May 2, 2024

Review Category : TMZ Music News

Know Your Rights During A Police Encounter

by 27 mins ago

Amidst the clash between protesters and law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri, stemming from the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown on August 9 — not to mention the nationwide protests, rallies, and vigils these events have inspired — now seems like a good time to make sure that you know your rights when interacting with police officers.

Related: National Guard Called Into Ferguson

For example, do you know which information you have to provide when you’re stopped by the police, or how to let an officer know that you do not consent to a search? The vast majority of this information — which I’ve summarized below — is readily available online thanks to the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Lawyers Guild, and the Legal Aid Society’s YouTube channel, and I highly recommend reading and watching all of the resources they provide on the subject.

1.) You have the right to remain silent.

If you are stopped by a police officer, you have the right to remain silent, which is protected under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. If you would like to exercise this right, the ACLU recommends that you say so out loud: “I am exercising my right to remain silent.”

The NLG cautions that certain states have “stop and identify” statutes on the books that require detained individuals to provide information about their identity to law enforcement. “It’s always best not to guess what the ...

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A Brief History Of Iggy Azalea’s Music Video Style

by 30 mins ago

Our latest episode of House of Style takes us behind-the-scenes of Iggy Azalea‘s video for “Black Widow.” You know, the one with that catchy hook featuring Rita Ora that has them both wielding samurai swords and slaying bad guys? If you haven’t seen it by now, pause reading this, watch it here and get back to me. Our on-set excursion shows all of the little details that go into creating the video from martial arts rehearsals to fittings with Iggy’s stylist Alejandra Hernandez and costume designer Marco Marco.

It’s exciting not just because it’s an exclusive insider’s look at the making of a music video, but also because when it comes to the video fashion game, Iggy sits squarely at the top thanks to her catalog of versatile styles and immense attention to detail, all the way down to what the extras are wearing. Come with me on a journey through Iggy’s videography (so far).

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Our first introduction to the rapper from down under featured an unforgettable sample from “Boomerang” (NSFW, kids). When the beat drops, you get to see Iggy’s fashion bonafides: a teeny, tiny striped bandeau bra top, accompanied by delicate silver jewelry and a thousand-yard stare.

Moments later we see high-waisted yellow pants, black leather peep-toe ankle boots, and a black and white parasol. Iggy knows that the best way ...

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People Are Mistaking Strangers’ Cars For Uber, Jumping In And Making Things Weird

by 2 mins ago

Services like Uber and Lyft have no doubt changed the game in transportation. They’re quick, convenient services for the modern traveler. However, before jumping in, you need to make they’re actually for hire. Several people have been hopping into strange people’s cars, mistaking them for Uber when they’re not.

Valleywag’s Nitasha Tiku spoke to Tech Investor Ashwin Deshmukh, who said, “Basically anytime I’m pulled over on the side of the street, someone tries to hail me or just opens my car door…If I pull-up at a food truck in Williamsburg, there will be four guys asking, ‘Can you take us to Long Island?” According to Deshmukh, “The best line so far is, ‘Are you Uber? Well can you just be, can we go?’”

This is sadly not a drill or a joke. Here are some other incidences where innocent people have been mistaken for Uber:

It’s a crazy world out there, folks. Buckle up, lock your doors, and don’t drive with strange people, okay?

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Anacondas Kind Of Do Like Big Butts And 5 Other Snake Facts

by 8 mins ago

Nicki Minaj‘s sure-to-be-twerktastic video for “Anaconda” is just around the corner, and to celebrate the VMA performer’s impending premiere, we’ve compiled some fascinating facts about its namesake: the anaconda. Like, the literal snake — not the other kind.

We hit up biologist Jesús A. Rivas, co-founder of The Anaconda Project, to find out more about the creature, and he pointed us to his website, which is packed to bursting with facts about Minaj’s favorite snake. We’ve compiled the ones more pertinent to the The Pinkprint singer below:

Nicki Minaj Is Performing ‘Anaconda’ At The 2014 VMAs: YASSS

1.) Anacondas are kind of polygamous — but it’s the female snake that gets to chill with multiple males

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Much like Nicki does in the song — despite her assertions of the contrary.

2.) The female is much larger than the male

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I guess they do, indeed, like big butts — or whatever the snake equivalent of a butt is.

3.) The largest snake in the world is the green anaconda

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But is it bigger than a tower?

4.) The largest anaconda that Rivas has measured is 18 feet

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Not quite, then.

5.) They mostly eat birds and mammals

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So they don’t really dig buns, I guess — at least not the kind made of dough.

6.) An anaconda can, in fact, eat a person (although they probably haven’t ...

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Matthew McConaughey Wears Fanny Pack, Totally Pulls It Off

by 9 mins ago

As much as Matthew McConaughey has the image of being just a regular guy, mostly interested in just keeping living, he’s not. You want to know how I know this? Because he showed up to the Astros-Red Sox game wearing a fanny pack, and he looked awesome.

“I’m not afraid of the fanny pack,” he told CSN Houston’s Julia Morales during a mid-game interview (via Deadspin), which is online and exists for everyone’s enjoyment.

The McConaughey had some wise words, however, for those brave enough to follow in his footsteps. “You’ve got to kind of put it on the side to make it look a little not as nerdy, but still, practicality wins out.”

Truer words have never been spoken.

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That ’22 Jump Street’ D–k-Shooting Game Is Real, And It’s Horrifying

by 12 mins ago

22 Jump Street” was one of the craziest movies of 2014, and there was nothing crazier than the end credits sequence, which imagined decades of “Jump Street” sequels and merchandise.

The most disturbing part of the credits, however, wasn’t an actual movie poster but an electronic playset for “39 Jump Street.” The goal of the game? For kids to shoot four dildos with lasers, which were stand-ins for Rob Riggle’s character’s man-parts: he was shot there in the first movie, though why he has four, we have no idea.

But as “22 Jump Street” co-director Chris Miller found out, there’s nothing you can dream up that the Internet won’t take to the next level.

Yup, that’s right kids. What was a quick shot in the movie is now a real live playset, with two of those electronic laser tag guns you had as a kid and, of course, a complete set of fake d–ks. It’s suitable for ages 3 and up, because nothing says family fun like shooting lasers at a bunch of dildos together.

It also comes with its very own brick wall on which to mount said d–ks, because the most obvious place for law-breaking d–ks to go is on top of a short brick wall.

As of this writing, Rob Riggle has not responded to Miller, but if he doesn’t want it, we’d be glad to take it off the director’s hands. You know… for journalism.

Is this the weirdest thing that’s ever been actually created for a movie? Possibly. But ...

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‘Finding Carter’ Poll: Can Elizabeth And David’s Marriage Be Salvaged After All?

by 19 mins ago

Marriage is hard work as it is, but throw in an affair (a la Elizabeth) and a liar (that would be Elizabeth and David), and you’ve got a not-so-romantical recipe for disaster.

Shortly after the “Finding Carter” premiere, a whopping 79% of you said that David and Elizabeth didn’t stand a chance, mainly due to the police officer’s ongoing tryst with her sexy coworker Kyle. But according to the seemingly shocking mid-season trailer (infidelity confessions! tears! blood! gunfire! ZOMG!), Elizabeth will “do anything” to make things right in her marriage. “ANYTHING?” David replied. (Our thoughts exactly, Mr. Wilson!)

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Not to mention, after last week’s episode, Elizabeth seemed to see David in a whole new light after he really stuck it to Lori during an unfriendly phone call. The convo ended with David having the last word — take THAT, Lori, in all your dumb-disguise glory! — and an unexpected hot ‘n heavy smooch with his wifey. It appears that David is no longer a penniless loser (Gammy’s words, not ours) in Mama Wilson’s eyes, and she doesn’t even know about the secret book deal yet.

Could this mean the Wilsons are on the verge of falling back in love? Or is all hope already lost for the couple? Cast your vote, and catch an all-new episode of “Finding Carter” tomorrow at 10/9c!

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Ed Sheeran’s ‘Don’t’ Remix Gets Some MMG Flavor From Rick Ross: Listen

by 27 mins ago

Ed Sheeran’s “Don’t” is a song about a relationship gone awry and the sadness and confusion that come with that, so who better to get for the remix than Rick Ross?

Right?

Well, it may not sound like an obvious match on paper, but it kind of makes sense: Rozay has a history of remixing pop songs, like Lorde’s “Royals,” and Ed’s love for rap is well known. Plus, he’s got an upcoming collaborative album with Game.

And when we take things off of the paper and into our earbuds, it’s clear that Ricky’s gruff vocals give the X track remix a bit of an MMG feel. It’s a combo a fan of either guy can likely appreciate.

The two hung out back in September, and seem to have hit it off. We’ll take this for now, but how ’bout an original track next time, fellas?

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‘Doctor Who’ Cast Breaks Down 50 Years Of Plot In 30 Seconds

by 1 min ago

With 50 years of television history, and seven (recent) seasons of plot to get caught up on, getting ready for the eighth series premiere of “Doctor Who” can be a daunting task.

That’s exactly why, when MTV News caught up with series stars Peter Capaldi (The Doctor), Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald), Executive Producer Steven Moffat and after-show host/professional Whovian Chris Hardwick on the TARDIS blue carpet premiere in New York City, we asked them to get fans up to speed in no time.

Specifically, in 30 seconds. With as many sound effects as possible.

There you go, everything you ever needed to know about “Doctor Who,” simply and easily explained! Now take a deep breath, and get ready for the premiere on BBC America on Saturday, August 23 at 8 p.m. ET.

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How Good Is Wiz Khalifa At Flip Cup? You Have To See This Video To Believe

by 6 mins ago

Wiz Khalifa is all about his friends, so it’s no surprise that when he packs up every summer for his Under the Influence of Music Tour, the T.G.O.D. captain loads the lineup with his most talented and trusted buddies. Still, that doesn’t mean things don’t get competitive on the road.

MTV News caught up with the Pittsburgh MC when he hit the DTE Energy Music Theatre right outside of in Clarkson, Michigan, on Sunday, August 10. While we were backstage, a group of the tour’s biggest draws, including Ty Dolla $ign, Sage the Gemini, Mack Wilds, Iamsu and Wiz himself, challenged each other to a serious game of flip cup.

What a great way to unwind before the show — and before Wiz drops his third major label LP, Blacc Hollywood, on Tuesday. You have to watch to see who’ll win!

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