Melvin Childs is claiming to be a part of Tyler Perry’s past and is coming forward with allegations that might just blow your mind. In his memoir, “Never Would Have Made It: The Rise of Tyler Perry, The Most Powerful Entertainer in Black America (And What It Really Took to Get Him There),” Melvin explains that Perry’s popularity came from illegal investments made by drug dealers. For the full story visit EURWEB.com. RELATED: Tasha Smith & Michael Jai White On Tyler Perry: “All His Work Is Not The Same!” Tyler Perry Responds To Kim Kardashian Casting Criticism: “I Thought, What Better Person!” Touré Calls Tyler Perry’s Movies: “Cinematic Malt Liquor” [VIDEO] Tyler Perry Tops “Forbes” List Of Highest-Paid Men In Entertainment
This is disgusting: Police say a man who was viewing child pornography on a domestic airline flight from Salt Lake City to Boston has been arrested. Massachusetts State Police say 47-year-old Grant Smith was sitting in first class Saturday afternoon when a fellow passenger saw the pornographic images on Smith’s laptop and alerted the flight crew. When the Delta flight landed at Boston Logan International Airport at 4:12 p.m., troopers interviewed Smith and subsequently arrested him. He has been charged with possession of child pornography, and police say additional charges could follow. His bail is set at $15,000. He is scheduled to be arraigned Monday. Smith was in police custody Saturday night and couldn’t immediately be reached for comment. NBC station KSL of Salt Lake City reported that Smith is from Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Source
‘I think way more people smoke weed than the media likes to acknowledge,’ actor tells MTV News. By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Seth Rogen Photo: MTV News “That dude gave me the greatest gift I’ve had in the last five years,” Kevin Smith told MTV News earlier this year about his “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” star Seth Rogen. Smith wasn’t talking about some meaningful postproduction keepsake — say, the bubble-blowing ring ex-porn star Traci Lords uses for unclean purposes in the movie — but rather a joint Rogen and the filmmaker shared on the last day of shooting in 2008. “We sat back, watched some footage and sat there smoking,” Smith explained. “And I loved who I was.” Smith is now a gleeful proponent of weed, which he credits with spurring the most creatively productive years of his career, and Rogen is happy, as he put it recently to MTV News, to take credit for Smith “being stoned all the time.” “I either get people started smoking weed or I put them out of business smoking weed,” Rogen added with a laugh while promoting “50/50,” a comedy about a young guy with cancer in which the actor and co-star Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s characters get high for suspect medicinal purposes. “I’m either your first or last.” While Smith credits pot as a sort of mind-expanding artistic gateway, Rogen says he lights up to ease the drudgery of the creative process. “I smoke a lot of weed when I write, generally speaking,” he told us. “I don’t know if it helps me write. It makes me not mind that I’m writing. And I don’t know if it makes me work better, but it makes me not care that I’m working. Who wants to work? But if you’re stoned, it doesn’t seem like work.” To help you work better, to make you forget you’re actually working, to just have a good ol’ time — why and when people get blazed may differ. But Rogen is convinced that no matter how it goes down, it’s most certainly going down (and up in smoke). “I think a lot of people smoke weed,” he said. “I think way more people smoke weed than the media likes to acknowledge. Maybe it’s just the people I’m around, but I don’t think so. Pretty much everyone that I know smokes weed sometimes — with the exception of my parents.” Check out everything we’ve got on “50/50.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .
I apologize to married titans Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, who also share birthdays on September 25, but Will Smith turns the big 4-3 today, and I’m already jiving to the Wild, Wild West theme with my best Carlton dance. You can’t not celebrate his birth. What’s your favorite Will Smith moment on the big screen?
If you need yet another sign of how impossible it’s become to separate the public persona of Kevin Smith from his films, look no further than the posters for Red State proclaiming it “AN UNLIKELY FILM FROM THAT KEVIN SMITH, ” as if the film were actually directed by the man’s prolific Twitter account . In the last few years, the funny, profane voice that’s made Smith’s dialogue so distinctive has essentially outgrown the films that used to showcase it, as Smith’s podcasts, his sometimes pugnacious social media feed and his speaking tours have made any cinematic output all but beside the point. When he made a splash at Sundance in January premiering his latest work Red State , it was more for the live auction he was reportedly going to hold to sell distribution rights after the screening than for the film itself.
‘Footloose’ star and Ryan Seacrest’s girlfriend says Kim’s nephew Mason ‘stole the show’ as the wedding’s ring bearer. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias Kim Kardashian Photo: Jason LaVeris/ FilmMagic Kim Kardashian’s friends and family are gushing over the reality starlet’s headline-making nuptials last weekend. Kardashian and the New Jersey Nets’ Kris Humphries tied the knot in front of family and friends like Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough, who recalled her favorite moment from the ceremony to MTV News. “The dresses were so gorgeous, and watching those beautiful girls walk down the aisle … they are absolutely stunning,” gushed the “Footloose” star, whose beau, Seacrest, executive produces the many Kardashian-centric shows on E! “To just see them walking down the aisle was just beautiful,” she continued. “And then little Mason, Kourtney’s little boy, he kind of stole the show.” In footage released from the ceremony, little Mason, the ring bearer, was having some issues walking down the aisle to hand off the bling to his aunt and new uncle. “The pillow and the rings; the walking and the running back and forth — it was very, very sweet,” Hough said. “Very cute.” Another Kardashian bestie , “The Spin Crowd” star Jonathan Cheban, dished to MTV News about the wedding too “Just watching Kim walk down the aisle was probably the best thing ever,” Cheban said. “It was ‘wow.’ She looked gorgeous, and the whole thing was huge. There were helicopters flying, so you couldn’t really hear that much. As everyone got to see her at different moments, when she walked by, I was so happy for her.” Kris and Kim recently embarked on a honeymoon in Italy before they return Stateside, where Kim is slated to present at the VMAs this Sunday in L.A. Her New York friends will throw the couple a party back in the Big Apple nest week, where she’s set to film another season of “Kim & Kourtney Take New York.” E! will air “Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event” on October 9 and 10. Share your well-wishes for the newlyweds in the comments below! Related Photos The Evolution Of: Kim Kardashian
‘He’s releasing song after song after song,’ musical director Gil Smith tells MTV News of evolving I Am Still Music Tour. By Rob Markman Lil Wayne Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Lil Wayne is constantly evolving. From a 12-year-old kiddie MC, to the self-proclaimed “best rapper alive” to rock star and now R&B singer, Weezy has kept things interesting during the course of his 14-year career. His I Am Still Music Tour has been just as prolific, thanks to the mass amount of music he’s been releasing. And with his ninth solo album, Tha Carter IV, dropping at midnight after Sunday’s VMAs — where Wayne will also perform — concertgoers can expect some changes to the set list. “I think just in terms of the tour, we’ve been adding songs here and there,” Wayne’s musical director Gil Smith told MTV News. “You gotta understand with Wayne, there is so much music. I mean, we can talk about Tha Carter IV, and then we can sit down and have a different conversation about Sorry 4 the Wait, which was a whole different thing that he put out. So it’s so much music. Even when we’re on the road, he’s releasing song after song after song, so we got to kind of find ways to incorporate that as we go along.” When he and his Young Money compadres opened the tour in May in Providence Rhode Island, Wayne hadn’t yet released his fan-dedicated tape Sorry 4 the Wait, and Tha Carter IV was in release-date limbo. During the course of the concert run, which was extended through September, Wayne released the mixtape and a number of C4 singles. Smith said that by the time the tour wraps, the first show will be much different from the last. It’s not just the music, either. “It’s changed quite a bit. Now he’s skating around the stage, he has a skateboard trainer who’s out there with him,” Smith said. “He’s really into skateboarding, and he’s also into singing for the ladies. There’s a section of the tour that’s dedicated to that, and that’s how we kind of incorporated ‘How to Love,’ along with some other favorites.” Wayne will grace the stage this Sunday at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, and while Smith wouldn’t reveal what the YMCMB star has planned , he said fans can expect a Weezy they’ve never seen. “We’ve been brainstorming and taking from things that we put together on the road, so I think they can just expect a new-and-improved Wayne, a different Wayne,” he said. “You know, he always comes different: One day he’s a rock star, one day he’s a skater; he’s singing R&B. I think we can expect a little bit of everything in this performance.” The 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards will air live Sunday from Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT, following the Selena Gomez-hosted pre-show at 8. See the list of nominees, revisit last year’s highlights and vote for Best New Artist by visiting VMA.MTV.com . Related Photos Lil Wayne Brings ‘I Am Still Music’ Tour Home To New Orleans Related Artists Lil Wayne
‘I think they’ve helped us tremendously,’ actor tells MTV News of hip-hop community’s support of 1983 movie. By Rob Markman Al Pacino Photo: MTV News LOS ANGELES — Hard to believe, but when Brian De Palma’s “Scarface” was released in 1983, it wasn’t the beloved cult classic it is now. Critics panned the underworld drama in which actor Al Pacino played Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee who went from dishwasher to cocaine drug lord. Today, the film lives in infamy with its ultra-violent-yet-indelible scenes and quotable one-liners like “Say hello to my little friend.” Most of the appreciation and film’s support has come from rappers, a fact not lost on Pacino. “The hip-hop people and the rappers got together and they made a video and they talked about the movie. I don’t think anybody’s ever talked about it as articulately and clearly. I understood it better having heard them talk about it,” Pacino told MTV News on the red carpet for a party celebrating the Blu-ray release for “Scarface” on Tuesday night. “I mean, they really get it and they understand it, and that’s a great thing. They’ve been very supportive all these years. I think they’ve helped us tremendously.” The documentary Pacino referred to is 2003’s “Scarface: Origins of a Hip-Hop Classic.” In it, rappers like Diddy, Nas and Snoop Dogg analyze the movie’s impact. The 71-year-old actor likens rap’s affinity for his film with his appreciation for the 1932 original version of “Scarface.” “When I saw it for the first time — and I don’t mean mine, I mean Paul Muni’s from [the] 1930s — I had that feeling about it too,” he said. “Anything when the hero is just reaching for something.” Ultimately, Pacino believes the appeal of his character lies in his desire to make something out of nothing — a mantra rappers have been preaching since the 1980s. “Man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for? That’s a great expression, and I think that’s Tony Montana,” Pacino poetically explained. “Reaching for something he can’t get but he keeps going. There is an element of hope in it, believe it or not.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Scarface.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .
‘Knowing Wayne, he might just stroll across the stage on a skateboard,’ Gil Smith laughs to MTV News. By Rob Markman Lil Wayne Photo: MTV Forget “How to Love,” Lil Wayne sure knows how to seize a moment. On Sunday, Weezy will hit up the VMAs in hopes of scoring a Moonman for his “6 Foot 7 Foot” video. He’ll also grace the stage for a performance , and then about an hour after the big show wraps, the Young Money CEO will release his highly anticipated Tha Carter IV album at midnight . Big night, indeed. As for rocking the VMA stage, with such an extensive catalog, Lil Tunechi could go for any number of songs. Will he croon out “How to Love,” or invite Drake onstage for their recently released C4 single “She Will” ? Maybe Wayne will do a medley that includes Rick Ross for a performance of “John” and DJ Khaled for “I’m On One.” There are so many possibilities. Weezy’s musical director Gil Smith wouldn’t confirm any specific details, but he hinted to MTV News that the multifaceted rapper might pull any combination of tricks from his sleeve. “We’ve been brainstorming and taking from things that we put together on the road, so I think they can just expect a new and improved Wayne, a different Wayne,” Smith said. “You know, he always comes different: one day he’s a rock star, one day he’s a skater; he’s singing R&B. I think we can expect a little bit of everything in this performance.” Smith, who has been touring with Wayne since 2008, helps the “A Milli” MC realize his tour dreams and heads the live band on the I Am Still Music Tour . But one thing he hasn’t helped Wayne with is his skills on the skateboard. This past Sunday, the rapper took a spill while skating and had to get nine stitches. He isn’t shying away from the half-pipe, however. “Thx to u all for the concern but pls know that I will eventually take even harder falls if I wanna get better,” he tweeted a day after the accident. So maybe Wayne will dust himself off and kick-push his way across the VMA stage. “You know what? He just might. Knowing Wayne, he might just stroll across the stage on a skateboard,” Smith said with a chuckle. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he did it.” What do you hope Wayne performs at Sunday’s VMAs? Share your wish list in the comments! The 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards will air live Sunday, August 28, from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT, following the Selena Gomez-hosted pre-show at 8. See the list of nominees, revisit last year’s highlights and vote for Best New Artist by visiting VMA.MTV.com . Related Videos 2011 VMAs: Behind The Scenes Related Photos 2011 Video Music Award Nominees Related Artists Lil Wayne
Maybe Serena Williams hurt her wrist during her last tennis match against Victoria Azarenka and Young Money superstar Drake just happened to be near where he was able to caress and console her swollen body part. That or they’re secretly dating! Photos of Drake and Serena Williams canoodling have been making their way around the Internet along with speculations that the two are dating. The Star asked Serena Williams about the rumored relationship where she responded “We’re really close friends. Can’t be too close to a friend nowadays, I guess.” No saying how “close” of “friends” they are but it seems like they are extremely connected! Drake & Serena Williams Spotted Together Again [PHOTOS] Serena Williams Has Nice Titles [PHOTOS]
