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Justin Bieber Poses For PETA

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Bieber and a furry co-star encourage adoption from animal shelters in new campaign. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber’s PETA ad Photo: PETA With tag lines like “My World Includes Passion for Animals, Yours Should Too” and “Animals Can Make U Smile, Adopt From Your Local Shelter,” Justin Bieber has joined forces with PETA as the latest celebrity spokesperson for the animal-rights organization. The pop singer and a papillon pup named Bijou posed for the ads, asking fans to adopt animals from a shelter. Bieber also shot a video for the campaign that has been posted online . In the clip, he says, “A lot of animals are getting abused in different homes … and I think it’s really important we just stay aware about these different situations.” Bieber goes on to recalls his own experiences with animal shelters. “I have a dog, his name is Sam. He’s actually a papillon,” the teen star explained. “We moved to a city where we didn’t really know anybody, so I wanted a friend and Sam was kind of like that friend. “My dad and I used to just go visit the different animals and stuff,” he continued, while suggesting that people get involved with the campaign. “It’s really important that people adopt. I really encourage going out to an animal shelter or a place where you can get a dog that has been abandoned or doesn’t have a home.” In his punny photo ads for the organization, the pop sensation sports his signature bangs and hoodie. The pics were shot by Cliff Watts, who has photographed other stars such as Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Beyonc

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Nicki Minaj Gets ‘Romantic’ With Drake In ‘Moment 4 Life’ Video

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Don’t miss video’s premiere Thursday at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by a live interview with Minaj. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Nicki Minaj Photo: MTV News & Docs First Nicki Minaj and Drake got married . Then they got divorced . After that, Drake claimed he wrote his “Un-Thinkable” verse about Nicki . And now, the two Lil Wayne prot

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Diddy To Guest-Star On ‘Hawaii Five-0’

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Music from Diddy-Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris will also be featured on the CBS show. By Jayson Rodriguez Diddy Photo: Victor Boyko/ Getty Images Book ’em, Diddy ? The hip-hop mogul is scheduled to appear on CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0” this spring in an episode where he’ll play a detective looking to avenge a crime committed against his family. Music from Diddy-Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris will also be featured in the episode, according to The Associated Press. Diddy’s latest effort debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard albums chart. “Anybody that knows me, it’s rare when I’m extra happy, but today … this last two weeks, I’ve just been blown away by all the support that I’ve gotten from you guys,” the rapper said in a YouTube clip at the time of Paris ‘ release. “You already know I deal with a lot of hate, and I talk about that. But it’s also important to talk about when I’m dealing with a lot of love, and the love that y’all have shown me and the girls on this project … y’all made this project a success, and I want to say thank you.” Recently, Diddy has been making the awards-season rounds, appearing at the Golden Globes despite not earning a nomination for his role in Judd Apatow’s “Get Him to the Greek.” He told MTV News at the Globes that he hopes to land more comedic roles in the future. “I’ve done a lot of drama mostly my whole career, with Broadway and ‘Monster’s Ball’ and stuff like that — my short little career,” he said. “But when I did ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ I really fell in love with making people laugh. I have a knack for improvisation, and hopefully I’ll be able to make people laugh more.” Are you looking forward to Diddy’s “Hawaii Five-0” cameo? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Diddy

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Diddy To Guest-Star On ‘Hawaii Five-0’

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Music from Diddy-Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris will also be featured on the CBS show. By Jayson Rodriguez Diddy Photo: Victor Boyko/ Getty Images Book ’em, Diddy ? The hip-hop mogul is scheduled to appear on CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0” this spring in an episode where he’ll play a detective looking to avenge a crime committed against his family. Music from Diddy-Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris will also be featured in the episode, according to The Associated Press. Diddy’s latest effort debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard albums chart. “Anybody that knows me, it’s rare when I’m extra happy, but today … this last two weeks, I’ve just been blown away by all the support that I’ve gotten from you guys,” the rapper said in a YouTube clip at the time of Paris ‘ release. “You already know I deal with a lot of hate, and I talk about that. But it’s also important to talk about when I’m dealing with a lot of love, and the love that y’all have shown me and the girls on this project … y’all made this project a success, and I want to say thank you.” Recently, Diddy has been making the awards-season rounds, appearing at the Golden Globes despite not earning a nomination for his role in Judd Apatow’s “Get Him to the Greek.” He told MTV News at the Globes that he hopes to land more comedic roles in the future. “I’ve done a lot of drama mostly my whole career, with Broadway and ‘Monster’s Ball’ and stuff like that — my short little career,” he said. “But when I did ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ I really fell in love with making people laugh. I have a knack for improvisation, and hopefully I’ll be able to make people laugh more.” Are you looking forward to Diddy’s “Hawaii Five-0” cameo? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Diddy

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Jay-Z Teams Up With Studio For ‘Annie’ Remake Starring Willow Smith

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘We’re developing a true superstar in Willow,’ Jay says in a statement announcing the project. By Aly Semigran Jay-Z Photo: Rob Loud/ Getty Images When Jay-Z sampled “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from the classic Broadway show-turned-movie musical “Annie,” who would have guessed it was simply a sneak preview of bigger things to come? It’s been announced that Jay has teamed up with Overbrook Entertainment, a film production company whose partners include Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Lassiter and Ken Stovitz. One of the first projects on the Jay-Z/Overbook agenda will, in fact, be remaking “Annie.” After rumors hit the Net about the possibility of the update, Variety confirmed Wednesday (January 26) that Sony will bring the reimagining of the musical about a spirited orphan to the big screen. Will and Jada plan to make a family affair out of this latest endeavor as their daughter, 10-year-old Willow Smith (who scored a massive hit this year with the infectious “Whip My Hair”), will play the coveted lead role. In a statement, Jay-Z said of the group’s latest venture, “The Overbrook Entertainment family and I have a unified vision,” adding, “We’re developing a true superstar in Willow.” Willow’s rising star (the pint-size singer recently tweeted, “Are you excited for my album?! It’s coming soon……..VERY soon!!”) prompted Columbia Pictures President Doug Belgrad to state, “The time is right to bring back ‘Annie’ to the big screen. We’re true believers in Willow’s talent and believe she will be perfect in this role.” Of course, this isn’t the first time Jay, Lassiter and the Smiths have teamed up, as the power foursome worked as co-producers on the Tony-nominated Broadway show “Fela!” Nor is it the first time Overbrook (which has pulled in a staggering $2.5 billion in revenue) will make a film featuring one of the Smiths’ children. In addition to releasing Will Smith’s blockbuster movies including “Hitch” and “Hancock,” their son Jaden Smith starred in Overbrook’s “The Pursuit of Happyness” and, most recently, a remake of “The Karate Kid.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Artists Jay-Z Willow Smith

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Cher Voices Frustration Over ‘Burlesque’ Oscar Song Snub

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘We didn’t get a nomination 4 best song! That sucks!’ the icon tweeted about ‘ You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me.’ By James Dinh Cher Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images After the Academy Award nominations were announced on Tuesday morning, “Burlesque” star Cher made it clear she wasn’t going to be celebrating with the nominees. The icon wasn’t pleased with the lack of recognition for her Diane Warren-penned tune “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” from the flashy musical, and she took to Twitter to express her frustration. While it was overlooked by the Academy, the “Burlesque” song recently scored a Golden Globe for Best Original Song. “We didn’t get a nomination 4 best song ! That sucks ! Diane’s song Is so beautiful !” Cher wrote . “It’s hard to understand how u win. Then she referred to her Globes win: “The Golden Globe 4 BEST SONG & not even get nominated by the OSCARS? Oh well it is..what it is ,,,,the sun is still shining !” Baffled by the snub, Cher even contemplated whether it was her role as the song’s performer that impacted its Oscar odds, writing, “maybe she would have had a better chance if someone else was singing it ?!! IT JUST CANT B HER SONG I” The Golden Globe awards are typically seen as a good forecast for the Oscars, but the awards aren’t a guarantee of Oscar love. A handful of stars from Oscar-nominated movies weren’t recognized by the Academy , including Mila Kunis (“Black Swan”), Andrew Garfield (“The Social Network”) and Julianne Moore (“The Kids Are All Right”). Do you think Cher’s “Burlesque” tune was deserved an Oscar nomination? Tell us in the comments! Check out everything we’ve got on “Burlesque.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos And The Nominees Are … Related Photos 2011 Academy Award Nominees

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Kings Of Leon Drummer Lashes Out At ‘Glee’ Creator Ryan Murphy

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

And Murphy responds, calling Nathan Followill a ‘homophobe badly in need of some education.’ By Gil Kaufman Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage The war of words between Kings Of Leon and “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy is heating up. After Murphy pointedly said “f— you” to the band in an interview for a Hollywood Reporter cover story, adding that he thinks KOL are “self-centered a–holes,” the group’s drummer shot back with a pointed response on Wednesday (January 26). “Dear Ryan Murphy, let it go,” Followill tweeted in response to Murphy’s criticism of the band for not allowing the show to use their mega-hit “Use Somebody” in an episode last year. “See a therapist, get a manicure, buy a new bra. Zip your lip and focus on educating 7yr olds how to say f—.” The battle quickly heated up when Murphy shot back at Nathan, condemning him for what he deemed homophobic comments. “Just read Nathan Followill’s Tweet,” Murphy told Perez Hilton on Wednesday. “In which he implied I should ‘get a manicure and buy a bra.’ Wow. That’s a homophobe badly in need of some education. I’m all for manicures, don’t wear a bra. Would guess most gay dudes don’t. But it’s telling that Nathan can reduce a group of people to a mean-spirited clich

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Kings Of Leon Drummer Lashes Out At ‘Glee’ Creator Ryan Murphy

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

And Murphy responds, calling Nathan Followill a ‘homophobe badly in need of some education.’ By Gil Kaufman Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage The war of words between Kings Of Leon and “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy is heating up. After Murphy pointedly said “f— you” to the band in an interview for a Hollywood Reporter cover story, adding that he thinks KOL are “self-centered a–holes,” the group’s drummer shot back with a pointed response on Wednesday (January 26). “Dear Ryan Murphy, let it go,” Followill tweeted in response to Murphy’s criticism of the band for not allowing the show to use their mega-hit “Use Somebody” in an episode last year. “See a therapist, get a manicure, buy a new bra. Zip your lip and focus on educating 7yr olds how to say f—.” The battle quickly heated up when Murphy shot back at Nathan, condemning him for what he deemed homophobic comments. “Just read Nathan Followill’s Tweet,” Murphy told Perez Hilton on Wednesday. “In which he implied I should ‘get a manicure and buy a bra.’ Wow. That’s a homophobe badly in need of some education. I’m all for manicures, don’t wear a bra. Would guess most gay dudes don’t. But it’s telling that Nathan can reduce a group of people to a mean-spirited clich

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Nicki Minaj’s ‘Moment 4 Life’ Video To Premiere Thursday On MTV

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Clip, which debuts at 8:56 p.m. ET on MTV, plays up femcee’s relationship with Young Money labelmate Drake. By Hillary Crosley, with reporting by Sway Calloway Nicki Minaj Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images On Thursday, Nicki Minaj will reveal her long-awaited “Moment 4 Life” video on MTV. The clip, which was shot in December in Los Angeles, features Young Money labelmate Drake and is rumored to show the pair playing up their “are they or aren’t they?” relationship with a kiss. The “Moment 4 Life” clip will premiere at 8:58 p.m. ET on MTV. When MTV News’ Sway spoke to Drake on the set of “Moment 4 Life,” the MC compared the success of his and Minaj’s debut albums to Weezy’s opening-week sales of Tha Carter III, saying each subsequent project further cemented the collective’s status. “I think it’s crazy that somehow, some higher power brought all these individuals together,” Drake told MTV News on the set of Minaj’s “Moment 4 Life” video. “I remember being on the [tour] bus when Wayne played me Tha Carter III, which went on to sell a million copies in one week. Then it was Thank Me Later. It was this big pressure, and that went on to sell what it did. “And now,” he continued, “to think of the girl that I used to ride the bus with — and that’s what she was to me: this girl that I rode the bus with. I was like, ‘Female rap?’ And I’m being dead honest with you. [I thought,] ‘Man, it’s been a while since there’s been a female rapper, and I’m curious to see how this works.’ It’s not that I didn’t believe. And she was probably looking at me like, ‘This Jew from Canada: I don’t know.’ ” And now, after the successful debut of Pink Friday, the Toronto lyricist said he couldn’t be happier for Minaj. “It’s amazing now to see her come into her own, build this brand and persona,” he said. “It’s incredible.” Don’t miss Nicki Minaj’s “Moment 4 Life” video premiere, Thursday at 8:58 p.m. ET on MTV. Related Artists Nicki Minaj

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Vanessa Hudgens Replaces Britney Spears As Candie’s Spokesmodel

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘Look out for the @Candiesbrand pics of their new girl, Vanessa Hudgens,’ Spears announced on Twitter. By Jocelyn Vena Vanessa Hudgens’ new Candie’s ad Photo: Candie’s Former Candie’s spokesmodel Britney Spears is passing the baton to the brand’s newest face, Vanessa Hudgens . The “Beastly” star is taking over the role as the clothing company’s celebrity model two years after Brit hooked up with them. “So fun being a Candie’s Girl!” Spears wrote on her Twitter . “Look out for the @Candiesbrand pics of their new girl, Vanessa Hudgens!” It seems the tweet didn’t go unnoticed by Hudgens, who gracefully responded to the pop star’s props with a message on Candie’s official Twitter page . “Thnx, @BritneySpears, you’re a tough act to follow,” the “High School Musical” actress wrote. “But, I’m so excited to be the new Candie’s girl for 2011!! — xo, Vanessa.” The company also trumpeted Spears’ tweet about its new spokesperson. “Britney Spears just made a huge Candie’s announcement on her Twitter page!” reads a post on the brand’s Facebook page . “We’re so excited to welcome Vanessa Hudgens to the Candie’s team as our 2011 Candie’s girl!” In a video posted on Facebook , Hudgens takes fans behind the scenes on her Candie’s photo shoot. Rocking floral dresses, ruffled bikinis and various accessories, the Boho chic actress glammed it up for the brand. “Ever since I saw Fergie do the ads for Candie’s I fell in love,” she says in the promo clip. “It’s such an honor to be a Candie’s girl now. I was so excited to see the range of the Candie’s products.” Hudgens joins a long list of starlets who have worked with the company that, in addition to Britney and Fergie, includes Hayden Panettiere, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Jenny McCarthy, Vanessa Carlton, Alyssa Milano and Ashanti. What do you think about Vanessa Hudgens becoming the new Candie’s girl? Tell us in the comments. Related Artists Vanessa Hudgens

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