Looks like Brit Brit fans in the UK will get some more chances to show her their love tattoos! Ha!
We're excited to say that Britney Spears JUST announced on her Twitter page that she's adding tour dates in the UK:
UK fans ? just added some more #FemmeFataleTour dates that go on sale July 1st. So [...]
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Johnny Knoxville Eulogizes His Late Friend Ryan Dunn
Last week, just days after Ryan Dunn was killed in a senseless drunk driving car accident, Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the Jackass family convened at a funeral home in West Chester, PA for a memorial service in honor of their late friend. At that memorial service, Knoxville tried to eulogize Dunn in front [...]
Janet Jackson's Powerful Paris Performance
Taking her high energy show to the City of Lights, Janet Jackson gave a fabulous performance in Paris, France today (June 27).
The ?Rhythm Nation? songstress looked to be in fine form as she took the stage at the Olympia Arena and sang to an eager crowd.
From here, Janet will be traveling to the UK where she?ll play a three-show set in London, England. Later this summer, Janet has tour dates in the USA as well.
On a personal note, Ms. Jackson remembered her late brother Michael as his 2-year death anniversary occurred on Saturday.
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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Beyonce's 4 Leaks Three Weeks Early
Leak comes same day as Andre 3000 collabo, 'Party,' hit the Internet.
By Gil Kaufman
Photo: Getty
Beyoncé fans were psyched on Tuesday when her collabo with Andre 3000, "Party," leaked weeks before her new album is due. But they must have been flipping later in the day when all of 4 popped up online, three weeks before its official release date of June 28.
According to the Los Angeles Times, a short time after the Kanye West and Consequence-produced "Party" slipped out, another song, "Countdown," which samples the Boyz II Men tune "Uhh Ahh," also surfaced, followed by the entire album. The paper reported that while B's label has been frantically rushing to rip the 12-track album off sites that have posted it, a number of music blogs have removed "Party" and "Countdown" after getting cease-and-desist letters from the singer's lawyers.
Always one step ahead of the law, some online rogues have taken to Twitter to put up links to the music, making it harder for the label to track down the music. Fans have already gotten a number of listens at the first album since Beyoncé's 2008 double-disc I Am ... Sasha Fierce, including the uptempo dancehall first single "Run the World (Girls)," the lush ballad "1+1" and the second official single, "Best Thing I Never Had." Another tune, "End of Time," which samples late Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti, has also leaked online.
If it makes Beyoncé feel any better, Lady Gaga's Born This Way leaked a few days before its official release and still went on to sell more than 1.1 million copies.
A spokesperson for Beyoncé's label could not be reached for comment on the leak at press time.
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Ke$ha Wants 'Till The World Ends' Remix To 'Take Over Airwaves'
Singer says her collaboration with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj made a 'supergroup of three hot, strong women.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias
Ke$ha
Photo: MTV News
Earlier this week, Britney Spears, Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj dropped their femme-fatale-friendly remix of the Spears club track "Till the World Ends." The already fun song got super-charged thanks to Minaj's cutting verses and Ke$ha's recognizable vocals.
"I'm a massive fan of both the ladies I share the track with," K told MTV News on Wednesday at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards. "I wrote 'TTWE' for Britney with [producers] Dr. Luke and Max [Martin] and she killed it and I loved it, but I just thought a supergroup of three hot, strong women could just take over the airwaves."
Ke$ha went on to give props to both the ladies. "I'm such a massive fan of Britney and I'm such a massive supporter of Nicki and a fan, and chicks sometimes don't team up. I don't know why, but I'm, like, huge on the girl power, so I just wanted to make a power girl track take over."
The remix quickly won praise from fans who seem to think the new features step up the song's game. "You know, with the three of us, I wasn't necessarily surprised [people like it] because I'm such a massive fan of Nicki Minaj and obviously with Britney I'm a fan of it, [taking] myself out of the equation," she said. "I'm just happy people like it."
So did Ke$ha (who once sang backup for Spears) feel any pressure writing a song for Britney? "There was no pressure. Writing for somebody else is really fun 'cause I consider myself a songwriter first and foremost," she explained. "So it was so much fun to put my brain in the sexy Britney Spears brain and express myself almost as if I were possessed by her."
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Celebs Live It Up At 2011 BET Awards After Parties
Rihanna may have skipped out on the actual 2011 BET Awards last night, but y'all know she aint missing a party. Rih was spotted sneaking in and out of Playhouse nightclub for the Ciroc Vodka BET After Party. We've got pics of her and tons of other folks partying hard inside....
Rihanna hid her face and held on to her bodyguard as she hit up Playhouse for a BET afterparty last night in a slinky silver dress. She missed the show, but made sure to hit up the after sets.
Mario was spotted leaving with some ladies as well.
Rappers Too Short, Game and Snoop hit the carpet.
Loving this look on Teyana Taylor. Super cute and chic white ruched skirt with a sheer bottom half, and a lilac bustier top. Great combo. hate the purple hair tips, but great look overall.
Ne-Yo loves him some hugs from the ladies.
Oh really Tommy? REALLY? Barely even recognized this dude. This shirt is just all kinds of incorrect.
Toni Braxton got gorge on the Ciroc carpet.
Elise Neal and cutie David Banner were there to party.
Loves me some CeCe Peniston. But kinda scared to see the res of her outfit. The 41-year-ols is looking good though after all these years.
Over at the Jive Official Post BET Awards Party at Voyeur:
Chris Brown celebrated his many wins last night with Michael Kyser.
Diddy made his rounds and was spotted with his Dirty Money gals....and Laurie Ann.
And J.Cole and Miguel partied it up.
Then over at the Remy Martin Post BET Awards Dinner, the YBF chicks were in full force:
Estelle and Tika Sumpter switched up their dresses and got their drink on. Erika Liles showed off her baby bump in this super cute sparkly multi-colored dress.
Hey Tank.
Diggy's cute self was there. Must suck not to be able to drink yet everyone ese is....
Trey Songz switched into something more comfortable for the parties.
Nelly switched into his sweats (can't even say I'm mad about it) and laughed it up with Kevin Liles, Estelle, and Tika.
Terrence J partied it up with the fellas.
Trey loves him some Tika.
Oh yes. Good times.
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Rachel Zoe & Skyler: Coffee Bean Lunch Stop
Rachel Zoe took 3-month-old Skyler and her assistant to The Coffee Bean in Los Angeles, Calif on Friday (June 24).
Rachel spent time feeding the baby with a bottle and just looked content pushing him in the stroller.
Melissa Rycroft & Tye Strickland's "Weird" Date Nights
It's been five months since they welcomed their darling daughter Ava into the world, but for Melissa Rycroft and hubby Tye Strickland, it's still difficult being away from the little one.
"It's weird that we're having a date night out and we don't have our daughter with us," the former Bachelor contestant tells Us at Thursday's HTC EVO 3D launch party in West Hollywood.
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
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Check out our round-up of this week's best mommy and baby deals.
Britney Spears' 'I Wanna Go': A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet
From 'Crossroads' to seashells, here's a look at the references in Britney's latest video.
By James Montgomery
Britney Spears in her music video for "I Wanna Go"
Photo: Jive
Britney Spears' new "I Wanna Go" video is, like some of her past clips, an all-out affront to the pesky paparazzi that follow her every move. But, unlike any video she's done previously, this one tackles the issue with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
See, "Go" is essentially one long dream sequence — instigated by the rote questions Spears is forced to endure by members of the media — and, as such, it's packed with pop-culture nods to film and television (and whistling dogs too). And that fact not only makes it pretty funny, but it sets it apart from most of Brit's other work. And though we've done pop-culture cheat sheets for her other videos, rarely have they been as much fun as they were this time out.
So, without further ado, alphabetized and cross-referenced for your perusing pleasure, here's our "I Wanna Go" cheat sheet:
"Crossroads": Epically bad 2002 coming-of-age flick starring Spears herself (written, interestingly enough, by "Grey's Anatomy" mastermind Shonda Rhimes). In a rare self-effacing moment, the supposed sequel — "Crossroads 2: Cross Harder" — is teased on a theater marquee in "I Wanna Go."
E*Trade Baby: Lippy, fiscally savvy infant who stars in an ongoing series of commercials for the financial company. In "I Wanna Go," there's a baby too, and while he doesn't dispense any trading tips, he does whistle, using the same creepy, CGIed mouth effects the E*Trade ads do.
"Half Baked": Cult 1998 stoner comedy starring Dave Chappelle as a weed-obsessed "master of the custodial arts" (and a weed-addled rapper named Sir Smoke-a-lot), who runs with an appropriately stony crew. Said crew includes actor Guillermo Diaz, who quits his crappy fast-food job in truly epic fashion. The scene is replayed verbatim at the beginning of "I Wanna Go," only with Britney delivering the "F--- you, f--- you, f--- you, you're cool and f--- you ... I'm out!" line. As an added bonus, Diaz also co-stars in the video. Truly the most inexplicably awesome part of the entire production.
"Kill Bill": Ultra-gory 2003 revenge flick written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, it stars Uma Thurman as Beatrix Kiddo, a bride out to avenge her wedding-day massacre. She battles several baddies throughout, including Gogo Yubari, a sadistic 17-year-old who wields a meteor hammer. In "I Wanna Go," Britney uses a microphone in much the same fashion — namely, to bash those pesky paparazzi.
"The Mickey Mouse Club": Oft-revived Disney variety show/ teen-sploitation factory that famously featured young stars like Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling (!) and, of course, Britney. She pays homage to her Mouseketeer days in "I Wanna Go" by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a Mickey Mouse skull.
Seashells: Hard, protective exoskeletons created by sea-dwelling creatures. In "I Wanna Go," Diaz's character gives Britney a handful of them, and since the majority of the clip takes place in her daydream, we're going to get deep here: In dreams, seashells represent security or protection.
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day": The 1991 sci-fi blockbuster featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular Terminator, sent back in time to protect a young John Connor from the nefarious T-1000. Arnie suffers severe battle damage throughout, including one scene where half his face is blasted off, revealing a glowing cyborg eye beneath his skin. That same scene is shown in "I Wanna Go," though it's the paparazzi who are revealed to be robotic killing machines.
"Thriller": Iconic 1984 Michael Jackson mini-movie that may very well be the greatest music video ever made. It concludes with a famous freeze frame (and subsequent zoom-in) of MJ with glowing eyes and Vincent Price's legendary cackle. Britney pays tribute to the scene at the ending of "I Wanna Go," though it's Diaz's eyes that are glowing. We're not sure who provides the cackle.
Did we miss anything? Share the pop-culture tidbits you picked up in the comments below!
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Cameron Diaz Shoots Down the Craziest Rumor She's Heard About Herself
Cameron Diaz's new movie Bad Teacher is out in theaters this weekend, and we had a chance to catch up with her while filming our latest I'm a Huge Fan with the A-list actress. Cameron chatted with us about what it was like watching the Justin Timberlake-Jason Segel bromance blossom, why she loves taking on over-the-top characters, and what it's like working with Colin Firth on their upcoming film Gambit. Plus, check out her answer when our winner asked what was the most outlandish rumor Cameron has ever heard about herself. Here's what Cameron had to say:
You have great comedic chemistry with Jason Segel; what makes you two work well together?
Jason Segel is a comedic genius, so I just followed his lead. He has such great timing, and he's so funny, and he really just knows how to do it, so I just played with his rhythm mostly. It's just written so well, as well.
Do you have any funny on-set stories about Jason and Justin?
I mean tons, way too many to even mention. There was a bromance happening most of the time. I couldn't get into the circle; it was impenetrable, a man world in there. I just kind of watched it at a distance in awe of the love and beauty that was being born on the set of Bad Teacher.
You're currently filming Gambit with Colin Firth; how is that going?
Colin Firth is the loveliest man on the face of the planet, and we are having a blast. We're really, truly just having such a great time.
b>What was going through your mind filming the car-wash scene?
Oh, please, Lord, do not let me slide off the hood of this car onto the concrete. That would suck.
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What draws you to risqu� and over-the-top comedic roles like the one in Bad Teacher?
With a role like this, you just have to let it all hang out and not worry about anything. You have to go in knowing that the character herself is fearless and doesn't have any moral qualms; she's not worried about it, so I can't be worried about it. I feel like it's a very authentic piece [laughs]. There's no apology at the end of this. Elizabeth isn't trying to make up for all the terrible things she's done and said to people. She's done what she's done, and that's it, which I appreciate, since it's authentic to a lot of experiences in life. You don't always have an epiphany and change your whole life and your experience or what your drive is.
How was it working with all the kids?
The kids were awesome. They were hilarious. They had to have the best sense of humor to be a part of this, because we were really, truly inflicting a lot of pain on them on a daily basis. That's what I love about kids: they do get it, and we let them be a part of it and participate in it as human beings. They contribute so much to the film. They're really wonderful.
What is the craziest rumor you've ever heard about yourself?
There's one that's been around for literally 10 years, and before it was attached to me, I heard it about Demi Moore. It's that I only wash my face with Evian water. That's the craziest thing, since there are so many other bottled waters I wash my face with, other than Evian [laughs] . . . I think it was a marketing plan Evian had at the time. No, it's absolutely not true. It wasn't true for Demi; it wasn't true for me. I think where that comes from - we live our lives in trailers. [Actors are] like circus folk; people don't realize that it's superunglamorous, and the water [in the trailers] comes from tanks they put chemicals in so that it doesn't freeze. It's like an antifreeze. You would never wash your face with it. So anyone who washes their face at work would have to use bottled water to wash their face. There's a grain of truth in everything that someone has taken it and just spoiled it.
'Cars 2' Movie Preview, 'Bad Teacher' Movie Preview
Which movies are fun for the whole family and which ones are treats just for you? Find out!
In theaters now:
Cars 2
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Get ready to put the pedal to the metal! Pixar is back with Cars 2, a sequel to the 2006 animated hit. This time around, champion racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and redneck tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) venture overseas for the first World Grand Prix. But things take a wrong -- and funny -- turn when clueless Mater accidentally gets tangled in a dangerous web of international espionage.
What They're Saying:
"This is Mater's movie. It's a Materthon. I would call it Materific if he didn't leave me longing for WALLE's robot to crush him into a silent cube." -- TIME Magazine
"The Cars characters will never be in danger of melting my heart, but the spy antics in this film are enough of a rip-roaring distraction to carry me through the almost two-hour running time." -- IGN Movies
Good for the Kids?
This may be the first Pixar film to recieve not-so-steller reviews, but you'll probably still want to race over to your nearest theater! With familiar characters and amazing animation, young kids will love the action and adventure.
Bad Teacher
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Don't expect to get an education from Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz), a wildly inappropriate, foul-mouthed, gold-digging middle school teacher. When she unexpectedly gets dumped by her fiancé, she sets her sights on a rich substitute teacher (Justin Timberlake), while fighting off the affections of a sarcastic gym teacher (Jason Segel).
What They're Saying:
"Bad Teacher is a pulled punch, a pot-smoking/kid cussing/teacher copulating farce that is less than the sum of its parts." -- Orlando Sentinel
"A refreshingly raucous comedy that comes surprisingly close to completely living up to its lack of conviction..." -- MSN Movies
Good for the Kids?
It's probably better to leave the kids at home for this raunchy comedy. Rated R for drug use, nudity and language, this flick is good for adults needing a few laughs!
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
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After being very publicly ousted from NBC's Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien hits the road for a 32-city music and comedy tour. Appropriately titled the Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour, this documentary follows Conan's journey when he is contractually banned from appearing on television, radio and the Internet for six months after his last show.
What They're Saying:
"It's an equally insightful and excruciating journey, with our quip-ready protagonist perpetually caught between two modes: eager-to-please caffeinated and near-breakdown frustrated." -- Time Out New York
"The biggest laughs and most intriguing revelations are provided offstage in this slickly produced documentary." -- Variety
Good For the Kids?
Rated R for language, this documentary is perfect for both adults and fans of Conan, but probably not kids. The movie gives a revealing backstage look at Conan's vulnerabilities and frustration after he's forced to leave the Tonight Show. Don't fear, the comedian's humor shines though as he demonstrates his mastery in the art of improvisation.
In Case You Missed:
Green Lantern
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Ryan Reynolds plays cocky test pilot Hal Jordan, whose life is turned upside down when a dying alien bequeaths a mystical green ring unto him. The ring gives Hal otherworldly powers, which is always nice, but also makes him part of a super-powered squadron of intergalactic peace keepers known as the Green Lantern Corps -- something he's less psyched about. But when an fierce enemy theatens the fate of Earth, Hal must put his misgivings aside to save mankind and -- of course -- win the girl (Blake Lively).
What They're Saying:
"Even in the brainless world of cinematic comic books gone bad, it's as bad as it gets -- a dumb, pointless, ugly, moronic and incomprehensible jumble of botched effects, technical blunders, and cluttered chaos." -- New York Observer
"Serves up all the requisite elements with enough self-deprecating humor to suggest it doesn't take itself too seriously." -- Hollywood Reporter
Good for the Kids?
Though reviews have been mediocre at best, this PG-13-rated flick is a good one for teens, as well as sci-fi and comic book junkies.
Mr. Popper's Penguins
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Based on the best-selling children's book, this family comedy stars Jim Carrey as Mr. Popper, a workaholic businessman who surprisingly inherits six penguins from his explorer father. Forced to convert his luxury New York apartment into a winter wonderland to care for the penguins, Popper's professional life begins to sink -- just as his family life begins to swim.
What They're Saying:
"Although the mix of real gentoo penguins and CGI tricksters will keep youngsters entertained, we spend a lot of time waiting for the movie to shake a tail feather." -- Toronto Star
"With, say, Eddie Murphy as the star, Mr. Popper's Penguins might have been a glorified paycheck contrivance. But Carrey is so naturally stylized that he coaxes the film's gentle, creature-feature insanity to life." -- Entertainment Weekly
Good for the Kids?
With manic, putty-faced Jim Carrey taking center stage, this is comedy magic for young kids. Although the movie has received mixed reviews, most of the critics agree on one fact: Carrey's ridiculous facial expressions -- and the adorable penguins -- will you keep kids laughing the whole way through!
10 Things You Didn't Know About Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake works out his funny bone this summer as he stars in not one, but two comedies. First up for Justin, is teaming up with his ex-squeeze Cameron Diaz and How I Met Your Mother star, Jason Segel, for the raunchy comedy, "Bad Teacher," out in theaters this weekend!
To celebrate, we've compiled an assortment of facts that would amaze even some of the more rabid JT fans. Sure, every fan knows of his affiliation with Disney and of his heartbreaking loss as Justin Randall on "Star Search" but did you know of Justin's nightly routine that drew a collective 'awww' from us? Or which European songstress can count Justin as one of her fans? Check out the gallery to find the answers and many more interesting quirks from the "SexyBack" singer! Read more…
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