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Eminem Is ‘Back’ On ‘Not Afraid,’ Fans Say

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

‘THAT is the eminem I like hearing,’ one fan tweets about the lead Recovery single. By Jayson Rodriguez Eminem Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Eminem’s “Not Afraid” has been the talk of blogs, message boards and social-media networks on Thursday (April 29), as the rapper detoured from his normal route of celebrity-bashing numbers and instead delivered an honest take on his life and career, even calling last year’s Relapse “ehh.” Fans have mostly been supportive, with many noting his departure from zanier fare. “Very different than his usual 1st singles, but I like it,” kevi-B wrote on MTV.com. The Detroit rapper’s last album, Relapse, was among 2009’s highest sellers, but fans complained that it didn’t show off the MC’s skills. The album was Eminem’s first in five years, after suffering from drug dependency and the loss of his close friend, D12 rapper Proof. In interviews, Em noted that the album helped him work his way through writer’s block, and he returned to his Slim Shady persona for aid. Rbrt_vndrvn wrote on MTV.com that the criticism seems to have motivated Eminem on “Not Afraid.” “Well, it’s official: Eminem has to work with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove to bring out his potential,” he said. “From now on, I declare Eminem the underdog, and we will always get great music!” Since Relapse, Eminem stayed visible by contributing to Drake’s “Forever,” Lil Wayne’s “Drop the World” and B.o.B’s “Airplanes (Part II)” in preparation for his upcoming Recovery, due in June. That output left fans excited, and Twitter member Tony Markovich gave Em two virtual thumbs up. “THAT is the Eminem I like hearing,” he tweeted. “Forever, Drop the World, Airplanes, Despicable, and now this!? I’d say he’s back.” Some Slim Shady fans weren’t happy with Eminem dismissing Relapse, which actually took home some awards-show hardware. “Great leadoff song,” Tom wrote on MTV.com “Really goes well with the album title. … I’m surprised he called Relapse ‘ehh.’ Relapse wasn’t as bad as people make it out to be. The only downside to it was it was a bit repetitive, but he spit fire on every track. Em’s ‘ehh’ album still wins a Grammy for Best Rap Album.” Are you excited to hear Eminem’s new music? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos The Evolution Of: Eminem Related Artists Eminem

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Sandra Bullock Files For Divorce, Adopts Baby

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

Sandra Bullock tells new issue of People about her decision to divorce Jesse James and the adoption of her son. By Jocelyn Vena Sandra Bullock Photo: John Shearer/ Getty Images Since rumors began circulating of Jesse James’ alleged infidelities , Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock has remained on the down-low, leaving fans wondering what her next move might be. In the new issue of People, out this week, Bullock revealed just what those plans are. The actress announced that she has filed from divorce from her TV personality husband and is a new mom to an adopted boy. “Yes, I have filed for divorce,” she told People , adding, “I’m sad and I am scared.” Her decision to leave James came about after several women claimed they had affairs with him. Soon after the allegations, James completed a 30-day stay in an unspecified rehab program to deal with “personal issues.” Bullock is also now a mom to a 3-1/2-month-old boy , born in New Orleans, who she named Louis Bardo Bullock. “It’s like he’s always been a part of our lives,” she said. The actress said that she and James started the adoption process four years ago and brought the baby home in January, but decided to keep the news to themselves until after the Oscars, where she won Best Actress for her work in “The Blind Side.” She added that her friends and family, including James’ three kids, helped ensure no one would find out about the baby until they were ready. While Bullock has remained pretty mum about her marriage and the baby since the infidelity allegations, she did release a statement regarding rumors that she and James had a sex tape , denying they were true. James also confirmed there was no sex tape . “There is no sex tape,” she said in a statement. “There never has been one and there never will be one.”

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Owl City Is Under ‘Good Pressure’ While Working On New Music

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘There hopefully will be a few more ears willing to listen the next time around,’ he says. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Zach Smith Owl City’s Adam Young Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images By now, Adam Young’s journey from his parents’ basement to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 is pretty well-documented. And while it’s a pretty amazing story, the trick now for the man known as Owl City is to do it all over again. Young — who still lives in his tiny hometown of Owatonna, Minnesota (though he’s got his own place now) — is already at work on the follow-up to his breakout Ocean Eyes album. And yes, he freely admits to feeling all the pressure that comes along with the task. Though, unlike many, he’s channeling the increased focus to make his new songs even better. “I think it’s kind of a good pressure, in a way,” Young told MTV Radio. “Because I think through the upcoming singles, or singles from the new record that’s upcoming, I feel like now that I have a bit of an audience, there hopefully will be a few more ears willing to listen the next time around. [So] it’s kind of a good pressure, as far as having a bit more purpose behind the writing.” And while Young wouldn’t reveal what the new Owl City tunes are sounding like — it’s still sort of early, after all — he did admit that he’s finding solace in writing them. After all, the time he spends working on new stuff is about the only “personal time” he has in his increasingly hectic schedule. “Currently, the wheels are turning, so I’m really excited to get off the road here in a couple of weeks and get back down into the studio and kind of hide away and be kind of an evil genius for a little while and see what happens,” he said. “People are always telling you where to go, but … here and there I get a stab of inspiration, so I try to run to the laptop and type it out, or kind of demo it out on guitar.” The plan, Young said, is to continue working on the album between tours (his headlining jaunt runs until May then resumes in August, when he’ll open for John Mayer) and have the album out by the end of the year. That’s assuming everything goes according plan — something Young knows might not happen at all. “I’m excited to have a lot of time to mess around in the studio, and when I feel like I’m getting a bit stir-crazy, I’ll be able to get back on the road. So I’m excited,” he said. “Who knows, though. I’m kind of that perfectionist guy, so currently, I think the plan is for a new record in December, so a bit of a ways off but should be fun.” Are you excited for new Owl City music? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Owl City

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Bret Michaels Showed No Signs Of Illness, Says Donald Trump

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘He would work so hard, maybe harder than anybody else,’ Trump says of Michaels’ performance on ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ By Jocelyn Vena Bret Michaels tapes an episode of “Celebrity Apprentice” on October 22 Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images With this season of “Celebrity Apprentice” in full-throttle mode, fans are eager to find out how contestant Bret Michaels is doing after news broke that the rocker was admitted to intensive care after suffering a brain hemorrhage last Thursday. Michaels’ TV boss, Donald Trump, spoke to Matt Lauer on “Today” about his current condition, noting that Michaels is known for his dedication and work ethic. “He’s diabetic, and he was working 24 hours a day,” Trump said on Tuesday morning (April 27). “This guy really was a competitor. He would work so hard, maybe harder than anybody else. And he’s doing well.” The “Apprentice” boss added that upon meeting the “Rock of Love” star and Poison frontman, he wasn’t sure he could come out on top on the show. “When I first met him, I thought he didn’t have a chance.” Trump indicated that Michaels showed no signs of illness while taping “Celebrity Apprentice” two months ago. Every season, “Celebrity Apprentice” has a live season finale, and Trump isn’t anticipating that Michaels will be on hand for it when it happens in four weeks. “We’ve never been confronted with anything like this. … I can’t imagine he’s going to be in the final,” Trump explained. “But knowing Bret, he might very well be. I just hope he makes it. Forget the show. He’s such a good guy.” Michaels’ “Celebrity Apprentice” co-stars have also been wishing him all the best. “I am hoping for a speedy recovery,” fellow ’80s musical superstar Cyndi Lauper said. “He is a strong-willed person, so I am feeling very positive that he will pull through like a champion. My thoughts are with his family.” Related Photos Bret Michaels’ Career In Photos Related Artists Bret Michaels

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Tito Ortiz Arrested For Domestic Violence Against Jenna Jameson

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

Adult-film star says she plans to press charges against the UFC fighter, the father of her twins. By Lisa Brenner Tito Ortiz Photo: Arnold Turner/ Getty Images UFC fighter Tito Ortiz was arrested Monday (April 26) in Huntington Beach, California, accused of felony domestic violence against the mother of his twin boys and the world’s most famous adult-film star, Jenna Jameson. TMZ reported that Jameson had “visible injuries” when police arrived on the scene following an early morning 911 call — allegedly placed by Jameson’s father — that sent authorities to investigate a disturbance at the home she shares with boyfriend Ortiz. The 35-year-old fighter was handcuffed and taken into custody, and there are conflicting reports about whether he has left the Orange County jail. TMZ reported him released late Monday afternoon after posting $50,000 bail with a cashier’s check, while MMA Weekly is reporting that the mixed martial artist is still being held in lieu of bail set at $25,000. Updating from the Ortiz/Jameson residence, TMZ learned that Jameson intends to press charges and had already filed a restraining order. “I am completely shocked,” she told the website. “Tito is a loving, sweet man, and I’ve always supported him through everything. For him to lash out at me like this is shocking, and I feel completely betrayed. Completely betrayed. And I feel bad for my children.” Jameson announced on her Twitter page that she plans to quit the micro-blogging site, writing, “I’m sorry to all of my fans, but I’m going to be quitting Twitter. I cant take any more abuse from ANYONE.. To my sweet fans…thank you.” In a statement to the Los Angeles Times about Ortiz’s arrest, UFC spokeswoman Jennifer Wenk said: “We’re all aware of it, and any comment would be best handled by the authorities.” Related Videos The Poison And Bret Michaels Video Playlist

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Eve Talks Interscope Split

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

‘They promised me the machine,’ she tells Vibe of why she left longtime recording home. By Jayson Rodriguez Eve Photo: Stefanie Keenan/ Getty Images Eve’s “Tambourine” stopped shaking awhile ago when her album Here I Am was shelved indefinitely by Interscope. The Philly rapper confirmed a rift with her longtime recording home when she tweeted back in January that she had left the label. Now, she’s opening up about her reasons in an interview with Vibe. The former first lady of the Ruff Ryders alleged she didn’t get the proper backing from Interscope for what would have been her next LP. “They promised me the machine,” she said. “The machine is basically the rollout. It’s ‘Yo, when [“Flirt”] comes out, we’ll give you this, we’ll give you that.’ And that’s what made me mad. It’d be different if we didn’t have a meeting where people promised me sh–. If they were just like, ‘Oh, we’re going to put the album out and see what happens,’ that would be one thing. “But they were like, ‘No, we’re making sure this happens. It’s coming out on this date,’ ” she continued. “It was concrete. But it’s all good. Everything happens how it’s supposed to, when it’s supposed to.” For the stalled Here I Am, Eve recorded with Swizz Beatz, Sean Paul and Robin Thicke. Back in 2007, she gushed about working with the blue-eyed crooner. “The Robin song is called ‘Fantasy,’ ” she told MTV News. “My lyrics are basically talking about ladies — how when guys see you in a club but [aren’t] ready to talk to you. Like a guy who sees you in a club and he wants to do all these things to you. … You’re his fantasy. It’s real. A guy might be looking out from across the club like, ‘Oh my God, I love her,’ but you might not even know he’s looking at you.” Currently, Eve is unsigned and at work on her next album. Are you excited to hear new music from Eve? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Eve

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‘American Idol’ Fave Crystal Bowersox Was ‘Never Angry’ With Ryan Seacrest

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Bowersox says she didn’t threaten to quit the show. By Gil Kaufman Crystal Bowersox Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Despite the drama surrounding her alleged attempt to quit the show, Crystal Bowersox said she is not mad at “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest for talking to the press about her moment of doubt. Bowersox told People magazine that despite reports to the contrary, she doesn’t hold a grudge against the sometimes excitable host for spilling the beans about a conversation they had in the “Idol” parking lot a few weeks ago. “We were never angry with each other. We had a conversation. He gave me good advice, and I highly respect him,” said Bowersox, who confirmed that there is “no beef” between her and Seacrest. She also threw water on speculation that the conversation was a result of her contemplating leaving the show, on which she is the undisputed front-runner. “No,” was her simple answer to a question about whether he talked her down from quitting. Bowersox also explained why she had such an emotional reaction on Tuesday night when she sang “People Get Ready,” a performance that was instantly tagged as one of the best of the season , if not the history of the show. “I looked up and saw the mirror of the sunglasses my dad brought because he was trying to hide it if he cried,” Bowersox explained of the sight that brought her to tears before she finished her song. “And was like, ‘I know he’s crying.’ ” After breaking down onstage during her performance, Sox explained to Seacrest that seeing her dad in the audience for the first time had made her very emotional. Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos ‘American Idol’ In 60 Seconds Related Photos Stars Perform On ‘Idol Gives Back’ Crystal Bowersox’s ‘American Idol’ Experience ‘American Idol’ Season Nine Performances

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Michael Jackson Reality Show Might Help Find Cirque Du Soleil Choreographer

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| 1 Comment

‘There is a huge appetite for people that want to participate in this Michael Jackson tribute,’ Cirque CEO Daniel Lamarre says. By Larry Carroll Michael Jackson Photo: Al Messerschmidt Archive / Getty Images BEVERLY HILLS, California — By now, you may have heard that Cirque du Soleil has unveiled an ambitious plan to bring Michael Jackson back for a series of high-profile stage shows in Las Vegas and beyond. But what you might not know is that these plans will also take the King of Pop off the stage and into everything from nightclubs to restaurants to … a reality show? “There’s not a lack of creativity around the table,” grinned Cirque President and CEO Daniel Lamarre when we sat down with him on Tuesday (April 20). “Between [Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executors] John McClain and John Branca and all the creative team at Cirque Du Soleil, we’re already bouncing a lot of new ideas around. “This joint venture is not only for those two shows, but for all of the other initiatives that we can develop together,” he added. “We are already working on the concept of nightclubs, restaurants and other experiences and other types of content that we can develop on the brand of Michael Jackson.” One of the leading concepts is a reality TV show that Lamarre hopes to launch by the end of this year. He describes it as a chance to combine television’s two hottest shows, “American Idol” and “Dancing With the Stars,” with the distinctive style of the King of Pop. “John McClain came to us with the idea,” he said of the as-yet-untitled program, which would have a national audience assisting as they built the Cirque stage shows. “We would pick the best choreographer that there is in the world to work on [our stage] show, but also use them in a reality show in order to find a new, cutting-edge choreographer that could join the team.” The reality show would also audition dancers for the MJ shows, with a certain number of the top contestants landing a Cirque gig. “That could be an exciting moment,” Lamarre said of the show. “Right now there is a huge appetite for people that want to participate in this Michael Jackson tribute.” The Michael Jackson estate and Cirque du Soleil are spearheading the Michael Jackson projects with MGM Mirage, the gaming company that own such Vegas hotels as Excalibur, Luxor, MGM Grand, Monte Carlo and more. Lamarre said that one of the MGM Mirage hotels will host the Las Vegas Michael Jackson/Cirque show, and the venture’s press release mentions that “special lifestyle projects including a nightclub” will be developed. “We are exploring all of those opportunities right now,” Lamarre offered. “We’re at the early stages of those ideas. But we want to make sure that all the fans around the world that want to celebrate Michael Jackson have an opportunity to do it through the experiences we will bring to them.” But if those Michael Jackson-themed restaurants become a reality, Lamarre did make us one key promise: They won’t include moonwalking waiters attempting to balance food trays. “I don’t think anybody can do it the way Michael Jackson was doing it,” he laughed. What Michael Jackson-themed attraction would you like to see? Let us know in the comments below! Related Artists Michael Jackson

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Eminem Says ‘There Is No Relapse 2’

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

After repeated delays in releasing Relapse follow-up, rapper tweeted that the project has been scrapped. By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Chelsea Lauren/ Getty Images Last spring, Eminem promised to drop a sequel to his Relapse album in late 2009, announcing that he’d almost finished work on the follow-up to his comeback effort. “It’s extremely close to being finished,” he said of the sequel LP. “It just depends on how many songs I wanna put on it.” Then, the rapper pushed the release back to 2010. And early Wednesday morning, he did a complete reversal, tweeting , “There is no Relapse 2. ” It was the first tweet from the rapper since March 29, when he promised, “Don’t worry. Some big news is coming. Soon.” With no elaboration, the latest terse missive sent fans into wild speculation about whether the notoriously exacting, and reclusive, MC had decided to completely scrap the album, or if he is headed back into semi-retirement. A spokesperson for Eminem could not be reached for comment at press time to elaborate on what his future plans are and what will become of the tracks he’d recorded for Relapse 2. Just last week, producer Just Blaze told MTV News that he’d been working on new songs for Eminem, saying “[the album], it’s getting there, but we still got a lot of work.” Though he was sworn to secrecy, Blaze did reveal that “a lot of good music is being made. … He’s really back spitting. The wordplay is crazy, the metaphors are crazy. He’s really back on his game. He had his ups, he had his downs, he’s back way, way, way up. This is definitely going to be up there with the best of his albums, for sure, for sure. The fact that he’s branched out working with a lot of different people now, collaborating in a lot of different ways that he never has before, I think he’s going to surprise a lot of people.” In addition to seemingly working on exciting new music, Em will also pop up alongside Paramore’s Hayley Williams on B.o.B.’s upcoming debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray. Williams was hyped about Slim Shady’s rhymes on the track they did together, “Airplanes (Part II),” saying, “he just slays me, he’s such a genius.” Related Artists Eminem

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Conan O’Brien’s Fans Weigh In On TBS Move

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I’ll watch him anywhere,’ one loyal Coco fan tells MTV News. By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Rya Backer Conan O’Brien Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images In just under a year, Conan O’Brien has gone from the host of late-night TV’s most venerated institution to a guy attempting to launch a new show on a basic-cable channel that only recently got into the late-night game. It’s quite a turnaround for the floppy-haired comedian, and it remains to be seen if his move to TBS leads to a resurgence or irrelevance. Only time … and ratings … and talent bookings … and continued pop-culture relevance … and any number of other factors will tell. For now, all we can do is follow Conan’s live theatrical comedy tour , read his tweets and wonder what might be. Joining MTV News in such speculation are some of Conan’s fans, who were roaming Times Square after the TBS news broke and who shared their thoughts on the move with us. “I don’t really know what a TBS is,” deadpanned Kenna Udemba, neatly encapsulating Team Coco’s biggest problem as they try to attract eyeballs for the November launch of the new show. “I never really heard of it. I don’t think I’ll be watching it.” Others, however, have vowed to seek out O’Brien wherever and whenever he pops up on the boob tube. “I will totally watch Conan on TBS,” Jierra Clark declared. “I’ll watch him anywhere. He was always my favorite. I think he’s hilarious, and I miss him.” Adam Francique seconded that all-for-Coco-and-Coco-for-all sentiment. “I think he had a specific audience, not just the NBC audience,” he said. “I think his crew is going to go straight from NBC to TBS.” And once there, viewers will find a channel that’s strived to brand itself as a destination for comedy, from its syndicated offerings like “Family Guy” and “The Office” to the original show “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” to its burgeoning late-night lineup of Conan at 11 p.m. and “Lopez Tonight” at midnight. “I think it’s a good double-header,” Jessica Dub

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