Filed under: TV PreviewsHere's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.
* = Series/Season Premiere
** = Series/Season Finale
# = New Day/Time
Another quiet Thursday. Time to catch up on your DVR recordings or grab a DVD from your local Redbox.
8:00 to 9:00
ABC: 'Happy New Year, Charlie Brown'
PBS: 'This Old House Hour'
HGTV: 'My First Place'
TLC: 'Wreck Chasers'* -- Two episodes
9:00 to 10:00
BBC America: 'When Harvey Met Bob' -- (120 minutes) Drama telling the story of how Bob Geldof and Harvey Goldsmith brought about Live Aid
History: 'Ancient Aliens'
Spike: 'TNA Wrestling Impact' -- (120 minutes)
TLC: 'Wreck Chasers' -- Two episodes
truTV: 'Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest Criminals'
The rest of the schedule and the late night talk shows after the jump. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Friday, December 31, 2010
"Teen Mom" Amber Portwood: NYE Shopper
She?s been making headlines all week, so it?s no wonder the paparazzi caught up to Amber Portwood in Anderson, Indiana on Friday (December 31).
The troubled ?Teen Mom? star took daughter Leah on a shopping trip at a local mall to pick up some new items for the New Year.
Ms Portwood seemed to be spending freely as she landed $280,000 from her gig on the MTV reality show.
Meanwhile, Amber will also have to put some of her funds toward her legal bills as she was recently charged for her physically abusing her ex boyfriend/baby daddy, Gary Shirley.
The troubled ?Teen Mom? star took daughter Leah on a shopping trip at a local mall to pick up some new items for the New Year.
Ms Portwood seemed to be spending freely as she landed $280,000 from her gig on the MTV reality show.
Meanwhile, Amber will also have to put some of her funds toward her legal bills as she was recently charged for her physically abusing her ex boyfriend/baby daddy, Gary Shirley.
Randy Houser 'Freaked Out' Over National Anthem
Filed under: Country News
Randy Houser is a big man with a big voice, but there is one song that strikes fear in his heart every time he's asked to sing it. The song probably intimidates every artist in America, and being asked to sing it live can cause even the most secure vocalist to sweat a little. Randy admits that actually singing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' isn't the hard part: it's remembering the words that's a killer.
"There's such a delay from the time you sing it to the time you hear it on the speakers," Randy tells the Cincinnati Citybeat about his recent performance of the song at a Tennessee Titans game. "It is like a second. It kind of freaked me out. Singing it is the easiest part. Remembering the words to it is a completely different thing. It's just because you think about that one so hard whenever you go out there, you don't want to screw it up. It's not like you're on auto-pilot. You always think you're gonna mess up the words."
Randy has plenty of sympathy for artists who freeze up and go blank on the words to the national anthem, since he knows it could happen to anyone at any time and is an artist's worst fear. "There was a Kansas City Chiefs game [that] my buddy Mike Eli sang at with his band [Eli Young Band] and he forgot the words to the anthem. It was pretty bad. But they don't understand how nerve-wracking that one particular song is to sing because you don't want to screw it up so bad and that's why people do. They're thinking about it so hard. People who don't have to stand up and sing it in front of 90,000 people don't understand. You kind of freak out. That's what happens."
Randy Houser is a big man with a big voice, but there is one song that strikes fear in his heart every time he's asked to sing it. The song probably intimidates every artist in America, and being asked to sing it live can cause even the most secure vocalist to sweat a little. Randy admits that actually singing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' isn't the hard part: it's remembering the words that's a killer.
"There's such a delay from the time you sing it to the time you hear it on the speakers," Randy tells the Cincinnati Citybeat about his recent performance of the song at a Tennessee Titans game. "It is like a second. It kind of freaked me out. Singing it is the easiest part. Remembering the words to it is a completely different thing. It's just because you think about that one so hard whenever you go out there, you don't want to screw it up. It's not like you're on auto-pilot. You always think you're gonna mess up the words."
Randy has plenty of sympathy for artists who freeze up and go blank on the words to the national anthem, since he knows it could happen to anyone at any time and is an artist's worst fear. "There was a Kansas City Chiefs game [that] my buddy Mike Eli sang at with his band [Eli Young Band] and he forgot the words to the anthem. It was pretty bad. But they don't understand how nerve-wracking that one particular song is to sing because you don't want to screw it up so bad and that's why people do. They're thinking about it so hard. People who don't have to stand up and sing it in front of 90,000 people don't understand. You kind of freak out. That's what happens."
'Castle' Episode 3.13 Photos: Old Wounds and New Torture
The case of Beckett?s murdered mother is back with a bang in "Knockdown."
When an old detective is killed right before he can tell Beckett some information on the case, she and Castle delve into a conspiracy that may just have the solution to Beckett's mother's murder.
Whether they solve the crime or not, the drama of the episode may ?take their partnership to the next level? (according to the press release). So that sounds good anyway.
When an old detective is killed right before he can tell Beckett some information on the case, she and Castle delve into a conspiracy that may just have the solution to Beckett's mother's murder.
Whether they solve the crime or not, the drama of the episode may ?take their partnership to the next level? (according to the press release). So that sounds good anyway.
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Wired's Refusal To Release Or Comment On The Manning Chat Logs (Salon.com)
Tuesday night, Wired posted a two-part response to Glenn Greenwald's criticisms of its conduct in reporting on the arrest of PFC Bradley Manning and the key role played in that arrest by Adrian Lamo. Greenwald wrote about this topic twice -- first back in June and then again Sunday. The first part of Wired's response was from Wired.com editor-in-chief Evan Hansen, and the second is from senior editor Kevin Poulsen. Both predictably hurl all sorts of invective at Greenwald as a means of distracting attention from the central issue, the only issue that matters: their refusal to release or even comment on what is the central evidence in what is easily one of the most consequential political stories of this year, at least. WSJ: The Pentagon Papers revelations dealt with a discrete topic, the ever-increasing level of duplicity of our leaders over a score of years in increasing the nation's involvement in Vietnam while denying it. It revealed official wrongdoing or, at the least, a pervasive lack of candor by the government to its people. WikiLeaks is different. It revels in the revelation of "secrets" simply because they are secret. It assaults the very notion of diplomacy that is not presented live on C-SPAN. It has sometimes served the public by its revelations, but it also offers, at considerable potential price, a vast amount of material that discloses no abuses of power at all.
The Sun Admits Publishing False Story (The Guardian / Greenslade Blog)
The Sun owned up to what Roy Greenslade guesses we in the journalism trade realized the moment we saw it -- its splash about the pre-Christmas live-episode Coronation Street being targeted by al-Qaeda was false. On Dec. 9, it carried a front-page story (which still appears on its Web site, incidentally) claiming that "cops" were "throwing a ring of steel" around the studios in Manchester after being "tipped off" that the show "could be hit by a terror strike." It had that familiar Daily Star-ish ring of complete nonsense, and so it turns out, as Tuesday's page-two "correction" admits: "Further to our article about increased security at Coronation Street's studios for their live 50th anniversary episode…we would like to make clear that while cast and crew were subject to full body searches, there was no specific threat from al-Qaeda as we reported. We apologize for the misunderstanding and are happy to set the record straight."
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When it comes to mobilizing their brands, magazines have had their hands full in recent years just getting editorial onto phones and tablets. Few publishers have even ventured into one of the most lucrative and popular mobile genres -- gaming. And so, Guns & Ammo's iPhone/iPad Point of Impact game is exceptional on a number of counts.
Wired's Refusal To Release Or Comment On The Manning Chat Logs (Salon.com)
Tuesday night, Wired posted a two-part response to Glenn Greenwald's criticisms of its conduct in reporting on the arrest of PFC Bradley Manning and the key role played in that arrest by Adrian Lamo. Greenwald wrote about this topic twice -- first back in June and then again Sunday. The first part of Wired's response was from Wired.com editor-in-chief Evan Hansen, and the second is from senior editor Kevin Poulsen. Both predictably hurl all sorts of invective at Greenwald as a means of distracting attention from the central issue, the only issue that matters: their refusal to release or even comment on what is the central evidence in what is easily one of the most consequential political stories of this year, at least. WSJ: The Pentagon Papers revelations dealt with a discrete topic, the ever-increasing level of duplicity of our leaders over a score of years in increasing the nation's involvement in Vietnam while denying it. It revealed official wrongdoing or, at the least, a pervasive lack of candor by the government to its people. WikiLeaks is different. It revels in the revelation of "secrets" simply because they are secret. It assaults the very notion of diplomacy that is not presented live on C-SPAN. It has sometimes served the public by its revelations, but it also offers, at considerable potential price, a vast amount of material that discloses no abuses of power at all.
The Sun Admits Publishing False Story (The Guardian / Greenslade Blog)
The Sun owned up to what Roy Greenslade guesses we in the journalism trade realized the moment we saw it -- its splash about the pre-Christmas live-episode Coronation Street being targeted by al-Qaeda was false. On Dec. 9, it carried a front-page story (which still appears on its Web site, incidentally) claiming that "cops" were "throwing a ring of steel" around the studios in Manchester after being "tipped off" that the show "could be hit by a terror strike." It had that familiar Daily Star-ish ring of complete nonsense, and so it turns out, as Tuesday's page-two "correction" admits: "Further to our article about increased security at Coronation Street's studios for their live 50th anniversary episode…we would like to make clear that while cast and crew were subject to full body searches, there was no specific threat from al-Qaeda as we reported. We apologize for the misunderstanding and are happy to set the record straight."
Guns & Ammo Targets New Mobile Revenue Model (minOnline)
When it comes to mobilizing their brands, magazines have had their hands full in recent years just getting editorial onto phones and tablets. Few publishers have even ventured into one of the most lucrative and popular mobile genres -- gaming. And so, Guns & Ammo's iPhone/iPad Point of Impact game is exceptional on a number of counts.
Colt Ford Insists He's Country to the Core
Filed under: Country News
Colt Ford may not be among the mainstream but he insists he's an authentic country artist -- even if radio doesn't agree.
"I was just at the [CMA Awards], and one of the snootier, big-label radio people was wearing $300 blue jeans and telling me I wasn't country because I don't play traditional country music," Colt tells North Carolina's Asheville-Citizen Times newspaper. "To that I said, 'Hell, you don't play traditional country music on your station. If you look at my lyrics and don't think I'm country, then I reckon you and me are just from two different parts of the country.'"
Colt's innovative music has already earned him an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage, a tour with Hank Williams Jr., and a Top 10 album. Known for his humorous songs like 'No Trash in My Trailer' and 'Chicken and Biscuits,' Colt says his music brings a much-needed form of entertainment that crosses genre lines.
Colt Ford may not be among the mainstream but he insists he's an authentic country artist -- even if radio doesn't agree.
"I was just at the [CMA Awards], and one of the snootier, big-label radio people was wearing $300 blue jeans and telling me I wasn't country because I don't play traditional country music," Colt tells North Carolina's Asheville-Citizen Times newspaper. "To that I said, 'Hell, you don't play traditional country music on your station. If you look at my lyrics and don't think I'm country, then I reckon you and me are just from two different parts of the country.'"
Colt's innovative music has already earned him an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage, a tour with Hank Williams Jr., and a Top 10 album. Known for his humorous songs like 'No Trash in My Trailer' and 'Chicken and Biscuits,' Colt says his music brings a much-needed form of entertainment that crosses genre lines.
LeBron James' 26th Birthday Bash in Miami
He?s one of the biggest sports stars of his day and last night (December 30) LeBron James celebrated his 26th birthday in style.
The Miami Heat stud took his girlfriend Savannah Brinson to CoCo DeVille lounge in Miami?s Gansevoort Hotel for his over-the-top shindig.
LeBron tweeted, "Wanna thank all my family, friends and fans for the B-day S/O's today! Love all u guys. Its gonna be another great year! Yes Sir!"
Among the guests in attendance were James? teammate Dwayne Wade and his lady Gabrielle Union, as well as Kelly Rowland, Timbaland, Drake, and Ne-Yo.
The Miami Heat stud took his girlfriend Savannah Brinson to CoCo DeVille lounge in Miami?s Gansevoort Hotel for his over-the-top shindig.
LeBron tweeted, "Wanna thank all my family, friends and fans for the B-day S/O's today! Love all u guys. Its gonna be another great year! Yes Sir!"
Among the guests in attendance were James? teammate Dwayne Wade and his lady Gabrielle Union, as well as Kelly Rowland, Timbaland, Drake, and Ne-Yo.
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The Weekender: New Year's Eve Outfit
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For this installment of The Weekender, we present a top of the line New Year's Eve outfit that will be perfect for shimmying on the dance floor.Permalink | Comments
For this installment of The Weekender, we present a top of the line New Year's Eve outfit that will be perfect for shimmying on the dance floor.Permalink | Comments
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Chris Brown Apologizes For Homophobic Raz-B Twitter Rant
'Words cannot begin to express how sorry and frustrated I am over what transpired publicly on Twitter,' singer tells TMZ.By Gil Kaufman
Chris Brown
Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images
A day after launching a series of N-bombs and homophobic tweets in the direction of former B2K singer Raz-B, Chris Brown was feeling contrite Thursday (December 30). The singer, who recently boasted about his completion of a court-ordered, yearlong domestic-violence course as part of his sentencing for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna, told gossip site TMZ that he regretted making crude sexual comments that were considered homophobic.
"Yesterday was an unfortunate lack in judgment sparked by public Twitter attacks from Raz-B, who was bent on getting attention," Brown said of the virtual feud. "Words cannot begin to express how sorry and frustrated I am over what transpired publicly on Twitter. I have learned over the past few years to not condone or represent acts of violence against anyone."
On Wednesday, the "Deuces" singer got charged up when Raz-B tweeted a comment critical of Brown in the midst of a flurry of tweets in praise of Rihanna. "I'm just sittin here thinking how can n---as like [Eric Benet] & [Chris Brown] disrespect women as intelligent as Halle Berry, Rihanna," Raz wrote.
Brown quickly shot back, tweeting, "N---a you want attention! Grow up n---a!!! Di-- in da booty ass lil boy."
The harsh comments were an apparent allusion to allegations Raz-B made (and later retracted) that B2K manager Brian Stokes had molested him. Several other homophobia-tinged responses followed, but, unlike in the past when Brown went into Internet silence after making heated statements, he vowed that this time, he would not delete his Twitter account.
"I was minding my damn business and Peter pan decides to pop off!!!" Brown wrote. "I'm not mad though!!! I'm just not silent nor am i one of these scary R&B cats!!" In light of the harsh statements, Brown followed up by writing, "I'm not homophobic! He's just disrespectful!!!"
Since the Rihanna assault, Brown has made a series of outrageous or confounding statements that he quickly followed with apologies or retractions. He followed that pattern on Thursday, when he told TMZ, "Molestation and victims of such acts are not to be taken lightly; and for my comments I apologize -- from the bottom of my heart." An unnamed source connected to Brown pointed out that Raz's allegations against Stokes were suspect, adding that regardless of their veracity, Brown's comments were not acceptable.
"I love all of my fans, gay and straight," Brown went on to say. "I have friends from all walks of life and I am committed, with God's help, to continue becoming a better person."
Though Brown was extending an olive branch, TMZ also noted that Raz's brother, the singer known as Ricky Romance, posted a video threatening that if he saw Brown in Los Angeles, he would "put my mother----ing pistol in your mouth." A spokesperson for Raz noted that Ricky's comments do not represent Raz's feelings but are the result of a protective instinct among siblings. "Raz-B has already spoken to his brother and told him to chill out," the spokesperson said.
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A day after launching a series of N-bombs and homophobic tweets in the direction of former B2K singer Raz-B, Chris Brown was feeling contrite Thursday (December 30). The singer, who recently boasted about his completion of a court-ordered, yearlong domestic-violence course as part of his sentencing for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna, told gossip site TMZ that he regretted making crude sexual comments that were considered homophobic.
"Yesterday was an unfortunate lack in judgment sparked by public Twitter attacks from Raz-B, who was bent on getting attention," Brown said of the virtual feud. "Words cannot begin to express how sorry and frustrated I am over what transpired publicly on Twitter. I have learned over the past few years to not condone or represent acts of violence against anyone."
On Wednesday, the "Deuces" singer got charged up when Raz-B tweeted a comment critical of Brown in the midst of a flurry of tweets in praise of Rihanna. "I'm just sittin here thinking how can n---as like [Eric Benet] & [Chris Brown] disrespect women as intelligent as Halle Berry, Rihanna," Raz wrote.
Brown quickly shot back, tweeting, "N---a you want attention! Grow up n---a!!! Di-- in da booty ass lil boy."
The harsh comments were an apparent allusion to allegations Raz-B made (and later retracted) that B2K manager Brian Stokes had molested him. Several other homophobia-tinged responses followed, but, unlike in the past when Brown went into Internet silence after making heated statements, he vowed that this time, he would not delete his Twitter account.
"I was minding my damn business and Peter pan decides to pop off!!!" Brown wrote. "I'm not mad though!!! I'm just not silent nor am i one of these scary R&B cats!!" In light of the harsh statements, Brown followed up by writing, "I'm not homophobic! He's just disrespectful!!!"
Since the Rihanna assault, Brown has made a series of outrageous or confounding statements that he quickly followed with apologies or retractions. He followed that pattern on Thursday, when he told TMZ, "Molestation and victims of such acts are not to be taken lightly; and for my comments I apologize -- from the bottom of my heart." An unnamed source connected to Brown pointed out that Raz's allegations against Stokes were suspect, adding that regardless of their veracity, Brown's comments were not acceptable.
"I love all of my fans, gay and straight," Brown went on to say. "I have friends from all walks of life and I am committed, with God's help, to continue becoming a better person."
Though Brown was extending an olive branch, TMZ also noted that Raz's brother, the singer known as Ricky Romance, posted a video threatening that if he saw Brown in Los Angeles, he would "put my mother----ing pistol in your mouth." A spokesperson for Raz noted that Ricky's comments do not represent Raz's feelings but are the result of a protective instinct among siblings. "Raz-B has already spoken to his brother and told him to chill out," the spokesperson said.
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Hugh Hefner's Fianc�e, Crystal Harris, Flashes Her Diamond on Twitter
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The Playboy honcho?s 60-years-younger betrothed flashes her hefty engagement ring.Permalink | Comments
The Playboy honcho?s 60-years-younger betrothed flashes her hefty engagement ring.Permalink | Comments
George Strait Tops Country Tours for 2010
Filed under: Concert News, Country News
George Strait's tour with Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack comes in as the No. 1 country trek on this year's list of Pollstar's top-grossing tours. The Strait tour, which ranks at No. 14 overall, grossed $41.6 million over the course of 2010.
Reba has been enjoying every moment she has spent on the road with both George and Lee Ann. The idea for them to hit the road occurred when they opened the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium last August, and they had so much fun, they decided to keep the good times rolling on down the highway. "When that went so well, we're all together like, 'Man, let's continue this,'" explains Reba. "I was shocked when George said, 'Well, the spring went good, what do you think about us doing some fall dates?' And I'm like, 'Heck, yeah! I love this!' And so we work very well together. [He's] easy to get along with."
Reba also enjoys performing on his set as well. "I really like the stage George has, and it's kind of square - not really in-the-round, but square," she says. "And I really enjoy working that stage. I like to go around it and ... you're closer to everyone that way. I love it!" The three will once again hit the road next year. Their first date is in Austin, Texas on January 14.
George Strait's tour with Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack comes in as the No. 1 country trek on this year's list of Pollstar's top-grossing tours. The Strait tour, which ranks at No. 14 overall, grossed $41.6 million over the course of 2010.
Reba has been enjoying every moment she has spent on the road with both George and Lee Ann. The idea for them to hit the road occurred when they opened the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium last August, and they had so much fun, they decided to keep the good times rolling on down the highway. "When that went so well, we're all together like, 'Man, let's continue this,'" explains Reba. "I was shocked when George said, 'Well, the spring went good, what do you think about us doing some fall dates?' And I'm like, 'Heck, yeah! I love this!' And so we work very well together. [He's] easy to get along with."
Reba also enjoys performing on his set as well. "I really like the stage George has, and it's kind of square - not really in-the-round, but square," she says. "And I really enjoy working that stage. I like to go around it and ... you're closer to everyone that way. I love it!" The three will once again hit the road next year. Their first date is in Austin, Texas on January 14.
The Most Accident-Prone TV Shows
Sooooo the Spider-Man musical, right? It's worrisome. With four injuries over just the last few months and an actress recently quitting because of a concussion, it has become infamous. Instead of canceling it for good and saying, "well it was a cool idea but it didn't work," Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is simply postponed until February. In this economy?! Well, accidents happen. Just look at reality shows! Here are some of the most accident-prone shows on TV.
Designer Sylvie Cachay Was Murdered, Medical Examiner Rules
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Strangulation and drowning ruled the cause of death.Permalink | Comments
Strangulation and drowning ruled the cause of death.Permalink | Comments
Resolutions for 2011 from Apple, Google, Twitter and the rest? [TNW Shareables]
We have seen some amazingly great and to the point cartoons again from the geniuses at The Joy of Tech. This one wraps up the year, with a bang. Enjoy: [Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
StyleList Giveaway: Tiffany & Co. Bracelet
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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The Windows Phone 7 app DRM has been broken [TNW Microsoft]
We’re going to keep this brief, and not too specific to avoid perhaps aiding piracy, but we feel that you need to know. The Windows Phone 7 DRM has been cracked, apparently in less than 6 hours of development time. An application has been built, but not released, that compromises the security measures and allows [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
6 Trendy New Year's Eve Hairstyles
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Don?t ring in 2011 with the same old hairstyle! Star stylist Mark Garrison shares six options for welcoming the new year with a trendy look up top.Permalink | Comments
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Kourtney Kardashian Stars in a Bikini on the Cover of OK!
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Only a year after giving birth to her first child, Kourtney Kardashian is looking super svelte, and, according to what she's telling OK! Magazine, she's currently in the best shape of her life.Permalink | Comments
Only a year after giving birth to her first child, Kourtney Kardashian is looking super svelte, and, according to what she's telling OK! Magazine, she's currently in the best shape of her life.Permalink | Comments
Justin Bieber Tweets About His 'Fun' 2010, Prepares For 2011
'Chillin and happy. Its been a fun year with a lot of blessings,' Bieber writes on Twitter.By Jocelyn Vena
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It's been quite a year for Justin Bieber. Everywhere he went, madness ensued and he managed to go from pop newbie to legitimate superstar over the course of the past 12 months.
So, when Bieber hit Twitter this week to share some reflections about his jet-setting new life, he was quick to point out that right now he just needed some time to chill out and decompress. "Another solid day hanging with the family and friends. love the #holidays," he wrote. "New years is coming....what is gonna be your new years resolution?" He then tweeted a link to the music video for "Pray," followed by a brief message that said, "Need the rest. #grateful"
Bieber certainly deserves some rest. He's been non-stop all year: touring, releasing not one but two albums, filming his 3-D movie "Never Say Never," working with everyone from his mentor Usher to Kanye West and Raekwon, and even introducing the world to his rapping alter ego, Shawty Mane.
"Chillin and happy. Its been a fun year with a lot of blessings," Bieber wrote later on Twitter. "Some crazy rumors but so much love and memories. We r just gettin started!! So enjoy the holidays. Get crazy and have some laughs. Life is too short. At least that is what they tell me. #newyearsIsComin"
Bieber wasn't lying when he said that he was just getting started. 2011 is looking to be another crazy year for the singer. His first feature film, "Never Say Never," is set to premiere in February; he'll be back on the road with Willow Smith in the spring; and he's working on new music — including collaborations with Diddy and Rascal Flatts — that likely will be released sometime in the new year.
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It's been quite a year for Justin Bieber. Everywhere he went, madness ensued and he managed to go from pop newbie to legitimate superstar over the course of the past 12 months.
So, when Bieber hit Twitter this week to share some reflections about his jet-setting new life, he was quick to point out that right now he just needed some time to chill out and decompress. "Another solid day hanging with the family and friends. love the #holidays," he wrote. "New years is coming....what is gonna be your new years resolution?" He then tweeted a link to the music video for "Pray," followed by a brief message that said, "Need the rest. #grateful"
Bieber certainly deserves some rest. He's been non-stop all year: touring, releasing not one but two albums, filming his 3-D movie "Never Say Never," working with everyone from his mentor Usher to Kanye West and Raekwon, and even introducing the world to his rapping alter ego, Shawty Mane.
"Chillin and happy. Its been a fun year with a lot of blessings," Bieber wrote later on Twitter. "Some crazy rumors but so much love and memories. We r just gettin started!! So enjoy the holidays. Get crazy and have some laughs. Life is too short. At least that is what they tell me. #newyearsIsComin"
Bieber wasn't lying when he said that he was just getting started. 2011 is looking to be another crazy year for the singer. His first feature film, "Never Say Never," is set to premiere in February; he'll be back on the road with Willow Smith in the spring; and he's working on new music — including collaborations with Diddy and Rascal Flatts — that likely will be released sometime in the new year.
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Wired's Refusal To Release Or Comment On The Manning Chat Logs (Salon.com)
Tuesday night, Wired posted a two-part response to Glenn Greenwald's criticisms of its conduct in reporting on the arrest of PFC Bradley Manning and the key role played in that arrest by Adrian Lamo. Greenwald wrote about this topic twice -- first back in June and then again Sunday. The first part of Wired's response was from Wired.com editor-in-chief Evan Hansen, and the second is from senior editor Kevin Poulsen. Both predictably hurl all sorts of invective at Greenwald as a means of distracting attention from the central issue, the only issue that matters: their refusal to release or even comment on what is the central evidence in what is easily one of the most consequential political stories of this year, at least. WSJ: The Pentagon Papers revelations dealt with a discrete topic, the ever-increasing level of duplicity of our leaders over a score of years in increasing the nation's involvement in Vietnam while denying it. It revealed official wrongdoing or, at the least, a pervasive lack of candor by the government to its people. WikiLeaks is different. It revels in the revelation of "secrets" simply because they are secret. It assaults the very notion of diplomacy that is not presented live on C-SPAN. It has sometimes served the public by its revelations, but it also offers, at considerable potential price, a vast amount of material that discloses no abuses of power at all.
The Sun Admits Publishing False Story (The Guardian / Greenslade Blog)
The Sun owned up to what Roy Greenslade guesses we in the journalism trade realized the moment we saw it -- its splash about the pre-Christmas live-episode Coronation Street being targeted by al-Qaeda was false. On Dec. 9, it carried a front-page story (which still appears on its Web site, incidentally) claiming that "cops" were "throwing a ring of steel" around the studios in Manchester after being "tipped off" that the show "could be hit by a terror strike." It had that familiar Daily Star-ish ring of complete nonsense, and so it turns out, as Tuesday's page-two "correction" admits: "Further to our article about increased security at Coronation Street's studios for their live 50th anniversary episode…we would like to make clear that while cast and crew were subject to full body searches, there was no specific threat from al-Qaeda as we reported. We apologize for the misunderstanding and are happy to set the record straight."
Guns & Ammo Targets New Mobile Revenue Model (minOnline)
When it comes to mobilizing their brands, magazines have had their hands full in recent years just getting editorial onto phones and tablets. Few publishers have even ventured into one of the most lucrative and popular mobile genres -- gaming. And so, Guns & Ammo's iPhone/iPad Point of Impact game is exceptional on a number of counts.
Wired's Refusal To Release Or Comment On The Manning Chat Logs (Salon.com)
Tuesday night, Wired posted a two-part response to Glenn Greenwald's criticisms of its conduct in reporting on the arrest of PFC Bradley Manning and the key role played in that arrest by Adrian Lamo. Greenwald wrote about this topic twice -- first back in June and then again Sunday. The first part of Wired's response was from Wired.com editor-in-chief Evan Hansen, and the second is from senior editor Kevin Poulsen. Both predictably hurl all sorts of invective at Greenwald as a means of distracting attention from the central issue, the only issue that matters: their refusal to release or even comment on what is the central evidence in what is easily one of the most consequential political stories of this year, at least. WSJ: The Pentagon Papers revelations dealt with a discrete topic, the ever-increasing level of duplicity of our leaders over a score of years in increasing the nation's involvement in Vietnam while denying it. It revealed official wrongdoing or, at the least, a pervasive lack of candor by the government to its people. WikiLeaks is different. It revels in the revelation of "secrets" simply because they are secret. It assaults the very notion of diplomacy that is not presented live on C-SPAN. It has sometimes served the public by its revelations, but it also offers, at considerable potential price, a vast amount of material that discloses no abuses of power at all.
The Sun Admits Publishing False Story (The Guardian / Greenslade Blog)
The Sun owned up to what Roy Greenslade guesses we in the journalism trade realized the moment we saw it -- its splash about the pre-Christmas live-episode Coronation Street being targeted by al-Qaeda was false. On Dec. 9, it carried a front-page story (which still appears on its Web site, incidentally) claiming that "cops" were "throwing a ring of steel" around the studios in Manchester after being "tipped off" that the show "could be hit by a terror strike." It had that familiar Daily Star-ish ring of complete nonsense, and so it turns out, as Tuesday's page-two "correction" admits: "Further to our article about increased security at Coronation Street's studios for their live 50th anniversary episode…we would like to make clear that while cast and crew were subject to full body searches, there was no specific threat from al-Qaeda as we reported. We apologize for the misunderstanding and are happy to set the record straight."
Guns & Ammo Targets New Mobile Revenue Model (minOnline)
When it comes to mobilizing their brands, magazines have had their hands full in recent years just getting editorial onto phones and tablets. Few publishers have even ventured into one of the most lucrative and popular mobile genres -- gaming. And so, Guns & Ammo's iPhone/iPad Point of Impact game is exceptional on a number of counts.
LeAnn Rimes Not Pregnant, Just Engaged To Eddie Cibrian
Singer tweets that a report saying she is expecting is 'BS.'By Jocelyn Vena
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Unlike Natalie Portman, LeAnn Rimes is not both pregnant and engaged. That's what the country singer wanted fans to know when she took to Twitter on Tuesday (December 28), just one day after announcing that she and Eddie Cibrian are engaged.
"This is such BS!!!! Lol, you people all report BS," she wrote, tweeting a celebrity gossip website's report that she is expecting.
Several tweets prior, Rimes shared the best advice she ever received, perhaps a dig at reports about her and her fiancJ: "Don't feed onto the negativity, that's what they want. When you ignore you put out their flames and leave them with nothing to talk about. A bully wants to get a reaction, no reaction is confusing to a bully and they eventually burn out. Hard to do always, but so true and it works."
Rimes then went on to tweet about her fun partying plans: "Cabo!!!!! Sun, bikinis, friends, food, tequila...celebration!!!! Gonna be the best trip!!"
On Monday, the same day she announced her engagement, Rimes thanked her fans for their support. "Once again, thank you all for your kindness and for sharing in our happiness," she wrote. "We are off to sweet dream land. Til tmrw twele's love you all!"
The couple, who met on the set of their Lifetime film "Northern Lights," got engaged over the holidays. Rimes, Cibrian and the actor's childhood friend Brent Polacheck designed her engagement ring, consisting of a 5-carat oval diamond set in the middle of a rose gold fleur-de-lis.
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Unlike Natalie Portman, LeAnn Rimes is not both pregnant and engaged. That's what the country singer wanted fans to know when she took to Twitter on Tuesday (December 28), just one day after announcing that she and Eddie Cibrian are engaged.
"This is such BS!!!! Lol, you people all report BS," she wrote, tweeting a celebrity gossip website's report that she is expecting.
Several tweets prior, Rimes shared the best advice she ever received, perhaps a dig at reports about her and her fiancJ: "Don't feed onto the negativity, that's what they want. When you ignore you put out their flames and leave them with nothing to talk about. A bully wants to get a reaction, no reaction is confusing to a bully and they eventually burn out. Hard to do always, but so true and it works."
Rimes then went on to tweet about her fun partying plans: "Cabo!!!!! Sun, bikinis, friends, food, tequila...celebration!!!! Gonna be the best trip!!"
On Monday, the same day she announced her engagement, Rimes thanked her fans for their support. "Once again, thank you all for your kindness and for sharing in our happiness," she wrote. "We are off to sweet dream land. Til tmrw twele's love you all!"
The couple, who met on the set of their Lifetime film "Northern Lights," got engaged over the holidays. Rimes, Cibrian and the actor's childhood friend Brent Polacheck designed her engagement ring, consisting of a 5-carat oval diamond set in the middle of a rose gold fleur-de-lis.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Skype teases its mobile video function with a new landing page [TNW Europe]
For the past few days, we’ve been hearing some whispers about Skype bringing a video chat function to the mobile sphere. It seems that those rumors were not so far off, as Skype has just released a new landing page that teases the question of “what’s next?” With nothing more than a collection of videos [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
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An elegy for Gilbert Arenas, once a star of the Washington gossip world
Gilbert Arenas partying with P. Diddy, 2007. See more Gilbert Arenas photos (Kevin Clark/TWP) It was great while it lasted: We're talking, of course, of Gilbert Arenas and his contributions to Washington gossip. Rarely has a pro basketball player proved more entertaining off the court than on. The Wizards star, traded Saturday to Orlando, had the quirky gift of living large and oversharing, which yielded treasures we'll never forget: Gilbert Arenas' fiancee Laura Govan, 2009. (Richard Day/Darla Photography) His off-again/on-again relationship with now-fiancee Laura Govan, who (breaking news!) is now expecting another baby -- their fourth in five years. The nine-year romance was marked by breakups, makeups, luxury baby showers, and finally a proposal in October 2008. But no wedding date yet, that we know of. As Arenas explained: "You should prolong your engagement as long as you can . . . because of life in the bedroom disappearing
Create a great Facebook profile photo hack in under 2 minutes [TNW Lifehacks]
Since Facebook launched redesigned profiles earlier this month, we’ve seen profile photo hacks like the one shown here become something of a trend. How do you create one? Either with a lot of hard work cropping images or with a Facebook app called Profile Maker. As our video walkthrough below shows, you can create a [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
Glasses for New Year's Eve Parties - 2011 Still Works
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Don't worry party-goers, there will be 2011 New Year's glasses, even if they were a little harder for manufacturers to pull off this time around.Permalink | Comments
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Beauty by Clinica Ivo Pitanguy Skincare Line Aims to Delay Plastic Surgery Needs
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If you're already thinking about what to put on your wish list for Santa next year, skincare line Beauty by Clinica Ivo Pitanguy is hoping you can cross off a few "turn back the clock" plastic surgery procedures with their new two-product collection named Specifics.Permalink | Comments
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How Online News Evolved in 2010 [TNW Media]
News is changing – quickly. The way it’s researched, the way it’s reported and the way we access it are all evolving rapidly. 2010 could well be remembered as a key year in the history of online news. Here are the key reasons why. The iPad effect When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad in January, [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
Natalie Portman Engaged And Pregnant
Actress is having her first child with 'Black Swan' choreographer Benjamin Millepied.By Terri Schwartz
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied
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Natalie Portman has had one of the biggest years of her career in 2010, but it looks like 2011 is going to be even bigger. Portman is engaged to her boyfriend, choreographer Benjamin Millepied, and the two are expecting their first child, according to People.
The two met during production of "Black Swan," where Millepied acted as choreographer and Portman's onscreen dance partner, and the two started dating in early 2010. This will be the first marriage and first child for Portman.
(Check out photos of the happy couple.)
When Millepied spoke to Details magazine in June about Portman, he said he was "blown away" by her acting abilities and that she was "amazing to watch." But he did add that the two of them were trying to keep their relationship private. "It's ... everybody's asking us," he said. "We just want to keep things to ourselves."
In addition to her exciting personal news, 2011 is also looking bright professionally. Portman is nominated for her third Golden Globe for "Black Swan," her first nomination for a leading role. She is likely to also be nominated for her first Oscar in a leading role and is one of the front-runners to win it. She also has three big films headed to theaters: the romantic comedy "No Strings Attached," the medieval drug comedy "Your Highness" and the latest Marvel film, "Thor."
Share your well-wishes for the couple in the comments!
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Natalie Portman has had one of the biggest years of her career in 2010, but it looks like 2011 is going to be even bigger. Portman is engaged to her boyfriend, choreographer Benjamin Millepied, and the two are expecting their first child, according to People.
The two met during production of "Black Swan," where Millepied acted as choreographer and Portman's onscreen dance partner, and the two started dating in early 2010. This will be the first marriage and first child for Portman.
(Check out photos of the happy couple.)
When Millepied spoke to Details magazine in June about Portman, he said he was "blown away" by her acting abilities and that she was "amazing to watch." But he did add that the two of them were trying to keep their relationship private. "It's ... everybody's asking us," he said. "We just want to keep things to ourselves."
In addition to her exciting personal news, 2011 is also looking bright professionally. Portman is nominated for her third Golden Globe for "Black Swan," her first nomination for a leading role. She is likely to also be nominated for her first Oscar in a leading role and is one of the front-runners to win it. She also has three big films headed to theaters: the romantic comedy "No Strings Attached," the medieval drug comedy "Your Highness" and the latest Marvel film, "Thor."
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'Pretty Little Liars': A's Running Around Rosewood
If you've been following along, A has been sending me secret messages the last few months. Recently A sent me these photos, clues to where we might find him or her. Think you can solve the mystery? A was kind enough to also send some new episode photos too. Enjoy!
Monday, December 27, 2010
FEW HOLIDAY GIFTS: 'Little Fockers' Soft; 'True Grit' Surprise #2; 'Tron 3D' Only #3; 'Gulliver's Travels 3D' Bombs As Expected
SUNDAY AM DAY-AFTER-CHRISTMAS UPDATE: Here are�North American�box office estimates for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for the 5-day holiday weekend.�Christmas Eve always means very soft�moviegoing while Christmas Day gets going late in the day. An East Coast blizzard should hurt Sunday's moviegoing overall. Fox's not-very-anticipated Gulliver's Travels starring Jack Black opened Saturday in 2,546 theaters and did the expected poor business, showing that 3D higher ticket prices are no help for bad buzz. The Weinstein Co's Oscar-touted The King's Speech widened to 700 runs after platforming�4 weeks and finished in 11th place.�Interesting to note that, one week after opening and already Jim Brooks' How Do You Know bomb for Sony has fallen out of the Top 10 (below) despite a top cast.
1.�Little Fockers (Universal) NEW�[3,536 Theaters]
Wednesday $7.2M, Thursday $7.1M, Friday $5M, Saturday $14.5M
3-Day Weekend $34M, Cume $48.3M
This was supposed to be the big get-out-the-audience Christmas weekend family comedy, and exit polling showed the audience was 57%/43% female vs. male, and 53%/47% under vs over age 30. Granted, the Christmas Day total was almost 3 times Christmas Eve. But these are Universal's own less-than-encouraging numbers as well as 3-day weekend and 5-day holiday cumes�for this third in the Meet The Parents/Meet The Fockers franchise starring Robert de Niro and Ben Stiller, with the Friday and Saturday estimates for Little Fockers only about 75% of the take for the same exact play period ... Read More »
1.�Little Fockers (Universal) NEW�[3,536 Theaters]
Wednesday $7.2M, Thursday $7.1M, Friday $5M, Saturday $14.5M
3-Day Weekend $34M, Cume $48.3M
This was supposed to be the big get-out-the-audience Christmas weekend family comedy, and exit polling showed the audience was 57%/43% female vs. male, and 53%/47% under vs over age 30. Granted, the Christmas Day total was almost 3 times Christmas Eve. But these are Universal's own less-than-encouraging numbers as well as 3-day weekend and 5-day holiday cumes�for this third in the Meet The Parents/Meet The Fockers franchise starring Robert de Niro and Ben Stiller, with the Friday and Saturday estimates for Little Fockers only about 75% of the take for the same exact play period ... Read More »
OSCAR: Best Director Race May Surprise
At the last Academy Awards, Barbra Streisand ripped open the envelope and revealed that Kathryn Bigelow was the first woman ever to win Best Director. No such groundbreaking moment is expected this year, but the category could offer up several surprises. With a wide open Oscar race, there?s probably a split in the offing between Picture and Director, two categories which traditionally pair up three-quarters of the time. But not always. Voters in the earliest Oscars didn?t believe strongly in a correlation between the Best Picture of the year and the person directing from behind the camera. Since then, there have been scattered years where that aberration occurred (such as for Hamlet, All the King?s Men, An American in Paris, and The Greatest Show on Earth). For Driving Miss Daisy, its director Bruce Beresford wasn?t even nominated. Going by recent history, the split has happened fairly frequently, culminating when Ang Lee took Best Director for Brokeback Mountain but Crash proved an upset Best Picture winner. Will another director be left at Oscar?s altar this year? Will The King?s Speech or The Fighter triumph, while David Fincher for The Social Network or Christopher Nolan for Inception wears the directing crown? An early signal will be the Directors Guild of America choice on January 29th. That group has a strong track record predicting the Director ... Read More »
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Oh-So-Busy Holiday Weekend
Making the most of the holiday weekend, Jennifer Love Hewitt was spotted bringing an end to the celebrations while out in Beverly Hills on Sunday (December 26).
Joined by her mother Patricia, the ?Ghost Whisperer? actress looked geek chic in a pair of nerdy glasses and a sans makeup complexion while grabbing a bite to eat and taking advantage of the post-Christmas sales.
While she spent Saturday with loved ones, J. Love and boyfriend Alex Beh joined forces with Alyssa Milano to serve food to needy families at the Los Angeles mission.
Armed with a pair of tongs and a Santa hat, Jennifer gave a big smile for the paparazzi as she diligently worked away for the needy cause.
Joined by her mother Patricia, the ?Ghost Whisperer? actress looked geek chic in a pair of nerdy glasses and a sans makeup complexion while grabbing a bite to eat and taking advantage of the post-Christmas sales.
While she spent Saturday with loved ones, J. Love and boyfriend Alex Beh joined forces with Alyssa Milano to serve food to needy families at the Los Angeles mission.
Armed with a pair of tongs and a Santa hat, Jennifer gave a big smile for the paparazzi as she diligently worked away for the needy cause.
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Fashion Insiders Reveal Their Favorite iPad and iPhone Apps
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Thrillist's Lerer: NY 'Becoming a More Viable Place' For Tech Start-Ups
Video: A start-up in New York used to be rare, but these days, they aren't just for Silicon Valley. "New York is only getting stronger and becoming more viable as a place to start a technology-based business," said Ben Lerer, co-founder of Thrillist. Watch today's Media Beat to see how the New York start-up landscape is changing, and what fun project Lerer is working on with his dad Ken Lerer (co-founder of Huffington Post).
Thrillist's Lerer: NY 'Becoming a More Viable Place' to Launch a Tech Business (PRNewser)
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Read this: Rep. Jim Moran and wife LuAnn Bennett separate
Bennett and Moran in 2004. (Gerald Martineau/The Washington Post) Yet another power couple split: Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) and his wife LuAnn Bennett have separated, our colleague Ben Pershing reports. He's the former mayor of Alexandria who has been in Congress for 20 years now; she's his third wife, owner of a real-estate management and investment business. In a statement from his office, they say their parting is amicable. Read more about the Moran-Bennett split at the Virginia Politics blog. The Reliable Source is on vacation until Jan. 3, but we will update this page occasionally.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
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Hot Trailer: 'I Am Number Four'
DreamWorks just released a full trailer that lays out the mythology for I Am Number Four, the DJ Caruso-directed film starring Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, and Glee's Dianna Agron and skedded for February 18. It's meant to be the first of a series based on the novels by Pittacus Lore.
Love, etc.: Vincent Gray and his new ladyfriend, Linda Mercado Greene
Vince Gray on election night. (Richard A. Lipski/The Washington Post) Dating: Vincent Gray and Linda Mercado Greene. The mayor-elect and PR exec (who worked as chief of staff for Marion Barry) were very flirty at Tuesday's D.C. Council meeting. WUSA's Bruce Johnson, who apparently talked to Greene, coyly tweeted that a "woman with initials LG" confirmed she and the mayor-elect were an item. When we asked about his love life back in August, Gray told us there was no special lady: "I date, but have not found a woman I am ready to marry." But sparks reportedly flew between Gray, 68, and the age-appropriate Greene (she's in her late 50s) at his primary night victory party; he didn't return our call for comment.
Great Royal Weddings: Queen Noor and King Hussein of Jordan
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American Lisa Halaby married into Middle Eastern royalty.Permalink | Comments
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Kate Hudson & Matt Bellamy's Aspen Holiday Vacation
Making the annual trip to the scenic mountainside locale, Kate Hudson was out doing a little last minute Christmas shopping at Imelda's boutique in Aspen, Colorado on Friday (December 24).
Joined on the wintry paradise excursion for the first time by new beau Matt Bellamy, the "Fool's Gold" actress browsed the racks at the local shopping stop as her Muse rocker opted to stay outside.
As per family tradition, Miss Hudson and her man are joined on the trip by Kate's family members including her actress mom, Goldie Hawn.
The holiday outing comes after Hudson recently completed a movie called "A Little Bit of Heaven" while Bellamy has been touring the world with his Muse bandmates.
Joined on the wintry paradise excursion for the first time by new beau Matt Bellamy, the "Fool's Gold" actress browsed the racks at the local shopping stop as her Muse rocker opted to stay outside.
As per family tradition, Miss Hudson and her man are joined on the trip by Kate's family members including her actress mom, Goldie Hawn.
The holiday outing comes after Hudson recently completed a movie called "A Little Bit of Heaven" while Bellamy has been touring the world with his Muse bandmates.
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Super Skinny Model Allie Crandell Triggers Weight Debate On Revolve Clothing Website
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Watch this: Roxanne's fateful journey to the Gingerbread Nationals
Shocker at the 18th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, N.C., as two friends discover they've come up with the same design concept -- a gingerbread Faberge egg. Who will come out ahead? Well, you just have to watch the video.
Watch this: Roxanne's fateful journey to the Gingerbread Nationals
Shocker at the 18th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, N.C., as two friends discover they've come up with the same design concept -- a gingerbread Faberge egg. Who will come out ahead? Well, you just have to watch the video.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Festivus: Join Us for the Feats of Strength
Filed under: FestivusSince we've already aired our grievances (with the help of Gillian Jacobs and Nick Offerman), we've got one component of Festivus yet to fulfill: the Feats of Strength. It's a little hard to wrestle over the internet, so instead we're going to do it the easy way -- by watching other people do it.
Below, enjoy a clip of a professional strong man performing feats of strength during an episode of 'America's Got Talent.' Hopefully it'll inspire you to do some heavy lifting at home -- or at least start crying and then tackle your dad.
So, as the the esteemed Frank Costanza might say, "Stop crying and fight your father." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Below, enjoy a clip of a professional strong man performing feats of strength during an episode of 'America's Got Talent.' Hopefully it'll inspire you to do some heavy lifting at home -- or at least start crying and then tackle your dad.
So, as the the esteemed Frank Costanza might say, "Stop crying and fight your father." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
'American Idol' Auditions Preview: Steven Tyler Resuscitates the Show
Oh, Steven Tyler. You had me at, "Well hellfire, save matches, f-ck a duck and see what hatches!" I just watched the 23-minute audition footage FOX released from season 10 of American Idol, and that little partially bleeped quip -- delivered by new judge Steven Tyler after a Hollywood hopeful knocked 'em dead in the audition room -- is only part of why this season of Idol could be a lot better than we had anticipated.
What's On This Weekend: 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special, 'The Haunting Hour,' 'Bridalplasty,' 'Sarah Palin's Alaska'
Filed under: TV PreviewsHere's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.
* = Series/Season Premiere
** = Series/Season Finale
# = New Day/Time
Due to the lack of new programming this weekend you, the lucky reader, get two schedules in one.
Saturday Primetime
7:00 to 8:00
NFL Network: 'Saturday Night Football' -- The Dallas Cowboys at the Arizona Cardinals
8:00 to 9:00
Univision: 'Sabado Gigante' -- (180 minutes)
HUB: 'R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series'* -- Two episodes
9:00 to 10:00
BBC America: 'Doctor Who' -- (90 minutes) 'Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol'
CNBC: 'The Suze Ormon Show'
The Weather Channel: 'Countdown 2010: The Year in Weather'
10:00 to 11:00
CBS: '48 Hours Mystery'
BBC America: 'The Graham Norton Show' -- 10:30 start with guests Matt Smith, Matt Lucas and David Williams
MSNBC: 'Lockup: Raw'
11:00 to Midnight
Lifetime: 'The Fairy Jobmother'**
The Sunday primetime lineup after the jump. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
* = Series/Season Premiere
** = Series/Season Finale
# = New Day/Time
Due to the lack of new programming this weekend you, the lucky reader, get two schedules in one.
Saturday Primetime
7:00 to 8:00
NFL Network: 'Saturday Night Football' -- The Dallas Cowboys at the Arizona Cardinals
8:00 to 9:00
Univision: 'Sabado Gigante' -- (180 minutes)
HUB: 'R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series'* -- Two episodes
9:00 to 10:00
BBC America: 'Doctor Who' -- (90 minutes) 'Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol'
CNBC: 'The Suze Ormon Show'
The Weather Channel: 'Countdown 2010: The Year in Weather'
10:00 to 11:00
CBS: '48 Hours Mystery'
BBC America: 'The Graham Norton Show' -- 10:30 start with guests Matt Smith, Matt Lucas and David Williams
MSNBC: 'Lockup: Raw'
11:00 to Midnight
Lifetime: 'The Fairy Jobmother'**
The Sunday primetime lineup after the jump. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Jeff Bridges Heaps Praise On 'True Grit' Co-Star Hailee Steinfeld
Bridges calls the 14-year-old actress' performance 'remarkable.'By Terri Schwartz
Jeff Bridges
Photo: MTV News
With the Coen brothers' "True Grit" making its way into theaters this week, all eyes likely will be turning to newcomer Hailee Steinfeld, who plays the film's young leading lady, Mattie Ross. In her first major role, the 14-year-old actress ultimately has to carry the first portion of the movie, and her performance has been garnering some serious buzz during this awards season. When MTV News caught up with Steinfeld's co-star Jeff Bridges while he was promoting "True Grit," he said he was impressed by the intensity of her performance while they were filming on set.
"What a tough, challenging role for a seasoned actor. All that dialogue, kind of tricky way of speaking. Thirteen-year-old girl, never been in a movie, and she comes up with that performance," Bridges gushed. "Isn't that remarkable?"
Steinfeld found herself surrounded by a full cast and crew of cinema veterans. The Coen brothers won an Oscar for directing 2008's "No Country for Old Men" and have been nominated two other times, Bridges took home a Best Actor Oscar for his role in last year's "Crazy Heart," and Matt Damon and Josh Brolin both have received Academy Award nods in acting categories in the past. But Bridges said Steinfeld didn't need any acting tips from himself or any of the other castmembers.
"I might have slipped out a tip once or twice, and I always regret when I would do that. It's almost like a reflex action — you can't help but put yourself into the other actor's position sometimes," he explained. "I always appreciate a tip from some guy, one of the other players, but no, I let her run free. The brothers directed her beautifully."
With all the buzz Steinfeld has been getting for her "True Grit"
performance, she now is one of the main actresses being looked at to play another strong female character: Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games." When Steinfeld spoke with MTV recently while promoting "True Grit," she said it "would definitely be an honor" to even be considered for the Katniss role.
"I didn't even realize that people were mentioning my name," she said. "It's every actor's dream to be recognized for something that they love to do, and to get recognized for that is pretty amazing. I thank the people out there who think that."
Check out everything we've got on "True Grit."
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Jeff Bridges
Photo: MTV News
With the Coen brothers' "True Grit" making its way into theaters this week, all eyes likely will be turning to newcomer Hailee Steinfeld, who plays the film's young leading lady, Mattie Ross. In her first major role, the 14-year-old actress ultimately has to carry the first portion of the movie, and her performance has been garnering some serious buzz during this awards season. When MTV News caught up with Steinfeld's co-star Jeff Bridges while he was promoting "True Grit," he said he was impressed by the intensity of her performance while they were filming on set.
"What a tough, challenging role for a seasoned actor. All that dialogue, kind of tricky way of speaking. Thirteen-year-old girl, never been in a movie, and she comes up with that performance," Bridges gushed. "Isn't that remarkable?"
Steinfeld found herself surrounded by a full cast and crew of cinema veterans. The Coen brothers won an Oscar for directing 2008's "No Country for Old Men" and have been nominated two other times, Bridges took home a Best Actor Oscar for his role in last year's "Crazy Heart," and Matt Damon and Josh Brolin both have received Academy Award nods in acting categories in the past. But Bridges said Steinfeld didn't need any acting tips from himself or any of the other castmembers.
"I might have slipped out a tip once or twice, and I always regret when I would do that. It's almost like a reflex action — you can't help but put yourself into the other actor's position sometimes," he explained. "I always appreciate a tip from some guy, one of the other players, but no, I let her run free. The brothers directed her beautifully."
With all the buzz Steinfeld has been getting for her "True Grit"
performance, she now is one of the main actresses being looked at to play another strong female character: Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games." When Steinfeld spoke with MTV recently while promoting "True Grit," she said it "would definitely be an honor" to even be considered for the Katniss role.
"I didn't even realize that people were mentioning my name," she said. "It's every actor's dream to be recognized for something that they love to do, and to get recognized for that is pretty amazing. I thank the people out there who think that."
Check out everything we've got on "True Grit."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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MTV Rough Cut: 'True Grit'
Move over Yahoo. Facebook is now the world?s 3rd largest website. [TNW Media]
It was only a matter of time, honestly. Facebook, according to recent numbers from Comscore, has now moved into the position as the 3rd largest website in the world. Who’s left holding 4th? Yahoo, of course. The top two spots, unsurprisingly, come from Google and Microsoft respectively, with Facebook gaining rapidly even on the aging [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
Christmas Cheer Instead of Reruns: Kids Adorably Screwing Up in Christmas Pageants
Season's greetings! Unless you're talking the TV season, which is pretty much on hiatus this week. So to ease the pain of too many reruns and countdown until Christmas, Carla Patton and I are bringing you a daily installment of Internet awesomeness and cuteness. This is Day 2. Is there anything more hilarious than mixing the seriousness of Christmas with the brain-chaos of small children?
No. There is not. Let these five videos of kids adorably messing up in front of God, Santa and their parents be your proof of that scientific fact.
No. There is not. Let these five videos of kids adorably messing up in front of God, Santa and their parents be your proof of that scientific fact.
UK Council surprised its staff visits Facebook more than its own website [TNW UK]
A secret audit report has found out that staff working at Waverley Borough Council are visiting Facebook more than their own website during the day, a report that looks to spell out just how much businesses losing through “internet misuse”. The Daily Mail has got involved, noting “the significant amount of time some members of [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
Bah Humbug: TV?s Biggest Grinches
All the nice folk on TV like Christmas a lot,
But these Grinches, also on TV, do not.
They are, however, awfully entertaining. This slideshow features 10 of television?s biggest Grinches.
But these Grinches, also on TV, do not.
They are, however, awfully entertaining. This slideshow features 10 of television?s biggest Grinches.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Ratings Rat Race: Grinch Bags Win For ABC
Younger viewers got into the Christmas spirit last night, with ABC's rebroadcast of the Jim Carrey-starring Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2.1/7 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers) ranking as the highest-rated program on Thursday night in adults 18-49 by a mile. With the Grinch movie from 8:30-11PM and companion, the animated special by the same name at from 8-8:30 PM, ABC (2.0/7 in 18-49, 6.5 million) finished as No.1 for the night in 18-49. (ABC and CBS' fast nationals may have gotten a little boost from NFL pre-emptions in in Charlotte and Pittsburgh, respectively.) Fox aired a two-hour Million Dollar Money Drop (1.5/5, 4.9 million), which dropped another tenth on its fourth night. Fox finished tied for second place in 18-49 with CBS (1.5/5, 8.1 million) which aired all reruns led by The Big Bang Theory (1.9/7, 8.4 million) in the demo and The Mentalist (1.5/5, 8.9 million) in total viewers. The Mentalist also ranked as the most watched program of the night and CBS as the most watched network. After some ratings heroics in the past week, including winning Wednesday night in 18-49, Spanish-language broadcaster Univision finished fourth last night with a 1.0 demo rating. NBC (0.9/3, 2.5 million) was fifth with all-comedy reruns.
StyleList Giveaway: Kate Spade Pitcher & Wine Glass Set
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What Would TV Do? The Muppets
Life is complicated. TV can help. "What Would TV Do?" attempts to explore life's mysteries, problems and everyday situations with the assistance of the life lessons offered by television.
'Psych' Finale Preview: The Return (Again) of the Yin-Yang Killers
If you've been watching Psych over the past few years, you should be very familiar with Mr. Yin and Mr. Yang, the ruthless and tricky serial killers who have made life tricky for Shawn Spencer. For the season 5 finale, "Yin 3 in 2D," the killers are back. And we may even get a look at Mr. Yin!Don't forget! BuddyTV is giving away two limited edition Psych longboards! To enter for this awesome prize click here.
Video: A stunning time lapse of this week?s lunar eclipse [TNW Shareables]
This week on December 21st, we were treated to an awe inspiring lunar eclipse. Not just any lunar eclipse, but the Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse, the kind that happens about once every 400 years. If you were like me and either forgot or were too sleepy to stay awake on Tuesday, watch this beautiful time [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
Festivus: Join Us for the Feats of Strength
Filed under: FestivusSince we've already aired our grievances (with the help of Gillian Jacobs and Nick Offerman), we've got one component of Festivus yet to fulfill: the Feats of Strength. It's a little hard to wrestle over the internet, so instead we're going to do it the easy way -- by watching other people do it.
Below, enjoy a clip of a professional strong man performing feats of strength during an episode of 'America's Got Talent.' Hopefully it'll inspire you to do some heavy lifting at home -- or at least start crying and then tackle your dad.
So, as the the esteemed Frank Costanza might say, "Stop crying and fight your father." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Below, enjoy a clip of a professional strong man performing feats of strength during an episode of 'America's Got Talent.' Hopefully it'll inspire you to do some heavy lifting at home -- or at least start crying and then tackle your dad.
So, as the the esteemed Frank Costanza might say, "Stop crying and fight your father." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
How to stay online over Christmas without annoying your family [TNW Apps]
Christmas is here, and Internet addicts around the world will have mixed feelings. On one hand, it means a chance to relax and catch up with family and friends. On the other, those same people will probably be incredibly annoyed if you spend the whole day online, and let’s face it – you’re tempted, aren’t [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
Francis Ford Coppola Now "Insecure" Writer
Four days after wrapping his gothic fable Twixt Now And Sunrise in California at his Napa estate, Francis Ford Coppola was the headline guest for the Marrakech 10th International Film Festival. There, filmmakers Roberto de Paolis and Carlo Lavagna interviewed the 71-year-old who makes some surprising revelations about himself. (De Paolis is a longtime family friend and his father, producer Valerio de Paolis, worked in Sicily on the first two installments of The Godfather ):
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Love, etc.: Vincent Gray and his new ladyfriend, Linda Mercado Greene
Vince Gray on election night. (Richard A. Lipski/The Washington Post) Dating: Vincent Gray and Linda Mercado Greene. The mayor-elect and PR exec (who worked as chief of staff for Marion Barry) were very flirty at Tuesday's D.C. Council meeting. WUSA's Bruce Johnson, who apparently talked to Greene, coyly tweeted that a "woman with initials LG" confirmed she and the mayor-elect were an item. When we asked about his love life back in August, Gray told us there was no special lady: "I date, but have not found a woman I am ready to marry." But sparks reportedly flew between Gray, 68, and the age-appropriate Greene (she's in her late 50s) at his primary night victory party; he didn't return our call for comment.
Is Taryn Manning Leaving 'Hawaii Five-0'? Spanish-Language Show Tops Ratings and More
Filed under: TV NewsTaryn Manning has been waiting in the wings for her time to shine on 'Hawaii Five-0,' but now that it's almost here, will it be her last?
Spoiler warning!
According to TV Guide, the Jan. 3 episode of 'Hawaii Five-0' will feature a plot that sees Manning's character MaryAnn get kidnapped. The episode might not exactly end on a happy note. "Steve discovers a tooth on the ground," Manning told TV Guide, "basically establishing that MaryAnn was a badass and fought her whole way through. There's a lot of emotion."
MaryAnn's kidnapping is tied to a bigger story: Wo Fat and the murder of Steve (Alex O'Loughlin) and MaryAnn's mom. The producers decided to shift the focus from Steve's personal life to his professional relationships, leaving Manning and her character in limbo, but under the impression she'd possibly be around for other seasons. "The family mystery was supposed to slowly unfold over the first season and I was going to play a big part in that with my own Nancy Drew mission," Manning said. "It was told to me that the first season would be based around the team more, and I should just hang tight."
Manning said the final scene will see Steve experiencing sadness over a loss.
In other TV news ...
o. Don't expect a Kylie and Kendall Jenner spinoff series soon. The younger girls of the Kardashian/Jenner clan are into fashion and getting ready for college, but a spinoff is not part of their immediate plans. "It's something to think about," 15-year-old Kylie said. [E! Online]
o. Univision's 'Soy Tu Dueña' was the number one program with 18-49 year olds on Tuesday night. Out of 5.8 million viewers, 3.7 million were in the key demographic. The series beat out powerhouses 'NCIS' and 'NCIS: LA' in the demo. [Hollywood Reporter] Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Spoiler warning!
According to TV Guide, the Jan. 3 episode of 'Hawaii Five-0' will feature a plot that sees Manning's character MaryAnn get kidnapped. The episode might not exactly end on a happy note. "Steve discovers a tooth on the ground," Manning told TV Guide, "basically establishing that MaryAnn was a badass and fought her whole way through. There's a lot of emotion."
MaryAnn's kidnapping is tied to a bigger story: Wo Fat and the murder of Steve (Alex O'Loughlin) and MaryAnn's mom. The producers decided to shift the focus from Steve's personal life to his professional relationships, leaving Manning and her character in limbo, but under the impression she'd possibly be around for other seasons. "The family mystery was supposed to slowly unfold over the first season and I was going to play a big part in that with my own Nancy Drew mission," Manning said. "It was told to me that the first season would be based around the team more, and I should just hang tight."
Manning said the final scene will see Steve experiencing sadness over a loss.
In other TV news ...
o. Don't expect a Kylie and Kendall Jenner spinoff series soon. The younger girls of the Kardashian/Jenner clan are into fashion and getting ready for college, but a spinoff is not part of their immediate plans. "It's something to think about," 15-year-old Kylie said. [E! Online]
o. Univision's 'Soy Tu Dueña' was the number one program with 18-49 year olds on Tuesday night. Out of 5.8 million viewers, 3.7 million were in the key demographic. The series beat out powerhouses 'NCIS' and 'NCIS: LA' in the demo. [Hollywood Reporter] Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Digitimes: Android 3.0 To Get March 2011 Release [TNW Google]
According to Digitimes, Google is set to release its tablet-centric Android 3.0 update in March, prompting manufacturers to unveil their latest smartphone and tablet devices at the upcoming trade exhibitions, one of the most popular being the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2011. The chinese trade publication published a report on the preparations of�Elitegroup Computer System [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
Can Facebook Help Addicts Quit Drugs? [TNW Europe]
While many people may mock the idea of accepting Facebook friend requests from strangers, that might be just what a long-term drug addict needs. An experiment being run in Amsterdam at the moment is exploring the idea. Dutch branding agency Lemz has set up drug addict Monica with her own Facebook page. As she makes [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
'Life Unexpected' Fan Columnist: Ryan Wrapped Up in a Bow
Here's a look back at some of the characters that made Life Unexpected one of the most charming sophomore series of 2010, starting with Ryan.When Lux came into Baze's and Cate's lives, Ryan had just proposed to Cate, and he was trying to show her that, in spite of whatever she had experienced in the past, he could be trusted.
Who's that on the Royal Mint's commemorative Kate-and-Wills coin?
Order yours today! (Royal Mint) At last! The Royal Mint has released a 5-pound coin in honor of the impending nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton -- its first ever for a royal engagement, and a design officially approved by the queen and her grandson. Only question is: Who exactly modeled for it? Is that .?.?. Barbara Bush and Al Gore III? Sissy Spacek and JFK? Melissa Leo and Benjamin Bratt? If you can figure it out, tell us at reliablesource@washpost.com or in the comments. Update: Is that Beavis?
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Lady Gaga Calls Born This Way Her 'Most Innovative' Work
Gaga tells BBC new album crosses genres, from electronic to rock and rollBy James Montgomery
Lady Gaga
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
Lady Gaga hasn't exactly been shy when it comes to describing Born This Way, calling her upcoming record everything from "almost perfect" to "the greatest album of this decade."
And, in a new interview with the BBC, she continued that trend, calling Born her "most innovative" work so far, and promising her fans a musical experience unlike any they've ever heard.
"[The album is] a marriage of electronic music with major, epic, dare I even say, metal or rock and roll, pop, anthemic style melodies with really sledge-hammering dance beats," Gaga said, immediately before jumping onstage at London's O2 Arena. "I think that lyrically this album is more poetic ... It's really written by the fans, they really wrote it for me because every night they're funneling so much into me. So I wrote it for them. Born This Way is all about my little monsters and me, mother monster."
Echoing something she's been saying since the summer, Gaga promised that the album is "finished and all," but that she's currently "fine-tuning everything."
"It's kind of like the post-operative stage of the album," she said. "I've already done the full heart surgery. I'm just sewing myself back up again."
And, to that end, she added that her monsters might not have to wait much longer to hear the album's first single — the title of which is still unknown — telling the BBC it would be released in February 2011, with the album arriving "shortly after."
Are you eager to hear Gaga's Born This Way? Tell us in the comments!
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Lady Gaga
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
Lady Gaga hasn't exactly been shy when it comes to describing Born This Way, calling her upcoming record everything from "almost perfect" to "the greatest album of this decade."
And, in a new interview with the BBC, she continued that trend, calling Born her "most innovative" work so far, and promising her fans a musical experience unlike any they've ever heard.
"[The album is] a marriage of electronic music with major, epic, dare I even say, metal or rock and roll, pop, anthemic style melodies with really sledge-hammering dance beats," Gaga said, immediately before jumping onstage at London's O2 Arena. "I think that lyrically this album is more poetic ... It's really written by the fans, they really wrote it for me because every night they're funneling so much into me. So I wrote it for them. Born This Way is all about my little monsters and me, mother monster."
Echoing something she's been saying since the summer, Gaga promised that the album is "finished and all," but that she's currently "fine-tuning everything."
"It's kind of like the post-operative stage of the album," she said. "I've already done the full heart surgery. I'm just sewing myself back up again."
And, to that end, she added that her monsters might not have to wait much longer to hear the album's first single — the title of which is still unknown — telling the BBC it would be released in February 2011, with the album arriving "shortly after."
Are you eager to hear Gaga's Born This Way? Tell us in the comments!
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Hot Trailer: 'Cedar Rapids'
The Hangover star Ed Helms goes on another wild road trip in Cedar Rapids, the Miguel Arteta-directed ensemble comedy that Fox Searchlight releases in February. Here's a new trailer:
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'Castle' Episode 3.11 Photos: Beckett's Very Own SWF
When Castle returns from its mid-year hiatus, it will be with a bang. A "Nikki Heat" movie is in the works, and the actress playing the lead role comes to town. In her attempt to understand the character, she almost seems to become her.
The results appear to be beyond entertaining.
The results appear to be beyond entertaining.
Lindsay Lohan's Accuser Fired From Betty Ford Center
'[Lindsay] was angry and out of control,' the woman who claims Lohan assaulted her told TMZ before being fired.By Jocelyn Vena
Lindsay Lohan
Photo: David McNew/ Getty Images
The rehab-clinic employee involved in Lindsay Lohan's assault case has spoken out about the alleged incident ... and apparently has lost her job as a result. People.com reports that Dawn Holland, a technician at the Betty Ford Center, was fired shortly after a video interview in which she discussed the December 12 events involving Lohan was posted on TMZ.
"Regrettably, one of our employees violated strict confidentiality guidelines and laws by publically identifying patients in a media interview and by disclosing a privileged document," the Betty Ford Center said in a statement about Holland's dismissal.
Holland told TMZ that her wrist was hurt in the confrontation with the actress, who refused to take a Breathalyzer after it was believed she had alcohol on her breath. "Lindsay and two other patients had snuck out, went drinking and tried to sneak back in and they got caught. We were told by our administration on-call to do a Breathalyzer test, which she refused to do," Holland explained. "She was angry and out of control.
"She was the only patient out of the three who was being very uncooperative and out of control," added Holland, explaining that Lohan had been acting defiant at the rehab center. "I did not touch the woman! I am not willing to risk my job over any patient."
Meanwhile, Lohan's attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, released the following statement to People.com regarding the incident: "We are declining to comment on the underlying facts surrounding this incident, as we await the completion of the police investigation. It should be noted, however, that it was Ms. Lohan who called 911 to request police assistance at the time this incident occurred."
Michael Lohan told E! News that Holland "had it in for Lindsay the whole time" before her firing. "As soon as Lindsay walked in the door the woman grabbed Lindsay by the arm, and not the other two girls [she was with], and said, 'You are going to take a urine test.' Lindsay just brushed her off. That is what she told me: 'Dad, I just brushed her off.' It all boils down to that they were 10 minutes late. Lindsay had three weeks left and this woman was in Lindsay's face, constantly complaining."
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The rehab-clinic employee involved in Lindsay Lohan's assault case has spoken out about the alleged incident ... and apparently has lost her job as a result. People.com reports that Dawn Holland, a technician at the Betty Ford Center, was fired shortly after a video interview in which she discussed the December 12 events involving Lohan was posted on TMZ.
"Regrettably, one of our employees violated strict confidentiality guidelines and laws by publically identifying patients in a media interview and by disclosing a privileged document," the Betty Ford Center said in a statement about Holland's dismissal.
Holland told TMZ that her wrist was hurt in the confrontation with the actress, who refused to take a Breathalyzer after it was believed she had alcohol on her breath. "Lindsay and two other patients had snuck out, went drinking and tried to sneak back in and they got caught. We were told by our administration on-call to do a Breathalyzer test, which she refused to do," Holland explained. "She was angry and out of control.
"She was the only patient out of the three who was being very uncooperative and out of control," added Holland, explaining that Lohan had been acting defiant at the rehab center. "I did not touch the woman! I am not willing to risk my job over any patient."
Meanwhile, Lohan's attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, released the following statement to People.com regarding the incident: "We are declining to comment on the underlying facts surrounding this incident, as we await the completion of the police investigation. It should be noted, however, that it was Ms. Lohan who called 911 to request police assistance at the time this incident occurred."
Michael Lohan told E! News that Holland "had it in for Lindsay the whole time" before her firing. "As soon as Lindsay walked in the door the woman grabbed Lindsay by the arm, and not the other two girls [she was with], and said, 'You are going to take a urine test.' Lindsay just brushed her off. That is what she told me: 'Dad, I just brushed her off.' It all boils down to that they were 10 minutes late. Lindsay had three weeks left and this woman was in Lindsay's face, constantly complaining."
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Holiday Gift of the Day: Clutches
Filed under: Accessories, Fashion
For our fifteenth installment of "Gift of the Day," we present the best clutches whether you're naughty or nice.Permalink | Comments
For our fifteenth installment of "Gift of the Day," we present the best clutches whether you're naughty or nice.Permalink | Comments
'Tron Legacy' Director Contemplates Sequel 'Possibilities'
'I would definitely consider going back,' Joseph Kosinski says of possible third film.By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Lightcycles in "Tron Legacy"
Photo: Disney
After "Tron Legacy" was crowned box-office king with a $43.6 million haul on its opening weekend, naturally the "Tron" talk shifts toward the sequel question. There's already a script in the works, so when MTV News had the chance to chat with one of the power players in the discussion — director Joseph Kosinski — we asked if he's thought about a sequel.
"Yeah, and I think we've created a world that has a lot of possibilities in it," he said. "It was important to me that we created those connections back to the original film. If audiences are interested in this movie and decide they want to go back, and we can find the right story and a way to push the envelope again, I would definitely consider going back."
In addition to bringing back stars Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde, one character that seemed as though he could have a part in the continuation of the story is the briefly appearing Edward Dillinger (played by Cillian Murphy), a rising star at ENCOM, the ominous tech company at the center of "Tron" mythos.
"I'm a big fan of his," Kosinski said when asked how Murphy joined the project. "I'd been talking to him about a way to get involved in the movie from the beginning, and this opportunity came up, so I asked him to be a part of it, and he was excited to do it," Kosinski explained. "So I'm thrilled to have him in there."
Wilde echoed Kosinski's sentiments regarding Murphy's brief performance.
"Cillian Murphy — we were so lucky to have in this film," Wilde said. "His part in 'Tron Legacy' is so mysterious and cool. His role really fits into the mythology of 'Tron,' the corrupt environment of ENCOM. It just shows you that this fight is far from over."
Wilde has also said that she'd be game for another "Tron" movie, particularly exploring how her character, Quorra, would adapt to the human world.
"I'm so thrilled to play with Quorra in the human world. It would be sort of like 'Splash,' " she said, referring to the '80s comedy starring Daryl Hannah as a mermaid unleashed in Manhattan. "I want to see her whispering to laptops and hugging toasters. ... There's a whole other chapter ahead."
Do you want to see a sequel to "Tron Legacy"? Do you want to see more of Cillian Murphy's character? Tell us in the comments!
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Lightcycles in "Tron Legacy"
Photo: Disney
After "Tron Legacy" was crowned box-office king with a $43.6 million haul on its opening weekend, naturally the "Tron" talk shifts toward the sequel question. There's already a script in the works, so when MTV News had the chance to chat with one of the power players in the discussion — director Joseph Kosinski — we asked if he's thought about a sequel.
"Yeah, and I think we've created a world that has a lot of possibilities in it," he said. "It was important to me that we created those connections back to the original film. If audiences are interested in this movie and decide they want to go back, and we can find the right story and a way to push the envelope again, I would definitely consider going back."
In addition to bringing back stars Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde, one character that seemed as though he could have a part in the continuation of the story is the briefly appearing Edward Dillinger (played by Cillian Murphy), a rising star at ENCOM, the ominous tech company at the center of "Tron" mythos.
"I'm a big fan of his," Kosinski said when asked how Murphy joined the project. "I'd been talking to him about a way to get involved in the movie from the beginning, and this opportunity came up, so I asked him to be a part of it, and he was excited to do it," Kosinski explained. "So I'm thrilled to have him in there."
Wilde echoed Kosinski's sentiments regarding Murphy's brief performance.
"Cillian Murphy — we were so lucky to have in this film," Wilde said. "His part in 'Tron Legacy' is so mysterious and cool. His role really fits into the mythology of 'Tron,' the corrupt environment of ENCOM. It just shows you that this fight is far from over."
Wilde has also said that she'd be game for another "Tron" movie, particularly exploring how her character, Quorra, would adapt to the human world.
"I'm so thrilled to play with Quorra in the human world. It would be sort of like 'Splash,' " she said, referring to the '80s comedy starring Daryl Hannah as a mermaid unleashed in Manhattan. "I want to see her whispering to laptops and hugging toasters. ... There's a whole other chapter ahead."
Do you want to see a sequel to "Tron Legacy"? Do you want to see more of Cillian Murphy's character? Tell us in the comments!
Check out everything we've got on "Tron Legacy."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
LeAnn Rimes Poses in Sexy Santa Outfit
Filed under: Celebrity, News, Celebrity Style
The 28-year-old country singer is following in the footsteps of the Kardashians and Paris Hilton, and showing off her sexy side in photos she posted of herself all dressed up as a sexy Santa on her Twitter account this weekend.Permalink | Comments
The 28-year-old country singer is following in the footsteps of the Kardashians and Paris Hilton, and showing off her sexy side in photos she posted of herself all dressed up as a sexy Santa on her Twitter account this weekend.Permalink | Comments
Heidi Montag Regrets Excessive Plastic Surgery: 'I Feel Like Edward Scissorhands'
Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, News, Skin & Body, Celebrity Beauty
Scarred from her blonde head to her "lumpy" thighs, reality TV star Heidi Montag now says she regrets the 10 plastic surgery procedures that left her with bald spots, uneven "G" cup size breasts, and telltale signs of incisions all over her body.Permalink | Comments
Scarred from her blonde head to her "lumpy" thighs, reality TV star Heidi Montag now says she regrets the 10 plastic surgery procedures that left her with bald spots, uneven "G" cup size breasts, and telltale signs of incisions all over her body.Permalink | Comments
'Futurama' and New TV Shows on DVD, Streaming Online for Dec. 21, 2010
Filed under: Contests and Giveaways, TV Shows on DVDComedy nerds everywhere cheered when Comedy Central announced it was bringing 'Futurama' back to the tube. But after a series of hit-and-miss DVD movies (that also aired on Comedy Central) and talk of recasting the show's lead voice actors (luckily, that never happened), fans started feeling nervous about the relaunch of Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's sharp, bitter and hilarious ode to the future.
As our own Danny Gallagher pointed out in his recaps of the show, the comeback started out on a rocky note with Groening and crew tying up the loose ends from the final DVD movie ('Into the Wild Green Yonder'). But the new season started to hit its stride around the halfway point with episodes about "robosexuality" -- the love that sprouts between a robot and a human -- and managed to end on a high note with an all-out mutant revolution.
The Volume 5 DVD and Blu-Ray set features commentary tracks for all 13 episodes, plus deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, and "Bender's First, Best, and Only Music Video!" Watch an exclusive deleted scene clip from the DVD, after the jump.
Plus: TV Squad is giving away five copies of the 'Futurama: Volume 5' DVD. To enter the giveaway, scroll down to the bottom of the post for details. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
As our own Danny Gallagher pointed out in his recaps of the show, the comeback started out on a rocky note with Groening and crew tying up the loose ends from the final DVD movie ('Into the Wild Green Yonder'). But the new season started to hit its stride around the halfway point with episodes about "robosexuality" -- the love that sprouts between a robot and a human -- and managed to end on a high note with an all-out mutant revolution.
The Volume 5 DVD and Blu-Ray set features commentary tracks for all 13 episodes, plus deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, and "Bender's First, Best, and Only Music Video!" Watch an exclusive deleted scene clip from the DVD, after the jump.
Plus: TV Squad is giving away five copies of the 'Futurama: Volume 5' DVD. To enter the giveaway, scroll down to the bottom of the post for details. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Thrillist's Ben Lerer Gives Us the Scoop on Thrillist Rewards
Video: Thrillist introduced a redesigned website this week, and earlier this year it acquired JackThreads. Another new project in the works is Thrillist Rewards that will focus on creating experiences and is "launching quietly," said co-founder Ben Lerer. Watch part two of today's Media Beat interview to get the inside scoop on the new venture.
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Holiday Gift of the Day: Clutches
Filed under: Accessories, Fashion
For our fifteenth installment of "Gift of the Day," we present the best clutches whether you're naughty or nice.Permalink | Comments
For our fifteenth installment of "Gift of the Day," we present the best clutches whether you're naughty or nice.Permalink | Comments
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A Shocking Result on 'Skating With the Stars': The Crowd Boos, As the Finalists Are Revealed (VIDEO)
Filed under: TV Replay"Are you shocked?" said host Vernon Kay. But it was a rhetorical question. Everyone was shocked. It was the most controversial 'Skating With the Stars' ever. And it harkened back to the Bristol Palin vs. Brandy debate on 'DWTS' -- as the contestant with the lowest scores made it to the finals.
On the new episode (Mon., 8PM ET on ABC), three stars -- Bethenny Frankel, Jonny Moseley, and Rebecca Budig -- competed for two spots in the finale. Rebecca had the highest total score, meaning the choice was between Bethenny and Jonny. But it didn't seem like much of a choice. Frankel had the lowest prior score, the lowest total score, and she got the lowest scores for the night in every single event.
But then, the votes came in: "The couple leaving right now is ... Jonny and Brooke." The audience reacted with boos and groans. Jonny bowed his head in resignation, or annoyance. Even Bethenny looked stunned. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
On the new episode (Mon., 8PM ET on ABC), three stars -- Bethenny Frankel, Jonny Moseley, and Rebecca Budig -- competed for two spots in the finale. Rebecca had the highest total score, meaning the choice was between Bethenny and Jonny. But it didn't seem like much of a choice. Frankel had the lowest prior score, the lowest total score, and she got the lowest scores for the night in every single event.
But then, the votes came in: "The couple leaving right now is ... Jonny and Brooke." The audience reacted with boos and groans. Jonny bowed his head in resignation, or annoyance. Even Bethenny looked stunned. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
The Coconatch Robot Brings Twitter Notifications To Life [The Next Web]
Coconatch is a social robot that brings your @replies to life by lighting up and performing a wobbly happy dance when you receive a message from Twitter. These little robots work via USB and will burst into dance after receiving a new message from its unique email address. This means you?ll need to direct Twitter [...][Notice: this is the RSS feed for ALL stories from across The Next Web - that means a lot of stories every day - for just our top stories, subscribe to our Top Stories RSS feed here.]
The official Kinect drivers have dropped for both Windows and Ubuntu [TNW Microsoft]
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Monday, December 20, 2010
Soap News: 'Bold and the Beautiful's' Big Plans for 6,000th Episode
Filed under: Reality-Free, TV NewsOn Mon., Feb. 7, 2011, CBS's 'The Bold and the Beautiful' will hit a major milestone when it airs episode number 6,000. To honor the occasion, executive producer/headwriter Bradley Bell has planned a special episode about cancer.
It will feature guest star Kathryn Joosten, who plays Mrs. McCluskey on ABC's 'Desperate Housewives.'
The episode will blend reality with the fiction of the soap. Real-life cancer survivors, like Joosten, will discuss their battles against the disease at the home of Stephanie Forrester, the character played by Emmy-winner Susan Flannery. On the soap, Stephanie is battling stage four lung cancer.
Joosten will be play herself on the soap and share scenes with both Flannery and Jack Wagner, who plays Nick Marone. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
It will feature guest star Kathryn Joosten, who plays Mrs. McCluskey on ABC's 'Desperate Housewives.'
The episode will blend reality with the fiction of the soap. Real-life cancer survivors, like Joosten, will discuss their battles against the disease at the home of Stephanie Forrester, the character played by Emmy-winner Susan Flannery. On the soap, Stephanie is battling stage four lung cancer.
Joosten will be play herself on the soap and share scenes with both Flannery and Jack Wagner, who plays Nick Marone. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Hey, isn't that...?: Jayson Werth, Bobby Flay
Jayson Werth, 2010. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) * Jayson Werth celebrating at J&G Steakhouse Wednesday night. The new Washington Nationals $126 million slugger (handsome, casually dressed)was introduced by the team Wednesday; his party of four toasted with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne at a late dinner. * Bobby Flay making the D.C. restaurant rounds Wednesday. The celebrity chef had lunch (green chili chicken) at the Bombay Club with CNN's Ed Henry, then shared cocktails and oysters with his actress wife at J&G Steakhouse's downstairs wine bar that night.
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Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Becomes a Dad
Filed under: Country News
Rascal Flatts' bassist Jay DeMarcus joined the ranks of his fellow bandmates, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney, this week with an early Christmas present. He became a first-time father on Friday, December 17, when daughter Madeline Leigh made her way into the world. The baby is actually a few weeks early -- she was not due to arrive until January 8.
Jay took to his Twitter page on Saturday to confirm the rumors. "It's true! Madeline Leigh DeMarcus was born yesterday at 4:49pm. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Ali and I are so excited!!!"
Madeline's mom is CMT correspondent, Allison DeMarcus. The couple had tried to conceive for a couple of years before she got pregnant, and when they announced the news, Jay told People, it made the happy news "a little sweeter. I feel like we have a victory because of it ... When we stopped trying to plan it out and stopped worrying about it, it happened very naturally."
Rascal Flatts' bassist Jay DeMarcus joined the ranks of his fellow bandmates, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney, this week with an early Christmas present. He became a first-time father on Friday, December 17, when daughter Madeline Leigh made her way into the world. The baby is actually a few weeks early -- she was not due to arrive until January 8.
Jay took to his Twitter page on Saturday to confirm the rumors. "It's true! Madeline Leigh DeMarcus was born yesterday at 4:49pm. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Ali and I are so excited!!!"
Madeline's mom is CMT correspondent, Allison DeMarcus. The couple had tried to conceive for a couple of years before she got pregnant, and when they announced the news, Jay told People, it made the happy news "a little sweeter. I feel like we have a victory because of it ... When we stopped trying to plan it out and stopped worrying about it, it happened very naturally."
Look of the Day - Emily Blunt
Filed under: Fashion, Celebrity, News, Celebrity Style, Red Carpet
The Brit actress wore a two-toned dress and nude Jimmy Choo heels to the premiere of her film "Gulliver's Travels."Permalink | Comments
The Brit actress wore a two-toned dress and nude Jimmy Choo heels to the premiere of her film "Gulliver's Travels."Permalink | Comments
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Nancy Harmeyer Named FNC's LA Bureau Chief (TVNewser)
Fox News Channel has named Nancy Harmeyer Los Angeles bureau chief. She replaces Jon Brady, who left in August to join a local news station in Seattle. In her new role, Harmeyer will be tasked with overseeing the network's West Coast coverage, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.
The Changing Of The Gatekeeper: Adapting To The New Roles For Journalists, Sources, And Information (Nieman Journalism Lab)
We're continuing our recaps of the Secrecy and Journalism in the New Media Age conference that took place at the Nieman Foundation on Thursday with the second panel discussion -- entitled "Whither the Gatekeeper? Navigating New Rules and Roles in the Age of Radical Transparency." The discussion centered on the issue of how journalism has responded to WikiLeaks and others doing some of the work traditionally done by journalists -- namely ferreting out documents and information -- and how reporters and editors remain important as the interpreters and analysts of news.
LA Weekly Dumps Art Critic Doug Harvey (FishbowlLA)
Regular freelance contributor Doug Harvey learned last week that LA Weekly would no longer be a home for his writing. During his 13 years as an art critic for the paper, Harvey made significant contributions to the city's arts coverage -- and hopefully he will soon find another home for his voice.
Nancy Harmeyer Named FNC's LA Bureau Chief (TVNewser)
Fox News Channel has named Nancy Harmeyer Los Angeles bureau chief. She replaces Jon Brady, who left in August to join a local news station in Seattle. In her new role, Harmeyer will be tasked with overseeing the network's West Coast coverage, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.
The Changing Of The Gatekeeper: Adapting To The New Roles For Journalists, Sources, And Information (Nieman Journalism Lab)
We're continuing our recaps of the Secrecy and Journalism in the New Media Age conference that took place at the Nieman Foundation on Thursday with the second panel discussion -- entitled "Whither the Gatekeeper? Navigating New Rules and Roles in the Age of Radical Transparency." The discussion centered on the issue of how journalism has responded to WikiLeaks and others doing some of the work traditionally done by journalists -- namely ferreting out documents and information -- and how reporters and editors remain important as the interpreters and analysts of news.
LA Weekly Dumps Art Critic Doug Harvey (FishbowlLA)
Regular freelance contributor Doug Harvey learned last week that LA Weekly would no longer be a home for his writing. During his 13 years as an art critic for the paper, Harvey made significant contributions to the city's arts coverage -- and hopefully he will soon find another home for his voice.
Christina Aguilera's Pretty Pink Braid
Filed under: Cuts & Style, Hair, Celebrity, News, Celebrity Hair
If anyone can pull off this look, it's Christina Aguilera. The 29-year-old "Burlesque" star attended the premiere of her new movie in Berlin donning a milkmaid braid with a splash of pink woven in.Permalink | Comments
If anyone can pull off this look, it's Christina Aguilera. The 29-year-old "Burlesque" star attended the premiere of her new movie in Berlin donning a milkmaid braid with a splash of pink woven in.Permalink | Comments
Waka Flocka Flame Speaks On Home Raid
'Why would I rap and go try to street gang bang? That's hustling backwards,' rapper says in radio interview.By Mawuse Ziegbe
Waka Flocka Flame
Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage
Waka Flocka Flame is focused on one career, and it doesn't involve being a street hustler.
The Atlanta rapper's home was raided by police on Thursday for an investigation reportedly related to weapons, drugs and prostitution. The MC's mother and manager, Deb Antney, has denied to MTV News that prostitution was a factor in the raid, and on Saturday, Waka batted away allegations that he is involved in any type of illegal activity.
During a sit-down with radio station Hot 93.7 in Hartford, Connecticut, the "O Let's Do It" rapper, who wasn't at home at the time of the raid, described how he learned his place had been busted by authorities.
"I had to go to court for a little traffic ticket for driving too fast. I was coming out the court, I had to use the bathroom. So my road manager G-Boy, he's like, 'Ay, man, police just raided the house.' I'm like, 'What? What they want? They want to find some CDs? What they comin' in there for?' " he said.
The rapper denied he was involved in any shady dealings, maintaining he has no plans to juggle life in the streets and the spotlight.
"Why would I rap and go try to street gang bang? That's hustling backwards. Why would I wanna rap all around the world and then go hit the streets and gang bang? I'm a rapper, I'm not a [gang-banger.] How can you gang bang and be a rapper? I don't understand that," he said. "I would love to find out where their information is coming from. I can't wait."
He also swatted away Web rumors that one of his associates, who reportedly appeared in a video that was making the rounds in the blogosphere, tipped off police.
"That ain't true. Hey, this is the internet. I don't know what's going on, I didn't even see [the video], keep it gangsta," Waka said.
The MTV News "Hottest MCs" pick pointed to the breakout success of the past year as one of the main reasons he plans to keep his business out of the streets.
"I'm good. I dropped the album, Flockaveli, doing numbers. 'No Hands,' I think it's platinum or it's on the road to be. I'm in the top three albums of the year, 'cause I don't know nobody selling past me and Gucci and probably Wayne or Nicki and West or somebody or Ross. Other than that, these folks is losing out here," he said. "I'm good, I got shows every week. I'm straight. Team good, I'm eatin'. New label, Brick Squad Monopoly, Gucc about to drop two mixtapes, I just executive produced one of them. I'm going in, man."
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Waka Flocka Flame
Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage
Waka Flocka Flame is focused on one career, and it doesn't involve being a street hustler.
The Atlanta rapper's home was raided by police on Thursday for an investigation reportedly related to weapons, drugs and prostitution. The MC's mother and manager, Deb Antney, has denied to MTV News that prostitution was a factor in the raid, and on Saturday, Waka batted away allegations that he is involved in any type of illegal activity.
During a sit-down with radio station Hot 93.7 in Hartford, Connecticut, the "O Let's Do It" rapper, who wasn't at home at the time of the raid, described how he learned his place had been busted by authorities.
"I had to go to court for a little traffic ticket for driving too fast. I was coming out the court, I had to use the bathroom. So my road manager G-Boy, he's like, 'Ay, man, police just raided the house.' I'm like, 'What? What they want? They want to find some CDs? What they comin' in there for?' " he said.
The rapper denied he was involved in any shady dealings, maintaining he has no plans to juggle life in the streets and the spotlight.
"Why would I rap and go try to street gang bang? That's hustling backwards. Why would I wanna rap all around the world and then go hit the streets and gang bang? I'm a rapper, I'm not a [gang-banger.] How can you gang bang and be a rapper? I don't understand that," he said. "I would love to find out where their information is coming from. I can't wait."
He also swatted away Web rumors that one of his associates, who reportedly appeared in a video that was making the rounds in the blogosphere, tipped off police.
"That ain't true. Hey, this is the internet. I don't know what's going on, I didn't even see [the video], keep it gangsta," Waka said.
The MTV News "Hottest MCs" pick pointed to the breakout success of the past year as one of the main reasons he plans to keep his business out of the streets.
"I'm good. I dropped the album, Flockaveli, doing numbers. 'No Hands,' I think it's platinum or it's on the road to be. I'm in the top three albums of the year, 'cause I don't know nobody selling past me and Gucci and probably Wayne or Nicki and West or somebody or Ross. Other than that, these folks is losing out here," he said. "I'm good, I got shows every week. I'm straight. Team good, I'm eatin'. New label, Brick Squad Monopoly, Gucc about to drop two mixtapes, I just executive produced one of them. I'm going in, man."
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Martina, Miranda & Trace Join 2011 Houston Rodeo Shows
Filed under: Concert News, Country News
Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Trace Adkins are the latest artists to be added to the list of performers at the 2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The event is set to take place March 1-20 at Houston's Reliant Stadium, with Trace performing on March 2 during Armed Force Appreciation Day, while Martina is scheduled for March 9 and Miranda for March 16.
Previously announced performers include Sugarland (March 3), Selena Gomez (March 6), the Zac Brown Band (March 17) and Brad Paisley (March 19). A complete list of performers is expected to be announced next month.
Since its beginning in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has contributed more than $265 million to scholarships, research, endowments and other youth programs.
Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Trace Adkins are the latest artists to be added to the list of performers at the 2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The event is set to take place March 1-20 at Houston's Reliant Stadium, with Trace performing on March 2 during Armed Force Appreciation Day, while Martina is scheduled for March 9 and Miranda for March 16.
Previously announced performers include Sugarland (March 3), Selena Gomez (March 6), the Zac Brown Band (March 17) and Brad Paisley (March 19). A complete list of performers is expected to be announced next month.
Since its beginning in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has contributed more than $265 million to scholarships, research, endowments and other youth programs.
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