Despite ample opportunity to define oneself on Facebook using photos, status updates and shared quizzes (Which Putin Are You?!), the social network was lacking one option in the past: any other gender assignation aside from male or female. Thursday (... ...
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Drake’s Over Jay Z’s ‘Art’ Raps: 8 Of The Realest Things He Told <i>Rolling Stone</i>
Drake isn't too happy with his most recent Rolling Stone interview, but the six-page feature gives fans plenty to chew on.
While the mag doesn't hit newsstands until Friday, the publication dropped the entire piece on RollingStone.com on Thursday (February 13) in an effort to satisfy the rap world's hunger. This after a quote that seemed to suggest Drizzy was critical of Kanye West's lyricism hit the 'Net early this morning.
The interview took place at the Toronto rapper's Hidden Hills, California, home and at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Drake opened up about his artistic output as well as that of other artists like Macklemore, Kanye, Fabolous, Rihanna, Jay Z and Beyoncé.
There's a ton of information, but here are the highlights.
Drake Wasn't 100 Percent FeelingYeezus
"There were some real questionable bars on there. Like that 'Swag-hili' line? Come on, man," he said of lyrics on West's "I'm In It." Drake's Not 100 Percent Feeling Fabolous Either
"Even Fabolous wouldn't say some sh-- like that," he said, directing his criticism at Kanye and, indirectly, at the Brooklyn MC.
Hey, Hov, Enough With The Art References
"It's like Hov can't drop bars these days without at least four art references," Drake complained. "I would love to collect [art] at some point, but I think the whole rap/art world thing is getting kind of corny."
Welcome To The YOLO Estate
Drake used to keep a sign outside of his home that read: The YOLO Estate. But he got sick of replacing it after it was stolen three times. "It was getting ...
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Nicki Minaj’s Malcom X Cover Art For ‘Lookin Ass N—a’ Causes Uproar
Nicki Minaj's new single "Lookin' Ass N----" quenched the thirst of some rap fans who've been pining for more bars from the YMCMB star, but the track's accompanying cover art is attracting attention for all the wrong reasons.
Nicki dropped the video for "Lookin Ass N---a" on Wednesday, and no one's mad at that barely-there lace outfit she's sporting, but her decision to use Malcom X on the cover art is another story.
The artwork features an image of the civil-rights activist holding a rifle and peeking out the window of his Queens, New York, home. The photo of Malcom X reportedly appeared in the 1964 issues of Ebony and Life magazines just a year before he was assassinated. Nicki shared the cover on her own Instagram account this week, but it has since been deleted, making it unclear if it was official artwork, or simply a spotlight on fan art.
If it is real, however, and Nicki was hoping to pay her respects somehow, that was lost on those who took to Twitter to express their disappointment and outrage that Malcom X's image was placed next to such a provocative song title.
"Wayne used Emmett Till's murder for a dumb line. Nicki Minaj uses Malcolm X's image as cover art for a "Lookin Ass N----" song. Buffoonery," @ClauGasol wrote, while, @destinylamyaa added, "This generation doesn't care about black history, that's why they're cool with Nicki Minaj art cover. All they wanna be is cool smh."
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Read More →The CW Renews ‘Arrow,’ ‘Vampire Diaries,’ And More
Good news, fans of young hot people with relationship troubles: The CW has officially announced early pick-ups for five of its TV shows, guaranteeing new seasons for "The Vampire Diaries," "The Originals," "Supernatural," and "Reign."
According to a statement by CW president Mark Pedowitz, "This season we've had great success with our new hit series The Originals paired with Supernatural, giving us our best Tuesday nights in years. The Vampire Diaries is #2 in its time period in the young adult demos, and with Arrow continuing to gain among young men, and Reign growing its time period, we now have strong nights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday."
Point being, don't expect a lot of change on The CW's schedule next year other than for still-to-be-renewed shows "Hart of Dixie," "Beauty and the Beast," "Tomorrow People," and "The Carrie Diaries." Presumably, with "Arrow" spin-off "The Flash" looking promising, and new shows like "Star Crossed" and "The 100" still in the offing, one of the previously listed hour-longs won't make it to Fall.
This is a show of faith for a surging show like "Arrow," as well as a chance for "The Originals" and "Reign" to work out their first season kinks. Meanwhile, "The Vampire Diaires" moves into a sixth season, and "Supernatural" — which may get a spin-off of its own next season, set entirely in Chicago — moves into season 10.
Hopefully, Dean and Sam can finally work out their issues this next year. Fingers crossed.
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Read More →Streamin’ Snow Day: What To Watch, From ‘House Of Cards’ To ‘Frozen’
If, like most of the country, you're snuck up to your knees in Winter Storm Pax, you'll probably want to curl up under the covers and try to suck all the warmth you can out of your laptop. With that in mind — and with a new slate of streaming shows available on major providers — here's a rundown of all our Streamin' Snow Day picks. Just don't forget to keep that computer/heater plugged in:
Amazon Pilot Season
With five shows for kids and five shows decidedly not for kids, Amazon's Pilot Season has something for everyone. The free-to-watch selection of shows range from serious dramas to biting comedy, and will give you a sneak peek at what the online megastore might turn into a series next. At three and a half hours for the adult shows alone, that should take you well within range of our next pick...
"House Of Cards"
You'll have to survive through the cold, dark night for this one but at 3:01 a.m. ET on February 14 Netflix will officially launch the second season of "House of Cards." We haven't seen the first season, but we're guessing this will continue to explore the dynamics between the U.S. national poker team as they live in a house together run by landlord Emanuel Cards (Kevin Spacey). With 13 hour-long episodes, you should be able to make it to 4 p.m. safely, without bathroom breaks. Please take bathroom breaks, though.
"The Russian Winter"
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‘Endless Love’ Stars Reveal Secret Behind Intense Onscreen Romance
The new adaptation of Scott Spencer's bleak romance novel, "Endless Love," starring Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde, hits theaters today, but if you're familiar with the macabre source material, this version might strike you as ever so slightly more upbeat.
When the twisted love of Jade and David returns to the big screen — an earlier adaptation starred Brooke Shields — it won't go as far as the book did.
"[This movie] is not as dark as the book," Pettyfer said when MTV News spoke with the two young stars. "They are going insane a little bit [in the book]. There are drugs involved."
Wilde agreed, explaining that while the theme stays the same, the characters come from different places. "The base of the characters is different in the book," she said. "For Jade, her character in the book is different from who she is in the movie. There are obviously similarities. They're both about falling in love, but it's a different angle. There's a different viewpoint on it."
But since there's still a romance at the center of the story, Pettyfer and Wilde had a do what they could to make the intensity believable for the audience. That included two extra weeks of rehearsal before filming started in Georgia.
"We had rehearsal time set aside, so we rehearsed together in LA," Wilde said. "Then we had two week in Atlanta as well, before we actually started filming, so that we could actually spend time getting to know each other and working on the script without diving straight in."
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Read More →What To Expect From Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ (Trust Us, We’ve Seen It)
Thank You Notes, Neil Young impressions, Superlatives, Freestylin' with the Roots and Egg Russian Roulette. All hilarious. All Jimmy Fallon sketches on "Late Night." But where will those bits end up when Fallon moves on to the "Tonight Show" on Febru... ...
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Bruce Jenner Leaving ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians?’ Not So Fast
Is Bruce Jenner saying goodbye to ? Not so fast.
After reports surfaced online that Bruce would be stepping away from the long-running reality show, his estranged wife, Kris, has spoken out about the rumors.
On Thursday (February 13), TMZ reported that sources close to Bruce had revealed to the gossip site that he wanted "nothing to do with Hollywood," and would rather focus his time on his hobbies, which include golfing and flying helicopters, and rebuilding his relationship with his sons. But Kris brushed that off.
"We film together every day," the Kardashian/Jenner matriarch told "Entertainment Tonight." "Bruce had a speech on [the] East Coast, so he was gone for 24 hours. ... We start filming season 10 in January, including Bruce."
During a recent season of "KUWTK," Jenner moved out of the home he shared with wife Kris, choosing to spend most of his time at a rented place in Malibu, California. Though Bruce insisted it was because he needed more personal space in an increasingly crowded house, the move immediately sparked rumors of a separation.
By October 2013, the speculation was confirmed, however, when Kris and Bruce announcing that they were much happier living apart. After 22 years of marriage, they were calling it quits.
Bruce's fate on the E! series isn't the only topic of discussion these days. The reality TV dad has been making headlines since he opted to undergo Adam's Apple surgery. Jenner has also been sporting long, ombre locks and a bit of a style transformation.
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Read More →Sweeten Your Black Heart With Flagland’s ‘Sugarcube’
Don't have a significant other this Valentine's Day? Well, turn that frown into a nearly hopeful smile because Flagland has a jam about hypothetical beaux that will melt your frozen Polar Vortex heart. Introducing, "Sugarcube," off of the "panic rock" band's upcoming LP, Love Hard.
When it came to penning the jam, Flagland singer Kerry Kallberg was inspired by a song titled "Only One" by Colleen Green.
"I thought it was really lame and awesome, so I set out to write a song that was lame and awesome using the same chord change and general drum beat," he told MTV News. "I don't think anyone is the sugarcube — it's just a hypothetical really cool person who makes you feel good. I guess I should say it's about my girlfriend or something... I LOVE MY GIRLFRIEND AND STUFF!"
I'm not sure I would call "Sugarcube" "lame" — but the word "awesome" could easily be whipped out as a descriptor. Sure, the lyrics are pretty simple ("When I'm feeling dark/You take me to the park"), but in that simplicity is the kind of dumb-in-love feeling you get when you start dating someone new and the world doesn't seem quite so hateful after all. Plus — guitars!
"Sugarcube" is definitely the most upbeat contribution to the LP, which drops on February 25. The rest of the record is replete with much more "bitter stuff" — or how Kallberg describes his general pre-sugarcube demeanor in the jam.
"The bitter stuff is essentially what I talk about on every other song we play — the ugliness ...
Read More →Let It Snow: Bieber, Miley And More Tweet About The Weather
Did you guys know that it's snowing outside? And did you know that some people are tweeting about it? And did you know, dear friends, that some of those people are celebrities?
That's right, famous people are cognizant of frozen water falling from the sky — just like you!
Some, like Kevin Jonas, are taking the weather in stride, reminiscing about storms of old: "This reminds me of the blizzard of 96 remember that?" he tweeted.
"Vampire Academy" star Zoey Deutch opted to kick back with some sweets, herself, sharing a snap of a heavenly looking confection. I'd like to sink my teeth into that! (Get it? Because vampires!)
Others, like Snooki, decided to take the proverbial snow bull by the snow horns, setting out into the wilderness with the resolute message: "Is this snow real life?! Off to shovel with my man!" Yes, this is, in fact, real life Snooki — and I wish you and your man godspeed.
Still others cast more of a distressed gaze at the mounting piles of white stuff. Iggy Azalea shared an Instagram video of a snowy scene, saying, "What times my flight again? I need to get home tonight. #NowImWorried #DontWannaSayiToldYouSoBut...," while Justin Bieber said, simply, "Snowed in." I feel you, Biebs. We all do.
Luckily, however, we have Miley Cyrus to help us get through the impending snowpocalypse. Check out this saucy tweet from the BANGERZ singer. Bey would be proud.
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