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Howard Stern Debut Doesn’t Boost ‘America’s Got Talent’ Ratings

Despite the hype surrounding Stern’s debut, the show’s ratings are down more than 15 percent from last year. By Gil Kaufman Howard Stern Photo: MTV News Over the past week it has felt like Howard Stern was everywhere. The self-proclaimed “King of All Media” was doing his best to make that title sing in the lead-up to his debut as a judge on “America’s Got Talent,” by doing a rare publicity swing of talk shows and feature interviews. He was excited and he wanted America to be excited, and by the looks of the blanket ads, billboards and promotional stunts, NBC clearly thought that adding the controversial shock jock to the mix on the family-friendly show was going to be big news. Stern did his part 
, delivering a warmer, fuzzier version of his outrageous radio persona on Monday night’s two-hour debut and earning almost universal praise 
 for his playful, personal touch. The ratings, however, were another matter. According to overnight figures from Nielsen, Monday’s show was seen by 10.3 million viewers and earned a 3.6 rating, which was solid, but meant that viewership was down 33 percent (from 15.3 million) and ratings fell 16 percent from last year’s debut (4.3). Stern spent a while on his SiriusXM satellite radio show on Monday tamping down expectations for the first night’s ratings, mixing a cocktail of his own self-deprecation with the cold-hard facts about the competition. According to Entertainment Weekly unlike last year, when “AGT” bowed at the end of May and was paired with the first season of “The Voice,” Monday night’s episode went up against the one-hour season finale of “How I Met Your Mother,” as well as the season finales of “Two and a Half Men” and “Mike & Molly.” Oh, and it also had to contend with the penultimate performance night on “Dancing with the Stars.” While the ratings may not have been the kind of slam-dunk success NBC was hoping for, Stern may have one less potential headache to deal with (for now). After lambasting NBC for hiring Stern for the show 
, citing the broadcasting veteran’s more risqu

Howard Stern Debut Doesn’t Boost ‘America’s Got Talent’ Ratings

Despite the hype surrounding Stern’s debut, the show’s ratings are down more than 15 percent from last year. By Gil Kaufman Howard Stern Photo: MTV News Over the past week it has felt like Howard Stern was everywhere. The self-proclaimed “King of All Media” was doing his best to make that title sing in the lead-up to his debut as a judge on “America’s Got Talent,” by doing a rare publicity swing of talk shows and feature interviews. He was excited and he wanted America to be excited, and by the looks of the blanket ads, billboards and promotional stunts, NBC clearly thought that adding the controversial shock jock to the mix on the family-friendly show was going to be big news. Stern did his part 
, delivering a warmer, fuzzier version of his outrageous radio persona on Monday night’s two-hour debut and earning almost universal praise 
 for his playful, personal touch. The ratings, however, were another matter. According to overnight figures from Nielsen, Monday’s show was seen by 10.3 million viewers and earned a 3.6 rating, which was solid, but meant that viewership was down 33 percent (from 15.3 million) and ratings fell 16 percent from last year’s debut (4.3). Stern spent a while on his SiriusXM satellite radio show on Monday tamping down expectations for the first night’s ratings, mixing a cocktail of his own self-deprecation with the cold-hard facts about the competition. According to Entertainment Weekly unlike last year, when “AGT” bowed at the end of May and was paired with the first season of “The Voice,” Monday night’s episode went up against the one-hour season finale of “How I Met Your Mother,” as well as the season finales of “Two and a Half Men” and “Mike & Molly.” Oh, and it also had to contend with the penultimate performance night on “Dancing with the Stars.” While the ratings may not have been the kind of slam-dunk success NBC was hoping for, Stern may have one less potential headache to deal with (for now). After lambasting NBC for hiring Stern for the show 
, citing the broadcasting veteran’s more risqu

Jason Biggs Goes Full Frontal In ‘American Reunion’

Cast talks to MTV News about seeing everything in the fourth theatrical flick of the ‘American Pie’ series. By Ryan J. Downey Jason Biggs in “American Reunion” Photo: Universal Pictures Jason Biggs famously humped a dessert in what became the most memorable scene in “American Pie.” Now, more than a dozen years later, an older (but obviously not much wiser) Jim Levenstein ups the ante in “American Reunion” by going full-frontal in that very same kitchen. “My penis — the nerve, you ready? — went and got an agent after the first test screening of the movie,” the actor joked with MTV News while doing press for the fourth theatrical “American Pie” flick, on which he served as a co-executive producer in addition to reprising the role that made him famous. “It tested through the roof, my penis did. It was the highest-scoring character in the movie. It scored a 97, which — I don’t know if you’ve been to these things — is amazing. It went and got an agent, signed with [Creative Artists Agency]. I’m not even with CAA.” “American Reunion,” as the name implies, reunites the cast from the raunchy but warm-hearted teen comedy series that began with “American Pie” in 1999. “American Pie 2,” “American Wedding” and a handful of direct-to-DVD “American Pie Presents” movies followed. In “Reunion,” the gang gets back together in their old town. Jim is still married to “band camp” gal Michelle (Alyson Hannigan). Now raising a young son, the couple is going through some difficulties adjusting to adulthood. After a night out with Stifler (Seann William Scott), Finch (Eddie Kay Thomas) and the rest of the boys, Jim awakens in his old kitchen stark naked. Michelle and Selena (Dania Ramirez) burst in on him unexpectedly and they see everything. So will audiences when the film opens on Friday. “If they didn’t show Jason Biggs’ penis [in ‘American Reunion’], I was out,” joked Scott, who also served as a co-executive producer. “Or John Cho’s mustache,” added Thomas. “I needed both of those things in big bold letters at the top of the contract. Neither are on the poster, which is weird.” Biggs is aware that the risky full-frontal scene puts “Reunion” in the same category as last year’s critically acclaimed drama “Shame,” which generated quite a bit of buzz thanks in part to Michael Fassbender’s similar bravery. “‘Boogie Nights,’ ‘Shame’ — those are [my penis’] competition. It’s an elite group of penises out there right now,” Biggs said, smiling widely. “The thing is, he’s got a lock on the comedy. Well, that’s not true, because of [Jason] Segel [in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’]. Really, it’s those two penises that are in the hunt for all of the sort of primo comedy penis roles.” “How I Met Your Mother” star Hannigan had some thoughts of her own about Biggs’ career aspirations. “It’s weird that [your penis] so desperately wants to be an actor,” she weighed in. “I always thought he would be such a great director since he’s always telling you what to do.” Biggs laughed loudly, conceding, “Ahhh, well done!” Thomas and Scott agreed that the latest chapter, which was written and directed by the “Harold & Kumar” duo of Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, carries on a tradition of authenticity. “The whole movie kind of comes from that honest place. It’s not like, ‘Oh, let’s show some boobs,’ ‘Oh God, I’m terrified I’m going to be a virgin for the rest of my life.’ And ‘Oh, my god, it’s really scary that we’re 30 all of a sudden and we’re at our high school reunion,’ ” Thomas said. “I think Jon and Hayden wrote a script that came from an honest place,” he added. “That’s what got us all onboard for this one.” Check out everything we’ve got on “American Reunion.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘American Reunion’

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People’s Choice Awards Face-Off: Kaley Cuoco vs. Jennifer Lawrence

Kaley Cuoco was the master of ceremonies at last night’s People’s Choice Awards in L.A. while Jennifer Lawrence may clean up at this fun awards show in 2013. The Hunger Games promises to be one of the year’s most-watched film events, with the 21-year-old star – already an Oscar nominee for Winter’s Bone – as the lead. Right now, however, we’re focused on Wednesday night, and Jennifer’s style, contrasted with that of The Big Bang Theory star Kaley. Who was best dressed? Vote for your favorite style star in THG’s Fashion Face-Off below!

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People’s Choice Awards Face-Off: Kaley Cuoco vs. Jennifer Lawrence

Kaley Cuoco was the master of ceremonies at last night’s People’s Choice Awards in L.A. while Jennifer Lawrence may clean up at this fun awards show in 2013. The Hunger Games promises to be one of the year’s most-watched film events, with the 21-year-old star – already an Oscar nominee for Winter’s Bone – as the lead. Right now, however, we’re focused on Wednesday night, and Jennifer’s style, contrasted with that of The Big Bang Theory star Kaley. Who was best dressed? Vote for your favorite style star in THG’s Fashion Face-Off below!

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People’s Choice Awards Face-Off: Morgan Freeman vs. Neil Patrick Harris

Morgan Freeman and Neil Patrick Harris were both among the People’s Choice Awards winners last night, as the pictures below make abundantly clear. Who was the best dressed of the two, talented actors, however? The How I Met Your Mother star wore his signature suit, while the Hollywood icon went a more casual route, with suit pants and jacket sans tie. Hey, when you win an award for your icon status, you do what you want! Vote for your favorite style star in THG’s Fashion Face-Off below …

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People’s Choice Awards Face-Off: Morgan Freeman vs. Neil Patrick Harris

People’s Choice Awards Face-Off: Morgan Freeman vs. Neil Patrick Harris

Morgan Freeman and Neil Patrick Harris were both among the People’s Choice Awards winners last night, as the pictures below make abundantly clear. Who was the best dressed of the two, talented actors, however? The How I Met Your Mother star wore his signature suit, while the Hollywood icon went a more casual route, with suit pants and jacket sans tie. Hey, when you win an award for your icon status, you do what you want! Vote for your favorite style star in THG’s Fashion Face-Off below …

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Katy Perry Thanks Fans For Five People’s Choice Wins

Pop star nabbed trophies for Favorite Song, Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Music Video. By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry Photo: Steve Granitz/ FilmMagic Katy Perry may not have been in the house for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday night, but the five-time winner certainly appreciated all the trophies from afar. Perry had been up for seven awards and managed to take home five of them at the fan-voted awards show, hosted by “The Big Bang Theory” leading lady Kaley Cuoco. So, what did Perry win? She nabbed Favorite TV Guest Star for her cameo on “How I Met Your Mother,” Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song of the Year for “E.T” featuring Kanye West, Favorite Music Video for “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” and Favorite Tour Headliner. “THANK U to every1 who voted for me for the @peopleschoice tonight! We won so many!” she tweeted . “Now I need to get more books 2 successfully display them!” After her divorce from Russell Brand had been confirmed, Perry later revealed that she’d skip the awards show . She has been lying low since the New Year’s announcement that she and her husband of one year would be parting ways. But she wasn’t the only absent winner excited for all the love from her fans. Taylor Swift was home in Music Town when she nabbed the prize for Favorite Country Artist. “Thank you so much for my People’s Choice Award! Favorite Country Artist! PARTY!!!” she tweeted from her home in Nashville. “Seriously- thank you for voting.” Other big winners of the night included Emma Stone, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” and Demi Lovato, who not only took home the trophy for Favorite Pop Artist but also performed her song “Give Your Heart a Break” during the show. What did you think of the People’s Choice Awards? Sound off below! Related Artists Katy Perry

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Katy Perry Thanks Fans For Five People’s Choice Wins

Katy Perry Thanks Fans For Five People’s Choice Wins

Pop star nabbed trophies for Favorite Song, Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Music Video. By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry Photo: Steve Granitz/ FilmMagic Katy Perry may not have been in the house for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday night, but the five-time winner certainly appreciated all the trophies from afar. Perry had been up for seven awards and managed to take home five of them at the fan-voted awards show, hosted by “The Big Bang Theory” leading lady Kaley Cuoco. So, what did Perry win? She nabbed Favorite TV Guest Star for her cameo on “How I Met Your Mother,” Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song of the Year for “E.T” featuring Kanye West, Favorite Music Video for “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” and Favorite Tour Headliner. “THANK U to every1 who voted for me for the @peopleschoice tonight! We won so many!” she tweeted . “Now I need to get more books 2 successfully display them!” After her divorce from Russell Brand had been confirmed, Perry later revealed that she’d skip the awards show . She has been lying low since the New Year’s announcement that she and her husband of one year would be parting ways. But she wasn’t the only absent winner excited for all the love from her fans. Taylor Swift was home in Music Town when she nabbed the prize for Favorite Country Artist. “Thank you so much for my People’s Choice Award! Favorite Country Artist! PARTY!!!” she tweeted from her home in Nashville. “Seriously- thank you for voting.” Other big winners of the night included Emma Stone, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” and Demi Lovato, who not only took home the trophy for Favorite Pop Artist but also performed her song “Give Your Heart a Break” during the show. What did you think of the People’s Choice Awards? Sound off below! Related Artists Katy Perry

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Katy Perry Thanks Fans For Five People’s Choice Wins

Pop star nabbed trophies for Favorite Song, Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Music Video. By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry Photo: Steve Granitz/ FilmMagic Katy Perry may not have been in the house for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday night, but the five-time winner certainly appreciated all the trophies from afar. Perry had been up for seven awards and managed to take home five of them at the fan-voted awards show, hosted by “The Big Bang Theory” leading lady Kaley Cuoco. So, what did Perry win? She nabbed Favorite TV Guest Star for her cameo on “How I Met Your Mother,” Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song of the Year for “E.T” featuring Kanye West, Favorite Music Video for “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” and Favorite Tour Headliner. “THANK U to every1 who voted for me for the @peopleschoice tonight! We won so many!” she tweeted . “Now I need to get more books 2 successfully display them!” After her divorce from Russell Brand had been confirmed, Perry later revealed that she’d skip the awards show . She has been lying low since the New Year’s announcement that she and her husband of one year would be parting ways. But she wasn’t the only absent winner excited for all the love from her fans. Taylor Swift was home in Music Town when she nabbed the prize for Favorite Country Artist. “Thank you so much for my People’s Choice Award! Favorite Country Artist! PARTY!!!” she tweeted from her home in Nashville. “Seriously- thank you for voting.” Other big winners of the night included Emma Stone, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” and Demi Lovato, who not only took home the trophy for Favorite Pop Artist but also performed her song “Give Your Heart a Break” during the show. What did you think of the People’s Choice Awards? Sound off below! Related Artists Katy Perry

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