On July 22nd, 2011 Marvel Studios will finally be releasing their live action film Captain America . This is the next step in their eventual roll out of an Avengers movie. Chris Evans stars as the movie’s main character, Steve Rogers, a weakling transformed into a super soldier during World War II. I’m personally going to have to keep reminding myself that he is not the Human Torch from The Fantastic Four , but the CGI looks like it will help keep us all focused on this role. RELATED POSTS: If MCs Were Marvel Comic Book Heroes [GALLERY] X-Men, “First Class” Trailer Arrives [VIDEO] Don Cheadle Speaks On ‘Iron Man’ Sequel
Uncle Sam is after Nas , so you know what that means… Kelis had to get to it and start making some real money. She has teamed up with legendary rock group Duran Duran for a live unstaged concert sponsored by VEVO. You may not really be able to get into the music but you gotta respect a chick that hustles hard to make sure her family is good… We Ain’t Mad At You Kelis!!!
So much for that post-racial America Obama was supposed to usher in. An anonymous vandal in Kentucky has been littering the University of Kentucky with elaborate, yet crude signs calling the President a ni**er. University of Kentucky officials are investigating two incidents in which someone hung signs that called President Barack Obama a racial epithet. On March 15, a professor noticed one such sign hanging on a door to the UK School of Law on South Limestone. He turned it in to campus police, who are investigating, said spokesman Jay Blanton. Early Thursday morning, third year law student Ches Clark said he found a sign affixed to a bus shelter on South Lime near Maxwelton Court. The sign said “How Do You Spell Ni**er? OBAMA.” The letters looked to be cut out of a menu, glued to another piece of paper and photocopied, Clark said. UK police could charge whoever posted the signs with third degree criminal mischief, Blanton said. It’s not clear whether anyone from UK was involved, but police are investigating because the first sign was on UK property, he said. Clark took the sign to his law-school class on racism and criminal law and posted a copy of it on his Facebook page. His law professor, Roberta Harding, said the sign looked juvenile, yet someone had gone to a lot of trouble to make it. The general sentiment in class was that whoever posted the sign should “get over” Obama being president, Harding said. “I think people were upset in a positive way,” she said. We’d never have imagined racists or rednecks in a place like Kentucky! SMH. Sadly enough, this is not the first time something like this has happened at the University of Kentucky. In 2008, two college-age men were arrested after hanging an effigy of Obama from a tree on the UK campus with a noose around its neck. Horrible. Source
‘I always say, you’ve got to embrace the madness,’ Cowell says of contestants. By Jocelyn Vena Simon Cowell Photo: Brian Ach/ WireImage With only days until the first official “X Factor” audition kicks off, Simon Cowell recently dished to MTV News about what he’s looking for in an “X Factor” contender. And he admits he doesn’t mind if contestants are a bit freaky. “I love unusual people. I always say, you’ve got to embrace the madness,” Cowell laughed. “I like that we’re going to be very open-minded. I think we’re going to have good enough people on this panel that we’re not gonna miss out on anyone who’s got potential.” So far, that judging panel includes famed record executive L.A. Reid , with more names to be announced soon. Mariah Carey reportedly passed on a judging opportunity, and Enrique Iglesias has been rumored to be a potential host for the show. Cowell says that with so much to gain as the winner of “X Factor,” it’s all about going big or going home. “Well, you know, there’s $5 million at stake on this show, we’re guaranteeing a winner a recording contract … so we’re looking for somebody who’s not just gonna be an artist who sells records in America,” he explained about making sure that special someone has global appeal. “We want someone who’s gonna sell all over the world,” he continued. “You look at what’s happened over the last couple of years, I think originality is key and you’ve got to be different to what’s out there already … I would say on this show, we’re much more open to people being ‘out there’ and anything goes, basically.” Audition dates for the show begin on Sunday, March 27, in Los Angeles, and continue on April 7 in Miami, April 14 in Newark, New Jersey, April 20 in Seattle, April 27 in Chicago, and May 26 in Dallas.
‘I always say, you’ve got to embrace the madness,’ Cowell says of contestants. By Jocelyn Vena Simon Cowell Photo: Brian Ach/ WireImage With only days until the first official “X Factor” audition kicks off, Simon Cowell recently dished to MTV News about what he’s looking for in an “X Factor” contender. And he admits he doesn’t mind if contestants are a bit freaky. “I love unusual people. I always say, you’ve got to embrace the madness,” Cowell laughed. “I like that we’re going to be very open-minded. I think we’re going to have good enough people on this panel that we’re not gonna miss out on anyone who’s got potential.” So far, that judging panel includes famed record executive L.A. Reid , with more names to be announced soon. Mariah Carey reportedly passed on a judging opportunity, and Enrique Iglesias has been rumored to be a potential host for the show. Cowell says that with so much to gain as the winner of “X Factor,” it’s all about going big or going home. “Well, you know, there’s $5 million at stake on this show, we’re guaranteeing a winner a recording contract … so we’re looking for somebody who’s not just gonna be an artist who sells records in America,” he explained about making sure that special someone has global appeal. “We want someone who’s gonna sell all over the world,” he continued. “You look at what’s happened over the last couple of years, I think originality is key and you’ve got to be different to what’s out there already … I would say on this show, we’re much more open to people being ‘out there’ and anything goes, basically.” Audition dates for the show begin on Sunday, March 27, in Los Angeles, and continue on April 7 in Miami, April 14 in Newark, New Jersey, April 20 in Seattle, April 27 in Chicago, and May 26 in Dallas.
Take a closer look at the super-soldier as we break down the upcoming action movie’s first full trailer. By Eric Ditzian Chris Evans and cast in the “Captain America: The First Avenger” trailer Photo: Marvel Before becoming the engineered superhero called Captain America, Steve Rogers attempts to join the Army five times in five cities, only to be rejected for being a pipsqueak with a ton of heart but not nearly big enough biceps. In a similar series of false starts, we’ve been treated to a slew of teasers for “Captain America: The First Avenger,” from a 30-second Super Bowl spot to a bunch of seconds-long video snippets parceled out over the last few days. Now, finally, we’re getting a shot of cinematic super-serum with the Marvel adaptation’s first full trailer . Here are our picks for the five coolest moments: The Shield … Kinda Here we see Rogers (Chris Evans) in pre-conversion twerp mode. Chased into an alley, he attempts to defend himself with a trashcan lid — a none-too-subtle nod to the red-white-and-blue shield he’ll soon wield as the Captain. Sure, he’s a scrawny fellow, but he’s brave. And as Dr. Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci) will tell Steve before transforming him into a superhero, “A weak man knows the value of strength, knows the value of power.” In terms of historical context, this shot also gives us a glimpse of around when the story begins. A poster in the alley shows the date: May 29, 1943. Meet Your Super-Serum So it’s that goopy blue stuff that transforms Rogers into a super-solider. We see Erskine in the laboratory, as well as Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper), who just so happens to be the father of a certain iron-suited hero played in other Marvel movies by Robert Downey Jr. The serum doesn’t look that pleasant going in, but what a difference it makes: Rogers goes from zero to world-saving hero. Captain Action Listen, it’s hard out there for a super-solider. Even when an Army colonel (Tommy Lee Jones) is driving at top speed in a convertible and the Captain looks like he’s about to jump out and whup some Nazi butt, he pauses for a little smooch from Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell). Pimp! Army of the Damned Check them out in all their blue-glowing glory: the HYDRA army controlled by Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), Hitler’s head honcho of weaponry and general evilness. It’s these soldiers who will face off against the Captain and his crew with the fate of the world in the balance. The Boys We’d sleep easier knowing this collection of dudes — Captain America and the much-hyped Howling Commandos — is protecting the nation. In addition to the Captain, you’ve got sidekick Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Union Jack (JJ Field) and Dum Dum Dungan (Neal McDonough). That’s a hero shot if we’ve ever seen one. “It’s an amazing costume,” Evans told us last year of his look. “Given the fact that his costume is red, white and blue, and it’s tight, and it could be kind of flash and over the top — and given the fact that the movie takes place in the ’40s and ’50s — they’ve done a really good job of making it look really cool.” What were your favorite moments? Share them in the comments below! Check out everything we’ve got on “Captain America: The First Avenger.” For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com . Related Photos Five Cool Moments From The ‘Captain America’ Trailer
OK, remember that annoying “ET” clip of Captain America that I posted yesterday? Pretend that never happened. Instead, here’s the real, official full-length trailer for (sigh) Captain America: The First Avenger. There’s some good new stuff here — Tommy Lee… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Pajiba Discovery Date : 24/03/2011 00:42 Number of articles : 3
OK, remember that annoying “ET” clip of Captain America that I posted yesterday? Pretend that never happened. Instead, here’s the real, official full-length trailer for (sigh) Captain America: The First Avenger. There’s some good new stuff here — Tommy Lee… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Pajiba Discovery Date : 24/03/2011 00:42 Number of articles : 3
Prepare to kiss Selena Gomez goodbye, Justin Bieber . At least for a little while. The singer has announced she’s going on tour this summer with her band The Scene and opening act Allstar Weekend. Will they be coming to a stadium or arena near you? Find out below. Selena Gomez and The Scene in Concert May 7 Dixon, CA [Dixon May Fair] July 24 Costa Mesa, CA [The Pacific Amphitheater – OC Fair] July 25 Paso Robles, CA [California Mid-State fair] July 28 Boca Raton, FL [Mizner Park Amphitheater] July 30 Clearwater, FL [Ruth Eckerd Hall] July 31 St. Augustine, FL [St. Augustine Amphitheater] Aug 2
Kooley High is a local hip hop group out of Durham, North Carolina who are one of this area’s best underground hip hop groups, in my opinion. A large and diverse group of six former NC State students, Kooley High has individuals who are capable of doing big things on their own, and who only make it more impressive when they all come together as a whole. The group consists of MCs Tab-One, Charlie Smarts,… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Sunset in the Rearview Discovery Date : 22/03/2011 22:20 Number of articles : 2
