- Artist: B.o.B
- Label: Bad Boy Records, Wondaland Arts Society
- Director: Duke & Roper
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3238990&vid=535877
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
B.o.B - Tightrope (Wondamix)
Jason Derulo - In My Head
- Artist: Jason Derulo
- Label: Warner Bros. Records, Beluga Heights
- Director: Kai Crawford
- Album: Jason Derülo
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=2973647&vid=473528
B.o.B Plans 'A Little Bit Of Magic' For Grammy Nominations Concert
'This year, all the success, all the doors that have been opened have really taken me by surprise,' he tells MTV News of his own Grammy chances.
By Kelley L. Carter, with reporting by James Lacsina
B.o.B at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday
Photo: James Lacsina
B.o.B is ready to hit the stage.
He's been performing one of the hottest songs all year long, so it's only appropriate that he and Bruno Mars perform it one more time at Wednesday night's (December 1) Grammy Nominations Concert at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. Earlier Wednesday, the rapper performed "Don't Let Me Fall" on his own and, later, his big hit "Nothin' on You" with Bruno Mars.
"It was a really good way to kick it off and be more involved with the overall experience," he said of the concert.
B.o.B said he doesn't have too many expectations about how the Grammy nominations might shake out, considering that this is his first year being involved. When asked if he might do something a bit different for his performance during the nominations special, the "Magic" MC joked, "Just a little bit of magic."
Bobby Ray has some predictions for his colleagues when it comes to Grammy night: "I think Cee Lo and Bruno Mars could win because of their musicality and what they brought."
But what about the rapper's own chances? "If Bruno is nominated, I probably might be nominated also. It's kind of a win-win situation for both of us," he said of his collaborator. "This year, all the success, all the doors that have been opened have really taken me by surprise."
The nominations special airs Wednesday night on CBS at 10 ET/PT. The 53rd annual Grammys air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 13, and will be broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Stick with MTV News for everything about the Grammys, including nominations and reactions from the artists.
What do you think of B.o.B's chances for the Grammy nominations? Let us know in the comments!
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Who Was Voted The Best Solo Artist Of The Past 25 Years By Spin Magazine Readers???
All right! This is what we like to see!
Spin Magazine recently conducted a survey with 750,000 readers to determine what music was the best in the last 25 years, and we are LOVING the results!
The queen herself, Madonna, was named the Best Solo Artist, beating out Eminem and Beyonc� significantly!
Meanwhile, American Idiot by Green [...]
Spin Magazine recently conducted a survey with 750,000 readers to determine what music was the best in the last 25 years, and we are LOVING the results!
The queen herself, Madonna, was named the Best Solo Artist, beating out Eminem and Beyonc� significantly!
Meanwhile, American Idiot by Green [...]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-01-05-spin-magazine-names-best-artists-of-the-past-25-years
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Kanye West - Ego (Remix)
- Artist: Kanye West
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Beyonce, Frank Gatson
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1230523&vid=401347
Jason Derulo - Ridin' Solo
- Artist: Jason Derulo
- Label: Warner Bros. Records, Beluga Heights
- Director: Scott Speer
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=2973647&vid=514460
Jason Derulo - Ridin' Solo
- Artist: Jason Derulo
- Label: Warner Bros. Records, Beluga Heights
- Director: Scott Speer
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=2973647&vid=514460
Monday, February 7, 2011
New T.I. & Xtina!
Check out a preview of the rapper's collaboration with Aguilera, Castle Walls, above.
Yet another song that's following the Love The Way You Lie formula!
Yet another song that's following the Love The Way You Lie formula!
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2010-11-24-ti-and-christina-aguilera-castle-walls-preview
B.o.B Promises Paramore Collabo If He Wins A Grammy
'If I win ... I will make a song with Paramore,' the rapper tells MTV News after learning of his five nominations.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by James Lascina
B.o.B
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
B.o.B certainly had that "magic" this year. The rapper got five Grammy nominations for his various efforts with everyone from Bruno Mars to Eminem to Paramore's Hayley Williams. So, how does it feel to get all those nods?
"I feel like being nominated for a Grammy is something that's more about the music to me than anything else," he told MTV News after all the potential winners were announced. "It's great. It's just like a party. It's like being in the locker room after a football game that you won."
B.o.B's nominations include Record of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song for his Bruno Mars collabo "Nothin' on You," as well as Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for "Airplanes, Part II" with Eminem and Williams and Best Rap Album for The Adventures of Bobby Ray. Regarding his nods for "Nothin' on You," B.o.B said, "Bruno's the truth, man. I'm glad we're both nominated. It's awesome."
Now, B.o.B admits that he doesn't care which Grammy he takes home ... as long as he wins one. "Hey, I'm nominated for a Grammy, so whatever category to go home with a Grammy is an accomplishment in itself," he maintained. "It can be a 'Most F-sharps Played on an Album' Grammy nomination.
As for who might take home the most awards at the event, he said, "I think that I don't know, honestly. You never know with these things. They're quite the elusive type of prediction to make. I can't really say ... hopefully me," he laughed.
And, if he does manage to snag one of the coveted trophies, he has a big promise to fulfill. "If I win, I'll make another song with Hayley Williams," he said. "No, if I win I'll make a song with Paramore, if I win ... if I win a Grammy, I will make a song with Paramore."
The 53rd annual Grammy Awards air February 13 on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
What do you think about this year's Grammy nominations? Tell us in the comments.
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Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Muse Added To Grammy Show
Usher, Jaden Smith, B.o.B, Janelle Monae and Lady Antebellum will also perform on February 13.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber and Usher
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
While Willow Smith is the one who made music headlines with "Whip My Hair" last year, it's her brother, "Karate Kid" actor Jaden Smith, who will take the stage at the upcoming 53rd Grammy Awards in a special performance alongside Usher and Justin Bieber, with whom he collaborated on the song "Never Say Never" last summer.
The trio joins a list of new performers added to the show on Thursday (January 20) that will also include another power trifecta made up of B.o.B, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe, according to a press release from the Recording Academy announcing the additions to the February 13 telecast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Also taking the stage next month will be nominees Muse and Lady Antebellum. They will join a roster of previously announced performers that includes Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green and Miranda Lambert. It will be the first time on the Grammy performance stage for Bieber, B.o.B, Lambert, Mars, Monáe, Muse and Smith. Eminem, Green, Gaga, Perry, Usher and Lady Antebellum will be making return visits for the occasion.
While 11-time Grammy winner Eminem leads the pack in nominations this year (with 10 nods), Mars has seven nominations, and Gaga and Lady Antebellum are not far behind with six nods each. B.o.B has notched five, Perry and Green are each up for four, and Arcade Fire and Lambert are vying for three awards. Bieber, Muse, Usher and Monáe are each nominated for two Grammys.
No details of the collaborative performances were released, but the Grammy announcement promised a rare, never-before-seen event for the Mars, B.o.B and Monáe segment.
With the addition of Antebellum, all five Album of the Year nominees (Eminem, Arcade Fire, Gaga, Perry) are now scheduled to perform on the show. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Which Grammy performance are you most looking forward to? Talk about it in the comments!
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New T.I. & Xtina! Hear The Song In Full!
We heard a preview last week.
Now, the whole tune is here!
Check out T.I.'s collaboration with Christina Aguilera, done by the most in demand producer of the moment, Alex Da Kid, above!
We really like it!
Wish it would have been on Xtina's album!
Now, the whole tune is here!
Check out T.I.'s collaboration with Christina Aguilera, done by the most in demand producer of the moment, Alex Da Kid, above!
We really like it!
Wish it would have been on Xtina's album!
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2010-11-29-ti-and-christina-aguilera-castle-walls-full-song
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Eminem Shooting New Music Video!
There he is! We've been wondering what he's been up to!
Eminem was spotted on the set of the music video for Dr. Dre's second single from Detox, I Need A Doctor, in El Lay yesterday (above) and we have to admit, we still kind of LOVE that his pants are still falling down his [...]
Eminem was spotted on the set of the music video for Dr. Dre's second single from Detox, I Need A Doctor, in El Lay yesterday (above) and we have to admit, we still kind of LOVE that his pants are still falling down his [...]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-01-26-eminem-films-new-music-video-with-dr-dre
Drake - Successful
- Artist: Drake
- Label: Aspire / Young Money; Songbook / Atlantic Records
- Director: Jake Davis
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=2545682&vid=432038
B.o.B - Don't Let Me Fall
- Artist: B.o.B
- Label: Atlantic Records, Grand Hustle, Rebel Rock
- Director: Ethan Lader
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3238990&vid=598044
Terrence Howard Says He Picked Up Acting Tips From 50 Cent
'I actually learned more from watching him,' the 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' ' actor tells Mixtape Daily.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
50 Cent, Terrence Howard and Floyd Mayweather
Photo: MTV News
Celebrity Favorites: Terrence Howard
50 Cent has invaded Hollywood with a string of roles alongside Tinseltown royalty like Al Pacino and Robert De Niro ("Righteous Kill") and leading-man-in-the-making Chace Crawford ("Twelve").
We all know that the G-Unit General can make a hit, but after he and producer Randall Emmett inked a reported $200 million deal to launch Cheetah Films, don't be surprised if the rapper's future lies in making fans sit down to watch him on the big screen instead of hitting the dance floor.
He hasn't left New York for the West Coast just yet, but Terrence Howard said 50 is a more than capable actor. The two worked together on Fif's first film, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'." And according to the veteran actor ("Hustle & Flow," "Crash," "Ray"), he actually learned more from 50 than the other way around.
"One of the things that I learned, the hardest thing to do is be still," Howard explained. "When you don't know what to do, be still. He mastered that. And therefore, when he jumped forward and has something to say, he spoke the truth with it. That's a genius. That's what makes great film work. He was there from the beginning. I actually learned more from watching him, 'cause he taught me to be still."
In addition to his film ventures and wrapping his next album, 50 Cent recently joined Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the Sundance Film Festival for the launch of the boxer's Mayweather Productions.
For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines.
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New Rihanna!!!!
This reminds us of Madonna during her controversial days - and we like it!!!!
CLICK HERE to watch Rihanna's just-released music video for her latest single, S&M.
Thoughts?????
CLICK HERE to watch Rihanna's just-released music video for her latest single, S&M.
Thoughts?????
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-02-01-rihanna-sandm-sm-snm-music-video-new-premiere-debut
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Florence Sets Off Fireworks With Drake!
What an unexpected - but AMAZING - collaboration!
Check out Florence Welch of Florence + Machine KILLING IT while performing Alicia Keys' part on Drake's song, Fireworks, during the rapper's concert at the Hammersmith Apollo in London last night (above)!
Oh man! Her voice really is like no one else's!
And we LOVE the way it [...]
Check out Florence Welch of Florence + Machine KILLING IT while performing Alicia Keys' part on Drake's song, Fireworks, during the rapper's concert at the Hammersmith Apollo in London last night (above)!
Oh man! Her voice really is like no one else's!
And we LOVE the way it [...]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-01-10-florence-and-the-machine-sing-drake-song-fireworks
Kanye West Defends His Britney Spears Tweet
'I was giving [Britney] props for being #1 not dissing her at all!' the rapper wrote, responding to media reaction to his Twitter tease.
By Gil Kaufman
Britney Spears and Kanye West
Photo: Getty Images
Even when Kanye West is trying to be nice, some people assume he's being mean. The rapper went onto Twitter over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to defend himself after he said some comments he made about Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me" single were misconstrued by the press.
On Friday, West posted a message — which has since been removed — that read, "Yo Britney, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you be #1, but me and Jay-Z's single is one of the best songs of all time! LOL." He was referring to the fact that Spears' smash new single has topped the download charts in 19 countries and pushed his collabo with Jigga, "H.A.M.," down to #2 on the iTunes tally, while also lampooning his own legendary bum-rush of Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV VMAs.
Britney's manager, Adam Leber, was quick to respond with his own sarcastic quip, tweeting, "@kanyewest Thanks for 'letting' us be #1. Much appreciated."
West clarified his earlier comment a short time later, explaining, "On a serious note I'm truly happy for @AvrilLavigne and @BritneySpears...... No hate in 2011!" Which should have been the end of all that, right?
Wrong.
After watching his beloved Chicago Bears advance to within one win of the Super Bowl over the weekend, West was upset to discover that sites such as MSNBC had reposted an Us Weekly story that claimed the rap star was trying to instigate a Twitter war with Britney. Clearly stung by the insinuation that he was starting another Swift-like beef, West fought back with a string of tweets in which he scolded the media.
"I thought LOL signified a joke... I didn't get the 2011 LOL doesn't signify a joke anymore memo... LOL or something else I guess," he wrote, explaining that his original post was clearly meant in good fun. "Just saw that MSNBC said I tried to start a twitter war with Brittany [sic]. This sh-- takes the air out my lungs sometimes from blogs to news reports ... enough already!!! All I do is focus on my work ... There's a new lie everyday... a new media spin... I never got a watch with my face on it!!! A company tried to give that to me 9 yrs ago! ... I'm one of the most considerate people in real life. Maybe over considerate. Over caring. Overly real."
In one of Kanye's most colorful metaphors for the difficulty of navigating the superstar universe (one that he perhaps should have saved for a verse in a song), he noted, "There is no astronaut training for celebrity... even though this whole life is so outer space! ... I was actually surprised that a record as raw as 'H.A.M.' could make it to #2 on iTunes ... How can u 'let' someone be number one??!! That was the whole joke!!! I know intelligent people know this so bear with me ... When I said the comment about Brittney [sic] I was giving her props for being #1 not dissing her at all! ... But stop making it seem that my aim is to hurt or down people! That's just not my style!"
He continued, "As pop stars we're all in this sh-- together! We on the inside of the TV! If the media wants to make a story ... just say I have atrocious spelling and terrible grammar ... If you don't give em a story they just make one up. I'm just trying to focus & stay creative! Keep bringing dope sh-- to the world!"
West then thanked his fans again for helping to make his latest album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, a platinum seller and praised them for giving him the power to realize his dreams, something he vowed never to take for granted. "I am an extension of my listeners," he wrote. "I won't always say the right thing but my heart is always in the right place."
What do you think of Kanye's tweets about Britney and the media reaction to the message? Share your opinion in the comments.
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Bobby V Breaks Down 50 Cent Collabo 'Alter Ego'
Crooner says track shows both his 'good' and 'put it on ya' sides.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Bobby V
Photo: MTV News
Bobby V has carved out a career cranking out bedroom burners and teaming up with MCs like Ludacris and Lil Wayne along the way. Usually, he works with the rap stars for the club records and goes solo on the sexy stuff. But for one of his latest sensual cuts, "Alter Ego," the Mississippi crooner combined the hip-hop and R&B worlds by teaming up with 50 Cent.
Bobby stopped by the MTV News office earlier this week, and he explained that even though Fif has amassed his entertainment conglomerate on the strength of his gruff persona, the "Slow Down" crooner said the G-Unit MC's newly toned-down swagger was just right for the record, which dropped late last year.
"I think that he was perfect for that. He's been doing a lot of songs now. He's not really talking about the "shoot 'em, bang, bang" as much more now. He's much more on the ladies' side of things now, so I just felt like it was right on that introductory tip for me and him to kind of collab on that kind of song," Bobby said. The singer added that the Queens MC was amped to jump on the sultry, bass-heavy track. "He heard the record and he was like, 'Man, you know what? I wanna hop on that.' And he did. It came out, he did his verse, he did it real quick and we made it happen."
Bobby — who's prepping both his second mixtape, 60 Minutes More, for a February release and his fourth album, Fly on the Wall, for a March drop date — also broke down the concept of the song, which he explained reflects his multifaceted personality and discusses fulfilling the multiple desires of a lady friend.
"Sometimes you want a missionary man. The other side of me is the crazy man," he said. "One side is the good side, the more 'I'm gonna do things the right way' [side]. The other side of me is the 'I'mma p-p-put it on ya' [side]! It's two different sides. That's my alter ego. I think that every woman, how they feel sometimes, they want a different kind of man. Sometimes they might want the candles lit, and they may want it slow and relaxing and bubble baths and all of the nice things. And sometimes they want you to pull their hair and woo-de-woo-woo-woo-woo crazy. So it just depends on the woman, the time and the place."
Are you looking forward to hearing more music from Bobby V? Let us know in the comments!
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Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind w/ Alicia Keys
Empire State of Mind w/ Alicia Keys
- Artist: Jay-Z
- Label: Roc Nation
- Director: Hype Williams
- Album: The Blueprint 3
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1269&vid=451252
Nicki Minaj Gets 'Romantic' With Drake In 'Moment 4 Life' Video
Don't miss video's premiere Thursday at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by a live interview with Minaj.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Nicki Minaj
Photo: MTV News & Docs
First Nicki Minaj and Drake got married. Then they got divorced. After that, Drake claimed he wrote his "Un-Thinkable" verse about Nicki. And now, the two Lil Wayne protégés will star in Nicki's "Moment 4 Life" video, premiering Thursday at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV followed by a live interview with Minaj herself.
The question on everyone's minds now is: Will the sparks fly between the two in the clip?
"People have come to be intrigued about us," Minaj told MTV News from the video's Los Angeles set. "And we're shooting the video together, so I was like, 'There has to be some kind of romantic story line.' So we put a few things in there that we don't give away."
Perhaps the pair will smooch again? During her December concert in New York, Drake made a guest appearance and surprised fans when he planted one on the "Right Thru Me" raptress. Photos of the alleged kiss popped up everywhere afterward, but Drake sported a hooded jacket that concealed his and Nicki's faces when they drew close.
According to Nicki, she and Drake are just friends, which she insists often despite his flirty responses in interviews. "This is someone that I'm gonna hit on the [phone] later today, like, 'What's up,' " she said. "It's a family affair when it's Drake."
Drizzy, on the other hand, has always had something different to say.
"It is [about Minaj], I'm not gonna lie," Drake explained when asked about his verse on Alicia Keys' "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" last year. "The concept came from a conversation that we had, or conversations we have. I wrote it based off two things: Number one, based off that, and then two, based off Alicia and Swizz and their situation, and it just seemed fitting. It was like the perfect concept."
Don't miss the premiere of Nicki Minaj's "Moment 4 Life" video, featuring Drake, Thursday at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by a live interview with the Young Money femcee that will continue on MTV.com. If you have questions for Minaj, tweet them with the hashtag #asknicki or upload a video question to Your.MTV.com.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Muse Added To Grammy Show
Usher, Jaden Smith, B.o.B, Janelle Monae and Lady Antebellum will also perform on February 13.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber and Usher
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
While Willow Smith is the one who made music headlines with "Whip My Hair" last year, it's her brother, "Karate Kid" actor Jaden Smith, who will take the stage at the upcoming 53rd Grammy Awards in a special performance alongside Usher and Justin Bieber, with whom he collaborated on the song "Never Say Never" last summer.
The trio joins a list of new performers added to the show on Thursday (January 20) that will also include another power trifecta made up of B.o.B, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe, according to a press release from the Recording Academy announcing the additions to the February 13 telecast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Also taking the stage next month will be nominees Muse and Lady Antebellum. They will join a roster of previously announced performers that includes Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green and Miranda Lambert. It will be the first time on the Grammy performance stage for Bieber, B.o.B, Lambert, Mars, Monáe, Muse and Smith. Eminem, Green, Gaga, Perry, Usher and Lady Antebellum will be making return visits for the occasion.
While 11-time Grammy winner Eminem leads the pack in nominations this year (with 10 nods), Mars has seven nominations, and Gaga and Lady Antebellum are not far behind with six nods each. B.o.B has notched five, Perry and Green are each up for four, and Arcade Fire and Lambert are vying for three awards. Bieber, Muse, Usher and Monáe are each nominated for two Grammys.
No details of the collaborative performances were released, but the Grammy announcement promised a rare, never-before-seen event for the Mars, B.o.B and Monáe segment.
With the addition of Antebellum, all five Album of the Year nominees (Eminem, Arcade Fire, Gaga, Perry) are now scheduled to perform on the show. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Which Grammy performance are you most looking forward to? Talk about it in the comments!
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Bobby V Breaks Down 50 Cent Collabo 'Alter Ego'
Crooner says track shows both his 'good' and 'put it on ya' sides.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Bobby V
Photo: MTV News
Bobby V has carved out a career cranking out bedroom burners and teaming up with MCs like Ludacris and Lil Wayne along the way. Usually, he works with the rap stars for the club records and goes solo on the sexy stuff. But for one of his latest sensual cuts, "Alter Ego," the Mississippi crooner combined the hip-hop and R&B worlds by teaming up with 50 Cent.
Bobby stopped by the MTV News office earlier this week, and he explained that even though Fif has amassed his entertainment conglomerate on the strength of his gruff persona, the "Slow Down" crooner said the G-Unit MC's newly toned-down swagger was just right for the record, which dropped late last year.
"I think that he was perfect for that. He's been doing a lot of songs now. He's not really talking about the "shoot 'em, bang, bang" as much more now. He's much more on the ladies' side of things now, so I just felt like it was right on that introductory tip for me and him to kind of collab on that kind of song," Bobby said. The singer added that the Queens MC was amped to jump on the sultry, bass-heavy track. "He heard the record and he was like, 'Man, you know what? I wanna hop on that.' And he did. It came out, he did his verse, he did it real quick and we made it happen."
Bobby — who's prepping both his second mixtape, 60 Minutes More, for a February release and his fourth album, Fly on the Wall, for a March drop date — also broke down the concept of the song, which he explained reflects his multifaceted personality and discusses fulfilling the multiple desires of a lady friend.
"Sometimes you want a missionary man. The other side of me is the crazy man," he said. "One side is the good side, the more 'I'm gonna do things the right way' [side]. The other side of me is the 'I'mma p-p-put it on ya' [side]! It's two different sides. That's my alter ego. I think that every woman, how they feel sometimes, they want a different kind of man. Sometimes they might want the candles lit, and they may want it slow and relaxing and bubble baths and all of the nice things. And sometimes they want you to pull their hair and woo-de-woo-woo-woo-woo crazy. So it just depends on the woman, the time and the place."
Are you looking forward to hearing more music from Bobby V? Let us know in the comments!
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Kanye West Reveals Jay-Z Joint Album Watch The Throne Release Date
Yeezy also tweets that 'All of the Lights' video will be out next week, and his new solo album will drop in the summer.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Kanye West and Jay-Z
Photo: Getty Images
Kanye West has a busy 2011 ahead.
The superstar MC tweeted about a slew of forthcoming releases on Sunday (January 23), and revealed that not only will his joint album with Jay-Z drop soon, but fans can expect a follow-up to November's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy once the weather heats up.
"I'll be back this SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!! WATCH THE THRONE COMING IN 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!! 'Ye tweeted, adding that just months after the release of Fantasy he's gearing up for another solo outing. "MY NEW ALBUM COMING THIS SUMMER."
Yeezy also divulged that the visual to his colossal Fantasy posse cut, "All of the Lights," would be available soon, tweeting, "ALL THE LIGHTS VIDEO IN 1 WEEK!!!!!!" The Chicago rapper/producer also hinted that the vibe of his forthcoming tracks may have a classical touch, saying, "THIS IS HIGH END RAP MUSIC. I just threw some bassoon on this muthaf---a."
Jay-Z dished to MTV News in November that the duo's collaborative work will showcase 'Ye's finely tuned production skills.
"This is another level of that recording," Hov explained. "Because Kanye, I've seen him — really he's like a brother to me — I've seen him from the beginning to where he is now. And to see him as a producer and to see how he's growing as a producer and as an artist, for me, on another level, it's enjoyable. I'm watching the guy that I pretty much mentored become his own guy, with his own opinion. It's fantastic."
Frequent 'Ye and Jay collaborator Swizz Beatz has echoed Hov's "another level" description, telling MTV News earlier this month that judging from the Throne sessions he's participated in, the rap titans — who have already dropped the Lex Luger-produced single "H.A.M." — are "going to continue pushing the envelope."
"People don't understand that hip-hop got started from being rebellious to any rules," Swizz said. "Hip-hop has no rules, and the only reason hip-hop started getting rules [was] because of radio airplay, sales, different spins and trying to reach out to another audience. But Jay and Kanye got the audience already so they can do what they want to do, and I think that's what they doing, which is a great move."
What do you think Kanye West and Jay-Z's album will sound like? Let us know in the comments!
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- Artist: Kanye West
- Label: Koch Records
- Director: Hype Williams
- Album: We Global [Clean]
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Usher's 'OMG' Gets Celeb Endorsement As Song Of The Year
'It's undeniable,' Travie McCoy says of the track that topped MTV News' Top 25 Songs of 2010.
By Jocelyn Vena
Usher
Photo: Getty Images
2010 had some great jams, and all week, MTV News has been counting down some of its best. Everything from Lady Gaga's "Telephone" and Rick Ross' "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" to two of Kanye's West's killer My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy tracks, "Power" and "Runaway," made the top 10. But it was Usher's bombastic party jam "OMG" that rose to the top and came in at #1.
So what made that song such a party anthem? "Oh my God! That's exactly what I would say! Oh my God!" Pauly D joked about 2010's top party jam. "Dope, dope track. I love playing it. The crowd goes crazy when I play it. Usher's the man!"
Travie McCoy added: "It's a great song. It's undeniable, you know what I mean?"
"Dancing With the Stars" pro Lacey Schwimmer admitted that "OMG" was the track that got dancers, both professional and amateur, on the dance floor. "You guys got a great dance anthem," she said. "So be prepared for people who do not know how to dance just going to town!"
Producer Alex Da Kid gave props to will.i.am for the song's epic beat. "I love 'OMG.' I think it's definitely something different for Usher," he said. "And it still has all the dance performance elements Usher's known for, but it's something slightly different and done in a will.i.am kind of way, and it's different and that's why it connected to so many different people. It's a great song."
Celebrities also weighed in on their favorite jams of 2010, choosing everything from Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" to B.o.B and Hayley Williams' "Airplanes."
Why did you love "OMG" in 2010? Tell us in the comments!
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Jay-Z And Kanye West's 'H.A.M.': Radio Programmers Weigh In
Is 'H.A.M.' a hit? RapFix caught up with program directors across the country for their thoughts.
Jay-Z and Kanye West
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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1655757/jayz-kanye-wests-ham-radio-programmers-weigh.jhtml
GLAAD Calls For Apology Over 'Saturday Night Live' Skit
The gay advocacy group labels the "SNL" Estro-Maxx sketch 'a dangerous and blatantly anti-transgender segment.'
By Aly Semigran
Nicki Minaj performs in an "SNL" Digital Short
Photo: NBC
On the "Saturday Night Live" episode that aired this past weekend, host Jesse Eisenberg's meeting with Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg had everyone, including his "Social Network" co-star Armie Hammer, talking. While many viewers were entertained by the awkward encounter between the Oscar nominee and the man he plays in "The Social Network," there was another "SNL" moment that didn't leave some people amused.
GLAAD (the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) has posted a message on its website demanding an apology from NBC regarding a skit that aired on Saturday. The sketch in question is a fake commercial, featuring castmembers Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Paul Brittain and Bobby Moynihan, for a fictional product called Estro-Maxx — a once-a-day hormone for pre-op transsexual men going through their sex change.
GLAAD's call to action links to a petition, which has been signed by close to 3,000 people so far, that's aimed at "SNL" producers and NBC to tell them "that transgender people deserve respect." GLAAD calls the faux ad "a dangerous and blatantly anti-transgender segment" and argues that it degraded "the lives and experiences of transgender women."
Jarrett Barrios, the president of GLAAD, weighed in on the sketch as well, stating, "The violence, discrimination and harassment that transgender Americans experience each and every day is no laughing matter. 'Saturday Night Live' is a touchstone of American comedy, but Saturday's unfunny skit sends a destructive and dehumanizing message."
GLAAD is asking that the skit be completely removed from NBC's website and outlets like Hulu, while noting that it also has reached out for support from various advocacy groups, including the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund and the Human Rights Campaign. According to E! Online, a rep for "SNL" was not immediately available for comment regarding the controversy.
Do you agree with GLAAD's complaint about the "SNL" sketch? Let us know in the comments section.
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Jason Derulo Recalls 'Embarrassing' Ride On 'When I Was 17'
Singer talks about his car, nicknamed 'The White Jellybean,' in the episode premiering on MTV this Saturday at 11 a.m.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Jason Derülo
Jason Derülo is riding high with two MTV Video Music Awards nominations and hit songs like "Whatcha Say" and "In My Head" under his belt. But before the Moonmen nods and chart-topping tracks, Derülo's ride was a major problem.
"Everybody else had nice cars, so my dad bought me this white Chevy. People would call it 'The White Jellybean,' " Derülo says on the episode of "When I Was 17" that premieres on MTV Saturday at 11 a.m. "[It was] very, very embarrassing."
Derülo's friend and manager, Frank, remembers the rising hitmaker's vehicle failed to strike a chord with the ladies. "I know girls were not impressed by this car," Frank says.
The Florida native, who was 17 in 2006, recalls that his raggedy wheels put his chances with one lady in jeopardy.
"I can remember one time I took this girl on a date and I picked her up in this car. I could tell she was a little surprised [because] I didn't have any air conditioning. I put the windows down, like this [makes hand-cranking motion]," Derülo says. "We're good, we're flowing, we're riding." But the singer's smooth drive didn't last long.
"Suddenly I hear it go 'boom, boom, boom, boom.' I just try to keep going. We're still riding ... but I know that we got a flat tire," Derülo recalls. Trying to maintain one's cool while tooling around with a busted tire is already a challenge. And the singer was faced with an even bigger problem: "But I also know [that] I don't know how to change the tire."
"When I Was 17" airs Saturdays at 11 a.m. on MTV.
Related Videos Related Photos Related ArtistsDrake And Rihanna, Cee Lo And Gwyneth Paltrow To Perform At Grammys
Paltrow and Cee Lo to perform together with the Muppets during the awards ceremony.
By Gil Kaufman
Rihanna and Drake
Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage
The Grammy Awards got a major bump on Wednesday (February 2), when the Recording Academy announced that Drake and Rihanna will take the stage on February 13 for a special performance during the 53rd annual awards show. It will be the Grammy-nominated duo's first live TV performance together on a night when both are up for four awards. While it's not known what song the two stars will sing, their hit collabo "What's My Name?" seems a likely choice.
Drake and Rihanna aren't the only power couple added to the already star-studded performance lineup. After hitting the studio earlier this month to track a special version of "F--- You" and singing together on "Saturday Night Live," Mr. Cee Lo Green and his new bestie, actress/singer Gwyneth Paltrow, will meet up on the Grammy stage. They will be joined by some as-yet-unnamed Muppets for a song on the broadcast.
The newly revealed performers join an already-crowded roster of big-name Grammy nominees who will hit the stage that night, including Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Muse. There are also a number of other previously announced one-of-a-kind hookups in the offing, including Justin Bieber with Usher and "Karate Kid" star Jaden Smith and B.o.B with Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe.
Among the presenters announced for the show are LL Cool J, Norah Jones, Nicki Minaj, Dierks Bentley, Selena Gomez and Blake Shelton. More performers and presenters will be announced over the next week.
Artists making their first Grammy performances this year include Bieber, B.o.B, Paltrow, Lambert, Mars, Monáe, Muse and Smith. Meanwhile, Eminem, Green, Gaga, Perry, Usher, Drake and Lady Antebellum will be making return visits for the occasion.
Eleven-time Grammy winner Eminem leads the pack in nominations this year with 10 nods. Mars is second with seven nominations, while Gaga and Lady Antebellum have six nods each. B.o.B has notched five, Perry and Green are each up for four, and Arcade Fire and Lambert are vying for three awards. Bieber, Muse, Usher and Monáe each received two Grammy nominations.
Which artists are you most excited to watch perform at the Grammys? Tell us in the comments.
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Zac Brown has another baby girl!
Zac Brown now has four children to match his band?s four Grammy nominations. The country singer and his wife Shelly welcomed daughter Joni Mason Brown on Wednesday. Joni weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces, according to CMT. She joins her three older sisters at home in Atlanta ? 4-year-old Justice, 2-year-old Lucy and 1-year-old [...]
Source: http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/03/zac-brown-has-another-baby-girl/
T.I. - Remember Me
- Artist: T.I.
- Label: Grand Hustle
- Director: Jessy Terrero
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1225081&vid=408370
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