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Shakira’s Ass Performing of the Day

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Shakira performed at some low level event recently and who really gives a fuck….Someone needs to teach this bitch a little “How To Make It In America” cuz I don’t like how easy her transition from Colombia was. She must of known pretty powerful drug runners, who sold to pretty powerful entertainment people, cuz American Dreams she’s living don’t happen without serious corruption and nudity…. I’m just tired of seeing her one trick, even if that one trick is an ass shake…I’ve been to stripclubs regularly and seeing the same routine from the same bitch, over and over again, fucking sucks…and that’s when the bitch is naked…so you can imagine how I feel about this pictures…if you really want to take the time to care about me…I think you should…it makes me feel loved…and less of the shell of a man I am…. But her backup dancer I could get used to watching pop, lock and booty shake….Give her her time to shine you hog.

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‘American Idol’ TCA Panel: Our Top Five Season 10 Discoveries

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Ryan Seacrest and the newbie judges talk ‘Idol’ at Television Critics Association event, and we got the dish. By Kara Warner Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson at the 2011 TCA Tour Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images It’s hard to believe we’re just one week from the season 10 premiere of “American Idol.” Seems like just yesterday Lee DeWyze was crowned champion, Simon Cowell bid viewers a tearful goodbye and Fox took to cleaning house on the judges panel. Ellen DeGeneres left, Kara DioGuardi headed for the exit and Randy stayed. And after headline-making debate as to who would replace the newly departed judges, we learned that pop icons Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez would join Jackson. And a new era of “Idol” was born. With a nod to that new era, the “Idol” team — host Ryan Seacrest, Jackson, Lopez, Tyler and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe — appeared at the Television Critics Association’s biannual event on Tuesday to talk about the 10th season. While much of the 45-minute TCA press conference was spent discussing things we already knew (changes to the show’s format, the newbie judges’ style), we did get some scoops and narrowed them into a list of our top five favorites. J.Lo’s Glam-tastic Wardrobe Although Lopez said she won’t wear anything particularly fancy or have clothing made specifically for the show, the singer’s wardrobe will certainly be a conversation topic this season. Did you see the unique jumper she sported back in September during the official judges’ announcement? It’s a shame her footwear will be concealed behind that panel table. Steven Tyler Is the New Paula Steven Tyler will fill the wackiness void left by Paula Abdul. Yes, the Aerosmith frontman has said that he wanted to be on “Idol” because of a viewing of Lopez’s rom-com “The Backup Plan” (he savored the chance to sit next to Lopez). But Tyler’s best moment was in response to a question about whether “Idol” producers would put him on a five-second delay as a precaution for any swear-word slippage. Tyler’s answer? “F— no!” You Can Count on Randy, Dawg! In a season rife with change, we can count on veteran Randy to be the reliable, enthusiastic judge we know and love. Although he claimed he’ll bring more heat in season 10 — “A little less yo’s, a little more ‘no’s. You’ll see more hair on the Dawg.” — we’ll have to see it to believe it. ‘Idol’ Songwriters? The potential train wreck (or genius) that could ensue in allowing contestants to pen original songs will be must-see TV. Executive producer Ken Warwick was quoted saying that everyone was “pleasantly surprised” by two contestants’ efforts in that area thus far. Simon Says We will miss Simon Cowell. It’s not that we aren’t already rooting for the new panel, but no one cuts to the chase or brings delusional contestants to their knees quite like Cowell. On the fluffiest, most extravagant talent show in history, his acerbic voice of reason was sometimes the only one worth listening to. “American Idol” premieres Wednesday, January 19, at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos ‘American Idol’ Judges At The 2011 TCA Tour Related Artists Jennifer Lopez

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Grad Student’s Thesis, Dreams on Stolen Laptop [Cautionary Tales]

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Grad student John Boldt had his laptop (which held his thesis) stolen. But he backed everything up, so no big deal, right? Well: His backup hard drive was stolen too, and now he may have to drop out. More

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‘Dallas’ Star Larry Hagman Refuses to Let Facts Get In the Way Of Enviro-Propaganda

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

When news recently broke that the 78 year-old actor Larry Hagman had surfaced in California promoting solar energy as means of staving off the end of civilization, I must admit I was somewhat taken aback. Prior to this, the last time anyone had heard from Hagman was when he was part of a “who done it” spoof which TV viewers watched in an attempt to ascertain “Who Shot J.R.?” Now he looks like just so many other Hollywood figures that miss the limelight and therefore come out and say something crazy in order to get a little attention: Either that or he actually believes the things he said in the interview for the Oregonian . (After reading the interview a couple of times, I personally hope he’s just talking crazy to get attention because if he really believes the things he said, Hollywood has hit a new low.) In the interview, Hagman takes Sarah Palin’s famous “Drill, baby, Drill” and augments it to fit solar energy by changing it to “Shine, baby, Shine.” He describes solar power as “an inexhaustible source of energy” which he uses to provide electricity for his home. To this point, Hagman’s words are reasonable: If someone wants to provide power for their home via solar panels rather than conventional electricity that’s their choice (although I would be interested to know what the backup plan is for densely overcast or stormy days, as well as whether the panels themselves are hail resistant). But Hagman soon threw reasonableness out the window and tried to advance a need for solar panels based on his belief that oil is scarce and civilization is ending. His exact words were: “When affordable oil gives out, we’re in real trouble – I mean the collapse of civilization, within 15 to 20 years.” I can only say that I was embarrassed for Hagman’s family when I read those words. The United States has enough untapped oil to meet current demand for more than one hundred years (up to 300 years in some estimates). Thus, when gasoline was $4 a gallon in 2008, even Newsweek magazine asked aloud why we weren’t drilling for more oil near the Rocky Mountains, where it is estimated that we have enough oil in shale to ” out-produce Saudi Arabia.” And I haven’t even mentioned the billions of barrels of oil that await us in ANWR or, dare I say, offshore. In all honesty, the only way “affordable oil” will cease to exist for our nation is if we lack the courage or the ingenuity to go after it, or if the market is presented with such a clear and dependable alternative to oil that the need for oil disappears altogether. So far, however, Americans are both courageous and ingenious, and the handful of Hollywood actors who put solar panels on their homes don’t represent enough market demand to change things. In the end, it seems that the actor who played an oilman in “Dallas” didn’t learn much about oil at all. Crossposted at Big Hollywood .

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Justin Bieber Welcomes Colorado Crowd Into His World

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The altitude didn’t phase Beebs, who soared above his fans and delivered his hits. By Michael Bialas Justin Bieber (file) Photo: Mark Von Holden/ Getty Images BROOMFIELD, Colorado — Bieber Fever officially broke out in Colorado when the My World Tour stopped there on Thursday night, as Canada’s cutest musical export since Shania Twain wowed the riled-up, near-sellout crowd at the 6,500-seat 1st Bank Center. Tiny tots, screaming tweens and teens, along with their dazed and confused moms and dads, were all coming down with the fever as the digital countdown on the video screens and several spotlights that scanned the crowd until the clocked showed 00:00:00. Justin Bieber started the set the same way he did his tour kickoff on June 23 in Hartford, Connecticut. Dressed in all white, he explored the massive stage that accommodated four dancers, four backup singers (his YouTube discovery called Legacy) and various musicians. With some simulated kicks and chops, this Karate Kid tore through “Love Me” and “Bigger,” then welcomed his audience of adoring adolescents. “What’s up, Colorado?” he said. “I love coming to new places and seeing new people.” The smooth talker didn’t forget to mention “so many beautiful ladies. … When you smile, I smile.” That was a natural segue into “U Smile,” the first of nine songs he performed from his My World 2.0 album. Bieber rarely missed a beat in the 18-song, 90-minute set. The dazzling light and laser show contributed to the production’s hectic pace, while adorable videos of “Baby Beebs” gave him a chance to change his casual workout attire (from white to black, with a heart worn on his sleeve) and catch his breath in the Mile High environs. Unlike many singers who struggle with the high altitude here, Bieber never complained. Bieber even went airborne on a couple of occasions, hovering over the crowd in a heart-shaped contraption while playing acoustic guitar. Wearing a Yankees cap backwards (apparently Colorado Rockies purple didn’t fit his color scheme), Bieber shouted, “You guys are even cuter up close.” His flight in another heavy metal flying machine for “Up” turned out to be one of the night’s highlights, along with the heart-pounding “Eenie Meenie” that featured the return of collaborator Sean Kingston . As one of two warm-up acts ( Jessica Jarrell was the other), Kingston had already delivered a 45-minute set with the help of Virgin Islands singer Iyaz. Other breaks from the usual routine included the inspirational “Never Say Never,” Bieber’s “Karate Kid” collaboration with Jaden Smith; a shout-out to Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony and a surprise “Happy Birthday” song for Carin Morris, the girlfriend of Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun. “Everybody go home and have a good night’s sleep,” was the pop prince’s final decree after an encore performance of “Baby.” “And have a good summer,” he said. “I love you.” Have you seen Justin Bieber in concert? Share your reviews of his performance in the comments. Related Artists Justin Bieber

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Lady Gaga Writhes Around In The Rain For ‘Today’ Show

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Gaga performs a jazz standard, hits and her newest tune, ‘You and I,’ in Rockefeller Center. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga performs on the “Today” show Friday Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images According to the hosts of the “Today” show, 18,000 to 20,000 people showed up to see Lady Gaga perform on Friday morning (July 9). And even after waiting for hours in the heat, which was finally relieved by rain during the set, the crowd didn’t seem disappointed by what their Mother Monster brought them. Gaga jazzed up Rockefeller Plaza in a sequined, all-white suit and a bra complete with sparkly crosses. She began her set with the standard “Someone to Watch Over Me,” and though she was accompanied by a full band, backup singers and dancers, the cover still displayed Gaga’s vocal abilities. She then seamlessly segued into “Bad Romance.” Sitting at her piano, Gaga said told Meredith Viera hasn’t gotten accustomed to being famous yet. “I haven’t [gotten used to it], but I love and cherish my fans so much,” she said. “I just want to say a big thank you to all of the television and radio and the underground clubs and the gay community for supporting me for the past three years. … There’s certainly things that are difficult to deal with, but the kind of fame that I cherish is the relationship I have with my fans.” When introducing her newest song, she explained the inspiration behind it. ” ‘You and I’ was written about the most important person that I’ve ever met and all my friends downtown, Lady Starlight and Brian, who’s here today playing trumpet, and all my friends, they’re so wonderful.” And though the song is more lo-fi than many of her tunes, she kept it Gaga by donning a pair of disco-ball sunglasses. After the commercial break, Gaga came out wearing a black suit and bra to sing her latest hit, “Alejandro.” In the middle of the song, she asked the crowd to “put their hands up for your gay pride.” She later shouted, “Hands up, little monsters. I love New York.” In the pouring rain, completely soaked, Gaga told the skies to “let it rain” as she belted out the last few notes of her song “Teeth.” She then crossed herself and took a bow with her backup dancers by her side. And with that Gaga ended her epic “Today Show” performance. In the hours leading up to her appearance, Gaga tweeted a message to the fans who camped out before the show. “My little monster sweeties are already camped outside today show!” she wrote. “I love u! Will be sending u pizza and water all day! And a surprise 2moro! Thousands of precious lil monsters are sleeping in street outside Today Show. May NY watchover u, + may u sleep smiling under the stars. Amen.” Did you catch Gaga on “Today”? What did you think of her performance? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos Lady Gaga Performs On The ‘Today’ Show The Evolution Of: Lady Gaga Related Artists Lady Gaga

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Miley Cyrus (Sorta) Kisses A Girl On ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Singer’s performance echoes sexy antics of ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ video. By James Montgomery Miley Cyrus appears on “Britain’s Got Talent” on Thursday Photo: ITV During an appearance on Thursday night’s “Britain’s Got Talent,” Miley Cyrus appeared to take a page from Katy Perry’s playbook, when she feigned a lip-lock with a female dancer onstage. Yes, Cyrus kissed a girl (no word on whether or not she liked it) — or at least mimed the act — midway through a performance of her new single “Can’t Be Tamed,” grabbing the backup dancer, dipping her low, then planting a smooch on her. (It also sort of looked like Cyrus was attempting to devour the dancer, which was rather fitting since she was sort of dressed like a lion.) The “Talent” audience seemed oddly dumbstruck by the gesture, but at the end of Cyrus’ song, they loudly whooped their approval. Her “Tamed” performance follows hot on the heels of the decidedly dark, steamy and mature video for the song, which raised more than a few eyebrows and seemed to signal Cyrus’ attempt to distance herself from her squeaky-clean “Hannah Montana” past. But Miley told MTV News last month, nothing could be further from the truth. “I think it definitely shows a change of what people remember me as, but it’s not trying to not be me. … I didn’t want to be just a character. I wanted to be myself,” Cyrus said. “I think that’s why the video is so unique. The lighting is different, the outfit may be different, but what you see in me is the same since I was 11-years-old on ‘Hannah Montana.’ ” In other Cyrus news, on Friday morning, she took to the blog on her official site to dispel rumors (rather emphatically) that she and boyfriend Liam Hemsworth had parted ways. “Just wanna clear up a rumor. Liam and I did not break [up]. EVER! We are so happy and a lot of that has to do with the amazing relationship he has with my family,” Cyrus wrote. “We are both so busy right now, so having them by our side supporting us and our career is such a blessing! So any type of rumor that said there was drama with them is completely false. Thanks for letting me clear that up.” Do you think Miley is trying to make herself look more mature? Is she going about it the right way? Sound off in the comments. Related Photos The Evolution Of: Miley Cyrus Related Artists Miley Cyrus

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Nicki Minaj Lobbies For A Part In ‘Nightmare On Elm Street’ Remake

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Plus: Kidz in the Hall lead us through their Land of Make Believe, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Nicki Minaj Photo: MTV News Celebrity Favorites: Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj has an affinity for a certain silver-screen serial killer. On Ludacris’ “My Chick Bad,” Minaj big-ups Mr. Freddy Krueger himself. “Tuck yourself in, you better hold on to ya teddy,” she raps. “It’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street,’ and guess who’s playing Freddy?” Before that, on the unofficial remix of Beyonc

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‘The Diary Of Justin Bieber’: Check Out Two More Sneak Peeks!

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

In new ‘Diary’ clips, Justin Bieber rehearses ‘Eenie Meenie’ with Sean Kingston and does vocal exercises lying on the floor. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: MTV News & Docs While MTV News has been following Justin Bieber all around Manhattan as he promotes his new album, My World 2.0, earlier this year, his life was being documented by a camera crew for a new special about him, airing this weekend. On Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be the teen idol in MTV’s “The Diary of Justin Bieber.” In one clip from the special, Bieber is lying on his back with his backup singers all around him doing vocal exercises by singing the phrase “I know” over and over again. In another clip, Bieber, his backup singers and Sean Kingston groove and practice their track “Eenie Meenie” before Bieber sings his part all on his own. In other clips from the show, Bieber is seen on a promotional tour for the album performing for various crowds and even playing a little basketball during his downtime. When asked how he finds inspiration for his love songs, he tells a reporter that anyone can find and experience love at any time. “It’s weird when people say, ‘You’re only 15,’ because I know I am only 15, but at the same time I think at any age you can experience love,” he said. “Whether you’re 80 or 5, you’re always gonna … I don’t know. There’s a difference between love and being in love, because you can love someone but not necessarily be in love. So I think I’ve loved girls, but I don’t know — I haven’t been in love before.” Are you excited for Justin’s “Diary”? Let us know in the comments! MTV News will be rolling out previews from “The Diary of Justin Bieber” all week — don’t miss the full show, airing on MTV Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET! Related Videos Sneak Peek: ‘The Diary Of Justin Bieber’ Related Photos Behind-The-Scenes Of ‘Diary Of Justin Bieber’: Paris Behind-The-Scenes Of ‘Diary Of Justin Bieber’: Chelsea Piers

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Lady Gaga Releases More Photos From ‘Telephone’ Video

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

New stills give a glimpse of the crazy getups Beyonce and backup dancers wear in the clip. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga in “Telephone” Photo: Interscope Records The premiere of the “Telephone” video is only a few days away, but Lady Gaga is giving her little monsters one more taste of what they can expect from the 10-minute clip. In new photos released online on Monday, we get a better idea of what her backup dancers and guest star Beyonc

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