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Lenny Kravitz Hints At Collaboration With Drake, Swizz Beatz

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘It’s great to meet people that I want to collaborate with at this point,’ the rocker tells MTV News. By Alvin Blanco, with reporting by Rahman Dukes Swizz Beatz, Drake and Lenny Kravitz Photo: Twitpic / @candytman Rocker Lenny Kravitz keeps his hip-hop collaborations few and far between. But when a photo of Kravitz, Drake and Swizz Beatz together in a studio hit the Internet, speculation was set off that the trio was cooking up a hi-wattage musical union. MTV News caught up with Kravitz prior to his performance before tip-off at the NBA All-Star Game and asked what exactly was in the works. “That’s some secret business, man,” Kravitz told MTV News slyly. “Who knows what was going on that night?!” Nevertheless, Kravitz revealed some more details when asked for his thoughts on Toronto rapper Drake. “I think he’s a very talented individual,” Kravitz said of the child-actor-turned-rapper. “His new music is even more incredible. We got together and played around so there might be a little something happening, yeah …” When asked about producer Swizz Beatz, Kravitz gave up even more intel. “He is an amazing person,” Kravitz said of Swizz. “I got to know him through Alicia [Keys, who is Beatz’s wife]. And we’ve become very good friends. He’s a gentleman. He’s a very intelligent person and I enjoy his company. When things happen organically, it’s nice. I’m not one that normally collaborates. I play all the instruments, I produce my records. And it’s great to meet people that I want to collaborate with at this point.” Some of Kravitz’s limited collabos with the hip-hop world include 2002’s “Show Me Your Soul” with Diddy, Loon and Pharrell from the Bad Boys 2 soundtrack and “Storm,” featuring Jay-Z from his Baptism album. Kravitz also played guitar on the song “Guns & Roses” from Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse album. Last year, Kravitz revealed that Teena Marie took him in when he was a teenager and credited the late soul singer with saving his life. What do you think about Kravitz collaborating with Drake and Swizz Beatz? Let us know in the comments. Related Artists Lenny Kravitz Drake Swizz Beatz

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‘Glee’ Original Songs Slated For March Episode Hit The Net

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Ryan Seacrest previewed soon-to-be ‘Gleek anthem’ ‘Loser Like Me’ and ‘Get It Right’ on his radio show. By Aly Semigran The cast of “Glee” Photo: FOX During the February 15 episode of “Glee” (titled ” Silly Love Songs “), Lea Michele’s character, Rachel, not-so-subtly foreshadowed the arrival of original songs on the show. But while new tunes “Loser Like Me” and “Get It Right” won’t appear on the hit series until March 15, Gleeks got a first listen on Friday morning (February 25). The two new original “Glee” tracks debuted on “On Air With Ryan Seacrest.” Ryan also tweeted out the information, posting on his page, “Attn Gleeks! Here’s the world premiere of #Glee’s first ever original songs ‘Loser Like Me’ & ‘Get It Right’: http://bit.ly/i5pNJv.” “Loser” features all of the New Directions members, led by Michele and Cory Monteith. The peppy pop ditty features lyrics keeping in tune with the themes of the show. After the opening guitar riffs, Michele croons, “Yeah, you may think that I’m a zero/ But hey, everyone you wanna be/ Probably started off like me/ You may say that I’m a freak show/ But hey, give it just a little time/ I bet you’re gonna change your mind.” Monteith later comes in with similar “we’ll show you” lyrics: “Pushed me up against the locker/ But hey, all I do is shake it off/ I’ll get you back when I’m your boss.” The rest of their castmates join them for the chorus, singing, “You wanna be/ You wanna be/ A loser like me.” Earlier this week, “Glee” music producer Adam Anders — the pair penned the numbers along with pop music powerhouse Max Martin — described “Loser” to Entertainment Weekly as a “Gleek anthem. It’s a very uptempo, kind-of-summery hit.” The Michele solo “Get It Right” was inspired by “Lea’s story line,” Anders told EW. In its opening moments, the Michele ballad sounds reminiscent of the Britney Spears hit “Everytime” thanks to its fluttering piano and breathy vocals, but comes into its own as it builds. The Golden Globe-nominated star cries in the chorus, “What can you do/ When your good isn’t good enough/ And all that you touch tumbles down/ ‘Cause my best intentions keep making a mess of things/ I just want to fix it somehow/ But how many times will it take for me to get it right?” Both “Loser Like Me” and “Get It Right” will appear on the album “Glee: The Music, Volume 5,” which will also feature season-two covers like Michele’s take on Katy Perry’s “Firework” and guest star Gwyneth Paltrow’s rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide.” The fifth installment is due on March 8. What do you think of the “Glee” originals, “Loser Like Me” and “Get It Right”? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Musical ‘Glee-Caps’ Of Season Two

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When Lea Michele Met Barbra Streisand: A Play in Two Tweets

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To say that Lea Michele has been waiting to meet Barbra Streisand for a long time is a bit of an understatement. When Movieline caught up with the Glee star last summer to play My Favorite Scene , all she could talk about was Babs’ star-making turn in Funny Girl . “I just related to that movie so much,” she said. “It’s my favorite movie ever.” As anyone who saw her performance at the Tonys — or any minute of Glee , in general — can attest, she wasn’t lying. So, what would happen if Michele ever got the opportunity to meet Streisand out in public? Some hyperventilating and tweeting, of course.

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Anything’s Possible – Chris Matthews on Obama handling of Egypt: ‘I feel ashamed as an American, the way we’re doing this’

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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If you can get MSNBC’s Chris Matthews to deviate from the liberal talking points or take a break from his Michele Bachmann obsession, he has demonstrated he can say something insightful. On Friday’s “Morning Joe,” the left-leaning host of “Hardball” went on something of a rant about how President Barack Obama’s State Department has handled the turmoil in Egypt, specifically its treatment of Egyptian… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Evil Conservative Blog Discovery Date : 04/02/2011 21:30 Number of articles : 2

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Latest Lea Michele Magazine Controversy Not That Controversial

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Why can’t Glee star Lea Michele catch a break with parents? First, she posed in that scandalous GQ photo spread and then she allegedly snubbed True Grit sweetheart Hailee Steinfeld — inciting the wrath of her fans’ parents. Now, Cosmo magazine has unveiled its March cover, which shows the actress posing in a plunging neckline alongside headlines like “The Sex Quiz”, “Get Naked,” and Movieline HQ’ s personal favorite, “For His Thighs Only.” Should we be surprised, and more importantly, should we be angry?

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Lea Michele ‘Excited’ For Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Glee’ Return

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Starlet also reveals to MTV News on Golden Globes red carpet that ‘the boys’ will belt the Bieber tunes on upcoming episode. By Mawuse Ziegbe Lea Michele Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Glee” guest spot was so memorable that the Oscar-winning “Country Strong” star will be heading back to the show for a second go-around. This time, she and “Glee” faculty heartthrob Matthew Morrison will be heating things up with a romantic story line. Aside from the dating arc with Mr. Schuester, details about how Paltrow will once again shake things up as sassy substitute Holly Holliday remain scant — even “Glee” star Lea Michele is in the dark about her possible scenes with the superstar actress. When MTV News caught up with the singer/actress on the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday (January 16), she admitted that she didn’t know much about Paltrow’s return but maintained, “I’m excited. Anything with Gwyneth is great.” In addition to Paltrow, superstar Justin Bieber is set to be incorporated into the hit show soon, as the show is slated to take on some of the pop star’s peppy catalog. But when it comes to the Biebs, Michele divulged that she won’t be belting any of the teen idol’s tunes, and said everything will be left up to the “Glee” guys. “I’m not [singing Justin Bieber], but the boys are,” Michele dished. While Michele was short on “Glee” details, show co-creator Ryan Murphy recently revealed how Bieber would fit into in the hit series, batting away rumors that an all-Bieber episode was in the works. “Those [tributes] are reserved for artists with big catalogs,” Murphy explained of why they won’t dedicate an entire episode to the teen sensation’s smashes. “Bieber comes up in episode 13 as a small plot point. Sam [Chord Overstreet] sings a JB song to win Quinn’s [Dianna Agron] approval. Are you excited to catch Justin Bieber’s music and Gwyneth Paltrow’s return on “Glee”? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos 2011 Golden Globes Red Carpet Interviews Golden Globes 2011 Highlights Related Photos Golden Globe 2011 Winners 2011 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet

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‘Glee’ Stars ‘Can’t Wait’ For Gwyneth Paltrow’s Return

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on ‘Glee’ Stars ‘Can’t Wait’ For Gwyneth Paltrow’s Return

‘She came in and just blew the roof off this place,’ Lea Michele gushes. By James Dinh Lea Michelle Photo: Getty Images Not only did Gwyneth Paltrow’s guest appearance on “Glee” please Cee Lo , it also left a lasting impression on the show’s castmembers. Lea Michele and Jane Lynch recently opened up about the Oscar-winning actress’ return to the halls of McKinley High for a yet-to-be-filmed episode and why they look forward to working with her again. Speaking with “Access Hollywood,” Golden Globe nominee Michele said she hopes to do another number with Paltrow, admitting she was originally starstruck by actress. “Oh my God, that was so unbelievable,” she gushed. “Half the time I was like … all that was processing in my head over and over again: ‘That’s Gwyneth Paltrow. That’s Gwyneth Paltrow.’ It’s so unbelievable.” While many celebrity guests have appeared on the hit Fox show, Michele felt that Paltrow left an impression, saying, “She came in and just blew the roof off this place. I’m telling you, no one has come in and has done what Gwyneth did. She came in, totally not intimidated by anything and she went from doing Cee Lo to ‘Chicago’ and just totally did it with ease and grace like she’d been here every day before that.” The 24-year-old star also told “Access” host Maria Menounos that, before leaving the show, Paltrow wrote her “the loveliest note.” “She’s just so sweet and I can’t wait to have her back,” she added. Michele isn’t the only castmember looking forward to the “Country Strong” star’s return as substitute teacher Holly Holiday. Jane Lynch said she was “thrilled” to have Paltrow revisit “Glee.” “I thought she did such a wonderful job,” Lynch told “Access Hollywood.” “She proved that she has the goods, you know, she’s the real thing. She sings, she dances and obviously she had a good time and we worked her so hard that week she was here. I hope I get to do more with her.” Are you excited for Gwyneth’s follow-up cameo? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Which Glee Girl is Joining the Football Team?

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: What a Drag!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: What a Drag!

Kim Zociak is pregnant and pretty much engaged to Kroy Biermann. But The Real Housewives of Atlanta asked viewers to ignore this current fact last night and go back in time to when Kim was pretending to be a lesbian with Tracy Young. Our critic has all the details in this review of the episode titled “Auto Tuned-Up.” Following the explosive events of last week , this week’s drag race was relatively tame.

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Glee Cast Doesn’t Stop Believing on X Factor

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Glee Cast Doesn’t Stop Believing on X Factor

The Glee cast is a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. With the exception of Chris Colfer, who was stuck in Los Angeles filming scenes for an upcoming episode, all of the young, lovable stars of this Fox hit performed their Grammy-nominated version of “Don’t Stop Believing” on last night’s episode of X Factor in Great Britain. Check out Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and company in action now: Glee on X Factor

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