Common and Wyclef drop unofficial remix to Jay-Z’s fiery track just two days after Pitbull released his own version. By Rob Markman Common Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images
‘#MyLovelyBabyBump,’ the ‘Safe Haven’ actor wrote about starting a family with Fergie. By Jocelyn Vena Josh Duhamel and Fergie Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images
‘Secret Life’ actress would play Emma Stone’s rival for the affections of Andrew Garfield’s friendly neighborhood superhero. By Josh Wigler Shailene Woodley Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images
R&B crooner let his vocals do the dancing with a simple, stripped-down performance. By Kelley L. Carter Usher backstage at the 2012 BET Awards Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images
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‘You go up there and you’re like, ‘Man I need to be a part of that,’ ‘ Pit tells MTV News. By Rob Markman Pitbull Photo: MTV News Pitbull and Wyclef Jean may have their roots in hip-hop, but through the years, both performers have garnered worldwide appeal and conquered multiple musical genres. Recently, both artists linked up with choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez and contributed to his Latin dance-inspired Zumba fitness program. “You see my stage shows, you see me flying through the air, backflips, doing all kinds of stuff. Zumba for me is natural, because it’s exercising and dancing without feeling it,” ‘Clef told MTV News last week at the Zumba Fitness convention in Orlando, Florida. Zumba was conceived by the Colombia-born Perez in the 1990s using dance to promote physical health. Combining musical elements like hip-hop, samba, salsa, meringue, mambo and even a bit of belly dancing, Perez’s program has grown into one of the hottest fitness crazes in gyms across the world. The Fugees producer partnered up with Zumba, and now his single “Historia” has been included as an official Zumba track that instructors use to teach their classes fitness through choreography. Pitbull’s “Pause,” a track from his recently released album Planet Pit, is also part of the Zumba playlist. “The way Zumba has done it is taken all those things that maybe we’ve all learned from different countries and put it into a form where it’s global now,” Pit told MTV News. “Same thing we’ve done with music, so that’s why I think they both ride parallel and they coincide.” During last week’s convention, both Pit and ‘Clef performed for 7,000 Zumba instructors, who moved in sync with the dancers onstage to specific Zumba choreography. “I’m up there and I’m rocking and 7,000 instructors are doing the exact moves to a song that I composed. I can’t even explain to you what that feels like,” Wyclef said. “That’s incredible.” While a rapper getting down with a fitness program may seem strange to some, Pitbull insists that the Zumba vibe is infectious. “It’s not someone looking like, ‘Man, what’s Pitbull up there doing exercise?’ ” he said. “Nah, you go up there and you’re like, ‘Man, I need to be a part of that.’ ” Jean agrees, pointing out that Zumba’s many cultural elements adds to its strength. “If it’s hot in Brazil, it’s hot in Afghanistan, it’s hot in Jerusalem, it’s hot in Flatbush [Brooklyn, New York]. It all should be on that one CD and we all should be able to rock with it,” he said. “And that’s why I’m into the Zumba movement.” Have you ever tried Zumba? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Wyclef Jean Pitbull
‘I’m just taking my time,’ the former Fugees frontman tells MTV News. By Rob Markman Wyclef Photo: MTV News Wyclef Jean refuses to be boxed in. The rapper/producer may have gotten his start with hip-hop trio the Fugees in the mid-1990s, but he has since branched out, working with artists from multiple genres. From Carlos Santana to Shakira to Bono, ‘Clef has spread his musical wings and crafted hits in various international markets, so fans can expect his next album to encompass a little bit of everything. “My music is always like an iPod, like when you put on an iPod. It’s just you could never define me or put me in a box,” Wyclef told MTV News last week while he was in Orlando, Florida, performing at a Zumba fitness convention . ‘Clef’s sound has mostly been centered on the dance floor. With the Fugees, he produced “Ready or Not” and “Fu-Gee-La”; with Shakira, he gave fans “Hips Don’t Lie”; and with Destiny’s Child, it was “No, No, No.” Wyclef’s 1997 solo debut, The Carnival, featured the Bee Gees-sampling “We Trying to Stay Alive,” and for his upcoming ninth solo album, the Preacher’s Son wants to continue to keep things upbeat. Wyclef’s new single “La Historia” was handpicked by Zumba fitness founder and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez. The Latin-inspired song is used in Zumba classes across the world and will set up his next release. “The album is going to be called Feel Good Music and I’m just taking my time,” ‘Clef revealed. “My albums, you have to listen to them from beginning to end. It’s going to be like a stage play, but it’s definitely gonna feel good.” What do you think Wyclef’s next album will sound like? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related Artists Wyclef Jean
Father Alberto Cutie , a bestselling author of self-help books and radio talk show host as well as a former Roman Catholic priest, will join the ranks of gabbers and host a daily show devoted to life matters. He is known in many circles as Father Oprah. 2011 BET Awards Disappoints Some & Angers Others “It’ll be everything from sex to salvation,” Father Alberto is triumphing with a smile from the tv screen . Hopefully it’ll invite “greater dialog” with the audience, he added. Sorta Oprah meets Dr. Phil meets Bishop Sheen , the only other religious personnage who ever fronted a national TV show. (And that was in the 1950s!) The show is being licensed by Debmar-Mercury and the first station group to step up for a launch test is Fox. MTV’s New Crop Of Teen Moms Need To Be Looked After [OPINION] The show will preview on a number in July. The Fox test markets will include N.Y. and L.A., the country’s top two markets. Other non-Fox outlets may be invited to join the test as well. Father Alberto left the Roman Catholic Church two years ago over ideological differences and to marry the woman he loved. Cutie is now an Episcopal minister. Here is the trailer: What do you think? I really do want to know.
Father Alberto Cutie , a bestselling author of self-help books and radio talk show host as well as a former Roman Catholic priest, will join the ranks of gabbers and host a daily show devoted to life matters. He is known in many circles as Father Oprah. 2011 BET Awards Disappoints Some & Angers Others “It’ll be everything from sex to salvation,” Father Alberto is triumphing with a smile from the tv screen . Hopefully it’ll invite “greater dialog” with the audience, he added. Sorta Oprah meets Dr. Phil meets Bishop Sheen , the only other religious personnage who ever fronted a national TV show. (And that was in the 1950s!) The show is being licensed by Debmar-Mercury and the first station group to step up for a launch test is Fox. MTV’s New Crop Of Teen Moms Need To Be Looked After [OPINION] The show will preview on a number in July. The Fox test markets will include N.Y. and L.A., the country’s top two markets. Other non-Fox outlets may be invited to join the test as well. Father Alberto left the Roman Catholic Church two years ago over ideological differences and to marry the woman he loved. Cutie is now an Episcopal minister. Here is the trailer: What do you think? I really do want to know.
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