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Kim Kardashian And Kris Humphries: A Timeline

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We take a look back at soon-to-be-divorced couple’s whirlwind courtship and marriage. By Jocelyn Vena and Christina Garibaldi Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian on August 17, 2011 in Hollywood, California Photo: Jason LaVeris/ WireImage After a $10 million wedding, a TV special, 72 days of marriage and several weeks of speculation about a split, Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from her husband off less than three months, Kris Humphries, citing “irreconcilable differences.” “After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision,” Kardashian told MTV News in a statement about the headline-making divorce. “I had hoped this marriage was forever but sometimes things don’t work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best.” So how did Kim and Kris go from falling in love overnight to an even faster falling-out? Well, let’s take a look back at the whirlwind romance: October 31, 2010 : Exactly one year before she filed for divorce, Kim was spotted sitting courtside at her soon-to-be boyfriend’s basketball game. A few days later, they made their first public appearance together in New York. January 1, 2011 : By the time New Year’s Day hit, the romance heated up and Kim was feeling comfortable enough with her new beau to tweet a photo of a young Kris with the message “I want my son to look like this!” January 23, 2011 : Even though it was pretty obvious the two were dating, Kim told MTV News she was still very much single. “I never have been single in my life,” she said. “So [after] getting married as a teenager and then getting into a relationship, each lasting like four years, after that, something inside of me, I just felt like I wanted to be single.” Kim’s Cover Up: How The Tabloids Got It Right February 5, 2011 : Kris and Kim stepped out to celebrate his 26th birthday. Just two months later, they took their relationship to the next level when he traveled with the rest of the Kardashian clan to Bora Bora for a family vacation. May 18, 2011 : Just seven months after meeting, Kim and Kris got engaged after he slipped a 20.5-carat, $2 million ring on her finger. “I didn’t expect this at all,” Kardashian said of the proposal, which included Humphries writing out “Will You Marry Me?” in rose petals in her bedroom. “I was in such shock. I never thought it would happen at home, and I never thought now.” June 8, 2011 : Kim’s family was just as shocked as the rest of us about the upcoming wedding. “We were totally surprised. I mean, because I had been working so much, and Kris lives in New Jersey, I’ve only met him not even a handful of times,” Khlo

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Florence And The Machine Return With ‘Enormous’ Ceremonials

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Songs on sophomore album ‘all came out quite big,’ Florence Welch admits. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Rya Backer Florence Welch Photo: MTV News Florence Welch circled the globe in support of Lungs, the breakout debut that transformed her from an unknown Brit into an internationally famous performer , a fashion icon and a rather unwilling superstar. Of course, along the way, she also managed to pick up a few souvenirs. “I have some chainmail at home; it’s a good look,” she laughed. “We got a sword as well, when we were in Glasgow once. There was a sign in a store that said ‘Sword Sale, 30 Percent Off.’ How could you resist? It was a sale.” We mention all that not because the image of Welch clutching a broadsword is sort of amazing, but to point out the whirlwind two years that followed Lungs ‘ release — and the fact that they were actually tame in comparison to the four years that preceded it. Welch recorded her debut whenever — and wherever — she could, working with a handful of different producers in fits and starts. The reason was largely economic, of course, a problem she didn’t face with the follow-up, Ceremonials, out in the U.S. on Tuesday. So when she finally wrapped up promotion behind her first album, she knew exactly where she wanted to record her new one — and who she wanted to do it with. “The first album, what I learned, for better or for worse, it was done over from the ages of 17-22, with a couple of different producers. Some of it was recorded in an old swimming pool, some of it was recorded in a synagogue — it kind of was all over the place,” Welch told MTV News. “And that made it the record it is, but for this one, I was very clear in the idea that I had of wanting to make something that sounded like a whole ; so it had to be one producer, one place, one period of time to make it a body of work.” Produced entirely by Paul Epworth (whose work on Adele’s 21 is probably playing on a radio near you right now), Welch and the Machine crafted an album that, though all over the place lyrically, is unified by one common theme: an all-encompassing, soul-engorging enormity — one that’s large enough to give even Welch pause. “They’re all pretty big,” she laughed. “They all came out quite big. I was slightly worried, because I was like, ‘All the sounds are enormous on this record.’ ” Will you check out Florence’s sophomore album? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Florence + the Machine

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R.E.M. Enlist Kirsten Dunst For Video

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Actress stars in clip for band’s final single, ‘We All Go Back to Where We Belong.’ By Jocelyn Vena Kirsten Dunst in R.E.M.’s video for “We All Go Back To Where We Belong” Photo: Warner Bros. R.E.M. ‘s two videos for “We All Go Back to Where We Belong” are quiet and simple. The black-and-white clips were directed by Michael Stipe and Dominic DeJoseph; one features “Melancholia” actress Kirsten Dunst and the other, poet/artist/activist John Giorno. Dunst’s version plays like a Warhol Factory screen test. She stands in a simple flower-print dress in front of a white wall as her expression changes from happy to sad, mimicking the melancholy and longing of the track. The second version is similar, but Giorno’s expression changes less frequently. In fact, he looks pretty emotionless for much of the clip, only cracking a smile on occasion. In a statement on their website , Stipe says the videos have “gravity and beauty.” He continued, “To be able to work with John and Kirsten was a dream I carried since we recorded the song, and their participation completes the song for me.” The band’s final album, Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, is out November 15. This song serves as the band’s last single. It’s one of three new tracks on the album, which also features songs spanning their 30-year history. Some tracks that made the final cut include “Everybody Hurts,” “Electrolite,” “Nightswimming” and “Imitation of Life,” to name a few. R.E.M. announced their split in late September on their website, prompting fans to mourn the loss of the iconic trio. “To our Fans and Friends: As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band,” their statement read. “We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening.” What do you think of the R.E.M. videos? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists R.E.M.

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We’re Live-Blogging Jay-Z And Kanye’s Tour Kickoff!

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MTV News is on the ground in Atlanta for the Watch the Throne Tour. Kanye West and Jay-Z Photo: Daniel Boczarski/ Getty Images

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Nickelback Party Hard, Get Deep On Here And Now

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Band’s November 21 album kicks off with two wildly different singles, ‘When We Stand Together’ and ‘Bottoms Up.’ By James Montgomery Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger Photo: MTV News Late last month, ahead of the release of their (sure to be colossal no matter what you think ) Here and Now album, Nickelback premiered a pair of singles — the pro-social “When We Stand Together” and the pro-party “Bottoms Up” — which seem to have only one thing in common: Nickelback wrote both of them. After all, one’s a positively massive power ballad with lyrics like “Hand in hand forever/ That’s when we all win,” and the other is, well, basically about drinking every substance under the sun, a list that includes, but is not limited to: Jim Beam, Jack Daniel’s, Black-Tooth Grins — Dimebag certainly would’ve approved — and, of course, “straight gasoline.” You can probably guess which is which. But if you think “Stand Together” and “Bottoms Up” represent a Nickelback veering in two wildly dissimilar directions, well, just wait until you hear the rest of Here and Now, as the band told MTV News earlier this week. “I mean, it’s not Dark Side of the Moon or The Wall or something; it doesn’t have this theme. It’s more all over the map than those two [songs], for sure,” frontman Chad Kroeger explained. “Because, when you play a Nickelback show, I mean, there is every range of person that you could possibly imagine on the face of the earth [in the audience], and you couldn’t peg one on the street to save your life. I think we can all pick out a Slipknot fan, but it’s tough to pick out a Nickelback fan, because they’re all so different.” And that was the challenge presented to the band on Now, which contains a whole lot of party-ready chuggers, plus a couple more, uh, conscious tunes, too. But though you’d think penning songs about global suffering would be tough for Kroeger and Co., well, you’d be wrong. Because, quite frankly, it’s writing the hard-charging, harder-drinking numbers that keeps the band up at night. After all, partying is something they take pretty seriously over at Nickelback H.Q. “It’s a drinking anthem. I mean, it’s harder to write those songs than it is to write those social-awareness type songs, it really is,” Kroeger admitted. “Because for us, they’ve got to be good. Some of the stuff’s got to be a little tongue-in-cheek, there’s got to be some clever stuff there, you know, and you’ve got to be descriptive. But when you get done listening to it, you need to have the feeling of just wanting to grab a bottle of Jack. And I think we got there, because we’d bring friends over all the time and it was just like, ‘You are now a test subject! Hit play; turn it up nice and loud.’ And the song’s over and they’d be like, ‘I want to drink. I want to drink something right now. ‘ And we were like ‘Yes!’ ” Are you a Nickelback fan? Share your thoughts on the band in the comments! Related Artists Nickelback

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How Do ‘In Time’ Stars Make The Most Of Their Time?

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We ask Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried and more how they avoid wasting time at the DMV, on a plane and more. By Kara Warner Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried in “In Time” Photo: 20th Century Fox Hey, Justin Timberlake fans: You can now celebrate your favorite triple threat’s return to the big screen via the new sci-fi thriller “In Time.” The film is set in the not-so-distant future in a society that lives and dies according to how much time you have and can acquire. In this world, time is literally money, and when your time runs out, you die. In the spirit of making the most of time, although in not quite as serious a manner as is portrayed in the film, when MTV News caught up with the cast of “In Time,” we asked a series of rapid-fire questions pegged to getting the most out of everyday scenarios: “How do you make the most of your time, when … ” 1. On a plane? “Oh, I like to read or do crossword puzzles,” said Vincent Kartheiser, whom “Mad Men” fans will recognize as bad guy Pete Campbell. “I sleep, normally,” Amanda Seyfried said, “but [I like to listen to] audio books or knit.” 2. On hold with customer service? “When the [customer service rep] comes back, I like to completely change voices,” Timberlake revealed, changing his voice into a deep, serious baritone. ” ‘Hey, I’d like to speak to your supervisor,’ and then [ changing his voice into a high-pitched, younger voice ], ‘Hey, man, listen, I had a problem,’ ” he play-acted for us. “I put [the phone] on speaker and get some work done,” Matt Bomer said. 3. God forbid, when the Internet goes down? “You should read a book,” Bomer advised of this worst-case scenario. “Maybe the newspaper, get caught up on current events.” Seyfried told us she’s trying to cut down her internet use. “It gets to be time consuming, so when it goes down, you just have to read the newspaper,” she said. 4. When waiting at the DMV? “Power through,” Bomer advised of the always long lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles. “Whatever you can get done. Maybe Sudoku?” “I like to look for the one person who’s like, ‘I hate this place! I’m never coming back!’ ” Kartheiser said. “Google whatever the state legal limit is for blood alcohol concentration, because that’s usually why I’m there,” Timberlake added with a laugh. Check out everything we’ve got on “In Time.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Artists Justin Timberlake

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Robyn Says ‘No Tricks,’ Just Treats At O Music Awards

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Super Swede will headline the O Music Awards 2, on Halloween at 11:30 on MTV, MTV.com and VH1.com. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Vanessa White Wolf Robyn Photo: MTV News She’s opened for Katy Perry , shared the VMA stage with deadmau5 and absolutely killed it at club shows, but Swedish pop-queen Robyn has never headlined an awards show (mostly because, who has?). That will all change on Monday night, when she takes the stage at the O Music Awards 2 in Los Angeles to close out the show. And just how is she preparing? Well, much in the same way she prepares for all of her gigs: with a maximum focus on making people move. “I’m planning to play with my band as usual, no tricks, just like what we always do, which is usually just try to make people dance and have a good time,” Robyn told MTV News. “I think it’s gonna work this time. I’m gonna perform as many songs as I can. We’ll see what we’ll be able to fit in, but I’ve been told I get to do as many songs as I want to, so I’m gonna try and fit as much as I can. Maybe not a full show, but a little more than you usually get at an awards show.” Fans can catch Robyn’s set — and a special tribute to late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs , courtesy of the Flaming Lips — beginning at 11:30 on Monday night, when the O Music Awards 2 are broadcast on MTV. The rest of the event will unfold across a number of the Viacom Music Group’s websites, including MTV.com , VH1.com , CMT.com , LogoTV.com and MTVHive.com . Additional presenters and performers include Kelly Clarkson, Demi Lovato, Alabama Shakes, Odd Future’s Tyler, the Creator, Travie McCoy, Midi Mafia and DJ Diamond Kuts. Oh, and just in case you weren’t aware, Monday also happens to be Halloween, so, in addition to blowing folks away with her headlining set, Robyn is also toying with the idea of getting in the spooky spirit. Which means that there’s a very good chance you might get to see her rock not only the stage, but a costume, too. “Maybe I should,” she smiled. “I dressed up as Robin, you know, ‘Batman and Robin’ at this costume festival once in Texas, I think it was in Texas. [No,] Comic-Con. At San Diego’s Comic-Con, so I may have to do something like that. I’ll think about it.” The O Music Awards 2 will unfold on Halloween on OMusicAwards.com , as well as MTV.com , VH1.com , CMT.com , LogoTV.com and MTVHive.com . Fans can vote for their favorites and get updates at OMusicAwards.com. Related Artists Robyn

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Coldplay Cover Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’

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‘I can’t wait to hear it,’ Rihanna tweets of version band performed on BBC Radio 1. By Jocelyn Vena Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Rihanna Photo: Getty Images Coldplay ‘s love affair with Rihanna continued this week when the band stopped by BBC Radio 1 on Thursday. The Brits put their moody spin on “We Found Love,” the pop star’s Calvin Harris-produced track. Their version, which was performed on the radio station’s Live Lounge series, mirrors the melancholy lyrics of the song, about wanting to be with someone despite knowing that it’s all going to end anyway. Lead singer Chris Martin’s haunting vocals and the band’s acoustic rendition, using drums, piano and guitar, play up the sadness of the track. The performance was a nearly flawless interpretation of the song, minus a hiccup at the very beginning. As an alarm sounded, Martin giggled a bit delivering the first few lines. If you’re wondering what Rihanna thinks of it, you’re going to have to wait a little bit longer. In the midst of putting the finishing touches on her own album, she hadn’t yet heard the Coldplay cover. “I can’t wait to watch/hear it RT @Sean_Hansen: Not a big fan of cover songs but @coldplay’s version of @rihanna’s WFL is just superb!” she responded after a fan tweeted about the song. Rihanna appears on Coldplay’s just-released album, Mylo Xyloto, on the heartbreaking track “Princess of China.” “Her bit on our record is my favorite bit. … When the song came out, it sort of asked for her to be on it. And I think at this point, we have nothing to lose, and so we’ve been trying some new things and trying to break down the perceived boundaries between different types of music,” Martin explained to MTV News. “Because from where we’re sitting, it seems like you can try and sound any way you like nowadays. You don’t have to be in a rock box or a hip-hop box or a pop box, and I think it’s fun when you embrace that idea.” “We Found Love” is the house-heavy lead single off Rihanna’s Talk That Talk album, which drops November 21. Its video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, is in keeping with the album’s tone, according to Matsoukas herself. “I think it sets up definitely the imagery for the album and it’s in line with what they’re doing,” she told MTV News shortly after the video dropped. “So that’s good, and I’m sure there’s plenty more, hopefully. I’m not sure, but [we’ll see]. She called me after, and she loves it and I love it.” What do you think of Colplay’s “We Found Love” cover? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Coldplay Related Artists Rihanna Coldplay

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Frankie Jonas Takes Us Halloween Costume Shopping

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Jonas Brothers’ little bro talks about his upcoming role on ‘R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.’ By Jocelyn Vena Frankie Jonas Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Frankie Jonas may be the smallest of the Jonas brothers, but he certainly isn’t short on personality. Frankie, like his three older brothers before him, is trying his hand at show business and will appear this weekend on “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.” Being that it is the season for all things creepy, the always swagged-out Frankie decided to bring MTV News along as he searched for the just-right Halloween costume. “What we’re doing here today, we are looking at the costumes and we’re going costume shopping,” he told MTV News at Abracadabra. “Which I’m really happy about, because I need to get a head-start on my costume.” Jonas picked two costumes — a zombie and Chucky from “Child’s Play” — and he explained why, of all the costumes in the store, those made his final cut. “I chose the zombie because I was a zombie for two years in a row … zombies, they’re like the full-on. Everyone loves zombies,” he said. “Zombies are the base of Halloween, ’cause you get dead, you get living and you get creepy. “I like Chucky, ’cause it’s really, like, no offense to Chucky, but he’s kind of cheesy,” the 11-year-old continued. “But that’s what I like about him. I love old, cheesy horror movies. I love horror movies. My two favorites are probably ‘Sweeney Todd’ and the original ‘Nightmare on Elm Street.’ ” His episode of the series, titled “Pumpkinhead,” will air Saturday on the Hub, and like any seasoned pro, Jonas is keeping the details a big secret. “It’s scary funny, but my episode full-on creeps you out. It’s like if you mixed together intense with, like, super scary and then a little bit of comedy, and then you get [my episode],” he explained. “My character, I’m not scary, but I do things that make things scary. I don’t want to give too much away but everyone’s going to love it.” Will you check out Frankie’s gig? Let us know in the comments!

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