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‘Breaking Dawn’ Birth ‘Emotional’ For Stephenie Meyer

‘Twilight’ author also raves to MTV News about wedding and honeymoon — and reveals whether she’ll write more about Bella and Edward. By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Stephenie Meyer Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images Of all the lovely and talented stars we feature in our exhaustive efforts to cover anything and everything in the world of “Twilight,” it’s a rare treat to talk to the woman responsible for it all: author-turned-producer Stephenie Meyer. MTV News was lucky enough to catch up with the lady, the myth, the legend during our “Breaking Dawn – Part 1” premiere live stream Monday night (November 14), when we covered hot topics such as the wedding and honeymoon, the birth scene and whether Meyer will ever write another “Twilight”-themed story or book. “With the wedding, I worked pretty closely with [screenwriter] Melissa [Rosenberg],” Meyer said. “We talked about it, how it needed to be like a really beautiful traditional ceremony, nothing outlandish, just simple and old-fashioned and romantic, and then [director] Bill [Condon] brought in the vision of what it should look like, and the production designer just made such a gorgeous midsummer night’s dream for us. And then the final element was Kristen [Stewart] in the wedding dress. She was so gorgeous, she was unbelievable.” Fun fact about the wedding scene: Meyer has a cameo, which she assured us was not her idea. “Bill really wanted those of us who’d been there from the beginning [in the scene],” she said. “It was nice to be at Bella’s wedding; that was great. Being on camera — not so much.” Moving right along to arguably the film’s most-anticipated scene: the honeymoon, which Meyer said she wanted all along to be romantic above everything else. “I think it’s romantic, and it does give you more than the book does. I know some of the sites call it, instead of ‘fade to black,’ ‘fade to sad.’ they’d love to see more. I think this gives them that,” she said. “It gives them a romantic peek into the honeymoon. We don’t want to see too much.” Another scene in which the filmmakers incorporated a less-is-more approach was during the very intense birth scene, which Meyer said was so emotional that people shed a bunch of tears during filming. “It was so emotional. It wasn’t like a horror movie or anything. It has those elements, but it really brought out that feeling of losing the person that means the most to you. We were getting teary on set, which doesn’t happen very much after a long day of shooting,” she said. “That moment really was strong.” And finally, the question on all “Twilight” fans’ minds all the time: After the final movie opens and things are all said and done, will Meyer return to her characters and continue the story? “I don’t know,” she said. “Every now and then I tinker around with old manuscripts, because I can’t leave them alone even though it’s too late and they’re printed. There are little things. I’ve been recently doing comedies and stuff; it’s a nice change. Maybe it will cleanse the palate and I’ll get back to it.” So once the palate is cleansed, might she consider publishing the much-discussed, fan-pined-for book from Edward’s perspective, “Midnight Sun”? “Maybe. I get that [question] a lot,” Meyer said. “My mother [asks] every day. She would love for me to do that. I know a lot of people will love that. I have to get to a place where I can write it.” Stick with MTV News as we roll out even more from our “Breaking Dawn” premiere live stream! Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Photos ‘Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ Premiere

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Nickelback’s Thanksgiving Show Makes United Way ‘Grateful’

Organization addresses controversy surrounding band’s halftime performance in Detroit in an email to MTV News. By James Montgomery Chad Kroeger of Nickelback Photo: Getty Images By now, you’ve no doubt heard what some Detroit Lions fans have to say about Nickelback’s halftime performance at the team’s annual Thanksgiving game (hint, it isn’t good), but to date, folks with the Lions — and the NFL, for that matter — have remained silent on the matter. The same cannot be said, however, for the United Way, the sponsors of the halftime show, who released a statement last week officially confirming that Nickelback were on board for the event, and have now weighed in on the controversy surrounding their performance. In particular, the organization addressed criticism from some Lions fans that an artist from Detroit should have been booked for the high-profile game in an email to MTV News. “We’re grateful to Nickelback for generously donating time and resources to this effort,” United Way director of publicity Sal Fabens wrote. “This is a nationally televised show that historically has featured artists from many locations, such as Indiana’s John Mellencamp [and] New York’s Mary J. Blige … For the past two years, we featured Motown artists and Detroit’s own Kid Rock, but the performers have never been limited to those from Detroit.” Fabens also wrote that, in one way, the fact that some 75,000 fans have signed an online petition calling for the band’s ouster is fitting, since the theme of the United Way’s halftime performance is “Live United.” “This is a call to action, an invitation for everyone to join us, regardless of their stance on various issues, to move forward on creating opportunities for a better life for all,” he wrote. “It’s going to take everyone working together … to make progress on ambitious goals in the areas of education, income and health across the country … We invite varying points of view and voices to all come together so we can move forward. “We would hope that various opinions about a rock band don’t overshadow the fact that the band’s generosity is helping to bring attention to this message,” Fabens’ email concluded. Related Artists Nickelback

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Rihanna Performs ‘We Found Love’ Live For First Time

Singer treats U.K. fans to the party song during her O2 Arena stop on Monday. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: Tabatha Fireman/ WireImage Rihanna hit up the O2 Arena on Monday for the second night of a three-night run at the famed London concert venue, and she had a special treat for those in attendance. In footage posted on Idolator , the singer wraps up her classic track “Umbrella,” and then takes a quick breath before telling the excited crowd, “I love you so much. Thank you.” Next, the opening notes of “We Found Love” kick in, setting off a party vibe. This was the first time Rih has performed the Talk That Talk single live in the lead-up to her November 21 album release. In the clip, she bounces around the stage with her backup dancers, shouting to the room, “Make some f—ing noise!” As the song wraps, glitter falls from the rafters with Rihanna descending from the stage to close out the show. After the concert, fans began tweeting positive feedback about the star’s performance. “@Rihanna killed it tonight at the o2 one of the best gigs ever!” @chaders92 wrote. “Never wanted it to end #LOUDtourUK” @ZeniKristinaN added, “@Rihanna killed it tonight! And yess we made HISTORY on this very night! #LOUDtour2011” Excitement over the show didn’t let up with @Charlie_Dybell writing, “@Rihanna was immense. Girl can put on a mother of a show! #LondonO2fiveof10” “We Found Love” Is the first single released off Rihanna’s sixth album. Last Friday, she dropped the Dr. Luke-produced track “You da One.” “This is one of those records, it becomes very addictive,” she told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show about her second single. “To me, it’s very infectious: the more you listen to it, the more you want to listen to it. It had a reggae vibe, but it’s a sweet little love letter. I love the record. It’s kind of dirty, I love it.” What do you think of Rihanna’s “We Found Love”? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Rihanna

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Drake’s ‘Take Care’: Kendrick, Boi-1da, T-Minus Talk Features

Drake’s Take Care collaborators ollaborators Kendrick Lamar, Boi-1da, and T-Minus recall their features and share details on Toronto MC’s new album out Tuesday (November 15). By Nadeska Alexis Drake Photo: Getty Images Related Artists Drake

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Heavy D Autopsy Results Inconclusive

Coroner has deferred autopsy pending toxicology tests. By Gil Kaufman Heavy D Photo: Ron Galella / Getty Images Authorities have not yet determined what caused Heavy D’s death. After results were inconclusive, the Los Angeles coroner’s office has deferred judgment on what killed the rapper/producer (born Dwight Errington Myers) suddenly at age 44 last Tuesday pending the results of toxicology tests. According to The Los Angeles Times , officials said the autopsy results were unclear and that it could take several more weeks to determine a cause of death. Coroner’s spokesperson Ed Winter has already stated that no illegal drugs were found at the rapper’s Beverly Hills home, but that a doctor had recently prescribed medicine for a cough. “We need to see what’s in his system,” Winter said. The paper said toxicology tests are common in cases when a relatively young, healthy person dies unexpectedly. D had just returned from some shopping on the day of his death when he began complaining of difficulty breathing and collapsed. He died a short time later at a local hospital and officials believe his death his medically related and do not suspect foul play. A private funeral is planned on November 18 at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York. Diddy and the Rev. Al Sharpton are expected to speak at the event and BET is planning a tribute to the Overweight Lover at Sunday’s Soul Train Awards that will feature Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Curtis Blow, Naughty By Nature, Whodini and Stetsasonic’s Daddy-O. Fans will have a chance to pay their respects at a public viewing in his hometown of Mount Vernon on Thursday (November 17). Friend Up MTV News on Facebook For New Updates About Heavy D’s Death Related Videos Remembering Heavy D Related Photos Heavy D: Life, Music And Friends Related Artists Heavy D & The Boyz

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Rick Ross, N.O.R.E. To Get Down With ‘RapFix Live’

Meek Mill will also make an appearance on the show, airing Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com. By Rob Markman Rick Ross Photo: Getty Images Rick Ross is back and the Maybach Music boss has much to celebrate. After suffering two seizures in October, Rozay is focused on his health and relishing in the success of Wale’s current #1 rap album Ambition . On Wednesday, the biggest Bawse and Meek Mill will be featured on “RapFix Live” and touch on MMG’s reign, his upcoming album, his new mixtape with Drake and how he and his team are moving after his health scare. Ross will also speak on Trina. Last week, “RapFix Live” invited Da Baddest Bitch to the red couch and talked to her about her new album, her love life and the possibility of her signing to Rozay’s Maybach Music label. Trina stayed tight-lipped about the merger, but hopefully Ross can shed some light. “I have a few surprises,” Trina said on “RapFix Live.” “This album, I want to make it more about me. I’m not going to have a whole album full of features. I’m working with some really great producers and Ross, of course. He’s the structure and the leader for the album. I love Ross. He’s like my brother, so it’s really important for me that he understands where I’m at right now and to help make this album be as great as I want it to.” Ross has also been contributing to Meek Mill’s as-yet-untitled debut LP, so expect an album update from the Philadelphia flame spitter as well as info on his recently released “I’ma Boss (Remix),” featuring Lil Wayne, T.I., Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, DJ Khaled and Birdman. N.O.R.E. will also make an appearance on this week’s show. The Capone-N-Noreaga rapper has been down in Miami, not only putting the finishing touches on his upcoming Super Thug album, but also concentrating on his health. N.O.R.E. will talk about the steps he has been taking to shed pounds as well as speak on his buddy Fat Joe’s new look and his thoughts on the recent death of hip-hop legend Heavy D . That’s not all. Fans will be able to see what industry insiders are listening to in our regular “Week in Rotation” segment and check out new talent with this week’s “Get in the Game” pick. Catch Rick Ross, Meek Mill and N.O.R.E. on “RapFix Live” Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com, and be sure to join the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #RapFixLive! Related Artists Rick Ross N.O.R.E. Meek Mill

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Lady Gaga And Laurieann Gibson: The Way They Were

After meeting in 2007, creative director went on to put her stamp on many of the pop superstar’s most memorable creations. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Getty Images On Monday (November 14), Lady Gaga and Laurieann Gibson confirmed their split, ending a creative partnership that dated back to the beginning of the pop star’s career. Gibson first teamed up with Mother Monster in 2007 , when the choreographer helped her most famous Dream Warrior with a live routine for her Fame track “Boys Boys Boys.” The two ladies shared a similar background, both drawing inspiration from the singer’s hometown of New York City, where Gaibson had arrived many years before meeting Gaga, hoping to make it as a dancer. In August, Gibson explained to MTV News that Gaga’s Nick Knight-directed “Born This Way” video was meant to pay homage to their love for the city. “This was the place that we started. This was the place that birthed her. This was the place that birthed my dance,” Gibson told us. “New York just has something so real about birthing something specific.” In the years since they first hooked up, the two women have forged one of the most close-knit, high-profile relationships in pop. Gibson has had credits on nearly every Lady Gaga video released so far, including “Poker Face,” “Just Dance,” “Telephone,” “Alejandro,” and “Born This Way.” But she has also worked closely with the singer on her live performances and massive stage shows . Among members of Gaga’s elusive Haus of Gaga, Gibson is certainly one of the most public. Over the course of the past 12 months, the former “Fly Girl” rose to prominence thanks to her work as creative director for the superstar, starring in not one, but two, of her own reality shows: E!’s “The Dance Scene” and BET’s “Born to Dance.” And it was during this time that the duo showed the world what they could do as a pair, producing some of Gaga’s most talked-about creations, including the clips from the Born This Way album, which was released in May. “I woke up one night and I got it and I said, ‘I got it: We have to birth a new race ,’ ” she recalled to MTV News about the idea for the “BTW” clip. “As genius as [Gaga] is, she then begins to create all of these elements that make her Lady Gaga. When I saw the final edit, I, of course, was loving some stuff and then I was like, ‘But oh, here we go.’ It was brilliant. Nick is amazing.” While Gibson was outspoken when she disagreed about a creative decision the singer made, she seemed to be always by her side, working on projects like Gaga’s Google Chrome commercial , which again pays homage to the star’s Big Apple roots. The HBO special “Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden” highlighted Gibson’s work as creative director and earned Gaga five Emmy nominations. Laurieann also co-directed the “Judas” video , which she told us had left her satisfied. “I was able to sit in the director’s seat and fulfill our vision and see it all the way through. So at the end of the day, you saw how amazing she looks — beautiful — she’s dancing again,” Gibson said. “And it’s just great because I was able to produce the next level: who she is, how many levels she can go and the idea that this artist is a real artist and capable.” Gibson was also onboard for the “Yo

Lady Gaga Loses Head On ‘X Factor UK’

Singer performs ‘Marry the Night’ in gown that makes her appear headless. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga performs on “X Factor” UK Photo: itv Lady Gaga lost her head on Sunday night when she took the stage on “X Factor UK” to perform “Marry the Night.” Gaga, decked out in a gown that made her appear headless, emerged from a crypt as torches burned around the stage. Her dancers did most of the heavy lifting in the movement department, while Gaga let all the action happen around her, standing in the middle of the stage donning the unusual costume. As the song closed out, Gaga went back in the box and came back out in just a black bodysuit, finally getting in on the dancing for the gothic performance of the Born This Way track, an ode to her hometown of New York. After the performance, Gaga confirmed that she was deep into the planning stages for her next tour. “I’m gonna be here [in Britain] next year for my next tour. I just finished designing the stage and it’s bigger and better than ever,” she said on the show. “I’m so happy. I can’t wait to see you all there.” In addition to tour plans, Gaga took to Twitter to confirm that she’s near completion on two upcoming projects, her video for “Marry the Night” as well as her forthcoming Thanksgiving special . “Been up all night editing my first TWO films as director!” she wrote. “Marry The Night Video + ‘A Very Gaga Thanksgiving’ the 2nd airing on thanksgiving!” She teased the “Marry the Night” clip last night in a still photograph, in which she appeared to be rolled down a hallway on a gurney. Gaga made other headlines Monday (November 14) when it was announced that she had split from longtime creative director Laurieann Gibson . MTV News confirmed the split between the longtime collaborators. The singer noted on Twitter that she is now working with Gibson’s former #2, Richard Jackson. Related Videos MTV First: Lady Gaga Related Artists Lady Gaga

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Robert Pattinson Calls ‘Breaking Dawn’ Sex Talk ‘Weird’

‘You can kind of say anything,’ he laughs to MTV News at L.A. premiere. By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Robert Pattinson Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images It ain’t cool to show up early to your own party. Robert Pattinson took his time Monday night (November 14) arriving at the RPattz Super Terrific Happy Hour — otherwise known as the black-carpet premiere of “Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” The wolf pack and the Forks students had come and gone. Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli were likely settled into their seats, popcorn in hand. Little Mackenzie Foy had already bounded inside. But the party didn’t truly begin until around 6:30 p.m. PT, when Pattinson sauntered onto the scene and the assembled crowd — including the hordes that had been camped out in Tent City for days — erupted into screams so high-pitched you’d have thought they’d been bitten by a vampire. Perhaps they had. And they couldn’t get enough. By the time Rob made his way to MTV News’ live-stream platform, he couldn’t quite believe real life had not in fact gone flying out the window and a surreal fantasy had enveloped him instead. “It’s like an alternate reality,” he said of the premiere. “My everyday life is so boring, and then you go to these things and everyone thinks something cool is happening.” It is, dude. For a while. Pattinson’s press tour has been going on for weeks now, with the 25-year-old skipping across the globe and stopping to chat with MTV News on a number of occasions. Wherever he goes, though, the talk always seems to turn to one topic: sex. Specifically, the honeymoon boom-boom that Pattinson’s Edward Cullen shares with Kristen Stewart’s Bella Swan. “It is kind of disgusting,” he laughed. “It’s weird. I feel like I’m going a little bit crazy. You can kind of say anything. It’s like sex and death.” One thing Pattinson hasn’t discussed — and one thing he jokingly admitted on the carpet — is that though “Breaking Dawn” ended up rated PG-13, he is quite sure the harder, bloodier version would have made for a better flick. “Oh yeah, completely. Definitely,” he said of an R-rated “Breaking Dawn.” “It’d be way better.” Stick with MTV News as we roll out even more from our “Breaking Dawn” premiere live stream! Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos Live From The ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ Red Carpet MTV Rough Cut: ‘Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ MTV First: ‘Breaking Dawn’ Related Photos ‘Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ Premiere Twilighters Set Up Camp For ‘Breaking Dawn’ Premiere

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Jay-Z And Kanye West’s ‘Paris’ Came ‘Out Of Nowhere’

Producer Hit-Boy is especially excited about the Throne performing the single multiple times during shows. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Matt Elias Jay-Z and Kanye West Photo: Getty Images Jay-Z and Kanye West might give it up for Paris on their Watch the Throne single, but the international party anthem is now #1 in the U.S. Last week, “N—as in Paris” snagged the top spot on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Producer Hit-Boy couldn’t be more ecstatic, especially considering that he initially submitted Jay and ‘Ye other records that at the time seemed to be bigger than “Paris.” “The crazy thing about the ‘Paris’ record is that record just came out of nowhere, pretty much,” Hit-Boy told MTV News last week. “I did other records that were talked about being singles and all types of stuff, so I was hyped over those records.” Instead, the superstar duo chose to run with “N—as in Paris,” a brash celebration of success over a bouncy beat, mashed up with Will Ferrell sound bites . Though it was Hit-Boy who came up with the initial version of the track, he credits ‘Ye with the addition of the former “SNL” funnyman. “Genius. That’s just the genius that ‘Ye is. He always comes up with these ideas that just takes music to a whole ‘nother level,” Hit-Boy gushed. “Just something that’s never been done before.” Ferrell was also pretty excited about being included on the song. “I was completely flattered when they asked if they could sample me into the song,” Ferrell told MTV News about the track’s “Blades of Glory” quotes. “And when I heard it for the first time, I just started to laugh because it felt so surreal. But I really did like the song.” Not only is “Paris” killing the radio, but while on tour, Hov and Yeezy perform the fan favorite multiple times in a single night. During the tour’s opening night on October 28 in Atlanta, the duo rocked the single twice; the next night they performed it three times. When Hit-Boy caught one of the two Madison Square Garden shows in New York at the beginning of November, he was blown away hearing his track repeatedly.”It was amazing,” he said. “I’ve never heard of that being done before, like a song being performed multiple times. That made me feel super special.” What do you think of “Paris”? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Hit Boy Related Photos Kanye, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj Let Loose At 2011 Victoria’s Secret Show Related Artists Jay-Z Kanye West

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