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Wiz Khalifa, Nas, Bone Thugs Lead Rock The Bells Lineup
Yesterday
Lupe Fiasco tweets that he's not on this year's bill, despite an announcement to the contrary.By Felicia Morris
Wiz Khalifa
Photo: Dana Nalbandian/ Getty Images
Hip-hop's premier music festival is back. On Tuesday, Guerilla Union held a press conference to reveal its lineup of hip-hop all-stars for Rock the Bells 2012. Freestyler extraordinaire Supernatural delivered the list of performers one-by-one with an impromptu rap, rattling off names like Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi, Nas, J. Cole and Mac Miller, as well as veteran acts like Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Lupe Fiasco's name also appears on the festival's flyer, but on Wednesday morning (May ...
Justin Bieber Drinks Beer But 'Never Gets Out Of Control'
Yesterday
'You know, you can't trust anyone in this business,' pop star tells GQ.By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber
Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage
It's not always easy being Justin Bieber. At least that's what the latest profile about the teen superstar in GQ suggests. While Bieber does open up a bit about his personal life, he remains mostly guarded, sharing very little about what goes on when the cameras aren't rolling or he's not in the recording studio.
"I mean, I keep my guard up a lot, because you know, you can't trust anyone in this business," Bieber says in the June issue of the magazine. ...
'Anchorman' Legend Lives On With New Poster
Yesterday
Fans get a sneak peek at 'Anchorman: The Legend Continues' (or, at least, the guys' feet) in first official poster.By Fallon Prinzivalli
"Anchorman 2" poster
Photo: Paramount
The road to the highly anticipated "Anchorman 2" has been a long one. Since "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" arrived in 2004, there were reports from cast and crew confirming a sequel and announcing a script was in the process of being written.
But the words were then taken back, leaving fans dizzy and disappointed believing they wouldn't see the anchormen reunite. Finally, when all hope was lost, Ferrell made a surprise appearance on "Conan" as ...
Aaron Sorkin To Make Directorial Debut With 'Steve Jobs'
Yesterday
'The Social Network' screenwriter will adapt the Apple co-founder's biography for the big screen.By Fallon Prinzivalli
Aaron Sorkin
Photo: Alexandra Wyman/WireImage
From "The Social Network" to "Moneyball," screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's work has been widely praised — the former landing him an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Now he's turning his sights on the highly anticipated "Steve Jobs." Sony Pictures Co-Chairman Amy Pascal and president of Columbia Pictures Doug Belgrad announced Tuesday that Sorkin will pen the script based on the best-selling biography by award-winning journalist Walter Isaacson.
"Steve Jobs," published October 2011, was Amazon's best-selling book last year with sales exceeding 2,200,000. Sony bought ...
Aaron Sorkin To Write 'Steve Jobs' Movie
Yesterday
'The Social Network' screenwriter will adapt the Apple co-founder's biography for the big screen.By Fallon Prinzivalli
Aaron Sorkin
Photo: Alexandra Wyman/WireImage
From "The Social Network" to "Moneyball," screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's work has been widely praised — the former landing him an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Now he's turning his sights to the highly anticipated "Steve Jobs." Sony Pictures Co-Chairman Amy Pascal and president of Columbia Pictures Doug Belgrad announced Tuesday that Sorkin will pen the script based on the best-selling biography by award-winning journalist Walter Isaacson.
"Steve Jobs," published October 2011, was Amazon's best-selling book last year with sales exceeding 2,200,000. Sony bought ...
Britney Spears Calls 'X Factor' A 'Beautiful Concept'
Yesterday
Spears says she wants to 'inspire' contestants on the Fox show. By Jocelyn Vena
"X Factor" judges L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and Britney Spears at the FOX Upfront
Photo: Desiree Navarro/ Getty Images
Britney Spears seems poised and ready to sit beside her fellow "X Factor" judges on the revamped second season of the show. At the Fox upfront this week, the singer appeared alongside fellow newbie Demi Lovato, as well as returning judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid, and gushed about the Fox reality show.
"Just really being able to be there and inspire the other contestants ... they're so young ...
Carrie Underwood Repeats As Billboard Champ
Yesterday
Blown Away #1 again as Adele moves back up to #2.By Gil Kaufman
Carrie Underwood's Blown Away Album Cover
Photo: Arista
Just as the 11th season of "American Idol" is wheezing to a close
, the top three contenders can take some heart in the fact that former champ Carrie Underwood is still at the top of her game. Underwood's latest, Blown Away, will spend a second week at the top of the Billboard 200 charts thanks to sales of 120,000, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan.
Though sales were down 55 percent, that was enough to edge out a resurgent Adele, who may ...
'American Idol' Top Three Battle For Ticket To Finale
Yesterday
Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet make their final cases to America that they should be in the final two.By Adam Graham
Phillip Phillips on "American Idol"
Photo: Michael Becker/ FOX
With "We've Got Tonight," Phillip Phillips may have punched his ticket to next week's "American Idol" finale.
Phillips' performance at the close of Wednesday's (May 16) episode stole the show and earned a standing ovation from the judges. All night, Randy Jackson spoke of having big "moments," and Phillips' gentle take on the Bob Seger classic definitely qualified as one of those performances.
"That was the perfect song at the perfect time ...
'Glee' Cast 'Not Surprised' By Lindsay Lohan Cameo Drama
Yesterday
'I mean, you never really know what's true and what's not,' Lea Michele tells MTV News about Lohan's appearance on the show.By Jocelyn Vena
Lindsay Lohan on "Glee"
Photo: Adam Rose/ FOX
On Tuesday night, the long-hyped Lindsay Lohan episode of "Glee" hit the airwaves. Although her appearance was short, it was also full of sweet, self-deprecating humor. The actress, playing herself, was able to make cracks about her contentious public image.
Joking on the show that she's "in full 'image re-branding mode' here, people," Lohan appeared as a judge at Nationals choir competition in Chicago, where the Gleeks of the New Directions were ...
Usher's 'Climax' Is 'Not About Sex'
Yesterday
'The song is really about kind of the crescendo of a relationship,' Usher says about the single in relation to his life.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Sway and Usher
Photo: Jessica Hyndman / MTV News
Usher admits that "over the last three years of my life, it's no secret I went through some heavy transitions."
And he's not joking. In 2009, he filed for a divorce from his wife, Tameka Foster, after marrying her in 2007. In the lead-up to the split, their relationship certainly came with drama, including a rift with his mother and a major health scare for ...
'The Dictator': The Reviews Are In!
Yesterday
'If Groucho Marx were alive today, he would probably make movies like 'The Dictator,' ' writes IndieWire's Eric Kohn.By Terri Schwartz
Sacha Baron Cohen in "The Dictator"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Considering all of the appearances Sacha Baron Cohen has made recently as Wadiyan dictator Admiral General Aladeen, it's hard to believe anyone could have not heard of "The Dictator" yet. From to spilling at the Oscars, it doesn't seem like there's a line the "Brüno" star hasn't crossed yet. And to think, the movie has just come out today.
Though "The Dictator" ditches the tried-and-true formula of Baron Cohen's previous works ("Da Ali G ...
Jennifer Lopez Hints She May Not Return To 'American Idol'
Yesterday
'I don't know if I can go for a third year. I miss doing other things,' Lopez says about her 'Idol' gig.By Gil Kaufman
Jennifer Lopez
Photo: MTV News
Negotiating tactic or real threat? That's what eagle-eyed "American Idol" fans were probably wondering on Tuesday after Jennifer Lopez hinted that she might not be back for a third season. Appearing with co-star Cameron Diaz on "Ellen," to promote her upcoming movie, "What to Expect When You're Expecting," Lopez said she's had a blast during two seasons on "Idol," but her time may be up.
"I really do enjoy it," she said after telling ...
Maria Menounos Eliminated From 'Dancing With The Stars' Despite Perfect Score
Yesterday
Remaining three celebrities — William Levy, Katherine Jenkins and Donald Driver — will continue competing for mirror ball trophy next week.By Kelley L. Carter
Maria Menounos and Derek Hough on "Dancing With the Stars"
Photo: ABC
The truth is, anyone's name could have been called to head home from ABC's hit show "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night and it would have been a shock.
On Monday night, most of the contestants scored well with the judges. Although opera singer Katherine Jenkins has been a top performer on the show all season, she made a few missteps in one of her Monday night ...
Usher Unveils 'Nostalgic' New Song 'Twisted'
Yesterday
Looking 4 Myself track featuring Pharrell is classic R&B but 'very relevant,' superstar says on 'MTV First.'By John Mitchell, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Usher
Photo: Jessica Hyndman / MTV News
Usher sat down for an exclusive "MTV First" interview about his hotly anticipated upcoming release, Looking 4 Myself, his unconventional album-listening experience with the off-Broadway show "Fuerza Bruta" and to give fans a first listen to the Myself track "Twisted" featuring Pharrell. He told MTV News' Sway Calloway the song is a "nostalgic record" that reflects the album's ambitious aim to represent the variety of musical experiences that have impacted the R&B ...
T.I. Supports President Obama On Same-Sex Marriage Stance
Yesterday
'I think that you should be able to do whatever you want to do,' T.I. tells 'RapFix Live' about his stance on same-sex marriage. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway
T.I. on "RapFix Live"
Photo: Natasha Chandel/ MTV News
President Obama is no stranger to hip-hop's support. Not only have MCs dedicated songs to the 44th U.S. Prez, but guys like Jay-Z, Diddy and Ludacris have openly backed Barack. While many criticized Obama for his support of same-sex marriage, Hov backs him, and so does T.I.
"Just to speak honestly and being frank, I don't care," the "Live Your Life" MC said ...
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