If Elizabeth Taylor, who died Wednesday at age 79 , was both a great star and a wonderful actress, she was also the frequent object of gentle, or not so gentle, ridicule. She is survived not just by her children and friends, but by lots of old jokes about her vast collection of husbands and diamonds, by the Saturday Night Live parody of her super-soft-focus “White Diamonds” perfume ad, by the legacy of being one-half of a famous couple (twice!) that even the New York Times casually refers to as Dickenliz. How does an actress hang onto her own identity, with so many people appropriating bits of it for their own aims?
The friends are going head-to-head in the second round of the MTV tournament, right now on the Newsroom blog. By James Montgomery Patrick Stump Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage On Monday, when we revealed the second-round matchups in our Musical March Madness tournament , few clashes stood out quite like the #4 Rise Against / #12 Patrick Stump tilt in the Midwest Region. After all, this is a battle between friends. Both acts hail from Chicago, both have come up together (RA frontman Tim McIlrath was actually in a band with Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz back in the day), and both share a respect for the other. So, it’s nothing short of cruel that there can be only one winner.
Starting Tuesday, fans can choose the nominees for Best Kiss, Best Line and more. By Eric Ditzian Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” Photo: Summit The power of the Golden Popcorn is once again yours! Starting today, we’re asking you to cast your votes and select the nominees for the 2011 MTV Movie Awards in 13 categories ranging from the familiar (Best Movie, Best Kiss) to the brand-new (Best Line from a Movie). Can “Eclipse” reprise the success of “Twilight” (seven nods) and “New Moon” (five nods) before it? Will Biggest Badass star go to Robert Downey Jr.’s sardonic, super-suited hero in “Iron Man 2,” to Angelina Jolie for her acrobatic brawling in “Salt,” or someone else entirely? Which star’s unforgettable line — Liam Neeson’s plea to release the Kraken? Justin Timberlake’s insistence that only a billion dollars is truly cool? — will be the first to take home this award? For a third-straight year, it’s up to you! Here’s how it’ll work: Starting Tuesday (March 22) and running through April 5, you can log onto MovieAwards.MTV.com to nominate your favorite movies, stars and crazy cinematic moments. Once the final nominees are announced, head back to the site to vote for the winners from May 3 through June 4. Voting for Best Movie, however, will remain open throughout the live ceremony on June 5 — meaning you’ll have a chance to affect the night’s biggest prize until the very last minute. “MTV’s viewers are die-hard film buffs, and we love to see how they wield that dedication when voting for the MTV Movie Awards,” said Stephen Friedman, general manager of MTV. “This year’s show will once again reward movie buffs with previews of the year’s most anticipated movies and one-of-a-kind moments that become pop-culture history.” The 20th Annual MTV Movie Awards will air live on Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos 2011 MTV Movie Awards Voting Begins Today!
Still traversing throughout Europe, Willow Smith stepped out for another day of work duties in London, England on Saturday (March 19). The “Whip My Hair” singer sported holiday appropriate green braids as she offered up the “Willow” sign” to a crowd of fans gathered outside of her posh UK hotel. Tweeting about the afternoon agenda, Miss Smith wrote to her many fans: “About to go on a TV SHOW! Having fun!
It only made sense that last night with the biggest full moon seen in eighteen years that Day 5 at the FADER Fort at SXSW. Kept as a surprise was Diddy hosting the event; who introduced the final act of the night, Lil’ B. But that wasn’t it, following the Based God’s performance Diddy left Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : MissInfo.tv Discovery Date : 20/03/2011 15:37 Number of articles : 2
Last Night The Internet Saved My Life of the Day: Georgia college student Nitesh Bhakta spotted three masked intruders invading his home and quickly hid in the attic with his laptop, which he used to shoot off a Facebook status message pleading for help. The unusual update prompted his best friend to call the police, who made it to Bhakta’s home in time to intervene. [ ap / mashable .] Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 19/03/2011 00:11 Number of articles : 2
In MTV-premiered sneak peek, RPattz asks Reese Witherspoon to run away with him. By Eric Ditzian Robert Pattinson in “Water For Elephants Photo: 20th Century Fox What would you do if Robert Pattinson asked you to run away with him? That’s the question Reese Witherspoon is compelled to answer in a brand-new exclusive clip from “Water for Elephants” that we debuted during “MTV First: Robert Pattinson,” a 30-minute live chat with the actor on Friday (March 18). The clip comes at a point in the movie when Jacob (Pattinson) and Marlena (Witherspoon) are considering fleeing the circus in which they both work. The pair have fallen for each other, though Marlena is married to an unstable animal trainer named August (Christoph Waltz). His life at risk, Jacob is planning to jump from the circus’ train. “If we don’t get too far, there’s a hotel in Salem,” Marlena tells him. “But don’t stay longer than the night.” “Just come with me,” he says to her considerable vexation. “You think there’s nothing out there for you, but there is. You just can’t see it.” “Jacob, you don’t understand. I can’t. He’ll find me,” she tells him, referring to her husband. “Marlena, there’s a better kind of life that’s meant for you,” he answers. “Whether that life is with me or not, whether you love me or not, it doesn’t matter. But it’s got to be now.” Jacob then reaches out for her hand, offering up a smoldering look that would make Edward Cullen proud. After a few seconds of hesitation, Marlena takes his hand in hers. Wouldn’t you? What happens after that? You’ll just have to find out when the movie hits theaters April 22. Check out everything we’ve got on “Water for Elephants.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos MTV First: Robert Pattinson Related Photos ‘Water For Elephants’
In MTV-premiered sneak peek, RPattz asks Reese Witherspoon to run away with him. By Eric Ditzian Robert Pattinson in “Water For Elephants Photo: 20th Century Fox What would you do if Robert Pattinson asked you to run away with him? That’s the question Reese Witherspoon is compelled to answer in a brand-new exclusive clip from “Water for Elephants” that we debuted during “MTV First: Robert Pattinson,” a 30-minute live chat with the actor on Friday (March 18). The clip comes at a point in the movie when Jacob (Pattinson) and Marlena (Witherspoon) are considering fleeing the circus in which they both work. The pair have fallen for each other, though Marlena is married to an unstable animal trainer named August (Christoph Waltz). His life at risk, Jacob is planning to jump from the circus’ train. “If we don’t get too far, there’s a hotel in Salem,” Marlena tells him. “But don’t stay longer than the night.” “Just come with me,” he says to her considerable vexation. “You think there’s nothing out there for you, but there is. You just can’t see it.” “Jacob, you don’t understand. I can’t. He’ll find me,” she tells him, referring to her husband. “Marlena, there’s a better kind of life that’s meant for you,” he answers. “Whether that life is with me or not, whether you love me or not, it doesn’t matter. But it’s got to be now.” Jacob then reaches out for her hand, offering up a smoldering look that would make Edward Cullen proud. After a few seconds of hesitation, Marlena takes his hand in hers. Wouldn’t you? What happens after that? You’ll just have to find out when the movie hits theaters April 22. Check out everything we’ve got on “Water for Elephants.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos MTV First: Robert Pattinson Related Photos ‘Water For Elephants’
The shoes, the gowns, jewelry and everything needed to make Prom Night a success!! The “Show me the Shoes” Foundation is collecting new or lightly worn formal gowns and accessories to give to young ladies in our area going to Prom. Formal dresses can cost $200 (+). In this economy, many young ladies may not be able to get a dress unless you help. The Show me Shoes Foundation is also looking for hair, make-up and nail artists to volunteer their products and services to help the girls prepare for the prom. Please drop off your gown donations at the following locations and times during the month of March: Pure Essence Salon – Every Monday CVS in Five Points – Monday and Friday from 12 noon until 6 pm Bella vivo Salon – Tuesday, March 29,2011 from 6 pm – 9 pm. To arrange another time and place for gown drop-offs, call 404-477-4549. Call that same number for more information. You may also email showmeshoesfoundation@gmail and log onto www.show-me-shoes.org.
Tiger Woods made a rare television appearance last night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon – the golfer’s first such interview since the late 2009 “incident.” We don’t have to get into Rachel Uchitel , the car crash and everything else. Fallon started off asking Woods what he’s been up to the last year and a half. “Oh, nothing, nothing… Playing bad golf,” the champion said, smiling. “From a comedian’s stand-point and my monologue writers, thank you,” Fallon said, speaking for all of us. “Your awful pain, we laughed at your pain.” Even Tiger had to chuckle when Fallon added: “Not even making jokes, it kind of wrote itself. Balls, shaft, holes, foursomes … it really writes itself!” Woods had a fairly good time after that, talking about his charitable foundation, his recent top-10 finish and his bachelor pad/backyard golf course. Later, Woods, Fallon and Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler demonstrated Tiger’s new golf video game (ostensibly his reason for being there). Follow the jump for video of Tiger’s interview on Late Night … Tiger Woods on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Tiger Woods on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon – Part 2
