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Exclusive: Lil Wayne Talks No Ceilings Mixtape

We rundown some tracks and get words from Weezy, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Photo: MTV News As promised, we got Lil Wayne talking about his No Ceilings mixtape right here. Weezy F

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Films By Genre Over the Past 100 Years (Graph)

The above graph – made using imdb.com data – shows the breakdown of films by genre over the past 100 years. 50’s: Sci-Fi comes of age.

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Films By Genre Over the Past 100 Years (Graph)

Family awarded $16.5 million for wrongful death in ‘Hold your Wee for a Wii’ contest

Way back in January of 2007, we[Engadget] reported on the Strange family, who were suing Sacramento radio station KDND-FM for the wrongful death of Jennifer Strange, who was found dead in her home after competing in a contest to try to win a Nintendo Wii. The contest — “Hold Your Wee for a Wii” — involved seeing who could drink the most water without urinating, and Jennifer, who did not win, left the studio and later died

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Alicia Keys ‘Grateful’ To Jay-Z For ‘Empire State Of Mind’

‘I fell in love from the jump,’ Keys says of the track, which she and Jay will perform before game two of the World Series. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash Alicia Keys Photo: MTV News Alicia Keys and Jay-Z are set to heat up the World Series on Thursday night (October 29) when they perform the New York ode “Empire State of Mind” at the new Yankees Stadium before game two against the Phillies

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DJ Jazzy Jeff Recalls Working With (And Hanging Up On) Michael Jackson

‘Mike told me, ‘You know, I get it all the time,’ ‘ Jeff says of doubting MJ was actually on the phone. By Jayson Rodriguez DJ Jazzy Jeff Photo: MTV News DJ Jazzy Jeff had an interesting relationship with the late King of Pop

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D4L’s Fabo, Now A College Student, Doesn’t Feel Outshined By Shawty Lo

MC has solo deal, plots D4L’s return amid business studies. By Shaheem Reid D4L’s Fabo Photo: Taylor Hill ATLANTA — D4L’s Fabo seemed like he would be the breakout star from the group in the wake of its 2005 hit “Laffy Taffy.” The cat was flamboyant with his stunna shades, spaced-out lingo and snap dancing. However, that was four years ago, and Fabo’s music has come sporadically, while Shawty Lo has become the group’s standout, with hits like “Dun Dun” and “Dey Know.” Fabo told us recently it’s all good: He’s about to make a comeback

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Linkin Park Album Will Be ‘Grandiose Insanity,’ Chester Bennington Says

Frontman thinks their next record could be out by June. By James Montgomery Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Photo: MTV News After nearly five years in the incubator, earlier this month, Chester Bennington finally released Out of Ashes, the debut disc from his long-gestating side project Dead by Sunrise

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Michelle Trachtenberg Says ‘Gossip Girl’ Threesome Is ‘Worth Waiting For’

Actress also excited about Lady Gaga’s upcoming cameo on the show. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Christina Garibaldi Michelle Trachtenberg Photo: MTV News On a recent episode of “Gossip Girl,” Chuck Bass kissed a boy, but that’s not the only provocative story line set to take place this season.

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Katy Perry Joins 3OH!3 For ‘Fun’ ‘Starstrukk’ Video

‘It’s going to be a fun music video,’ singer says of the clip she filmed with the guys for the single’s remix. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias Katy Perry and Nathaniel Motte in the “Star Strukk” video Photo: Photo Finish It seems like a match made in party heaven — 3OH!3 having Katy Perry jump on the remix of their track “Starstrukk.” The band’s former tourmate and superstar pal even made a cameo in the video, all dolled up in a skimpy leopard-print dress, which is sure to capture fans’ attention. “Katy did this ’cause we had, like, a million dollars,” 3OH!3 frontman Sean Foreman joked to MTV News.

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Michael Jackson Was ‘Never Satisfied’ With His Music, Akon Says

‘He always believed we could do better,’ producer says of working with the legend in the studio.

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Michael Jackson Was ‘Never Satisfied’ With His Music, Akon Says