MTV News brings you a first look at 30-second spot, debuting Tuesday. By Kara Warner Photo: NARAS The countdown to the 2012 Grammys is on. Last week, we got a sneak peek at a few promo photos of host LL Cool J and nominees Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift . This week, MTV News has landed an exclusive first look at the television ad campaign featuring the 25-time-nominated Foo Fighters, who are up for six Grammys this year, including Album of the Year and Best Rock Album for Wasting Light. Check out the complete list of 2012 Grammy nominees. The 30-second teaser, which debuts Tuesday night on CBS, opens with an aerial shot overlooking a bejeweled city, reminiscent of the Emerald City from “Wizard of Oz” but all in gold, not green. Over the opening notes of the Foo track “Bridge Burning,” the camera starts to zoom in toward the center of the city, with the gem-like walls exploding into pieces around the shot. From the golden and dusty debris, the Foos emerge individually rocking out to the song. First Taylor Hawkins, then Dave Grohl, followed by Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel and Pat Smear. The promo ends with the Grammy slogan — “We Are Music” — etched into the rock formations. According to a statement from the Recording Academy, the focus of this year’s ad campaign is on the “raw emotion in music that connects fans and artists and transcends the Grammy stage. It’s that moment where the artist is ready to push the music out and the fan is ready to receive — that’s the true power of music.” The stylized visuals in the video spots are aimed at exposing and enhancing the emotions of this year’s nominees and their songs. In addition to the promo featuring the Foo Fighters, look out for additional spots with Adele, Bon Iver and Skrillex, as well as the print campaign, which features Grammy winners and current nominees Bruno Mars and Paul McCartney. The 54th annual Grammy Awards air live Sunday, February 12, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. What do you think of the Foo Fighters promo? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Foo Fighters
Perry’s hair colorist weighs in on the pop star’s ever-changing locks. By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry Photo: Jeff Bottari/ Getty Images Over the weekend, Katy Perry debuted another shade of blue hair in Las Vegas . The newer, bluer hair was more turquoise than the look she had sported weeks before on the set of an Adidas commercial . Katy is constantly changing her hair color from black to blond to pink, and seemingly every shade in between. These days, however, it seems she’s settled on blue. So, when MTV News spoke to her longtime hair colorist, Rita Hazan, she gave us the low-down on why Ms. Perry is feeling so blue these days. “Of course, being Katy, she is a lot more edgy and she’s cooler and she likes to take a lot of risks. And I love that she’s like, ‘I’m feeling a little blue, let’s go blue’ — not in her energy, just in her hair color,” Hazan explained to MTV News about the pop star’s current hair-color choice. “I felt like it’s the perfect color for her because her eyes are blue and she has the perfect skin tone to be a really vibrant, really cool, intense blue.” When Hazan first heard about Perry’s decision to deepen her locks to blue, she wanted her to be a “cobalt blue, muted cobalt blue; it’s really cool. It took me three days to come up with this color. I’m so obsessed with it. It’s like the wallpaper for my iPhone.” Since then, the color has lightened up a bit, but regardless of the shade, the hair still has everyone buzzing. “I was shocked by all the crazy reactions that people had to the blue ’cause I thought going from black to pink would have been the major reaction people would have,” she said. “But I kind of like that people are loving the blue ’cause I’m obsessed with blue. So any shade of blue, I’m loving. I know it’s not natural, but it sort of works in a natural way.” Of course, her hair color might have something to do with her recent split from Russell Brand . Kimberley Pierce, a colorist at Ion Studio in New York City, explained that she’s seen many a newly single chick come in and change up their mood with some new hair color. “They’ll come in for a consult and say, ‘My boyfriend and I just broke up and I want brown hair’ and they’re a blonde,” she said, adding that she usually has some advice for those rash decisions. “The best thing we can do for them is tell them to try a wig on first.” Whatever Katy’s reason for the shocking, eye-catching color change, Pierce added that it really works for her. “I kind of like that she got away from the pink because I feel like we’ve seen that so much. With the blue, it’s more vibrant and definitely she’s on her own with it,” she said. “She’s kind of all the way in with the blue. She’s kind of this candy-coated sort of person. So I guess blue would be the natural transition, or purple. It’s nice to see her experiment with different things.” What do you think of Katy Perry’s new blue hair? Leave your comment below! Related Photos Katy Perry Returns To The Spotlight At 1Oak In Las Vegas Related Artists Katy Perry
‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ ‘ tease will air on ‘American Idol’ this Thursday, followed by full-length premiere on Friday. By Jocelyn Vena Madonna Photo: Jon Furniss/ WireImage Madonna teased her new music video last week with a simple phrase: pom-poms. Well, the Queen of Pop wasn’t lying. In a new blink-and-you’ll-miss-it clip from her “Give Me All Your Luvin’ ” video , Madonna is definitely getting her cheerleader on. The tease appears in an ad for this week’s “American Idol,” where a preview for the video will make its world debut ahead of the video’s proper Friday premiere. The Mega Force-directed video was shot in December and made headlines when Nicki Minaj tweeted that she and Madge shared a kiss on set. In a sea of quick-cut images from the fuller “first look,” Madonna dons all black (leather jacket, short shorts) while she hangs with rappers Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., who are wearing red and black cheerleader uniforms. Madge is also spotted hanging with football players in the same color uniforms. The debut of the video fittingly comes two days before Madonna plays in front of real cheerleaders and football players at the Super Bowl game on Sunday, where Nicki, M.I.A., Cee Lo Green and LMFAO are all rumored to be hitting the stage with her when the New England Patriots face off against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. This is going to be a big week for Madonna fans. On Friday, not only does the video for “Give Me” arrive, but the song also finally hits iTunes. Her movie “W.E.” also opens that day. “Give Me All Your Luvin’ ” is the lead single off her new album M.D.N.A. , which drops March 26. Related Artists Madonna
Don’t miss ‘MTV First: This Means War’ at 7:56 p.m. ET Tuesday on MTV, followed by an in-depth chat on MTV.com. By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Reese Witherspoon Photo: MTV News In addition to her successes as an actress and her respectable reputation, Reese Witherspoon is the envy of millions of Twilighters after working alongside superstar heartthrob Robert Pattinson in not one, but two films — not to mention the fact that she’s kissed him too . When MTV News caught up with Witherspoon recently as part of “MTV First: This Means War,” we asked her the first thing that comes to mind when she thinks of her “Water for Elephants” and “Vanity Fair” co-star. “I would say [he is] the hardest-working person I’ve ever worked with, honestly,” she said. “[He’s] professional, hard-working, so appreciative, more grateful than I’ve ever seen anyone for where he is in life.” Pattinson dished details on how he prepped for his shirtless scene! Kristen Stewart got super embarrassed when looking back at her first MTV interview! Take a look back at the classic “MTV First: Breaking Dawn.” Given the fact that Witherspoon has been in the business for decades and experienced every facet of being famous, we asked her to weigh in on the current fan frenzy that surrounds Pattinson wherever he goes and how it may or may not affect a person. “I’ve never experienced what he has — going to premieres and there’s just millions of people waiting for him to touch them,” she said. “I think it must be strange, but I don’t even know how to process what he deals with and Kristen [Stewart] deals with. I don’t know.” Justin Bieber revealed the secrets behind his “Mistletoe” music video and why his fans are perfect just the way they are in “MTV First: Justin Bieber.” The Oscar-winning actress said Pattinson handles his fame very well, despite the sometimes-chaotic circumstances. “[He’s]a really cool guy,” she said. Don’t miss our exclusive sit-down with Witherspoon during Tuesday’s “MTV First: Reese Witherspoon.” Tune in to MTV at 7:56 p.m. ET, when the actress will premiere a previously unseen clip from her upcoming film “This Means War,” followed by an in-depth interview on MTV.com. Before ” MTV First: This Means War ” hits MTV on Tuesday at 7:56 p.m. ET, check out Reese’s first-ever, totally adorable MTV interview , when she opened up in 1991 at the age of 14 about what drew her to Hollywood. And make sure to stick with Reese’s chat when it moves to MTV.com after an exclusive “This Means War” clip premieres Tuesday on MTV! Related Photos ‘Water For Elephants’
Full-length video for Madge’s new tune will premiere day after Thursday’s ‘AI’ episode. By Jocelyn Vena Madonna Photo: Getty Images Madonna is truly an “American Idol,” so it’s probably fitting that the Queen of Pop has chosen the Fox reality show to debut a tease of the highly anticipated video for her upcoming single “Give Me All Your Luvin’. ” “AI” will premiere a preview of the video during Thursday’s episode, a day before its proper debut on Friday, which also happens to be the day the single hits iTunes (a version was leaked late last year). Fans will finally get to hear Madge, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. in all their sassiness. (Oh, yeah, Madonna’s film “W.E.” hits theaters that day too!) Along with producer Martin Solveig, Madge, Nicki and M.I.A all co-wrote “Give Me All Your Luvin’, ” while the “W.E.” director was also onboard to co-produce the track. “Luvin” is the lead single off her upcoming album, M.D.N.A., which is now set to drop on March 26, according to Idolator . Fans are just getting a glimpse of new artwork for the single, which features Madge sporting only a sweater in a trio of shots. On each sweater, there’s a star and a portion of the song’s title. In one shot, Madge has her eyes closed with her lips pursed together. In another, she’s shouting; and in the third image, she has her hands in her hair, eyes closed and a smile on her face. Other production credits for the album include William Orbit, the Demolition Crew, Marco “Benny” Benassi and Alessandro “Alle” Benassi, Hardy “Indiigo” Muanza and Michael Malih. Madonna recently spoke to MTV News about working with Orbit. “With William, I didn’t really have a discussion,” she said. “We’ve worked on stuff for so many years that we kind of finish each other’s sentences. He knows my taste and what I like. Magic happens when we get into a recording studio together.” Not enough Madonna for you? Well, she’ll hit the stage for the Super Bowl halftime show next Sunday, February 5, where, rumor has it, M.I.A., Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green and LMFAO will join her. While we don’t know much about her performance, the pop superstar teased that it would include a lot of pom poms. Are you excited to hear the official version of “Give Me All Your Luvin’ “? Tell us on our Facebook page! Related Artists Madonna
Emma Stone, Lea Michele and Angelina Jolie flaunt what they’ve got in couture on Sunday night. By Jocelyn Vena Angelina Jolie at the 2012 SAG Awards Photo: Getty Images The SAG Awards may honor actors and their hard work, but on the red carpet on Sunday (January 29), it was all about recognizing all of the hard work they put into their looks. At the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the overarching trend seemed to be flaunting what you’ve got. For photos of the stars on the SAG Awards red carpet, click here. Zoe Saldana went light in a sequined white dress with a drop waist and floral detailing. Kristin Wiig’s look, though, had a bit of a split personality: Her pale-hued Balenciaga gown was decidedly glam thanks to tailoring that showed off her long, lean body, but her black metal choker was a bit too heavy and goth for the overall look. Two of the biggest divas on Fox’s “Glee,” Lea Michele and Naya Rivera, made pale colors look red-hot. Michele’s lavender Versace had a body-hugging bodice and thigh-high slit, while Rivera’s ice-blue dress was made even sexier thanks to a plunging neckline. Red also ruled the carpet. “My Week With Marilyn” star Michelle Williams was chic in a bright-red Valentino dress, which was cut right above the ankle. Her ladylike look was capped off with lace detailing along her sleeves and neckline. “Dexter” star Jennifer Carpenter also opted for a red-and-lace red-carpet look. Using a similar color palette, Sofia Vergara’s hot pink, strapless Marchesa gown was super hot. Her “Modern Family” co-star Julie Bowen went Grecian in a purple gown. Emma Stone, Angelina Jolie, Tina Fey and Ashlee Simpson decided that a little black dress wasn’t too simple for Sunday’s show. Jolie played up her inner vixen in a Jenny Packham halter gown with a draped neckline. Meanwhile, Stone went quirky in a three-quarter-length strapless black dress with lace details. “The Help” star played up the fun aspect of the Alexander McQueen design with platform shoes. Simpson, meanwhile, looked like a character right out of boyfriend Vincent Piazza’s show “Boardwalk Empire” in a ’20s-style Jenny Packham gown with sequins and see-through fabric along the neckline. Fey brought the “va va voom” in her black strapless column dress: It was all party on top — with grey and black shades — and business at the bottom in a plain black fabric. The guys didn’t disappoint, either. Fellas like Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Jonah Hill kept it classic and simple in tuxedos, choosing ties over bowties. One guy, however, had a little fun with it, and that honor went to “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who wore a blue pinstripe suit with a matching blue-velvet bowtie. Share your favorite SAG red-carpet looks on our Facebook page. Stick with MTV News all night for the 2012 SAG Awards winners , and don’t miss all the fashion from the red carpet ! Related Photos Stars Light Up The SAG Awards Stage SAG Awards 2012 Red Carpet
‘The Help’ nabs Best Ensemble’ in a stunning upset, while awards-show fave ‘The Artist’ leaves light on wins. By Eric Ditzian Octavia Spencer at the SAG Awards on Sunday Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images The SAG Awards, as we have noted , often have a curious way of letting us know what the Oscars are going to deliver. So when the Screen Actors Guild doled out its golden statuettes on Sunday night (January 29), we couldn’t help but feel there were more than a few hints at how the Academy Awards might shake out in a few weeks. What are we to make of the upset SAG win for “The Help” in outstanding cast in a movie, for instance? Where does this leave “The Artist,” which had been looking increasingly, inevitably like the big champ come Oscar night, yet only won outstanding male performance (Jean Dujardin) at the SAGs? Things were more predictable on the TV side of things. In 2012, for the second year in a row, “Modern Family” (Outstanding Cast in a Comedy) and “Boardwalk Empire” (Outstanding Cast in a Drama and a Lead Actor win for Steve Buscemi) had strong showings. Check out the full list of winners: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture “Bridesmaids” “The Artist” “The Descendants” “The Help” “Midnight in Paris” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role George Clooney, “The Descendants” Demian Bichir, “A Better Life” Leonardo DiCaprio, “J. Edgar” Jean Dujardin, “The Artist” Brad Pitt, “Moneyball” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Michelle Williams, “My Week With Marilyn” Glenn Close, “Albert Nobbs” Viola Davis, “The Help” Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady” Tilda Swinton, “We Need to Talk About Kevin” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nick Nolte, “Warrior” Kenneth Branagh, “My Week With Marilyn” Armie Hammer, “J. Edgar” Jonah Hill, “Moneyball” Christopher Plummer, “Beginners” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Octavia Spencer, “The Help” Berenice Bejo, “The Artist” Jessica Chastain, “The Help” Melissa McCarthy, “Bridesmaids” Janet McTeer, “Albert Nobbs” Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture “The Adjustment Bureau” “Cowboys & Aliens” “Harry Potter and the Deahtly Hallows – Part 2” “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” “X-Men: First Class” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie Or Miniseries Laurence Fishburne, “Thurgood” Paul Giamatti, “Too Big to Fail” Greg Kinnear, “The Kennedys” Guy Pearce, “Mildred Pierce” James Woods, “Too Big to Fail” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie Or Miniseries Diane Lane, “Cinema Verite” Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey” Emily Watson, “Appropriate Adult” Betty White, “The Lost Valentine” Kate Winslet, “Mildred Pierce” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Patrick J. Adams, “Suits” Steve Buscemi, “Boardwalk Empire” Kyle Chandler, “Friday Night Lights” Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad” Michael C. Hall, “Dexter” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Kathy Bates, “Harry’s Law” Glenn Close, “Damages” Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story” Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife” Kyra Sedgwick, “The Closer” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock” Ty Burrell, “Modern Family” Steve Carell, “The Office” Jon Cryer, “Two and a Half Men” Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Julie Bowen, “Modern Family” Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie” Tina Fey, “30 Rock” Sofia Vergara, “Modern Family” Betty White, “Hot In Cleveland” Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series “Boardwalk Empire” “Breaking Bad” “Dexter” “Game of Thrones” “The Good Wife” Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series “30 Rock” “The Big Bang Theory” “Glee” “Modern Family” “The Office” Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series “Dexter” “Game of Thrones” “Southland” “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena” “True Blood” Screen Actors Guild Awards 48th Annual Life Achievement Award Mary Tyler Moore Stick with MTV News all night for the 2012 SAG Awards winners, and don’t miss all the fashion from the red carpet ! Related Photos Backstage At The 2012 SAG Awards
His dad, rapper Peter Gunz, confirms report to MTV News: ‘To go to a precinct and see your son in handcuffs, it’s heartbreaking.’ By Nadeska Alexis Cory Gunz Photo: Oluwaseye Olusa/MTV Veteran Bronx MC Peter Gunz confirmed to MTV News early Sunday (January 29) that his son, rapper Cory Gunz , was arrested for gun possession in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday afternoon. “The details are still sketchy, but I can confirm that he was arrested with a firearm yesterday in the Bronx,” Gunz told MTV News. “They caught him around 2 p.m. in the afternoon with a loaded gun in his knapsack. “It was definitely an illegal search,” Peter added. Gunz was unable to disclose full details on the incident just yet, but he explained the events leading up to his son’s arrest. “I spoke to the arresting officer, and so far, what I’m hearing from him is that they got a phone call at the station saying they should ‘look out,’ ” Gunz said. “According to [the officer], they didn’t know he was Cory Gunz. They just saw a bunch of kids following him around. “What I will say is that the officer that arrested Cory actually happened to be a cool dude,” Gunz continued. “After arresting Cory, sitting down with him and talking, he felt bad about the situation.” The 24-year-old rapper was brought to the 43rd Precinct in the Bronx on Saturday, but officials there say he has since been transported to Central Booking, on E. 161st Street in the Bronx. While this is Cory Gunz’s first brush with the law, his father is still worried about the potential fallout from a firearm charge. “At the end of the day, there’s a reason for everything, but at the same time, in New York, it’s mandatory jail time,” he said. “To go to a precinct and see your son, your junior, in handcuffs, it’s heartbreaking. Anytime you see your child in jail, in the cell, in handcuffs, it’s very hard. He’s walked down some of the same paths that I walked down, but you never want to see your kids go through what you went through. “This is Cory’s first offense, but sometimes they like to make an example out of rappers and people with any kind of celebrity to them.” In April 2011, Cory Gunz and his father starred in the six-part MTV docu-series “Son of a Gun,” which charted the young rapper’s rise to fame. The younger Gunz is signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money label. Related Artists Cory Gunz Peter Gunz
‘Pants Back’ cast throws a party in Brooklyn to celebrate the show’s much-anticipated premiere on February 2. By Jocelyn Vena Peter Vack and Kim Shaw Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — On Thursday night, the cast of MTV’s latest scripted comedy, “I Just Want My Pants Back,” gathered at the Public Assembly in Brooklyn, where they not only celebrated the show’s imminent arrival, but also got to hang out with their Thursday night cohorts, the cast of the “Jersey Shore.” The pilot for the series originally got some love when it made its debut after the VMAs in August, and now it will officially kick off its run next Thursday. The cast, it seems, can’t wait to finally have it on air. “At last! I know everyone’s been asking,” Jordan Carlos joked to MTV News about the long-simmering delay. “My parents can finally get off my back; it’s real. It’ll be on on Groundhog Day, which happens to be my birthday as well.” “We’ve been seeing the commercials for the show for years now,” Sunkrish Bala teased. “Slow burn, but it’s all coming to a beautiful conclusion right now.” “It feels so crazy to be here right now,” co-star Kim Shaw said. “We wanted people to see it at the VMAs to give people a taste of what we were filming, and now that we’re finished with the series, we’re so excited that everyone gets to see the whole thing.” Having already had one very high-profile premiere, it seems that next week it will get one more thanks to the “Jersey Shore” as its lead-in. “It’s awesome,” Elisabeth Hower said. “The fact that the network has so much confidence around us really means a lot, and I think that says a lot about the show. Please watch the show. We’re nice people.” “It’s an amazing lead-in,” said Peter Vack, leading man of “Pants Back.” ” ‘Jersey Shore’ is a great show.” While “Jersey Shore” and “Pants Back” may seem like different shows on the surface — one’s scripted, one’s a reality show; one’s about hipsters, one’s about guidos — they both deal with a group of friends navigating their love lives. “Pants Back” follows a group of twentysomethings in New York City as they pilot love, friendship and the job market with a good dose of dirty humor and some heart thrown in for good measure. “The show just goes so many fun places,” Vack teased. “It’s just a crazy ride, and I’m excited for people to take the ride with us.” “Pants Back” premieres on February 2 at 11 P.M. ET/PT right after “Jersey Shore.” Are you excited for “I Just Want My Pants Back”? Let us know in the comments section! For more on “I Just Want My Pants Back,” be sure to check in with MTV’s Remote Control blog . Related Videos I Just Want My Pants Back | Sneak Peeks
MTV News exclusive: The British boy band will play themselves on an episode of Miranda Cosgrove’s hit Nick show. By Jocelyn Vena Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik of One Direction Photo: Redferns “iCarly” is about to feel the effects of a British Invasion. The show has just booked British boy band One Direction to appear on the fifth season of the Miranda Cosgrove -starring show. The guys will be on set Monday to tape their appearance on the episode, during which they will play themselves and perform “What Makes You Beautiful.” According to a synopsis of the episode, “Carly returns home sick after a trip and discovers that One Direction has accepted an invitation to perform on their web show. Not long after arriving, bandmate Harry becomes sick and we see Carly doting over him. Realizing Harry is playing sick for the attention, they hatch a plan to get him back in the group by telling him Gibby has become their newest bandmember. Meanwhile, Spencer becomes a personal trainer and gives a bratty girl a makeover.” The guys of One Direction, who got their start after appearing on “The X Factor” in 2010, are already superstars in their native U.K., and now it seems they are poised to break Stateside. Their debut album, Up All Night , is set for U.S. release on March 20, and they will be touring with Big Time Rush starting next month. Cosgrove stopped by the MTV News offices recently and teased that there were some big plans in store for season five. “We’re just getting started to start the next season, so I’m not really sure what’s going to come, because it’s sort of a surprise for all of us even,” she said. “But I’ve heard Carly’s getting a boyfriend, so that’s exciting, and we’re gonna have some more musical guests, some big, different musical artists,” she said, noting that she’d love to get Katy Perry on the show. “There are a lot of different musical acts that I love, so it’s fun whenever we get to have music in an episode.” Michelle Obama made an “iCarly” appearance earlier this month on a special episode that honored military families. Are you excited for the fifth season of “iCarly”? Leave your comments below! Related Artists One Direction Miranda Cosgrove
