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Madonna Fans Weigh In On ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ ‘ Video

Madge’s followers share love for her latest old-school clip, which she dropped Friday. By Jocelyn Vena Madonna in her “Give Me All Your Luvin’ ” music video Photo: Interscope On Friday (February 3), Madonna dropped the highly anticipated video for her lead MDNA single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’.” Directed by Megaforce , the clip is a feast for the eyes, specifically those who only have eyes for the Queen of Pop. Featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A in cheerleader uniforms, the clip is full of various references to her past work. It’s funky, surreal and a touch tongue-in-cheek. Only a few hours into the premiere, her fans had already formed their opinion about the video. So, what are they thinking? “Congratulations, Madonna. Thank you for you are always beyond the edge,” Fabio Pamplona wrote on Madonna’s Facebook page. But, he wasn’t the only Madge fan putting his two cents in on her site. “Great and funny video. The song didn’t grow on me yet, but it’s a fine pop gem, indeed, like the ones Martin [Solveig] usually does!” Alex Meyer added. “But, can’t wait for hearing the tracks with William [Orbit]!” Jennifer Sargent-Ormston had quite a lengthy response to the video. “LOVE IT!!! It was fun! I also like your hair like that, both ways.. and I thought the old school touches of yourself was a smart idea – or maybe you did it naturally? Even the album cover is your old school ways, and I thought it was smart,” she wrote. “I hope you do well with this album. I like that it’s dance as well. People respond well to FUN! Good luck with the superbowl, just kick ass and don’t be nervous – just do your ‘thang’!” Charlie Richey added, “The vid is super fun and the song super catchy!” Fans have also been taking to several of Madge’s biggest fan sites to praise the Queen’s latest video offering. Giannis Mdna Haralabidis noted on Madonnarama , “OK MADONNA IS OFFICIALLY BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER.” “Wow shes back and the fever is running through my veins,” Richard Wilson wrote on Madonna Tribe’s Facebook page. Meanwhile, another fan noted that visually the video couldn’t have been more intriguing. “Well, she said different than what’s going on in music today, and she did,” Trace Jenkins said. “Art direction in the video is amazing.” What did you think of the “Give Me All Your Luvin’ ” video? Leave your comment below! Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: Madonna Related Artists Madonna

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Madonna Goes Old-School In ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ ‘ Video

Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. don cheerleader uniforms in clip, which revisits Madge’s classics like ‘Material Girl’ and ‘Like a Virgin.’ By Jocelyn Vena Madonna in her “Give Me All Your Luvin” music video Photo: Interscope “Fans can make you famous, a contract can make you rich, the press can make you a superstar, but only luv can make you a player.” And with that message, Madonna ‘s funky, fun and surreal (and almost cartoony) “Give Me All Your Luvin’ ” video kicks off. Full of appearances from Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., masked cheerleaders, beefy football players and old-school Madonna references a-plenty, the Megaforce-directed clip is fun and light-hearted, much like the bouncy pop anthem itself. The clip opens with Nicki and M.I.A. done up in cheerleader costumes chanting Madge’s name. It then cuts to Madonna, clad in a trench coat and sunglasses, kicking down the door of her suburban home, pushing along a baby stroller. From there, the video takes many unusual turns: football players tackling street signs, Madonna abandoning her baby carriage to hang out with her cheerleader crew, shots of her done up in black lingerie and a giant cross (the first of many looks that reference the many looks Madonna has worn over the years) dancing in front of a brick wall. Sparks falls from the sky as she runs around the streets near her house, her football players protecting her with some giant umbrellas — creating an eye-catching visual. As she makes her way through town (which does little to not look like a movie set), they continue to be by her side and the video begins to play tricks on the viewers’ eyes. They help her walk across a world turned sideways. It appears that they may have taken cues from her “Material Girl” video. Madonna looks like she’s having an incredibly fun time throughout the visual — smiling and shimmying her way through this fictional, hyper-fantasy world. Watching the clip, one may wonder what doesn’t happen in the video. Madonna gets shot at with old-school guns (perhaps an homage to her “Dick Tracy” days)! She climbs up a giant pile of football players! She plays with a baby doll! (Yes, that happens!) As the song approaches its breakdown, Madonna fans everywhere will certainly begin to stand out hard. Carried by her football players into a new setup (some kind of club-like setting), Madonna becomes the “Like a Virgin” version of herself. Dressed in white lace, a curly bob and lots of diamonds, she clearly is paying homage to that infamous era. Her two rapper pals are also dressed in similar looks as they spit their rhymes over the Martin Solveig-produced track. There’s also a few other Madonna refs in there: In addition to rolling around on her little stage (you know like she did at the VMAs back in 1984 , there’s also two girls kissing (she’s also done that at the VMAs) and a bunch of Smirnoff vodka bottles (she recently partnered up with the alcohol brand). From there, Madonna stage-dives into layers upon layers of football players’ hands and, at the end of it, gets caught by two of the players. The always-fierce Queen of Pop wraps up the video with a dance routine with all the characters along the way. When one of her masked cheerleader bats the head off one of her football players, she catches the helmet and proudly displays it, surrounded by sparklers. The video ends with Madonna tossing her baby doll to the side as one final message flashes across the screen: “Touchdown!” “Give Me” is the lead single off her March album release, MDNA . What do you think of Madonna’s “Give Me all Your Luvin’ ” video? Leave your comment below! Related Artists Madonna

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Lil Wayne Wanted 2 Chainz Down With Young Money

‘He’s one of the most unselfish, talented people that I’ve been around,’ 2 Chainz tells ‘RapFix Live’ of Weezy. By Rob Markman 2 Chainz Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images Def Jam wasn’t the only label courting 2 Chainz . Before he signed to the rap powerhouse, the Atlanta MC was arguably the most sought-after unsigned talent in the game, so it’s no surprise that he was in high demand. Still, if Lil Wayne had had his way, 2 Chainz would’ve linked up with his Young Money record label. “I was one of the first people invited to Young Money, before the album. Wayne asked me,” Chainz said when he appeared on Wednesday’s “RapFix Live.” The two spitters have history. Weezy appeared with 2 Chainz (then known as Tity Boi) on “Duffle Bag Boy,” the 2007 single with his group Playaz Circle. Two years later, Dos spent significant time on the road with Tunechi during his I Am Still Music Tour. At the time, however, 2 Chainz chose to remain loyal to Playaz Circle and honor his deal with Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace record label. Ultimately, he didn’t want to seem like he was hopping from label to label, though he maintains that he and Wayne have a true friendship. “From the outside looking in, I hate to see people look like they clique hopping,” Chainz said. “But when you just look at an artist that went from here to this subsidiary, to this subsidiary — for me I felt like I’m smart enough to sign 2 Chainz slash Def Jam like I did.” Instead of signing to another artist, with Def Jam the “Spend It” MC was able to become his own boss and partner his new label T.R.U. with the deep-rooted record company. As soon as he signed, Chainz sent Wayne a text thanking him for being a true friend. “Lil Wayne is one of the realist dudes in the game as far as opening up doors for people to eat and trickling down to their families,” he said. “He’s one of the most unselfish, talented people that I’ve been around.” Did 2 Chainz make the right decision, or should he have signed with Young Money? Tell us your opinion in the comments. Related Videos 2 Chainz Signs In To ‘RapFix Live’ Related Artists 2 Chainz Lil Wayne

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Adam Lambert To Tour With Queen

‘There’s no intention in my mind of replacing Freddie [Mercury]. That’s impossible.’ By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert Photo: Getty/ Jason LaVeris

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Mitt Romney Is The ‘Antithesis’ Of K’Naan’s Music

‘It bothers me when music is appropriated in the wrong way,’ rapper tells MTV News about Romney’s use of ‘Waving Flag.’ By Uptin Saiidi K’Naan Photo: Getty Images Don’t expect to hear any more K’Naan songs at Mitt Romney’s campaign events as the Republican presidential hopeful heads into the Nevada and Maine primaries this Saturday. The Somalian/Canadian rapper released a statement Wednesday that he planned to seek legal action if Romney’s camp continued playing his song “Waving Flag” at events. A spokesman for Romney’s campaign told CBS News that although the song has been used through the campaign’s regular blanket license, they’ll stop playing it out of respect for K’Naan’s wishes. When MTV News caught up with K’Naan via Skype on Thursday (February 2), he said his song has nothing to do with Romney’s political views. “Mitt Romney makes the sort of statements that are the antithesis of the very music that I make,” K’Naan said before referencing a comment Romney made to CNN on Wednesday after his Florida primary win that he isn’t worried about the very poor. ” ‘I’m not very concerned with the very poor’ — my music is concerned with the very poor.” While this certainly isn’t the first time an artist has taken issue with their music being used during campaign events, K’Naan felt Romney’s use of the track was distorting the mood it had come to represent — including being used as Coca-Cola’s theme song for the 2010 World Cup . “It bothers me when music is appropriated in the wrong way. It’s not in the same spirit that I create the feeling and the statements that I get from his campaign.” K’naan, however, does not mind his song being used at political events as long as a candidate’s values align with his own. “President Obama has ideas and convictions that I can get behind,” he said. When asked if he had any message for Mitt Romney, the artist thought for a second before smiling, “Romney, we might disagree with policy, but you have a good choice in music.” Check back for up-to-the-minute coverage of the primaries and stick with PowerOf12.org throughout the 2012 presidential election season. Related Artists K’NAAN

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Madonna Is Ready For Some Football In ‘Luvin’ Teaser

Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. open 60-second ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ ‘ video preview, which premiered on ‘American Idol.’ By Adam Graham Madonna Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images Madonna definitely has football on her mind — not only for her upcoming performance at Sunday’s Super Bowl , but also in the video for her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin’.” A 60-second preview of the video, which premiered on Thursday’s (February 2) “American Idol,” opens with the track’s guest stars, M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj, dressed in cheerleader uniforms and spelling out “L-U-V Madonna! Y-O-U, you wanna?” Madonna then appears, kicking down the door of a suburban home, clad in a long rain coat, sunglasses and fingerless gloves, pushing a baby stroller. She turns onto the street where Nicki — who appears to have Adidas logos covering her breasts — and M.I.A. are waiting for her along with a team of cheerleaders. As Madonna prances down the street, a football player appears and barrels through a street-hazard marker in her way. A phalanx of football players then appear with umbrellas, shielding her from what looks like a storm of acid rain, and lay down their coats for her on the sidewalk as she struts in the slinky black outfit she had on underneath her coat. They’ll do anything to make sure her path is clear, even tearing apart a taxicab that’s in her way. She leans back and lets them lift her above their heads, and they prop her up against a wall that she appears to walk along sideways. The suburban football scenes are cut against flashes of Madonna, an oversize cross around her neck, performing and shaking her booty in front of a brick wall, lit by a spotlight. The video, for the first single from Madonna’s upcoming M.D.N.A., was directed by Megaforce , who has helmed videos for Kid Cudi, Two Door Cinema Club and more. The full video is scheduled to debut Friday at 9 a.m. ET on Madonna’s YouTube channel. What did you think of Madonna’s “Give Me All Your Luvin’ ” video teaser? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: Madonna Related Artists Madonna

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Could Madonna Win The Super Bowl?

Pussycat Dolls tell MTV News she’s the team they’re rooting for on Sunday. By Jocelyn Vena Robin Antin Photo: MTV News With so many people wondering if the New York Giants or the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl on Sunday, there’s one team that could perhaps upset the whole game. That team? Well, it’s Team Madonna — and it’s a fierce, road-tested force that has proven it can stand the test of time. When the Pussycat Dolls stopped by the MTV News offices recently to chat about their Go Daddy ad airing during the big game, they noted that the only team they want to see win is Team Pop led by MVP Madonna, who will certainly dazzle everyone when she takes the stage during the halftime show . “I definitely say Madonna,” PCD creator Robin Antin said, with new Doll and U.K. native Lauren Bennett adding, “Madonna all the way! I can’t understand football. It just looks like they’re running into each other! Sorry guys, but it is a guy’s thing, I think, and leave it to them. That’s their time. I’m like, ‘Enjoy it.’ ” While that spirit may seem stoutly un-American, Antin joked, “She’s a Brit! We’ll be watching for the commercial … and Madonna. It’s exciting. Well, hopefully the Pussycat Dolls will be on the next Super Bowl performing, you know?” Does Bennett think that it could happen one day? “[You have] high hopes,” she said with a chuckle. Well, until the PCD get upgraded to halftime-performer status, they should take notes from Madge, who may be taking the stage with any number of folks, including her “Give Me All Your Luvin’ ” pals, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., as well as Cee Lo Green and LMFAO. Could Madonna win the Super Bowl? Leave your comment below! Related Artists Madonna Pussycat Dolls

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Super Bowl Halftime: Madonna Promises ‘Greatest Show On Earth’

Queen of Pop confirms she will be ‘singing three old songs and one new one’ during halftime show. By John Mitchell Madonna at a press conference for the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show on Friday Photo: Getty Images Madonna wowed the crowd with some impromptu moves at a press conference today in Indianapolis, Indiana, readying the world for the spectacle she’s planning for Sunday’s halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI . Intimating that she’s rooting for the New York Giants (she famously got her start and currently resides in New York City, after all), the Queen of Pop complimented Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz on his end-zone salsa dancing, telling reporters, “I have absolutely no criticism of his moves. In fact, he’s inspired me. I’m going to show ’em to you and you tell me what you think.” She then stepped away from the podium and playfully began to salsa , eliciting hoots and applause from the assembled press. “You think he’d approve?” The often-provocative diva also assured curious reporters that her focus was firmly on putting on the best show she could. “The envelope I’m pushing is just for a spectacular show, which I think will entertain all age groups and hopefully will be a feast for the eyes and the ears,” she said. Judging from early glimpses of her reported stage design , there’s no doubt she’s got quite the spectacle planned for Sunday. She also revealed that she’s performing four songs — three classics and her new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” the video for which will be previewed on “American Idol” Thursday (February 2) ahead of the single’s release Friday on iTunes. “I promise I will be singing three old songs and one new one,” Madonna told reporters. If an early leaked set list and photos of rehearsals are any indication, the vintage Madonna songs audiences can expect to hear will be “Vogue,” “Ray of Light” and “Music.” She would not divulge any further details about the show, however, explaining that she didn’t want to “give anything away” because she wants viewers to be ” knocked out of their seats from beginning to end.” “I’m so excited to be here,” a clearly excited Madonna told the crowd. “This is a Midwesterner girl’s dream to be performing at the halftime show.” Making the press rounds ahead of what is certainly one of the biggest performances of her three-decade career, Madonna has not been shy about admitting she is nervous and contentious of how big a deal the Super Bowl is. “Oh my God, I’m so nervous, you have no idea,” Madonna told Anderson Cooper during a pre-taped appearance Thursday on his daytime talk show. “First of all, it’s the Super Bowl. I mean the Super Bowl is kind of like the holy of holies in America right? … I have to put on the greatest show on earth, in the middle of the greatest show on earth. I have eight minutes to set it up and seven minutes to take it down and 12 minutes to put on the greatest show on earth. That’s a lot of pressure.” It sure is. Are you excited for Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show? Tell us in the comments below. Related Photos Madonna Gets Psyched For Super Bowl Related Artists Madonna

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Mac Miller Shows Off His Favorite Pittsburgh Studio

ID Labs producer E. Dan tells MTV News, ‘There’s definitely a sound within the people that work out of here.’ By Rob Markman Sayez and Mac Miller Photo: MTV News Contrary to popular belief, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller didn’t grow up together. Though they both hail from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are signed to Rostrum Records and have jumped out into the national spotlight, the bond that they share didn’t start in the streets of the ‘Burgh — but instead at ID Labs music studio. E. Dan opened ID Labs in 2003, and since then he’s recorded some of the city’s biggest hits inside the dusty, vinyl-laced studio. Wiz Khalifa’s classic 2010 mixtape Kush & Orange Juice and a huge chunk of his gold major-label debut Rolling Papers were recorded in ID Labs, as was Mac’s Best Day Ever mixtape and his #1 debut Blue Slide Park. The studio has been pivotal in Mac’s development, so a few hours before his first homecoming show on December 9 , he took MTV News on a tour of ID Labs. “There’s definitely a sound within the people that work out of here,” E. Dan says of his studio and its in-house producers, Big Jerm and Sayez. “It’s hard for me to say what an actual definitive sound of Pittsburgh is; I think it’s probably a combination of a lot of stuff. We’re not in New York; we’re not in L.A.; we’re not in one of the epicenters of hip-hop. I feel like, we’re, if anything, a combination of all that.” Mac Miller returns to Blue Slide Park. Sledgren, who isn’t technically a part of the ID Labs production team but frequently works out of the studio, remembers what it was like coming up with a sound for Wiz’s Kush & Orange Juice . “We were just young goin’ to the club, knowing what everybody wanted to hear, and we just gave that our own twist,” he said of how he and Wiz came up with tracks like “Never Been.” For Sayez to think that two artists of Wiz and Mac’s magnitude just so happened to come out of ID Labs is mind-blowing. “That’s just crazy that two of the major players in today’s hip-hop culture, music culture are doing it so big that they just happened to come through this building,” he said. “Everybody who worked in this building … put in ridiculous amounts of work and sacrificed so much to be able to put out good music and be there and try and get the city movement goin’.” Wiz Khalifa motivates Pittsburgh’s up-and-coming artists. The fact is, both Khalifa and Miller have the option of working in higher-end studios with more notable producers, but the fact that they choose to keep coming back to the ‘Burgh to work in ID Labs speaks fathoms. “It felt great, Wiz coming back to work on his album because he could’ve worked with anybody,” Big Jerm said of the Rolling Papers sessions that took place in ID Labs. “He could’ve been in with Pharrell, but he chose to come back here. I think it’s just comfortable for him, he’s comfortable with us. I think it’s a good situation for everybody really.” Stick with MTV News all week as Mac Miller takes us back to the ‘Burgh and spotlights the city’s vibrant hip-hop scene. Related Videos Back To The ‘Burgh With Mac Miller And Wiz Khalifa Related Artists Mac Miller

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Katy Perry To Perform At Grammy Awards

Singer’s “Firework” is up for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Katy Perry will take the stage at the Grammy Awards on February 12. The two-time nominee was announced as the latest performer on Wednesday (February 1). The currently blue-haired pop star is up for Record of the Year for her feel-good empowerment track, “Firework.” The Teenage Dream single is also up for Best Pop Solo Performance. This is hardly her first time performing on the show. At the 2011 Grammys , she performed her songs “Not Like the Movies” and “Teenage Dream.” The Valentine-themed performance also included the debut of footage from her wedding to her now-estranged husband, Russell Brand. In 2009, Perry performed her breakthrough hit “I Kissed a Girl” surrounded by giant, glittering pieces of prop fruit. And in 2010 she took the stage at the Grammy Nominations show and sang her ubiquitous candy-coated track, “California Gurls.” The same day that Perry was announced as a performer, fellow nominee Drake was announced as one of the night’s big presenters, along with Gwyneth Paltrow, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley. Adele announced her long-rumored Grammy performance on Tuesday. It marks her first performance since a November vocal surgery. “I’m immensely proud to have been asked to perform at this year’s Grammy Awards,” Adele said. “It’s an absolute honor to be included in such a night and for it to be my first performance in months is very exciting and of course nerve-racking, but what a way to get back into it all.” Rihanna, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean and Nicki Minaj are also confirmed to perform live at the 54th annual awards show, which will be hosted by LL Cool J. What performer are you most excited for at this year’s Grammy Awards? Leave your comment below! Related Photos 2012 Grammy Performers Katy Perry’s First Performance As A Newly Single Girl Related Artists Katy Perry

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