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Peter Jackson Explains ‘Hobbit’/’Lord Of The Rings’ Link

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Director tells MTV News at Sundance how he plans to keep his latest journey to Middle-earth consistent with the ‘Rings’ trilogy. By Josh Wigler, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Peter Jackson at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday Photo: MTV News PARK CITY, Utah — The first trailer for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” made it quite clear that Middle-earth hasn’t changed much in the years since Peter Jackson concluded his “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. That’s not a complaint, mind you — fans have come to know and love Jackson’s interpretation of the J. R. R. Tolkien fantasy epic with the same passion they have for the source material. When it comes to “The Hobbit,” in other words, change is not necessarily welcome. Speaking with MTV News at the Sundance Film Festival , Jackson explained that it was always his intention to keep “The Hobbit” tonally and visually consistent with the “Lord of the Rings” films. “We wanted it to be a part of the five-film series,” he explained. “Fortunately, Tolkien wrote a lot of extra material in the appendices of ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ where he himself kind of tied the two stories together, 20 or 30 years after the publication of ‘The Hobbit.’ So we’ve been able to use some of that material.” But even though Jackson’s “Hobbit” isn’t “as much of a children’s story as the original book was,” he’s worked hard to make sure the films still “have some humor” to them. For example, Jackson promised that “some of the songs [from the novel] have made their way in there.” Fans can get their first taste of those tunes in the “Hobbit” trailer, when the dwarves gather in Bilbo Baggins’ humble abode to sing a somber song. Finding that balance between staying true to the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy while allowing the “Hobbit” films to stand on their own has been an enjoyable challenge for Jackson, who is more than thrilled to once again be dabbling in dwarves and dragons. “I’m enjoying the movie [as much as the fans], which is the thing that I’m really excited about,” he said. “I love going to work every day. I love shooting it. In February, we start another 100 days of shooting, so by about July, we’re done. We will have shot both movies by that stage.” “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” storms into theaters December 14. The 2012 Sundance Film Festival is officially under way, and the MTV Movies team is on the ground reporting on the hottest stars and the movies everyone will be talking about in the year to come. Keep it locked with MTV Movies for everything there is to know about Sundance. Related Videos Sundance 2012: Interviews From Park City Related Photos Celebrities Hit The Ground At Sundance 2012 Film Fest

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Etta James Remembered By will.i.am, Hayley Williams

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Late blues singer also mourned by Flo Rida, whose latest hit, ‘Good Feeling,’ samples James’ ‘Something’s Got a Hold on Me.’ By Jocelyn Vena Etta James in 1965 Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images As the world mourns the loss of Etta James , many of her celebrity fans are taking to Twitter to remember the soul singer, known best for songs like “At Last,” “All I Could Do Was Cry” and “Tell Mama.” Adam Lambert, Mya, Keri Hilson and Russell Brand kept their reaction to a simple “RIP,” while others decided to remember the singer in more personal ways. “Showing respect appreciation and love for all the wonderful music and joy #ettajames brought to the world…#ettajamesforever,” Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am tweeted . “Rip [to] Etta James,” the Roots’ ?uestlove wrote . “I will hold the torch high for The Roots name in your honor.” Photos: The life and career of Etta James. Proving that her soulful voice and influence spanned generations and genres, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams recalled how James’ music influenced her. “#EttaJames, I will be forever grateful for your voice and your soul. Rest in peace.” Christina Aguilera, who clearly picked up some tips on fierce singing from Ms. James, sent a statement to MTV News: “Etta James was a force to be reckoned with. A true gift to music and a woman of great spirit and courage. Her raw tone and the passion she put forth on a record spoke to me at a very young age and has continued to influence and inspire me throughout my career. She will NEVER be forgotten, her voice will forever live on and she will inspire talent for generations to come.” British pop singer Jessie J reacted to the news as well, saying , “Just been told the legend that is Etta James has passed. Thank you for your voice your dedication to us and your gift. Your voice is timeless and will forever live on. I will always look to you for inspiration. R.I.P.” Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill tweeted , “RIP Etta James. One of the greatest voices of all time. Thanks for the many romantic moments your music created.” Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan called James “a WARRIOR of a woman. A talent without equal.” Rapper Flo Rida — whose latest hit, “Good Feeling,” samples James’ “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” — added , “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of the Great Etta James and I will be forever grateful for the gift she Blessed me with.” And like Flo, EDM artist Avicii uses the same sample, on his song “Le7els.” That song’s executive producer, Ash Pounouri, sent a statement to MTV News about James’ death: “She had one of the most amazing and standout voices in the world and we are so glad she got to hear our interpretation of her work. ‘Le7els’ will always be a big milestone in not only our career, but for Electronic Dance Music as a whole genre — so many people around the world have embraced her lyrics in this track, especially the generations that would otherwise have risked missing out on acknowledging her incredible vocal talent.” “American Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe noted how “inspirational” James has been to young singers. “One of the #IDOL finalists just sang ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ yesterday,” he tweeted. “We were saying how great Etta James was and now we’ve lost her.” It’s not just the music community bidding the singer a fond farewell. “Pretty Little Liars” star Shay Mitchell wrote , “R.I.P Etta James. I’ll keep playing your records over and over again, especially this song,” tweeting a link to her iconic track “At Last.” “Vampire Diaries” actress Candice Accola tweeted , “Oh Etta, you live on in our hearts and leave us dreaming of a Sunday kind of love. Rest in peace.” “Glee” diva Amber Riley added that the jazzy singer had “such a unique & beautiful voice.” James died Friday (January 20) after a lengthy battle with leukemia. She was 73 years old. Share your condolences with Etta James’ friends and family on our Facebook page. Related Videos Remembering Etta James Related Photos Etta James: A Life In Photos Related Artists Etta James

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Lana Del Rey Moves Past ‘SNL,’ Plans U.S. Tour

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Singer also looks forward to the release of her major-label debut. By James Montgomery Lana Del Rey Photo: MTV It’s been a rather interesting couple of weeks for Lana Del Rey, beginning with the rather robust online debate over her “Saturday Night Live” performance, and then the subsequent fallout following that performance, in which everyone from “NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams to comedian Whitney Cummings weighed in, voicing both derision and support for the singer. Not surprisingly, Del Rey would prefer to put the matter behind her and focus instead on her upcoming major-label debut, Born to Die (due January 31). As she told MTV News , the album represents her attempt to “re-create myself in song form,” a majestic, maudlin collection of dramatic torch songs that recalls everything from Thomas Newman’s “American Beauty” score to “[Bruce] Springsteen’s summertime sadness.” “Sonically, I always knew exactly what I wanted,” Del Rey said. “That’s really the only thing I do know. The rest of it was sort of up in the air. I’ve been a writer for a really long time, and a sort of bad composer, but a composer nonetheless. It was something I did alone for some time and then became a collaborative effort as I met better and better people.” Those people include Brit Justin Parker, who composed much of the music on the album, Philadelphia legend Larry Gold, who’s arranged strings for the likes of Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake, and producer Emile Haynie, best known for tracks by Kanye West and Eminem. Del Rey calls them “her crew,” and they helped shape her ideas into an album that mixes both the light with the dark, the sadness with the sweetness. “Justin started lacing the tracks with melancholic chords, brought out the bittersweetness that I wanted, and Emile kind of kept it really dark and f—ed up with his heavy beats, and Larry kept it soaring and gorgeous with his strings,” Del Rey explained. “Everyone knew the direction I was going in, and it was very much a collaborative effort.” And of course, though she’s been suffering the slings and arrows of her critics following her “SNL” performance, Del Rey is most definitely planning on spending the next few weeks promoting Born to Die with a spate of TV appearances. And she’s also making plans for a full-blown tour tentatively scheduled for October — one that she’s already making special arrangements for. And given the past few weeks, perhaps that’s a good idea. “I’m capping every venue at 900 [capacity], because I don’t want to perform for more [people] than that,” she said. “So what I want to do is do three nights in New York, at like Irving Plaza, and then three nights at the El Rey in L.A., and then, in between, do 15 cities, and cap it at 900 venues. And everybody [at her label, Interscope] is onboard, so that’s what we’re going to do.” What did you think of Lana Del Rey’s “SNL” performance? Sound off below! Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Lana Del Rey Related Artists Lana Del Rey

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Fun. Say Making ‘We Are Young’ Video ‘Was Terrifying’

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‘There were a lot of moments in the video that … should have ended a lot worse than they did,’ band says. By James Montgomery FUN. Photo: MTV News Fun.’s “We Are Young” video is the kind of thing that practically begs for repeat viewings … a stirring, swirling collection of slow-motion imagery (bodies flailing, glass shattering and the like) that pops from the screen, it’s far and away the first breakout clip of 2012. Thankfully for the guys in the band, it was also the kind of video where repeat takes weren’t allowed. Mostly because, well, someone could’ve gotten hurt. “It was terrifying. There were a lot of moments in the video that I think should have ended a lot worse than they did,” guitarist Jack Antonoff laughed. “I watch the video and I think, ‘Oh God, we really threw ourselves in some real danger there,’ because it’s a bunch of stunt people and then us . And it’s not necessarily healthy to have cake rocketed at your face from an air cannon, but we did it. And we’re in serious tuxedos that are very constricting, so if you want to get away from something quick, you want to be in a sweat suit or something.” “There was a palm tree that flips by [multi-instrumentalist] Andrew [Dost’s] head, and I was watching and I had no idea how far away that palm tree was from his head,” frontman Andrew Ruess added. “I was so scared, for real.” Of course, all that danger was just part of what made the “Young” video such a challenge for Fun. The other part? Well, that would be living up to the rather ginormous goals they had set for themselves … namely, to single-handedly resurrect the music video medium from its current doldrums. “We were really adamant about getting back to the heyday of music videos, you know, the mid-’90s, when we were growing up,” Antonoff said. “Videos like [the Smashing Pumpkins’] ‘Tonight, Tonight’ and Spike Jonze’s slow-motion ‘Wax’ video [‘California’] … just these videos where it’s not some giant narrative, and it’s not a mini-movie, it’s a cool music video. It’s kind of abstract, but to us, it makes sense.” And really, that grandiose spirit of just going for it is also what fuels the band’s wide-screen, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink album Some Nights (due February 21). It is very much the sound of a band breaking barriers, pushing boundaries and gunning for the big time … and, yes, Fun. will happily admit to all of those things. After all, they’ve been working toward this moment for nearly a decade now, and they’re going to take full advantage. Even if it kills them. “It’s been a long time coming,” Ruess said. “And we want it to take over the world.” “It all seems like, if you’re pop, you go big, if you’re indie, you go small and you’re self-deprecating. We just think we can do both, you know?” Antonoff said. “If we have a song that sounds like it’s meant to be played for 10,000 people, like ‘We Are Young,’ then we’d like to try to do that, and we’d like to try and make a video that reflects that.” Related Artists fun.

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Thomas Gold Breaks Down ‘Eyes Wide Open’

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Gold exclusively previews his new collaboration with Dirty South and Kate Elsworth. By Akshay Bhansali Thomas Gold Photo: MTV News Veteran DJ/producer Thomas Gold has surged in popularity in the last two years with a series of hits. Solo bangers “Marsch Marsch” and “Agora” are DJ set staples, and Swedish House Mafia fans know Gold’s remixes of Lady Gaga’s “Judas” and Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain” can electrify a dance mob. And now, with his “Sing2me” single still on the way, Gold has another hit on his hands with “Eyes Wide Open,” a collaboration with Dirty South and Kate Elsworth that was recently previewed by tastemaker Pete Tong on his BBC Radio 1 show. When Gold was recently in New York, he stopped by MTV News in Times Square to break down the elements of “Eyes Wide Open.” “Dirty South and me, we did a bootleg together,” Gold said. “Dragan (Dirty South) had recorded a vocal with Kate, and we used it for the bootie and we played it out a lot. But in the end we decided to skip the bootleg because we fell in love with the vocal. We both loved it so much that we decided to do a new track around the whole thing.” “Eyes Wide Open,” which will be available for purchase January 23, is an effort Gold feels certainly cements the magic that comes from a Thomas Gold/ Dirty South collabo. “Dragan and me, we had a so much fun working (together),” Gold said. “There’s a great chemistry between us, and we had a good time. We both love the track. I can’t wait to see the reactions on the dance floor.” What do you think of Thomas Gold, Dirty South and Kate Elsworth’s “Eyes Wide Open”? Watch the video and sound off in the comments below Related Artists Thomas Gold

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Big Sean, Willow Smith To Get Jahlil Beats Treatment In 2012

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‘I’ma be working, 2012 you gonna see my name for real,’ Meek Mill’s producer tells Mixtape Daily. By Rob Markman Jahlil Beats Photo: MTV News Meek Mill and Rick Ross ‘ “I’ma Boss” wasn’t Jahlil Beats ‘ first production credit, but it is by far the biggest. The track’s crashing drum stack and swirling synth line set the perfect pace for the rap hit. Thanks in part to the sound bed that the Chester, Pennsylvania, producer provided, “I’ma Boss” landed at the top of many best-of-2011 rap lists, including our RapFix best songs list . Now Jahlil, who has already produced for Chris Brown, Soulja Boy and Fabolous, is seeing even more doors open for him. “It’s crazy because me and Meek started off from the bottom, from the basement, and for us to get on this type of level where people saying he had one of the best singles of the year and stuff like that, it’s just a blessing for me,” Jahlil told Mixtape Daily on the red carpet for the reopening of Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in New York on Wednesday night. Last year, Jahlil signed on with Hov’s Roc Nation as the label’s in-house producer and he’s looking forward to a fruitful 2012. “Right now I’m doing stuff for Willow [Smith], Meek, of course. I was just out in L.A. working with No ID on stuff for Big Sean,” Beats said. “I’ma be working, 2012 you gonna see my name for real.” Who else would you like to see Jahlil Beats work with in 2012? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Meek Mill Will Smith Big Sean

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‘West Of Memphis’ Offers New Evidence In West Memphis Three Saga

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Peter Jackson-produced documentary, premiering Friday at Sundance, contains new info about the murders. By Josh Wigler, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Peter Jackson at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images PARK CITY, Utah — The Peter Jackson -produced documentary ” West of Memphis ” premieres at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday (January 20), chronicling the conviction, imprisonment and eventual release of West Memphis Three defendants Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley, who were convicted in 1994 of brutally murdering three young boys in Arkansas, despite an overwhelming amount of reasons to believe otherwise. Though Echols, Baldwin and Misskelley were released from prison in August, they have still not been exonerated for the murders. “West of Memphis” aims to present new revelations about their innocence and another man’s role in the crime, and as such, the documentary is something of an ever-evolving work — so much so that a new, crucial interview was just shot and added to the documentary in the last week. “Some witnesses came forward a very short time ago,” Jackson told MTV News about the new revelations. “[Director Amy Berg ] was able to interview them about six days ago. We only just managed to get that particular interview with two young men into the movie, in time for the screenings today. It’s some fairly serious eyewitness statements that I think are going to hopefully push the resolution of the case a little bit further.” Though the documentary is set to make its world premiere at Sundance, Jackson insists that the story is far from over. “This is a story that has not come to an end yet. In fact, it’s very much not ended,” he said. “We have three guys that were released from prison but not exonerated, even though they did not do the crime. We have three young boys who were murdered in 1993, and the killer still walks free. So absolutely, this is not the end of the story. It’s ongoing. It’s literally developing on a daily basis right now.” “West of Memphis” isn’t the first documentary about the trial. The “Paradise Lost” trilogy of documentaries — the last of which made its TV debut last week on HBO — also aimed to prove the West Memphis Three’s innocence. The 2012 Sundance Film Festival is officially under way, and the MTV Movies team is on the ground reporting on the hottest stars and the movies everyone will be talking about in the year to come. Keep it locked with MTV Movies for everything there is to know about Sundance. Related Videos Sundance 2012: Interviews From Park City Related Photos Celebrities Hit The Ground At Sundance 2012 Film Fest

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‘Hunger Games’ Meets Robert Pattinson In Movie Brawl Finals

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RPattz’s indie ‘Cosmopolis’ takes on the fresh franchise in MTV Movie Brawl 2012 — vote now! By Eric Ditzian Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games” Photo: Lionsgate It started three weeks ago with a simple question: What is truly the must-see movie of 2012? Everyone’s got an opinion. Maybe you’re a “Hobbit” guy who can’t believe that, after years of delay, Peter Jackson is set to deliver the first part of his series in December. Or perhaps you’re a “Dark Knight Rises” gal with an insatiable itch to see how Christopher Nolan wraps up his Batman trilogy. Or, hey, possibly you’re thinking, “Screw all these studio-driven tentpoles! I can’t wait for indies like ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ to hit and show us Emma Watson in her first post-‘Harry Potter’ role!” But we got to wondering: What’s the consensus pick? What’s the collective viewpoint across the globe? So we launched MTV Movie Brawl 2012 , a fan-driven tournament to determine the year’s most-anticipated film. Millions of votes have been cast thus far. The debate has echoed from the pages of MTV News to the updates of the Twitterverse and beyond. Now just two movies remain: “The Hunger Games” and “Cosmopolis.” One is a fresh franchise with a huge fanbase. The other is an indie drama featuring one of the biggest stars on the planet. And less than one day into the action — with hundreds of thousands of votes already cast — it’s anybody’s guess what is going to happen. And we couldn’t be more psyched about it. As of this writing ,”Hunger Games” is up by less than 2 percent over Robert Pattinson’s “Cosmopolis.” It’s been an unlikely run for RPattz’s cerebral drama, having entered the Brawl bracket as a #4 seed after an impressive run in the play-in round. From there, “Cosmopolis” dispatched another Pattinson flick in “Bel Ami,” then shockingly dispatched his own “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.” “The Dark Knight Rises” proved to be no match for “Cosmopolis,” as well, and so the movie came to face “Hunger Games.” Jennifer Lawrence’s film, which hits theaters in March, was a front-runner from the beginning, and it has not disappointed. Both “John Carter” and Daniel Radcliffe’s “Woman in Black” could not trip up the win-at-all-costs run of “Hunger Games.” So we wonder: Can Pattinson accomplish what no other star has so far in the Brawl? Can he fell the mighty “Hunger Games”? All will become clear when the polls close Monday at 5 p.m. Until then, the vote totals are being closely guarded. It’s up to the fans to keep voting for their fave flick and to make sure their must-see movie is crowned the champion of MTV Movie Brawl 2012. Vote For Your Favorite Upcoming Flick In MTV’s Movie Brawl 2012! What are you waiting for? “Hunger Games” and “Cosmopolis” need your support. It’s time to show character, poise and heart. Vote for your pick now at MTV Movie Brawl 2012 ! Related Videos MTV Movie Brawl 2012! Related Photos The Hunger Games

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SOPA Anti-Piracy Bill Withdrawn

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Congressman who proposed Stop Online Piracy Act pulled it just days after massive Internet protest. By Gil Kaufman Photo: Getty Images Two days after protesters staged a massive online blackout to protest the House of Representatives’ Stop Online Piracy Act, the Texas Congressman who proposed the bill withdrew the measure from consideration. In a statement released on Friday (January 20), Rep. Lamar Alexander announced that he was postponing consideration of the bill in light of concerns from critics who said it could lead to censorship of the Internet. “I have heard from the critics and I take seriously their concerns regarding proposed legislation to address the problem of online piracy,” Smith said in a statement, according to The Washington Post. “It is clear that we need to revisit the approach on how best to address the problem of foreign thieves that steal and sell American inventions and products.” Alexander’s action came after more than 115,000 sites participated in Wednesday’s protest and Congressional support for the act — and its Senate doppelganger, PIPA — began to deteriorate. According to reports, before Wednesday’s action, SOPA/PIPA supporters outnumbered opponents 80 to 31, but within 24 hours of the online blackout the numbers had flipped to favor opponents 101 to 65. Holmes Wilson, the co-founder of the anti-SOPA group Fight for the Future, issued a statement in light of the postponements on Friday morning that read, “We sent the MPAA back to the drawing board. But any law that lets the copyright lobby block our websites, censor our search results, or cut off our PayPal accounts — without even going through a judge — will be soundly defeated.” As Alexander withdrew his act, Senate Democrat leader Harry Reid announced he would postpone a vote in the Senate scheduled for next week to re-think the measure’s wording in light of concerns from companies including Google and Wikipedia. “There is no reason that the legitimate issues raised by many about this bill cannot be resolved,” Reid said in a statement. “Counterfeiting and piracy cost the American economy billions of dollars and thousands of jobs each year, with the movie industry alone supporting over 2.2 million jobs. We must take action to stop these illegal practices. We live in a country where people rightfully expect to be fairly compensated for a day’s work, whether that person is a miner in the high desert of Nevada, an independent band in New York City, or a union worker on the back lots of a California movie studio.” The White house had already gone on record as not supporting the bills as currently written, saying that while it shares Congress’ concerns about online piracy, it will not sign off on legislation that “reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovated global Internet.” Editor’s note: Viacom, the home of MTV Networks, continues to be in support of SOPA.

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50 Cent Wants To Release Back-To-Back Albums

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50 tells Forbes he has ‘recorded so much material’ since last album in 2009. By Rob Markman 50 Cent Photo: Kristian Dowling/Getty Images 50 Cent may be fighting with his record label to release his oft-delayed fifth studio album, but that hasn’t stopped the G-Unit general from planning for his sixth LP. Still no word when G-Unit and Interscope will release Fif’s next album, but when they do, the get Rich or Die Tryin’ MC wants to hit the shelves again instead of hitting the road. “This time I’m not sure if I’ll tour the world like I did on my last project, ’cause it makes my album cycle two years long,” 50 told Forbes in a video interview. “So I think I’d like to launch this record and come right back and launch another record following it.” Releasing this fifth album has been a constant battle for 50. The rapper blasted Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre last summer, but later calmed his angst and made peace. Earlier this month, 50 took to Twitter and once gain blasted Interscope after a song slated for his album leaked onto the Internet. “I have lost all faith in the team I’m on,” he wrote. A few days later he backed down. “Discovered a computer glitch leaked my song,” 50 tweeted on January 8. “Sorry to team at Interscope for over reacting!” Whatever the holdup, there has been a noticeable gap between Fif’s retail releases. His last album, Before I Self Destruct, hit shelves in November 2009 and the Queens MC has amassed so many songs since then that he has enough for two projects. “It’s been three years since my last album, so I’ve recorded so much material that I’m really excited about trying to get those ideas to the general public so they get a chance to hear it and appreciate it,” he said. What do you hope to hear from 50 Cent’s much-anticipated fifth album? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: 50 Cent Related Artists 50 Cent

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