US President Sends Holiday Greetings in Weekly Address — Voice of America U.S. President Barack Obama’s wished Americans a Merry Christmas and happy holidays in his weekly address, while including a special message of thanks to the troops. The president said Saturday “let’s take a moment to give thanks for their service, especially the brave men and women in Afghanistan.” Read more …. WNU Editor:… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : War News Updates Discovery Date : 24/12/2011 10:30 Number of articles : 2
Having played Andrew Jackson and next appearing as Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Walker knows a thing or two about off beat presidential-themed entertainment. Combine that with… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : PopEater Discovery Date : 24/12/2011 20:12 Number of articles : 2
Oh Christmas Tree! We’re pretty sure this isn’t the only tree Snoop will spend time with this holiday. In the spirit of the season we’re sharing a few snapshots of our favorite celebrities and their Christmas trees over the years. Keep clicking for a lil holiday cheer…
Tyler the Creator: Rapper Tyler Okonma, known as Tyler the Creator, was arrested Thursday night after he allegedly trashed equipment at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood during a show where he performed, TMZ reported. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : L.A. Now Discovery Date : 23/12/2011 10:21 Number of articles : 2
Former Alex Sink staffer and public relations hand Kevin Cate scores a big get for his holiday video — Charlie Crist(mas) … played by Bay News 9’s Troy Kinsey. Enjoy. Holiday Message from Charlie Crist(mas) & Kevin Cate from Kevin… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Naked Politics Discovery Date : 23/12/2011 15:32 Number of articles : 2
The X Factor crowned its first-ever U.S. champion last night… but it took two hours to do so. Indeed, Melanie Amaro did not hear the great news until many acts had taken the stage, foremost among them a certain blonde-haired 17-year old. Justin Bieber sang in the holiday via a pair of classics. First, he teamed with iconic artist Stevie Wonder on “Chestnuts Roasting.” Then, he made the dreams of Drew Ryniewicz come true by asking her to close out “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” along his side on stage. Watch below to see both covers, including Justin getting his major dance on for the second… Justin Bieber and Stevie Wonder – Chestnuts Roasting Justin Bieber and Drew Ryniewicz – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Planning a holiday party? Warm up and chill out with this list of delicious cocktails perfect for a fashionable holiday fete. Gingerbread Apple Cocktail Line a chilled martini glass lightly with agave syrup on a dish followed by spiced graham cracker crumbs . Place all ingredients – 2 oz. Domaine de Canton, 1 oz. vanilla vodka, 2.5 oz. apple cider and drops of lemon juice – in a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into glass. Freshly grate orange zest on drink and serve immediately. Butterscotch Bliss In a cocktail shaker with ice , add 3/4 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream, 3/4 oz. DeKuyper butterscotch liqueur, 1/2 oz. Jagermeister anise-flavored liqueur, 1/2 oz. Goldschlager cinnamon schnapps and 1/2 oz. half-and-half . Zest lemon over shaker. Shake and set aside. Sugar the rim of a martini glass by dipping glass into a saucer of water, followed by a saucer of raw sugar. Strain drink into glass. Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon . Candy Cane Cooler Place 1 tbs. of crushed candy cane bits into pint glass. Muddle the candy cane slightly, breaking up the bigger pieces. Do not over-muddle into a powder. Add 1 1/2 oz. of mint-infused vodka* , 1/2 oz. brandy and 1/2 oz. half-and-half and stir. Pour into a shaker with ice . Shake lightly to chill and strain into old-fashioned glass full of ice. Add a peppermint stick and stir. Garnish with a mint sprig. *Infuse Directions*: Thoroughly wash 2 cups of mint leaves and place in a decanter or jar. Empty 1 bottle of vodka into container and muddle slightly to release the essential oils. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 3 days – longer if you want a stronger taste. Coquito Place ingredients – 28 oz. coconut milk, 2 cups rum, 14 oz. condensed milk, 4 egg yolks – in blender; blend until well mixed. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate until cold. Serve in small glasses and sprinkle top lightly with nutmeg . Cranberry Spice Shake ingredients – 1 oz. Domaine de Canton, 1/2 oz. Cabernet Sauvignon, 1/2 oz. Chambord and 2 oz. cranberry juice – well with ice. Use 3 cranberries for garnish. Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Gifts For The Girl Who Likes To Entertain 10 Holiday Party Dresses For Under $80 10 Secret Santa Gifts For The Workplace – All For Under $25
During this time of year, many of us spend our days counting down to the end of the year with a myriad of thoughts about what “could have been.” You know how it goes: the blaring reminders on TV, radio, and even at holiday parties that you’re single, couldn’t afford the best gifts or the pricey plane tickets to fly across country to be with family. What I’ve learned over the years is that no matter who is not there, what money we may not have, or how far away our families may be, there’s something bigger that we can always rely on to give us the love we all desire. There are many clichés about the holidays and the “real reason for the season,” but in its truest essence, God’s greatest gift to us is the unconditional love that remains available every day of the year. God’s love for us is real, tangible, and everywhere we go. He tells us in Romans 8:37-39: Yet amid all these things, we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. How great His love is for us! It surpasses all heartbreak and deficits that we have encountered throughout the year. Don’t have that special someone to shower with love and gifts? Consider showing love to those in need who aren’t as fortunate as you Money is tight and can’t give gifts? Bake some cookies or other sweets, bag them up, and share with friends and family! Can’t get home for the holidays? Use Skype to see the bright and shining faces of those you love! A shift in perspective keeps the most perfect love of all at the forefront and teaches us to lean on the blessings we have. Enjoy the holidays and feel the love from the one who sacrificed the most for us! How To Travel Cheap This Holiday Season Have A Happy Holiday: 5 Holidays Stressors And How To Deal 7 Christmas Tree Alternatives For 2011
Ridley Scott’s teaser, featuring Noomi Rapace and Charlize Theron fighting for their lives, is reminiscent of ‘Alien’ and ‘Blade Runner.’ By Kara Warner Photo: 20th Century Fox If you’re a fan of movie trailers, consider your holiday wants and wishes fulfilled now that the teaser for Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” has dropped. It’s the fourth trailer released this week for a hugely anticipated 2012 film, following “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Wrath of the Titans” and “The Hobbit.” Here’s a look at five key elements that deserve MTV News’ over-analysis: Plot Tease We still don’t know a lot about the story line in this film, but this one-minute spot sheds a lot of light on what the action will center around: a team of explorers, scientists and anthropologists sets out on a journey to find clues to the origin of our species. “What they found could be our end,” we’re told in cold, blue type, before quick cuts of what looks to be death and destruction. And although the prequel rumors have been shot down by those involved, there is room here to interpret it as such. Not to mention the title: In Greek mythology, Prometheus is the titan who stole fire from Mt. Olympus and gave it to humans. If the humans in the film are searching for their origin, maybe it is Prometheus, in some way, shape or form. Lost in Space/Discovery of Life on Other Planets Unsurprisingly, there are several gorgeous shots of space vehicles, spaceships, spacesuits, etc. that help properly accentuate the size and scope of what it would be like to be up/out there, as well as how big this film really is. Director Ridley Scott shot the film in 3-D and serves up a few hints to the beautiful technology at play, though there is still a grittiness to it all. This is not friendly, bright and shiny unexplored territory; it’s dark, dangerous, deep space. And then there are the scenes at the end of the trailer that look to take place on another planet, in another galaxy. There is dry, dusty terrain and ancient-looking symbols, a towering horseshoe-shaped totem of some sort, that looks to be either crumbling to the ground, or it is moving of its own accord, beginning a small war between the natives and the humans who’ve discovered them. The New Ripley(s) It’s hard to talk about Ridley Scott and an “Alien”-esque movie without thinking about Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, one of the most bad-ass protagonists in film history. There’s no replacing Ripley, but Scott has enlisted two very capable ladies to carry the torch: Noomi Rapace and Charlize Theron. From what the trailer shows, both women will be fighting for their lives, but Rapace seems to be the most Ripley-esque, particularly in one shot where she is hanging upside down, being held by someone or something. The resemblance is uncanny. And let’s not forget about the rest of the cast, of whom we get only brief glimpses: Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce and Rafe Spall. That Ridley Scott Touch The trailer is cold, calculated and just too cool. Just like Scott has said himself, if “Prometheus” isn’t an “Alien” prequel, the two films definitely share the same DNA — not to mention a few “Blade Runner”-esque elements thrown in for good measure. And as is the case with most of Scott’s films, the effects are far more practical than CG. The world of “Prometheus” is set in a distant future, but not too distant. It’s big, bold and, very likely, terrifying. The Alien(s) As much as we might have hoped to see some big, bad aliens in this trailer, all we get are hints of an unidentified, menacing force out there. In one brief scene, the team happens upon an area full of small, perfectly arranged casings that could be artifacts or alien eggs, we don’t know. But we do see one of the humans’ helmets enveloped by a mysterious gas, followed by a loud, painful scream. There is a quick shot of the head of something being examined in a lab, what looks like it might be an alien ship of some sort hovering over dusty terrain, followed by brief shots of human suffering at the hands of something we can’t quite make out. Yet. “Prometheus” hits theaters June 8, 2012. Check out everything we’ve got on “Prometheus.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos Experts React To The ‘Prometheus’ Trailer
‘Adventures of Tintin’ and ‘War Horse’ director tells MTV News, ‘I don’t feel any different than when I was 12 years old making movies.’ By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Steven Spielberg Photo: MTV News In looking at Oscar-winner Steven Spielberg’s resume or IMDb page, it’s the stuff of two or three careers, not just one. Who knows when the man sleeps, as he has not one but two highly anticipated, expected-to-be-blockbuster films in theaters this holiday season: “The Adventures of Tintin” and “War Horse.” Not that we anticipate he’ll slow down anytime soon, with “Lincoln” and “Robopocalypse” set to hit theaters in 2012 and 2013, respectively — not to mention the slew of films on which he serves as a producer, plus the constant rumblings about the possibility of more “Indiana Jones” and “Jurassic Park” movies. When MTV News sat down with the prolific director recently during the press day for “Tintin,” we asked his thoughts about slowing down. “I never think about being tapped out or retiring. Even though I’m turning 65 in a matter of a week, I never think about that; it just doesn’t occur to me,” he replied. “I just love so much the work and the discovery: the whole process of discovering a new story, a new way to shoot a film, working with new actors I’ve always wanted to work with and never got a chance to until now. And so, for me, every day is a new day, every day is exciting. “And I don’t feel any different than when I was 12 years old making movies with my dad’s 8-millimeter movie camera: I’ve got that same kind of percolation every time I get onto a set.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Adventures of Tintin” and “War Horse.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘The Adventures Of Tintin’
