Believe singer shares his advice with MTV News: ‘Girls can be tough sometimes, so you just got to be patient.’ By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Kelly Marino Justin Bieber Photo: MTV News Justin Bieber proclaims all the things he wants to do to get the apple of his eye to be his girlfriend on his single “Boyfriend.” According to the lyrics , he’ll buy her lots of nice things, take her on trips, heat up some fondue, sing in falsetto and be generally swaggie, whatever that means. While those suggestions are sweet gestures to put into song, when MTV News sat down with Bieber on the set of his music video for the Believe track, he broke down the ways, in real life, a guy can be the best boyfriend he can possibly be. “I don’t know if I’m even the best boyfriend,” Bieber admitted, “but I can give a few suggestions.” Well, after taking a second to get his tips together, Selena Gomez’s beau had timeless advice for any clueless fellas out there: “I think being honest and patient, because girls can be tough sometimes, so you just got to be patient. That’s two,” he explained. “Forgive, and have fun, because it’s about having fun.” So, what was Bieber’s final piece of advice? “Last one?” he said. “Be faithful.” In addition to those five simple steps, Bieber recently dished to Seventeen magazine about another one of his dating philosophies. “I’m just trying to make [Selena] happy, that’s all,” he shared. “I think it’s important to make all women feel like they’re princesses, because every girl is a princess. I’m serious.” “Boyfriend,” with production and writing credits from Mike Posner and Mason Levy, is the swoon-worthy lead single off his highly anticipated next release. Believe is set to drop later this year, and will include appearances from Bieber’s rapping alter ego Shawty Mane , Drake and possibly even his skateboarding buddy, Lil Wayne. What do you think of Bieber’s tips? Sound off below! Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Justin Bieber Related Artists Justin Bieber
Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery face off on what ‘Songs From This Decade’ the top seven should tackle. By Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery Jessica Sanchez Photo: FOX For weeks, it’s felt like we’ve been screaming into the void. We keep begging “American Idol” to get with the program and borrow a page from rivals like “The Voice” and “X Factor” by having the finalists sing songs that were released in the decades since Randy Jackson played bass for Carlos Santana. It’s a novel concept, we know. Seriously, enough with the Billy Joel and Michael Jackson theme nights! Not another collection of Elton John, disco or Frank Sinatra songs, please! Give us something contemporary, dudes — or at least something that may give our aunt in Virginia pause. Finally, “Idol” producers seem to have heard our pleas and given the top seven a shot at sounding halfway relevant this week with “Songs From This Decade” night. Now, the reality singing gods giveth and they taketh away, so while we’re in mortal fear of hearing Jason Mraz and Train songs, we’re also a bit torn about what is likely to turn into an Adele-valanche. Be careful what you wish for. But we’ll take it. So here’s what songs MTV News’ resident “Idol” experts think the remaining contestants should tackle. They failed to take our advice on last week’s ’80-themed show , and look how that one turned out … DeAndre . Read on for our picks! Joshua Ledet Josh smashed it last week and is once again at the top of his game. But here’s the thing: The guy remains an R&B tabula rasa, personality-wise. It’s hard to see him headlining an arena tour or filming an iconic video. Since we hear he’s way more confident off-camera than on, L-Deezy needs to get a little grimy, and what better way to do that than with Usher’s “OMG”? Or, if he must, I offer a one-time-only Adele dispensation for “Someone Like You.” — Kaufman I see him going one of two ways tonight: Either he embraces his brassy, sassy side and does Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” — which he’d kill,
Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery face off on what ‘Songs From This Decade’ the top seven should tackle. By Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery Jessica Sanchez Photo: FOX For weeks, it’s felt like we’ve been screaming into the void. We keep begging “American Idol” to get with the program and borrow a page from rivals like “The Voice” and “X Factor” by having the finalists sing songs that were released in the decades since Randy Jackson played bass for Carlos Santana. It’s a novel concept, we know. Seriously, enough with the Billy Joel and Michael Jackson theme nights! Not another collection of Elton John, disco or Frank Sinatra songs, please! Give us something contemporary, dudes — or at least something that may give our aunt in Virginia pause. Finally, “Idol” producers seem to have heard our pleas and given the top seven a shot at sounding halfway relevant this week with “Songs From This Decade” night. Now, the reality singing gods giveth and they taketh away, so while we’re in mortal fear of hearing Jason Mraz and Train songs, we’re also a bit torn about what is likely to turn into an Adele-valanche. Be careful what you wish for. But we’ll take it. So here’s what songs MTV News’ resident “Idol” experts think the remaining contestants should tackle. They failed to take our advice on last week’s ’80-themed show , and look how that one turned out … DeAndre . Read on for our picks! Joshua Ledet Josh smashed it last week and is once again at the top of his game. But here’s the thing: The guy remains an R&B tabula rasa, personality-wise. It’s hard to see him headlining an arena tour or filming an iconic video. Since we hear he’s way more confident off-camera than on, L-Deezy needs to get a little grimy, and what better way to do that than with Usher’s “OMG”? Or, if he must, I offer a one-time-only Adele dispensation for “Someone Like You.” — Kaufman I see him going one of two ways tonight: Either he embraces his brassy, sassy side and does Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” — which he’d kill,
Star also reveals she was set to appear in award-winning film ‘The Help.’ By Zachary Swickey Katy Perry Photo: Michael Becker / FOX Many fans have been curious about what pop star Katy Perry ‘s next record will sound like — especially considering her much-publicized divorce from comedian Russell Brand and the heavy recent single “Part of Me.” Well, Perry herself is here to tell you the album is going to be “real f—ing dark.” Talking to The Sun, the singer was rather blunt about her feelings toward her failed marriage, saying, “I’d like to use a time machine and go back to a specific date, please.” (Ouch!) “My music is about to get real f—ing dark. You’d never see my face because my hair would be in it,” she continued. In other Perry news, while the singer has yet to dive into the acting game — outside of cameo appearances and voicing Smurfette in last year’s “The Smurfs” — she’s revealed that she almost got a bit part in last year’s Academy Award-winning film “The Help.” “There was a time when I was going to be involved in ‘The Help’ — just a small part, I wasn’t going to be Emma Stone or anything — but I couldn’t because the shooting schedule conflicted with the release of my record,” she lamented to Teen Vogue. “And I was upset about that; I knew it was going to be an important film.” Although she didn’t get to appear in “The Help,” Perry has her very own 3-D film coming out this summer. “Katy Perry: Part of Me” is a documentary as well as a live concert film, much in the vein of Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never.” “I wanted to show people this parade that surrounds me. I wanted them to see the engine. I wanted people to be able to experience the tour and all the joy it brought, which is why we shot it in 3-D,” Perry said about the film. “Katy Perry: Part of Me” is expected to hit the big screen this upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Are you ready for the dark side of Katy Perry? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos MTV First: Katy Perry’s ‘Part Of Me’ Related Artists Katy Perry
French Grazia removes one of Fox’s back tattoos in the April cover photo. By Kara Warner Left: Megan Fox in Hawaii in 2010. Right: The 2012 cover of Grazia . Photo: Splash News/Arnoldo Mondadori Editore When it comes to the world of magazines, it seems as though there is endless ado over the amount of airbrushing that is or is not involved in making models, actresses and other assorted cover subjects appear flawless. The latest alleged victim of seemingly unnecessary Photoshopping is actress Megan Fox . We know what you’re thinking, what on earth about Fox’s genetically gifted visage needs any assistance from Photoshop? One of her eight tattoos, that’s what. According to Styleite , one of Fox’s back tattoos is a little too much for the cover of French Grazia. In the photo, Fox is pressed up against a wall and has her head turned toward the camera so we see her face and back. One of her tattoos was left visible: “We will all laugh at the gilded butterflies,” which is a quote from Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” The tattoo that was Photoshopped off Fox’s back is a quote from German philosopher/existentialist Friedrich Nietzsche: “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” Interestingly enough, the discerning editors at Grazia left the “Transformers” actress’ tattoo visible within the pages of the cover story inside the magazine, but did away with it on the cover. Porquois? Nous ne savons pas! (Why? We don’t know!) Fox has never been shy about her ink. In fact, she once revealed to MTV News that the tattoo in question was partially inspired by actor Mickey Rourke, with whom she worked on the movie “Passion Play.” “I actually got a tattoo that is sort of in honor of him,” she told us at the time. “It’s on my ribs. I don’t know if it’s been photographed yet, but it’ll come out eventually, I’m sure. I just love him very much and think he’s very special.” Was Grazia ‘s decision to airbrush Megan Fox’s tattoo justified? Leave your comment below! Related Photos Megan Fox’s Tattoos: Why Did Grazia Airbrush Her Photos?
‘It’s my version of love songs,’ Weezy explains in ‘Hip Hop POV’ interview, airing tonight at midnight ET on MTV. By Rob Markman Lil Wayne on “Hip Hop POV” Photo: MTV2 Lil Wayne gets love all around the world, but on his next album, Weezy plans to flip the script. During an exclusive interview with Amanda Seales from MTV’s new weekly late-night talk show “Hip Hop POV,” Wayne revealed that he is working on a new LP called Devol (pronounced “devil”). “That’s ‘loved’ spelled backwards, and it’s my version of love songs,” Tunechi explained. “RapFix Live” premiered the exclusive clip, and fans can watch the entire interview tonight (April 11) at midnight ET on MTV during the series premiere of “Hip Hop POV.” Seales went down to Miami, where she was treated to an intimate listening session by the Young Money boss himself. It’s no secret that Weezy F has a way with the ladies. With songs like “Lollipop” and “She Will,” Wayne has carved out a lane for himself as a hip-hop sex symbol — but he isn’t exactly going all loverboy on us. “What I mean by my version of love songs is meaning they’re not saying, ‘I love you,’ ” he explains in the clip. “It’s all material I did when I was locked up.” Birdman Jr. isn’t the only rap star who will pop up on tonight’s debut: 2 Chainz will join the “Hip Hop POV” castmembers — also including Charlamagne tha God, Devi Dev, Bu Thiam and Sowmya Krishnamurthy — on the show’s premiere. Don’t miss tonight’s premiere episode of “MTV’s Hip Hop POV” at midnight ET on MTV. The conversation-based show highlights some of today’s hottest news and more from a cast of hip-hop tastemakers. Fans can also join in on the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #HipHopPOV. Related Videos ‘RapFix Live’ Gets A New Point Of View Related Artists Lil Wayne
‘I respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N’ Roses to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,’ frontman posts on Facebook. By James Montgomery Axl Rose Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images Ever since Guns N’ Roses were announced as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees in December, speculation has swirled about just who from the band’s lengthy list of current (and former) members would show up at the ceremony. Well, now we know who won’t : mastermind Axl Rose, who announced Wednesday (April 11) that not only does he have no plans to attend Saturday’s induction ceremony in Cleveland, but he wants nothing to do with the Hall at all. “I won’t be attending … and I respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N’ Roses to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” Rose wrote in a Facebook message. “I strongly request that I not be inducted in absentia and please know that no one is authorized, nor may anyone be permitted, to accept my induction or speak on my behalf. Neither former members, label representatives nor the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should imply, whether directly, indirectly, or by omission that I am included in any purported induction of ‘Guns N’ Roses.’ ” Rose added that his reasoning behind the message was “personal” and “neither meant to offend, attack or condemn” any GN’R members who decide to attend the induction. He also hinted that, since Guns were announced as inductees, he’d worked with Hall officials to find an appropriate solution to the very real problem of who would be inducted under the name of Guns N’ Roses, hoping to avoid “a complicated or awkward situation.” But, apparently, no solution could be reached. “I feel we’ve been polite, courteous and open to an amicable solution in our efforts to work something out,” Rose wrote. “Taking into consideration the history of Guns N’ Roses, those who plan to attend, along with those the Hall — for reasons of their own — have chosen to include in ‘our’ induction … and how those involved with the Hall have handled things … [it] doesn’t appear to be somewhere I’m actually wanted or respected.” A spokesperson for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame did not respond to MTV News’ request for comment by press time. Rose also used his open letter to (once again) put to rest any and all speculation of burying the hatchet with former members — like guitarist Slash or drummer Steven Adler, to name a few — and launching a full-scale reunion tour, writing: “Time to move on. People get divorced. Life doesn’t owe you our own personal happy ending, especially at another’s — or, in this case, several others’ — expense,” he wrote. “Maybe we can get the ‘no show, grandstanding, publicity stunt, disrespectful, he-doesn’t-dare-about-the-fans crap out of the way … no one’s taking the ball and going home. … From my perspective, in regard to both the Hall and a reunion, the ball’s never been in our court. “In closing, regardless of this decision and as hard to believe or ironic as it may seem, I’d like to sincerely thank the [Rock Hall] board for their nomination and their votes for Guns’ induction,” he added. “More importantly, I’d like to thank the fans for being there over the years, making any success we’ve had possible and for enjoying and supporting Guns N’ Roses’ music. I wish the Hall a great show, congratulations to all the other artists being inducted, and to our fans, we look forward to seeing you on tour!” What do you think of Axl’s note? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related Artists Guns N’ Roses
Zimmerman is now in custody after being charged with murder in the second degree in the Florida teen’s shooting death. By Rob Markman Trayvon Martin Photo: AP After months of public outcry, there was a major break Wednesday (April 11) in the tragic shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin : Triggerman George Zimmerman was charged with murder in the second degree. Special prosecutor Angela Corey announced the charges during a press conference in Jacksonville, Florida, just a half-hour after it was reported that Zimmerman turned himself in to authorities. Zimmerman was arrested and now is in an undisclosed location. Martin’s February 26 death sent shockwaves through the nation. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, saw 17-year-old Trayvon walking through his gated community in Sanford, Florida, and immediately grew suspicious of the teen, who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt. When Zimmerman called 911, police dispatchers advised him not to pursue Martin. By the time police arrived on the scene, Martin was shot dead and Zimmerman, who claimed self-defense, was not arrested or charged with a crime. Trayvon didn’t have a weapon. A week after the shooting, Sanford Police Chief Billy Lee said there was no evidence to dispute Zimmer’s self-defense claim and they couldn’t arrest Zimmerman because he was protected by the so-called “Stand Your Ground” law that allows Florida residents to shoot someone they reasonably believe is threatening them. According to reports, Zimmerman told police Martin punched him in the nose, knocked him down and repeatedly slammed his head into the ground. Since the shooting death, there has been public outrage. Demonstrators took to the streets , and on March 23, President Obama called for an investigation into the incident, saying, “If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon.” The hip-hop community has been particularly vocal, calling for justice for the teen. ?uestlove, Game , Young Jeezy, Nas , Killer Mike and Prodigy all spoke out in protest, while rappers like Plies and Bad Boy’s Los made songs dedicated to Trayvon. What do you think of the second-degree murder charges handed down to George Zimmerman? Let us know in the comments.
First album in nearly three years expands on their roots while remaining as socially sharp as ever. By James Montgomery Gossip’s Beth Ditto Photo: MTV News Beth Ditto is definitely feeling her Trenta -sized coffee (which she pronounces “Trawn- tay, ” proof that, while you can take the girl out of Arkansas, you definitely can’t take Arkansas out of the girl). She bounded around the MTV Newsroom, proclaiming to no one in particular she’s “sweatin’ so much” and explaining the laundry list of names she weighed for Gossip’s upcoming album — Get a Job and Wrap being two particular favorites, the latter because she “loves Christmas and a good pun” — before finally settling on A Joyful Noise. And why? “It’s a Dolly Parton/ Queen Latifah movie, after all,” she explained. Of course, A Joyful Noise is also much more than that — it’s Gossip’s first album in nearly three years, a shimmering selection of house-tinged tunes (produced by Brian Higgins, who’s done work for Kylie Minogue and Girls Aloud) that, depending on whom you ask, either represents the next logical step in the band’s 13-year career or a complete reimagining of their sound. Of course, if you ask Ditto about it, she doesn’t think it’s either, really. “One time, I remember getting a Facebook post — I think it was actually MySpace, maybe even Friendster — from someone I knew in high school, and she was like, ‘You’ve really changed,’ ” she said. “And I was like, ‘Well, I hope to hell so. ‘ But you think about that, and a lot of questions in interviews have been like, ‘Well, do you feel like that’s selling out?’ And I’m like, ‘Well, I never really sold in, so I don’t know what you’re talking about.’ ” Then again, on Joyful Noise, Gossip are definitely embracing their shiny sides. “Move in the Right Direction” pumps like all of Kylie’s best tracks, “Into the Wild” struts on stiletto-heeled electro stabs, and first single “Perfect World” swirls on a starry bed of synths (and some downright disco backbeats). Call it evolution or call it reinvention — Ditto prefers to see it as the Gossip becoming all they can be. “It was so nice, because after 13 years, you start out so bare-bones and so stripped-down, and you don’t have a lot of money, so being at this point, we had time, and people trusted us, because they see we’re not just really crazy,” she said. “We got to experiment a lot, and it was like a little Hit Factory; there was music everywhere in this ancient house, and everybody was working on pieces of music. You’d walk in and you’d hear it being filtered through all these different ideas, which is what I’ve learned, over the years, is what production is. I used to be really against it, because I didn’t understand it. And now that I do, it’s just like having a stylist or asking someone to paint your house. It’s their interpretation of your work.” And though the sound may have morphed, the spirit remains the same. Just like they’ve always done, with Joyful Noise, Gossip are channeling the sexual politics — in this case, the openly gay ethos that charged disco and house music of the ’70s and ’80s, which they don’t see as all that different from the bracing, DIY aesthetic of the punk they’ve played for more than a decade now. “We listened to a lot of house music, I would say. House and disco and all that was really radical when it was first coming out, and I feel a connection to that, for sure,” drummer Hannah Blilie said. “The whole ‘disco sucks’ thing? They were burning disco records in the middle of a stadium. They hated the style and they hated the people making it too. It’s a hidden hatred.” “To me that was the most homophobic statement; it’s much easier to say, ‘I hate disco,’ rather than, ‘I hate f–s,’ ” Ditto added. “There’s always some kind of amazing connection in music. Like, country music, I feel really in touch about growing up in poverty and the struggle of that. House music, I really feel the need to break free and have a space of your own, where you can be really free and really crazy, and just like punk or hip hop, it’s about creating a space of your own. Safety zone. The safety dance.” Are you excited for the Gossip’s new music? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Gossip
‘Twilight,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Iron Man’ among other high-profile series that changed directors along the way. By Josh Wigler Gary Ross Photo: WireImage “The Hunger Games” franchise, just like the fictional games themselves (minus all the death and bloodshed), has lost a much beloved player in director Gary Ross , who has decided not to return for the developing sequel, “Catching Fire.” Persistent rumors that Ross’ days in Panem were numbered concluded with the director’s official departure Tuesday night, leaving the continuing tales of Katniss, Peeta and Gale without a visionary to guide them for the time being. Though Ross’ decision is a blow for “Hunger Games” enthusiasts everywhere — yours truly included — it’s certainly not the first time that a director has stunned fans by leaving a high-profile franchise at an unexpected time. From your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to the Boy Who Lived, here are five other filmmakers who parted ways with beloved franchises. Sam Raimi and “Spider-Man” After three films — two widely adored and one critically panned — Sam Raimi’s days swinging alongside “Spider-Man” came to an end. In the midst of pre-production on a fourth Tobey Maguire-starring adventure, both Raimi and Maguire parted ways with Sony over creative differences. The result of their ousting: Sony rebooted the “Spider-Man” brand, with an all-new “Amazing” installment hitting theaters this summer from director Marc Webb and “The Social Network” co-star Andrew Garfield. Jon Favreau and “Iron Man” Spidey isn’t the only big-screen Marvel superhero who lost a crucial member of his creative posse. Director Jon Favreau , who helmed the first two “Iron Man” films for Marvel Studios, said his goodbyes to Ol’ Shellhead in December 2010, opting to focus instead on another Disney property, “Magic Kingdom.” Just as Ross contends there’s no bad blood between him and Lionsgate, Favreau and the remaining “Iron Man” players appear to have left on good terms; indeed, the director appeared alongside Robert Downey Jr. at the Hero Complex Film Festival last June for an onstage reunion and geek-out. Tony Stark lives on even without Favreau, blasting off next summer for a brand-new mission under director Shane Black’s watchful eye. Paul Greengrass and the “Bourne” series Following “Bourne Ultimatum,” the third film in the spy thriller series, two-time “Bourne” director Paul Greengrass walked away from the franchise to work on other films. Leading man Matt Damon left as well, out of loyalty to the director, leaving “Bourne” producers in a lurch. How do you make a Jason Bourne movie without Jason Bourne? You make “The Bourne Legacy,” apparently. Longtime “Bourne” writer Tony Gilroy wrote the script and directed the latest installment, putting an all-new character played by Jeremy Renner in the hot seat this time around. With Renner in play, the door remains open for a future Damon-Greengrass “Bourne” return. Catherine Hardwicke and “The Twilight Saga” Just as “The Hunger Games” lost Ross, so too did the “Twilight” series lose its original director. Catherine Hardwicke was the first filmmaker to bring the hotly anticipated love story of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan to life, but despite the success of that first film, Hardwicke decided not to direct “New Moon” , due to what she described as “timing” issues. Even without Hardwicke behind the lens, “Twilight” continued to do massive business at the box office with different directors for each film; Bill Condon is the only filmmaker to tackle multiple “Twilight” movies, closing the series out with this coming November’s “Breaking Dawn – Part 2.” Chris Columbus and “Harry Potter” There would be no Hogwarts without J.K. Rowling, of course, but there would be no Hogwarts-at-the-movies without original “Harry Potter” director Chris Columbus. He helmed the first two “Potter” films with wonderful whimsy, but that tone would not have fit with future movies in the franchise as Harry’s world grows progressively darker. The boy wizard’s war against Voldemort was therefore chronicled by several other directors following Columbus’ post-“Chamber of Secrets” departure, with David Yates ultimately stepping in to helm the final four installments in the series. Tell us what you think of Gary Ross’ “Hunger Games” departure in the comments section! Check out everything we’ve got on “The Hunger Games” and “Catching Fire.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos High-Profile Movie Franchises That Changed Directors Related Photos The Hunger Games
