Making a cameo appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’, the ‘Baby’ hitmaker takes the spotlight away from guest host Dana Carvey with his performance in two of the sketches for the February 5 episode.
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‘Glee’ star helps kick off football face-off with patriotic staple. By Mawuse Ziegbe Lea Michele sings “America The Beautiful” at Super Bowl XLV Photo: FOX/NFL The cast of “Glee” is set to shake things up after the Super Bowl with their highly anticipated post-championship episode Sunday night (February 6), but viewers got a taste of “Glee” star Lea Michele’s pipes early in the evening. The singer and actress, who is nominated for a Grammy alongside her “Glee” castmembers, belted a straightforward version of “America the Beautiful” to help kick off the game (she was followed by Christina Aguilera’s vampy rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner”). Sporting a cream-colored coat and camel-hued wide-leg trousers with her brown locks in soft waves, Michele coolly crooned the patriotic standard surrounded by service members in navy suits under the shadow of red, white and blue flags. The star gently cooed throughout most the performance, but showcased her robust pipes by holding the last note for few seconds. Although Michele opened the Super Bowl with a conservative, family-friendly set, the “Glee” opening number on Sunday night’s show is all skin-baring looks and heart-racing stunts. A preview of the Cheerios’ rendition of Katy Perry’s saucy hit “California Gurls” landed online last week, and features flame-wielding cheerleaders in skimpy outfits and BMX riders slicing through the air. “Glee” producers have admitted that they turned up the heat to attract a new set of fans. “I think our opening number is going to retain a lot of male viewers,” co-creator/ executive producer Ian Brennan recently told EW. Co-creator/ executive producer Brad Falchuk added, “We put stuff in there understanding that there are a lot of dudes who watch the Super Bowl.” Falchuk said producers deliberately kicked up the vamp factor hoping to lure testosterone-powered viewers who would typically miss the weekly musical hit. “It was making sure that the dudes who refuse to watch ‘Glee’ are like, ‘Wait a second!’ ” What did you think of Lea Michele’s performance at the Super Bowl? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Lea Michele
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With a plot like this, I can’t believe this Hatchet II shit didn’t win an Academy Award… Marybeth escapes the clutches of the bayou-butcher Victor Crowley and returns to the swamp with an army of hunters and gunmen, determined to end Crowley’s reign of horror once and for all. This shit has a way better storyline than that Iraq War masturbatory shit that won last year…or whatever other bullshit smut Hollywood is celebrating cuz they are paid off and the shit is totally corrupt…staged…insider job bullshit that their little community is in on to scam the rest of America and distract them from what’s really important…like fucking… More importantly how did Hatchet I go under the radar…I mean shit with this storyline the first one must have been a fucking mind rape… At least there was nudity…something that always makes a video worth watching….and here are the clips… Sarah Agor….with her Best Supporting Actress performance of a slutty girl with daddy issues… Charlayne DeVillier…..with the blackest name on a hick….and her performance of a chubby white trash bitch who busts the POV killer…. Shit like this makes me wish I wasn’t too busy doing nothing all day so that I could write a movie…I figure if shit like this is being made…I could be the king of bad movies…I’ve got endless ideas for real low level crap with tits…Maybe one day.
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‘The King’s Speech,’ ‘The Fighter’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’ rack up trophies. By Mawuse Ziegbe Colin Firth poses with his two Screen Actors Guild awards Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The 17th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were handed out Sunday night (January 30), and awards-season favorites “The King’s Speech” and “The Fighter” continued to nab hardware. The ceremony, which only focuses on acting achievements, was dominated by “Speech” and “The Fighter,” which won two awards each. On the television side, HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” ran the night, also garnering two trophies. While Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice winner Natalie Portman continued to collect statuettes for her “Black Swan” role, other hits like “The Social Network” and “Glee” were shut out. Check out the full list: Theatrical Motion Pictures Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture “The King’s Speech” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Natalie Portman, “Black Swan” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Christian Bale, “The Fighter” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Melissa Leo, “The Fighter” Primetime Television Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series “Boardwalk Empire” Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series “Modern Family” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Steve Buscemi, “Boardwalk Empire” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Betty White, “Hot In Cleveland” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Al Pacino, “You Don’t Know Jack” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Claire Danes, “Temple Grandin” SAG Honors for Stunt Ensembles Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture “Inception” Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series “True Blood” Related Photos 2011 SAG Award Winners
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Nicki Minaj made an appearance on Saturday Night Live last night and hit the stage for skits, a digital short and performances. Minaj joined pranksters The Lonely Island for a digital short on a new song titled “The Creep.” The short featured Minaj in a schoolgirl outfit and glasses rapping about “creeping” on guys in her high school locker room while “T-Rexing” with her arms. Following that Minaj appeared as the Bride of Blackenstein in a skit parodying Blaxploitation films and showing off a plumper than usual booty. The rapper donned a black and white wig for the joke alongside Keenan Thompson, and Jay Pharoah. Nicki wrapped up her appearance on the sketch comedy show with a performance of her latest hit “Moment 4 Life” wearing a colorful bodysuit and boots for the occasion. Check out both skits and the performance at HipHopWired.com
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Clip premieres tonight at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by a live Q&A session with Nicki! By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Sway Calloway Drake on the set of “Moment 4 Life” Photo: MTV News Drake has tons of acting experience, but he said he doesn’t need to bust out his thespian skills for his onscreen team-up with Nicki Minaj. The Toronto MC and former “Degrassi” star chopped it up with MTV News on the set of the video for the Young Money superstars’ collabo “Moment 4 Life,” which appears on Minaj’s Pink Friday album. Drizzy was coy about just how the two will interact in the clip, but hinted that the pair will give fans an eye-popping spectacle. “I mean, it’s a fantasy video,” Drake explained. “So you’ve got a very regal environment, and you’ve got Nicki doing what she does — big outfits, big everything — and it’s a great video.” In some of the footage MTV News scored on the clip’s Los Angeles set, Minaj grandly enters a sprawling mansion in an aqua gown with diaphanous draping. Looking over a balcony, Drake observes the rap diva as he nurses a martini. The Thank Me Later lyricist stayed mum about the clip’s narrative, saying he wanted to preserve the surprise of the visual, which premieres Thursday (January 26) on MTV at 7:54 p.m. ET and will be followed by a live Q&A session with Minaj. “The twist of it, or the concept of it, I don’t wanna give it all away,” Drake demurred. As far as his performance in the video, Drake said that because of his close relationship with Minaj, being the hip-hop Barbie’s leading man comes naturally. “Yeah, I love that girl, man. I’m not gonna lie to you,” Drizzy smiled. “I love her, so it’s easy. It’s not hard to play romantic.” Don’t miss the premiere of Nicki Minaj ‘s “Moment 4 Life” video, featuring Drake, Thursday at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by a live interview with the Young Money femcee that will continue on MTV.com. If you have questions for Minaj, tweet them with the hashtag #asknicki or upload a video question to Your.MTV.com . Related Videos Nicki Minaj To Unveil ‘Moment 4 Life’ On MTV Related Artists Drake Nicki Minaj
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‘Slap that baby on the ass and call me Christmas!’ new judge says after one surprising audition. By Kara Warner Steven Tyler on Wednesday’s “American Idol” Photo: FOX In addition to the excitement and anticipation that is involved in watching the audition rounds of “American Idol,” the unexpected remarks that come out of new judge Steven Tyler’s mouth are quickly becoming just as (if not more) entertaining to listen to as the contestants’ vocal stylings. We weren’t sure Tyler could top his performance last week , but mere minutes into Wednesday’s (January 26) episode (after opening the show singing an a cappella “Idol” version of “Sweet Emotion” with Randy Jackson), we knew we were in for another night of Tyler treats. Here are our favorites from the Milwaukee auditions:
‘I’m pretty overwhelmed,’ he said of his best supporting actor nod for ‘The Town.’ By Jocelyn Vena Jeremy Renner Photo: Bryce Vickmark/Getty Images The Ben Affleck-directed Boston crime flick “The Town” may have only received one Oscar nomination , but Jeremy Renner admits he’s pretty excited to be acknowledged for his supporting part in the film. The nod comes a year after Renner received an Academy Award nomination for his leading role in “The Hurt Locker.” “It’s pretty fantastic. I’m pretty overwhelmed,” he told the “Today” show hosts on Tuesday morning (January 25), when he called in from Vancouver, Canada, just moments after learning of his Academy Award nom . Renner added that the morning program’s crew was his good luck charm, since he also appeared on the show after last year’s Oscar nominees were revealed. When asked who he planned to bring to the ceremony this year, the actor explained that he didn’t want to mess with a winning formula and would be accompanied by his mother for a second straight year. “I don’t think I’m gonna change a thing,” he said. “If it’s not broken …” Renner admitted that he took in a lot of Boston to prepare for his role as James Coughlin in the gritty flick. “Whole lot of places,” he said of the bars he hung out in the city. “They helped me along for sure.” Competing against Renner for the Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role honor this year are Christian Bale for “The Fighter,” John Hawkes for “Winter’s Bone,” Mark Ruffalo for “The Kids Are All Right” and Geoffrey Rush for “The King’s Speech.” Renner lost out in the best actor category last year to to Jeff Bridges , who took home the prize for his role in “Crazy Heart.” However, “The Hurt Locker” did walk away with the best picture award. Who do you think deserves the best supporting actor Oscar this year? Tell us in the comments. Check out everything we’ve got on “The Town.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: The Town Exclusive Clips From ‘The Town’ Related Photos 2011 Academy Award Nominees
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Filed under: Ashley Sullivan , American Idol , Music Ashley Sullivan — the ” Idol ” contestant who cried her way to a golden ticket — just so happens to be a graduate of one of the most prestigious musical institutions in the world … the Applebee’s Performance Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. TMZ… Read more
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Flame-haired 16-year-old victim of bullying impresses judges with soulful rendition of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ By Mawuse Ziegbe Brett Loewenstern Photo: FOX Another night of “American Idol, another teen overcomes adversity and shows off impressive vocal chops. As the “Idol” train rolled in to New Orleans for season ten’s second day of auditions, Brett Loewenstern made his mark on the judges with his smooth-as-silk voice and mop of red hair, handily winning over the panel despite his tough past. Sporting a striped T-shirt, skinny pants and those red spirals — which he tames with baby oil — the 16-year-old Boca Raton, Florida native captivated Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson with his easy take on the epic Queen classic “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Lopez said the performance reminded her of the vocal stylings of British group Simply Red, who boast flame-haired crooner Mick Hucknall as the soul outfit’s velvety-voiced frontman. Loewenstern’s family gleefully watched the audition via monitors alongside Ryan Seacrest, with the crooner’s younger brother proudly pointing out his singing sibling. When the audition ended, Loewenstern happily burst out of the room and was enveloped in hugs by his waiting family. Although the audition ended on a triumphant note, the performance capped off years of struggling socially at school. Loewenstern recounted harsh years stemming from elementary school, during which he lacked friends and had to deal with unrelenting bullying. However, the teen singer eventually embraced the unique qualities that once drew taunts, dubbing himself “a green apple in a pile of red apples.” “I had an epiphany at one point,” he said. “I finally became happy in my own shell, and now it’s like, [if] someone doesn’t like me it’s cool. ‘Cause as long as I like me that’s all that matters.’ The ginger-haired teen also had a message for everyone on both sides of the bully battle: “Be yourself, because there’s only one life to live.” What did you think of “American Idol” on Thursday? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
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