Bieber debuts ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ video (and performs with Busta Rhymes and Usher) during ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center.’ By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber at the Christmas Tree lighting at Rockefeller Center in New York City Photo: James Devaney/ Getty Images Deck the halls! The holiday kicked into high gear Wednesday night (November 30) when New York’s massive Christmas tree was lit during “Christmas in Rockefeller Center.” Plenty of A-listers were on hand, including Justin Bieber, who premiered his highly anticipated video for “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” featuring Mariah Carey. Before the strings of lights were illuminated, performances from Michael Bubl
JB follows in the tradition of A-ha, Kanye West, Paula Abdul and others with animated videos. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Getty Images / MTV News / Jessica Hyndman Justin Bieber is not only going steampunk for a version of his “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” video; he’s also getting animated. In the new clip, Bieber hangs with Kris Claus and Topper the Penguin as they go around with various woodland creatures and have some fun holiday-themed shenanigans. But Bieber is hardly the first pop performer to go the cartoon route for a music video. In fact, he is the latest in a string of animated clips that date as far back as the Beatles and Pink Floyd. Let’s take a look at some classic cartoon clips: A-ha, “Take On Me” The true gold standard of animated videos, this video, released back in 1985, snagged six VMAs and broke new ground in the medium. The video used a technique called rotoscoped animation, which allows visual effects to be animated over actual footage. It also seamed together an animated world and a real one, in which a man and woman from the two different worlds pursue one another romantically. Michael Jackson, “Leave Me Alone” Perhaps the most aggressive of the examples so far, the video, which dropped in 1989, has Jackson addressing the tabloid rumors of the day, as he rides along in an amusement-park setting. The idea of addressing rumors in videos was later adapted by everyone from Kelly Clarkson and Rihanna to No Doubt. Paula Abdul, “Opposites Attract” In 1989, Paula Abdul hooked up with MC Skat Kat for a video that was inspired by the classic Gene Kelly flick “Anchors Aweigh,” in which he dances with Jerry Mouse. Animated by the Disney team, the video later won a Grammy for the “X Factor” mentor. Britney Spears, “Break the Ice” In 2008, Spears went anime in her clip from the Blackout album. The video’s femme fatale is based on Brit’s character in the “Toxic” video: a sexy, mysterious woman who lives fast and loose. It was Spears’ idea to create an animated video. Kanye West, “Heartless” In 2008, a down-and-out animated Yeezy hooked up with Hype Williams. Much like A-ha’s clip, it used rotoscoping, allowing West to be depressed in a whole new medium. It’s the first time Williams created a cartoon clip. As for Bieber’s song, it’s featured on his chart-topping holiday album, Under the Mistletoe, which features a number of guests, including Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, the Band Perry, Usher and Busta Rhymes. A version of the “Santa Claus” video will play before screenings of “Arthur Christmas: The Movie,” which opens November 23. What’s your favorite animated video? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos MTV First: Justin Bieber Related Artists Justin Bieber
“Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” isn’t just a standard Christmas tune. It’s also the name of a 1970 stop-motion TV special that airs when the holiday season rolls around. Only this year, Justin Bieber will make an appearance during the ABC broadcast, via his own “Animagic” version of his “Santa Claus Is Coming To … More » Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 08/11/2011 09:00 Number of articles : 2
With UNDER THE MISTLETOE coming out here are some webisodes from the studio while we made it. On the Deluxe CD you can see all of them but will post a couple online for everyone. Really excited and Proud of this album. Features Mariah Carey, Usher, Busta Rhymes, The Band Perry, and Boyz 2 Men. Truly honored. Here is the webisode of the making of Mistletoe and a sneak peak at Santa Claus is coming to Town!!! MISTLETOE is out OCT 17th and the Album UNDER THE MISTLETOE is out NOVEMBER 1st!! Thank you for always supporting me and helping me live my dream. This is just the beginning for us….CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY THIS YEAR! God Bless and Much Love – JUSTIN http://www.youtube.com/v/cCCnqPQcR5E?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Continued here: Under The Mistletoe Webisode – MISTLETOE in the Studio
Enough with the teasing and the rumors. Justin Bieber has unveiled the official track list for his upcoming Christmas album, ” Under the Mistletoe .” Perhaps most exciting of all – with all due respect to collaborators such as Boyz II Men and Busta Rhymes – is that Justin will team with Mariah Carey on a duet of her holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas.” It’s a favorite of all Love Actually fans. Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas The album comes out on November 1 and, after viewing the following list of singles, all we have to ask is this: Is it November 1 yet?!? Only Thing I Ever Get For Christmas Mistletoe The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), feat. Usher Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Fa La La, feat. Boyz II Men Christmas Love All I Want for Christmas Is You, duet w/ Mariah Carey Drummer Boy, feat. Busta Rhymes All I Want Is You Christmas Eve Home This Christmas, feat. The Band Perry
A video I made for Justin Bieber using the song “Tell Me a Story (About the Night Before)” by Hilary Duff and Lil’ Romeo. Lyrics: [Lil’ Romeo:] Yo Hilary it’s Romeo And you know what where gonna make ‘em dance this Christmas Left… right… now shake (tell me) What,what you want (tell me) Uh hu (tell me) Yeah (tell me) [Hilary:] Tell me a story I believe, oh I believe All things are possible on Christmas Eve [Lil’ Romeo:] OK… OK It was a night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse the stockings was hung by the chimney with care with hopes that St. Nick soon would be there me and my sisters and brothers getting ready for bed Can’t wait to get toys for all the break bread Mom’s in her P. Miller jammies and pop’s silk and pops still Santa coming eating the cookies and milk [Hilary:] Tell me a story I believe, oh I believe All things are possible on Christmas Eve Every time I hear that rhyme I love it even more Tell me a story About the night before [Lil’ Romeo:] Could it be a dream? I think I heard a noise jumped out of bed it’s the no limit boys I ran to the window Creak creak Bright red shining the new Hum-V snow in the south hhmm that’s kinda silly Is it Santa Claus or is it my uncle Willy? know hea we play games but this one feels weird when I see 8 shiny reindeer ’bout to come and get me come on [Hilary:] Tell me a story [Lil’ Romeo:] OK you wanna know check it out Now Santa called them by name Dasher, dancer, prancer … http://www.youtube.com/v/HAPBLPW_grM?f=videos&app=youtube_gdata Read the original here: Tell Me a Story (Justin Bieber Video) with lyrics
The holidays are finally over, but that doesn’t mean the gift giving has to stop. Especially if the receiver of said gift is you! Since not even Santa Claus could have gotten everything on your endless list of movies, music, books and gadgets, why not treat yourself to one final spin through the Movieline Gift Guide . Because buying your very own Darth Vader alarm clock on Jan. 3 is what the holiday season is all about. [ Gift Guide ]
What do Justin Bieber and Santa Claus have in common? No, it isn’t long, white facial hair and shakable bellies. It’s the fact that both go the extra mile for kids in need. A story is breaking this Christmas Eve about Bieber’s efforts to assist children in the Atlanta area. Reportedly the pop star, at the urging of deejays at Q100, invited his fans to stuff his tour buss with toys that were donated to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “Within hours, the bus began to fill up with toys for the ailing children, helped by the radio station’s on air promotions and Bieber’s own publicity juggernaut: his Twitter account,” PopEater reports. “I think that it doesn’t really matter what you do,” the pop superstar said. “As long as you’re helping other people, why not do it?” What better message can you think to send this holiday season?
What do Justin Bieber and Santa Claus have in common? No, it isn’t long, white facial hair and shakable bellies. It’s the fact that both go the extra mile for kids in need. A story is breaking this Christmas Eve about Bieber’s efforts to assist children in the Atlanta area. Reportedly the pop star, at the urging of deejays at Q100, invited his fans to stuff his tour buss with toys that were donated to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “Within hours, the bus began to fill up with toys for the ailing children, helped by the radio station’s on air promotions and Bieber’s own publicity juggernaut: his Twitter account,” PopEater reports. “I think that it doesn’t really matter what you do,” the pop superstar said. “As long as you’re helping other people, why not do it?” What better message can you think to send this holiday season?
What do Justin Bieber and Santa Claus have in common? No, it isn’t long, white facial hair and shakable bellies. It’s the fact that both go the extra mile for kids in need. A story is breaking this Christmas Eve about Bieber’s efforts to assist children in the Atlanta area. Reportedly the pop star, at the urging of deejays at Q100, invited his fans to stuff his tour buss with toys that were donated to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “Within hours, the bus began to fill up with toys for the ailing children, helped by the radio station’s on air promotions and Bieber’s own publicity juggernaut: his Twitter account,” PopEater reports. “I think that it doesn’t really matter what you do,” the pop superstar said. “As long as you’re helping other people, why not do it?” What better message can you think to send this holiday season?
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