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Katy Perry Announces U.S. Tour Dates

Katy Perry is taking her much-downloaded song catalog on the road. The hit singer has announced a summer tour across the United States. When will she be performing at an arena near you? Listen to what Perry sounds like live and then find out below… Katy Perry – Firework (Live) 6/7: Atlanta, GA – Gwinnett Center 6/9: Orlando, FL – UCF Arena 6/10: Tampa, FL – St Pete Times Forum 6/11: Ft Lauderdale, FL – Bank Atlantic Center 6/14: Raleigh, NC – RBC Center 6/15: Columbia, MD – Merriweather Pavillion 6/17: Uniondale, NY – Nassau Coliseum 6/18: Boston, MA – TD Garden 6/19: Newark, NJ – Prudential Center 6/22: Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena 6/23: Pittsburgh, PA – Consol Energy Center 6/24: Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Arena 6/30: Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre 7/2: Montreal, QB – Bell Centre 7/3: Ottawa, ON – Scotiabank Place 7/5: Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena 7/7: Milwaukee, WI – Marcus Amphitheatre 7/8: Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena 7/9: St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center 7/13: Regina, SK – Brandt Centre 7/14: Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre 7/16: Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome 7/17: Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place 7/19: Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena 7/20: Seattle, WA – Key Arena 7/22: Portland, OR – Rose Garden Arena 7/23: Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena 7/25: Salt Lake City, UT – Energy Solutions Arena 7/26: Denver, CO – 1ST Bank Center 7/28: Dallas, TX – Verizon Theatre 7/29: Houston, TX – Toyota Center 7/30: Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center 8/3: Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre 8/5: Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre 8/12: San Jose, CA – HP Pavillion 8/13: Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl 8/14: Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl

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Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler dating

“I#39;m in love,” Kristin Cavallari told US Saturday night at Las Vegas#39;s The Bank Nightclub while celebrating her 24th birthday. Sadly, the object of her affection wasn#39;t by her side. He has an excuse though – his team is in the NFL playoffs and played (and won) Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. “I want to be there,” she said. “I#39;m bummed that I#39;m not there and he#39;s not here.” Kristin Cavallari may be spending time in the Windy City, but her relationship with Chicago Bears

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Kristin Cavallari: In Love With Jay Cutler!

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler aren’t just dating. She’s head over heels for him. “I’m in love,” she told People Saturday night at Las Vegas’ The Bank Nightclub while celebrating her 24th birthday. Jay Cutler? Not present that night. That’s because he was suiting up to lead the Chicago Bears to a 35-24 victory over Seattle Sunday. They’re now one win from the Super Bowl somehow. Jay’s favorite tight end in her standard uniform . “I want to be there,” she said. “I’m bummed that I’m not there and he’s not here.” Cutler was there in spirit. Dude sent a large bouquet of pink flowers to her table. “Things are really good,” she continued . “I’m just enjoying my personal life and taking a little time away from the public eye, which is why Chicago is great for me. My mom and that whole side of the family is there. And Jay is there.” “I’m just in love and it’s been great.”

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Kanye West And Jay-Z: A Timeline To Watch The Throne

Two of rap’s undisputed hip-hop kings began drafting the blueprint for their upcoming joint LP more than a decade ago. By Jayson Rodriguez Kanye West and Jay-Z Photo: Lester Cohen Archive/ WireImage/ Getty Images Jay-Z and Kanye West are undoubtedly hip-hop royalty, so it’s only fitting the pair titled their forthcoming joint effort Watch the Throne. The credits between the two justify the name: multiple Grammy nods, millions of sales and trend-setting moves. The standout rappers kicked off their project with the release of their first single “H.A.M.” first thing Tuesday (January 11), and now, MTV News looks back at the pivotal moments that led to this event. “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” When Kanye met Jay: In 2001, the upstart producer powered Hov’s breakout hit from his classic LP The Blueprint and, in the process, reignited (along with Just Blaze) the soul-sample movement reminiscent of hip-hop’s Golden Era. Chaining Day It’s the Roc!: After providing hits for everyone on Roc-A-Fella’s roster from Beanie Sigel to Cam’ron, ‘Ye took his talents from behind the board to in front of the microphone, as he joined the label as an artist — and got a shiny new necklace to commemorate the occasion. “Diamonds From Sierra Leone” Remix Shining side by side: Yeezy wasn’t exactly a natural fit for the Roc — his prep-inspired look didn’t jibe with the hustler’s ethos projected by the crew — but on this rumbling remix, which was released amid the Jay-Z/ Dame Dash split, ‘Ye moved to the forefront and proved to be one of the label’s biggest acts. The Blueprint 3 Respect: With West having ascended to superstar status in his own right, Jay-Z brought in the Chicago MC/producer to helm the majority of his 11th studio album . It was an undeniable acknowledgement of ‘Ye’s gifted musicianship and continually growing prowess. Watch the Throne The rulers: West holed up in a Hawaii studio to work on his most recent album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, but before he wrapped up the project, he relocated to New York for a residency at the Electric Lady Studios. There, he launched his “G.O.O.D. Fridays” sessions, which West said inspired him and Jay to put out an EP that has evolved into an eagerly anticipated full-length album . Are you excited for Kanye and Jay to drop their Watch the Throne ? Tell us in the comments!

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Glenn Close Responds To ‘Offensive’ Navy Video

Oscar winner is furious over unwittingly appearing in a racy video produced by now-suspended U.S. Navy captain. By Eric Ditzian Glenn Close in the video by Captain Owen Honors Photo: The Virginian Pilot Five-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close has struck back against her unauthorized appearance in a series of sexually-charged videos shown aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. The videos feature skits filled with homophobic slurs, simulated sexual acts and a clip of two women appearing to shower together. Close appears in a brief shot that comes directly after a scene showing two men in bed together with condoms and lubrication on a bedside table. “The cynical, unauthorized use of my image in this video is deeply offensive and insulting, and was the result of a seemingly innocent request made during a visit to an aircraft carrier over four years ago,” Close said in a statement . The videos were distributed in 2006 and 2007 aboard the ship’s closed-circuit television system but recently became public. Navy Capt. Owen Honors, who produced the videos and figures prominently in them, was subsequently relieved of his duty as commander of the Enterprise after an investigation. A Navy spokesman has called the videos “inappropriate” and made clear that “the Navy does not endorse or condone these kinds of actions.” In Close’s video clip, the actress appears during a montage set to Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration.” Following the appearance of the two men in bed, the actress is seen sitting at a desk and spinning around to reveal herself wearing a USS Enterprise cap and holding a multicolored stuffed parrot. She appears to be speaking, but her voice is obscured by the music. “I am distraught that my image has been used to perpetuate something that I abhor,” Close said in the statement.

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Chuck Berry Falls Ill During Concert

Filed under: Chuck Berry , Nurse! Chuck Berry had to be escorted off stage during a concert in Chicago last night — but rather than jumping in an ambulance, he jumped back on stage. Berry was playing a gig at the Concert Theater and, according to the Chicago Tribune , began showing… Read more

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Lauryn Hill Announces 17 Tour Dates

Outing kicks off Monday in New York. By James Dinh Lauryn Hill Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage After a string of festival appearances, Lauryn Hill has announced that she’ll embark on an intimate North American tour starting next week. The 17-date outing, which begins at New York City’s Highline Ballroom on Monday, will venture throughout the East Coast and Canada before wrapping up in New Jersey in February. In a statement, Hill said she “may never play venues of this size again.” According to a press release , the rapper/singer will be accompanied by a live band and will perform a set list of the many hits from her celebrated 1998 solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. For those fans who are hoping to hear something new from Hill, they can expect to see some of her biggest hits “reworked yet faithful to the rigor, soulfulness and power of the original music.” Initial news of the reclusive singer hitting the road for a series of East Coast shows broke a few weeks ago. When MTV News caught up with the iconic artist in August, she kept mum on when the hungry public could expect a new album, saying, “We’re getting closer. That’s all I can say.” While the singer takes her time with new music, she revealed that she enjoys the versatility of today’s artists. “I have respect for what people do,” Hill said. “I also like to hear the eclectics, I like to hear the mixture. There’s a lot of different creative energies out there right now. I respect the different sounds that I’m hearing. It’s been such a long time since I’ve gotten my voice and my ideas [out]. In terms of collaborations, that’s not even something I’ve been thinking about per se. I’m happy that people are still making music. That we still have a platform with which to make music. It’s gonna be interesting to see what the future holds.” Lauryn Hill’s tour dates, according to a press release:

Chicago firefighter Edward Stringer picture

This undated photo provided by the Chicago Fire Department shows Chicago firefighter Edward Stringer. A blaze at an abandoned building on Chicago#39;s South Side killed Stringer and another firefighter, and left 14 injured Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. Edward Stringer was divorced and had two ad-ult children, Field said — a daughter who lives in the Chicago area and a son who lives in Ohio. He was originally from Arkansas, where his extended family was preparing to travel to Chicago. She said hi

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Chicago firefighter Corey Ankum picture

This undated photo provided by the Chicago Fire Department shows Chicago firefighter Corey Ankum. A blaze at an abandoned building on Chicago#39;s South Side killed Ankum and another firefighter, and left 14 injured Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. As fires go, the one that broke out Wednesday in a small vacant building on the city#39;s South Side was likely to be pretty routine for the Chicago Fire Department. The cause of the fire was under investigation, Authorities speculated that squatters might

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Vince Vaughn wife Kyla Weber give birth

Locklyn Kyla Vaughn, who weighed 7 lbs. and measured 20 inches long, was born at a hospital in Chicago, Vaughn#39;s hometown. The actor#39;s rep confirms the good news. Christmas came early for Vince Vaughn, with his wife Kyla Weber giving birth to a healthy baby girl on Saturday morning, Dec. 18, us has learned exclusively. “Both of them couldn#39;t be happier to welcome their sweet little girl into their family!” says a friend of the couple#39;s. It#39;s a first child for both Vaughn, 40, a

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