- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Album: Bad
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=208399
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Here Are The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Award Winners
Last night the 19th annual Screen Actor’s Guild Awards were held�at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles. One of the biggest surprises during last night’s show was that Jennifer Lawrence was in the building– although it was, really no surprise that she took home the award for�Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a [...]
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Chris Brown's BET Awards MJ Tribute Was 'Spectacular,' Jermaine Jackson Says
'He deserves to perform, because it's healing for him,' Michael Jackson's brother tells 'Extra.'
By Gil Kaufman
Chris Brown performs during the 2010 BET Awards on Sunday
Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images
Chris Brown wasn't the only one getting misty-eyed at Sunday night's BET Awards during his tribute to Michael Jackson. The King of Pop's older brother, Jermaine, told "Extra" that he was also overcome with emotion during the dance routine, in which Brown paid homage to some of MJ's most famous moves and then attempted to sing "Man in the Mirror" before being overcome with emotion and weeping onstage.
"To see [Chris'] performance, it was very emotional for me, because it was an acceptance from his fans from what has happened to him and also paying tribute to my brother," Jermaine said. "It was just a spectacular moment."
Fans and critics have been split on the performance, which some saw as the bursting of an emotional dam for the singer, making his first major public appearance since he pleaded guilty to felony assault in his assault of former girlfriend Rihanna last June. Others speculated that Brown may have manufactured the tears to gain sympathy from fans who abandoned him in the wake of the Rihanna attack.
Jermaine Jackson said he thought Brown — a longtime devotee of Michael's and, at one point, considered a modern heir to the R&B throne — had every right to pay homage to his brother. "He deserves to perform, because it's healing for him," Jermaine said. "How can he learn from his mistakes if you don't give him a chance? He needs that. I love Rihanna, and I'm not supporting what he did, but I support him [as a singer] 100 percent. ... I'm just very emotional just knowing what has happened. Chris Brown is a human being, and we all make mistakes. We can't condemn him for what has happened. We hope he has learned from it."
Brown hasn't made any public statements since the BET performance, but on Monday, he did tweet, "My fans are my world," a follow-up to a message earlier in the day when he wrote, "I Love you ... (ever single one of #teambreezy)."
What did you think of Chris Brown's emotional performance? Let us know in the comments.
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Chris Brown's BET Awards MJ Tribute Was 'Spectacular,' Jermaine Jackson Says
'He deserves to perform, because it's healing for him,' Michael Jackson's brother tells 'Extra.'
By Gil Kaufman
Chris Brown performs during the 2010 BET Awards on Sunday
Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images
Chris Brown wasn't the only one getting misty-eyed at Sunday night's BET Awards during his tribute to Michael Jackson. The King of Pop's older brother, Jermaine, told "Extra" that he was also overcome with emotion during the dance routine, in which Brown paid homage to some of MJ's most famous moves and then attempted to sing "Man in the Mirror" before being overcome with emotion and weeping onstage.
"To see [Chris'] performance, it was very emotional for me, because it was an acceptance from his fans from what has happened to him and also paying tribute to my brother," Jermaine said. "It was just a spectacular moment."
Fans and critics have been split on the performance, which some saw as the bursting of an emotional dam for the singer, making his first major public appearance since he pleaded guilty to felony assault in his assault of former girlfriend Rihanna last June. Others speculated that Brown may have manufactured the tears to gain sympathy from fans who abandoned him in the wake of the Rihanna attack.
Jermaine Jackson said he thought Brown — a longtime devotee of Michael's and, at one point, considered a modern heir to the R&B throne — had every right to pay homage to his brother. "He deserves to perform, because it's healing for him," Jermaine said. "How can he learn from his mistakes if you don't give him a chance? He needs that. I love Rihanna, and I'm not supporting what he did, but I support him [as a singer] 100 percent. ... I'm just very emotional just knowing what has happened. Chris Brown is a human being, and we all make mistakes. We can't condemn him for what has happened. We hope he has learned from it."
Brown hasn't made any public statements since the BET performance, but on Monday, he did tweet, "My fans are my world," a follow-up to a message earlier in the day when he wrote, "I Love you ... (ever single one of #teambreezy)."
What did you think of Chris Brown's emotional performance? Let us know in the comments.
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'Star Wars' And J.J. Abrams: Yay, Nay Or Meh?
The MTV News staff offers their thoughts on the hiring.
By MTV News staff
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Photo: Craig Barritt/ Getty Images
Source:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700853/star-wars-jj-abrams-opinion.jhtml
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- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: MJJ
- Director: Spike Lee
- Album: HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=208348
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Celebrities Arrive At The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Y’all know what time it is! After that Chris Brown/Frank Ocean madness I need to distract myself with pretty, happy things. Enter, the SAG Awards red carpet fashion. Please don’t make me pick a favorite– I can’t. And I shan’t. But I can say that my top specials were Claire Danes in Givenchy, Naomi Watts [...]
Source: http://www.pinkisthenewblog.com/2013-01-28/celebrities-arrive-at-the-2013-screen-actors-guil-awards
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Channing Tatum In 'Side Effects' Clip Should Take Caution
Hey, Channing. You might want to be careful. We've seen the previews for "Side Effects," the upcoming movie from director Steven Soderbergh, and the new clip from the movie, exclusively on MTV News, and Rooney Mara is acting strangely. It's almost as if she's up to something. Well, we warned him. Anyway, as we just [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/01/25/channing-tatum-side-effects-clip/
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Led Zeppelin - Kashmir
- Artist: Led Zeppelin
- Label: Atlantic
- Album: Gettin' the Led Out
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=993&vid=85109
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The Sundance You Didn't See: Sex, Harry Potter And Dave Grohl
An inside look at the serious and the stupid at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
By Josh Horowitz
Amanda Seyfried in "Lovelace"
Photo: Animus Films
Source:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700711/sundance-film-festival-behind-the-scenes.jhtml
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
Mary J. Blige Dishes On Her 'Crazy' Led Zeppelin Covers
'I've listened to their music since I was a child,' says the R&B diva, who recorded 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love.'
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Larry Carroll
Mary J. Blige
Photo: MTV News
You wouldn't peg Mary J Blige as the black-light-and-tapestry sort, but, as has become readily apparent in recent weeks, she absolutely loves Led Zeppelin.
In early February, reports began circulating that Blige had re-recorded Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven," working with Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and guitarist Steve Vai on the track, which is slated to appear on the international reissue of her Stronger With Each Tear album, due Monday.
But after she had recorded "Stairway," Blige continued to get the Led out, covering another Zeppelin classic — the thunderous "Whole Lotta Love" — for the album too. And when MTV News caught up with her on the Essence Black Women in Hollywood red carpet, she told us all about channeling her inner Robert Plant for the tracks, a process that came much easier than you'd probably imagine.
"I did Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love' — it's crazy," she said. "I am a Led Zeppelin fan. I'm not going to say I've been to their concerts, but I've listened to their music since I was a child, and it's always moved me, especially 'Stairway to Heaven,' and 'Whole Lotta Love' is just fun."
Blige also said she recorded another new song — a "club record" called "I Can't Wait" — for the re-release. And while it's only slated to hit shelves outside the U.S., she hopes her fans will get a chance to hear all the new songs pretty soon.
"I want y'all to hear it," she laughed.
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Adele To Perform 'Skyfall' At Oscars
Singer will make her return to the stage at the February 23 Academy Awards.
By Gil Kaufman
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Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
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Taylor Swift Wears Elie Saab To The 2013 NRJ Music Awards
The other day we saw Taylor Swift rocking a seriously sexy Kaufmanfranco dress to the 2013 40 Principales awards in Spain. The singer made her way over to Cannes for The 2013 NRJ Music Awards, and she returned to the glory that is Elie Saab. Although we’ve seen this color and style on Taylor before, [...]
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Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia/Music World Music
- Director: Jake Nava
- Album: I Am... Sasha Fierce
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=288546
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Ashton Kutcher In 'jOBS': First Clip Begins A Revolution
'Two and a Half Men' comedian becomes Apple founder in first clip from Open Road's Steve Jobs biopic.
By Josh Wigler
Ashton Kutcher in "jOBS"
Photo: Five Star Institute
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700789/ashton-kutcher-steve-jobs-movie-clip.jhtml
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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: n/a
- Album: Moonwalker
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'Upside Down' Trailer: Weirdly Awesome Or Awesomely Weird?
We're still trying to figure out what to make of "Upside Down." The film comes from Argentinian director Juan Diego Solanas, stars Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess, and seems to have a visual premise that would put visionary directors like Christopher Nolan or the Wachowskis to shame. But is it too much to handle? That's [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/01/25/upside-down-trailer/
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Chris Cornell Filling In For Robert Plant On Led Zeppelin Tour? That's News To Him
'I have not been approached to fill in for Robert Plant on the Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be,' singer says.
By Chris Harris
Chris Cornell
Photo: MTV News
Former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell has spoken out for the first time about rumors that he's been asked to fill in for Robert Plant on a proposed Led Zeppelin reunion tour. The trek would feature original guitarist Jimmy Page, original bassist John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham taking over on drums for his late father, John Bonham.
Cornell has been mentioned — along with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, White Stripes mastermind Jack White and Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy — as a potential Plant fill-in. Plant has already said that he wouldn't take part in the tour.
"I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be," Cornell told MTV News. "I've heard that from about 200 people now, and it might be one of those situations where it's just an online rumor or it might be true. But if you see anyone from Led Zeppelin around, let me know. I think I should actually fill in for Jimmy Page on the Robert Plant/ Alison Krauss tour."
Cornell's denial comes just a day after Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford confirmed reports that frontman Steven Tyler recently met with Zeppelin for an impromptu jam session. "They did it for fun," Whitford said during an appearance on the syndicated show "Todd N Tyler Radio Empire." "I actually think Jimmy wanted Steven to come over and play a little bit because I think he was trying to light a fire under Robert."
Rumors of a Zeppelin reunion tour have abounded since the iconic band played a single reunion set last year at London's O2 Arena. Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider added fuel to the fire last month when he revealed that the group was thinking of touring, with or without Plant.
According to Snider, the rest of the band told Plant, " 'We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go. Here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid [Myles Kennedy].' "
"And he can sing the sh-- out of Zeppelin," Snider added. "They're going to hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, 'OK,' and step in."
In a recent interview, Jones told BBC Radio Devon that a new singer was being sought to take over for Plant. "We are trying out a couple of singers," he said. "We want to do it. It's sounding great, and we want to get on and get out there."
But Jones insists that he, Page and Bonham aren't interested in finding a Plant clone. "It's got to be right," he said. "There's no point in just finding another Robert. You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band. There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be onboard."
Of course, even if Zeppelin were to approach him, Cornell might be too busy to take over vocals for the band. His upcoming Timbaland-produced solo LP, Scream, will be released within the next few months. Cornell told MTV News last month that some of his fans might consider Scream something of a departure, but he doesn't see it that way.
"It makes me happy that there's this perception that I have a group of fans that I'm now sort of throwing a curve at and what their reaction will be," he said. "But I've been in this situation so many times already. When I put out [1999's] Euphoria Morning, my main goal was to create an album that sounded like nothing I'd done in Soundgarden, and I did that. I also had that with Temple of the Dog, where I showed up with songs that weren't necessarily riff-based. And then, of course, the pairing of me and members of Rage Against the Machine had everyone sort of speculating about what that would sound like.
"It feels like I've done this so many times that when it's presented to me as being a departure, I feel that's a misconception," he added. "I feel like that's my theme at this point."
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Led Zeppelin - Heartbreaker
- Artist: Led Zeppelin
- Label: Atlantic
- Album: Hiawatha Express
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
J.J. Abrams And 'Star Wars': A Years' Long Love Affair
Long before he signed on to direct the seventh episode, Abrams flaunted his fandom.
By Kara Warner
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Photo: Getty Images
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700786/jj-abrams-star-wars-episode-7-love-affair.jhtml
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Les News, 012613
? The Alternative Life of Lindsay Lohan. [Buzzfeed] ? Meet Jeremy Renner‘s soon-to-be babymama. [ONTD!] ? Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are cute BFFs. [PopSugar] ? Bieber being investigated for possible Nerf gun misuse. [GossipCop] ? Hellllllllo Nick Ayler. [Oh La La] ? The Boy Scouts are really pretty sad at this point. [Towleroad] ? [...]
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Beyonce Plays Suffering Housewife In 'Why Don't You Love Me' Video
Singer does housework in latest clip from I Am ... Sasha Fierce LP.
By Jayson Rodriguez
Beyoncé in her "Why Don't You Love Me" video
Photo: Columbia
Beyoncé may have killed off Sasha Fierce, but it looks like she's introducing a new alter ego in her latest video, "Why Don't You Love Me," which premiered Tuesday (May 4) via her Vimeo page.
In a nod to classic American television, the clip opens with a narrator — in an advertising-styled voice-over — introducing B, "starring as B.B. Homemaker."
Beyoncé then does her best impersonation of Betty Draper, the embattled wife in "Mad Men," who endured the philandering ways of her husband, Don Draper.
"Why don't you need me," B croons throughout, smoking cigarettes, drinking martinis and crying the mascara down her face. "When I make it so damn easy to need me."
The '50s-styled video finds Beyoncé suffering through a number of household chores, including cleaning the kitchen, dusting (her Grammy Awards, no less), and watering the plants, all with no sign of her man.
The video was co-directed by Melina Matsoukas (Eve, Rihanna, Ne-Yo) and Beyoncé.
"Why Don't You Love Me" is the ninth video overall from Beyoncé's 2008 album I Am...Sasha Fierce, following "If I Were a Boy," "Diva" and "Sweet Dreams," among others. It's also her first clip since collaborating on back-to-back visuals with Lady Gaga: her own "Video Phone" and Gaga's "Telephone."
Earlier this year, in an interview with Allure magazine, Beyoncé surprised her fans when she proclaimed that she'd killed off her Sasha Fierce character.
"I don't need Sasha Fierce anymore, because I've grown and now I'm able to merge the two," she explained to the magazine.
It remains to be seen if B.B. Homemaker makes it past the "Why Don't You Love Me" video.
What do you think of Beyoncé's new video? Let us know in the comments below!
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Courtney Love Says Gwen Stefani?s Success Is Due To Gavin Rossdale?s Hard Work
First of all, let’s just be grateful that the Nirvana musical that Courtney Love was planning went the way of Dunzo. Okay? Okay. Second of all, did Courtney Love seriously, seriously just come at Gwen Stefani… over her damn clothing line?! LMAO. What a way to start a beef (or continue a beef… since this [...]
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Channing Tatum In 'Side Effects' Clip Should Take Caution
Hey, Channing. You might want to be careful. We've seen the previews for "Side Effects," the upcoming movie from director Steven Soderbergh, and the new clip from the movie, exclusively on MTV News, and Rooney Mara is acting strangely. It's almost as if she's up to something. Well, we warned him. Anyway, as we just [...]
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China Has Opened Up Its Own ?Friends?-Themed Coffee Shop Called Central Perk
So … have you ever wished there was a place where you could meet up with friends and drink endless amounts of coffee from oversized mugs in a setting that looks like it was ripped from the mid-1990′s? Then have I got the place for you … in China. An industrious man named Du Xin [...]
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First Listen: New Kids On The Block Release A New Single Titled ?Remix (I Like The)?
Earlier this week we learned the amazing news that legendary boyband New Kids on the Block are going on tour this year with fellow boyband compatriots Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees … and today, we get to hear NEW MUSIC from NKOTB. To accompany the kick-off of their The Package Tour, New Kids will [...]
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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: n/a
- Album: Moonwalker
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=206759
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Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia/Music World Music
- Director: Jake Nava
- Album: I Am... Sasha Fierce
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=288546
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Kate Winslet In Talks To Join The Cast Of ?Divergent?
Sigh. Kate Winslet. Where art thou?! Oh yeah, that’s right. Probably off enjoying your honeymoon with Ned Rocknroll. But it sounds like she’s getting ready to return to the big screen, and she’s taken interest in a movie that will surprise some of her fans. A little while back we learned that Shailene Woodley (of [...]
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A ?Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? Sequel Is In The Works
We’ve been getting some really awesome movie news as of late. Kate Winslet’s in talks to play a role in Divergent, we got our first look at Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs in the jOBS clip, and The Bored To Death movie is happening! I was really excited to learn that a�Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon [...]
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Friday, January 25, 2013
China Has Opened Up Its Own ?Friends?-Themed Coffee Shop Called Central Perk
So … have you ever wished there was a place where you could meet up with friends and drink endless amounts of coffee from oversized mugs in a setting that looks like it was ripped from the mid-1990′s? Then have I got the place for you … in China. An industrious man named Du Xin [...]
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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: n/a
- Album: Moonwalker
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1102&vid=206759
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J.J. Abrams And 'Star Wars': A Years' Long Love Affair
Long before he signed on to direct the seventh episode, Abrams flaunted his fandom.
By Kara Warner
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700786/jj-abrams-star-wars-episode-7-love-affair.jhtml
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Joaquin Phoenix Is Your New Robert Downey Jr. In Casting Call
By Hannah Soo Park Joaquin Phoenix and Paul Thomas Anderson might be the next big actor-director duo, Kate Winslet is eyeing Vernoica Roth's "Divergent," Reese Witherspoon might be lining up a Sudan drama, and Chris Hemsworth could be headed to the seas—all in today's casting call! Joaquin Phoenix and Paul Thomas Anderson Together Again? Following [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/01/25/joaquin-phoenix-inherent-vice-casting-call/
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Jay-Z And Beyonce Join Alicia Keys During New York Concert
Swizz Beatz, Melanie Fiona and Robin Thicke also performed at Keys' hometown show.
By James Dinh
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night
Photo: Matt Harper/ MTV News
It was a night of soaring vocals, positive messages and surprise guests when Alicia Keys' Freedom Tour stopped in her hometown of New York City on Wednesday evening at Madison Square Garden. The singer, who was joined onstage by Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Swizz Beatz, performed a string of songs from past to present and even showcased some of her dance skills.
Before the songstress emerged onstage, fans were treated to the soulful sounds of opening acts Jermaine Paul, Melanie Fiona and Robin Thicke. Paul, who has previously served as a background singer for Keys, was enthusiastic in his efforts to hype up the audience. Fiona kept the momentum moving with her powerful vocal range and charismatic smile while she performed songs like "It Kills Me" and new single "Ay Yo."
When Robin Thicke made his way to the stage, it was clear he was aware of his legions of female fans. Decked out in a dark suit and sunglasses, the singer crooned his way through his set, which included the thumping "Shakin' It 4 Daddy" and "Lost Without U." Thicke remained playful as well by ending his set with a sing-along to Lil Wayne's "A Milli."
Shortly after 9:30, the lights went out and the beginning of Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" filled the air. The drums of the 1996 track intensified as the night's main attraction appeared before fans on towering video screens. "I'm a renegade. I'm a truth seeker. They told me I would never make it and I did. They told me I wasn't strong enough but I am mighty. The element of freedom is tattooed on my heart," Keys announced.
Alicia Keys appeared in a chain-wrapped cage amid the smoke that slowly flooded the stage. She began the show with a medley of her track "Caged Bird" and "Love Is Blind." She whipped her hair from side to side until she made her way out of the spinning entrapment and happily towards the front of the stage.
"New York, you feeling good?" she asked the roaring crowd. There was no hesitation — the jam-packed arena was ready. Dressed in a tight black top, sparkling pants and a red coat with tails, Keys made full use of the stage by fluttering from side to side with her dancers during "You Don't Know My Name." She continued with songs like "Fallen," which she changed around vocally, and her rocking Jack White collaboration "Another Way to Die."
Opening act Jermaine Paul took the stage once again when Keys sat down at her piano for "Diary." While the two played vocal acrobatics around each other during the song's bridge, it was evident that they shared onstage chemistry. After a quick costume change into a sleek white dress, she performed "Superwoman" and "If I Can't Have You." The songstress took several moments throughout her show to explain the importance of believing in yourself.
But after another outfit change, it was her performance of "Put It in a Love Song" that really got fans riled up. Keys performed her way through the dance number, then introduced Beyoncé, who descended from a staircase and joined Keys for the remainder of the song, ending with a dance breakdown. This marks the very first time the two artists have ever performed together onstage. Keys slowed things down after the powerhouse female duet with songs like "Unthinkable" and "Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart."
And with Beyoncé making a surprise appearance onstage, it was only fitting that her husband do the same. As Keys momentarily stopped playing piano, Swizz Beatz ran onstage and was soon followed by none other than Jay-Z. Times Square and the city skyline engulfed the arena as scenes of the city shined brightly for the sea of people. There's something especially moving about listening to the ode to New York City "Empire State of Mind" while actually in the city itself.
Keys is always a master on piano, but her evening in New York proved her ability to put on a show with massive vocals, strong imagery and a powerful message.
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Exclusive 'Bullet To The Head' Set Visit: Sylvester Stallone Gets Old School
Christian Slater gets a beatdown from Stallone and Sung Kang in MTV's exclusive 'Bullet to the Head' set visit.
By Josh Wigler, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
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J.J. Abrams' 'Star Wars 7': What Will It Look Like?
From 'Felicity' to 'Star Trek,' Abrams' filmography provides clues as to how his 'Star Wars' vision will come together.
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Photo: Getty Images
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Watch: ?Saturday Night Live? Releases Adam Levine Promo Videos
Last Saturday night, actress Jennifer Lawrence guest hosted last week’s episode of Saturday Night Live. While it wasn’t the best show ever, you may recall that it was pretty funny in some parts :) This week, Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine will host the show. I have to say, these promo videos just released [...]
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Chris Brown's BET Performance Joins List Of Greatest Pop-Culture Crying Fits
Halle Berry, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake and more have had their moments.
By Kyle Anderson
Chris Brown performs at the 2010 BET awards on Sunday
Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images
Despite the triumphant TV returns of Kanye West, T.I. and El DeBarge at Sunday night's 2010 BET Awards, the big headline from the show was Chris Brown's moving tribute to late superstar Michael Jackson. Brown flawlessly executed all of Jackson's most classic dance moves (including a scorching moonwalk), but when it came time to lend his voice to Jackson's "Man in the Mirror," Brown broke down in tears and could not sing, apparently overwhelmed by the emotion of the situation.
Crying in public is hardly a new phenomenon in the world of popular culture. Brown joins the list of some of the biggest stars in the world who have also broken down on television.
Halle Berry When Berry won the Oscar for Best Actress at the 74th Annual Academy Awards in 2002 (for her work in "Monster's Ball"), she became the first African-American woman to take home the prize. That, combined with the overwhelming experience that was making the emotionally-charged "Monster's Ball" and the huge standing ovation she received, threw Berry into hysterics during her acceptance speech. "This moment is so much bigger than me," she said.
Kelly Clarkson When Kelly Clarkson won the very first season of "American Idol," she was initially in a state of shock. Unable to express how she was feeling to the television audience who voted her the victor over Justin Guarini, she moved on to her performance of "A Moment Like This." When she hit the lyric, "I can't believe it's happening to me," she finally broke. She managed to get through the song, but to continuously apologized for her emotion.
Justin Timberlake Ashton Kutcher's hit MTV show "Punked" certainly pushed a lot of his famous friends to the brink, but few had a reaction like Timberlake. When Kutcher's crew of actors pretended to be federal officers seizing most of his possessions for failure to pay back taxes, Timberlake flipped out and wept. Usually, Kutcher's reveal at the end of the episode throws the celebrity in question into laughing jags or fits of anger, but Timberlake was clearly just filled with relief.
Tonya Harding Athletes cry all the time, but it's usually because of the overwhelming thrill of victory or the agony of bitter defeat. Rarely do they weep during a particular competition, but that's exactly what Harding did at the 1994 Winter Olympics. After dealing with her connection to the attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan in the run-up to the games, Harding took the ice only to realize that a lace on one of her skates had broken. In between sobs, she pleaded with the judges to allow her to get new laces and start over. They allowed it, though Harding still only finished eighth.
Crystal Bowersox The season nine "American Idol" runner-up had an extremely emotional run to the finals (including a harrowing health scare), but it took merely the presence of her father and a particularly heartfelt song to push her to tears. Bowersox slipped a handful of sobs into her performance of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions' "People Get Ready" during Inspirational Week on the show. It was one of the many performances that put Bowersox in the discussion of the best "Idol" contestants of all time.
Tracy Morgan The always unpredictable star of "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" has had a tough life and a challenging career, but the mere mention of co-star Tina Fey sent Morgan on the crying train when he visited with Oprah Winfrey on an episode of her show back in April. "She's my friend. Tina is my friend. I love her," he told Winfrey as he was fighting back tears.
"Crying Girl" There are an awful lot of "American Idol" moments on this list, aren't there? Ashley Ferl gained notoriety during the show's sixth season not as a contestant but as a particularly emotional audience member. The 13-year-old Ferl was so taken with "Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar's take on the Kinks' "You Really Got Me" that she sobbed uncontrollably, earning herself a great deal of screen time and the privilege of becoming an Internet meme for a while.
Did we miss any? What is the best incident of celebrity crying? And what did you think of Brown's performance? Let us know in the comments!
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Watch: AMC Releases New Footage From ?The Walking Dead? Season 3, Part 2
Earlier this month we got to see a promo video for the forthcoming second half of The Walking Dead season 3. Today we get to see an all-new promo video that features NEW footage from the show. With only 2 weeks left until new eps of The Walking Dead return, I know fans are really [...]
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Beyonce To Perform at White House State Dinner Tonight
Obama favorite will be joined by Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Beyoncé
Photo: Getty Images
Beyoncé will perform Wednesday night (May 19) at the White House State Dinner along with Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. The stars will entertain dignitaries on the White House South Lawn following the dinner for Mexican President Felipe Calderón.
Beyoncé, who has rocked stages around the world, is no stranger to performing for the first family. In 2009, the superstar hit the stage at the We Are One inaugural concert and serenaded President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during the couple's first dance following Barack Obama's historic inauguration. Beyoncé and her mogul husband, Jay-Z — who is fairly chummy with the leader of the free world — made headlines earlier this year when the couple visited the White House with R&B star Trey Songz in tow.
Acoustic-guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will also perform at the dinner. However, unlike Beyoncé, the performance marks the pair's first time at the White House. The duo tweeted earlier Wednesday, "Just landed in DC ... in a little while we'll do soundcheck at the White House for 2moro's performance. Never been there b4 as tourist either."
Rodrigo y Gabriela, who have gone from heavy-metal fans to street performers to world-music stars, will tour the world this summer in support of their latest album, 11:11. Despite performing at the White House for the first time, the pair seem confident about the show and tweeted some words of encouragement to President Obama and President Calderón as the world leaders apparently handled some official business earlier Wednesday. "2nd soundcheck at White House today at 3 30 ... gig's around 9! I think the 2 presidents are in an official meeting right now....good luck."
Fans who want to experience the evening don't need an official invite. The performances and a toast from Presidents Obama and Calderón will be streamed live on the White House website.
Will you watch the White House performances? Let us know in the comments below!
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David Beckham Bodywear By H&M Releases A Fashionable New ?Dressing Gown?
I’ve got some great news for fans of the David Beckham Bodywear collection at H&M! Our dear Becks has added a NEW item to the collection … a sexy Dressing Gown as it is called in the UK, apparently, we here in the States just call it a robe. But, I have some bad news [...]
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'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' Preview: Reliving In Sin
Director Robert Rodriguez leads MTV News through his return to Sin City, from Josh Brolin's entrance to shooting in 3-D.
By Kara Warner
Robert Rodriguez
Photo: MTV News
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