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Big Gay Ice Cream Shop Opens in NYC, Gets Benediction from Drag Queen, Anthony Bourdain, Bassoonists: VIDEO

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Videographer Kathleen McGivney attended this weekend’s opening of the Big Gay Ice Cream Shop, the brick-and-mortar offspring of Doug Quint’s beloved Big Gay Ice Cream Truck. You know you’ve won when Anthony Bourdain shows up to your shop in a… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Towleroad Discovery Date : 06/09/2011 18:45 Number of articles : 2

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Charlie Sheen Has Turned 45

Charlie Sheen turns 45 years old today. Feel free to send the actor birthday wishes if you so desire. The troubled star has actually been relatively quiet over the past few months. He hasn’t dished out any warlock wisdom since his tour of North America bombed this spring. Instead, Sheen has actually been trying to make amends. Things have never been better between Charlie and ex-wife Brooke Mueller, as they actually jetted off to Mexico last month, and he’s reportedly booked a return to the small screen via Anger Management . It’s been quite the journey with Charlie over the past years. Relive it below via a photo montage.

Marc Anthony Laughs Off Affair Rumors

Marc Anthony is here to set the record straight: No, his marriage to Jennifer Lopez did not end due to an affair. In fact, there was nothing sensationalistic about the conclusion to their seven-year union at all, no matter what you may have read . “People are trying to peg it on things because it was so shocking,” Anthony told Nightline this week of the rumors when, in fact, the couple simply made a joint decision . Marc Anthony Nightline Interview The artist said all you can do is shake your head when chatter turns to such sordid tales as an affair between himself and HawthoRNe co-star Jada Pinkett Smith. “When something like that happens, it’s laughable. We’ve been friends for years. Jada, Jennifer, me, [Will Smith], for years,” he said, adding: “It was a flight attendant , it was the pilot – I heard it was this guy sitting next to me in a rehab in Houston. I’ve heard it all.” Anthony is simply trying to move on now, but he’ll have to do so professionally and personally: TNT canceled HawthoRNe yesterday.

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Details Disclosed in Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva Custody Resolution

It really is all over between Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva. The epic, disturbing feud – which included taped rants , allegations of abuse, blackmail and other sordid deeds – came to an end in Los Angeles Superior Court today. It was decreed that Gibson must pay his former lover $750,000 over the next five years. Among other terms: Grigorieva will continue to reside in a home owned by the actor in California. Gibson will then sell the estate when daughter Lucia turns 18 and turn all profits over to a trust in her name. The parties will split custody 50/50. Neither side is permitted to discuss the the other, or the relationship, in public. Judge Peter D. Lichtman specified that Oksana could not write a book about Gibson. In 2010, Oksana actually turned down a deal that would have given her $15 million . She thought she could earn more from the Oscar winner. She turned out to be very, very, very, very wrong.

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Marc Anthony Will "Always Love" Jennifer Lopez

In his first interview since splitting from Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony has spoken out and expressed nothing but affection for his ex. “I’ll always love Jennifer,” Anthony tells ABC News in an interview that will air tomorrow morning. The platinum-selling artist has said very little since he and Lopez announced their divorce. In a Vanity Fair article a few weeks ago, J. Lo said “I will always respect Marc as a singer and performer. We actually work great together, and he was always very supportive. Together we could make magic – and we did. He will always be in our lives. He will always hold a special place in my heart as the father of my children.” Rumors have also swirled around Anthony and Jada Pinkett Smith , though no hard evidence exists linking these HawthoRNe co-stars romantically.

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Britney Spears Welcomes Special Guest in Concert: Sean Preston!

Sean Preston Federline is pretty much the man. Or the boy. You get the idea. Britney Spears’ adorable five-year-old – fathered by the fertility god Kevin Federline during their marriage – joined the pop star on stage Saturday in Ohio. Sean waved to the audience, and his pop star mom planted a kiss on his sweet little cheek. It was a very cute moment, even if it was probably way past his bedtime, and brother Jayden James might have felt a little left out. Check out a brief clip of Sean and Britney below: Sean Preston and Britney Spears in Concert

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Juror on Casey Anthony: What an Awful Person!

They realized it would be a controversial decision to acquit Casey Anthony of murder. Heck, they even hated the girl personally. But the 12-member Orlando-area jury did what they felt was right and let her walk. The public outrage that followed was not what they expected. The Casey Anthony jury has received death threats , been barred from restaurants, been shunned by family, even been forced to flee in fear of backlash. Their names remain closely guarded, but one male juror consented to speak with People under the condition of complete and utter anonymity. His basic take? Casey Anthony sucks, but what are you gonna do? “We all tried hard to separate emotions from the evidence,” he says. “Generally, none of us liked Casey Anthony at all. She frankly seems like a horrible person. But the prosecutors did not give us enough evidence to convict.” “They gave us a lot of stuff that makes us think that [Casey Anthony] probably did something wrong, but that is not beyond a reasonable doubt.” Now that the trial is over, life “has been a nightmare,” says the juror. “I have been living in fear that someone will find out who I am. I Google my name every single day to see if anyone has figured out who I am.” “The few people that do know [my true identity] haven’t said anything, but one of my friends told me that his wife forbid him to talk to me.” “My own sister cussed me out. It has ruined my life.” Did the jury get it right?

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‘Fright Night’: The Reviews Are In!

Colin Farrell flick ‘blends Eighties cheese with Nineties snark — a combination that works better than it sounds,’ critics say. By Kara Warner Colin Farrell in “Fright Night” Photo: DreamWorks If you’ve seen the “Fright Night” trailers or are familiar with the ’85 cult classic, you know this is not your run-of-the-mill vampire movie — at least by today’s “Twilight” standards, anyway. There are no swoony undead to be found in this horror-comedy — just a lot of blood and plenty of laughs. Here at MTV News, we’ve been amped about the film from the get-go, and even featured it as part of our exclusive Sneak Peek Week leading up to the Movie Awards. The film stars Colin Farrell as a bloodthirsty vampire who heads to suburbia and terrorizes his next-door neighbor Charley, played by “Star Trek” veteran Anton Yelchin . Christopher Mintz-Plasse plays vampire convert “Evil” Ed Thompson, “Harry Potter” alum and former “Doctor Who” David Tennant is vamp-hunting showman Peter Vincent and “Solitary Man” breakout Imogen Poots portrays love interest Amy, with Toni Collette and Dave Franco also popping up. Now that the well-received reboot is finally in theaters, it’s time to see what the critics think. Grab your garlic and hold onto some holy water as we sift through the “Fright Night” reviews. The Original Story Vs. The Reboot “You’ll need a taste for nostalgia to really appreciate ‘Fright Night,’ which knowingly blends Eighties cheese with Nineties snark — a combination that works better than it sounds. Authenticity is the key to the movie’s success: the remake is actually based on a 1985 horror flick, and was written by Marti Noxon, well-known for her work on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’ One thing’s for sure: if you’re expecting the self-serious brooding of ‘Twilight,’ you’re gonna be disappointed. But if you have a soft spot for cult horror comedies like ‘The Lost Boys,’ ‘The Monster Squad,’ or even the first ‘Fright Night,’ this ought to be right up your (dark) alley. Noxon and director Craig Gillespie update the attitude for a post-‘Buffy’ generation, but their remake is generally faithful to the original.” — Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News The Performances “Former ‘Doctor Who’ star David Tennant has a plum role as a Criss Angel-like Vegas cheeseball whose vampire-themed stage show might hide a special connection to vampire lore. It’s a big, fun performance overshadowed only by Farrell, who plays his character as a monster who’s learned to use an ordinary-dude exterior to blend in with his new surroundings. When he asks Yelchin for a ‘sixer,’ Farrell delivers his lines with a Matt Dillon-like flatness, but his eyes tell another story: Beneath the surface, he’s all coiled hunger and pitiless manipulation, doing what he has to do to get close to victims who, against their better judgment, want to get close to him. He creates almost unbearable tension by doing virtually nothing at all, and though ‘Fright Night’ eventually reveals him as the vampire equivalent of the f—ing shark from ‘Jaws,’ it’s never better than when it lets him poke his fin just above the surface.” — Keith Phipps, the Onion A.V. Club The Final Word “As in the earlier film, this one dances always at the edge of comedy. It especially has fun with the Rules of Vampire Behavior, which Jerry even teases Charley about. Without spoiling a single thing, I can tell you that one of the inevitable stakes through the heart in this movie is an inspired use of product placement. As vampire movies go, ‘Fright Night’ is a pretty good one.” — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Check out everything we’ve got on “Fright Night.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Sneak Peek Week: ‘Fright Night’

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Nervous To Play I’m With You Live

Anthony Kiedis says he’s concerned about ‘not having enough days to practice.’ By Gil Kaufman Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis Photo: MTV News When MTV News sat down with legendary Los Angeles punk-funk icons the Red Hot Chili Peppers on Wednesday, they talked about a lot of things very confidently — their new video, fond memories of L.A.’s Forum , pygmy scientists and the state of music videos today. But the one thing they were clearly nervous about was the upcoming tour in support of their new album, I’m With You . It’s not performance anxiety: that much you can tell from the loose vibe of the just-unveiled “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” video. The Chili Peppers have seen millions of faces over the past 28 years, and rocked them all (or at least 99.9 percent of them). No, it’s the challenge of playing the new songs from the album in front of their adoring fans without enough time to get them into fighting shape. Also, they’re planning to play the new album in its entirety, top to bottom, on tour. Regarding his concerns about performing the songs, singer Anthony Kiedis said, “Not having enough days to practice. It’s very dynamic, so we really have to focus on letting each song exist unto itself with all of its beauty. There’s a lot going on.” How did Flea’s hour-long bass groove turn into “Rain Dance Maggie”? The band wrote a lot of new material for their 10th studio album, and while Flea said the tunes that made the final cut are not necessarily better than those left on the floor, “it was important to us that each song stood on its own emotionally and aesthetically, that held its own spot,” he said. “So we really have a lot of territory to cover in terms of emotional [ground].” Besides, the simple fact is they’re new songs and the group — including new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer — just don’t know them as well as classics like “Give It Away” and “Under the Bridge.” They’ve done some of the requisite prep work, according to Kiedis, who said a string of three club shows before their recent Summer Sonic fest headlining set in Japan helped loosen up the muscles. “Maggie” director Marc Klasfeld explains how the “simple and iconic” video was made. “It was so fun … it was wildly fun,” Kiedis said of the gigs. “We really didn’t know exactly what this would be like, a) because it’s been a long time and b) because we now play with Josh. We felt pretty good about everything that we had done in terms of writing and recording, but no one really knew and it was just as good as one could have ever dreamt of … It was like being 21 years old and not being able to sleep the night before a show.” Check back on MTV.com for highlights from the Q&A, including the band discussing the early inspiration for their iconic videos, where they feel they belong in music history, whether Anthony Kiedis will ever join Twitter and more! Related Videos MTV First: Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Are Set ‘Free’ In ‘Maggie’ Video

‘We wanted to go be outside and be free and play and see what happened,’ Anthony Kiedis says during ‘MTV First: Red Hot Chili Peppers.’ By Kara Warner, with reporting by James Montgomery Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Anthony Kiedis Photo: MTV News The Red Hot Chili Peppers wowed fans with their new video for “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,” the first single from their upcoming album, I’m With You. The video’s MTV debut was followed by a lively and playful chat with the Peppers themselves: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer. Conversation flowed as easily as a face-melting lick from Flea’s bass, and the topics covered included their much-needed “hiatus” and how it reinvigorated their music-making, along with details about the forthcoming album. Naturally, one of the main topics to address was the “Maggie” video, which, according to frontman Kiedis, was inspired by their home state of California. “We wanted to go be outside and be free and play and see what happened,” he said, mentioning that the clip’s first concept, which was “indoors and dark and dank,” was scrapped because it didn’t match the fun of the song. “So we thought, ‘Let’s go with the opposite of that,’ and the opposite of that was a rooftop.” How did Flea’s hour-long bass groove turn into “Rain Dance Maggie”? “We knew that if we just got with our nature of where we live that it would be beautiful,” Flea chimed in. “We shot it on 16mm film, which really gave it a nice look, and we love each other, we love playing our music and we love our song.” “It’s a nice place to be,” Kiedis added about the band’s fondness for the clip’s location of Venice Beach. “There are palm trees, there are waves, there are people.” It’s a little gritty too, we offered. “I think Chad Smith brought the grit,” Kiedis joked of the drummer. “Maggie” director Marc Klasfeld explains how the “simple and iconic” video was made. Speaking of grit, the band revealed that there were no railings or nets to prevent them from tumbling off the edge of the rooftop. “We were hanging out,” Kiedis said of the daring lack of safety equipment on set. “There was a character at the end of the video — I don’t know if you saw him, but he looks a little bit like Mickey Rourke in ‘The Wrestler.’ I thought that he would probably catch me if I fell,” he laughed. Be sure to check back with MTV.com for highlights from the Q&A, including the band discussing the early inspiration for their iconic videos, where they feel they belong in music history, whether Anthony Kiedis will ever join Twitter and more! Related Videos MTV First: Red Hot Chili Peppers Related Artists Red Hot Chili Peppers

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