Relax, 24 million monsters. It’s just a joke. Despite a picture posted to photographer friend Terry Richardson’s blog with the caption “showing off her new engagement ring,” Lady Gaga is single. One can see how confusion might arise, but rest assured, our girl is really not engaged to recent ex Taylor Kinney or anyone else for that matter. Richardson, whose job is apparently to produce viral content like Lindsay Lohan pics or the Kate Upton “Cat Daddy” video, posted the photo on Sunday. The two have been collaborating on a new book of Lady Gaga photos, which is how this image – of her showing off a massive diamond ring – came to be. Gaga and Kinney ( The Vampire Diaries, Chicago Fire ) had been dating for the better part of a year, but reportedly broke up for good a few weeks back. Friday, Richardson also posted a photo of Gaga wearing nothing but black tape on one of her nipples. Check it out in our gallery of Lady Gaga pics !
Relax, 24 million monsters. It’s just a joke. Despite a picture posted to photographer friend Terry Richardson’s blog with the caption “showing off her new engagement ring,” Lady Gaga is single. One can see how confusion might arise, but rest assured, our girl is really not engaged to recent ex Taylor Kinney or anyone else for that matter. Richardson, whose job is apparently to produce viral content like Lindsay Lohan pics or the Kate Upton “Cat Daddy” video, posted the photo on Sunday. The two have been collaborating on a new book of Lady Gaga photos, which is how this image – of her showing off a massive diamond ring – came to be. Gaga and Kinney ( The Vampire Diaries, Chicago Fire ) had been dating for the better part of a year, but reportedly broke up for good a few weeks back. Friday, Richardson also posted a photo of Gaga wearing nothing but black tape on one of her nipples. Check it out in our gallery of Lady Gaga pics !
While visiting Ryan Seacrest’s show, The Vampire Diaries ‘ Ian Somerhalder revealed that he might be “potentially” up for the role of gazillionaire playboy/closet BDSM freak Christian Grey in the big screen adaptation of E. L. James’ breathless erotica 50 Shades of Grey . To which I say: Yes. I’ll allow it. That said, Somerhalder was choosing his words so carefully it’s hard to tell exactly how far in the casting process he might be, so take it with a grain of salt. Oh, and enjoy the mental image of Ryan Seacrest listening to the squirmier parts of the 50 Shades audiobook at the valet stand. Somerhalder is a touch older than the 27-year-old bondage-obsessed hero of the 50 Shades trilogy, but as you can see from his hit CW show he may look 20-something for all of eternity. (Recall his turn in 2002’s The Rules of Attraction , lest ye think he’s just some pretty face from TV.) I still can’t believe they’re attempting to adapt the dirtiest, most melodramatic piece of Twilight fan fic I’ve ever read into a movie. Let’s hope Universal & Focus keep it authentically almost-porny. This movie can’t come fast enough, so to speak. [via Celebuzz ]
Ian Somerhalder is one of several stars talked about as a potentially great fit for Christian Grey in the upcoming film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey . He’s leading THG’s poll on the subject (below), as a matter of fact. Asked about it on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show Monday, The Vampire Diaries heart throb admitted he’s heard the speculation about his casting, and approves. Ian Somerhalder Speaks on Fifty Shades of Grey Casting Asked if he’s interested in starring in the film, Ian said : “Potentially. I absolutely would be up for that. I have the book and I just started reading it.” “That would be a pretty incredible thing, and hopefully that could pan out. Yes, beyond the shadow of a doubt I think that would be a phenomenal opportunity!” The best-selling book’s protagonist, Anastasia Steele, and her troubled, controlling man, 27-year-old millionaire Christian Grey, will surely be sought-after roles. What do you think? Should Ian play Christian? Who would be the best fit among these stars?
We finally have an answer to the eternal question: What happens when you dub audio from The Hunger Games trailer over action from The Vampire Diaries ? For whatever inspired reason, an Internet user has come up with the following video, in which dialogue from Katniss, Peeta, Gale and company is heard… while scenes featuring Damon, Elena, Stefan and the Mystic Falls gang are featured. They correspond eerily well for the most part, while getting us excited for both March 23 (the premiere of The Hunger Games ) and March 15 (the return of The Vampire Diaries ). See for yourself now: The Hunger Games Meets The Vampire Diaries
Brace yourselves: The trailer for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has arrived! Yes, this is a real movie. The subject matter of which is explained by the title. The absurd movie mash-up of historical drama and vampire horror stars Benjamin Walker as our nation’s greatest president, haunted by the death of his mother at a young age, a horrific tragedy blamed on the blood suckers … fictionally of course. We think. He devotes his life, and ends up President of the United States, as part of an all-out quest to eradicate vampires from the world. The Vampire Diaries should really consider an Abe Lincoln plot line at some point. Watch the trailer below … Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer
Emily VanCamp stars on Revenge on ABC. If you don’t know who she is, and haven’t seen the show … check out this magazine article and start watching! VanCamp, who plays Emily Thorne, swears she is nothing like her vengeful character, and that she is still looking for “the one” in real life. Most recently connected to The Vampire Diaries ‘ Joseph Morgan, VanCamp tells her native Canada’s Flare magazine that distance is to blame for their split. “I’m working non-stop in L.A., he’s in Atlanta. It kind of makes it impossible … It doesn’t take away from the love two people have, and I think he’s extraordinary.” Another extraordinary (fictional) thing: Juggling two suitors on Revenge – humble Jack (Nick Wechsler) and current fiance, rich Daniel Grayson (Josh Bowman). That doesn’t mean life imitates art for VanCamp. “It’s all about making me laugh. I can be quite serious sometimes so laughing is key,” the 25-year-old says of what she looks for in the perfect boyfriend. “I think it’s important to be with a guy who has a strong sense of integrity. That’s how I was raised, and that’s something I look for. And humility.” “I think people who lack humility are really annoying.” There’s your blueprint, fellas. Make your move.
MTV News’ Amy Wilkinson tells ‘Twilight’ Tuesday that catchy songs, inside jokes make the off-Broadway parody work. By Kara Warner The cast of “Twilight: The Musical” Photo: Dreamcatcher Entertainment For the most dedicated “Twilight” fans, the yearlong wait between the theatrical releases of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” and “Breaking Dawn – Part 2” is painful, to say the least. Luckily, due to the popularity of the franchise and vampires in general, there are a variety of ways to bridge the gap, a few of which we touched on previously via fan suggestions . These include re-reading the books and re-watching the already-released movies, as well as getting your vampire fix via TV shows like “The Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood.” The latest addition to the fangtastic fray is the off-Broadway musical parody “Twilight: The Musical.” MTV News’ own Amy Wilkinson was lucky enough to attend the first preview in New York Monday. Thanks to her detailed summary, we now know more about the action in the plot, but for those who want to know more about the show’s potential and audience reactions, this week’s “Twilight” Tuesday is dedicated to digging a little deeper into the production by way of Wilkinson’s experience. This will help you know what to expect if you make the trek to New York to see the show when it officially opens. Here are five reasons you’ll enjoy “Twilight: The Musical.” It’s a Parody Although we take our “Twilight” very seriously, it’s sometimes just as entertaining to make light of the saga’s more melodramatic, overwrought elements. And when a parody is executed well, it can be a delightful companion piece to the source material. It also helps to manage your expectations accordingly. “To be completely honest, I wouldn’t say that they were incredibly high,” Wilkinson said of her expectations going in. “Mostly because this is an off-Broadway production, and from what we were told when we first arrived, they’d only been practicing for about 24 hours. So I didn’t have the highest expectations going in, but I think for the time they had it turned out really well.” The “Twilight”/ “Harry Potter” Blend Yes, Harry, Ron and Hermione make an appearance in “Twilight: The Musical,” and despite the seemingly obvious appeal to two obsessive and proud fanbases, Wilkinson reported that it’s more entertaining than off-putting. “The way it was used worked well. There might be something that is a bit cloying about it, marrying these two franchises whose fans never seem to get along very well, so it might be a bit baiting in that regard, but I think the way they did it made sense,” she said. “They traded in the three villains in the original ‘Twilight’ for three ‘Harry Potter’ characters and there were some good jokes that came out of it.” Vampires and Wizards That Sing! This is a musical after all, so we are happy to hear that the songs, while campy at times, don’t suck. Wilkinson said that one in particular is likely to get stuck in your head, a catchy little ditty called “Die Bella Die.” Apparently and appropriately, it’s Hermione’s villainous theme song. The Inside Jokes In addition to dialogue lifted straight from Melissa Rosenberg’s screenplays, the production pokes fun at a few memorable and slightly maligned moments, one of which Wilkinson said stood out for its laugh-out-loud factor. “The one moment that the entire audience busted a gut over was in reference to a scene from the first ‘Twilight’ movie, when they’re going on the biology class field trip and Alice Cullen is asking Bella if she’s going to ride on their bus. In the movie Robert Pattinson’s Edward is kind of like, ‘Oh no, she’s not,’ but in the production I saw, Colin Hanlon, the guy playing Edward, turned around and yelled as loud as he could, ‘SHE’S NOT COMING!’ I don’t know what it was about that, but the entire audience nearly died. The actor himself was cracking up, everyone was cracking up because it rings true to how bizarre that moment is in the film.” A Few Stars Are Born In the spirit of how far “Glee” star Darren Criss has come from his “A Very Potter Musical” days, there are several actors in this musical worth keeping an eye on due to their breakout star potential, like Jenna Leigh Green, Lauren Lopez and Jeffry Denman, who all play multiple roles in the production. “[Green] is pretty much the MVP of the production,” Wilkinson said. “She does four or five characters (including Hermione, Rosalie and Esme), and there are times when her characters almost have lines back-to-back and she’s running behind the stage to take off a wig or throwing off her cloak to return to the stage and deliver a line. She’s definitely one of the hardest-working people on the stage. She was great to watch.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com .
It’s totally on between two of the hunkiest actors on television. Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, brother typically at odds with each other on The Vampire Diaries , both walked the red carpet of the People’s Choice Awards in Hollywood last night. And while each can agree he’s happy co-star Nina Dobrev took home the trophy for Favorite TV Drama Actress , that’s where the pleasantries end – and the showdown begins! Compare non-tied grey suit below with his opponent’s rolled up sleeves and darker outfit and decide, hard as it may be: WHO LOOKED BEST?
