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Lady Gaga Announces Born This Way Album At VMAs

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

She even sings the chorus of upcoming title track after winning Video of the Year. By Kara Warner Lady Gaga at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: WireImage Three cheers to Lady Gaga for following through with her promises! When Gaga picked up the biggest award at the Video Music Awards on Sunday night (September 12), Video of the Year for “Bad Romance,” she came through on an earlier vow that she would reveal the title for her new album if she won the coveted award. “I promised that if I won this, I would announce the name of my new album,” Gaga said, a bit overcome with the emotion of it all. “It’s called Born This Way. ” She then wowed the crowd even further by singing the chorus to the yet-unreleased title song. Gaga has teased a few details of the album , calling it the “absolute greatest work” she’s ever done. “I’m so excited about it,” Gaga said. “The message, the melodies, the direction, the meaning, what it will mean to my fans and what it will mean to me in my own life — it’s utter liberation. I’m on the quest to create the anthem for my generation for the next decade, so that’s what I’ve done.” The superstar also has yet to reveal what producers she’s working with. “I will never tell, because as soon as I tell, everyone starts working with them,” she said. “So all I can say is that nobody knows who they are. They’re all new.” Regarding potential guest artists who may or may not appear on the project, when we caught up with Akon on the VMA white carpet just before the show, he revealed a few details about his studio time with the Lady, but not any specifics about the sound. “Now that, that’s something I need her to describe,” Akon said. “If I describe it,” he began, mulling over whether e should reveal anything, then reconsidered: “No, no, just let her describe it, trust me.” He went on to say that Gaga is an icon, plain and simple. “She’s the biggest artist ever, next to MJ,” Akon said. “And that is in three years. So you can imagine 10 years from now, 20 years from now. She’s amazing, man.” What are you expecting from Gaga’s next album? Share your thoughts in the comments! The Moonmen have all been handed out and the stars have gone home, but there’s plenty of 2010 MTV Video Music Awards news, interviews, behind-the-scenes scoop, party reports and more still to come, so keep it locked on MTVNews.com. Related Videos VMA 2010: Most Talked About Moments Related Photos VMA 2010: Show Highlights Related Artists Lady Gaga

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Nicki Minaj Has ‘Swag’ Like Lady Gaga, Choreographer Says

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Laurie Ann Gibson says Minaj has ‘the components that I saw about three years ago in Lady Gaga.’ By Kelley L. Carter Nicki Minaj at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Could Nicki Minaj be the next Lady Gaga ? Laurie Ann Gibson certainly thinks so. Choreographer extraordinaire Gibson worked with Gaga to create the dance chemistry in Gaga’s MTV Video Music Award-winning “Bad Romance” video and also put together Minaj’s VMA pre-show dance routine for her song “Check It Out,” with will.i.am. Minaj, who was dressed in a pink-and-purple spacesuit and coiffed with a cotton-candy-colored wig, impressed her live audience with her dance moves. Accompanied by two dancers in matching outfits, Minaj stood stock-still like a futuristic superhero for the song’s intro before wiggling her hips into the Gibson choreographed moves. Gibson, who MTV viewers will remember from Sean (Diddy) Combs’ “Making the Band,” told MTV News that Minaj has the makings of a superstar. “What I love about Nicki is she has the eye of the tiger and she is fearless,” Gibson said. “These are the components that I saw about three years ago in Lady Gaga. I thought, ‘This is going to be fantastic.’ Her swag is amazing.” And just what was that robotic movement we saw Minaj do during her performance? “The idea is that we’re Barbies landing from outer space,” Gibson explained. “It’s doll-like. It’s amazing.” Gibson is working on a reality show with Ryan Seacrest that will feature her life as a creative director and choreographer. She says the show will appear on E! sometime in the near future, and it will follow her climb to become a female version of Combs, her mentor and collaborator. The Moonmen have all been handed out and the stars have gone home, but there’s plenty of 2010 MTV Video Music Awards news, interviews, behind-the-scenes scoop, party reports and more still to come, so keep it locked on MTVNews.com. Related Videos VMA 2010: Most Talked About Moments On The 2010 VMA Red Carpet Related Artists Nicki Minaj

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Taylor Swift’s New Song Lyrics: What Do You Think?

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Pop/country superstar debuts yet-untitled song at the VMAs. By James Dinh Taylor Swift performs at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Taylor Swift debuted a new song at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 12), and we want to know what you think of the yet-untitled track’s personal lyrics. The song is said to be from Taylor’s upcoming Speak Now album and will seemingly be titled “Innocent” or “Still an Innocent.” Below are the lyrics as far as we could gather. If you know the missing words, help us out. And share your thoughts in the comments! I guess you really did it this time Left yourself in your war path Lost your balance on a tightrope Lost your mind trying to get it back Wasn’t it easier in your lunch box days? Always a bigger bed to crawl into Wasn’t it beautiful when you believed in everything And everybody believed in you? It’s all right, just wait and see You’re streaming lights are still bright to me oh Who you are is not what you’ve been You’re still an innocent You’re still an innocent There’s some things you can’t speak of But tonight you’ll leave it all again You wouldn’t be shattered on the floor now If only you would sing only what you know … Wasn’t it easy you’re in your … catching days? And everything out of reach … brought down to you? Wasn’t it beautiful running wild till you fell asleep Before the monsters caught up to you? It’s all right, just wait and see Your streaming lights are still bright to me oh Who you are you are is not who you’ve been You’re still an innocent It’s OK, life is a tough crowd 32 and still growing up now Who you are is not what you did You’re still an innocent Time turns flames to ambers You’ll have new Septembers Everyone of us has messed up too Mind change like the weather I hope you remember today is never too late To be brave (ohh) It’s all right, just wait and see Your streaming lights are bright to me oh Who you are is not where you’ve been You’re still an innocent It’s OK, life is a tough crowd 32 and still growing up now Who you are is not what you did You’re still an innocent Lost your balance on a tight rope It’s never too late to get it back What did you think of Taylor’s new song? Share your thoughts, and correct our lyrics, in the comments below! The Moonmen have all been handed out and the stars have gone home, but there’s plenty of 2010 MTV Video Music Awards news, interviews, behind-the-scenes scoop, party reports and more still to come, so keep it locked on MTVNews.com. Related Videos VMA 2010: Most Talked About Moments Related Photos VMA 2010: Winners In The Press Room Related Artists Taylor Swift

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Kanye West Debuts New Song At VMAs

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

MC toasts ‘scumbags’ and ‘douche bags’ in new song from forthcoming album. By Mawuse Ziegbe Kanye West performs during the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: Kevin Mazur/EM/WireImage As MTV Video Music Awards host Chelsea Handler put it, Kanye West was the “big, black elephant in the room” at this year’s show. Following a long and well-documented history of awards-show rants, Kanye’s return to the VMAs was a much-buzzed-about event. And West knew it. Instead of completely avoiding the controversy of last year’s VMAs, Yeezy turned the event into fodder for his new track, which he debuted at the close of the show. Funnyman Aziz Ansari sent up the “I’mma let you finish” debacle by yukking it up on a phone call from “Jersey Shore” castmember Ronnie but tossing to West’s performance. The MC walked to the middle of the stage alone, sporting a fire-engine-red suit and gold chains, to a white MPC on a pedestal. West then punched out a few notes from his new song , the companion film for which viewers got a peek at during the pre-show, in the center of the black-and-white stage. A trio of dancers dashed onstage carrying beige scarves before West picked up the mic and began to spit. “I always find something wrong/ You been putting up with my sh– way too long,” the MC rhymed, presumably referring to his various headline-hogging outbursts. “I’m so gifted at finding what I don’t like the most.” Then ‘Ye, who has weathered an outsize amount of criticism, dedicated the performance to his mother and let loose. “Let’s have a toast for the douchebags/ Let’s have a toast for the a–holes/ Let’s have a toast for scumbags,” West sang. The MC then dished out advice to listeners who may be dealing with the aforementioned “bags.” “I got a plan/ Run away as fast as you can.” West collaborator and Clipse MC Pusha T then hit the stage, channeling “Miami Vice”-cool in a mauve blazer as the trio of dancers posed on the side. “I’m just young, rich and tasteless,” Push spit. For many, the performance can be seen as major turning point in ‘Ye’s career. The producer and lyricist has spent the past year grappling with the downward turn of his public persona and retreated from the spotlight. Yeezy returned with the epic track “Power,” got back into the awards-show game at the link BET Awards and previewed new music for tech tastemakers in intimate workplace performances. And of course, he joined Twitter, typing out an entertaining and candid stream of missives, including an apology to Taylor Swift ( Swift, for her part, also referenced the mic-grabbing business in her own VMA performance). After rhyming the chorus once again, switching up his vocals with a reverb effect, West closed the performance on a triumphant note. The crowd chanted “Kanye!” as a curtain of pyro rained down onto the stage. What did you think of Kanye West’s VMA performance? Sound off in the comments below! The Moonmen have all been handed out and the stars have gone home, but there’s plenty of 2010 MTV Video Music Awards news, interviews, behind-the-scenes scoop, party reports and more still to come, so keep it locked on MTVNews.com. Related Videos VMA 2010: Performances VMA 2010: Most Talked About Moments Related Photos VMA 2010: Performers VMA 2010: Show Highlights Related Artists Kanye West

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Linkin Park Get Cosmic For VMA Performance

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Rockers put on epic performance of ‘The Catalyst’ at Griffith Park Observatory. By Gil Kaufman Linkin Park performs during the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: MTV News If the theme of Eminem’s smash VMA performance was “triumph,” Linkin Park were also shooting for the stars during their live slot, delivering on a promise of an “epic” event Making the televised debut of massive debut single “The Catalyst,” from their upcoming Rick Rubin-produced album A Thousand Suns, the veteran rap/rock band set up shop at Los Angeles’ legendary Griffith Park Observatory , site of iconic movie moments from “Rebel Without a Cause” to “The Terminator” and “Transformers.” With the sky-gazing landmark blazing in candy-colored lights, a crowd of fans dashed to a stage set up in front of the building as Mike Shinoda growled out the lyrics about living under a loaded gun while shrouded in green fog. Shinoda promised beforehand that the backdrop would match some of the themes and lyrics in the song, and he wasn’t kidding. As singer Chester Bennington howled out the lines “And when I close my eyes tonight/ To symphonies of blinding light … transmissions echoing away/ Far from the world of you and I/ Where oceans bleed into the sky,” the set exploded in strobes and flashing white searchlights synced to the song’s relentless techno-metal rhythm. The Hollywood Hills framing them in the background, the band made the most of their unique setting, amping up the push-and-pull dynamics of the song’s wide-open chorus, with Bennington and Shinoda shadowing each other’s vocals with a sandpaper-and-silk harmony. By song’s end, Bennington seemed spent, kneeling in exhaustion center stage as the intimate crowd howled its approval. What did you think of Linkin Park’s performance? Let us know in comments below. The Moonmen have all been handed out and the stars have gone home, but there’s plenty of 2010 MTV Video Music Awards news, interviews, behind-the-scenes scoop, party reports and more still to come, so keep it locked on MTVNews.com. Related Videos VMA 2010: Performances Related Photos VMA 2010: Performers Related Artists Linkin Park

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VMA Winners List: Lady Gaga, Eminem And More

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Miss any of the MTV Video Movie Awards? Here’s the rundown of the winners. By Rochell D. Thomas Lady Gaga accepts the award for Video of the Year at the 2010 VMAs Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images In a move that surprised, well, no one, voters went goo-goo for Lady Gaga , crowning her the queen of MTV’s 27th Annual Video Music Awards. Gaga was nominated for 13 Moonmen but she took home only eight (largely because she was up against herself in a few categories), including statues for the heavy-hitter categories of Video of the Year, Best Pop Video and Best Female Video. The artist who opened the show, Eminem , came in a distant second with hardware for Best Hip Hop Video and Best Male Video. Unfortunately, Em had to leave the ceremony to catch a red eye to New York so he missed out on his own awards. Did you miss any of the VMA action? Just in case, here’s a list of night’s big winners. Best Dance Video: Lady Gaga, “Bad Romance” Best Collaboration Video: Lady Gaga featuring Beyonc

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B.o.B, Hayley Williams Perform Rousing ‘Airplanes’ At VMAs

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Bruno Mars also joins pair onstage for a medley of ‘Nothin’ on You,’ ‘Airplanes’ and Paramore’s ‘Only Exception.’ By James Dinh Hayley Williams and B.o.B perform during the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic They may have met for the first time on Saturday, but B.o.B and Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams had real chemistry when they performed their hit “Airplanes” at Sunday’s Video Music Awards . Joined by Bruno Mars, B.o.B and Williams performed a medley that also included “Nothin’ on You” and Paramore’s “Only Exception” at the 2010. Beginning with this spring’s anthem “Nothin’ on You,” Mars crooned his way through the track’s chorus until an energetic B.o.B appeared on the other side of the Nokia Theatre stage. “Give it up to my homie, B.o.B,” Mars screamed. After bringing the song to a pause, B.o.B transitioned into his other 2010 smash, “Airplanes.” Decked out in a white ensemble, Williams walked through a misty entrance as she met the MC at center stage. “Can we pretend that airplanes/ In the night sky, are like shooting stars?/ I could really use a wish right now/ Wish right now, wish right now,” she belted. The duo sang smiling and dancing slightly side by side, as a lightning backdrop flickered in the background. With the song coming to an end, Williams walked to the back of the stage as “Only Exception” began to play. Joined by her band, the frontwoman grabbed a mic. As she sang the track, a sea of golden light bulbs were suspended above their heads. During rehearsals for the big performance on Saturday, MTV News asked B.o.B what fans could expect from his and Hayley’s VMA set. “I think just the fact that me and her are performing on the stage at the same [event] is gonna be spectacular,” he told us. B.o.B and Williams were nominated for Best Collaboration Video for “Airplanes,” but lost out to Lady Gaga’s “Telephone,” featuring Beyonc

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Eminem Wins Best Male Video For ‘Not Afraid’

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The Detroit MC opened VMAs with a triumphant performance of the comeback anthem. By James Dinh Eminem performs at the 2010 VMAs Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage After a triumphant opening performance of his VMA-nominated “Not Afraid,” Eminem took home the Moonman for Best Male Video at the 2010 Video Music Awards . Although it was a major win for the Detroit MC, Em wasn’t able to accept the award as presenters Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj revealed that he had already left the building and was on a plane to New York. “All right you guys, sit down. Eminem just left the building. He had to catch a flight to go back to New York to perform with Jigga man,” Minaj said referring to the two rappers’ Home and Home tour, which resumes on Monday on Tuesday. In the Rich Lee-directed clip, Eminem takes a journey through the streets of Newark, New Jersey, where he reflects on his personal tribulations. The rapper opened the Video Music Awards with a performance medley of his two smashes: “Not Afraid” and “Hate That I Love You” alongside surprise guest Rihanna. The rapper is also up for several other awards, including Best Hip-Hop Video (Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem “Forever”) and the coveted Video Of The Year (“Not Afraid”). What do you think of Eminem’s Best Male Video win? Sound off in the comments! The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards are happening live, right now at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles! Keep it locked on MTVNews.com for the latest behind-the-scenes scoop, red-carpet interviews, photos, winner reactions and more. Related Videos On The 2010 VMA Red Carpet Related Photos VMA 2010: Show Highlights VMA 2010: Backstage Moments Related Artists Eminem

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Justin Bieber, Drake Have Canadian Reunion At VMAs

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Bieber also revealed plans to get Drake and Lil Wayne on his next album. By Jocelyn Vena Drake and Justin Bieber at the 2010 VMAs Photo: MTV News LOS ANGELES — Justin Bieber and Drake both brought the party to the VMA red carpet Sunday night (September 12), but they also brought their Canadian pride to the show. While the pair weren’t sure how many Moonmen the night would bring them, they were looking forward to chilling with each other and also sharing some plans to collaborate sometime in the future. “This is my big bro Drizzy Drake,” Bieber told MTV News on the VMA red carpet after giving his pal a hug and making his way over to chat with us. “This is my little brother,” Drake added. The two then explained that they were planning to make sure Canada got some proper representation at the show. “Same way we always do,” nominee and performer Drake teased, with fellow nominee and performer Bieber continuing, “You know we always rep our hometown, Toronto.” After the Canadian lovefest, Bieber revealed some details about his third album, a follow-up to his massive hits My World and My World 2.0. “[It’ll] probably [come out] fourth quarter next year,” he revealed. “Drake is gonna be on that album; I’m not sure [who else]. I’m gonna ask him if he can get [Lil] Wayne on there.” Drake had Bieber’s back: “We’ll make it happen.” On top of a new album, Bieber will also release a 3-D movie next year. “We’re in the middle [of it now],” he dished. “You’re gonna see a lot of cool stuff! 3-D, 3-D!” Are you feeling the Canadian love between Justin and Drake? Share your thoughts in the comments below! The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards are happening live, right now at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles! Keep it locked on MTVNews.com for the latest behind-the-scenes scoop, red-carpet interviews, photos, winner reactions and more. Related Videos VMA 2010: Most Talked About Moments VMA 2010: Red Carpet Report Related Photos VMA 2010: Show Highlights Related Artists Drake Justin Bieber

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Rihanna’s VMA Appearance Top Twitter Topic

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VMAs and Eminem come in second and third with thousands of tweets per minute. By Terri Schwartz Rihanna performs at the 2010 VMAs Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Even though the VMAs were only half over, nothing got Twitter followers more excited than Rihanna’s surprise opening performance with Eminem . Slim Shady launched the show with a performance of “Not Afraid,” before the camera cut to Rihanna standing on the stage singing the opening chords of “Love the Way You Lie.” Fans took to Twitter with their thoughts, and Rihanna and Eminem became two of the most talked-about performers of the night. More than 4,700 tweets per minute were posted after Rihanna’s performance, with the VMAs following her and Eminem being third most popular. “SURPRISE!!!….just had to do it guys,” Rihanna tweeted after the performance, and fans responded in kind. “IM JUST GONNA STAND THERE & WATCH YOU BAHHHHH *YOUR VOICE*” inCBweTRUST tweeted back at her, while Kristiine20 tweeted, “@rihanna you weree awsooomeee!!! OMG i [loved your performance] :).” Some people weren’t as enthused, dissing Rihanna’s hairstyle (urbanstopNIQUE compared it to the Firefox browser logo) as well as continuing the discussion of Rihanna’s abusive relationship with Chris Brown. Eminem was also getting plenty of love, with BieberLine tweeting, “Eminem this is ur time

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