‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)’ debuted on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show Monday morning. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber in the “Mistletoe” video Photo: Island Def Jam On November 1, Justin Bieber will take his fans Under the Mistletoe on his holiday album. But he’s giving them an early treat by releasing his Usher duet, “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” on Monday (October 24). The song dropped on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show . Its vibe is reminiscent of ’90s R&B tracks, and it sounds a lot like it could have been recorded by Boyz II Men, who also appear on the album. The Christmas classic is all about the little joys of the holiday season, including the family get-togethers, the food and Santa bringing presents to children. The song, one of the classics that appears on the album, hits iTunes on Monday. Bieber and Usher previously appeared together on “Somebody to Love” off My World 2.0. “Justin and I did the classic record ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.’ This record is going to be remembered for years to come,” Usher told Seacrest on Monday morning. “It’s a record that has always been one of my favorites, and I’m happy that I was able to share it with Justin, and for us to put it out. The album is full of surprises. Justin’s Under the Mistletoe is going to be incredible!” In the lead-up to the release, Bieber released some behind-the-scenes footage of his mentor and him in the studio working on the song. He also shared that he had another surprise in store for his fans. Just one week after dropping the video for “Mistletoe,” he tweeted , “Up early to shoot another video for #UNDERTHEMISTLETOE #Nov1st but something else is out this morning….” In addition to Usher, Under the Mistletoe will also feature appearances from the Band Perry, Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey, who re-recorded her classic “All I Want for Christmas” for the album. Related Videos MTV First: Justin Bieber Related Artists Justin Bieber Usher
Jennifer Lopez came out for a photo call for the Boys and Girls Club in Los Angeles. Jennifer looked fab in all Lanvin. She wore a classy white and black dress with white sleeves and a black body. Jennifer was joined by spokesperson of the Boys and Girls Club, Denzel Washington, Ne-Yo, Ashanti, Shaquille O’Neal, Mario Lopez and more. Let us know what you think of Jennifer’s outfit! Check out pics of the event here: For more stories on these celebs, look at: Jennifer Lopez Looks Fab In Spain [PHOTOS] Denzel Washington Names Jennifer Lopez “Boys & Girls Club” Spokesperson [PHOTOS] Mario Lopez: I’m Not The Mexican Ryan Seacrest
I absolutely love denim short shorts, almost as much as I love other people’s girlfriends, so here’s Ryan Seacrest’s beard Julianne Hough out the other day showing off her puppy. Cute. I meant her sweater puppies, not that evil looking dog. I bet it craps on Seacrest’s pillow. Awesome. Anyhow, this chick is hot. I’m still not sure what she’s sort of famous for, but she looks good in little shorts so I don’t really care. Enjoy.
I guess Sara Jean Underwood’s superpower was just her willingness to get naked for money to show off her implants, or the fact that she was the diversion for Ryan Seacrest’s homosexual behavior and late now bathouse adventures he would go on to keep his sexuality going during the years they were fake dating….the good news for her is that the 2 years she pretended to be Seacrest’s pussy from Playboy, she learned the art of bullshitting your way on to TV, and now she’s the new Olivia Munn, whoring herself out to nerds, cuz they are the most loyal kind of fan, and so easy to manipulate, especailly when you’re background was getting naked for money, making you easy to jerk off to…all you gotta do is dress like a Superhero…. I guess strapping on for Seacrest paid the fuck off for this otherwise useless human…Apparently, .Gay gets you paid and that’s probably why she’s wearing purple as a tribute to Seacrests anus that made her….all while having a fucking hot little PUSSY … All I know is that I can see past her disguise and I can see the real whore behind the mask…maybe that’s my superpower… FOLLOW ME
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Check out that six pack! In an interview with Ryan Seacrest, Justin Bieber Justin Bieber crying during an interview Check out that six pack! In an interview with Ryan Seacrest, Justin Bieber “Check out my six-pack!” Bieber said (and we’re not talking about Coca-Cola! Justin Bieber @ Justin Bieber flashed his six pack at Rihanna over dinner justin bieber six pack 2011; justin bieber abs 2011; justin bieber six pack justin bieber becuz hes so fine but taylor does have a 6 pack so justin if u Justin Bieber SHIRTLESS 6-PACK
‘I feel horrible and embarrassed to have participated in this mess,’ singer says about 2009 concert funded by the Libyan dictator. By Aly Semigran Mariah Carey (file) Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Mariah Carey wants to make things right after accepting $1 million to perform for family members of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi at a 2009 New Year’s party in St. Barts. The singer released a statement regarding the performance that reads: “I was naive and unaware of who I was booked to perform for. I feel horrible and embarrassed to have participated in this mess. Going forward, this is a lesson for all artists to learn from. We need to be more aware and take more responsibility regardless of who books our shows. Ultimately we as artists are to be held accountable.” Carey, 41, who is expecting twins with husband Nick Cannon , told Showbiz411.com that after the birth of her children, she plans to record a new song called “Save the Day,” the proceeds of which will go entirely to human rights charities. But Carey isn’t the only artist with regrets about performing for and receiving money from the Gaddafi family. In February, Nelly Furtado tweeted, “In 2007, I received 1million$ from the Qaddafi clan to perform a 45 min. show for guests at a hotel in Italy. I am going to donate the $.” Following suit, on Wednesday, Beyonc
‘If it puts me in a good mood, it clicks for me,’ singer tells Ryan Seacrest of Ke$ha-penned track. By Jocelyn Vena Britney Spears Photo: Jeremy Cowart/ WireImage Britney Spears got her fans amped up for her forthcoming album, Femme Fatale, when she released its second single, “Till the World Ends,” on Thursday. The chugging, Ke$ha-penned club banger is all about getting your dance on. And when Spears stopped by Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Friday (March 4), she admitted that the song just felt right for her as soon as she heard it. ” ‘Till the World Ends’ is fun! It’s fun. I like it. It’s good energy,” she said of the track, which was produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Billboard. “I’m a vibe person, and I think I love good-mood songs, and if it puts me in a good mood, it clicks for me.” As for the album, which already spawned a chart-topping single, “Hold It Against Me,” she teased, “I think it’s my best work yet. I listened to it on the way over here. It’s definitely something you want to work out to. … And I’m a dancer, so it’s definitely something I can work with.” “Oh my God! Will.i.am is amazing,” Spears said of the producer, who teased the track “The Big Fat Bass” recently. “He’s so much fun and he’s funny and he’s a charm. His music is so much fun. When they told me I was going to be working with him, I couldn’t wait. If it gets you going, you get excited, and he has that type of energy.” In addition to talking about the album, Spears also shared plans for a summer tour. And she talked about how she’s keeping in shape these days as she amps up to promote the album, which drops March 29. “I have a trainer. [I go] on the treadmill for 30 minutes and we do a lot of cardio, running,” she explained. “He kicks my butt. You pay to hate your trainer!” It seems that the workout regiment has also had an effect on her beau, talent agent Jason Trawick, who, according to Seacrest, was “pudgy” before he hooked up with the pop star. “He wasn’t pudgy,” she laughed. “He wasn’t pudgy. He is definitely ripped. He just got on this health kick. I guess he’s on a health kick. He eats what he wants.” Related Videos MTV First: Britney Spears’ ‘Hold It Against Me’ Premiere Related Photos Britney Spears’ ‘Hold It Against Me’ Pop-Culture References Related Artists Britney Spears Ke$ha
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and more make up voter-approved top 10. By Gil Kaufman Stefano Langone performs on “American Idol” Photo: FOX After what’s felt like years (OK, just two months), “American Idol” finally got to its first live elimination show Thursday night (March 3), and it was not pretty. The biggest cut-down in show history came after host Ryan Seacrest said more than 40 million votes were cast over two performance nights. The good news was that favorites like Lauren Alaina, Casey Abrams, Thia Megia and Jacob Lusk made the cut, but that meant that a few beloved singers like Brett Loewenstern and Julie Zorrilla were eliminated as the show revealed its top 13 finalists. After copious time-killing segments, Seacrest finally got to the first elimination nearly 25 minutes into the two-hour episode, with country boy Scotty McCreery moseying into the top 10 while Robbie Rosen was sent packing. Next up were Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto and Jordan Dorsey. After blowing it with Usher’s “OMG,” Dorsey got the hook, along with karaoke host and eyeglass aficionado Gamboa and Barreto. The girls were in the hot seat next, and it was hard to believe that Pia Toscano and Alaina were standing next to each other, since Toscano got a standing ovation and high praise from the judges, and Alaina has been a favorite for weeks. It was good news for 16-year-old Alaina and, of course, for Toscano as well, as Seacrest reveled in his favorite game of elimination psych-out. But when Ta-Tynisa Wilson and Julie Zorrilla came up, after a night when both blew their chances with subpar performances, it was no surprise that both missed out on the top 10. It was hard to know who might lose out when glamazon Kendra Chantelle, baby-diva Ashthon Jones and funky bilingual singer Karen Rodriguez took center stage, though. Shockingly Jones was sent packing, as was Chantelle, with Rodriguez filling out the third women’s slot. Young Luther Vandross-alike Lusk huddled up next to bearded wild man and budding sex symbol Abrams and cutie crooner Tim Halperin. Lusk sang hallelujah when he got the call, and to no one’s surprise, Abrams was next, as Halperin made the long walk. The hits kept on coming, as funky soul singer Naima Adedapo, 16-year-old wunderkind Megia and blues mama Lauren Turner all got the boot. With only two spots left, Adedapo and Turner got some bad news, as Megia became the second high-schooler to get a magic ticket. It was anyone’s guess who would be out when two of this season’s standouts, spunky ginger Loewenstern and flair-loving showman Paul McDonald stepped up to the spotlight. Alas, sensitive teen Loewenstern would have to hope for a wild-card spot, as McDonald got the call. Vying for the final spot on the girls’ bench were Haley Reinhart and resident quirk Rachel Zevita, who went over the cliff on Wednesday night with a mannered cover of Fiona Apple’s “Criminal.” Without much drama, Reinhart got the call, as multiple-auditioner Zevita washed out. The judges were digging Stefano Langone on Tuesday night, certainly more than James Durbin, who took a chance with a Judas Priest song and may have overplayed his rocker card. But only one of the roommates could snag the final men’s spot, so it was curtains for Langone and joy for Lambert-like rocker Durbin. With 14 singers vying for the wild card, the judges chose six to get another chance. Jones was up first, strutting to her spot to sing the song that made Jennifer Hudson a star, the “Dreamgirls” classic “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” giving it plenty of attitude, but coming off a bit shouty as she played to the rafters in an attempt to work her way back. Steven Tyler thought she brought it again, Jennifer Lopez felt the passion and Randy Jackson loved the attitude. Langone picked Smokie Norful’s emotional ballad “I Need You Now,” filling the tune with lots of passion and turning it into a tour de force that tugged heartstrings and seemed to punch his ticket. Randy loved that Stefano picked one of his favorites and Lopez said he nailed it when he needed to. Chantelle got the next shot with Hoagy Carmichael’s “Georgia on My Mind,” starting out low and breathy and then climbing into her high, sweet range and hitting a series of giant notes near the end that felt like her attempt to swing for the fences. Jackson wasn’t sure where it was going at first but said she totally pulled it off. Barreto dedicated Jon Secada’s “Angel” to the woman he once loved, figuring he’d try to curry some favor as well by singing a half Spanish/ half English tune. His vocals were strong and moving, but it was unclear if it was enough to get him back in the mix. All Lopez could say was “you did all you could do,” which didn’t sound promising. Tyler called Adedapo, which meant the definitive end of the line for Zorrilla, Turner and Wilson. At first Naima didn’t seem to have enough in the tank to take on soul icon Donny Hathaway’s “For all we Know,” but she gave it her all and put some smooth soul into the performance. Tyler felt she dug deep, but Naima’s tears signaled that she didn’t feel confident. The final shot went to Rosen, meaning Gamboa, Dorsey, Loewenstern and Halperin said bye-bye. Double-R chose Elton John’s “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Hard,” reworking the song into a kind of flamenco torch song, which he sang while flashing his puppy-dog eyes and over-emoting by several measures. Jackson called it nice and tender, saying the decision was going to be a brutal one. After the break, the judges weren’t ready, so Seacrest cued up the glittery video for Lopez’s “On the Floor” to give them a chance to deliberate some more. With time running out, it was redemption time for Jones and Langone, as well as Adedapo, who helped fill out the top 13. The first live performance shows of the season kick off next Wednesday. Do you agree with the top 13? Did your favorite make it? Let us know what you think in comments below! Don’t miss “Idol Party Live” every Thursday on MTV.com, following the “American Idol” results show, for analysis, celebrity guests and even some karaoke — get in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #idolparty ! In the meantime, get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
Reality star premieres ‘Jam (Turn It Up)’ on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. Kim Kardashian Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/ Getty Images Kim Kardashian wants her fans to “turn it up.” Her new single made its world premiere on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Wednesday (March 2). The track called “Jam (Turn It Up)” hit the airwaves with one mission: to make people dance. The song is a loopy, Auto-Tuned, club-banging party jam about, well, club life. It was produced by The-Dream. “And they playin’ my jam/ They playin’ my jam/ Turn it up, turn it up (DJ)/ Turn it up, so I can rock the night away (away),” she sings on the bouncy chorus. She then goes on to sing sexy phrases like “Ima burn it out tonight, it’s goin’ down/ By live via satellite/ And all I see is angels in my eyes/ Buzz got me way up in the sky/ Maybach in the front (the front)/ Pick out any boy that I want (I want)/ DJ here I am/ Feeling good, feeling great, just got paid.” On the song’s bridge, Kim describes club scenes with “Girls in the building/ Fellas in the club/ Boys spending money/ Girls looking good/ I’m on the floor, living my life/ Feeling so good, feeling so right/ Got my hands up/ Celebrate like it’s my birthday/ Five more shots of tequila/ I’m thirsty/ Feeling so good, I’m feeling so great/ Tonight.” “It’s a fun dance song,” Kim told Seacrest, going on to describe the response it got in Las Vegas . “We played it in Tao in Vegas and the whole crowd was singing along in the end.” When asked about plans for an album, she said, “Absolutely nothing. Just have fun. It’s all in fun.” She even tweeted about the radio debut of her song, which will be featured on her show “Kourtney and Kim Take Manhattan” on Sunday. “The song will go up on itunes, proceeds going to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,” she wrote. “This was just a fun new experience! I am so glad I went for it! And the proceeds to JAM are being donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.” Related Photos The Evolution Of: Kim Kardashian
