Mary J. Blige Dishes On Her 'Crazy' Led Zeppelin Covers

'I've listened to their music since I was a child,' says the R&B diva, who recorded 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love.'By James Montgomery, with reporting by Larry Carroll Mary J. Blige Photo: MTV News You wouldn't peg Mary J Blige as the black-light-and-tapestry sort, but, as has become readily apparent in recent weeks, she absolutely loves Led Zeppelin. In early February, reports began circulating that Blige had re-recorded Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven," working with Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and guitarist Steve Vai on the track, which is slated to appear on the international reissue of her Stronger With Each Tear album, due Monday. But after she had recorded "Stairway," Blige continued to get the Led out, covering another Zeppelin classic — the thunderous "Whole Lotta Love" — for the album too. And when MTV News caught up with her on the Essence Black Women in Hollywood red carpet, she told us all about channeling her inner Robert Plant for the tracks, a process that came much easier than you'd probably imagine. "I did Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love' — it's crazy," she said. "I am a Led Zeppelin fan. I'm not going to say I've been to their concerts, but I've listened to their music since I was a child, and it's always moved me, especially 'Stairway to Heaven,' and 'Whole Lotta Love' is just fun." Blige also said she recorded another new song — a "club record" called "I Can't Wait" — for the re-release. And while it's only slated to hit shelves outside the U.S., she hopes her fans will get a chance to hear all the new songs pretty soon. "I want y'all to hear it," she laughed. Related Artists Mary J. Blige Led Zeppelin Travis Barker Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1633563/mary-j-blige-dishes-on-her-crazy-led-zeppelin-covers.jhtmlCarla Campbell

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Justin Bieber - Next To You

Next To You Artist: Justin Bieber Label: Jive, JLG Director: Collin Tilley Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3187077&vid=666238America Ferrera

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Britney Spears - I Wanna Go

I Wanna Go Artist: Britney Spears Label: Jive, Zomba Label Group Director: Chris Marrs Pillero Album: Femme Fatale Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=501686&vid=667190Anna Kournikova

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Photos | Britney Spears Brings Down The House In Las Vegas

Britney Spears Brings Down The House In Las Vegas Related Artists Britney Spears Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1660731AnnaLynne McCord

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Photos | Ke$ha On The Set Of Her Video For 'Take It Off'

Ke$ha On The Set Of Her Video For 'Take It Off' Related Artists Ke$ha Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1643229Ana Ivanovi

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Lady Gaga Unveils Panda Alter Ego On Japanese TV

'Gagapanda' jokes she's 'been eating a lot of bamboo this week' before revealing plans for 2012 tour, having babies and more.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga appears on the Japanese talk show "Sukkiri" Photo: Sukkiri Lady Gaga is currently in the planning stages for her next tour. After wrapping up her epic Monster Ball run earlier this year, Gaga teased her plans on a Japanese talk show on Tuesday (June 28). "All over the world and I'm already planning," she said of the trek, which she expects to kick off at the top of 2012. "I'm so excited I can't even go to sleep at night." Gaga appeared wearing a black-and-white dress, with her hair done up in two buns and her eye makeup painted in two panda-like circles. "I really like pandas," she told the hosts of her look, adding, "pandas have paws, and I always tell my fans to put their paws up. I've been eating a lot of bamboo this week," she joked. (Shortly after the appearance, the singer even began referring to herself as Gagapanda on Twitter.) She then played a little game called "Yes or No," where she was asked questions about her popularity on Twitter, her love of cooking, her clothes and more. She later elaborated on some of the topics. "My dream is to continue to make music and tour and do as much as I can to give as much back to my fans," she said. "Personal dreams? I suppose one day I'll have panda babies." Gaga owned up to having one major fear, however. "The only thing I really get scared of is missing out on moments with my family 'cause I travel so much, so I call my mom and dad every day," she said. Asked whether she was scared of ghosts, Gaga said, "No, we can be friends." She went on to add, "I love Japanese monster movies. I actually believe in ancestors. I have a lot of family in my past like my Aunt Joann and my grandfather that have passed on and I talk to them." What do you think of Gaga's panda-inspired look? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos Lady Gaga: Inside The Outside Related Artists Lady Gaga Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666533/lady-gaga-panda-japanese-talk-show-sukkiri.jhtmlEsther Cañadas

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Justin Bieber Won't 'Limit' Himself On Next Album

'I just want to make music,' he tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Jamie McCarthy/ Getty Images It's been a minute since Justin Bieber released new music, and it sounds like the waiting game continues for Beliebers. The singer is currently in the planning and recording stages for his next record and has not set any deadlines for himself. At the moment, Bieber said, he's still creating. "I want to work a lot with myself," he told MTV News about any plans to expand his collaboration résumé, after working with artists like Chris Brown, Kanye West, Ludacris and Rascal Flatts. "And write a lot myself. I will be working with a lot of other producers and stuff like that, but I'm just writing a lot, writing on tour." So what is Bieber focusing on in this new batch of songs? " writing about how I feel and producing. I've been producing on my laptop and on my computer," he said. "I've been really into it and, hopefully, this next album will be huge." It may be a while until new stuff comes out, but it's not like fans don't already have plenty of Bieber music to listen to in the meantime. Only a couple of years into his career, Bieber has already managed to release the chart-topping albums My World, My World 2.0, Never Say Never — The Remixes and My Worlds Acoustic. He's also dabbled in a number of genres, like pop, hip-hop, R&B and, yes, even country. With so many interests in so many different sounds and so much to draw from, Bieber said he's not boxing himself in on his next release. "I've done a lot on my acoustic guitar, so it's gonna have that vibe," he explained. "I'm not gonna really limit myself. I think music is music, and genre — I mean, I know there's country music, there's rock music, but my music is different. My voice is not meant for any style. I just want to make music." Are you excited for Bieber's next album? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666424/justin-bieber-new-album.jhtmlEmmy Rossum

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Photos | Celebs Bid Farewell To Oprah Winfrey At Her Final Show Tapings

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Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber Turn CMT Awards Into Crossover Celebration

Kid Rock hosted the show, which featured everyone from Ludacris and Jason Aldean to Sheryl Crow.By Gil Kaufman Sheryl Crow and Justin Bieber at the 2011 CMT Music Awards Photo: Getty Images You might have done a double-take when you saw the list of winners and guests at Wednesday night's CMT Music Awards, which included trophies for Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber as well as performances that featured Ludacris and a cover of Eminem and Rihanna's "Love the Way You Lie." But, yes, this was a country music event. It's just that some of the hardware handed out at the show hosted by Kid Rock tipped its 10-gallon hat to the ongoing popularity of the pop-infused sound. The biggest example of that cross-over success, Swift, took home one of the top honors, Video of the Year, for her clip "Mine." She accepted the prize from a stage in Wisconsin, her latest tour stop. "I just want to say thank you and hi to everybody back at the CMT Music Awards," she said. "I wish I could be there, but I'm hanging out with 15,000 of my closest friends in Milwaukee. I want to thank so many people — all the little kids who are in the video and their families for bringing them to Maine and being in the video. ... I don't know what I did to deserve you guys, but you've made so many amazing things happen to me in my life." Male Video of the Year honors went to "The Voice" judge Blake Shelton for "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking," while the female video winner was his wife, Miranda Lambert, for her emotional tune "The House That Built Me." One of the more unusual names on the winners list was Bieber, who snagged Collaborative Video of the Year for his hookup with Rascal Flatts on the tune "That Should Be Me." "First of all, I just want to say how honored I am to be here ... with Rascal Flatts," Bieber said while accepting his first country award. "How amazing are Rascal Flatts, everybody? I want to thank my mom. I want to thank my family. And I want to thank Rascal Flatts for even jumping on the song with me." Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus thanked Bieber right back for bringing the group the "great song," adding, "It was an honor to be in this video with you. What a talented guy. We appreciate it so much." Lady Antebellum, another group that has surfed the more country side of the crossover wave, scored Group Video of the Year for "Hello World." And the Band Perry, an act that many mainstream listeners were first introduced to thanks to "American Idol" runner-up Lauren Alaina, took the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year prize for "If I Die Young," as well as the 2011 Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award. Of course, it wasn't all awards and honors, there was also a hilarious opening bit in which Swift and Shania Twain killed it in a three-minute "Thelma & Louise" parody. In the clip, the two jump in their convertible and run into a perv played by comedian Ron White, practice shooting their guns and run into "Glee" star Chord Overstreet, who plays the shirtless Brad Pitt character. In addition to a gratuitous Donald Trump cameo, the video also featured Kenny Rogers singing his hit "The Gambler" by the roadside and host Rock hopping into the car with the ladies after getting kicked off his tour bus for partying too hard. There were other highlights, including someone tossing a pair of ladies' underwear at Rock and Sheryl Crow later admitting she flashed hers while getting up from a stool after performing with the rapper-turned-heartland-rocker. "I'm just gonna address the elephant in the room, because people all over America are tweeting that I was wearing a really short skirt when I sang with Kid Rock — and that when I got up off the stool, I showed my underwear," Crow joked. "Well, at least you were wearing underwear," co-presenter Sara Evans said. There was further drama when Twain came out to introduce the male video winner and took a major tumble on a too-slick floor while walking to the stage. She got up quickly and regained her composure, later laughing, "I don't need a stunt double." In addition to Rock opening the show with a bit of his hard-hitting "Bawitdaba" (which was cut off in favor of a more country-safe tune named "Till My Dying Day" that he wrote for Wynonna Judd), Ludacris hooked up with Jason Aldean for "Dirt Road Anthem," the Band Perry played "Love the Way You Lie," and Lady Antebellum did a bit of Prince's "Kiss." "Idol" winner Scotty McCreery was on hand with Alaina to introduce a performance by Sugarland as well. Other winners included Sugarland (Duo Video of the Year for "Stuck Like Glue"), Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett (CMT Performance of the Year for "Margaritaville") and Shelton (Best Web Video of the Year, "Kiss My Country Ass.") Related Artists Kid Rock Justin Bieber Taylor Swift Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1665449/cmt-awards-taylor-swift-justin-bieber-kid-rock.jhtmlAshley Tappin

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Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers: Suicide Attempt or Sobriey Relapse?

Jonathan Rhys Meyers was rushed to the hospital in London this week after a suspected suicide attempt involving a pills overdose, according to U.K. newspaper The Sun. Following an emergency call Tuesday night, paramedics found the 33-year-old star of the Tudors slumped on the floor of his London home. Rhys Meyers, who has long battled alcohol addiction, refused medical attention, and the police were called to intervene. A Scotland Yard spokesman tells People: "We can confirm we were called by the London Ambulance Service to an address in NW8 to report to a man refusing treatment. Police attended, and the man was taken by ambulance to a central London hospital. That was the end of our involvement." According to The Sun, this was not an accidental overdose, but  rather a "suicide bid" on the part of Rhys Meyers. "This is very sad," says one insider. "It was the opinion of those present that he tried to take his life." Another source, however, tells Us Weekly a different story. "It was not a suicide attempt. He did relapse and was hospitalized for that, but was released." The Irish-born Rhys Meyers has been quite open about his battle with alcoholism and his attempts to get sober. He's been arrested for public drunkenness on numerous occasions and done multiple stints in rehab. In fact, he just recently got out of a rehabilitation center in South Africa -- his fifth stab at quitting booze. The former Hugo Boss model and Bend It Like Beckham star was reportedly discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. When asked by The Sun how he was doing, he replied: "No comment." One of Rhys Meyers' neighbors, however, did have a comment: "Jonathan is a lovely guy. You see him all the time in the street. He says hello and is very pleasant. I hope he is fine." So do we.Source: http://www.ivillage.com/jonathan-rhys-meyers-suicide-attempt-or-sobriey-relapse/1-a-361697Emmanuelle Chriqui

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'G.I. Joe 2' Is All About The Rock And Ninjas, Says Producer

Cobra might be on the rise, but there are at least two things the terrorist organization needs to watch out for: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and a whole host of ninjas.
Director Jon Chu's "G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes" is currently in the works, and it promises to hold a whole lot of fun for fans of Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/06/30/gi-joe-2-dwayne-johnson-rock-news/Cameron Diaz

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iVoices: Have You Made Your Life List?

You've probably heard of a "Bucket List," a list of things to do before you die. Well, iVillage's new iVoice Dwan Perrin decided to create a "Life List," a list of things she wants to do to live a fulfilling life. What would be on yours? Watch Dwan's report and be inspired!Source: http://www.ivillage.com/ivoices-have-you-made-your-life-list/1-h-361851Ashley Scott

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Mary Margaret

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'Transformers 3' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know

Before watching 'Dark of the Moon,' check out our handy guide.By Eric Ditzian Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Photo: Paramount Before the second "Transformers" even hit theaters, director Michael Bay was already saying no to a third installment — or at least one that would hit theaters in 2011. It was back in February 2009, a full three months before the release of "Revenge of the Fallen," that Bay said there was no way he'd helm a third "Transformers" flick (later titled "Dark of the Moon") and get it into multiplexes little more than two years later. "I would like to take a year off," he told us at the time. But whaddya know? Bay not only ended up agreeing to whipping together the 3-D flick in time for this year's Independence Day weekend, but Paramount ended up shifting the release to June 29 (June 28, if you count the many 9 p.m. showings). How did we get to this point? To understand that transformation — to learn everything there is to know — we'll have to travel back to mid-2009: Hop aboard our "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" cheat sheet: Reworking the Bay-hem By October 2009, coming off the poorly reviewed but $836 million-grossing "Revenge of the Fallen," Bay had cleared up the release date issues and announced that preproduction on the next film had begun. Increasingly, it appeared as though the new movie would be the first "Transformers" to get a 3-D release. "We're literally in the middle of that. There's no definitive answer," producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura told us about the chance for 3-D. But the news about 3-D took a backseat to a rather shocking casting move in May: Megan Fox would not be returning to the franchise. She and Bay had previously shared a contentious creative partnership (remember when she compared him to Hitler and he called her immature?), but suddenly the two had parted ways. Possible replacements for Fox included Brooklyn Decker and Gemma Arterton, but the job eventually went to Victoria's Secret model, and Hollywood newbie, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. "I think there's positives and negatives to her not being ," LaBeouf told us about Fox. "It's awesome that we get the discovery again. I think when everybody's vetted and everybody's been through these wars, then that discovery of the first film is nonexistent. It's kind of beautiful in that we get a new set of eyes, a fresh set of eyes for the audience to vibe with. So you get the discovery again, which is something that wouldn't happen if Megan came back." New "Moon" Filming kicked off on the still-untitled film last summer. It wouldn't be until the fall that it officially got a title. And the reason for that moniker wouldn't become clear until December, when the film's teaser trailer popped up online. It didn't feature LaBeouf or Huntington-Whiteley — or any of the stars, for that matter — but it did make clear the story would be tied into the Apollo 11 moon landing. The trailers that followed, one 30-second spot during the Super Bowl and a second official trailer that dropped April 28, didn't help explain the film's storyline any further, but did continue to tease Bay's famous action sequences and the new gorgeous girl. About That New Girl ... Speaking of the lady in question, who admitted recently she thought she bombed her initial audition, Huntington-Whiteley's co-stars Tyrese Gibson and LaBeouf assured us that the first-time actress has a lot more going on than just a pretty face. "Rosie is going to surprise a lot of people," Gibson said. "I have to go on record and say that she did not replace Megan Fox. She's a brand-new character; her name is Carly in the movie." "She completely owns her sexuality," LaBeouf added. "Which I think helps, especially on a movie like this where it's a blanket summer movie and there are certain requirements of a woman in a summer movie." Rising to Meet Technical Challenges Director Bay entered new territory on this third installment by doing away with his preconceived notions and shooting the film in 3-D, which, according to him, forced him to deal with a whole new set of filming challenges. "It's hard with my style of shooting and taking and strapping it to guys who are skydiving off buildings and helmet cams," he said. "It's a technical nightmare. You don't even want to tell your viewers how technically complicated this stuff is." On the other side of the technical spectrum is the amount of wirework required of the actors for the various stunts and action sequences. The specifics behind why the wirework proved to be so difficult, aside from the obvious hanging around, became very clear when LaBeouf, Gibson and Huntington-Whiteley offered a detailed (and highly entertaining) explanation of the various body parts that get pinched during the process. "Yeah, I don't like the wires," LaBeouf admitted to MTV News. "Really, you can ask any man." "All the things cut into the wrong places, put pressure on the wrong bits," Huntington-Whiteley added. "Whatever it does to a man, it also does to a woman." "Thank God I have a bigger ass so when you put the harness on, the ass is able to help you stay away from the front part," Gibson explained. "It kind of balances things out a little bit. When your ass is flat and you have to have it going over the front, it is a bad day in America." Check out everything we've got on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: 'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Related Photos 'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Crashes Into New York City Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666574/transformers-dark-of-the-moon.jhtmlBar Refaeli

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Hollywood Gossip

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Beyonce's 'Party' Track, Featuring Andre 3000, Leaks

Song from B's 4 album was produced by Kanye West and Consequence.By Gil Kaufman Beyonce Photo: Getty Images Beyoncé has already told us that it's girls who run the world. And with that bit of foot-stomping feminist business out of the way, B is ready to get her "Party" on. That's the name of the tune from the singer's upcoming album, 4, which leaked on Monday and features a few verses from reclusive Outkast rapper Andre 3000. The song was produced by Kanye West and Consequence, with 'Ye helping to kick off the retro-'90s keyboard groove with the instantly quotable lines, "You a bad girl and your friend's bad too/ You got the swag sauce, you drippin' swagu." Over a slinky, slow-bouncing synthesizer and drum machine track reminiscent of a New Jack Swing seduction groove from Al B. Sure!, Beyoncé croons, "I may be young but I'm ready/ To give you all my love/ I told my girls you can get it/ Don't slow it down, just let it go/ So in love." Unlike the at-points frantic "Run the World (Girls)," the new tune takes its time, lyrically and musically, with Beyoncé luxuriating over her vocals and singing about the beauty of nice and slow. "I'll give it all away/ Just don't tell nobody tomorrow/ So tonight I'll do it every way/ Cause knockin' till the morning light/ 'Cause we like to party." Andre comes in around the 2:15 mark, his nasally, rapid-fire flow instantly recognizable amid a barrage of brain-twisting rhymes. "Spit this sh-- for rillo, brain Brillo/ Kiddo say he looks up to me, this just makes me feel old/ Never thought that we could become someone else's hero," raps the ATL veteran about his now senior status in the game. "Man, we were just in the food court, eating our gyro/ Yesterday, that's the way, every single mornin' I try to pray/ Grandmom 'n them, they never forgot, and nothin' else really mean nuttin' to me." The slow jam runs out with Beyoncé reiterating the lines " 'Cause we like to party, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey" and then a reprise of West's opening lines in praise of that elusive swagu sauce. What do you think of Beyoncé's "Party" track? Tell us in the comments. Related Artists Beyoncé Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1665286/beyonce-party-andre3000.jhtmlAlecia Elliott

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'Harry Potter' World Cup: Muggles Target Robert Pattinson

Keep voting over on the MTV Movies Blog to determine the best 'Potter' character of all time.By Eric Ditzian Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" Photo: Warner Bros. The second round of MTV News' "Harry Potter" World Cup — the fan-voted tournament to pick the greatest character in the fantasy franchise — is already under way, but we'd like to pause for a minute to say how damn impressed we are. We offered up this momentous task to you, and you came through in a big way over the first round, voting more than 1.2 million times to make sure your favorite wizards and witches, heroes and villains, owls, elves and werewolves made it through to the next round. Magical stuff! And it's only just beginning. Round two is shaping up to deliver us some blowouts, some neck-and-neck competitions and one upset that could have fans of another supernatural series up in arms. On that last point, we're talking about Mr. Robert Pattinson. Before RPattz got mixed up in the "Twilight" madness, he took on the role of Cedric Diggory, a wizard who was only featured in "Goblet of Fire" but whose death changed the course of Hogwarts history and earned the character a #3 seed in our tournament. Cedric coasted through the first round and seemed to have a path cleared for him in future rounds by "Twilight" fans, who knocked Luna Lovegood out in a shocking round-one defeat. Yet "Potter" fans seem to be fighting back in round two. Cedric now finds himself in a fierce battle with Narcissa Malfoy, the Dark Lord ally who squeaked by Lovegood in round one and could make it two upsets in a row. As of this writing, Narcissa leads the voting 53 percent to Cedric's 47 percent. All this makes for one of round two's most exciting matchups. And a lot can happen before voting ends July 1 at 12:01 p.m. ET. Will the throw-down between brother/sister tandem George and Ginny Weasley, for example, go down to the wire? Right now, they're locked in a virtual tie. And can Professor Minerva McGonagall, the head honcho of Gryffindor, maintain a razor-thin margin of victory over timid-yet-ultimately heroic Neville Longbottom? Don't count that dude out yet. Other matches seem already decided. Ron Weasley holds a commanding lead over Quidditch top dog Oliver Wood. Ron's gal pal Hermione and best friend Harry Potter, meanwhile, have each also raced out to nearly impossible-to-overcome leads. Big shock there, right? The big three are going to coast safely into the Sweet 16. There they'll no doubt greet Severus Snape, the is-he-really-bad-or-maybe-kinda-good wizard who is deservedly a fan favorite. He's far ahead in his face-off with itty-bitty Professor Flitwick. We'll go ahead now and call it: Snape for the win! And let's cross our fingers that Dobby the House Elf, he of the adorable voice and self-sacrificing worldview, maintains his hefty lead over Kingsley Shacklebolt, who honestly is on borrowed time after a round-one upset of Mad-Eye Moody. So that's where we stand about halfway through the second round. Don't let your personal fave pull a Mad-Eye Moody. Make sure he, she or it gets your support. With millions of votes coming through, it's up to you to vote and vote and vote. And then vote some more before we anoint the greatest character of all time in MTV News' Harry Potter World Cup. Who is the best "Harry Potter" character of all time? The "Harry Potter" World Cup will find out! Voting is going on now over on the MTV Movies Blog, and you can also get the debate going on Twitter with the hashtag #mtvpottercup. Related Videos The 'Harry Potter' World Cup Related Photos The 'Harry Potter' World Cup Players Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666628/harry-potter-robert-pattinson.jhtmlCatherine Bell

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Lady Gaga, Weird Al Find 'Happy Ending' After Parody Beef

'She's totally cool and she really likes the parody,' Al tells MTV News of 'Perform This Way.'By Jocelyn Vena Weird Al at the "Bad Teacher" premiere Photo: Stephen Lovekin/ Getty Images All is well between Lady Gaga and "Weird Al" Yankovic. After some initial drama over his parody of "Born This Way," Gaga eventually gave Al her stamp of approval. When MTV News caught up with Weird Al on Monday night at the "Bad Teacher" premiere in New York City, he told us the pop star is actually of a fan of his track, "Perform This Way." "Where we stand is my music video 'Perform This Way' world-premiered and is doing quite well," he said. "My album comes out ," he said of Alpocalypse, which was released on Tuesday (June 21). "It all got resolved." On the Gaga parody track, he sings, "Got my straight jacket today/ It's made of gold lamé/ No, not because I'm crazy/ I perform this way." Then he goes on to lampoon, among other topics, that famous MTV VMA meat dress: "I strap prime rib to my feet/ Cover myself with raw meat/ I'll bet you've never seen a skirt steak worn this way." Initially, it seemed Gaga wasn't too pleased with the song's lyrics, but according to Al, she has come around. So, what exactly happened between Al and Mother Monster before things got straightened out? "It was a big misunderstanding, miscommunication," he explained. "The bottom line is it's a happy ending. Lady Gaga approves it; she's totally cool and she really likes the parody." In the brand-new video, Al portrays Gaga in some of her signature looks, from her Grammy egg to her bubble dress, but it wasn't easy to narrow down wardrobe for the clip. "It's a challenge because she's got so many different looks," he said. "I mean, she's got such a bigger-than-life persona, so a big part of figuring out the video is figuring out how we're going to do two-dozen costumes in three minutes. On top of putting my head on a woman's body, that was difficult as well. So a lot of CG effects and wardrobe, basically." Gaga isn't the only superstar lampooned on Alpocalypse. Al also has some fun with Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and T.I., to name a few. "It's very eclectic, it's very odd, which I guess you come to expect from a guy like me." What do you think of Weird Al's "Perform This Way" video? Tell us in the comments! Watch The "Perform This Way" Video Below! Related Photos 'Bad Teacher' Premieres In New York Related Artists Lady Gaga Weird Al Yankovic Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666137/weird-al-perform-this-way-lady-gaga.jhtmlGiulianna Ramirez

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iVillage Read Along Series: Priscilla Diaz from 'The Electric Company'

The PBS KIDS' star reads from one of her favorite children's books, "Chicken Little"Source: http://www.ivillage.com/ivillage-read-along-series-priscilla-diaz-electric-company/1-h-361555Camilla Belle

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Photos | Janet Jackson Performs A Tribute To Michael Jackson At The VMAs

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Photos | Justin Bieber's Grammy Night

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Photos | Alicia Keys Brings Jay-Z, Beyonce To Her New York Show

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'Transformers' Director Michael Bay Calls 3-D A 'Technical Nightmare'

'I've slowed down my style on this one,' he tells MTV News of adjusting to 3-D for 'Dark of the Moon.'By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Michael Bay on the set of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Photo: Paramount Pictures Toward the end of February of last year, as James Cameron's "Avatar" was crossing the $700 million mark at the domestic box office on its way to a record-shattering worldwide total, "Transformers" director Michael Bay was still not convinced that 3-D was the true future of popcorn moviemaking. "I've seen some tests that look great on other movies. I just want to see how it looks on my footage... in terms of a lot of real stuff coming out of the frame, real dirt, real complicated little particles coming towards the lens," he said at the time by way of revealing that he was considering a 3-D treatment for the third installment of his alien robot franchise. The fact that he'd even arrived at such a testing phase is a credit both to Cameron and "Transformers" exec producer Stephen Spielberg. "Jim Cameron, he's like, 'Mike, you got to do it in 3-D,' " Bay told MTV News recently. "Stephen Spielberg, he says, 'Michael, you should do this in 3-D,' and I'm like, 'I don't know about the technology.' " In the end, Bay became convinced that the tech was solid. For "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," he shot, by his own estimation, 60 percent of the finished film using 3-D cameras, another 15 percent consisting of all-digital 3-D shots and 25 percent footage converted from two dimensions to three. And while the director remains happy with the results, he did not mince words in talking about the challenges of working with 3-D cameras. "It's hard with my style of shooting and taking and strapping it to guys who are skydiving off buildings, and helmet cams," he said. "It's a technical nightmare. You don't even want to tell your viewers how technically complicated this stuff is." To accommodate the limitations of a 3-D presentation, Bay ended up adjusting his often-kinetic approach to filmmaking. "I've slowed down my style on this one," he explained. "There are longer shots, there are evolving shots, some shots are 45 seconds long, where you're going in and through things. Where people say, 'Oh, I can't watch action with 3-D,' it's where 3-D was done poorly and your eye goes in and out, and if it jumps fast, it's when you get bad 3-D, because it screws with your head. Shot by shot, we're transitioning the viewer. You can really feel the action in this. It's much more experiential." Check out everything we've got on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: 'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Related Photos 'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666563/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-3d.jhtmlAmanda Bynes

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True Blood?s Joe Manganiello To Guest Star on White Collar!

True Blood hottie Joe Manganiello will be bringing his talents to the USA Network this coming New Year! Get all the details behind Manganiello’s guest star appearance in the criminal drama White Collar below and his planned role! Trading in his werewolf persona Alcide for a short stint, the thirty four year old Manganiello will appear in season 3 of White Collar that stars series regulars Tim DeKay, Matt Bomer and Tiffani Theissen of Saved by the Bell fame. He is scheduled to play an ex-convict that relocates to a new home right across the street from, lead star, and FBI agent Peter and his wife Elizabeth. Can you already picture Neil and Manganillo?s character possibly going head to head! I can, which makes this latest casting news that much better. Seeing the pair share the screen should get fans excited. The news announced by EW first, with The Hollywood Reporter, not trailing far behind, was released today, confirming that the ‘True Blood’ star will be White Collar’s new villain in an episode set to air January 2012. Aside from Joe, actor Beau Bridges, former Dollhouse star Eliza Dushku, William Sadler, and Danny Masterson will all be making guest appearances. Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RightCelebrity/~3/3hw-3VcnrCA/Charlies Angels

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Michael Jackson Doctor's Trial Delayed

Judge pushes start of Conrad Murray's trial back to May.By Gil Kaufman Conrad Murray Photo: AFP/ Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Though Conrad Murray's lawyers had been pressing for a speedy trial, a judge in the involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's doctor ruled on Wednesday to delay opening statements in the proceedings until May. The Associated Press reported that Murray's attorneys consented to the postponement after they discussed the matter with prosecutors and both agreed they could be ready for trial by May 9. According to a transcript from the closed-door session, though opening statements will not begin for several months, Murray told Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor that he did not want to forfeit his right to a quick trial, but agreed to the delay if screening of prospective jurors begins as scheduled on March 24. "It is only acceptable to me if this is not strung along over a long period of time," Murray told the justice. "I don't want to lose my constitutional right to speedy trial." Murray — who has pleaded not guilty to the charges — reportedly has been in favor of having the proceedings begin as soon as possible because he is facing financial troubles, but he said he understands that the delay is necessary to allow both sides to prepare for the trial. Pastor consented because he said he didn't want to lose a jury pool, and believed a month-long delay might let potential jurors shuffle their schedules for the case, which could take up to two months to decide. The judge has reportedly clashed with Murray's defense team in recent weeks, pressing them for answers about why they had not turned over more witness notes and other potential evidence to prosecutors in the run-up to the trial. Cardiologist Murray was hired to be Jackson's personal physician while the King of Pop prepared for his planned 50-date comeback series of shows at London's O2 arena in the summer of 2009. The doctor told police that he provided the then-50-year-old Jackson with sedatives and the surgical anesthetic propofol in order to combat the singer's chronic insomnia. He said he did so on the morning of June 25, 2009, when Jackson died of what a coroner deemed acute propofol poisoning. Murray's lawyers reportedly plan to argue that Jackson was already in weak health before he died, that it's unfair to blame propofol for his passing and that, if the anesthetic was to blame, the pop superstar may have given himself the fatal dose by drinking the drug in a panic. A status hearing in the case has been set for this Wednesday. Related Videos Remembering Michael Jackson Related Photos Michael Jackson: A Life In Photos Related Artists Michael Jackson Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659100/conrad-murray-trial.jhtmlAnna Paquin

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Lindsay Lohan Admits To Failing Drug Test

And THIS is why early discharges from rehab are generally a bad idea {sigh}. Lindsay Lohan confessed on twitter that she had, indeed, failed a drug test. Regrettably, I did in fact fail my most recent drug test and if I am asked, I am prepared to appear before judge Fox next week as a result. TMZ is now reporting that Lindsay actually failed two drug tests. In addition to landing her in jail, this setback could also further derail Lindsay's career, according to TMZ. Lindsay is now relying on Judge Elden Fox to allow her to leave California to shoot "Inferno" in Louisiana and possibly fly to New York City for "Saturday Night Live." Here's the problem. Sources connected with the case have been telling TMZ ... if Lindsay were to fail a drug test the judge would probably pull the plug on out-of-state-travel -- a privilege for Lindsay, not a right. ...But all bets are off now that Lindsay has flunked two tests. And sources close to Lindsay somehow already know the big wigs on "Inferno" are pissed that she may have screwed up again, so flying to Louisiana may be a moot question. You can't really blame the 'Inferno' producers for being upset. It looks like the best thing for Lindsay at this point is a long-term stay in an inpatient facility that focuses solely on drug abuse (not drug problems and psychiatric problems, which is what the UCLA program did). This is really just TOO sad. Photos by FAME Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2010/09/18/lindsay-lohan-admits-to-failing-drug-testAnanda Lewis

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Lady Gaga's Meat Dress Stays Fresh At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

It's 'definitely one of the stranger pieces' on display, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator Jim Henke tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga at the 2010 VMAs Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images Oh, that meat dress! Nearly a year after Lady Gaga wore it at the MTV Video Music Awards, the costume made of various cuts of meat that designer Franc Fernandez and stylist Nicola Formichetti put together is still making headlines. On Thursday (June 16), that dress will join the "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power'' exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, where it will sit on display along with Gaga's childhood piano and Armani Prive orbit gown, which she wore to the 2011 Grammys, until February 2012. "I was talking to Lady Gaga's managers, and this is probably around November , and basically talked about different things, and we talked about the meat dress and we thought it would be great to add it to the exhibit just because of all the notoriety it has, so that's basically how it came about," RRHOF chief curator Jim Henke told MTV News. "We thought the meat dress would really be cool." So, how will the folks at the Rock Hall keep it fresh until it wraps up its stint there? "It's going to be in a case and we are putting some canisters in there to control the humidity, and then we have this other canister that soaks up the glutens," he explained. "But it's in a sealed case and we have the gels to control the environment in there." However, it took some work to get it to the point where it can hang around the Rock Hall along with a number of other high-profile memorabilia without seeming super-gross. Henke explained, "We went back to Franc Fernandez ... ultimately what we decided to do, we sent it to a taxidermist, they put it into a meat locker and then we started working on it and created this solution and treated it with that. "And then they had a body form, and when it was still wet, they put it on the body form and then it dried on there," he continued. "And then they had to do a little bit of painting to bring it back and give it a little bit more color." Gaga hasn't been shy about making the dress into jerky or wanting to have her extensive wardrobe in a museum, as she shared on "The Graham Norton Show." "I keep everything and dream of having a museum of all my clothes. I have an archive house for all my clothes," she said. " been jerked. It stank. It was fabulous. I never want to talk to anyone at those big celebrity functions because I feel awkward, and it was great — because it stunk, I didn't have to talk to anyone." Having the dress in the exhibit is quite an honor and it's an interesting piece, but Henke notes this isn't the most bizarre exhibit at the RRHOF. "Definitely one of the stranger pieces," he laughed about the dress, adding, "There are some other weird things. We actually have Alan Freed's ashes." Related Photos If Gaga's Meat Dress Started A Celebrity Trend Related Artists Lady Gaga Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1665885/lady-gaga-meat-dress.jhtmlBusy Philipps

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'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Trailer Premieres

First sneak peek at Tom Cruise's fourth 'Mission' teases death-defying stunts.By Kara Warner Paula Patton and Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" Photo: Paramount Pictures If there is one thing we can count on from Tom Cruise in a "Mission: Impossible" movie, it is mind-blowing action and stunt sequences. From his first foray into the spy-tastic world of Ethan Hunt to his fourth, the upcoming "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," Cruise has been one-upping himself in the stunt category. And judging from the first official trailer, which was released Tuesday evening (June 28), his work on the fourth "Mission," directed by "The Incredibles" helmer Brad Bird, is no exception. The trailer opens with the ominous words of Tom Wilkinson, whose character name we have yet to learn, essentially laying out the nuts and bolts of the plot. "An hour ago, a bomb blew up the Kremlin," he says, as footage of the Kremlin blowing up appear onscreen. "The president has initiated Ghost Protocol, the entire IMF has been disavowed," he explains of Ethan Hunt's (Tom Cruise) spy organization. "Now, I've been ordered to take you to Washington where they will hang the Kremlin bombing on you and your team, unless you were to escape after assaulting Brandt and me," says Wilkinson, shown seated in a car with Brandt (played by Jeremy Renner) and Hunt. "But if any of your team is caught, they'll be branded as terrorists." "So what happens now?" Hunt asks. "Your mission, should you choose to accept it," Wilkinson begins, recalling the series' famous line before being cut off so he won't spoil the plot entirely (although, if were to guess, the mission is probably to prove his team's innocence in the Kremlin bombing). His words are followed by a series of quick cuts that showcase and introduce the various castmembers, potential villains, etc. Renner as Brandt, Paula Patton, a serious-looking Josh Holloway, Cruise as Hunt in a series of wardrobe changes ranging from dapper formal wear to more rugged leather. Then we see snippets of those famous Cruise-brand action sequences: car chases, underwater escapes, machine-gun fire, hand-to-hand combat, lots of running, more fighting and martial arts, more running, and plenty of spy-associated breaking and entering, which all leads up to a potential character reveal about Brandt. "Who are you really, Brandt?" Hunt asks, in a scene where the two characters apparently come to blows. "We all have our secrets," Brandt responds. "Don't we, Ethan?" Cue the famous bars of Lalo Schrifin's "Theme From Mission: Impossible," which plays over Hunt looking out over Dubai, standing on the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. This is followed by a quick cut to a previous scene wherein tech master Benji Dunn (played by Simon Pegg) shows Hunt how to use a pair of fancy gadget gloves, which we soon see help him scale the Burj. "You're not going to make it!" Brandt yells to Hunt, who is climbing and jumping up and around the side of the building. "You're not helping," Hunt says, before the final shot, which shows the superspy repelling away from the Burj with a rope, which he loses midair and looks to plummet to the ground. Fade to black and the film's official titling. Cruise's wife, Katie Holmes, told MTV News recently that she was privy to a sneak peek of the film and that it's "amazing." "The movie is going to be very cool and intense and the best 'Mission' yet." First-time live-action director Bird echoed Holmes' sentiments, adding that Cruise did a lot of the craziest and most dangerous stunts himself. "It's big and it is crazy," he said. "I think the craziest thing is that are real they're not digital. That's Tom Cruise on the tallest building in the world, he's doing all that stuff," Bird said of Cruise's death-defying stunts. "People won't believe it, but we shot it in IMAX so it's there for everyone to see." Check out everything we've got on "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666576/mission-impossible-ghost-protocol-trailer.jhtmlAmanda Righetti

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Ke$ha Is Channeling 'Sexiness' Of '70s Rock For New Album

Glitter-heavy pop star tells MTV News she's going for 'balls-out, irreverent rock and roll.'By James Montgomery, with reporting by Matt Elias Ke$ha Photo: MTV News Ke$ha's already got the face paint down pat, and, during recent live sets, she's even taken to guzzling blood out of a human heart, so it should come as no surprise that, on her upcoming album, the pop star is taking things back to the most theatrical era of rock: the prop-heavy, arena-spanning heyday of the 1970s. Ke$h revealed her plans over the weekend in Los Angeles, on the red carpet of KIIS FM's annual Wango Tango concert, where she told MTV News that the follow-up to her breakout Animal album (and, we suppose, Cannibal too) would be heavy on hard riffs and light on pretty much everything else. "The next album ... I've been working on writing on the road, but as far as a sound, I just know it's gonna be balls-out, irreverent rock and roll," she said. "I've been pretty much in this '70s rock and roll kick and I just want to capture some of the true essence of what rock and roll is, and that's just irreverence and sexiness and fun and not giving a f---, so we'll definitely put a bit of rock and roll in it." So, does that mean that fans can expect the likes of Alice Cooper or Peter Frampton to show up on her new album? Perhaps. Because while Ke$ha's new album is still a ways off, she's already begun calling in favors, hoping to line up a killer collabo for the new disc. "I'm trying, trust me," she laughed. "I really would love to connect with one of my idols, I mean, that's my dream. I'm working on it." What do you think of Ke$ha going rock for her next album? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos Ke$ha, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez And Many More At Wango Tango 2011 Related Artists Ke$ha Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1663946/kesha-new-album.jhtmlEmma Heming

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'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Is The End For Shia LaBeouf

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" may or may not be the end of the "Transformers" franchise on the big-screen ? I'm betting on "may not," for what it's worth ? but it's definitely the end for Sam Witwicky.
Like Michael Bay before him, Shia LaBeouf has long said that he's not likely to return to the Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/06/28/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-shia-labeouf/Dominique Swain

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Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash Light Up Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show

Foursome is joined by special guests and tons of lights for smash-hit medley. By Mawuse Ziegbe Black Eyed Peas perform during the Super Bowl XLV halftime show Photo: Getty Images The Black Eyed Peas promised a party at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday (February 6), and the pop supernovas definitely delivered, with a performance teeming with lights, dancers and surprise appearances from celebrity pals. Following a Chatter.com commercial that showed animated versions of the Peas showing off their social-media skills, the group kicked things off with their 2009 smash "I Gotta Feeling," descending from the ceiling on illuminated platforms onto a stage surrounded by a cluster of dancers clad in white bodysuits. The foursome led the team of fist-pumping troops in "Tron"-like getups, with Taboo sporting an outfit covered in flashing lights, will.i.am rocking a shiny hairpiece, Apl.de.ap wearing huge bright studs and Fergie vamping it up in bling-laden shoulder pads. When the speaker-busting bass of "Boom Boom Pow" dropped, the dancers dispersed across the field to create arrow-shaped formations as the glow-in-the-dark lights on their suits illuminated the stadium. Then rumored surprise guest Slash of Guns N' Roses rose from below the stage for a "Sweet Child O' Mine" duet with Fergie. The GNR great rocked a finger-searing solo in a studded version of his signature black top hat as more angular platforms and dancers moved across the gridiron. The platforms were bearing scores of marching-band musicians who blasted their horns and pounded away on their drums as the Peas went into "Pump It" and blue lights splashed across the production. Quick streams of fog heralded the arrival of the Peas' second surprise guest, Usher, who swooped in on a long chain to bust out his will.i.am-assisted joint "OMG." Rocking a sparkly collar on an otherwise all-white ensemble, the R&B hitmaker cranked out several counts of energetic choreography, enlivening moves from his "OMG" video and at one point jumping over Will and landing in a split. A spray of pyro ushered in the collective's breakout 2003 hit "Where Is the Love?" as the oddly shaped platforms spelled out the word "Love" in bright-red letters. The team of dancers, which appeared to have multiplied to over 100, formed hearts across the field as will updated the lyrics of the smash with lines like, "Obama, let's get these educated." Then the group jumped ahead to their most recent single, 2010's "The Time (Dirty Bit)," as several back up hoofers rocking cubed helmets joined the Peas onstage and dancers lined up along the gridiron to simultaneously bust out the Running Man, a move which drew cheers from the crowd. The platinum-selling Peas wrapped up the performance with a reprise of "I Gotta Feeling," as the quartet triumphantly signed off amid of blitz of fog, firepower and flashing lights. Ripping the halftime show was clearly a touching moment for will, who tweeted beforehand, "Me and apl started the peas when we were 16 yesterday we were dreamin now were livin it. Wow. I'm not crying out of sadness or nervousness its joy and pride and memories and the journey." And once the crew left the stage, the frontman was not only proud, but pumped. "That was so freakin sick," he wrote. "Wow...!!!" What did you think of the Black Eyed Peas' Super Bowl performance? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash Perform During Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show Related Artists Black Eyed Peas Usher Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657356/black-eyed-peas-usher-slash-super-bowl.jhtmlBridget Moynahan

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Brangelina Take The Kids To A Water Park In Malta

Brad Pitt, who is currently in Malta filming a new movie called World War Z, took some time away from his bizzy production schedule to sneak off to a water park to spend the day with his children and babymama Angelina Jolie. Ange got all decked out in a form-fitting wet suit while Brad opted Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pinkisthenewblog/~3/d9fhG2zPdtI/Giulianna Ramirez

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Prince Rocks The 2011 Montreal Jazz Festival

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Ke$ha Is Channeling 'Sexiness' Of '70s Rock For New Album

Glitter-heavy pop star tells MTV News she's going for 'balls-out, irreverent rock and roll.'By James Montgomery, with reporting by Matt Elias Ke$ha Photo: MTV News Ke$ha's already got the face paint down pat, and, during recent live sets, she's even taken to guzzling blood out of a human heart, so it should come as no surprise that, on her upcoming album, the pop star is taking things back to the most theatrical era of rock: the prop-heavy, arena-spanning heyday of the 1970s. Ke$h revealed her plans over the weekend in Los Angeles, on the red carpet of KIIS FM's annual Wango Tango concert, where she told MTV News that the follow-up to her breakout Animal album (and, we suppose, Cannibal too) would be heavy on hard riffs and light on pretty much everything else. "The next album ... I've been working on writing on the road, but as far as a sound, I just know it's gonna be balls-out, irreverent rock and roll," she said. "I've been pretty much in this '70s rock and roll kick and I just want to capture some of the true essence of what rock and roll is, and that's just irreverence and sexiness and fun and not giving a f---, so we'll definitely put a bit of rock and roll in it." So, does that mean that fans can expect the likes of Alice Cooper or Peter Frampton to show up on her new album? Perhaps. Because while Ke$ha's new album is still a ways off, she's already begun calling in favors, hoping to line up a killer collabo for the new disc. "I'm trying, trust me," she laughed. "I really would love to connect with one of my idols, I mean, that's my dream. I'm working on it." What do you think of Ke$ha going rock for her next album? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos Ke$ha, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez And Many More At Wango Tango 2011 Related Artists Ke$ha Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1663946/kesha-new-album.jhtmlErica Leerhsen

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Lady Gaga Sends Love To Clarence Clemons On Twitter

'Can we all make some get-well videos?' Gaga requests of her Little Monsters.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/ WireImage Clarence Clemons is reportedly "responsive and in stable condition" after two brain surgeries, according to Bruce Springsteen fansite Backstreets.com. The E Street Band member suffered a stroke on Sunday and is now reportedly on the mend. "Yesterday, it did not look good at all. Today ... miracles are happening. His vital signs are improving. He's responsive. His eyes are welling up when we're talking to him. He was paralyzed on his left side, but now he's squeezing with his left hand," a source close to the musician tells the site. "This is the best news we've heard since happened — it's nothing short of miraculous. The next five days will still be critical. But he's a fighter." Fox New York confirmed the report. A rep for Springsteen had not responded to MTV News' request for comment or further information on Clemons' condition by press time. Lady Gaga, who worked with Clemons on her Born This Way album, took to Twitter to send love and well-wishes to the saxophonist. "Little monsters, my very close friend +musician on 'The Edge of Glory' Clarence Clemons is very sick," she wrote. "Can we all make some get-well videos?" "Edge of Glory" producer Fernando Garibay recently recalled to MTV News Gaga's desire to get the musician on the song, which she wrote as an ode to her grandfather. "As soon as she was done with it, we said, 'Let's go with it.' I think it's very epic. It's an emotional song," Garibay said. As for Clemons' appearance on the song, he added, "She wanted a sax part, so he came in and played on 'Edge of Glory,' and what a moment that was to have her family there when the sax was being played on the track and it was all really magical. "Clarence Clemons came to the city; we were in New York," he continued. "He heard the song twice. We set up a mic and everything just played live all the way through. It was kind of one take. It was really amazing." Related Videos Track By Track: Lady Gaga's Born This Way Related Artists Lady Gaga Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1665661/lady-gaga-clarence-clemons.jhtmlJessica Simpson

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Justin Bieber: I'm A Country Boy

The newly minted CMT Music Award winner says he shares his mother's love of the country sound. By Jocelyn Vena Photo: The Insider Before he took home the trophy for Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night, Justin Bieber professed his love for all things country on the red carpet. "I'm really glad to be here," he told CMT, with the guys of Rascal Flatts by his side. "It's great." It wasn't just an exciting night for him, but also for Mama Bieber, who happens to be a big country music aficionado. "It's great; it's so many people my mother admires, 'cause she loves country music, and I do too," he continued. "So it's really great to be here with Rascal Flatts." It was on the set for his winning video, "That Should Be Me," that Bieber first cut his hair. In the end, the sacrifice of his trademark locks seemed worth it. "Some of the fans liked it; some of the fans didn't. They were just upset he cut it," Bieber joked, nodding to Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox. The video for "That Should Be Me," a Never Say Never - The Remixes track (which was a reworked version of the song that first appeared on My World 2.0) is a lo-fi, behind-the-scenes, "making of the video" performance clip. But it was good enough to beat out the likes of country music superstars like Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson; Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow; Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow, as well as Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels. "First of all, I just want to say how honored I am to be here ... with Rascal Flatts," Bieber said while accepting his first country award. "How amazing are Rascal Flatts, everybody? I want to thank my mom. I want to thank my family. And I want to thank Rascal Flatts for even jumping on the song with me." Would you like to see Justin Bieber try out other genres of music? Talk about it in the comments! Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1665517/justin-bieber-cmt-awards.jhtmlChristina Milian

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Beyonce's 4 Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know

Long-awaited album finally hit stores Tuesday.By Jocelyn Vena Beyoncé's <i>4</i> Photo: Columbia Beyoncé's 4 may have leaked weeks ago, but its official release date is finally upon us. It's been a long-churning album that touches on soul, '90s R&B, hip-hop and even '80s adult contemporary. Long before the album even dropped, B promised fans that the album would be eclectic — a promise that was certainly met. "I have a lot of live instruments that I'm putting into the tracks to try to change the sound and make my own genre of music," she said about the album. On it, she worked with a number of A-listers, including The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Kanye West, Chad Hugo, Ryan Tedder and Diplo, to name a few. She had also been spotted in the studio with indie acts like Sleigh Bells, proving that she wanted to try anything and everything. "I'm mixing every type of genre that I love and I'm inspired by every type of genre," she told MTV News late last year. "I'm not in a box. It's not R&B. It's not typically pop. It's not rock. It's just everything I love all mixed together in my own little gumbo of music." Which track on 4 is your favorite? Tell us on our Facebook page. By the time 2010 was nearing its midway mark, Beyoncé finally debuted "Run the World (Girls)," a girl-power pop tune that samples Major Lazer's "Pon De Floor" and is full of so much bravado that she needed wild animals in the music video. So why did Beyoncé name the album 4? Well, aside from the fact that it's her fourth album, she explained: "We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It's the day I was born. My mother's birthday and a lot of my friends' birthdays are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date." In addition to "Run the World (Girls)," Queen B teased fans with songs like the album's official second single, "Best Thing I Never Had," plus the promotional track "1+1" and the leaked track "Party," featuring Andre 3000. The songs show the many sides of Beyoncé: playful, heartfelt, flirty, sexy and, yes, sassy. In the end, B wanted fans to hear all those sides of her on the album. "I also gave myself more freedom to really belt out some songs, and bring soul singing back," she explained. "I used a lot of the brassiness and grittiness in my voice that people hear in my live performances, but not necessarily on my records." What are your thoughts on 4? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Beyoncé Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666507/beyonce-4-album.jhtmlCinthia Moura

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Ke$ha Wants 'Till The World Ends' Remix To 'Take Over Airwaves'

Singer says her collaboration with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj made a 'supergroup of three hot, strong women.'By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias Ke$ha Photo: MTV News Earlier this week, Britney Spears, Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj dropped their femme-fatale-friendly remix of the Spears club track "Till the World Ends." The already fun song got super-charged thanks to Minaj's cutting verses and Ke$ha's recognizable vocals. "I'm a massive fan of both the ladies I share the track with," K told MTV News on Wednesday at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards. "I wrote 'TTWE' for Britney with Dr. Luke and Max and she killed it and I loved it, but I just thought a supergroup of three hot, strong women could just take over the airwaves." Ke$ha went on to give props to both the ladies. "I'm such a massive fan of Britney and I'm such a massive supporter of Nicki and a fan, and chicks sometimes don't team up. I don't know why, but I'm, like, huge on the girl power, so I just wanted to make a power girl track take over."

 The remix quickly won praise from fans who seem to think the new features step up the song's game. "You know, with the three of us, I wasn't necessarily surprised because I'm such a massive fan of Nicki Minaj and obviously with Britney I'm a fan of it, myself out of the equation," she said. "I'm just happy people like it."

 So did Ke$ha (who once sang backup for Spears) feel any pressure writing a song for Britney? "There was no pressure. Writing for somebody else is really fun 'cause I consider myself a songwriter first and foremost," she explained. "So it was so much fun to put my brain in the sexy Britney Spears brain and express myself almost as if I were possessed by her." Related Artists Ke$ha Britney Spears Nicki Minaj Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1662875/kesha-britney-spears-til-the-world-ends-remix.jhtmlAmanda Swisten

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Guillermo Del Toro Confirms 'Pacific Rim' Role For Charlie Day

Anytime Guillermo Del Toro's name is attached to anything, there is cause for excitement. A) We love his work and B) he's such a warm, lovable human being that it is impossible NOT to love him to pieces. So what we know about his next directorial venture, "Pacific Rim," is that it's a monster movie, Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/06/28/guillermo-del-toro-pacific-rim-charlie-day/Eva Longoria

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CyHi The Prynce To Drop By 'RapFix Live'

Kanye West signees CyHi and D'Banj will talk about the G.O.O.D. life Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com.By Rob Markman CyHi the Prynce Photo: MTV News It's been a great year so far for "RapFix Live," and this Wednesday we keep our good streak going. Joining Sway on the "RFL" couch this week will be Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music signee CyHi the Prynce. The Atlanta MC will chop it up with Sway about his relationship with Mr. West, touring and his upcoming debut album, The Hard Way Musical. In fact, CyHi's labelmate Big Sean, whose own Finally Famous debut dropped on Tuesday (June 28), gave his buddy some advice about prepping his first album. "You know, I was talkin' to Big Sean and he was tellin' me, 'It's hard to clear those samples,' " CyHi told MTV News recently. "I know my samples are like — man, them people are gonna be like, 'Boy are you crazy?' " Keeping with the G.O.O.D. Music theme, this week's live-stream episode of "RapFix Live" will also feature Kanye's newest recruit, Nigerian rapper D'Banj. While he may be new to the States, the international talent won an MTV Europe Music Award in 2007 and several MTV Africa Music Awards. On June 8, D'Banj tweeted his excitement, writing, "Just like yesterday myself and my brother did Tongolo. 7yrs later Mo' Hits signs with Good Music. Best birthday gift ever. God thank u." "RFL" will also catch up with legendary "YO! MTV Raps" host Fab 5 Freddy and take a tour through his New York City art gallery. Don't miss to CyHi the Prynce, D'Banj and Fab 5 Freddy on "RapFix Live," streaming Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com. Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666571/cyhi-the-prynce-rapfix-live.jhtmlZooey Deschanel

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B.o.B. BET Awards Fashion Fail!

B.o.B. showed up at the BET Awards this weekend looking like he only expected to be photographed from the waist up. With that, the breakout rapper has committed this week?s epic Fashion Fail. The look on his face in this picture matches perfectly with how I felt the moment I saw his outfit. I mean, I wouldn?t even wear those socks UNDER a pair of slacks because I?d be afraid my shoes would come to life and run away. They’re so ridiculous, I beginning to wonder whether or not they are socks at all. Could they actually be the bottom half of a insanely tacky leotard that he is wearing underneath his clothes? The shoes aren?t all that bad, but they do look like a pair of generic Timberland?s. The color just doesn?t work with his outfit. On top of it all, I have never been fond of people wearing skullcaps with shorts. It just looks plain silly. Do I even need to comment on those 80?s shorts? Sewed on patches? really B.o.B.? Sigh? Don?t forget to check back next week as we bite the head off of our next epic fashion failure. Photos: www.wenn.comSource: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RightCelebrity/~3/cRmEXsctPLA/Carrie Underwood

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Justin Bieber Vintage Video: His First Meeting With Usher

Justin Timberlake also wanted to sign Bieber, 'Never Say Never' star said in 2009.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Brian Phares/MTV News Just as the world was learning who Justin Bieber was, MTV News caught up with the shaggy-haired singer in September 2009. He was gearing up to release his debut album, My World, and plotting his pop-world domination. In the year and a half since that interview, Bieber has done the nearly impossible, launching himself into the pop mega-sphere. In the chat, Bieber recalled how he and his manager, Scooter Braun, met and eventually got big names interested in signing the teen. "My manager found me on YouTube. He flew me out to Atlanta for the first time — I'd never actually been on a plane before. He flew me to Atlanta where i was going to the studio to meet some people," he recalled. "And Usher happened to roll up in his Range Rover. I ran up to him, and I was like, 'Usher, I love your songs. Want me to sing you one?' The politest possible way he could say no, he did. ... I took the hint. I didn't get to sing for him: He had to run into a studio session." But later, Usher was beckoning the teen back to the ATL. "He actually watched my videos — after my manager got to talking to him — and was like, 'I should have let this kid sing,' and flew me back to Atlanta where I got to sing for him in a proper setting. A week later, I had a meeting with Justin Timberlake, who also wanted to sign me, so they both kind of wanted me." As the story goes, Bieber went with Usher, and the two never looked back. "As far as Usher being my mentor, he's definitely given me words of wisdom. I hear it from everybody, but definitely to hear it from Usher is great, just to stay humble and grounded is very important," he explained. "There's a lot of people, especially young stars, that have gone down the wrong path, and I definitely plan to stay humble and stay grounded and keep my family first, because that stuff really is important in life." On Friday, Justin Bieber's 3-D documentary, "Never Say Never," opens. The film takes a look at how the teen star worked to hit it big. MTV News has been chatting with him along the way, from the time he first burst on the scene in 2009 until now, as he embarks on a huge 2011 that will include a tour and more new music. Related Videos Discovering Justin Bieber MTV Rough Cut: Justin Bieber Related Photos Photos From Justin Bieber's Interview With Sway Related Artists Justin Bieber Usher Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657425/justin-bieber-usher-video.jhtmlDanneel Harris

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Photos | Britney Gets Angelic In These Femme Fatale Promo Shots

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Monet Mazur: Having Two Kids ?Is Like Having 10?

"It's easier the second time around because it's less scary, but it's harder having two because two is like having 10," the actress, 35, tells PEOPLE at the I Heart Ronson & JCPenney party on Tuesday.Source: http://feeds.celebritybabies.com/~r/celebrity-babies/~3/zOPqo-joFXM/Danica Patrick

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Kellie Pickler In No Rush to Have Children

"I don't know what's gotten into these kids where they feel like they have got to have a baby because their friend has one," Pickler says. "They don't take into consideration that it's a very selfish thing to do if you're not prepared and ready."Source: http://feeds.celebritybabies.com/~r/celebrity-babies/~3/ifI87BILy8c/Ana Beatriz Barros

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Beyonce Premieres 'Best Thing I Never Had'

Breakup tune, penned by B and Babyface, serves as second single off singer's new album, 4.By James Dinh Beyoncé Photo: Getty With "Me, Myself and I," "Irreplaceable" and even "If I Were a Boy," Beyoncé has proven that she excels at delivering top-notch pop&B, need-you-no-more-type jams. Her new single, "Best Thing I Never Had," which she co-wrote with Babyface and released on Wednesday morning (June 1), is just the latest entry in that category. Following the eccentric dance sounds of her lead single "Run the World (Girls)," Bey takes things down a notch on this midtempo cut off her new album, 4. Reminiscent of her 2006 hit "Irreplaceable," the song has the pop star taking aim at a former lover, admitting that she no longer desires him after discovering his deceitful ways. "I wanted you bad/ I'm so through with it/ Cuz honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had/ You turned out to be the best thing I never had/ And I'm gon' always be the best thing you never had/ I bet it sucks to be you right now," she confidently sings on the chorus. With its radio-friendly appeal and catchy chorus, "Best Thing I Never Had" sounds not unlike a song you'd hear during a Broadway musical. That may be because, as Beyoncé has revealed, she collaborated with the band from "Fela!" for "a couple of days" to gain inspiration from the play's subject, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. On the single artwork for "Best Thing I Never Had," a platinum-blond Beyoncé strikes a pose in a small bathroom. Sporting a tight-fitting dress, the pop star holds red lipstick up to a mirror after writing "King B" on it. In addition to Babyface, it seems that the pop superstar has also collaborated recently with OneRepublic. "Just finished mix on Beyoncé song — last one to make her album, once again she blew me away vocally, this is sumthin different — hope ya like!" the band tweeted on Tuesday. What do you think of "Best Thing I Never Had"? Share your reviews below! Related Artists Beyoncé Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1664883/beyonce-premieres-best-thing-i-never-had.jhtmlChyler Leigh

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Photos | Justin Bieber's AMA Night

Justin Bieber's AMA Night Related Artists Usher Justin Bieber Katy Perry Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1652773Charli Baltimore

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Justin Bieber Rebounds From Fan Run-In At Fragrance Launch

Overzealous NYC admirer jumped a barricade and knocked down the Biebs, but teen sensation recovered and got right back to fans.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Justin Bieber took over Herald Square in Manhattan on Thursday (June 23) as he greeted fans at a Macy's event for his women's fragrance, Someday. A legion of dedicated Beliebers lined up outside and gathered at the famed department store hoping to catch even a glimpse of the star. When MTV News caught up with the Biebs, he told us how much he appreciated his fans' overwhelming enthusiasm. "My fans are crazy. They wait out in the rain and anything, so they're crazy, they're awesome!" he said. "I just think that what we decided to do — making the fragrance for females, not getting a cologne for males — I said it before and I'll say it again, I'm more concerned about how girls smell 'cause I'm a guy and I know what smells good and I know what I like so girls should know, if it, then other guys are going to like it." But some fans may have been too enthusiastic. While some fans (and press) were allowed to wait inside Macy's, many were still standing outside, and according to reports, Bieber was knocked down by a man who jumped the barrier. Bieber wasn't hurt, though ABC said that he seemed "shaken" before he went right back to work and greeted more fans inside. Once inside the store, Bieber seemed relaxed, sharing with us the nuances of designing a perfume for his fans. "I think cologne and perfume are different. Cologne is more kind of a body-wash-type smell and is kind of flowery, fruity," he said, adding that mentor Usher, who has his own cologne brand, "didn't really give me any advice. "There was a long process 'cause they brought it out on the road and stuff," he added of the fragrance, whose proceeds will go to charity. "I picked out the bottle and designed everything." So what kind of cologne does Bieber use? "A bunch of different stuff; I switch it up all the time," he said. Will you bag a bottle of Someday? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666360/justin-bieber-someday-perfume.jhtmlJessica Alba

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New 'Hobbit' Image Reveals Gandalf And Bilbo Baggins

So sue us, we're about as excited as you can get about Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" adaptation.
Fortunately for us fans, Empire is too. That's why we're pretty thrilled that "The Hobbit" is gracing the August issue of the mag (out June 30) with some brand new looks at Martin Freeman as Bilbo, Ian McKellen Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/06/27/hobbit-photos-ian-mckellen-martin-freeman/Drew Barrymore

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Justin Bieber - Next To You

Next To You Artist: Justin Bieber Label: Jive, JLG Director: Collin Tilley Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3187077&vid=666238Brooke Burke

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Jersey Shore Back To Filming Already! Season 5 Underway!

The Jersey Shore cast just returned from the motherland and wrapped season four. But they are already back at it, down at the shore filming season five! The Jersey shore cast did not get a break this time in between seasons. I think it is a good thing. MTV seems to want the cast running on the same vibe they were in Italy. They were rumored to be on lock down since the return, meaning no phones, no TV, no internet, and living in the same house. As of right now, they are currently back at the house on the shore, and they are filming. The cast is said to be thrilled to be home at Seaside Heights, and they are taking full advantage of not having a drinking ban, as they did in Italy. I have to say, I am curious to see how season four plays out. I mean a large part of their fun was drinking. I hope it is not just a show of GTLing if you know what I mean. Hopefully they will air season five shortly after four and not make us wait around! The cast is said to have renegotiated their salaries once Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RightCelebrity/~3/6MRnqQWfdW0/Christina DaRe

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Photos | Wango Tango 2010

Wango Tango 2010 Related Artists Justin Bieber Ke$ha Usher Adam Lambert Akon Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1639311Brooke Burke

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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror

Man In The Mirror Artist: Michael Jackson Label: Epic Records Director: n/a Album: Moonwalker Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=206759Bonnie Jill Laflin

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Beyonce Does The Math On New '1+1' Track

Singer debuted the dreamy love song from her forthcoming 4 album on Wednesday night's 'American Idol' finale.By Jocelyn Vena Beyoncé's "1+1" Photo: Columbia Records Beyoncé may not know a thing about algebra, but when it comes to the math of power ballads, she totally gets it. On Wednesday night, Beyoncé premiered her new track "1+1" during her performance on "American Idol." After changing into a gown following her medley performance with former "Idol" contestants, B was up on the stage surrounded by soft red mood lighting and smoke, slowing things down a bit and proclaiming her love for that special someone in song. The lyrics make sweeping statements about the power of her relationship. She sings, "Hey! I don't know much about guns but I ... I've been shot by you/ Hey! And I don't know when I'm gonna die, but I hope that I'm gonna die by you/ Hey! And I don't know much about fighting, but I, I know I will fight for you/ Hey! Just when I ball up my fist, I realize that I'm laying right next to you." The song is the second officially released single from her album 4, which hits stores on June 28. On Wednesday, Beyoncé revealed the full track listing for 4. "1+1" opens the album and is one of 12 songs. The remaining 11 are: "I Care," "I Miss You," "Best Thing I Never Had," "Party" (featuring Andre 3000), "Rather Die Young," "Start Over," "Love on Top," "Countdown," the recently leaked "End of Time," "I Was Here" and the album's lead-off single, "Run the World (Girls)." Related Artists Beyoncé Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1664631/beyonce-new-track.jhtmlDaniella Alonso

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Engaged Celebs: They Put a Ring on It!

The How I Met Your Mother star will marry his longtime partner! See more stars who are planning to tie the knotSource: http://www.ivillage.com/engaged-celebs-they-put-ring-it/1-b-277661Charli Baltimore

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Beyonce Through the Years

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Photos | Ke$ha, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez And Many More At Wango Tango 2011

Ke$ha, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez And Many More At Wango Tango 2011 Related Artists Ke$ha Britney Spears Jennifer Lopez Lupe Fiasco Selena Gomez Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1663910Jaime Pressly

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Prince Harry: I'm 100% Single

His relationship status is a hot topic these days, but Prince Harry recently made it clear that he is ?100 percent single.? Ever since Harry?s brother William married Kate Middleton, the gossip mill has suggested that Harry has been hooking up with Kate?s sister, Pippa. Confirming that there is no truth to that, Harry stated, "Pippa? Ha! No, I am not seeing anyone at the moment. I'm working a lot at the moment, so dating and watching TV are the last things I have time for." According to the 26-year-old prince, the two are nothing more than family and friends. Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/pippa-middleton/prince-harry-im-100-single-518735Jennifer ODell

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Justin Bieber Won't 'Limit' Himself On Next Album

'I just want to make music,' he tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Jamie McCarthy/ Getty Images It's been a minute since Justin Bieber released new music, and it sounds like the waiting game continues for Beliebers. The singer is currently in the planning and recording stages for his next record and has not set any deadlines for himself. At the moment, Bieber said, he's still creating. "I want to work a lot with myself," he told MTV News about any plans to expand his collaboration résumé, after working with artists like Chris Brown, Kanye West, Ludacris and Rascal Flatts. "And write a lot myself. I will be working with a lot of other producers and stuff like that, but I'm just writing a lot, writing on tour." So what is Bieber focusing on in this new batch of songs? " writing about how I feel and producing. I've been producing on my laptop and on my computer," he said. "I've been really into it and, hopefully, this next album will be huge." It may be a while until new stuff comes out, but it's not like fans don't already have plenty of Bieber music to listen to in the meantime. Only a couple of years into his career, Bieber has already managed to release the chart-topping albums My World, My World 2.0, Never Say Never — The Remixes and My Worlds Acoustic. He's also dabbled in a number of genres, like pop, hip-hop, R&B and, yes, even country. With so many interests in so many different sounds and so much to draw from, Bieber said he's not boxing himself in on his next release. "I've done a lot on my acoustic guitar, so it's gonna have that vibe," he explained. "I'm not gonna really limit myself. I think music is music, and genre — I mean, I know there's country music, there's rock music, but my music is different. My voice is not meant for any style. I just want to make music." Are you excited for Bieber's next album? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666424/justin-bieber-new-album.jhtmlBar Refaeli

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Thought She Bombed 'Transformers' Audition

'Dark of the Moon' director Michael Bay called and said, 'You're the girl,' the first-time actress tells MTV News.By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Photo: Paramount Pictures One of the many intriguing stories to emerge from the production and release of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is the casting of new leading lady and first-time actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. In addition to making headlines for replacing Megan Fox as the new "Transformers" "It" girl, the fact that Whiteley comes to Hollywood from the equally glamorous world of modeling has only added to her appeal. The Victoria's Secret model's acting abilities have already been touted and praised by her co-stars, Shia LaBeouf and Tyrese Gibson, but when MTV News caught up with the newbie, we asked her about the intensity of the audition process. "I went to the audition and really I knew nothing about the role," Whiteley said. "No one had said anything; it was just a role in 'Transformers,' so I kind of thought it would be an extra part or a cameo or something. I went in a bit blind and also, it was my first-ever audition. I went in completely not knowing what I was doing. I left feeling not confident." Whiteley didn't have long to wallow in her uncertainty, because a couple days after that audition, director Michael Bay phoned her directly. "He was like, 'Yeah, you're the girl,' " she recalled. Before landing the big-screen role, Whiteley had dabbled in some amateur acting via school plays and a short film for lingerie company Agent Provocateur, but "Dark of the Moon" was definitely her first real gig. So has she been bitten by the acting bug? "Yeah, I've been so lucky because doing this film, I got to try a little bit of everything," she said. "There's something for everyone in it: There's the romance, the comedy, the drama, the action, there's the special effects." But as to whether we'll see her back on the big screen soon, Whiteley wasn't so sure. "I'm really hoping to do another movie," she said. "I'm working toward that, although I very much hope to stay in the fashion industry; it's my first love. We'll see what happens. I've got no idea." Check out everything we've got on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com. Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: 'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Related Photos Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: From Model To 'Transformers 3' Starlet 'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Premieres At The Moscow Int'l Film Festival Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666422/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-rosie-huntington-whiteley.jhtmlChristina DaRe

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Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

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Photos | Celebs Bid Farewell To Oprah Winfrey At Her Final Show Tapings

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