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Help Brett Pick a Viral Video Champion

Brett scored the How-To & DIY prize back in April, and now his award statue has finally arrived! After some time spent rubbing it on himself, he decided he wanted other people to experience that joy. Now he needs your help picking a viral video that deserves serious recognition. Embed the best viral video you've seen in comments and name the award you think it deserves. Brett will pick his favorite and shower the winner with all kinds of internet love and accolades! To see Brett's trip to the Awards earlier this year, check out Current “Brett Travels to the Webbys” travelogue: http://current.com/shows/infomania/92504856_brett-travels-to-the-webbys-viral-vi… Viral Video Film School is a recurring segment on the weekly television show infoMania. In each episode of VVFS, Professor Brett Erlich teaches you valuable skills in the discipline of Viral Video making. So sit down, take notes, and try not to piss him off. For more Brett visit http://current.com/viral-video-film-school-im/ and Current TV. infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Erin Gibson, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10/9c on Current TV. Go to http://current.com/infomania for more, and make sure to check out our Facebook profile for special features at http://facebook.com/infomania . added by: Brett_Erlich

Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, Jason Derulo Are Dreaming Of VMAs

The Best New Artist nominees talk about what a Moonman would mean to them. By James Dinh Nicki Minaj Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images On Sunday (September 12), Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, Justin Bieber and the Broken Bells will vie for the Best New Artist title at the 2010 Video Music Awards . But what does the Moonman mean to these industry newbies? MTV News caught up with a few of the nominees to find out.

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Sofia Coppola Calls ‘Breaking Dawn’ Love Story ‘So Romantic’

‘I’m impressed by Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattison pulling it off,’ director says, confirming she was in talks to helm the ‘Twilight’ finale. By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Sofia Coppola Photo: MTV News While the “Breaking Dawn” director’s chair for both parts 1 and 2 is officially occupied by Bill Condon, “Twilight” fans know that there were several other high-profile names attached to the project before Condon signed on. Among them was “Lost in Translation” and “Marie Antoinette” director Sofia Coppola. When we caught up with the writer/director to discuss her upcoming Chateau Marmont-set film, “Somewhere,” we asked her if there was any truth to the “Dawn” director rumors. “Yeah, yeah, I talked to them about that,” Coppola revealed to MTV News. “I was interested in doing something but I didn’t end up doing it. But I love, I’m impressed by Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattison pulling it off in that whole story,” she said. “And my friend’s kids love the story so much that I thought it would be fun to make something that they love so much.” Asked what she liked best about the blockbuster vampire franchise, Coppola admitted she goes weak in the knees for romance. “I just love that it’s so romantic,” she told us. “I’m always a sucker for a love story and also to do something for teenagers, because I feel like, why not have beautiful cinematography and all these things in a kid movie? Usually it looks like it’s not crafted very sophisticated, and I feel like it’d be nice to bring that kind of style into a younger film.” Perhaps the studio heads can line up Coppola for the talked-about film version of the “Eclipse” novella, “The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner” ? Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com .

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‘True Blood’ Finale Will Have ‘Blood And Bite,’ Stars Say

‘I’d say it’s crazier than last year’s finale,’ one castmember teases. By Kara Warner “True Blood” stars Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin Photo: MTV News There are approximately five days and counting until the third season of HBO’s bloody vamp soap “True Blood” comes to a close. And if the last two season finales are any indication, regardless of any spoilers or speculation that pre-empt Sunday’s episode, we expect that creator Alan Ball will provide us with enough titillating twists and turns to keep us champing at the bit for season four. So until this week’s inevitable cliffhanger and finale overanalyzing, we bring you a few juicy teaser tidbits straight from the stars themselves. “I can tell you that there’s going to be a lot of blood, a lot of sex, and a lot of people are going to die,” Joe Manganiello told MTV News at HBO’s Emmy bash last week. “Blah, blah, blah, vampire stuff.” Will his crazy ex-girlfriend, Debbi Pelt, survive the episode? “That would be a good question for Alan [Ball],” Manganiello said. Deftly deflected, Joe. Fan favorite Nelsan Ellis (a.k.a. Lafayette) agreed about the blood factor. “There’s going to be a lot of blood and bite,” Ellis said. “I’d say it’s crazier than last year’s finale,” Jim Parrack (sweet-as-pie Hoyt Fortenberry) added. “Wilder than last year’s.” Todd Lowe, who plays PTSD-suffering war vet Terry, shared some insight into what his character will be up to. “You’ll probably see some more tears,” Lowe revealed. “And we’ll see where they’re coming from.” Arlene? A possible war flashback? As for Pam, the saucy queen of killer one-liners, actress Kristin Bauer shared that her character will be in the midst of a fight — both physical and emotional. “For Pam, the next two episodes, she’s trying — she’s in an emotional battle and a physical battle trying to save Eric. It’s quite something,” she said. “There are some twists and turns that happen. It’s really clever.” Marshall Alman’s summary wins the award for most succinct tease: “I can tell you that Tommy definitely gives Sam a run for his money.” Meanwhile, Kevin Alejandro wins the award for juiciest tidbit. “You actually find out what kind of person I am,” he said of his character, Jesus. “It’s good stuff.” Regarding his reaction to finding out his character’s new “arc,” Alejandro said it was cool. “I’ve never done anything like it. I kinda knew a little bit about it beforehand, so it’s fun,” he explained. “[I did] a lot of research to figure out how to go this route, but it’s good stuff. I think you’ll be really impressed and surprised.” Finally, the award for most vague tease goes to series stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer. “Lots of stuff [happens]!” Paquin exclaimed. “Some great Eric and Bill moments,” Moyer added. “We’re not supposed to tell you.” Paquin echoed Moyer’s statement, adding that they’d prefer to keep their jobs rather than spoil or reveal any secrets. Good for them; too bad for us. What do you think will happen in the “True Blood” season finale? Share your theories in the comments!

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Archie Panjabi pictures of Emmy Awards 2010

Archie Panjabi poses with her award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for “The Good Wife” backstage at the 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California August 29, 2010. Archie Panjabi collects the award for best supporting actress in a drama for #39;The Good Wife#39; backstage during the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles.… Read more » British actress Archie Panjabi, who starred in films like “Bend it like Beckham” and ” E

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Freakonomics THE MOVIE Trailer HD Official! CAN’T WAIT!

FREAKONOMICS is the highly anticipated film version of the phenomenally bestselling book about incentives-based thinking by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Like the book, the film examines human behavior with provocative and sometimes hilarious case studies, bringing together a dream team of filmmakers responsible for some of the most acclaimed and entertaining documentaries in recent years: Academy Award

George Clooney to Receive Humanitarian Award at Emmys

George Clooney already has an Oscar under his handsome belt. But we have a feeling the Emmy Award he’s been assured of will mean more. Earlier today, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced it will present the charitable actor with its Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year’s ceremony on August 29. Citing Clooney’s efforts as the head of Hope for Haiti , as well as his fundraising for victims of Hurricane Katrina and his involvement with Darfur, John Shaffner – chairman and chief executive of the TV academy –

Watch the TV Role That Robert Duvall Thinks is Better Than Any Film He’s Made

While making the promotional rounds this morning for his film Get Low , Robert Duvall mentioned in two separate interviews that his best work didn’t come from any of the five films that earned him Oscar nominations or even the one film that earned him an actual Academy Award ( Tender Mercies ). Instead, Duvall singled out an ’80s television project.

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Watch Diablo Cody Interview Chelsea Handler and Adam Brody in a Trailer

And you thought following Diablo Cody on Twitter wasn’t worth it! The Academy Award winner took a break from her usual variety of mundane observations to link to the first two episodes of her new web series, Red Band Trailer , last night — a talk show that takes place inside an Airstream Trailer.

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Family Guy’s ‘Down Syndrome Girl’ Song Gets Emmy Nod

“Down Syndrome Girl,” the unfunny and offensive Family Guy song poking fun at a female character with special needs, has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. The Feb. 14 Family Guy episode, which the song appeared in, sparked outrage after its premiere – most notably from former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin who has a son with Down syndrome. At one point in the episode, the character with Down syndrome said that her mom was “the former governor of Alaska,” a clear reference to Palin and her son, Trig. Palin quickly criticized the show for the distasteful jab at her son. “[W]hy make it tougher on the special needs community? When is enough enough? When are we going to be willing to say some things just aren’t really funny?” she said on Feb. 16. In the aftermath, many celebrities stood in agreement with Palin, including talk show host Joy Behar, the Daily Show’s Mo Rocca and comedian Jessica Kirson. But now the song is being nominated for an Emmy award, facing off against the much more tasteful musical numbers, “Nothing Suits Me Like a Suit” from “How I Met Your Mother,” and Saturday Night Live’s “Shy Ronnie.” New York magazine noted that the Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics award has been “gaining a reputation as Emmy’s quiet nod to First Amendment rights.” Last year, the Justin Timberlake-Andy Samberg collaboration “Motherlover” won the award, and in 2007 the same two artists won for the song “Dick in a Box.” While both are fairly offensive in content, the lyrics are actually funny – and stop short of mocking people with disabilities. But many people argued that the lyrics of “Down Syndrome Girl” went too far. These are some lines from the song, as transcribed by the MRC’s Noel Sheppard: And though her pretty face may seem a special person’s wettest dream. You must impress that ultra-boomin’, all consumin’, poorly-groomin’, Down Syndrome girl. You want to take that little whore and spin her on the dancing floor. My boy between the two of us we’ll get her on the shorty bus and then you’re gonna take it on a whirl. Now go impress that super-thrilling, wish-fulfilling, YooHoo-spilling, ultra-swinging, boner-bringing, gayly-singing, dingalinging, stupefying, fortifying, as of Monday shoe lace-tying, stimulating, titillating, kitty-cat impersonating, mega-rocking, pillow talking, just a little crooked walking, poorly-pouting, poopie-sprouting, for some reason always shouting, fascinating, captivating, happiness and joy-creating, Down Syndrome girl. The Down syndrome episode wasn’t the first time the Family Guy’s offensive content generated controversy. The program’s creators also aired a show that staged “Terri Schiavo: The Musical” and another episode mocking Jewish people called “When You Wish Upon a Weinstein” that was banned from TV.

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