- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic
- Director: Bill Dicicco
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Michael Jackson - Gone Too Soon
Justin Bieber, Usher Drop Christmas Track
'The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)' debuted on Ryan Seacrest's radio show Monday morning.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber in "Mistletoe"
Photo: Island Def Jam
<P><P>On November 1, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Bieber</a> will take his fans <a href="/news/articles/1672827/justin-bieber-under-the-mistletoe.jhtml"><i>Under the Mistletoe</i></a> on his holiday album. But he's giving them an early treat by releasing his <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/usher/artist.jhtml">Usher</a> duet, "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," on Monday (October 24). </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="id:1672718" width="240" height="211"></div><p> The song dropped on Ryan Seacrest's <a href="http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/10/24/usher-premieres-duet-with-justin-bieber-chestnuts-over-an-open-fire-audio/" target="_blank">radio show</a>. Its vibe is reminiscent of '90s R&B tracks, and it sounds a lot like it could have been recorded by Boyz II Men, who also appear on the album. The Christmas classic is all about the little joys of the holiday season, including the family get-togethers, the food and Santa bringing presents to children. The song, one of the classics that appears on the album, hits iTunes on Monday. Bieber and Usher previously appeared together on "Somebody to Love" off <i>My World 2.0.</i> "Justin and I did the classic record 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.' This record is going to be remembered for years to come," Usher told Seacrest on Monday morning. "It's a record that has always been one of my favorites, and I'm happy that I was able to share it with Justin, and for us to put it out. The album is full of surprises. Justin's <i>Under the Mistletoe</i> is going to be incredible!" In the lead-up to the release, Bieber <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/justinbieber/status/128163827832467456" target="_blank">released</a> some behind-the-scenes footage of his mentor and him in the studio working on the song. He also shared that he had another surprise in store for his fans. Just one week after dropping the video for "Mistletoe," he <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/justinbieber/status/128479978106003456" target="_blank">tweeted</a>, "Up early to shoot another video for #UNDERTHEMISTLETOE #Nov1st but something else is out this morning...." In addition to Usher, <i>Under the Mistletoe</i> will also feature appearances from the Band Perry, Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men and <a href="/news/articles/1672767/justin-bieber-under-the-mistletoe-mariah-carey.jhtml">Mariah Carey, who re-recorded</a> her classic "All I Want for Christmas" for the album. <center><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:700933/cp~vid%3D700933%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A700933" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></center></p></p>
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WATCH: David Beckham Strips Down for Sexy Super Bowl Ad
We know you're already planning to watch the Super Bowl, but here's some extra motivation: David Beckham stripping down in your living room! The 36-year-old soccer star and fashion icon shows off his famous body in this short but memorable teaser for a new ad, set to air during the big game. Watch the video below!
Paula Abdul Confirms "The X Factor" Departure
Confirming rumors that first broke the previous night, Paula Abdul is a judge on "The X Factor" no more.
The 49-year-old released an official statement on the matter on Tuesday (January 31), as she told, “Yes, it’s true; I won’t be returning to The X Factor next season. I’ve learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations.”
Miss Abdul continued, “Simon and I, along with Fox and Fremantle, have been communicating about this for a while now, and I have absolute understanding of the situation. Simon is, and will remain a dear friend of mine and I’ve treasured my experience working this past season with my extended family at Fox and Fremantle.”
With the exit coming after just one season, Paula's wished the show well going forward, as she added, “I want nothing more than for The X Factor to exceed ALL of their wildest dreams. This truly has been a blessing and I am most grateful."
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Isn’t It Time You Were ‘Here’?
Here What inspires your travels? In the new short film Here, we follow Agyness Deyn in a coast-to-coast journey of stunning landscapes, luxurious accomodations, and the chance to see America in a whole new way. Traveling from The Equinox Resort & Spa in Vermont to The Phoenician Resort & Spa in Arizona, and ending at [...]
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Mary J. Blige Upset Over Oscar Snub
Among the many talented people who were snubbed by the Academy during yesterday’s nominations announcement was Mary J. Blige, whose theme song “The Living Proof” for The Help didn’t make it unto the short list of nominees for Best Original Song. Ms. Blige did not take the snub well and took to Twitter to express [...]
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Jennifer Lopez And Casper Smart Enjoy Dinner In NYC
Jennifer Lopez was seen arriving at The Ed Sullivan Theatre today for an appearance on David Letterman. The singer and actress is in NYC to promote American Idol and her new reality show ‘Q’Viva: The Chosen and made an appearance … Continue reading
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Rihanna, Usher Added To Grammy Nominations Concert
Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco and the Band Perry also scheduled to perform at November 30 event.
By Jocelyn Vena
Rihanna performs in concert (file)
Photo: WireImage
<P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/rihanna/artist.jhtml">Rihanna</a> and <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/usher/artist.jhtml">Usher</a> have been added to the performance lineup for "The <a href="/news/articles/1673138/lady-gaga-grammy-nominations-concert.jhtml">Grammy Nominations Concert Live!</a> Countdown to Music's Biggest Night," set to go down November 30. They join already announced acts Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Sugarland and Jason Aldean. Country crossover act the Band Perry will perform a full concert of their own after the <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/grammys">Grammy</a> nominations concert wraps up at L.A. Live's Nokia Theatre. LL Cool J will again host the show, which will air at 10 p.m. on CBS, <a href="http://www.billboard.com/news/rihanna-band-perry-usher-added-to-grammy-1005529002.story#/news/rihanna-band-perry-usher-added-to-grammy-1005529002.story" target="_blank">Billboard.com reports</a>. This marks the fourth year the Recording Academy had held one of these concerts. As some of music's biggest names take the stage during the special, the nominations for major Grammy categories will be announced. The awards ceremony will go down February 12 at the Staples Center, and will air live at 8 p.m. Over the course of her career, Rihanna has taken home four Grammy Awards including Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Umbrella," two trophies for "Run This Town" (including Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration) and Best Dance Recording for "Only Girl (In the World)." Rihanna is currently riding high on the forthcoming release of her new album, <a href="/news/articles/1674237/rihanna-talk-that-talk-watch-learn-hit-boy.jhtml"><i>Talk That Talk</i></a>, and two buzzworthy singles, "We Found Love" and "You Da One." In the thirteen years he's been nominated for Grammys, Usher has amassed seven, including wins for Best R&B Vocal Performance Male for "U Remind Me," Best R&B Vocal Performance Male for "U Don't Have To Call," Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Yeah," Best Contemporary R&B Album for <i>Confessions</i>, Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo/Group for "My Boo," Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "There Goes My Baby" as well as Best Contemporary R&B Album for <i>Raymond v. Raymond</i>. Recently, he has been taking over airwaves with his <a href="/news/articles/1670301/usher-david-guetta-without-you.jhtml">David Guetta track, "Without You."</a></p>
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Monday, 30 January 2012
PHOTOS: Boy Bands: Then and Now!
In honor of Justin Timberlake's 31st birthday on Jan. 31, see what he and his fellow teen heartthrobs are up to these days
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The Kardashian Sisters Go Topless For Denim Line
The Kjardashian girls know what sells, and they have it going on in the topless pic for their demin line. i know a lot of people will be checking out the ad, but will they buy the jeans? When getting a steady stream of negative press take your top off! Hey, its worked before! the Kardashian sisters already have their own clothing line for Sears and are now expanding with a denim line. I think this is a great idea. I love their clothes, and girls with curves need some good denim! Of course Celebuzz has all the deets, which you can see here, and they spoke with Kardashian Kollection co-creator Bruno Schiavi. He told them, “We’re very excited about it. It launches in about four weeks. The girls love denim. And then we are really excited about home. Home looks incredible. There are three designs in home, everything from bed to cushions and pillows to bathroom accessories and shower curtains. Home is spectacular so we can’t wait for that. And swimwear of course is to die for. We are shooting our new swim campaign actually in January. We’re very excited about that.” The ads are cute, but I am [...]
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Katherine Heigl: I Want My Daughter to Know Her Worth
In her blog for the iVillage blog series CelebVillage, actress Katherine Heigl writes about about the importance of helping her 3-year-old daughter Naleigh live up to her potential in life.
Marion Cotillard Enjoys A Sunday Stroll In NYC
After shooting a scene with her co-star Joaquin Phoenix over the weekend, Marion Cotillard took Sunday off to spend some quality time with her family. The actress, along with her beau Guilaume Canet, as well as their son Marcel, braved the cold … Continue reading
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Celebrity Quote Of The Week: Melissa McCarthy
This week’s Celebrity Quote of the Week goes to funny lady Melissa McCarthy. I can’t tell you how much I love this woman, she makes me laugh all.the.time. I mean really, who doesn’t love her? So what did the “Bridesmaids” star have to say this week that has everyone talking? On Tuesday, McCarthy received an Oscar nomination for her role as Megan in the hilarious comedy, “Bridesmaids”. If you haven’t seen this movie yet, what is wrong with you?? Heh heh. It’s out on DVD, you must buy it NOW. Err, okay, check it out on Netflix. You will not be disappointed. You will understand why McCarthy is so deserving of the Oscar nomination. She was totally snubbed at the Golden Globes, not receiving a nod for her hilarious efforts in the film, but co-star Kristen Wiig was nominated in the Best Actress in a Comedy category. Wiig was beat out by Michelle Williams in “My Week With Marilyn”. Anyhoo, McCarthy was a guest on Ellen DeGeneres’ birthday celebration show on Thursday (Jimmy Kimmel served as co-host), and recalled to Ellen and Jimmy about her experience while attending her very first Golden Globes. She certainly was starstruck by the whole [...]
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Full House Party
After a day of work and recuperation, Sarah opened her beautiful home to a bunch of our friends last night for a big get together/party. It had been a long time since the bunch of us got together to hang out and catch up with one another so we really made the most of the [...]
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Sunday, 29 January 2012
Britney Spears' Engagement Begins 'A New Chapter'
It's a 'good step' toward happiness in her life, Jordan Miller of Britney fan site Breatheheavy.com says.
By Christina Garibaldi
Jason Trawick and Britney Spears in Las Vegas
Photo: Denise Truscello/ WireImage
<P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/spears_britney/artist.jhtml">Britney Spears</a> is <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/britneyspears" target="_blank">"still glowing"</a> after longtime boyfriend <a href="/news/articles/1676120/britney-spears-is-engaged.jhtml">Jason Trawick popped the question</a> to the pop star on Friday. The two spent the weekend in Las Vegas, where Spears flashed her Neil Lane engagement ring as they celebrated their upcoming nuptials and Trawick's 40th birthday. </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="vid:720837" width="240" height="211"></div><p> Friends and family have been showing their support and <a href="/news/articles/1676171/britney-spears-engagement-fan-reaction.jhtml">well-wishes</a> for the couple's upcoming wedding, including Spears' <a href="/news/articles/1676192/britney-spears-engaged-k-fed-comments.jhtml">ex-husband Kevin Federline</a>, who told <a href="http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=963715&showcomments=true" target="_blank"><i>TV Week</i></a> magazine that he was "really happy for her." Yet it seems that no one is as happy for Spears than her die-hard fans. MTV News spoke with Las Vegas-based webmaster Jordan Miller, who runs Spears' biggest fan site, <a href="http://www.breatheheavy.com/" target="_blank">BreatheHeavy.com</a>, and he told us just how thrilled he is about the news. "I was pretty excited for Britney when I found out she was engaged," Miller said. "I think it's a good step for her to have some sort of relationship where she can share her feelings and thoughts about her life, so I'm happy for her." </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="vid:720382" width="240" height="211"></div><p> And it seems all of his followers agree. "The overwhelming reaction from fans about the news of Britney's engagement is that they're really happy for her," Miller said. "They think it's such good timing for her, to finish the tour and kind of have a break and be able to start a new chapter in her life. So I think the majority of fans are really happy for Britney and that it's definitely a good step for her." The news doesn't come as a big shock to Miller, since rumors of Britney's engagement have been swirling for months. "There were rumors for the last six months pretty much saying he was going to do it in December," Miller said of the couple, who have been <a href="/news/articles/1676167/britney-spears-jason-trawick-engaged-timeline.jhtml">dating since 2009</a>. "So it's cool to see that it actually happened and she's going to get married." Details have not been released as to when Britney will tie the knot, but it seems Miller already has the perfect wedding gift in mind from all of her fans. "If fans could get Britney a cool present, it would be a vacation to a tropical island where she didn't have to be around anyone but Jason," Miller said. <i>What do you think of Britney's engagement? Let us know in the comments. </i></p>
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Kim Kardashian Scores Her Meatiest Acting Gig Yet!
Watch out, Meryl Streep! The indomitable Kim Kardashian is sharpening her thespian skills. The 31-year-old reality star has landed a multi-episode arc on Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva (Sundays at 9 p.m. ET). She'll play a woman named Nikki, who's a love interest for Fred (Ben Feldman), debuting in this summer's season 4 premiere.
Britney Spears - Break the Ice
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
- Director: Robert Hales
- Album: Before the Rain
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64th Annual DGA Awards: The Show, The Winners
Toasting the best films to grace the big screen through the duration of 2011, the stars gathered together for the 64th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards in Hollywood, California on Saturday night (January 28).
Dressed in their finest garb, big names such as George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin showed up at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland while settling in at their designated tables for the evening's proceedings.
With the ceremony being hosted by Kelsey Grammer, other stars in attendance for the annual Tinseltown fete included Michelle Williams, Jon Cryer, Helen Mirren, Shailene Woodley, Gary Oldman, Amber Heard, Penelope Ann Miller, Octavia Spencer, Deborah Ann Woll, Stana Katic, Kathy Bates, Laura Dern, Patty Jenkins, Heather Tom, Kathleen Robertson, Fred Savage, Sir Ben Kingsley and Adam Gregory.
With Michael Hazanavicius of "The Artist" taking home the top prize of Best Feature Film, the DGAs also included three special to Ed Sherin (2012 Honorary Life Member Award), Katy Garretson (2012 Frank Capra Achievement Award) and Dennis Mazzocco (2012 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award).
With all of pictures from the show found below, the list of 64th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards winners is as follows (will be updated as they're handed out:
Feature Film:
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
David Fincher, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
WINNER: Michael Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Movies for Television and Mini-Series:
Jeff Bleckner, Hallmark Hall of Fame, "Beyond The Blackboard"
WINNER: Jon Cassar, The Kennedys
Stephen Gyllenhaal, Girl Fight
Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Penelope Spheeris, Alicia Keys, Patty Jenkins, Lifetime's "Five"
Michael Stevens, Thurgood
Comedy Series:
Fred Savage, Modern Family, “After the Fire”
Don Scardino, 30 Rock, “Double-Edged Sword”
Michael Spiller, Modern Family, “Express Christmas”
David Steinberg, Curb Your Enthusiasm, “The Divorce”
WINNER: Robert B. Weide, Curb Your Enthusiasm, “Palestinian Chicken”
Reality Programs:
WINNER: Neil P DeGroot, Biggest Loser, "Episode #1115"
Eytan Keller, The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs, “Episode #401”
Brian Smith, Master Chef, “Episode #201”
J. Rupert Thompson, Fear Factor 2.0, “Scorpion Tales”
Bertram Van Munster, The Amazing Race, “You Don’t Get Paid Unless You Win?”
Children's Programs:
John Fortenberry, Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred
Jeffrey Hornaday, Geek Charming
Michael Lembeck, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure
Patricia Riggen, Lemonade Mouth
Damon Santostefano, Best Player
WINNER: Amy Schatz, A Child’s Garden of Poetry
Documentary:
Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky, Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Steve James, The Interrupters
WINNER: James Marsh, Project Nim
Richard Press, Bill Cunningham New York
Martin Scorsese, George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Dramatic Series:
Michael Cuesta, Homeland, "Pilot"
Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad, "Face Off"
WINNER: Patty Jenkins, The Killing, "Pilot"
Tim Van Patten, Game of Thrones, “Winter is Coming” (Pilot)
Michael Waxman, Friday Night Lights, “Always”
Musical Variety:
Louis J. Horvitz, The Kennedy Center Honors
Don Roy King, Saturday Night Live With Host Justin Timberlake
Don Mischner, 83rd Annual Academy Awards
Chuck O'Neil, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Episode #16070
WINNER: Glenn Weiss, 65th Annual Tony Awards
Daytime Serials:
Larry Carpenter, One Life to Live, “Erika's 40th”
Casey Childs, All My Children, “The Send Off”
Mike Denney, The Young and the Restless, “From the Grave”
WINNER: William Ludel, General Hospital, “Intervention”
Scott McKinsey, General Hospital, “Forces of Nature”
Cynthia J. Popp, The Bold and the Beautiful, “Brooke Berry”
Angela Tessinari, All My Children, “In the Wee Small Hours...”
Commercials:
Lance Accord, (Park Pictures)
Dante Ariola, (MJZ)
Fredrik Bond, (MJZ/Sonny London)
Steve Miller, (@radical.media)
WINNER: Noam Murro, (Biscuit Filmworks)
Celebrity Quote Of The Week: Melissa McCarthy
This week’s Celebrity Quote of the Week goes to funny lady Melissa McCarthy. I can’t tell you how much I love this woman, she makes me laugh all.the.time. I mean really, who doesn’t love her? So what did the “Bridesmaids” star have to say this week that has everyone talking? On Tuesday, McCarthy received an Oscar nomination for her role as Megan in the hilarious comedy, “Bridesmaids”. If you haven’t seen this movie yet, what is wrong with you?? Heh heh. It’s out on DVD, you must buy it NOW. Err, okay, check it out on Netflix. You will not be disappointed. You will understand why McCarthy is so deserving of the Oscar nomination. She was totally snubbed at the Golden Globes, not receiving a nod for her hilarious efforts in the film, but co-star Kristen Wiig was nominated in the Best Actress in a Comedy category. Wiig was beat out by Michelle Williams in “My Week With Marilyn”. Anyhoo, McCarthy was a guest on Ellen DeGeneres’ birthday celebration show on Thursday (Jimmy Kimmel served as co-host), and recalled to Ellen and Jimmy about her experience while attending her very first Golden Globes. She certainly was starstruck by the whole [...]
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Berenice Bejo & Jean Dujardin's Night at the DGA Awards
Their film has swept the awards season thus far, and "The Artist" co-stars Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin were both on-hand for the 64th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards in Hollywood, California on Saturday evening (January 28).
The 35-year-old Argentine-French actress worked the arrivals area alongside her director Michel Hazanavicius at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland while Mr Dujardin suited up for his solo turn on the red carpet.
As for the reason behind their appearances, Miss Bejo and Mr Dujardin are both among the stars selected to pass out a trophy while joining fellow presenters such as George Clooney, Octavia Spencer, Laura Dern, Deborah Ann Woll and Stana Katic.
Meanwhile, Mr Hazanavicius is in the running for Best Feature Film honors while facing a field of contenders including Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris), David Fincher (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), Alexander Payne (The Descendants) and Martin Scorsese (Hugo).
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Adele Notches Best Sales Year Since Usher's Confessions
In 2011, 21 moved more than 5.6 million copies in the U.S.
By Gil Kaufman
Adele
Photo: Getty Images
<P>The music industry has been stuck in a rut for nearly a decade. But every once in a while, it still manages to produce one of those unstoppable hit albums that give everyone that good old feeling. </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="vid:604336" width="240" height="211"></div><p> This year's model is <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/adele/artist.jhtml">Adele</a>'s <I>21</I>, which not only sold more copies than any other album in the U.S. in 2011 (more than 5.6 million to date), but which has also moved the most units of any artist since 2004. According to a <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/27/us-adele-idUSTRE7BQ10V20111227" target="_blank"><I>Reuters</I> report</a>, those gaudy figures (which top 15 million worldwide) make the British songbird the first artist to cross the 5 million mark in one year since Usher did it with his fourth studio album, <I>Confessions</I>, which sold 7.9 million units more than seven years ago. And to think she did it by releasing just two mega singles, <a href="/news/articles/1675976/adele-rolling-in-the-deep-best-song-2011.jhtml">"Rolling in the Deep"</a> and "Someone Like You," and barely touring North America due to <a href="/news/articles/1674453/adele-throat-surgery-recovery.jhtml">recurring vocal issues.</a>
 There have been other big hits along the way to Adele's mark, including Eminem selling more than 3.4 million copies of his comeback <I>Recovery</I> album last year and Taylor Swift taking the honors in 2009 with <I>Fearless</I>, which sold 3.2 million copies. But none have come as close to Usher's mark in the interim. There doesn't seem to be any chance Adele will be surpassed by the end of the year: The closest contenders are Lady Gaga's <I>Born This Way</I> (2.08 million) and Michael Bublé's <I>Christmas</I> (2.4 million). The other good news is that overall music sales are expected to be up slightly (3 percent) by the end of this year, marking the first time that's happened since 2004.</p>
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Charlie Sheen: Ashton "Deserves Better" Than 'Two & A Half Men'
The uneasy truce between Charlie Sheen and Two and a Half Men appears to be over. For the past few months, Sheen has been gracious and supportive of the show's new direction with replacement star Ashton Kutcher. But now that he's got a new sitcom in production, Sheen is once again saying that the top-rated CBS comedy is no good without him.
Fear Factor Donkey Stunt Goes Beyond Tasteless
Pardon the pun, but I have a feeling this stunt is not going to be as tasteless as the idea of having it in the first place. If you haven’t heard about it yet, finish drinking or chewing anything you might have in your mouth before reading any more. Fear Factor has obviously made its return to NBC, and they are apparently having a hard time coming up with anything worthwhile. I used to love the show, but I always struggled with the eating stunts. I’m not sure what it proves that you can eat something like bull testicles, or pig eyeballs or whatever, but this particular stunt is too much. They are dropping to the level of Jackass—literally. Contestants on an episode set to air Monday will be made to drink an entire beer glass full of donkey semen, but that’s just the beginning. Apparently they will also chug a glass of urine right after it. Now I’ve seen all kinds of things on the show, like drinking an entire raw ostrich egg. That’s actually very gross, but it doesn’t cross the line of creepy like this one does. What’s even more amazing is that there is a group [...]
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HGTV, LA and Dining Room Tables
I've been watching a lot of HGTV since coming to LA. My favorite shows are House Hunters and House Hunters International. There's also another show I like to watch called For Rent, but only because it makes me angry.
When it comes to apartments/homes, I think living in New York for the past eleven years has made me bitter because there was this whiny broad on For Rent a few nights ago who was looking at a huge place—A HUGE PLACE—and was like, "There's no place for a dining room table..."
B*TCH, YOU'RE LUCKY TO GET A KITCHEN IN NEW YORK.
I hated her.
Now there's some stupid lady on House Hunters who wants a townhouse with a fireplace that she can turn on with a light switch. IT HAS TO BE A LIGHT SWITCH because she doesn't want to bend down and flip a switch on the floor.
WHO DO THESE PEOPLE THINK THEY ARE?
Anyway, I know my LA update is WAY overdue (and truth be told I wrote a long one last week but for some reason it didn't save so I lost the whole thing and I was so angry that I just said, "Ah, f*ck it," and closed the computer instead of rewriting) but to give you a quick update, I AM SO HAPPY HERE. I MEAN, I'M REALLY, REALLY HAPPY. And I think living here and watching HGTV—both of these things combined—has made me realize that New York was just beating me down. I mean, the fireplace lady—yes, she's an idiot. But there's nothing wrong with wanting a dining room table. Why did I get so mad at that lady?
Since being here, at least once a day I ask myself why I have lived in New York for so long. (It's like I had Stockholm Syndrome or something.) CALIFORNIA IS AWESOME. It's like the promised land. It's sunny all the time and there are birds and flowers everywhere. I have space out here. I have a sofa on the patio out here. I HAVE A SOFA OUTSIDE. I haven't seen one rat since I've been here. But hummingbirds? THEY ZIP BY MY HEAD EVERY DAY. I am so happy.
I'm supposed to go back to New York in November, but truth be told, I'm not sure I will.
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/7/15/hgtv-la-and-dining-room-tables.html
First Look: James Franco Surfaces As Hugh Hefner On The Set Of ‘Lovelace’
In the past few days we’ve gotten quite a bit of news about the biopic film Lovelace and right now we’re going to get a wee bit more (because, clearly, Lovelace is the ONLY movie in production right now). Earlier we learned that Demi Moore is OUT and Sarah Jessica Parker is IN for the [...]
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'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Track List Revealed
First single from Trent Reznor/ Atticus Ross soundtrack is Karen O cover of Led Zeppelin song.
By Gil Kaufman
Rooney Mara in "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"
Photo: Giles Keyte/Columbia Pictures
<P>You kind of can't go wrong when the soundtrack you've put together for one of the most eagerly anticipated literary adaptations in years kicks off <a href="/music/artist/yeah_yeah_yeahs/artist.jhtml">Yeah Yeah Yeahs</a> singer Karen O's take on <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/led_zeppelin/artist.jhtml">Led Zeppelin</a>'s "Immigrant Song." </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="vid:693384" width="240" height="211"></div><p> Fans heard the throbbing industrial take on the rock classic cooked up by former Nine Inch Nails mastermind and O when a trailer for the David Fincher-directed "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" leaked back in May. And on Thursday, Oscar-winning industrial-rocker-turned-film composer Reznor and musical partner Atticus Ross unveiled the full track list for their "Tattoo" score album. The follow-up to their award-winning "The Social Network" score was a labor of love, according to a <a href="http://nin.com/?id=102677" target="_blank">post</a> Reznor put up on the NIN site on Thursday announcing the disc. "For the last fourteen months Atticus and I have been hard at work on David Fincher's 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,' " he wrote about the American version of the tale of pierced and punished hacker <a href="/news/articles/1655879/rooney-mara-dragon-tattoo.jhtml">Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara)</a> and her muckraking journalist compatriot <a href="/news/articles/1667542/daniel-craig-rooney-mara-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo.jhtml">Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig)</a>. "We laughed, we cried, we lost our minds and in the process made some of the most beautiful and disturbing music of our careers. The result is a sprawling three-hour opus." The album will be released on iTunes on December 9 in two versions. Right now, you can download the Karen O song on iTunes when you pre-order the 39-track album. That download purchase will also give you a link to the <a href="/news/articles/1675297/girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-trailer-extended.jhtml">eight-minute "Dragon Tattoo" trailer</a>, for which Reznor and Ross created a unique score. </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="vid:674399" width="240" height="211"></div><p> But, if you visit the <a href="http://www.nullco.com/GDT/usd.php" target="_blank">NIN online store</a>, Reznor is offering the soundtrack in a variety of forms, from a free six-track sampler to a deluxe 3,000-piece limited-edition signed $300 package with your choice of MP3 formats; the full album on six pieces of 180 gram vinyl; a deluxe book package with a metal cover; an exclusive custom 8 GB metal razor blade USB drive pendant containing the full album; and a fold-out poster. The full album score track list is as follows: <br> <b>»</b> "Immigrant Song" (Led Zeppelin cover) [ft. Karen O]<br> <b>»</b> "She Reminds Me of You"<br> <b>»</b> "People Lie All the Time"<br> <b>»</b> "Pinned and Mounted"<br> <b>»</b> "Perihelion"<br> <b>»</b> "What If We Could?"<br> <b>»</b> "With the Flies"<br> <b>»</b> "Hidden in Snow"<br> <b>»</b> "A Thousand Details"<br> <b>»</b> "One Particular Moment"<br> <b>»</b> "I Can't Take It Anymore"<br> <b>»</b> "How Brittle the Bones"<br> <b>»</b> "Please Take Your Hand Away"<br> <b>»</b> "Cut Into Pieces"<br> <b>»</b> "The Splinter"<br> <b>»</b> "An Itch"<br> <b>»</b> "Hypomania"<br> <b>»</b> "Under the Midnight Sun"<br> <b>»</b> "Aphelion"<br> <b>»</b> "You're Here"<br> <b>»</b> "The Same as the Others"<br> <b>»</b> "A Pause for Reflection"<br> <b>»</b> "While Waiting"<br> <b>»</b> "The Seconds Drag"<br> <b>»</b> "Later Into the Night"<br> <b>»</b> "Parallel Timeline With Alternate Outcome"<br> <b>»</b> "Another Way of Caring"<br> <b>»</b> "A Viable Construct"<br> <b>»</b> "Revealed in the Thaw"<br> <b>»</b> "Millennia"<br> <b>»</b> "We Could Wait Forever"<br> <b>»</b> "Oraculum"<br> <b>»</b> "Great Bird of Prey"<br> <b>»</b> "The Heretics"<br> <b>»</b> "A Pair of Doves"<br> <b>»</b> "Infiltrator"<br> <b>»</b> "The Sound of Forgetting"<br> <b>»</b> "Of Secrets"<br> <b>»</b> "Is Your Love Strong Enough?" (Bryan Ferry cover) <b>Check out everything we've got on <a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/456914/moviemain.jhtml">"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."</a> For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit <a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/">MTVMoviesBlog.com</a>.</b></p>
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Rihanna Has an "Immortal" Night with the Jackson Kids
Turning up for the show's Tinseltown opening night, Rihanna was on-hand for the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson 'THE IMMORTAL' World Tour by Cirque du Soleil this evening (January 27).
The ever-so-stylish "Birthday Cake" singer posed on the Staples Center arrivals carpet with the King of Pop's three children, Paris, Blanket and Prince Jackson, also turning up for the festivities.
As for the show itself, "Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour" is self-described as "a riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down as it unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations."
The traveling spectacle will next head to St. Louis, MO beginning February 7th with a long list of remaining stops before closing out with a Salt Lake City, Utah run opening on August 21, 2012.
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Friday, 27 January 2012
Stranger Danger
My sister recently had a talk with my four-year-old nephew Jack about strangers. Here's how it went:
SISTER: Now, Jack, if a stranger says, "Come here, I want to show you something," what do you do?
JACK: I turn around and run!
SISTER: If a stranger says, "Come here, I want to give you some candy," what do you do?
JACK: I turn around and run!
SISTER: If a stranger says, "Come here, I want to show you my puppy," what do you do?
JACK: Oh, I love puppies...
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/7/26/stranger-danger.html
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Cindy Crawford Arrives At LAX
Cindy Crawford was spotted arriving at LAX. You can tell she’s a former supermodel: she still looks amazing in her jeans, blouse and boots, doesn’t she? Cindy also does a lot of traveling! I wonder where she went this time? … Continue reading
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'Real' Housewife Kim Richards Admits: "I'm an Alcoholic"
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards is finally ready to admit what anyone who watches her show has known all along.
Jennifer Garner Takes A Solo Stroll Around LA
After running a few errands with daughter Seraphina earlier this week, expectant mom Jennifer Garner was spotted strolling solo around LA yesterday. A casually dressed Jen kept warm in a charcoal sweater and jeans during her afternoon outing. Though her … Continue reading
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Ben Folds Five Is Back Baby
Some of you may mock me for following Ben Folds, but I am not ashamed to say I am still a fan. I love it when shuffle on my iPod randomly sends “Brick” through my earphones. Try getting that song out of your head! (Listening to this song now sends chills down my spine and [...]
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Demi Moore Released From The Hospital
After being hauled off to the hospital for exhaustion and other issues on Monday night, E! Online reports that Demi Moore is now out of the hospital. It’s unknown when she was released, only that she’s no longer being treated … Continue reading
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2012/01/26/demi-moore-released-from-the-hospital/
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Justin Bieber's Snake To Lady Gaga's Egg: 2011 Red-Carpet Highlights
Beyonce's baby bump was one of the year's most-memorable moments.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber at the 2011 VMAs
Photo: Christopher Polk/ Getty Images
<P>Anything can happen on the red carpet at any given awards show, and in 2011, it felt like anything that could happen <i>did</i>. As MTV News reflects on some of the biggest moments of the year, we decided to remember some of the most-memorable things A-listers did live right in front of us all. </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="id:1676574" width="240" height="211"></div><p> <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/621416/snooki-and-sway-wave-to-lady-gaga-through-her-egg.jhtml#id=1676574"><b>Lady Gaga's Egg</b></a><br> In February, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lady_gaga/artist.jhtml">Gaga</a> had everyone guessing how she would arrive to the Grammys. Given her penchant for crazy looks, no one would have guessed she would have showed up <a href="/news/articles/1657833/lady-gaga-grammy-arrival-egg.jhtml">in an egg</a>. Designed by Hussein Chalayan, Gaga later emerged from the structure to proclaim that she was "Born This Way." <a href="http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/12/29/what-was-the-biggest-red-carpet-moment-of-2011-poll"><big><b>What was your favorite red-carpet moment of 2011? Vote in our Newsroom poll!</b></big></a> <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/622230/bruno-mars-fist-pumps-with-snooki.jhtml#id=1676574"><b>Snooki</b></a><br> Speaking of the Grammys, the reality star joined MTV News' own Sway Calloway to talk to all the stars at the show. After helping us out on the <a href="/news/articles/1657457/snooki-grammys-2010.jhtml">2010 red carpet</a>, we learned that anything is possible with Snooki, and 2011 solidified that she's the fieriest "meatball" to grace the "Jersey Shore." We wonder if <a href="/news/articles/1657902/snooki-bruno-mars-grammys.jhtml">she and Bruno Mars</a> ever ended up dating. <b>Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed</b><br> "Twilight" star Nikki Reed surprised everyone when she hit up the MTV Movie Awards in June. No, she hadn't borrowed Gaga's egg: She was rocking an engagement rock from her beau and "American Idol" alum Paul McDonald. The couple used the red carpet as the platform to announce their <a href="/news/articles/1665222/paul-mcdonald-nikki-reed-engaged.jhtml">engagement</a>, and <a href="/news/articles/1672602/nikki-reed-paul-mcdonald-wedding.jhtml">married</a> in October. <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/686198/beyonce-rubs-her-baby-bump-on-stage-at-the-vmas.jhtml#id=1676574"><b>Beyoncé's Baby Bump</b></a><br> She might have rubbed that burgeoning <a href="/news/articles/1669849/beyonce-pregnant-vmas.jhtml">baby bump</a> onstage at the Video Music Awards in August, but hours before she took the stage, donning a bright orange gown, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/knowles_beyonce/artist.jhtml">Beyoncé</a> let the paparazzi know she was expecting her first child with hubby Jay-Z by flaunting her pregnancy glow. <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/685409/selena-gomez-interviews-justin-bieber.jhtml#id=1676574"><b>Justin Bieber's Snake</b></a><br> While Beyoncé shared with the world her baby news, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Bieber</a> not only <a href="/news/articles/1669835/justin-bieber-selena-gomez-kiss-vma-red-carpet.jhtml">planted a kiss</a> on VMA pre-show host and <a href="/news/articles/1676487/celebrity-couples-2011-britney-spears-jason-trawick.jhtml">real-life lady love</a> <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/gomez__selena/artist.jhtml">Selena Gomez</a>, but also introduced her to his pet snake. His name? Johnson. She seemed less interested in the snake than perhaps he would have liked. <i>What was your favorite red-carpet moment in 2011? Share your pick below!</i></p>
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Justin Bieber, Ke$ha, Lea Michele Up For PETA Awards
Peta2 is bestowing awards including Most Animal-Friendly Pop/Hip-Hop Artist to celebs for their support of animal rights.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber arrives at the "Never Say Never" L.A. premiere
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
<P>PETA's youth division, peta2, is giving props to celebs like <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Bieber</a>, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/kesha_/artist.jhtml">Ke$ha</a> and "Glee" star Lea Michele at this year's <a href="http://features.peta2.com/libby-awards-2011/?utm_campaign=1211%20Libbys%20Nominees%20Press%20Pitches&utm_source=peta2%20Pitch&utm_medium=Media#PeopleAndMusic" target="_blank">Libby Awards</a> for their efforts in support of animal rights. The Biebs, who appeared in a <a href="/news/articles/1656302/justin-bieber-peta-ad.jhtml">campaign</a> for the organization at the top of the year using Bieber-fied catch-phrases like "My world includes passion for animals, yours should too" and "Animals can make u smile. Adopt from your local shelter," is taking on fellow animal-loving pop star Ke$ha and rappers k-os and Waka Flocka Flame in the Most Animal-Friendly Pop/Hip-Hop Artist category. Ke$ha appeared in an ad campaigning against the slaughter of Canadian seals. Michele, who speaks out against the mistreatment of carriage horses in New York City, faces off against "Jackass" star Steve-O, Cobra Starship's leading man and peta2's Sexiest Vegetarian Gabe Saporta, and "Victorious" star Daniella Monet in the Top Animal-Friendly Celebrity category. The Ready Set, Tokio Hotel, Hellogoodbye and the Swellers are all up for Most Animal-Friendly Band. Ke$ha and Tokio are also up for Best peta2 ad along with Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness and Yelle. The Libby (as in "Liberation") Awards will be decided on January 17 by fan votes as well as peta2. Voting ends December 23. "Our nominees have all worked hard to shine their spotlights on a variety of important animal issues," peta2 Division Manager Marta Holmberg said about the nominees, which honors animal-friendly people and products. "As our accomplished stars demonstrate, compassion isn't just a virtue — it's also a road to success."</p>
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Lil Wayne, T.I., Wiz Khalifa To Get 'Sleazy' With Ke$ha
Tip confirms second remix in the works for track, which previously featured a remix verse from Andre 3000.
By Jocelyn Vena
Ke$ha
Photo: MTV News
<P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/kesha_/artist.jhtml">Ke$ha</a>'s already gotten <a href="/news/articles/1656039/andre-3000-pops-up-on-kehas-sleazy-remix.jhtml">"Sleazy" with Andre 3000</a>. Now, a few more rappers want to get dirty with the glittery pop singer. <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2011/10/t-i-andre-300-lil-wayne-wiz-khalifa-record-kesha-remix" target="_blank">XXLmag.com</a> reports that <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/t_i_/artist.jhtml">T.I.</a> plans to jump on the track, and Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa will also be joining Andre and Tip on a new version of "Sleazy." Weezy should be a welcome addition to <a href="/news/articles/1651081/keha-gets-sleazy-on-new-cannibal-track.jhtml">Ke$ha's dance tune</a>, as it sounds somewhat like Wayne's single "A Milli." And while not much else is known about the remix, T.I. promised that he's going to go big with his verse. "I haven't heard anybody but mine. ... I'm gonna put my money on mine," the newly freed rapper, who <a href="/news/articles/1671950/ti_prison-release.jhtml">ended an 11-month prison sentence</a> in September, told the website. The Andre 3000 remix dropped earlier this year and appears on K-Dollar Sign's album <i>Cannibal.</i> The guys will have a lot of swagger to compete with because when Andre appeared on the first remix, he had this to say: "We start out so cute in our baby pictures/ That mama shot for our daddy so that he wouldn't forget you/ He forgot anyway, but hey, one day he'll remember/ If not, he's human, I'm human, you human, we'll forgive him/ I call her Keisha, she like it because it's 'hood to her/ She call me Andre 6000 because I'm good to her." Tip told XXLmag.com that his appearance on the Ke$ha song is just one of many remixes he's amped about. He has also worked on remixes for Meek Mill and Rick Ross's "Ima Boss," as well as Jay-Z and Kanye West's <i>Watch the Throne</i> song "N---as in Paris." "I'm looking for some more records to jump on," he said. "That's what I'm doin' right now. I'm commandeering hit records right now. I'm hijacking hit records. If you got a hit, I'm on it." <i>Are you looking forward to the new "Sleazy" remix? Tell us in the comments!</i></p></p>
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Britney Spears' Big 2011: From A Smash Album To A Ring On Her Finger
A decade into her career, the pop megastar reinvented herself this year as the ultimate Femme Fatale and made a big commitment to Jason Trawick.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
Photo: Getty Images
<P>Maybe <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/spears_britney/artist.jhtml">Britney Spears</a>' lucky number is 30. The singer turned 30 this year, marking the landmark birthday on December 2 with a fan-voted MTV News tournament that crowned <a href="/news/articles/1675289/britney-spears-tournament-winner-30th-birthday.jhtml">the Best Britney Video of All Time</a>. But her 30th year also proved to be an incredibly successful period in her career. <center><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:720934/cp~vid%3D720934%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A720934" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></center> For the first time in a while, she seemed comfortable being the pop megastar that she is. More than a decade into her career, Spears re-emerged as a <a href="/news/articles/1675474/britney-spears-femme-fatale-favorite-album.jhtml"><i>Femme Fatale,</i></a> giving fans a fist-pumping album, embarking on a flashy tour and dropping more memorable music videos. Britney Spears fandom was reenergized as the singer came out of her shell, opening up about this phase in her career as well her personal life in several high-profile interviews. So it's probably not surprising that Spears will cap off the year at #4 on MTV News' <a href="/news/articles/1676177/newsmakers-2011-lady-gaga-amy-winehouse.jhtml">Top Newsmakers of 2011</a> list, just behind Lil Wayne. "When I was younger, I was busy, busy, and I was always singing and dancing all the time. I was just really creative," she recalled in the <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/638813/britney-hits-the-studio-with-william.jhtml#id=166112">MTV special "I Am the Femme Fatale."</a> "That's when my mom realized I'm a really creative person." She let that creativity shine over the past 12 months. From <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/britney-spears/624145/hold-it-against-me.jhtml#artist=501686">"Hold It Against Me"</a> to <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/britney-spears/639722/till-the-world-ends.jhtml#artist=501686">"Till the World Ends"</a> to her Chris Marrs Piliero-directed "I Wanna Go" and "Criminal," Britney made headlines every time she dropped a music video. But no vid stirred up as much controversy as her <a href="/news/articles/1672795/britney-spears-criminal-video-director.jhtml">"Criminal" clip</a>, which featured real-life boyfriend <a href="/news/articles/1676120/britney-spears-is-engaged.jhtml">(now fiancé) Jason Trawick</a> — and his abs. "At the end of the day, Jason killed it," Piliero told MTV News of Trawick's cameo. "That was one of those things I was really stoked [about], as much as I went into it like, 'Wow, he's not an actor. This is going to be interesting,' but I really do like a challenge, and I really do like the idea that I'm a director and my job is to direct and get the performance. For me, it was a fun challenge to be like, 'I'm gonna make sure that you are awesome,' and he was." Between video shoots, Spears hit the road with <a href="/news/articles/1668836/nicki-minaj-britney-spears-tour.jhtml">the likes of Nicki Minaj</a>, Joe Jonas, and DJ Pauly D. Spears fully embraced her sensuality on the <i>Femme Fatale</i> Tour, a spectacular show full of costume changes, elaborate stage setups and stunning mini-films. </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="vid:638813.id:1661123" width="240" height="211"></div><p> And while much of the 2011 VMA buzz was about <a href="/news/articles/1669849/beyonce-pregnant-vmas.jhtml">Beyoncé's baby bump</a> and <a href="/news/articles/1669843/lady-gaga-you-and-i-video-music-awards-performance.jhtml">Jo Calderone</a>, Spears stole the spotlight by walking away with a Moonman for Best Pop Video and the prized <a href="/news/articles/1669873/britney-spears-vma-tribute.jhtml">Video Vanguard Award</a>. She also had tongues wagging after an onstage kiss from Jo (a.k.a. Lady Gaga), just before she was honored with an electrifying dance tribute that highlighted some of biggest career moments. "It was really crazy. I had no idea what to expect," Spears told us backstage at the VMAs. "The kids were amazing and so entertaining, and it was a really fun night. It was really cool. I was like, 'Wow, that's really sweet!' " As 2011 came to a close, Spears wrapped up her tour, and MTV News threw her a birthday bash in the form of the <a href="http://www.mtv.com/content/news/2011/britney30/index.jhtml">"30 Videos for 30 Years"</a> tournament. The competition was heated but in the end, Spears' iconic "I'm a Slave 4 U" took home the prize. And just when it seemed things couldn't get any better, <a href="/news/articles/1676167/britney-spears-jason-trawick-engaged-timeline.jhtml">Britney confirmed she was engaged</a> to Trawick after dating for two years. She showed off her Neil Lane ring during a celebratory weekend in Las Vegas. <b>MTV continues our <a href="http://www.mtv.com/specials/best_of/">Best of 2011</a> coverage by looking back at the biggest pop-culture stories of the year. As we count down the newsmakers that mattered to you most, also check out our <a href="/news/articles/1675981/best-artists-2011.jhtml">Best Artists</a>, <a href="/news/articles/1675921/best-songs-2011.jhtml">Best Songs</a>, <a href="/news/articles/1675822/best-mtv-live-performances-2011.jhtml">Best MTV Live Performances</a> and <a href="/news/articles/1675726/best-edm-artists-2011.jhtml">Best EDM Artists</a> of 2011.</b></p>
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