Kelly Clarkson delivered the ever-rare Britney Spears live cover last night in concert, belting out a rendition of the pop queen’s “Till the World Ends.” The inaugural American Idol winner has been performing covers of other artists, a la Taylor Swift , during her Stronger tour, and Brit Brit was on tap. “I thought this would be a fun one you’ll enjoy,” she told an L.A. crowd before singing. “I know you know this song … I expect everybody on these ‘Os!'” Kelly Clarkson – Till The World Ends (Live) Kelly did an awesome job, even if she has mixed feelings about the song. According to TooFab, she said, ” I love that song . I always get this bad taste in my mouth though … when I hear Britney Spears because usually she’s my cardio music and I frickin hate cardio! I frickin’ hate the gym … the gym can suck it!” Indeed. Way to stick it to the treadmill!
Singer performed tracks from her much-delayed debut album, The Night the Sun Came Up. By John Mitchell, with reporting by Sway Calloway Dev at 2012 Spring Break Photo: David Becker/ Getty Images The release of Dev ‘s long-awaited debut album was delayed in the U.S. from the fall of 2011 to late March of this year to give the electropop singer/songwriter time to record new material after the birth of her daughter in early December. She’s been laboring with the production duo the Cataracs on the set for nearly two years now, so it’s no surprise that she jumped at the chance to perform at mtvU’s Spring Break festivities in Las Vegas. “Everybody that is here and watching it on TV gets to see all my stuff that they’ve probably never heard before,” Dev told MTV News while prepping to hit the stage at the Palms Casino Resort. “Stuff other than ‘Bass Down Low’ and ‘G6.’ I’m excited for everybody to finally hear something.” The 22-year-old California native is psyched that American audiences can finally get their hands on The Night the Sun Came Up. (The album was released in the U.K. in September 2011.) Dev says it took her a long time to come up with the title, but ultimately she wanted something that “reflects my rags-to-almost-riches story.” One listen to Dev’s genre-mashing style, and it should come as no surprise that she is a fan of “everything.” “I love everything. I listen to a lot of dance stuff, I listen to a lot of rap,” she told MTV News. “I love trap music, that’s probably my favorite. I love real grimy, dirty trap music.” As for her Spring Break performance, Dev promised that she would do what it takes to thrill the audience.”Maybe I’ll just have to add some extra booty on stage, we’ll see,” she joked. “They like booties out here.” What do you think of Dev’s debut album? Leave your comment below! Related Videos 2012 mtvU Spring Break Performances Artists Celebrate Spring Break 2012 Related Photos Spring Break 2012 | Live Performances Related Artists Dev
‘It’s still a little top-secret,’ Jepsen tells MTV News about the track. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Carly Rae Jepsen at 2012 Spring Break Photo: MTV News Carly Rae Jepsen is poised to break out of the shadow out of label boss Justin Bieber , thanks to her catchy ode to flirting, “Call Me Maybe.” But that doesn’t mean she and the superstar are going their separate ways. Recently, the Canadian singer revealed that she and Bieber worked on a track together , and when MTV News caught up with her in Las Vegas at mtvU Spring Break , she teased a bit of what their team-up sounds like. “We collaborated on one song together, but in general, I was blown away by Justin,” Jepsen said. “He’s so down-to-earth and very charming and very talented. It’s still a little top-secret, but it’s going to be coming out soon, I hope. “Mum’s the word!” she added. “It’s a really lovely song. The way he presented it was pretty cool. It was my first time meeting him. I was at the studio, and he basically just said, ‘What do you think of this song?’ and I was like, ‘Wow, I love it.’ ” From there, the “Boyfriend” singer asked her to collaborate on it, and she happily accepted the offer. “It’s pretty stripped-down,” she said. “It’s pretty casual. It’s not too dance-y; it’s more intimate. It’s a duet.” While Jepsen is riding high off the success of “Call Me Maybe,” she is hard at work on her album, and she hopes to one day be able to help out another artist like Bieber did for her. “It’s hard to believe at the moment. It’s definitely a surreal life that I’m in right now, but I’m enjoying every second of it,” she said. “It’s pretty crazy. They say it’s called paying it forward [since Usher signed Bieber and then he signed me], so I’m gonna hope that I have the opportunity. That’d be pretty rad. “He’s such an inspiration,” she added. “No matter what his age, I think his career is really impressive. It’s pretty amazing that he’s remained so humble and cool.” What are you expecting from Carly and Justin’s duet? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Carly Rae Jepsen Justin Bieber
‘I haven’t dipped my hat into that ring,’ the ‘Parks and Rec’ star tells MTV News of teaming up with his friend ‘Ye. By Elizabeth Lancaster Aziz Ansari Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Aziz Ansari has been keeping pretty busy lately, working on everything from his full-time “Parks and Recreation” gig to a buzzed-about cameo in Kanye West and Jay-Z’s “Otis” music video last year. After Ansari’s feature in the Watch the Throne clip and his and Kanye’s joint participation in Nike’s Kobe System videos, fans are speculating about the pair’s next step together. Could a musical partnership be in the works? Not anytime soon, according to Ansari. MTV News caught up with the comedian in Central Park, where he was taking time off from his busy schedule to rep his inner Tom Haverford and ceremonially mow a stretch of grass for New York City’s Central Park Conservancy. After safely dismounting his lawnmower, Ansari told us of his pal ‘Ye, “We [collaborated] on the video, but music-wise, not at this point. I haven’t dipped my hat into that ring.” In the meantime, divert your attention to Ansari’s newest standup special, “Dangerously Delicious.” Following in the footsteps of Louis C.K., Aziz’s hour-long special was released exclusively for download on his site for $5 and is as fresh as it is hilarious. The comedian guarantees there are no overlaps with his Buried Alive Tour material, so even if you are going to see him at Montclair, New Jersey’s Wellmont Theatre next week, you can treat yo’self with this special — and continue to hope for more Kanye/Aziz magic in the future. What is your favorite Kanye/Aziz collabo so far? Are you crossing your fingers for a joint musical venture? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Kanye West
Miranda Lambert wondered if ‘Two and a Half Men’ star was ‘making fun of country’ with his 10-gallon hat and George Strait sing-along. By Kara Warner Ashton Kutcher presents at the 47th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards Photo: Ethan Miller/ Getty Images Ashton Kutcher’s attempt to be part of the country-music crowd at the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday apparently did not go over as well as planned. The “Two and a Half Men” star was on hand to present the award for Female Vocalist of the Year, and he dressed for the occasion by wearing a black 10-gallon hat and country-western-themed duds. Before handing over the silver trophy to Miranda Lambert , Kutcher jokingly attempted to sing a few notes of George Strait’s classic “I Cross My Heart,” which has been met with criticism. Lambert tweeted late Monday that, upon further reflection, Kutcher’s joke might have been inappropriate. “Was Ashton Kutcher making fun of country or is it just me?” she tweeted . “Watching it back now and I’m kinda wondering?” Ashton himself took to Twitter on Tuesday (April 3) to clear the air with the country star. “@Miranda_Lambert I Am One Of The biggest country Music fans you’ve ever met,” he wrote. “Wasn’t making fun at all.” Country singer Justin Moore also wasn’t pleased with Kutcher’s outfit. “Seen Ashton kutcher at the acms tonight. What a douche!” Moore tweeted . “I don’t care for people making a mockery of the way country artists’ dress.” Us Weekly reported that Kutcher’s shtick did not impress members in the audience either. “People were just like ‘why is he here?’ He has nothing to do with country,” one attendee told the mag. “Nobody laughed at his dumb jokes, in fact he came off as rude. He didn’t mingle.” Whose side are you on? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Miranda Lambert
According to People, the couple are planning a big summer wedding. By Kara Warner Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage If you’ve been wondering about Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s upcoming wedding, we have you covered! People has the scoop on a few details about the soon-to-be bride and groom, and the very private couple are reportedly pulling out all the stops. “Justin and Jessica are planning a big [summer] wedding,” a source close to Timberlake and Biel told the magazine. “Jessica initially wanted a smaller, more intimate wedding, but Justin from the beginning wanted a big wedding, and that’s what they have decided on.” Apparently Biel, 30, has yet to say yes to a dress but is “very involved” in the planning, and Timberlake, 31, is said to have promised his bride-to-be “the best day ever.” The couple also want to include all their friends in their special day, whenever and wherever that may be. Timberlake and Biel became engaged over the holidays last year. They began dating in 2007 and broke up briefly in 2011 before getting back together later that year. In 2011, Timberlake opened up a bit about his feelings for Biel to Vanity Fair. “She is the single-handedly most significant person in my life. In my 30 years, she is the most special person, OK?” he said. “I don’t want to say much more, because I have to protect things that are dear to me — for instance, her.” When asked about having to deal with all the attention the pair have received over the years, Biel told Vogue, “I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t feel the need to clear anything up. It’s the most precious thing that I have in my life, and I care about it so much that I don’t care about what anyone says or thinks. I have just not addressed it in any real way, and I’m not going to. It’s mine. And I really like that about it.” Related Photos Lovebirds: Justin Timberlake And Jessica Biel Related Artists Justin Timberlake
‘I like the ones where she’s really taking it back to the essence with the rap,’ Sean tells MTV News of his friend and collaborator. By Rob Markman, with reporting by James Lacsina Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Photo: Universal No doubt Nicki Minaj ‘s Barbz are excited for the release of her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, but a few of her collaborators are also checking for Nicki’s sophomore LP, in stores now. Tyga took a break from his “I’m Gone” video shoot in Lynwood, California, on Monday to talk Pink Friday with MTV News. “I love it,” Nicki’s fellow Young Money soldier said. “I get the concept behind the album. This is her album, and she’s really talkin’ that sh– and tellin’ people they need to glorify her and what she’s done.” Tyga is clearly proud of his labelmate, dubbing her “one of the biggest female artists out right now.” He has a few Roman Reloaded favorites, but his #1 is “I Am Your Leader,” featuring Rick Ross and Cam’ron. Big Sean, who guests on Tyga’s “I’m Gone,” was also on set. Initially, Sean said he was supposed to work on Nicki’s sophomore set, but things didn’t pan out. “I was supposed to be on her album, we were supposed to do something, and then it never worked out at the last minute, but we got some more stuff in the works,” he teased. Judging from the double-platinum success of Sean and Nicki’s “Dance (A$$)” remix, a future collaboration sounds like a no-brainer. Until then, the G.O.O.D. Music MC is enjoying tracks from Roman Reloaded. “I definitely like the one with Chris Brown,” Sean said, referencing Nicki’s “Right by My Side.” “I like the ones where she’s really taking it back to the essence with the rap, sounding like a lot of her early work, her mixtape work.” To celebrate the release of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, we will be examining the “Evolution of Nicki Minaj” throughout the week. Check MTV News every day to see how the Southside Jamaica, Queens, Barbie went from a promising mixtape standout to rap’s reigning queen. Related Videos The Evolution Of Nicki Minaj Related Artists Nicki Minaj Tyga Big Sean
J. Lo gets blindfolded by her dancer beau Casper Smart in the video, which features Pitbull and RedOne. By Jocelyn Vena Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart in the “Dance Again” music video Photo: Island Jennifer Lopez has once again looked to her real-life love to play her love interest in a music video. The ab-tastic star will appear alongside her dancer boyfriend, Casper Smart, in her video for “Dance Again.” In stills posted on her official website , she appears in a body-hugging, midriff-bearing outfit as Smart ties a blindfold around her that reads “Love Is Blind.” In another still, the roles are reversed, and Smart dons the blindfold as she caresses her tatted lover from behind. In the past, Lopez appeared alongside real-life loves Diddy, Ben Affleck, Chris Judd and Marc Anthony in music videos. This is the first time Smart will appear in a video with his superstar girlfriend, whom he reportedly began dating late last year. The video will debut Thursday during “American Idol.” “Dance Again” reunites Lopez with her “On The Floor” pals rapper Pitbull and producer RedOne. “I love being able to collaborate with the producer RedOne again, and working with Pitbull again,” Lopez recently told her “American Idol” pal Ryan Seacrest . “We had a great chemistry the last time, and it was like, ‘We’re going to have to do something again.’ And this was the perfect song. I love the message of the song. That when something bad happens, your life is not over. You have to get up. You’re gonna live. You’re gonna to be okay. You’re gonna dance again.” Lopez is expected to drop an album in the near future, but she wouldn’t confirm whether or not it will be a greatest hits album. “I’m working on a collection of songs right now, and I don’t know what I’m going to do with them, but here’s the first single!” she said, adding, “”I think when it came to me it was the perfect moment. I definitely related to that. I think it’s a good thing to put it out there right now, because everybody goes through tough moments. Everybody goes through hard times, and I am no stranger to that myself.” Late last year, producer Kuk Harrell teased the project, which may also feature production from The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. Should Jennifer Lopez come out with a greatest hits album next? Leave your comment below! Related Artists Jennifer Lopez
‘I think I’m going to be kind of playing myself, so hopefully it will be easy,’ ‘The Voice’ judge says of joining FX drama. By Jocelyn Vena Adam Levine Photo: Getty Images Adam Levine might be single again in real life, but he’s ready to play one of “the Lovers” on FX’s creep-tastic hit drama “American Horror Story.” The Maroon 5 frontman and “The Voice” judge has confirmed the part to E! News . “It is the truth,” Levine told Ryan Seacrest about the previously rumored role . “I mean, it’s pretty much happening. I think it’s happening. I don’t know how much I can divulge, because [series co-creator] Ryan [Murphy] is very under wraps. “It’s going to be fun. And I told [Ryan] I really didn’t know what I was doing, but he didn’t seem to really care,” Levine continued. “So I’m just going to go and try to [do] acting. I think I’m going to be kind of playing myself, so hopefully it will be easy.” Season two is set to premiere in October with returning season one favorites Jessica Lange, Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Lily Rabe. E! further reports that the new season might take place on the East Coast at a mental institution. Season one took place in Los Angeles with a troubled family moving into a new home, lovingly referred to as “Murder House” on the series because so many people were murdered in it. About Murphy, Levine said, “He’s really great. And I love the fact that he believes in me to throw me out there.” Given how often the guys appear shirtless on “American Horror Story” — and how famous Levine’s abs are — fans should probably expect Murphy to make the most of that aspect of his persona. The identity of the other “Lover” is top secret for now. Related Artists Adam Levine
Former ‘Celebrity Rehab’ star and Crazy Town singer in ICU. By Gil Kaufman Shifty Shellshock Photo: Getty Images VH1 “Celebrity Rehab” star and former Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock is reportedly in a coma in a Los Angeles hospital after his admission last week to the intensive care unit. TMZ reported that Shellshock (born Seth Binzer), 37, entered the ICU last Thursday and is currently in an unresponsive state. At press time there was no information on what sent him to the hospital, but unnamed sources close to the singer speculated that it was drug-related. The troubled singer was slated to appear in court his week for a pre-trial hearing stemming from a cocaine-related arrest in February. Last March he was arrested after police responded to a domestic violence call and officers realized he had outstanding warrants for an unrelated case. Shellshock co-founded the rap-pop group Crazy Town in 1999 with pal Bret Mazur. They hit it big with their bubbly hit “Butterfly” in 2001 from their debut album, The Gift of Game . It would prove to be the peak of their career, as their follow-up, 2002’s more rock-oriented Darkhorse failed to connect with fans. While his guest vocals on superstar DJ Paul Oakenfold’s 2002 hit “Starry Eyes Surprise” helped turn that song into a global hit, Shifty released a solo album in 2004 called Happy Love Sick that flopped. Crazy Town briefly reunited in 2007, but never finished a promised third album. In the interim, Shifty made more headlines for his chaotic personal life, which included police calls for domestic disturbances, multiple trips to rehab for his ongoing drug addiction and a number of drug-related heath scares. He checked into the first season of VH1’s “Celebrity Rehab” show, then returned near the end of season 2 after his addictions got the best of him again. He also appeared in the first two seasons of the spin-off show “Sober House,” during which viewers saw him continue to battle his drug demons over the course of multiple relapses. A spokesperson for VH1 could not be reached for comment at press time. Related Artists Butterfly
