Thursday, May 31, 2012
Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
- Artist: Katy Perry
- Label: EMI Music Distribution
- Director: Marc Klasfeld
'Les Miserables' Trailer: Five Key Scenes
Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman look rough and ragged in first clip from Tom Hooper's musical adaptation.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Anne Hathaway as Fantine in 'Les Miserables'
Photo: Universal Pictures
For his adaptation of the mega-musical "Les Misérables," Tom Hooper has taken a much different approach to bringing a stage work to the big screen. The Academy Award-winning director behind "The King's Speech" allowed his actors to look poor, tired and dirty. Plus, they all recorder their vocals live on set.
The first trailer for "Les Misérables" debuted online Wednesday (May 30), giving us a fuller look at what to expect. Naturally, Anne Hathaway has been the big talking point coming out of the clip. And while the actress sports a rougher look in Hooper's flick, fans will get to see her as Selina Kyle (a.k.a. Catwoman) when exclusive footage from "The Dark Knight Rises" debuts at the MTV Movie Awards this Sunday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET on MTV.
For now, read on as we break down five key scenes from the musical:
Hugh Jackman's Transformation
The first image we ever saw from Hooper's adaptation of the hit musical showed Jackson, looking much rougher than we're used to seeing him. The photo — and much of the footage from this first trailer — comes from the first part of the film, where Jackman's character, Jean Valjean has just been released from prison after 14 years. The look is much different from the cleaned-up Jackman we'll see later in the film, but the rough design proves that Hooper is going further than a little dirt on the cheeks to bring a real-life feel to pre-revolution France.
"I Dreamed a Dream"
Hathaway's stripped-down version of "I Dreamed a Dream" is both surprising and effective. Most performers belt the sorrowful tune, but for Hooper's take, the actors recorded their vocals live on set, so Hathaway's quieter, sadder version makes sense logistically. The toned-down version proves much more cinematic, simpler and more tragic in a way. Bloggers at this year's CinemaCon threw it immediately into the running for an Academy Award after only seeing a short clip. If the trailer is any evidence, they may not have been far off.
The Barricade
One of the most iconic images from the musical, the barricade, makes a prominent appearance in the trailer. It's one of the many images the trailer cuts to as Hathaway sings "I Dream a Dream." Additionally, the clip provides glimpses of Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Eddie Redmayne as Marius and Samantha Barks as Eponine.
will also stir conversation. After losing her job, Hathaway's character, Fantine, sells her hair in order to provide for her daughter. Hathaway really cut her hair for the part.
Crowe as Javert
The other major character in this miserable affair is Russell Crowe as dogged policeman Javert. He spends years searching for Jean Valjean, hoping to throw him back in prison for breaking his parole. In this scene, Javert looks off a bridge off into the distance, perhaps depicting or referencing his own destiny.
Head over to MovieAwards.MTV.com to vote for your favorite flicks now! The 21st annual MTV Movie Awards air live this Sunday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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- Artist: Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand
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- Label: Columbia Records/SMG
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Usher Hopes 'Scream' Is 'Life Changing'
'I always think about that song that will be able to let you out of that slump,' Looking 4 Myself singer says on 'MTV First.'
By John Mitchell
<P>It's not often that fans get to hit the club to party <i>with</i> the artist behind the latest dance hit, but that's exactly what happened for the audience at the interactive <a href="/news/articles/1685172/usher-fuerza-bruta-rehearsal.jhtml">off-Broadway show "Fuerza Bruta"</a> when <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/usher/artist.jhtml">Usher</a> arrived for a unique first-listen experience for his new album, <i>Looking 4 Myself</i>.</P><P>As the R&B megastar's latest hit, the beat-driven Max Martin-produced <a href="/news/articles/1684071/usher-next-single-scream.jhtml">"Scream,"</a> pounded through the theater, Usher flew into the audience for a rave-like dance party that had everyone in the place moving.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Usher Previews A Clip Of His 'Scream' Performance Video" id="vid:767987.id:1685137" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>He's used to that sort of reaction by now, having released some of the biggest club hits of the past 15 years, including "OMG," "Yeah," "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" and "My Way." Usher consistently makes dance records that define a night, and it's important to the singer that his upbeat songs reach people on as deep a level as his more personal ballads.</P><P>"If I'm gonna move you, I want to move you. I hope that it could be something that could be life changing," the soulful signer said during <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/767984/usher-takes-over-fuerza-bruta.jhtml#id=1685137">"MTV First: Usher."</a> "You may be going through something real crazy, who knows, and just need to get out and just enjoy yourself. So I always think about the club, I always think about that song that will be able to let you out of that slump, if you're in it."</P><P>But "Scream" isn't just for those looking for escape. The track can work on many levels, according to the singer: "If you're just ready to have a good time, or if you're working out and you just need that little motivation to push you over the edge, there you go."</P><P><center><a href="http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1617615"><img src="http://www.mtv.com/news/photos/s/spotted/banner/spotted.jpg"></a></center></p>
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Lindsay Lohan Delivers Big Ratings For 'Saturday Night Live'
While Lohan's hosting skills may be up for debate, her 'SNL' episode delivers second-highest ratings of the season.
By James Montgomery
<P>Her so-called "comeback" may have earned, uh, mixed reviews, but when it came to ratings, <a href="/news/articles/1680377/lindsay-lohan-hosts-saturday-night-live.jhtml">Lindsay Lohan's "Saturday Night Live"</a> stint certainly delivered.</P><P>According to <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/saturday-night-live-with-lindsay-lohan-delivers-strong-ratings/" target="_blank">Deadline Hollywood</a>, overnight numbers show that Lohan's "SNL" was the second-highest-rated episode of the season, trailing only the January 7 Charles Barkley-hosted telecast, which aired on the same night as NBC's coverage of the Lions/Saints NFL Wild Card playoff game.</P><P><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:746082/cp~vid%3D746082%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A746082" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></P><P>The episode drew a 5.5 rating and a 14 share — meaning that 5.5 percent of all Nielsen households watched, and 14 percent of <i>all</i> households tuned in — up 12 percent from the most recent live "SNL" show, which aired on February 18. Lohan also delivered strongly in the coveted 18-49 demographic (a 3.3 rating and 15 share), up 14 percent from the last live show.</P><P>That's good news for "SNL" producers, who had to weather some <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lindsay-lohan-saturday-night-live-reviews-296764" target="_blank">fairly scathing reviews</a> following Lohan's performance, in which she frequently read from cue cards and starred in several poorly received sketches (though the Jon Hamm cameo was pretty great).</P><P>In a "Today" show appearance before her hosting gig, <a href="/news/articles/1680215/lindsay-lohan-snl-today.jhtml">Lohan promised</a> she'd prove her naysayers wrong on "SNL," and hinted that she'd poke fun at her previous legal issues on the show. Of course, from her opening monologue to an appearance in a "scared straight" skit, she did just that. And while folks can argue how effectively she performed, ratings-wise, there's no debating she packed a punch.</P><P><object width="432" height="236"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/hKW9TDp340gIz6EIaJMflA"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/hKW9TDp340gIz6EIaJMflA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="440" height="248" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object></p>
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Monday, May 28, 2012
'Men In Black' Star Will Smith's Energy Needs To Be 'Harnessed'
'While I'd be turned here directing Josh Brolin, Will Smith would be punching me in my kidneys,' 'MIB3' director Barry Sonnenfeld says.
By Kara Warner
Will Smith in "Men in Black 3"
Photo: Columbia Pictures
No matter what you love most about the "Men in Black" franchise, the most compelling aspect of the sci-fi/action films — despite all their otherworldly and impressive visual effects — is the charm of their star and all-around likable actor Will Smith as Agent J. The former "Fresh Prince" is known for being a ball of excitable, positive energy on set, but according to "Men in Black 3" director Barry Sonnenfeld, sometimes that energy can get a little dangerous.
"Usually, while I'd be turned here directing Josh Brolin, Will Smith would be punching me in my kidneys," he told MTV News recently. "In fact, at the end of this movie, I went into the hospital because Will had torn my rotator cuff. On 'Wild Wild West' he broke my hand in five places, so Will's gotta have his energy harnessed a little bit, at least when he's working with me. I don't think he ever went around punching Michael Mann [who directed Smith in 2001's 'Ali'], let me just say that."
We then asked Sonnenfeld if there were any repercussions for Smith with all this on-set abuse.
"I told him that if he didn't stop hitting me that I would direct 'Men in Black 4' and hire his son to play young Agent J," Sonnenfeld joked. "So maybe that will make him calm down a little bit."
It should also be known that Smith's acting skills were a little rusty when he arrived on set to begin work on "MIB 3," which required some lighthearted finessing from Sonnenfeld and extra practice from Smith.
"On the first day of photography, we filmed Will on a blue-screen stage having to jump down [from the top of the Chrysler building], and what was great about it was that he hadn't acted in three years and was really bad," Sonnenfeld recalled of one of his favorite moments during filming. "Luckily, we cut out the bad stuff, but that first take we did after he hadn't acted in three years, I was sweating because he was no good. After I yelled, 'Cut!' Will said, 'Baz, I can do better! I'm really terrible. I haven't acted in three years, I'm really rusty!' And within a day or two, it all worked out fine. But man, it was interesting. You know how they say 'Once you learn how to ride a bicycle, you never forget?' Well, Will forgot how to act for the first day or two. Luckily he wasn't acting with other actors or it would have been really embarrassing."
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Beyonce Calls Faked Pregnancy Rumors 'So Stupid'
'It wasn't hurtful, it was just crazy,' she tells People in the magazine's Most Beautiful issue.
By Jocelyn Vena
<P>Back in October, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/knowles_beyonce/news.jhtml">Beyoncé</a> shot down a rumor that she was wearing a fake baby bump after an appearance on an <a href="/news/articles/1672384/beyonce-baby-bump.jhtml">Australian talk show</a>. When Beyoncé sat down for the interview, it appeared that the bump deflated, prompting many to wonder if the pop singer was really pregnant or faking it.</P><P>Now, months after the birth of her daughter, Blue Ivy, Beyoncé is talking to <i>People</i> magazine, about the gossip. "That was crazy. It wasn't hurtful, it was just crazy," she says in the Most Beautiful issue, in which she was named the world's <a href="/news/articles/1683832/beyonce-people-most-beautiful-woman.jhtml">Most Beautiful Woman</a>, <a href="http://www.tvguide.com/News/Beyonce-Calls-Fake-1046635.aspx" target="_blank">TVGuide.com reports</a>. "[I thought] 'Where did they come up with this?' It was a fabric that folded — does fabric not fold? Oh my gosh, so stupid."</P><P><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:686198/cp~vid%3D686198%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A686198" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></P><P>The chitchat didn't just bother Beyoncé. Her mother also opened up about the allegations in the interview, adding, "I thought it was very unfair and very cruel that someone would think that someone would be that diabolical to keep up a charade like that for nine months. As a mother, it was painful for me to hear the crazy rumors. And I even had people ask me, which was so ridiculous."</P><P>In the magazine, out now, Queen B addressed not only the baby bump controversy, but also her commitment to <a href="/news/articles/1683910/beyonce-heels-pre-baby-people-magazine.jhtml">being sexy</a>, even at nine months. "I committed to the end and wore my kitten heels. It makes me laugh thinking about it," she said. "But after many hours of labor, I didn't care how I looked. It was all about the miracle that God gave me — the opportunity to deliver a human being."</P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1617615"><img src="http://www.mtv.com/news/photos/s/spotted/banner/spotted.jpg"></a></p>
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Justin Bieber - Pray
- Artist: Justin Bieber
- Label: RBMG / IDJ
- Director: Alfredo Flores
- Album: Rarities
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Billboard Music Awards Belong To Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift
Show also features tributes to Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, MCA and Robin Gibb.
By Gil Kaufman
<P>Sunday night's (May 20) <i>Billboard</i> Music Awards were a bittersweet affair, balancing the promise of decades of entertainment from a new generation of record-smashing young artists like Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift with fond memories of a number of recently departed musical icons.</P><P>In a three-hour show heavy on performances, chart staples <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lmfao/artist.jhtml">LMFAO</a> helped kicked the show off with a typically hyped performance of their inescapable party anthems that featured a cabbage-patching teddy bear and zebra and more animal prints than a Flintstones family reunion.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="2012 Billboard Awards Highlights" id="id:1685461" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Bieber</a> was the night's first winner, taking the Top Social Artist award for his huge online presence. The singer swaggered up to the stage and, in an uncharacteristically emotional moment, said, "I just want to say how much of a blessing it's been ... the past three or four years, growing up in front of everybody. ... I want to thank all my fans, because the Internet is where I got my start, and all my fans have helped me get to this position."</P><P>Co-host Julie Bowen took a moment out of the program early on to pay tribute to late Bee Gees member <a href="/news/articles/1685459/robin-gibb-bee-gees-charts.jhtml">Robin Gibb</a>, who died earlier in the day Sunday after a long battle with cancer. The night also featured a <a href="/news/articles/1685464/whitney-houston-adam-yauch-billboard-music-awards.jhtml">touching tribute</a> to recently passed disco queen <a href="/news/articles/1685299/donna-summer-dead.jhtml">Donna Summer</a> by Natasha Bedingfield and a segment devoted to <a href="/news/articles/1679029/whitney-houston-dead.jhtml">music legend Whitney Houston</a> with a medley of her indelible hits performed by John Legend and Jordin Sparks.</P><P>Daughter Bobbi Kristina accepted the <i>Billboard</i> Millennium Award on behalf of her late mother. "I just really want to say thank you to everyone who supported us through it all," she said. "Not just when it was good, but when it was bad too ... thank you <I>so</I> much for showing that much love, because she deserved it."</P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/perry_katy/artist.jhtml">Katy Perry</a> was handed the Spotlight Award for tying the record set by Michael Jackson of five #1 hits from the same album, for her handful of smashes from <I>Teenage Dream.</I> Dressed in a floor-length sparkling silver gown, her hair a muted dark purple, Perry said she was "incredibly honored" to be in the same category as someone like Jackson.</P><P>"Most of all, of course, I always say that the people have the power, so I want to say thank you to the glittering, gorgeous community of fans out there," she added to wild applause, while finding a spare few seconds to plug her upcoming <a href="/news/articles/1685370/katy-perry-part-of-me-movie-poster.jhtml">3-D concert film, "Part of Me."</a> Oh, and she said she couldn't wait to do shots later that night with her 91-year-old granny, who was in the audience.</P><P>The ladies had a great night, as <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/swift__taylor/artist.jhtml">Taylor Swift</a> was honored with the <i>Billboard</i> Woman of the Year award, acknowledging her stadium full of impressive credits, including a place as the only woman in music history to score three #1 albums in a row, each of which has sold more than 5 million copies. Swift, 22, dressed in a flowing red evening gown and ever gracious, thanked her legions of fans, saying, "I just love you so much, I'm just so humbled and honored by this."</P><P>As Miley Cyrus noted, you're only new to the game once, so it was fitting that red-hot rapper <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/wiz_khalifa/artist.jhtml">Wiz Khalifa</a> best the competition for the Top New Artist trophy. "I'm up here shakin', man," the rapper admitted as he thanked his whole crew and label family, as well as his "beautiful fiancée," <a href="/news/articles/1680245/wiz-khalifa-amber-rose-engaged.jhtml">Amber Rose</a>. "She's my world and she puts up with my crazy butt, too," he smiled, as Rose beamed from her seat in the audience.</P><P>Some other men got a bit of attention as well, with an absent Lil Wayne beating out Chris Brown, Drake, Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber for Male Artist of the Year.</P><P>Hot 100 Song of the Year was a tight race featuring smashes from Adele, Perry, Maroon 5 and Pitbull. But could it have gone to anyone but LMFAO for "Party Rock Anthem"? With six weeks atop the Hot 100, the uncle/nephew duo scored the third longest-running top 10 hit of all time. "This is a dream come true," said singer Redfoo. A short time later, Khalifa shouted out the <a href="/news/articles/1684552/adam-yauch-mca-remember-tribute-beastie-boys-dead.jhtml">Beastie Boys' MCA</a> before LMFAO were up on the stage again for the Top Duo or Group prize.</P><P>Brown got his chance a bit later with a win in the R&B Artist of the Year category, Foster the People took Top Rock Song for "Pumped Up Kicks," Coldplay were named Top Rock Artist, U2 Top Touring Act, Lady Gaga Top Dance Artist and an Icon Award for Stevie Wonder. For a full list of Sunday night's winners, head to <a href="http://www.billboard.com/bbma/winners" target="_blank">Billboard.com</a>.</P><P>Among the night's other performers, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/clarkson_kelly/artist.jhtml">Kelly Clarkson</a> made the televised debut of her rocking ballad "Dark Side" and British boy banders the Wanted were busy "Chasing the Sun" and saying they were "Glad You Came" above the sound of shrieks from their female admirers. Brown rode his glowing BMX bike out for a high-energy lip-synched run through "Turn Up the Music," while Usher got all gothic and mysterious with a flashy, Las Vegas-worthy, high-concept staging of "Scream."</P><P>Bieber stalked the DayGlo stage for a clown- and geisha-assisted future-funk performance of <a href="/news/articles/1685460/justin-bieber-boyfriend-billboard-music-awards.jhtml">"Boyfriend,"</a> followed by his protégé Carly Rae Jepsen singing "Call Me Maybe" and Carrie Underwood standing her ground amid a sea of blowing fans during "Blown Away."</P><P>In addition, the performance-heavy show had Linkin Park cranking up the flames for "Burn It Down," Nelly Furtado sporting "Big Hoops," Alicia Keys jamming with Icon winner Wonder, Perry doing a high-wire act in the virtual clouds during "Wide Awake" and Cee Lo Green and Goodie Mob joined by a one-legged Cirque du Soleil break dancer on "Fight to Win" and a stage full of dancing kids for a cover of the Beasties' "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)" in another nod to MCA.</P><P><i>What was your favorite part of the </i>Billboard<i> Music Awards? 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Dear Beyonce: Why We Love You Till The End Of Time
Above the Buzz pays homage to Queen B after the singer pens a few heartfelt letters to her own idols.
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<P>These days, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/knowles_beyonce/artist.jhtml">Beyoncé</a> is breaking down her personal "fourth wall," letting fans into her life more and more, after living as a pop-star enigma for more than a decade.</P><P>She recently re-launched her website, began tweeting, <a href="/news/articles/1682565/beyonce-tumblr-personal-pics.jhtml">started a personal Tumblr</a> account and even <a href="/news/articles/1683546/beyonce-skypes-remix-contest.jhtml">Skyped with a contest winner</a> this week after her "End of Time" remix competition.</P><P>Somewhere in there, Blue Ivy's mama found the time to handwrite letters to several famous people and post them on her site. She <a href="http://www.beyonce.com/news/michelle-obama" target="_blank">shared</a> her warm, fuzzy feelings for some key figures, including First Lady Michelle Obama, the late New York artist <a href="http://www.beyonce.com/news/basquiat" target="_blank">Jean-Michel Basquiat</a> and <a href="http://www.beyonce.com/news/sade" target="_blank">R&B star Sade </a>. In honor of that, I decided to turn this week's <i>Above the Buzz</i> into a letter to Beyoncé, in the key of B, of course.</P><P><CENTER><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:724613/cp~name%3Dnews%26id%3D1676907%26vid%3D724613%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A724613" width="430" height="242" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></CENTER></P><P><i>Dear Beyoncé,<br> First off, I just want to say "Hey Girl!" You're truly an inspiration to girls everywhere. You represent ladies in a great way, what with your girl power anthems and messages of female independence.</P><P>And it seems these days, in spite of how busy you are, you're focused on <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/04/19/beyonce-back-to-school-new-york/">heading back to school</a>. Education is a really awesome message to spread to all the young women out there. Stay in school kids, right, B?</P><P>Next, I just want to let you know that I am still into <a href="/news/articles/1665479/beyonce-4-leak.jhtml"></i>4.<i></a> It's a pretty great album to just leave on repeat while I'm at work or just living life. I mean, those are some <i>jams</i> on there. And, not to quote you or anything, but you shared with Sade that her music helps you get through times, good and bad — well, back at you.</P><P>Also, you've been rocking some awesome street style recently. Those "cat" flats you donned a few weeks back have me dreaming of kitschy, animal-themed couture every night. I can only imagine the kind of crazy looks you are planning for the string of shows you have lined up <link type="content" id="1681308">next month in Atlantic City. I assume my tickets are in the mail?</P><P>Anyway, I don't want to take up too much of your time. I know you're busy being a mom and working on new music and probably prepping for your show and all, but if you and Jay-Z can make the time, I think I can pencil you guys in for dinner or whatever. I'm cool with wherever you guys pick. You know me, pretty easy-going and all. Alright then, talk to you later.</P><P>Your girl,<br> Jocelyn</i></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1617615"><img src="http://www.mtv.com/news/photos/s/spotted/banner/spotted.jpg"></a></p>
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Rozay and Usher talk to MTV News about the 'sexy' track from their video set in Atlanta.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by FLX
<P>God Forgives, but <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/ross__rick__rap_/artist.jhtml">Rick Ross</a> does not. Still, as apathetic as the Bawse may portray himself, Rozay has a sweet spot when it comes to the ladies. So on <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/05/15/rick-ross-usher-touch-n-you-god-forgives-i-dont/">"Touch 'N You,"</a> the new big money single off of Ross' upcoming <i>God Forgives, I Don't,</i> the Maybach CEO and guest star <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/usher/artist.jhtml">Usher Raymond</a> show a little love to the hunnies.</P><P>"It's a real sexy record. I wanted to make sure the ladies knew that they could be a part of this movement, a part of this project," Rick Ross told MTV News on Thursday (May 24) from the "Touch 'N You" video set in Atlanta. "I would never let the ladies down even if it's a real hard album or however it may be titled."</P><P><center><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:785212/cp~vid%3D785212" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" flashVars="autoPlay=true&sid=MTV_Videos" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></center></P><P>The upcoming clip is directed by Chris Robinson (Lil Wayne "How to Love," Jay-Z "Roc Boys") and will of course co-star Usher. "It's an incredible one, Chris once again comes together making an incredible video," Usher told us. "It is a conceptual video depicting the world that Rozay is in. My participation is just to show up and be cool."</P><P>Cool is an understatement when it comes to Usher, who is riding high off of his #1 <i>Billboard</i> Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song <a href="/news/articles/1685264/usher-climax.jhtml">"Climax."</a> Ross is no stranger to love songs either; he's given the ladies plenty to swoon over on singles like 2008's "Here I Am" and 2010's "Aston Martin Music," but having Ush on a track adds a certain appeal.</P><P>The combination of Raymond's vocals and the sexy "Touch 'N You" video should be just enough to help Rozay properly put his feelings in perspective. Sometimes after long studio sessions with Meek Mill, Wale and the rest of his MMG compadres, the Bawse just needs to get away, and that's what he aims to capture in the clip. "It's basically like a situation where life gets so hectic sometimes you just want to get away with that special female and that's what this was based off," he said.</P><P><i>What do you think of Rick Ross and Usher's "Touch 'N You"? Lets us know in the comments!</i></p>
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