It really is Taylor Swift’s world. We just live in it. A couple days after cleaning up at the American Music Awards , this 21-year old sensation hit the road again, crossing the country and appearing at Madison Square Garden for fans in New York City. And, as usual, the artist invited a special, local guest to perform a track with her. The lucky participant on this night of the Speak Now tour? Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls. He came out and performed a version of “Iris” that had the crowd both on its feet and singing along. Watch the pair strum along together now: Taylor Swift and Johnny Rzeznik – Iris (Live)
Did Kate Gosselin get plastic surgery? It wouldn’t be the first time. Recent photos certainly would suggest it. When the former reality star recently reported for her first day of work as a CouponCabin (dot) com blogger, she revealed a new face to accompany her new gig, according to Us Weekly . The difference is notable. Take a look at Kate Gosselin pictures through the years and see: “She’s consumed with her appearance,” a source says of Gosselin, 36. To keep a youthful appearance, the former reality star ( Kate Plus 8 was canned , mercifully, this year) the single mom of eight relies on thrice-weekly tanning sessions … and possibly Botox, and/or a face lift. Note the unnaturally arched eyebrows. Ick. Not surprising, a source says: “Kate wants to look 10 years younger.” Don’t we all. Luckily, not all of us overdo it in pursuit of a lost cause.
J.R. Martinez made his case for the Mirror Ball on the final night of performances on Dancing With the Stars. But will America deliver it for him this evening? After suffering an injury last week, but the 28-year-old Iraq War vet, soap opera star and motivational speaker gave it his all in the cha cha and the freestyle. The judges weren’t in agreement on his first dance with partner Karina Smirnoff. The duo earned a 7 from Len, and 8 from Carrie Ann and a 9 from Bruno. One thing the judges could agree on, however, was Martinez’s freestyle. He earned a perfect 30, leaving him a tie for second with Ricki Lake for the night. Whether J.R. or Ricki can overtake surprise frontrunner Rob Kardashian all depends on voter turnout. Watch J.R.’s final two dances of the season below … J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars (Finals – Cha Cha) J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars (Finals – Freestyle) Who will win Dancing With the Stars tonight?
Astro and Rachel Crow also earn high marks, but Stacy Francis and Lakoda Rayne draw Simon Cowell’s ire. By Adam Graham Josh Krajcik performs on “The X Factor” Photo: FOX “The X Factor” took on rock music Wednesday, with decidedly rocky results. The debate of what really constitutes rock overshadowed the proceedings, with the increasingly catty judges sniping at one another over their song choices and whether they fit the evening’s theme. In the end, only one performer, Josh Krajcik, turned in what could truly be considered a rockin’ performance, plugging in and kicking out the jams with the Foo Fighters’ “Pretender.” Krajcik was the evening’s big winner — inspiring mentor Nicole Scherzinger to head-bang her way through his performance — along with teen rapper Astro, who is quickly becoming a favorite in the competition. Astro’s original song, a dedication to hip-hop rapped to Puff Daddy’s “I’ll Be Missing You,” caused L.A. Reid to gush that he not only has what it takes to win the competition, but also to become a “major international star,” while Simon Cowell told him he has more maturity and intelligence than the older contestants he’s up against. Astro’s consistency, meanwhile, irked Paula Abdul. “Can you just suck for once?” she pleaded. “I don’t think you can!” Here’s how the remainder of the contestants fared: The Boys Chris Rene, sporting one of Jay-Z’s controversial Occupy All Streets T-shirts , did Bob Marley’s “No Woman No Cry,” which Cowell argued wasn’t nearly rockin’ enough. “Loved the performance. Would have been great if the theme was reggae,” Cowell quipped. Marcus Canty’s take on Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” earned high marks from everyone but Cowell, who said it felt like he was pretending to be someone he’s not. L.A. Reid shot back with a simple, “You rocked!” The Girls Coming off a strong performance last week, Rachel Crow took on the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” which more than satisfied the judges. “The question is, can you sell records? Can you sell tickets? And the answer is yes,” Reid beamed. Melanie Amaro’s piano-and-vocals version of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” was dismissed as “so not rock” by Reid, and Scherzinger questioned why she wasn’t moved to tears by the song (she explained that, normally, she is a weeping mess by the song’s close). Cowell, however, boasted that the performance reminded him of Adele and Alicia Keys — performers who are not the least bit rock, mind you, but who happen to sell a lot of records. Fourteen-year-old Drew, meanwhile, took on U2’s “With or Without You” — which was similar to her version of Coldplay’s “Fix You” last week — and Reid, Scherzinger and Abdul all stressed they’d like to hear her do something outside her comfort zone. But Cowell dismissed their comments and praised her, saying he’s confident she’ll be in the competition “until the end.” The Over 30’s LeRoy Bell’s straightforward reading of Bob Seger’s “We’ve Got Tonight” was smacked down by the judges. “You’re good, man, but I need more. This is the big time,” Reid scolded him. Stacy Francis dedicated her performance of Meat Loaf’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” to her “Franatics,” but Cowell trashed her performance with his most stinging critique of the season to date. “It was the sort of thing I would expect someone to sing at the Hilton hotel with people turning their backs eating peanuts,” he said. (It’s safe to say he is not a Franatic.) The Group Lakoda Rayne, Paula Abdul’s sole remaining group , got hammered for what Cowell called their “stupid” and “gimmicky” choreography, and he called the group’s performance of the Outfield’s “Your Love” mashed up with Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” “a complete mess.” When Reid called Cowell’s critique harsh, Cowell barked, “Watch your back” at Reid. Me-ow, you two! One finalist is due to be sent home on Thursday’s (November 17) show, which is also set to feature a live performance by Rihanna. What did you think of rock night on “The X Factor”? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: ‘X Factor’ Judges Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid
Is it December 21 yet? For fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the premiere of the film adaptation of the best-selling novel cannot come soon enough. Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig star in a mystery thriller that is eagerly awaited by millions. Not only are Craig, Mara and director David Fincher faithful to the book series, but the film looks a video marvel, punctuated by Trent Reznor’s soundtrack. Check out the minute-long TV spot below and follow this link to watch the extended, full-length theatrical Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trailer … Girl With the Dragon Tattoo TV Ad
Kellan Lutz has the abs. He has the broad shoulders. He has that killer smile. So this Breaking Dawn premiere-based Fashion Face-Off is over before it beings, right? Wrong, thanks to Jackson Rathbone’s shiny suit. The Twilight Saga star went all out at last night’s event in Los Angeles, contrasting himself with his co-star’s all-black look by standing out in an outfit unlike any other on the red carpet. As we continue with our style showdowns from the evening – Rob takes on Taylor HERE , Kristen challenges Ashley HERE – it’s time for readers to choose between Lutz and Rathbone. Good luck.
“I’ll tell you a secret. I got some money and I should be taxed more.” That’s what an #OccupyWallStreet protester told Republican presidential candidate and former two-term Gov. Gary Johnson (R-N.M.) as he toured Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park on the evening of Tuesday, October 18. “I actually inherited money when George W. Bush decided to have no estate Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Big Government Discovery Date : 20/10/2011 16:09 Number of articles : 2
Prince Harry is spending the day at RAF Wattisham airfield, where he#39;s in the final stage of intense training for Apache helicopters. The pilot#39;s #1 priority is to be redeployed to the front lines immediately, if not sooner. Pretty cool dude … Prince Harry of Wales, the UK#39;s most eligible bachelor, turns 27 today. For a guy nicknamed The Spare and so often living in Prince William#39;s shadow, he#39;s quite a mover and shaker. But don#39;t expect any crazy revelry this evening. If
“The wedding ceremony was absolutely stunning — and very religious,” a guest tells Us of the bash, which had a pink, white and silver color scheme, with roses, hydrangeas and candles flanking the couple during the evening vows. “It was so breathtaking,” adds the guest. (The nuptials were filmed for the Bravo show — whose season two is now up in the air following Russell#39;s tragic death.) Pandora Vanderpump-Todd, 24, wore a classic, princess-style gown with a long white lace veil. “She loo
As someone in my Twitter feed asked this evening of Yahoo! Movies and Marvel Entertainment , ” Why would you post the final scene of a movie? ” Answer: It’s only part of the post-credits sequence that ends Captain America , released in order to get audiences back into theaters to see the full Avengers -related final post-credits tease. But, still: Why ruin the ending of the movie you’re actually selling right now? [Watch the spoilery clip after the jump.]
