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N.E.R.D. Won’t Divulge ‘Treats’ To Come On Nothing

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘We can’t give away the treats,’ Pharrell says of upcoming disc. ‘You gotta go get it.’ By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Kelly Marino Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D. Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images The guys of N.E.R.D. are keeping in tune with the title of their next album when it comes to revealing details about their next effort. “We can’t give away the treats,” Pharrell told MTV News of the trio’s forthcoming Nothing, due September 7. “That’s like saying ‘trick or treat’ [when] you already know what you’re going to get, so [you] don’t knock on the door,” P said, adding, “Nah, man, you gotta go get it.” “Go knock,” groupmate Shay Haley chimed in, encouraging fans to buy the album this fall. The trio — Pharrell, Shay and Chad Hugo — are riding high off the success of “Hot-N-Fun,” the first single from Nothing, which features Nelly Furtado. And they recently premiered the Jonas

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Kristen Stewart Shows Off Juggling Skills On ‘Lopez Tonight’

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘Twilight’ star also invites fans to approach her in public: ‘Come up anytime!’ By Mawuse Ziegbe Kristen Stewart and George Lopez on “Lopez Tonight” Photo: TBS It seems like there’s very little fans won’t do to stay up on “Twilight” and the stars of the franchise. They camp out for days for the chance to scream at the stars on a red carpet and apparently make “Spider-Man” fans look like deadbeats . And this week, they stormed movie theaters, crushing box-office records in the process , to see the first glimpse of the third “Twilight” movie, “Eclipse.” However, the star of the juggernaut, Kristen Stewart , recently unveiled a random hobby that few, not even the most devoted Twilighter, may have seen coming: juggling. In a recent episode of “Lopez Tonight,” Stewart flexed her carny skills and juggled three little balls in a segment called “Twilight’s Got Talent” (co-stars Billy Burke and Julia Jones also showed off some wacky skills later in the show). Although Stewart was a little rusty, the actress revealed that she had been brushing up on her juggling tricks because she and “Twilight” heartthrob Robert Pattinson were planning to bring some old-timey razzle-dazzle when they accepted their MTV Movie Awards Best Kiss trophy earlier this year . “I knew vaguely how to do it before. I had to re-teach myself, because Rob almost convinced me that it was a good idea when we won the Best Kiss thing, because we needed to be more prepared this time or whatever, which we weren’t,” Stewart told Lopez. Apparently, Rob and Kristen, who took home the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss last year as well , wanted to accept their award with a bang. “He wanted me to juggle, and he wanted to bring this bag of props onstage. He wanted to be hula-hooping with a match in his mouth, and he wanted me to be [juggling], which I would never be able to do, ’cause I couldn’t even walk to the stage without tripping,” Stewart said. “So I shot that one down .” The episode was something of a family affair, as Stewart’s dad, who works on “Lopez Tonight” as a stage manager, exchanged some banter with his superstar kid. Stewart also assured Lopez that she can throw down in the kitchen and likes Mexican food (“chili verde, really good”). While she briefly lamented being flocked by fans at the airport, the star insisted that Twilighters should never be afraid to approach her. “Fans are great,” Stewart said. “Come up anytime!” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Photos Highlights From The ‘Eclipse’ Cast’s Talk Show Tour

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Taliban refuse to talk to Nato

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

After months of public deliberation over whether the US-led coalition in Afghanistan should engage in talks with the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahedd, their spokesperson, has denied them even the possibility. In what can only be considered the latest in a long running stream of diplomatic and military blunders for Nato and the West, the Taliban have managed to pull the rug out on potential negotiations. Correctly highlighting the fractious state of the coalition and claiming the upperhand, the quote is as follows: “We do not want to talk to anyone – not to [President Hamid] Karzai, nor to any foreigners – till the foreign forces withdraw from Afghanistan. We are certain that we are winning. Why should we talk if we have the upper hand, and the foreign troops are considering withdrawal, and there are differences in the ranks of our enemies?” Read more on the BBC website: Taliban rule out negotiations with Nato Photo

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David Banner, 9th Wonder Promise ‘Jamming’ Message Music On Joint LP

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Death of a Pop Star is due this summer on Banner’s independent label. By Jayson Rodriguez David Banner and 9th Wonder Photo: MTV News David Banner had the best of intentions. The Mississippi-bred rapper wanted to give away a free mixtape produced entirely by 9th Wonder titled Death of a Pop Star. But when the pair connected in the studio to record, they soon discovered a problem with Banner’s plan: The music was just too good. “When we did the first three songs, we were like, ‘Man, we ain’t giving this jam away,’ ” 9th Wonder, who produced the entire set, told MTV News. “It was like, ‘Man, this is really some good music.’ ” The former Little Brother beatsmith said his and Banner’s chemistry was apparent immediately. “Then about four or five [records] in, we were like, ‘Oh boy, we can’t give this away,’ ” he recalled. The long-in-the-works collection is meant to critique the musical landscape Banner and 9th Wonder come from. According to both men, the idea of hip-hop not speaking to a range of current events left them both frustrated. Banner, in particular, questioned why his generation hasn’t addressed the BP oil spill, for example. The project’s title, Death of a Pop Star, stems from the idea that an artist can no longer become an outsize entertainer in today’s climate, like Michael Jackson or Lionel Richie, who were known for their philanthropic efforts just as much as their hit records. Banner, however, stressed that the music on the project — due this summer on the rapper’s independent label — is more important than the message. “Before the message, before any of the rest of the stuff about this album, this album is jamming,” he said of the collection, which will include collaborations with Estelle and Ludacris. “I want to get that straight. Something we both talked about, you got a lot of political rappers holding up their fists, but they not jamming. You got a lot of people that are killers and they kill for real, but they not jamming. At the end of the day, we need to get back to what this is about, and that’s good music. If you choose to talk about something over a dope beat or dope song, that’s fine. Whatever you choose to do when you get on it, if you have the lyrical depth, it’s about what you decide to talk about.” Are you looking forward to hearing David Banner and 9th Wonder’s collaboration? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘Eclipse’ Related Artists David Banner

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Stephenie Meyer Wants ‘Breaking Dawn’ Birth Scene To Be ‘Awful’

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‘For those of us who have been through childbirth … it is a scary, terrifying experience,’ she tells MTV News. By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Stephenie Meyer Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images While Stephenie Meyer’s favorite scene in “Eclipse” was very much on par with that of her “Twilight” fans (the “tent scene” ), she might stand alone with her favorite scene in “Breaking Dawn,” which creeped out a lot of her devoted fans. When MTV News chatted with the best-selling author at the Los Angeles premiere of “Eclipse” last week, Meyer revealed that she is most excited to see the very descriptive and messy “birth scene” on the big screen. “I’d love to have the birth scene be every bit as awful — I know it freaked people out, but for those of us who have been through childbirth a couple times, it is a scary, terrifying experience,” she said. “This is just taking that to an exponential power, and I love going there.” By Meyer’s estimation, another challenging scene for “Dawn” director Bill Condon and company to tackle in their upcoming two films will be the infamous and also fairly controversial/creepy werewolf imprinting. “The imprinting thing, how do you have that come across?” Meyer wondered about Jacob’s relationship with Bella and Edward’s baby, Renesmee . “How do you make it clear what’s going on inside someone that way? It’s a challenge. I think Bill might be up to it, though. He’s really smart and on top of it.” Meyer wouldn’t reveal what she and Condon have discussed for each film specifically, of course, only that she is very happy with his work thus far. “I love his ideas so far,” she said. “He’s had some good ones.” Does the birth scene in “Breaking Dawn” creep you out? What scene are you most looking forward to seeing in the two “Dawn” films? Let us know in the comments! Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos ‘The Last Airbender’ Clips MTV Rough Cut: ‘Eclipse’

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Lady Gaga’s ‘You And I’: The ‘Little Monsters’ Rate Her New Song

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| 1 Comment

‘It sounds like old-school Gaga,’ one fan says outside Monster Ball Tour kickoff in Montreal. By James Montgomery Lady Gaga Photo: Gabriel Bouys/ Getty Images MONTREAL — Last week, Lady Gaga debuted a brand-new song (“You and I”) during her performance at Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball . Of course, soon after, footage of the tune hit YouTube, where it quickly became a certified sensation. In fact, the response was so great, that on Monday, at the kickoff of the North American leg of the Monster Ball Tour in Montreal , Gaga decided — rather spur-of-the-moment-ly — to play the song again, much to the delight of the thousands of “little monsters” in attendance. And after the show — in between quizzing them about whether Gaga is Team Edward or Team Jacob — we decided to ask those monsters to review “You and I” for us. Not surprisingly, most of them seemed to love it. “It was so emotional. It brought a tear to my eye,” Larissa Saplywyj said. “You could feel her emotion too … how much it meant to her [to play it].” “She played the new song, [and] it was amazing. I didn’t even know it, and I am a huge Gaga fan,” Catherine Dupressoir added. “I’m going to go find it on YouTube when I get home.” Of course, it should be noted that not all of Gaga’s fans were as quick to embrace the new song. To some, it was too much of a departure from her electro-pop roots (of course, others were too busy getting engaged to even notice it at all). “I don’t hate it, but I’m expecting even more for the next album,” Nicholas Vansorto said. “I’d like to hear more electronic music, not just songs that are like that.” “Well, it’s a total different vibe. It’s very rock star, Elton John,” Danik Renaud said. “[But] any style suits her. … It was very special, indeed, for her to share something so great with us. I’m very honored to be a part of the premiere. … It was great being in there with all the people [to hear it].” Overall, most of the fans in Montreal gave the arena debut of “You and I” a resounding thumbs-up, especially since it harkens back to her early days as a performer in New York’s Lower East Side. “It sounds like old-school Gaga,” Liana Carbone said. “It sounds like pre- Fame Gaga, the real Gaga. The New York Gaga.” What do you think of “You and I”? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related Artists Lady Gaga

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Larry King Ending His CNN Show After 25 Years

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘Larry King Live’ will conclude later in 2010, the TV personality announces on his blog. By Josh Wigler Larry King Photo: Getty Images It’s the end of an era for Larry King. The 76-year-old host of “Larry King Live” has announced his decision to step aside from his longstanding CNN TV series, the network reports . He’ll hang up his suspenders and close shop on the 25-year-old-show later this year. King announced the decision to end “Larry King Live” earlier Tuesday (June 29) on his blog . “I want to share some personal news with you,” he wrote. “Twenty-five years ago, I sat across this table from New York Governor Mario Cuomo for the first broadcast of ‘Larry King Live.’ Now, decades later, I talked to the guys here at CNN and I told them I would like to end ‘Larry King Live,’ the nightly show, this fall and CNN has graciously accepted, giving me more time for my wife and I to get to the kids’ little league games. “I’ll still be a part of the CNN family, hosting several Larry King specials on major national and international subjects,” he added. Jon Klein, president of CNN/US, said of King’s departure: “He will end his run with ‘Larry King Live’ on his own terms, sometime this fall. Larry is a beloved member of the CNN family and will continue to contribute to our air with periodic specials.” “I’m incredibly proud that we recently made the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ for having the longest-running show with the same host in the same time slot,” King said of his decision to conclude “Larry King Live.” “With this chapter closing I’m looking forward to the future and what my next chapter will bring, but for now it’s time to hang up my nightly suspenders.” What do you think about King’s decision to end his show? Let us know in the comments. Related Artists Larry King

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Steve Carell Leaving ‘The Office’

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I just think it’s time,’ he says of his exit after next season. By Katie Byrne Steve Carrell Photo: Getty Images Steve Carell has confirmed that he is leaving NBC’s “The Office” after next season. “I just think it’s time,” he told E! News on the red carpet for “Despicable Me,” the upcoming animated movie he provides a voice for. “I want to fulfill my contract. When I first signed on, I had a contract for seven seasons, and this coming year is my seventh. I just thought it was time for my character to go.” Fans might disagree, but Carell seems to think the show can go on without his clueless boss, Michael Scott. “It doesn’t certainly mean the end of the show,” he said. “I think it’s just a dynamic change to the show, which could be a good thing, actually. Add some new life and some new energy. … I see it as a positive in general for the show.” While Carell was a “Daily Show” correspondent and Will Ferrell’s weatherman sidekick in “Anchorman” prior to the 2005 premiere of the American “Office,” the ad-lib-heavy comedy made him a household name. His breakout movie role in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” soon followed, and he’s had a string of big-screen work since, from “Little Miss Sunshine” to the upcoming “Dinner for Schmucks” with Paul Rudd . With his exit announcement, Carell expects things to be business as usual for the rest of the gang over at Dunder Mifflin. “I didn’t see it as a huge thing, and I certainly didn’t anticipate any sort of hubbub over it,” he said. “I’m just not going to extend my contract, but I didn’t see it as a huge deal. And the show is great, and the ensemble is so strong, and the writers are great, so it’s just one part of that ensemble drifting off. They’ve incorporated so many new characters and so many new, great story lines that I have no doubt it’ll continue as strong if not stronger than ever.” What do you think of Steve Carell’s exit from “The Office”? Let us know in the comments.

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‘Melrose Place’ Actress Amy Locane Charged In Drunk-Driving Death

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

She was also involved in a minor hit-and-run before the fatal crash. By Kelley L. Carter Amy Locane Photo: Amanda Edwards/ Getty Images Amy Locane’s real life is playing out like a scene in the original “Melrose Place,” the 1990s TV series she co-starred in. On Sunday night, the 38-year-old actress was charged with killing someone in a drunk-driving accident. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office says Locane ran into the passenger side of another car in Montgomery, New Jersey, killing a woman who was sitting in the front seat, TMZ reports. The car’s driver has serious injuries and was flown to a nearby hospital; Locane, who also had credits in “Airheads” and “Cry-Baby,” was arrested at the scene and charged with a DUI. She was taken to a different hospital for treatment. The Newark Star-Ledger reports that the actress confessed to police that she’d consumed several glasses of wine before getting behind the wheel. The prosecutor’s office says Locane was involved in a minor hit-and-run accident right before the fatal crash. According to police, she had rear-ended a car a few miles away from the fatal crash, and when the driver of the other car tried to call police, the actress got back into her SUV and drove off, “swerving and knocking down several mailboxes,” the witness told police. She is charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and third-degree assault by auto. Officers said she smelled of alcohol, and they reported that the actress’ eyes were bloodshot and glassy and that her speech was slurred. If convicted, she faces five to 10 years in prison. Bail hasn’t been set.

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Ciara Urges Everyone To Get Tested For HIV/AIDS: ‘You Gotta Do It’

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘Knowing is greater than doubt,’ the singer says before National Annual HIV Testing Day. By Mawuse Ziegbe Ciara Photo: Rick Diamond/ Getty Images Sunday marks the 17th year of National Annual HIV Testing Day, and as part of MTV’s GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign, R&B star Ciara wants everyone to make sure they are informed of their status. “You gotta do it,” Ciara told MTV News’ Sway about getting tested. “Knowing is greater than doubt.” The GYT campaign was launched to help combat STDs among young people around the country. Statistics demonstrate that young Americans must remain vigilant when it comes to STDs. One in two people will contract an STD by age 25, and many of those people will get an STD without realizing it. In addition, one out of every five people in the U.S. has HIV and doesn’t know it. The R&B star also urges young people to get tested because knowing what’s up with your health makes it much easier to deal with: “You’ll feel so much better if you know what’s going on with your body, and you don’t want to be surprised.” To learn how to find events and free HIV-testing locations, young people can check out MTV’s GYTnow.org . The site also has key facts about HIV/AIDS as well as ways young people can broach the subject of getting tested with their significant others. Young people who do get tested soon will join another high-profile person who has recently committed to knowing his status. “I’m about to go get tested right now when we get done,” Sway confided in Ciara during their interview. “You convinced me.” For her part, Ciara seemed excited that her words were having an immediate effect. “Perfect!” said the star, with a triumphant fist-pump. “It worked!” Will you get tested? Share your thoughts in the comments. Head to Think.MTV.com to find a community where you, your friends and your favorite celebrities can get informed, get heard and take action on the issues that matter to you most.

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