by MTV News Staff 8 mins ago

By Clint Mize

“Hyrule Warriors” is a curious thing. When we first got a look-see way back last December, we weren’t exactly sure what Nintendo was thinking. Mixing “Zelda” with “Dynasty Warriors” seemed too weird to be true. However, the bold move proves that Nintendo still knows what they’re doing.

Of course, fans have solid reasons for casting a side eye at “Hyrule Warriors”. Previously, game co-developers Team Ninja worked on “Metroid: Other M,” which attracted some serious flak. To hand them perhaps Nintendo’s most precious series was almost too much to bear. This go-round, TN – partnered with ω-Force – would have their work cut out for them if they wish to quell naysayers.

Fortuntately, they have seemed to do the impossible and make a decidedly un-”Zelda” game fit together.

Here’s what we thought of “Hyrule Warriors,” which hits shelves September 26.

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“Hyrule Warriors” is more or less “Dynasty Warriors” with a healthy coating of a “Legend of Zelda”-colored paint. The core to the series involves battle scenarios in which you play as a general and must capture opposing bases and defeat their champions. As the missions progress, you have varying tasks that decide the fate of your army. It’s up to you meet and exceed these objectives and win the day.

On the story side, this game is everything that makes “Zelda”… well, “Zelda.” You won’t find many surprises if you’re deeply rooted in the 25-year-plus-old series, yet the familiarity is charming nonetheless. Basically, you’ll ...

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by Evan Scott Schwartz 8 mins ago

If you’re a member of a fandom, you know how intense the obsession can get. But what do celebs obsess over?

Sports! So many celebs with a devoted fan followings have their own devotions as well, and it’s pretty often a team. Here are some of your favorite fandom’s sporty fandoms.

Chris Pratt, Seattle Seahawks & Mariners

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While Pratt’s character on “Park and Recreation is a huge Indianapolis Colts fan, the man himself great up near Seattle and loves the Super Bowl champion Seahawks and Seattle Mariners.

Jennifer Lawrence, Louisville Cardinals

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J-Law grew up in Louisville, KY, and is a big fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals. She even narrated a hype video for them this summer. Her “Hunger Games” co-star Josh Hutcherson is a fan of the Kentucky Wildcats, AKA one of Louisville’s biggest rival. No doubt that made for some healthy trash talking on set.

Lady Gaga, New York Giants/Knicks/Yankees

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The Mother Monster is a true New Yorker – she reps the Giants, Knicks and Yankees…but she’s also been known to “enjoy” a Mets game in the past.

Justin Bieber, Toronto Maple Leafs

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Bieber is a bit of sports polygamist, rocking everything from Miami Heat ...

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by Matthew Scott Donnelly 3 mins ago

Good or bad, someone’s first sexual encounter is certainly memorable, and now, some of the “Virgin Territory” features can testify.

On the show’s first season, the friend zone, fear and self-doubt played huge roles in young people who filmed their explorations of their own sexual identities. Some were looking to enter into physical relationships, while others were happy to keep their chastity belts fastened — but none were the same at the end of production.

More than a dozen teens and twentysomethings bravely shared their stories, and after tonight’s finale, we’re looking back at five that really stuck with us. Take a look at which guys and gals kept us glued to our screens, and share your thoughts on the season!

Dominique

Having watched the women in her family struggle through young pregnancies, Dominique made a vow not to lose her virginity until she met the man she was sure she’d marry. As she aptly put it, “no ringy, no dingy,” and she ultimately stayed true to the mantra — even though it caused some tension between her and her family members, who though she was being too picky with dates.

Kyle

It’s not that consummate nice guy Kyle didn’t want to lose his virginity — it’s that he couldn’t seem to close the deal. And when he came clean to his pals about his unswiped V-card, they vowed to help him use it. Kyle struck out at bars and clubs but eventually had sex with his ...

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by Jessica Hyndman 2 mins ago

A couple of London-based food creatives developed a burger so deliciously vile, we can’t even handle it. The collective known as Messhead — that’s Mess London’s chef, James Thomlinson, plus Miss Cakehead — studied the musings of known cannibals to craft the perfect recipe for replicating the taste of human flesh.

Yep, these burgers tastes like human flesh.

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Why? Just why? No one asked for this. No one needed this in their lives. But apparently, there are enough “Walking Dead” fans in the U.K. to warrant such an experiment. This whole thing is actually a promotion for the series’ upcoming Season 5 premiere on October 13 (October 12 in the U.S.).

For those actually interested in trying one these sliders-from-hell, Terminus Tavern will be opening up a secret pop-up shop in East London on September 30. You’ll have to follow the #terminustavern hashtag for those juicy details.

Also, if you fancy yourself a chef — and a slightly demented one at that — Chef Thomlinson has released the secret recipe to the public:

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by Maurice Bobb 21 mins ago

If you thought that the beat to Big Sean’s “I Don’t F–k With You” sounded eerily familiar, don’t worry — you’re not crazy.

You’ve heard that bit of DJ Mustard production before.

Earlier this year, Justin Bieber posted an Instagram video previewing an unknown song with the very same beat, although peppered with a few added sonic spices.

No one knows why the Biebs — sorry, Bizzle — passed on the banger. He must be sitting on an impressive array of beats to feel comfortable enough to turn down such a hit. Sean certainly isn’t mad about it.

Besides, JB will probably get his own signature “Mustard on the beat” drop sooner or later, considering that the My Krazy Life executive producer has put it out into the universe that he wants to produce an entire album by the pop superstar, à la Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.

Related: Justin Bieber Says He ‘Might Need Surgery’

“I think Justin Bieber should let me executive produce his album,” Mustard told MTV News back in March. “I wouldn’t really even know what to expect, but I just know the sound that we create would be crazy. You remember when Justin Timberlake and Timbaland got together? Similar to that. I’m not trying to compare us or nothing like that, but it could be similar to that.”

The Bizzle and DJ Mustard — sounds like a classic to us!

by Jordana Ossad 29 mins ago

Jenelle has decided that she wants to regain custody of her son Jace, but on tonight’s episode of “Teen Mom 2,” she flip-flopped on when the timing would be right.

The young mother lost custody of the little boy — to her own mom Barbara — several years ago. Since then, she’s made tremendous personal strides, going to rehab and getting sober, finding love with Nathan, resuming her college studies and recently welcoming a second son.

But even with her life finally in order, and on a healthy track, Jenelle felt that Jace should stay with Barbara a bit longer.

“I just can’t just take him away,” Jenelle told Nathan, explaining that she would like the boy to be with his grandmother for his first year of school. “I think we need to buy a house first and get settled down, and then we can take him.”

Nathan didn’t agree, called Jenelle “ignorant” and said that letting Jace start school — and then leave his friends there — might be more difficult in the long run.

“It’s not only Jace,” Jenelle explained. “I also feel kind of bad for my mom. I mean, I know he’s my child, but I feel like she’s gonna feel lost.”

But Jenelle did a 180 after she learned that Barbara took Jace to see fireworks for the first time. It was something Jenelle had wanted to do with her son, but at the time, her mother didn’t allow it. After ...

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by Jessica Hyndman 5 mins ago

Fresh off of the release of Lady Gaga’s collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett — which left Little Monsters everywhere crying tears of joy — the 28-year-old New York native has teased another visual from Cheek To Cheek.

Clad in a red-leather jumpsuit and one of her voluminous wigs of late, Gaga delivers a soulful rendition of “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down),” a song originally made famous by the likes of Cher and Nancy Sinatra.

“Bang, bang/ He shot me down/ Bang, bang/ I hit the ground,” the “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” singer wistfully croons before the clip cuts out. And, she’ll have you know, it was recorded in one take.

The preview serves as a teaser for Gaga and Bennett’s upcoming PBS concert special, set to air on October 24. Don’t want to wait that long? Don’t worry — Gaga promises that there will be a full video for “Bang Bang” out sometime this week.

by John Walker 22 mins ago

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is free to G.T.L. another day — that’s “gym, tan, laundry” — as long as he stays close to home. The “Jersey Shore” alumnus has been court-ordered to stay clean and sober and not leave New York or New Jersey until further notice.

The Sitch and his brother, Marc, were indicted for tax evasion, and they saw their day in court on Wednesday morning (September 24). They pleaded not guilty, according to NJ.com.

TMZ reports that a Newark federal judge has ordered the 32-year-old reality star, who was released on $250,000 bond, to maintain sobriety until his trial. He will be subject to random drug testing in the meantime, and has surrendered his passports. He is currently not permitted to leave the states of New Jersey and New York without first seeking approval.

Sorrentino’s attorney told TMZ that the sobriety mandate was established due to Mike’s past history with drug abuse — he went to rehab in 2012 to treat an addiction to prescription painkillers.

As reported earlier today, authorities indicted the Sorrentino brothers on charges of filing false income tax returns from 2010 to 2012; Mike was indicted on two counts while Marc, who serves as his manager, was indicted on three. Both men were charged with one count of conspiracy.

“Michael and Marc Sorrentino filed false tax returns that incorrectly reported millions made from promotions and appearances,” U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said. “The brothers allegedly also claimed ...

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by Christina Garibaldi 33 mins ago

Hilary Duff is clearly a true believer of love at first sight.

The singer has released her video for her folky pop song, “All About You,” which takes viewers on a ride as Hilary tries to find a mystery man that she sees in a coffee shop.

As Hilary told us, there is certainly a “bit of a love story,” as the pop star opens the video snapping pictures of a cute guy, sending them to her friends, then finding his lost record at the shop, which he leaves behind, and makes it her mission to return it to his possession.

In between some not so “super sexy-time dancing,” (although we beg to differ), Hilary gathers her girlfriends as they to help find her man, which they do, at a party at the LA river.

“The choreography was actually pretty easy, but it was a lot of rehearsals and I wanted to be so particular because I’m not, like, a dancer and I didn’t want to be, like, super sexy-time dancing,” Hilary told MTV News at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. “I wanted something different about it that was more me. The choreographers were amazing and came up with a cool line dance.”

Between the dance moves, the super catchy song and the fact that she seems to be having the best time ever, it definitely makes us all about Hilary and all about this video.

by John Walker 42 mins ago

No one could ever accuse Ms. Jessie J of skimping on the vocals. (I mean, have you watched her perform “Bang Bang” acoustic? Chills.) But the 26-year-old Brit is putting another talent on display in a teaser for her upcoming “Burnin’ Up” video: her dancing.

Posted on Instagram Wednesday (September 24), the clip shows J staring down the camera as she busts a tightly choreographed move in a slick black one-piece. With her dancers lined up in V formation, I’m getting some major throwbacks to the music video dance breakdowns of yesteryear — think Jennifer Lopez’s “Love Don’t Cost A Thing” or Janet Jackson’s “Doesn’t Really Matter.” Needless to say, I’m here for it.

“Burnin’ Up” featuring 2 Chainz is the second single off of Jessie’s third studio album, Sweet Talker, which drops stateside on October 14. Ready your fire-safety preparedness now.