The Web experienced one of those slow-news-week stirrings last weekend when a seller on eBay put up incontrovertible photographic evidence (ahem) of Nicolas Cage chilling for a portrait back around the time of the Civil War. Cage is undead, the argument (AHEM) went, and so what better way to capitalize on this bracing phenomenological development than to unload the 19th-century artifact to the highest bidder? Anyway, that auction came and went, but not without the definitive, deeply necessary 60-second animated recap you were praying for.
Band will tour U.S. and Europe in October, singer tells MTV News. By James Montgomery Evanescence’s Amy Lee Photo: Jason Squires/ WireImage Evanescence ‘s self-titled album isn’t due in stores until October 11, but that hasn’t stopped the band from giving fans a preview of what they can expect to hear on the disc — or, you know, three previews: first single “What You Want,” the booming “The Other Side” and the epic, ethereal “Lost in Paradise” — or from lining up a handful of early tour dates in support of the album. So far, Amy Lee and Co. have committed to a one-off show in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 17, a pair of big-ticket gigs in Brazil and Puerto Rico in October and a run of concerts in the U.K. in November. That leaves a rather sizeable hole right around the time of the album’s release — one the band plan to fill very quickly, Lee told MTV News. “We’ll be touring the U.S. and Europe in October. It’s not all [confirmed], but it’s going to happen,” she said. “We’re doing Rock in Rio on the 2nd, and then I think Puerto Rico, and that’s going to be awesome, because we’ve never played [there]. … That’s the beginning of the tour; the tour will start there, we’ll come back to the States, do a few weeks in the bigger cities, and then go do the same thing in Europe, and then the next thing will happen.” So just when will the full slate of Evanescence tour dates be revealed? Soon. A spokesperson for the band’s label, Wind-Up Records, told MTV News the band will begin announcing dates in two weeks, something Lee seemed to confirm Thursday when she took to Twitter to let her fans know the wait is almost over. “Guys, the tour dates that have been announced are only the beginning!” she wrote. “Don’t be sad if you don’t see a date in your town yet! We’re coming!” Are you excited to see Evanescence on tour? Tell us below! Related Videos Evanescence: First Listen Related Artists Evanescence
Game of Thrones has been a game changer in more ways than one. First, it showed the mainstream that fantasy can totally kick ass, with more boobs, blood and beheadings per episode than an average Blind Guardian album. Second, it defied the conventional wisdom that epic fantasy is a tiny subgenre within a tiny subgenre, racking up an average of 8.3 million viewers an episode to become HBO’s 5th most watched original series ever, according to the Hollywood Reporter . What does this mean for nudity lovers out there? It means that there is going to be a Viking horde of medieval mammaries swarming into theaters over the next year or so. And as His Royal Hardness Mr. Skin is a big advocate of highborn maidens and tavern wenches alike unlacing their doublets, we’re all for it. The nude movie Ironclad , which opens in limited release today, isn’t a fantasy film, but hey, it’s set in medieval times, and it’s still a respectable chapter in Mr. Skin’s epic tale of historical hooters. Starring Paul Giamatti as the evil King John, Kate Mara as a restless baroness , Jayson Flemyng as a rebel mercenary, and Bree Condon as his lowborn lady love, Ironclad is based on English history around the time of the signing of the Magna Carta. But what we’re more interested in are the Magna Tatas, so let’s get to it, shall we? 21 minutes in, we get a nice, lingering look at the breasts of a long-haired prostitute as Jayson Flemyng tosses some money at her. (Unfortunately, her name isn’t listed in the credits.) Then, 51 minutes in, Bree Condon has the top of her dress pulled down to reveal the tops of her bulging boobage while making out with her mercenary lover in a barn. Hope he remembers to wear a Condon! See stills of Bree Condon and Kate Mara in Ironclad after the jump!
Dr. Conrad Murray is reportedly adamant that he will not accept a plea bargain of any sort in the Michael Jackson involuntary manslaughter case. Sources say Dr. Murray feels so strongly about his innocence that even a plea offering zero jail time would be out of the question on principle. Not that the L.A. County District Attorney is bending over backwards to offer such a thing. Prosecutors believe they can and will win the case. Dr. Murray’s defense revolves around the fact that only two people were in the room around the time Michael died, those being Murray and Jackson. The doctor insists he did not administer the fatal dose of Propofol. His lawyers’ theory: Murray left to go to the bathroom, a frustrated MJ woke up, administered Propofol on his own, overdosed and killed himself . As for why he was providing Propofol to start with, Murray hopes MJ’s last rehearsal footage will show “warning signs” that he was a lost cause. Michael Jackson passed away two years ago today. What do you think of Dr. Conrad Murray?
Some extremely shady sounding random who apparently used to be friends with Shaquille O’Neal is now claiming that gang members threatened him to keep him from extorting Shaq like he had planned. His story, as reported by TMZ, is so full of twists and turns that we can’t begin to understand how a real life criminal case is coming out of the situation. But it all starts with a sex tape and a beatdown. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Ladell Rowles — a member of the Main Street Mafia Crip Gang in L.A. who is friends with Shaq — along with 6 other members went on a search and destroy mission in L.A. on February 11, 2008. They believed a man named Robert Ross had the sex tape and they tried getting it back with the help of a gun or two. According to the police report, the 7 gang members met up with Ross at a convenience store — Pink Dot — on the Sunset Strip. The men allegedly surrounded Ross’ Rolls Royce Phantom with guns drawn, jumped into Ross’ car and ordered him to drive to Rowles’ house in South Central L.A. Once there, Rowles allegedly pistol whipped Ross and demanded that he turn over the sex tape. Ross said he would get the tape and bring it back to them. The 7 men then allegedly took Ross’ Rolex, diamond chain and earrings, along with $15,000 in cash — then let Ross go. The 7 men have been arrested and charged with robbery, kidnapping and other crimes. They are currently in the middle of a preliminary hearing and being held in jail. We’ve learned LAPD detectives interviewed Shaq to determine what, if any, involvement he had in the alleged crimes. When the case file went to the D.A. Shaq was not listed as a suspect. Now here’s the interesting backstory. Ross has a history with Shaq. Shaq and his business manager, Mark Stevens, have a record label and allegedly told Ross they would give him a 50% cut in any artists he brought to them. Ross claims he delivered Ray J to Shaq but got cut out of the deal. Ross told cops after his falling out, he threatened Shaq by telling him about the sex tape, threatening to release it unless Shaq paid up. As for the tape, Ross claims Shaq brought women to Ross’ home and had sex with them while he was married to Shaunie. Ross told Shaq a “security camera” captured the action and it was all on tape. But Ross told cops the security camera recycles periodically and the video no longer exists. And there’s another twist. Around the time Shaq and Ross had their falling out, Shaunie separated from Shaq and Ross claims he began having an affair with her. Ross claims Shaq hired a private investigator to tail Shaunie and the P.I. caught the two together. We told you the whole thing sounded suspect!
Now that summer is near, you’ve probably begun prepping to show off your skin: exfoliating, moisturizing and, of course, waxing. We know it’s hard to believe but there is a way to make a reacquaintance with your waxer more bearable. Here are some tricks that actually help take the sting out of waxing from Allure . 1. Time it right. Make your appointment for the midpoint of your cycle, right around the time you’re ovulating. “Hormonal shifts, extra blood flow—almost everyone feels more discomfort right before, during, and after her period,” says Jodi Shays, owner of Queen Bee Salon & Spa in Los Angeles. 2. Don’t be a baby. Experienced waxers will testify that there’s a psychological component to managing the pain. It’s best to accept that some areas simply hurt more than others. The upper lip is notoriously nasty. The underarm? Weirdly not so much. If you’re extra sensitive, take an Advil or Motrin about a half hour before your appointment. 3. And don’t be a lush. A drink (or two) may calm your nerves before the treatment, but that alcohol is going to make the pain feel that much worse during the wax. 4. Avoid ingrowns. They’re painful to look at, and even more painful to deal with. But exfoliating and moisturizing regularly and thoroughly will minimize nasty ingrown hairs—not just right after waxing, but beforehand, too. 5. Get the red out. If your legs look sunburned for days after a wax, your “skin barrier was probably thinned by exfoliation,” says dermatologist Leslie Baumann. Apply a 1 percent hydrocortisone cream three times a day and take Advil every four hours. How To Get A Great Wax Treat Your Post Shaving, Waxing & Laser Hair Treatment With These Products
Before hatching on stage and performing “Born This Way,” Lady Gaga claimed she spent days in the egg carried down the Grammy Awards red carpet . Might there be a major crack in that story? Just hours before the February 13 show, sources say that a mysterious blonde woman was being wheeled around in a clear coffin-like box backstage. The woman was spotted backstage right around the time Gaga finished rehearsing for her performance. Was the star trying to remain out of sight? Hours later, Gaga famously arrived inside of a weird alien egg vessel. Or did she? Was she simply hanging out in a coffin, only to incubate much later? It matters little, of course. She still killed it on stage whenever she got inside the thing. But the time she spent inside before hatching is questionable. Anyway, follow the jump for another look at her live performance! Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Grammy Awards)
Tila Tequila has overcome a lot in the past year, such as imaginary miscarriages and accusations of murder . But the blogger has come out of it a better person, one who totally shies away from the spotlight now. Okay. That’s not true. She’s just stopping drinking for now. “Last year, I was going through a really tough time,” Tila told Radar Online. “I have my doctor and my therapist and I went constantly I got sober.” From Charlie Sheen to Tila Tequila, CBS continues to set a good example for all viewers. How much has Tequila – who will actually guest star on this week’s episode of $#*! My Dad Says , above – changed? She says: “I want to cover up more and I don’t want to show too much cleavage. I feel like an adult now. I feel like a woman. The girl last year… I feel like that girl is so far away. I feel like she’s dead.”
Michelle McGee says Jesse James is awkward and average in bed . When it comes to Nazi pics, though, dude is pretty much peerless. You may recall that last year, right around the time his affair with McGee was outed and his marriage to Sandra Bullock unraveled, a Jesse James Nazi photo made the Internet rounds. Well, it turns out that wasn’t a one-shot deal … For Sandra Bullock, it’s been one thing after another … The original photo of Jesse dressed in a Nazi hat giving a “Heil, Hitler” salute sparked outcry, but James denied anti-Semitism and called it a bad, private joke. We’ll see what he has to say about the new, strange and disturbing images involving James, posted on Facebook by ex-employees of West Coast Choppers. In one pic, James grins in the car with a pal who gives the “sieg heil” salute. Another features a children’s book character, Flat Stanley, dressed as Adolf Hitler. “He’s into history,” an insider explains of the undated pics noting that James isn’t a Neo-Nazi. “The swastika deal is to scare people. It’s part of biker culture.” You have to be a classless anti-Semite to be cool? Good to know. So enlightening. Between this and his engagement to Kat Von D , no wonder Sandy’s reeling …
