March 10, 2025

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Kanye West Makes ‘Black Skinhead’ Video Interactive

Kanye West is a noted perfectionist. So although many fans saw his leaked "Black Skinhead" video online a few weeks back, on Monday morning (July 22), Yeezy presented the clip the way he intended it to be seen on KanyeWest.com — and gave it a provocative new title.

Titled "Blkkk Skkkn Head," the final Nick Knight-directed clip isn't much different from the leaked version. As soon as fans log on to 'Ye's website — which has been a hub for all things new during his current Yeezus run — they'll find an image of three figures wearing black hoods in the style of the Ku Klux Klan. After several seconds, the three masked men open their eyes and the video begins as the screen turns from mostly white to almost all black.

There are growling Dobermans and a CGI-version of West bouncing up and down to the punk-inspired drum roll. Though the rapper is digitally enhanced, his mannerisms were captured perfectly so that each move feels authentically Kanye. Stylistically, it matches his May , save for Yeezy's glowing eyes, sparkling chain and beefed-up muscle mass.

The video for "Black Skinhead" also features an interactive component that allows you to slow down the motion speed and song's sound, as well as capture still images that can be shared across social-networking sites.

This new clip, like Yeezus' first vid, "New Slaves," was presented in black-and-white and delivered to the public in an unorthodox way. While "Slaves" was projected onto walls in the streets of various cities around the world, "Blkkk ...

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‘Mortal Instruments’ Stars Get ‘Quite Emotional’ At Comic-Con

Good news, fans: The first movie based on your beloved book series doesn't suck — at least according to "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" stars Jamie Campbell Bower and Kevin Zegers.

When MTV News caught up with the actors at San Diego Comic-Con, they confirmed that they have both seen either the final (or nearly final) cut and were very pleased with what they saw.

"It looks amazing," Bower said. "I'm super stoked to just share it with everybody."

There are plenty of occasions in which actors are forced to promote movies they're not terribly proud of, but that's not the case here. In fact, it turned out exactly how Zegers envisioned it.

"The great thing about the way that we shot [the movie] is that it was not so reliant on green screen," Zegers says. "It's not like we were in some room that had a bunch of green walls and we were pretending to do stuff — it was pretty practical. And it's a character movie, so a lot of the way that it felt on set is what ends up on film. It was exactly what I expected it to be, which was really good."

Bower is no stranger to big YA book-to-film adaptations, having also been a part of the "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" films — "I've made a career out of playing small roles in major movies," he jokes — and feels very beholden to the fans.

"I know without the fans of the books and without those people we wouldn't be able to be sitting here talking ...

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Dillon Francis Goes Off At ‘Guy Code Honors:’ Watch Now!

MTV2's Guy Code headed to San Diego for Comic-Con last week, and, somehow, in-between all their usual bro-centric hijinks, they also found time to stage an award show: "Guy Code Honors."

As you can probably gather from the title, said show lauded those who have made tremendous contributions to world of pop culture, TV and comics — great wingmen, bad-ass chicks, greatest super heroes and, uh, Vin Diesel — and even celebrated the lifetime achievements of Bruce Wayne's loyal manservant (and, really, ultimate wingman), Alfred Pennyworth. There were also exclusive sneak peeks at hotly-anticipated flicks like and and MTV's breakout hit

"Guy Code" castmates Jon Garbus, Damien Lemon, Chris Distefano and Jordan Carlos served as hosts for the raucous party, and there were also musical performances, from Danish pop-punkers New Politics — who blasted through "Tonight You're Perfect" and "Harlem" — and DJ/provocateur Dillon Francis, fresh off his headlining set at MTV Clubland's Artist To Watch showcase in NYC.

And if there was an audience custom-built for Francis's tongue-in-cheek electro, it was the Comic-Con crowd. Seems they get clever, and as such, they went wild for his performance, which featured a delightfully over-the-top take on "IDGAFOS" and a spindly version of "Bootleg Fireworks." There were oversized cutouts of his smirking face, a massive pair of maneki-neko flanking the stage, even a customized California flag. It was pretty ridiculous, yes, but also pretty rad.

And as such, we couldn't wait to bring you these two exclusive clips from Francis's "Guy Code Honors" set ...

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The Wanted ‘CANNOT Wait’ For <i>Word Of Mouth</i> Album … Can You?

The countdown is on! The Wanted's next album, Word Of Mouth, will drop on September 16, and they just "CAN NOT" wait.

"We are really excited to announce our brand new album is called #WordOfMouth and will be released on September 16th!!," they wrote early Monday. "We can't wait for you to hear it we know you've been really patient but hopefully you'll think it's worth the wait!! #WordOfMouth."

They also confirmed that they are shooting the video for the lead single, this week. After the song was teased in the season finale of their E! show it will officially be released on August 11. They added, "Makes us smile to see so many of you really happy with the news, we CAN NOT wait for you to hear the album #BestIsYetToCome #WordOfMouth."

Manager Scooter Braun recently explained what fans should expect on this record, which will include their first single, as well as "The Night," which he said is one of the songs that really sums up who the group is these days.

"They had a bunch of records that wasn't them and now we have the album that we feel like is them," he said. "And we have the song that's going to lead it off, like I said 'We Own the Night.' It is that record. And [it's] very, very, very exciting. It's a perfect Wanted party anthem, but like a memory anthem. It's one of those songs you'll sing in bars forever. These boys are all about having a good time and this ...

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Miss ‘Catching Fire’ At Comic-Con? Catch Up On Everything That Happened!

SAN DIEGO — Which was the more entertaining revelation to come from the panel at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend: the very blunt story Jennifer Lawrence told involving a slobbery kiss with Josh Hucherson during filming, or the footage of a bare-chested Sam Claflin as fan favorite character Finnick Odair in the brand-new trailer?

Both got plenty of traction at the movie's SDCC debut. But in addition to confirmations that the Oscar hasn't changed our beloved, candid J Law one bit and that Claflin looks mighty fine sans shirt, plenty more news about the second movie in the "Hunger Games" series came out of San Diego. Here are the essential takeaways.

Coming Soon
You've probably already watched it one or six times, but the brand-new trailer showed us Finnick and the other veteran tributes, a split-second view of the arena, the Victor's Village, the Capitol, and plenty of Panem's civil unrest.

New Cast
Finnick, you guys. Finnick! Be honest: How long did you pause the trailer to check out Sam Claflin (and his torso)? Though Claflin didn't make it to San Diego, his castmates and director did called him a "sex god." Also impressive: the well-spoken Jeffrey Wright, who seemed as intelligent as his character, Beetee, during the panel. And although Jena Malone didn't get to talk much onstage, she was very enthusiastic about her role in the series when speaking with MTV News' Josh Horowitz beforehand.

Girl Power
The stereotype that Con attendees are all smelly, basement-dwelling fanboys still persists, but an informal visual survey of the ...

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Demi Lovato Feels ‘Protective’ Of Partying Miley Cyrus

PHILADELPHIADemi Lovato and Miley Cyrus met on the set of "Hannah Montana" six years ago, long before they became two of the biggest names in pop music. Now, they're competitors at the 2013 Video Music Awards, and despite their very different lifestyles (Demi isn't much of a twerker), Lovato thinks their friendship will last.

"She knows how I feel about the whole partying thing," Lovato told MTV News. "I love her to death and I'm always like, 'Just be careful' and she's like, 'Dude, I'm chilling. It's fine.' But I care for her so much that I'm so protective, but she's good. She's got a good head on her shoulders."

Lovato and Cyrus are facing off in the Best Female Video category at the VMAs. Demi is nominated for her emotional power-pop hit "Heart Attack," while Miley is up for her laid-back party anthem

"I think it's great," Demi said about her friend's latest hit. "I think it's a good song... It's a song a lot of people have fun to and if people are enjoying it, then great."

Just last year, Lovato told MTV News that she steers clear of the partying scene, saying, "I'm crazy with my hair... it's my only form of rebellion, I don't drink, I don't do drugs, I don't party." Cyrus, meanwhile, has been open about her image.

Despite their differences, Lovato said she would "absolutely" be down for a collaboration, only if there isn't any twerking involved.

"She's twerking and she looks amazing doing it," Lovato said of ...

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Selena Gomez’s 21st Birthday Plans Revealed!

Selenators, break out your party hats, because it's Selena Gomez's birthday! The "Come & Get It" singer celebrates her 21st birthday Monday (July 22), and like many 21-year-olds, she's planning a big celebration to ring in the milestone year. "I'... ...

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Avengers Vs. Batman & Superman: Who Won Comic-Con?

Superheroes once again ruled San Diego Comic-Con with three studios rolling out their big future plans for their tentpole franchises. Two generations of X-Men will meet. The Avengers will fight a new, surprising enemy: Ultron. Batman and Superman wil... ...

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