December 2010
205 posts
G. Dep Says He Didn't Know Shooting Victim Died →
The former Bad Boy rapper says he didn’t think the man he confessed to shooting 17 years ago died from his injuries. By Paul Cantor G. Dep Photo: Denise Truscello/WireImage …
Dec 20th
Eminem and Lil Wayne Rock 'Saturday Night Live' →
Superstars team up for ‘No Love’ and split the stage for ‘Won’t Back Down’ and ‘6’7” ’ on holiday-themed episode. By Mawuse Ziegbe Lil Wayne and Eminem perform “No Love” on “SNL” on…
Dec 19th
Lil Wayne Producer Bangladesh Explains How '6'7" '... →
‘It’s unfortunate that political things happen and it messes up the music of creative people,’ beatmaker says of his financial issues with Cash Money. By Jayson Rodriguez Bangladesh Photo: MTV News
Dec 18th
Diddy-Dirty Money Invite MTV News Aboard Last... →
‘I don’t think you’re an artist until people start looking at you like you’re crazy,’ Diddy says as Sway tags along for a day in the life of the trio. By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Sway…
Dec 17th
Lil Wayne's '6'7" ' Ups The Ante After 'A Milli,'... →
The producer behind both tracks tells MTV News Weezy brings a whole other ‘level of cleverness’ to Tha Carter IV song. By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne Photo: Getty Images While…
Dec 16th
Diddy And Justin Bieber Team Up In The Studio →
MTV News’ Sway joins rap mogul, teen idol and manager Scooter Braun as Bieber records song he wrote himself. By Kelley L. Carter Diddy, Justin Bieber and MTV’s Sway Calloway Photo:…
Dec 15th
T.I. Says Pharrell Asked Him To Vent On 'Get Back... →
‘I just need you to get those same sentiments, those same feelings on a record,’ Tip recalls the producer telling him. By Hillary Crosley T.I. Photo: MTV News It’s no secret…
Dec 10th
David Banner Says T.I. Has Always Battled... →
Mississippi rapper says Tip is ‘probably one of the strongest dudes that I ever met’ during ‘RapFix Live’ interview. By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Sway Calloway David Banner …
Dec 10th
Lady Gaga's Madame Tussauds Wax Statues Unveiled →
Little monsters turn up in NYC for unveiling of Gaga in a hair hat. By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Evan Leong The Lady Gaga wax figure at Madame Tussauds in New York…
Dec 10th
General David Petraeus Tops '10 Most Fascinating... →
Key player in guiding Afghanistan conflict beat out Justin Bieber, LeBron James on annual list. By Mawuse Ziegbe Justin Bieber on ABC’s “10 Most Fascinating People of 2010” special on…
Dec 10th
Nicki Minaj, Drake Set To Shoot 'Moment 4 Life'... →
Young Money president Mack Maine tells MTV News clique aims to film clip for Pink Friday track in December. By Hillary Crosley, with reporting by Sway Calloway Nicki Minaj Photo:…
Dec 10th
Paramore Have 'Squeezed Out The Last Drop' From... →
‘Playing God’ single and video will be the album’s last hurrah, Hayley Williams tells MTV News. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Matt Elias Paramore’s Hayley Williams Photo:…
Dec 10th
Justin Bieber Tells Barbara Walters He'll... →
Teen phenom also opens up about kissing girls and his getting in trouble in ‘10 Most Fascinating People of 2010’ special. By Mawuse Ziegbe Justin Bieber on ABC’s “10 Most Fascinating…
Dec 10th
Exclusive: T.I. Reveals Diddy Gave Him 'Castle... →
No Mercy track featuring Christina Aguilera ‘belonged to my big homey Puff first,’ Tip says in exclusive interview on ‘RapFix Live.’ By Jayson Rodriguez T.I. Photo: MTV News …
Dec 10th
'Jersey Shore' Cast Schools Barbara Walters On... →
The party-lovin’ crew brings the news anchor into their world in ‘10 Most Fascinating People of 2010’ special. By Mawuse Ziegbe Snooki and the Situation on ABC’s “10 Most Fascinating…
Dec 10th
Prince Pops Up On 'The View' →
The Purple One gives Justin Bieber advice during a surprise visit to ABC’s daytime gab-fest on Thursday. By Mawuse Ziegbe Prince on “The View” on Thursday Photo: ABC When…
Dec 10th
MTV's First-Ever TJ Makes Time's 'Top 10 Twitter... →
Magazine praises Twitter Jockey Gabi Gregg’s hustle in landing inventive social-media gig. By Gil Kaufman Sway and Gabi at the finale of “Follow Me: The Search for the first MTV TJ” Photo: MTV
Dec 10th
Jim Morrison Pardoned On Indecent Exposure... →
Late Doors frontman was granted a posthumous pardon stemming from charges he exposed himself during a 1969 Miami concert. By James Dinh The Doors’ Jim Morrison Photo: Tom…
Dec 10th
Eminem, Train Top iTunes Year-End Sales Charts →
Katy Perry, B.o.B, Usher and Ke$ha among other top download sellers. By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images It’s no surprise that Eminem tops the iTunes…
Dec 10th
Akon Recalls Meeting Michael Jackson For The First... →
Before recording ‘Hold My Hand,’ the two spent quality time together. By James Montgomery Michael Jackson in the video for “Hold My Hand” Photo: Sony Music Entertainment In…
Dec 10th
Michael Jackson's 'Hold My Hand' And More... →
Aaliyah, Tupac Shakur, Elvis Presley and more late superstars have popped up in videos after their deaths. By James Montgomery Michael Jackson in the video for “Hold My Hand” Photo:…
Dec 10th
T.I. Explains Tapping Chris Brown For 'Get Back... →
‘Who else has a significant story to tell of triumph from tragedy?’ MC muses in exclusive ‘RapFix Live’ interview from prison. By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Sway Calloway T.I. Photo: MTV News
Dec 10th
Christina Aguilera And Rihanna To Duet With 'X... →
Robbie Williams and will.i.am will also perform alongside contestants for the British talent show’s finale. By James Dinh Christina Aguilera Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images
Dec 10th
Drake 'OK' With Being Dropped From Kanye West's... →
‘Kanye’s creative process is ever-changing,’ Drizzy tells Shade 45. By Alvin Blanco Drake Photo: MTV News Even if Drake and Kanye West aren’t best friends, Drizzy still counts…
Dec 10th
Kanye West's 'Power' Is MTV News' #3 Song Of 2010 →
Epic single marks Kanye’s comeback and lands on our Top 25 Songs of the year. By Kyle Anderson Kanye West Photo: Getty Images The MTV News Top 25 Songs of 2010 marches on….
Dec 10th
Mark Wahlberg Takes MTV News' Justin Bieber Quiz! →
The ‘Fighter’ star has said he’d consider returning to the rap game for a collabo with the teen, so we tested his Bieber knowledge. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Christopher…
Dec 10th
Angelina Jolie Says She'd Reunite With Johnny Depp... →
‘Tourist’ actress in talks for Burton’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ adaptation ‘Maleficent.’ By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Angelina Jolie Photo: MTV News As Angelina…
Dec 9th
Lindsay Lohan's Rep Denies 'Dancing With The... →
Actress was rumored to be in talks for next season of the reality competition. By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by Mawuse Ziegbe Lindsay Lohan Photo: Evan Agostini/ Getty Images
Dec 9th
Rick Ross' 'B.M.F.' Is MTV News' #4 Song Of 2010 →
The Teflon Don’s chilling street anthem places high on our year-end list of Top 25 Songs. By James Montgomery Rick Ross Photo: Getty Images Starting last week, MTV News began…
Dec 9th
Christian Bale To Eminem On Extreme Weight Loss:... →
Em took cues from Bale’s ‘Machinist’ transformation for his own ‘3 A.M.’ video. By Eric Ditzian Christian Bale Photo: John Sciulli/Getty Images Christian Bale has done it…
Dec 9th
Ryan Gosling Talks Marriage Plans: 'I'm A... →
‘Blue Valentine’ star tells MTV News, ‘It depends on the lady.’ By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Ryan Gosling Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images Over the span…
Dec 9th
John Lennon Fans Celebrate His Legacy At... →
‘He had one common message: to spread love through music,’ one supporter tells MTV News of the late music icon. By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker, with additional reporting by Matt Harper …
Dec 9th
Is Lindsay Lohan Headed To 'Dancing With The... →
Actress is in talks to hoof it on hit show, according to Radar Online. By Mawuse Ziegbe Lindsay Lohan Photo: Getty Images Lindsay Lohan’s next career move may include busting…
Dec 9th
'Jersey Shore' Stars And Flo Rida Will Ring In New... →
Comedian Whitney Cummings will host ‘MTV New Year’s Bash,’ starting at 11 p.m. ET on New Year’s Eve. By Gil Kaufman “Snooki” Photo: Josh Kessler You’ve heard of a ball drop on…
Dec 9th
Justin Bieber Adds Willow Smith To European Tour... →
‘Whip My Hair’ starlet tweets the news about My World Tour dates kicking off in March. By James Dinh Willow Smith Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/ Getty Images Beliebers, get…
Dec 9th
'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Teaser Trailer... →
Preview shows astronauts encountering massive robot craft during 1969 moon landing. By Mawuse Ziegbe “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” Photo: Paramount It’s big and bad but…
Dec 9th
Diddy, Yoko Ono And More Remember John Lennon →
Music icon’s fans and contemporaries commemorate legacy on 30th anniversary of death. By Mawuse Ziegbe John Lennon Photo: Chris Walter/ Getty Images Decades after his passing,…
Dec 9th
Trick Daddy Says 'Magic City' Book Exposes The... →
From hurricanes to riots to the cocaine trade, the veteran MC tells MTV News, ‘I told the truth.’ By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Ricky Louis Trick Daddy Photo: MTV News
Dec 9th
T.I.'s Manager Says Repeat Prison Bids 'Get... →
‘But I’m in it to the end,’ Grand Hustle’s Jason Geter tells MTV News of standing by No Mercy MC. By Hillary Crosley T.I. Photo: Moses Robinson/ WireImage On Tuesday, T.I.…
Dec 9th
'Jersey Shore' Star Vinny Recalls Pet Shark On... →
‘I used to play ‘Jaws’ and feed the shark goldfish,’ MTV star reveals on this week’s episode. By Jocelyn Vena Vinny Photo: MTV News Vinny Guadagnino does pretty well with the…
Dec 9th
'Blue Valentine' NC-17 Rating Overturned →
MPAA changes film’s rating to an R after Weinstein Company appeal. By Eric Ditzian Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in “Blue Valentine” Photo: Weinstein Co. “Blue Valentine,”…
Dec 9th
K'Naan Film Will Get Beyond Exotic Backstory, DJ... →
Skee tells Mixtape Daily new documentary, ‘Up Close,’ will introduce ‘Wavin’ Flag’ rapper to Stateside hip-hop fans. By Jayson Rodriguez K’Naan Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty…
Dec 9th
Aretha Franklin Reportedly Has Cancer →
A relative tells a Detroit news station that Queen of Soul is suffering from cancer. By Mawuse Ziegbe Aretha Franklin Photo: Jemal Countess/ Getty Images Aretha Franklin has…
Dec 9th
Christina Aguilera Semi-Nude Photos Hit The Net →
‘We are attempting to determine the identity of the hackers,’ singer’s rep says. By Jocelyn Vena Christina Aguilera (file) Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage On Wednesday (December…
Dec 9th
Cake Hang Out With Fans And Microphones In New... →
Sacramento rockers build anticipation for new album, Showroom of Compassion, at Irving Plaza. By Sabrina Rojas Weiss Cake’s John McCrea and Xan McCurdy perform in New York on Tuesday
Dec 8th
Oprah Winfrey In Talks To Star In HBO Films'... →
Winfrey would play madam at a brothel in war-torn Congo. By Jocelyn Vena Oprah Winfrey Photo: Soul Brother/ FilmMagic According to a new report, talk-show maven and pop culture…
Dec 8th
Jim Jones Pleads Guilty To Assault Charge →
Dipset MC agrees to partake in 10-week anger management course following January car crash. By James Dinh Jim Jones (file) Photo: Charles Eshelman/ Getty Images Jim Jones…
Dec 8th
Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp Discuss 'Perverse'... →
Actress tells MTV News she agrees with ‘Tourist’ co-star’s assessment. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Angelina Jolie Photo: MTV News Johnny Depp recently…
Dec 8th
Katy Perry Says She's Taking Russell Brand's Name →
‘When people try to get my attention, they go, ‘Mrs. Brand!’ ’ singer tells Ellen DeGeneres. By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ WireImage With nearly two…
Dec 8th
'American Idol' Contestants May Live Together,... →
Producers continue to tinker with show’s format for season 10. By Gil Kaufman Photo: FOX After what was arguably one of its weakest seasons, “American Idol” continues to tinker…
Dec 8th