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Pleasure P Declares ‘War’ On His Detractors Via Twitter

‘Half the world think im something that im not,’ former Pretty Ricky member tweets about child-molestation allegations. By Jayson Rodriguez Pleasure P Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images R&B singer Pleasure P spent the majority of the past 12 months lying low after allegations of sexual misconduct with a child . Don’t expect the new year to go the same way. The singer lashed out against his detractors via Twitter on Tuesday; presumably, the targets of his tirade were members of his former group, Pretty Ricky. “Mutha f—as talking bout let it go i aint letting sh– go half the world think im something that im not yall dont know what that feels like,” he wrote. “I had a year to prepare for war now war is about to begin if n—az thought it was over they got another thing coming hahahahahahaha.” The diatribe began when the singer tweeted that he heard what he characterized as “the worst song ever” and asked his followers to guess who recorded the number. Pretty Ricky recently released a new track, “Cookie Cutter,” that’s been embraced relatively slowly, considering their past work. Last December, an anonymous source alleged that Pleasure P molested a young child, which the singer responded by calling the charge against him “vile” and “disgusting.” A legal document that appeared online traced some involvement in the case back to members of Pretty Ricky’s camp. The group denied any involvement in a statement to MTV News at the time. Pleasure P has been pursuing the party he feels is responsible, though he would not confirm that person’s identity. After a tumultuous year, however, the Grammy-nominated Pleasure P appears to be ready to fight fire with hits. He sent his followers a new track, “She Likes,” featuring LaToya Luckett, that appears to be slated for his sophomore set, Pleasure Principles. “We dont do it for the streets we do it for the sheetz lol what it izzzzzzzz,” he wrote before posting the record. Related Artists Pleasure P

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Eminem, Jay-Z Track ‘Syllables’ Leaks Online

The dated tune, titled ‘Syllables,’ also features Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Cashis. By Jayson Rodriguez Eminem and Jay-Z Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Leave it to the last two Hottest MCs winner, Eminem and Jay-Z, to lament the lost art of lyricism in hip-hop. The two top-notch rappers — along with Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Cashis — spit about catchy choruses and gimmicks taking over the game on “Syllables.” The track is a buried studio gem from old recording sessions that made its way online on Tuesday night. “If we got to dumb down our style and A-B-C it, then so be it,” Em raps over slow piano stabs. “‘Cause nowadays, these kids, geez/ Don’t give a sh– about lyrics, all they want to hear is a beat and that’s it/ Long as they can go to the club and get blitz, pick up some chicks and get some digits. “We don’t know a word to the verse, we only know the chorus,” he adds later. “‘Cause the chorus repeats the same four words for us.” It’s unclear when the song was recorded, although Cashis confirmed that the number was dated via a Twitter post . “I recorded it a while ago but it just came out today,” wrote the rapper. “Timing is everything.” The tune likely dates back to when Cashis was a newcomer on Shady Records (he and Stat Quo, an Aftermath signee, have since left the respective labels). Meanwhile, a track called “Topless” featuring Eminem and Nas also hit the Net on Tuesday night. A previous version of the song with Nas and T.I. has been circulating online for some time. Em and Tip both rap in cadences similar to Dr. Dre, a sign that their vocals are references for the producer. Related Artists Eminem Jay-Z

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Demi Lovato Will Not Star In ‘The Avengers’

Disney starlet was rumored to be up for a role in the all-star superhero film. By James Dinh Demi Lovato Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for PCA Demi Lovato still has her 2011 touring plan , but one gig the teen sensation doesn’t have on her agenda is a starring role in “The Avengers.” Contrary to reports, the 18-year-old singer/actress will not be featured in the film about a team of Marvel superheroes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. THR reports that sources inside Lovato’s and Marvel’s camps are “denying across the board” that the “Camp Rock” star is involved in any way in the all-star comic book adaptation, which is tentatively due in 2012. Part of the difficulty in hiring the actress is that the Joss Whedon-directed film will begin shooting in spring 2011 and the starlet is still undergoing her stay at a medical treatment center for “emotional and physical issues.” Despite the circulating Lovato rumor, Marvel may still be on the lookout for another female actress to join the male-heavy cast. As of now, “The Avengers” superhero lineup includes Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Samuel Jackson (Nick Fury), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) and Chris Hemsworth (Thor). Things have been looking up for the “Sonny With a Chance” star. Not only did the songstress come to an agreement with dancer Alex Welch, whom she allegedly punched before leaving her joint tour with the Jonas Brothers, but the Disney star was also able to spend some time with her family on Christmas Day . She was spotted with her family on the holiday getting food near her treatment facility in Woodridge, Illinois. For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com . Related Photos The Evolution Of: Demi Lovato Related Artists Demi Lovato

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Lydia Hearst Shaw Distances Herself From Lindsay Lohan Satire

‘I am not officially signed onto any other projects,’ model tweets following reports that she will star in ‘Dogs in Pocketbooks.’ By Terri Schwartz Lydia Hearst Shaw Photo: Michael Kovac/FilmMagic Lydia Hearst Shaw is doing her best to separate herself from the controversy building around the upcoming film “Dogs in Pocketbooks.” Screenwriter Charles Casillo announced Monday that he had hired Hearst Shaw as the lead in his satire on the life of Lindsay Lohan (and, apparently, other starlets). But after Lohan’s mother Dina lashed out and threatened to sue over the project , Shaw took to her Twitter to clarify that she is not involved in the film. “Just so we are all clear.. My hair is Red because I am the new face of Schwarzkopf color. I am a model. I dyed my hair to front the campaign,” she tweeted . “As for any theatrical roles I am currently filming Two Jacks directed by Bernard Rose. My next project is Catwalk by Tony Hickox.. Thank you all for your messages of encouragement during my transition to acting. I truly love and appreciate it. At this time I am not officially signed onto any other projects.” The role Shaw would have played was that of a “bratty movie goddess in and out of rehab, in trouble with the law, and hounded by greedy agents, predatory paparazzi, off-the-wall stalkers and crazed media.” Though Casillo had originally compared the character to Lohan by saying it was “in no way mean-spirited toward Lindsay,” he retracted his statement Tuesday (December 28) and said the comparison was “totally blown out of proportion.” Instead, the character is allegedly an amalgamation of Lohan, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Marilyn Monroe and Jean Harlow. When announcing he had chosen Hearst Shaw as the lead, Casillo said, “She’s one of the few supermodels who can actually act. She’s smart, well-read, charming and very beautiful. We looked at a lot of actresses for this role, and I was really knocked out.” But now it looks like he will have to go back to some of those other actresses for his leading lady and see if any of them are still interested. Dina Lohan threatened to take legal action against the project, like she did E-Trade , and when TMZ spoke with Lohan family lawyer Stephanie Ovadia, she said the family has a “very strong case.” “They are again using [Lindsay’s] likeness without her being compensated,” Ovadia said. “Not only that, but they are advertising the fact they are using her likeness. Anyone bringing negativity will be dealt with accordingly.” Related Artists Lindsay Lohan

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Flavor Flav To Release Memoir In March

‘Icon’ will cover rapper’s time in Public Enemy and on reality TV. By James Dinh Flavor Flav Photo: John Shearer/ Wire Image In keeping with the recent artist-to-author trend that’s seen everyone from Jay-Z to Justin Bieber penning books, Flavor Flav will release a memoir called “Icon” in March. Published by Farrah Gray Publishing, the book, which has been listed on Amazon.com, will be a 264-page account of everything Flav, from his early days in Public Enemy to his recent years as a VH1 reality-TV star. According to Amazon’s product description , the hip-hop icon will take readers “in vivid detail behind the scenes of his multi-faceted career.” Not only will Flav reveal the underlying tensions within Public Enemy and with Def Jam records, the hype man will also divulge details about his early struggles with addiction and his multiple visits to rehab and jail. But his memoir isn’t all pain and suffering as the 51-year-old star will also give glimpses into recent years, when he reinvented himself as a VH1 reality ringleader, spawning the hit shows “Flavor of Love” and “Strange Love,” alongside Brigitte Nielsen. Straddling the worlds of music and reality TV, Flav presents his take on both of them and describes how he has dealt with the pressure. On the cover of “Icon,” the rapper appears in a red suede jumpsuit with his signature accessory, a big clock hanging from his neck. Rocking matching sunglasses and an unusually stiff afro, Flav slouches underneath another clock chain attached to his bold name stamp. At press time, Flavor Flav’s publishing company had not yet responded to MTV News’ request for comment about the memoir. Are you excited for Flavor Flav’s memoir? Tell us what you think in the comments! Related Artists Flavor Flav

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LeAnn Rimes Not Pregnant, Just Engaged To Eddie Cibrian

Singer tweets that a report saying she is expecting is ‘BS.’ By Jocelyn Vena LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images Unlike Natalie Portman , LeAnn Rimes is not both pregnant and engaged. That’s what the country singer wanted fans to know when she took to Twitter on Tuesday (December 28), just one day after announcing that she and Eddie Cibrian are engaged. [LINK http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654957/20101227/rimes_leann.jhtml] “This is such BS!!!! Lol, you people all report BS,” she wrote , tweeting a celebrity gossip website’s report that she is expecting. Several tweets prior, Rimes shared the best advice she ever received, perhaps a dig at reports about her and her fiancé: “Don’t feed onto the negativity, that’s what they want. When you ignore you put out their flames and leave them with nothing to talk about. A bully wants to get a reaction, no reaction is confusing to a bully and they eventually burn out. Hard to do always, but so true and it works.” Rimes then went on to tweet about her fun partying plans: “Cabo!!!!! Sun, bikinis, friends, food, tequila…celebration!!!! Gonna be the best trip!!” On Monday, the same day she announced her engagement, Rimes thanked her fans for their support. “Once again, thank you all for your kindness and for sharing in our happiness,” she wrote. “We are off to sweet dream land. Til tmrw twele’s love you all!” The couple, who met on the set of their Lifetime film “Northern Lights,” got engaged over the holidays. Rimes, Cibrian and the actor’s childhood friend Brent Polacheck designed her engagement ring, consisting of a 5-carat oval diamond set in the middle of a rose gold fleur-de-lis. Related Photos Lovebirds: LeAnn Rimes And Eddie Cibrian Related Artists LeAnn Rimes

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Drake In ‘Tip-Top Shape’ For Take Care, Boi-1da Says

‘Lyrically, he’s gotten better,’ producer tells Vibe magazine. By James Dinh Drake Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage Drake wasn’t kidding when he said he’d been “compiling some great raps” for his new album, Take Care — just ask the project’s collaborator/producer Boi-1da. In a recent interview with Vibe magazine , the hip-hop hitmaker — who worked heavily on Drizzy’s Thank Me Later and Keri Hilson’s recent effort — spoke about how impressed he was with the Toronto MC’s lyrical flow on the sophomore effort. “Man, 2011 is going to be a good year for music,” Boi-1da told Vibe . “Drake’s in tip-top shape, and what’s amazed me is that lyrically, he’s gotten better. He was already an outstanding lyricist, but now I’m just in anticipation of what people are going to think when they hear his new music.” The producer also revealed he gave Lil Wayne some beats for the rapper’s next project, Tha Carter IV . Boi-1da said Drake is trying to prove his credibility as a rapper more than as an R&B vocalist, saying the MC’s bars speak for themselves. “I know a lot of people had criticized him for singing,” the producer acknowledged, “but I think he’s just coming back to show people why they fell in love with him, like, ‘Did you forget about me?’ And it’s really coming out in his raps. It’s something I can’t even really explain.” Based on recent interviews, it seems as if the Toronto star is focused on making his sophomore effort much more than your average album. ” Take Care is its own mission,” he said during an appearance on Shade 45’s morning show. “I’m really going back to the So Far Gone where, first of all, as much as the label and people are fighting me, I’m not doing 14 songs, ’cause it doesn’t give me enough. I want to do interludes, transitions and different moments. I have an overabundance. I’ve never had this many raps.” Do you prefer Drake rapping or singing? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Drake

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Elton John Joins List Of Gay Celebrity Fathers

Ricky Martin and Neil Patrick Harris are just a few gay stars who have started families. By James Dinh Elton John Photo: Neil Mockford/FilmMagic Christmas Day was more than just a festive holiday for Elton John, as he and his husband, David Furnish, welcomed their first child , Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John. The monumental occasion puts the iconic singer into a league of fellow gay celebrities who have ventured into the world of parenthood. Take a look at these other gay stars-turned-fathers: Ricky Martin Martin didn’t officially come out until earlier this year, but the Latin pop star started a family a few years ago. In August 2008, the singer became a proud father of twin boys, Matteo and Valentino Martin, who were born via a surrogate. In an interview with People, the former Menudo ,member revealed that fatherhood “has been the most spiritual moment in my life.” Neil Patrick Harris With just a 140-character Twitter message, the “How I Met Your Mother” star announced to the world that he and longtime partner David Burtka were expecting twins . Just a few months later, the Emmy-winning actor took to the social-networking site again to reveal the arrival of Gideon Scott and Harper Grace with the help of a surrogate. Prior to the twin’s birth, Harris researched his role as a future father, admitting to People, “I’m trying to read as much as I can, and prep as much as I can. But there’s only so much you can do because each baby is super individual and totally their own person.” Clay Aiken While his sexuality had always been speculated about, Clay didn’t come out until the arrival of his son , Parker Foster Aiken, in 2008. Earlier that year, it had been reported that the former “American Idol” contestant had artificially inseminated friend and music producer Jaymes Foster. In a statement on his website, Aiken gushed about his newborn, saying, “The little man is healthy, happy, and as loud as his daddy. Mama Jaymes is doing quite well also.” B.D. Wong “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actor B.D. Wong and his longtime partner Richie Jackson suffered a setback in their road to fatherhood when the couple lost one of their newborn twins 90 minutes after birth. The twin boys were born 11 weeks premature through a surrogate mother with Wong’s sperm and an egg donated by Jackson’s sister. One of the boys, Jackson Foo Wong, survived and inspired the actor to write a memoir called “Following Foo.” Related Photos Famous Gay Dads Related Artists Elton John

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Nicki Minaj Describes Her Ideal ‘Strong’ Man

Rapper also talks to King magazine about her acting ambitions. By Jayson Rodriguez Nicki Minaj on the cover of King magazine Photo: King If Nicki Minaj is looking for someone to be the Ken to her Barbie, then the Lil Wayne prot

Lady Gaga ‘Excited’ As Fame Monster Named Top-Selling 2010 Album

Gaga beats out Eminem and Justin Bieber on year-end worldwide chart. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Gabriel Bouys/ Getty Images Lady Gaga certainly had a massive 2010 and she’s ending it with another chart accomplishment. The singer’s The Fame Monster has topped the 2010 United World Chart , a list compiled by German website Media Traffic that tallies worldwide album sales collected from a variety of international sources. The Mother Monster landed at the top of the chart after her little monsters around the globe bought a total of 5.8 million copies of her massive album. And Gaga is extremely grateful for the achievement. “THE FAME MONSTER was named the best-selling album of 2010!” she wrote on Twitter . “I’m so excited for the future, believe + work hard, you will achieve your dreams.” But, Gaga wasn’t the only artist garnering big global albums sales this year. Coming in at a close second on the chart was Eminem. The rapper sold 5.7 million copies of his Recovery album. And landing in third place is Justin Bieber, whose combined sales of My World and My World 2.0 totaled 5.6 million. Gaga’s monster year also landed her at #14 on Forbes magazine’s 2010 list of top-earning stars . The singer pulled in a whopping $62 million from music sales, concerts and other income sources. To close out her eventful 2010, Lady Gaga will make a big announcement come this New Year’s Eve. Over the holiday weekend, she tweeted that she’d be sharing with her fans some news about her 2011 album release, Born This Way . “Merry Christmas little monsters! I love you with all my heart,” she wrote. “My gift to you is a BORN THIS WAY announcement Midnight on NEW YEARS EVE. -MM.” Related Photos The Evolution Of: Lady Gaga Related Artists Lady Gaga

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