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Justin Bieber Is Everywhere; “Bieber Alert” Trending On Twitter – Etidbits.com

Lately, no matter where you look, you are bound to get a Justin Bieber sighting. This past Thursday night, for example, Justin reprised his role of Jason McCann on the hit CBS drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, his second ever appearance. If you didn’t hear already, he won’t be appearing on the series again because his character was shot and killed ( view the video ). This weekend, Bieber is all over the world promoting his new movie Never Say Never, which hit theaters yesterday and is actually doing quite well. According to early estimates, the Bieber documentary will do about $ 38 million in its first weekend, far surpassing the $ 13 million it cost to actually make the movie. Not bad for a 16-year-old. PHOTOS: Justin Bieber hand-in-hand with Selena Gomez in Santa Monica Bieber also appeared on the NBA All-Star Celebrity game last night, and despite his team actually losing, Bieber had eight points, four assists and two rebounds for the West team, which lost 54-49 to the East at the Los Angeles Convention Center. However, Bieber ended up being the most valuable player for his team for his efforts, actually picking up a trophy in Los Angeles after being snubbed at the Grammy Awards just five days prior. Currently, his dedicated fan base have the phrase “Bieber alert” trending on the popular social media website Twitter, supporting Bieber and all of the projects he is currently involved with. With all the projects that he has been working on over the past few weeks and with him seemingly appearing everywhere we look, I question if a “Bieber alert” is necessary, but you must be impressed with the popular pop-star for sure. BIEBER ALERT – Google News Justin Bieber Is Everywhere; “Bieber Alert” Trending On Twitter – Etidbits.com is a post from: Trends Hot News

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‘Justin Bieber: Never Say Never’ Director’s Cut Could Hit Theaters Soon

Jon M. Chu said to be working on version with new footage that may be released in theaters this month. By Eric Ditzian Justin Bieber in “Never Say Never” Photo: Paramount With a running time of one hour and 45 minutes, Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never” packs in 3-D concert footage, home videos, behind-the-scenes looks, interviews with everyone from Snoop Dogg to the pop star’s vocal coach and extended, slow-motion shots of the 16-year-old shaking out his famous locks. Perhaps, however, you didn’t get your fill of the kid — perhaps your Bieber Fever rages on. In which case, you might be in luck. New York magazine’s Vulture blog reports that Paramount Pictures is making plans for a director’s cut of the film, following its $29.5 million opening this past weekend. Director Jon M. Chu is said to be working on an updated version of the movie, including new live performances, footage of Bieber at the “Never Say Never” premiere and various advance screenings, and potentially scenes shot at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. The studio is reportedly waiting for delivery of the re-cut film before deciding if it will be released in theaters late in February or as part of a special DVD. MTV News’ request for comment to Paramount (which, like MTV News, is owned by Viacom) was not returned as of press time. Box-office grosses for the concert film are likely to decline in the coming weeks, following Bieber fans’ initial pilgrimage to multiplexes during opening weekend, and the re-cut film could dramatically boost its B.O. bottom line. If the new version does hit theaters, it will likely be as a 3-D-only release, as the cost of releasing digital prints is significantly less than printing and shipping film prints. A final decision on a release will be made once Chu finishes the cut after returning from international premieres in London and Paris. Check out everything we’ve got on “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos ‘Justin Bieber: Never Say Never’ Sneak Peeks Related Photos Justin Bieber’s ‘Never Say Never’ L.A. Premiere Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1658018/justin-bieber-never-say-never-directors-cut.jhtml Mena Suvari Mia Kirshner Mía Maestro Michael Michele

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Kim Sozzi Ready To Release Self-Titled Second Album

Dance hitmaker calls ‘Little Bird’ Annie Lennox cover ‘a standout track.’ By Adam Stewart Kim Sozzi Photo: MTV News She’s an original Jersey Shore girl. She didn’t need to GTL or puff-her-poof before taking the stage at the legendary D’Jais nightclub in Belmar, New Jersey. All she needed was great music and her loyal fans. Kim Sozzi has always seemed to have a knack for that true Jersey Shore vibe. Growing up in Long Island, New York, and getting her start in the club scene, Sozzi is one of dance music’s most-iconic vocalists. Through various projects, labels and collaborations, she has maintained her position as one of underground dance music’s most-sought-after hitmakers, and after two years, is set to release her second studio album, the self-titled Kim Sozzi . While no official release date has been set, Sozzi assured MTV News that the album is complete and ready to go. “It’s totally different from my dance [music] and my previous singles,” Sozzi said. “I wanted to do something a little more mainstream. Hopefully my dance fans are going to follow me over, but if not, I have plenty of classic Kim Sozzi songs on the album.” After releasing “Rated R,” the album’s first single, back in December, Sozzi is gearing up to release the second track, “Little Bird,” a cover of the Annie Lennox classic. “I love, love, love this record. It came out great,” Sozzi gushed. “The guys from Beatport actually did the production. They did a killer job. This is definitely going to be a standout track on the album … It’s totally a song for the fans.” Produced by former Beatport staffers Brad Roulier and Shawn Sabo, known as Manufactured Superstars, “Little Bird” shows Sozzi at her best. With her distinctly sexy swagger and stunningly soulful vocal prowess accompanied by clean and crisp production from the Denver duo, this little birdie seems geared to fly up the charts. Sozzi has been a magnet for producers since she burst onto the scene back in 2001 with the epic Sound Factory NYC anthem “Feelin’ Me,” produced by Hex Hector and Jonathan Peters. She was launched almost instantly on a path to chart success, becoming a go-to for dance producers and topping the Billboard dance chart several times. In 2004, she joined the production quintet Mynt, which pumped out classic dance smashes such as “How Did You Know?” “Stay” and “Still Not Sorry.” To the dismay of their fans, the group split up in 2006 amid what many speculated were creative differences. “It’s tough because when you’re working with producers, it’s a double-edged sword,” Sozzi explained. “It’s great because you have these built-in people working around the clock and playing and producing, but then you also have everyone wanting to be the star, so it’s definitely a bit tricky. “But luckily, since parting ways, we are all friends again, which is nice, but I always wanted to be a solo artist, so I’m happy we did it amicably. It sounds like a divorce, but it kind of was.” Rich “DJ Riddler” Pangilinan , a well-known DJ/producer and former Mynt member, shared a similar sentiment regarding the split, saying he’s also glad the past is behind them. “It’s no secret that there were some differences in opinions on that project and some feelings were hurt on both sides,” he said. “It took some time to mend those fences, however, we were friends before that project, and we stayed friends after. “If there was one thing that I regret about that project it is that we never really got to do another album. I think that with what we both know now, we could come up with something very special.” Whether or not a Mynt reunion would ever be in the cards, Sozzi is keeping her eyes and ears open, always seeking to make moves and pair up with the hottest names in dance music. “I would love to work with deadmau5, David Guetta. I’m a big fan of Kaskade; I’ve been trying actually to get Ryan to work on one of my tracks. There’s so many great people doing great music and great tracks that I would like to work with.” Are you awaiting the release of Kim Sozzi’s next album? Tell us below!

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Adele Says 21 Has People Thinking ‘I’m Sort Of A Manic-Depressive’

But the British sensation, whose album hits stores in the U.S. on Tuesday, says she just writes somber songs. By James Montgomery Adele’s 21 Photo: Columbia Records Adele is sitting 29 floors above Times Square, eyes tilted toward the ceiling as a makeup artist dabs away, lamenting her early morning (she performed Friday, February 18, on the “Today” show) and laughing that her handlers are trying to kill her. “I’m not allowed any caffeine, because it dehydrates the throat, and I had laryngitis about a month and a half ago, so I’ve had to cut all these things out to make sure it doesn’t happen again,” she smiles, turning her head toward her publicist. “So I had to get up at 10 to 4, go over to the [‘Today’] studio, and while everyone else was drinking their delicious black coffee, everyone was doing Starbucks runs, and I was asking for hot water. It was so boring.” And it’s a bit of a shame that Adele, now 22 and two years removed from her upset wins at the 51st Grammy Awards , is being denied coffee, because she certainly needs it. On Tuesday, she’ll release her sophomore album, the jaw-dropping 21 (so named because it reflected her very tumultuous 21st year on earth) here in the States. Thanks to a tidal wave of critical acclaim — and stirring singles like “Rolling in the Deep” — she has already been tipped as the year’s can’t-miss act. She recently filmed an episode of VH1’s “Unplugged,” and in May, she’ll launch a full-blown tour of the U.S. But for right now, she’s enjoying the moment (even without caffeine), delighting in the reviews she’s gotten here in the U.S. (“In the States, even a bad review is like a five-star U.K. review,” she laughs) and trying very hard not to believe the hype — which, if you know anything about her, is a lot easier than you might think. “I think people think I’m, like, sort of a manic-depressive. I think they think I’m very somber and very moody and take myself very seriously, but I think that’s just because [of] the kind of records I write,” she says. “But also, like, everyone is a bit moody and somber sometimes, just that I write about mine, so therefore it’s magnified. I’m no more depressed than any other 21-, 22 year-old-girl when someone leaves them, you know?” And it should be noted that she has absolutely no problem discussing that depression, which came at the end of a relationship with a man “who meant everything to her” and influenced just about every aspect of 21, from kiss-offs like “Deep” and “Rumour Has It” to heartbreaking album-closer “Someone Like You.” “Well, I wrote that song because I was exhausted from being such a bitch, with ‘Rolling in the Deep’ or ‘Rumor Has It,’ ” she laughs. “I was really emotionally drained from the way I was portraying him, because even though I’m very bitter and regret some parts of it, he’s still the most important person that’s ever been in my life, and ‘Someone Like You,’ I had to write it to feel OK with myself and OK with the two years I spent with him. And when I did it, I felt so freed.” Empowered by that freedom, she was able to return to her (relatively) normal life, one that, despite the accolades and the chart-topping success back home in the U.K. (and most of Europe), she says isn’t all that different from any other 22-year-old’s existence, despite what you might have gathered from her music. “Whenever I meet anyone, whether it’s someone I’m working with or a fan or something, they can never link me with the person they think I am,” she says. “But I like that. I’m 22, I’m sarcastic, very boisterous and cheeky. I like to have a bit of a joke.” Are you looking forward to Adele’s new album? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Adele

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Adele Says 21 Has People Thinking ‘I’m Sort Of A Manic-Depressive’

But the British sensation, whose album hits stores in the U.S. on Tuesday, says she just writes somber songs. By James Montgomery Adele’s 21 Photo: Columbia Records Adele is sitting 29 floors above Times Square, eyes tilted toward the ceiling as a makeup artist dabs away, lamenting her early morning (she performed Friday, February 18, on the “Today” show) and laughing that her handlers are trying to kill her. “I’m not allowed any caffeine, because it dehydrates the throat, and I had laryngitis about a month and a half ago, so I’ve had to cut all these things out to make sure it doesn’t happen again,” she smiles, turning her head toward her publicist. “So I had to get up at 10 to 4, go over to the [‘Today’] studio, and while everyone else was drinking their delicious black coffee, everyone was doing Starbucks runs, and I was asking for hot water. It was so boring.” And it’s a bit of a shame that Adele, now 22 and two years removed from her upset wins at the 51st Grammy Awards , is being denied coffee, because she certainly needs it. On Tuesday, she’ll release her sophomore album, the jaw-dropping 21 (so named because it reflected her very tumultuous 21st year on earth) here in the States. Thanks to a tidal wave of critical acclaim — and stirring singles like “Rolling in the Deep” — she has already been tipped as the year’s can’t-miss act. She recently filmed an episode of VH1’s “Unplugged,” and in May, she’ll launch a full-blown tour of the U.S. But for right now, she’s enjoying the moment (even without caffeine), delighting in the reviews she’s gotten here in the U.S. (“In the States, even a bad review is like a five-star U.K. review,” she laughs) and trying very hard not to believe the hype — which, if you know anything about her, is a lot easier than you might think. “I think people think I’m, like, sort of a manic-depressive. I think they think I’m very somber and very moody and take myself very seriously, but I think that’s just because [of] the kind of records I write,” she says. “But also, like, everyone is a bit moody and somber sometimes, just that I write about mine, so therefore it’s magnified. I’m no more depressed than any other 21-, 22 year-old-girl when someone leaves them, you know?” And it should be noted that she has absolutely no problem discussing that depression, which came at the end of a relationship with a man “who meant everything to her” and influenced just about every aspect of 21, from kiss-offs like “Deep” and “Rumour Has It” to heartbreaking album-closer “Someone Like You.” “Well, I wrote that song because I was exhausted from being such a bitch, with ‘Rolling in the Deep’ or ‘Rumor Has It,’ ” she laughs. “I was really emotionally drained from the way I was portraying him, because even though I’m very bitter and regret some parts of it, he’s still the most important person that’s ever been in my life, and ‘Someone Like You,’ I had to write it to feel OK with myself and OK with the two years I spent with him. And when I did it, I felt so freed.” Empowered by that freedom, she was able to return to her (relatively) normal life, one that, despite the accolades and the chart-topping success back home in the U.K. (and most of Europe), she says isn’t all that different from any other 22-year-old’s existence, despite what you might have gathered from her music. “Whenever I meet anyone, whether it’s someone I’m working with or a fan or something, they can never link me with the person they think I am,” she says. “But I like that. I’m 22, I’m sarcastic, very boisterous and cheeky. I like to have a bit of a joke.” Are you looking forward to Adele’s new album? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Adele

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Arcade Fire’s Album Of The Year Grammy Stuns Publicist

Merge Records’ Christina Rentz recalls her awards-show experience. By James Montgomery Arcade Fire at the 2011 Grammy Awards Photo: Getty Images As the week draws to a close, many still can’t believe Arcade Fire managed to trump Eminem and Lady Gaga to win Album of the Year at Sunday’s Grammy Awards . And if you’re one of those who are still coming to grips with the upset, well, you’re not alone. Turns out, even the band’s publicist can’t believe it. In fact, on Grammy night, she had made peace with the fact that Arcade Fire seemed destined to go home empty-handed. In a new Billboard.biz story, Merge Records’ publicist Christina Rentz writes that, after watching her band go 0-for-2 during the Grammy’s pre-telecast awards (they lost both Best Alternative Album and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals to the Black Keys), she was resigned to the belief that the band would lose Album of the Year, too. In fact, she thought Eminem had it sewn up. “The production value was amazing, and it was incredibly exciting to be in the room. When Eminem came onstage and blew the roof off the place, I thought we were sunk for sure,” Rentz wrote. “But Jamie [Beck, Merge’s retail director] had been saying all weekend that we were going to win. She gave me very good reasons why, but I still didn’t think it was possible. As the night wore on, she persisted in her certainty, but it wasn’t until Eminem won Best Rap Album that I felt the familiar sweaty palms again.” When Album of the Year was announced, her feelings of nervousness quickly changed to jubilation — much to the consternation of those seated around her. “Barbra [Streisand] announced the Album of the Year: ‘And the Grammy goes to … The S-S-S-S-Suburbs ? We began screaming and jumping as our section emptied out with people muttering under their breath, ‘Who is Arcade Fire?’ ” she wrote. “The band accepted the award then immediately set up for their second song, with Win [Butler, the band’s lead vocalist and songwriter] putting his Grammy on top of an amp so he could pick up his guitar … my favorite moment of the evening! “They could not stop smiling and neither could we. Together, we had accomplished something pretty incredible and hopefully inspired musicians everywhere not to compromise when it is important.” And afterwards, having bested Eminem for the night’s biggest award, Rentz and Beck did what any newly minted Grammy winner would do: They partied hard. In their own way, of course. “We then phoned our label manager Stacy ‘Spott’ Philpott and said, ‘Holy crap, what do we do now?’ ” she wrote. “I still don’t fully know the answer, but at the time, it seemed like the best thing we could do was to get in our red Mustang, throw the top down, drive to the after-party to hug our friends in Arcade Fire, high-five their manager Scott Rodger and then get back to work on Tuesday, the release date for two new albums from Telekinesis and East River Pipe.” Were you surprised by Arcade Fire’s win? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos The 2011 Grammy Awards Show Related Artists Arcade Fire

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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never UK Premiere Look

Teen heartthrob , Justin Bieber is nowadays on red carpet everywhere. After attending 2011 Grammy Awards and 2011 Brit Awards , this star is again set to promote his new movie, Never Say Never. Justin already attended the Never Say Never Premiere in Los Angeles and now he stepped out for attending European premiere of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never held at The Cineworld O2 on February 16 in London, England. Canadian pop-R&B singer made his striking appearance in a D&G velvet vest over a white button-down and black bow tie, styled with a stylish distressed jeans. The teen sensation completed the look with his signature fancy sneakers. Shining star , Justin was also seen enjoying some nachos at the Never Say Never UK premiere . He hit the red carpet with a plate full of nachos and a blue slushie. Thousands of fans went wild to cached a glimpse of their heartthrob. Justin , who has over 7-million twitter followers, blew kisses and gave autograph to his crazy fans. On the whole, the big winner of 2011 BRIT awards rocked a retro-cool look at the UK premiere. He landed UK on Monday, for attending BRIT Awards where he won the Best International Breakthrough Artist award. So, what are your thoughts about Justin Bieber Never Say Never UK premiere look? Love it or Hate it ? Share your views with FashionFame.com in comment box below and also don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more latest Hollywood news .

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Video Is ‘Life Changing’

Choreographer Laurieanne Gibson opens up about Gaga’s vision for the song and video on ‘The Seven.’ By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Ian Gavan/ Getty Images Following Lady Gaga’s performance of “Born This Way” at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, fans are wondering what they will see in the Nick Knight-directed music video for the feel-good disco track. “I can’t tell you, but I will tell you it is a life-changing experience,” Gaga’s choreographer Laurieanne Gibson said on MTV’s ” The Seven .” “You can expect the highest level of execution in vocal music art and dance … but you will be shocked.” She didn’t specify if the video would be an extension of Gaga’s performance of Sunday night, but she did go into further detail about what she and Gaga and the entire Haus of Gaga had in mind when conceiving the idea for the unusual take on the song. “Well, actually it’s a vessel. When Gaga played me the record, it took me quite some time to feel the direction and the inspiration, and when she played it for me two weeks later, I was like, ‘I think I got it.’ I said, ‘We have to birth a new race, a race that cannot hate.’ And, of course, as genius as she is, she runs with it.” Gaga revealed that she spent 72 hours inside the vessel, and Gibson explained that precautions were taken to make sure she’d be safe in there. “We made sure the Lady was not suffocating with an oxygen tank in there while incubating, checking her new DNA, which was producing this new race,” she explained. “This race does not give up and does not give in. “When you try to break this performance down, it minimizes the message,” she added. “It’s about the vocal performance while dancing the amazing choreography. It feels like a standalone dance piece, a standalone theatrical moment. The organ that was our church moment, our freeing moment, a call to arms.” Related Photos The Evolution Of: Lady Gaga Related Artists Lady Gaga

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Emmy Rossum Shows How to Toss ‘Em on Shameless Last Night

A lot of America was watching the Grammies last night, but Mr. Skin was far more interested in the Emmies. Or at least in one Emmy: Emmy Rossum , star of the skin-filled Showtime series Shameless . Since her nude debut on the show’s pilot, Emmy has only done one other topless scene on the series. But last night all that changed when Emmy bounced her bare boobs and butt getting banged by her boyfriend. She may not have any shame, but she sure has game! And Emmy wasn’t the only one showing mammies during the Grammies last night. Addison Timlin became an early contender for Best Breasts of 2011 when she flashed her funbags on Californication last night . And over on Starz, we got to see boobage on Spartacus: Gods of the Arena from Jessica Grace Smith , Marisa Ramirez , and Jaime Murray before she is brutally murdered. Who’s going to lez out with Lucy Lawless now?

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Rihanna And Drake Flirt, Fire Up Grammy Stage

Sassy singer and Toronto MC perform hit single ‘What’s My Name?’ as pyrotechnics light up the stage. By Jayson Rodriguez Rihanna and Drake perform during the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Photo: The Recording Academy/CBS Luckily for Rihanna, she didn’t take the Grammy stage until after 11 p.m. on Sunday (February 13) because the Loud star’s gyrating hips and seductive dancing might have been too steamy for primetime. Rihanna was joined by Drake and the two delivered a flirtatious rendition of their “What’s My Name?” The Toronto lyricist — dressed in a black leather jacket, boots, sweater and cargo pants — dropped his sexually charged opening rhyme then positioned himself behind Rih Rih for a quick two-step as pyrotechnics fired off in the background. “Not everybody knows how to work my body,” Rihanna sang. “Knows how to make me want it/ Boy you stay up on it/ You got that something / That keeps me so off balance/ Baby you’re a challenge, lets explore your talent.” Rihanna traded in the extravagant gown she wore for her performance with Eminem for “Love the Way You Lie” in favor of short red number that was as fiery as her hair. The backdrop could have passed for an erotic scene in Pacino’s “The Devil’s Advocate.” It was by far the sexiest performance of the night. During a short Calypso-style breakdown, Rihanna shook and shimmied with a sneaky grin. “Ooh na na, what’s my name?” she sang on the chorus. “What’s my name, what’s my name?” “Baby you got me, ain’t nowhere that I’d be,” Rih continued on with her verse. “Then with your arms around me, back and forth you rock me/ So I surrender, to every word you whisper/ Every door you enter, I will let you in.” What did you think of Rihanna and Drake’s Grammy performance? Tell us in the comments! For Grammy Awards winners list, analysis, interviews, fashion and more, stick with MTV News during the big show and beyond. Related Videos 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Performances Related Photos The 2011 Grammy Awards Show Related Artists Rihanna Drake

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