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Justin Bieber, Rihanna And Others Tweet About Pre-Grammy Activities

Grammy-nominated stars tweet about bum-rushing theaters and getting freaked out by Sunday’s awards. By Mawuse Ziegbe Rihanna Photo: Getty Images The Grammys are going down Sunday night, but in the days beforehand, many of the stars up for hardware have been tweeting about their antics. Some missives were related to the big show, others were just in good, clean superstar fun. Cee Lo, who is up for four mini gramophones — including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Urban/Alternative Performance and Best Short Form Music Video — tweeted on Friday about getting a luxurious lift from one of his megastar pals in order to arrive at his destination in timely fashion. “Yo yall might not believe me but steven Spielberg is letting my use his private jet to get to san diego on time!” the Lady Killer wrote . “Its nice to have friends.” Grammy newbie Justin Bieber, who is in the running for two awards, including the coveted Best New Artist trophy, is also spending the weekend celebrating the release of his documentary, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.” The teen sensation also decided to add the element of surprise to his 3-D flick by dropping in on some lucky moviegoers. “About to surprise another theatre with the crew!!” he wrote . “U support us so we support u. Thank U! Let’s shock the world #NSN3D.” Indie darlings Arcade Fire also unleashed a surprise on their fans Friday night by playing a last-minute, 500-ticket secret show. The collective, which is up for trophies like Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals, worked well-worn hits and insta-classics and even got a legendary street artist to helm the wheels of steel, tweeting on Friday afternoon, “Shepard Fairey will be DJ’ing before set tonight in LA.” Rihanna, on the other hand, apparently spent her Saturday helming her own low-key shindig. The songstress, who will hit the stage and whose Eminem collabo “Love the Way You Lie” is vying for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song, replied to a fan who asked her what’s up, saying that she’s “just shakin my ass in the mirror.” The singer also conceded to some pre-show jitters. “I CAN’T STOP thinking about tomorrow!!!” she replied to another fan . “#AnxietyF——–!!!!!!!” Don’t miss “Snooki & Sway: Live From the Grammys,” a red-carpet live stream kicking off Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on MTV.com. And stick with us all Grammy night for coverage of the red carpet, the show, the afterparties and beyond! Related Photos 2011 Grammy Awards Rehearsals 2011 Grammy Performers Related Artists Justin Bieber Rihanna

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The-Dream Talks New Album Plans, Justin Bieber Collabo

The singer/songwriter says his next effort should be released ‘by August.’ By Jayson Rodriguez The-Dream Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images If anybody knows that the world isn’t perfect, it’s singer/songwriter The-Dream . Last year, the man behind hit songs by everyone from Mariah Carey (“Touch My Body”) to Rihanna (“Umbrella”) said he was retiring as an artist, vowing to abide by a threat he’d been teasing about for some time. “It’s the last album, period,” The-Dream told MTV News with regard to his Love King project. “I really would like it to be the last one if I could — in a perfect world.” Things haven’t exactly gone smooth for The-Dream since that time. He divorced singer/actress Christina Milian amid allegations of adultery and revealed that he thought about suicide during the aftermath of the breakup. But now, the Grammy-winning producer has revealed that he is hard at work on a new solo effort. “Everybody’s calling for an album now, so I should have one out by August,” The-Dream told former MTV host Quddus on Wednesday before the Los Angeles premiere of Justin Bieber’s new movie, “Never Say Never.” As of press time, no album title or release date had been confirmed by The-Dream’s label, Def Jam Records. The singer, whose own credits include “Nikki,” “Rockin’ That Thang” and “Make Up Bag,” also was hush regarding details. The-Dream did reveal to Quddus that he’s working on Bieber’s next record, along with Danja, Kevin Cossom and Kanye West. “I’ve been writing, just to get ready,” he said about the teen sensation’s upcoming effort. He teased that the sound of the new material was “somewhere between Fergie and Jesus, somewhere in between there. If I can get away with edgy, I would love it.” The-Dream also recently hit the studio with reality star Kim Kardashian , with whom he recorded the catchy single “Turn It Up.” Are you excited that The-Dream is working on a new album and collaborating with Justin Bieber? Tell us in the comments. Related Artists The-Dream Justin Bieber

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Justin Bieber Says He’s Not Just Some Industry ‘Packaged Thing’

‘I’ve been playing music ever since I was born and it’s always been in me,’ teen superstar tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Justin Bieber Photo: Brian Phares/MTV News Justin Bieber will have his loyal fans and even his harshest critics saying “Never Say Never” when his 3-D flick opens on Friday. The movie offers an inside look at Bieber’s rise to stardom and the hard work and determination the teen star put in before hitting it big. For those who may not realize that Bieber is more than just a record label puppet created to pander to throngs of teenage girls, the film also shows that the 16-year-old is a skilled musician. “People didn’t really know,” he explained to MTV News. “They didn’t understand that I’ve been playing music ever since I was born and it’s always been in me. And this movie is really going to show that I’m not just some packaged thing that some A&R put together. It was actually just me living my dream and just making music.” He later joked that he also wasn’t molded in manager Scooter Braun’s basement. “Yeah, [he] just cut my hair like this [and made me what I am]!” At the New York screening for the film last week, Bieber spoke to us about what he hopes his fans will take away from the film. It is part concert film, part documentary, complete with interviews from some of the people closest to the teen phenom. It also features cameos by Miley Cyrus, Usher and Ludacris, to name a few, during concert performances filmed at Madison Square Garden last September, and interviews. In the film, Bieber is seen skillfully playing piano, drums and guitar. “Fans will be really excited to see that I’m just a regular 16-year-old having fun, just living my dream,” he said. “And it’s possible for anyone to live theirs.” Hot on the heels of his movie’s premiere, Bieber will be performing at Sunday’s Grammy Awards , where he promises “some surprises.” He’s been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album. Don’t miss “Snooki & Sway: Live From the Grammys,” a red-carpet live stream kicking off Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on MTV.com. And stick with us all Grammy night for coverage of the red carpet, the show, the afterparties and beyond! Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: Justin Bieber Related Artists Justin Bieber

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Justin Bieber Vs. Drake: Best New Artist Grammy Cheat Sheet

Florence and the Machine, Mumford & Sons and Esperanza Spalding are also in the running at Sunday’s show. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage Every year, a new crop of up-and-comers duke it out for the Best New Artist prize at the Grammys . Before the big show kicks off Sunday night, get to know each of the nominees in the coveted category. Justin Bieber In 2010, Bieber presented at the Grammy Awards, and now he returns this year as a two-time nominee and performer . He released two albums last year; hit the road, selling out venues at every stop; and managed to not only become the teenage dream, but also find creditability in the world of hip-hop, thanks to collabos with MCs like Ludacris and Kanye West. Drake Drake quickly emerged in 2010 as the go-to MC for hip-hop heads and teenyboppers. He asked fans to Thank Me Later on his debut album, on which he rapped about girls, fame and himself. Drake showed that he had some street cred and a lot of heart on the album. Florence and the Machine Florence Welch emerged as rock newcomer of the year with her inescapable hit “Dog Days Are Over.” The flame-haired songstress belted out tunes that had fans worshipping at her musical temple, especially after her electric performance at the Video Music Awards . Her 2009 album, Lungs, proved to have some legs when “Dog Days Are Over” took Hollywood by storm and also top 40 stations. Mumford & Sons Their album Sigh No More (released in 2009) flew under the radar for some time, before their Grammy-nominated song “Little Lion Man” launched them into the mainstream last year. In addition to the Best New Artist nod, the tune is also up for Best Rock Song, thanks to the English group’s sparse, folky approach to making music. Esperanza Spalding Like Mumford & Sons, Spalding has been releasing music for years. In 2010, Prince announced she’d be one of the many artists hitting the road with him for a leg of the Welcome 2 America Tour. Now, she’s poised to reach even more audiences thanks to the Grammy nod. Who do you think will win Best New Artist on Sunday? Tell us in the comments! Don’t miss “Snooki & Sway: Live From the Grammys,” a red-carpet live stream kicking off Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on MTV.com. And stick with us all Grammy night for coverage of the red carpet, the show, the afterparties and beyond! Related Photos 2011 Grammy Performers 2011 Grammy Awards Snubs Related Artists Justin Bieber Drake

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Does Christina Aguilera Require Rehab?

To friends of Christina Aguilera, her national anthem mishap at last night’s Super Bowl wasn’t a case of nerves. It was just the latest example of a human being in desperate need of help. Aguilera has had a rough yer. Her latest studio album tanked; reviews for Burlesque were less than kind; she divorced Jordan Bratman in the fall of 2010 and quickly started up with Matthew Rutler, someone her associates believe is a shady rebound . Since then, racy photos of the artist were leaked online and sources say she passed out in Jeremy Renner’s bedroom at the actor’s 40th birthday party. “Christina’s drinking has some of her friends worried,” an insider tells In Touch Weekly . “She seems to be getting out of control, and her friends want her to get PROFESSIONAL help. The past few weeks, her partying has escalated.” That was not the case at the Super Bowl, however. Witnesses say Aguilera hung around for the beginning of the contest, but quickly left for the airport, skipping all post-game events and looking “visibly upset” over her lyrical mistake.

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Remember Me?? Dionne Warwick With Her Heathcliff Huxtable Sweater Swag In Full Effect

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Eminem’s Chrysler 200 Super Bowl Ad: Rap Experts Weigh In!

Detroit rapper rolled out a commercial during Sunday night’s big game. Photo: FOX Related Artists Eminem

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Justin Bieber Has ‘Some Surprises’ In Store For Grammy Performance

‘We got some other performers that are going to be there with me,’ teen star says of Sunday’s event. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Justin Bieber Photo: Brian Phares/MTV News This Sunday is poised to be a big night for Justin Bieber. The teen star will not only find out if he takes home any Grammy Awards (he’s up for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album for My World 2.0 ), he’s also performing at the show. And he’ll be getting a little help from his friends. Bieber will be joined on the Grammy stage by his “Never Say Never” pal, Jaden Smith , as well as his mentor, Usher, who appears on his song “Somebody to Love.” When Bieber stopped by MTV News to chat about his 3-D movie, “Never Say Never,” which opens this weekend, he also teased that his Grammy performance will be different than his performances at shows like the AMAs and VMAs, where he won Best New Artist . “I am going to [perform and] I’m gonna have some surprises there,” he explained. “We got some other performers that are going to be there with me, Jaden and Usher, so I’m really excited about it. Jaden’s cool. He’s gonna kick it. He’s gonna kill it. I’m excited.” After an incredible rise to stardom, Bieber will find out if he has what it takes to add Grammy winner to his already impressive r

Kim Kardashian Upset About Naked W Photos

‘This is serious porn,’ she says on ‘Kourtney & Kim Take New York.’ By Jocelyn Vena Kim Kardashian on the cover of W Photo: W Last October, Kim Kardashian had everyone drooling over her assets when she appeared nude on the cover of W magazine , leaving basically nothing to the imagination. On Sunday night’s new episode of “Kourtney & Kim Take New York,” months after the cover hit stands, fans saw the reality starlet open up about the shoot — and she was not at all happy about it. “I was naked, but fully covered in silver paint,” she said in the episode about the Mark Seliger photos, according to the Hollywood Reporter . “This artist will put images of architecture and buildings and stuff on top of me so you will see my body shape and the outline, but not actually my boobs or anything.” Talking to her sister, Kim, in tears, added, “I’m more naked here than I was in my Playboy (in 2007). I’m so f—ing mad right now. … She promised I would be covered with artwork . … This is serious porn … you can see nipple.” She added that she was told “nothing would be seen. I feel so taken advantage of. I’ve definitely learned my lesson.” After seeing the photos, Kardashian made a pledge: “I’m never taking my clothes off again, even if it’s for Vogue .” For those who missed the episode, the reality starlet initially cries over the W mag cover before mom-ager Kris Jenner helps her conclude that she’s helping women and that the cover is artful. Despite her claims that she wouldn’t go nude again, even for Anna Wintour, she later jokes that she might — if Vogue calls. While she seemed very upset about the photos, when Kardashian chatted with Ryan Seacrest later on, it seemed that the shock had worn off. “At the end of the day, they are gorgeous photos, and I’m glad I did it, and I love them. But at the time, I was shocked about how they weren’t how I thought they would be,” she noted. What did you think of Kim’s W cover? Sound off below! Related Photos The Evolution Of: Kim Kardashian

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