Jimmy Van Bramer (Photo: Facebook) At a press conference today celebrating the success of New York City’s film industry, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer took some time to jokingly compliment Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s dashing good looks: “I did just want to say there’s a bit of a saying: Politics is show business for ugly people,” he began to the audience’s laughter. “I did want to make note that our Mayor… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Politicker Discovery Date : 26/01/2012 23:39 Number of articles : 2
We imagine it’s rather chilly in Utah these January days, but luckily those visiting the Jordan Commons yesterday had a chance to warm up with one of the hottest pop stars out there — JoJo. The festive songbird treated her audience to the Jumping Trains single “Disaster” and then covered Rihanna’s “What’s My Name” (though … More » Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 21/01/2012 06:45 Number of articles : 2
During a visit to the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem yesterday, President Barack Obama showed the audience a talent many may not be aware of: he can sing! The President spoke right after Al Green sang, but before he started his speech he sang a little bit of Green’s classic “Let’s Stay Together!” Check it out: RELATED POSTS: Beyonce Tries To Get President Obama Re-Elected Will Smith Spotted With President Barack Obama Jennifer Hudson Sings “Happy Birthday” To Barack Obama [VIDEO]
We’d really like to know where Paz de le Huerta goes grocery shopping, because apparently she takes her top off everywhere she goes. Here’s what happened when she attended a concert by the equally lustable Lana Del Rey , as related by the singer herself: “There’s this girl in the audience and she’s gorgeous. I can kind of only see her silhouette, she’s getting, like, her tits out. I’m like, ‘God, that’s unusual.’ So I go offstage [afterwards], I go upstairs, and my manager’s like, ‘You’ll never believe it, but Paz De La Huerta was getting her tits out to the song!’ I was like, ‘My vision is complete. My life is fucking made.’ And so I’ve been at peace ever since that moment.” Never change, Paz! If only because we might be line with you at the DMV some day. Mr. Skin members can see much, much more of Paz de la Huerta right here at MrSkin.com!
‘NYE in NYC 2012’ also features performances from Demi Lovato, J. Cole and Jason Derulo. By James Dinh Selena Gomez performs during “MTV NYE in NYC 2012” Photo: James Dinh/MTV News NEW YORK — There’s nothing like celebrating the new year with some friendly faces, and that’s exactly what MTV did Saturday night with “NYE in NYC 2012,” hosted by “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey and Demi Lovato . The event lit up the Times Square studio and found Lovato herself, Selena Gomez, Mac Miller, J. Cole and Jason Der
Today’s guest post comes from Hank and John Green, aka the VlogBrothers , with a reminder about how you can dramatically increase the level of awesome that exists around the world this year. Last week , we asked you to participate in this year’s Project for Awesome. Today, December 17th at 12PM ET, is when all the awesomeness begins. We’d love for you to join Project for Awesome by doing one of the… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Broadcasting Ourselves Discovery Date : 16/12/2011 18:23 Number of articles : 2
Whoopi Goldberg doesn’t seem to have a lot of control on her orifices as she passed gas on live TV while interviewing Claire Danes on ABC’s “The View.” “Excuse me,” Goldberg said as the audience burst into giggles. “I just let a frog out of there.” But if the talk show host was embarrassed, she didn’t show it. Goldberg fired off her next question for Danes without skipping a beat. A spokespoerson… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Mizozo Discovery Date : 16/12/2011 21:03 Number of articles : 2
‘Babysitters are going to get, hopefully, a lot of money out of this film,’ Craig says, predicting the mature set will flock to theaters. By Amy Wilkinson Daniel Craig Photo: MTV News Rape, murder, intrigue … the feel-bad movie of Christmas may not leave audiences feeling bright and merry but “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” star Daniel Craig suspects the dark drama will inspire smiles among at least one group. “Look, I’m a David Fincher fan, so it was an easy choice to make when accepting this film,” Craig told MTV News at the film’s New York City premiere. “It’s a great story. It’s an adult movie. The babysitters are going to get, hopefully, a lot of money out of this film. That’s why I wanted to get involved.” The film, based on the novel by late Swedish author Stieg Larsson, follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Craig) as he tries to solve the 30-year-old murder of teen Harriet Vanger, with the help of asocial hacker punk Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara). Mara has been earning raves for her performance as the damaged heroine and even netted a Golden Globe nomination on Thursday. Craig said he had no doubts as to the newcomer’s abilities. “We all knew she was good. She’s just committed as an actress, and she made all of the right choices with David’s help and everyone else’s help,” he said. “She’s just blossomed as somebody. As I said, we knew from the beginning that she was good enough — it was everyone else who had the problem.” Best known for her work in Fincher’s “The Social Network,” Mara returned the compliment, expressing gratitude for Craig’s help and guidance on set. “Daniel is an incredible actor, and I don’t think we’ve seen him in a role like this before, and he’s brilliant,” she said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better person to sort of have my coming out. He was very patient and generous with me.” “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” opens December 20, a day earlier than its initial release date. Check out everything we’ve got on “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .
Hard to describe and hard to forget, the film (and Ryan Gosling’s Driver) oozed cool. By Kevin P. Sullivan Ryan Gosling in “Drive” Photo: FilmDistrict In October, a Michigan woman filed a lawsuit against FilmDistrict for misleading her about the film “Drive.” She claimed the movie’s trailer promised a more action-packed film and “promoted the film ‘Drive’ as very similar to the ‘Fast and Furious,’ or similar, series of movies.” But the suit succeeded in only one respect: It perfectly described why we love “Drive” and why it’s #2 on MTV’s Best Movies of 2011 list. Everything about “Drive” subverts expectations. The main character, played by Ryan Gosling , doesn’t have a name besides “Driver” and rarely speaks. We root for him despite knowing nothing about him or what’s going on behind his stares. All the audience has to go off is his affection for his down-the-hall neighbor Irene, played by Carey Mulligan , and his sudden, violent outbursts, which surprise with horror levels of gore. This is all the more shocking when you consider that for the first 30 minutes of the movie, the story plays out in a slow and quiet way, more like a romantic comedy than a crime thriller. Driver’s relationship with Irene puts the audience so off its guard that when the violence finally erupts, it’s instantly unforgettable. Director Nicolas Winding Refn sets up the film’s opening chase sequence in a way that looks and feels like a “Fast and Furious” movie, but as soon as it starts, it stops — literally. Driver parks the getaway car to remain out of sight. It’s a subtle move that sets the tone for the rest of the movie. And speaking of tone, what other film captured as much attention for its use of music and atmosphere? The synth-laced soundtrack by Cliff Martinez and a collection of electro-pop songs had everyone talking. Out of context, the choice for the music doesn’t make sense, but the second “Nightcall” drops in over the neon-pink title, all the pieces come together. When describing the movie to others, most people struggle until they stumble upon the word “cool.” “Drive” is cool in a way that most action movies with their overly muscular heroes and explosions could only dream of being. Gosling and Refn captured an exact balance of warmth and coldness, emotion and indifference that makes the film’s look, sound, story and characters feel like instant classics. All of these elements would make for a great film, but that would mean ignoring a stellar supporting cast. Albert Brooks oozed menace and dark humor as the villainous pizza parlor owner/low-level mob boss Bernie Rose, and Bryan Cranston continued his streak as the most likable actor working today as Driver’s mentor Shannon. For all its surprises and unexpected turns, “Drive” is our second favorite movie of the year. It took tired movie clich
Don’t let singer-songwriter Johnny Nash anywhere near the new trailer for the Ewan McGregor movie The Perfect Sense , because it’s a Contagion -style disaster film where everyone loses their senses one by one until they can’t see, hear, smell, taste or — I guess — touch anything. It’s a little hokey and a little hilarious, but with Eva Green (the best Bond girl of all time, period) in tow, there may be some genuine hope for this one. If only I could see or hear it!
