Any movie with a cast that includes Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried, Sarah Silverman, Giovanni Ribisi and Neil Patrick Harris is probably worth seeing. Add writer/producer/director/actor/singer/awards show host Seth MacFarlane, plus the production team behind his 2012 hit "Ted," and you've got a potential masterpiece.

"A Million Ways to Die in the West" is a comedy Western directed and co-written by MacFarlane (who also stars as Albert, a cowardly sheep farmer trying to win back his lost love). It's currently shooting and scheduled for release on May 30, 2014.

While promoting the animated film "Epic," Seyfried told MTV News about the fun she's been having on the "A Million Ways" set, with MacFarlane at the helm.

"Everybody's laughing all the time," she said. "It's like nobody cares about the fact that they've been shooting a 14-hour day. Every line is hilarious."

Seyfried, who plays Albert's ex-girlfriend, praised MacFarlane's ability to handle his duties as both director and lead actor. "It's amazing, he looks like a movie star," she said. "He's very focused on what he needs to do and he watches the takes, but then all of a sudden he's next to you in the scene, and you're like, uh, are you watching what I'm doing, or...? And then he yells cut when he's in the scene."

Seyfried is also thrilled with her other castmates — especially Harris, her partner in the film. "I couldn't imagine anyone better," she said. "I really love this movie. It's going to be amazing!"

Despite protests
 from Scott Weiland earlier this year denying the news that he was booted from Stone Temple Pilots the band made the ousting even more official over the weekend when they played their debut show with a new singer: Linkin Park's Chester Bennington.

Not only did they hook up with the singer of the multi-platinum rock-rap act for a surprise weekend gig, they've also recorded a new song with him, the Led Zeppelin-style cruncher "Out of Time," which appears in teaser form on their site, along with new band pictures featuring Bennington.

"Chester has a one-of-a-kind voice that we've admired for a long time," said guitarist Dean DeLeo after the group played a surprise set at KROQ's Weenie Roast over the weekend. "We know Linkin Park will always be his priority, but we thought it would be cool to try something together. We managed to find the time to record a song and we're all really happy with the result."

For his part, Bennington said he's been a fan of STP since he was 13 and that they've had a huge influence on him, noting that his LP bandmates have been supportive of the side gig. No details have been announced yet on how the new arrangement will work and what impact it will have on LP's next album, or if Bennington will tour with STP; for now, the group has a second gig scheduled for Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 30.

But how do the fans feel? Well, so far they're not so sure.

"Chester Bennington ...

She may not be pregnant, but Beyoncé is proudly declaring her "Grown Woman" status on a brand-new track.

While fans have heard versions of the song teased in a Pepsi ad and during a tour stop on her Mrs. Carter show, a studio version leaked Monday night, but it's unclear how finished the version is.

The track, reportedly produced by Timbaland and penned by The-Dream, thumping party tune that plants Beyoncé back in the female-empowerment world. It's full of tribal beats and empowering lyrics that have the BeyHive ready to run the world alongside their Queen.

"I remember being young, talking back/ I knew what I needed/ I was spending all my nights and days, laid back daydreaming," Bey starts. "Look at me; I'm a big girl now, said I'm gonna do something / Told the world I would paint this town/ Now bitches I run this."

"Can't stop listening to Grown Woman... Ugh Beyonce never disappoints with her music! The beat though, SO GOOD!" ‏@Katie_Inglis13 wrote, with @emwiegers adding, " 'Grown Woman' is everything I wanted and more. @Beyonce, you are perfect.#anthem."

The song is rumored to be the lead single off her 2013 album release, with no word on when either will get an official release. But fans are excited to see what the visual for the tune might look like. "I love this song," @scorpio_319 tweeted. "I can't wait to see the video for grown woman."

What fans couldn't help but notice is that the leak happened just days after her former Destiny's Child member Kelly ...

The massive tornado that tore across central Oklahoma on Monday and killed at least 51 people, nearly half of them children in a school, has elicited an emotional response from stars, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood and Chris Brown.

The images of devastation caused by the twister, reportedly two miles wide, were hard to fathom, as the town of Moore was lashed by 200 mile-per-hour winds for more than 40 minutes.

Beyoncé posted a message on Instagram with her thoughts, writing, "Prayers for #Moore Oklahoma," while little sis Solange wrote, "Oklahoma, you are in my thoughts."

Rihanna posted the words, "Praying for Oklahoma" on her account and Alicia Keys tweeted, "So much going on in the world ... I'm saddened by the devastating news ... My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected #PrayForOklahoma."

Carrie Underwood, who grew up in the rural Oklahoma town of Checotah, could relate to the heartache of the people of Moore. "Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen," she tweeted. "It doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen ... I'm thinking about and praying for my beautiful home state and the people in it tonight."

Katy Perry tweeted some information for fans who want to lend a hand, writing, "Sending out prayers for the people of Oklahoma tonight. Let's help, just text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate 10 dollars to those in need."

They were among dozens of celebrities who offered their support, including Khloe Kardashian ...

Season three of "The Voice" showed off its stellar top 10 in a night of highs and lows on Monday.

Despite the tornado tragedy in Oklahoma that was unfolding during the live show, contestants and coaches, including a sedated Blake Shelton, continued with strength and prayers for the devastated region.

The music of the night did manage to lift spirits, and so did the return of guest mentors including Pharrell and Cee Lo Green. While there were no real fails, the usual suspects did stand out.

Big Shoes To Fill
Being Michael Jackson's background singer can be a double-edged sword as Team Adam's Judith Hill found out. After receiving accusations of exploiting her connection to the late pop star, Hill was "torn" about her coach's decision to have her sing "The Way You Make Me Feel." The sincere artist put aside her feelings and performed a jazzy, sensual rendition of the super hit that even enticed host Carson Daly to comment, telling her her performance was "a big part you paying homage to somebody in your life and you being you." An equally touched Usher added, "I miss him."

Go On, Girl
The queen of ballads finally let her hair down by taking on current chart-topper Emile Sande's "Next to Me." An ever-radiant Sasha Allen brought forward a good balance of musicality and pure joy that had coach Shakira literally on her feet, rocking out in a manner Shelton described as a "fit, of some sort." All four coaches were happy to see an often demure Allen have fun, prompting ...

Simon Cowell will be exactly where he likes when the third season of "X Factor" kicks off in the fall: with women on all sides. The noted lothario has officially added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin pop sensation Paulina Rubio to the panel of his reality singing program.

The hires have been rumored
 for several days, but Fox finally confirmed the news on Monday. "It's taken more than a decade, but I'm delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!)," said Cowell in a statement. "Paulina and Kelly both have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi, this is going to be a fun panel. It just feels like the time to do something different."

Rowland was a judge on the eighth series of the British version of the show and also did a tour of duty on the Australian dance competition "Everybody Dance Now." The singer, who recently turned heads wit her single
 which revealed her jealousy of former bandmate Beyoncé, said in a statement that she was psyched to join the panel.

"I am very excited to be reuniting with Simon Cowell and 'The X Factor' family," she said. "It feels great to be able to take this journey here at home in the states!" Rowland's new album, Talk a Good Game, is due out on June 18.

Latina singer Rubio, who began her music career in 1984 and has sold 20 million records to date, said she loves the show and can't wait to ...

Demi Lovato is only 20 years old, but that still makes her old enough to judge the upcoming talent that's following in her footsteps.

And working for the "X Factor" has helped her do just that, growing a relationship with girl group Fifth Harmony over the season. Off the show, Demi has advice for other burgeoning artists as well.

Take Zendaya Coleman for example. The singer/actress/dancer has gone from Disney's "Shake It Up" to "Dancing with the Stars"... and she's only 16.

"For her and a lot of other girls — I've become close with Fifth Harmony and I think Zendaya Coleman is so talented and beautiful — they have these long careers ahead of them," Lovato said after playing a fun game of kittyoke on "Live from MTV." My advice would just be to not let anything get you jaded. Just really appreciate. Be thankful for everything."

It's the ladies' crisp, new attitude that makes them stars, Demi said, but losing their fresh-faced outlook might bring them down. Luckily, for young stars like Ariana Grande, who's balancing her new TV show with releasing an album, their energy is in abundance.

Ariana Grande Has 'Chills' About 'The Way' Reaching Summer Jam Status.

"With Ariana and Fifth Harmony, they have this energy about them that's so refreshing. And it's like, never let that go. Cuz I let it go, and now fortunately, I got it back, which some people don't get. But it's when you let it go of that that you start not enjoying this madness. And you start spiraling.