December 27, 2024

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‘Bridesmaids’ Fans Rejoice: Kristen Wiig Has Another Comedy Up Her Sleeve

by 06/11/14

By Maurice Bobb

Did you like Bridesmaids? Did you laugh so hard it hurt?

Well get ready to laugh out loud again, because breakout star Kristen Wiig is teaming up with co-screenwriter Annie Mumolo for another comedy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The yet-untitled project will be Wiig’s directorial debut. In addition to writing and producing, both Mumolo and Wiig will star in the film.

The movie’s plot is still under lock and key, but according to THR, the comedic duo with play best friends way over their heads and out of their element.

“We’re very excited to be writing,” Wiig and Mumolo said in a statement. “We will be going into a cave for months to finish. An actual cave. We found one that’s nice and big. We’re putting a couch in there.”

Wiig and Mumolo nabbed a best original screenplay Oscar nomination for “Bridesmaids,” which earned a whopping $288.4 million at the box office worldwide.

No date has been set for the film’s release.

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Robin Thicke Names His Next Album After Estranged Wife Paula Patton

by 06/11/14

By Maurice Bobb

Most artists write a song about a lost love. Not Robin Thicke.

His five-months-and-counting separation from wife Paula Patton has prompted him to write and produce an entire album dedicated to winning her back.

And just so there’s no confusion about whom his seventh solo LP is devoted to, he’s naming it Paula.

That’s right. After debuting the album’s heartfelt single, “Get Her Back,” Thicke is stepping things up a notch for that elusive second chance.

While Patton admitted that she would always have a “deep love” for her husband, she hasn’t yet publicly responded to his new ballad or his repeated attempts to woo her at his recent live performances.

She’ll get another chance, though. The Blurred Lines singer will perform some of his new material at the 2014 BET Awards on June 29.

Paula is scheduled for release on July 1 on Star Trak/Interscope Records.

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A Devoted Ed Sheeran Fan Perfectly Sums Up His ‘Nine Days And Nights’ Documentary: ‘You’ll Fall In Love’

by 06/11/14

Last week, a small group of press and Ed Sheeran fans were invited to MTV in New York for an advanced screening of Ed Sheeran’s “Nine Days And Nights Of Ed Sheeran” documentary. We thought who better to review the hour-long look at the singer-songwriter than one of his very own Sheerios. So we asked Alexis Perez of NYCSHEERAN.tumblr.com. Here’s what she had to say:

alexisMy name is Alexis Perez.
I am 24 and live in in Manhattan. I’m a blogger, and I run an Ed Sheeran fan account NYCSHEERAN.tumblr.com. I update daily with news, pictures, videos, tour info about Ed Sheeran. I also keep in touch with many people who also have an interest in Ed Sheeran. I currently work with individuals with disabilities, teaching them about the magic and beauty of music.

One of my priorities in life is to promote and raise awareness about the essentials of music. Music has played an important role in my life and is the reason why I fell in love with Ed Sheeran. So, I was extremely excited when I found out there was going to be an Ed Sheeran documentary called “Nine Days And Nights of Ed Sheeran” on MTV. (Being a fan has its advantages!)

Get the story behind all of Ed Sheeran’s tattoos in our tat map!

I had so many expectations and can happily say that I was completely satisfied with the documentary. I’m so glad that MTV decided to ...

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7 Moments With Ed Sheeran That’ll Multiply Your Love For Him

by 06/11/14

We didn’t think it was possible for Ed Sheeran to make us fall even deeper in love with him in a span of 30 minutes, but after the premiere of his “Nine Days and Nights of Ed Sheeran” documentary on Tuesday night (June 10), he did just that.

Our favorite ginger singer-songwriter joined Christina Garibaldi and dozens of screaming fans for “Live From MTV Presents: Ed Sheeran The After Show” for fan questions, games, and a couple performances. It was clear to see why Sheeran is so easy to love as he chatted up his fans about their favorite parts of the documentary and rhythmically beat his hands on his thighs before the cameras were rolling.

From talking about how often he cuts his hair – every four or five months, in case you were wondering – and crashing on couches to games fit for one of the biggest cat-loving singers today, here are the seven moments from the after show that everyone will be talking about.

Country Crooning

Move over, Emma Stone, Ed Sheeran just took the crown for best DJ Khaled cover. When the cowboy hat filled with rap songs came out for a game of “Sheeran Shake-Up,” the “Lego House” singer proved he was up for a little hoedown. Summoning his best country twang, Sheeran turned hits such as Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Jay-Z’s “99 Problems,” R. Kelly’s “Ignition,” and DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win” into instant country classics.

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Pittsburgh Rapper Hardo Welcomed Home By T.I. And Mac Miller After Beating Drug Charges

by 06/10/14

By Maurice Bobb

Wilkinsburg rapper Hardo is finally back home after he was found not guilty Monday morning (June 9) of drug charges after appearing before a Common Pleas judge for a nonjury trial.

Hardo, who is affiliated with rap stalwarts Mac Miller and T.I., was arrested August 30, 2013 and charged with possession with intent to deliver after officers pulled him over for running a stop sign and discovered 250 individual stamp bags of heroin in a closed bag under the driver’s seat.

News of Hardo’s acquittal spread like wildfire, causing a litany of Pittsburgh’s biggest rappers to show their support via Twitter and Instagram.

T.I., who acknowledged Hardo’s talent while appearing on MTV News last year, took to IG to post a picture of his rap “potna” with a caption welcoming him back home.

“@trapnhardo found #NOTGuilty yest. “IM doin dis for black & yellow FREE HARDO!!!!” Guess God was listening. Come home & let’s get back to da GRIND my guy!!!!!! #lifeisgood #godisgreat #hustlegangovererrrrthang,” he wrote.

Others in Hardo’s inner circle like Chevy Woods followed suit.

As for Wiz Khalifa, he was just holding down Steel City until Hardo came home.

Not one to waste time, the rapper born Joseph Barnett hit the studio immediately after his release and dropped a taste of things to come with the new single, “Thug Motivation.”

Produced by Stevie B, the piercing track sizzles with street pathos, with the Wilkinsburg representer spitting lines like, “N—a f–k the same page, I’m in a different book/they think we see the ...

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‘True Life’ Check-In: Are Taylor And Bianca Back With Their Exes?

by 06/10/14

MTV’s “True Life: I Want My Ex Back” followed two people who hoped to rekindle romances with their past paramours. We had an opportunity to check in with both Taylor and Bianca to see how their lives have changed since filming wrapped — and to ask the all-important question, “Did you get back together with your ex?” Take a look at our follow-up Q&As below:

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TAYLOR
Have you had any contact with your ex since filming stopped?
I’ve had very little contact with Felicia. We talked about our pasts and she said that I wasn’t trying anymore, which I’m not. I’m living my life for me, not anyone else.

Have you been seeing anyone new?
I have a girlfriend of almost two months. She’s the sweetest person, and she’s so freaking cute. It’s amazing to have someone like her, and I’m so happy I have her.

What was it like being filmed while going through such an emotionally difficult time?
I love that I was able to share my story with the world. It was a little awkward at first, but I got used to it. Hopefully, I’ll be able to help someone out.

What kind of relationship (if any) do you think you’ll have with your ex in the future?
Right now, I don’t see any type of relationship with Felicia.

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BIANCA
Have you had any contact with your ex since filming stopped?
I haven’t had any contact with Chris but hope we will keep in touch.

Have you been seeing anyone new?
I’m seeing ...

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9 Real Life Places That Are Just Like ‘Game of Thrones’

by 06/10/14

By Kate Shapiro

Game of Thrones” is set in a world bigger than South America, with roughly the same terrain of Europe. That means we get to see breath-taking highlands, ancient cities and the icy netherworlds every Sunday night. And good news! You can actually go to some of those places, or their rough equivalent.

Here are nine real life places that are just like “Game of Thrones:”

The Barne Glacier

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The Barne Glacier is located on Ross Island in Antarctica. It ends in what’s basically a giant cliff which looks eerily like the 700 foot tall Wall at the border of the Seven Kingdoms. Now all we need to do is man it with dozens of castles, to make sure the White Walkers don’t kill us all.

The Westman Islands

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The Westman Islands in Iceland are so stormy and menacing it’s surprising there aren’t longboats full of Iron Born sailors and salt-wives ferrying back and forth from the mainland to Pyke.

Carmarthenshire, Wales

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When Roose Bolton does that “Everything you see will one day be yours,” speech from The Lion King to Ramsey, he pointed to breath-taking sloping planes and plateaus very reminiscent of Wales. Just wait until Winter comes and everything is covered in snow.

Dark Hedges Stanocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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This Irish road is actually where they film all of the “Kings Road” scenes in Game of Thrones. So if you’re tying to get anywhere in Westeros this is the road ...

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Nicole Scherzinger Heats Things Up With ‘Your Love’ Video: Watch Now

by 06/09/14

By Maurice Bobb

Life’s a beach for Nicole Scherzinger in her new music video for ‘Your Love.’

The Dawn Shadforth-directed clip begins with the sunkissed singer frolicking on the beautiful Malibu coastline in a black croptop and shorts.

After starting off with the line, “Boy you don’t know how much I like it,” the former Pussycat Dolls chanteuse is joined by a pop lockin’ dancer and an Alvin Ailey-esque performer who both boogie and sway to the uptempo track with enthusiastic and rhythmic flair.

Scherzinger makes a sexy wardrobe change to a black wraparound swimsuit before letting her love interest know that he’s one lucky SOB with the line, “Yeah baby, you got me, Yeah my body’s like Bugatti/You know everybody wants mine/ You got every thing they don’t, uh.”

When the sun sets, the visuals take a more artistic turn, with Scherzinger dancing in front of a blue- and red-lit tree and flanked by fire-breathing entertainers and plumes of pyrotechnics.

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These Photos From DigiFest NYC Will Give You A Serious Case Of FOMO

by 06/09/14

By Kaitlyn Vella

If you weren’t at DigiFest NYC this weekend — a music festival showcasing the best artists in social media — you were seriously missing out. We at MTV News, however, were there all weekend, catching up with your favorite YouTube stars. But don’t worry – you can live vicariously through these pics and pretend you were right there with us.

Chilling With O2L

The O2L boys at #DigiFestNYC 😍

What’s better than a giant bus with the O2L boys’ faces on it? Ricky, Connor, Trevor, Sam, JC and Kian in the flesh! I was lucky enough to have the boy invite me onto their tour bus to hang out for a bit. When Kian wasn’t picking apart pieces of paper to delicately place in JC’s hair, the boys getting ready to pump up their fans.

Frankie Grande Goes Glam

Even if you were at DigiFest, you probably didn’t see Frankie Grande — yes, Ariana Grande’s hilariously awesome brother — getting glittered up backstage. I’m not entirely sure how many bottles of glitter were used, but let’s just say he put a whole new meaning to “Shine bright like a Frankie!”

Viners Take Over

Viners owned DigiFest. Matt Espinosa stole my phone quickly to snap a silly selfie before running over to his screaming fans to take even more.

Selfies All Around

Speaking of selfies… Mega-babes Andrea Russett, Lauren Elizabeth and Jenn McAllister are selfie QUEENS. I’m thinking we could all use a tutorial.

The Settle Down Kids Turned It Up

While Savana and ...

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