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‘The Dance Scene’ Shows ‘Music Still Matters,’ Laurieann Gibson Says

Lady Gaga’s creative director tells MTV News why she agreed to do her own reality show. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Vanessa WhiteWolf Laurieann Gibson Photo: MTV News Laurieann Gibson debuted her new E! reality show, “The Dance Scene,” on Sunday night, and the premiere was an inside look at what it’s like to be one of the most sought-after choreographers in the game. Gibson — who is also Lady Gaga’s creative director — is seen working with A-listers Katy Perry and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles as they prepare for VH1’s “Divas Live” in the first episode. Before her E! show, Gibson had made appearances on reality shows like “So You Think You Can Dance,” MTV’s “Making the Band” and “Skating With the Stars.” When MTV News caught up with her, Gibson said she was drawn to the idea of having her own reality show because she wanted fans to see that there’s still real artistry in pop music. “I think it’s the only reason why I did the show, was because after being in the music industry for so long and loving music and wanting real artists and real talent to take the forefront as opposed to a premeditated idea of what an artist is based on — a corporate mind-set or a person — that a piece of music or a piece of dance is birthed out of your belly,” she explained. “I want the music to get back into the hands of the people. I wanted them to know that if they watch the show and they see me doubt or fear or fight through adversity or some dream-slayer and they can watch and be inspired that they can make it,” Gibson added. “The music still matters, that the dance still matters, that the gift still matters.” The show goes deep into Gibson’s life and follows her crew of dancers and choreographers, all of whom work from her Boom Kack studios. The dance maven is known for her tough approach, and she thinks the show, which is executive-produced by Ryan Seacrest, will show another side of Gaga’s trusted right-hand lady. “I think they’re gonna be surprised to know the truth to how I’ve gotten where I’ve gotten and what I’ve been through,” Gibson told us. “Because I seem so tough and I am so tough [but] they’re going to see another side of me. I’m still a little girl.” What do you think of Laurieann’s new E! show? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Lady Gaga Creative Director Laurieann Gibson

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Mario Lopez daughter Gia picture

Love is in the air! Doting dad Mario Lopez plants a sweet pucker on 6-month-old daughter Gia while filming Extra Thursday afternoon at The Grove in Los Angeles. On Thursday, Lopez, 37, was snapped giving his baby girl — who donned a gigantic flower-adorned headband — a big kiss. “My mornings are better because I get to see [Gia],” Lopez told People in March. “I enjoy coming home. No matter how hard of a day I had, I get to see her little face and everything works out.” Mario Lopez used to

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Britney Spears’ "Till The World Ends" Music Video: Watch Now!

Britney Spears is going apocalyptic in her new music video. It’s Dec. 21, 2012. The sky is falling. But Britney Spears just wants to dance … “Till The World Ends.” It’s a noble endeavor, and she sure gives it her all! The pop star is the center of attention in an underground, futuristic club, where as asteroids threaten to destroy the city above. Brit remains undeterred. Her “Slave 4 U” video certainly comes to mind with the imagery and outfits donned by Spears. Watch it below and leave a comment with your thoughts: Britney Spears – Till The World Ends (Official Music Video)

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Couples Watch: Taylor Swift & Garrett Hedlund, Jake Gyllenhaal & Jessica Lowndes (!?)

Looks like Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal are hitting it off … with other people! The former was seen on a hot dat e with Garrett Hedlund, reports say. “It was their first time going out,” a source tells Us Weekly of Swift’s April 1 evening out in Nashville with the Tron: Legacy and Country Strong star. “They’ve been emailing for a while, and she hinted they should get together.” Sources say that despite an obviously strong connection, Taylor is taking things slowly after a fast-track romance and breakup with Jake Gyllenhaal last fall. Speaking of Jake, he’s been spotted out with 90210 star Jessica Lowndes. Yeah, the chick stuck playing Adrianna on the CW’s mediocre remake of the hit. As long as they’re both happy. Too bad Jay Leno didn’t ask Taylor about this during her visit last night . Probably would’ve resulted in more blank stares. [Photos: WENN.com]

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Is Justin Bieber Tiring of the Fame and Fortune? Friends Say He Is Growing More and More Frustrated

Even good things can seem bad when there is too much of it too fast. This is what some insiders are saying about teen sensation Justin Bieber and his meteoric rise to fame. But some people close to the singer are starting to quietly come forward telling of a young man growing increasingly frustrated at the world of celebrity stardom. Bieber’s biggest complaint? No privacy. He is followed now by two body guards every place he goes and there is security outside his door while on the road in Hotels. “People are ALWAYS around him. Changing his close, messing with his hair, taping microphone wires too him, move here, stand there kind of thing. When he moves around, he always moves with a team of people”. They also say Justin is growing tired of having his mother, Pattie Mallette, around twenty-four hours a day. “Justin is starting to grow up and is not happy having his mother shadow him while at home and on tour. He feels that he is old enough to venture out on his own and it makes him feel like a little kid when his mother is always around. He thinks it might not be cool for a kid his age to hang around his mother as much.” Justin is guided through every step of his waking day by managers telling him about everything from what to eat, what to wear, when to sleep, when to work, and what to say. He feels like he has become the very thing he has told is fans he is not – a machine created to sing and make money for the people around him and a music producer’s record label. “He feels like h e has lost a lot of control and everything he does is now about keeping the image, and the machine, moving forward. People book things on his schedule months in advance and he has little time to just relax and be a kid. He travels almost %100 of the time”. His biggest fear is getting sick and not being able to perform because he doesn’t want to let anybody down. He knows on any given day there may be a hundred people earning their paycheck from the “Bieber Machine”. Overseas trips are the worst as somebody on the team is always getting sick from the 5,000 mile flight. “He is also tired of all the scrutiny in his life. In the beginning everybody thought he was gay, and then when he started dating Selena Gomez everybody wanted to kill her!” Bieber tries to play the role of “I’m just a kid who sings”, but now that he is seventeen he is starting to see that those days are gone and that his celebrity status is going to follow him a long time wherever he goes. He is starting to see the payoff for his success – and that payoff is not having much of a normal life. And contrary to what he has told every interview host, he does get tired of the screaming girls – and frequently wears earplugs in public to drown out the noise. “They are always screaming. You can hear them outside the hotel at 6:00 in the morning and at 11:00 at night. Every time he gets out of a car he has to be rushed by a crowed that is screaming at him. It gets old. At first he was great with it, but now you can see it in his eyes – he is growing tired.” But somehow we suspect that Bieber will find his inner strength and push through the drudgery. Not everybody gets this chance to live out their dream – and we’re sure he realizes that as well and is enjoying the good more than he is hating the bad. Related: Bieber manager Scooter Braun Picks Up Another Young Celebrity Talent Visit InfoStar Celebrity Blog More here: Is Justin Bieber Tiring of the Fame and Fortune? Friends Say He Is Growing More and More Frustrated

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8 Steps To Help Someone Today

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We all have had moments in which we wish we could do something.  The simple things in the world are the moments in which we connect to people on the most basic of levels. The moments in which we do something kind for someone else.It is the one things that empowers us and makes us better people . “Do for other people everything you’d like them to do for you.(Luke 6:31) . Smile and be friendly . Sometimes a simple little thing like this can put a smile and warm feeling in someone else’s heart, and make their day a little better. They might then do the same for others. Donate something you don’t use . Or a whole box of something. Drop them off at a charity — others can put your clutter to good use. Stop to help . The next time you see someone pulled over with a flat tire, or somehow in need of help, stop and ask how you can help. Sometimes all they need is a push, or the use of your cell phone. Comfort someone in grief. Often a hug, a helpful hand, a kind word, a listening ear, will go a long way when someone has lost a loved one or suffered some similar loss or tragedy. Buy food for a homeless person . Cash is often a bad idea if it’s going to be used for drugs, but buying a sandwich and chips or something like that is a good gesture. Be respectful and friendly. Send a nice email . Just a quick note telling someone how much you appreciate them, or how proud you are of them, or just saying thank you for something they did. Show appreciation, publicly . Praising someone on a blog, in front of coworkers, in front of family, or in some other public way, is a great way to make them feel better about themselves. Love . Simply finding ways to express your love to others, whether it be your partner, child, other family member, friend, co-worker, or a complete stranger … just express your love. A hug, a kind word, spending time, showing little kindnesses, being friendly … it all matters more than you know. I would like to know what you did today.  It’s a great thing to spread good news. Related Stories Minute Meditation: Prayer To Help Others Gospel Song of The Day: If I Can Help Somebody Mandisa Wonders What If We Were Real Today Book Review: What Are You Doing With Your 86400 Seconds?

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STS, “The People” (Produced By Sean C & LV) [NEW VIDEO]

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Our good friend STS has dropped another video from his Demand More II mixtape. This time he gives the Sean C & LV produced, “The People” some matching visuals.  Shot over the course of various STS shows, the video features appearances by GOLD associates Ski Beatz, Jay Electronica, Pusha T and legendary Jazzy Jeff among others.  His debut album Illustrious is slated for release this Spring. From HelloBeautiful: Is This Kanye’s New Girlfriend? [VIDEO] RELATED POSTS: Sugar Tongue Slim: “I’m Really A Nerd, I Just Play With My Words In The Basement” VIDEO: STS, “Sole Music” (Feat. Ming) Sugar Tongue Slim Literally Pimped The Game

STS, “The People” (Produced By Sean C & LV) [NEW VIDEO]

STS, “The People” (Produced By Sean C & LV) [NEW VIDEO]

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Our good friend STS has dropped another video from his Demand More II mixtape. This time he gives the Sean C & LV produced, “The People” some matching visuals.  Shot over the course of various STS shows, the video features appearances by GOLD associates Ski Beatz, Jay Electronica, Pusha T and legendary Jazzy Jeff among others.  His debut album Illustrious is slated for release this Spring. From HelloBeautiful: Is This Kanye’s New Girlfriend? [VIDEO] RELATED POSTS: Sugar Tongue Slim: “I’m Really A Nerd, I Just Play With My Words In The Basement” VIDEO: STS, “Sole Music” (Feat. Ming) Sugar Tongue Slim Literally Pimped The Game

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‘Snow White’ Director Tarsem Singh Talks Costumes, Lily Collins

‘Everything’s in snow, but the costumes are very colorful,’ he tells MTV News. By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Lily Collins Photo: John Shearer/ WireImage Two cinematic reimaginings of Snow White are currently in the works, but lest you think both are going to turn out more or less the same, simply listen to how director Tarsem Singh conceives of his film’s look . “It’s actually like if you looked at Gaudi’s architecture, based in England, done like a turn-of-the-century Russian film by an Indian guy,” he told MTV News. Right. We’re guessing that the competing Snow White tale — from Rupert Sanders, making his directorial debut after a string of hyper-stylized TV commercials — isn’t going to encroach on Tarsem’s territory, and that’s just the way he wants it. “There’s a brown guy telling you a Snow White tale to white people. Just by definition, when you put different ingredients, you get a different stew,” he said. His yet-untitled film stars Julia Roberts as the evil queen, Armie Hammer (“The Social Network”) as the handsome prince and, after being cast earlier this month, Lily Collins (“The Blind Side”) as Snow White herself. Why Collins, a relative unknown whose profile is on the rise after being cast in the adaptation of the “Mortal Instruments” young adult book series? “Her eyebrows,” Tarsem joked. “I just saw her eyebrows and I said, ‘That’s Snow White.’ ” With the key players in place, the filmmakers are busy building sets and designing costumes. True to Tarsem’s earlier work, like “The Cell” and the forthcoming “Immortals,” the new Snow White film will dress its cast in some eye-popping garb. “Everything’s in snow, but the costumes are very colorful. It’s like no color, then a lot of color,” Tarsem said. “I never know how actors give you all the trust, because the stuff that I make people wear does not look ridiculous — it looks ridiculous. ” Check out everything we’ve got on “Snow White.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com .

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‘Hunger Games’ Experts Weigh In On Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth

‘I think we were a little bit shocked,’ the Hob’s Amanda Belcher tells MTV News. By Amy Wilkinson Josh Hutcherson Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images Casting for the most anticipated love triangle since Edward, Bella and Jacob is now complete. On Monday, Lionsgate announced that Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth would star as Peeta Mellark and Gale Hawthorne alongside Jennifer Lawrence’s Katniss Everdeen in the big-screen adaptation of “The Hunger Games.” The news came on the heels of rumors that the two were front-runners among the pack of Hollywood’s young men auditioning for the coveted roles. Yet, despite a bit of early warning, “Hunger Games” fans and experts alike were largely surprised by the casting news. “I think we were a little bit shocked, especially when the rumors first broke last week that Josh and Liam were the front-runners,” said Amanda Belcher of the Hob . “We hadn’t really expected that out of all the people that were listed on the short list of people for both Peeta and Gale.” Fan reactions have ranged from pleased (@The SiennaSkye: “Josh Hutcherson was cast as Peeta Mellark!? YES! They picked a cutie!! (:”) to outraged (@meggiedear: “Worst. Casting. News. Ever. [Especially 4 Gale]. R.I.P. Hunger Games movie”). Yet, Belcher said many initially wary fans have changed their tune since the news first sent the Internet ablaze. “Surprisingly, I feel like when the official news got posted, they’ve come around a little bit,” she said. “There’s still quite a few who say, ‘I’m not going to watch this movie. I’m so upset at this casting.’ Then there’s a lot of them that say, ‘You know what? These aren’t our first choices, and we don’t really like them, but we’re going to put our trust in Lionsgate.’ ” One of the chief concerns among fans seems to be that Hutcherson and Hemsworth don’t closely resemble the characters from the book — an issue that was also raised following Lawrence’s casting. “I have a hard time picturing Josh and Liam as Peeta and Gale, but I want to give them the benefit of the doubt,” said “Hunger Games” Examiner Sara Gundell. Mockingjay.net administrator Kimmy West said most fans stuck on the actors’ looks will most likely get onboard once they see the stars’ chemistry and performances for themselves. “[The actors] have to prove to the fans that they’re the good person for the role. Because the moment that people realize that these actors are perfect in the role, hopefully then all the fans will warm up to them and agree that they are good.” What do you think of the Josh Hutcherson/ Liam Hemsworth casting news? Share your thoughts in the comments! Check out everything we’ve got on “The Hunger Games.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Photos ‘Hunger Games’ Casting Additions

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