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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Jill Curtis Reacts to Husband's Death
Sept. 30 - Jill Curtis talks to the media outside the Henderson, Nevada, home she lived in with her husband, actor Tony Curtis. The Oscar nominee passed away Wednesday night of cardiac arrest at the age of 85.
BumpWatch: Vera Farmiga and Renn Hawkey Laugh It Up
Vera Farmiga and husband Renn Hawkey share a laugh while walking the red carpet at Monday's Metropolitan Opera Season Opening, held at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Jessica Marotta: Joseph Cerniglia Girlfriend
Jessica Marotta is Joseph Cerniglia?s girlfriend allegedly. You may know him as the chef who was on the Kitchen Nightmare show that Gordon Ramsay berated who committed suicide the other day. So who exactly is Jessica and what was her relationship with the married Cerniglia? If you keep reading you can find out!
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2010 VMAs: Relive The Blink-And-You-Missed-'Em Moments!
From Rihanna's coy reaction to Drake's 'Fancy' set to Katy Perry's toast, we revisit our favorite split-second moments.
By Jim Cantiello
Katy Perry sitting next to Rihanna, asking for a refill at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
Photo: MTV News
From Kanye West's bright red suit to Lady Gaga's plumed Mohawk, the 2010 Video Music Awards gave viewers plenty to look at. But there were also plenty of blink-and-you-missed-it moments worth revisiting. Here are some of our faves.
Jane Lynch's Surprise!
The VMA stage was especially massive this year, with platforms extending and wrapping around the orchestra section of the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live. So you can't really blame "Glee" 's Jane Lynch for not noticing Rihanna's surprise entrance happening directly behind her. By the time Lynch realized where Ri's voice was coming from, she delivered a reaction shot that screamed over-the-top shock and unbridled joy. Who knew Sue Sylvester was such a die-hard Rihanna fan?!
Rihanna Flips Her Hair at Drake!
Speaking of Rihanna, the Bajan beauty had a playful response to Drake's VMA debut: a sassy "well, isn't he fancy?" hair flip.
Chelsea <3s Justin
You might have noticed a "Chelsea Loves Justin" sign in the audience for Justin Bieber's outdoor performance. But did you see who was holding the sign and screeching her face off? Yep, that was VMA host Chelsea Handler, who had ditched the Nokia Theatre to catch Bieber doing his thing out front. That explains why Bieber was skeeved out by an audience member at the end of his performance. It was an intentional comedy bit. (For his unintentional comedy bit, see: dramatic sunglasses removal.)
Jared Leto Snubs Microphone Girl
On his way up to the podium to accept the Best Rock Video Moonman, 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto accidentally took a microphone from Johnny Knoxville, leaving a girl whose job it was to hand off a mic to the winner positively miffed. "Well that was retarded," she said into an open mic. Oof.
Katy Perry Wants a Refill
Kanye West closed the show with his new song, "Runaway," which asked the audience to "have a toast for the douche bags." Apparently Katy obliged, since immediately after the performance you could see her raising her empty glass and shaking it as if to say, "I need a refill, garçon!"
The Moonmen have all been handed out and the stars have gone home, but there's plenty of 2010 MTV Video Music Awards news, interviews, behind-the-scenes scoop, party reports and more still to come, so keep it locked on MTVNews.com.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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- Label: Columbia/Music World Music
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'Social Network' Star Jesse Eisenberg Defends Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg
'He prioritizes Facebook over his personal relationships. This is not something that I think is bad,' Eisenberg says.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Vanessa White Wolf
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Photo: MTV News
Mark Zuckerberg made a lot of friends through Facebook, but he lost a lot too. And when moviegoers head to theaters this weekend to see "The Social Network," David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's take on the building of the Facebook empire and the man that launched it, they will certainly be left wondering if Zuckerberg is really a bad guy.
The film, based on the book "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Mezrich, focuses on the early years of Facebook and Zuckerberg's undeniable ambition. And if you ask Jesse Eisenberg, who plays Zuckerberg in the film, he's really not as bad as he may come off.
"When you spend six months, 14 hours a day doing the same thing, playing the same role, it's impossible to think of that role in the same way the audience might think of that role or the way the other characters might think of that character," he told MTV News at the film's junket in New York City last weekend. "You know, in the same way we can't think of ourselves in kind of an objective way, that's how actors have to think about the roles that they play.
"I didn't think it was that difficult with this one though because he does things that are occasionally hurtful to other characters, but I think it's always coming from a real place. He prioritizes Facebook over his personal relationships. This is not something that I think is bad. His interest is elsewhere, so he severs these personal relationships he has in the movie in order to take Facebook in the direction that it needs to go. I think it's a completely defendable position."
Check out everything we've got on "The Social Network."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
Related VideosUsher's OMG Tour To Launch In November
Usher's 25-date arena tour will start on November 10 in Seattle.
By Gil Kaufman
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Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage
Usher will reward his fans' patience in November when he finally kicks off the long-awaited tour in support of his platinum Raymond v. Raymond album. Though it won't feature Chris Brown as recently rumored, Usher is promising a major show for the 25-date North American arena tour that kicks off on November 10 in Seattle.
"Songs like 'OMG,' 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love,' 'There Goes My Baby,' 'Papers,' 'Daddy's Home,' 'Lil Freak' with Nicki Minaj and 'Hot Tottie' with Jay-Z have dominated the airwaves since last February," said Randy Phillips, president & CEO of AEG Live, the promoter behind the tour. "Now is the time for one of our greatest entertainers to go live and we are thrilled to be part of the ultimate Usher experience. Usher is bringing his fans an evening they will not soon forget. This will be the 'Must See' concert tour of 2010!"
The singer, who is on tap to perform at Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards, will be on the road through late December, hitting major cities from Las Vegas and Los Angeles to Dallas, Detroit, Chicago and Boston, wrapping things up on December 18 with a show at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Tickets will go on sale beginning September 17, with more information on opening acts and tour details available at Usherworld.com.
Dates for the OMG Tour:
» November 10 - Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
» November 12 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arenabr
» November 13 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Baybr
» November 14 - Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
» November 17 - San Diego, CA @ Sports Arena
» November 18 - Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center
» November 19 - Phoenix, AZ @ Jobing.com Arena
» November 23 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
» November 24 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
» November 26 - St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
» November 27 - Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
» November 29 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
» November 30 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
» December 2 - Detroit, MI @ TBD
» December 3 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
» December 5 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
» December 7 - Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
» December 8 - Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
» December 10 - Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
» December 11 - Norfolk, VA @ Scope Arena
» December 13 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
» December 14 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
» December 16 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
» December 17 - Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
» December 18 - Hartford, CT @ XL Center
Coen Brothers' 'True Grit' Trailer Brings Badass Jeff Bridges To Wild West
This holiday season, celebrate with a little retribution, Coen Bros.-style.
Joel and Ethan Coen's upcoming Western "True Grit" shoots its way into theaters December 25, and the new teaser trailer, which just hit on
Joel and Ethan Coen's upcoming Western "True Grit" shoots its way into theaters December 25, and the new teaser trailer, which just hit on
Adam Lambert Recalls Lady Gaga, Madonna Career Advice
'You just have to count on yourself and go for it,' Lambert says Gaga told him.
By Jocelyn Vena
Adam Lambert
Photo: Kevin Parry/ WireImage
Adam Lambert has managed to speed through every stage of fame during his brief time as a celebrity. He's been loved by his fans, hated by his critics, released an album and hit the road for his first headlining tour. And Lambert has managed to deal with all the pressures of fame thanks to some great advice he's gotten from two very famous ladies.
"She told me about the previous three years. She worked really, really hard before she made it. She told me there's no glamour, you don't get a lot of sleep, you don't get a lot of stability in your social life — you just have to count on yourself and go for it. It was a good pep talk," Lambert told Australia's news.com.au about his pal Lady Gaga's advice. "And she was right."
Like Gaga, Madonna, has warned Lambert about some of the negative sides of fame, including all those haters. "She told me that you can't get wrapped up in all the media and message boards, that everyone's going to have an opinion. People will criticize you, especially when you're doing it well. You can't do much better than getting career advice from Madonna," he said. "She's the queen, right? I've [learned] there are plenty of challenges, but if you work hard enough you can arrive. You find a spot for yourself and get to communicate with your art and hopefully inspire people. That's what I'm working towards."
Like both those iconic women, Lambert has become a bit of a face for the gay community. But he doesn't want that to be the only thing he's known as.
"I'm very comfortable with my sexuality and I have no qualms talking about it," he said. "It's important for me to be bold about it. There are not a lot of examples of that in pop culture. I'm happy to fill that role.
"But I did an interview the other day and every question was a sensationalized question about being gay and the gay lifestyle. There's a fine line," he continued. "As open as I am to mentioning it, I'm not a gay spokesman. I'm a singer. I'm an entertainer who happens to be gay. I'm going to work hard with the next album to make that the message. When the first line is 'Openly gay singer Adam Lambert ...' it gets a little frustrating. The singer part should definitely come first. That's what I do."
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Joe Jonas and Ashley Greene: B-Day Shopping for Frankie!
Reunited now that he's finished up touring with his brothers, Joe Jonas and Ashley Greene were hand-in-hand in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday (September 28).
The JoBros rocker and his "Twilight" actress girlfriend looked happy to be together as they partook in a bout of shopping at the local Walgreens.
As for the reason behind the trip, Joe was grabbing a last minute card and gift for little brother Frankie Jonas - who happens to be celebrating his 10th birthday.
Meanwhile, Miss Greene is enjoying her little remaining free time - as she's set to get to work on "Breaking Dawn" next month with the two-part movie expected to be shooting through April 2011.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
New Treatment Center Encourages Clients to Rock Out on Premesis
Roll over Betty Ford and tell Promises the news. A new rehab center in South Central, Pennsylvania called Clarity Way is providing its clients the use of an in-house recording studio and a music therapist. So now drug-addled artists can try to get clean and be productive at the same time.
The studio, which is equipped [...]
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More From Chezza's Autobiography!
Since breaking free from Girls Aloud and going solo, Cheryl Tweedy has definitely hit some bumps in the road, as well as receiving some amazing opportunities!
In her upcoming autobiography, Through My Eyes, she discusses her personal journey over past few years, as well as her time on X Factor, and her relationship with GayFace Derek [...]
In her upcoming autobiography, Through My Eyes, she discusses her personal journey over past few years, as well as her time on X Factor, and her relationship with GayFace Derek [...]
Will Tom Cruise Join 'Mountains'? Guillermo Del Toro Weighs In On Casting Rumors
I honestly feel a little sorry for Guillermo del Toro whenever he sits down for an interview with MTV News. We're absolutely relentless in our pursuit of casting scoops, and the Mexican-born director is such a freakin' nice guy, it's tough to watch him squirm.
For a while we were pestering del Toro about the actor [...]
For a while we were pestering del Toro about the actor [...]
Britney Spears - Do Somethin'
Do Somethin'
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: BMG International
Director: Bille Woodruff/Mona Lisa
Album: My Prerogative
Artist: Britney Spears
Label: BMG International
Director: Bille Woodruff/Mona Lisa
Album: My Prerogative
Lindsay Checking Into Rehab Today
Finally!
Lilo will check into a rehab facility in Southern California — although not ?Promises,? a center she?s been to in the past.
She will be at a live-in facility, most likely until her court hearing next month.
We hope she can start getting her life back on track. You?re running out of second chances, Lilo! Make this [...]
Lilo will check into a rehab facility in Southern California — although not ?Promises,? a center she?s been to in the past.
She will be at a live-in facility, most likely until her court hearing next month.
We hope she can start getting her life back on track. You?re running out of second chances, Lilo! Make this [...]
David Beckham Doesn?t Take Kindly To Allegations Of Infidelity
Yesterday we learned that soccer superstar David Beckham made his way down to the tropical island nation of Trinidad & Tobago in an attempt to woo the FIFA Executive Committee in an effort to convince them to allow England to be the host nation for the 2018 World Cup Soccer Tournament … but before I [...]
TV Ad For Norwegian Deaf Metal
This image, which nicely compliments the video below, is for a 1993 metal comp that featured some pretty ripping bands, including Eucharist, Dissection, Impaler, At the Gates, Pitchshifter and Therion, along with a bunch of groups we've never heard of. Good luck tracking it down. But before you try, check out this Norwegian TV ad [...]
Monday, September 27, 2010
Photos | Led Zeppelin Reunite At London Concert
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Photos | Jay-Z, Beyonce, Bieber And More Nominated For 2010 BET Awards
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Stephen Colbert, Eddie Fisher Remembered And Sympathy For Lindsay Lohan In Today's Twitter-Wood
Some of the tweets were serious and some were less so today, as Stephen Colbert made headlines testifying before a House subcommittee. Pop singer Eddie Fisher's death also resonated in Twitter-Wood, with his daughter Carrie Fisher commemorating him with a post and Alyssa Milano among those sending condolences.
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Oakleigh Marshall: Transgender Student Denied Homecoming Throne
Oakleigh Marshall (who also goes by Oakleigh Reed) is a transgender senior at Mona Shores High School. Because ?Oak? is still technically female, he was denied the right to be Homecoming King. Find out what happened here, and see related photos and video below.
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Lady Gaga Vs. Eminem At VMAs: Ke$ha Weighs In
'I have mad respect for both of them,' Best New Artist nominee says.By Kara Warner
Ke$ha
Photo: MTV News
The buzz around our MTV Video Music Awards has hit a fever pitch, with just four more days until the biggest stars in music descend on the Nokia Theatre for a night of major performances, special guest appearances and plenty of unplanned surprises.
When we caught up with spunky Best New Artist nominee Ke$ha -- who is also up for a Best Collaboration Moonman with 3OH!3 for their peppy clip for "My First Kiss" -- she seemed eager to just attend the festivities.
"I don't even think I'm invited," she joked (we think).
When asked what her plans are for the show, she suggested some slightly over-the-top pranks -- and that she might lose control of certain bodily functions. "I might throw water balloons at people," she said. "I might pee myself just thinking about it."
Regarding her take on the evening's biggest prize, Video of the Year, the "Tik Tok" singer was torn between VMA-nomination dominators Lady Gaga and Eminem.
"I have mad respect for both of them, so I can't really say who I'd pick," she said. "I think that Eminem is really amazing, because he's so honest and I really connect with brutally honest people and artists. And then Gaga's whole thing is incredible too. I can't really say who I hope would win, but I'd like to see what's going to happen."
Who do you think will win? Lady Gaga or Eminem? Share your thoughts in the comments!
The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through Sunday.
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The buzz around our MTV Video Music Awards has hit a fever pitch, with just four more days until the biggest stars in music descend on the Nokia Theatre for a night of major performances, special guest appearances and plenty of unplanned surprises.
When we caught up with spunky Best New Artist nominee Ke$ha -- who is also up for a Best Collaboration Moonman with 3OH!3 for their peppy clip for "My First Kiss" -- she seemed eager to just attend the festivities.
"I don't even think I'm invited," she joked (we think).
When asked what her plans are for the show, she suggested some slightly over-the-top pranks -- and that she might lose control of certain bodily functions. "I might throw water balloons at people," she said. "I might pee myself just thinking about it."
Regarding her take on the evening's biggest prize, Video of the Year, the "Tik Tok" singer was torn between VMA-nomination dominators Lady Gaga and Eminem.
"I have mad respect for both of them, so I can't really say who I'd pick," she said. "I think that Eminem is really amazing, because he's so honest and I really connect with brutally honest people and artists. And then Gaga's whole thing is incredible too. I can't really say who I hope would win, but I'd like to see what's going to happen."
Who do you think will win? Lady Gaga or Eminem? Share your thoughts in the comments!
The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through Sunday.
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Usher Remembers Being A 'Pizza Face' On 'When I Was 17'
'I had really, really bad acne ' he admits in Saturday's episode. By Mawuse Ziegbe
Usher on "When I Was 17"
Photo: MTV News
He's known as one of the smoothest R&B sensations to grace the stage, but when Usher was 17, he grappled with a far less flattering image.
"I went through this phase where I had really, really bad acne," the singer admits on the latest episode of "When I Was 17," premiering Saturday at 11 a.m. Usher, who was 17 in 1995, reveals with a grin that his nickname was "Pizza Face."
"His acne was so horrible," recalled one of Usher's more blunt friends, Keith. "His face was so jacked up."
Music mogul and producer Jermaine Dupri remembered how the entertainer's spotty complexion led him to shy away from the spotlight.
"He didn't want to go out. He wanted to stay in," Dupri says. "He was a little ashamed of what was going on with his face."
The singer went to extreme, and ultimately unsuccessful, lengths to disguise his breakouts.
"As a dude, you're not gonna put makeup on your face, right?" Usher said. "I tried that, it didn't even work."
He may have experimented with cosmetics and spent a few more nights at home but the multiplatinum star didn't let his acne hold him back from wooing the ladies. "I was 17, so I would still try to talk to girls [and] get past it," Usher reasoned.
He even had some smooth lines to drop when he wanted to draw attention away from his skin. " 'Don't look at that, look at my eyes, baby. I'm trying to say something real serious to you right here,' " Usher recalled, reenacting his complexion-deflecting dating moves. "I know I have pizza face, I don't care."
In the end, his skin cleared up and the singer said it was just a matter of riding out a rite passage that many teens are forced to endure.
"This is something that all 17-year-olds have to deal with," Usher said. "You can't run away from it."
— this week featuring B.o.B, Usher and Ne-Yo — premieres Saturday at 11 a.m. on MTV
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He's known as one of the smoothest R&B sensations to grace the stage, but when Usher was 17, he grappled with a far less flattering image.
"I went through this phase where I had really, really bad acne," the singer admits on the latest episode of "When I Was 17," premiering Saturday at 11 a.m. Usher, who was 17 in 1995, reveals with a grin that his nickname was "Pizza Face."
"His acne was so horrible," recalled one of Usher's more blunt friends, Keith. "His face was so jacked up."
Music mogul and producer Jermaine Dupri remembered how the entertainer's spotty complexion led him to shy away from the spotlight.
"He didn't want to go out. He wanted to stay in," Dupri says. "He was a little ashamed of what was going on with his face."
The singer went to extreme, and ultimately unsuccessful, lengths to disguise his breakouts.
"As a dude, you're not gonna put makeup on your face, right?" Usher said. "I tried that, it didn't even work."
He may have experimented with cosmetics and spent a few more nights at home but the multiplatinum star didn't let his acne hold him back from wooing the ladies. "I was 17, so I would still try to talk to girls [and] get past it," Usher reasoned.
He even had some smooth lines to drop when he wanted to draw attention away from his skin. " 'Don't look at that, look at my eyes, baby. I'm trying to say something real serious to you right here,' " Usher recalled, reenacting his complexion-deflecting dating moves. "I know I have pizza face, I don't care."
In the end, his skin cleared up and the singer said it was just a matter of riding out a rite passage that many teens are forced to endure.
"This is something that all 17-year-olds have to deal with," Usher said. "You can't run away from it."
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Completely Gratuitous
Just run to us, bb, run to US!!!!
Openly gay actor Matt Boner Bomer was spotted on location doing some sort of action scene (we don't even care, just let us watch him run), for his TV show White Collar at Battery Park in NYC.
So delish!!
[Images via WENN.]
Openly gay actor Matt Boner Bomer was spotted on location doing some sort of action scene (we don't even care, just let us watch him run), for his TV show White Collar at Battery Park in NYC.
So delish!!
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Usher - Trading Places
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Album: Here I Stand
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Zach Galifianakis Talks 'It's Kind Of A Funny Story' Directing Duo
'I think they have the same amount of influence,' he says of Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden.By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
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Photo: MTV News
Zach Galifianakis is following up his star-making and outrageous role in last year's "The Hangover" with a slightly more subdued turn in "It's Kind of a Funny Story," the latest film from "Half Nelson" writer/director team Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden.
In the film, which is based on the 2006 semiautobiographical novel by Ned Vizzini, Galifianakis plays Bobby, a patient in the psych ward of the Brooklyn Argenon Hospital, who becomes a mentor of sorts to Craig Gilner (Keir Gilchrist), a potentially suicidal 16-year-old who checks himself into the hospital.
When we caught up with Galifianakis recently, we asked him how having two directors changed the filmmaking process and if he had any questions for the directing duo before he signed onto the project.
"I had a few questions. One of them was: 'When are the lunch breaks?' 'How long are the lunch breaks?' and 'Is this a Pixar film?' Because those are my three rules," he joked. "No, the script was good, I really liked the directors, and that's kind of what I based it on."
Regarding Fleck and Boden's directing style, Galifianakis said the duo were very organized yet laid-back at the same time.
"Ryan does most of the talking, and Anna is in the background a little bit," he explained. "But equally, I think they have the same amount of influence, but they're very, very good directors. They're soft-spoken and nice. It was a pleasure working with them."
"It's Kind of a Funny Story" opens in New York and Los Angeles on October 8 and also features Viola Davis, Lauren Graham and up-and-comer Emma Roberts.
Check out everything we've got on "It's Kind of a Funny Story."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Zach Galifianakis is following up his star-making and outrageous role in last year's "The Hangover" with a slightly more subdued turn in "It's Kind of a Funny Story," the latest film from "Half Nelson" writer/director team Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden.
In the film, which is based on the 2006 semiautobiographical novel by Ned Vizzini, Galifianakis plays Bobby, a patient in the psych ward of the Brooklyn Argenon Hospital, who becomes a mentor of sorts to Craig Gilner (Keir Gilchrist), a potentially suicidal 16-year-old who checks himself into the hospital.
When we caught up with Galifianakis recently, we asked him how having two directors changed the filmmaking process and if he had any questions for the directing duo before he signed onto the project.
"I had a few questions. One of them was: 'When are the lunch breaks?' 'How long are the lunch breaks?' and 'Is this a Pixar film?' Because those are my three rules," he joked. "No, the script was good, I really liked the directors, and that's kind of what I based it on."
Regarding Fleck and Boden's directing style, Galifianakis said the duo were very organized yet laid-back at the same time.
"Ryan does most of the talking, and Anna is in the background a little bit," he explained. "But equally, I think they have the same amount of influence, but they're very, very good directors. They're soft-spoken and nice. It was a pleasure working with them."
"It's Kind of a Funny Story" opens in New York and Los Angeles on October 8 and also features Viola Davis, Lauren Graham and up-and-comer Emma Roberts.
Check out everything we've got on "It's Kind of a Funny Story."
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Help Save-A-Pet!
I've mentioned this before, but my mom volunteers at Save-A-Pet, a no-kill animal shelter in Illinois. Like many charities, they're currently having financial difficulties and might have to close their doors unless they receive more donations. Here's a link to a message regarding their financial situation.
If you can donate anything—even just one dollar—it would be greatly appreciated. They've been around for almost 40 years and are currently home to almost 300 animals. Here are some photos I took last time I was there:
He was my favorite, Jax. I would take him home if I could, but he needs to be the only animal in the house.
All the cats stay in the same room and have "kitty condos."
"Meow! I like to cuddle!"
"Woof! I'm cute!"
"I also only have three legs, but I'm doing fine!"
Every dog gets to go outside and play every day.
Please help if you can! Thank you!
If you can donate anything—even just one dollar—it would be greatly appreciated. They've been around for almost 40 years and are currently home to almost 300 animals. Here are some photos I took last time I was there:
He was my favorite, Jax. I would take him home if I could, but he needs to be the only animal in the house.
All the cats stay in the same room and have "kitty condos."
"Meow! I like to cuddle!"
"Woof! I'm cute!"
"I also only have three legs, but I'm doing fine!"
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Justin Bieber Joins Ranks Of Pop Stars With 'CSI' Cameos
Bieber's season-premiere debut follows guest turns by Diddy, Taylor Swift and more. By Jocelyn Vena
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Justin Bieber is making his "CSI" debut on Thursday night (September 23), and while it remains to be seen whether the teen idol can pull out an Emmy-worthy performance, his appearance on the show continues the series' tradition of casting marquee names for guest spots.
Taylor Swift got to live out her dream in March 2009, when she played Haley, a girl found dead outside of a motel. While Swift didn't have very many lines, the pop singer did display some chops onscreen and got to indulge her morbid acting fantasies.
"I've always joked around with my record label and my mom and everybody — all my friends know that my dream is to die on 'CSI,' " she said last year. "I've always wanted to be one of the characters on there that they're trying to figure out what happened to."
But not everyone plays the victim. When Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz made a cameo on the show in March 2009, they hit up the East Coast version of the show on "CSI: NY." The Wentzes went dark for their parts as Chester Byron and Lila Wickfield, playing a young couple entangled in the world of drug-dealing.
"It's easy to play passionate roles with the person you love," Wentz said about hooking up with his wife onscreen. "There's nothing weird about it when you love the person."
Diddy worked the opposite end of the legal spectrum when he was cast as a defense attorney on "CSI: Miami" in December 2008. Describing his character as a "nemesis" to David Caruso's he explained, "I wanted to keep on studying and learning; working with great actors, directors, great shows. I've never done a television drama. I've always wanted to play a lawyer. I didn't want to play, like, a rap artist or a criminal."
And that brings it back to Bieber, who'll make his first of two appearances this week as troubled kid Jason McCann on "CSI" (the second will air in February). He'll certainly be showing fans a side of him they haven't seen.
"He's a troubled young man, raised in the foster-care system, whose hard-luck life has left him scarred and angry," executive producer Carol Mendelsohn told MTV News last month. "When we first meet Jason, we meet him at a community center where he's giving a testimonial in honor of a man who takes Jason and his older brother in when they had no one else, and that man is now in jail and Jason's brother is out for revenge and looking for payback."
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Justin Bieber is making his "CSI" debut on Thursday night (September 23), and while it remains to be seen whether the teen idol can pull out an Emmy-worthy performance, his appearance on the show continues the series' tradition of casting marquee names for guest spots.
Taylor Swift got to live out her dream in March 2009, when she played Haley, a girl found dead outside of a motel. While Swift didn't have very many lines, the pop singer did display some chops onscreen and got to indulge her morbid acting fantasies.
"I've always joked around with my record label and my mom and everybody — all my friends know that my dream is to die on 'CSI,' " she said last year. "I've always wanted to be one of the characters on there that they're trying to figure out what happened to."
But not everyone plays the victim. When Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz made a cameo on the show in March 2009, they hit up the East Coast version of the show on "CSI: NY." The Wentzes went dark for their parts as Chester Byron and Lila Wickfield, playing a young couple entangled in the world of drug-dealing.
"It's easy to play passionate roles with the person you love," Wentz said about hooking up with his wife onscreen. "There's nothing weird about it when you love the person."
Diddy worked the opposite end of the legal spectrum when he was cast as a defense attorney on "CSI: Miami" in December 2008. Describing his character as a "nemesis" to David Caruso's he explained, "I wanted to keep on studying and learning; working with great actors, directors, great shows. I've never done a television drama. I've always wanted to play a lawyer. I didn't want to play, like, a rap artist or a criminal."
And that brings it back to Bieber, who'll make his first of two appearances this week as troubled kid Jason McCann on "CSI" (the second will air in February). He'll certainly be showing fans a side of him they haven't seen.
"He's a troubled young man, raised in the foster-care system, whose hard-luck life has left him scarred and angry," executive producer Carol Mendelsohn told MTV News last month. "When we first meet Jason, we meet him at a community center where he's giving a testimonial in honor of a man who takes Jason and his older brother in when they had no one else, and that man is now in jail and Jason's brother is out for revenge and looking for payback."
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'Glee' Creator On Britney Spears Cameo: 'It Was Like The President Had Come'
'I couldn't get into my own sets at one point, which I thought was hilarious,' Ryan Murphy says.By James Dinh
Heather Morris and Britney Spears on the set of "Glee"
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Britney Spears may be a pop princess, but "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy felt as if the president had stopped by the set during Spears' recent visit to William McKinley High. Murphy dished about what went down when the singer filmed her cameo for the "Britney/Brittany" episode.
"It was literally like the President had come," Murphy told E! Online. "We all had to wear wristbands. I couldn't get into my own sets at one point, which I thought was hilarious."
Murphy thought Spears was moved by the cast's admiration for her. "I think she was really impressed about how so many kids of the show do what they do because they grew up wanting to be Britney Spears," he said. "She was really sweet with them. We had a number with a bunch of 8-year-old dancers in the show and she spent a lot of time talking to them, and they did the number for her ... She was so sweet, she's great with kids, she was so awesome."
But security remained tight, Murphy said, because "everybody was sort of trying to get into the set and find out what the hell she's doing in the episode." What Spears will be doing on the show is still unknown, but a picture the singer tweeted from the set suggests that she may be playing some sort of receptionist.
Aside from hanging with the pop princess on set, the "Glee" creator also got to hear some of Spears' new material. "I got to hear some of the music she's putting out later this fall or early next year," Murphy said. "It's really a great return to form for her; the songs are amazing so I feel she's riding the crest."
And while there has been talk of Madonna tunes blaring the speaker intercoms once again, Murphy has also revealed that Britney "probably" will reprise her cameo spot on "Glee" episodes.
Last week, the singer tweeted photos of herself on set alongside Murphy and castmember Heather Morris. Posing in front of a set that looked similar to the singer's "Me Against the Music" video backdrop, Spears channeled the Madonna look that was donned in their 2003 collaboration.
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Britney Spears may be a pop princess, but "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy felt as if the president had stopped by the set during Spears' recent visit to William McKinley High. Murphy dished about what went down when the singer filmed her cameo for the "Britney/Brittany" episode.
"It was literally like the President had come," Murphy told E! Online. "We all had to wear wristbands. I couldn't get into my own sets at one point, which I thought was hilarious."
Murphy thought Spears was moved by the cast's admiration for her. "I think she was really impressed about how so many kids of the show do what they do because they grew up wanting to be Britney Spears," he said. "She was really sweet with them. We had a number with a bunch of 8-year-old dancers in the show and she spent a lot of time talking to them, and they did the number for her ... She was so sweet, she's great with kids, she was so awesome."
But security remained tight, Murphy said, because "everybody was sort of trying to get into the set and find out what the hell she's doing in the episode." What Spears will be doing on the show is still unknown, but a picture the singer tweeted from the set suggests that she may be playing some sort of receptionist.
Aside from hanging with the pop princess on set, the "Glee" creator also got to hear some of Spears' new material. "I got to hear some of the music she's putting out later this fall or early next year," Murphy said. "It's really a great return to form for her; the songs are amazing so I feel she's riding the crest."
And while there has been talk of Madonna tunes blaring the speaker intercoms once again, Murphy has also revealed that Britney "probably" will reprise her cameo spot on "Glee" episodes.
Last week, the singer tweeted photos of herself on set alongside Murphy and castmember Heather Morris. Posing in front of a set that looked similar to the singer's "Me Against the Music" video backdrop, Spears channeled the Madonna look that was donned in their 2003 collaboration.
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'Glee' Creator On Britney Spears Cameo: 'It Was Like The President Had Come'
'I couldn't get into my own sets at one point, which I thought was hilarious,' Ryan Murphy says.By James Dinh
Heather Morris and Britney Spears on the set of "Glee"
Photo: Facebook
Britney Spears may be a pop princess, but "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy felt as if the president had stopped by the set during Spears' recent visit to William McKinley High. Murphy dished about what went down when the singer filmed her cameo for the "Britney/Brittany" episode.
"It was literally like the President had come," Murphy told E! Online. "We all had to wear wristbands. I couldn't get into my own sets at one point, which I thought was hilarious."
Murphy thought Spears was moved by the cast's admiration for her. "I think she was really impressed about how so many kids of the show do what they do because they grew up wanting to be Britney Spears," he said. "She was really sweet with them. We had a number with a bunch of 8-year-old dancers in the show and she spent a lot of time talking to them, and they did the number for her ... She was so sweet, she's great with kids, she was so awesome."
But security remained tight, Murphy said, because "everybody was sort of trying to get into the set and find out what the hell she's doing in the episode." What Spears will be doing on the show is still unknown, but a picture the singer tweeted from the set suggests that she may be playing some sort of receptionist.
Aside from hanging with the pop princess on set, the "Glee" creator also got to hear some of Spears' new material. "I got to hear some of the music she's putting out later this fall or early next year," Murphy said. "It's really a great return to form for her; the songs are amazing so I feel she's riding the crest."
And while there has been talk of Madonna tunes blaring the speaker intercoms once again, Murphy has also revealed that Britney "probably" will reprise her cameo spot on "Glee" episodes.
Last week, the singer tweeted photos of herself on set alongside Murphy and castmember Heather Morris. Posing in front of a set that looked similar to the singer's "Me Against the Music" video backdrop, Spears channeled the Madonna look that was donned in their 2003 collaboration.
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Britney Spears may be a pop princess, but "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy felt as if the president had stopped by the set during Spears' recent visit to William McKinley High. Murphy dished about what went down when the singer filmed her cameo for the "Britney/Brittany" episode.
"It was literally like the President had come," Murphy told E! Online. "We all had to wear wristbands. I couldn't get into my own sets at one point, which I thought was hilarious."
Murphy thought Spears was moved by the cast's admiration for her. "I think she was really impressed about how so many kids of the show do what they do because they grew up wanting to be Britney Spears," he said. "She was really sweet with them. We had a number with a bunch of 8-year-old dancers in the show and she spent a lot of time talking to them, and they did the number for her ... She was so sweet, she's great with kids, she was so awesome."
But security remained tight, Murphy said, because "everybody was sort of trying to get into the set and find out what the hell she's doing in the episode." What Spears will be doing on the show is still unknown, but a picture the singer tweeted from the set suggests that she may be playing some sort of receptionist.
Aside from hanging with the pop princess on set, the "Glee" creator also got to hear some of Spears' new material. "I got to hear some of the music she's putting out later this fall or early next year," Murphy said. "It's really a great return to form for her; the songs are amazing so I feel she's riding the crest."
And while there has been talk of Madonna tunes blaring the speaker intercoms once again, Murphy has also revealed that Britney "probably" will reprise her cameo spot on "Glee" episodes.
Last week, the singer tweeted photos of herself on set alongside Murphy and castmember Heather Morris. Posing in front of a set that looked similar to the singer's "Me Against the Music" video backdrop, Spears channeled the Madonna look that was donned in their 2003 collaboration.
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Jada and Willow Smith: Front Row for Emporio Armani
Making for a fun-filled overseas outing, Jada Pinkett Smith and adorable daughter Willow were side-by-side in Milan, Italy on Saturday (September 25).
The Smith ladies grabbed a front row perch as they chatted with Pierre Sarkozy at the Emporio Armani Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week.
The fashionable festivities come after young Willow has recently kicked off a hopeful music career by debuting a now-hit song "Whip My Hair" while also signing with Jay-Z's record label.
Talking about not being afraid to be different, Willow said of the meaning behind the tune, ?You can?t be afraid to be yourself. You have to be yourself. You can?t let anybody tell you that that?s wrong.?
The Smith ladies grabbed a front row perch as they chatted with Pierre Sarkozy at the Emporio Armani Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week.
The fashionable festivities come after young Willow has recently kicked off a hopeful music career by debuting a now-hit song "Whip My Hair" while also signing with Jay-Z's record label.
Talking about not being afraid to be different, Willow said of the meaning behind the tune, ?You can?t be afraid to be yourself. You have to be yourself. You can?t let anybody tell you that that?s wrong.?
A Very Muscular Chris Evans Shows Up On The Set Of ?Captain America: The First Avenger?
Earlier this month we got our first look at the ill-fitting and bulky old skool Captain America costume on the UK set of Captain America: The First Avenger but sadly, there was no sign of lead actor Chris Evans in sight. Today we don’t get to see the costume but we sure do get to [...]
Blake Lively: Stylish On the Set
As one of the most dedicated actresses out there, Blake Lively was spotted putting an end to the work week on the New York set of ?Gossip Girl? on Friday (September 24).
The Serena van der Woodsen babe shot scene after scene, taking small breaks in between takes to get her makeup touched up and take a peek at her phone.
In other news, Ms Lively recently opened up about her ?awkward? and ?unromantic? sex scene in her latest film, ?The Town.?
Of the movie scene, Blake told press, ?It?s awkward, it?s unromantic and it?s also very tragic in a lot of ways because these are two people that hate each other and they?re stuck in this rut.?
?It wasn?t there to be a gratuitous sex scene for the trailer or to get guys to watch this movie, it?s actually a turn off for the audience, everybody around and for us,? she added.
The Serena van der Woodsen babe shot scene after scene, taking small breaks in between takes to get her makeup touched up and take a peek at her phone.
In other news, Ms Lively recently opened up about her ?awkward? and ?unromantic? sex scene in her latest film, ?The Town.?
Of the movie scene, Blake told press, ?It?s awkward, it?s unromantic and it?s also very tragic in a lot of ways because these are two people that hate each other and they?re stuck in this rut.?
?It wasn?t there to be a gratuitous sex scene for the trailer or to get guys to watch this movie, it?s actually a turn off for the audience, everybody around and for us,? she added.
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'I was just staring at her at one point and thinking, 'This is just so frickin' awesome,' ' Heather Morris says.By James Dinh
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Britney Spears has always had her share of doubters, but in an upcoming episode that plays homage to the singer, the students of William McKinley High will have her back as they fight for the pop princess, according to castmember Heather Morris.
In an interview with Australian magazine TV Week, the actress dished about the plotline surrounding next week's "Britney/Brittany" episode and what it was like working with the pop icon.
"Through a special substance, I go under and have a couple of dream sequences — not only myself, but with Santana [Naya Rivera]," Morris explained. "A lot of it has to do with Will [Matthew Morrison] not allowing us to perform Britney Spears songs, because he doesn't agree with what kind of entertainer she is, so it's our fight to do Britney. But it's not just us doing Britney in show choir; there are other sequences — it's our homage to her."
In the episode, which airs next Tuesday, viewers might catch a rendition of Spears' 2003 hit collabo with Madonna "Me Against the Music." Last month, the singer tweeted on-set photos of her and Morris re-enacting a scene from the girl-on-girl clip. Aside from the Madonna collaboration, " ... Baby One More Time" and "Toxic" are also reported to be part of the episode.
Morris told TV Week she wasn't nervous to work with the pop star since it wasn't her first encounter with Spears. "It wasn't really nerve-racking, because I've met her before and I wasn't really overwhelmed by who she is," she admitted. "But the idea of what she has given us for the show and, for me, getting to dance with her and play with her on set, I was just staring at her at one point and thinking, 'This is just so frickin' awesome.' "
While show creator Ryan Murphy has already revealed his admiration for the singer, Morris' idolization might be a bit more personal. "She was my idol from, like, age 12 to 16," she told the magazine. "I sang to her [songs] in my living room and danced to her — I learned all her moves. And I had my talent shows and I lip-synched to her. I just kept flashing back to growing up and being obsessed with her."
The 23-year-old actress might not have been fazed by Spears' presence, but that wasn't the case for everyone on set. "It was literally like the president had come," Murphy previously said. "We all had to wear wristbands. I couldn't get into my own sets at one point, which I thought was hilarious."
Mr. Schuester isn't the only character worried that Spears' music will wreak havoc on the halls of McKinley High. "Sue Sylvester is of the opinion that Britney Spears is basically the anti-Christ," Jane Lynch told TV Week of her character. "How does she put it? 'A pop-culture provocateur and responsible for every out-of-control impulse ever created.' So she fears that if Britney Spears' music is played, it will create a sex riot — and it does."
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Britney Spears has always had her share of doubters, but in an upcoming episode that plays homage to the singer, the students of William McKinley High will have her back as they fight for the pop princess, according to castmember Heather Morris.
In an interview with Australian magazine TV Week, the actress dished about the plotline surrounding next week's "Britney/Brittany" episode and what it was like working with the pop icon.
"Through a special substance, I go under and have a couple of dream sequences — not only myself, but with Santana [Naya Rivera]," Morris explained. "A lot of it has to do with Will [Matthew Morrison] not allowing us to perform Britney Spears songs, because he doesn't agree with what kind of entertainer she is, so it's our fight to do Britney. But it's not just us doing Britney in show choir; there are other sequences — it's our homage to her."
In the episode, which airs next Tuesday, viewers might catch a rendition of Spears' 2003 hit collabo with Madonna "Me Against the Music." Last month, the singer tweeted on-set photos of her and Morris re-enacting a scene from the girl-on-girl clip. Aside from the Madonna collaboration, " ... Baby One More Time" and "Toxic" are also reported to be part of the episode.
Morris told TV Week she wasn't nervous to work with the pop star since it wasn't her first encounter with Spears. "It wasn't really nerve-racking, because I've met her before and I wasn't really overwhelmed by who she is," she admitted. "But the idea of what she has given us for the show and, for me, getting to dance with her and play with her on set, I was just staring at her at one point and thinking, 'This is just so frickin' awesome.' "
While show creator Ryan Murphy has already revealed his admiration for the singer, Morris' idolization might be a bit more personal. "She was my idol from, like, age 12 to 16," she told the magazine. "I sang to her [songs] in my living room and danced to her — I learned all her moves. And I had my talent shows and I lip-synched to her. I just kept flashing back to growing up and being obsessed with her."
The 23-year-old actress might not have been fazed by Spears' presence, but that wasn't the case for everyone on set. "It was literally like the president had come," Murphy previously said. "We all had to wear wristbands. I couldn't get into my own sets at one point, which I thought was hilarious."
Mr. Schuester isn't the only character worried that Spears' music will wreak havoc on the halls of McKinley High. "Sue Sylvester is of the opinion that Britney Spears is basically the anti-Christ," Jane Lynch told TV Week of her character. "How does she put it? 'A pop-culture provocateur and responsible for every out-of-control impulse ever created.' So she fears that if Britney Spears' music is played, it will create a sex riot — and it does."
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Joaquin Phoenix Apologizes To David Letterman
Actor confesses 'I'm Still Here' put-on on 'Late Show,' where he had bizarre interview in 2009.By Gil Kaufman
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The last time Joaquin Phoenix appeared on "Late Show With David Letterman," the actor was dazed and cloaked by a bushy beard and oversized sunglasses. The incoherent chat set off speculation that the once-promising young star was involved in some bizarre Method acting exercise, on drugs, mentally ill — or all of the above.
What a difference a year makes. Phoenix returned to the scene of the crime on Wednesday night to clear the air with Letterman and apologize for his gum-smacking, mumbly indiscretions in February 2009.
"I mean, I think that you've interviewed many, many people, and I assumed that you would know the difference between a character and a real person, so ... but I apologize. ... I hope I didn't offend you in any way," Phoenix said after Letterman sought to shoot down rumors that he was somehow in on the joke the last time around.
"Yeah. Was there a script that you and I were working with?" the late-night host asked.
"No," Phoenix responded.
"Thank you very much," said Letterman. "I was not part of it, was I?"
"No," Phoenix, 35, said.
"Oh, no, no, no. I was not offended," Letterman added after Phoenix's apology. "I'm telling you, it was so much fun. It was batting practice, you know what I mean? Every one of them was a dinger."
Phoenix laughed and said, "I was looking for a beatdown, and I got one ... I want to thank you for that."
The actor was presumably back on Letterman's show to promote his mockumentary "I'm Still Here," which chronicles a shambling year spent trying to launch a rap career, complete with groupie love, drug taking and attempts to get Diddy onboard for Phoenix's album.
The film's director, Phoenix's brother-in-law actor Casey Affleck, recently said the star's wild behavior was part of an elaborate hoax perpetrated for the film. But on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" earlier this week, Affleck was noncommittal when Leno asked if Letterman was in on the joke.
"Neither Joaquin or I ever talked to Dave," Affleck said, noting that he told Letterman's longtime sidekick, bandleader Paul Shaffer, about the actor's plans for the Letterman gig. "But he's not going to tell anybody," Affleck explained of Shaffer.
On Wednesday night, Letterman asked Phoenix if the allegations about the late-night host being in on the gag were true. "No," Phoenix said forcefully.
In the end, Letterman — who had some of his finest comedic moments in recent memory during the original trainwreck — said he was not offended by Phoenix's actions the first time around, although he did suspect something was up.
"I've always liked you. I recognize you as a powerful talent ... then a year and a half ago you come out and honestly it's like you slipped and hit your head in the tub," Letterman said at the top of the interview. "And I knew immediately when you sat down, something ain't right. Because if you're really the way you appeared to be, you don't go out. People don't let guys like you out if you're really like that.
You don't go out."
Phoenix's response at first recalled the chat from last year; he merely stared at Letterman while grinning and nodding his head in agreement, quietly saying, "Yeah." Letterman, perhaps sensing a command performance, sized the actor up and gave the audience a deadpan look.
"So, what do you have to say for yourself?" he finally asked Phoenix.
"Well, thank you for letting me come on the show ... we wanted to make this film," he explained, saying the aim of the movie was to explore the relationship between celebrity, the media and fans.
Letterman joked that he was mostly concerned about how he appeared in the movie, which uses a good portion of the 11-minute 2009 interview. "How do I come off — do I come off good, or do I come off like a jerk?"
Phoenix assured Letterman he didn't come off like a jerk, though he smirked a bit while doing so.
"Now wait a minute," Letterman shot back. "What is that? ... Is it edited in such a way to make it look like, 'Oh, poor Joaquin, big dumb Dave is picking on poor Joaquin?' "
The actor, who seemed disappointed that Letterman hadn't seen the film, assured him it didn't. When Dave then mentioned that his lawyers considered suing over the unlicensed use of the 2009 interview, he explained that his attorneys were told that the footage was OK to include because of fair use copyright provisions.
"Well, hoo ha, guess what? It's no documentary. It was a theatrical ruse," Letterman said.
"So you're going to sue us?" Phoenix asked.
"Now you owe me a million bucks," Letterman warned. "We want a little something for that. My talent fee. It's not my first rodeo. I'd like a little taste of this as well."
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The last time Joaquin Phoenix appeared on "Late Show With David Letterman," the actor was dazed and cloaked by a bushy beard and oversized sunglasses. The incoherent chat set off speculation that the once-promising young star was involved in some bizarre Method acting exercise, on drugs, mentally ill — or all of the above.
What a difference a year makes. Phoenix returned to the scene of the crime on Wednesday night to clear the air with Letterman and apologize for his gum-smacking, mumbly indiscretions in February 2009.
"I mean, I think that you've interviewed many, many people, and I assumed that you would know the difference between a character and a real person, so ... but I apologize. ... I hope I didn't offend you in any way," Phoenix said after Letterman sought to shoot down rumors that he was somehow in on the joke the last time around.
"Yeah. Was there a script that you and I were working with?" the late-night host asked.
"No," Phoenix responded.
"Thank you very much," said Letterman. "I was not part of it, was I?"
"No," Phoenix, 35, said.
"Oh, no, no, no. I was not offended," Letterman added after Phoenix's apology. "I'm telling you, it was so much fun. It was batting practice, you know what I mean? Every one of them was a dinger."
Phoenix laughed and said, "I was looking for a beatdown, and I got one ... I want to thank you for that."
The actor was presumably back on Letterman's show to promote his mockumentary "I'm Still Here," which chronicles a shambling year spent trying to launch a rap career, complete with groupie love, drug taking and attempts to get Diddy onboard for Phoenix's album.
The film's director, Phoenix's brother-in-law actor Casey Affleck, recently said the star's wild behavior was part of an elaborate hoax perpetrated for the film. But on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" earlier this week, Affleck was noncommittal when Leno asked if Letterman was in on the joke.
"Neither Joaquin or I ever talked to Dave," Affleck said, noting that he told Letterman's longtime sidekick, bandleader Paul Shaffer, about the actor's plans for the Letterman gig. "But he's not going to tell anybody," Affleck explained of Shaffer.
On Wednesday night, Letterman asked Phoenix if the allegations about the late-night host being in on the gag were true. "No," Phoenix said forcefully.
In the end, Letterman — who had some of his finest comedic moments in recent memory during the original trainwreck — said he was not offended by Phoenix's actions the first time around, although he did suspect something was up.
"I've always liked you. I recognize you as a powerful talent ... then a year and a half ago you come out and honestly it's like you slipped and hit your head in the tub," Letterman said at the top of the interview. "And I knew immediately when you sat down, something ain't right. Because if you're really the way you appeared to be, you don't go out. People don't let guys like you out if you're really like that.
You don't go out."
Phoenix's response at first recalled the chat from last year; he merely stared at Letterman while grinning and nodding his head in agreement, quietly saying, "Yeah." Letterman, perhaps sensing a command performance, sized the actor up and gave the audience a deadpan look.
"So, what do you have to say for yourself?" he finally asked Phoenix.
"Well, thank you for letting me come on the show ... we wanted to make this film," he explained, saying the aim of the movie was to explore the relationship between celebrity, the media and fans.
Letterman joked that he was mostly concerned about how he appeared in the movie, which uses a good portion of the 11-minute 2009 interview. "How do I come off — do I come off good, or do I come off like a jerk?"
Phoenix assured Letterman he didn't come off like a jerk, though he smirked a bit while doing so.
"Now wait a minute," Letterman shot back. "What is that? ... Is it edited in such a way to make it look like, 'Oh, poor Joaquin, big dumb Dave is picking on poor Joaquin?' "
The actor, who seemed disappointed that Letterman hadn't seen the film, assured him it didn't. When Dave then mentioned that his lawyers considered suing over the unlicensed use of the 2009 interview, he explained that his attorneys were told that the footage was OK to include because of fair use copyright provisions.
"Well, hoo ha, guess what? It's no documentary. It was a theatrical ruse," Letterman said.
"So you're going to sue us?" Phoenix asked.
"Now you owe me a million bucks," Letterman warned. "We want a little something for that. My talent fee. It's not my first rodeo. I'd like a little taste of this as well."
What do you think of Joaquin Phoenix's antics? Let us know in the comments!
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Britney Spears May Cover 'Me Against The Music' On 'Glee'
Pop star tweeted a photo showing her and castmember Heather Morris sporting looks from Madonna duet video.By Mawuse Ziegbe
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It appears viewers may get a taste of Madonna in Britney Spears' "Glee" episode.
Spears, who has been sending out updates from the set of the Fox megahit, tweeted a picture of herself in a scene reminiscent of her Madonna collaboration, "Me Against the Music." In the picture, Spears faces "Glee" castmember Heather Morris, who is decked out in a suit and blue shirt similar to the gender-bending look the superstar singer sports in the 2003 video. Instead of reprising her original look, though, Spears appears to be taking on Madonna's role, donning an all-white outfit reminiscent of Madge's look in the clip.
The singer accompanied the picture with a Twitter missive referencing the lyrics from the uptempo track: "All my GLEEKERS in the crowd, Grab a partner take it down."
In addition to possibly revamping "Me Against the Music," the upcoming Britney tribute episode will feature the smash hit that started it all. Jenna Ushkowitz confirmed to MTV News earlier this month that Lea Michele will perform a version of " ... Baby One More Time." Ushkowitz also revealed that fans may see a match-up between the "Circus" superstar and the show's in-house Brittany.
"Some old Britney, some new Britney, some Brittany of our Brittany from the glee club. So it should be funny," Ushkowitz said. "We're really excited. I love Britney Spears."
Madonna didn't participate in the making of her "Glee" tribute episode but Spears appears to be having fun on the set.
"We love GLEE! Its GLEEKERIFIC!!!" Spears tweeted on Thursday (August 19). The singer also tweeted about her first day of filming on Wednesday and sent out another picture. "What's up GLEEKS? Having so much fun on set!!" Spears typed. "Can't wait for you guys to see the episode!"
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It appears viewers may get a taste of Madonna in Britney Spears' "Glee" episode.
Spears, who has been sending out updates from the set of the Fox megahit, tweeted a picture of herself in a scene reminiscent of her Madonna collaboration, "Me Against the Music." In the picture, Spears faces "Glee" castmember Heather Morris, who is decked out in a suit and blue shirt similar to the gender-bending look the superstar singer sports in the 2003 video. Instead of reprising her original look, though, Spears appears to be taking on Madonna's role, donning an all-white outfit reminiscent of Madge's look in the clip.
The singer accompanied the picture with a Twitter missive referencing the lyrics from the uptempo track: "All my GLEEKERS in the crowd, Grab a partner take it down."
In addition to possibly revamping "Me Against the Music," the upcoming Britney tribute episode will feature the smash hit that started it all. Jenna Ushkowitz confirmed to MTV News earlier this month that Lea Michele will perform a version of " ... Baby One More Time." Ushkowitz also revealed that fans may see a match-up between the "Circus" superstar and the show's in-house Brittany.
"Some old Britney, some new Britney, some Brittany of our Brittany from the glee club. So it should be funny," Ushkowitz said. "We're really excited. I love Britney Spears."
Madonna didn't participate in the making of her "Glee" tribute episode but Spears appears to be having fun on the set.
"We love GLEE! Its GLEEKERIFIC!!!" Spears tweeted on Thursday (August 19). The singer also tweeted about her first day of filming on Wednesday and sent out another picture. "What's up GLEEKS? Having so much fun on set!!" Spears typed. "Can't wait for you guys to see the episode!"
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'Fringe' Recap: Season Premiere, 'Olivia'
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Story: Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) is trapped "over there," and nobody believes that she's actually from an alternate universe ? nobody, that is, except for the shadowy Walternate (John Noble), who has plans of his own for the reality displaced operative. Olivia's situation takes a turn for the worse after she takes matters [...]
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Justin Bieber's 3-D Movie Due February 11
Director Jon Chu says it won't be a 'typical concert film.'By Kara Warner
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All right, Beliebers: We know you're still digesting Justin Bieber's VMA performance, Best New Artist win and Canadian reunion with Drake on the white carpet, but now we have some more info about your favorite teen heartthrob. His 3-D concert movie is due February 11.
Deadline first reported the big news from Paramount on Wednesday (September 15), but MTV News has been following the film's development since its inception. Director Jon Chu told us the film is for Bieber's fans and that it won't be just a typical concert movie.
"[It's] a movie for his fans, a movie for people who don't know him, and we're gonna tell the underdog story of where he came from," the "Step Up 3D" director explained. "Because it's a really fascinating story and it has a lot to do with our sort of digital lifestyle now. He was able to do what corporations try to do now when they use YouTube and they don't even know what to do with it yet. It's a pretty cool story for our time."
Chu said his goal is to make the film a blend of concert/biopic/documentary. "There's not going to be acted-out scenes, and I can't talk about the rest. It's not your typical concert film and it's not going to be a biopic ... but it is about his life. I think it's more of a documentary. We're going to figure it out as we go," he said. As for how much of it will be in 3-D, he said, "You'll have to see it. We're figuring that out now."
The Biebs has a lot on his plate. In addition to the film, he is working on his new video for "U Smile," his memoir hits bookstores in October, he'll appear on "CSI" next week and is also said to be involved with Will Smith's upcoming top-secret movie.
Are you counting down the days until February 11? Let us know in the comments below!
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All right, Beliebers: We know you're still digesting Justin Bieber's VMA performance, Best New Artist win and Canadian reunion with Drake on the white carpet, but now we have some more info about your favorite teen heartthrob. His 3-D concert movie is due February 11.
Deadline first reported the big news from Paramount on Wednesday (September 15), but MTV News has been following the film's development since its inception. Director Jon Chu told us the film is for Bieber's fans and that it won't be just a typical concert movie.
"[It's] a movie for his fans, a movie for people who don't know him, and we're gonna tell the underdog story of where he came from," the "Step Up 3D" director explained. "Because it's a really fascinating story and it has a lot to do with our sort of digital lifestyle now. He was able to do what corporations try to do now when they use YouTube and they don't even know what to do with it yet. It's a pretty cool story for our time."
Chu said his goal is to make the film a blend of concert/biopic/documentary. "There's not going to be acted-out scenes, and I can't talk about the rest. It's not your typical concert film and it's not going to be a biopic ... but it is about his life. I think it's more of a documentary. We're going to figure it out as we go," he said. As for how much of it will be in 3-D, he said, "You'll have to see it. We're figuring that out now."
The Biebs has a lot on his plate. In addition to the film, he is working on his new video for "U Smile," his memoir hits bookstores in October, he'll appear on "CSI" next week and is also said to be involved with Will Smith's upcoming top-secret movie.
Are you counting down the days until February 11? Let us know in the comments below!
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On tonight?s all new episode of ?Jersey Shore,? a drunk Snooki accidently interrupts JWOWW?s private time with her boyfriend. She then seeks the comfort of Vinny?s bed. Tune-in tomorrow at 10pm only on MTV. Checkout the preview: Jersey Shore – MTV Shows For everything ?Jersey Shore? please visit: http://www.mtv.com/shows/jersey_shore/season_2/series.jhtml
Diddy, Trey Songz Applaud Chris Brown's Emotional BET Awards Performance
'He left his heart on the stage,' Songz says of singer's Michael Jackson tribute; host Queen Latifah and others also react.By Rochell Thomas
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Folks had nothing but love for Chris Brown, who fell apart during his tribute to Michael Jackson at the 10th annual BET Awards on Sunday night (June 27).
At the afterparty, hosted by the tag team of Diddy and "Hustle & Flow" actress Taraji P. Henson, everyone from a show producer to the cast of the soon-to-be-revived BET series "The Game," as well as some of the night's winners and presenters, had something to say about Brown's emotional performance of "Man in the Mirror," during which the singer fell to his knees crying, genuinely unable, it seemed, to sing the song.
"You know who stole my heart tonight?" Henson asked.
"Chris Brown!" answered Diddy, host Queen Latifah, BET personality Tigger and a group of others in near-unison.
"He was so vulnerable," Henson continued. "I love you, Chris!"
During the tribute, Brown channeled Michael as he danced to "Remember the Time," "Smooth Criminal" and "Billie Jean."
The winner in the Best Male R&B Artist category, Trey Songz, said, "Chris killed that. He left his heart on the stage. He gave genuine emotion. I was proud of him and I was happy for him for having that moment." Songz didn't mention Brown choking on the lyrics during the song: "He did that justice. Everybody's been waiting for that."
Brown may have been waiting for his turn to do a tribute to his idol Michael Jackson, but he also was happy to have an opportunity to speak to his fans later in the show.
"I let y'all down before, but I won't do it again," he said as he accepted the award for the AOL Fandemonium prize, which was presented by siblings Brandy and Ray J. "I promise." Fans voted online, giving Brown the win over Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz and Justin Bieber.
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Folks had nothing but love for Chris Brown, who fell apart during his tribute to Michael Jackson at the 10th annual BET Awards on Sunday night (June 27).
At the afterparty, hosted by the tag team of Diddy and "Hustle & Flow" actress Taraji P. Henson, everyone from a show producer to the cast of the soon-to-be-revived BET series "The Game," as well as some of the night's winners and presenters, had something to say about Brown's emotional performance of "Man in the Mirror," during which the singer fell to his knees crying, genuinely unable, it seemed, to sing the song.
"You know who stole my heart tonight?" Henson asked.
"Chris Brown!" answered Diddy, host Queen Latifah, BET personality Tigger and a group of others in near-unison.
"He was so vulnerable," Henson continued. "I love you, Chris!"
During the tribute, Brown channeled Michael as he danced to "Remember the Time," "Smooth Criminal" and "Billie Jean."
The winner in the Best Male R&B Artist category, Trey Songz, said, "Chris killed that. He left his heart on the stage. He gave genuine emotion. I was proud of him and I was happy for him for having that moment." Songz didn't mention Brown choking on the lyrics during the song: "He did that justice. Everybody's been waiting for that."
Brown may have been waiting for his turn to do a tribute to his idol Michael Jackson, but he also was happy to have an opportunity to speak to his fans later in the show.
"I let y'all down before, but I won't do it again," he said as he accepted the award for the AOL Fandemonium prize, which was presented by siblings Brandy and Ray J. "I promise." Fans voted online, giving Brown the win over Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz and Justin Bieber.
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Brad Womack: The Bachelor again?
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'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows' Trailer Warns Of 'Dark Times'
Second-to-last 'Potter' installment hits theaters November 19.By Kara Warner
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As promised, the latest trailer for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" arrived online Wednesday (September 22), and it is a doozy. Fans who have been following the trajectory of the film's crafty promotional plan will have a lot to take in after giving it a look-see.
Like the TV spots and clips that have been released before it, this trailer opens with an ominous, almost sinister feel. "These are dark times, there is no denying," Bill Nighy says as Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour, who is shown giving a press conference on the dire state of world affairs.
"Harry ... tell me where he is," Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) serpent-like whisper follows, voicing over images of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named creepily gliding into Dumbledore's tomb, and then a quick cut of Harry standing alone outside a tent on a rocky landscape.
"Our world has faced no greater threat than it does today," Scrimgeour's voice continues, over shots of Hermione and Ron looking serious and concerned, and then Harry and Hermione are shown visiting his parents' grave.
"But you can't fight the war on your own, Mr. Potter," Scrimgeour's voice continues. "He is too strong."
As the Minister's words trail off, Harry is shown holding a broken piece of mirror, which shows Dumbledore falling into a dark abyss.
The trailer then kicks into high gear, with dramatic music and shots of preparation for various battles, including a very poignant meeting of Voldemort's Death Eaters, at which the duplicitous Severus Snape is seated.
"We have infiltrated the Ministry," he says.
Cut to chaos at the Ministry, with stuffy politicians trying to maintain order (one of whom is forever-pink-clad Dolores Umbridge flashing her characteristic grimace/facade of calm), and then more familiar shots of Harry, Ron and Hermione traveling cross-country on their journey, over rocky hills, in the middle of a bustling London.
This is followed by a series of escape-esque shots, including seeing the six Harry clones/look-alikes, which readers of the book will remember is the tool the Order of the Phoenix use in an attempt to safely move the real Harry from one location to the next.
Cut to an impressive array of quick action shots: The Death Eaters attacking Bill and Fleur's wedding! Hagrid trying to whisk Harry away on his motorbike! Everyone running through the forest! A mid-air magic fight with wizards wielding wands while riding Thestrals! There is even the very tense argument between Ron and Harry in the tent that leads to a physical altercation. More battling! Houses destroyed! Harry, Ron and Hermione running! All leading up to Voldemort's creepy voice-over once more:
"I have seen your heart," he says. "And it is mine," before sending a menacing flash of lightning into the sky that cleverly forms the film's title.
Cue the all-over-body chills.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" will hit theaters on November 19.
What do you think of the trailer?!? When will you buy your "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" tickets? Let us know in the comments!
Check out everything we've got on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1."
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As promised, the latest trailer for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" arrived online Wednesday (September 22), and it is a doozy. Fans who have been following the trajectory of the film's crafty promotional plan will have a lot to take in after giving it a look-see.
Like the TV spots and clips that have been released before it, this trailer opens with an ominous, almost sinister feel. "These are dark times, there is no denying," Bill Nighy says as Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour, who is shown giving a press conference on the dire state of world affairs.
"Harry ... tell me where he is," Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) serpent-like whisper follows, voicing over images of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named creepily gliding into Dumbledore's tomb, and then a quick cut of Harry standing alone outside a tent on a rocky landscape.
"Our world has faced no greater threat than it does today," Scrimgeour's voice continues, over shots of Hermione and Ron looking serious and concerned, and then Harry and Hermione are shown visiting his parents' grave.
"But you can't fight the war on your own, Mr. Potter," Scrimgeour's voice continues. "He is too strong."
As the Minister's words trail off, Harry is shown holding a broken piece of mirror, which shows Dumbledore falling into a dark abyss.
The trailer then kicks into high gear, with dramatic music and shots of preparation for various battles, including a very poignant meeting of Voldemort's Death Eaters, at which the duplicitous Severus Snape is seated.
"We have infiltrated the Ministry," he says.
Cut to chaos at the Ministry, with stuffy politicians trying to maintain order (one of whom is forever-pink-clad Dolores Umbridge flashing her characteristic grimace/facade of calm), and then more familiar shots of Harry, Ron and Hermione traveling cross-country on their journey, over rocky hills, in the middle of a bustling London.
This is followed by a series of escape-esque shots, including seeing the six Harry clones/look-alikes, which readers of the book will remember is the tool the Order of the Phoenix use in an attempt to safely move the real Harry from one location to the next.
Cut to an impressive array of quick action shots: The Death Eaters attacking Bill and Fleur's wedding! Hagrid trying to whisk Harry away on his motorbike! Everyone running through the forest! A mid-air magic fight with wizards wielding wands while riding Thestrals! There is even the very tense argument between Ron and Harry in the tent that leads to a physical altercation. More battling! Houses destroyed! Harry, Ron and Hermione running! All leading up to Voldemort's creepy voice-over once more:
"I have seen your heart," he says. "And it is mine," before sending a menacing flash of lightning into the sky that cleverly forms the film's title.
Cue the all-over-body chills.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" will hit theaters on November 19.
What do you think of the trailer?!? When will you buy your "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" tickets? Let us know in the comments!
Check out everything we've got on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1."
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Sigourney Weaver Interview You Again
In You Again (out Sept. 24), Sigourney Weaver tangles with her onscreen friends in some fiercely catty rivalries. But she calls her costars a "dream cast" because they got along so well behind the scenes. The actress also tells iVillage in an exclusive interview that she had few adversaries in school: "I was at a girls school, we didn’t really have that mean girls thing too much." Instead, it was her superiors who she had problems with: "I just felt kind of persecuted in high school, by the teachers," she admits.
It’s hard to believe that a poised, respected and successful talent like Weaver ever had any trouble as a kid, but she confesses to us that she socially bumbled through school, "I was always bumping into things, getting in trouble, telling jokes at the wrong time."
And she's happy to report that life just gets better with age. "I feel like every time I start a new decade -- I just turned 60 -- I go, 'Man, the world is my oyster now!" she gushes.
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It’s hard to believe that a poised, respected and successful talent like Weaver ever had any trouble as a kid, but she confesses to us that she socially bumbled through school, "I was always bumping into things, getting in trouble, telling jokes at the wrong time."
And she's happy to report that life just gets better with age. "I feel like every time I start a new decade -- I just turned 60 -- I go, 'Man, the world is my oyster now!" she gushes.
Watch our exclusive video to hear the advice Weaver gives her high school self, why she doesn’t worry about what Hollywood thinks and how she feels about castmates Jamie Lee Curtis and Betty White.
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David Beckham: Staying Fit Amidst Scandal
Taking care of his training responsibilities, David Beckham was spotted at practice for his LA Galaxy team today (September 22).
Becks looked to be in fine form as he ran drills with the squad, sporting his team apparel and a pair of red Adidas soccer cleats.
Of course, David is likely preoccupied with the fact that he?s been accused of having an affair with a $10,000-a-night hooker by InTouch magazine, though he?s denied the whole thing.
A rep for the Beckham family declared, ?The rumors are completely untrue and totally ridiculous, as the magazine was clearly told before publication. Sadly we live in a world where a magazine can print lies and believe they can get away with it. We are taking legal action against the magazine."
Becks looked to be in fine form as he ran drills with the squad, sporting his team apparel and a pair of red Adidas soccer cleats.
Of course, David is likely preoccupied with the fact that he?s been accused of having an affair with a $10,000-a-night hooker by InTouch magazine, though he?s denied the whole thing.
A rep for the Beckham family declared, ?The rumors are completely untrue and totally ridiculous, as the magazine was clearly told before publication. Sadly we live in a world where a magazine can print lies and believe they can get away with it. We are taking legal action against the magazine."
Michael Jackson's Mom Sues Concert Promoter AEG Live
Lawsuit allegedly filed by pop star's mother claims AEG Live neglected his medical care, according to an online report.By Kara Warner
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The litigation that has surrounded the tragedy of Michael Jackson's untimely death continues. Katherine Jackson, on behalf of and along with Michael Jackson's children, has filed suit against AEG Live, the promoter for the late superstar's 50-date concert residency. Jackson's mother charges the company breached its contractual agreement to provide medical care for her son and argues they were negligent in hiring controversial doctorConrad Murray.
According to TMZ, Katherine's filing claims AEG's contract with Michael "created a legal duty for AEG to act reasonably toward the physical well-being of Michael Jackson." The website also points out that the lawsuit lists Katherine Jackson as a Guardian ad Litem, or legal representative, for Michael's three children, which Katherine is not. Jackson's mother is in fact only the trio's guardian.
The gossip site suggests that the mistake, along with the fact that Katherine's reps know nothing about the lawsuit, suggests she is not actively involved in this case.
In other MJ-related lawsuit news, Conrad Murray's attorneys asked a federal judge on Wednesday (September 15) to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the singer's father, Joe Jackson, because he is not a beneficiary of the late singer's estate. The Associated Press reported that Murray's lawyers equated Joe's lawsuit to a "press-release that is intended to prejudice and inflame the jury pool and the public." The motion will reportedly be considered by a federal judge during a hearing scheduled for Oct. 18.
Joe Jackson sued Murray on June 25, the one-year anniversary of his son's death in 2009 at age 50. His lawsuit claimed the doctor withheld vital information about Jackson's medical history — including a list of all the drugs he had administered to his patient — from paramedics who responded to a 911 call, as well as to doctors at UCLA Medical Center who attempted to revive the singer. At the autopsy for Jackson, the complaint also alleges that Murray "said nothing" about having administered the surgical anesthetic propofol, which the coroner concluded caused Jackson's death. The lawsuit seeks more than $75,000 in damages.
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The litigation that has surrounded the tragedy of Michael Jackson's untimely death continues. Katherine Jackson, on behalf of and along with Michael Jackson's children, has filed suit against AEG Live, the promoter for the late superstar's 50-date concert residency. Jackson's mother charges the company breached its contractual agreement to provide medical care for her son and argues they were negligent in hiring controversial doctorConrad Murray.
According to TMZ, Katherine's filing claims AEG's contract with Michael "created a legal duty for AEG to act reasonably toward the physical well-being of Michael Jackson." The website also points out that the lawsuit lists Katherine Jackson as a Guardian ad Litem, or legal representative, for Michael's three children, which Katherine is not. Jackson's mother is in fact only the trio's guardian.
The gossip site suggests that the mistake, along with the fact that Katherine's reps know nothing about the lawsuit, suggests she is not actively involved in this case.
In other MJ-related lawsuit news, Conrad Murray's attorneys asked a federal judge on Wednesday (September 15) to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the singer's father, Joe Jackson, because he is not a beneficiary of the late singer's estate. The Associated Press reported that Murray's lawyers equated Joe's lawsuit to a "press-release that is intended to prejudice and inflame the jury pool and the public." The motion will reportedly be considered by a federal judge during a hearing scheduled for Oct. 18.
Joe Jackson sued Murray on June 25, the one-year anniversary of his son's death in 2009 at age 50. His lawsuit claimed the doctor withheld vital information about Jackson's medical history — including a list of all the drugs he had administered to his patient — from paramedics who responded to a 911 call, as well as to doctors at UCLA Medical Center who attempted to revive the singer. At the autopsy for Jackson, the complaint also alleges that Murray "said nothing" about having administered the surgical anesthetic propofol, which the coroner concluded caused Jackson's death. The lawsuit seeks more than $75,000 in damages.
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With names as recognizable as the Situation, David Hasselhoff, Audrina Patridge, Michael Bolton and "Brady Brunch" vet Florence Henderson, the 11th season of "Dancing With the Stars" is shaping up to be one of the most pop-culturally relevant in the show's five-year history. And experts contend that the show, which premiered on Monday night, now has enough clout to book not only celebrities with a legitimate footnote in pop-culture history but also stars at the peak of their careers.
"Well, I think it's just the nature of the beast, both the show and reality TV in general, that they are bigger now than they were when 'Dancing With the Stars' started," said TVGuide.com staff editor Joyce Eng, explaining why this season packs so much star power. "Two of [the contestants] are reality stars. I don't think it's that surprising for them to do another reality show, especially for the Sitch, capitalizing on his fame now."
David Caplan, an entertainment journalist who has worked at celebrity magazines including People and Star, had another explanation, saying that the show has gone beyond camp value and is now considered by many to be legitimate work. " 'Dancing With the Stars' has established itself as a go-to TV show," he said. "It has incredible ratings, and by doing this show it allows a lot of people to expand their platform. You go on 'Dancing With the Stars' and you generate so much more press. For instance, some celebrity weekly will do a 'How Bristol Palin Got in Shape' story."
So how did it happen? Well, Caplan said, each new season added to a snowball effect. "It started off small," he added, "and then progressed each season as more relevant people realized, 'This is good for my career.' "
Eng added, "As for other big names [besides Audrina and the Situation], the show has pursued certain people for years, and I think it's entirely possible that some stars were skeptical, tentative about signing on in the earlier seasons," she said. "But now that the show has blown up or friends/ old co-stars have gone on [cough] the Hoff [cough], '90210' people, they've joined."
Brad Witter, a reporter at US Weekly, noted that season 11's contestants have the celebrity factor that makes them appealing to viewers — and the tabloids.
"In the past, 'Dancing With the Stars' got the reputation that it's for washed-up people, but as the seasons have gone on, it's gotten more popular, and the ratings are huge," Witter explained. "A lot of people that are on this season are people that have been in the spotlight up until now and are still running in our magazine. This season, it's people that America already cares about and are invested in."
What did you think of the "DWTS" premiere episode? Tell us in the comments!
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"Well, I think it's just the nature of the beast, both the show and reality TV in general, that they are bigger now than they were when 'Dancing With the Stars' started," said TVGuide.com staff editor Joyce Eng, explaining why this season packs so much star power. "Two of [the contestants] are reality stars. I don't think it's that surprising for them to do another reality show, especially for the Sitch, capitalizing on his fame now."
David Caplan, an entertainment journalist who has worked at celebrity magazines including People and Star, had another explanation, saying that the show has gone beyond camp value and is now considered by many to be legitimate work. " 'Dancing With the Stars' has established itself as a go-to TV show," he said. "It has incredible ratings, and by doing this show it allows a lot of people to expand their platform. You go on 'Dancing With the Stars' and you generate so much more press. For instance, some celebrity weekly will do a 'How Bristol Palin Got in Shape' story."
So how did it happen? Well, Caplan said, each new season added to a snowball effect. "It started off small," he added, "and then progressed each season as more relevant people realized, 'This is good for my career.' "
Eng added, "As for other big names [besides Audrina and the Situation], the show has pursued certain people for years, and I think it's entirely possible that some stars were skeptical, tentative about signing on in the earlier seasons," she said. "But now that the show has blown up or friends/ old co-stars have gone on [cough] the Hoff [cough], '90210' people, they've joined."
Brad Witter, a reporter at US Weekly, noted that season 11's contestants have the celebrity factor that makes them appealing to viewers — and the tabloids.
"In the past, 'Dancing With the Stars' got the reputation that it's for washed-up people, but as the seasons have gone on, it's gotten more popular, and the ratings are huge," Witter explained. "A lot of people that are on this season are people that have been in the spotlight up until now and are still running in our magazine. This season, it's people that America already cares about and are invested in."
What did you think of the "DWTS" premiere episode? Tell us in the comments!
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