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T.I.’s ‘I’m Flexin’ ‘ Is ‘A Blessing’ For Big K.R.I.T.

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‘I just wanted to make something super jammin’,’ K.R.I.T. tells MTV News of producing T.I.’s first post-prison single. By Rob Markman T.I. Photo: Chris McKay/ Getty Images Since breaking through with 2010’s K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, Big K.R.I.T. has been on rap’s fast track. As an MC, he has worked alongside Bun B, Ludacris and David Banner, and last week, he landed his biggest production credit yet with T.I. On “I’m Flexin’,” Tip’s first single since being released from Prison last week, the Meridian, Mississippi, producer gave the Grand Hustle CEO a rocked-tinged, Southern-fried banger. “Tip got out and he reached out to my folks to see what we’re trying to do, as far as Southern hip-hop is concerned,” K.R.I.T. told MTV News on the black carpet for the taping of the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta. “It’s just a blessing. He reached out and wanted to work. I sent the record, he liked the record, he jumped on it, and it is what it is. I’m glad it came out in a timely fashion.” Though T.I. had been in a halfway house since September 15 and allowed to work in the studio, he officially satisfied his sentence on Thursday; “I’m Flexin’ ” was released the next day. “I just wanted to make something super jammin’, something organic and vintage-sounding, as far as Southern hip-hop is concerned,” Krizzle explained. “I felt like when he heard it, he knew exactly where I was trying to go with it. And he killed that sh–, so it worked out.” “The record is hot,” DJ Drama, T.I.’s longtime collaborator , told MTV News about “I’m Flexin’ ” days before it was released. “Big K.R.I.T. deserves it. He’s been working for a long time. So they’re both fans of each other, so sh– is definitely gonna be a nice sound for the ear.” K.R.I.T. also appears on a small portion of the song’s chorus, but when asked if he would appear on the remix with a full verse, the MC/producer let out a mischievous laugh. “I got the beat,” he said with a wide, boy-like grin. “So we’ll see.” What do you think of T.I.’s “I’m Flexin’ “? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Artists T.I. Big K.R.I.T. DJ Drama

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Adele ‘Truly Devastated’ To Cancel U.S. Tour

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‘I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully,’ she writes after a hemorrhage in her vocal cord. By Kara Warner Adele Photo: MTV This year’s chart-dominating diva Adele has once again been forced to cancel tour dates due to illness. According to her record label, the “Someone Like You” singer suffered a hemorrhage in her vocal cord and she will now have to cancel her upcoming sold-out 10-city tour. The hemorrhage seems a more serious condition than the laryngitis she suffered when she was forced to cancel other dates earlier this year. Adele expressed sadness in being forced to cancel the tour via an emotional post on her website: “Singing is literally my life, it’s my hobbie, my love, my freedom and now my job. I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully, or I risk damaging my voice forever. I have great confidence in believing you know how much this upsets me, how seriously I take it and how truly devastated and annoyed I am by this,” she wrote. “Wanting to do something so bad and not being able to is the most frustrating thing as I’m sure you know! “My voice is weak and I need to build it back up. I’m gonna be starting up vocal rehab [soon] and start building my over all stamina in my voice, body and mind,” she continued. “I will be back and I’m gonna smash the ball out the park once I’m touring again. I apologise from the bottom of my heart, sincerely I do. I know it’s not only disappointing because of the show, but it’s plane tickets, hotel bookings, birthdays, anniversaries and time wasted. But please have faith in me that this is the only thing I can do to make sure I can always sing and always make music for you to the best of my ability. Truly yours and yours only forever, Adele xx” The British songbird has had a killer year, smashing music records left and right She is the first female to land two singles and two albums in the U.K. top five simultaneously — which only the Beatles had achieved back in 1963. Her sophomore album, 21, is the first album in U.K. chart history to sell 3 million copies in one calendar year, and it has spent the most consecutive weeks at #1 ever by a solo female, 11, beating a record previously held by Madonna’s The Immaculate Collection. Adele also logged the most cumulative weeks with a U.K. #1 for a solo female (18), beating out Alanis Morissette and Shania Twain, who shared the previous record at 11 weeks. Share your well-wishes for Adele in the comments below. Related Artists Adele

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Lady Gaga’s Mugler Fashion Film ‘Director’s Cut’ Debuts

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Highly stylized short film features the Mother Monster proclaiming ‘Don’t f— with me.’ By James Montgomery Lady Gaga (file) Photo: BuzzFoto Last week, Lady Gaga invaded Paris to unveil her latest collaboration with Thierry Mugler designer Nicola Formichetti, a fashion film that featured her sporting three heads (and diamond-encrusted teeth) and spouting lines like “My heart sometimes feels so black … and other days, my heart feels like rainbows.” Yeah, it was very Mugatu . But now, for those not lucky enough to catch the film’s premiere at Mugler’s Paris Fashion Week show, Gaga has premiered the “director’s cut,” which clocks in at just over three minutes (plus credits). In the film — directed by frequent partners Inez and Vinoodh, who have worked with Gaga on each of her “Yo

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Justin Bieber’s Christmas Album A ‘Natural Progression’

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‘I don’t know who’s featured on the records,’ Tricky Stewart admits about previously announced surprise guest. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Vanessa White Wolf Justin Bieber Photo: FilmMagic Justin Bieber is set to drop his first Christmas single, “Mistletoe,” on October 18. And while fans are pretty psyched to hear it, they also want to know the names of every person who made the final cut on the album, Under the Mistletoe . Bieber confirmed that the Band Perry, Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men and Usher are all contributing to the album, and teased that a huge surprise guest will also appear on the album. The rumor is that the big reveal will be Mariah Carey . Bieber’s producer Tricky Stewart said he has no idea who made the final cut. “I don’t know who’s featured on the records,” he told MTV News. “The records, as I know the records … Justin is the artist on the records. I know that he’s planning on doing things, but I have no idea what they are.” As Bieber puts the finishing touches on the album, which drops November 1, any additional production falls on Stewart’s production partner, Kuk Harrell, as Stewart moves on to other projects. “[I wouldn’t have to go back into the studio] because that’s Kuk Harrell’s neck of the woods,” Stewart said. “If something needs to be added, he’ll go in and knock it out and it’ll be fine.” Stewart noted that the album “seemed like a natural progression” for the teen star. “I think it just kind of made sense that I would be involved,” he said, having worked with Bieber throughout his professional career. “I think Justin doing a Christmas album is right on time … I feel that it’s almost necessary that he do a great Christmas album and it’s really, really good, too.” To get into the Christmas spirit months in advance of the holiday season, the team decorated their studio with all the appropriate Christmas accoutrements like Christmas trees and holiday scents. “Well, it’s different in the sense that we’ve been having Christmas and it’s not Christmas,” he said. “It looks and feels like Christmas except when we come out there’s no Christmas. You have to [imagine]. How else can you have Christmas in the middle of September?” Related Artists Justin Bieber

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Taylor Swift Says 2012 Album Is ‘About Moving On’

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The 10 songs she’s written so far are ‘sad, if I’m being honest,’ she tells The New Yorker. By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Swift Photo: Jordan Strauss/ Getty Images It’s been almost a year since Taylor Swift released the chart-topping Speak Now, which included the hits “Mine” and “Back to December.” Fans won’t have to wait much longer for the next country-crossover hits: Swift’s next album is due sometime in 2012. During an interview with The New Yorker, Swift said she recently decided that life is “about achieving contentment … you’re not always going to be ridiculously happy” — and that newly discovered viewpoint is leaking into her new music. Throughout her career, we’ve seen Swift grow from a wide-eyed girl who sings about puppy love to a been-there, done-that young woman who understands heartbreak. Her new songs certainly fit into the progression. “They’re sad, if I’m being honest,” she said of the 10 songs she’s written so far, adding that a recent track she wrote “is about moving on.” Of her abilities as a vocalist, Swift said singing is really just the vehicle to get her ideas out into the world. “I write songs, and my voice is just a way to get those lyrics across,” she said. In an interview with MTV News earlier this year, Swift said her ability to express her feelings in song has grown nearly as much as she has as a person. “I think retrospect will tell a lot. Years from now, I’ll look back and go, ‘I didn’t know anything then,’ ” she said. “I had this song called ‘Picture to Burn’ that’s talking about how ‘I hate your truck’ and ‘I hate that you ignored me,’ ‘I hate you,’ ” she explained. “Now, the way that I would say that and the way that I would feel that kind of pain is a lot different.” Until Swift does put out new music, her fans can look forward to a concert album and DVD special called “Speak Now World Tour – Live,” dropping November 21. It will include live versions of tracks like “Mine,” “Story of Us,” “Mean” and Back to December.” What are you expecting from Taylor Swift’s new music? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos MTV First: Taylor Swift Related Artists Taylor Swift

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Rihanna Will Talk That Talk On Next Album

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Fans unlocked the November 21 album’s title on Facebook. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: WireImage Rihanna revealed the title of her November 21 album on Tuesday (October 4) with a little help from her fiercely loyal Navy. Her fans unlocked the new title on Facebook: Talk That Talk. The sassy name is certainly a tongue-in-cheek jab at any naysayers, critics and haters. The always swagged-out Rihanna has been using Facebook to tease fans with bits and pieces about her album, the follow-up to 2010’s Loud. So far, they’ve unlocked five pieces that have teased lyrics, looks and logos. For those playing at home, seven more remain. Before she officially released the album title, Rihanna emphatically denied one fan’s suggestion on Twitter to call the LP I’m Sexy and I Know It. “HELL NO,” she responded on the social-networking site. In late September, Rihanna dropped the album’s lead single, “We Found Love.” On the Calvin Harris-produced track, Rihanna proudly sings about the power of love. She shot a video for the single in Northern Ireland last month, even offending the farmer whose land she was using for the shoot. He felt that her “state of undress” during the shoot was “inappropriate.”] But Rihanna isn’t worried about other people’s perceptions of her art. In a recent interview with British Vogue, Rihanna said she is anything but a role model. “See, people … they want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead. The things I say in my songs, they expect it of me, and [being a role model] became more of my job than I wanted it to be. But no, I just want to make music. That’s it.” Plus, she’s very proud of her “We Found Love” video — skimpy costumes and all. “#WFLvid I really cant stop thinking about this video we just shot!” she tweeted at the time. “EASILY the BEST video I’ve done thus far!Definitely my fav 1,very powerful.” What are you expecting from Rihanna’s next album? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Rihanna

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T.I. Feels ‘Phenomenal’ Since Release From Prison

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‘I refuse to remain stagnant,’ T.I. tells MTV News in Atlanta. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Rahman Dukes T.I. Photo: MTV News This past weekend, Atlanta’s hip-hop community rolled out a regal red carpet for the return of a King. After T.I. was released from prison last Thursday, the King of the South was quick to make his presence felt publicly. With a few club appearances, song releases, radio interviews and, of course, a comeback performance at the taping for the October 11 BET Hip Hop Awards , T.I.’s actions suggest that he’s ready to reclaim his throne. And when he spoke to MTV News the King was noticeably humbled by the love ATL has shown him in the short time since his return. “I feel phenomenal. But I’ve always been the kind of guy — I never really get a chance to soak up the feeling of the moment because even as we speak, I’m planning for the next moment,” T.I. said during a Sunday brunch for his Akoo clothing brand on Sunday. “I’m looking to the future and trying to just move forward, just moving forward. I refuse to remain stagnant.” Last Friday, the day after his release, Tip gave Atlanta’s V-103 his first post-prison interview and premiered his new single “I’m Flexin’.” Later that night, the Trap Muzik MC made an appearance at Club Esso and followed that up the next day with an opening slot (along with Young Jeezy) at BET’s Hip Hop Awards. The night still wasn’t over, though, as he headed to an awards-show afterparty with Diddy . He topped that all off with the Sunday brunch and a surprise performance with Taylor Swift when the country star’s tour hit Atlanta that day. What a week! Related Artists T.I.

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‘Footloose’ Stars ‘Cut Loose’ At Hollywood Premiere

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Julianne Hough says she has ‘make-out sessions’ with her dogs. By Kara Warner Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough at the premiere of “Footloose” Photo: Getty Images At Monday night’s Hollywood premiere of the buzz-worthy “Footloose” remake, MTV News had to ask the stars about the film’s catchy and intriguing tagline: “Cut Loose.” Naturally, we also talked about how the new “Footloose” compares to the old, along with how many nods there are to the 1984 Kevin Bacon career-launching classic, which will be rolled out in the next few days leading up to the film’s release. But, first and foremost, we wanted to know what the actors do to cut loose during their downtime. Check out photos of the stars at the red carpet premiere “I cut loose by playing with my dogs,” said Julianne Hough, who plays rebellious preacher’s daughter Ariel Moore. “They give me make-out sessions every morning in bed, and I love that; that’s the best.” Kenny Wormald, who plays newcomer Ren McCormack, joked, “Aside from when I dance and break things in a warehouse?” — alluding to the film’s iconic “angry dance” sequences. “I like to play golf. It kind of zens me out a little bit,” he revealed. “There’s a lot of cement in L.A., so I get off to a golf course, a beautiful green area, I love it.” Miles Teller, whose learning-to-dance montage set to “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” is one of the film’s best, admitted: “I’m not afraid to say it: I dance by myself in my room sometimes, and I have a disco ball that’s in my bedroom that I plug in.” Of her passion for horseback riding, Andie MacDowell (who plays Ariel’s mother Vi) said, “I ride bareback. I’ve been riding like that since I was 11, 10, so I have some experience.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Footloose.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Photos Stars Cut Loose At ‘Footloose’ Red Carpet Premiere

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Robert Pattinson ‘Great To Work With’ In ‘Cosmopolis’

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‘I’m one of the only characters that comes in and out of the story,’ Sarah Gadon tells MTV News about the David Cronenberg film. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Robert Pattinson and Sarah Gadon in “Cosmopolis” Photo: Caitlin Cronenberg’s Twitter Robert Pattinson , who will marry Kristen Stewart in “Breaking Dawn” this November, is also set to wed Sarah Gadon in David Cronenberg’s “Cosmopolis.” And, as Gadon revealed to MTV News, it’s going be a very interesting journey for the newlyweds in the film. “I think it’s a really interesting film, and I don’t want to give away too much, but I think in a really kind of pared-down version of the film, it’s about a young millionaire who loses everything in the course of a day,” New Class -er Gadon said. “I play his new wife, so I’m one of the only characters that comes in and out of the story throughout the film. We have breakfast, lunch and dinner together, and those are going to be some interesting meals.” Having already worked with Cronenberg on the Freudian flick “A Dangerous Method,” Gadon said she was fully aware what she was getting herself into, so watching Pattinson get into the director’s dangerous method proved to be quite interesting. “For me, it was really interesting and great to work with Rob at this point in his career,” she said. “And I think David Cronenberg is a fabulous director, and to see Rob meet with David at this point in his journey as an artist was really special for me to watch. “I think when you work with David Cronenberg, it’s a really exciting and liberating and, at the same time, terrifying experience. And it was really great, having worked with David, to watch somebody new go through that … I think it’s really great for [Pattinson] to have chosen this role and be a part of our film.” It’s a great time to be Gadon: Her star is definitely on the rise, and having someone like Cronenberg on her side is certainly proving to be fruitful for the 24-year-old Canadian native. “I thought that going into the process with ‘A Dangerous Method’ was way more daunting,” she admitted. “I had created an audition tape, sent it into David, had booked the role, flew to Germany knowing I would be playing Michael Fassbender’s wife in a film with Keira Knightley and Viggo [Mortensen] and Vincent Cassel. And then, not having met David until the day I arrived in full period hair and makeup for our camera tests … I didn’t even sleep. “So, that whole experience really made me grow so much as an actor that by the time ‘Cosmopolis’ came around, not to brush it off, but I was ready for something like that. I felt prepared,” she continued. “Also, David is such an intelligent and thoughtful director, but he’s also a man of few words, so getting ‘Cosmopolis,’ when he asked me to be a part of that film, in a way, it was a validation.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Cosmopolis.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .

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Michael Jackson Pronounced Dead Twice By ER Doctor

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‘Mr. Jackson died long before he became a patient,’ Richelle Cooper testifies during Dr. Conrad Murray’s manslaughter trial. By Gil Kaufman Dr. Richelle Cooper testifies at Conrad Murray’s involuntary manslaughter trial Photo: Pool/ Getty Images By the time Michael Jackson was delivered by ambulance to the UCLA Medical Center’s emergency room, he was already dead. That was the testimony the jury heard Monday (October 3) as the second week of the manslaughter trial of the late pop icon’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, got under way. “Mr. Jackson died long before he became a patient,” said emergency room doctor Richelle Cooper in testimony continued from Friday. Other highlights of Monday’s testimony:

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