Kim Kardashian is totally in touch with the common man. First, the professional celebrity got married in a multi-million dollar ceremony and now she’s hanging out in Dubai, where the reality star told The Wall Street Journal today that she’d love to open a “hotel in Dubai and design all the different rooms and floors.” And why does Kim want to expand her empire to the United Arab Emirates? For the same reason she televised her wedding, of course: for her fans . “I like to pay attention to what my fan base is really asking for, whether it’s hair and makeup, clothing brands… everything I think will be successful here,” she said. Amen, Kim. Your fan base is absolutely asking for a hotel in Dubai, a place 99.999999% – those who never sold rights to a sex tape for millions – could never afford. [Photo: WENN.com]
Commemorating 20 years in the game, Nas returns on the cover of XXL . Issue hits newsstands on October 25, but peep an excerpt between he and guest interviewer, Tyler, The Creator. Cover designed by Mister Cartoon. “God’s Son is my favorite album by you,” Tyler said. “And my second is probably Street’s Disciple,” he continued. “Get the f*ck outta here,” Nas responded. Awkward and quirky exchanges aside, the discussion quickly picked up with the 20-year-old Tyler asking Nas for advice. “You, Em, Jay, Snoop, like, you guys all started when you was exactly my age,” Tyler said. “The fact that you guys are still here makes me just always think, like, F*ck, could I?” “Oh, you definitely can,” Nas replied. “Someone like you is, you’re interesting, for a lot of reasons. So someone like you, you can’t wait to see what’s next.”
Co-hosts of political podcast ‘Citizen Radio’ talk to MTV News about their Talib Kweli connection and why the movement is more than a march. By Amanda Sprecher Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images On Monday, Kanye West and Russell Simmons stopped by to show support for the Occupy Wall Street protesters. But they weren’t the first hip-hop celebs to lend their time to the cause. Last week, Talib Kweli also made a surprise appearance, which included a performance of his new song “Distractions.” Can’t get to New York City? Take our guided tour of the Occupy Wall Street headquarters. And it was two of the forces behind the podcast “Citizen Radio” who were responsible for bringing Kweli to New York’s Zuccotti Park, where the activists have set up camp for nearly a month. Shortly before the Brooklyn rapper’s performance, MTV News caught up with Jamie Kilstein and Allison Kilkenny , co-hosts of the free and independent podcast. Kilstein, a political comedian, performed two charged stand-up pieces for the Occupy Wall Street assembly before introducing Talib as his surprise guest. “I know a lot of these kids are bored,” Kilstein told us. “So I thought I would perform. And then I was like, ‘Well, a lot of people don’t know who I am, so what if I call all my famous friends?’ and Talib was like the first one who signed on.” The duo have done more than just entertain the young protesters, however. They’ve also been covering the Occupy movement from the start. Kilkenny, a reporter for The Nation, has been there since day one. “It was supposed to be a march but day by day, I’ve been more impressed by how it’s grown and how it’s become much more diverse. It’s not just white, wealthy college students, it’s kids who have been buried in student loans. It’s people who have lost their jobs; it’s union members, you know, nurses, teachers. So it’s really becoming a force to be reckoned with.” Citizen Radio has been interviewing and broadcasting directly from the Occupy site in downtown Manhattan, talking to a broad spectrum of supporters, from nurses, teachers and electricians. As the movement spreads beyond Wall Street to spots around the country, increased media attention has followed, but the Citizen Radio hosts said their mission is to spotlight what they see as the most important aspects, including the diversity, the cooperation and the level of organization. Kilstein said some journalists have mistakenly played up a freak-show aspect of the rallies. “A lot of the mainstream media, what they’re doing is they go there and they find the craziest person they can that may not even be a part of it.” Still, Kilstein and Kilkenny are careful to keep a good sense of humor about the Occupy movement. That approach has earned them new followers, including Kweli, Sarah Silveman, Robin Williams and Noam Chomsky. “Liberals talk a lot of sh–,” Kilstein joked. “We’re really good at going to a bar and being like, ‘We got to take down the man, and here’s what we’re going to do! Not tomorrow, because I’ll be hung-over, and probably not the next day because we’re going to go out drinking again, but one day, we’ll get ’em.’ This was people finally putting it all on the line.” Share your thoughts on the Occupy Wall Street movement in our comments section! Related Videos Inside Occupy Wall Street
Teen superstar gets close to his female co-star in preview of Christmas-themed clip. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Less than a week until Justin Bieber ‘s single “Mistletoe” is officially released the pop star is treating fans to a little behind-the-scenes video of the Christmas-themed clip . In the just-released teaser video, a crowd of screaming fans look hyped while Bieber shoots with director Roman White. In one scene, Justin stands in the middle of the street as snow falls around him; the street and trees are decorated with Christmas lights. Later in the preview, Bieber goofs around with his female co-star. “We are in the holiday spirit,” the pop star says. “I’m really excited. [The song is] really catchy. I know all my fans are going to love it. It’s something that I feel like they’re going to be singing every Christmas.” While there’s no official release date yet for the video, it was shot last month (the single drops on Monday). And the teen star seemed excited to shoot with White, who worked with him on the “One Less Lonely Girl” video. “We came back, we’re on two,” Bieber says about White. “It’s been a fun night and he’s really funny. He’s always cracking jokes.” Apart from peeks at Bieber being his goofy self and holding impromptu Christmas-themed sing-along’s with his fans, the teaser video is full of hints about what to expect from the video, including lots of romance between Bieber and his female lead. The pair dance, snuggle and even kiss. But, Bieber notes, the video is really all about his fans. “It was getting near the holiday season and I hadn’t put out an album in a while, so I was thinking, you know, I had a lot of ideas and I thought maybe I could write a few Christmas songs,” he explains. “So I was like, ‘Hey let’s do a Christmas album.’ And I was able to put together a cool Christmas album for all my fans.” What do you think of Justin’s upcoming Christmas video so far? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Justin Bieber
Whenever Nardwuar The Human Serviette interviews someone, it’s always a classy affair (witness his off-the-wall one-on-one with Lil Wayne from the spring). So why should his meeting with highly quotable rapstress Kreayshawn be any different? Head below to watch the “Gucci Gucci” minx discuss the 112 song she lost her virginity to, doing her homework … More » Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 10/10/2011 18:50 Number of articles : 2
The Occupy Wall Street protesters are not exactly known for their cleanliness. In fact, Zuccotti Park has become a sanitary nightmare during the prolonged takeover. But one clever group thinks it has come up with a solution to many of the protesters’ woes: dress them up in suits (via Gothamist). Suits for Wall Street , who’s catchphrase is “subversive business outfits as tactical camouflage,” says… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : The Business Insider Discovery Date : 10/10/2011 19:35 Number of articles : 2
Russell Simmons also takes part, calling the demonstrators ‘our future leaders.’ By Kara Warner Kanye West appears at the Occupy Wall Street demonstration on October 10 Photo: Timothy A. Clary / Getty Images With a group of protesters that has grown steadily in numbers, the Occupy Wall Street movement received a one-two celebrity punch Monday (October 10) in the form of supporters Kanye West and Russell Simmons. The hip-hop heavyweights caused a stir when they visited the demonstrators’ “base camp” at Zuccotti Park, where Simmons appeared on Al Sharpton’s radio show to speak in support of the group’s efforts. “People are here with an honest heart and honest intentions,” Simmons said, according to New York’s Daily News. “These young people are our future leaders. “I’m happy to pay a little more taxes if it means better education for our children,” he added. “I don’t pay enough taxes, and I know it.” Simmons and West are the latest celebs to jump onboard the Occupy Wall Street movement. When MTV News caught up with Talib Kweli last week, he spoke out about why he’s in full support of the protests. “There’s no other place in New York City to be,” Kweli told us. “People are taking their destiny in their own hands. This is one of the most American, if not the most American, things that I’ve ever seen. “When I see things like Occupy Wall Street, I just try to align myself with things that make sense,” he continued. “Shame on me if I know something and don’t spread it, you know? If I know, it becomes my responsibility to spread the information.” Occupy Wall Street, which has also spread to cities like Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles, marked its 24th day of protest Monday. Related Artists Kanye West
www.twitter.com/ukbieberday Lyrics: It’s the most beautiful time of the year, running through the streets spreading so much cheer, I should be playing in the winter snow, But imma be under the mistletoe. Word on the street santa’s coming tonight, reindeers flying in the sky so high, I should be playing in the winter snow but imma be under the mistletoe With you, shawty with you, with you, shawty with you, with you under the mistletoe Gathering around the fire, chestnuts roasting like it’s hot tonight, I should be playing in the winter snow but imma be under the mistletoe I don’t want to miss out on the holiday but I can’t stop staring at your face, I should be running in the winter snow but imma be under the mistletoe With you, shawty with you, with you, shawty with you, with you under the mistletoe With you, shawty with you, with you, shawty with you, with you under the mistletoe Don’t you buy me nothing, I am feeling one thing and it led me to a miracle, Don’t you buy me nothing, I am feeling one thing, your lips on my lips, there’s a very merry Christmas It’s the most beautiful time of the year, flying through the streets spreading so much cheer, I should be playing in the winter snow but imma be under the mistletoe I don’t want to miss out on the holiday, but I can’t stop staring at your face, I should be playing in the winter snow but imma be under the mistletoe With you, shawty with you, with you, shawty with you, with you under the mistletoe With you, shawty with … http://www.youtube.com/v/GaVuspObyx4?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata See more here: Mistletoe – Justin Bieber (Lyrics)
In a sea of people taking video with hand-held HD cams and accessing the web with their smartphones, the Occupy Wall Street movement has managed a surprisingly old-school, almost primal, atmosphere. Alongside the drumbeats, public urination, and fugitives from justice , the protesters–who, by law, cannot use any microphones, speakers, or bullhorns–have been forced to amplify the words of guest speakers… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Mediaite Discovery Date : 09/10/2011 21:12 Number of articles : 2
