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Selena Gomez Picks Justin Bieber Over Drake For Best New Artist Grammy

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Selena Gomez Picks Justin Bieber Over Drake For Best New Artist Grammy

‘I hope [Bieber] wins, but I love Drake as well,’ she tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting Audrey Kim Selena Gomez Photo: Angela Weiss/ Getty Images Selena Gomez may not be up for a Grammy this year, but she was on hand at the Grammy Nominations Concert Live special last week, where she helped announce the Song of the Year nominees alongside Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. While that category may have some strong contenders, the Best New Artist category will certainly have everyone buzzing come Grammy night in February. Acts like Florence and the Machine, Mumford & Sons and Esperanza Spalding are in the running, but the frontrunners seem to be two of America’s favorite Canadians: Justin Bieber and Drake . So who does Gomez want to win? “I would have to say Bieber just because I know how hard he works,” she told MTV News at KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2010 in Los Angeles over the weekend. “I hope he wins, but I love Drake as well. It’s a really hard category so I don’t know who’s going to win, but of course I have to say Bieber.” Drake may be facing off against Bieber at the Grammys, but Gomez will face off against her pal at the People’s Choice Awards in the Favorite Breakout Artist category. The other contenders include B.o.B, Bruno Mars and Ke$ha. But Gomez, who is nominated with her band the Scene, doesn’t think she has a chance. “I’m not going to win that, especially if it’s People’s Choice,” she said. “I’ve completely accepted the fact that I will not be taking that one home, but I’m very excited to be nominated.” Related Photos 2011 Grammy Awards Nominees: Hits And Misses 2010 Jingle Ball Kicks Off In Los Angeles Related Artists Selena Gomez Drake Justin Bieber

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Justin Bieber Cancels German TV Appearance After Stunt Accident

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Justin Bieber Cancels German TV Appearance After Stunt Accident

Singer apologizes to fans for postponing after man was injured jumping over a car in stilts. By Gil Kaufman Justin Bieber (file) Photo: Larry Marano/ Getty Images A TV appearance in Germany by Justin Bieber was canceled on Saturday night after a stunt went drastically wrong during the live broadcast. Grammy nominee Bieber was slated to sing live on the popular German show “Wetten Dass..?” but had to pull the plug just before he took the stage because 23-year-old Samuel Koch was severely injured while attempting to jump over a moving vehicle. Bieber tweeted to his fans about the incident, writing, “Just want to let my people in Germany know I won’t be on ‘Wetten Dass..?’ tonight as an accident has taken place and we all don’t think it is right to continue. … Please pray for Samuel Koch & his family as we wait and hope for his health and safety. I’m sorry we couldn’t perform tonight but some things are more important than putting on a show.” Koch, who was wearing spring-powered stilts known as “powerbocks,” failed in his attempt to jump over the car, which was being driven by his father, according to BBC News . The daredevil underwent surgery on Sunday after suffering multiple back injuries and fractures. While he was reported to be in an “extremely critical stage,” his condition was not believed to life-threatening after the surgery. “Wetten Dass..?” (which translates to “Wanna Bet?”) has been on the air for nearly 30 years and draws an audience of about 10 million viewers a week. U.K. superstar Robbie Williams and former Genesis drummer Phil Collins were also slated to be on Saturday night’s episode of the show. Related Photos Justin Bieber Takes Over The Bodies Of Other Teen Idols Related Artists Justin Bieber

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T.I. Shows ‘No Mercy’ In Video Premiere

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on T.I. Shows ‘No Mercy’ In Video Premiere

Pensive title track from upcoming album features The-Dream. By Gil Kaufman T.I. in his video for “No Mercy” T.I. won’t be around this week to celebrate the release of his new album, No Mercy due to his 11-month prison stint on a probation violation, but the King of the South left behind an emotionally gripping clip to tide fans over. The video for the album’s title track opens with a trenchcoat-and-sunglasses-wearing Tip solemnly getting out of his black Ferrari in front of a church while the song’s majestic piano intro plays behind him. As he removes his shades to enter the house of worship and put his hands together in prayer, the grinding guitar-infused track heats up, and we see images of the rapper and The-Dream standing against an ethereal, “magic hour” sunset. The theme of redemption and transgression is quickly slammed home as Dream croons “There’s no mercy for me/ No crying myself to sleep … good morning, reality,” in front of a stained-glass window with bright sunlight streaming through it. Cutting between scenes of him sitting in the pews, standing in the church aisle and reciting his lyrics on a hilltop, Tip looks alternately relaxed and humble over the course of the bare-bones performance clip. As will likely be the case with many of the lyrics on the album, T.I.’s verses take on an ironic twist in light of the fact that he is currently back in prison. Recorded after his release from a year-long sentence earlier this year, tied to his 2007 felony gun possession charge, No Mercy drops on Tuesday as the rapper sits in the same prison, serving an 11-month sentence for violating his probation. “Trapped in a vicious circle/ Jesus’ youngest disciple/ Tell the judge if he throwed the book at me/ Make it the bible,” he raps at the outset of the song. After later comparing himself to late rapper Tupac Shakur — who also released an album while incarcerated — and noting how much fans missed the star once he was gone, T.I. adds, “Hindsight 20/20/ Future not as clear/ But I’m a rider til I die.” The fade out comes as The-Dream croons the song’s angelic chorus again, and the pair take turns standing in front of the shimmering stained glass window while pensively looking out from behind dark shades. What do you think of the “No Mercy” video? Related Videos MTV2 Video Premieres Related Artists T.I.

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Keri Hilson ‘Pretty Girl Rocks’ For Troops At ‘VH1 Divas’

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Keri Hilson ‘Pretty Girl Rocks’ For Troops At ‘VH1 Divas’

Songstress thanks soldiers for their service during her performance. By Mawuse Ziegbe Keri Hilson performs during “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Photo: Getty Images Armed with her girl-power single “Pretty Girl Rock,” Keri Hilson rocked members of the U.S. Armed Forces at the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” event. Decked out in a gold bustier, high-waisted pants and a fringe-laden jacket, Hilson brought her saucy, sexpot swagger to the stage. Flanked by four back-up dancers in stylized military jackets that showed a lot of leg, the ladies oozed sassy sexuality as the Atlanta songstress swiveled her hips and cooed, the mass of concertgoers cheering her on. (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” .) After giving the soldiers a fun show, Hilson gave a shout-out to the service members, thanking them for protecting Americans at home and abroad. “You guys are so beautiful. I just want to say thank you so much because if it wasn’t for each and every one of you, we could not be here and have the freedom to do what we do,” she said. Hilson reveled in that freedom by putting in work through the event. In addition to her solo set, Hilson got it started with her fellow Divas several times throughout the night. She joined Katy Perry and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles for a rousing, retro opening number, and teamed up with Nettles once again for a rendition of soul great Aretha Franklin’s 1968 anthem “Think.” The songbird later broke down her “Divas” experience to reporters, and said participating in the event was “incredible.” “I’m in great company with past Divas, and not only is it about me being here, it’s also about what we’re doing here, supporting the troops. I took pictures with guys yesterday … and one of them just said, ‘I just want to thank you for coming. Thank you for doing this. Not many people do this and take time out of their schedule to do something like this,” she explained. “It’s been not only enlightening, it’s been very fulfilling. I’m very happy to be here.” What did you think of Keri Hilson’s performance at “VH1 Divas”? Let us know in the comments! For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Videos Performances At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Keri Hilson

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Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry Glam It Up At ‘VH1 Divas’

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry Glam It Up At ‘VH1 Divas’

Patriotic looks and retro styles were also big at military tribute. By Mawuse Ziegbe Nicki Minaj at “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” Photo: MTV News Stars didn’t shy away from bold fashion choices when it came to supporting soldiers at the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” event. Celebs hit the stage and the red carpet in looks that either paid homage to the military’s legacy or rocked the soldiers’ worlds with eye-popping outfits. (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” .) Nicki Minaj piled on the color in an orange-and-blue-hued, long-sleeved mini-dress, turquoise tights and fringe-covered platforms when she rocked the stage. She finished off the look with a puffy trapezoidal white wig with pink tips and a large beaded necklace. Snooki topped off her snug little black dress with an officer’s cap that she brightened up with a pink bow. Katy Perry went for ’40s glam in many of looks, like her crimson sequined gown with a sweetheart neckline and daring thigh-high slit. She upped the vamp factor with long red gloves and a diamond cuff. Perry also got patriotic with a tube top emblazoned with the American flag paired with sparkly hot pants. Keri Hilson, Perry and Jennifer Nettles took it back with their World War II-era style in the show’s opener, swishing about in spangled gold and white mini-dresses and military hats. Grace Potter went runway-chic with a tiny silvery beaded number adorned with long fringe that showed off her long legs. The Situation got spiffed up his typically casual look with a vest and black button-down shirt with paisley accents, paired with grey jeans and black kicks. Supermodel Marisa Miller was suitably dressed for the occasion in an olive drab jumpsuit nipped at the waist with a wide belt, a look she softened with a wavy retro hairstyle. Hilson rocked both the stage and red carpet and an all-black outfit she enlivened with glitzy accents like sparkly lapels, studded jewelry and bedazzled booties. What did you think of the fashion at “VH1 Divas”? Let u know in the comments! For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Nicki Minaj Katy Perry

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‘VH1 Divas’ Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj ‘Just Want To Have Fun’

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on ‘VH1 Divas’ Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj ‘Just Want To Have Fun’

Cyndi Lauper’s colorful classic perfectly suits the Perry’s and Minaj’s bright aesthetic. By Aly Semigran Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry perform for “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Cyndi Lauper wasn’t kidding when she boasted that “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” in 1983. On Sunday’s “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops,” 27 years after Lauper’s declaration, two of this generation’s fiercest female voices took over the oft-covered classic pop ode with a new kind of women’s lib. Nicki Minaj (who has already clearly drawn inspiration from Lauper, evident here with her puffy, white wig, colorful miniskirt, sky-high heels and blue tights) and Katy Perry (who opted to sport sexy camouflage garb, paired with a military-inspired hat) performed a slightly more sped-up, rock-and-roll version (though the tune’s synthesized chords were still very much present). (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” .) The Young Money MC — who also rocked the stage solo — not only aesthetically resembled Lauper with her off-kilter fashion sense, but vocally as well. (Earlier in the night, Perry had gone even more retro when she joined Keri Hilson and Jennifer Nettles for a cover of the World War II-era hit “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”) The stage set-up, complete with a live band and a big screen showing images that like, totally channeled the ’80s, gave Minaj and Perry plenty of room to run around and, yes, have plenty of fun. With a display of sisterhood that included a strut down the catwalk, both girls (as well as a gaggle of colorfully dressed dancers shimmying behind them) fulfilled Lauper’s promise. The two hugged after the performance and gave the love right back to the audience, as Minaj cried, “Salute the troops!” to which Perry immediately complied. What did you think of Nicki Minaj’s and Katy Perry’s duet of Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”? Let us know below in the comments section. For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Videos Performances At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Katy Perry Nicki Minaj Cyndi Lauper

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Nicki Minaj Drives Soldiers Crazy At ‘VH1 Divas’

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Young Money MC performs ‘Moment 4 Life,’ ‘Right Thru Me’ and ‘Roman’s Revenge.’ By Mawuse Ziegbe Nicki Minaj performs during “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images At the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Nicki Minaj paid tribute to America’s soldiers the best way she knows how: get them fired up with a body-rocking performance. Sporting a fluffy white wig, turquoise tights, towering heels and a super-snug, orange and blue mini-dress, Minaj kicked things off with “Moment 4 Life,” an album cut from her chart-busting debut Pink Friday. (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” .) “In this very moment, I’m king/ In this very moment, I slay Goliath with a sling,” Minaj spit as she strutted across the darkly illuminated stage with her signature flirty yet street swagger. Service members hoisted camera phones in the air as the beat pumped through the massive, tricked-out aircraft hangar. The track was a fitting way to start the performance, as the Young Money queen talks about savoring the moment, rhyming, “Put ya drinks up/ It’s a celebration every time we link up. Greatness is what we on the brink of.” Then a roar erupted from the crowd of soldiers and the flicker of flashing lights picked up as the bass line from Minaj’s hit “Right Thru Me” dropped. Four female dancers in glittery cropped pants and black T-shirts appeared to back up the rapper. Later, four guys joined the crew to bust a few moves. Minaj switched up the track for the soldiers slightly, by holding one of the last notes of the song as she strolled down the runway. The Young Money lyricist, who also teamed up with Katy Perry for a playful cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” closed the set on a frenzied note with her rowdy Eminem collabo “Roman’s Revenge.” Trading bars with the assistance of her hypeman, Minaj punched up the set with garish grimaces and struck loopy poses as she tottered about in her stilettos. “I love you guys, thank you!” she proclaimed at the end of the set, and the soldiers sent her off with a salute of their own, chanting, “Nicki! Nicki!” What did you think of Nicki Minaj’s performance at “VH1 Divas”? Let u know in the comments! For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Videos Performances At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Nicki Minaj

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Paramore Get Troops Rockin’ And Reflecting At ‘VH1 Divas’

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Hayley Williams and co. performed ‘My Hero’ and ‘The Only Exception’ in Kuwait for Sunday’s show. By Aly Semigran Paramore’s Hayley Williams performs for “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Photo: VH1 “Hero” is a word that is often synonymous with members of the military, so it was quite natural that Paramore paid their respects to the men and women in uniform by covering the Foo Fighters’ 1998 arena rock classic “My Hero” for “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops.” In their performance in front of troops at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait — which was followed by sets back in San Diego from stars like Keri Hilson , Nicki Minaj and Sugarland — frontwoman Hayley Williams, looking as rocker chic as ever with pink hair and a blue sequined jumpsuit, alerted the crowd, “This one’s for you” as her band kicked into the tune’s instantly recognizable opening notes (particularly Taylor Hawkins’ heart-pounding drum intro, taken over here by Zac Farro). It seemed the troops were just as ready to rock out as Williams and co. were, as they quickly turned into a sea of signs of the horn and crowd-surfers. (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” .) Amid the flashing lights, both onstage and coming from the countless cameras flashing from the crowd (many of whom held glow sticks too), Williams belted out Dave Grohl’s catchy chorus, “There goes my hero/ Watch him as he goes/ There goes my hero/ He’s ordinary.” Paramore, who have previously covered “My Hero” (from the Foo’s defining 1998 record The Colour and the Shape ) on the compilation album Sound of Superman, didn’t miss a beat during their stint on Sunday’s show. Williams and her bandmates then took a breaking from rocking and slowed things down a bit with their love song “The Only Exception.” The audience showed their appreciation for the band with waving hands and lighters. The band provided one of the evening’s few subdued numbers of the night, and the swaying crowd (many of whom sung along with the chorus, “But you are the only exception “) gave the show a much-needed moment of reflection. While the song may not have been as obvious a choice as “My Hero” (particularly when they have a hard-rocking repertoire that includes hits like “Brick by Boring Brick” and “Decode”), it seemed to resonate hugely with the crowd (many of whom, perhaps, were thinking of their loved ones at home during the performance, particularly during lines like “I know you’re leaving in the morning when you wake up/ Leave me with some kind of proof it’s not a dream”). The service members attending the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” weren’t the first to take Williams’ ballad to heart this year. The tune was also featured in the wildly popular Britney Spears episode of “Glee,” in which Lea Michele echoed Williams sentiment that, “That was the day that I promised/ I’d never sing of love if it does not exist.” What did you think of Paramore’s performances of “My Hero” and “The Only Exception”? Let us know in the comments section below. For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Videos Performances At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Paramore

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Diddy And Robert DeNiro Flirt On ‘Saturday Night Live’

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Bad Boy mogul hits on the screen legend dressed in drag for a skit, and takes over stage with Swizz Beatz and Diddy-Dirty Money. By Mawuse Ziegbe Robert De Niro and Sean “Diddy” Combs perform on “SNL” Dec. 4 Photo: NBC Hip-hop and Hollywood went head-to-head on this week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Screen great Robert DeNiro served as host and Diddy-Dirty Money supplied the musical entertainment, but one of the highlights of the episode went down the music mogul and movie legend teamed up for some laughs. The two appeared together in a skit in where Diddy — playing an over-amped music executive – touts the talents of the “Hottest Hook Guy” in the business: Blizzard Man. Andy Samberg enters a recording studio in full early ’90s regalia – colored shades, silky shirt, sprayed-stiff hair – and drops a few wiggity wack rhymes to the horror of the other producers. Then Blizzard’s mom, played by DeNiro, sashays in, suited up in a gaudy sweater and leggings outfit that catches the eye of a (presumably) delusional Diddy. “You know a bitch gotta stay dipped,” the Hollywood great says. After sizing her up later on, the Last Train to Paris rapper tells DeNiro’s alter ego that, “If you wasn’t my man’s mom, I’d tear that ass up.” For the most part, DeNiro side-stepped the loopy costumes, and played himself when stopped by fictional BET talk show “What’s Up with That?” alongside Robin Williams and Kenan Thompson as Deandre Cole for a special Hollywood-themed episode. But the screen legend messes with Cole’s habit of interrupting guests and simply stops speaking. DeNiro stares grumpily at Cole until the groove kicks in, the host bops his head and he croons “uncomfortable silence.” DeNiro also turns up as a grizzled barfly who Samberg and Jason Sudeikis have to bed in a nearby closet in order to get a drink. All three complain that the experience is horrible because they each find each other butt-ugly. It’s later revealed that real mood-killer is the presence of DeNiro’s pal, another white-haired old timer in a bathrobe played by Ben Stiller. The show inserts a hefty amount of promotion for DeNiro’s new flick “Little Fockers,” including staging a set visit from a super-excited kid who freaks out about everything — from checking out a schedule to meeting the craft-services guy — except DeNiro. When Stiller arrives, the kid praises him for his turn in “Permanent Midnight,” and glares at DeNiro, “That’s how you do drama.” The Italian-American icon also hits up an Italian talk show that pushes him to skip down memory lane. The show trots out the deer from the 1978 flick “Deerhunter” and even forces him to do an unenthused DeNiro impression. The host also gets DeNiro to unwittingly utter his singular “Taxi Driver” line, “Are you talking to me?” by speaking in the opposite direction. For most of the show, Diddy stuck to what he’s known for, performing twice with the Dirty Money ladies, Dawn Richard and Kalenna. The trio hits the stage first with “Coming Home” shrouded in dark shadows that reflect the song’s plaintive vibe. While both ladies rock stylized pompadours and chunky statement jewelry, Richard shows off her abs in a slick bra-top and Kalenna wears a snug jumpsuit. Backed by a full band and a string section, Diddy helmed the performance, spitting the lyrics in a dark jacket and declaring passionately “It feels so good” to be coming home. The crew switched up the vibe from soulful to sexy for the second performance. Swizz Beatz kicked off the trio’s rendition of “Ass on the Floor,” imploring to the audience to “Get your hands in the air!” Richard and Kalenna took center stage and vamped it up under bright red lights, working feathered capes which Dawn affixed to her bustier and Kalenna to the small of her waist. Diddy hung back stealthily by the side of the stage surrounded by a few dancers in blonde bobs and slinky outfits. The mogul later hops up to lend a hand with hypeman duties, and the bobbed women join him as unleashes his verse, posing aggressively as he spit. What did you think of this week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live”? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Diddy-Dirty Money

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‘America’s Next Top Model’ Coach Miss J Recalls Big Break On ‘When I Was 17’

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‘I put on this attitude,’ the runway trainer says of his Jean Paul Gaultier encounter as a teen. By Jocelyn Vena Miss J Photo: MTV News These days, Miss J is as recognizable to people outside the fashion community as he is to those inside, thanks to his signature walk and sassy attitude displayed week after week as a runway coach on “America’s Next Top Model.” But when he was a teenager, he was just trying to figure out how to pronounce Jean-Paul Gaultier’s name. “When I was 17, I became very into the fashion world,” he recalls on this week’s episode of “When I Was 17,” which also features “Hills” alum Audrina Patridge and Cee Lo Green. “So one day, my friend said, ‘Oh my God, I just read in The New York Times that designer Jean-Paul Gaultier is coming to New York, and he’s doing a fashion show. He’s using models from the street. Maybe you should go see him.’ And I didn’t know who he was.” Besides not knowing who the French designer was, he also didn’t think he had what it took to model. “And I thought, ‘Model?’ ” he recalled, noting that he didn’t think he was “perfect” enough for that career. ” ‘My skin’s too dark, my nose is too wide, my lips are too full.’ But I thought, ‘Why not?’ “I went to Bergdorf Goodman for the casting,” he continued. “There was hundreds of people waiting. I thought to myself, ‘What’s gonna make me stand out?’ and I just thought, ‘Be yourself, personality.’ I had nothing else to sell.” His encounter with the designer was a bit rocky, but it all worked out in the end, thanks to his signature strut. “When I got to see him, he said, ‘Hello.’ And I said, ‘Hello.’ He put me in clothing, and I remember I wasn’t wearing underwear that day. I wasn’t wearing panties, but I hid in the corner, put on the outfit and I put on this attitude… but I got the show.” “When I Was 17” — this week featuring Cee Lo, Audrina Patridge and Miss J — premieres Saturday at 11 a.m. on MTV. Related Videos ‘When I Was 17’ Episode 206 Sneak Peek Related Photos When I Was 17 (Season 2) | Ep. 6 | Cee Lo Green, Miss J Alexander, Audrina Patridge

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