Monday, January 31, 2011
Lady Gaga, Pink, Mariah Carey To Appear On New PETA Billboard
The ad — part of the organization's 'Fur-Free and Fabulous' campaign — will be unveiled Tuesday in L.A.
By James Montgomery
Lady Gaga
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
Sure, Lady Gaga's infamous "meat dress" may have drawn the ire of PETA, but that hasn't stopped the animal-rights organization from featuring her — along with fellow icons Pink and Mariah Carey — on a brand-new billboard, set to be unveiled Tuesday in Los Angeles.
It's part of PETA's "Fur-Free and Fabulous" campaign, and, despite the fallout over her Video Music Awards outfit, Gaga was chosen because, as PETA puts it in a press release, "Her anti-fur stance ... has been unwavering."
"Gaga's out-there outfits never include real fur," the statement continued. "Last year, when she wore a dress made of fluffy Kermit the Frog dolls, [she] explained, 'I thought it was commentary on not wearing fur, 'cause I hate fur and don't wear fur.' "
PETA also selected Pink and Carey for the billboard — which will be raised on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles — because of their longtime anti-fur stances. Pink, who recently co-starred with comedian Ricky Gervais in PETA's "Stolen for Fashion" video short, once allegedly called out Beyoncé for wearing fur, and Carey famously donated a pair of full-length Russian sable coats she had received as gifts to PETA, who, in turn, gave them to homeless women at their winter "fur kitchen" event.
With the new billboard, Gaga, Pink and Carey join a list of stars who have teamed with the organization to come out against fur. Last year's "Fur-Free and Fabulous" ad featured Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.
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SAG Awards Backstage: Nominees And Presenters Get Pampered In The Green Room
By Kelly Marino
With this year's SAG Awards just around the corner, it's only appropriate that the committee makes sure everyone is comfortable during the ceremony right? Which in most cases would mean making sure everyone is provided with snacks and water and are aware of where the exits are, should they need to escape for [...]
With this year's SAG Awards just around the corner, it's only appropriate that the committee makes sure everyone is comfortable during the ceremony right? Which in most cases would mean making sure everyone is provided with snacks and water and are aware of where the exits are, should they need to escape for [...]
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
SAG Awards Backstage: Nominees And Presenters Get Pampered In The Green Room
By Kelly Marino
With this year's SAG Awards just around the corner, it's only appropriate that the committee makes sure everyone is comfortable during the ceremony right? Which in most cases would mean making sure everyone is provided with snacks and water and are aware of where the exits are, should they need to escape for [...]
With this year's SAG Awards just around the corner, it's only appropriate that the committee makes sure everyone is comfortable during the ceremony right? Which in most cases would mean making sure everyone is provided with snacks and water and are aware of where the exits are, should they need to escape for [...]
James Cameron Makes The Bond With Twitter, Flirts With Kim Kardashian
By Friday afternoon, about four hours after he joined Twitter, James Cameron had attracted almost 13,000 followers. The creative force behind Earth's two highest-grossing films has got a long, long way to go if he wants to unseat Lady Gaga (and her 7.9 million followers) as Twitter's most popular presence.
But give the guy some credit. [...]
But give the guy some credit. [...]
SAG Awards This Sunday: MTV News Has Got You Covered
Things are getting crazy in Movie Land. We'd barely caught our breath after the Golden Globe Awards when he had to jet off to Park City for the Sundance Film Festival. Now we're back, adjusting to the time difference, and making preparations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night. Don't cry for us [...]
Justin Bieber Sings With Fans In New 'Never Say Never' Clip
Trailers for Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" have gone a long way to emphasize the obstacles the kid encountered on the bumpy road to pop superstardom. "They said it would never happen," reads a title card in one piece of early footage.
It's a point that bears repeating again and again. Bieber was not some overnight [...]
It's a point that bears repeating again and again. Bieber was not some overnight [...]
Chris Brown Wants Restraining Order From Rihanna Assault Removed
Chris Brown and his attorney, Mark Geragos, went to court yesterday to request that the restraining order that bars Chris from having contact with Rihanna be removed. Chris’ attorney pointed out that he had completed 52 weeks of domestic violence … Continue reading
People's Choice Awards Winners List: 'Eclipse,' Katy Perry, More
Johnny Depp, Kardashians and Taylor Swift also take home trophies.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart onstage at the People's Choice Awards
Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The people have spoken, and they have proved that the magic of "Twilight" is still alive.
A record 175 million pop-culture fans voted for which screen stars, teen idols and pop sensations would take home hardware at the 2011 People's Choice Awards on Wednesday night (January 5), and "The Twilight Saga" remained a fan favorite, with "Eclipse" nabbing awards like Favorite Movie and Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart collectively picking up Favorite On Screen Team.
Katy Perry also loaded up on crystal statues, taking home wins for Favorite Online Sensation and Favorite Female Artist. Other musical standouts included Eminem, although he didn't appear on the broadcast, who nabbed Favorite Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Music Video for his Rihanna-assisted smash "Love the Way You Lie." Taylor Swift scored Favorite Country Artist.
Other notable wins included Conan O'Brien, who's kicking off 2011 with an award for Favorite Talk Show Host, and Johnny Depp, who bested stars like Lautner, Pattinson and Leonardo DiCaprio for Favorite Movie Actor. The ladies of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" picked up the award for Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Favorite Movie
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
Favorite Movie Actor
Johnny Depp
Favorite Movie Actress
Kristen Stewart
Favorite Action Movie
"Iron Man 2"
Favorite Action Star
Jackie Chan
Favorite Drama Movie
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
Favorite Family Movie
"Toy Story 3"
Favorite Comedy Movie
"Grown Ups"
Favorite Comedic Star
Adam Sandler
Favorite On Screen Team
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
Favorite Movie Star Under 25
Zac Efron
Favorite Horror Movie
"A Nightmare on Elm Street"
Favorite TV Drama
"House"
Favorite TV Drama Actor
Hugh Laurie
Favorite TV Drama Actress
Lisa Edelstein
Favorite TV Comedy
"Glee"
Favorite TV Comedy Actor
Neil Patrick Harris
Favorite TV Comedy Actress
Jane Lynch
Favorite Competition Show
"American Idol"
Favorite TV Crime Drama
"Lie to Me"
Favorite TV Crime Fighter
Tim Roth, "Lie to Me"
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
"Fringe"
Favorite Talk Show Host
Conan O'Brien
Favorite TV Obsession
"Dexter"
Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure
"Keeping Up With the Kardashians"
Favorite TV Guest Star
Demi Lovato, "Grey's Anatomy"
Favorite TV Doctor
Gregory House (Hugh Laurie)
Favorite TV Family
The Simpsons
Favorite Family TV Movie
"Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"
Favorite TV Chef
Rachael Ray
Favorite New TV Drama
"Hawaii Five-O"
Favorite New TV Comedy
"$#*! My Dad Says"
Favorite Male Artist
Eminem
Favorite Female Artist
Katy Perry
Favorite Song
Eminem (featuring Rihanna), "Love the Way You Lie"
Favorite Rock Band
Paramore
Favorite Breakout Artist
Selena Gomez & the Scene
Favorite Pop Artist
Rihanna
Favorite Country Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite R&B Artist
Usher
Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Eminem
Favorite Music Video
Eminem (featuring Rihanna), "Love the Way You Lie"
Favorite Online Sensation
Katy Perry
Favorite Viral Video Star
"Single Ladies" Devastation
Did the People's Choice Awards get it right? Let us know in the comments!
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Oscar-Nominated 'Fighter' Actors, Producers 'Screaming' Over Nods
'They're just as happy if the other one wins,' producer Ryan Kavanaugh says of Amy Adams' and Melissa Leo's Best Supporting Actress noms.
By Kara Warner
Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg
Photo: John Sciulli/ Getty Images
While the teams behind "The Social Network" and "The King's Speech" are toasting their Oscar noms, another group of folks is also celebrating Tuesday morning's (January 25) Academy Award nominations announcement. The cast and crew of "The Fighter" earned seven nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (David O. Russell), Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), and two Best Supporting Actress nods for Amy Adams and Melissa Leo.
MTV News spoke with "Fighter" producer and Relativity Media CEO Ryan Kavanaugh (Relativity fully produced and financed the film) just after he heard the big news.
"When I got the news, I was on the phone with David O. Russell and [Mark] Wahlberg and myself, kinda watching and I think you could hear screaming through each house," he said of their reactions. "The person I'm most excited for is David O. Russell because he really deserved it, he really delivered this package. He's obviously had his ups and downs in his career, as many people have. He really came through on this movie and it's nice that the Academy noticed that for him."
Kavanaugh's fellow producer and the star of the film, Mark Wahlberg, also praised the director and his co-stars in a statement: "It has been such an incredible journey with 'The Fighter' and one that I am grateful to share with David O. Russell, Christian, Melissa, Amy, my fellow producers and the Ward and Eklund families, who are the heart and soul of the film. Thank you to the Academy for this tremendous honor."
Regarding Adams' and Leo's dual nominations in the Best Supporting Actress category, the Relativity Media CEO said the actresses won't be thinking about competition at all.
"It's funny because I think Amy and Melissa, they're just as happy if the other one wins," he said. "They are competing against each other but at the same time, I think they're both really happy for the other one."
Kavanaugh went on to say that although he'd like to go back to bed — Oscar nominations were announced at 5:30 a.m. on the West Coast — he has a long day of work and, later, congratulating to do.
"I've got a pretty full day coming up. I'll stop by Mark's house, I'll stop by David's house, give 'em both a big hug," he said. "[I'll] try and stop by Christian's house although he's probably holed up and won't even turn on the TV until 10 a.m."
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Justin Bieber To Visit 'Letterman' Next Week ... Twice!
'The Late Show With David Letterman' begins and ends week with Biebs.
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber
Photo: MTV News & Docs
David Letterman has officially caught Bieber Fever, as his late-night talk show will begin and end next week with appearances from the teen superstar.
According to CBS, Justin Bieber will visit "The Late Show With David Letterman" for a sit-down interview Monday, then return the following Friday to present the broadcast's Top 10 list. The pop star, who will also appear on Sunday's episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," is making the rounds to spread the word about his new 3-D feature film, "Never Say Never," hitting theatres February 11.
This isn't the first time the pop star has visited Letterman: In March of last year, Biebs visited the show to perform his hit single "Baby."
2011 may have just started, but the teen heartthrob has already dominated magazine covers and news headlines. From his girl-crazy photo spread with Vanity Fair to his hush-hush relationship with Disney starlet Selena Gomez, Bieber shows no signs of stopping. He's also shot his second episode of "CSI" (airing February 17) and has found time in the midst of his hectic schedule to discuss some star-studded collaborations for his sophomore album.
What do you want to hear Justin Bieber talk about on "Letterman" next week? Share your comments below!
Related ArtistsDemi Lovato Leaves Treatment
Singer is back in L.A., MTV News confirms.
By Jocelyn Vena
Demi Lovato in Los Angeles on Friday
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Demi Lovato has left treatment.
MTV News has confirmed that the teen star is already back in Los Angeles after seeking treatment for "emotional and physical issues." She entered treatment back in October, leaving her tour with the Jonas Brothers early.
"Demi came back to L.A. earlier this week," a source close to the star told us. "She completed her prescribed treatment and an outpatient program near the treatment facility. For now, she is getting back to her regular routine and spending time with her family and close friends. Demi will continue to focus first and foremost on her well-being."
The source continued: "To that end, she will continue to see doctors in L.A. who will help her work on the issues she confronted in treatment. She is so grateful to all of her fans for their unbelievable support and looks forward to being able to talk to all of them very soon."
Lovato was spotted near a treatment facility in Woodridge, Illinois, around Christmas when she took some time to celebrate the holidays with her family. Lovato entered treatment after a reported incident with backup dancer Alex Welch. The two later worked out a financial settlement after the alleged incident left the dancer injured.
Despite the personal setback, Lovato has a big 2011 ahead of her, including work on a new album, a planned tour and her hit Disney show "Sonny With a Chance." She also took home two People's Choice Awards earlier this month.
"I wish to thank all the friends and fans who voted for me for the People's Choice Awards and the Hot Hits Hottest Teen Stars of 2010," she wrote on Facebook earlier this month. "I want to make sure my fans know how thankful I am for all their love, support and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you for standing beside me through it all."
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Usher - Lil Freak
- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records, JLG
- Director: Anthony Mandler
- Album: Raymond V. Raymond
2011 Grammy Nomination Reactions
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Usher 'Got A Good Laugh' From Fan Kicking Him In The Face
'It looked worse than it actually was,' the 'OMG' singer laughs about accidental blow during concert serenade.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Usher
Photo: Jordan Strauss/ Getty Images
Usher's club-rattling jam "OMG" may "kill it every night" according to tourmate Miguel, but when the Atlanta crooner hit Madison Square Garden earlier this week, he was almost taken out by a clumsy fan.
When the singer touched down in New York on Monday, he indulged a super amped fan's fantasy by pulling her onstage for an intimate flirty serenade of "Trading Places." As Usher and the concertgoer got cozy on a recliner, she swiveled around to face the crooner — knocking him squarely in his mug with her foot. She began apologizing profusely as Usher briefly paused to collect himself. But the superstar took the strike in stride, quipping, "We play rough in the bed. We kick each other in the face and all type of good stuff."
Although Usher brushed off the blow, the moment did make an impression on him.
"In all my years, this is one of the most interesting experiences. I got a kick out of it!" he told Us Weekly. The singer assured fans that the knock wasn't that bad. "It looked worse than it actually was. My audience and I got a good laugh."
As for the fan, the "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" star maintained everything is all good on that front too. "Wherever you are baby, don't feel bad," Usher said. "No hard feelings."
As Miguel has noted, Usher isn't one dwell on drama, whether it's cranking out another hit album or weathering an unexpected hit from a fan.
"He's such a tremendous example of perseverance and determination," Miguel recently told MTV News. "I was there throughout this album, so I've seen the adversity that he's had to overcome perception-wise."
What do you think of Usher's response to getting knocked in the head by a fan? Tell us in the comments!
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Lindsay Lohan Looks To Expand Fashion Line Post-Rehab
Actress will add 'classic, glamorous' footwear to her 6126 fashion line.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lindsay Lohan
Photo: Jeff Vespa/ WireImage
Lindsay Lohan is days away from being released from the rehab facility she's been receiving treatment in for the past few months, and it seems that the troubled starlet is already plotting out her post-rehab future. According to E! News, Lohan is looking to expand her fashion brand.
The website reports that through her 6126 fashion line, which now predominately sells leggings, Lohan wants to start designing footwear. A rep for the fashion line told the site, "She'll finalize everything when she's out." The rep added that the shoes Lohan was mulling over for the line would be "classic, glamorous, timeless with a sexy flair."
An announcement is expected to be made early next year, and the line is expected to debut next fall. A 6126 rep did not respond to MTV News' requests for further information about the report.
Lohan recently found herself in trouble after a worker at the Betty Ford rehab facility pressed charges against the actress for allegedly assaulting her earlier this month. After being fired from her job at the facility, the technician dropped charges against Lohan, saying she does not want "in any way, shape or form to do anything that would violate Lindsay's probation or cause an arrest."
In November, Lohan was let go from an upcoming film project, "Inferno," after she became too much of a liability. "We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan," director Matthew Wilder said. "We are currently in negotiations [with another actress] and working out the legalities of bringing her onboard."
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Lady Gaga's New Single Is 'So Beautiful,' RedOne Says
Born This Way producer says, 'We get into the studio and suddenly magic happens.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias
Lady Gaga
Photo: Steven Lawton/FilmMagic
On February 13, Lady Gaga will finally release the first single off her highly anticipated May release, Born This Way. Sure, Gaga has said she wants this to be the best album of the decade and that it will most likely "piss people off," but little is known about the album's vibe sonically.
Her producer, RedOne, wouldn't spill too many details about the single when MTV News caught up with him at the LA Times' The Envelope Roundtable - Music Producers, but he did let everyone know that the pair have once again made magic happen.
"I think it's too precious to talk about," RedOne explained. "It's so beautiful, and Gaga is very special to all of us — to the world."
Last fall, Gaga blew her fans away when she released "Bad Romance," a catchy, incredibly massive tune including her very own Gaga battle cry. The epic lead single off The Fame Monster has fans and haters wondering if she could ever top herself. RedOne said you don't have to worry about that.
"Honestly, the only thing we do is we get into the studio and suddenly magic happens," he said. "We never overthink, or we just do what we do. That's how it all started. With 'Just Dance,' we did it in one hour. There was no overthinking. Even though I remember when we did 'Poker Face,' people said musically it brought something new to the music and you won't be able to top it, we went into the studio and we did 'Bad Romance' on a bus.
"That explains how we do it, so I can't tell you anything about what's coming but that's what we do. We just get in and do music we love and feel it, and thank God it comes out good."
How do you expect Born This Way to sound? Give us your predictions in the comments!
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Tobey Maguire Thinks New 'Spider-Man' Suit Is 'Cool'
'I'm excited to see it in action,' the ex-'Spider-Man' star says about the outfit Andrew Garfield will wear in the upcoming prequel.
By Terri Schwartz with reporting by Eric Ditzian
Tobey Maguire
Photo: George Pimentel/ Getty Images
PARK CITY, Utah — Ever since Andrew Garfield was announced to star as Spider-Man in Marc Webb's big-screen reboot of the Marvel superhero franchise, all eyes have been turned to Tobey Maguire to see what his response would be. It's not so much that Garfield replaced Maguire as Peter Parker as that Sony, who produces the films, decided that the series would be better served if it followed the teenage version of Parker through his transition — you know, to tap into the "Twilight" teen audience. And thus, the yet-untitled "Spider-Man" prequel was born.
But there never has been any hard feelings between the two Spideys, at least publicly. The first picture of Garfield as Spider-Man hit the Internet on January 13, and it showed a different take on the famed suit than the one Maguire donned in the three Sam Raimi films. MTV recently caught up with Maguire at the Sundance Film Festival, and the former "Spider-Man" star said he has seen the new suit and liked what he saw.
"I thought it looked cool," revealed Maguire. "I mean, I think they did a great job with the design of it, and I'm excited to see it in action."
It's not the first time Maguire has voiced his approval of the "Spider-Man" prequel. During a December interview with BBC News, Garfield admitted that Maguire had reached out to him to congratulate him on the role and give him his backing.
"He sent me a lovely message through a mutual friend," said Garfield. "He gave me his support, and it meant a great deal, of course, because part of the reason I love and have continued to love this character was because of his portrayal. To step into those shoes is no mean feat. It was generous of him to reach out and say something, so I'm thankful."
The "Spider-Man" prequel is filming right now, and is set to be released on July 3, 2012.
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Lady Gaga Or Britney Spears? RuPaul's Drag Queens Weigh In
'RuPaul's Drag Race' season three premieres Monday (January 24) on Logo.
By Damian Vaca
Lady Gaga and Britney Spears
Photo: Getty Images
WEST HOLLYWOOD, California — Reluctantly crouched behind the red carpet line, drag queens primping and taking their time, the flashbulbs go off and the cameras go up, all of them yearning for their chance at the cup!
On Tuesday night, we caught up with the stars of "RuPaul's Drag Race" as they head into battle to see who will be the top drag queen of season three. Amid the glam and sequins in the air, competition was definitely on everyone's mind, so what better time to find out who RuPaul's drag queens predict will rule 2011: Lady Gaga or Britney Spears?
"With Britney and Gaga coming out with new [albums] this year — it's going to be Gaga," Shangela, of season two, predicted. "Gaga runs the world, so Britney better take a seat and enjoy."
Tough words about a woman who has reached the #1 iTunes spot in 19 countries since her new single, "Hold it Against Me," was released a little over a week ago.
Season three's Venus D Lite, who could give Madonna a run for her money, stated, "I would probably say Britney — only because Gaga has had her spotlight moment."
However, Raja, also from season three, disagreed: "I'm going to say Gaga. ... She challenges everyone and really puts out new ideas, and I certainly appreciate that."
With both artists set to premiere highly anticipated videos in the next couple of months, fans are waiting to see what new creative visions the stars will bring to the world of pop culture.
"I would love to see [Gaga] just be an artist and not just a character," said Sonique of season two. "With Lady Gaga, you can't really expect anything other than something that is going to be controversial."
season three castmember Mimi Imfurst, who arrived on the red carpet in an epic "worldly" outfit, is definitely on Team Gaga: "Lady Gaga has all the creativity that Britney doesn't have, plus all the talent she doesn't have, so Lady Gaga all the way."
When all is said and done, one thing's for sure: RuPaul's drag queens definitely aren't shy about expressing their opinions. Season three of "RuPaul's Drag Race" premieres Monday (January 24) at 10 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. Central on Logo.
Who do you think will conquer 2011: Britney or Gaga? Sound off below!
Related Artists'Social Network' Director David Fincher 'Humbled' By Oscar Nods
'We knew the movie was about basic human emotions and the need for acceptance,' producer Michael De Luca tells MTV News.
By Aly Semigran, with additional reporting by Kara Warner
Andrew Garfield and Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network"
Photo: Columbia Pictures
Having gone from "that Facebook movie" to Oscar-nominated masterpiece, "The Social Network" has run the gamut since its release last October.
Continuing an awards-season streak, the film picked up eight Oscar nominations on Tuesday morning (January 25) — the third most-nominated of the Oscar contenders, behind "The King's Speech" with 12, "True Grit" with 10, and (in a tie) "Inception" with eight — including Best Picture, Best Director (David Fincher), Best Actor (Jesse Eisenberg), Best Adapted Screenplay (Aaron Sorkin) and Best Score (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross).
Fincher, earning his second career nomination, released a statement that read, "I'm very grateful and humbled by the nominations for 'The Social Network.' I'm incredibly proud of the work of my wildly talented collaborators in front of and behind the camera — all of whom gave the best of themselves and their talents in service to a film about a groundbreaking American innovation. This directing nomination represents the sum of the work of all of us, and I want to acknowledge the vast contributions to this film of all of my good friends and creative partners. The success of our movie belongs to many people, and this nomination is theirs to share."
Sorkin, who penned the dialogue-heavy movie, spoke to "Good Morning America" about the good news, calling the Oscar nods "a triumph," and adding, "I think it was the people I got to sit in the room with. I love the way audiences responded to this movie. They came out and saw it and they loved it. It's a special cherry on top."
In a statement to MTV News, Sorkin reiterated how much he felt teamwork led to his nomination. "My recommendation to anyone who wants to be nominated for an Academy Award is work with David Fincher," he said. "I'm thrilled to be nominated by the Academy, and I'm especially pleased for everyone who worked so hard on the film — it is a triumph of teamwork. I'm honored to have our film nominated in such an incredible year for movies."
Meanwhile, MTV News caught up with Michael De Luca, one of the film's producers, shortly after the nominations were announced. Unlike many likely nominees, De Luca didn't play coy about his expectations. "I set my little iPhone alarm to wake me up at 5:15 a.m.," he told us about Tuesday morning's announcements. "For me, personally, I've always done this as a fan of movies, as a bystander over the years in my career as a producer. But this is the first time I've had a horse in the race, so I was very excited to wake up and it was a real blast."
De Luca, who echoed Fincher and Sorkin's sentiments about the entire cast and crew being "incredibly happy and grateful," went on to say, "We knew what the movie was about. We knew the movie was about basic human emotions and the need for acceptance, the longing for love and friendship and how trying to find those things at 19 is hard enough, but when you're a genius and you're revolutionizing communication and you're creating things that will go on to maintain billion-dollar evaluations, how do you maintain your relationships? How do you change relationships?"
The Oscar nominee also talked about how the modern-day tale featured classic themes.
"Whether you're Copernicus, Galileo or Mark Zuckerberg, no matter what you're doing in your career or professional life, there are basic basic human needs the heart must have to have a happy life," De Luca said. "We knew that that was what the movie was about and we knew that Aaron Sorkin's script seized on that and wrote a story of friendship and what you lose when you win, and we knew that nobody was going to know that until they saw the movie. It was like having the best secret in the world."
Still, while there was mostly celebration for "The Social Network" team this morning, one name was notably left off of the list: Andrew Garfield. Widely regarded as a shoo-in for a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance as Facebook CFO Eduardo Saverin, Garfield has earned nods at the Critics' Choice, Golden Globes, and the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards; he was ultimately snubbed by the Academy.
"He's an incredible actor," De Luca said of Garfield. "And the ensemble we had in the film was incredible and they're all going off to star in [films] on their own and we're going to hear from Andrew for years to come. I can't tell you enough about his performance. He's a consummate actor.
Check out everything we've got on "The Social Network."
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
MTV Rough Cut: 'No Strings Attached'
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Natalie Portman, Ivan Reitman and Jake Johnson talk about their new film, "No Strings Attached."
When I Was 17 (Season 2) | Ep. 7 | Vinny, Sammi, Ronnie
When I Was 17 (Season 2) | Ep. 7 | Vinny, Sammi, Ronnie
Take a look back at the teenage years of Jersey Shore's Vinny, Sammi and Ronnie on this episode of 'When I Was 17.'
Lady Gaga Gets 'Bigger And Bigger' On Born This Way, RedOne Says
'She's growing all the time, from the day I met her,' producer tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias
Lady Gaga
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It's only a matter of weeks until Lady Gaga releases the first single from her highly anticipated album Born This Way, due in May. Producer RedOne recently chatted with MTV News about their latest collaboration, saying it shows the next step in the evolution of the girl formerly known as Stefani Germanotta.
"She's growing all the time, from the day I met her," RedOne said. "Of course, she's an encyclopedia of music. She listened to all the Bruce Springsteens, all the legends, and she has music in her. But on her personal level, she's always growing and growing and growing and becoming bigger and bigger, and her vision's the same thing. She just needed this platform to put all her ideas and learning from what she's been doing [into one place], and she's doing her thing."
With work on the album close to complete, this is a very exciting time for Gaga and him. "It feels exciting. It feels very exciting," he said with a smile on his face. "It's really exciting, and I hope the world is going to enjoy this as much as we do."
RedOne also dished about the album's forthcoming single. "It's so beautiful, and Gaga is very special to all of us — to the world," he said. "Honestly, the only thing we do is we get into the studio and suddenly magic happens. We never overthink, or we just do what we do. That's how it all started. With 'Just Dance,' we did it in one hour. There was no overthinking. Even though I remember when we did 'Poker Face,' people said musically it brought something new to the music and you won't be able to top it, we went into the studio and we did 'Bad Romance' on a bus.
"That explains how we do it, so I can't tell you anything about what's coming, but that's what we do. We just get in and do music we love and feel it, and thank God it comes out good."
What are you expecting from Gaga's new music? Let us know in the comments!
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Usher Most Admires Justin Bieber's 'Excitement And Innocence'
Bieber's mentor tells MTV News the teen sensation has 'so much more in store for the future.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash
Usher and Justin Bieber at the 2010 AMAs
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With so much accomplished in 2010, Justin Bieber has certainly set the bar high for 2011. But the teen singer is already gearing up for next year. Bieber will not only release his much-anticipated 3-D flick, "Never Say Never", but he has also teased that he'd like to release an album of all-new material sometime later next year.
His mentor, Usher, thinks that at this point, the sky's the limit.
"As far as music and entertainment, that's the beginning," Usher told MTV News at Sunday's AMAs, where Bieber performed and took home four awards.
"There's so much more in store for the future, or at least there's a ton of things we can do and will, and with the support of his fans who will continue to just grow and grow and grow."
At 16, Bieber has accomplished what few manage with many more years in the music business, but Usher said he wants to ensure that Bieber doesn't stop enjoying it all as his popularity continues to grow and his schedule gets busier.
Asked what he admires most about Justin, Usher said, "His excitement and innocence in it. And I don't mean that in a light way because I think that he's absolutely enjoying every moment of it, as any young man his age would, but in a different way because [of] the hard work that has gone in and led to the dream that has become a reality. And every time you have an opportunity do something incredible, I tell him to do his best and be conscious that what you're doing today should last forever and eternity."
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Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Muse Added To Grammy Show
Usher, Jaden Smith, B.o.B, Janelle Monae and Lady Antebellum will also perform on February 13.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber and Usher
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While Willow Smith is the one who made music headlines with "Whip My Hair" last year, it's her brother, "Karate Kid" actor Jaden Smith, who will take the stage at the upcoming 53rd Grammy Awards in a special performance alongside Usher and Justin Bieber, with whom he collaborated on the song "Never Say Never" last summer.
The trio joins a list of new performers added to the show on Thursday (January 20) that will also include another power trifecta made up of B.o.B, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe, according to a press release from the Recording Academy announcing the additions to the February 13 telecast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Also taking the stage next month will be nominees Muse and Lady Antebellum. They will join a roster of previously announced performers that includes Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green and Miranda Lambert. It will be the first time on the Grammy performance stage for Bieber, B.o.B, Lambert, Mars, Monáe, Muse and Smith. Eminem, Green, Gaga, Perry, Usher and Lady Antebellum will be making return visits for the occasion.
While 11-time Grammy winner Eminem leads the pack in nominations this year (with 10 nods), Mars has seven nominations, and Gaga and Lady Antebellum are not far behind with six nods each. B.o.B has notched five, Perry and Green are each up for four, and Arcade Fire and Lambert are vying for three awards. Bieber, Muse, Usher and Monáe are each nominated for two Grammys.
No details of the collaborative performances were released, but the Grammy announcement promised a rare, never-before-seen event for the Mars, B.o.B and Monáe segment.
With the addition of Antebellum, all five Album of the Year nominees (Eminem, Arcade Fire, Gaga, Perry) are now scheduled to perform on the show. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Which Grammy performance are you most looking forward to? Talk about it in the comments!
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Kevin Smith's 'Red State' Receives Mixed Reviews At Sundance
'I truly believe 'Red State' the movie is a failure on almost every level,' writes HitFix's Drew McWeeny.
By Terri Schwartz
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When Kevin Smith's latest film, "Red State," premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday night, viewers were expecting several things. First and foremost, they were expecting a horror film, which many critics said wasn't what was produced at all. Then they were expecting to see Smith auction off his film, as he has been promising for months, but that did not happen either.
Instead, Smith sold himself the film for $20 and announced he would be distributing it with his production company, SModcast, and would take the film and its stars on a month-long tour around the country, advertised only by word of mouth. The tickets will run somewhere around $60 and will go on sale Friday, January 28. Screenings will start at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on March 5, with a total of 13 cities on the tour. After that, Smith plans on showing the film in theaters starting October 19 (the 17th anniversary of the release of "Clerks").
As if that weren't enough news about the director, Smith then went on to say that his next film, "Hit Somebody," will be the last film he ever directs.
Judging from the response "Red State" had with critics, it is clear that Smith knew he was going to be premiering a divisive film. Numerous reviews have already hit the Internet since the film was screened Sunday night, and most critics thought Smith's film was ambitious if poorly delivered. James Rocchi of the Playlist wrote, " 'Red State' goes from 'Psycho' to Westboro to Waco, changing points-of-view and tone with an abandon some will find invigorating and others will find irritating. I'm glad Kevin Smith wants to make movies that aren't comedies; it's too bad he felt he had to make all of them at once."
Cinematical reviewer Erik Davis agreed, writing, "The problem with 'Red State,' though, is that all the politics, preaching and gotta-slide-them-in-there sex jokes sort of overwhelm the movie to the point that it feels scattered and a little unfocused. Not that there aren't moments that completely paralyze you, but unfortunately those moments become hard to hear and recognize over all the loud, obnoxious gunfire."
Some critics, like The Hollywood Reporter's Todd McCarthy, were more receptive to the film than others. McCarthy suggested that fans will appreciate "Smith's irrepressible irreverence, freewheeling subversion and tweaking of movie genre expectations" and felt that his "aggressively profane script" worked when it used "startling twists on scare film conventions while also taking the U.S. government to task for its simplistic use of terrorist threats as an excuse to do anything it wants."
But other critics, like HitFix's Drew McWeeny, took Smith's film and subsequent "purchase" after the screening as a direct insult. McWeeny wrote, "I truly believe 'Red State' the movie is a failure on almost every level," adding that to him it felt as if "Smith doesn't even seem to try." He also felt that Smith had set himself up so that if a reviewer dislikes his film, he'll just attribute it to the failure of movie critics. He added that Smith's fans would show up in flocks to see the film anyway despite (or perhaps in spite of) what critics say, and that's precisely what Smith is banking on.
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People's Choice Awards Winners List: 'Eclipse,' Katy Perry, More
Johnny Depp, Kardashians and Taylor Swift also take home trophies.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart onstage at the People's Choice Awards
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The people have spoken, and they have proved that the magic of "Twilight" is still alive.
A record 175 million pop-culture fans voted for which screen stars, teen idols and pop sensations would take home hardware at the 2011 People's Choice Awards on Wednesday night (January 5), and "The Twilight Saga" remained a fan favorite, with "Eclipse" nabbing awards like Favorite Movie and Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart collectively picking up Favorite On Screen Team.
Katy Perry also loaded up on crystal statues, taking home wins for Favorite Online Sensation and Favorite Female Artist. Other musical standouts included Eminem, although he didn't appear on the broadcast, who nabbed Favorite Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Music Video for his Rihanna-assisted smash "Love the Way You Lie." Taylor Swift scored Favorite Country Artist.
Other notable wins included Conan O'Brien, who's kicking off 2011 with an award for Favorite Talk Show Host, and Johnny Depp, who bested stars like Lautner, Pattinson and Leonardo DiCaprio for Favorite Movie Actor. The ladies of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" picked up the award for Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Favorite Movie
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
Favorite Movie Actor
Johnny Depp
Favorite Movie Actress
Kristen Stewart
Favorite Action Movie
"Iron Man 2"
Favorite Action Star
Jackie Chan
Favorite Drama Movie
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
Favorite Family Movie
"Toy Story 3"
Favorite Comedy Movie
"Grown Ups"
Favorite Comedic Star
Adam Sandler
Favorite On Screen Team
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
Favorite Movie Star Under 25
Zac Efron
Favorite Horror Movie
"A Nightmare on Elm Street"
Favorite TV Drama
"House"
Favorite TV Drama Actor
Hugh Laurie
Favorite TV Drama Actress
Lisa Edelstein
Favorite TV Comedy
"Glee"
Favorite TV Comedy Actor
Neil Patrick Harris
Favorite TV Comedy Actress
Jane Lynch
Favorite Competition Show
"American Idol"
Favorite TV Crime Drama
"Lie to Me"
Favorite TV Crime Fighter
Tim Roth, "Lie to Me"
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
"Fringe"
Favorite Talk Show Host
Conan O'Brien
Favorite TV Obsession
"Dexter"
Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure
"Keeping Up With the Kardashians"
Favorite TV Guest Star
Demi Lovato, "Grey's Anatomy"
Favorite TV Doctor
Gregory House (Hugh Laurie)
Favorite TV Family
The Simpsons
Favorite Family TV Movie
"Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam"
Favorite TV Chef
Rachael Ray
Favorite New TV Drama
"Hawaii Five-O"
Favorite New TV Comedy
"$#*! My Dad Says"
Favorite Male Artist
Eminem
Favorite Female Artist
Katy Perry
Favorite Song
Eminem (featuring Rihanna), "Love the Way You Lie"
Favorite Rock Band
Paramore
Favorite Breakout Artist
Selena Gomez & the Scene
Favorite Pop Artist
Rihanna
Favorite Country Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite R&B Artist
Usher
Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Eminem
Favorite Music Video
Eminem (featuring Rihanna), "Love the Way You Lie"
Favorite Online Sensation
Katy Perry
Favorite Viral Video Star
"Single Ladies" Devastation
Did the People's Choice Awards get it right? Let us know in the comments!
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