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Black Keys (Sort Of) Retract Nickelback Dis

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘There’s much worse bands than Nickelback. Maybe,’ drummer Patrick Carney said. By Gil Kaufman Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys Photo: Jakubaszek/ Getty Images The MTV Canada, they apologized to the Alberta-bred rockers … kind of. “I didn’t mean to single them out actually,” explained a laughing Carney. “It just came out. There’s much worse bands than Nickelback … maybe … That was the worst apology.” “That was terrible, man,” singer Dan Auerbach told his pal about his quarter-hearted mea culpa. Asked if perhaps they were just music snobs, Carney said no, but Auerbach admitted that perhaps he was. “I think I am probably, a little bit … I bet I am,” he said. “I don’t like bad music, but look, I’ve got a lot of friends and not one of them has a Nickelback record,” added Carney. “I’m not a small minority.” What was that he said about the worst apology ever? It got better, though. Without naming names this time, Carney elaborated that, “there are certain bands that make me embarrassed to be …” to which Auerbach chimed in, “human?” “On Earth,” Carney clarified. “Like, they make me actually want to take a spaceship away. I want to get that far away from them.” Carney realized his “apology” might not wash, so when the interviewer asked whether it might get awkward if the Keys run into Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger at an industry awards show or other official function, he said, “he’d probably punch us in the face. I wouldn’t talk to him.” Related Videos MTV First: The Black Keys’ ‘Gold On The Ceiling’ Related Artists The Black Keys

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Black Keys ‘Juicing Up’ For Musical March Madness

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

MTV’s 2012 tournament tips off Monday, and the Keys are ready for action — thanks to Beastdrol. By James Montgomery The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Photo: Ollie Millington/ Redferns MTV’s Musical March Madness tournament returns Monday, and for some bands, that day can’t come soon enough — after all, they’ve been training for months. Take, for example, the Black Keys , who enter the 2012 tourney riding high — back-to-back breakout albums and a sold-out arena tour have certainly strengthened their RPI — and may very well be the favorites to unseat Green Day as MMM champs . But don’t think for a second that they’re letting all that success go to their heads. The Keys know nothing is certain once the tournament tips off, which is why they’re counting on hard work (and performance-enhancing drugs) to put them over the top. “Well, you know, to win this tournament, we’ve got to review tape — we’ve been doing that every night, meeting up, using the chalkboard a lot. And a lot of calisthenics, that kind of stuff,” frontman Dan Auerbach explained. “We’ve also been juicing up a lot, trying to get yoked out, and I think that we’re at peak performance right now, and I think we’re ready for this.” “I’ve been taking something called Beastdrol , and my thighs have increased to near 100 percent muscle,” drummer Patrick Carney added. “Everything else is normal, though. We’ve been practicing for this day for a long time, and we’ve just got to stay focused.” And if that strategy sounds a bit shady, well, MMM history has proven that rule-breaking is not only par for the course, it’s practically encouraged. (Who among us can forget the “Cheat to Win” strategy made famous by 2010 champs Coheed and Cambria ?) But will all the Beastdrol in the world be enough to carry the Black Keys to victory? They’ll have to out-juice the 63 other bands gunning for the big gold trophy — a packed bracket featuring the biggest acts in rock, not to mention several upset-intent newcomers. So it’s a good thing Auerbach and Carney have a few more tricks up their sleeves. Like, for example, the formidable “wax on/ wax off” combo, as taught to them by their mentor/coach. “We just got to remember what our coach told us, Mr. Miyagi, and I think that we’re going to pull it out,” Auerbach said. “We’re the kind of band that wins in the fourth quarter, so that’s where we’re going to shine, I think.” MTV’s 2012 Musical March Madness Tournament begins Monday, March 12, when we’ll unveil the full field of 64 bands that will battle for this year’s championship. Winners are determined by fan votes, so if your favorite act made the cut, it’ll be up to you to guide them to glory. You can rally the troops on Twitter using the hashtag #MMM — but get ready, it’s gonna be a war. Related Artists The Black Keys

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‘Dark Knight Rises’ Vs. ‘The Avengers’: Trailer Face-Off

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Marvel’s heroes may have rocked the Super Bowl, but we pit them against Batman in The Weekly Rising . By Kevin P. Sullivan “The Dark Knight Rises” movie poster Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures The Super Bowl didn’t just mean victory for Giants fans. It represented a victory for comic book fans everywhere, because after years of waiting, we got to see the Avengers assembled. We can finally grasp what the event we’ve been waiting for will look like, and it rocked. What does this have to do with Batman and the upcoming “Dark Knight Rises,” you may ask? Well, a few weeks ago, we held a little tournament call MTV Movie Brawl , and the two biggest superhero movies of the summer faced off in the first round. Batman won by a narrow but significant margin, leaving little doubt about which movie fans want more. The win for “The Dark Knight Rises” could have been predicted, considering that Warner Bros. had already released two trailers and a prologue and that the previous film in the series was literally the biggest superhero movie of all time. But now that “The Avengers” has the benefit of a second and arguably better trailer, how do the two previews stack up? The Atmosphere The Marvel Universe movies have never been deathly serious. Sarcasm and humor underline most of the action. The trailer for “The Avengers” takes the same approach, avoiding the grave tone of Christopher Nolan ‘s Gotham and the “Dark Knight Rises” trailer. Nolan established a concrete look and feel for his Batman movies, and the trailer does its job to get that across. Both feel true to what fans expect from the respective franchises, so neither can really get the edge here. The Voice-Over Both short but equally sweet, the trailers start off with voice-over narrations from supporting characters in the series, Michael Caine ‘s Alfred and Samuel L. Jackson ‘s Nick Fury. They set the stage for the rest of the action in the trailer and solidly ground the new footage in the tradition of the previous films. Our vote goes to Michael Caine for a few reasons. He gets the benefit of a young boy creepily singing the national anthem, yes, but it’s more than that. Alfred has done so much more to be a beloved character. Fury just shows up at the end to tease awesome stuff you’ll have to wait years for. Alfred wins. The Villain “The Avengers” and “The Dark Knight Rises” take two very different approaches to handling their villains. Bane stands front and center, blowing up a stadium without any notion of subtlety. The alien invaders from “The Avengers” remain hidden, their true identities one of the film’s greatest mysteries. The benefit of not hiding who you are is that you get to do a lot more intimidating stuff in the trailer. Bane throws down while the aliens can’t stay onscreen long enough to get any action in. Victory goes to Bane. The Action We’ve dissected each aspect of the “Dark Knight Rises” trailer more times than we care to recalled, but a lot of it depends on how you feel about stadium demolition. “The Avengers” combines the best action bits from the previous movies and says, “Here, remember all this cool stuff? Now you get it in one movie.” But who will ever admit to not thinking that Iron Man always looks so freaking cool when he’s flying? It’s awesome every time. The Big Shot As much as we love Batman, you cannot compete with that circle shot of the entire “Avengers” assembling. You cannot. Yes, the Bat looks great and will make for great eye candy when “The Dark Knight Rises” hits, but that single shot from the “Avengers” trailer justified that movie’s existence in a matter of seconds. It was fanboy fantasies projected directly onto a screen. By our scientific calculations, that puts “The Avengers” and “The Dark Knight Rises” in a dead heat. You know why? Because they both look incredible, and everyone in the world will see both. Check out everything we’ve got on “Marvel’s The Avengers” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos Marvel’s The Avengers Super Bowl 46: Movie Spots Related Photos ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Trailer: 5 Key Scenes Analyzing Catwoman’s Costume In ‘Dark Knight Rises’

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Will Black Keys Team Up With Ke$ha? First They Want Jim Nabors

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The duo sat down with MTV News in Berlin to discuss a pair of unlikely collaborations. By James Montgomery Black Keys Photo: MTV News Theirs is a relationship that has spanned time and Twitter, seafood and shaving , but over the years, the unlikely bond between the Black Keys and Ke$ha has grown to become something more : a genuine friendship, marked with the occasional trespassing charge. “We’re friends with her, we’ve known her since way before she was famous, before she was even a singer, I guess,” Keys drummer Patrick Carney told MTV News. “When she was 16 years old, she used to sneak into our shows. We kind of became friends with her by kicking her out of our backstage room, over and over again. She actually has snuck into shows in L.A., San Diego, Coachella …” “She snuck in and [got] kicked out of one show, like, five times,” frontman Dan Auerbach added. “[She] snuck in through the kitchen. I don’t know if she’s such a big fan; she just likes breaking the rules.” So, when MTV News sat down with the ‘Keys in Berlin during the premiere of their “Gold on the Ceiling” video, we had to ask if their friendship with Ke$ha would take the next step: an actual musical collaboration. It’s not all that far-fetched, considering both Ke$h and Auerbach live in Nashville (“I see her every once in a while flying by in her T-Top [convertible],” Auerbach laughed), and recently, the glittery one has logged studio time with the Flaming Lips . So, could we see a team-up on the next Black Keys album? “I guess, I don’t know,” Carney said. “We don’t really do that many collaborations, really.” OK, so if a Ke$ha collabo isn’t in the cards, just who would the ‘Keys like to work with next? Well, as it turns out, they’ve got their eyes set on landing a very big star for the next record … even if they mistakenly believe he’s deceased. “We both want to work with Jim Nabors very badly, but apparently he’s not with us anymore,” Carney said. Oh, but he is. Which means that, much like Nabors, the dream is alive. The Ke$ha collabo? Eh, probably not so much. Should the Black Keys hit the studio with Ke$ha? Leave your comment below! Related Videos MTV First: The Black Keys’ ‘Gold On The Ceiling’ Related Artists The Black Keys Ke$ha

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Black Keys Talk Lana Del Rey’s Overnight Success

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Duo also address their own critics tonight on MTV.com following the ‘Gold on the Ceiling’ video premiere at 7:54 p.m. on MTV. By James Montgomery The Black Keys Photo: MTV News On January 8, 2011 — nearly a decade after they first started kicking around in Akron, Ohio — the Black Keys made their first appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” Needless to say, it was a pretty big moment for Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, who had spent no small portion of the past 10 years grinding out miles (and shows) in their van. On January 14, 2012 — nearly six months after she first became a much-debated blog curio — Lana Del Rey performed on the same “SNL” stage . It was a pretty big moment, too, though mostly for her critics and those who enjoy deriding the current state of popular music. After all, they argue, it’s debatable whether Del Rey has ever seen the inside of a van, let alone toured in one. So when MTV News sat down with the Black Keys in Berlin — for an exclusive interview you can watch tonight (February 6) on MTV.com, following the MTV premiere of the duo’s new “Gold on the Ceiling” video at 7:54 p.m. ET — we had to ask them for their thoughts on Del Rey’s overnight success, and what it meant for bands trying to make a living in 2012. “On some level, we’ve seen that Lana Del Rey thing since we first started, like, all of a sudden this new band would be headlining festivals, and we’re like, ‘Wait, how did they get that? We’ve been here for two, three, four, five years and we’re still working our way up,’ ” Auerbach said. “But then they’re gone. Just as quickly as they get up there, they disappear.” “It’s different for everybody. It took us a really long time to get on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and it took her a shorter amount of time,” Carney added. “But I honestly feel bad for a lot of bands that are starting out with the way things are. … The trends kind of flip over so fast — something’s cool and not cool and it all happens within two to three months.” Of course, it bears mention that the same outlets that have criticized Del Rey for her perceived lack of authenticity and quick rise to a major-label deal are the very same outlets that have largely ignored (or largely ripped) the Black Keys, a band that has spent a decade making the slow climb to the top. And when it came to that point, well, the Keys didn’t exactly hide their displeasure. “Yeah, [it’s] ’cause they’re pricks,” Carney snorted. “It’s like, ‘What the f— are you talking about, motherf—er?’ ” And though you’ll hear more of their thoughts on the media during our full interview, you can reasonably assume that the Black Keys don’t take criticisms kindly. In fact, they’ve been taking mental notes, and someday they’ll even the score. Don’t miss the premiere of the Black Keys’ “Gold on the Ceiling” video tonight at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by an in-depth chat with the band on MTV.com. Related Videos The Black Keys Are Coming To ‘MTV First’ MTV News Extended Play: Lana Del Rey Related Artists The Black Keys Lana Del Rey

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Black Keys To Unveil ‘Gold On The Ceiling’ Video On MTV

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Clip premieres Monday, February 6, at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, with exclusive interview to follow on MTV.com. By James Montgomery The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach in the “Gold on the Ceiling” music video The Black Keys continue to roll with their El Camino album , and now, they’re taking MTV along for the ride. On Monday, February 6, at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, the band will premiere their brand-new video for “Gold on the Ceiling,” during “MTV First: The Black Keys.” And then, immediately following the clip’s debut, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will sit down for an exclusive 30-minute interview that will stream on MTV.com. In that interview — filmed last weekend before the Keys’ sold-out show in Berlin, Germany — the dynamic duo discuss their rather improbable rise to fame, the current state of rock music, and what’s next (a new album already?!?). They also answer questions submitted by fans via Twitter. After the premiere of the “Gold on the Ceiling” video (which features footage from the band’s album release concert, which streamed live on MTV Hive), the clip will go into rotation on mtvU and MTV Hits, and will premiere on MTV.com, VH1.com and AMTV the following morning. The video will also debut on “MTV2’s 120 Minutes With Matt Pinfield” on February 10 as part of a special Grammy-themed episode, and VH1’s “Top 20 Countdown” on February 11. It all gets underway Monday, February 6, at 7:54 p.m., with the world premiere of the “Gold on the Ceiling” video on MTV, and then rolls on with MTV News’ 30-minute interview following immediately after on MTV.com. It’s been quite a ride for the Black Keys so far, but trust us, you haven’t seen anything yet. What are you hoping for from the “Gold on the Ceiling” video? Leave your comments below! Related Videos The Black Keys Are Coming To ‘MTV First’ Related Artists The Black Keys

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Black Keys To Unveil ‘Gold On The Ceiling’ Video On MTV

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Clip premieres Monday, February 6, at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, with exclusive interview to follow on MTV.com. By James Montgomery The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach in the “Gold on the Ceiling” music video The Black Keys continue to roll with their El Camino album , and now, they’re taking MTV along for the ride. On Monday, February 6, at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, the band will premiere their brand-new video for “Gold on the Ceiling,” during “MTV First: The Black Keys.” And then, immediately following the clip’s debut, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will sit down for an exclusive 30-minute interview that will stream on MTV.com. In that interview — filmed last weekend before the Keys’ sold-out show in Berlin, Germany — the dynamic duo discuss their rather improbable rise to fame, the current state of rock music, and what’s next (a new album already?!?). They also answer questions submitted by fans via Twitter. After the premiere of the “Gold on the Ceiling” video (which features footage from the band’s album release concert, which streamed live on MTV Hive), the clip will go into rotation on mtvU and MTV Hits, and will premiere on MTV.com, VH1.com and AMTV the following morning. The video will also debut on “MTV2’s 120 Minutes With Matt Pinfield” on February 10 as part of a special Grammy-themed episode, and VH1’s “Top 20 Countdown” on February 11. It all gets underway Monday, February 6, at 7:54 p.m., with the world premiere of the “Gold on the Ceiling” video on MTV, and then rolls on with MTV News’ 30-minute interview following immediately after on MTV.com. It’s been quite a ride for the Black Keys so far, but trust us, you haven’t seen anything yet. What are you hoping for from the “Gold on the Ceiling” video? Leave your comments below! Related Videos The Black Keys Are Coming To ‘MTV First’ Related Artists The Black Keys

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Black Keys Drummer Says Nickelback Are ‘Crap’

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Patrick Carney blames the band for ruining rock and roll in interview with Rolling Stone. By James Montgomery Black Keys on the cover of Rolling Stone Photo: Rolling Stone Having already spent a portion of 2011 taking Twitter shots at Lady Gaga, Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney is kicking off 2012 with another feud … only this time, he’s setting his sights on Nickleback. In the new issue of

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Lamar Odom Trade Leaves Khloe Kardashian ‘Sad But Positive’

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I make my relationship my priority,’ Kardashian tells MTV News on Friday, just before Lamar’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks. By Christina Garibaldi Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Photo: Jason LaVeris/ FilmMagic Dallas is about to get a dose of the Kardashians. On Saturday, Khlo

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Black Keys Call ‘Lonely Boy’ Video A ‘Complete Accident’

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

After scrapping an official version, the Keys went with a clip of Derrick T. Tuggle and his smooth moves — even if no one thought they should. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Matt Elias Black Keys Photo: MTV News The Black Keys ‘ “Lonely Boy” video was one of the year’s biggest viral hits, thanks mostly (if not entirely) to the dance stylings of actor/part-time security guard Derrick T. Tuggle , who, in one single take, shimmied his way through the song — and into Internet lore. While there are roughly 100 amazing things about Tuggle’s performance (we especially like his modified Carlton), perhaps the most incredible aspect is the fact that it almost never happened. After all, as the Keys told MTV News, their original “Lonely Boy” plans didn’t involve Tuggle in the slightest. “There was supposed to be [a proper video for the song], but there is not. We shot a whole video here in Los Angeles about two months ago, but we didn’t like it, so we scrapped the whole thing,” drummer Patrick Carney explained, “Except for the footage of Derrick Tuggle dancing, which was a complete accident. … He had an hour to listen to the song, and he memorized all the lyrics and he came up with the dance, and he basically did that on his own. And if we didn’t have that footage, we would not have a video for the song.” While the band wouldn’t elaborate on what was wrong with the real “Lonely Boy” video (“It just didn’t work. It was supposed to be funny and it didn’t work,” frontman Dan Auerbach said matter-of-factly), they’re thrilled by the response the Tuggle-fied clip has received — especially since no one thought releasing it was a good idea. And no, they don’t have plans to shoot another version. “I’m not sure the label believed the video would have the impact that it did, and then it took off and there was no need to put out another video,” Auerbach said. “It already had gotten more hits than any regular video would have gotten.” “We got some emails from some people at the label saying that it might not be a good idea to release that as a video, but we did, and it worked,” Carney said. What do you think of the “Lonely Boy” video? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Videos Live In NYC: The Black Keys Related Artists The Black Keys

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