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50 Cent Challenges Birdman To Million-Dollar Super Bowl Bet

Fif already won half a million betting on his hometown New York Giants in the playoffs. By Rob Markman 50 Cent Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage 50 Cent is ready to double down. After winning half a million dollars betting on the New York Giants to beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL playoffs last week, Fif wants to bet $1 million in next week’s Super Bowl. And it’s not just any old bet — 50 specifically challenged Cash Money boss Birdman via Twitter on Wednesday night. “I’m up 500,000 off the last one. F— it ill bet it back Ill put a 1,000,000 on my G MEN. STUNNER you got the # hit me if you want it,” 50 wrote Wednesday night in support of his hometown team. “I just check the spread Hold up the M casino in vegas said patriots-3 I’m have to bet over there unless STUNNTER giving up points. Get at me.” Fif’s tweets came in response to the general challenge that Birdman threw out into the world on Monday after the 2012 Super Bowl matchup between the Giants and the New England Patriots was made official. “I like New ENGLaNd. my nephew play RB #42. I’m Bet 5 million 2 any ni—-. like tha Giants YMCMB. BabyMoney anybody kan Getit,” he wrote. The “#42” Birdman referenced in his tweet is New England running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis. On Wednesday, the #1 Stunna issued another general challenge when he wrote: “New England ni—. #42 … 5 Million is like 5 racks New york standup Giants. BabyMoney. YMCMB.” 50 followed Birdman’s tweet by directly calling out Baby. No word as to whether or not the Cash Money CEO accepted the G-Unit general’s bet. Last year Birdman bet $1 million on the Green Bay Packers — Lil Wayne’s favorite team — who managed to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Super Bowl XLVI will be held in Indianapolis on February 5. Related Artists Birdman 50 Cent

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Ramiro Garcia Brings ‘Grace’ To ‘American Idol’

Cortez Shaw, Kristine Osorio and Skylar Laine also make an impression on the judges during Texas auditions. By Adam Graham Ramiro Garcia auditions on “American Idol” Thursday Photo: Michael Becker / FOX The “American Idol” judges have mostly seen eye-to-eye (to eye) so far this season, with the majority of contestants being passed through to Hollywood or sent back home by unanimous vote. But on Thursday’s (January 26) episode, we saw several disagreements between the judges, with Jennifer Lopez giving singers a passing grade while Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson flunked them. It was implied but not explicitly spelled out that the boys were voting on looks more than voices, angering Lopez to the point where she mock-stabbed Tyler in the head with a pen. The dissension continued with contestant Linda Williams, whose version of Alicia Keys’ “Fallin’ ” seemed shaky, though it was good enough — or her looks were — to earn “yes” votes from Tyler and Jackson. “Wake up! Honestly, I feel like somebody slipped you something,” Lopez told Jackson, as she could sense which way he was leaning. It wasn’t enough to dissuade the Dawg, and after Williams was passed through to Hollywood, Lopez moaned to her fellow judges, “That was awful. That was awful!” Let the drama begin! The latest episode did its best to ramp up the drama factor, taking a detour from the happy-go-lucky vibe that has purveyed over the first four episodes of the season. Even though the Galveston, Texas, auditions gave out 54 Golden Tickets — more than any other audition city so far this season — the show highlighted fewer of those winners than any other episode, instead introducing viewers to oddballs and wannabes , in keeping with years past. Is this the producers’ way of reacting to the show’s slipping ratings ? The night’s warmest story belonged to 28-year-old Ramiro Garcia, a worship leader in Houston who was born without ears and was told he would grow up mute. After several surgeries, doctors discovered his ear canal ,and he taught himself to not only speak but to sing. His husky, smoky version of “Amazing Grace” was a standout. Tyler told him, “I like your insides” — a weird compliment, to be sure, but it was enough to give Garcia a pass through to Hollywood. Another standout was 20-year-old Cortez Shaw of Garland, Texas, who put a warm R&B twist on Adele’s “Someone Like You” and instantly won the favor of the judges, who implied they’d heard far too many botched versions of 2011’s #1 sob song. Shaw said he grew up bouncing between his friends’ homes while his single mother struggled with homelessness, but he put a positive spin on everything and came out ahead. And he’s not lacking for confidence: “I’m gonna win ‘American Idol,’ ” he said after earning his Golden Ticket to Hollywood. “OH MY GOD!” Kristine Osorio also sang an Adele song — “One and Only” — and equally wowed the judges. The 28-year-old mother of three from Amarillo, Texas, was praised by Tyler for her upper register, and her slick hairdo and tattooed upper body give her a strong, unique look. Also graduating through to Hollywood were 17-year-old Skylar Laine from Brandon, Mississippi, a deer-killin’, ATV-ridin’ country gal who was more than convincing singing Pistol Annies’ “Hell on Heels,” and Baylie Brown, a 21-year-old who made it through to Hollywood back in season six and return this year on the strength of her country-fried rendition of Bon Jovi’s “Bed of Roses.” “American Idol” is back Wednesday to put a bird on it with a trip to Portland, Oregon. What did you think of Thursday’s “American Idol”? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.

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‘Avengers’ Villain An Infinite Mystery

MTV News speculates on which Marvel Comics baddie will be joining forces with Loki when ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ assembles this summer. By Josh Wigler Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth in “The Avengers” Photo: Paramount “Marvel’s The Avengers” promises to pit Earth’s Mightiest Heroes — Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, in case you’ve somehow forgotten — against the trickster god Loki, as well as another nemesis that remains unidentified. Popular theories have long pegged the Skrulls, Marvel’s shape-shifting alien menace, as the likeliest group to join forces with the disenfranchised Asgardian prince. Many fans are also expecting to see another possible foe, “Captain America” villain Red Skull, based on his inclusion in an upcoming “Avengers” action figure line . But leave it to Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studios, to bust both rumors. Speaking with Empire magazine last week, he revealed that the still-unknown secondary baddies are “not Skrulls.” Additionally, while it would be nice to see Hugo Weaving’s villainous visage at some point down the line, “he’s not in this one.” So, no Skrulls. No Red Skull. It’s Loki, and it’s … someone or something else. But who or what? Feige promised that while Marvel wants to hide the identity of “the alien race” that’s confronting our favorite superheroes, their identity is “not impactful,” even though they exist in the comic books. One imagines, then, that the Kree are out along with the Skrulls. Perhaps it’s as simple as a return of the Jotunheim, last seen in 2011’s “Thor.” Maybe it’s just arbitrary and the identity of these aliens truly does not matter. That doesn’t mean the mystery isn’t important. And that doesn’t mean the aliens are the mystery villain, either. The Latino Review once put forth a report — one that’s unverified by all accounts — stating that Thanos, the hulking purple-skinned alien that’s frequently dusted up with the Avengers and other Marvel heroes, is the secret villain we’ve all been wondering about. It’s a rumor to be sure, but it’s one I’m inclined to believe for a couple of reasons … and it all goes back to Comic-Con. In July 2010, the Marvel booth at Comic-Con featured a display case filled with items from the studio’s upcoming comic book movies. Among them: Thor’s hammer Mjolnir, Captain America’s mighty shield and the bejeweled Infinity Gauntlet. The Gauntlet is one of the more prominent items in the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe, one that’s virtually synonymous with Thanos. Indeed, its inclusion in the Marvel display case felt like an unspoken promise that Thanos would someday have a part to play in the company’s cinematic future. Cut to “Thor” almost a year later, and the Gauntlet appeared as a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Easter egg that came and went when Jotunheim thieves infiltrated Asgard to reclaim their long-lost prize, the Casket of Ancient Winters. Could it be that the Gauntlet only existed as a wink and nod to the fans back home? Entirely possible. But what if Loki, who clearly knows the history and value of the Casket, has information on the other items contained in Asgard — including what the Gauntlet is, and who would do anything to have it? For someone mightily pissed off at his brother and the Earth-dwellers he’s become so fond of, that’s very powerful information indeed. Consider also that Feige, the same man who kiboshed the Skrulls and Skull, has long said that the cosmic side of Marvel is a big priority for him. In fact, just a few months ago, he revealed that movies based on the “Inhumans” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” were on the docket at Marvel Studios. Fantastic reads both of them, no question, but obscure beyond belief to the non-comic book reader. If Feige is looking ahead at “phase two” of the Marvel plan, as he’s called it in the past, are “Inhumans” and “Guardians” really the best places to start? Perhaps they are … if someone huge, someone massive, someone like Thanos, makes his first appearance in “Avengers,” and lives on to stalk the stars (and the screen) another day. It’s not the meatiest theory out there. It’s based on a rumor, on a taste of what Marvel has given us both on and off the screen, and on a desire to see someone important occupy this oh-so-secretive role. For Feige to come out and say the movie’s second villainous force is not the Skrulls and not Red Skull, and that Loki’s alien army is “not impactful” in identity … either he’s not telling the full story on who or what this unseen enemy represents, or the big reveal is going to be a massive letdown. Given how Marvel has operated in recent years, and given the importance of “Avengers” to their brand and plans, I just don’t see it being the latter option. Here’s what I do see. Loki aside, “The Avengers” will have another deeply meaningful foe to fight come May 4, 2012. And my considerably sized gut tells me it’s going to be Thanos. Who do you think the secret “Avengers” villain will be? Tell us in the comments section. Check out everything we’ve got on “Marvel’s The Avengers.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Photos Key Scenes From The ‘Avengers’ Trailer ‘Avengers’ Take Manhattan: Five NYC Locations From The Trailer

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‘American Idol’ Season 11: Where Are The Bad Singers?

‘Idol’ has kept the predictably awful singers to a minimum so far, and we’re not sure that’s right. By Gil Kaufman Magic Cyclops auditions for “American Idol” in Aspen Photo: Michael Becker / FOX Like casual sports fans who can’t wait for the Winter Olympics to revel in the schadenfreude of watching world-class ice-skaters bite it, “American Idol” watchers have been conditioned to expect early audition episodes packed with a healthy mix of decent, great and truly awful singers. In fact, some eagle-eyed “Idol” observers will tell you that there is a whole legion of viewers out there who only tune in to the first few weeks to see the next William Hung , General Larry “Pants on the Ground” Platt or Keith “Like a Virgin” Beukelaer. But in keeping with the shiny-happy-people vibe “Idol” initiated last year in its first post-Simon Cowell season, through the four audition episodes so far, season 11 “Idol” has noticeably eased up on the so-bad-it’s-good factor. Instead, it has focused on mediocre or not laughably terrible singers, with a handful of decent ringers thrown in for good measure. Yes, we saw a man with a fake accent named Magic Cyclops crash and burn on Wednesday night not long after seemingly joke-worthy Angie Zeiderman performed “When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It” from “The Producers.” But she quickly turned it around and won over the judges with a good-enough take on Roy Orbison’s “Blue Bayou.” The bait-and-switch appears to be the new look for “Idol,” as evidenced by Ali Shields’ cringe-inducing rap/ghetto dance on Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now,” followed by a more passable cover of Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Like a Star.” That kind of rope-a-dope may actually be worse than the plain-old “montage of mediocrity” of the past, because, at best, it’s dishonest, and at worst, it makes you wonder how low the talent bar is this season. The season so far seems to have traded chuckle-inducing singing for outright meanness, as evidenced by the mockery of African immigrant Mawuena Kodjo in the first episode, the sexist baiting of Bikini Girl 2.0 Jennifer Diley, the overly long, indulgent segment on not-that-interesting Ryan Seacrest look-alike Shaun Kraisman and the sniggering at twin Tealana Hedgespeth on Wednesday’s show. The latter seemed the most cruel. For a singer whose segment focused on her ego-denting struggle to emerge from the shadow of her multitalented sister, the snide asides from the judges at Hedgespeth’s expense just seemed heartless. At least in the past when Cowell called someone a “bush baby” or the judges fell off their chairs laughing, they mostly did their worst out in the open instead of stringing the singers along just to crush them after the audition. I know we’re barely two weeks into the cycle, but I won’t lie: I love the crash-and-burners. Watching a mind-blowingly horrendous singer (or three) in an audition episode with an equal amount of ear-catching talent is one of the thrills of “Idol.” It puts the variety in an audition cycle that is often a dull parade of same-y R&B takes on Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin. For the past couple of years, “Idol” producers have crowed about focusing on the talent rather than the freaks in the auditions episodes. But isn’t that what the rest of the season is for? What do you think about the lack of outrageously bad singers this year? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.

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Demi Moore Released From Hospital

Actress has reportedly left Sherman Oaks Hospital, where she was admitted on Tuesday for ‘exhaustion.’ By Jocelyn Vena Demi Moore (file) Photo: FilmMagic Demi Moore has been discharged from Sherman Oaks Hospital, E! News confirms. The actress entered the Los Angeles area hospital on Monday, but it remains unclear exactly when she left the facility. The site further reports that her discharge is timed perfectly with Ashton Kutcher’s return to the States. He had been in Brazil shooting a campaign for Colcci along with supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio. His return to the U.S. on Thursday (January 26) had been previously scheduled and was not prompted by Moore’s hospitalization. When TMZ cameras caught the actor out and about in Brazil, he said nothing when asked about his estranged wife’s situation. There has been a lot of speculation in the days since Moore entered the hospital , including reports that she had been inhaling nitrous oxide from aerosol cans, which then led to seizure-like symptoms. However, her rep explained that she was hospitalized for “exhaustion.” A source tells UsMagazine.com that “she has spiraled and gotten to a place where she is struggling too much to function … Her life is completely in crisis. She is turning 50 and has no idea who she is or what her focus should be.” The news of Moore’s health scare comes just months after she announced her split from Kutcher . “As a woman, a mother and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life,” she said in a statement. “This is a trying time for me and my family, and so I would ask for the same compassion and privacy that you would give to anyone going through a similar situation.” While she will no longer be in the upcoming “Lovelace” biopic, she will appear in the Miley Cyrus film “LOL,” out later this year. Related Photos Demi And Ashton: From Bliss To Breakup

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‘The Office’: Five More Spin-Off Ideas

In light of Rainn Wilson’s impending new show, the MTV News team has compiled its own wish list of TV spin-offs. By Josh Wigler Rainn Wilson on the “Office” Photo: NBC “The Office” is reportedly following the “Battlestar Galactica” model of launching a spin-off of its very own: a show following Rainn Wilson ‘s maniacal assistant regional manager assistant to the regional manager, Dwight Schrute. In the spirit of Dwight leaving Dunder Mifflin for greener, beet-ier pastures, the MTV News team has created its own wish list of TV spin-offs. Dwight’s permanent relocation to the Schrute family beet farm is a controversial move, certainly, but also a potentially awesome one. Think about all the television characters from your favorite series, both canceled and ongoing, that you would want to see in a show of their own. Peter Dinklage’s Tyrion Lannister yucking it up with mercenary buddy Bronn all over Westeros? “True Blood” hunk Eric Northman’s days as a Viking before arriving in Bon Temps? There’s simply no way that these shows would not be incredible, or, at the least, wonderfully epic failures. Read on for our highest hopes, and drop your own wishes in the comments section! “Full Measure” The most we ever learn about Mike on “Breaking Bad” comes from the episode “Half Measures.” During a four-minute monologue, he shares a story about his previous life as a beat cop and one of the biggest regrets of his life, the time he didn’t kill an abusive husband when he had the chance. A spin-off following Mike during his transition from beat cop to hired muscle would work not only because he’s a total badass, but thematically his arc would mirror Walter White’s in a way. When did the cop become a drug lord’s right hand? That’s a show I’d watch. — Kevin P. Sullivan “Masuka: Forensic Investigator” Sure, Dexter’s fine. But what about everyone’s favorite quirky, bald pervert? Masuka’s spin-off would be a lot like “Dexter,” except with less murder and more strippers. Like, way more strippers. In fact, 75 percent of the show would take place at a strip club. Just think of all of the raunchy things he would say in his inner monologue! — Ryan Rigley “Lost: The Hurley Years” Of course the most epic spin-off of all would star none other than Hugo “Hurley” Reyes of “Lost” fame. He and Ben Linus could go around the world recruiting awesome young people with supernatural bird-killing powers whose plots never get resolved, and eating all the Mr. Cluck’s the world has to offer. I’d call it “Hurley’s Super Fun Time Island Action Team Protection Squad,” or something to that effect. — Brian Phares “The Ugly Truth” This series is based on the aftermath of the drama-filled “Pretty Little Liars” finale in which it is revealed that Aria is undoubtedly “A” and the brutal murderer of “Queen Bee” Alison. After it is exposed that Aria is the one responsible for all the torment, trickery and burden “A” caused, her friends, family and basically every breathing thing hates her. Forced to live in a world full of “Haters,” Aria’s life is filled with everlasting sorrow and “she be dealing with some issues that you can’t believe!” #KanyeVoice. — Miranda Johnson “The Smash” Coach Eric Taylor, Tim “33” Riggins, Matt “QB1” Saracen… great characters, all. But the “Friday Night Lights” star I find myself thinking about most often is Brian “Smash” Williams, the astonishingly talented Dillon Panthers running back who left early in season three to bring his A-game to Texas A&M. Unlike most actors who came and went on “FNL,” we never saw Smash again following his departure (save for a few shout-outs here and there). Of all the later season cameos, how on earth did we never get to see him again? Haven’t you heard: he’s the Smash, baby! Peter Berg, Jason Katims and Gaius Charles, I’m begging you: bring the Williams family back to the small screen with Smash’s days as an Aggie and, inevitably, his transition to the pros. After all, you know what they say: clear eyes, full hearts, awesome spin-offs — can’t lose! — Josh Wigler Tell us the TV spin-offs you want to see in the comments section!

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Skrillex, 12th Planet Play To Sold-Out L.A. Crowd

Skrill’s high-energy gig with Diplo was part of six-show EDM series in Los Angeles. By Lara Kathleen Kelley Skrillex and 12th Planet perform in Los Angeles Photo: Michelle Oglakhchyan It’s officially Skrillex week in Los Angeles, where MTV’s EDM Artist of the Year just finished his second gig in a series of six back-to-back shows, each spotlighting diverse talent in the now-reigning dubstep scene. Wednesday night’s gig at CYP2, a popular bi-weekly indie dance music event, featured Skrillex performing a back-to-back set with 12th Planet, Diplo and UK producer Caspa for a jam-packed crowd at the Echoplex. “The show sold out in under 20 minutes,” said Danny Johnson, co-producer of CYP2. “Skrillex and 12th Planet are best buds, Caspa is a dubstep don and Diplo has championed these artists from day one, so the lineup made perfect sense and the fans went crazy for it.” As soon as the doors opened, partygoers piled in, energy high and anticipation permeating the air. Music pumped from the speakers by DJ Franki Chan, owner of the IHeartComix label and CYP2 co-producer. Then DJ/producer Diplo lit up the crowd with bass-heavy beats and hard-core hip-hop tracks. But it wasn’t until Skrillex took the stage with 12th Planet that the fans went crazy and began screaming, chanting and moshing for the dubstep duo. Skrillex pumped up the fans and held them at his fingertips with tracks like “Breakin’ a Sweat” and “Right on Time.” The set included all of their popular singles as well as remixes of Avicii’s “Levels,” La Roux’s “In for the Kill” and Rusko’s “Hold On.” Their two-and-a-half-hour set kept the crowd on their feet and begging for more bass until the lights came on. 12th Planet, born John Dadzie, had nothing but great things to say about the five-time Grammy-nominated artist formerly known as Sonny Moore. “Skrillex and I met at Ultra Music Festival a few years ago and have been good friends ever since,” he said. “We started doing collaborations together, and he would sing vocals during my sets. Since then, Skrillex has become a beast, and now when I get the opportunity to work with him, I learn as much as I possibly can. 12th Planet, recently deemed “U.S. dubstep godfather” by dance-music magazine Mixmag, spent much of 2011 on tour with Skrillex. “Performing with Skrillex reminds me of how much fun it is to tag-team DJ with one of your good friends. I love the chemistry that comes together when I play with Skrillex … we can pretty much connect by E.S.P. during our sets.” Just this month, 12th Planet released his five-track free-for-download The End Is Near. It will be complimented by a 28-city North American tour that kicks off on February 2 in Miami, Florida. The week-long Skrillex takeover continues with a show Thursday (January 26) night at the Exchange in Downtown L.A. followed by massive gigs at the Avalon in Hollywood Friday night, the Palladium on Saturday and L.A. Live on Sunday. Are you planning on seeing Skrillex live? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Best EDM Artist Of 2011 Debate Related Artists Skrillex

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Rihanna Tweets Up About Her ‘Thug Life’ Tattoo

Singer takes to Twitter to talk about her buzzed-about Tupac-inspired ink. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna tweets ‘Thug Life’ tattoo photo Photo: Rihanna/Twitter When Rihanna tweeted out a photo of her new “Thug Life” tattoo scrolled across her fingers on Wednesday, fans immediately began to flood the singer with tweets, asking her why she got it and what it all means. She tweeted photos of herself at the Shamrock Social Club parlor in Hollywood with tattoo artist Mark Mahoney, as well as actor Danny Trejo, who was also at the tattoo parlor that night. “I #LOVE my new tattoo!!! Can’t wait for yall to see it!!! I got it in “Tibetan” this time!!! #approved,” she wrote of her white-toned tat, an homage to rapper Tupac. Rihanna met most criticism or praise with a sense of humor about her latest ink. “Chill babes #noshade. Err’body has an opinion, but yall know what yall can do with them!!! #THUGLIFE,”she wrote. “I’m thinking I shoulda got a tear drop instead!!! #THUGLIFE maybe next time,” Rihanna later tweeted, joking about the possibility of getting the traditional prison tat on her famous face. “All eyes on Rih, betta picture me rollin’ #THUGLIFE.” But the tweets hardly stopped there, and they progressively got more provocative, especially when one of her followers tweeted, “you’re not a thug. stop it.” Later declaring “#RIHPac back!!!,” she continued to go on her tat-driven Twitter spree, adding, “I can’t deny it, ima riot..u don’t wanna f— with me!” In another tweet, the star said, “NEVER!!! RT @Fiend4sports: @rihanna Thug Life!! Don’t let Pac memory ever die.” What do you think of Rihanna’s “Thug Life” tattoo? Sound off in the comments below! Related Artists Rihanna

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Dwight Schrute Spin-Off From ‘The Office’ In Works

NBC considering launching an ‘Office’ spin-off focused on Rainn Wilson’s Dwight Schrute character. By Gil Kaufman Up until now, we’ve gotten just an occasional glimpse at the bizarre happenings at the Schrute family beet farm. But if NBC has its way, we may be seeing a lot more of agritourism hotel owner and Assistant to the Regional Manager at Dunder Mifflin Dwight Schrute. According to The Hollywood Reporter an unnamed source at NBC confirmed that the network is thinking about a spin-off centered on Rainn Wilson’s paintball-loving character and his family’s farm. The show would delve deeper into life at Schrute Farms and include a number of other Schrutes. With “The Office” not yet picked up for a ninth season, the plan is to start testing the concept in an episode later this season. So far, it’s believed that Wilson, as well as actor/showrunner Paul Lieberstein and executive producer Ben Silverman are involved. “Paul and Rainn have been joking for years about Dwight’s life on the farm, his family and how ill-suited he is to run a B&B,” a source told the Deadline Hollywood . “A while ago, it started to feel like a show to them. NBC agreed, it’s been further developed to include multiple generations, many cousins and neighbors. At its base it will be about a family farm struggling to survive and a family trying to stay together.” As the Reporter noted, while Wilson’s quirky character has a devoted cult following — as evidenced by such comprehensive fan sites as Schrute Space — the spin-off concept is not necessarily a slam-dunk. Just as the short-lived, unfunny “Friends” spin-off “Joey” crashed and burned, it’s possible that the shrinking “Office” fan base might not follow Dwight off into the beet fields. “The Office” got a major overhaul at the end of last season, when star Steve Carell left and actor James Spader was brought in as new boss Robert California. So far, the strong ensemble cast has struggled to find its legs without Carell’s outrageously clueless Michael Scott to ground them and average ratings have slipped down by more than a million viewers since last season. Given the show’s legacy and appeal to young male viewers, though, the trade magazine said it was likely “The Office” would be picked up for another season.

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Jay-Z Joins T.I., Fat Joe, Fabolous As A Hip-Hop Dad

‘It’s serious being a hip-hop rapper and being a father in the real world,’ Fat Joe tells MTV News. By Rob Markman T.I. and his son Domani Photo: MTV News Jay-Z isn’t the first rapper to become a dad, not by a long shot. But now that he and wife Beyonc