On February 28 th 2011 at 6.52pm, a dream I never taught would happen came true. My story may be different from the others because mostly they write about how they met Justin, I haven’t yet but this is my story! My name is Diana, I’m 15 from Sweden and on February 28th my dream came true. Justin sent me a DM which means a lot to me. He is my biggest idol. He wrote to me with his own hands! I was 99.9% sure that I was dreaming. I hope he knows how that little DM means everything to me. Whenever I’m sad, I read it and it puts me a smile on my face. Words just can’t explain it because I never taught that would happen, especially to someone like me. So what I’m trying to say is, dreams really do come true! Since Justin DM’ed, I believe in hopes. Everything comes in their own pace, whenever you expect it or not. Remember that there is always a chance, no matter what! Learn it from the best! -@DABieberMars See original here: On February 28th 2011 at 6.52pm, a dream I never taught would…
During 2011, I had a lot of different problems, medical ones. I don’t want to talk too much about them though. I just want to say that Justin helped me get through it . I couldn’t have gotten through them if I didn’t have Justin in my life. Last year I developed an eating disorder, I lost like 50 lbs. in a short amount of time. It made my life so hard and stressful, but I did get through it. I didn’t ever think eating disorders were that serious, but when I had it, oh my goodness, let me just say it was a tough time. In the beginning of June 2011, I read Justin would be in NYC on June 23rd (I live in Syracuse, NY) for the launch of his perfume Someday. When I read that, I knew I wouldn’t be able to go because it was too far and I didn’t ever think my parents would agree to take me. I even wrote my parents a 10 page letter about why we should go and how much it would mean to me if I could see Justin. Now it was later in the month of June. Yes I still had the medical problem. My parents were also stressed out at this time because of it, they were sad seeing me always upset. Some of you might think it was simple enough for me to just over come this dumb eating problem, but it wasn’t that simple. My parents would do absolutely anything to help me because they didn’t want to see me ever get hurt or end up in one of those eating disorder homes. My dad told me that the next time Justin comes to NY or somewhere on the east coast, he would take me to see Justin… ONLY IF I HELPED MYSELF! My dad thought that if he took me, maybe I could help myself overcome this problem I had. And it did. On June 21st I told my dad that Justin was coming to NYC on June 23rd. My dad called me out from work, and told me we were leaving tonight to go to NYC. I couldn’t believe it! Justin tweeted a picture of fans already lined up outside of Macy’s. We got in NYC at 3:30 AM Wednesday. We got in line and the Macy’s worker said we were #178 and #179 out of 325 people. I was so shocked and relieved. Dreams really can come true. Then finally on June 23rd, 2011. We were in line and then I remember seeing some people in Justin’s team. The whole time we were in line, Justin’s songs were playing! It was time people started getting pictures taken. I remember when I saw him. I couldn’t believe it, again, he didn’t look real. I couldn’t believe that this kind of stuff actually happened in life. I remember right before I saw him, Ne-Yo’s song “Give Me Everything” was playing now every time I hear it I cry, tears of joy. Then it was my turn. I was crying so hard, I was so embarrassed, then I got up there. Justin said to me, “Don’t cry,” so nicely and I tried to say, “Okay” but I don’t really even know what came out of my mouth. I was crying too much. He held my wrist as I walked off the stage. I couldn’t believe it! It was only a few seconds I was there with him but it was the best. The security people were really caring and nice towards me because I was crying so hard. But I was so happy because this was the best day of my life. I miss NYC too because it was the best experience. I really feel like I know Justin, like as a person and how he thinks, acts and feels in life. People might think this is corny but he truly is like my best friend. I don’t go to regular school now, so I don’t talk to other people nor have any friends, other than my mom. I don’t care because when I feel sad or something, I walk into my room with all my JB posters or listen to his music and I feel all better. Justin makes me realize what’s really important in life, and just seeing him in person changed my whole outlook on life. Everything just worked out PERFECT for me at that time in my life. It happened for a reason. I just needed a break and God gave me one . I know if Justin knew me at the time, he would NOT want me to have that problem, and whenever I face a situation, I think what would Justin do or want me to do? Life is way too short, so people should just have fun and live their dreams. Thank you Justin for everything you do for everyone. You have helped me with so many rough times in life. If any of you ever think about giving up in life, don’t do it. There was a point where I wanted to give up on everything but I didn’t because of Justin Bieber. -Suzanne (@jbieberkon) Original post: During 2011, I had a lot of different problems, medical ones. I…
Mac Miller and Machine Gun Kelly win big at the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards. By Nadeska Alexis Mac Miller performs at the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards Photo: Getty Images The 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards aired on Sunday night highlighting performances from Santigold, Steve Aoki and the show’s big winner, Mac Miller, who walked away with two trophies. The half-hour feature, shot in Austin, Texas during the South by Southwest festival was packed with entertainment. Santigold performed her hit ” L.E.S. Artistes ” along with the new single ” Disparate Youth ,” while EDM Effect nominee Steve Aoki performed ” Emergency ,” ” Steve Jobs ,” and commanded a guest appearance from Lil Jon on ” Turbulence .” Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller was one of the standouts of the night, taking home Woodie of the Year and Performing Woodie awards, in addition to amping up the crowd with a set that included ” Party on 5th Ave ,” ” Donald Trump ” and ” Loud .” “My fans are dope,” Mac told MTV’s Buzzworthy blog following his win. “I think the reason they go so hard for me and why they ride for me is because… I think they just see me as one of them. When my album came out, I had fans tweeting me that they bought 10 of them.” Machine Gun Kelly also had a notable night, topping off his title as MTV News’ Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2011 by taking home the Breaking Woodie award. After nabbing the trophy, MGK sent out a genuine thank-you to his throng of supportive fans, who cast their votes for his big win. “To all the fans out there who took the time to vote over and over again ’til your fingers got carpal tunnel, thank you!” MGK told Buzzworthy . “Thank you dude. You have made my year. Lace up!” Other winners included Best Coast, who took home Best Video Woodie for ” Our Deal ” and Calvin Harris who was honored with the EDM Effect Woodie. The Woodie Awards were held in Austin, Texas following the first-ever Woodies Festival, which featured an additional slew of performances from A$AP Rocky, Machine Gun Kelly, Fun., Chiddy Bang and more. Related Photos 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards Festival: Performances Related Artists Mac Miller Machine Gun Kelly Steve Aoki
Lady Gaga always creates so much buzz with her fashion statements and outspoken views, so why is she pulling the plug on interviews for the time being? In an upcoming interview with Oprah, the star reveals that she won’t be giving interviews for the foreseeable future as she is taking a self-imposed vow of silence. We don’t know what to say either. Gaga appears on Oprah’s Next Chapter this Sunday, and tells Winfrey: “Other than this interview, I do not intend to speak to anyone for a very long time… No press, no TV. If my mom calls and says, ‘Did you hear about…’ I shut it all off.” Those Lady Gaga hermaphrodite rumors can be tough on a parent. She goes on to admit that she doesn’t care much for media coverage of her, saying, “I don’t read a damn thing.” Still, it’s a dramatic about-face for the music icon. Her meteoric rise has been powered by an all-Gaga-all-the-time PR blitz. Of course, this doesn’t mean she’ll be invisible, per se, given her bombastic live shows. And Tweeting. She just became the first person to nab 20 million followers on Twitter , which means we can always expect Gaga news … in 140 characters or less.
30 Seconds to Mars, Linkin Park also headline the loaded South, but only one will win. Vote in all first-round matchups now! By James Montgomery Evanescence’s Amy Lee Photo: Getty Images We’re entering the homestretch of first-round voting in the 2012 MTV Musical March Madness tournament — polls close on Sunday at midnight ET — but there’s still time to help guide your favorite band to victory … or at least to round two. Vote for your favorite band, discuss and share on Facebook and Twitter in the MTV Musical March Madness interactive bracket! Because as history has shown us time and time again, there are no guarantees when it comes to MMM, as heavily favored bands fall by the wayside and unheralded underdogs make deep tourney runs. Of course, it’s all up to you — you can spread the word by downloading one of our custom MMM badges , or by using the hashtag #MMM on Twitter — but to help with any last-minute decisions, we’ve spent all week breaking down each of the March Madness regions. We started with the mighty Midwest and moved on to the wild West and the erudite East . Today, we’ll close with the down-and-dirty South, which has produced both the 2010 champion, Coheed and Cambria, and the 2011 runner-up, Paramore. And this year, well, it looks like that tradition could continue. Because the 2012 South region once again features not only Paramore but Evanescence (who might very well be the team to beat) and MMM powerhouses like 30 Seconds to Mars and Linkin Park too. One of those four bands is going to advance to the Final Four … and stands a pretty good chance at winning it all. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Here’s a look at all the first-round matchups in a very loaded South. #1 Evanescence vs. #16 Alabama Shakes : Pity the ‘Bama Shakes, who were playing near home but drew the all-powerful Evanescence in round one. Not surprisingly, this one was over early, and given EV’s 17,000-vote cushion, we’re thinking they’ll advance to round two. In fact, they might not be challenged until the Sweet 16, with a potential matchup against Linkin Park looming. #2 Paramore vs. #15 Gotye : Sure, Gotye spent the weeks leading up to MMM practicing his pick-and-roll , but when the tourney began, he got appropriately rolled by Paramore, who clearly have bigger things on their minds. Much like Evanescence, they won’t face a tough opponent until the Sweet 16, where they’ll probably meet 30 Seconds to Mars. #3 Kings of Leon vs. #14 Phoenix : Will this be the year the Kings make a deep run in the tourney? Um, probably not. For the second time in three years, they appear headed for a first-round exit, this time at the hands of Phoenix, who hold a pretty hefty lead. Surprisingly, this would be the third-straight year they make it to round two … the trick now seems to be figuring out how to advance from there. #4 Jack White vs. #13 Shinedown : White goes it alone in MMM 2012, and so far, he’s finding it tough to shoulder the load. He owns a slim lead over upset-minded Shinedown, who look to continue the recent trend of heavy bands going deep in the tournament. Though they’re trailing, we like Shinedown’s spirit, and we’re picking them to knock off White and advance. Vote for your favorite band, discuss and share on Facebook and Twitter in the MTV Musical March Madness interactive bracket! #5 Linkin Park vs. #12 At the Drive-In : Last year, LP made it all the way to the Sweet 16 before getting bounced by Paramore. This year, we’re pretty confident they’ll make it past ATDI in round one (they’re up by some 12,000 votes), but the selection committee certainly didn’t do them any favors after that: They’ll have to get past Evanescence if they want to finally taste the Elite 8. #6 30 Seconds to Mars vs. #11 Sleigh Bells : Obviously, the selection committee has it out for the poor Sleigh Bells, who drew Linkin Park in the opening round last year and got 30 STM this year. As you’d probably expect, Jared Leto and company hold a sizable lead here and are locks to move on. Again though, Paramore await in the Sweet 16. #7 Cage the Elephant vs. #10 Ke$ha : A surprisingly competitive 7/10 battle unfolding here, as Cage crept to the early advantage, then watched as Ke$ha — and her Kegels — roared all the way back to take the lead. This one’s still too close to call, though perhaps this is finally the year Ke$ha advances to round two. #8 My Morning Jacket vs. #9 Dave Matthews Band : This potential Birkenstock-burner has basically been a snoozer (our lowest-voted opening-round matchup), which may have something to do with MMJ and DMB fans being too, uh, sleepy to vote. It’s the DMB by a bong rip so far, though given that the winner of this contest gets Evanescence next, well, does it really matter who wins? MTV’s 2012 Musical March Madness Tournament is under way! Voting in the first round runs until midnight ET on Sunday, March 18, and winners are determined by fan votes, so if your favorite act made the cut, it’ll be up to you to guide them to glory. You can rally the troops on Twitter using the hashtag #MMM or by downloading one of our custom badges — but get ready, it’s gonna be a war! Related Videos Musical March Madness Returns! 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‘Big’s charisma, his sense of humor is what used to catch me,’ Lil’ Cease tells MTV News of late rapper’s prowess on the mic. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway Notorious B.I.G. Photo: MTV News The ability to tell a story is one of the most revered skills a rapper can possess. Slick Rick, Ice Cube, Nas and Ghostface are all heralded as master storytellers. The Notorious B.I.G. is also considered among rap’s greats, thanks to his vivid collection of story raps like “Warning,” “Somebody’s Gotta Die” and Lil’ Cease’s favorite, “I Got a Story to Tell.” “My favorite record — and I still think I get the same feeling today as when he recorded it — is ‘I Got a Story to Tell,’ ” Cease told MTV News’ Sway Calloway. The Buckwild-produced “I Got a Story to Tell” is bare-bones as far as rap tracks go. With its drum track reminiscent of MC Lyte’s “Paper Thin” and its sparse acoustic guitar strokes, the song’s beat is the perfect background for Big to weave his complex robbery tale. In addition to its detailed imagery, the late rapper injected a healthy dose of humor into the track; that, for Cease, is the song’s greatest quality. “Me and Big used to listen to records all the time, and when I heard ‘Story to Tell,’ just the story line … Big’s charisma, his sense of humor is what used to catch me about him,” he said. “He could take you off and on, light switch. It could be so hard and in a minute you’ll be crying, laughing in tears, like, hold up, you gotta rewind that back.” On the song, Big warns against having one-night stands with women who may be married or have boyfriends. He opens by painting a club scene. When the party is over, Biggie ends up riding home with a woman he’s just met. It turns out, however, that the temptress lives with her man, an unnamed NBA basketball player. When the two are in the throes of passion, her 6’5″ boyfriend comes home early, and B.I.G. is forced to tie the woman up and fake a robbery. At the end of the almost five-minute-long record, Biggie retells the story in prose. “He didn’t want anybody in that room to be confused with what he was saying, so he would explain to the room,” DJ Clark Kent said of Biggie’s in-studio routine. “To be great, you have to be able to do it all, and he was just sitting there laying down the format to let you know, ‘I can do it all. I can rhyme, I can do the metaphors, I can do the punch lines, I can do the stories, I can make you think, I can make you dance, I can make you chant,’ ” Cease said. “He made sure he balanced himself and made himself that well-rounded rapper, and ‘Story to Tell’ just [has] one of those feelings of being great.” Join MTV News as we celebrate the Notorious B.I.G.’s life on the 15th anniversary of his death. From now through March 25, we will be rolling out exclusive and commemorative content from Biggie’s closest friends, collaborators and his biggest fans. To join the conversation on Twitter, hit @MTVRapFix using the hashtag #biggie15. Related Videos Remembering Notorious B.I.G. Related Photos Remembering The Notorious B.I.G. Related Artists Notorious B.I.G.
Sherri Shepherd took to The View today to address rumors that she’s been rehearsing for the show since January and thus has an unfair advantage. The Season 14 hopeful denied ever working with Val Chmerkovskiy (her pro partner on the program) and/or Maksim Chmerkovskiy at their dance studio. “We have never, I say never, we’ve never danced together,” Sherri said of the rumor. “I’ve never danced with Maks, I’ve never danced with Val.” However, she did attend a dance class at their venue. She did clarify that she loves dancing and had taken classes, however, “This started long before I started negotiations with Dancing With the Stars.” Sherri said she took lessons before her wedding to Lamar Sally in August. Radar Online had said Sherri was spotted this past December at the Soho Studio owned by the Chmerkovskiy brothers and Maks was there at the time. Also, PureDWTS reported in December that they saw a photo of Sherri and Val go up at Dance With Me’s website but it was promptly taken down. Since Sherri is still tweeting about Monday’s DWTS season premiere it doesn’t sound like the allegation that she “cheated” is being taken seriously. She and Val should be taken seriously as contenders though, apparently! She’s been practicing, and the Dancing With the Stars cast is on notice.
In a recent interview with Ryan Seacrest, Rihanna explained why she chose to record the “Birthday Cake (remix)” with ex Chris Brown, who assaulted her in 2009. Rihanna recalls beginning the collaboration process saying: “The first song that came about was ‘Birthday Cake.’ I mean we ended up recording them at the same time and executing them together, but I reached out to him about doing ‘Birthday Cake’ because that’s the only person that really–it made sense to do the record. Just as a musician despite everything else that was going to be the person. You know I thought about rappers, and I’ve done that so many times, and the hottest R&B artist out right now is Chris Brown. So I wanted him on the track, and then in turn he was like ‘Why don’t you do the remix to my track?’ and it was a trade off. We did two records. One for my fans. One for his fans, and that way our fans can come together. There shouldn’t be a divide. You know? It’s music, and it’s innocent.”
A word to any political pundits looking to get a quote about the Tea Party from Chris Rock , protect your camera! The comedian/actor spazzed on a camera when conservative writer Jason Mattera tried to ensnare Rock with a question about his pointed remarks about the Tea Party in Esquire Magazine . The altercation happened at the Sundance Film Festival and video footage of the incident recently hit the internet. Rock stirred up controversy in an Esquire Magazine interview last year when he told the magazine, “When I see the Tea Party and all this stuff, it actually feels like racism’s almost over. Because this is the last — this is the act up before the sleep. They’re going crazy. They’re insane.” When Mattera asked Chris Rock about those comments, Chris tried to walk away but once he realized he had nowhere to run, he lunged at the camera. Chris Rock’s camp says their lawyers are looking into the video and they have no other comment at this time. What do you think of Chris Rock’s behavior? Share your thoughts in the comments. RELATED: Chris Rock Talks Black Men In Drag In New Vibe 50 Cent, Chris Rock, Tami Roman And More To Attend 2011 Urbanworld Film Fest Chris Rock: “Anything That Keeps Me Off ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Is Good”
