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Lauryn Hill Set To Perform String Of East Coast Concerts

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Lauryn Hill Set To Perform String Of East Coast Concerts

The reclusive singer will hit the stage for stops in Boston, New York and Miami beginning December 20. By Rebecca Thomas Lauryn Hill Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images Lauryn Hill is inching closer to a comeback. At this summer’s Rock the Bells, the reclusive raptress emerged for four tour stops, giving front-to-back performances of her classic debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, almost a dozen years to the day after its release. Now, L-Boogie is set to meet her hungry public again with a grip of shows along the East Coast. According to Brooklyn Vegan , Hill will hit Boston, New York, and Miami for a string of shows beginning December 20. She’ll make stops at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg at the end of the month, and the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on New Year’s Day. The “Ex-Factor” singer will then resume the jaunt in the spring with a pair of performances in the Magic City as part of Miami’s Jazz in the Gardens Festival. Tickets for the first trio of shows went on sale on Friday (December 10); no additional dates have been announced. At this summer’s Rock the Bells, Hill chuckled when we asked her about a due date for fresh material, but told MTV News, “We’re getting closer. That’s all I can say.” The ex-Fugees frontwoman, who became something of a voice for a generation of pre-millennium girls drawn to her cerebral brand of rap&B, shunned the limelight not long after the jaw-dropping success of her debut. But in August, she remarked that the industry had changed in recent years, adding that she was feeling sparked by how eclectic music in the age of MP3s was sounding. “You got a lot of young talent out there,” Hill observed. “Because we don’t necessarily have the same sort of industry complex that used to exist, people don’t always give, I want to say, proper respect to. But they’re doing it in a really kind of unusual, unique and hard-core way.” Lauryn Hill tour dates, according to Brooklyn Vegan:

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Kings Of Leon’s ‘Pyro’ Video: All Drunks Go To Heaven

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Kings Of Leon’s ‘Pyro’ Video: All Drunks Go To Heaven

Band’s new video is a solemn affair with a grandiose ending. By James Montgomery Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill (file) Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images If you’re looking for cheery Christmastime viewing, perhaps it’s best to avoid the Kings of Leon’s brand-new “Pyro” video, four-plus minutes of drunks and depression that, ultimately, gets (sorta) uplifting — but, wow, what a psychic slog it is to get to that point. The clip takes place entirely in a seedy bar — kind of like the Kings said it would last month — one filled entirely with downtrodden dregs: stumbling drunkards, lecherous lotharios, broken-down bikers, each of them lost in their own boozy worlds, alone together in the room. Their stupors are momentarily broken by the arrival of a young man, who comes in out of the cold to get a drink and then heroically interjects himself in a fight between a burly man and his terrified girlfriend. He is rewarded for his bravery by getting beaten up — first by the man in question, and then by his surly friends, who take turns pounding on him before tossing him through a mirror while a dead-eyed stripper slowly gyrates away (of course there’s a dead-eyed stripper in this place). The sundry of drunks cheer this savagery on and even the bartender gets in on the act, tossing one of the men a baseball bat, presumably to finish off the job. Meanwhile, the band — played by the Kings themselves — plays on, watching the brutality unfold around them. But then, something sorta miraculous happens. Our hero — flat on his back — slowly begins to rise. His wounds magically heal. He opens his eyes and ascends to the heavens. His assailants can’t believe it, and they recoil in shock. Soon, everyone else in the bar begins levitating too — first the purer souls (a caretaker, a terrified young woman, the dead-eyed stripper) and then the rest of the room. The clip ends with everyone slowly floating off into the great beyond, perhaps freed from their personal prisons by this single act of heroism. Or maybe they’re all just really wasted. Either way, that mass ascension manages to put a slightly affirming — not to mention incredibly artistic — capper on the video. “Pyro” is a solemn, sometimes grotesque thing, but there’s a strange beauty to it too. Like a diamond broche on a barroom floor, it sparkles despite all the grime it’s coated in. It may not be the easiest thing to watch, but it’s ultimately rewarding — chill-inducingly so. Drink up. What did you think of the “Pyro” video? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Artists Kings Of Leon

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Posted on December 10, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Kings Of Leon’s ‘Pyro’ Video: All Drunks Go To Heaven

Band’s new video is a solemn affair with a grandiose ending. By James Montgomery Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill (file) Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images If you’re looking for cheery Christmastime viewing, perhaps it’s best to avoid the Kings of Leon’s brand-new “Pyro” video, four-plus minutes of drunks and depression that, ultimately, gets (sorta) uplifting — but, wow, what a psychic slog it is to get to that point. The clip takes place entirely in a seedy bar — kind of like the Kings said it would last month — one filled entirely with downtrodden dregs: stumbling drunkards, lecherous lotharios, broken-down bikers, each of them lost in their own boozy worlds, alone together in the room. Their stupors are momentarily broken by the arrival of a young man, who comes in out of the cold to get a drink and then heroically interjects himself in a fight between a burly man and his terrified girlfriend. He is rewarded for his bravery by getting beaten up — first by the man in question, and then by his surly friends, who take turns pounding on him before tossing him through a mirror while a dead-eyed stripper slowly gyrates away (of course there’s a dead-eyed stripper in this place). The sundry of drunks cheer this savagery on and even the bartender gets in on the act, tossing one of the men a baseball bat, presumably to finish off the job. Meanwhile, the band — played by the Kings themselves — plays on, watching the brutality unfold around them. But then, something sorta miraculous happens. Our hero — flat on his back — slowly begins to rise. His wounds magically heal. He opens his eyes and ascends to the heavens. His assailants can’t believe it, and they recoil in shock. Soon, everyone else in the bar begins levitating too — first the purer souls (a caretaker, a terrified young woman, the dead-eyed stripper) and then the rest of the room. The clip ends with everyone slowly floating off into the great beyond, perhaps freed from their personal prisons by this single act of heroism. Or maybe they’re all just really wasted. Either way, that mass ascension manages to put a slightly affirming — not to mention incredibly artistic — capper on the video. “Pyro” is a solemn, sometimes grotesque thing, but there’s a strange beauty to it too. Like a diamond broche on a barroom floor, it sparkles despite all the grime it’s coated in. It may not be the easiest thing to watch, but it’s ultimately rewarding — chill-inducingly so. Drink up. What did you think of the “Pyro” video? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Artists Kings Of Leon

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Angelina Jolie Wants To ‘Explore’ Cleopatra On The Big Screen

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Angelina Jolie Wants To ‘Explore’ Cleopatra On The Big Screen

‘I hope to one day [play her], but we don’t have it all together,’ actress tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena Angelina Jolie Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images James Cameron may no longer be attached to a new big-screen adaptation of Cleopatra’s life, but “The Tourist” star Angelina Jolie is still considering tackling the tale of the complex Egyptian ruler. While there hasn’t been much progress on the news front for that film, Jolie expressed her excitement about the idea of taking on the role once famously played by Elizabeth Taylor. “I hope to one day [play her], but we don’t have it all together,” she told MTV News at the New York premiere of “The Tourist,” where she was joined by her co-stars Johnny Depp and Paul Bettany, as well as her beau, Brad Pitt. “All the pieces are not together.” Jolie said that if everything does eventually fall into place (rumor has it real-life love Brad Pitt may play the part paralleling Richard Burton’s role in the Taylor film), she thinks there will be a great story to tell. “I think there’s a lot about her history that’s not been explored and properly done,” she added. Egyptian queen Cleopatra had a steamy love affair with Roman leader Mark Antony that ended with both committing suicide. Cameron also recently spoke of his excitement about Jolie potentially playing the part. “There’s a Cleopatra project in the works, meaning that it’s been in development at Sony,” he explained about the Brian Helgeland-penned script. Helgeland won an Oscar for his adaptation of “L.A. Confidential.” “And it’s a subject that’s always fascinated me. So yeah, I’ve been talking to them about it but no decisions have been made. But it sounds hot, doesn’t it? I mean, Angelina Jolie and Cleopatra? To me, that’s like a slam dunk. Whether I wind up doing it or not, I think it’s going to be a great project,” the “Avatar” director said. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘The Tourist’ Related Photos ‘The Tourist’ Premiere In NYC ‘The Tourist’

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Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry Glam It Up At ‘VH1 Divas’

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry Glam It Up At ‘VH1 Divas’

Patriotic looks and retro styles were also big at military tribute. By Mawuse Ziegbe Nicki Minaj at “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” Photo: MTV News Stars didn’t shy away from bold fashion choices when it came to supporting soldiers at the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” event. Celebs hit the stage and the red carpet in looks that either paid homage to the military’s legacy or rocked the soldiers’ worlds with eye-popping outfits. (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” .) Nicki Minaj piled on the color in an orange-and-blue-hued, long-sleeved mini-dress, turquoise tights and fringe-covered platforms when she rocked the stage. She finished off the look with a puffy trapezoidal white wig with pink tips and a large beaded necklace. Snooki topped off her snug little black dress with an officer’s cap that she brightened up with a pink bow. Katy Perry went for ’40s glam in many of looks, like her crimson sequined gown with a sweetheart neckline and daring thigh-high slit. She upped the vamp factor with long red gloves and a diamond cuff. Perry also got patriotic with a tube top emblazoned with the American flag paired with sparkly hot pants. Keri Hilson, Perry and Jennifer Nettles took it back with their World War II-era style in the show’s opener, swishing about in spangled gold and white mini-dresses and military hats. Grace Potter went runway-chic with a tiny silvery beaded number adorned with long fringe that showed off her long legs. The Situation got spiffed up his typically casual look with a vest and black button-down shirt with paisley accents, paired with grey jeans and black kicks. Supermodel Marisa Miller was suitably dressed for the occasion in an olive drab jumpsuit nipped at the waist with a wide belt, a look she softened with a wavy retro hairstyle. Hilson rocked both the stage and red carpet and an all-black outfit she enlivened with glitzy accents like sparkly lapels, studded jewelry and bedazzled booties. What did you think of the fashion at “VH1 Divas”? Let u know in the comments! For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Nicki Minaj Katy Perry

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Nicki Minaj Drives Soldiers Crazy At ‘VH1 Divas’

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Nicki Minaj Drives Soldiers Crazy At ‘VH1 Divas’

Young Money MC performs ‘Moment 4 Life,’ ‘Right Thru Me’ and ‘Roman’s Revenge.’ By Mawuse Ziegbe Nicki Minaj performs during “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images At the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Nicki Minaj paid tribute to America’s soldiers the best way she knows how: get them fired up with a body-rocking performance. Sporting a fluffy white wig, turquoise tights, towering heels and a super-snug, orange and blue mini-dress, Minaj kicked things off with “Moment 4 Life,” an album cut from her chart-busting debut Pink Friday. (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” .) “In this very moment, I’m king/ In this very moment, I slay Goliath with a sling,” Minaj spit as she strutted across the darkly illuminated stage with her signature flirty yet street swagger. Service members hoisted camera phones in the air as the beat pumped through the massive, tricked-out aircraft hangar. The track was a fitting way to start the performance, as the Young Money queen talks about savoring the moment, rhyming, “Put ya drinks up/ It’s a celebration every time we link up. Greatness is what we on the brink of.” Then a roar erupted from the crowd of soldiers and the flicker of flashing lights picked up as the bass line from Minaj’s hit “Right Thru Me” dropped. Four female dancers in glittery cropped pants and black T-shirts appeared to back up the rapper. Later, four guys joined the crew to bust a few moves. Minaj switched up the track for the soldiers slightly, by holding one of the last notes of the song as she strolled down the runway. The Young Money lyricist, who also teamed up with Katy Perry for a playful cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” closed the set on a frenzied note with her rowdy Eminem collabo “Roman’s Revenge.” Trading bars with the assistance of her hypeman, Minaj punched up the set with garish grimaces and struck loopy poses as she tottered about in her stilettos. “I love you guys, thank you!” she proclaimed at the end of the set, and the soldiers sent her off with a salute of their own, chanting, “Nicki! Nicki!” What did you think of Nicki Minaj’s performance at “VH1 Divas”? Let u know in the comments! For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Videos Performances At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Nicki Minaj

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‘VH1 Divas’ Kicks It WWII-Style With ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on ‘VH1 Divas’ Kicks It WWII-Style With ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’

Katy Perry, Keri Hilson and Jennifer Nettles were pinup perfect for an Andrews Sisters cover. By Aly Semigran Keri Hilson, Katy Perry and Jennifer Nettles perform for “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images The Andrews Sisters got a 21st century tribute, courtesy of Katy Perry, Keri Hilson and Sugarland’s leading lady Jennifer Nettles in the opening number for “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” at the Marine Corps air hangar in San Diego. While “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (which was an iconic tune during World War II) isn’t just for the good-ole boys anymore (there are plenty of women now in the armed forces, and a good portion of the audience, these days), it still had that swingin’ thing that made it a staple so many years ago. Perry, Hilson and Nettles all donned WAC uniforms like the ones the Andrews Sisters wore back in the day and started the evening with a lip-synched homage to the original, complete with a black-and-white video and that instantly recognizable trumpet call. (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” .) Things didn’t stay old fashioned for too long, as the performers, accompanied by a bevy of flashy dancers, soon appeared onstage in shimmery, gold dresses that would make a flapper proud (they still tipped their hats to the troops by wearing a variety of armed forces caps). Thankfully, with all due respect to the Andrews Sisters, the three eventually sang the tune themselves. Perry, Hilson and Nettles have such striking voices from entirely different genres of music, but for this show they sounded as though they could have been coming from a Crosley radio. The already raring-to-go crowd loved every nostalgic second of it. (One man in uniform, who like so many others, was snapping photos, could be seen mouthing, “I love you, Katy Perry!”) The backup dancers sequence at the end distracted a bit from the spirit of what the three women had re-created, but then again: new century, new attitude. What did you think of the “VH1 Divas” take on “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”? Share your reviews in the comments. For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Videos Performances At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Katy Perry Keri Hilson Sugarland

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Holograms Moving From Science Fiction to Reality

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Holograms Moving From Science Fiction to Reality

—- WHEN the famous hologram of Princess Leia says, “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi,” in “Star Wars,” it’s science fiction. Now you can watch actual moving holograms that are filmed in one spot and then projected in another spot. “The hologram is about the size and resolution of Princess Leia in the movie,” said Nasser Peyghambarian, an optical scientist at the University of Arizona and leader of a research team that recently demonstrated the technology, reported in the Nov. 4 issue of Nature. The holograms aren’t as speedy as those in Hollywood. The images move a lot more haltingly, as the display changes only every two seconds, far slower than video sailing past at 30 frames a second. But unlike science fiction, these holograms are actually happening and in close to real time: a fellow is filmed in one room, the computer-processed data is sent via ethernet to another room, and then laser beams go to work. Voil

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Angelina Jolie Hits Backs Against Bosnian War Movie Criticism

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Angelina Jolie Hits Backs Against Bosnian War Movie Criticism

‘There’s one person who has a gripe,’ actress says of war victim’s complaint. By Eric Ditzian Angelina Jolie Photo: Toni Passig/ WireImage After initially seeking to ease tensions with a Bosnian women’s group that has raised concerns over Angelina Jolie’s directorial debut , the actress has now spoken out against the group’s leader and called her worries out of touch with mainstream opinion. The Women Victims of War and its leader, Bakira Hasecic, have been speaking out against Jolie’s untitled film — and a purported storyline in which a rape victim falls in love with her captor on the eve of the 1992 war — leading this week to Hasecic’s declaration that she intended to file a complaint with the United Nations refugee agency. Speaking with Reuters in Paris, Jolie hit back against the criticism. “There’s one person who has a gripe,” Jolie said. “The absolute majority of the people, population, the cast, prime minister, president have been extremely supportive,” she explained, adding that the vast majority of the film’s crew had lived through the war, which lasted from 1992 to 1995. In October, Jolie struck a much more conciliatory tone regarding Women Victims of War’s concerns, saying in a statement, “My hope is that people will hold judgment until they have seen the film.” But after Hasecic’s group filed a complaint with the UN, for which Jolie is a goodwill ambassador, the actress-turned-director has become more pointed in defending herself. Previously, a rep for Jolie denied the movie contained any plotline about a rape victim falling in love with her rapist. In her October statement, Jolie said, “There are many twists in the plot that address the sensitive nature of the relationship between the main characters, and that will be revealed once the film is released.” Jolie told Reuters she initially planned to pen a screenplay focusing on the often delayed international response to international conflicts, but that her research led her to focus on the former Yugoslavia. “It kept leaning toward Yugoslavia at the time, I wanted to learn more about it and the people, the more I read and learnt, I was drawn to that part of the world,” she explained. “I met artists from that part of the world and found they were extraordinary for what they’d gone through, so I wanted to give them a platform.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .

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Joe Jonas Solo Album Will Have ‘A Little Edge,’ Songwriter Says

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Joe Jonas Solo Album Will Have ‘A Little Edge,’ Songwriter Says

Kevin Cossom says he and producer Danja are giving the Jonas Brother ‘a lane’ of his own. By James Dinh Joe Jonas Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Alongside his brothers, Joe Jonas captured the hearts and lungs of a legion of young female admirers in recent years. But his audience may change a little when the Disney star releases his first solo album, according to singer/songwriter Kevin Cossom. “We’re just trying to give him a little edge,” the on-the-rise Cossom told YRB magazine of working with producer Danja on Jonas’ music. “He’s getting a little older now, and I’m just giving him a little edge, but giving him a lane. The stuff is coming out really good. As you know, Danja, he’s so versatile as far as being a producer.” Having worked with chart toppers Britney Spears (“Gimme More”), Pink (“Sober”) and Diddy-Dirty Money (“Hello Good Morning”), Danja may be the man to help the teen star make a musical transition into adulthood. “[Danja’s] very versatile, so the sound is a mixture of a lot of different things, but it’s definitely something that’s coming together,” Cossum said of the solo Jonas LP “He’s definitely going solo, getting older.” In addition to Jonas, Cossum has work lined up for Keri Hilson, Justin Bieber and Mary J. Blige. He’s also finishing up work on his own debut album, LOVE (Levels of Various Emotions). Jonas has previously said he is working on “a

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