April 19, 2024

Review Category : TMZ Music News

JWoww’s Birthday Bash Was All Baby Bumps And Boob Cake: Take A Look

Last night, reality royalty held court in none other than Staten Island when JWoww (a.k.a. "Jersey Shore's" Jennifer Farley) hosted a "Mob Wives"-themed birthday bash at Big Ang's Drunken Monkey bar.

"I'm obsessed with Mob Wives," gushed the star, whose baby bump was on full display. "I actually wanted to have my party here last year and we couldn't make it happen. So this year, I was like, I don't care if I'm pregnant. I'm going, drinking lots of water and eating all the cake in the world."

And that cake? Well, let's just say that it paid homage to JWoww's ample bust and emerging baby bump. The birthday girl dived right in, admitting her food cravings are way more intense now that she's expecting.

"I'm always dying of hunger," she told MTV News. "And when [fiancé] Roger [Mathews] wakes up in the morning, I always make him get me some cereal. I don't care what it is, as long as it's sweet."

"Mob Wives" stars Drita D'Avanzo, Alicia DiMichele, Natalie Guercio, who are coming back for a fifth season, got down with "Jersey Shore" alumni Vinny Guadagnino and Deena Nicole Cortese on the dance floor.

"Jenny looks amazing," said fan favorite D'Avanzo, whose new single featuring Method Man will drop in the coming weeks. "Right now, she probably has no idea what she's going to go through as a mom. When this child comes, she's going to worry every single day of her life. My kids think that I'm so not cool and strict, but you have to be, this world is ...

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Watch Justin Timberlake And Jimmy Fallon’s ‘History of Rap’ Reunion

As the closing act to Jimmy Fallon's premiere week of "The Tonight Show," Justin Timberlake definitely saved the best for last. A frequent guest on Jimmy's previous "Late Night" (including a lengthy week of performances known as "Timberweek"), JT had an array of viral fan-favorite sketches to choose from for the "Tonight Show." He and buddy Fallon went with the instant classic, belting out the fifth installment of the "History of Rap."

The duo barely sat for a few impatient moments, skipping the intros and immediately grabbing the mics. They jumped straight into old-school textbook rap, reeling off jams from LL Cool J, Salt 'N Pepa and the Beastie Boys before launching into familiar retro favorites like the "Fresh Prince" theme song, which perhaps nodded to Will Smith's appearance on the premiere episode earlier that week. Rolling into modern song selections, the two included Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools (Drank)," Drake's "Started From the Bottom" and a mash-up of Jay Z's "99 Problems" and Ludacris' "Move Bitch (Get Out The Way)." They finished the performance by jumping into the studio audience for RUN DMC and Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" as the grand finale.

Back at the desk, they joked with best-friend banter. Justin admitted he had tried Mucinex to battle the recent illness that caused him to postpone a tour date at Madison Square Garden in New York earlier this week. "Now I'm on straight up hardcore things. We're not going full Rob Ford, but probably enough that you shouldn't be on national television," he joked.

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Eminem’s <i>Slim Shady LP</i> Turns 15: Why We Don’t Need A Sequel

Last fall Eminem delivered a follow-up to The Marshall Mathers LP but would it be plausible to give his 1999 album, The Slim Shady LP, a similar treatment?

The project was released 15 years ago, on February 23, 1999, inviting negative criticism for its gritty and violent lyrical content. In the current rap landscape, where artists are more inclined to apologize for provocative lyrics — thanks in part to the mania that spreads through social media like wildfire — this is one classic album that should probably remain immortalized in time, as a stand-alone piece of work.

Eminem made some big steps on MMLP2, like reconciling with his mother Debbie Mathers on the track "Headlights." For fans who have followed Em's career over the past decade, that was a bit difficult to digest, since Debbie has been a target of his rage through multiple tracks, albums and concerts.

Em tapped into some of his original fire for that sequel, but he also showed growth and maturity, and as a Stan, it would be heartbreaking to see that happen with The Slim Shady LP — unless, of course, he grew to be even more demented and disillusioned on part 2.

The album is told from the perspective of Marshall's manic alter ego Slim Shady, and unapologetic was the theme. If "Just Don't Give a F--k," didn't get his point across clearly enough, there's a little reminder on the final track, "Still Don't Give A Fuck," where Shady declares, "If I offended you--good, 'cause I still don't give a f--k."

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Justin Bieber Says He ‘Can’t Be Broken’ On First Song Since Arrest

In the past few months, Justin Bieber has been taken hit after hit — drag racing, assault allegations, and more than a few slaps on the wrist for an alleged $20,000 egg raid — but on a brand-new track, the troubled singer insists he "cannot be broken."

On "Broken," his first song since his legal troubles started escalating in January, Bieber aims his targets at everyone who's doubted him. DJ Tay James originally posted the track, but it has since been removed but is available on YouTube.

"I guess they want a reaction/ I ain't gonna give it to 'em / They're trying to get at me / I aint gonna feed into it," Bieber sings over an old-school style hip-hop beat, before repeating "I cannot be broken" on the song's funk-tinged chorus.

The track features L.A-based rapper Blake Kelly, and if Bieber's Instagram account is any indication, we should expect far more hip-hop collaborations in the future. Days after hitting the studio with T-Pain, Bieber spent some quality time with Diddy, Rick Ross, Jermaine Dupri, Wale and Stalley in Atlanta.

While this is Bieber's first release since being placed under the media's microscope, this isn't the first time Bieber has addressed his legal troubles.

On Friday, Bieber took to Twitter to thank those who believe in him -- and senging another message to those who don't.

"I guess I'm an easy target for some. I'm still human," he wrote. "I will continue to meet hate with love. It's all about the music. Much love."

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‘Lego Movie’ Sequel: It’s Happening

The is stacking up to be an unbreakable franchise.

After Phil Lord and Chris Miller's big-screen recreation of the childhood toy crushed the President's Day box-office record, Warner Bros. confirmed to MTV News on Friday (February 21) that a second LEGO movie will be released on May 26, 2017.

There's no word yet on who will be returning for round two. ("The Lego Movie" boasts an A-list cast including Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett and Alison Brie.)

But we'd be surprised if they didn't want more LEGO: On top of raking in $69.1 million at the box office in its first weekend, the animated tale has also gotten thumbs-up across the board from critics, a rarity for toy-based films. (Sorry, "G.I. Joe.") The film had a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes with critics praising the "insane level of invention" animation-wise and its heartwarming yet irreverent storyline.

So, where could a sequel take us? We've already conjured up some possibilities -- an Iron Man appearance? A trip to the Bionicle world? -- but it's a bit early for that. There's still 1,189 days left until we'll get to see Emmett and Lucy back on the big screen. Till then, we'll just be putting together the 2,471-piece "Metal Beard's Sea Cow" LEGO set.

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Is This Lil Wayne’s <i>Tha Carter V</i> Track List? See For Yourself

First, Drake made the surprise announcement that Lil Wayne's much-anticipated Tha Carter V will be released on May 5, 2014 and now, an anonymous attendee of Engineer Mike B's private listening session has leaked what looks to be the album's track list.

According to a photo that was sent to Rap-Up, the fifth installment of Weezy's signature LP series will feature 12 tracks, with features from Kanye West, Future, J. Cole, Game, Nas and more.

Drizzy and Cash Money's newest signee Young Thug will feature on a track called "They Ain't With Us," while The Weeknd and Future will lend their talents to a song titled "Not a Chance." According to the insider, Meek Mill, Nas and Kanye West bring lyrical heat to songs called "Kill 'Em," "Forty" and "No Answers," respectively.

Reportedly, Future Vandross drops a head-nodding hook on "Flown" ("I know you flown, and I know you down to fly, down to fly, down to fly"), while Birdman helps the YMCMB head honcho thank his fans for their unyielding support throughout the years on the outro, "The End."

"Wayne really pulls out all the stops for his final album," the insider told Rap-Up. "The features are on point."

Fans should take the list with a grain of salt, though, because Wayne's proclivity for creating records in the studio could warrant numerous changes before the album drops this spring.

A rep for Lil Wayne had not responded to MTV News' request for confirmation by press time.

The leaked track list:

» "Intro" (feat. Game, Drake)
» "Flown" (feat. Birdman, Future)
» "Kill 'Em" (feat. ...

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Pop Songs Are Cool, But Kid Ink’s Excited To Perform ‘More Rap Records’ On Tour

Kid Ink kicked off the year by releasing his major-label debut, and now the Los Angeles MC is ready to take the show on the road.

On April 1, Ink will launch his My Own Lane Tour in Vancouver, with Bad Boy spitter King Los and Miami-based up-and-comer Bizzy Crook as tourmates.

"Me and Los have worked together since 2010, so I know my fans already appreciate him. So adding him to the bill was a no-brainer," Ink told MTV News on Friday (February 21) via phone. "As for Bizzy, DJ Ill Will kinda put me up on his underground wave and following. We wanted to bring along some new blood that would complement myself and Los to make an entire package that can be enjoyed from doors opening to doors closing."

Ink promises a high-energy show from start to finish, and his current pop single, "Show Me" with Chris Brown, is sure to be a highlight. But Ink said he's looking forward to flexing more of his rap skills.

"I am personally excited to do some of the more rap records with my core fans, like 'Murda,' 'Movement,' 'No Options,' etcetera," he said. "There is nothing like the feeling of a whole building rapping alongside you, word for word, a song that has never touched the radio or television."

Tickets are now available on LiveNation.com. Kid Ink's My Own Lane Tour dates below:

» 4/1 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
» 4/2 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune
» 4/4 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
» 4/6 - Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues ...

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Beyonce Upgrades Her Mrs. Carter Show Tour: New Songs, Sequins, Surprises

Leave it to Beyoncé to keep fans on their toes. The chart-topping diva kicked off the European leg of her 2014 Mrs. Carter World Tour in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday with brand- new in-concert renditions of the latest hits from her recent self-titled album.

Bey performed "***Flawless" and "Partition" and paired the songs with sexy choreo from their respective music videos (burlesque hair-ography included). She even reprised her 2014 Grammy chair dance for "Drunk in Love."

Continuing with cuts from her Beyoncé LP, she rocked out with her dancers for "Yonce" and "Blow" before finally serenading the crowd with "Heaven" as the closer.

But the tour upgrades didn't stop with the set list. Bey, always a fan of sparkle, donned glittery catsuits, elegant gowns, even bedazzled plaid, for each new song. As MTV Style reported, the flashy new duds are courtesy of designers Givenchy and Riccardo Tisci, among others.

Get the Scoop Behind Beyoncé's New Mrs. Carter Show Costumes

You may remember that back in April 2013, Bey surprised fans at a Paris concert with an impromptu performance of "Grown Woman," off of her then-forthcoming album. Well, if that one new song was considered a breath of fresh air, think of this revamped show as the pop&B diva giving her fans life.

This leg will be making stops in England, Ireland and Spain before finishing up in Lisbon, Portugal, on March 27th. And after that? Who knows. But 'King B' shows no signs of slowing down or relinquishing her throne.

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