings were family matriarch Katherine, sister LaToya and brothers Randy and Jackie.
Prosecutor David Walgren referred to Murray's use of "ineffectual" CPR, which included using one hand while Jackson was on a soft bed, which is counter to recommended techniques. Walgren also told the judge in the case that medical experts would testify that Murray took "a number of actions" that "showed an extreme deviation from the standard of care," after being hired to serve as Jackson's personal physician in the lead-up to a series of comeback shows in England.
The prosecutor also claimed that Murray waited at least 21 minutes to call an ambulance after he found Jackson unresponsive. "By all accounts, Michael Jackson was dead in the bedroom at 100 North Carolwood prior to the paramedics' arrival," Walgren said. The Los Angeles County coroner later determined that the singer died of "acute propofol intoxication," saying the overdose of the surgical anesthetic and the combined effects of other sedatives caused his death.
Chernoff has said that Murray administered propofol and other sedatives to Jackson in the hours before the pop star's death, but not in quantities that "should have" caused his death. CNN reported that Murray's defense team hinted that it would argue that Jackson was facing intense pressure over his upcoming 50-date This Is It comeback series of shows at London's O2 Arena and that led to his demands for treatment to help his chronic insomnia.
Also testifying on Tuesday was the director of the shows, Kenny Ortega, who described Jackson as "involved, active, participating" at his final rehearsal, which ended 12 hours before his death. That was very different from the out-of-it singer who could barely make it through rehearsals on June 19, six nights before his death. At a meeting called after Ortega sent Jackson home that night for some rest, the director described a scene in which Murray scolded him for cutting the rehearsal short.
"Dr. Murray told me that this was not my responsibility, and he asked me not to act like a doctor or psychologist," Ortega said. Murray has pleaded not guilty in the case, and according to a recent report, Walgren believes that the doctor's lawyers may claim that Jackson self-administered the final, fatal dose of propofol and essentially killed himself after waking up in a panic from a fitful night of sleep.
Testimony in the case will continue on Wednesday (January 5).
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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
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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Chris Brown Is Waiting On Rihanna?s Legal Team To Lift Restraining Order In Time For The Grammys
Chris Brown is hoping that a restraining order preventing him coming within 100 yards of Rihanna will be lifted in time for next month’s Grammay Awards. The RnB star is expected to attend this year, with Rihanna also expected to make an appearance. Brown was in court yesterday for a progress hearing after completing a [...]
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Kristen Stewart, Viggo Mortensen Short-Listed For 'Snow White' Roles
Stewart would play the lead role in the big-screen version of the fairy tale.
By Jocelyn Vena
Kristen Stewart
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/ Getty Images
Kristen Stewart certainly has the looks to pull off playing Snow White on the big screen thanks to her dark hair, big eyes and milky complexion. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress is being courted to play the part in the big-screen adaptation of the beloved fairy tale, "Snow White and the Huntsman."
Viggo Mortensen ("The Road") and Academy Award winner Charlize Theron are also reportedly being considered for the roles of the huntsman and the evil queen.
THR further reports that other actresses on the list for the part include Riley Keough ("The Runaways"), Felicity Jones ("The Tempest"), Emily Browning (the forthcoming "Sleeping Beauty") and Alicia Vikander ("Beloved"). All of these actresses have screen-tested for the part. It's noted that Stewart has enough clout that she no longer has to screen-test for roles.
Casting for the film is well under way and Universal has been "making overtures" toward Stewart, especially during the last week. Rupert Sanders (who has done commercial and short films in the past) will direct.
Right now, Stewart is filming "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn," which is expected to wrap this spring. Fans are anticipating the chance to see Bella and Edward finally marry and Bella finally turn into a vampire in this flick. Her film "On the Road" is scheduled for release later this year. The film was adapted from the iconic Jack Kerouac novel of the same name, and also stars Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley and Kirsten Dunst.
Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Justin Bieber To Visit 'Letterman' Next Week ... Twice!
'The Late Show With David Letterman' begins and ends week with Biebs.
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber
Photo: MTV News & Docs
David Letterman has officially caught Bieber Fever, as his late-night talk show will begin and end next week with appearances from the teen superstar.
According to CBS, Justin Bieber will visit "The Late Show With David Letterman" for a sit-down interview Monday, then return the following Friday to present the broadcast's Top 10 list. The pop star, who will also appear on Sunday's episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," is making the rounds to spread the word about his new 3-D feature film, "Never Say Never," hitting theatres February 11.
This isn't the first time the pop star has visited Letterman: In March of last year, Biebs visited the show to perform his hit single "Baby."
2011 may have just started, but the teen heartthrob has already dominated magazine covers and news headlines. From his girl-crazy photo spread with Vanity Fair to his hush-hush relationship with Disney starlet Selena Gomez, Bieber shows no signs of stopping. He's also shot his second episode of "CSI" (airing February 17) and has found time in the midst of his hectic schedule to discuss some star-studded collaborations for his sophomore album.
What do you want to hear Justin Bieber talk about on "Letterman" next week? Share your comments below!
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DO WE LOVE IT?: Bobby Brown's Brand New Track "Get Out The Way"
Bobby Brown is back on the scene. On the heels of his semi-new baby and semi-new fiance, he is releasing a brand new album. Check out the first single, "Get Out The Way," and decide if he's still got it....
B. Brown’s performance of his new single, “Get Out The Way”, will air for the first time on TV One’s “Way Black When” on February 9th. The single is from his yet-to-be-titled forthcoming CD, which he's releasing on B Brown Productions/Bronx Bridge Entertainment, Inc. Spring 2011. He's also set to reunite with his former group, New Edition, for a comeback tour soon.
“I look forward to putting out the new CD,” said Brown, “and the performance that airs next month is to show everyone that B. Brown is back. In fact, I never left.”
So...
DO WE LOVE IT?!
Source: http://theybf.com/2011/01/28/do-we-love-it-bobby-browns-brand-new-track-get-out-the-way
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Source: http://blog.mtvmusic.com/2010/10/29/keshas-sleazy-leaks/
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Box Office Showdown: 'The Rite' Vs. 'No Strings Attached'
A typically sleepy January at the box office ? save for the welcome $33.5 million debut of "Green Hornet" two weeks ago ? continues today with the entry of two new wide-releases: Anthony Hopkins' horror flick set against exorcist-minded priests, "The Rite," and Jason Statham's action-fest about professional assassins, "The Mechanic." When the final dollars [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/01/28/box-office-the-rit/
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Beyoncé - Diva
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Melina
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=333569
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Bret Michaels Recovering From Surgery
Bret Michaels, star of the reality show “Rock of Love With Bret Michaels“�and alleged frontman for the 80s hair band Posion, is resting up at home after undergoing successful heart surgery according to ContactMusic. While being treated for a brain hemorrhage last year, doctors discovered a dangerous hole in Michaels’ heart that could have led [...]
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Larry Wilcox From ?Chips? Will Be Sentenced In Florida Federal Court
Larry Wilcox, who played a California highway officer in the 1970s TV series “CHiPs,” is scheduled to be sentenced in a Florida federal court on a securities fraud conviction. The Securities and Exchange Commission says 63-year-old Wilcox was involved in one of several kickback operations run by more than a dozen small-company stock promoters. They [...]
Ke$ha - Tik Tok
- Artist: Ke$ha
- Label: RCA
- Director: Syndrome
- Album: Animal [Clean]
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3213641&vid=445445
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Ashton Kutcher's Adorable Duet with Stepdaughter Scout
Need proof that Ashton Kutcher gets along with his stepdaughters? He's always singing their praises in interviews -- and now he's actually singing with one of them!
Demi Moore's 32-year-old hubby and his 19-year-old stepdaughter Scout Willis co-wrote and performed an adorable duet for their YouTube fans. Kutcher plays guitar and sings back-up as Moore and Bruce Willis’ middle daughter sweetly sings a folksy tune called "My Sober."
The No Strings Attached star married Scout’s mom in 2005, and (despite cheating rumors in September 2010) they've stayed strong. And Kutcher also maintains a close relationship with his Moore's family, which includes her daughters Rumer, 22, Scout, 19, Tallulah, 16, and the girls’ father and Demi’s ex-husband Bruce Willis. The actor told iVillage that despite being 11 years younger than Demi, he’s still very much a "disciplinarian dad" and isn’t afraid to set guidelines for the girls.
Fortunately, he looks like he can be a pretty fun stepdad, too! Check out Ashton and Scout’s duet below.
Do you think Ashton Kutcher is a good stepdad? Chime in below!
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Britney Spears Going For A More 'Urban' Sound, Danja Reveals
Producer says singer is still recording tracks for upcoming album.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias
Britney Spears
Photo: Fame Pictures
According to music producer Danja, Britney Spears is still hard at work on her March album release. The producer, who has worked with Spears on songs like "Gimme More," "Break the Ice" and "Kill the Lights" in the past, reveals that he and the pop superstar are still working on tracks together.
"Britney, I don't have too much news, but I'm always creating something," he told MTV News on Thursday, just as Spears' first single, "Hold It Against Me," reached the top of iTunes charts worldwide. "Still recording. She still has songs to cut, but we'll see what happens."
When asked what kinds of songs he's throwing together for Britney, his comments echoed those he made last June. "I just took my track level up. I just wanted to make sure it's still hard-hitting and still that same energy that people heard, but very today's time," he said. "So we'll see. I don't know what the project will end up being, but we'll see. We did have a meeting like a year ago, and they wanted it to sound urban, hard-hitting, not so much dance, but just that similar sound."
Danja says that he has yet to actually get in the studio with the star, but he has been in conversation with her about any potential songs that might be included on her still untitled album. "Well, for me, this time around I haven't been in with her yet," he revealed. "It's just been us writing and creating and really nailing a sound or a song more than anything."
In addition to working on tracks for the album, Spears is also hard at work on the video for her first single. Her choreographer Brian Friedman spoke to MTV's "The Seven" this week, describing what fans will see when the video drops.
"I think you can expect the unexpected from Britney," he said. "She is taking risks when it comes to fashion, when it comes to choreography, when it comes to this music — she's grown up so much, and she's pushing 30 years old soon, so she's a strong, independent woman and I think she wants to show that."
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Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Columbia Records/SMG
- Album: Michael
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Britney Spears - Gimme More
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
- Director: Jake Sarfaty
- Album: Blackout
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Usher's 'OMG' ' 'Kills It Every Night,' Says Tourmate Miguel
'There's so much anticipation for this song when he comes out,' Miguel says of MTV News' Song of the Year.
By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker
Usher
Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images
MTV News just named Usher's "OMG" the #1 song of 2010, and clearly we're not alone in our admiration. But what is it like to watch it performed night after night? Miguel, who is currently opening for Usher's OMG Tour gave us a little insight.
"There's so much anticipation for this song when he comes out, and he really gives the fans what they want," Miguel laughs. "He kills it every night."
Before his latest string of hits, Usher was out of the spotlight for a period of time in 2009, when he was dealing with personal issues including a divorce. Miguel finds his 2010 comeback inspiring.
"There was a period of time, when a lot of people didn't believe in Usher and thought he was finished ... just kind of going to ride off into the sunset and disappear," the up-and-coming singer noted.
With the release of Raymond vs. Raymond and its extended, companion EP, Versus, in 2010, Usher proved the skeptics wrong with chart-toppers including "OMG" and "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love."
"He's such a tremendous example of perseverance and determination," Miguel beamed. "I was there throughout this album, so I've seen the adversity that he's had to overcome perception-wise."
MTV News' Top 25 Songs of 2010 have all been counted down. But the fun isn't over yet: We still want to see your picks in the comments below!
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Metallica and Other Thrash Legends to Play Festival in California
Thrash metal�fans, rejoice! (There’s gotta be a few still headbanging around.)�After the Big Four of thrash–Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth–rocked Europe last year, concert promoters must have realized that there’s still an audience for that brand of music. Thus the show will be brought to Indio California and will be held the Saturday after Coachella, [...]
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Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz Welcome Baby
Baby was reportedly born in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images
It's a good week to be Javier Bardem. On Tuesday the "Biutiful" star found out he was nominated for an Academy Award, and now comes news that he and his Oscar-winning wife, Penélope Cruz, have welcomed their first child.
According to multiple reports, the baby was born on Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Further information, including the name and gender of the baby, has not been released. In addition, the couple has not yet released a statement confirming the news. A rep for Cruz had no further details, and Bardem's had not responded to MTV News' requests for comment by press time.
Bardem and Cruz married in July 2010 after knowing each other for nearly 20 years. They revealed that they were expecting a bundle of joy several months later, in September, when Bardem confirmed the rumors to the press without discussing any more details.
On Tuesday, while he gave no hint about the baby news, Bardem, who previously won an Oscar for his work in "No Country for Old Men," released a lengthy statement about his latest Oscar nod. "I am truly honored for this nomination," Bardem said in a statement. "And deeply thankful to the Academy members for their trust and support. Also to all of those who showed their support to my work in 'Biutiful' I express my heartfelt gratitude. I am very happy for Alejandro [González-Iñárritu] and everyone who has made possible the special movie we made together. It's really a huge honor to have been nominated in a non-English speaking performance and in the name of all my colleagues in Spain and mine I want to show my gratitude to the Academy for support and a recognition in this nomination for the movie 'Biutiful.' "
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Beyonce's Mom Says Daughter's Style Has Always Been 'Edgy'
'It's just a result of her constantly evolving,' Tina Knowles says of the fashion in Beyonce's "I Am ... World Tour" DVD concert special.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Photo: Paul Warner/ WireImage
Beyoncé has never been shy about hitting the stage in stunning costumes. Her appearance has always been a mixture of showgirl sparkle and pop star razzle-dazzle. And her style is on full display in her new DVD concert special, "I Am ... World Tour."
Her mom and stylist, Tina Knowles, said that while the looks may seem a bit edgier than what fans have seen from the singer in the past, she thinks that her superstar daughter has always been ahead of the style curve.
"Well, the wonderful Thierry Mugler designed the costumes, and I actually worked on some of the dancers and the band, and it was just amazing to work with him because he is so creative," Knowles told MTV News at a New York screening of the special. "So it's just a result of her constantly evolving, but she's been edgy. It's funny for people to say she went more edgy, but she's been wearing body suits and that type of thing."
And while Knowles may act as her daughter's stylist and costume designer, she says that Bey's style decisions are all her own. "Well, we discussed her working with Thierry Mugler, and I'm the biggest fan. And so she had seen some of the fashions and she loved it," she said. "So we always discuss things, but it's her decision, it's her career."
Beyoncé, who also directed the concert special , said it gave her a better understanding of the filmmaking process. "It was hard work," she said. "I learned so much. I have a new respect for directors and I think I would like to do more of it. ... Well, I've done some co-directing for music videos [but] this was definitely a big step for me, and I'm so thrilled."
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Hugh Jackman & Family Take A West Village Walk
Hugh Jackman was on doggy duty today as he took a walk through New York's West Village with his wife Deborra Lee Furness and their 5-year-old daughter Ava (January 25).
The 42-year-old actor and his wife will be celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this year! Even after all that time, Hugh said not long ago of their happy marriage, "The romance is always hot and alive."
Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/01/25/hugh-jackman-family-take-a-west-village-walk
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Violated
Someone stuck their finger up Beverly's butt yesterday. It was the vet. She was not happy about it. (Beverly, that is. I'm not sure how the vet felt about the whole incident.)
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/1/14/violated.html
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Britney Spears & Boyfriend Working Together Again
Here's a sign that things are going well with Britney Spears and beau Jason Trawick -- she's put him back on staff! A rep for the pop princess reveals that nine months after Trawick stepped down as Spears' agent, she has resigned with his company, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.
"Jason is someone the family trusts, they know he will make the best decisions for her and she feels comfortable with him," a source told UsMagazine.com. "WME is absolutely the best choice for Britney. They are the best at what they do and her team recognize that."
But, with a career the size of Britney's, Trawick's going to need some help. The insider says while the 39-year-old concentrates on getting Spears more acting gigs, others will handle her musical projects.
"Jason will be part of the team handling her career," says the source. "He won’t be the only agent working with her, he will handling acting endeavors, but there will be a big music department also on her account."
Spears and Trawick have been dating for two years and, though they've had their ups and downs, their connection seems to be strong. We've got to think that he's been a major factor in keeping her on the straight and narrow these last few years, so resigning with him professionally could only be a positive move.
Do you think it's smart for Britney and Jason to work together? Chime in below!
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/britney-spears-boyfriend-working-together-again/1-a-316872
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Oscar-Nominated 'Fighter' Actors, Producers 'Screaming' Over Nods
'They're just as happy if the other one wins,' producer Ryan Kavanaugh says of Amy Adams' and Melissa Leo's Best Supporting Actress noms.
By Kara Warner
Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg
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While the teams behind "The Social Network" and "The King's Speech" are toasting their Oscar noms, another group of folks is also celebrating Tuesday morning's (January 25) Academy Award nominations announcement. The cast and crew of "The Fighter" earned seven nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (David O. Russell), Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), and two Best Supporting Actress nods for Amy Adams and Melissa Leo.
MTV News spoke with "Fighter" producer and Relativity Media CEO Ryan Kavanaugh (Relativity fully produced and financed the film) just after he heard the big news.
"When I got the news, I was on the phone with David O. Russell and [Mark] Wahlberg and myself, kinda watching and I think you could hear screaming through each house," he said of their reactions. "The person I'm most excited for is David O. Russell because he really deserved it, he really delivered this package. He's obviously had his ups and downs in his career, as many people have. He really came through on this movie and it's nice that the Academy noticed that for him."
Kavanaugh's fellow producer and the star of the film, Mark Wahlberg, also praised the director and his co-stars in a statement: "It has been such an incredible journey with 'The Fighter' and one that I am grateful to share with David O. Russell, Christian, Melissa, Amy, my fellow producers and the Ward and Eklund families, who are the heart and soul of the film. Thank you to the Academy for this tremendous honor."
Regarding Adams' and Leo's dual nominations in the Best Supporting Actress category, the Relativity Media CEO said the actresses won't be thinking about competition at all.
"It's funny because I think Amy and Melissa, they're just as happy if the other one wins," he said. "They are competing against each other but at the same time, I think they're both really happy for the other one."
Kavanaugh went on to say that although he'd like to go back to bed — Oscar nominations were announced at 5:30 a.m. on the West Coast — he has a long day of work and, later, congratulating to do.
"I've got a pretty full day coming up. I'll stop by Mark's house, I'll stop by David's house, give 'em both a big hug," he said. "[I'll] try and stop by Christian's house although he's probably holed up and won't even turn on the TV until 10 a.m."
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Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Gets His Day In Court
Jackson's choreographer Kenny Ortega is expected to testify at the preliminary hearing in Los Angeles.
By Gil Kaufman
Dr. Conrad Murray (file)
Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images
More than a year and a half after the shocking death of Michael Jackson, the only person charged in the singer's death, his personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray, will finally get his day in court.
Murray, who has been charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter, will be in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday (January 4) for the first day of a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to hold a full trial. The hearing, in front of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor, is expected to last two weeks and feature testimony from more than two dozen witnesses, most of whom are medical experts.
Prosecutors will attempt to show that Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter charge, was responsible for the singer's death from an overdose of prescription drugs on June 25, 2009. Murray's lawyers have said the doctor did inject the 50-year-old pop icon with the powerful surgical anesthetic propofol in an attempt to combat Jackson's chronic insomnia, but that the dose "should have" not been enough to kill him.
TMZ reported on Tuesday that one of the star witnesses during the preliminary hearing will be Jackson's "This is It" choreographer Kenny Ortega. Citing an unnamed source, TMZ said that Ortega is expected to testify that the week before Jackson died, the singer complained that he felt cold, had the shakes and could not perform, which resulted in a canceled rehearsal.
On the next day, June 20, 2009, an emergency meeting was reportedly called at Jackson's rented Los Angeles mansion between the pop star, Ortega, several executives from concert promotion giant AEG Live and Murray. The meeting was described as "intense, loud and argumentative" and Ortega is said to have laid into Jackson, imploring the singer to take better care of himself in the lead-up to what was intended to be his live swan song.
According to TMZ, Ortega is expected to testify that Murray said some "terrible things" during the meeting and displayed a lack of concern and respect for his patient, comments that could be "damaging" to Murray.
Last week, one of the prosecutors in the case claimed that Murray's lawyers were planning to claim that Jackson killed himself when he self-administered a lethal dose of propofol after waking up in a panic from a bout of fitful sleep.
Ortega is also reportedly set to testify that in the two days before his death, Jackson was a changed man, impressing his backup dancers with his upbeat singing and dancing. The testimony could be key to the prosecutors' case, since it could paint a portrait of Jackson as being healthy and energetic before Murray administered the cocktail of sedatives and propofol that allegedly resulted in the singer's death.
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'Avengers' Star Chris Hemsworth Says Movie's Script Is 'Massive'
'You have these huge, big superheroes and huge, big egos crammed into one small space,' 'Thor' actor says.
By Terri Schwartz
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PARK CITY, Utah — Two of the most exciting films coming out in 2011 are undoubtedly "Thor" and "Captain America: The First Avenger," the last two individual Marvel comic book films to be released before "The Avengers" hits theaters in 2012. Since the reveal of the "Avengers" lineup at San Diego Comic-Con over the summer, fans have been wondering how director Joss Whedon will bring together the many characters of the Marvel comic book universe into one succinct film.
Chris Hemsworth, who plays the titular Norse god in "Thor," was at the Sundance Film Festival when MTV News caught up with him to talk about the upcoming films. He said that he has seen an early copy of the "Avengers" script, that it's "incredible," and it gave him a good sense of what he could expect to see for the film.
"Everything about the story and the comic books is huge. You have these huge, big superheroes and huge, big egos crammed into one small space," Hemsworth said. "Reading the script, it was massive. Everything about it was like, 'Oh my god.' I said to Joss, I said, 'I don't know how you're going to shoot this thing [laughs], but I'm excited to be onboard and let's give it a go."
Though he was a presenter at the Golden Globes alongside his fellow Avenger Chris Evans and saw Robert Downey Jr. there later in the night, Hemsworth said he and his castmates haven't had a chance to chat about the film since the casting announcement in July. The cast (Hemsworth, Evans, Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ruffalo, Clark Gregg, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner) had a "very brief sort of, in amongst the madness, sort of introduction" at Comic-Con, Hemsworth said.
Despite that, Hemsworth teased that fans can expect "a hell of a lot of friction" between the many superheroes coming together in "The Avengers." Though he acknowledged that Thor and the Hulk got into their fair share of tangles in the comic books (adding fuel to the rumor that the Avengers will be fighting the Hulk in the upcoming film), Hemsworth wouldn't say for sure which Avenger would get on Thor's bad side.
He was also playing mum on the rumor that Renner would be making a cameo appearance in "Thor" as Hawkeye. "Maybe," he answered, with a twinkle in his eye. "I don't know. I can't deny or say I know anything."
He did admit that he never saw Renner in costume on the set (so Hawkeye will appear but not in costume?), but then went on to say he never saw Renner on the "Thor" set at all.
"I don't know if he's in 'Thor.' I haven't seen the cut yet, and he wasn't on set when I was there, but he may be in the final one," Hemsworth said with finality. "He's certainly in 'The Avengers.' I had a chat with him at Comic-Con and he's as excited as the rest of us."
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Beyonce Jokes She's Been Pregnant With Concert Special
'I was pregnant with this DVD,' she laughs to MTV News as 'I Am ... World Tour' is set to air Thanksgiving Day on ABC.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Beyoncé never really seems to slow down, so when the time came to choose a director for her concert special DVD "I Am ... World Tour," the singer decided to take on those duties too. It's an accomplishment the singer jokes may have sparked those pregnancy rumors.
"I was pregnant with this DVD, yes!" she joked to MTV News.
The DVD hits stores on November 30, but fans can catch the 90-minute "I Am ... World Tour" TV special when it airs on ABC Thanksgiving night at 9:30 p.m. ET. Beyoncé opened up about what it was like to sit in the director's chair.
"Well, I've done some co-directing for music videos [but] this was definitely a big step for me, and I'm so thrilled," she said at the New York City screening for the flick.
Beyoncé said she was completely hands-on, deciding which moments made the final cut and which ones wound up on the cutting-room floor. "It was hard work," she said. "I learned so much. I have a new respect for directors and I think I would like to do more of it."
Her parents, Mathew and Tina Knowles, who also attended the screening over the weekend, said the film gives B the recognition she deserves after years of collaborating on many of her own videos.
"I'm really excited about this because Beyoncé has been making little short films and really helping to direct her videos," Tina told us. "So it's nice that she'll get credit for doing something that she really loves doing and that she's very talented at."
Dad Mathew recalled all of the effort his superstar daughter put into the special. "I'm so proud," he said. "I had an opportunity [to see the film], I've been to Houston with a screening; I've been to Bentonville, [Arkansas], with a screening, and to see the excitement from the audience, what an incredible job Beyoncé did as a director in the editing, I'm just so proud. Hopefully, all the fans go out and get the DVD and soundtrack and look at that ABC special coming on Thanksgiving."
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