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Eminem’s Shoots ‘Space Bound’ Video With Porn Star Sasha Grey

Em’s upcoming Joseph Khan-directed clip will feature the adult actress/ ‘Entourage’ star as the rapper’s love interest. By Jayson Rodriguez Eminem on the set of his “Space Bound” music video Photo: Eric Ford / On Location News Eminem is no Vincent Chase, but the rapper — sans entourage, save for a security team — recently shot a video for “Space Bound” that co-stars porn actress-turned-thespian Sasha Grey . The latest clip for a track from the Detroit MC’s his Grammy-winning comeback album, Recovery , was directed by Joseph Khan and was shot over three days in Los Angeles. Photos from Eminem’s “Space Bound” video shoot. “Space Bound” follows the Khan-helmed “Love the Way You Lie” video, and like that Rihanna-assisted visual, this one also features an intense love storyline. Em and Grey — who appeared on HBO’s “Entourage” last season as the love interest of lead character Chase (portrayed by Adam Grenier) — play a pair of star-crossed lovers, which relates to the lyrics of the Jim Jonsin-produced song. “We touch, I feel a rush,” Em raps on the track. “We clutch, it isn’t much/ But it’s enough to make me wonder what’s in store for us/ It’s lust/ It’s torturous/ You must be a sorceress/ ‘Cause you just did the impossible/ Gained my trust/ Don’t play games, it’ll be dangerous/ If you f— me over/ ‘Cause if I get burnt/ I’ma show ya what it’s like to hurt/ ‘Cause I’ve been treated like dirt before ya/ And love is ‘evol,’ spell it backwards, I’ll show ya.” Jonsin, who also has produced songs by Beyonc

Justin Bieber, Chris Brown Go ‘Up’ On New Remix

Bieber and Brown trade verses, harmonize on their Never Say Never – The Remixes collaboration. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Larry Busacca/ Getty Images Earlier this week, Justin Bieber released the Never Say Never – The Remixes album, which reimagines some of the teenage phenom’s songs as duets with some of the biggest names in the business, including Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, Rascal Flatts and Chris Brown. Brown appears on the mid-tempo ballad, “Up,” which is about the power of love and relationships. The R&B star, unsurprisingly, helps put a decidedly more R&B spin on the pop track, which has begun to turn up on various websites. Bieber kicks off the track before Brown jumps on for the second verse. Brown sings, “It’s a big, big world/ And, girl, I’m gonna show you all of it/ I’m gonna leash you with pearls/ From every ocean that we’re swimmin’ in/ We make the sun shine in the moonlight/ We can make those gray clouds turn to blue skies/ Yeah, I know it’s hard/ But baby believe me/ [That we can go nowhere but up].” By the time the second chorus rolls around, Bieber and Brown are harmonizing and putting their own individual stamps on the song. News of the collaboration first hit the Web in late December, when Bieber and Brown tweeted about working together, though little more was known about the collaboration then. The 16-year-old said he and Brown had a great time in the studio and that Brown even had given him some sage advice, having been a child star himself and seen the ups and downs of fame at an early age. “[Chris and I] just talk about regular stuff, nothing too crazy,” Bieber told MTV News earlier this week. “Just like staying humble and remember that God got us in this position, so always make sure to just bless him and praise him.” Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun, teased the album and its guest appearances in a chat with fans earlier this year. “Yes, Justin is working on new music,” Braun said last month. “He’s been talking to Drake about new music. [Bieber] and Kanye had a call today about a song they’re trying to work on together; Kanye wants to produce a bunch of new songs for the new album. He’s talked with Rascal Flatts. Him and Chris Brown have been sending stuff back and forth to each other.” Have you heard Bieber and Brown’s “Up” remix and, if so, what do you think of it? Tell us in the comments. Related Artists Justin Bieber Chris Brown

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Nick Jonas Says Next Jonas Brothers Record Will ‘Step It Up’

‘When we come together, there’s something special about it,’ he tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena Nick Jonas Photo: MTV News It’s been a few years since the Jonas Brothers released Lines, Vines and Trying Times in 2009. Since then, they’ve focused on music for their various Disney projects and their own solo albums. When MTV News caught up with Nick Jonas, he admitted that he and his brothers are really taking their time to make sure their next album is the best it can be before they release anything new. “I’d say that with all the projects we’ve released so far musically, we’re very proud of them, and each one has been a step for us and has been a step of growth,” he explained. “And when we go into the next one, we have it in the back of our minds knowing we’re proud of everything we’ve made.”

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Britney Spears ‘Hold It Against Me’ Video: Everything You Need To Know!

Before the clip premieres tonight, we revisit the juicy Brit teasers and all of the inside dish. By Jocelyn Vena Britney Spears in a “Hold It Against Me” Teaser Photo: Jive As soon as Britney Spears debuted the lead single from her upcoming Femme Fatale album, “Hold It Against Me,” the conversation turned to what the music video would look like. On Thursday night (February 17), amid lots of buzz and high expectations, Spears will finally premiere the video on MTV and MTV.com. But before the big event, we’ve detailed everything you need to know, from teases to insider scoop. Shortly after “HIAM” hit the Net in January, Britney’s choreographer , Brian Friedman, teased that the pop star would be wearing some over-the-top costumes in the video. And then fans learned that Jonas

Justin Bieber Gets Billboard Boost After ‘Never Say Never’ Opening

While Now 37 takes #1 spot, Bieber’s album sales jump 145 percent following his big-screen debut. By Gil Kaufman Justin Bieber Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/ Getty Images There will be a new title at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart next week, but the biggest news is the huge sales bump Justin Bieber experienced thanks to the opening of his “Never Say Never” movie . While the Now 37 compilation (with songs by Eminem, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Pink and Willow Smith) will snag the pole position thanks to sales of 151,000, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan, Bieber’s 3-D big-screen debut gave a serious boost to his record sales. My World 2.0 is up 145 percent over the previous week, jumping 14 spots to #3 on sales of 48,000, while My Worlds Acoustic leaps 37 spots to #10 as sales zoomed up by 240 percent to 35,000. Even the 16-year-old singer’s 2009 debut EP, My World, benefited, moving 61 spots to #39 as sales were up 162 percent to 14,000. Next week’s charts will likely reflect the post-Grammy bump that traditionally follows the awards show, but even after going home empty-handed following a performance with Bob Dylan on the broadcast, England’s Mumford & Sons continue their unlikely chart ride. They zoom nine spots to #2 with Sigh No More, which sold 49,000 copies as sales picked up by nearly 100 percent over the previous week. The rest of the top 10: Nicki Minaj , Pink Friday (#4, 47,000), Pink , Greatest Hits … So Far!!! (#5, 41,000), Bruno Mars , Doo-Wops & Hooligans (#6, 39,000), Eminem , Recovery (#7, 38,000), Rihanna , Loud (#8, 37,000) and Jason Aldean , My Kinda Party (#9, 35,000). Maybe it was their Super Bowl halftime show, but after weeks of slipping down the charts, the Black Eyed Peas ‘ The Beginning moves six places to #14 (31,000, up 61 percent) while their two-year-old The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) jumps 21 spots to #20 as sales picked up by 75 percent to 20,000. It was all about Lady Gaga on the iTunes singles chart, as her queer anthem “Born This Way” went straight to #1. Gaga pushes Katy Perry ‘s “Firework” down a spot, where it’s followed by Pink ‘s “F—in’ Perfect,” the Black Eyed Peas’ “The Time (Dirty Bit),” Wiz Khalifa ‘s “Black and Yellow” and Jay Sean ‘s “Hit the Lights.” Rounding out the list are Cee Lo Green ‘s “Forget You” at #7, then Colbie Caillat ‘s “I Do,” Rihanna ‘s “S&M” and Avril Lavigne ‘s “What the Hell.” The Mumfords rule the iTunes albums chart, followed by Pink, Bieber’s Never Say Never – The Remixes, his acoustic album, the Beatles ‘ LOVE soundtrack to the Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas show, Rihanna, Eminem, Grammy performers the Avett Brothers ‘ I and Love and You, Bieber’s My World 2.0 and the Pretty Reckless ‘ Light Me Up. Look for the Grammy bump next week, as well as the chart debut of Bieber’s remix album and the new Bright Eyes effort, The People’s Key. Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: Justin Bieber Related Photos Justin Bieber’s ‘Never Say Never’ L.A. Premiere Justin Bieber’s ‘Never Say Never’ Hits New York Related Artists Justin Bieber

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Is Beyonce Almost Finished With Her New Album?

‘I probably won’t get on this album, but hopefully the next one,’ singer/songwriter Sia says of song she pitched for Beyonce’s new album. By James Dinh Beyonc

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Britney Spears Collabo Is ‘A Monster,’ will.i.am Says

Black Eyed Peas frontman calls Femme Fatale track ‘something that today needs.’ By James Dinh Britney Spears Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Days after his glow-in-the-dark Super Bowl XLV halftime performance, will.i.am is already working on his next high-profile gig: a collaboration with Britney Spears . After the “Hold It Against Me” singer tweeted about the team-up Tuesday, the Black Eyed Peas’ leading man opened up about his studio session with the pop princess. “I just came from the studio right now,” Will told The Associated Press . While hesitant to give away details, he did gush about the tune, emphasizing the song’s place in today’s music scene. “It’s a monster,” he said. “It’s mean, pretty, edgy, next level. But the beat just … It’s that beat. She’s singing fresh over it. It’s something that today needs.” While many fans were pleased to hear about the pop partnership, some weren’t so keen on a tweet will.i.am posted shortly after Spears’ collabo announcement. It read, “I just found out some people don’t tweet themselves they have teams of tweeters for them … Wow.” After Team Britney went after the producer, he clarified his sentiments : “Britney tweets for herself I saw it with my own eyes when we recorded in the studio today,” he wrote. “She’s such a sweet heart she’s a perfectionist. You guys read into things way to hard … shame on who ever thought I was talkin about britney … so sad people want to start things.” In the end, Will reverted the focus back to his tune with the pop star, tweeting, “The song I did with britney is ganna be crazy fresh. from the super bowl to the studio workin on a mega smasher. can’t wait till its done.” As Britney continues her daily tease-a-thon for the “Hold It Against Me” video , which will premiere February 17 on MTV, her collaboration with will.i.am might be one of her final studio sessions in completing her new album, Femme Fatale . Scheduled to drop March 29, the LP is expected to include production credits from Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Rodney Jerkins, Stargate, Fraser T. Smith and Bloodshy & Avant. One producer who might not be making the final cut, however, is William Orbit (Madonna’s “Ray of Light”), according to one of his latest tweets. “did a song w Klas Ahlund, who wrote ‘Piece of Me’. And is killa. But not on FF apparently. But a good song is a good song regardless,” he wrote. What do you think Britney and will.i.am’s collabo will sound like? Tell us below! Don’t miss Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” video premiere February 17 at 9:56 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com before a new episode of “Jersey Shore”! Related Videos Britney Spears Set To Reveal ‘Hold It Against Me’ Video Reactions To Britney’s ‘Hold It Against Me’ Related Photos The Evolution Of: Britney Spears Related Artists Britney Spears Will.I.Am

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Rihanna To Kick Off North American Loud Tour In June

Singer to open trek in Baltimore; tickets go on sale Valentine’s Day. By Mawuse Ziegbe Rihanna Photo: Fotonoticias/ WireImage Rihanna is ready to make some noise stateside this summer. The Barbadian songstress announced on Wednesday (February 6) that she’ll bring her Loud Tour to North America in June. The superstar will kick off the trek in Baltimore and then head to Toronto; Los Angeles; Oakland, California; New York; New Jersey; and Philadelphia. Tickets go on sale for the “Only Girl (In the World)” singer’s U.S. and Canadian dates on February 14; additional dates will be announced later. For those who saw the Loud diva rip the stage last year on her worldwide Last Girl on Earth Tour , the upcoming trek is slated to feature brand new costumes and set design, and the megastar has promised American members of the Rihanna Navy that she’s ready to get rowdy. “We’re creating an incredible ride with this tour.