No word yet whether she’ll also serve as musical guest on December 10 episode. By Kevin P. Sullivan Katy Perry Photo: J.B. Lacroix/ WireImage Let’s hope this goes better than “Sesame Street.” The day after claiming a special honor at the American Music Awards for being the first woman in history to have five #1 singles on the same album, Katy Perry gets to add one more honor to her r
‘I will say this: There’s a conclusion,’ actor tells MTV News of ‘Rises’ being the last in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. By Kevin P. Sullivan, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Gary Oldman in the teaser trailer for “Dark Knight Rises” Photo: Warner Bros. Gary Oldman may have learned his lesson about speaking candidly when it comes to Batman movies. When he spoke with MTV News’ Josh Horowitz while promoting “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” Oldman measured each word about “The Dark Knight Rises” carefully. Quite a few seconds passed before Oldman started to answer our first question about the next Batman movie, but he assured Horowitz that it was not something to read into. Oldman was quick to recount the tale of the time he opened up at Comic-Con two years ago and said the next Batman film would happen in the next year or so. “It went around the world,” Oldman marveled. “[Warner Bros. is] the studio, and it’s their prerogative.” When he finally did open up about the purported finale of Christopher Nolan ‘s Batman trilogy, Oldman offered up some insights into the overall vision of the film. “I will say this: There’s a conclusion. He touches on the first [film] and weaves it in,” he said. “It resolves. I think it’s a trilogy. It’s just great. The story is terrific. It is just epic.” One of the biggest shadows “The Dark Knight Rises” will need to escape is the legacy of Heath Ledger ‘s iconic performance. Oldman said the choice of Bane as the villain was a strategic one on Nolan’s part. “I think it was smart of Chris to go with a lesser-known villain rather than — because Heath’s performance, first of all, we love the Joker in Batman,” Oldman said. “Heath’s performance was so dazzling that you got to think, ‘How the hell do I top it?’ Instead of going for Riddler, instead of going for Penguin, he’s gone a slightly different way with the story.” Finally, Oldman commented on the essential role of “Rises” in Nolan’s Batman story, saying it is something more than a cash grab. “I think [Nolan’s] got enough smarts and enough class. I know this much about Chris Nolan: He wouldn’t make a third for the sake of it,” he said. Check out everything we’ve got on “The Dark Knight Rises.” For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com . Related Photos On The Set Of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
‘This is the first project where I’m talking about things that I’ve experienced before that I’m not necessarily experiencing now,’ T.I. tells Billboard. By Rob Markman T.I. Photo: MTV News With his troubles seemingly behind him, T.I. is now embracing it all on his upcoming eighth solo album, titled Trouble Man. After mulling over two titles — Kill the King and Trouble — T.I. revealed to Billboard that he chose a variation of the second selection. T.I. has been visible in Atlanta clubs and various industry functions, like last month’s BET Hip Hop Awards, since he was released from prison September 29. The rapper told the magazine he has been trying to dodge negativity at every turn these days. “A lot of times, I’m taking myself out of my element,” Tip said of the creative process surrounding his 2012 album. “This is the first project where I’m talking about things that I’ve experienced before that I’m not necessarily experiencing now, ’cause I’m not doing a whole lot of partying. I do a little bit, but not a lot … nothing like when I was in that life.” Billboard was able to preview five tracks out of the 45 Tip claims to have already recorded for the next project. One such track is “Pyro,” a new single T.I. plans to drop this week. ” ‘Pyro’ is a straight party record,” he said. “It’s nostalgic of those crazy nights, early mornings [but] just turned up.” In the past few months, Tip has unveiled two singles that are believed to appear on Trouble Man : The Big K.R.I.T.-produced “I’m Flexin’ ” is a bouncy brag-fest, while “Hear Ye, Hear Ye” featuring Pharrell is an expert display of the King’s lyrical muscle. Aside from music, Tip and wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris will star in VH1’s “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle,” premiering December 5. Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: T.I. Related Artists T.I.
Our style experts say Taylor Swift played it too safe and dish on the bold fashion statements from Sunday’s show. By Christina Garibaldi Nicki Minaj at the 2011 AMAs Photo: Jon Kopaloff/ FilmMagic The American Music Awards was all about the ladies on Sunday night, but it wasn’t just the electrifying performances that got people talking, it was the fashion as well. From metallic gowns to pink hair, there was a little bit of everything to brighten up the red carpet. Katy Perry hit the stage to perform her new single “The One That Got Away,” and also scored a special AMA for being the first woman to earn five #1 singles off one album. But before all of that, Perry hit the red carpet in a vibrant, Vivienne Westwood Couture gown that accented her pink hair. “I didn’t mind her red carpet look,” Celebuzz Senior Producer Jackie Willis told MTV News about Perry. “I didn’t think it was her best, I didn’t think it was her worst; it was fine.” Also looking pretty in pink, Nicki Minaj strutted down the red carpet in a somewhat understated (for her) Oscar de la Renta silk gown with a black lace bodice. But viewers couldn’t seem to take their eyes off Minaj when she kicked off the show in a futuristic get-up, complete with rear-end speakers. Nicki was joined by David Guetta for her songs “Turn Me On” and “Super Bass.” “I’m always really into Nicki’s style,” Willis said. “It’s weird and outrageous, I liked it.” Arguably young Hollywood’s cutest couple, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber brought movie star flare to the AMAs as they walked hand-in-hand down the carpet. Gomez stunned in a Giorgio Armani gown with a plunging neckline and open back, looking both sophisticated and glamorous. “I loved it, I love them,” Willis said. “I thought they looked very ‘Boardwalk Empire.’ Very formal, probably one of the more formal couples on the red carpet. I think that Selena has a very good handle on her style. I love the ‘short in the front, long in the back’ that she always tends to wear.” Gomez’s pal Taylor Swift , who won three AMAs, including the top prize of the night for Artist of the Year, sparkled in a gold Reem Acra gown with a side-swept ponytail, which seems to be a favorite look overall for the country star. “Taylor Swift always looks stunning because she’s always wearing the same style,” Willis laughed. “I was thinking maybe that’s her lucky color because she always wins an award in a gold gown.” Who was your pick for best-dressed at the AMAs? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos 2011 AMAs: Carpet And Performance Highlights Related Photos MTV Style | 2011 American Music Awards Red Carpet Hottest 2011 American Music Award Moments Related Artists Nicki Minaj Selena Gomez
‘It’s very exciting,’ working with MC, Guetta tells MTV News on American Music Awards red carpet. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Nicki Minaj performs at the AMAs on Sunday Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images On Sunday night, Nicki Minaj joined forces with David Guetta for a sexy, amped up performance of their track “Turn Me On” at the American Music Awards . The two kicked off a night that would lead to two wins for the fierce MC, who nabbed trophies for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for Pink Friday. Before Guetta hit the stage, he spoke to MTV News on the red carpet, revealing that his collabo with Minaj would have fans seeing a whole new side of the MC. “To tell you the truth, the fact that I’m performing this record for the first time … I want to see the reaction that people are gonna have because they are going to hear Nicki like they’ve never heard her before,” he explained of working with Minaj, who also appears on his song “Where Them Girls At.” “I’m really happy today because I’m having a #1 record with Usher [for] ‘Without You,’ which is amazing [and] my first #1 as an artist in the U.S. And presenting this also, I really can’t wait to get the reaction from the American audience when they’re gonna see her sing like this because she is killing it.” In the lead-up to the performance, Guetta said that Minaj was already bringing fire to the table. “She always comes with the crazy ideas,” he said. “So it’s very exciting.” With the performance under their belts, the two now have plans to shoot a video for the track, which appears on Guetta’s album Nothing but the Beat. Guetta and Minaj teased the video plans on Twitter, hours after the AMAs wrapped up. “We are shooting our video with @NICKIMINAJ tmw. It’s gonna be sick! #nbtb #TurnMeOn,” Guetta wrote. “Can’t wait David! Love u!!!” she tweeted in response. Related Videos 2011 AMAs: Carpet And Performance Highlights Related Photos Hottest 2011 American Music Award Moments Related Artists David Guetta Nicki Minaj
‘I played him a song that I wrote and he really loved it,’ Gaga says on U.K. talk show. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga and Elton John Photo: Kevin Kane/ WireImage Lady Gaga is wasting no time in working on her follow-up to Born This Way . Half a year after she dropped the chart-topping album, she is already crafting the sound for the next one. Over the weekend, Lady Gaga appeared on British talk-show host Alan Carr’s “Chatty Man” and teased what fans should expect for her follow-up to BTW. “My next duet, I believe, will be with Elton,” she said. “I’m already working on my next album, and I played him a song that I wrote and he really loved it. I don’t want to give anything [else] away!” Of course, Gaga and Elton have quite a backstory together. The two recorded the track “Hello Hello” for the “Gnomeo and Juliet” soundtrack, and Gaga is godmother to Elton’s son, Zachary. In addition to the chat, Gaga also cooked up some chicken Milanese and performed her latest single, “Marry the Night” in a bright pink dress and giant pink hair bow. Her performance was uncharacteristically simple, with Gaga simply sitting at a piano. Last week, she teased the video for the clip, which includes a nearly two-minute-long monologue about the nature of sanity and art. In other Gaga news, there was recently a shake-up in Gaga’s camp when creative director Laurieann Gibson departed . For anyone who hasn’t been paying attention for the last couple years, Gaga explained just how important the people who work with her are. “To explain really what it’s all about, me and my friends travel the world together and what we do, we all lay around in bed and we write down every idea that we have … it’s quite honestly the greatest dream of my life. We get to make art for the whole universe.” Related Videos MTV First: Lady Gaga Related Artists Lady Gaga Elton John
Jon Bernthal tells MTV News the relationship between Shane, Rick and Lori ‘gets more dangerous and more complicated’ as season progresses. By Josh Wigler Jon Bernthal Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images Secrets are no fun — unless you’re talking about “The Walking Dead.” In that case, secrets make for very, very fun television. Take Sunday night’s episode, for instance: Appropriately titled “Secrets,” the latest round of “Walking Dead” madness zeroed in on the walkers hidden away in Herschel’s barn, unbeknownst to anybody in Rick Grimes’ group of survivors, save for Glenn and Dale. That story looks likely to boil over in next week’s ominously titled mid-season finale, “Pretty Much Dead Already,” while this week’s outing pushed another tenuous thread closer to its breaking point: Lori’s pregnancy and her infidelity with Shane. Rick learned both of his wife’s biggest secrets in the episode, and he took the news surprisingly well. But one has to wonder how Shane is going to react when he learns that Lori is pregnant and determines that he could very well be the baby’s father. Speaking with MTV News earlier this year, Jon Bernthal chimed in on his character’s increasingly fragile mental and emotional stability, indicating that something like Lori’s recent revelation will have a profound impact on Shane. “He’s lonely,” Bernthal said. “He’s not suffering from the kind of loneliness you suffer from when you’re far away from the people you love; it’s the loneliness you feel when you’re right there with them and you can’t be with them in the way you want.” Bernthal said he doesn’t view the situation between Shane, Rick and Lori as a love triangle. Instead, he sees the characters as members of “a family that’s been fractured and cut open by the circumstances.” “The people that Shane loved more than anyone else in the world before the apocalypse are still very much alive and still very much with him, but he’ll never be with them in the way he wants to and the way he once was,” he explained. “Every relationship — Shane/Carl, Shane/Lori and Shane/Rick — it’s tainted and fractured. When you suffer from that kind of loneliness, it brings out the worst in you.” We’ve already seen the darkness in Shane — you could ask Otis all about it, if he were still alive — but is the worst yet to come? Bernthal said that, yes, this kind of loneliness can bring out “the best” in a man, but for Shane, the rollercoaster ride isn’t ending anytime soon. “I really applaud the writers by making this. … There’s nothing tired about the relationship,” he said. “It gets more and more dangerous and more and more complicated as the season progresses. They’ve given me wonderful stuff to play.” How do you think Shane will react to Lori’s pregnancy? Sound off in the comments!
MTV News celebrates Brit’s 30th birthday by pitting 30 of her music videos against one another to see which clip reigns supreme. By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker Britney Spears: 30 Videos for 30 Years Photo: Jive Voting is now open for MTV News’ Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years ! It’s up to Britney fans and all MTV.com readers to vote in the first round , where we have pitted 30 of Britney’s iconic videos against each other bracket-style to battle it out for the highest honor of being named the Best Britney Video Ever, just in time for Spears’ 30th birthday December 2. The first round of voting is open until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m., at which point the 30 videos will be narrowed down to the top 16. You can vote as many times as you wish and campaign as much as you see fit for your favorite videos to move on to the next round of voting. Will the classic ” … Baby One More Time” go all the way? Or are we still intoxicated by “Toxic”? MTV News correspondents will weigh in with their picks, alongside celebrities and Britney experts alike. Since 30 videos is an unusual number to balance a tournament bracket, we have automatically pushed forward Britney’s only two VMA-winning videos — “Piece of Me” and “Till the World Ends” — to the second round, where they will no longer be safe from elimination. Head over the Britney30.MTV.com and vote for your favorite music video in MTV News’ Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years. Don’t forget about the lesser-known videos that may not have received much airtime, including “My Prerogative” and “Do Somethin’,” since there’s something unique about each clip. Make your votes count — and remember, you are voting for your favorite videos, not songs! Voting for round two begins at 7 a.m. Wednesday and will last all the way through Thanksgiving weekend, closing Sunday at 11:59 p.m. As of Monday, November 28, we will begin with eight videos, then four, then two, until we announce the winner Friday, December 2 — Britney’s actual 30th birthday! Start voting and keep up with us at MTVNews.com through December to see which clip reigns victorious. What’s your favorite Britney video? Make sure to vote at Britney30.MTV.com or the MTV Newsroom blog , and share your picks in the comments below! Related Videos Britney Spears: 30 Videos For 30 Years Related Photos The Sexiest Moment From Every Britney Spears Video
After her set, Perry was presented with a special award for having five #1 singles on Teenage Dream. By James Dinh Katy Perry performs at the 2011 American Music Awards Photo: Getty Images In the past year, Katy Perry has pulled out some show-stopping performances, but the pop titan was all about simplicity when she performed an acoustic version of her latest single, “The One That Got Away” at the 2011 American Music Awards . Standing on a circular platform, Perry appeared onstage before pink-tinged light beams that appropriately matched her hair. In place of the midtempo tune that is heating up radio airwaves, the singer stripped down the song as she played the guitar and was accompanied by her background band. Mrs. Russell Brand belted her way through the regretful love song while her set turned into a starry sky when the backdrop evolved into a screen of speckled stars. Upon the conclusion of her number, the pop star was met with a standing ovation as well as a special award of achievement for scoring five #1 singles from Teenage Dream on Billboard ‘s Hot 100, an achievement only equal to Michael Jackson and his 1987 Bad LP. “Yay! Can I just say, thank you so much for letting me be a chameleon this year,” the starlet screamed during her acceptance speech. “I’m very, very, very pleased, and I want to give thanks to my amazing record label, EMI and Capitol. … I’m about to wrap up my California Dreams Tour , 122 dates, so I want to thank my band and all the people that came out to see me, and all of you guys, ’cause you’re pretty cool too!” This is just the latest treat Perry has offered fans in recent weeks. A little more than a week ago, she dropped the clip for the Dr. Luke and Max Martin-produced tune . The video, which was directed by Floria Sigismondi, takes viewers down memory lane as the pop star recalls her relationship with the one that got away. Did you enjoy Katy’s acoustic set? Sound off in the comments! Related Videos 2011 AMAs: Carpet And Performance Highlights Related Photos Hottest 2011 American Music Award Moments MTV Style | 2011 American Music Awards Red Carpet Related Artists Katy Perry
Pop star croons ‘Mistletoe’ during light-filled set Sunday. By James Dinh Justin Bieber performs at the 2011 American Music Awards Photo: Getty Images Holiday cheer filled the 2011 American Music Awards on Sunday night (November 20) when Justin Bieber took to the stage to perform his festive hit “Mistletoe,” from his chart-topping Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe. Presented by friend and collaborator Sean Kingston, the Biebster began the song atop a high platform as smoke spread below his feet. In an all-white ensemble, the singer strolled from each side of the platform, igniting a string of neon lights. As he crooned his way through the Messenger-produced song, Bieber walked onto lower platforms before making his way onto the main stage. And it wasn’t just JB who lit up with arena, but also the audience. Cameras panned to shots of attendees waving glow sticks. Bieber took to Twitter over the weekend to hype up his AMA performance, writing, “AMA blocking rehearsal. @dankanter is here. sounds like fun.” Kanter, his musical director, echoed similar sentiments about the star’s set. “AMA rehearsal. JB is killing it! Just wait until you all see him tomorrow night!!!” he tweeted. JB has many more stuffers left in his stocking, including appearances on NBC’s Christmas tree lighting November 30 and TNT’s annual “Christmas in Washington” TV special December 11. What did you think of Bieber’s AMA performance? Share your reviews below! Related Videos 2011 AMAs: Highlights Related Photos MTV Style | 2011 American Music Awards Red Carpet Hottest 2011 American Music Award Moments Related Artists Justin Bieber
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