My tech blog: június 2011

2011. június 30., csütörtök

'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Thrills Opening Night Crowds

Robot flick nabs $13.5 million from Tuesday-night screenings.
By Morgan Schwartz

Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whitely in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
Photo: Paramount

NEW YORK — The "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" red carpet in Times Square on Tuesday evening was packed with fans, stars and possibly a few Autobots eager to see the third installment of Michael Bay's explosive franchise. Theaters across the country were similarly swarming during evening screenings on opening night, with the alien robot flick nabbing $13.5 million in pre-midnight and midnight screenings, according to Deadline.com.

And though the atmosphere in front of the screening that MTV News attended was excited, several in the crowd were cautious about their hopes for the flick. "I've actually had lower expectations since the second one," Joseph Dornoff told us before he walked in. "So, I'm not expecting anything from it."

His friend, Patrick Farace, who has been anxiously waiting to see the third film since he heard of its release, also shared his hope to see "a better plot than the last one, amazing action. I'm excited to see Shockwave — he's the new villain." Judging by the reaction in the audience, "Dark of the Moon" surpassed many people's expectations. Fans clapped, cheered and possibly even shed a tear as the Autobots battled the evil Decepticons in their quest to bring home planet Cybertron to Earth. Although the third film featured the same basic good vs. evil fight peppered with romance as the first two, everything seemed to be bigger in this one.

The battles between Megatron, Sentinel Prime, Bumblebee and Optimus Prime were the clear fan favorite.

"[It's great] when Optimus comes by and just starts ripping everybody apart," said Wesley Arocho after the movie was done. "This action is made even more exciting by the fact that for the first time, audiences got to view it in 3-D."

"The 3-D was great. All the special effects were great," Carlos Barrozi added.

"It was better than past movies. It didn't hurt your eyes. You were able to watch it without wanting to take your glasses off," said Briana Brink-Rivera. Two friends, Mustafa Ahmed and Munawar Ali Mohd, even went so far as to say seeing the epic Chicago action in 3-D was "a dream come true."

Even Sam Witwicky's (Shia LaBeouf) love life seemed to be hotter in the third film. When asked which of Sam's love interests they preferred, newcomer Rosie Huntington-Whiteley or former franchise hottie Megan Fox, brothers Brandon and Bryce McCright responded simultaneously, "Rosie!"

If the response on opening night is any indication, Bay and company can rest assured that they've redeemed themselves after "Revenge of the Fallen." Now, the only question that remains is: Can we expect a fourth?

Check out everything we've got on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.

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2011. június 29., szerda

Lady Gaga - Video Phone (Extended Remix)

Video Phone (Extended Remix)

Artist: Lady Gaga
Label: Columbia, Music World Music
Director: Hype Williams
Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3061469&vid=455581

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Photos | 2010 BET Awards Show Highlights

2010 BET Awards Show Highlights

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2011. június 28., kedd

Drew Barrymore's LAX Arrival

Kicking off her week with some travel, Drew Barrymore was spotted as she arrived for a flight out of LAX airport yesterday (June 27).

The 36-year-old actress, who was joined by her beau Will Kopelman, opted for a rock-inspired outfit as she hit the skies - wearing a vintage black t-shirt, black skinny jeans, and brown leather ankle boots.

In related news, Drew is readying herself for a new role as she tries her hand at directing a music video for L.A.-based surf pop band "Best Coast."

Barrymore, who made her directing debut in the comedy "Whip It," will take the helm for the group's new track "Our Deal," which will feature "iCarly" star Miranda Cosgrove, "Kiss Ass" actress Chloe Moretz and rapper Donald Glover.

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/drew-barrymore/drew-barrymores-lax-arrival-518954

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Charlie Sheen Inks New TV Sitcom Deal!

Well who didn?t see this coming, Charlie Sheen has inked a new TV sitcom deal. The company who has decided it is worth betting on Charlie is Lionsgate Television. RadarOnline is reporting that Charlie will be back on television soon thanks to a deal with Lionsgate. The website is further reporting that there is a bidding war for Sheen?s new show among networks, with TBS so far winning the war so to speak. There isn?t a whole lot of other details out there yet other than Lionsgate has committed to doing ten episode but if all goes well there could be up to 90 episodes which equals out to about eight more years of Charlie on TV. So what is the ?winning? actor going to get paid? Well no specific dollar amounts have been released but it will be less than what he was making on Two and a Half Men, at first anyway. If the show is the success that those involved are banking on it being then he could make a ton of money on the back end, which is basically saying the production company is willing to take a risk but at the same time they want [...]

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2011. június 27., hétfő

Cameron Diaz Visits ?Good Morning America?

I suspect we’re going to be seeing a lot of Cameron Diaz this week as she does the press rounds for her new movie, ‘Bad Teacher.’ It opens this Friday here in the United States. Cameron has a great sense … Continue reading →

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/06/20/cameron-diaz-visits-good-morning-america/

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Photos | Lady Gaga Leads The 2010 VMA Nominees

Lady Gaga Leads The 2010 VMA Nominees

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2011. június 26., vasárnap

Beyonc� - Video Phone (Extended Remix)

Video Phone (Extended Remix)

Artist: Beyoncé
Label: Columbia, Music World Music
Director: Hype Williams
Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=455581

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Photos | Jessica Jarrell's Sweet 16 Party

Jessica Jarrell's Sweet 16 Party

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2011. június 25., szombat

Justin Bieber Gears Up for the 2011 BET Awards

Making his way to the west coast, Justin Bieber was spotted arriving at LAX Airport in Los Angeles, CA on Friday night (June 24).

The "Next 2 You" sensation turned up fresh off of an inbound flight from New York City after patiently waiting through a two and a half hour delay.

As usual, the teen heartthrob was mobbed by fans and photographers as he pulled his Detroit Tigers ballcap over his face while shuffling through the metro terminal.

Bieber is in Los Angeles as he prepares to take the stage as a presenter during Sunday night's (June 26) BET Awards - which air live from the Shrine Auditorium on BET beginning at 8PM ET.

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/justin-bieber/justin-bieber-gears-2011-bet-awards-517951

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'Cars 2' Movie Preview, 'Bad Teacher' Movie Preview

Which movies are fun for the whole family and which ones are treats just for you? Find out!

In theaters now:

Cars 2
Short Story:
Get ready to put the pedal to the metal! Pixar is back with Cars 2, a sequel to the 2006 animated hit. This time around, champion racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and redneck tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) venture overseas for the first World Grand Prix. But things take a wrong -- and funny -- turn when clueless Mater accidentally gets tangled in a dangerous web of international espionage.

What They're Saying:
"This is Mater's movie. It's a Materthon. I would call it Materific if he didn't leave me longing for WALLE's robot to crush him into a silent cube." -- TIME Magazine

"The Cars characters will never be in danger of melting my heart, but the spy antics in this film are enough of a rip-roaring distraction to carry me through the almost two-hour running time." -- IGN Movies

Good for the Kids?
This may be the first Pixar film to recieve not-so-steller reviews, but you'll probably still want to race over to your nearest theater! With familiar characters and amazing animation, young kids will love the action and adventure.

Bad Teacher
Short Story:
Don't expect to get an education from Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz), a wildly inappropriate, foul-mouthed, gold-digging middle school teacher. When she unexpectedly gets dumped by her fiancé, she sets her sights on a rich substitute teacher (Justin Timberlake), while fighting off the affections of a sarcastic gym teacher (Jason Segel).

What They're Saying:
"Bad Teacher is a pulled punch, a pot-smoking/kid cussing/teacher copulating farce that is less than the sum of its parts." -- Orlando Sentinel

"A refreshingly raucous comedy that comes surprisingly close to completely living up to its lack of conviction..." -- MSN Movies

Good for the Kids?
It's probably better to leave the kids at home for this raunchy comedy. Rated R for drug use, nudity and language, this flick is good for adults needing a few laughs!

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
Short Story:
After being very publicly ousted from NBC's Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien hits the road for a 32-city music and comedy tour. Appropriately titled the Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour, this documentary follows Conan's journey when he is contractually banned from appearing on television, radio and the Internet for six months after his last show.

What They're Saying:
"It's an equally insightful and excruciating journey, with our quip-ready protagonist perpetually caught between two modes: eager-to-please caffeinated and near-breakdown frustrated." -- Time Out New York

"The biggest laughs and most intriguing revelations are provided offstage in this slickly produced documentary." -- Variety

Good For the Kids?
Rated R for language, this documentary is perfect for both adults and fans of Conan, but probably not kids. The movie gives a revealing backstage look at Conan's vulnerabilities and frustration after he's forced to leave the Tonight Show. Don't fear, the comedian's humor shines though as he demonstrates his mastery in the art of improvisation.

In Case You Missed:

Green Lantern
Short Story:
Ryan Reynolds plays cocky test pilot Hal Jordan, whose life is turned upside down when a dying alien bequeaths a mystical green ring unto him. The ring gives Hal otherworldly powers, which is always nice, but also makes him part of a super-powered squadron of intergalactic peace keepers known as the Green Lantern Corps -- something he's less psyched about. But when an fierce enemy theatens the fate of Earth, Hal must put his misgivings aside to save mankind and -- of course -- win the girl (Blake Lively).

What They're Saying:
"Even in the brainless world of cinematic comic books gone bad, it's as bad as it gets -- a dumb, pointless, ugly, moronic and incomprehensible jumble of botched effects, technical blunders, and cluttered chaos." -- New York Observer

"Serves up all the requisite elements with enough self-deprecating humor to suggest it doesn't take itself too seriously." -- Hollywood Reporter

Good for the Kids?
Though reviews have been mediocre at best, this PG-13-rated flick is a good one for teens, as well as sci-fi and comic book junkies.

Mr. Popper's Penguins
Short Story:
Based on the best-selling children's book, this family comedy stars Jim Carrey as Mr. Popper, a workaholic businessman who surprisingly inherits six penguins from his explorer father. Forced to convert his luxury New York apartment into a winter wonderland to care for the penguins, Popper's professional life begins to sink -- just as his family life begins to swim.

What They're Saying:
"Although the mix of real gentoo penguins and CGI tricksters will keep youngsters entertained, we spend a lot of time waiting for the movie to shake a tail feather." -- Toronto Star

"With, say, Eddie Murphy as the star, Mr. Popper's Penguins might have been a glorified paycheck contrivance. But Carrey is so naturally stylized that he coaxes the film's gentle, creature-feature insanity to life." -- Entertainment Weekly

Good for the Kids?
With manic, putty-faced Jim Carrey taking center stage, this is comedy magic for young kids. Although the movie has received mixed reviews, most of the critics agree on one fact: Carrey's ridiculous facial expressions -- and the adorable penguins -- will you keep kids laughing the whole way through!

Source: http://www.ivillage.com/cars-2-movie-preview-bad-teacher-movie-preview/1-a-360063

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2011. június 24., péntek

'Bad Teacher': Nightmares From The Education System

The raunchy comedy ?Bad Teacher? opens today in theaters, reuniting former Hollywood power couple Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake. Unlike their first meeting at the 2003 Nickelodeon Kids? Choice Awards (the two began dating shortly thereafter), sparks decidedly aren?t flying between Diaz and Timberlake in the film ? at least as far as we can [...]

Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/06/24/bad-teacher-stories/

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Photos | Celebs Bid Farewell To Oprah Winfrey At Her Final Show Tapings

Celebs Bid Farewell To Oprah Winfrey At Her Final Show Tapings

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2011. június 23., csütörtök

Lady Gaga's 'Edge Of Glory': A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet

In her newest video, Gaga pays homage to classic clips of the 1980s.
By James Montgomery

Lady Gaga
Photo: Getty Images

The first thing that strikes you about Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory" video is the fact that it's steeped in the rich, gauzy traditions of classic pop clips and noticeably missing any of the allegories, agendas or, uh, afterbirth of her previous work.

Simply put, "Edge" is an homage to an entire genre of videos that has since gone by the wayside — namely, the eternally soft-focused, ethereal mini-movies of the 1980s, (mostly) pop productions that reimagined cityscapes as dream-like fantasy worlds, where the just-wet streets shone like mirrors, the manholes frothed with steam and no piece of fabric was left un-billowed. These were decidedly big-budget, unapologetically Hollywood things, shot on studio backlots, glowing with million-dollar lighting budgets and given extra grandeur thanks to sweeping, soaring crane shots. They made no attempt to portray reality as anything of the sort — because, much like the songs they accompanied, there was rebellion in that fantasy — or of hiding their excesses. And, not surprisingly, as the decade came to a close, and earnestness began to reign supreme, they slowly disappeared (surely, their big budgets didn't help their fate either).

But with her new clip, Gaga resurrects the epic videos of the '80s once again. And, seemingly, all at once. There truly are too many nods to the classics to list individually, and really, that's beside the point. With "The Edge of Glory," LG is paying tribute not to individual artists, but to an entire genre. Still, there are some whose influence stands above the rest, and we've combined them into one handy cheat sheet. Of course, in keeping with her tradition, not all of them come from the 1980s. Because if there's anything Lady Gaga has proven, it's that she refuses to be fenced in. Here's our list:

Bonnie Tyler: Welsh-born belter whose better-known videos (like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero") practically set the standard for the fantastical pop videos of the 1980s. Soft focus, arching crane shots, achingly staged lighting — they're all there, and they're all on display in "Edge of Glory" too.

Blondie, "Rapture": One of the earliest examples of the ethereal '80s (it was released in 1981), the video follows Debbie Harry on a dream-like traipse through the streets of New York City, complete with guest appearances by Fab Five Freddy and a shuffling Uncle Sam (to name just a few). It makes no sense, because it's not supposed to.

Cyndi Lauper: Gaga's good friend and, along with Madonna, perhaps the premier '80s video star, Lauper's classics — be they the good-natured rebellion of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" or the moody, arty "True Colors" — both seem like spiritual successors to "Edge."

"Fame": Epochal tale of performing-arts students living and loving in NYC during the early '80s, it's spirit and style have long influenced Gaga's work. With its dance moves and dreamy, freedom-in-the-streets scenes, "Edge" is perhaps the best example of that.

"Flashdance": Prototypical "girl finds escape in dance" film from 1983, it stars Jennifer Beals as a steelworker/dancer who dreams of a better life. Not only are the same sentiments echoed in "Edge," but Gaga pays tribute to the film's most memorable scene — where Beals reclines in a chair and is doused in water — by striking a similar pose outside her apartment building.

George Michael: Before he became known for his various, uh, exploits, Michael was the biggest British pop star of the 1980s, and as such, he churned out some appropriately huge music videos. Two of his biggest — "Father Figure" and "Careless Whisper" — seem to have influenced Gaga with their gauzy, steamy portrayals of late-night life in the big city and, in the case of "Whisper," that balls-out sax wailing.

Michael Jackson: You can't write anything about videos from the 1980s without mentioning MJ, who took the art form to rarely duplicated heights. Usually, his clips were fantastical things, but occasionally, he also got gritty, and it's those moments (videos like "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Billie Jean") that seem to have stuck in Gaga's mind.

"Newsies": The 1992 Disney musical is most notable for its initial "flop" status and its subsequent rebirth as a cult classic. It tells the story of newsboys on strike in New York City, and in classic scenes like Christian Bale's performance of the song "Santa Fe," it takes that struggle to the twisting fire escapes of the city. Sort of like "Edge of Glory," really.

"Rent": Broadway retelling of Puccini's "La bohème," set in the Lower East Side in the early 1990s. As some have noted, Lady Gaga seems to be paying tribute to the choreography of one particular number ("Out Tonight") as she dances on the fire escape.

"West Side Story": One of the best-loved Broadway musicals of all time, "Story" was remade as a film in 1961 and went on to win a whopping 10 Oscars, including Best Picture. As you can expect, there are plenty of street scenes and fire escapes in both the film and the stage show, but perhaps the most famous is "Tonight," where the story's star-crossed lovers profess their love for one another high above the city. Sure, Maria never tears off her Versace silk, but you seemingly cannot film a scene on a fire escape without recalling this classic, and, in "Edge," there's certainly a lot of the former.

Did we miss any influences? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ke$ha - Tik Tok

Tik Tok

Artist: Ke$ha
Label: RCA
Director: Syndrome
Album: Animal [Clean]

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3213641&vid=445445

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2011. június 22., szerda

Joss Stone At The Center Of Kidnapping And Murder Plot

One of the multitude of reasons that I?m happy to not be a female British soul-pop star (seriously, I had an opportunity once, but it?s kind of a long story), broke big in the news today?it turns out that singer Joss Stone was the center of a kidnapping and murder plot, as two men with [...]

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Photos | Ke$ha, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez And Many More At Wango Tango 2011

Ke$ha, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez And Many More At Wango Tango 2011

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2011. június 21., kedd

?Modern Family? Star Ariel Winter Wears Unique Vintage: Celebrity Style

Ariel Winter wore an Evenings By Allure dress from UNIQUE VINTAGE to the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner this weekend. The “Modern Family” actress purchased the lace and tulle sweetheart cocktail frock at the Burbank boutique last week for the … Continue reading →

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/05/04/modern-family-star-ariel-winter-wears-unique-vintage-celebrity-style/

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2011. június 20., hétfő

Rihanna Dazzles At The Costume Institute Gala

Tonight is the Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and that means we?ll be treated to lots of amazing pictures of lots of amazing dresses! Rihanna is stunning on the red carpet in … Continue reading →

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/05/02/rihanna-dazzles-at-the-costume-institute-gala/

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'Green Lantern' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know

Relive the superhero's journey to the big screen with our handy guide!
By Eric Ditzian

Ryan Reynolds in "Green Lantern"
Photo: Warner Bros.

Comic book adaptations often weave a circuitous and amusing path toward the big screen. Remember when Cher was rumored to be up for the role of Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises"? But few superhero flicks can compete with the epically bizarre twists and turns that tripped up "Green Lantern" for years.

Jack Black was once tapped to play the ring-bearing protector of the universe. When the rotund comedian's version collapsed, everyone from Brian Austin Green to Justin Timberlake were rumored to be circling the green-suited superhero. Can you imagine Quentin Tarantino helming a "Green Lantern" flick starring one of these dudes? Well, the "Inglourious Basterds" director turned down the chance to take control of the project. And now, here we are. "Green Lantern" opened in theaters Friday (June 16) with Ryan Reynolds as test pilot-turned-superhero Hal Jordan, Martin Campbell ("Casino Royale") in the director's chair, and the film, we'd say, is all the better for it. But how did we arrive at this moment? To answer that question, let's slip on our power rings and take a trip back into the cinematic past with another MTV News cheat sheet. That's the only way to discover everything there is to know about "Green Lantern":

Recharging the Lantern
After years in development hell, the project seemed finally to be moving forward in August 2008, when the DC Comics property moved back into active development with a script by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Michael Green. There was even talk that the movie would begin filming the next spring and that Ryan Gosling would take on the lead role. While Campbell eventually began to eye the film, production didn't move forward, even though Warner Bros. announced a December 17, 2010, release date.

Would filming begin in September? Would Anton Yelchin ("Star Trek") become Hal Jordan? What about fellow "Trek" star Chris Pine? Rumors, rumors, everywhere! Unsurprisingly, the release date was moved back to June 17, 2011.

Finally, in July '09, the ring chose its man: Ryan Reynolds officially landed the role of Hal Jordan.

Greeting the Corps
"I fell in love with the character when I met with Martin Campbell," Reynolds told us a few months later. "When I sat down with him, I really got what it is that this guy is all about. When you have a guy like Martin Campbell, part of his charm is that he has balls of titanium, and the other part is that he's slightly crazy, and you have to be to take on something with the scope of 'Green Lantern.' "

No joke. The 3-D film journeys from the shores of America to the most distant planets of the universe. There are aliens galore, a villain who thrives on fear and power rings that harness willpower into fantastical manifestations, like giant machine guns and supercharged fists. Jordan finds himself at the center of it all, after he's chosen to join the Green Lantern Corps, an army of fighters chosen to protect the universe from all evils. The baddies they must confront in the film are Dr. Hector Hammond, a scientist turned lumpy-headed villain, and Parallax, a smoky enemy capable of engulfing planets and who threatens to snuff out all life forms. Into this mess steps Jordan with two quests: stop the bad guys and get the girl — a lovely test pilot named Carol Ferris, played by Blake Lively.

Lively nabbed the part in January 2010, and the rest of the cast soon followed: Mark Strong as the Lantern named Sinestro, Peter Sarsgaard as Hammond and Tim Robbins as his father, Senator Hammond.

We got our first peek at Reynolds in his motion-capture gear in May. It'd be another two months until we peeped the actor in glowing-green character. Not everyone was pleased with what they saw.

"There has to be a little healthy debate about it," Reynolds told us later. "I mean, that's important. If it were just slanted one way or the other, I don't think it would be that satisfying. And truthfully, we've only seen a tiny glimpse of the suit, you know, we haven't seen it in motion. And we haven't seen the full suit as well."

Green Lantern's Light
The first trailer popped up in November, and once again fans were less than impressed. But Reynolds didn't sweat it. "I'm not worried about it," he told us in April. "We've never been worried about it, because we saw the early concepts and we saw how well they worked. Unfortunately, that was stuff you can't just release and show to people, because it needs to be perfected and all that stuff. I'm not worried about it at all."

Public opinion started to change this summer at WonderCon and CinemaCon, as fans got their eyes on fresh "Green Lantern" footage. "The first time I saw it was just breathtaking," Reynolds told us recently. "I think the first time it hit me that we really did it right was in WonderCon," he told us recently. "I'd been shooting in Africa at the time, so I flew back just to be there, and I was exhausted, and they put up this 10 or 11 minutes of footage, and you could feel it going like a wave through the audience."

Breathtaking was exactly our opinion of an eye-popping poster we debuted in April — one that featured a slew of Corps aliens like Tomar-Re, Abin Sur and Kilowog. Another trailer arrived in May: more aliens, more action and more of Reynolds' sometimes goofy, sometimes badass superhero. It was more than enough to get us pumped about the movie to come.

"For me, what attracted me to it most was the space-epic nature of it," Reynolds told us at the MTV Movie Awards in early June. "I just loved that you had this film that was an origin story, that's not really starting in the third act like a lot of them do. I grew up with movies like that. I love movies like that. So just to be part of it was mind-boggling."

Check out everything we've got on "Green Lantern."

For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com.

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2011. június 19., vasárnap

Beyonc� - Diva

Diva

Artist: Beyoncé
Label: Columbia, Music World Music
Director: Melina
Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce

Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=333569

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2011. június 18., szombat

Snooki Designs Pickle Flip-Flops!

Start making your Christmas lists, pickle lovers! Jersey Shore's Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is designing a line of footwear inspired by her favorite green vegetable -- and it's scheduled to be out just in time for the holidays.

Snooki Enterprises (yes, that's the real name of the business) just partnered up with Long Island-based footwear company MeyeWorld to create Snooki by Nicole Polizzi: a line of flip-flops and wedge sandals. Women's Wear Daily reports that the first set of designs will come in a variety of styles, including pickle-print, and will sell for $15 to $50. A second collection will be released in spring 2012.

"I'm very pleased and excited to be working with Nicole on developing her namesake line of beach footwear and sandals," said Danny Kaminer, founder and CEO of MeyeWorld, in a written statement on WWD. "Combining Nicole's unique style and taste with our great design is going to result in some exciting new product for the market."

While the reality star may not have the best luck in other areas (driving, drinking on the beach, bar fights), she certainly seems to be doing well in the footwear business. This is the second deal Snooks has made, as she is currently selling a line of sneaker-slippers with the company Happy Feet.

Source: http://www.ivillage.com/snooki-designs-pickle-flip-flops/1-a-358679

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Molly Shannon & Kids: Clown Crossing

Molly Shannon and her adorable kids Stella, 7, and Nolan, 5 were spotted out and about in West Hollywood, Calif. on Friday (June 17). The Saturday Night Live alum was in a good mood as she mugged for the camera as they all crossed the street.

And speaking of ice cream (I know I wasn't, but just go with me here) rumor has it that Ben & Jerry's is developing an ice cream based on an SNL skit that featured Molly. Although, the name might not necessarily be all that appetizing.

Top Story? (feature beneath menu):

Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/06/17/molly-shannon-kids-clown-crossing-

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2011. június 17., péntek

Photos | Family & Friends Say Goodbye To Michael Jackson

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2011. június 16., csütörtök

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Banned In Lebanon

Officials have reportedly impounded copies of Gaga's latest disc, calling it 'offensive to Christianity.'
By Jocelyn Vena

Lady Gaga
Photo: Getty

On Monday night, Lady Gaga attended the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in New York City, where she accepted the Fashion Iconprize.

Donning a green wig and a black dress with mesh and spikes, the superstar opened up about her love of fashion and how it shaped her as an artist.

"All of you made me feel like a star before I was," she told the CFDA crowd at Lincoln Center, where guests included fashion luminaries like Marc Jacobs, Anna Wintour, and onetime star of MTV's "The City," Diane von Furstenberg. She continued, "As much as this award means to me personally ... I just want you to know how much this means to young Americans."

Gaga will continue to show support for her fans when she makes an appearance in Italy on Saturday at Rome's Circus Maximus to mark the close of 2011 Euro Pride.

U.S. Ambassador to Italy David Thorne said he is "very proud to have an Italian-American artist of [Gaga's] stature'' attending the Euro Pride festivities, which are held in a different European city every year. He added that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said, "Human rights are gay rights and gay rights are human rights."

It's not all love for Gaga, however. According to The Guardian, officials in Lebanon have banned Born This Way, describing it as "offensive to Christianity." The office of general security reportedly impounded copies of the chart-topping album when it arrived at the airport in Beirut. "Distributors are prohibited from circulating media that diverges from public decency and morality or is at odds with nationalistic or religious beliefs," officials told The Guardian.

Despite the report, Lebanon's information ministry insists that it "is, and always has been, against all forms of censorship." The Los Angeles Times reported that the Lebanese office of general security confirmed "[copies of the album] are still in our offices. We are still deciding what to do with them."

What do you think of Born This Way being banned overseas? Tell us in the comments.

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Eva Longoria: "I Wear Braces"

Let us all breathe a sigh of relief that Eva Longoria is not, in fact, naturally perfect. In the new issue of InStyle Magazine, the Desperate Housewives beauty admits a little secret that may make us feel a tad bit better about some of our flaws.

"I wear braces," Longoria, 36, told the mag's July issue.

The actress says she wasn't aware just how much she needed a little teeth-fixing until she saw some photos from her upcoming flick, Cristiada. "Look how crooked my bottom teeth were," she said, pointing them out in a picture. "And I never even knew."

Though we may think she looked just fine before, Longoria says she wasn't always the stunner we see walking the red carpet today. She says she was even considered to be the least attractive one in her family, because she had three older sisters who were blonde.

"I wasn't allowed to wear makeup when I was young," admits Longoria, who says her younger self suffered from seriously low self-esteem. "I would melt crayons and try to put them on my lips, and I would use watercolor for eye shadow."

How things have changed. Now, the A-lister is a spokeswoman L'Oreal, and is virtually a cosmetic expert!

"Mascara is very important. If I were on a desert island, I would have to have mascara and lip balm," she shares. As for applying a set of fake eyelashes? No problemo! "I can even put them on in the car," she boasts.

A total girly girl, Longoria has found a love for fashion as well. "High heels," she says. "I love designer shoes. There’s this pair in my closet by Versace, and they must be 8 inches — crazy tall!"

She even has a few pairs that she just likes to look at! "They’re not to wear; they’re just to look really pretty in the closet," she says. "They are art!"

While it's really hard for us to grasp that someone that looks like Longoria could need some fixing, it's kind of cool that she's willing to put it all out there. And knowing she's wearing braces makes us feel a tad bit less about that seventh grade photo of us with a mouth full of metal.

Source: http://www.ivillage.com/eva-longoria-i-wear-braces/1-a-357991

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The 36-year-old model says raising 2-year-old Ciel and 16-year-old twins Jake and Hunter keeps her busy but she still finds time to be alone with her husband Burney Lamar.

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EXES ARE TALKIN': Alexis Phifer Talks To VIBE About Life After Kayne & Offers Advice For Amber Rose

All ex-girlfriends of Kanye West don't crave the spotlight or go on to become tabloid fodder. Some of them fade to the back and live their lives. By their own choice.

Alexis Phifer, Kanye's one time fiancee and arm candy of Mr. West. She recently sat down with VIBE to talk about life after Kanye and what she thinks about the whole Amber Rose situation. See the highlights inside....

Alexis Phifer recently sat for an interview with VIBE talking about her life post-Kanye and why you won't be seeing her half-naked in KING or in some other rapper's video.

Even though you were making moves pre-spotlight, many folks were introduced to you via Kanye West. How have these last years been with less media attention?

I think after experiencing being with somebody that is a celebrity, it's really nice to have your anonymity. I'm a mom so I would much rather be able to be out with my son and have nobody recognize me. I really think that's a cool thing as opposed to doing red carpets or something like that, but only if it's really pertaining to my line because that's what I'm trying to sell… I'm not really trying to sell myself.

Guess we can assume there will never be an Alexis reality show?

(Laughs) I've been approached a few times… I don't know, first and foremost I'm a mother and I just feel like it's important to be represented a certain way and it's a lot to put your image and the things you say, or how you're perceived into someone else's hand and I just haven't been comfortable with that. Now if it was something like a documentary style, maybe. But I'm not interested in fighting with some girl or talking about my ex because those relationships are personal. I mean the album [808s & Heartbreak] was bad enough at first, but a TV show, I don't know, it would have to be real tasteful.

Another one of Kanye’s exes, Amber Rose, once went on the radio and said something to the effect of "You see Kanye's other ex, he was with her for six years, took her the same places and no one even remembers her name now..." Did that sting?

I believe that you get what you want out of a situation and Kanye will tell you, that I didn't [want that attention]. It's weird. I'll get on the red carpet and over-criticize myself. I don't want that attention. She wanted that and that's what she got out of it. But if I want to go to King magazine [Ed Note: This interview was conducted prior to Amber Rose's June 2011 King cover] right now and be in a sexy bathing suit I'm sure I'd generate some type of interest. It's just the decisions you make that put you where you are. She is where she's at because that's where she wants to be and I'm where I'm at because that's where I want to be also. I was kind of like "Girl please." I just laughed that off, brushed that one right off my shoulders. She doesn't really know what she's saying, so I can't even be mad at her. She doesn't even know the half.

What was your reaction to seeing those two for the first time?

I think that at that point, you know sometimes you go through things and you're like "I just want to do something different" and I think that's what he was experiencing at that time so he just did something different. Not to say that she's bad and I'm good, nothing like that, but that's just what he wanted at that time.

If you had to give any type of advice to Amber since she’s now an infamous Kanye West ex, what you would tell her?

I have no comment on that. I just have no words for her. But I wish her luck in her future, everybody deserves somebody.

Has it been hard getting rid of that tag of being 'Ye's fiancée? Is that something you consciously wanted to rid yourself of?

No, it was just a part of my life, but I'm really confident in who I am and what it is I do. Anybody who meets me and gets to know me, I don't think it would sway their decision either way on whether they like me or not. Either they will or they won't.

What are the three most important lessons you've learned from being in this crazy industry?

I've learned that no matter what, you always have to be yourself and hold your head up high and have respect for yourself. I've learned that the industry can get a bad rep, but if you're able to be around certain people and experience new things, just take it as something that's good and learn from it and be inspired by it because there is definitely inspiration. And about being in a high profile relationship... just keep your business to yourself.

I knew I liked Alexis for a reason....

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The Canadian sensation worked the red carpet at the Bridgestone Arena venue as he joined up with Rascal Flatts - with whom he scored a nomination for their collaborative effort on "That Should Be Me".

Hosted by Kid Rock, this year's CMT Awards find Jason Aldean sitting as the top nominee with four bids, while other acts up for trophies include Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith and Miranda Lambert.

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Mary J. Blige Dishes On Her 'Crazy' Led Zeppelin Covers

'I've listened to their music since I was a child,' says the R&B diva, who recorded 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love.'
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Larry Carroll

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You wouldn't peg Mary J Blige as the black-light-and-tapestry sort, but, as has become readily apparent in recent weeks, she absolutely loves Led Zeppelin.

In early February, reports began circulating that Blige had re-recorded Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven," working with Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and guitarist Steve Vai on the track, which is slated to appear on the international reissue of her Stronger With Each Tear album, due Monday.

But after she had recorded "Stairway," Blige continued to get the Led out, covering another Zeppelin classic — the thunderous "Whole Lotta Love" — for the album too. And when MTV News caught up with her on the Essence Black Women in Hollywood red carpet, she told us all about channeling her inner Robert Plant for the tracks, a process that came much easier than you'd probably imagine.

"I did Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love' — it's crazy," she said. "I am a Led Zeppelin fan. I'm not going to say I've been to their concerts, but I've listened to their music since I was a child, and it's always moved me, especially 'Stairway to Heaven,' and 'Whole Lotta Love' is just fun."

Blige also said she recorded another new song — a "club record" called "I Can't Wait" — for the re-release. And while it's only slated to hit shelves outside the U.S., she hopes her fans will get a chance to hear all the new songs pretty soon.

"I want y'all to hear it," she laughed.

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