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Jigsaw Tests Into MTV’s Killer Halloween

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‘Saw’ serial killer ‘basically a regular guy’ the audience can respect, horror expert says. So, how does he rank among movie murderers? By Kara Warner John Kramer, known as Jigsaw, in “Saw” Photo: Lions Gate Films This week’s horror-movie-themed bloodletting continues with Day 4 of MTV’s Killer Halloween , an in-depth competition in which we ask you, the best and brightest fans, to vote on who is the boldest, baddest and scariest movie murderer. Which horror-movie baddie has the best personality? Make your pick in our MTV Movies Blog poll! Freddy Krueger , Jason Voorhees , Leatherface , Chucky , Michael Myers and Ghostface all have received spotlight treatment, and now it’s time to turn the focus toward a seriously scary mass-murderer: Jigsaw. Jigsaw Name : John “Jigsaw” Kramer, so nicknamed for his practice of cutting puzzle pieces out of the flesh of victims who didn’t “pass” his deadly tests in the “Saw” movie franchise Occupation : Civil engineer turned sadistic self-appointed judge of others’ life choices Weapons : Practical home-improvement items found at a local Home Depot or Lowe’s, along with the aid of a few helping hands here and there Archenemy : People who waste or don’t appreciate their lives, laziness Profile : Kramer is a former civil engineer who is dying from colon cancer. After an unsuccessful suicide attempt, he suddenly gains a new appreciation for life and sets out to make others appreciate what they have before it’s too late. Unfortunately, and as is standard in all good horror flicks, his methods are a bit twisted. In an effort to test his victims’ survival instincts, he crafts deadly and torturous traps that play upon his captives’ character flaws. He doesn’t really want his victims to die, but makes it nearly impossible for them to survive. Horror-movie expert Ryan Turek, managing editor of ShockTillYouDrop.com , explains Jigsaw’s brilliance: “Behind the flayed flesh and exposed guts his messy traps leave behind, Jigsaw does have a pretty solid message to pass along: Live your life and live it right. It’s up to the people he captures to survive the blades, gears and barbed wire of his contraptions,” Turek told MTV News, adding that what separates Jigsaw from other horror-movie killers is the fact that he’s basically a regular guy. “That’s something that the audience can invest in and be terrified of: that lurking behind this amiable face is something incredibly deranged. That somber, withering older guy in the corner? He’s quietly eyeballing you and probably has a trap waiting for you somewhere. It also helps that he’s smart,” Turek continued. “This is a man with an education, and to a degree, you can respect him, which is a scary thought. Jigsaw’s vicious tests get the audience engaged in a discussion about right and wrong. He forces people to better themselves. I’m waiting for the day ‘The Jigsaw Challenge’ reality show hits television. We’re not that far off, are we?” Check out everything we’ve got on “Saw.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Photos Killer Halloween: Greatest On-Screen Villains

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Chris Brown, Josh Holloway Land On ‘Planet B-Boy’

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Singer, ‘Lost’ actor team up for Benson Lee film based on documentary. By Jocelyn Vena Chris Brown Photo: James Devaney/ WireImage Chris Brown is beefing up his acting r

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Nicki Minaj Is Most-Searched Celeb Halloween Costume

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Nicki ranks fourth overall on Google list, trailing only ‘Angry Birds,’ ‘Black Swan’ and ‘Playboy Bunny.’ By James Montgomery Nicki Minaj Photo: Christopher Polk/ AMA2010/ Getty Images Given that over the past year she’s rocked outfits like this — and this and this — it shouldn’t really come as a surprise to learn that Nicki Minaj is the year’s most-searched celebrity Halloween costume, according to Google. Minaj bested the likes of Charlie Sheen, Captain America, Smurfette (Katy Perry’s gonna be pissed!) and, oddly enough, Wilfred , the titular star of F/X’s oddball comedy, on the list . Overall, she ranks fourth on the list of most-searched Halloween costumes, trailing only “Angry Birds,” “Black Swan” and “Playboy Bunny.” And while we can’t help you with either of those three (though, really, how hard is it to dress up like a ballerina or a bunny?) over on the MTV Style Blog, there’s an entire post dedicated to mimicking Minaj’s looks for Halloween , including the beehived princess-of-the-future look she rocked at the 2010 VMA pre show. And though they didn’t make Google’s most-searched list, the folks over at Style have also put together Halloween how-to’s for Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Taylor Momsen. Of course, if you’re broke, you could just rock one of our costume suggestions , most of which don’t actually require a costume at all. Perhaps getting herself in the Halloween spirit, earlier this month Nicki wrapped filming on the video for Birdman’s latest single “Y.U. Mad,” in which she dresses as Lil Wayne, donning dreadlocks, a tank top and some saggy shorts to complete the look. Related Artists Nicki Minaj

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Mobb Deep Up For Jay-Z Collabo, Despite Past Beef

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‘It’s just hip-hop, man,’ Prodigy tells MTV News’ ‘RapFix Live.’ By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway Havoc and Prodigy of Mobb Deep Photo: Natasha Chandel/ MTV News Time heals all wounds. After Jay-Z and Mobb Deep squared off lyrically in 2001, it was hard to imagine that the rap titans would ever get to a place where they would even consider a collaboration. Nothing is in the works, but after working with Roc Nation’s Jay Electronica , Mobb Deep told MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway that they’d be open to the idea of working with Hov. “Tell [ Jay-Z ] to get in the studio,” Prodigy said when he and his partner Havoc appeared on Wednesday’s “RapFix Live.” “He gotta come to Infamous Studios in Queens, though.” Though the two acts threw quite a few barbs at each other, most notably on Jay-Z’s “Takeover” and Mobb Deep’s “Crawlin’ ” 10 years ago, Prodigy was recently featured on a track with Hov’s signee Jay Electronica on his “Call of Duty” track. On the song’s hook, Prodigy even spits, “Put your diamonds in the sky, wave ’em side to side/ Get juxed for your shine,” a double-sided lyric that evokes the spirit of a robbery and makes a play on Jay’s diamond-shaped hand gesture that he throws up at all his shows. Mobb Deep even recorded the song at Jigga’s Roc Da Mic studios in Manhattan; they clearly harbor no ill will. After Electronica attempted to reach Prodigy on Twitter, the Queens MC got the word that the Hov prot

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Hannibal Lecter Cannibalizes His Way Into MTV’s Killer Halloween

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Lecter’s gentlemanly quality and intellect make him stand out over other horror movie murderers. By Kara Warner Dr. Hannibal Lecter in “Silence Of The Lambs” Photo: Orion Pictures Corporation It’s time for yet another in-depth profile in our creepy crypt of horror movie killers for MTV’s Killer Halloween , a competition in which we ask you, the best and brightest fans, to vote for the best and scariest movie murderer ever. Which horror movie baddie has the most intense “gross factor”? Make your pick in our MTV Movies Blog poll! We’ve already provided a handy guide to the gory details surrounding Freddy Krueger , Jason , Leatherface , Michael Myers , Chucky , Ghostface and Jigsaw . Now it’s time to take a look at the man the American Film Institute named the number-one villain of the last 100 years. Name : Dr. Hannibal Lecter Occupation : Psychiatrist, cannibal, serial killer Weapons : Teeth, intellect, items purchased from the Williams-Sonoma catalog Archenemy : People who annoy him, the FBI, bad taste Profile : Smart, serene and sinister, Hannibal Lecter is easily the most gentlemanly of the killers we’ve included in our survey. Created by author Thomas Harris in a series of horror novels first published in 1981, and later immortalized by Anthony Hopkins ‘ Oscar-winning portrayal in “The Silence of the Lambs,” Lecter has won millions of fans for his creep factor and cunning ways. Not to mention his way with words: “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.” — Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter in “The Silence of the Lambs” Horror movie expert Ryan Turek, Managing Editor of ShockTillYouDrop.com , told MTV News that Lecter’s main appeal is his cool exterior. “Hannibal is the gentleman’s bogeyman. A class act in a pool of ragged, obvious-looking killers,” Turek said. “He’s unassuming in physicality but absolutely lethal. He’ll outsmart you at every turn and serve you up for dinner. His terror factor lies in the fact that lurking behind his amiable face is something incredibly deranged. That pleasant British fellow? Oh, yeah, he wants to split your skull open and fry your brains on an open skillet.” Turek added that Lecter also has a certain finesse with regard to what types of individuals are to become his victims. “Hannibal eats the jerks or those who at least catch on to who he is. I can’t imagine him suppressing his cannibalistic side in a theater of people text-messaging during a movie.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Silence of the Lambs.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Photos Killer Halloween: Greatest On-Screen Villains

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Michael Jackson Wasn’t Addicted To Propofol, Expert Says

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Dr. Conrad Murray’s lawyers call their last two witnesses. By Kara Warner Dr. Paul White Photo: Pool/ Getty Images The involuntary manslaughter trial against former Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray is officially winding down, as the defense called its final two witnesses to the stand Thursday (October 27). Day 19 featured crucial testimony from addiction expert Robert Waldman and the man believed to be the defense’s star witness, Dr. Paul White, a propofol expert. The Witnesses

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Jennifer Lopez Covers Glamour Women Of The Year Issue

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‘American Idol’ judge is the magazine’s ‘All-Star Woman.’ By Christina Garibaldi Jennifer Lopez on the December 2011 cover of Glamour Photo: Conde Nast Jennifer Lopez has had a roller coaster ride of a year. In January, the singer took over one of the vacant judges’ seats on “American Idol,” scored a hit single with “On the Floor” off her album Love? a few months later, and saw her seven-year marriage to Marc Anthony come to an end in the summer. But it seems 2011 will end on a high note for Lopez as she’ll grace the December cover of Glamour ‘s annual Women of the Year issue. Lopez is being honored as an “All-Star Woman” for her numerous achievements this year in television, music, fashion and charity. The singer/actress/fashionista was interviewed for the magazine by another inspiring woman, actress Jane Fonda. Lopez talked candidly about what she’s learned about love and relationships over this past year. “I think I’ve finally learned the biggest lesson of all: You’ve got to love yourself first,” Lopez says. “You’ve got to be OK on your own before you can be OK with someone else. You’ve got to value yourself and know that you’re worth everything. And until you value yourself enough and love yourself enough to know that, you can’t really have a healthy relationship.” So does that mean Lopez is ready to date again? Possibly, but this time she plans to try to keep her love life out of the tabloids. “I think to give something a chance, to really get to know somebody, you want to do it out of the public eye,” Lopez says. “You know the media — they want to rush everything.” While Lopez’s romances often make headlines, the “American Idol” judge has been also been known to turn heads with her style. “The things I liked when I was, like, 16 and in the Bronx — jeans, cut-up T-shirts — I still like,” she admits. “But I’ve been exposed to so much now from traveling the world and seeing couture clothes,” Lopez added. “I used all of that when I created my new line for Kohl’s. My style has come from everything, from where I started to where I am today.” Lopez and 10 other lucky ladies will be honored in Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year issue, which hits newsstands November 1. Who else do you think deserves Glamour ‘s Women of the Year honor? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Jennifer Lopez

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Daughtry ‘Wanted To Look Cool’ In ‘Crawling Back To You’ Video

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Brand-new clip — the first from Break the Spell — premiered Thursday. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Chris Daughtry in his “Crawling Back To You” video Photo: Sony Music Entertainment When Chris Daughtry was working on Break the Spell, the follow-up to his band’s mega Leave This Town album, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of d

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Mac Miller’s ‘Party On Fifth Ave.’ Video Gets Old School

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MC dons a geezer getup for just-released clip. By Rob Markman Mac Miller in his video for “Party on Fifth Ave.” Photo: Rostrum Mac Miller may only be 19 years old, but the Pittsburgh MC has an old hip-hop soul. After breaking out with his 2010 Lord Finesse-sampling “Kool-Aid & Frozen Pizza,” Mac returns to the classics on “Party on Fifth Ave.” The ID Labs-produced song — which samples DJ Mark the 45 King’s 1987 single “The 900 Number” — is the newest release from Miller’s upcoming November 8 debut, Blue Slide Park. For the Rex Arrow-directed video, which premiered on MTV.com on Thursday (October 27), Mac most definitely gets his grown man on. The comedy-filled clip opens with Mac and his Most Dope crew dressed as old men lounging around before Miller, who dons a gray wig and a beard, comes up with the idea for the senior citizens to go for a joy ride. Riding atop mobility scooters, Miller and company head to the park for some adolescent mischief. The Best Day Ever MC starts off spitting, “Been around the world, I’m back, yeah I did that/ Still kick raps, that cause impact, so where my kids at?” Mac and company carry on with a ton of childish acts. They joust with canes, do silly dances and vandalize a car with a sledgehammer, baseball bats and spray paint. For the second half of the song, the old-timers hit an after-hours club and ham for the camera doing a host of dances, like the cabbage patch, the baseball bat and a Rockettes-inspired kick-step. In the final scene, Mac — still in his geezer getup — races a team of runners. He surprisingly bests the group of athletes, but then collapses and fakes a heart attack when he crosses the finish line. Oh, to be young again! What do you think of the Mac Miller video? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos ‘RapFix Live’ With Mac Miller, Big K.R.I.T., Future Related Artists Mac Miller

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Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ Co-Star Talks On-Set Chemistry

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‘We were like mates,’ model Dudley O’Shaughnessy says of his connection to Rihanna. By James Montgomery Rihanna on the set of “We Found Love” Photo: Photopress Belfast/Splash News If the onscreen chemistry between Rihanna and her “We Found Love” co-star , boxer-turned-model Dudley O’Shaughnessy, seemed real, well, that’s because it was. That’s what O’Shaughnessy is saying in a new interview with London’s Evening Standard newspaper, in which he gushes about his connection with the pop star, and admits that after three days on “We Found Love” shoot, he “didn’t want it to end.” “I loved it,” he said. “Not just because it was ‘a certain person’s’ video, but just because I love being on set. “I wasn’t star-struck at all … she’s just a nice girl. It’s not like just because she’s achieved so much that she thinks her sh– don’t stink,” O’Shaughnessy continued. “She’s such a humble, down-to-earth girl and that made it even better for me because I didn’t feel intimidated or anything. We just got along. We were just like mates.” O’Shaughnessy added that, before being cast in “We Found Love,” he had given up his dreams of becoming a professional boxer and was even contemplating quitting modeling, thinking, “I’m going to have to get a normal job now. I’ll have to be a plumber or something,” but, after his agency supplied his headshots to Rihanna’s camp, she personally picked him for the video. “The director, everyone, loved him,” his agent told the Standard. “Obviously, Rihanna loved him.” Of course, O’Shaughnessy played it coy when asked about rumors that his and Rihanna’s on-set relationship carried over into their off-set lives. Asked how he handled those steamy sex scenes, the model said, “You’ve just got to get into it,” he said, adding that despite what you may read, he is still very much single. “It’s not that I’m looking [for a girlfriend],” he said. “I don’t want to say I want a girlfriend or I don’t. If it happens, it happens.” Related Artists Rihanna

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