After ‘Battleship’ star tweets photo of an IV in her arm, source says she had a fever and flu ‘but is fine now.’ By Kara Warner Rihanna Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage Celebrities: They’re just like us! Even the most famous pop stars catch the flu bug every now and then — at least, that’s what seems to have been ailing Rihanna recently. The 24-year-old singer issued a colorful complaint about feeling under the weather via Twitter over the weekend, and then surprised her 18 million followers with the photographic proof of her unidentified illness Tuesday with a Twit pic that showed RiRi in bed with an IV in her arm. According to People , a source close to Rihanna said the singer is on the mend and was not suffering from anything serious: “She had a fever and flu since last week and needed an IV, but is fine now.” Not that we’re qualified to offer a diagnosis here at MTV News, but judging from all the traveling, performing and promotion Rihanna has been involved in during the past month leading up to the release of her first movie, “Battleship,” as well as her performance on “SNL,” it seems likely the young woman was simply worn out. Here’s hoping she takes some actual time off for rest and relaxation. Meanwhile, we only have to wait a little while longer to see the “Where Have U Been” singer in her big-screen debut, a role that Rihanna said she relished because she got to be a total badass. “I wanted to do something badass, but I didn’t imagine it would be grungy, like straight Navy soldier, no makeup,” Rihanna said of her expectations for her first movie role. “I enjoyed it. “Battleship” opens May 18. Check out everything we’ve got on “Battleship.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Share your well-wishes for Rihanna in the comments below! Related Artists Rihanna
Final four also perform with their judges before the winner is chosen Tuesday night. By John Mitchell Jermaine Paul performs on “The Voice” Photo: NBC The final night of competition proved intense and tough to call Monday night (May 7) on “The Voice” as rocker Juliet Simms, singer/songwriter Tony Lucca, former R&B backup singer Jermaine Paul and classically trained Chris Mann brought everything they had to the stage hoping to land enough votes to take home the title in Tuesday’s live grand finale. But it wasn’t all business, as each of the final four also took the stage with their respective coach for a series of powerhouse performances that showcased the onstage chemistry born from both compatibility — looking at you, chill rocker boys Adam Levine and Lucca and vocal dynamos Christina Aguilera and Mann — and unlikely pairings (think country crooner Blake Shelton and Paul and funky soul man Cee Lo and Simms). First up was Team Blake’s Jermaine, who wasn’t taking any chances with his song choice, going straight for a mid-’90s jam that has practically become an R&B standard, R. Kelly’s inspirational “I Believe I Can Fly.” His simple, clean and emotional performance — Adam called it “elegant” — earned plenty of praise, with Christina admitting, “That song was made for you. You came out classy and positive.” Blake couldn’t have been more pleased, adding, “My heart is in my throat right now. I’ve heard that song a million times, but I don’t feel like I’ve ever really heard it before tonight.” As a surprise thank you to their coaches, the final four also hit the stage to sing one of their mentor’s biggest hits. Juliet Simms, looking great with newly raven locks and powering through throat issues that Cee Lo revealed at the top of the show, was up first with a rocking take on Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.” She was followed later in the show by Chris Mann singing Christina’s emotional ballad “The Voice Within,” Paul’s clean take on Shelton’s country hit “God Gave Me You” and Tony’s faithful rendition of Maroon 5’s “Harder to Breathe.” When it came time for the first coach/contestant pairing, Christina and Chris found a song that was so clearly recorded specifically for them to sing live on “The Voice” tonight, we wonder if Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion had a crystal ball with them when they hit the studio. That song was “The Prayer,” and Xtina hit it on the nose during the rehearsal montage, saying, “We connected so perfectly together, it was effortless.” And they did, of course; the two were meant to perform together. The next competitive performance came from Team Adam’s Tony Lucca, who Adam admitted needed “another moment” (like his rock remix of Britney Spears’ ” … Baby One More Time” a few weeks ago) to increase his shot at winning the competition. He found it in a rockabilly reimagining of Jay-Z’s “99 Problems,” complete with a harmonica and washboard (like you’d use for laundry) for accompaniment. Unsurprisingly, Christina, who has taken issue with her former “Mickey Mouse Club” co-star often in the past, found fault in Lucca’s song choice, saying the B-word that Lucca muted from the song (but which we all know is there) was disrespectful to women. Adam was smartly ready for Christina to slag on Lucca, explaining that the term was more of a metaphor for all the things that drag you down. Indeed, Christina’s criticism of Lucca was so anticipated by Adam that while explaining the song choice, he ripped off his flannel to reveal a sparkling “Team Xtina” T-shirt that forced even the temperamental Aguilera to laugh off the obviously good-natured snarking. (Also, we’ll be needing one of those T-shirts. As a superstar musician, Adam, we have a feeling you know how to find us at MTV HQ in New York City.) Like Xtina and Chris, Cee Lo and Juliet managed to find a perfect song for their coach/contender performance, Steppenwolf’s “Born to Be Wild.” Their take on it, despite an abundance of studded leather and onstage motorcycles, however, fell kind of flat. (Lucky for Juliet, this wasn’t the performance that really counted for her.) We’re starting to wonder if Blake is getting jealous of Lucca, because it seems his bromance with coach Adam blossoms more and more each week, coming to a chemistry-filled fruition when the two hit the stage together to sing the Beatles’ “Yesterday.” Tony plucked the guitar, both crooned and, in all seriousness, the pair delivered a simple, clean take on the classic that left both grinningly pleased when they reached those key final chords. For his competitive performance, Mann went for his nearest peer in popular music, Josh Groban. It’s no surprise that Mann nailed “You Raise Me Up,” bringing his coach Christina to tears. Cee Lo called his voice “incomparable,” and it’s a fact that no one can argue. For their joint performance, Blake, who throughout the show has always proven a little more willing than the other judges (save maybe music Renaissance man Cee Lo) to step outside his comfort zone, leapt off the deep end and joined Jermaine for a funky, horn-filled “Soul Man” that was anything but country. It was a joyous and lively performance that makes us wonder if Adam is the one who should be jealous. There was definite onstage chemistry between Blake and Jermaine — and so another “Voice” bromance (we know, they hate that word, but we don’t care) is born. The night ended on a high note: Juliet Simms’ blistering tear into Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” The only woman in the final four, Simms stunned in a Florence Welch-esque gown and cape that Christina Aguilera gave props to. From one diva to another, Xtina also offered Juliet words of encouragement, as she was also under the weather — though you might not know it from her performance. Juliet tore the song up, and along with an amazing accompanying guitar riff, it was a performance that simply screamed “rock star.” She earned a standing ovation from her judge Cee Lo, but it was Adam that perhaps gave the most astute observation, saying, “I have no grit in my voice and you have all of it.” Don’t knock yourself down, Adam, but you are right &8212; Juliet’s voice is one of a kind. With a Universal Republic Records contract on the line, we’ll learn Tuesday who America has chosen as “The Voice.” Which performance was your favorite of the night? Let us know in the comments below!
Candice Swanepoel is in her bikini showing us just how complex her life is….she had to wake up in a 5 star hotel or luxury villa in a bed more comfortable than anything you have ever slept in….only to be greeted by a staff who set out a spread of food and drink for her…from exotic fruits to anything she wanted…as they put make-up on her..only to get picked up in a luxury car….and taken to the beach 5 minutes away…where someone handed her bikinis that she had to put on….and lay in the sand while making faces at the camera….until lunch break….or until the weather gave out…giving her the rest of the day off, all expenses paid, more food and drink and 10,000 dollars or more….it’s a joke…but you know what…she’s good at looking good in a bikini and that should be compensated for appropriately so she continues to bring it…. TO SEE THE REST OF THE PICS FOLLOW THIS LINK
Rihanna Was spotted leaving Montage tonight, after taking her friends to dinner. While leaving, she rushes through the paparazzi, possibly looking a little under the weather. “Like” us on Facebook @ facebook.com F441BEC5
A Video I Made for Justin Bieber using the song “Innocent” by Taylor Swift. Lyrics: I guess you really did it this time Left yourself in your war path Lost your balance on a tightrope Lost your mind trying to get it back Wasn’t it easier in your lunchbox days? Always a bigger bed to crawl into Wasn’t it beautiful when you believed in everything? And everybody believed in you It’s alright just wait and see Your string of lights are still bright to me Oh, who you are is not where you’ve been You’re still an innocent Still an innocent Did some things you can’t speak of But at night you live it all again You wouldn’t be shattered on the floor now If only you had seen what you know now then Wasn’t it easier in your firefly catching days? When everything out of reach someone bigger brought down to you Wasn’t it beautiful running wild till you fell asleep? Before the monsters caught up to you It’s alright just wait and see Your string of lights are still bright to me Oh, who you are is not where you’ve been You’re still an innocent It’s okay, life is a tough crowd 32 and still growing up now Who you are is not what you did You’re still an innocent Time turns flames to embers You’ll have new Septembers Every one of us has messed up too Minds change like the weather I hope you remember Today is never too late to Be brand new It’s alright just wait and see Your string of lights are still bright to me Oh, who you are is not where you’ve been You’re still an innocent It’s okay, life … http://www.youtube.com/v/2_7-Fxcyb7Y?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata Read more: Innocent (Justin Bieber Video) with lyrics
Jermaine “Huggy” Hopkins and Sam Hurd should get together. Hopkins, the teenage star who went toe-to-toe with Morgan Freeman in the inspirational 1989 movie Lean on Me , has been busted for selling pot in Phoenix. We’re not talking personal-use quantities of the herb, either. According to local Fox affiliate KSAZ, Hopkins was swept up in a drug sting conducted by undercover detectives from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The actor engaged them in a drug deal involving 200 pounds of marijuana he had in his SUV, along with $100,000 cash. Cops then took him into custody . Officer Christopher Hegstrom says Jermaine Hopkins was booked into jail on two felony counts of possessing, transporting and trying to sell marijuana. A subsequent search of his apartment in nearby Avondale, Ariz., also turned up another 100 pounds, its value was estimated at approximately $50,000. Hopkins actually lives in North Carolina but for whatever reason, made Arizona his place of “business.” Now it looks he may be a resident for a long time. Hey, at least the weather’s nice this time of year.
New season, which premieres January 5, finds the cast returning to the Shore and burying old beefs. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Sway Calloway Pauly D Photo: MTV The last season of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” was an Italian debacle on par with Silvio Berlusconi ( look it up ). It was 12 episodes of infighting, head-butting, vehicular mishaps, ill-fated hookup attempts and, of course, Sammi and Ronnie. So when news broke that the gang would be returning to their spiritual home of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, for the upcoming fifth season , there was much rejoicing — especially from the stars themselves. As Pauly D recently told MTV News, they left all the drama back in Italy and focused instead on just having fun. “There was a lot of tension in [Italy], because we were away from our friends, away from our family, so all we had was each other — that’s it,” Pauly said. “So now we literally ran to Jersey, because we missed it so much, and we just shared that bond, because we’ve been there before, so we enjoyed it with everybody this year. It was really one of my best years, I think.” In the new season, Pauly said even the most ardent of foes — like, say, Snooki and the Situation, who traded barbs (among other things) during their Italian holiday — have buried the tension. “They’re better. It was tough for me to live in the house when they were doing that, because it was way out of left field, I wasn’t expecting that,” Pauly explained. “But what’s crazy about it is that we’ll fight, but we still come together at the end of the day, as a family almost. Kind of like a messed-up family.” Pauly also said that, despite previous reports, his best pal Vinny is still very much a part of the new season. While he has plenty of answers about the new “Shore” season, even Pauly was at a loss when it comes to the current relationship status of Sammi and Ronnie, the, uh, star-crossed couple whose constant bickering has become (for better or worse) a staple of the show. “Man, I don’t know. They change like the weather. Are they together, are they not? I don’t even know,” he laughed.” I love them both. Together, it’s crazy. I don’t even need a relationship, because I’m living through theirs.” The fifth season of “Jersey Shore” premieres Thursday, January 5, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. For continuing “Shore” coverage, be sure to check in with MTV’s Remote Control blog.
Lady Gaga does not let the weather dictate her wardrobe choice at her book launch in New York. The singer wore a sheer Dolce & Gabbana lace dress teamed with long leather gloves despite the rainy evening weather.
Born in Thailand and raised in Rhode Island, Viantha is one definitely foxy woman. With the weather being unusually warm in November, with women like Viantha around, it does make you wonder what’s heating up the weather… Continue
When we last left Lala, she was still looking for the perfect home for her and her family and Po and Dice were both having girlfriend drama. In attempts to lift everyone’s spirits, Lala plans a vacation for all of them (and her bestie Kelly Rowland as well) to Turks and Caicos for a little rest and relaxation (take me PLEASE!). When they first arrive, Dice feels under the weather so she decides to stay in the hotel room to rest up. That doesn’t stop Lala, Kelly and Po from hitting the casino and playing a little blackjack. The next day, the girls go on a boat tour where they are able to fish and lounge in the sun (side note: who knew Po had a banging body like that? lol) Lala decides to jump in the water and swim around a little bit before she sees a mysterious fin swimming close to her. She’s not sure whether it’s a shark, stingray or some other deadly creature so she swims as fast as she can to the nearest shore only to realize that the fin she saw was just a dolphin! (hey, I would have done the same thing!) They then head to the Conch Shack for some lunch (not sure how I feel about eating Conch). Their waiter explains to them that, “eating conch penis is the island aphrodisiac”and Dice responds, “No, not today” (that’s funny for more reasons than one!) The waiter serves them Conch penis in a shot called the “Conch Knocker” (such a fitting name) and Kelly bravely is the first to try. Seems rather interesting! After a fun day in the sun, the girls head back to their room where a more serious conversation takes place. This is the first time we see Dice open up about her sexual orientation and talk about her girlfriend Michelle who she has been referring to as “The Situation”. Lala explains to Dice that she shouldn’t be ashamed of who she is and that the doesn’t have to hide from anyone anymore because they will love and accept her just the same. It seems as though Dice slowly but surely was able to open up by first even talking about her girlfriend out loud and then calling her by her real name, instead of “The Situation” (because Lord knows I wouldn’t want to share a nickname with the Jersey Shore crew lol). I’m glad that this topic was discussed on this show! It’s so important for everyone to feel accepted despite their sexual orientation. Dice, we love you just the same- if not even more! Lala’s Battle With The Press On “Lala’s Full Court Life” [RECAP] LaLa: “We’re Just Gonna Drink The Pain Away!”, “Lala’s Full Court Life” [RECAP] Boys vs Girls Naked Bowling On “Lala’s Full Court Life” [RECAP] Trina: “He Got Five Minutes To Get It Right” On “Lala’s Full Court Life” [RECAP]
