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Chris Brown’s Order To ‘Stay Away’ From Rihanna May Be Reduced

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Rihanna’s lawyer has to OK judge’s decision at status hearing to scale the mandate back to a ‘do not annoy’ order. By Jayson Rodriguez Chris Brown (file) Photo: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images The “stay away” order issued against Chris Brown following his assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna is expected to be reduced to a “do not annoy” order, it was revealed Friday (January 28) during a status hearing for Brown. Judge Patricia Schnegg mandated the protective order back in August 2009 after Brown pleaded guilty to assault. The restriction called for the former couple to not communicate and keep their distance should they attend the same industry event. Last month, Brown completed a yearlong domestic-violence course . Judge Schnegg once again praised Brown for his progress and congratulated him on his course completion. The singer’s attorney requested that Brown be permitted to skip future status hearings as a result of his completed course work, which the judge granted. Brown still must complete a number of community labor hours. The “stay away” order being reduced to a “do not annoy” order first needs to be approved by Rihanna’s attorney. When Brown reached his plea deal, Rihanna’s lawyer notified the court that the pop star did not wish to seek a restraining order against her ex. During a short recess granted by the judge, Brown’s attorney phoned Rihanna’s legal rep to OK the motion, but the party was unavailable. Related Photos Rihanna And Chris Brown: A Photo Timeline Related Artists Chris Brown Rihanna

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Woman Sues Diddy for $900 Billion

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Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, What’s Beef? Eric Ryan, Getty Images Diddy has been named in a bizarre $900 billion lawsuit by a woman who claims he crippled her children when he made the World Trade Center collapse in 2001. According to the s…

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Lyrics Revealed

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Perez Hilton posts lyrics from singer’s upcoming single and says album of the same name will ‘change culture.’ By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images For fans looking for details on Lady Gaga ‘s “Born This Way” single, out in two weeks, pal Perez Hilton gave the world a sneak peek of the tune’s opening lyrics on Thursday (January 27). Hilton posted these lyrics on his website : “Don’t be a drag/ Just be a queen.” “I just posted a big surprise on my website!!!! ” the gossip blogger tweeted after posting the line. “Oh, and if you’re a @ladygaga fan, you REALLY wanna go to [my website] RIGHT NOW! #Leaking” Later in the day, in another post , Hilton revealed more lyrics: “No matter gay, straight or bi, lesbian, transgendered life/ I’m on the right track, baby, I was born to survive.” His post comes hours after Gaga herself teased that she was planning to gift her fans with some of the single’s lyrics, tweeting , “#thankgod4gaga is trending!? More like #thankgod4monsters! Maybe I should leak the lyrics to Born This Way today, whatdya say #leakitgaga?” She belted out a bit of the song at the VMAs back in September. Donning her now-infamous meat dress, she sang, “I’m beautiful in my way/ ‘Cause God makes no mistakes/ I’m on the right track/ Baby, I was born this way.” In his post, Hilton also revealed that he’s heard the song and the album and that all of Gaga’s Little Monsters won’t be disappointed. “Get ready world!!!! Here she comes!!!! We’ve heard the song and – it MORE than lives up to the hype!!!” he wrote. “We’ve been holding a big secret from you all, which is we’ve heard the whole album. We’ve been there every step of the way and…. This album is going to change culture! When we can say more, we will! For now…. Don’t be a drag, just be a queen!!!” Gaga got fans hyped for the May album release of the same name on Wednesday, when she thanked them for making the song title “Edge of Glory” a Twitter trend . “Ok. Firstly, yes I love Nutella (with Banana+Wonderbread) who doesn’t?” she wrote. “Secondly, I can’t believe Edge of Glory was trending, sneakymonsters! Thirdly, I need a beer with my name on it cause the last 72hrs gave me a creative hangover.” Are you excited for “Born This Way”? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Lyrics Revealed

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Perez Hilton posts lyrics from singer’s upcoming single and says album of the same name will ‘change culture.’ By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images For fans looking for details on Lady Gaga ‘s “Born This Way” single, out in two weeks, pal Perez Hilton gave the world a sneak peek of the tune’s opening lyrics on Thursday (January 27). Hilton posted these lyrics on his website : “Don’t be a drag/ Just be a queen.” “I just posted a big surprise on my website!!!! ” the gossip blogger tweeted after posting the line. “Oh, and if you’re a @ladygaga fan, you REALLY wanna go to [my website] RIGHT NOW! #Leaking” Later in the day, in another post , Hilton revealed more lyrics: “No matter gay, straight or bi, lesbian, transgendered life/ I’m on the right track, baby, I was born to survive.” His post comes hours after Gaga herself teased that she was planning to gift her fans with some of the single’s lyrics, tweeting , “#thankgod4gaga is trending!? More like #thankgod4monsters! Maybe I should leak the lyrics to Born This Way today, whatdya say #leakitgaga?” She belted out a bit of the song at the VMAs back in September. Donning her now-infamous meat dress, she sang, “I’m beautiful in my way/ ‘Cause God makes no mistakes/ I’m on the right track/ Baby, I was born this way.” In his post, Hilton also revealed that he’s heard the song and the album and that all of Gaga’s Little Monsters won’t be disappointed. “Get ready world!!!! Here she comes!!!! We’ve heard the song and – it MORE than lives up to the hype!!!” he wrote. “We’ve been holding a big secret from you all, which is we’ve heard the whole album. We’ve been there every step of the way and…. This album is going to change culture! When we can say more, we will! For now…. Don’t be a drag, just be a queen!!!” Gaga got fans hyped for the May album release of the same name on Wednesday, when she thanked them for making the song title “Edge of Glory” a Twitter trend . “Ok. Firstly, yes I love Nutella (with Banana+Wonderbread) who doesn’t?” she wrote. “Secondly, I can’t believe Edge of Glory was trending, sneakymonsters! Thirdly, I need a beer with my name on it cause the last 72hrs gave me a creative hangover.” Are you excited for “Born This Way”? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Lady Gaga

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Diddy To Guest-Star On ‘Hawaii Five-0’

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Music from Diddy-Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris will also be featured on the CBS show. By Jayson Rodriguez Diddy Photo: Victor Boyko/ Getty Images Book ’em, Diddy ? The hip-hop mogul is scheduled to appear on CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0” this spring in an episode where he’ll play a detective looking to avenge a crime committed against his family. Music from Diddy-Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris will also be featured in the episode, according to The Associated Press. Diddy’s latest effort debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard albums chart. “Anybody that knows me, it’s rare when I’m extra happy, but today … this last two weeks, I’ve just been blown away by all the support that I’ve gotten from you guys,” the rapper said in a YouTube clip at the time of Paris ‘ release. “You already know I deal with a lot of hate, and I talk about that. But it’s also important to talk about when I’m dealing with a lot of love, and the love that y’all have shown me and the girls on this project … y’all made this project a success, and I want to say thank you.” Recently, Diddy has been making the awards-season rounds, appearing at the Golden Globes despite not earning a nomination for his role in Judd Apatow’s “Get Him to the Greek.” He told MTV News at the Globes that he hopes to land more comedic roles in the future. “I’ve done a lot of drama mostly my whole career, with Broadway and ‘Monster’s Ball’ and stuff like that — my short little career,” he said. “But when I did ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ I really fell in love with making people laugh. I have a knack for improvisation, and hopefully I’ll be able to make people laugh more.” Are you looking forward to Diddy’s “Hawaii Five-0” cameo? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Diddy

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Jay-Z Teams Up With Studio For ‘Annie’ Remake Starring Willow Smith

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘We’re developing a true superstar in Willow,’ Jay says in a statement announcing the project. By Aly Semigran Jay-Z Photo: Rob Loud/ Getty Images When Jay-Z sampled “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from the classic Broadway show-turned-movie musical “Annie,” who would have guessed it was simply a sneak preview of bigger things to come? It’s been announced that Jay has teamed up with Overbrook Entertainment, a film production company whose partners include Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Lassiter and Ken Stovitz. One of the first projects on the Jay-Z/Overbook agenda will, in fact, be remaking “Annie.” After rumors hit the Net about the possibility of the update, Variety confirmed Wednesday (January 26) that Sony will bring the reimagining of the musical about a spirited orphan to the big screen. Will and Jada plan to make a family affair out of this latest endeavor as their daughter, 10-year-old Willow Smith (who scored a massive hit this year with the infectious “Whip My Hair”), will play the coveted lead role. In a statement, Jay-Z said of the group’s latest venture, “The Overbrook Entertainment family and I have a unified vision,” adding, “We’re developing a true superstar in Willow.” Willow’s rising star (the pint-size singer recently tweeted, “Are you excited for my album?! It’s coming soon……..VERY soon!!”) prompted Columbia Pictures President Doug Belgrad to state, “The time is right to bring back ‘Annie’ to the big screen. We’re true believers in Willow’s talent and believe she will be perfect in this role.” Of course, this isn’t the first time Jay, Lassiter and the Smiths have teamed up, as the power foursome worked as co-producers on the Tony-nominated Broadway show “Fela!” Nor is it the first time Overbrook (which has pulled in a staggering $2.5 billion in revenue) will make a film featuring one of the Smiths’ children. In addition to releasing Will Smith’s blockbuster movies including “Hitch” and “Hancock,” their son Jaden Smith starred in Overbrook’s “The Pursuit of Happyness” and, most recently, a remake of “The Karate Kid.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Artists Jay-Z Willow Smith

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Will.I.Am Named Intel’s ‘Director Of Creative Innovation’

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Black Eyed Peas mastermind says he’ll ‘co-develop new ways to communicate, create, inform and entertain.’ By James Montgomery Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am Photo: Ian Gavan/ Getty Images You might think that with his busy schedule of winning Grammys and wearing things made out of Legos , will.i.am wouldn’t exactly be looking for a day job. And yet, he’s just landed one: “Director of creative innovation” for Intel. On Tuesday, Intel — the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer — announced they are partnering with the Black Eyed Peas mastermind on a “multi-year, hands-on creative and technology collaboration,” which, much like Lady Gaga’s deal with Polaroid , will lead to the development and creation of new products. “Nearly everything I do involves processors and computers, and when I see an Intel chip I think of all the creative minds involved that help to amplify my own creativity,” Will said in a statement. “Teaming up with the scientists, researchers and computer programmers at Intel to collaborate and co-develop new ways to communicate, create, inform and entertain is going to be amazing.” Intel added that, in his new role with the company, Will is set to “collaborate on many creative and technology endeavors … that may include such devices as laptops, smart phones and tablets.” He also will create new music expressly for the company. “We’re thrilled to tap into the limitless creativity will.i.am brings to the table. He’s not only a brilliant artist and producer, but also an innovator pushing the bounds of technology professionally and personally,” said Deborah Conrad, Intel’s vice president and chief marketing officer. “Our partnership … is a prime example of how we want to convey and deliver the Intel experience. It’s imperative that Intel and our innovations are kept in front of the global youth culture that embraces new devices and new forms of communication and entertainment.” Related Artists Will.I.Am Black Eyed Peas

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Ke$ha Sued By Former Managers

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

DAS Communications’ lawyer claims producer Dr. Luke convinced her to breach contract. By Jocelyn Vena Ke$ha Photo: Fotonoticias/ Getty Images Ke$ha is being sued by her former managers at DAS Communications for upwards of $14 million, Ken Freundlich, who is representing DAS in the case, confirmed to MTV News. “DAS was Ke$ha’s manager since the beginning of 2006, and there was a written agreement, and they worked closely, and sometime in September 2008 [producer] Dr. Luke, for his own personal gain, somehow induced her to breach that contract,” Freundlich said. “And she unceremoniously terminated DAS without justification and then ended up with Luke, basically. So we sued Ke$ha for breach of contract and Luke for interference, and that was last year, and the defense’s reaction was to try and delay us. They made motions. “The judge denied all their motions, and now we’re going forward. We’re going to have our day in court,” he continued. “And we’re going to prove that Dr. Luke induced her to breach the contract. She had no right to do so, and we’re gonna get damages from her.” Freundlich explained how he and his team came to the $14 million sum, explaining, “We don’t know exactly how much, but we assume it’s in that range. She’s been quite successful. The case is set. It’s gonna go on the rest of this year. We’re gonna go straight to the trial if we have to.” Ke$ha has filed a suit in California against the management team, but Freundlich is confident nothing will come of her claim that they acted as an “illegal talent agent.” “That’s pending out in California. Even though that case is still pending, I don’t think it has any merit,” he said. Calls to Ke$ha’s legal team and rep were not returned to MTV News by press time. Related Artists Ke$ha

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Video Is ‘Profound,’ Makeup Artist Says

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

Billy Brasfield takes to his Twitter account to heap praise on Gaga’s upcoming clip. By James Montgomery Lady Gaga Photo: David Wolff-Patrick/ Getty Images We may not know what it looks like, but we know it’s coming soon, and, from the sound of things, it’s going to be quite the experience. We’re talking, of course, about Lady Gaga’s hotly anticipated “Born This Way” video , which she apparently shot this past weekend, and, according to her makeup artist Billy Brasfield, it’s the kind of thing that defies explanation. And adjectives. (Though that didn’t stop him from heaping ’em on.) In fact, the “BTW” video is apparently so awe-inducing that it brought Brasfield to tears. “Have you ever been a part of something that was so profound, so inspiring, so incredibly beautiful, that as it was happening, it brought tears to your eyes and you had been given a gift, and you were thankful?” he tweeted on Monday. “It happened to me [and] I am thankful. 1/22, 1/23, 1/24- 2011 LADY GAGA–#BORNTHISWAY.” Brasfield then followed that message up with another tweet Tuesday morning (January 25), in which he continued to pile praise on the “Born This Way” clip. “After days of sensory overload, of amazing song, ridiculously beautiful imagery, fashion, beautiful People, great friends, and a life changing experience, I am awake again after 24 hours of sleep,” he wrote. “Hello New York City and snow.” Of course, Brasfield isn’t the only member of Gaga’s team hyping the “Born This Way” video these days. On Monday, LG’s fashion director (and Thierry Mugler creative director) Nicola Formichetti took to his Twitter account to praise the shoot, writing, “Ok kids, get ready for [‘Born This Way’]. We’ve just created the most amazing thing ever.” Related Artists Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Video Is ‘Profound,’ Makeup Artist Says

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

Billy Brasfield takes to his Twitter account to heap praise on Gaga’s upcoming clip. By James Montgomery Lady Gaga Photo: David Wolff-Patrick/ Getty Images We may not know what it looks like, but we know it’s coming soon, and, from the sound of things, it’s going to be quite the experience. We’re talking, of course, about Lady Gaga’s hotly anticipated “Born This Way” video , which she apparently shot this past weekend, and, according to her makeup artist Billy Brasfield, it’s the kind of thing that defies explanation. And adjectives. (Though that didn’t stop him from heaping ’em on.) In fact, the “BTW” video is apparently so awe-inducing that it brought Brasfield to tears. “Have you ever been a part of something that was so profound, so inspiring, so incredibly beautiful, that as it was happening, it brought tears to your eyes and you had been given a gift, and you were thankful?” he tweeted on Monday. “It happened to me [and] I am thankful. 1/22, 1/23, 1/24- 2011 LADY GAGA–#BORNTHISWAY.” Brasfield then followed that message up with another tweet Tuesday morning (January 25), in which he continued to pile praise on the “Born This Way” clip. “After days of sensory overload, of amazing song, ridiculously beautiful imagery, fashion, beautiful People, great friends, and a life changing experience, I am awake again after 24 hours of sleep,” he wrote. “Hello New York City and snow.” Of course, Brasfield isn’t the only member of Gaga’s team hyping the “Born This Way” video these days. On Monday, LG’s fashion director (and Thierry Mugler creative director) Nicola Formichetti took to his Twitter account to praise the shoot, writing, “Ok kids, get ready for [‘Born This Way’]. We’ve just created the most amazing thing ever.” Related Artists Lady Gaga

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