Gwyneth Paltrow has Tweeted her way into a swirl of controversy. The actress, who is very open about her friendship with Jay-Z and Beyonce, was invited on stage in France this weekend to join the rapper and Kanye West during an encore performance of their popular single, “Niggas in Paris.” But when The Dream snapped the following photo of the actress, her reply set off a firestorm on the blogging site: “Niggas in paris for real,” Paltrow wrote. In response to the backlash over using that word, Paltrow Tweeted on Sunday: “Hold up. It’s the title of the song!” But that wasn’t good enough for some. “Lets be very clear she called a group of black men that have nothing to do with the song ‘Ni**as’. Are Kanye and Jay-z in the picture? No. She is specifically calling The Dream and Ty Ty real ‘Ni**as In Paris’ in that moment,” wrote one of Gwyneth’s follwers. “There was no need for that. She’s the one that connected the two, They have nothing to do with the song.” The Dream, meanwhile, rushed in to Paltrow’s defense – “FYI, sorry for the confusion. I typed ‘N—– in Paris for real’ from Gwen’s phone, my bad,” he Tweeted. “Please excuse it! We were lit.” – and now HE is facing backlash. One fan accused the producer of rushing in to “save that white princess.” What do you think? Did Paltrow do anything wrong here?
Gwyneth Paltrow has Tweeted her way into a swirl of controversy. The actress, who is very open about her friendship with Jay-Z and Beyonce, was invited on stage in France this weekend to join the rapper and Kanye West during an encore performance of their popular single, “Niggas in Paris.” But when The Dream snapped the following photo of the actress, her reply set off a firestorm on the blogging site: “Niggas in paris for real,” Paltrow wrote. In response to the backlash over using that word, Paltrow Tweeted on Sunday: “Hold up. It’s the title of the song!” But that wasn’t good enough for some. “Lets be very clear she called a group of black men that have nothing to do with the song ‘Ni**as’. Are Kanye and Jay-z in the picture? No. She is specifically calling The Dream and Ty Ty real ‘Ni**as In Paris’ in that moment,” wrote one of Gwyneth’s follwers. “There was no need for that. She’s the one that connected the two, They have nothing to do with the song.” The Dream, meanwhile, rushed in to Paltrow’s defense – “FYI, sorry for the confusion. I typed ‘N—– in Paris for real’ from Gwen’s phone, my bad,” he Tweeted. “Please excuse it! We were lit.” – and now HE is facing backlash. One fan accused the producer of rushing in to “save that white princess.” What do you think? Did Paltrow do anything wrong here?
The ice is breaking between Kimmy Cakes and BeyBey… Jay-Z Invites Kim Kardashian To London Bash For TyTy There’s been a lot of talk that BeyBey ain’t really feelin’ Kimmy Cakes too tough, but this weekend in London it looks like she’ll have her shot to rub shoulders with rap royalty Jay-Z and the Queen Bey herself. The UK Sun reports : JAY-Z is throwing a monster London bash on Saturday for his manager Ty Ty’s 40th birthday – and the guest list of 150 attending include Kim Kardashian, her brother Rob and his girlfriend Rita Ora, plus Gwyneth Paltrow, Rihanna, Jay’s wife Beyonce and Kanye West – who is touring the UK with Jay. A source said: “It’s at a top city venue after Jay and Kanye’s O2 show. “There will be a dinner first cooked by a chef flown in from New York and then a huge party. “Security is going to be tight.” Hopefully Kim allows Yeezy to stay and have a good time, according to the same tabloid , she dragged him from a power dinner at London’s Zuma restaurant, where The Jigga Man had hired a section for a party. A source said: “Jay expected Kay and Kim to mingle. “But as soon as Kim whispered in Kanye’s ear, they left.” The pair were up early yesterday for a Radio 1 interview, then last night went hand in hand to the Fifi Awards at The Brewery in London. Kim’s signature perfume was up for the Best Celebrity fragrance award but lost out to Justin Bieber. Keep your eyes on the prize Kimmy Cakes… Eyes on the prize! Best friendship with BeyBey! Hit the flip for more photos of Kim and Yeezy headed to the FiFi awards and for a promotional appearance at Selfridges Continue reading →
Among Wednesday morning’s Biz Break: Rebecca Hall chases Iron Man 3 , Clifford the Big Red Dog is headed for the big silver screen, and word of a possible “Hollywood studio” for Queens. Rebecca Hall In Line for Iron Man 3 Role Hall would take over the role in the Marvel franchise recently declined by Jessica Chastain via her Facebook page . Gwyneth Paltrow, who was in the previous two Iron Man movies, will return as Pepper Potts, Deadline reports . Illumination and Universal Team for Clifford the Big Red Dog Matt Lopez has been set to write the script for the project, which will be a live-action and animated hybrid. Clifford follows the adventures of a 25-foot-tall red dog and his owner, a child named Emily Elizabeth, THR reports . Susan Sarandon Joins Mother’s Day The actress and her daughter Eva Amurri Martino are set to star in the indie drama which follows 12 sets of mothers and daughters over the course of a Mother’s Day, Deadline reports . NY Senator Schumer Pushing for Hollywood-style Studio in Queens New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is asking the feds to make it easier for New York City to build a movie studio that would compete with Hollywood. The federal government is holding up the final approval for Kaufman Astoria Studios to build an architecturally flashy movie lot gate at 36th Street and 35th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, CBS New York reports . Clark Gregg Joins Jason Reitman’s Labor Day Reitman is adapting the script from the novel by Joyce Maynard. The story follows a boy, played by Gattlin Griffith and his divorced mother (Kate Winslet) who offer a stranger (Josh Brolin) a ride during Labor Day weekend. The man is an escaped convict who teaches the boy life lessons, THR reports .
The Real Housewives of New Jersey celebrated the Summer Solstice by trying to open up their third eye chakra on last night’s episode. Yeah, we don’t know what that means either but we break it all down here in THG’s +/- recap! Teresa is excellent … at placing blame. On taking responsibility, not so much. First off she’s still upset about her husband’s black eye which of course is all Richie’s fault. Minus 12 . I’m sure poor Joe was just an innocent bystander in that scuffle. Who is she kidding? But in usual Teresa fashion she can’t let it go. She even tells Rich he could have poked his eye out.
And little bit of law (& order) is coming to True Blood . Former SVU star Christopher Meloni has joined the cast of this HBO hit for its upcoming fifth season, coming on board as a character named Roman who is part of the much-talked-about-but-never-actually-seen vampire Authority. On season five, this ruling sect will be very much talked about and seen, as Stephen Moyer’s Bill and Alexander Skarsgard’s Eric team up to try and take it down. Get your first look below at Meloni in this new role, and then visit our friends at TV Fanatic for a slew of season five photos, along with True Blood spoilers that reveal clues about what’s to come this summer…
Gluten, you have been put on notice by Kim Kardashian. The reality star took a break from her packed schedule of red carpet appearances and staged photos ops this weekend to go on a Twitter rampage. Among the items she linked to: The video for ” Follow the Leader ” by Wisin & Yandel, featuring Jennifer Lopez. These profound words by pal Brittny Gastineau: The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest. And an old Instagram photo of herself as a blond, donning lingerie and bondage boots and including the simple caption: Gluten free is the way to be…Oh Hi. Miley Cyrus also slammed Gluten recently, explaining away controversy over her own Twit pic by saying she’s taken up this diet and she recommends it to all followers. Poor Gluten. That protein composite is getting worse press these days than Patricia Krentcil .
The music world continues to mourn the death of Beastie Boys co-founder Adam Yauch. “MCA” passed away Friday at 47 after a long battle with cancer. Friends and celebs are stepping forward to pay tribute to Yauch (pictured below, middle with Beasties Ad Rock and Mike D) and his pioneering influence. Coldplay honored Adam Yauch with a Beastie Boys cover in concert, while many other stars took to Twitter to express their sadness. A sampling: Snoop Dogg: “RIP MCA U are a Legend and a pioneer. #BeastieBoys4life” Travis Barker: “Rest In Peace Adam Yauch /MCA. 4ever somebody i looked up to & had the pleasure of meeting. Damn this bums me out, we lost one of the best” Kevin Smith: “RIP Adam Yauch. You made my teenage years more fun and your art made it easier for me to do what I do. For a Beastie, you sure were a beaut.” Common: “God Bless the soul of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys. RIP” Rainn Wilson: “RIP Adam Yauch (MCA of the Beastie Boys). He was a super-genius, a visionary and, most importantly, a really good person.” Rob Thomas: “holy s–t. R.I.P. ADAM YAUCH. MCA, you will be missed.” Slash: “Sad day. MCA was f–king awesome. RIP man. We’ll miss you very much.” Jon Cryer: “We are gonna miss all the greatness you still had left inside you. RIP Adam Yauch” Mario Lopez: “Beastie Boys were such a part of my soundtrack as a youth growing up… R.I.P MCA…” 311: “Much love & respect, Adam Yauch. Our best to the #BeastieBoys family.” Kal Penn: “Sad news about #MCA” Milla Jovovich: “we lost one of our greatest talents today. my prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of Adam Yauch. Beastie Boys for life.” Chris Hardwick: “RIP MCA. Interviewed him briefly once and he couldn’t have been sweeter or cooler. This sucks a lot. Mandy Moore: “sending energy and light to Adam Yauch’s loved ones…..#RIPMCA” Michelle Branch: “Just heard about Adam Yauch. Beyond bummed. So so so sad.” Estelle: “RIP Adam Yauch of the LEGENDARY Beastie Boys … damn.” Josh Groban: “Oh no. This just sucks beyond measure. RIP MCA.” Gwyneth Paltrow: “MCA forever.”
Beastie Boys were also inducted on a night when Guns singer Axl Rose refused to attend. By Gil Kaufman Former Guns N’ Roses members Matt Sorum, Duff McKagan, Slash and Steven Adler attend the 2012 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Photo: Getty Images If it’s the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, then drama is as much a prerequisite as loud guitars, receding hairlines and a night-ending all-star jam on a golden oldie. Saturday night’s 27th edition was no exception according to reports, with as much intrigue as a telenovela, as well as some genuinely peaceful Southern California bro-downage, irreverent induction speeches and fresh spots in the Hall for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, The Faces, Freddie King, Laura Nyro and Guns N’ Roses . The spotlight, of course, was on the famously fractured band of battling former brothers in GNR. Lead singer and sole remaining original member Axl Rose loudly decried the institution in a scathing letter earlier in the week, saying he would not attend and intimating that anyone who did was a fraud. That was just fine for former guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan, who made the most of the honor, while, ahem, never once mentioning Rose. “I don’t know that it matters who’s here tonight, because it’s about the music that these bands played,” said McKagan, who jammed a short time later on three songs with a pseudo-GNR made up of Slash, former Guns guitarist Gilby Clarke and drummers Steven Adler and Matt Sorum and Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy. It was the first time in nearly 20 years that Slash, McKagan and Adler had performed together and according to reports there were little signs of rust on the classics “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Paradise City.” In his induction speech at the Cleveland ceremony, Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong dubbed Guns’ 1987 album, Appetite for Destruction , “the best debut album in the history of rock and roll … every song hits hard. It takes you ion a trip to the seedy world of Los Angeles. The thing that set them apart from everyone else was guts.” And after ticking off the strengths of all the members of the group, he cheekily added, “Let’s see, who am I missing?” The latter set off yet another chorus of four-letter catcalls from the 7,400 in attendance, which inspired Armstrong to add, “Shut up. He [Rose] was the greatest frontman to ever step in front of a microphone.” Rose wasn’t the only star missing. Rod Stewart was not on hand to celebrate with the Faces/Small Faces because he was reportedly sick with the flu and Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch was absent because of ongoing recovery from cancer treatment. B Boys member Mike D made up for it, giving a shout-out to the trio’s hometown for inspiration. “Thank you, New York City, for basically raising us and giving us all the music we love and grew up on,” said D, who was on hand along with bandmate Ad-Rock to celebrate becoming only the third hip-hop act in the Hall. During a later performance, Kid Rock, Travie McCoy and the Roots’ Black Thought joined the duo for a medley of their classics, including “Sabotage.” Also inducted were Donovan, blues guitarist Freddie King, Laura Nyro, music exec Don Kirshner and a number of sidemen and backup musicians. Accepting their award from comedian Chris Rock, Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis said it felt a bit weird to join such a hallowed hall when his band is still out on the road promoting new music. “We’re going somewhere,” he said. “How can we stop and take an award when really we’re just halfway there?” The Peppers later performed with a triple-drummer line-up that included two former skins pounders, Jack Irons and Cliff Martinez. The five-plus hour ceremony will be boiled down to a two-and-a-half hour special for a May 5 HBO broadcast. Related Artists Guns N’ Roses Red Hot Chili Peppers Beastie Boys
‘Avengers’ stars discuss the possibility with MTV News. By Kara Warner Mark Ruffalo Photo: MTV News With anticipation for upcoming blockbuster “Marvel’s The Avengers” hitting a fever pitch after last week’s world premiere and the first round of very positive reactions from tastemakers , we might as well start looking ahead toward the future and the next wave of Marvel films like “Captain America 2,” “Thor 2” and “Iron Man 3.” “Iron Man 3” is first up in production, with Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson , Don Cheadle and recently announced villain Ben Kingsley . Now given the fact that the film will take place after the action in “The Avengers,” we can’t help but assume and hope that a few of Tony Stark’s new friends from “Avengers” make appearances in Downey Jr’s third Iron Man outing, particularly since Stark and Bruce Banner seem to form a very close friendship in Whedon’s “Avengers.” When MTV News caught up with the man should be making that appearance, Mark Ruffalo, we asked him how Bruce Banner might end up in “Iron Man 3” . “On a horse,” Ruffalo joked about how he should make a cameo. “What if Hulk had a whale that he road?” “Are you in Iron Man 3?” Johansson asked. “No, not that I know of,” Ruffalo said. “That’s a great idea.” “You never know until the last minute,” Johansson pointed out. “They could just call you up.” “I’m sure there’s a way for me to find my way into that,” Ruffalo said. “You should,” Johansson said. “We work well together,” Ruffalo said of his rapport with Downey Jr. “I think you guys are fabulous together,” Johansson said. “And your scenes [in “Avengers”] are some of my faves. “I’m a good foil for him,” Ruffalo added. “Certainly,” Johansson agreed. “And you share something.” “Will you talk to Kevin?” Ruffalo asked Johansson, requesting her to put some pressure on Marvel chief Kevin Feige. “I will,” she promised. “I hope I can join you guys,” Ruffalo said. “I think Bruce Banner would be a nice [addition]. “Well now that it’s been revealed to us that Bruce is a possibility, why wouldn’t we call him for every job, is what I’m wondering,” Johansson said. “Right,” said Ruffalo. “He’s easygoing until…” “Until you really need him,” Johansson offered.
