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Shawntel Newton on Brad Womack: I Was in Love!

Shawntel Newton is sad. She harbors no hard feelings about being eliminated last week on The Bachelor , but she was devastated just the same. She even uses the l-word to describe it. Here’s what Shawntel had to say about taking Brad Womack to her unusual workplace, the tension with her family, who she thinks will win and more … On taking Brad to work: “I thought I might as well lay my cards out on the table. This is my job. This is what I grew up around and if he wants to get down on his knee and propose, he should see what I do. It’s the final test almost.” On her family’s concerns: “I always thought that I would stay in Chico and take over the business. It was a shock to my family. Everything came at them at once – me saying I’m in love, I might be leaving this lifestyle in Chico, moving.” “I was falling in love so I was willing to move.” On being surprised she was cut: “I told him I was in love. It was like minutes [before] he left. I thought I’d have more time to explore what he thought about me moving, saying I love him, the funeral home. Unfortunately, he wasn’t feeling the same.” On moving on: “I compare this to losing a loved one because we go through the same stages of denial. In losing Brad, I allowed myself to get angry. I allowed myself to go through the stages in a healthy way and I’m not in love with him anymore.” On who she thinks will win: “I thought Ashley Hebert was going home. I knew that she hadn’t told him that she was falling in love and I had. It was a shock that he’d let a girl go who was in love and willing to leave her life.” “But my personal opinion is that he is in love with Emily. she’s everything he wants. He wants to be a father to her child. She wants to get married and have more kids.” Who do you think will win The Bachelor?

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Lenny Kravitz Hints At Collaboration With Drake, Swizz Beatz

‘It’s great to meet people that I want to collaborate with at this point,’ the rocker tells MTV News. By Alvin Blanco, with reporting by Rahman Dukes Swizz Beatz, Drake and Lenny Kravitz Photo: Twitpic / @candytman Rocker Lenny Kravitz keeps his hip-hop collaborations few and far between. But when a photo of Kravitz, Drake and Swizz Beatz together in a studio hit the Internet, speculation was set off that the trio was cooking up a hi-wattage musical union. MTV News caught up with Kravitz prior to his performance before tip-off at the NBA All-Star Game and asked what exactly was in the works. “That’s some secret business, man,” Kravitz told MTV News slyly. “Who knows what was going on that night?!” Nevertheless, Kravitz revealed some more details when asked for his thoughts on Toronto rapper Drake. “I think he’s a very talented individual,” Kravitz said of the child-actor-turned-rapper. “His new music is even more incredible. We got together and played around so there might be a little something happening, yeah …” When asked about producer Swizz Beatz, Kravitz gave up even more intel. “He is an amazing person,” Kravitz said of Swizz. “I got to know him through Alicia [Keys, who is Beatz’s wife]. And we’ve become very good friends. He’s a gentleman. He’s a very intelligent person and I enjoy his company. When things happen organically, it’s nice. I’m not one that normally collaborates. I play all the instruments, I produce my records. And it’s great to meet people that I want to collaborate with at this point.” Some of Kravitz’s limited collabos with the hip-hop world include 2002’s “Show Me Your Soul” with Diddy, Loon and Pharrell from the Bad Boys 2 soundtrack and “Storm,” featuring Jay-Z from his Baptism album. Kravitz also played guitar on the song “Guns & Roses” from Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse album. Last year, Kravitz revealed that Teena Marie took him in when he was a teenager and credited the late soul singer with saving his life. What do you think about Kravitz collaborating with Drake and Swizz Beatz? Let us know in the comments. Related Artists Lenny Kravitz Drake Swizz Beatz

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Update: The Controversial Anti-Abortion Billboard In SoHo Is No More… Not Really Because WE Were Mad

The company that approved and put up ThatsAbortion.com’s SoHo billboard has decided to avoid more controversy by pulling the billboard down. We’re just not so sure they did it because they got why people were upset. Lamar Advertising has pulled down a controversial anti-abortion billboard that hung over a building in SoHo, the company confirmed to MyFoxNY.com. The ad read “The most dangerous place for an African American is in the womb”and featured a photo of a young African-American girl behind the text and a link to a website for a group called Life Always . The girl seen in the photo is Anissa Fraser, 6. On Wednesday, her mother, Tricia Fraser, said she was shocked that her daughter’s image was used in the billboard “I would never endorse something like that,” Fraser said Wednesday. “Especially with my child’s image.” Fraser wanted the group to pull the ad. Two years ago, Fraser brought her four children to a modeling agency to be photographed. She acknowledged signing a release form that allowed the photos to be sold as stock images. But she said she never thought her daughter would become the face of a pro-life campaign focusing on African Americans. The activist Rev. Al Sharpton cancelled a Friday news conference that he had planned at the billboard to protest its message. “The billboard was offensive, especially during Black History Month,” Sharpton said in a statement Thursday. The Women of Color Policy Network at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service had objected to the billboard and had written a letter to the advertising company. “The billboard is only one of the many attacks on reproductive freedom and services for low-income women across the country,” said Nicole Mason, the executive director of the Women of Color Policy Network. We still don’t understand how this billboard even made it up… Or when these same conservative activist types are going to become this adamant about highlighting how many African Americans are dying because of inadequate healthcare in the hood, gang violence, the prison system, HIV/AIDS… Source

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Odd Future See Grammys, ‘Icon’ Status In Their Future

On ‘RapFix Live,’ we ride a bus with the L.A. hip-hop collective to see what they’re all about. By Kelley L. Carter Tyler, The Creator Photo: MTV News These guys may very well be the future. Or at least get props from Justin Bieber sometime soon. For Thursday’s (February 24) “RapFix Live,” MTV News caught up with the guys of Los Angeles hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All on a bus from NYC to Philadelphia shortly after their “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” performance. “I’m this close to Justin Bieber acknowledging me,” rapper Tyler, the Creator joked of their Internet fame. While hanging out on the bus, the guys said their brand of hip-hop is so different that it makes them a bit uncomfortable to label their shows as “rap.” “We’re so opposite,” Tyler said. “If you go to any other rapper’s show, they just stand there and rap.” Domo Genesis piped up in the background, adding, “I don’t think our shows are rap shows. Even though it’s rap music, they’re not rap shows at all.” Tyler continued: “Rap is really just too conventional. Everybody does the same thing. No one ever pushes the box. And then when you get people pushing the line too far, people are like, ‘What the f— is this?’ And then it’s like … ‘This is tight, it’s new.’ We’re doing something that no one has ever done before.” The bandmembers also talked up their fans’ energy. “You know how many [middle] fingers we get at our shows? That means something to them,” Tyler said. And as for the future? The guys are hoping it looks bright. “I want Grammys. I want to perform at the Super Bowl,” Tyler said. “I want to be a … icon. Kanye West went like this. I want to be on his level. I want 100 years from now to look at the history books and they see … us on some icon type sh–.” Do you think Odd Future will make the hip-hop history books? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos RapFix Live: Dr. Dre’s ‘I Need A Doctor’ Premiere Related Artists Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All

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‘American Idol’ Unveils Season 10 Top 24

The show moves on, sending some early favorites packing. By James Montgomery Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez on “American Idol” on Feb. 24 Photo: Michael Becker / FOX After Wednesday night’s drama-filled cliffhanger — in which we saw three cities, a whole lot of shocking eliminations, the partial reveal of this season’s top 24 and one truly epic meltdown by judge Jennifer Lopez — “American Idol” cut down on the theatrics Thursday night (February 24) and got down to the business of unveiling the remaining finalists. That’s not to say there still weren’t tears (there were, mostly from Lopez), but most of the names the “Idol” judges chose for the top 24 were drama-free: front-runners like Julie Zorilla, Lauren Alaina, Jordan Dorsey, Pia Toscano and Jacob Lusk all breezed through, though Lusk earned the highest praise, as Randy Jackson told him his performance of “God Bless the Child” was “the single best performance on ‘Idol,’ ever.” And even some of the tight decisions weren’t really all that suspenseful. Karen Rodriguez, Robbie Rosen, country crooner Scotty McCreery and Casey Abrams all earned spots in the top 24, even if they had to sit through a few minutes of psych-out tactics by the judges. Kendra Chantell, Lauren Turner, a tearful Tatynisa Wilson, Jovany Barreto, Tim Halperin and Stefano Langone also moved on to the “Idol” semifinals. In fact, there were really only two shock inclusions in the top 24: quirky opera singer Rachel Zevita (who swayed the judges with her final performance, a searing take on Lady Gaga’s “Speechless”) and rocker James Durbin, who wailed through the Sam Cooke classic “A Change Is Gonna Come.” There were, however, more than a few shocking exclusions. Not really the likes of John Wayne Schulz or Jackie Wilson (who took umbrage with the judges’ decision, asking them bluntly, “Really? Why?”), but in the final cuts, which saw the show bid adieu to some favorites. Seven-time “Idol” auditioner Jessica Cunningham and 15-year-old prodigy Thia Megia were the last two female singers left standing, but only one of them would move on to the top 24. In the end, the judges took Megia, sending Cunningham packing once again, on her birthday no less (she thanked them with a pair of middle fingers). And that left three guys competing for the final spot in the top 24: teen favorite Jacee Badeaux , wiry-haired Brett Loewenstern and dour rocker Colton Dixon. All three held hands as they walked toward their final judgment, and, after some serious moments of tension, Loewenstern’s name was called, leaving Badeaux and Dixon on the outside looking in. All in all, 19 singers were selected Thursday night, joining Naima Adedapo, Haley Reinhard, Paul McDonald, Clint Jun Gamboa and Ashthon Jones in the top 24. And the competition goes live next week, with the guys kicking things off Tuesday. 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’ Season 10’s Most Memorable Contestants

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Bethesda to Give Away Games for Life to First Person to Name Child “Dovahkiin” on 11/11/11

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Bethesda Softworks is offering a peculiar giveaway: The first person to give birth to a child on November 11th, 2011 and name them “Dovahkiin” will receive free Bethesda/ZeniMax games for life. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : gearfuse Discovery Date : 24/02/2011 19:14 Number of articles : 4

Bethesda to Give Away Games for Life to First Person to Name Child “Dovahkiin” on 11/11/11

Bethesda to Give Away Games for Life to First Person to Name Child “Dovahkiin” on 11/11/11

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Bethesda Softworks is offering a peculiar giveaway: The first person to give birth to a child on November 11th, 2011 and name them “Dovahkiin” will receive free Bethesda/ZeniMax games for life. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : gearfuse Discovery Date : 24/02/2011 19:14 Number of articles : 4

Bethesda to Give Away Games for Life to First Person to Name Child “Dovahkiin” on 11/11/11

Five-Year-Old Puts Career Before Marriage

This girl is serious about her independence and career. Seriously, do not even think of putting a ring on the cutie and expecting her to be some subservient trophy wife. This is the 21st Century, people. In a video rant that could only be improved if “Independent Woman” by Destiny’s Child were playing in the background, she steadfastly vows that she’ll get a good job before she even thinks about marriage. Got that, fellas? Did we mention she’s five? Watch in aww/awe: Five-Year-Old Career Girl

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5 Apps For Justin Bieber Movie Fans

We are sorry but we cannot resist it anymore, there is no escaping Bieber fever, which is why we have decided to offer you details of 5 Apps For Justin Bieber fans in celebration of his new movie. Before we get down to the apps for your iOS devices we thought it only fair to inform you that if you were never a huge fan of the talented young kid, then you will be after watching the movie. The first app that we have for you is called Justin Bieber Channel and is free to download. If you want to know why the girls go wild of him, then this collection of videos will explain all. Not only that, but you also get all the most up-to-date news via Twitter; you can also select Push Notifications as well. Why not test how much of a fan you truly are with the Justin Bieber Fun Facts app. You will have to pay $0.99 for this one, but we are certain that you will be prepared to pay for this – just make certain you get permission from the person who has to pay the iTunes bill first. There are over 150 facts that you can learn about your hero, which you can then use to impress your friends. Once you have crammed all that info in then you will be ready for The Justin Bieber Quiz Game . Sorry parents, this one will cost you $1.99, but a small price to pay for your child’s’ happiness. There are more than 140 questions for you to answer, which not only covers his music career but his personal life as well. Also for $0.99 we have Justin Bieber: True or False , which can be used on all iOS devices. This is yet another test your knowledge app, the more you answer correctly the more you can show off in front of your mates. Finally we have Justin Bieber Revenge , but we have to warn you that this app costs $4.99. This is a music game for the true fan and comes with 11 tracks for you to listen and play along to; this is just the lateset in a long line of Tap Tap games. We hope that you like these five Justin Bieber apps that we have selected for you? More On: apple , iPad , iPhone For more coverage: Follow Product Reviews on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook

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Jacob Lusk Lets It Out On ‘American Idol’ With ‘God Bless The Child’

Judge Steven Tyler tells singer’s family to ‘be proud’ after emotional performance. By Adam Graham Jacob Lusk on “American Idol” on February 17, 2011 Photo: FOX Where has “American Idol” been hiding Jacob Lusk? The 23-year-old spa concierge from Compton, California, who had barely been seen prior to Thursday’s (February 17) episode, stepped out in a big way during the final Hollywood Week show , flooring the judges and his fellow contestants with one of the most stunning, stirring auditions ever seen on the “Idol” stage. Lusk, dressed in a pair of blue jeans and an untucked tuxedo shirt, hit the stage and gave a wildly original take on Billie Holiday’s “God Bless the Child” that had him flexing his range from deep lows to high highs, and scatting between the lyrics. His expressive face contoured around each of the words, as he clenched his eyes tightly and flexed his eyebrows to give emphasis to each of his lines. Jennifer Lopez looked puzzled by his unorthodox delivery at first, but it wasn’t long before all three judges were screaming in amazement, with Steven Tyler leaning back in his seat and getting Randy Jackson’s attention with a huge, “Woooooo-hoooooo!” Soon Lopez was whooping too, and all three judges — and a handful of Lusk’s fellow contestants — were on their feet in the auditorium. As Lusk wrapped up, Tyler turned to Lusk’s family in the audience and yelled, “Be proud!” Lusk jumped up and down onstage after seeing his peers’ and the judges’ reactions and blew a kiss to the crowd before quickly darting out of the room. Outside, he was greeted by Ryan Seacrest and members of his family, and Lusk appeared physically and emotionally spent. He fell into his family members’ arms and wailed with tears, before catching himself and explaining, “I’m not a cryer, I don’t cry.” Said Seacrest, “Coulda fooled me.” After the auditions, contestants were quarantined in four separate rooms as they awaited their fate from the judges. But it had to be a comfort for everyone in Lusk’s room to know they were grouped with the man who just brought down the house onstage like few had before him, and sure enough, when it came time to deliver the news, they all graduated through to the next round. What did you think of Jacob Lusk? 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 Photos ‘American Idol’ Season 10: Hollywood Week

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