May 3, 2024

Review Category : TMZ Music News

Watch A Young J. Cole Challenge Jay Z In This Never-Before-Seen Clip

by 06/13/14

J. Cole has come along way. The Fayetteville, North Carolina MC made his mark with The Come Up mixtape in 2007, but it wasn’t until his 2009 mixtape The Warm Up that Cole officially arrived.

On Sunday, The Warm Up will turn five years old and to celebrate Cole sat down with MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway for “RapFix Presents: J. Cole’s The Warm Up – 5 Years Later,” a 30-minute special that will air on MTV Jams at 7:30 p.m. ET and re-air at 11:30 p.m. ET.

During the show Cole took a trip down memory lane and spoke on his mindset while recording his breakout project. He was just as confident then as he is now. For the special, MTV News unearthed some vintage Cole footage where he jokingly issued a challenged to Jay Z.

“Jay Z I got a few projects I’d like to get you on, if you’re not scared,” said a young Cole in footage that dates back to January 2009, months before Cole dropped his now-revered tape.

Looking back on it now all the rapper can do is laugh. “I was bugging,” he said in reaction to watching back the footage.

Of course the challenge was all in good fun and Cole and his Roc Nation boss have a great relationship these days. “Now it’s an actual relationship,” he said of his friendship with Hov. “I feel like I know him a lot better.”

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Kendall And Kylie Jenner Have A Dance Party With Tyler, The Creator

by 06/13/14

Tyler, the Creator might have a soft spot for Jennifer Lawrence, but when he needs to dance like a madman, he apparently hits up Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

On Thursday night, Kendall posted an Instagram video of the Odd Future rapper dancing up a storm with her and her sister — and their dance troupe is known as “The Jealousies.” The wild moves are even more entertaining set to music that sounds like it was pulled from an old Western film.

Tyler was leading the dance up front, so we’re going to assume that he was responsible for coming up with those moves. And since he’s so bored of rapping, and he’s ready to sing, maybe this is all just a part of his new career trajectory.

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’22 Jump Street’: 9 Easter Eggs And Cameos You Might Have Missed

by 06/13/14

Given that “22 Jump Street” is basically one gigantic parody of sequels, it’s no surprise the movie is full of little in jokes and references. And while some of them are obvious — pointing at star Ice Cube’s new office and saying he’s standing in what looks like a cube made of ice, for example — some are near legendary status Easter Eggs and cameos.

Here’s nine Eggs and cameos you might have missed:

1. Office Dennis Booker
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Okay, this one is kind of obvious, but Richard Greico makes a cameo in the end credits as Officer Dennis Booker from the original “21 Jump Street” series. He follows in the footsteps of co-star Johnny Depp, who showed up in the first movie.

2. Seth Rogen
Did you notice the cleverly hidden Seth Rogen cameo? Again, possibly obvious, but Rogen briefly “replaces” Hill for one of the many “22 Jump Street” pretend sequels during the end credits. Rogen co-starred with Hill in “This Is The End,” among other movies, and they’re friends in real life.

3. Anna Faris
Faris also shows up, joining Schmidt and Jenko as a rare female co-star cop in yet another pretend sequel.

4. “Barbershop 2″ Reunion
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“22 Jump Street” pays homage to another classic sequel, “Barbershop 2,” by once again pairing up co-stars Queen Latifah and Ice Cube as the parents of Jonah Hill’s sometimes girlfriend. Fingers crossed she’s running a Jump Street unit of her own.

5. The Benjamin J. Hill School For Cinema Studies
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This ‘Game Of Thrones’ Theme Song Cover Brings New Orleans To Westeros

by 06/13/14

For all of its record-breaking success, “Game of Thrones” isn’t exactly a happy show. It’s the kind of show that makes viewers fall in love with its characters, only to kill those characters in increasingly inventive displays of violence. The good guys lose more than they win. It’s bleak.

But it doesn’t always have to be so bleak. In fact, when the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys are involved, “Game of Thrones” is bigger and brighter than ever. The jazz band brought NOLA flavor to the world of Westeros during a performance at B.B. King’s in New York City this week, covering the “Game of Thrones” theme song with enough fiery passion to please the Lord of Light.

Take a listen for yourself:

“Game of Thrones” wraps its fourth season on Sunday night. What the finale lacks in brass, it’ll surely make up for in blood.

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Report: Harrison Ford Broke His Ankle In ‘Star Wars’ Injury

by 06/13/14

It might be a while before Han Solo is back in fighting shape.

Actor Harrison Ford was injured during filming on the set of “Star Wars: Episode VII” on Thursday, and now, a new detail has emerged: The Hollywood Reporter states that Ford broke his ankle during the injury.

Disney representatives confirmed that Ford “sustained an ankle injury during filming today [June 12] on the set,” and that he “was taken to a local hospital and is receiving care. Shooting will continue as planned while he recuperates.”

The THR story is the first to report that Ford’s injury resulted in a broken ankle; if that’s true, who knows how long it’ll be until the 71-year-old actor is back in fighting shape, or if the “Episode VII” script will need to be retooled to circumnavigate the injury. It’s been said that Ford’s role as Han Solo is “gigantic” in the upcoming film.

As for how Ford hurt his ankle, reports suggest that it was during a shoot on the Millennium Falcon set. She’s the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy, and apparently the most accident-prone hunk of junk to boot.

“Star Wars: Episode VII” hits theaters on December 16, 2015.

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Happy Early Father’s Day, Now Seriously Stop Dancing Like That Jimmy Fallon

by 06/13/14

There are few things in life more embarrassing than having your dad bust out his lame dance moves at a party. I mean, seriously dude, do you have to?

But, Sunday is Father’s Day, so sometimes you have to cut the old man some slack and let him throw out his back while trying to show you how he used to Cabbage Patch back in the day. Jimmy Fallon knows your pain, which is why on Thursday night he put on his best dockers, dad ‘stache and blue collared shirt and presented “The Evolution of Dad Dancing.”

With some help from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the dorkiest dads ever took us through such legendary moves as: The Belt Grabber, The Lawn Mower, The “Oh, Stop It! I’m Not Embarrassing You,” The “Don’t Make Me Turn This Car Around” and, of course, The This Bridge Is Closed, which Christie did not like. At all.

Check it out:

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Robert Pattinson Confronts Bullying In ‘The Rover’

by 06/13/14

With Reporting by Josh Horowitz

Forget the vampire of yesteryear. For his next act, Robert Pattinson plays an all-new kind of animal.

Pattinson is one of the two stars of “The Rover,” director David Michôd’s thriller that takes place in the not-too-distant future, ten years after a global economic collapse. Set in the Australian outback, Guy Pearce plays Eric, a violent drifter who cares about only one thing in this desolate world: his car. When his car is hijacked by a bunch of criminals, Eric tracks down one of the thugs’ dim-witted brother, Rey (Pattinson), and drags him along on a quest to reclaim his possession and get some vengeance in the process.

It’s a very different turn for Pattinson, who, up until recently, was best known for his heartthrob role as Edward Cullen in the “Twilight” series. Pattinson has made an active effort to take on radically new roles, what with David Cronenberg’s supremely surreal “Cosmopolis,” and now “The Rover.” Here, Pattinson presents himself without his signature locks, opting instead for a closely-cropped buzz cut. His trademark smile is not a thing of beauty here, thanks to a thick layer of dirt and grime on his teeth. As Rey, Pattinson presents a character who isn’t the brightest bulb in the bunch — but just might be one of the most vulnerable.

“He’s like Bambi,” Pattinson told MTV News. “He’s been really, severely bullied and told that there’s something wrong with him for so long. He’s never been asked the [right] questions or anything. ...

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Can Free Agent Cara Maria Push Through The Pain And Send Laurel Packing?

by 06/12/14

If there was any hope of ex-BFFs Laurel and Cara Maria mending fences before the end of “Free Agents,” it’s now gone. In a crazy twist of fate, the girls — who’ve been feuding over what Cara sees as Laurel’s condescension — both wound up in the penultimate elimination round at the end of tonight’s episode, ensuring that after next week, only one will have a shot at making the final mission’s roster.

Cara, who banged up her hand badly during last week’s “Balls In” elimination round against Jess, returned from the hospital with a severe fracture, but by the good grace of TJ Lavin, was permitted to continue competing. Still, the handicap hampered her performance considerably, and after a third-place finish in “Crossover,” she found herself on the chopping block.

The day’s male winner, Johnny Bananas, applauded Cara Maria’s resolve. But he didn’t cut her any slack, and coerced the female winner, Nany, into sending Cara in.

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“If she’s gonna ignore her broken hand, then why shouldn’t I?” Johnny observed.

With only two women left to pull cards at The Draw, Devyn once again avoided elimination by the skin of her teeth, leaving Laurel with the Kill Card and the unfortunate task of competing against the woman she’d only recently described as a sister. “The whole vibe is weird,” Laurel assessed as she took her place beside CM.

So, with Cara’s injuries considered, and accounting for the fact that Laurel has never lost an elimination ...

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June 10 Is Officially ‘Drake Day’ In Houston

by 06/12/14

By Maurice Bobb

Drake is showing his appreciation for Houston with his “Houston Appreciation Weekend,” so the city that helped launch him to fame returned the favor by declaring June 10 “Drake Day.”

Houston’s mayor, Annise Parker, presented the OVO’s head owl with the official proclamation at Minute Maid Park, where Drizzy kicked off HAW at the Astros game.

The most notable passage of the certificate was the line, “Whereas, in 2008, Lil Wayne invited Drake to fly to Houston and tour with him, and as a result, Drake has been a City of Houston Ambassador, paying homage to Houston through his lyrics, such as when he coined the term ‘Houstatlantavegas,’ and has also been known to show kindness to the city of Houston.”

Before leaving the stadium, the “0 to 100” MC stopped to thank the fans and take pictures.

Drake’s HAW events will culminate with a wrap party Sunday at Club Paradise.

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Ed Sheeran’s Baby-Making Music Actually Made A Baby

by 06/12/14

Those smooth vocals, Ed, they just do a little somethin’ to us. And that fiery ginger mop? Well, that just seals the deal.

A Teddie private show sure set the mood for at least one young couple. The “Thinking Out Loud” performer took to Instagram to share the story, and humble-brag about how a beautiful baby girl came to share his moniker.

This is the most heartwarming letter I have read. I love it x

The couple was lucky enough to win a free getaway to NYC, complete with an hour-long private show by our favorite Lego-man. Lo and behold, the pair discovered they were with child after returning home from the much-needed escape.

In honor of Sheeran, they named their little girl Edelle Elizabeth Lindsey, or “Eddie” for short. How sweet is that? Bring on the “awws.”

Dying for more of Ed? You can catch him and all of his adorable on the “Nine Days and Nights” documentary right here:

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