August 2010
486 posts
'Piranha 3D': The Reviews Are In! →
Critics cite ‘mayhem,’ ‘gore’ in new horror flick. By Eric Ditzian
Jerry O’Connell in “Piranha 3D”
Photo: Gene Page / Dimension
What can a critic possibly say about a film…
T.I. Discusses His Teaching Stint On 'Jimmy Kimmel... →
MC taught a class to fellow inmates called ‘Self Enrichment.’ By Jayson Rodriguez
T.I.
Photo: Lester Cohen/ Getty Images
T.I. has been evasive in interviews when discussing his…
Jordin Sparks Remembers Singing In Class On 'When... →
‘I loved school but I always wanted to be out singing,’ Sparks says in the episode, which premieres Saturday at 11 a.m. By Mawuse Ziegbe
Jordin Sparks at the age of 17
When Jordin…
'Jersey Shore' High Five: Sammi's Done, Or Is She? →
We look back at the five best moments from this week’s episode. By Jim Cantiello
Ronnie and Sammi on Thursday’s episode of “Jersey Shore”
Photo: MTV
Sammi and Ronnie are ……
Katy Perry Says She Wrote 'California Gurls' Out... →
‘I thought it would be perfect timing for a California anthem,’ she says of her response to ‘Empire State of Mind.’ By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Katy Perry and Snoop…
Kanye West 'Power' Remix Co-Stars Jay-Z, Swizz... →
Jay gives advice and encouragement to Kanye in his verse, which premiered Thursday. By Gil Kaufman
Jay-Z and Kanye West
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/ WireImage
If you’re putting…
Exclusive: Weezer Planning Blue, Pinkerton Tour →
Each city will host two shows, with each show spotlighting one of band’s first two albums. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Matt Elias
Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo on the set of…
Scoop DeVille Is Crafting A 'Futuristic' Sound... →
‘People are like, ‘What did you sample?’ I’m like, ‘Uriah Heep,’ ’ Scoop says of mining rock collection for rap bangers. By Shaheem Reid
Scoop DeVille
Photo: Tokyo Sex Whale Records
Mariah Carey In The Running To Be 'American Idol'... →
The singer ‘thinks it will be a good career move,’ source tells E! News. By James Montgomery
Mariah Carey
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“American Idol” reportedly …
'The Switch' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To... →
Don’t get mixed up: Check out all our fun facts about the Jennifer Aniston/ Jason Bateman romantic comedy. By Kara Warner
Juliette Lewis and Jason Bateman in “The Switch”
Photo:…
'Jersey Shore' At The Beachcomber Bar: Owner Talks... →
‘People come in every day looking for the cast,’ Michael Carbone tells MTV News. By Eric Ditzian
The Situation, Pauly D and Vinny hang out at the bar
Photo: MTV
Though early…
'Camp Rock 2' Star Demi Lovato Dishes On 18th... →
Jonas Brothers say they got tourmate what every girl wants: ‘a NASA space shuttle.’ By Jocelyn Vena
Demi Lovato celebrates her birthday on Thursday
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'Nanny McPhee Returns' Star Used Snail Mail To Woo... →
‘I always send the script with a nice letter,’ Emma Thompson says of casting Ralph Fiennes, Ewan McGregor. By Kara Warner
Emma Thompson
Photo: MTV News
Despite her less than…
'The Switch': Fluid Situation, By Kurt Loder →
Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman and the search for a kid in a cup
Jason Bateman in “The Switch”
Photo: Miramax
“The Switch” is set in that fantasy Manhattan, familiar from…
'Piranha 3D' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To... →
Dive into the campy horror flick with these fun facts! By Eric Ditzian
Jerry O’Connell in “Piranha 3D”
Photo: Gene Page / Dimension
In a year when 3-D has seemed to take over…
Tim Burton Reuniting With 'Ed Wood' Writers For... →
Team is also developing ‘Big Eyes,’ based on artist Margaret Keane and her portraits of big-eyed children. By Adam Rosenberg
Tim Burton
Photo: Tony Barson/ WireImage
One of…
Madonna Sued Over Material Girl Fashion Line →
Clothing company claims it’s been using the name since 1997. By Gil Kaufman
Madonna
Photo: James Devaney/ WireImage
Even though it’s her longtime nickname, Madonna may not…
'American Idol' Winner Lee DeWyze's Debut Due... →
‘I’m really proud of what I’ve done so far,’ he tells MTV News of yet-untitled album. By By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by James Lacsina
Lee DeWyze
Photo: MTV News
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3OH!3 Remember Bitter High School Rivalry On 'When... →
‘We’d be beating them in basketball really hard, and they’d be chanting ‘17-10!’ ’ says Sean Foreman. By James Montgomery
3OH!3’s Sean Foreman
The guys in 3OH!3 may be best…
Spencer Pratt Plans Heidi Montag Tell-All →
‘I’m not holding anything back,’ the former ‘Hills’ star says. By Mawuse Ziegbe
Spencer Pratt
Photo: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/ Getty Images
Spencer Pratt appears determined to…
Drake And Lil Wayne's 'Miss Me' Video: Behind The... →
Clip, which premieres Thursday night on MTV, was shot the day Weezy first heard Drake’s ‘Over.’ By Shaheem Reid
Drake and Lil Wayne
Photo: the305.com
While on the set of…
Kanye West Tweets Status Of Justin Bieber Remix →
‘Raekwon’s verse is crazy,’ he teases about the track. By Jocelyn Vena
Kanye West
Photo: John Shearer/ WireImage
It didn’t take long for the Kanye West-Justin Bieber…
Lady Gaga Close To Besting Britney Spears In... →
Spears is the world’s top tweeter, but Gaga is hot on her heels. By Mawuse Ziegbe
Lady Gaga
Photo: Kristian Dowling/ Getty Images
Lady Gaga’s near-dominance of all things…
T.I. Says Song With Lady Gaga May Not Be 'A... →
Gaga claims collaboration could be worked into something even better, says Tip. By James Montgomery
T.I.
Photo: Moses Robinson/ Getty Images
Earlier this year, T.I. had jaws…
'Avatar' Producer Explains Sequel Process →
Jon Landau says the creative team will get started even before James Cameron has a script. By Eric Ditzian
Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana in “Avatar”
Photo: 20th Century Fox
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Justin Bieber 3-D Movie Is 'A Story For Our Time,'... →
‘We’re gonna tell the underdog story of where he came from,’ Jon Chu says of the Bieb’s YouTube-fueled success. By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber
Photo: Frederick Breedon/ Getty Images
MTV And Get Schooled Host 'Waiting for 'Superman'... →
MTV News’ Sway Calloway talks to students from Chicago youth groups about failing public schools, upcoming doc from ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ director. By Nick Neofitdis
“Waiting For…
Soulja Boy Tell'em Calls Justin Bieber's YouTube... →
‘For him to be younger than me and have that amount of people tune in to him,’ he says on ‘RapFix Live.’ By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Soulja Boy Tell’em
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Chelsea Handler: Four Things To Know About 2010... →
Comedian has written two New York Times best-sellers and has an affinity for rappers. By Gil Kaufman
Chelsea Handler
Photo: Getty Images
For the nearly 1 million viewers who…
Exclusive: Raekwon Talks Justin Bieber Remix With... →
‘I definitely didn’t give him anything that I thought was too hot to be spoken on by a 16-year-old,’ Rae tells MTV News. By Shaheem Reid
Raekwon
Photo: Getty Images
Kanye…
Britney Spears May Cover 'Me Against The Music' On... →
Pop star tweeted a photo showing her and castmember Heather Morris sporting looks from Madonna duet video. By Mawuse Ziegbe
Heather Morris and Britney Spears on the set of “Glee”
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Drake And Lil Wayne's 'Miss Me' Video Premieres →
The now-incarcerated Weezy appears projected on a wall throughout the clip. By Shaheem Reid
Lil Wayne and Drake (file)
Photo: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images
Drake’s “Miss Me”…
Wyclef Jean Excluded From Haiti Presidential... →
‘He is not on the list,’ an electoral official told Reuters on Thursday. By Kara Warner
Wyclef Jean
Photo: Michelly Rall/ Getty Images
Wyclef Jean’s Haitian Presidential run…
Eminem Talks Retirement, 'Rapping At 50' →
‘Honestly, I don’t know how much longer I have in this game,’ Em tells Vibe. By James Dinh
Eminem and Dr. Dre on the cover of <i>Vibe</i>
Photo: Vibe
After more than a decade…
Chelsea Handler Reveals Her Plans As VMA Host →
‘I’ll be myself — that I can promise,’ she says on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. By James Dinh
Chelsea Handler
Photo: Jason LaVeris/ FilmMagic
While Chelsea Handler will no…
Miranda Kerr And Orlando Bloom Expecting A Baby →
Victoria’s Secret model and ‘Lord of the Rings’ star got married last month. By Mawuse Ziegbe
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom
Photo: Getty Images
Newlyweds Miranda Kerr and…
Soulja Boy Says Kanye West Complimented His... →
SB has also found a fan in Gucci Mane, he tells MTV News’ Sway during ‘RapFix Live.’ By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Soulja Boy Tell’em
Photo: Sohyung Kang/ MTV…
Birdman Unveils '900-Karat Chain' In 'Entourage'... →
But #1 Stunna ‘is putting in work,’ DJ Scoob Doo says of his new documentary. By Shaheem Reid
Birdman
Photo: Cash Money
The Unveiling: “Entourage: Fetti Holmes Edition” …
Lindsay Lohan To Leave Rehab Early? →
Doctors treating actress have reportedly recommended that her rehab stay last no longer than 30 days. By Gil Kaufman
Lindsay Lohan
Photo: David McNew/ Getty Images
Lindsay…
Katy Perry Had To Escape L.A. To Write 'Teenage... →
‘Everybody climbing on top of each other to get to that next step on the ladder … sometimes L.A. can get exhausting,’ Perry says. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
…
'Nanny McPhee Returns' Is 'Hugely Satisfying,'... →
‘You have so much invested in the story,’ she tells MTV News of writing and starring in the sequel. By Kara Warner
Emma Thompson
Photo: MTV News
It’s hard to believe that it’s…
Chelsea Handler Reveals She's Hosting 2010 MTV... →
The comedienne announces the gig on ‘Chelsea Lately.’ By Mawuse Ziegbe
Chelsea Handler
Photo: Timothy White
For one special evening, Chelsea Handler is bringing her late-night…
Britney Spears Tweets A Picture From 'Glee' Set →
‘Can’t wait for you guys to see the episode!’ Spears writes on Twitter. By Mawuse Ziegbe
Britney Spears and her assistant Brett Miller
Photo: Twitter
For fans who may have…
Rosalie's 'Breaking Dawn' Motives Are 'Personal'... →
‘It’s about her want, her need to be a mother,’ she tells MTV News of her character’s fight to save the baby over Bella. By Kara Warner
Nikki Reed
Photo: James Lacsina
As…
Jay Electronica Says Act I Sequel Will Be... →
MC wants to drop heavily anticipated follow-up to Eternal Sunshine mixtape on September 19, his birthday. By Jayson Rodriguez
Jay Electronica
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Dr. Frank Ryan's Fatal Crash Reignites... →
‘It has stopped being an oddity when we hear that someone was texting and has a wreck,’ an emergency physician tells MTV News. By Mawuse Ziegbe
Dr. Frank Ryan
Photo: Frazer Harrison/…
Usher Calls 'Hot Tottie,' Featuring Jay-Z,... →
‘Videos, we’re in the process of working on that as well,’ he tells MTV News of his Versus plans. By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by James “FLX” Smith
Usher
Photo: MTV News
Usher’s
Eminem Back On Top Of Billboard Chart With... →
Last week’s surprise #1, Arcade Fire, drop down to #2. By Gil Kaufman
Eminem
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images
Eminem might lend you the crown for a week, but this summer’s…
Are Weezer Planning A Pinkerton Tour? →
Guitarist Brian Bell expresses interest in touring around the 1996 album’s reissue. By James Montgomery
Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo
Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images
From the…
Justin Bieber/ Kanye West Collabo Is 'Gonna... →
‘Yeezy called me and we gon’ make it pop,’ Wu-Tang rapper tells XXL magazine about conversation that followed series of weekend tweets. By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber
Photo: Robyn…