‘Friday’ star takes MTV News behind the scenes of the new clip for her inspirational single. By Jocelyn Vena Rebecca Black in her “My Moment” video Photo: ARK Music Factory In Rebecca Black’s new video for her single, “My Moment,” the viral star gives fans a taste of what life has been like since her rise to fame. In the video , Black takes fans behind the scenes, and when MTV News sat down with her, she took us behind the scenes of the clip itself, frame by frame. The video opens with Rebecca in the recording studio, where she’s putting the final touches on the inspiring song. “So it was really hard to shoot the first line ’cause I was supposed to be really serious and I’m not a serious person,” she admitted. “Having to be kind of sullen was hard. I kept smiling ’cause I’m a natural smiler, if you haven’t noticed.” The studio used in the video was especially important to the young star since it turns out one of pop’s greatest idols once recorded there. “It was great to be in that studio ’cause that was where Michael Jackson recorded ‘We Are the World.’ ” Fans who’ve seen the video know it’s a mix of celebrity moments and teen moments. Black explained, “I still like all the school footage that we put in,” pointing to a montage of her friends. “It was me having fun with my family and friends.” Black also danced a little in the video, thanks to some help from a few recognizable faces. “It was really amazing doing the dancing; a lot of the dancers were from ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ ” she said of Robert Roldan and Kent Boyd from the hit Fox show. “And I watch that show [so] I was intimidated at first. It was great to be around people that like what you like.” The video concludes with Black making her way to a red-carpet affair, where her name lights up the marquee. “When I was in front of all the flashing lights, it was crazy commotion,” she said, adding that she hopes her fans see that while red carpets are a part of the job, it’s definitely fun too. “These celebrities get lost in the whole world of fame, [and the video is to] show people how I stay grounded myself.” What’s your favorite part of Rebecca’s “My Moment” video? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Rebecca Black’s ‘My Moment’: Frame By Frame
Director Bill Condon says ‘Twilight’ star deftly tackles finale’s most emotional scenes. By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Robert Pattinson Photo: Summit Entertainment “Twilight” fans who’ve already read the best-selling books upon which the films are based have a sense of what to expect from the final two films when they hit theaters. Specifically, what emotional ups and downs will unfold onscreen, and which characters will be most impacted. “Breaking Dawn” director Bill Condon recently revealed to MTV News what he predicts will be the most emotional moments in the final installments. He also opened up about how stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have tackled the acting challenges presented to their characters, Bella and Edward. ( Spoilers ahead for those who haven’t read the books.) “There’s this really quiet moment when Bella discovers that she’s pregnant and Edward leaves the room having said, ‘Carlisle will get that thing out of you,’ ” Condon recalled, “and she realizes, ‘Oh my god, I’ve got trouble ahead.’ “Edward, the person she’s been longing for all this time is actually on the other side of this very basic issue about this baby that’s growing inside of her, and she puts all that aside and she turns and she has a moment where she catches herself in this mirror. It’s actually a scene, just Kristen alone, where she falls in love with the idea of being a mother and it’s just simple, but I think it’s very moving.” Condon went on to say that Pattinson’s work in the film is equally moving, noting how much he has evolved as an actor. “[Edward] really becomes an adult [in this film],” Condon said. “In the beginning, he has this beautiful toast to [Bella] where he talks about, ‘You’re so lucky if you find that one person who can see you for who you are and still accept you and allow you to move beyond who you’ve been.’ And that’s what Rob does in this movie,” the director added, “He sort of puts aside Edward’s self-loathing and all that stuff and actually becomes a man. “So at the end, when Bella’s given birth and she’s died and he’s trying to bring her back, there is stuff in there where the camera just holds him for a long time where he’s just doing everything he can think of to make her live and to beg her to live,” Condon revealed. “It’s just really powerful.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘Breaking Dawn’ Director Bill Condon Related Photos ‘Breaking Dawn’ Stars Take Over San Diego Comic-Con
One of the most frequent questions I get from people is “What is the secret to your success?” Honestly, the “secret” to MY success is the success of the people around me! Its true, I draw my motivation from others I see doing well. In life, we have a choice to be jealous when we see another person succeed or inspired by their success. My choice is the latter… I came across this quote and video of LL Cool J and it appears that he and I share the same ideology, here’s what he had to say on the topic: “You get in life what you give out. If you want the world to celebrate your success, you have to celebrate the success of the world. And use others’ success as motivation and inspiration to go after your dreams.”- L.L. Cool J Follow me on TWITTER for daily motivational quotes: http://www.twitter.com/mymariamore
One of the most frequent questions I get from people is “What is the secret to your success?” Honestly, the “secret” to MY success is the success of the people around me! Its true, I draw my motivation from others I see doing well. In life, we have a choice to be jealous when we see another person succeed or inspired by their success. My choice is the latter… I came across this quote and video of LL Cool J and it appears that he and I share the same ideology, here’s what he had to say on the topic: “You get in life what you give out. If you want the world to celebrate your success, you have to celebrate the success of the world. And use others’ success as motivation and inspiration to go after your dreams.”- L.L. Cool J Follow me on TWITTER for daily motivational quotes: http://www.twitter.com/mymariamore
In this bonus clip from the Decoded App, Jay breaks down one of my favorite lines from his second album. On “The City Is Mine” from In My Lifetime Vol. 1, Hov rapped: “Don’t worry about Brooklyn I continue to flame/Therefore a world with amnesia won’t forget your name.” As you probably guessed, he was talking to Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : MissInfo.tv Discovery Date : 18/07/2011 22:14 Number of articles : 4
Attack the ideas, they tell us, not the person. Just ask uber-liberal and gay sex advice columnist Dan Savage. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : I Hate The Media Discovery Date : 19/07/2011 02:00 Number of articles : 2
So you’re sitting on the subway, minding your business, flipping through a new romance novel (or real talk, nodding off to it), when through your car walks an individual in need. Their attire is a bit on the grimy side, and they’re shaking a cup near your face asking you to help them. What do you do? Depends on the person right? It also depends on your mood. You can choose to pull out your dollars, and/or your hard-earned quarters usually reserved for laundry day, OR keep that head down and say to yourself, “maybe next time.” Giving is an awesome thing to do, and it also makes you feel awesome too for the most part, but with scam artists out on the streets begging and then driving off in Volvo’s, people are becoming less and less willing to quickly provide a handout. Here are rules you need to know when dealing with panhandlers, and also some tips to help you determine when to give, how to say no, and how to help someone in need on the streets without going broke or getting played. Click Here To Read The Rest At MadameNoire.com
The plot between Bow Wow and the mother of his child, video model Joie Chavis, thickens as more drama is revealed to the world. According to TMZ , Joie decided to exclude Bow Wow’s name from the birth certificate of their child, Shai, since he did not show up to the hospital during the birth of their daughter after Joie had to undergo an emergency c-section back in April. In fact, it is reported that Bow Wow didn’t show up until six days after the baby was born! Joie is also stating that Bow Wow is a fake, and is acting like he’s a devoted dad from the open letter he wrote to his fans earlier this week but was absent during their daughter’s birth. Although she obvisouly seems to have ill feelings toward the rapper, it’s reported that Joie is willing to move on and let the courts name Bow Wow as baby Shai’s father, legally, although that will be up to the discretion of the judge. SMH. Every girl needs a father in their life! I hope everything works out for Bow Wow, Joie and their daughter! Read more here. Bow Wow Opens Up To Russell Simmons About Suicidal Thoughts Bow Wow’s Open Letter: “I Want My Daughter With Me, But There’s Baby Mama BS” Bow Wow’s Mom Tweets About Her New Granddaughter
Everybody has a past right?? Next time you get visit your local Starbucks, get a traffic ticket, go to vote for your local city council member, just think, this person might have gotten gang-banged by a cast of interracial men and women with handcuffs and sex toys. As a porn star your career can only last but so long, and often times the rigors of the job (alcohol, drugs, health risks) turn some performers away while they are “on top”. Below we bring you a list of some former skin-flick superstars that have retired and completely changed their lives in an entire different direction. Source
Last night, on a whim, a friend I hadn’t seen in years joined me and a gathering of mutual friends in one of our living rooms. I hadn’t expected this reunion to occur, but it was interesting to talk to her and learn about her life again, especially since things have changed so much since we last saw each other. During this meeting, I discovered, to my shock, that she and her best friend since childhood were no longer speaking. For as long as I could remember, this other woman and her were attached at the hip and it seemed like nothing could break the bond that they shared. It made me wonder how much people can change over the years as relationships evolve and ties that once were strong become strained with the passing of time. Friendships, if not cared for like living entities, can become wilted and slowly disintegrate beneath your grasp, despite your best efforts to act like nothing is wrong. Since life is constantly moving and no relationship can stay the same forever, you have to be aware of what it takes to sustain a close bond and keep feeding it for its continued growth. While social networking sites have become interesting new ways to close the gap of distance, there is definitely no substitute for human-to-human contact that creates intimacy in relationships. How can you best manage your closest friends and relationships with the rules constantly changing? Can continual care and interest truly override distance and time that threaten to ruin a bond? One of the strongest ways to maintain close ties with someone is to be continually interested in their life. This has to be a genuine feeling on your end, however, or you can come off looking like you are nosing your way into their affairs. In order to stay on friendly terms with someone, giving them a quick call or sending them a simple text message like “How are you doing?” can go a long way in maintaining a relationship with them. Even if the conversations are not particularly detailed, there are always opportunities for you to suggest grabbing a meal or a cup of coffee together. Starting slow with friendly contact is a good way to build up trust and perhaps at some point, you two will be closer than you ever imagined possible! Although showing interest in someone’s life is a good thing, there is definitely a line to be drawn between “consistent” and “annoying.” Leaving space in a relationship is something a lot of people, including myself, are prone to struggling with. How much communication is too much? It’s hard to say, as everyone’s different and one person’s “too much” might be another person’s comfortable area. The best way to judge how often you should be contacting someone is by how often they answer you. Are they the type of person who isn’t good at answering their text messages, but is perfectly fine in person? If their texting skills are above-par, though and they just aren’t quick to answer you, this might be a sign that you are being too eager and should give the messaging a break. Wait for them to come to you. If they aren’t good at returning your calls and you don’t see them often in person, chances are that they don’t view you as close of a friend as you do. Not everyone can be a close confidant, however, so just be selective in your communication and who you want to cultivate. Trial and error eventually brings you who you’re meant to know! Another important thing to keep in mind in relationships is to be a good listening ear when they need a friend. As the old saying goes, to have a friend is to be a friend. A lot of people forget this simple idea of just being there for someone, despite how busy or stressed you may be. If the person you’re talking to thinks you’re not listening, perhaps because you’re tapping away at your smart phone or thinking of other things, then how is that a healthy relationship? You have to be there for the other person and that’s how friendship is strengthened. It does span both directions, however, and if they’re not there for you as much as you’re there for them, there is an imbalance of power that should be ironed out. Friendship is not a one-way street, so never forget – put in your end and they should reciprocate what you have given! The Importance Of Seeking Out Connections With People A nice touch to keep in mind while managing friendships is to show them that you’re thinking of them, even if you’re far away or not in-touch as much as you should be. Remember to send them a birthday gift or write them a short message on their special day to let them know that you were thinking of them! Leaving small tokens of appreciation on their Facebook wall or sending them a text message when you’re reminded of them is a nice touch, as well. Although moderation and balance is the key, showing them that you wish to keep in contact with them is important and necessary to strengthen your bonds, despite distance or busy schedules. While the technological age has made it easier than ever to keep up with people, remember what I said earlier – no form of faceless communication replaces the act of talking to someone in person. Try to be in their life as much as possible and make efforts to meet up with them just to hang out. True friendship is flying across the country to spend a few days with someone you care about, not how much you write on their Facebook wall. The idea of interpersonal relationships and intimacy is something that never grows old, so make sure you’re there for your friends, girls, regardless if they’re old comrades or new acquaintances! Nothing says being there for someone like the balancing effort of friendship between two people who care about each other. I leave you with my favorite friendship quote, one that makes the most sense to me in terms of sincerity and depth. As Robert Southey says: “No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth.” It’s important to remember that when two people are invested in each other, being far away only makes the heart grow fonder. Even if you’re both jumping through hoops to keep in touch, the time you put into maintaining a friendship is what keeps the foundation solid. Never give up on someone that means something to you, as you never know what tomorrow brings and the people you keep close ties with are the ones that truly leave an impression on your life. Why Are Words Of Wisdom So Important?
