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Thursday, June 30, 2011
High Art
Yesterday was a pretty bizzy day for me … after seeing an early afternoon showing of Transformers: Dark of the Moon (review forthcoming), David and I made our way to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for a members only party in honor of the Tim Burton Exhibit currently on display. Afterward, we made [...]
Ke$ha - Take It Off
- Artist: Ke$ha
- Label: RCA
- Director: Paul Hunter, Dori Oskowitz
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Justin Bieber, Chris Brown's 'Next 2 U' Video Leaks
Early cut of clip depicts dramatic love stories for both singers intertwined with apocalyptic theme.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber
Photo: Getty
Director Colin Tilley promised that the video for Chris Brown and Justin Bieber's "Next 2 U" would be "big," and a leaked early cut of the video is just that.
The whole thing plays out like a movie, complete with dialogue, drama, lots of action, and of course, singing and dancing. It opens with Brown and his love interest dancing, kissing and joking around with one another. Justin Bieber is then seen hugging and kissing his girlfriend and telling her, "I've been waiting for you all day," before presenting her with a necklace. Things get dark when the pair are caught together by her dad, who then takes her away.
"I told you not to see him again," he tells his daughter. Bieber's story is intercut with Brown's. Brown is dreaming of his girl when he looks outside and sees that the world appears to be ending around them. Cars are exploding and people are running around in a panic.
As the destruction continues, Brown stands in the street singing the love song. Meanwhile, Bieber stands on a rooftop, pining for his lady, also singing the tune.
More shots of each of the happy couples play as reminders of times when things weren't so uncertain. Viewers are reminded of the destruction by the song's lyrics, "One day when the sky is falling/ I'll be standing right next to you/ Right next to you." The couples do eventually make their way back to one another, but it's not all peachy keen when they do. Just as Brown finally meets up with his love interest after running through the streets, she's hit by a car.
As the video closes out, a big dance break takes place as Bieber's lady runs around trying to find him. They meet up on the roof where he was singing, and it appears that both couples will somehow survive their tragedies.
Before the video leaked, Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, seemed confident that fans wouldn't be disappointed by the clip. He tweeted, "Just saw a rough cut of the #NEXT2YOU video with @justinbieber and @chrisbrown ! @ColinTilley is goin' in!!"
What do you think of the rough cut of Bieber and Brown's "Next 2 U" video? Tell us in the comments.
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'Transformers' Reviews: How Do The Three Movies Stack Up?
Third installment of the Shia LaBeouf-starring 'Bot franchise is getting the best notices yet.
By Eric Ditzian
Sentinel Prime in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
We've now seen "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" — during a raucous pre-release IMAX screening that left our ears ringing and our senses tingling — and can vouch for the consensus critical opinion surrounding the summer blockbuster: It's the finest film in the franchise.
That's the overall take. But how do the three films — including the 2007 original and 2009's "Revenge of the Fallen" — stack up when you're gauging various cinematic elements? To get to the bottom of that question, we have to dive back into the historical record.
The Story
"T1": "The screenwriters, Alex Kurtzmann and Robert Orci, don't bother to explain as they go along; they just pile up the bang-crash action sequences and, when things get too confusing, screech to a halt for some plodding explanatory dialogue." — Dana Stevens, Slate
"T2": "There is much absurd backstory and crammed-in explanation for what is going on and despite much of it being voiced by the thunderous Peter Cullen ... it still gets annoying." — Jordan Hoffman, UGO
"T3": "Writer Ehren Kruger ... had script duties all to himself, and he has fashioned a narrative of ornate silliness — which is to say, pretty good pulpy fun." — Kurt Loder, Reason
The Visuals
"T1": "The visuals are the real stars here. Though they grow repetitive, the robots' transforming scenes — joints bending, appendages stretching, gears whirling — are too cool to ever become boring." — David Germain, The Associated Press
"T2": "The battle scenes are bewildering. A Bot makes no visual sense anyway, but two or three tangled up together create an incomprehensible confusion." — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"T3": "By showing a measure of restraint and using 3-D to excellent effect, Bay finally enables the Transformers to emerge as players in their own right, with hopes and dreams, declaiming their philosophies of fate, humankind and the universe in grand Shakespearean style." — Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
The Performances
"T1": "LaBeouf has the hefty job of single-handedly injecting the action with personality, and he brings it off, though without offering much variation on his nervous, hipster-squirt charm." — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
"T2": "Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox, who are definitely the stars as far as how much of the movie they're in compared to anyone else, both throw themselves into the physical demands of the film with admirable zeal, which is good, since there's nothing else to the roles." — Drew McWeeny, HitFix
"T3": "LaBeouf is highly physical and crowd-pleasingly jerky as the little man and the franchise's centerpiece, Sam Witwicky. If all Tom Cruise consumed were juice boxes of Red Bull, LaBoeuf is who he'd be." — Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
The Bottom Line
"T1": "We knew it would be dumb. But we had no idea it would be so much dumb fun." — Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinal
"T2": "[Though] it has plenty of popcorn moments that can be big, dumb fun (alien secrets under a pyramid, sexy girls who sprout mechanical tails at the worst moments), director Michael Bay's sequel is louder and more illogical than the megasuccessful 2007 original." — Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
"T3": "'Dark of the Moon' is hardly a fleet production, but here Bay makes his best, most flexible use yet of all the flamboyant bigness at his command: computer-drawn characters and human actors seem to occupy the same narrative for once." — Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
Check out everything we've got on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon."
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Charlie Sheen Used Steroids While Filming 'Major League'
There's very little Charlie Sheen can do or say at this point that's going to shock anybody. But, once again, the former Two and a Half Men star has managed to reveal some information that has us shaking our heads.
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, the 45-year-old actor admits that he used anabolic steroids while preparing for his role in the 1989 baseball flick Major League.
"Let's just say that I was enhancing my performance a little bit," Sheen said. "It was the only time I ever did steroids. I did them for like six or eight weeks."
And, of course, Sheen was just fine with letting the world know that he juiced up for the part as pitcher Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn. "You can print this, I don't give a f**k," he said. "My fastball went from 79 to like 85."
As Sheen shops a new sitcom, you would he might try to put a forth some sort of professional persona. But we know better. When it comes to Charlie, it see, ms that the crazier and more outrageous he is, the more people want him.
And rumor has it that Chuck Lorre and the writers of Two and a Half Men are looking for ideas on how to kill off Sheen's character Charlie Harper. Maybe they could use this recent revelation as inspiration and have the womanizer die from a steroid overdose?
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/charlie-sheen-used-steroids-while-filming-major-league/1-a-361568
Mary Margaret
Please help welcome Mary Margaret, the new addition to the family!
She is a rescue. I'll tell you her whole story tomorrow!
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/4/18/mary-margaret.html
?Newsweek? Magazine Imagines What Princess Diana Might Look Like At Age 50
Diana, the Princess of Wales would’ve been 50 years old this Friday had she not died in that tragic car accident back in 1997 and this week the US magazine Newsweek imagines what her life would be like today if she had lived. For their coverphoto, Newsweek has even gone so far as to Photoshop [...]
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It's a Royal Affair...
... in Brooklyn!
Bev has decided to wear an asymmetrical fascinator to celebrate Kate and Wills' big day, while Mary opted for a hat with a little tropical flavor.
Cheerio!
(By the way, this wasn't an easy photo to get:)
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/4/29/its-a-royal-affair.html
Angelina Jolie Goes Bowling with the Brood!
Enjoying some family time on the lanes, Angelina Jolie and her beautiful brood were spotted leaving their lunchtime playdate at Eden Superbowl in St Julians, Malta earlier today (June 30).
The 36-year-old mom of six, carrying little Vivienne, kept a cautious eye on her other adorable children as they made a quick exit from the fun center.
In related news, the "Wanted" actress, who has garnered worldwide appeal for some time, is reportedly the ultimate movie star "it" girl for the royals as well!
When asked which of Hollywood's leading ladies she'd most like to meet during her forthcoming visit to the States, Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton gushed, "Angelina Jolie!"
Unfortunately, do to scheduling conflicts, Angelina won't in town during the royal visit - however, looking to make up for the missed meeting, Jolie personally called he Kate to promise a later date with her and new husband, William in sometime this year in London.
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/angelina-jolie/angelina-jolie-goes-bowling-brood-519609
Beyonce Set To Perform At 2011 BET Awards
Singer joins performers Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Drake and others at the live June 26 show.
By Jocelyn Vena
Beyonce
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
Two days after her album 4 is officially released, Beyoncé is set to perform at the 2011BET Awards, which air live from Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26.
The "Run the World (Girls)" singer, known for power--packed performances, hasn't announced what she'll sing yet, but as it turns out, she's also nominated for an award at the show. The singer is up against Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Keri Hilson and Marsha Ambrosius in the Best Female R&B Artist category.
According to EW.com, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland and Trey Songz are also slated to perform on the awards show. And "The Voice" judge and "F--- You" singer Cee-Lo Green will make a special appearance on the show, the website reported. Previously announced performers include Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Drake and Chris Brown, who's up for six awards.
Other big nominees for the night include Lil Wayne with 5 nods, as well as Kanye West, Drake and Rihanna, each with four noms. There's a surprising mix of contenders in the Video of the Year category, including Willow Smith for "Whip My Hair," Marsha Ambrosius' "Far Away," B.o.B's "Airplanes," Brown's "Look at Me Now," Hilson's "Pretty Girl Rock" and West's "Runaway."
Fans will have their say that night when they'll be asked to decide on the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award. Competing in that category are Brown ("Look at Me Now," featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes), Rihanna ("What's My Name?"), Lil Wayne ("6 Foot 7 Foot," featuring Cory Gunz), Mindless Behavior ("My Girl"), Nicki Minaj ("Moment 4 Life," featuring Drake) and Trey Songz ("Bottoms Up," featuring Nicki Minaj).
Are you excited to see Beyoncé perform at the BET Awards? Tell us in the comments!
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Jennifer Lopez Launches "Love & Light" Perfume And Lands New Movie Role + Beyonce's New MTV Special
Jennifer Lopez has launched her ninth fragrance called "Love & Light" and we have the beautiful pics for you. Find out about JLo's new movie and fragrance inside and get deets on MTV's Beyonce special set to air tomorrow.
Jennifer Lopez is set to release her ninth fragrance which she will debut on HSN. Then in September, the fragance will be in department stores and in Kohl's for $58.
Asked about the fragrance, Jennifer said,
'With Love & Light, I wanted to create a fragrance that was less about the world around you and more about your inner light and your spirit,’ she said in a press release. ‘It’s about how you feel inside, it’s not about your outside world.’
In movie news, JLo has joined the cast of What To Expect When You're Expecting with Cameron Diaz. She will play a woman who adopts a baby from abroad with her husband after having difficulty conceiving.
I love the old-Hollywood style glam shots.
And in Beyonce news,
Tomorrow night, MTV is airing a special called “Beyoncé: Year of 4,” at 7 PM ET/PT that takes fans on a journey through the artistic process of the multi-Grammy Award-winning artist to make her 4 album.
“Beyoncé has always placed her fans first and this special will give them front row seats to the intimate process of creating her newest album "4," said Van Toffler, President, MTV Music Group, LOGO and Films.
"Beyoncé: Year of 4" is the story of her return as an independent woman navigating her company through the rough waters of the music industry.
Beyonce takes a year off to travel the world and spend time with her family and husband, Jay-Z (documented by her with her own camera). Then she decides to take control of her business, while making an album that is heartfelt and personal. For her, 4, is a conscious effort to do something completely different without playing to the mainstream expectations of her.
Will you be watching?
Source: http://theybf.com/2011/06/29/jennifer-lopez-launches-love-light-perfume-and-lands-new-movie-role
Lindsay Lohan's House Arrest Release Party
Lindsay Lohan: Free At Last!
Making the most of her newfound freedom, Lindsay Lohan celebrated at a party in her honor in Hollywood on Wednesday evening (June 29).
The ?Mean Girls? actress opted for a stop at the Lexington Supper Club for a night of reveling following her 35 days of confinement to her Venice, California condo.
Joining LiLo on her outing was fellow actor Emile Hirsch, who tried to keep the paparazzi at arm?s length as they exited the local establishment.
Earlier in the day, Lindsay tweeted, ?Had a great day today at the Downtown Women's Center... Thank you everyone, staff, volunteers, and the amazing women...?
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/lindsay-lohan/lindsay-lohans-house-arrest-release-party-519510
Halle Berry Accuses Gabriel Aubry of Child Neglect
Halle Berry and ex Gabriel Aubry continue to bring out the big guns in their custody battle over their 3-year-old daughter, Nahla. Berry appeared in family court on Tuesday, where she accused the model of neglecting their daughter overseas and putting her in harm's way while she was in his care.
In addition, the actress' lawyer provided a lengthy court document detailing Gabriel's parenting skills. She asked the judge to rule that Aubry violated the custody agreement in place. Because Aubry was not present in court, a hearing has been set for a later date.
This is just the latest chapter in the battle for the little girl. Aubrey, 35, first filed for joint custody of his daughter in January. In February, Berry's rep said that the actress, 44, had "serious concerns for her daughter's well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her." The showdown resulted in some nasty back-and-forth between the two, but the tension seemed to have cooled by by April, when Berry said things were all good between her and her ex.
"I'm so happy we've arrived at that place -- because for her sake, this is the best way," she said at the time. "We both love her more than life."
We're not sure what went wrong since then -- or if Halle's sizzling new relationship with Olivier Martinez has anything to do with the bad blood between the parents -- but we hope they find a way to work it out amicably for Nahla's sake.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/halle-berry-accuses-gabriel-aubry-child-neglect/1-a-361196
Twilight?s Peter Facinelli To Produce Whitey Bulger Movie!
Twilight actor Peter Facinelli has announced his plans to produce a Whitey Bulger movie! Get the low down on Facinelli?s new project centered on the notorious Boston gangster who managed to allude officials for over sixteen years below. Actor Peter Facinelli, who’s known to Twilight fans as Edward Cullen?s wise vampire father figure, Carlisle, has shared via Facebook that he will be producing a Whitey Bulger movie based on the 2003 novel ‘Soldier Street’ that was penned by author Edward McKenzie Junior. “I’m producing a Whitey Bulger movie based on book ‘Street Soldier’ with Brookstreet Pictures,” Facinelli said on his Facebook page. Facinelli plans on collaborating with BrookStreet Pictures CEO Trevor Matthews on the film adaption, and it looks like they may have already worked out, and completed a script that’s ready to go. Since the Winter Hill gang leader?s capture last week, I’m sure ‘Departed’ Movie sales have picked up, along with plans for several movie ideas channeling the mobsters life and sixteen years on the run. Facinelli who’s also known as the obnoxious twittering Dr. Fitch Cooper on Nurse Jackie, alongside Edie Falco, has already produced two projects, Accidentally in Love and Loosies, since jumping into the production [...]
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Ke$ha Is Channeling 'Sexiness' Of '70s Rock For New Album
Glitter-heavy pop star tells MTV News she's going for 'balls-out, irreverent rock and roll.'
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Matt Elias
Ke$ha
Photo: MTV News
Ke$ha's already got the face paint down pat, and, during recent live sets, she's even taken to guzzling blood out of a human heart, so it should come as no surprise that, on her upcoming album, the pop star is taking things back to the most theatrical era of rock: the prop-heavy, arena-spanning heyday of the 1970s.
Ke$h revealed her plans over the weekend in Los Angeles, on the red carpet of KIIS FM's annual Wango Tango concert, where she told MTV News that the follow-up to her breakout Animal album (and, we suppose, Cannibal too) would be heavy on hard riffs and light on pretty much everything else.
"The next album ... I've been working on writing on the road, but as far as a sound, I just know it's gonna be balls-out, irreverent rock and roll," she said. "I've been pretty much in this '70s rock and roll kick and I just want to capture some of the true essence of what rock and roll is, and that's just irreverence and sexiness and fun and not giving a f---, so we'll definitely put a bit of rock and roll in it."
So, does that mean that fans can expect the likes of Alice Cooper or Peter Frampton to show up on her new album? Perhaps. Because while Ke$ha's new album is still a ways off, she's already begun calling in favors, hoping to line up a killer collabo for the new disc.
"I'm trying, trust me," she laughed. "I really would love to connect with one of my idols, I mean, that's my dream. I'm working on it."
What do you think of Ke$ha going rock for her next album? Tell us in the comments!
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Prince Rocks The 2011 Montreal Jazz Festival
In May, Prince played a string of concerts here in LA during his 21 Nite Stand in Los Angeles concert residency as part of his Welcome 2 America Tour. This weekend, Prince made his way North to Montreal Canada to play the first of two shows at the Montreal Jazz Festival. As expected, Prince did [...]
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Watch The First Glimpse Of Jake Gyllenhaal On Man Vs. Wild
This is going to be good!
Jake Gyllenhaal joined Bear Grylls for 2 days in Iceland to film the season premiere of Discovery Channel's survival show, Man Vs. Wild.
Remember what happened LAST TIME Jake was all alone with another man in the wilderness?
He got nominated for an Oscar! LOLz!
We can't wait to see what [...]
Jake Gyllenhaal joined Bear Grylls for 2 days in Iceland to film the season premiere of Discovery Channel's survival show, Man Vs. Wild.
Remember what happened LAST TIME Jake was all alone with another man in the wilderness?
He got nominated for an Oscar! LOLz!
We can't wait to see what [...]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-06-30-jake-gyllenhaal-man-vs-wild-episode
'Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Trailer: Cruise Control
If you had any doubts that Tom Cruise is still the man, please, let the "Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol" trailer lay them to rest.
In the first official trailer for director Brad Bird's take on the "Mission Impossible" franchise, we get just about all the information we need to know what Ethan Hunt's latest [...]
In the first official trailer for director Brad Bird's take on the "Mission Impossible" franchise, we get just about all the information we need to know what Ethan Hunt's latest [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/06/29/mission-impossible-ghost-protocol-trailer/
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Watch: Author Neil Gaiman Does ?The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson?
Earlier this month we learned that Tom Hanks has teamed up with HBO to produce a 6-season TV series based on the amazing Neil Gaiman novel American Gods and last night, to promote the 10th anniversary of the American Gods novel, Gaiman was a guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Click below [...]
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Celebrities Summer Vacations
See how globetrotting stars (Katie Holmes! Nicole Kidman!) are enjoying the steamy days of summer
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Justin Bieber, Mark Wahlberg Open Up About Basketball Flick
'It's going to be crazy,' Bieber promises at MTV Movie Awards.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Justin Bieber
Photo: MTV News
It seems that things are well under way for the basketball movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Justin Bieber. How do we know? Well, the guys themselves updated us this weekend at two of the biggest events of the summer.
Wahlberg told MTV News on Saturday night at Spike's Guys Choice Awards that while he thought he'd be playing Bieber's part initially, he eventually came around to playing the "old guy" role.
"Wait till you see me and Bieber in the flick. Think of like 'The Color of Money,' " he teased. "So I get this call from Paramount [where they tell me about the story about] an old guy and a young guy. I'm like, 'Cool, let's get Jack [Nicholson]. Let's get Robert De Niro. Let's get Robert Duvall.' And they go, 'What about Garrett Hedlund?'
"I'm like, 'For what?' " he further recalled. "They're like, 'For the young guy.' "
(Check out photos of Justin Bieber and tons of other stars backstage at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards!)
The next day, at the MTV Movie Awards, Justin Bieber seemed equally excited about the project, if not a bit tight-lipped. "I know ," he promised. "You'll have to see. I can't really reveal too much about it."
According to previous reports, Wahlberg has been keeping tabs on the young star. "He loves the idea," Wahlberg said last month. "He's been sending me video, he sent me a video of himself, and, yeah, I think he's really talented." The idea was sparked after Wahlberg and partner Stephen Levinson caught Bieber playing basketball in February during a celebrity game held during NBA All-Star Game weekend.
MTV News has all of the highlights from the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Relive the best moments, watch red-carpet interviews with your favorite stars and read all about what went on behind the scenes on the big night.
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1665220/justin-bieber-mark-wahlberg-movie.jhtml
Shia LaBeouf Tells ?Details? Magazine That He Got Romantic With Megan Fox
Transformers star Shia LaBeouf is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Details magazine and in his coverstory interview he comes clean about a rumor that has been going on for some time now. It was rumored that he and his former Transformers co-star Megan Fox enjoyed a romantic [...]
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Truly Torturous Toe Shoes
We're all for wearing completely unreasonable and painful shoes, but en pointe Louboutins? No. No no no. Louboutin made them to benefit the English National Ballet—they'll be auctioned off in a charity auction. Said designer Christian Louboutin: "Isn't the classical dancing ballet slipper the ultimate heel? The heel which makes dancers closer than any other women to the sky, closer to heaven." Kind of "Black Swan"-ish, no? [Grazia Fashion]
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Shia LaBeouf Likens 'Transformers 2' To 'Apocalypse Now' Chaos
'Dark of the Moon,' however, was the first 'Transformers' film to have 'a fully sussed-out script,' star tells MTV News.
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Shia LaBeouf
Photo: MTV News
Give Michael Bay and Shia LaBeouf credit for stepping up and admitting their cinematic gaffes. Both guys have owned up to the fact that 2009's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," despite nabbing more than $830 million at the worldwide box office, did not measure up to their popcorn aspirations.
"The second one, we had a tough go," Bay told us in February about shooting the film in the wake of the writers' strike. "It was a very, very tough thing to make a movie under those circumstances. It affected a lot of Hollywood at that time."
The key issue was the film was rushed into production without all the creative pieces fully in place; filmmakers had a huge budget but not exactly the clearest idea of the story they were trying to tell. In this sense, LaBeouf told MTV News recently in Moscow, the movie became Bay's "Apocalypse Now," the notoriously troubled, Francis Ford Coppola-directed Vietnam War film.
"[On] the second movie where we had our hiccups, there were good things, but there were more bad things," LaBeouf explained, going on to reference the documentary about the "Apocalypse" production. "Before I came out here, I watched 'Hearts of Darkness.' And in it, you have Francis Ford Coppola saying to camera, 'I have too much money, I have no script, and I'm going to shoot myself in the head.' "
LaBeouf went on to make clear he wasn't comparing his summer tentpole to that classic war film, only "the conundrum," as he put it, of undertaking a sprawling project under less-than-organized circumstances. "[It was] very similar in terms of Coppola and Mike on set," he continued. "And the insanity of the second movie."
Production on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," the third film in the franchise, which hits theaters Wednesday, couldn't have been more different than the second. "This was the first time we've had a fully sussed-out script, with a strong through line and the best plot and arc [LaBeouf's character] Sam has ever had," the actor said. "And it's also simple in the places you want it to be and not complicated. I think the second movie you got convoluted, complicated action where you can't enjoy it. You don't know whose elbow is what, or whose face is getting impaled. You don't know who the enemy is, you don't know who the hero is. You get lost. [Bay] simplified all his action, so that you can thoroughly enjoy it and his simplification of the movie, we benefited greatly from it."
The result, as LaBeouf told us at the MTV Movie Awards, is what he views as the finest installment in the franchise. But that doesn't mean he'll be returning for a fourth go-round. Reiterating a sentiment he conveyed to us at the MTV Movie Awards earlier this month, "Dark of the Moon" will be his final "Transformers" movie.
"I've learned a great deal from Michael, as a person, as an actor. As a person on his sets, you learn a lot," he said. "And it's not that I don't enjoy working with Michael. I love working with Michael. I would do any movie Michael wants to do. I just don't think there's anywhere to take it Sam."
Check out everything we've got on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon."
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Pottermore: Our Top-Five Wish List For J.K. Rowling's New Site
'Harry Potter' author's site is still cloaked in mystery, but there are a few things we'd like to see on her Web creation.
By Kara Warner
J.K. Rowling
Photo: Daniel Barry/Getty Images
There's a lot of "Harry Potter"-related excitement going around these days, what with the release of the eighth and final film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" in just a few weeks, and our own Harry Potter World Cup heating up. And on Thursday morning (June 23) in London, "Potter" creator J.K. Rowling made an official announcement about the mysterious "Pottermore" project she introduced last week.
Pottermore.com will deliver a free, online reading experience including, according to a press release, "extensive new material about the characters, places and objects in the much-loved stories" and a digital capability in which "the storyline will be brought to life with sumptuous newly commissioned illustrations and interactive 'Moments' through which you can navigate."
"[It's] a way I can be creative in a medium that didn't exist when I started the books back in 1990," Rowling told reporters during the press conference.
Vote in the Harry Potter World Cup here!
That's exciting stuff for "Potter" fans, considering the books have long since been completed and the final film hits theaters this summer. But at this point, with no Muggle having yet explored the site, we don't know exactly what Pottermore will offer. Here are five things we hope we can see and do while playing in Rowling's latest fantastical creation — now or in the future.
Open Class/Character Development System
No matter your house, heritage or O.W.L. scores, with the appropriate amount of training or playing time, you too can become an esteemed member of the wizarding community. No matter how basic or inexperienced you are when you begin exploring "Pottermore," there should be opportunities for advancement and/or shifting skill sets. If you want to be an animagus, an auror, a healer, or even a professional Quidditch player, you need only put in the time.
Quidditch
Speaking of professional Quidditch players, there ought to be a recreational area in "Pottermore" where characters learn, play and eventually compete against one another at the hugely popular game. Instead of pitting competitors and teams against one another based solely on their houses, it would be great for players to be able to assemble themselves into teams.
Virtual Place to Unwind, Be Entertained
One of the main reasons Rowling's masterworks have so many millions of fans is because she's created a world so magical and alluring that we all dream of apparating into the Three Broomsticks for a butterbeer or taking a walk through Weasley's Wizard Wheezes. It would be great if Pottermore featured a competition-free area for socializing in and around virtual versions of Rowling's most beloved fictional shops and assorted hotspots.
Annual "Pottermore" Gatherings
Although Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter is currently a perfect place to mix and mingle with fellow Potterphiles, we would love an annual event in the vein of GenCon or Comic-Con, where fans from all over the world meet to share in everything Harry Potter. In addition to pointed panel discussions on a variety of subjects, why not also host a few live action duels in the spirit of the tri-wizard tournament? Maybe an attempt at a grounded game of Quidditch or two?
Special Guest Stars And/Or Participants
It's nearly impossible to assemble the entire "Harry Potter" film casts for "Pottermore" participation, but perhaps before they all move on from their Potter associations, the actors can record special interactive greetings and messages, to be carefully placed throughout "Pottermore"? Maybe Daniel Radcliffe and company can pre-record video messages of encouragement for players? Alan Rickman could instruct a brief beginner-level Defense Against the Dark Arts Class? We'll even settle for video clips from the movies popping up every now and again. Also, if Rowling is taking the time to make this special announcement, we're hoping she's going to stay involved enough that she'll consider recording some messages as well.
So what did we miss? What do you want from Pottermore? Tell us in the comments!
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Lady Gaga's 'Edge Of Glory' Video: Glory Days
E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons appears in the video pre-stroke.
By James Montgomery
Lady Gaga
Photo: Getty Images
Remember, for a while there, when everyone was complaining that Lady Gaga's videos had, perhaps, gotten too big, too arty, too obtuse? That maybe the hype surrounding each clip's premiere overshadowed the clip itself? Well, for the foreseeable future, those criticisms can be put to rest.
Because on Thursday (June 16), Gaga premiered her brand-new video for "The Edge of Glory," a piece that's a little bit Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach," a little bit Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and a whole lot of " '80s videos where someone dances on a fire escape while smoke pours from a well-lit window."
There is no hyperkinetic, women-in-prison kink, no odes to Weimar Germany and no birthing of a machine gun. Shoot, there's not even a single Christian allegory to be seen (OK, maybe one, when Gaga strikes a Christ-like pose on the concrete).
Instead, "Edge" is little more than five-and-a-half minutes of classic pop, brimming with imagery, style (and moves) that could've been lifted from millions of videos in the pop heyday of the 1980s. It is Gaga's free-spirited youth in New York's East Village, only reimagined on a Hollywood level (in another nod to the videos of yesteryear, it makes no attempt to hide the fact that it was clearly shot on a "New York"-styled backlot): She sashays and struts on a fire escape, descends to the perfectly foggy, still-wet streets of the city, and poses on the front steps of her apartment building, while none other than Clarence Clemons hits a note-perfect saxophone solo. It is a fantasy in every conceivable way, and if it reminds you of something you've seen before, well, that's because you probably did — not just in '80s vids, but in films like "Fame" and Broadway hits like "Rent," too — and chances are you loved it.
And while all the feel-good nostalgia is dampened a bit by the very of the moment drama surrounding the video (Clemons is currently recovering from a stroke he suffered over the weekend), "Edge of Glory" still manages to shine, mostly because of its simplicity. You wanted a straightforward, dance-till-you-drop, unabashedly-indebted video from Lady Gaga? Well, now you've got one. It's not a stretch to call it a classic, mostly because, well, it is — at least in its inspirations. And its aspirations too.
What did you think of the video? Let us know in the comments!
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'Mission: Impossible 4' Is 'Intense,' Katie Holmes Says
Mrs. Tom Cruise says 'Ghost Protocol' is 'the best 'Mission' yet.'
By Kara Warner
Katie Homes & Guillermo Del Toro
Photo: MTV News
While we've been awaiting an official trailer for "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" — which is said to drop in front of this week's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" — a French version leaked online Monday (June 27), and reportedly contains plenty of expected shots of Tom Cruise involved in crazy action sequences as super-spy Ethan Hunt.
Since we have yet to see the trailer or any footage ourselves, when MTV News caught up with Cruise's better half, Katie Holmes, Monday during the press day for "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark," we asked if she's seen any of the film yet.
"I have. I had an advanced screening," she said with a laugh, adding that it's a perk of being married to the film's star.
As for her thoughts about Cruise's death-defying stunts in the film, particularly those he performed atop Dubai's Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building), Holmes turned the question over to Guillermo del Toro, who produced "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark."
"What did you think, Guillermo, about the Burj?" she asked him.
"I love it!" he said, at which point they both agreed that Cruise's stunts were scarier than their film, which revolves around the demonic activities of a group of terrifying little creatures that seek out and kill humans, particularly children.
"It's amazing," Holmes continued. "The movie is going to be very cool and intense and the best 'Mission' yet."
The actress also mentioned that she'd be game for a role that required a few crazy stunts herself. "I think it sounds fun," she said.
Del Toro then chimed in with his own "Mission: Impossible Diaries," so to speak: "I live 'Mission: Impossible.' It's what I call my diet," he joked, and then proceeded to hum the "Mission: Impossible" theme song, while miming his insatiable appetite, making Holmes burst out laughing.
Holmes weighed-in: "I have a lot of 'Mission: Impossible' moments, just being a mom."
Del Toro agreed: "Yes, coping with the home front."
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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1666506/mission-impossible-ghost-protocol-katie-holmes.jhtml
I Told You So
In case I wasn't clear in my video... more proof that cab drivers don't like to go to Brooklyn.
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/4/21/i-told-you-so.html
Beyonc� - Diva
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Melina
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
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Haley Joel Osment Wants To See More Dead People
And so he shall!
A contemporary retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is in the works, based on Steven Niles's graphic novel Wake the Dead. The flick is being produced by Slash (you read that right) and directed by Jay Russell and as of today, the picture has landed its lead: Haley Joel Osment.
Haley will play [...]
A contemporary retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is in the works, based on Steven Niles's graphic novel Wake the Dead. The flick is being produced by Slash (you read that right) and directed by Jay Russell and as of today, the picture has landed its lead: Haley Joel Osment.
Haley will play [...]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-06-29-haley-joel-osment-wake-the-dead-casting
Haley Joel Osment Wants To See More Dead People
And so he shall!
A contemporary retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is in the works, based on Steven Niles's graphic novel Wake the Dead. The flick is being produced by Slash (you read that right) and directed by Jay Russell and as of today, the picture has landed its lead: Haley Joel Osment.
Haley will play [...]
A contemporary retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is in the works, based on Steven Niles's graphic novel Wake the Dead. The flick is being produced by Slash (you read that right) and directed by Jay Russell and as of today, the picture has landed its lead: Haley Joel Osment.
Haley will play [...]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-06-29-haley-joel-osment-wake-the-dead-casting
'Glee' Season Finale Exclusive: Listen To 'Yeah!' Here
An a cappella girl group covers Usher's hit for Nationals in next week's episode.
By Aly Semigran
Usher
Photo: Christopher Polk/ Getty Images
During this week's episode of "Glee", the gang from New Directions took a big risk when they decided they would compete in Nationals by singing their own original songs. Well, the stakes just got a little higher.
MTV News has an exclusive first listen to one of the rival groups who will go up against the McKinley High glee club in New York City during next Tuesday's (May 24) big season two finale. In the upcoming episode, an all-female a cappella group sings Usher's 2004 club and radio smash "Yeah!," which may have the Nationals judges saying just that.
Singers replace synthesizers for the four-note melody that repeats throughout the song, and lead vocalists RaVaughn Brown and Missi Hale match the high energy that Usher, Lil Jon and Ludacris brought to the track.
Granted, a few things have been tweaked in the version for the tween-friendly show, including the length (the original is over four minutes long, while the "Glee" version comes in at three and a half minutes) and the tune's instructions to "Take that and rewind it back ... got the rhythm make ya booty go."
Also, instead of Ludacris' verse, "We want a lady in the street/ And a freak in the bed," one girl sings, "You know you want a kiss on the lips, old red." The line, "Ludacris fill cups like double D's" has also been cut from the song.
But, it's not all PG. At one point in the girls' rendition of the track, they page homage to Lil Jon's crunk hit "Get Low," singing, "From the windows to the walls" and even Mystikal's booty-happy single "Shake Ya Ass," when they urge, "Show me whatcha' workin' with."
At the 2005 Grammy Awards, the power trio of Usher, Lil Jon and Ludacris won the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Yeah!" But, will the song bring the same sort of fortune to this girl group at Nationals? Or will the glory all belong to New Directions this time? Gleeks will still have to wait a few more days to find out.
The "Glee" season finale airs Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Fox, while "Glee": The Music, Volume 6, including the three new original songs "Light Up the World," "Pretending" and "As Long as You're There," will be available on Monday.
What do you think of this a cappella group's version of "Yeah!"? Let us know in the comments section below!
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So a Lady and Her Monkey Walk Into a Petsmart...
I went to Petsmart yesterday to get some things for little Mary Margaret, and while I was pulling into the parking lot, I passed a lady getting out of her car with a monkey on her shoulders.
Of course I came to a screeching halt because there was a lady getting our of her car WITH A MONKEY ON HER SHOULDERS, and that's just something you don't see every day.
I proceeded to take a photo...
...but then thought it would be better to capture the craziness on video, so here it is:
Lady and Her Monkey Go to Petsmart from Karyn Bosnak on Vimeo.
When I told Mark about the lady and her monkey and showed him my movie, he said, "You really are crazy." I was like, "I'm crazy? THE MONKEY WAS WEARING A DIAPER AND PEARLS."
I mean, for real, let's put this into perspective.
Anywho, here's another photo of the lady and her monkey at the checkout counter:
I realize I now have one cat and two dogs, but at least I don't walk around with a monkey on my shoulders. (Yet.)
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/4/21/so-a-lady-and-her-monkey-walk-into-a-petsmart.html
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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Relationship
As the pair celebrates their six-year wedding mark on June 29, see snapshots of the Hollywood power couple's life together
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/jennifer-garner-and-ben-affleck-relationship/1-b-214543
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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