- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records, JLG
- Director: Anthony Mandler
- Album: Raymond V. Raymond
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=498588
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Usher - OMG
VMA 2011: Backstage Interviews
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Will Debut Sept. 5
The show must (and will) go on. Bravo has officially decided, after much deliberation, to premiere the second season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills right on schedule on Sept. 5, despite the unexpected tragedy of cast member Russell Armstrong's Aug. 15 suicide. According to Entertainment Weekly, Bravo will run suicide prevention messages during the premiere. And the footage producers shot with cast members addressing the tragedy -- initially rumored to be for a stand-alone "suicide special" -- will be used for a brief introduction to the season premiere.
Speculation had been rampant on how Bravo would handle the situation, with some critics suggesting that the show should be canceled outright. Bravo, however, decided to re-edit the season instead (with Russell potentially being edited out completely), though it remains to be seen how that will pan out since one of the main story lines was to be the disintegrating marriage of Russell and his wife Taylor Armstrong.
Bravo president Frances Berwick is obviously cognizant of the powder keg nature of the situation. "Bravo will proceed with the Monday, Sept. 5 premiere date of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Berwick said in a statement. "Given that these episodes were filmed months ago, the producers of the show taped a brief interview this week with several of the cast members to introduce the premiere. Re-editing of the episodes is still underway."
In an uncanny coincidence, the premiere date falls during National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 4-10) -- a fact that hasn't escaped Berwick. "Bravo has partnered with the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) to raise awareness about suicide prevention," he said. "The network will air various PSAs during the The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We will also provide additional information and resources on Bravotv.com, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline."
Surreal as all of this may be, it is perhaps better that Bravo has decided against the "suicide special" idea, which likely would have stirred controversy. Of course, the network's decision to move forward with the new season -- even with the PSAs -- isn't likely to escape criticism. But, like we said before, the show must go on.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/real-housewives-beverly-hills-will-debut-sept-5/1-a-378054
Usher Says New 'Rev Pop' Project Is A 'Movement'
Singer teases his new project by pointing to past hits like 'Yeah!' and 'OMG.'
By James Montgomery
Usher
Photo: MTV News
With the success of songs like "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love," "Hot Tottie" and "OMG," Usher had himself a fairly massive 2010. But rather than rest on his laurels, he's looking to build on his big year, not with an album, but with a "movement."
It's something he's calling "Rev Pop" — or, simply, "Rev" — and though he's already teased his idea in a video with David Guetta (Akon is also involved), he has yet to speak in full about it. So when MTV News caught up with Ush before the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles at the (Belvedere) RED launch party, we asked him about his next musical endeavor. And though he didn't reveal much, he did let it be known that "Rev" isn't exactly something new. In fact, he's been doing it for a while now.
"I'll give it to you this way: At a later date, I'll tell you more about Rev Pop, but if I were to give you a flash: I've done it before, I did it with 'Yeah!' " he said, "taking a cultural experience, and also worldwide recognition of a feeling, and putting the soul in the middle of it. Not allowing it to shift heavily to R&B genre, or pop. I did it again with 'OMG,' once again putting the soul in the middle of it, which was an electric-pop experience, with the soul.
"It's bringing those elements together to tell a story, that was born here," he said, gesturing toward his heart, "And that's what Rev Pop is. There's more, I mean, I could really elaborate, but that's just what I'm going to tell you right now. 'Rev' is what it's called ... the movement is called Rev."
Usher wouldn't say just when his fans would be getting their first taste of Rev, but whenever they do, it sounds like they're going to be impressed ... if not a little shocked.
"Stay alive," he smiled, "Because you're definitely going to be in for a surprise."
Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1658043/usher-rev-pop.jhtml
Justin Timberlake's Surprise Southern Hospitality Show
Giving diners a little something extra, Justin Timberlake surprised his guests at New York City's Southern Hospitality on Wednesday evening (August 31), offering up an impromptu performance.
The plaid-clad "Cry Me a River" hunk mostly played backup keyboard for the band FreeSol, however JT made sure to grab the mic a few times - making the crowd go crazy!
Giving his followers a slight heads up on his plans, Justin tweeted, ?NYC!!! Wanna check out some live music tonight?? Meet me and @freesol at 45th & 9th at 11pm #youdontwanttomissthis,? just hours before he hit up his Upper East Side venue.
On-hand to catch the joint concert were a few of Timberlake's A-list friends, including Big Apple residents Kim Kardashian and hubby Kris Humphries, as well as pal Emma Roberts.
Taylor Swift, Rihanna Dress To Impress At Billboard Awards
Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, Selena Gomez also make fashion splash on red carpet, as showgirl style rules at the Las Vegas event on Sunday night.
By Jocelyn Vena
Taylor Swift at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Photo: Jordan Strauss/ Getty Images
On Sunday night, some of the biggest names in the music industry hit up the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas and decided that sparkles and sequins make for the perfect additions to any red carpet get-up. Well, it is Sin City after all.
Taylor Swift always seems to bring some of that Nashville sparkle to any red carpet. She arrived at the show in a pale-hued, sequined Elie Saab gown. Nicki Minaj showed off her signature sense of style in her baby-blue, body-hugging spandex Mark Fast catsuit.
Selena Gomez turned up the style dial in a sexy, cut-out black Dolce & Gabbana gown that she paired with red strappy sandals with sparkly bow detailing. Like Gomez, Ke$ha opted for some cut-out detailing in her sparkly, slate-gray dress with tulle skirt. Rihanna looked white hot in her men's tailored Max Azria suit, which she kept sexy and feminine by not buttoning her shirt all the way.
Fergie went S&M chic in her little black bandage-type dress by Hervé Léger. Nicole Kidman also wore black. She paired a casual braid hairstyle with a long black gown and Keith Urban. British pop cutie Kyle Minogue looked funky in her little black lacey dress. Inside the show, Britney Spears sat in the audience wearing a skimpy black dress of her own, her hair in loose curls, with little-to-no accessories.
While some stars kept the color scheme low-key, Keri Hilson decided to stand out in her billowy little yellow dress paired with a turquoise-colored belt. Kelly Rowland showed off some of her best assets in a body-hugging, bright pink bandage dress.
The fellas also looked tight on the carpet. Joe Jonas wore all black with white sneakers, Ne-Yo paired his periwinkle suit with a Yankees cap and Justin Bieber wore black tuxedo pants with a gold-lamé tuxedo jacket.
Which stars' styles caught your eye at the Billboard Music Awards? Tell us in the comments.
Related Photos Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1664386/billboard-music-awards-taylor-swift-rihanna.jhtml
Celebrity Birthdays Today: Richard Gere, Sara Ramirez, Deborah Gibson & More!
In today’s edition of Celebrity Birthdays Today, a ‘Go-Go’ turns 54, a ‘Wallflower’ is 41, and a ‘Scorpion’ turns 63. Guess who else is celebrating today? Happy Birthday, Richard Gere! The Pretty Woman actor turns 62 years old today. The trailer for his latest flick, The Double, has been released (check it out below), and I am looking forward to this thriller, due out on September 23rd. Gere plays a retired CIA agent who joins forces with a young FBI operative played by Topher Grace to investigate the murder of a Senator, whose death is thought to be at the hands of a Russian killer, presumed dead for several years. Happy Birthday, Sara Ramirez! The Grey’s Anatomy star is 36 years old today. To say that Sara’s GA character Callie and her partner Arizona had a rough time last season is an understatement. Will their angst spill over into Season 8? Rhimes said, ?They went through so much last season. There was a lot of darkness. I sort of want them to get to be in the light this year. We?re going to enjoy them as mothers, see[ing] what motherhood does to their sex life, their relationship, and their work [...]
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