marionbreen7: March 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Armie Hammer's 'Mirror Mirror' Prince Is 'A Man-Child'

'Hopefully, he contains a few more dimensions than just 'Prince Charming,' ' actor tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner

Armie Hammer
Photo: MTV News

If you've seen the action-packed trailer for "Mirror Mirror" — one of two Snow White-themed movies coming out this year — you're aware that the visually appealing, Tarsem-directed, family-friendly film is a new spin on the classic tale.

When the flick hits theaters Friday, audiences will see a feisty, independent young princess played by Lily Collins, Oscar-winner Julia Roberts showing off a rarely seen evil side and, of course, a handsome Prince Charming played by Armie Hammer. But don't think for a minute that you'll be seeing a stereotypical prince. MTV News recently caught up with the "Social Network" star to discuss the character's atypical traits.

"He's not drawn on the page, which is one of the first things that makes him slightly different," Hammer joked about the character's animated inspirations. "He's a little bit more of a man-child and a little bit more of a kid trying to find his place in the world as a prince, [wondering] why is he a prince and stuff like that. Hopefully, he contains a few more dimensions than just 'Prince Charming.' "

Multi-dimensional or not, there is a certain dreamboat factor required of the actor playing him, which Hammer was happy to joke about when we asked him just how dreamy the character would be. "How dreamy is he? Dreeea-my," Hammer promised us in May 2011. "Let's just say, they're going to have to change the rating," he joked, before getting serious to talk about the reason he signed onto the project: director Tarsem Singh.

"[Tarsem] is one of the reasons I signed on to do this," Hammer revealed. "The idea of playing Prince Charming wasn't really exciting — it kind of sounds more nerdy than anything else — but then they're like, 'Tarsem's doing it,' and I'm like, 'Done. You want me to play a trash can? I'll do it to be in this movie.' " Hammer added that he's a big admirer of Tarsem's work, and joked that he'd be taking plenty of notes during filming.

Check out everything we've got on "Mirror Mirror."

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Mary J. Blige - Mr. Wrong

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Adele's 21 To Mark 23rd Week On Billboard 200

Late diva Whitney Houston lands three albums in the top 10.
By Gil Kaufman

Next week, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/adele/artist.jhtml">Adele</a>'s unstoppable 21 is set to notch a 23rd non-consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard 200 thanks to sales of 247,000, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan. As the <a href="/news/articles/1679311/adele-grammys-next-album.jhtml">Grammy-winning singer</a> closes in on 8 million sold in the U.S., Adele is on the cusp of tying the high-water marks held by Prince's Purple Rain and the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack, which locked down the pole position for 24 weeks. Despite some complaints about his label allegedly not putting enough product on shelves, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/kid_cudi/artist.jhtml">Kid Cudi</a>'s side project, <a href="/news/articles/1680112/kid-cudi-wzrd-under-shipping.jhtml">WZRD</a>, will land at #3 on sales of 66,000. <embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:735616/cp~vid%3D735616%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A735616" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed> Nostalgic fans continue to snap up anything <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/houston_whitney/artist.jhtml">Whitney Houston</a>-related, as three of the <a href="/news/articles/1679029/whitney-houston-dead.jhtml">late diva</a>'s albums remained lodged in the top 10. Her greatest-hits compilation hung in at #2 (112,000), while the soundtrack to "The Bodyguard" moved up a notch to #5 (43,000) and her self-titled debut slipped a spot to #10 (25,000). Houston's final album, 2009's I Look to You, was just outside the top 10 at #13 (24,000). Four other titles also charted in the top 50. The rest of the top 10: Now That's What I Call Music 41 (#4, 46,000); Tyga, Careless World: Rise of the Last King (#6, 37,000); Adele, 19 (#7, 37,000); Drake, Take Care (#8, 29,000); and Rihanna, Talk That Talk (#9, 25,000). Following its re-release in a deluxe set, Pink Floyd's legendary head trip in every key, The Wall, rocketed up 173 spots and 537 percent to #17 (20,000). In the wake of the <a href="/news/articles/1680140/davy-jones-dead.jhtml">death of singer Davy Jones</a>, Best of the Monkees climbed to #20 on sales of 17,000. Suffering one of the week's biggest drop-offs was indie duo Sleigh Bells, whose second album, Reign of Terror, plummeted 66 spots in week two to #78 as sales dipped by 72 percent to nearly 8,000. Even with a wrist-slapping <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/03/06/ja-rule-reprimanded-for-phone-interview-in-jail/">phone call from behind bars</a> to promote his first studio album in eight years, Ja Rule barely made a dent on the charts with PIL2, which just dented the top 200 in its first week by coming in at 197 on sales of just over 3,000 copies. We'll see if Adele can keep the streak going next week when she faces the recession-minded latest from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Wrecking Ball.

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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror

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Snoop Dogg - Boyfriend

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Christina Aguilera - Not Myself Tonight

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Jessica Simpson Splashes The Cash On Her Pregnancy Wardrobe

Jessica Simpson has been wearing quite the expensive wardrobe since announcing her pregnancy on Halloween. The 31-year-old Fashion Star reportedly has been wearing outfits costing up to a few thousand dollars.

US Weekly says when she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on March 19 - the mom-to-be sported a red-rose printed Roberto Cavalli dress that retails for $2,200. On March 16 she was seen sporting a Giambattista Valli jacket - complete with leopard-print sleeves, front and back panels made from African tweed, Ostrich feathers and a stone and crystal applique. Price tag on that jacket? $4,495.

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Rihanna Raises A Glass To Fans In 'Cheers' Video

Avril Lavigne cameos in montage of celebrations off- and onstage.
By James Dinh

Summer is coming to a close, but it looks like <a href="/music/artist/rihanna/artist.jhtml">Rihanna</a> is going to keep the party going for a little longer. On Friday (August 26), the pop force debuted the video for her celebratory tune "Cheers (Drink to That)," a behind-the-scenes concert montage with brief cameo appearances by <a href="/music/artist/lavigne_avril/artist.jhtml">Avril Lavigne</a>, <a href="/music/artist/jay_z/artist.jhtml">Jay-Z</a> and <a href="/music/artist/west_kanye/artist.jhtml">Kanye West</a>. Chanting fans kick off the almost-five minute clip, which cuts between candid footage of the songstress backstage before and after her shows, and enjoying the festivities during her recent trip to Barbados. Rocking some denim blue shorts, a colorful cropped top and sunglasses, Rihanna also gives fans a glimpse of her performance of the tune during her Loud tour set. "Cheers (Drink to That)" samples Avril Lavigne's yodel from her 2002 hit "I'm With You," so it's only appropriate that the visual includes sporadic blink-of-the-eye appearances from the pop rocker horsing around by the pool. "It was really exciting because 'I'm With You' is one of my favorite songs that I've done, I always love performing it," <a href="/news/articles/1654946/avril-lavigne-excited-that-rihanna-sampled-her-song.jhtml">Lavigne said</a> last year of being sampled on "Cheers." "Cheers to the freaking weekend/ I drink to that, yeah yeah/ Oh, let the Jameson sink in/ I drink to that, yeah yeah/ Don't let the bastards get you down/ Turn it around with another round/ There's a party at the bar everybody put your glasses up and I drink to that," Rihanna sings, almost casually, as she's seen toasting fans and friends onstage and in bars. Hours after the debut, Rih took to <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/rihanna/status/107017376440139776" target="_blank">Twitter</a> to ask fans what they thought about the clip, writing, "CHEERS... U like??? #drinktothat #RihannaNavy I love yall forever!!!!! Keep making me proud!" The Rihanna Navy has been pushing for the singer to release "Cheers (Drink to That)" since the LP's release, and there's no denying that the Barbados beauty also has love for the song. "I love that song ['Cheers']. That is one of my favorite songs on the album. It makes you feel like celebrating," <a href="/news/articles/1652434/rihanna-glad-avril-lavigne-appears-on-louds-cheers.jhtml">Rihanna told MTV News</a> last year. "It gives you a great feeling inside, like you want to go out and have a drink. ... People can't wait for the weekend."

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Nicki Minaj Heads Overseas For European Tour

Nicki announces 15 European dates for her Pink Friday Tour beginning June 8 in Stockholm, Sweden.
By Jocelyn Vena

Nicki, Roman, Martha and the rest of the one-woman gang are headed across the pond. On Monday morning (March 19), <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/minaj__nicki/artist.jhtml">Nicki Minaj</a> took to Twitter to announce 15 European <a href="http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/nicki-minaj-tickets?c=fb_ext_nickiminaj_130312" target="_blank">dates</a> for her Pink Friday Tour. So far it looks like the Young Money MC will start her trek on June 8 at the Annexet in Stockholm, Sweden. After that, she will touch Norway, Denmark, France, Italy and London for 15 dates. The presale for Nicki's Oslo, Norway, date began Monday, and tickets to the Stockholm show will be pre-sold Tuesday. Tickets for subsequent shows will go on sale in the coming weeks. <embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:745154/cp~vid%3D745154%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A745154" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed> The Harajuku Barbie's sophomore LP Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is scheduled to be released on April 3. On Friday, <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/03/17/nicki-minajs-roman-reloaded-track-list-reveals-drake-nas-and-camron-features/#more-36524">Nicki released the track list</a> for the album and revealed collaborations with Chris Brown, Nas, Cam'ron, Rick Ross and of course her Young Money cohorts Lil Wayne and Drake. "April 3 is gonna be a doozy. It's gonna be crazy," <a href="/news/articles/1680274/nicki-minaj-roman-reloaded-release.jhtml">Nicki told MTV News</a> after her NBA All-Star Game performance in Orlando, Florida, last month. "It's gonna be important for just hip-hop culture and pop culture. It's gonna be very big." Nicki Minaj's 2012 European Tour dates: »6/08 Sweden @ Annexet »6/09 Norway @ Oslo Spektrum »6/11 Denmark @ Falconer Salen »6/13 Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique »6/18 Netherlands @ Heineken Music Hall »6/19 France @ Zénith de Paris »6/21 Italy @ Alcatraz »6/24 London, U.K. @ HMV Hammersmith Apollo »6/25 London, U.K. @ HMV Hammersmith Apollo »6/26 Birmingham, U.K. @ NIA Birmingham »6/28 Manchester, U.K. @ O2 Apollo Manchester »7/06 Kinross, U.K. @ T in the Park Festival »7/07 London, U.K. @ Hyde Park »8/18 Shifnal, U.K. @ V Festival 2012 »8/19 Chelmsford, U.K. @ V Festival 2012 Will you see Nicki Minaj on tour overseas? Tell us on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mtvnews" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page!

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Missing Metallica Fan's Remains Possibly Found

Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington disappeared after a Metallica show last October.
By Gil Kaufman

Police in Charlottesville, Virginia, said on Tuesday that they believe the skeletal remains found on a Virginia farm could be those of Morgan Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who went missing on October 17 after <a href="http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/10/27/morgan-harrington-metallica-search/">attending a Metallica concert</a> in the area. <div style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;"><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:476293" width="256" height="223" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashVars="configParams=instance%3Dnews%26id%3D1623899%26vid%3D476293" wmode="transparent" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></div> According to <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-01-26-Va-Tech_N.htm" target="_blank">The Associated Press,</a> state Police Superintendent Steve Flaherty ordered an autopsy on the remains to confirm that they are those of Harrington, a Roanoke native who got separated from her friends after leaving the metal show and being denied re-entry to the venue. "We can't say with 100 percent certainty, however, there were significant items and evidence," Flaherty told reporters of what lead authorities to conclude the remains were Harrington's. Investigators would not say what the items were and did not speculate on what might have caused the college student's death. Autopsy results were expected on Wednesday. The remains were found in a remote location on Tuesday morning by farmer David Bass while surveying his 700-acre property, which is about 10 miles from the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, where the Metallica concert took place. Flaherty said officials had not searched the farm before because there was no evidence that would have led them to it. Harrington was last seen wearing a black Pantera T-shirt, a black mini-skirt, black tights and black knee-high boots. Her purse and cell phone were found by a passerby in a small parking lot between the arena and an athletic field. After she was reported missing, hundreds of volunteers and police searched the surrounding area and officials received hundreds of tips. More than $150,000 in rewards were offered for information on her whereabouts, including $50,000 contributed by Metallica. Billboards and posters with her picture went up all around Virginia, and her family created a Web site to help in the search. Once the remains are identified, police will likely begin a homicide investigation, which could lead to more information on how Harrington ended up in the field. Virginia Tech President Charles Steger released an open letter about the incident on Tuesday. "For more than three months, the entire Virginia Tech community, along with thousands upon thousands around the world, has held out hope for the safe return of Morgan Harrington," he said. "Sadly, today's news from Albemarle County has put an end to that hope, and once again, we find our strength and resilience tested in the face of profound grief and loss."

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Nicki Minaj - Turn Me On

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Eminem - Superman

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Wiz Khalifa Taps Into 'Nerdy Side' For 'Mac & Devin'

'I'm a square in the movie, and I pretty much maintain that squareness,' Wiz tells MTV News of his February film with Snoop Dogg.
By Rob Markman

<a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/wiz_khalifa/artist.jhtml">Wiz Khalifa</a> is a pretty cool guy, right? That's why it's so hard to imagine the Taylor Gang general as a geek, but in his and <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/snoop_dogg/artist.jhtml">Snoop Dogg</a>'s upcoming film <a href="/news/articles/1675454/wiz-khalifa-and-snoop-doggs-mac-amp-devin-jams-ny.jhtml">"Mac & Devin Go to High School,"</a> the Pittsburgh rapper plays just that. <div class="player-placeholder right" title="Wiz Khalifa Is 'Super Square' In His Movie With Snoop" id="vid:720022" width="240" height="211"></div> "I'm super square in the movie," Wiz told MTV News, laughing backstage at his and Snoop's New York concert last week. "I'm a square in the movie, and I pretty much maintain that squareness. I mean, I walk on the wild side, I do some cool things, but I tapped into my nerdy side." Though the "Mac & Devin" soundtrack hit stores Tuesday, the stoner comedy won't be out until February. According to Wiz, it wasn't difficult for him to turn down his cool for the camera. "That's kind of who I am as a real person too; I was really reserved," Khalifa said about his high school days at Taylor Allderdice High in Pittsburgh. "I was really fall-backish, so I can totally connect with my character Devin in the movie. It was real easy." Fans got their first real glimpse of Wiz as Devin in the duo's <a href="/news/articles/1674841/wiz-khalifa-snoop-dogg-young-wild-free-music-video.jhtml">"Young, Wild & Free" video</a>. In the clip, which mixes movie scenes with performance footage, Wiz's character is seen wandering through the school halls looking extremely studious with his shirt buttoned all the way to the top. It was quite the transformation. "I had to do makeup every day to cover my tattoos. I had to spray my hair to get the blond out, but it was cool. It was an experience, and it was really, really fun to be a novice at acting, be brand-new and then have to learn," Khalifa said. "I watched the movie, and I can actually see myself getting better in the movie." Are you excited to see "Mac & Devin Go to High School"? Tell us in the comments! For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit <a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/">MTVMoviesBlog.com</a>.

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Avril Lavigne - When You're Gone

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DMC And Shake Remember Run DMC's Jam Master Jay

It's been nine years since the tragic shooting that cut down the life of the iconic DJ in his Queens recording studio.
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Heavy D 'Brought So Much Light,' Mary J. Blige Says

'Every song Heavy D ever put out was something to uplift us,' former labelmate tells MTV News about her fallen friend.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Vanessa White Wolf

<a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/blige_mary_j/artist.jhtml">Mary J. Bilge</a> famously sang "Not Gon' Cry" on her 1996 single, but when the topic of her fallen friend and former Uptown Records labelmate <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/heavy_d/artist.jhtml">Heavy D</a> came up, the emotion was just too much to hold back. <div class="player-placeholder right" title="Mary J. Blige Remembers Heavy D" id="vid:712374.id:1674565" width="240" height="211"></div> "<a href="/news/articles/1674003/heavy-d-dead.jhtml">Heavy D was so beloved</a> because the impact he made on music was that we could have fun: We can do hip-hop without murdering and killing everybody," a tearful MJB told MTV News on Tuesday in Beverly Hills. "And he just brought so much light." Mary, like Heavy, hailed from the outskirts of New York City — him from Mount Vernon, her from Yonkers. It was 1987 when Heavy D & the Boyz released their first album, Living Large, on Uptown Records. Mary was signed years later, and in 1992, dropped her debut album, What's the 411? — but her earliest memories of Heavy pre-date her days in the music industry. "I just remember being a child and him coming to King school, where they used to have all the performers come, and they came and did 'The Overweight Lover,' " Mary recalled with tears in her eyes. "We always needed something to uplift us, and he brought us so much joy because we were always in a place where we didn't have enough, we couldn't get enough money, but the King school show was free, and every song Heavy D ever put out was something to uplift us." The exact <a href="/news/articles/1674389/heavy-d-autopsy.jhtml">cause of Heavy D's death</a> November 8 is still unclear, as initial autopsy results came up inconclusive. He was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills after a 911 call was placed from his home. Heavy had difficulty breathing and was pronounced dead after he reached the hospital. There will be a public viewing for the fallen rapper Thursday (November 17) at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York, and a private funeral service for family and close friends Friday. BET is planning a special tribute to Heavy D during the <a href="/news/articles/1672938/soul-train-awards-nominations.jhtml">Soul Train Awards</a> on November 27. Rappers Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow, Naughty by Nature, Whodini and Stetsasonic's Daddy-O are all expected to take part. Share your fondest memory of Heavy D in the comments.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Oprah Wants George Zimmerman INTERVIEW + Nick Cannon REVEALS He And Mariah Will Re-Marry A FIFTH Time!

Oprah Winfrey is speaking out about the Trayvon Martin case revealing that she hopes to interview George Zimmerman. Get the deets inside and find out what Nick Cannon said about renewing his vows to Mariah Carey.

"Extra's" AJ Calloway sat down exclusively with Oprah Winfrey in St. Louis recently where she spoke for the first time about the tragic killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, cancelling Rosie O'Donnell's show and the big secret behind her Bobbi Kristina Brown interview.

Speaking about Trayvon, she said, "It is a tragedy and it is a shame that we're sitting here 33 days later and there hasn't been an arrest, or questioning of what actually happened. It's a tragedy and it is a shame and we all know it." She added, "Mr. Zimmerman... I would love to talk to him."

She also commented on the nation's outcry saying,

"I saw some people on Twitter saying nothing has changed, the same thing's going on. Lots has changed and you know why? Because black people, white people, brown, yellow people all over this country and all over the world are saying the same thing... it's a tragedy and it's a shame and justice needs to be served."

As for canceling "The Rosie Show" Oprah said, "I called [Rosie] and said 'We're not going to be able to go forward'... we both knew. She is a class act, one thousand percent."

Oprah also revealed deets about her highly rated Bobbi Kristina interview saying, "The reason I didn't [literally] sit down [with Bobbi Kristina] is because I was told that she didn't really want to sit down, so I just used that moment."

Tune in to "Extra" Thursday and Friday for the Oprah interview!

"It's gonna be big," says Nick Cannon, who revealed that he and Mariah Carey are making plans to renew their vows on April 30th....for the 5th time! (Damn time flies! They've been married 4 years on April 30th!)

He told Life & Style magazine that this go round, their renewal will be even bigger as it's the first birthday of their twins, Monroe and Moroccan.

"So it's a family day. We'll celebrate with them during the day and just the two of us at night." He added, "We get married every year; it's our thing. I just have to keep doing it to make sure it's real!"

They've had a rough 2012 so far. So congrats to them!

Source: http://theybf.com/2012/03/28/nick-cannon-reveals-he-and-mariah-will-re-marry-and-its-gonna-be-big

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Eminem Critiques B.o.B's Strange Clouds

Bobby Ray calls working with Slim Shady, featured on his new E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial) mixtape, 'a dream come true.'
By Steven Roberts

<a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bob_bobby_ray_/artist.jhtml">B.o.B</a>'s first album, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray, featured plenty of guest appearances, but arguably the biggest was <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/eminem/artist.jhtml">Eminem</a>'s feature on <a href="/news/articles/1637371/bobs-airplanes-part-ii-featuring-eminem-and-hayley-williams-hits-the-net.jhtml">"Airplanes Part II."</a> Em is not exactly ubiquitous, but he found his way onto the up-and-comer's track. So, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that they'd team up again. <div class="player-placeholder right" title="B.o.B Welcomes Eminem's Critiques" id="vid:715929" width="240" height="211"></div> When Bobby Ray dropped his newest mixtape, <a href="/news/articles/1675029/bob-epic-mixtape.jhtml">id="1675029">E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial),</a> seemingly out of nowhere Monday, it featured an older track with Eminem, titled <a href="/news/articles/1658606/things-get-worse-eminem-bob.jhtml">"Things Get Worse."</a> Though the track leaked in February, B.o.B decided to not let it go to waste. When MTV News caught up with Bob on Tuesday evening, he said the track was recorded in Detroit around the same time as the "Airplanes" sequel. He also said he relished the opportunity to work so closely with two artists — B.o.B is signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle — that were already legends. "Working with artists like Tip and Eminem, you really learn a lot from people who have put out countless albums," he said. "Being that I'm fresh in the industry and really eager to learn and really show people everything I can do musically, they kind of help me. I remember Tip telling me, 'I'm with you. I support everything you do.' " B.o.B revealed that he and Em have been in touch, and he had a chance to play Slim Shady his new record, Strange Clouds. Bobby Ray said it was still surreal to sit down with Em and have the rapper critique his work, especially since Em has been supportive of what he's already done. "I grew up listening to Eminem, so to be able to work and get advice on your music from him is a dream come true," he said. "It was free, a free environment. It really wasn't rigid, just real free with the music, no ego." <div style="background-color:#000000;width:423px;"><div style="padding:4px;"><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:715001/cp~vid%3D715001%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A715001" width="420" height="236" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="." flashVars=""></embed></div></div> Share your review of B.o.B's E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial) mixtape in the comments below!

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No hay mÃ¡s Led Zeppelin

A pesar de lo dicho ayer, Peter Mensch, manager del guitarrista Jimmy Page, se retractó totalmente en eso que la banda buscaría un reemplazo al ultragenial Robert Plant para seguir rockeando y toureándola por el mundo tras su show de 2007 en el O2 Arena de Londres por el poder de la música más sexual de la historia. No habrá más Led Zeppelin, no hay planes de que lo haya. Mensch comentó: "Led Zeppelin se acabó. Si no los vieron en el 2007, se los perdieron. Probaron reemplazantes a Robert Plant, pero nada funcionó. Se acabó. No hay planes para continuar. Francamente, ojalá todos dejaran de hablar al respecto." Los fans no están nada contentos, especialmente los británicos, considerando los precios delirantes de las entradas del show reunión. ¿Y a ti? ¿Qué te parece todo esto?

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'Glee' Star Chris Colfer Teases Michael Jackson Tribute Episode

'I sing part of 'Black [or] White.' I'm the 'white' in 'Black [or] White,' ' actor reveals on the Golden Globes red carpet.
By Amy Wilkinson, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

Fox's song-and-dance series "Glee" is no stranger to a star-studded cameo or two, with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, John Stamos and Kristin Chenoweth all walking the halls of McKinley High during the past two and a half seasons. And as the show returns from a month-long hiatus, Gleeks aren't the only ones anticipating a few more famous faces. As star Chris Colfer told MTV News on the Golden Globes red carpet, there's plenty to look forward to when New Directions warble again January 17. "Well, the Michael Jackson episode ...," Colfer answered when asked about his most-anticipated upcoming episodes. "We have a Spanish episode coming up with Ricky Martin. We have a Valentine's Day episode coming up, so that's going to be fun." <CENTER><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:725517/cp~name%3Dnews%26id%3D1677338%26vid%3D725517%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A725517" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></CENTER> Martin is slated to play "the hottest Spanish teacher ever in the history of Ohio," according to <a href="http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/glee-ricky-martin-season-3/" target="_blank">TVLine</a>. The actor/singer recently <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/ricky_martin/status/155141894333140993" target="_blank">tweeted</a> a joyful picture from his first day on set. As to how the King of Pop's prolific songbook will manifest itself in the January 31 tribute episode, Colfer explained, "Well, I sing part of 'Black [or] White.' I'm the 'White' in 'Black [or] White,' and I sing 'Ben,' that famous song he wrote for the rat." The rodent in question is the pet of a young boy named Danny in the 1972 film "Ben." Jackson sang a version of the theme song that appeared in the movie's closing credits and was later included on his 1972 album also named Ben. The track "Black or White" was the first single off of Jackson's 1991 album Dangerous. <big>Stick with MTV News all night for the 2012 Golden Globes winners, and don't miss all the fashion from the <a href="http://style.mtv.com/2012/01/15/golden-globes-red-carpet/">Golden Globes red carpet</a>!</big>

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