rpg online: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Britney Spears Is 'Magical' On 'Glee,' Stars Say

'It's going to be Spearstacular,' says Heather Morris.
By Jocelyn Vena

Heather Morris and Britney Spears on the set of "Glee"
Photo: Facebook

Britney Spears' long-anticipated "Glee" episode debuts on Tuesday night (September 28). And the cast of the Fox hit promises that the show will live up to its high expectations.

"People that love this show or even like this show, they're going to love this episode," John Stamos teased in an interview posted online. "I don't feel like Britney stole my thunder ... maybe a little. Well, it's her show. [The episode is] called 'Britney/Brittany.' "

Stamos plays a key role in the episode. His character, Dr. Carl Howell, gives Brittany (Heather Morris) and Santana (Naya Rivera) the anesthesia that prompts their trippy ride through the singer's hit-filled catalog. Morris noted that Britney and Brittany will also throw down on the dance floor: "They're going to dance together," she said of her character and the pop star.

"When I was younger she was, like, my idol," Morris continued. " '[I'm a] Slave [4 U]' is, like, the best video ever. I am, like, literally an inch away from Britney Spears, who I used to watch on television and, like, learn dance moves to. ... It's going to be Spearstacular."

Like Morris, Rivera has warm memories of growing up a Spears fan. "I love Britney Spears. I mean, who doesn't? We all grew up with her," she said. "The first music purchase I ever made was ' ... Baby One More Time' on cassette. [It was like], Britney Spears is going to be in my mitts, what do I do? [And I was like], 'Hi Britney!' And then she was like, 'Hey!' She was awesome and beautiful. She was, like, magical."

Corey Monteith teased that his performance will be worth watching. "I am very excited about performing the 'Toxic' number. It's going to be very cool," he dished. "It's going to be an interpretation of the song you would not see coming."

The cast will also cover Spears classics like "Stronger" and "Me Against the Music."

Which song are you most looking forward to on the Britney episode? Let us know in the comments!

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1648855/20100928/spears_britney.jhtml

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Around the Web?

Some stories to send you into the Halloween weekend: Cute! Kourtney Kardashian dresses Mason up for Halloween ? OfficialKourtneyK Labor and delivery traditions from around the world ? lilSugar One mom completes the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in memory of a friend ? BreezyMama A court rules that a 4-year-old girl can be sued [...]

Source: http://feeds.celebritybabies.com/~r/celebrity-babies/~3/si1mmYoKgQ8/

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Jason Wahler's Forward-Thinking Costume Choice

Making for quite the appropriate choice in costumes, Jason Wahler stepped out in an LA County Jail inmate uniform in New York City on Saturday night (October 30).

The former "Laguna Beach" star, who's known for his many scrapes with the law, proudly sported the yellow prisoner's garb for a Halloween party at SoHo House while ready to be tossed in a cell if his wild ways happened to get the best of him.

Meanwhile, Mr Wahler is reportedly gearing up to star in the upcoming season of the television show "Celebrity Rehab".

Commenting on Jason's career move, as well as Heidi Montag's many surgeries, fellow "Laguna Beach/Hills" alum Lauren Conrad recently told Teen Vogue, ?They?ve moved on to a different life now. Being on a show like that is a lot more than people think. You?re thrust into the spotlight. There?s all this pressure to act a certain way. It?s hard to adjust. You have to decide early on whether or not you?re willing to do that.?

Source: http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/halloween-2010/jason-wahlers-forward-thinking-costume-choice-431588

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This might sound crazy but...

I blew off my shrink appointment this morning because it was raining outside and I didn't want to get out bed, so I'm just going to show up tomorrow at the same time and pretend they got the day wrong.

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2010/10/1/this-might-sound-crazy-but.html

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Photos | 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Premieres In Los Angeles

'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Premieres In Los Angeles

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Photos | Chris Brown And Usher Perform In Jamaica

Chris Brown And Usher Perform In Jamaica

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Britney Spears' 'Me Against The Music': 'Glee' Vs. The Original

Watch Brittany and Santana's version side-by-side with Britney and Madonna's.
By Jocelyn Vena

Heather Morris and Britney Spears on the set of "Glee"
Photo: Facebook

Heather Morris, who plays hilariously ditzy cheerleader Brittany on "Glee," got to channel her sort-of namesake on Tuesday night's "Britney/Brittany" episode. And the professional-dancer-turned-actress didn't disappoint as she re-enacted Spears' videos for "Toxic," "Slave 4 U" and "Me Against the Music." She tackled all of them with her spectacular dance skills and a pretty killer singing voice.

The anesthesia-induced dream sequences followed one of Brittany's stellar reveals: "My name is also Britney Spears. Brittany S. Pierce. I've lived my entire life in Britney Spears' shadow." Well, on Tuesday night she stepped out of her shadow.

Of all the video reinterpretations in the episode, the Madonna/Britney team-up, which saw Santana playing Madge and Brittany playing you guessed it, paid homage to the original 2003 video, directed by Paul Hunter. Aside from a few artistic tweaks in the "Glee" version's choreography, Morris and company do the original justice.

"The 'Me Against the Music' montage, it's literally copied exactly from the video, the shots and looks, but the choreography is made so much more for a dancer — none of it is from the video," Morris told New York magazine about the "Glee" version. "You just have to wait to see it. It's insane."

Hunter spoke to MTV News last year about his original concept for Britney's "Music" video. "I try to play opposites, when you have Britney in dark and Madonna in white," he said. "And then we see them kind of dance around the bed .. and you think they're gonna get on top of each other and do something crazy."

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1648962/20100929/spears_britney.jhtml

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Britney Spears - Gimme More

Gimme More

Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Jake Sarfaty
Album: Blackout

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=501686&vid=179677

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Photos | Justin Bieber With Other Celebrity Tattoos

Justin Bieber With Other Celebrity Tattoos

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1639496

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Tara Reid Is PAArty Girl Barbie For Halloween

Tara Reid is looking pretty good and she seemed to pick the perfect costume for Halloween.
The actress chose to show up as PAArty BAArbie at the Cipriani Downtown Halloween 2010 event held at Cipriani Soho in New York City.
Cute purse!
[Image via WENN.]

Source: http://perezhilton.com/2010-10-30-tara-reid-is-barbie-girl-for-halloween

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Watch a Sneak Peek of 'Conan' Before the Show Premieres

Conan O'Brien has been pulling out all the promotional stops for his new TBS talk show, Conan. First he made a wacky video to announce the name of the show. Then there was the 24-hour live stream from the show's offices (which is sadly now over) that featured everything from dancing tacos to intern Twister. Next he created the giant orange Conan Blimp, which flies from coast to coast through Nov. 30.

And now that we're getting super close to the actual premiere of his show (Nov. 8, 11 p.m., TBS), O'Brien has one more trick up his sleeve: On Nov. 1 at 11 p.m. he'll debut Show Zero -- the online warm-up premiere episode of his show, which will lead up to the official launch one week later.

Though the Conan staff is giving little away about Show Zero ("What is Show Zero!? (Well, if I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise, would it?)" reads a post on the TeamCoco website), we do know this much: Andy Richter, who has rejoined the show, will make an appearance, the Basic Cable Band will perform and unnamed celebrities will be guests.

The web-only show will be triple-simulcast, so you can watch it at any of these three places: TeamCoco.com, YouTube.com/TeamCoco or Facebook.com/teamcoco. So, if you can't wait until Nov. 8 for O'Brien's return to the small screen, Show Zero should hold you over. And as the Team Coco staff points out, "You guys are in for a treat!! You might want to have an extra pair of pants handy on Monday night." Challenge accepted!

Are you excited for Conan O'Brien's return to late night?

Source: http://www.ivillage.com/watch-sneak-peek-conan-show-premieres/1-a-294140

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Photos | 2010 Grammy Award Performers

2010 Grammy Award Performers

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Lady Gaga, Elton John Record Duet For 'Gnomeo & Juliet'

'Hello, Hello' will appear on the animated Disney film's soundtrack, reports 'Entertainment Weekly.'
By Gil Kaufman

Lady Gaga and Elton John
Photo: Christopher Polk/ Getty Images

Elton John and Lady Gaga have been carrying on a torrid mutual-admiration affair for much of the past year. The two pop icons have shared the stage several times and often have spoken highly of each other, but now they're ready to take it to the next level.

According to "Entertainment Weekly," the dynamic piano duo are planning on releasing a duet called "Hello, Hello" on the soundtrack to the forthcoming animated Disney film "Gnomeo & Juliet." The magazine describes the tune as "a charming pop track," and reports that it will be heard when the movie's two lead characters — lawn ornaments voiced by James McAvoy and Emily Blunt, respectively — first meet.

"Gnomeo & Juliet," produced by Sir Elton and his longtime partner, David Furnish, is slated to premiere on February 11, 2011.

While John has hinted that he'd love to appear on Gaga's upcoming Born This Way album, even if he doesn't, he's already given it his glittering stamp of approval.

"I've already heard [Gaga's new album], so I think it's more or less done," he told "EW" earlier this month. "Her record — it's f---ing amazing." He added that he was particularly enamored with one tune, saying, " 'Born This Way,' which is the title song, will completely get rid of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive.' This is the new 'I Will Survive.' That was the gay anthem. This is the new gay anthem. Actually, it's not a gay anthem — it can apply to anybody."

While John is an old hand at movie soundtracks — including his Oscar-winning work on "The Lion King," as well as music for "The Road to El Dorado" — the "Gnomeo" song will be Gaga's first original contribution to a film.

Are you excited about Lady Gaga and Elton John's upcoming collaboration? Tell us in the comments.

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Usher's VMA Performance To Be Worthy Of A 'King'

Awards-show executive producer teases Ush's 'best televised dance routine' in years.
By James Montgomery

Usher's VMA rehearsal on September 9
Photo: Ciel VanderVeen/MTV

LOS ANGELES — The success of Usher's "OMG" is as much a testament to his unyielding popularity as an artist as it is his ability to, well, dance his ass off. That's particularly apparent in the Video Music Award-nominated video for the song, which features Ush and a bevy of beauties popping, locking, pivoting and posing in ways we never thought possible. Quite simply, the man can move.

So when it came time to plot out his VMA performance, well, Usher's team -- and the brain trust behind the show -- didn't have a whole lot of trouble coming up with a concept. The dancing was going to be front and center. The only question was: How could they take things to the next level.

"We all sat in a room and came up with a concept for the stage, and then we took that concept to Usher," VMA executive producer Dave Sirulnick told MTV News. "We said to him, 'We want to do the best televised dance routine that you've done in years. Let's show why you're the king.' "

And Ush's Sunday night performance is very much an affair worthy of royalty. Full of eye-popping moves, hip-dipping dancers and more special effects than a Hollywood blockbuster, it makes full use of not just the epic VMA stage (which practically engulfs the entirety of Nokia Theater), but the space behind it.

While we can't give away too many details, based on the rehearsals we saw Thursday, the off-the-wall choreography is only part of the attraction. There are lasers and LED lights, stunts, slides and even some props. Like we said, it's kind of like a Hollywood blockbuster. And kind of a coronation too. After all, Usher is the king.

The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through Sunday.

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1647532/20100910/usher.jhtml

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More Photos Of Chris Evans, As Captain America, In ?Entertainment Weekly? Magazine

Yesterday we got to check out hunky Chris Evans in costume as Captain America on the cover of this week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine … today we get to check out a few photos from Captain America: The First Avenger as featured inside this issue of EW … behold: Aww … such a cutie. [...]

Source: http://www.pinkisthenewblog.com/2010/10/more-photos-of-chris-evans-as-captain-america-in-entertainment-weekly-magazine/

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Does Lady Gaga Guest Star On Rihanna's Loud?

Image of forthcoming album's back cover allegedly leaks online, contains collaboration called "Broken Heels."
By James Montgomery

Lady Gaga
Photo: Chris Gordon/ WireImage

Separately, Rihanna and Lady Gaga have tallied more #1s on the Billboard Pop Songs chart than any other artists, so you can probably imagine what would happen if they were ever to team up on a track.

Well, forget about the imagine part. From the looks of things, RiRi and Gaga are joining forces on Rihanna's upcoming album Loud.

This is according to what appears to be the official track listing for Loud, which was revealed in a scan of its back cover that began making the rounds Wednesday (October 13).

That track listing contains a song called "Broken Heels," on which Gaga is featured. Other cameos on the album include Rihanna's almost-tourmate Nicki Minaj (on a track called "Raining Men"), will.i.am ("Bubble Pop") and — confirming earlier reports — Drake, who guests on "What's My Name?"

It's all very exciting. But is any of it actually real? Well, it bears noting that all of the tracks mentioned in Just Jared's early review of the album ("S&M," "Cheers," "Man Down," "California King (Bed)," "Fading Away" and "Raining Men") do show up on the back cover in question ... but it also bears noting that the ballad "Straight Up Beautiful," which Rihanna herself mentioned just last week, does not.

Fans will have to wait until November 16, when Loud hits stores, to find out for sure. At press time, a spokesperson for Rihanna had not responded to MTV News' request for comment on the Gaga collaboration.

Are you excited about the possibility of Rihanna collaborating with Lady Gaga? Let us know in the comments!

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Friday, October 29, 2010

Liam Neeson Brings 'Gravity' To 'Hangover 2,' Director Says

Plus: 'Hangover' breakout star Ken Jeong is 'just happy' he's involved in the sequel.
By Kara Warner

Todd Phillips
Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

With all the talk surrounding "Hangover 2" — specifically Mel Gibson's heavily hyped cameo being scrapped/ switched to Liam Neeson due to alleged disgruntled reactions from Zach Galifianakis and the rest of the cast — what we're really missing are details about the plot.

Here's what we know so far: The film is being shot in L.A. and Thailand, with the boys (Bradley Cooper, Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha) headed to the Far East on some sort of all-dude excursion.

When we caught up with director Todd Phillips and breakout star Ken Jeong at the premiere of "Due Date," we asked them for a few sequel teases. What takes the boys to Thailand?

"A plane," Phillips answered cheekily, indicating he wouldn't be divulging any secrets at all.

And how did Phillips choose Neeson for the cameo? "There's a lot of people [we considered]," he said. "He has gravity. Liam brings a sense of gravity. But, you know, it's a cameo, and we don't like to talk about it, because it's [supposed to be] a surprise and now it's ... I don't like to justify it."

As for Jeong, we tried our best to find out what his zany character might be up to as well.

"No comment!" he exclaimed. "I'm just happy that I'm in it. For me, this is not predestined to happen so I'm just so happy I'm involved in any moment. Anything Todd asked me to do, I would do. Anything."

What do you think of all the "Hangover 2" talk? Will it be as good as the first film? Share your thoughts in the comments!

For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1651153/20101029/story.jhtml

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Michael Jackson Ranks As Richest Dead Celebrity

Late pop icon's estate brought in more than $275 million in 12 months, according to Forbes.
By Gil Kaufman

Michael Jackson
Photo: Peter Still/ Getty Images

In life, Michael Jackson was forever dogged by rumors of financial struggles. But in death, the late pop icon has vaulted to the top of the list of celebrities whose estates generate millions. In fact, according to a new Forbes magazine list, Jackson is by far the richest dead celebrity, with an estate that brought in more than $275 million over the past 12 months.

Jackson's music and "This Is It" documentary have been so lucrative that he outearned the combined hauls of megastars Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Madonna and Jay-Z. Not only that, but Jackson also outpaced the combined earnings of all of the other late celebs on the list.

How did he do it? A combination of smart licensing deals cut by the executors of his estate, a huge spike in sales of the singer's catalog since his June 2009 death and, most important, the $250 million worldwide box-office receipts of the tour rehearsal film "This Is It," including a $60 million advance from Sony Pictures. Music sales alone brought in $50 million thanks to heavy radio play and album sales, along with receipts from a Jackson-themed video game and the re-release of his autobiography, "Moon Walk," which added another $50 million to the pile.

"The cash flow on an annual basis is tremendous," Donald David, an estate lawyer who handled the finances of rapper Tupac Shakur after his death, told the magazine. "Sure, it's going to decline eventually, but it's going to be a huge amount in the foreseeable future. [Jackson's] kids are going to have grandkids before that money's gone."

The unprecedented numbers could continue, as a deal with Sony Music to issue unreleased recordings — the first album is due in November — is worth another $200 million to $250 million over the next seven years. Money will also keep flowing in as a result of Jackson's ownership of half of the Sony/ATV catalog, which contains a half a million songs by a stunning array of artists, including Lady Gaga, Elvis Presley, Eminem, Bob Dylan and Beyoncé. That deal alone could rake in $25 million to $50 million a year.

Coming in at #2 on the list is perennial top deceased earner Presley, whose receipts shot up $5 million to give him $60 million in the past year thanks to the newly launched Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show featuring his music as well as the boost in licensed products and merchandise in honor of what would have been his 75th birthday.

The estate of "Lord of the Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien banked $50 million, mostly due to the sales of 500,000 books over the past year, followed by the estate of "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz ($33 million) and, rounding out the top 5, late Beatle John Lennon ($17 million), whose earnings ballooned 30 years after his murder as a result of the re-release of his solo catalog, licensing deals with Cisco and Mont Blanc and receipts from "Beatles Rock Band."

The rest of the top 10: "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" author Stieg Larsson ($15 million), Dr. Seuss (born Theodor Geisel) ($11 million), Albert Einstein ($10 million), New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner ($8 million) and "My Funny Valentine" songwriter Richard Rodgers ($7 million).

Are you surprised at how much money the King of Pop's estate has generated since his death? Let us know what you think in the comments.

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650812/20101026/jackson_michael.jhtml

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Photos | What Beyonce Might Be Like At Home

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1632778

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Photos | Celebrities As General Zod From 'Superman'

Celebrities As General Zod From 'Superman'

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Britney Spears - 3

Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive, Jive Label Group
Director: Diane Martel

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=501686&vid=452061

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Michael Jackson Doctors Won't Be Charged In Singer's Death

California state investigators will not file charges against seven other doctors who treated the late star.
By Mawuse Ziegbe

Michael Jackson
Photo: Getty Images

Seven doctors who treated the late Michael Jackson will not be charged in the singer's death. According to The Associated Press California officials said Wednesday (July 28) that they will not file charges against the doctors who were under scrutiny as part of an investigation launched by the state's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement.

Jackson passed away in June 2009 after suffering cardiac arrest. His personal doctor Conrad Murray — who was not one of the seven doctors included in the investigation — has been charged in his death and pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter after allegedly giving the star the potent anesthetic propofol.

"I am very disappointed," said Brian Oxman, an attorney for Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson. "The misuse of medications by Michael Jackson in the last years of his life was excessive and to fail to bring that to the public eye is ignoring reality." Oxman is serving as Joe Jackson's lawyer in a wrongful death suit against Murray.

Bureau spokesperson Christine Gasparac told the AP that one of the doctors who was under investigation was referred to the California Medical Board for prescribing drugs to one of Jackson's aliases, however, a spokesperson for the board did not confirm the referral. A spokesperson for the Drug Enforcement Agency told the AP that it has also dropped its investigation into Jackson's doctors.

Murray lawyer Ed Chernoff has maintained that the doctor did not administer a fatal dose of propofol and has suggested that either Jackson gave himself the anesthetic or another person may have supplied the late star with the dose. However, an anesthesia expert has said the possibility of Jackson administering the drug himself is unlikely.

A preliminary hearing in the Jackson manslaughter case is slated for August and Murray faces a sentence of up to four years in jail.

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1644638/20100728/jackson_michael.jhtml

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Actress Lisa Blount Found Dead At 53

Actress and Oscar-winning filmmaker Lisa Blount was found dead in her Arkansas home at age 53.� Read more on Lisa Blount’s death below. Actress Lisa Blount, who played Debra Winger’s best friend in “An Officer and a Gentleman” was found dead at her home in Arkansas.� She was 53. Blount’s body was discovered by her [...]

Source: http://stupidcelebrities.net/2010/10/28/actress-lisa-blount-found-dead-at-53/

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Photos | MTV News' 2009 Women Of The Year: #4 Beyonce

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Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed Images Used In Kentucky Political Ad

Flier attempts to portray bands, also including Stone Sour, as criminals.
By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by James Montgomery

The Jim Daley flier featuring a photo of Disturbed

If you've watched even five minutes of TV in the past week, you've likely seen at least one nasty political ad for a local contest. With just five days to go before Election Day, things are getting ugly in a slew of major races for the state legislatures and governor's mansions across the country.

But it's the little-watched battle for Campbell County attorney in Kentucky that has drawn the ire of not just one disgruntled politician, but a number of major rock bands who have unwittingly been pulled into an off-the-radar turf battle.

Like thousands of others vying for office this year, local lawyers Steve Franzen and Jim Daley have been trading barbs back and forth in the lead-up to November 2. But when Daley released a flier this week that took some vicious swipes at Franzen, nobody could quite figure out how the bands Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour and Disturbed got drawn into the fight.

On one side of the flier, Daley states: "It's a fact: Steve Franzen has made a living defending criminals charged with: child pornography, unlawful transactions with minors, custodial interference, assaults on police officers, drug trafficking, and the list goes on ... Now he wants you to trust him to be your County Attorney? He's gotta be kidding"

The other side features images of members of all three bands taken from their publicity stills with the warning "On November 2 tell Steve Franzen you don't trust someone who makes a living defending criminals to serve as your County Attorney."

According to local station WLWT, Franzen hit the streets Wednesday night to convince voters that the claims on the flier were untrue.

"I think the whole thing is despicable, frankly," Franzen told the station. "Supposedly they're my clients, but I haven't seen any of these people. I don't know anything about them, other than I'm told they're professional rock musicians."

He said he assumes that Daley had gotten permission to use the bands' likenesses in the ad, but a source close to Disturbed confirmed to MTV News that the band was not approached by Daley's camp or asked permission to use their photos on the flier and added that the band has sent a cease-and-desist order demanding Daley "immediately stop distributing the flier and destroy any remaining copies in his possession."

Reps for Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour did not respond to MTV News' request for comment on the story. MTV News could also not reach Daley or Franzen for comment.

What do you think of the bands' images being used for a political ad? Let us know in the comments!

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Jay-Z Will Not Replace Mathew Knowles as Beyonce's Manager

Knowles denies rumors that he will no longer manage Beyonce's career.
By James Dinh

Beyoncé
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ WireImage

Jay-Z may be Beyoncé's husband, but the hip-hop heavyweight will not be managing the pop star anytime soon. According to a statement posted by the singer's management website, Music World Entertainment, Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles is not being replaced by Jay-Z or anyone else as her manager.

"Contrary to false rumors online, Beyoncé and her manager Mathew Knowles unequivocally have had and continue to have a close personal and business relationship. Mathew Knowles is the sole and exclusive manager of Beyoncé," the statement reads.

Mathew Knowles has always played an important part in his daughter's career, dating all the way back to her days in Destiny's Child. When the group split in 2005, Mathew continued managing Beyoncé as well as Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. But Rowland and Williams recently parted ways with Knowles and his Music World Entertainment team. Earlier this year, he also denied claims that the trio were in talks to reunite Destiny's Child.

In addition to refuting the online rumors, the management company confirmed that the singer is working on upcoming music projects. "Furthermore, Beyoncé is readying the release of her new, highly anticipated DVD and has started the recording process for her new album," the statement concluded.

One producer that the singer may be reuniting with for her next record is Ne-Yo. The pair previously worked together on her hit single "Irreplaceable" back in 2006. Just last week, the soon-to-be father tweeted, "Mornin' NY!!! Studio with Mary J Blige last night, Beyonce tonight. I LOVE MY JOB!!! Shout out Jerry Wonder!!"

How do you think Mathew Knowles does at managing Beyoncé? Share your thoughts below.

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Lady Gaga Postpones Paris Shows Due To Strikes

Singer pushes back dates, citing fuel/transportation concerns amid refinery workers' protests.
By Mawuse Ziegbe

Lady Gaga
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images

Lady Gaga's French fans will have to wait until the end of the year to catch the Monster Ball spectacle in concert. The pop superstar's tour backer, Live Nation, announced Wednesday (October 20) that her Paris dates, scheduled near the end of the month, will be pushed back as a result of ongoing strikes in the region.

"As a result of the logistical difficulties due to the strikes in France, Live Nation today announced that the Lady Gaga performances in Paris at Bercy previously scheduled for this Friday and Saturday 22 & 23 October are postponed until 19 & 20 December, 2010," read a statement posted on the star's website.

The European nation has been in the throes of civil upheaval for weeks since French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a proposal to bump the minimum retirement age up from 60 to 62 and raise the age that citizens can receive pension benefits from 65 to 67. Many workers have gone on strike, including employees of France's oil refineries, leading to fuel shortages throughout the country.

"Unfortunately, as there is no certainty that the trucks can make it to the Bercy for this weekend's shows, the Lady Gaga performances are now postponed," the statement continued. "The December 19th concert will replace the 22-October show and December 20th concert will replace the 23-October performance."

According to the statement, Gaga's little monsters have until mid-November to turn in tickets for a refund or swap out a new ticket for either of the winter dates.

"Fans with tickets to the rescheduled shows must exchange their tickets or claim for refund from now through November 14th at their point of purchase," the statement read. "Tickets dated October 22 and 23 will not be valid at the new dates." The statement concluded with "Lady Gaga apologizes to her fans for any inconvenience."

The postponed dates are a setback for an acclaimed global trek that has racked up cash around the world. Gaga's tour is projected to pull in roughly $200 million when it winds down in April 2011.

Are you upset that Gaga has postponed her Paris shows? Sound off in the comments!

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Dexter

You know when you're hanging around, at the bank or in line somewhere... do you ever find yourself worrying about Dexter Morgan?

I'm just so worried he's going to get caught.

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2010/10/25/dexter.html

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Lindsay Lohan Admits To Failing Drug Test

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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-test

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'Glee'-Cap: 'Rocky Horror' Comes To McKinley High

Jim lures a special guest to the MTV News lair for the Halloween episode.
By Jim Cantiello

The cast of "Glee" in the "Rocky Horror" episode on Tuesday
Photo: FOX

The McKinley High faculty and student body got swept up in the magic of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" this week, and the risqué production brought out everybody's wild side. Finn overcame his body-image issues with a half-naked stroll down the hallway, Mercedes stepped up to a lead role, and Mr. Schuester struggled with jealous rage as Emma and Carl's relationship got even more serious.

But most important, the "Rocky Horror"/ "Glee" fever spilled into the MTV Newsroom. Check out the latest star-studded musical "Glee"-cap embedded below, and sing along with Jim's new lyrics!

[Jim sings a parody of "Dammit Janet," music and original lyrics by Richard O'Brien]

[Spoken]

Hey, "Glee"?

Yes, Jim!

I've got something to say

I really loved the skillful way

You worked in "Rocky Horror" today

And kept the story moving anyway

[Singing]

He stole Schuester's girl and he's famous (Stamos!)

A dentist in which you can blame most (Stamos!)

He's driving Will nuts with his vain notes (Stamos!)

She wants to grab his hot potatoes, Stamos, Will hates you

Will makes the school play "Rocky Horror"

'Cause Emma thought it was the best

Sam plays the stud, but then it's over

Will recasts himself so he can flex

[Spoken]

Let's speed this mother up!

Aw yeah, it was "Rocky Horror Picture Show" night on "Glee," you guys. And you know what that means! With stunt episode comes stunt casting. So, on that note, ladies and gentlemen, "American Idol" winner Kris Allen!

[Kris Allen enters, sings a parody of "Hot Patootie — Bless My Soul," music and original lyrics by Richard O'Brien]

It's Halloween so you know tonight

That there are costumes and spooky lights

The school play's "Rocky Horror," Sue puts up a fight

She thinks it's inappropriate, and that ain't right!

[Jim and Kris sing together]

Sue Sylvester, why so cold?

The glee club just wants to rock and roll!

Sue Sylvester, it's getting old!

The glee club just wants to rock and roll!

Sue Sylvester, you should fold!

The glee club just wants to rock and roll!

Sue Sylvester, why so cold?

The glee club just wants to rock and roll!

[Jim spoken]

Thank you, Kris Allen! His new single is "Alright With Me!" Check it out on iTunes.

[Jim sings a parody of "Touch-A-Touch-A-Touch-A Touch Me," music and original lyrics by Richard O'Brien]

Brad was played by Finn, he couldn't win

He had to strip and he was scared

He put up some resistance, his physique lacked some fitness

Then he walked down the hallway, showed off his thickness

Schuester lost his mind to win Emma's hind

His actions shook him to the core — core core core

Mercedes gender-bended, and she sang oh so splendid

But Sue is sabotaging, out for Will's ending

[Refrain]

Watch-a watch-a watch out, "Glee"

Sue wants an Emmy

Double agent to screw "Glee"

She's always out to fight

Cancel cancel cancel "Rocky"

It's making peeps crazy

What-a what-a catastrophe

It isn't feeling right

In the end, Mr. Schuester lets the glee club perform "Rocky Horror" just once, and only for themselves. Because, face it, all those extras in the audience would be really friggin' expensive.

[Singing again]

And that was "Glee!"

What did you think of the "Rocky Horror" episode of "Glee"? Let us know in the comments!

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Usher's VMA Performance To Be Worthy Of A 'King'

Awards-show executive producer teases Ush's 'best televised dance routine' in years.
By James Montgomery

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Photo: Ciel VanderVeen/MTV

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John Stamos and Audrina Patridge on ?Jimmy Kimmel Live!?

Tuesday night on ?Jimmy Kimmel Live!,? Jimmy welcomed guests John Stamos from ?GLEE? and ?Dancing with the Stars? castoff Audrina Patridge and her dancing partner Tony Dovolani to the show. Find out how ?GLEE? creator Ryan Murphy and John Stamos originally met many years ago and why Jimmy called DWTS?s Tony Dovolani the ?Susan Lucci [...]

Source: http://www.celebritymound.com/john-stamos-and-audrina-patridge-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=john-stamos-and-audrina-patridge-on-jimmy-kimmel-live

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Britney Spears - Break the Ice

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Artist: Britney Spears
Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Robert Hales
Album: Blackout

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=501686&vid=215555

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B.o.B, Ke$ha, More L.A. Gigs Kick-Start VMA Weekend

Jason Derülo, Sean Kingston will also perform prior to Sunday's big show.
By Kara Warner

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Photo: MTV News

Although the MTV Video Music Awards aren't until Sunday, a slew of VMA-themed concerts featuring Ke$ha, B.o.B and others will take over Los Angeles in the days leading up to the big show.

Sean Kingston kicks things off Thursday night (September 9) with the Verizon Club Night Concert Event at Hollywood's Playhouse, where Jermaine Dupri will also be spinning. On Friday night, Jason Derülo and Never Shout Never will take the Music Box stage at a concert sponsored by Taco Bell and Feed the Beat.

On Saturday night, "Rock Band 3" and FreeCreditScore.com will present the 2010 MTV VMA Concert to Benefit Lifebeat — The Music Industry Fights AIDS, featuring VMA nominees Ke$ha and B.o.B. The "Tik Tok" singer said she is honored to play a show benefiting such an important cause. "It's really awesome that MTV can bring together incredible musicians over VMA weekend, not only to entertain, but to make a difference," she said. "The world of celebrity is a funny game, although it's a great feeling to have the opportunity to use my fame for a good cause helping those in need."

B.o.B is equally excited to perform for a good cause: "The road to the VMAs has been a wild one. I'm glad to be taking time the night before the big show to support a great organization. Lifebeat's message of HIV prevention is an important one for young people, and I am honored to join them in the fight."

Tickets for the Ke$ha and B.o.B event, with all proceeds going to Lifebeat, are available at Lifebeat.org.

The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through Sunday.

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Lady Gaga's 'Sopranos' Cameo Surfaces

Gaga appeared on season three of the hit HBO show in an episode called 'The Telltale Moozadell.'
By Eric Ditzian

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Photo: HBO

The sunken treasure that is Lady Gaga's pop-culture past continues to reap Internet gold. In January, we hauled out a clip from the pop star's nearly forgotten appearance on "The Hills," when she popped up in a vinyl bodysuit and required some zipper assistance from Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port.

Now, further proving the point that the Internet never forgets, Gaga's 2001 appearance on "The Sopranos" has shown up online. The episode, called "The Telltale Moozadell," is from the third season of the hit HBO show.

Mob boss Tony Soprano's son, A.J., is acting out while at the school pool with friends. Wearing a black top and jeans, Gaga is one of three girls hanging out, smoking cigarettes and watching the boys swim. One of A.J.'s friends then gets the idea to chuck a desk into the water. From there it's a free-for-all, as Gaga and her pals toss equipment and sports trophies into the pool. A.J. ends up getting probation. Gaga, alas, is never heard from again. The episode aired when the future superstar was just 15 years old.

Her gig as an extra on "The Sopranos," though, was not the only time Gaga ended up on TV before she took on her famous moniker. As previously revealed, she once appeared on an episode of MTV's "Boiling Points," a hidden-camera show in which unwitting contestants had to keep their cool as various undercover actors tried to annoy them. Gaga didn't do so well, unleashing a bleep-worthy word after a waitress brought her a soiled salad.

"Who puts that in their mouth? Would you put that in your mouth?" she said. "It has sh-- all over it!"

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Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Lady Gaga Challenger 'Confident' She Could Win In A Sing-Off

'I had my fans writing to me and saying, 'Hey, I think you're better than Lady Gaga,' ' Alisa Apps says on MTV's 'The Seven.'
By Mawuse Ziegbe

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Photo: Jemal Countess/ Getty Images

Upstart vocalist Alisa Apps has nabbed headlines by challenging megastar pop queen Lady Gaga to a $1 million singing contest. To some onlookers, the contest may have appeared to come out of nowhere, but Apps has explained that her dedicated fans urged her to take on Mother Monster. During an interview that aired Friday (October 15) on MTV's "The Seven," the singer detailed the origins of the vocal battle.

"I had my fans writing to me and saying, 'Hey, I think you're better than Lady Gaga and ... it'd be cool for you to challenge her somehow,' " Apps told "Seven" host Kevin.

The singer maintained that her goal isn't to make nice with Gaga and added that a little rivalry keeps everyone on their toes.

"It's not really about co-existing," Apps said. "I think that competition is a good thing. It makes things more fun and exciting."

Gaga's camp was mum when MTV News reached out for comment about the challenge a few days ago, and Apps revealed that she hasn't "heard anything yet from her camp but I'm excited to."

Although no word about the challenge has surfaced from the "Bad Romance" diva, Apps still seems ready to show off her skills in a singing smack-down.

"I'm confident that, yeah, I am a better singer than her," she said.

When Apps first proposed the $1 million contest, which would entail both singers belting out a series of songs for a panel of judges who would determine the victor, she said she felt it would be the ultimate clash of genuine musicianship versus slick music-industry marketing.

"I feel sorry for Lady Gaga — she's just a plastic doll generated by the music money marketing machine," Apps said a press release. "I stand for the voice of your heart. Be real with me. Come to my world and feel. I want to hear you and for you to hear me. This contest gives people a chance to choose which they prefer: plastic or real."

Are you Team Apps or Team Gaga? Let us know in the comments!

Don't miss "The Seven" every weekday at 5 p.m. ET on MTV.

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Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan: It's Over

Carey Mulligan and Shia LaBeouf have called it a relationship.

The Transformers star and the Never Let Me Go actress, who were first linked in 2009 after being spotted kissing in NYC, have officially called it quits.

Since the split, Mulligan has been in L.A. shooting the indie film Drive, opposite Ryan Gosling. Shia will be in the newest Transformers film next year.

Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan have broken up, but had a good run.

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/10/shia-labeouf-and-carey-mulligan-its-over/

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Kevin Zegers Is Returning To Gossip Girl!

The upper east side is about to get seriously SEKSI again, and it's about damn time!
Kevin Zegers has reportedly signed on to appear on Gossip Girl as the nefarious drug dealer Damien Dalgaard!
DROOL!
The actor has reportedly already been on set for one episode, and will allegedly be brought back on for a multi-episode arc later [...]

Source: http://perezhilton.com/2010-10-26-kevin-zegers-reprising-his-role-on-gossip-girl

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'Paranormal Activity 2' Director Reveals Sequel Ideas

'There are a lot of good ideas of where it may go,' Tod Williams says.
By Eric Ditzian

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Photo: MTV News

While director Tod Williams and his fellow "Paranormal Activity 2" creative forces were busy all summer shooting the follow-up to one of 2009's breakout hits, they were also focused on what might take place in a third installment of the horror franchise. (Beware of spoilers below.)

"You can't help but joke and think and imagine what might happen next," Williams told us. "And of course, in the making of this movie, we thought carefully about things we suggest. Because we had to work within what was suggested out of the first movie. We were married to any detail that was dropped in the first movie. We knew whatever we say in this movie has potential to grow and blossom into a whole other thing. There are a lot of good ideas of where it may go."

Now a go seems inevitable: "Paranormal Activity 2" opened to $41.5 million this weekend. While there's no word if Williams will return to the director's chair — and he demurred when pressed on this point — he did speak at length about what he and the folks behind "Paranormal Activity" view as the "soul" of the franchise.

"To me, the soul of the series is the degree to which it allows the audience to bring their creative imagination to it," Williams explained. "Movies are like a conversation. Some movies hog the conversation and some movies talk just enough and allow the audiences to fill in the blanks."

Williams went on to state two guiding principles for the franchise: "It has to feel real" and "If we had to make a choice between real and scary, we had to choose real."

"We'd rather make a boring and real movie than a scary and unreal movie," he added.

Would "Paranormal Activity 3" have to be comprised of found footage, as the first two are, or could it ever abandon that formula? "Going into a more traditional format? I think anything is possible, as long as you cleave to those first two principles. But it does seem to me that part of the DNA of the movie is this idea of found footage," Williams said.

And given the fact that "Paranormal Activity 2" was largely a prequel, does "PA 3" have to take place before the events of both films? Will the franchise continue to push backward in time, essentially telling its story in reverse?

"It could go either way," Williams teased. "Or sideways."

Check out everything we've got on "Paranormal Activity 2."

For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650742/20101025/story.jhtml

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New Mom Isla Fisher Hits the Red Carpet

After giving birth this summer, Isla Fisher makes her red carpet debut.

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