Miley Cyrus has responded to those who believe she totally dissed her religion on Twitter this week. A quick refresher: The actress quoted theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss on Sunday night, citing a long passage from the doctor about the scientific creation of the universe that included the line “Forget Jesus. Stars Died So You Could Live.” Many followers took major exception to the supposedly anti-Christian message. Now, Miley has shot back with a nuanced, mature, thoughtful response. “How can people take the love out of science and bring hate into religion so easily?” she wrote. “It makes me sad to think the world is this way. Like Einstein says ‘Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.'” Wow. Well said. Your move, critics. [Photo: WENN.com]
He may have shot up his daughter’s laptop to send a message, but Tommy Jordan doesn’t regret it – and more importantly, he and Hannah Marie have made amends. Nearly a month after posting his now-infamous video, he spoke on Today about his eight-minute “Facebook parenting” guide and their relationship since. The video has 10 times more likes than dislikes on YouTube, and he has wide support in THG’s poll (below). But Jordan admits he might not do it again. Tommy Jordan on Today Show “A lot of people took eight minutes of my life to judge me, and about 30 seconds of those where I read Hannah’s note to judge her,’’ he told Matt Lauer. “I have a great daughter. She made a mistake. I made a mistake that day. I stand behind what I did, but the consequences were a lot larger than hers.’’ Asked if he has any regrets, he said, “Considering what’s come of it and the national and almost international conversation that it sparks, no I don’t.’’ But would he do it again? “It would be a tough decision to know what I know now,” he paused, then admitted. “It’s brought a lot of stress on my family.” Facebook Parenting: Dad Shoots Daughter’s Computer I’m sure I’d have to weigh, ‘Is the international story that seems to be talked about more important than my family’s peace of mind?’ So that would be tough.” Tommy Jordan shooting his daughter’s laptop: Right or wrong?
Demi Lovato let the world in on her personal struggles last night, as MTV aired Stay Strong , a special dedicated to this singer’s tumultuous last year. “I cannot tell you that I have not thrown up since treatment. I cannot tell you that I have not cut myself since treatment. I’m not perfect,” she admitted, adding: “If you took away music, I wouldn’t have a reason to live.” That’s a scary thought, but one we needn’t worry about any time soon. Earlier in the day, in fact, Lovato performed her latest single (“Give Your Hart a Break”) on The Today Show. Check out the rendition now and send your best to the artist: Demi Lovato – “Give Your Heart A Break” (The Today Show)
She’s flattered, but she’s out of the running. Janet Jackson has put the rumors – which she sort of encouraged initially by hemming and hawing during an interview with Anderson Cooper – of her involvement with The X Factor to rest. In a statement, Janet says she’s “very flattered that X Factor let me know I was being considered for next season, but it just wouldn’t be possible.” Why not? What’s on tap for the artist? She is committed to her Number Ones Up Close and Personal Tour and will be starring in an upcoming Tyler Perry movie. Does this mean The X Factor will seriously consider Britney Spears as a judge ? Let’s hope so! [Photo: WENN.com]
Singer said she’s unable to join Simon Cowell’s show due to scheduling conflicts. By Gil Kaufman Janet Jackson Photo: Jason LaVeris/ FilmMagic Scratch Janet Jackson off the list. Among the many divas who’ve been whispered about as possible replacements for Nicole Scherzinger on “The X Factor,” Ms. Jackson seemed like the most intriguing. The soft-spoken star has plenty of experience on TV — including starring roles as a teenager in “Good Times,” “Diff’rent Strokes” and “Fame” — but taking a seat next to Simon Cowell for the second season of his singing show just isn’t in the stars. After weeks of rampant speculation, Jackson told The Insider that she’s taking her hat out of the ring due to scheduling conflicts. Cowell said that he had his eye on two women to replace Scherzinger and his reality TV bestie, Paula Abdul, as he seeks to retool the show after a less-than-spectacular first season. The speculation mill has spun out the names of everyone from Jackson to Britney Spears, Pink, Mariah Carey and even the late Whitney Houston. While Cowell has not discussed Jackson publicly, he did squash rumors that Beyonc
Jones died Wednesday from a heart attack. By Gil Kaufman Davy Jones in 1967 Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Image Davy Jones, lead singer of 1960s made-for-TV pop group the Monkees , died Wednesday (February 29) at age 66. According to TMZ , Jones died of a heart attack at his home in Florida. The baby-faced singer born David Thomas Jones in Manchester, England, on December 30, 1945, began his career as a child actor, appearing in a British daytime soap opera and radio plays and taking a brief detour into being a horse jockey before landing a Tony nomination at age 16 for his role as the Artful Dodger in a Broadway production of “Oliver!” (In a rock and roll footnote, glam-rock icon David Bowie adopted his stage name after worrying that his birth name, David Jones, would cause confusion with the then emerging stage star and future Monkees singer.) In an ironic twist of fate given his future stardom, he appeared alongside his “Oliver!” castmates on the December 1964 episode of “The Ed Sullivan Show” that featured the legendary American TV debut of the Beatles. He launched a solo recording career in 1965, the same year he was chosen to fill out the cast of the TV musical sitcom that would launch him to global fame. The group was put together by producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider, who were inspired by “A Hard Day’s Night” to assemble a Beatles-like band to provide the face for their slapstick series. He appeared alongside American musicians Mickey Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, providing lead vocals for many of the band’s most iconic tunes, including “Daydream Believer,” “Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)” and “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.” The group’s run on TV lasted from 1966 to 1968, and though the bandmembers initially were barred by producers from writing and performing their own music, as time went on, they took over more of the musical reins and the songs took on an increasingly psychedelic tone. Along the way, they scored hits such as “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer” and “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” with each bandmember contributing vocals but Jones emerging as the “cute one” and de facto maracas-shaking frontman alongside drummer Dolenz. With wacky premises that presaged the music-video boom of the 1980s, the show was a hit and the band went on tour, eventually breaking from the show’s musical producer, Don Kirshner, to explore increasingly esoteric sounds. The show was canceled in 1968, and Jones appeared alongside his bandmates in the trippy feature-film flop “Head,” which was co-written by then-unknown actor Jack Nicholson. The “Pre-Fab Four” limped along for several more years, but after the loss of Tork and Nesmith, Dolenz and Jones were left to tour as a duo for much of the 1970s. The bandmates would continue to reunite in spurts — with the exception of Nesmith — and in 1986, MTV helped revive interest in the group with Monkees marathons that rebooted interest and once again sent Jones back on the road. Jones continued to tour and perform on TV and in films throughout the 1980s and ’90s, appearing on “My Two Dads,” “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” releasing his final album, the cover LP She, in 2009. Jones was slated to mount a U.K. tour in honor of the group’s 45th anniversary in May along with Tork and Dolenz. Share your memories of Jones and the Monkees in the comments below. Related Artists The Monkees
Before Bieber celebrates his 18th birthday on Thursday, we’re counting down his best moments so far. Check out #13 to #6! By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage Justin Bieber is one day away from turning 18, and we’re counting down his 18 greatest moments so far in honor of the occasion. This week, we kicked things off by looking back on some of the highlights, from Justin crashing this year’s Oscars to his headline-making romance with girlfriend Selena Gomez. In the latest installment of our Bieber birthday countdown, we pick up with #13 to #6, narrowing down the early achievements that helped shape the teen into the pop superstar we know and love. We’ll celebrate this week until the final reveal on Justin’s big day on Thursday. What will be the #1 moment? You’ll have to keep it locked at MTVNews.com! 13. Bieber Drops “Baby” Video In February 2010, Justin dropped his star-making “Baby” video . Proving he had lots of swag, he enlisted Ludacris and Drake to appear in the bowling-party-themed clip, which featured a romance with his pretty leading lady. The video also displayed Bieber’s budding persona as a charming pop Romeo that no girl can resist. “It starts off, I really like this girl, but we didn’t [get] along; we couldn’t be together,” he told MTV News while shooting the video. “Basically, I want her back and [I’m] kind of going through the whole thing. I’m chasing her around, trying to get her, and she’s kind of playing hard to get, but I’m persistent. I keep going.” 12. Justin’s Voice Changes No one is immune to puberty, and that includes teen stars. As Bieber continued to mature before our eyes, his voice also took a turn for the manly. But he wasn’t too worried about it. “Everyone’s voice changes. Puberty is a natural thing,” Bieber said in 2010. “I have the best vocal coach in the world and we’re working on my voice and doing what I need to do. It’s not like as soon as you hit puberty you stop singing. Usher is the best mentor in the world and he survived puberty. He tells me what to do, what not to do.” 11. Bieber Goes Hip-Hop Between his rap persona, Shawty Mane , and getting love from a number of A-list hip-hop pals like Kanye West, Luda, Drake and Lil Wayne , Bieber has proved that swag is more than just a hashtag to him. This kid can legitimately hang with some of the hardest guys in the game — and hold his own. 10. 2011 Grammy Awards At last year’s Grammys, Bieber seemed poised to take home a trophy, but he famously lost in the prestigious Best New Artist category to Esperanza Spalding . He shook off the loss, though, and vowed that one day he would take home Grammy gold. He’s set to release his next album, Believe, in 2012. Grammy voters, take note! 9. Bieber Drops My World 2.0 For his second EP, My World 2.0, Bieber upped the ante when he enlisted folks like The-Dream to produce. While the record was released in March 2010, only months after his first EP, My World, the follow-up managed to eclipse the original thanks to memorable songs like “U Smile,” “Baby” and “Up.” 2.0 helped spark the frenzy known as Bieber Fever. The teen star even scored an MTV special on the series “Diary.” 8. Bieber Goes Under the Mistletoe He invited us all to premiere his video for “Mistletoe,” the lead single off his holiday-themed Under the Mistletoe. When he sat down with MTV News for his “MTV First” interview , he talked all about shooting the video in Nashville, his desire to make a cool Christmas album and getting the chance to work with heroes Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men. 7. Fans Welcomed to My World In 2009, Bieber dropped his first EP . Full of sugary-sweet pop, the songs launched him from viral Internet sensation to full-on star. The album was rife with puppy-love tracks that displayed Bieber’s ear for melodies and recalled some of the great pop music of the past from stars like New Kids on the Block and even Michael Jackson. 6. First Film, ‘Never Say Never,’ Released Bieber’s first foray into the world of big-screen blockbusters came courtesy of a 3-D film, “Never Say Never,” that served as a documentary and a concert film. It addressed any of his haters with in-depth interviews with the folks who know him best and Bieber himself, who recalled his personal hardships before making it big. If that wasn’t enough for the Beliebers, it also featured a 3-D Bieber shaking his floppy hair around. Share your birthday wishes for Justin and weigh in on the top 18 moments on our Facebook page! Stick with MTV News all week as we count down Justin Bieber ‘s 18 greatest moments leading up to his 18th birthday. On Thursday, March 1 — the teen star’s official big day — we will reveal the #1 greatest moment in his career so far. Plus, stay tuned for even more Bieber as we celebrate the milestone! Related Videos Justin Bieber’s 18th Birthday: Our Favorite Moments! Related Photos Justin Bieber’s Birthday: Countdown To 18! Related Artists Justin Bieber
The Carters may have already revealed their personal pics of Blue Ivy to the world, but they had the 7-week-old bundled up from head to toe for their first outing with baby. The made sure to protect her from the nipping 40 degree weather. New parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z were spotted holding their new baby girl extra close while heading out to lunch in New York City. Check out the Pic! Leave a comment, share, post on facebook and tweet about it.
Terrence Howard isn’t letting his personal problems keep him from a night on the town. Terrence was out to dinner at Beso on Ash Wednesday, looking stylish as only he can!!!
