Patrick Clair takes a look at how much energy is consumed using the Internet. Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Laughing Squid Discovery Date : 23/06/2011 13:44 Number of articles : 2
The Voice highlighted its final eight contestants last night. But instead of focusing on the performances , Twitter was alive this morning with buzz over one of Adam Levine’s critiques. As seen below, in praising Nakia for his cover of “Whataya Want From Me,” the Maroon 5 singer took a few seemingly random jabs at Adam Lambert. Nakia – Whataya Want From Me (The Voice) “I’m not familiar with that song, but you just forced me to like it,” Levine said. “I’m pretty sure, although I’ve never heard that song before, that you probably sang it better than the person that sang it originally.” Was Levine simply giving Nakia props? Perhaps. But his repeated references to being unfamiliar with the original song and artist have raised the ire of Lambert lovers. In response, the former American Idol finalist took the high road (mostly) on Twitter: “I think Adam might know who I am after this next album. Get ready for me Levine. Hahah… But for the record, Im def a Maroon 5 fan. Fans: there is NO reason to be angry. Thanks for being protective but it’s all good. :)” Levine isn’t the only judge on The Voice in hot water over a recent comment. Cee Lo Green took to Twitter himself yesterday to clarify a remark many considered to be anti-gay. Back to Levine, though: Do you think he meant to diss Lambert?
First Tracy Morgan . Now Cee Lo Green?! Not exactly, but The Voice coach is under considerable fire after a Tweet he wrote to a music critic, Andrea Swensson, following his June 16 show. Swensson termed Cee Lo’s concert “lackluster” and “gross,” which the singer didn’t really appreciate. He struck back at her with this tweet: “I respect your criticism, but be fair! People enjoyed last night! I’m guessing you’re gay? And my masculinity offended you? Well f–k you!” Who? Me? Cee Lo? Homophobic? Yeah. Probably not the best word choice. The “F–k You” singer attempted an apology on Twitter … but it’s more of a long-winded explanation. He also seems confused as to what he’s even apologizing for: “Apologies gay community! What was homophobic about that? I was guessing he [was] gay which is fine but its nice to [know] what u think,” he wrote. He deleted it shortly after. Then he issued a longer comment : The “Crazy” crooner said he had no clue what gender the critic was and that he was just being “outspoken” at the time he tweeted. “She was very critical of me. At the time I didn’t even know what gender the person was,” he said. “I was being a little outspoken that night.” “I was being a little outrageous. I always expect people to assume that everything I do is part of my character and sense of humor. I assumed that whoever it was would assume that it was all in good fun.” “I most certainly am not harboring negative feelings toward the gay community. I don’t have an opinion on people with different religious, sexual or political preferences. I’m one of the most liberal artists I think you will ever meet, and pride myself on that.” “Two of the remaining members on my team on The Voice are proud and outspokenly gay. We just did a team performance of ‘Everyday People’ and I picked that song specifically to highlight how we can get along even though we’re so different.” For what it’s worth, Swensson responded to say she was not offended.
What does Ryan Gosling like to do late at night? Drive around the City of Angels, obviously. Apologies to any of you ladies out there hoping we were going in a different direction with that one. Our friends at Reel Movie News attended the premiere of Gosling’s Drive (in theaters Sept. 16) at the Los Angeles Film Festival Friday night. RMN spoke with Ryan and co-star Christina Hendricks on the red carpet about their project, in which a Hollywood stunt driver gets into trouble after becoming part of a heist gone terribly wrong. Check out the interviews below: Ryan Gosling and Christina Hendricks Interviews
Doug Hutchison is a veteran actor best known for roles in The Green Mile , Lost and 24 . He is 51 years old. Courtney Alexis Stodden is an aspiring country singer. She is 16 years old. Over the weekend, the couple got married in Las Vegas. Doug Hutchison is seen here in Punisher: War Zone . Many likely believe he should be starring in Pedophile: Gross Zone . Based on Nevada law, one of Stodden’s parents had to sign off on the union, as the pair acknowledged its age difference via the following statement: “We’re aware that our vast age difference is extremely controversial. But we’re very much in love and want to get the message out there that true love can be ageless.” Do you buy that message? What do you think of this marriage? [Photo: WENN.com]
‘He seemed like he was having a good time, hanging out with his friends,’ Pennsylvania bar employee tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena Ryan Dunn Photo: Dickhouse Productions As “Jackass” fans mourn the loss of Ryan Dunn, who died early Monday morning (June 20) in a car crash, new details about the accident that killed the MTV star are being released. MTV News can confirm that 34-year-old Dunn was hanging out with his friends at the bar Barnaby’s of America in West Chester, Pennsylvania, before he died. “Apparently, he was himself; he didn’t seem intoxicated. He seemed like he was having a good time, hanging out with his friends,” a Barnaby’s employee told MTV News on Monday afternoon. Dunn had tweeted a photo of himself, which has since been pulled, hanging out at the West Chester bar before he fatally crashed his car. The Barnaby’s worker further noted that Dunn “only had a couple beers here. As far as we’re concerned, the biggest thing, our hearts go out to the family and friends, and his loss is a big loss to our community. The biggest thing we’re worried about is his friends and family.” See photos of Ryan Dunn throughout his career. Dunn didn’t come to Barnaby’s to party, the employee said; he often just was there to catch up with his pals. “He came in probably once a month just to hang out and see some people. You might see him twice a month. He wasn’t a big partyer. He wasn’t one of those guys. He was always quiet and kept to himself.” According to a press release and police report posted online, Dunn was identified as the driver of the 2007 Porsche, which belonged to the “Jackass” star. Another unidentified passenger also died in the crash. According to the report, speed may have contributed to the accident. When police arrived on the scene, Dunn’s vehicle was on fire and in the woods. Local police hadn’t responded to MTV News’ request for further comment by press time, despite several phone calls to the West Goshen Township police department. Dunn’s G4 show “Proving Ground” has been pulled off the schedule, a network rep confirmed to MTV News. According to the rep, “The show has been suspended from air until further discussions can take place.” In a previous statement, the network said, “All of us at G4 are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic news that Ryan Dunn has passed away. Ryan’s comedic wit and signature no-holds-barred approach made him an incredible talent and his work as host of G4’s Proving Ground was flawless. Ryan will be missed dearly by his legion of fans and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.” Share your memories of Dunn on our Facebook page. Related Photos Ryan Dunn: A Career In Photos
‘Ryan will be missed and remembered by us all,’ the ‘Jackass’ crew says in a statement. By James Montgomery Ryan Dunn and Bam Margera Photo: Jordan Strauss/ WireImage As news of “Jackass” star Ryan Dunn’s death began to circulate on Monday (June 20), those who knew him best paid tribute to their fallen friend and struggled to come to terms with the loss of a man whose antics touched the lives of many. In a message posted on the website of Dickhouse Entertainment (the producers of the wildly popular “Jackass” series and shows like “Rob & Big” and “Wildboyz”), Dunn was remembered by Johnny Knoxville, director Jeff Tremaine and “the entire ‘Jackass’ family” as a “brother,” though the pain of his death was understandably evident. “I don’t really know what to say right now everybody, because the sadness is overwhelming, but today we lost one of our own. Our brother Ryan Dunn has passed. He died in a car wreck in West Goshen, Pennsylvania this morning at 3 a.m. Goddamn, that’s tough to write,” the statement read. “Our hearts go out to his family and his beloved Angie. Ryan will be missed and remembered by us all. Thanks for the kind words of support everybody.” See photos of Ryan Dunn throughout his career. Knoxville also added in a tweet , “RIP Ryan, I love you buddy.” And two of his “Jackass” co-stars, Jason “Wee-man” Acuna and Dave England , followed suit, writing, respectively, “You were always a happy kick-ass dude” and “I love you Ryan. I’m gonna miss you bad.” Other stars who knew the 34-year-old daredevil also paid tribute, including director Sofia Coppola , who was once married to “Jackass” co-creator Spike Jonze; fellow reality-TV star Tom Green ; and Good Charlotte’s Benji and Joel Madden . Remember Ryan Dunn with us on our Facebook page. Friend and motocross racer Carey Hart remembered Dunn, writing, “You were an amazing guy and you were cut way too short. “Enjoyed the times we had,” Hart continued. “My heart goes out to his family and friends.” Dunn’s fans also expressed their sadness on MTV.com, filling our site with messages like, “We will never forget all the laughs you gave us” and “Rest in peace, bro. You’re pranking God now, that lucky bastard.” Share your memories of Dunn in the comments below. Related Videos Remembering Ryan Dunn Related Photos Ryan Dunn: A Career In Photos
Green Lantern opens in theaters nationwide today, and while Hollywood hottie Ryan Reynolds anchors the newest DC Comics franchise as Hal Jordan, the burning question on our lips is: “Where the heck is John Stewart?” Actor Nick Jones Jr. was cast and had a cameo appearance in the film, but sadly his scenes only made it to the cutting room floor. Hopefully, if the Green Lantern movie makes major bank in ticket sales, we’ll get to see John Stewart in his very own epic adventure on the big screen. RELATED: Angela Bassett Doesn’t Need Super Powers In “Green Lantern” [VIDEO] Until then, The Urban Daily presents our five favorite Green Lantern episodes in the classic “Justice League” animated series. Voiced by “MADtv” alum Phil LaMarr , this version of Green Lantern was one of the most powerful members of the League, and was usually the last man standing in their countless battles against the bad guys. Due to Bruce Timm and the wonderful writing of the late Dwayne McDuffie, John Stewart was elevated beyond the token black character–he was smart, complex, and featured in almost every episode throughout the show’s entire run. “In Blackest Night”—John Stewart makes a visit back to the ‘hood, even bumping into one of his old high school teachers. But his trip down memory lane is cut short when he’s taken into custody by The Manhunters. Green Lantern must fight for his life when put on trial by an intergalactic tribunal, who accuses him of destroying an alien planet and all its inhabitants. “Starcrossed”—The Justice League suffers the ultimate betrayal from one of their own, when Hawkgirl is revealed to be a spy doing recon for her homeworld of Thanagar. Green Lantern and Hawkgirl’s relationship, as well as the fate of the world, hang in the balance. “Wake The Dead”—A year has passed since Hawkgirl resigned from the Justice League, and Green Lantern is now involved with new Justice League member (and part time supermodel) Vixen. Green Lantern and Hawkgirl are reunited when they must team up to defeat super baddie Solomon Grundy. “The Once And Future Thing”—Green Lantern (along with Batman and Wonder Woman) go back in time and into to the future while chasing Kronos. In the future, he meets Warhawk, a fierce warrior and League member–who just happens to be Green Lantern’s and Hawkgirl’s son. “Shadow of The Hawk”—When a mysterious stranger, Katar Hall, makes the moves on Hawkgirl, Green Lantern has a hard time repressing his green-eyed monster within. Things soon evolve into a complicated love quadrangle between Green Lantern, Vixen, Katar and Hawkgirl. RELATED POSTS: Lack Of Black Roles Assures A Polarizing Summer At Movies GALLERY: Black Superheroes
Pop star matches theatrics with strong vocal performance for the Nassau Coliseum stop of her California Dreams Tour. By John Mitchell Katy Perry performs in Uniondale, New York on Friday Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage UNIONDALE, New York — Teenage girls and the parents who support them turned out in droves for Katy Perry ‘s California Dreams Tour at the Nassau Coliseum on Friday night. There were plenty of “sexy boys” there too (more on them in a minute). Indeed, the pop star proved just how well she knows her audience when she asked the packed arena if there were any graduates in the house. As she listed off the possibilities (high school, college, etc.) she marveled, “We have more junior high graduates than college graduates. That’s crazy!” Following a “Wizard of Oz”-meets-Candy Land video intro, which mirrored the set design of the stage, Perry got the party started with a surefire crowd-pleaser, “Teenage Dream,” while wearing a dress that came complete with spinning pinwheels. “Welcome to the California Dreams Tour, where everything is so sweet,” she cooed to the legions of screaming fans hanging on her every word. And there were plenty of words for them to latch onto: The singer stopped to talk to the audience at length many times during her near two-hour set. But that was just one of the many charms Perry had in store. From a running gag about the woozy effects of a strange brownie she nibbled on before launching into a robust take on “Peacock” to her admission that when she is feeling low she turns to YouTube for “mama cat hugging baby cat” videos, Perry was all charm and nonstop energy. The show stuck so impressively to its storyline about Perry’s travels through Candy Land in pursuit of “the baker’s boy” that it could almost be a jukebox Broadway musical in the vein of “Rock of Ages” or “Mama Mia.” A human slot machine, an Elvis impersonator and headdress-wearing showgirls joined her onstage for “Waking Up in Vegas.” She floated across the arena on a pink cotton-candy cloud while strumming a bedazzled guitar to “Thinking of You.” But despite the theatrics, Perry was still at her best when playing with the audience. At one point she sought out the “sexy boys” in the arena, and when she found a volunteer that struck her fancy, she called him to the stage — but not before making a diva demand: “If you come on stage, you leave that T-shirt right there.” He did as she asked, and after giving her audience a few minutes to ogle the strapping young man (and not just the screaming girls; more than once, Perry gave her gay male fans a shout-out too), she rewarded him with a kiss on the cheek. When he requested more, she joked, “My husband [Russell Brand] just told me in my ear he’s gonna come out here and kick your ass.” She then launched into a slowed-down, jazzy take on “I Kissed a Girl” that quickly shifted into the party jam we all know and love. Unlike many of her dance-pop contemporaries (think Lady Gaga or Britney Spears), Perry left most of the dancing to her talented backup troupe, who were introduced individually during solos to popular candy-related songs like “Tootsie Roll” and “How Many Licks,” while she prowled the stage. But her lack of heavy choreography might have been in the best interest of the show’s biggest surprise: her voice. She sounded fantastic from start to finish. Not even the green, pink and purple laser show that accompanied “E.T.” could obscure that fact that she sounds better than ever. Her vocals were again showcased when she stripped down the pop bombast for a fun medley of covers — “The playlist for my life right now.” So what is Perry listening to? “Only Girl in the World” by “My girl Ri-Ri”; “Big Pimpin’ ” by Jay-Z, during which she played a jewel-encrusted recorder; “Whip My Hair” by Willow Smith and, since it was the final day of the work week, Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” The audience ate it up. Terrific show-opener Robyn , who had Perry’s fans mimicking her freestyle dance moves despite the thankless task of opening for one of pop’s biggest names, set the tone for the concert’s final act, a dance-heavy medley of Perry’s biggest hits (and one fantastic cover). The songstress put on her signature blue wig to rile up the audience with the one-two punch of “Hot n Cold” and a take on Whitney Houston’s classic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me).” During “Dance,” Perry pulled no less than 20 fans onstage for an impromptu dance party. Before the final two fans would leave the stage, they asked for a picture and the pop star obliged, saying, “New Facebook picture!” She encored with “California Gurls,” but the show’s banner moment came at its official end with “Firework.” With every person in the arena on their feet, Perry said, “I wrote this song for anyone who ever needed a song. To help them, to lift them up.” And then she did exactly that. The Coliseum shook as the near-capacity crowd sang the ubiquitous hit along with her as pyro lit up the stage, raining down like a wall of sparklers. It was colorful, triumphant and the perfect way to end a near-perfect pop show. Have you been to a Katy Perry show recently? Share your experiences in the comments below. Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Katy Perry MTV First: Katy Perry’s ‘E.T.’ Related Artists Katy Perry
Singer joins performers Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Drake and others at the live June 26 show. By Jocelyn Vena Beyonce Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic Two days after her album 4 is officially released, Beyonc
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