December 26, 2024

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Macklemore’s Crowd Walk Draws Fire From Method Man

So what do you actually get when Wu-Tang raised you? If you're Macklemore, it's a dis from Method Man.

When the Wu-Star and his rhyme partner Redman hit Denver, Colorado for a special 4/20 show in April, Meth took exception to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' MTV Movie Awards performance where the duo performed their latest single

"I was watching MTV not too long ago and there was a rapper onstage. This motherf---er had a lot of energy, and I was really, really enjoying his performance. I think his name was Macklemore," the "Bring the Pain" MC began to tell the crowd during a break in the music. "Don't get me wrong that motherf---er can rhyme. As I'm watching his performance I seen this motherf---er do something that pissed me off. He actually tried to walk on top of the crowd's hands. I started that sh--!"

It's a move that rocker Iggy Pop did in the 1970s, and more recently, Jared Leto and Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips tried it. Ever since he broke out of the Wu in 1993, Meth has gained the reputation as a spirited live performer, who exhibits expert breath control and often engages his fans by stage diving and crowd surfing. Macklemore, who is also celebrated for his stage show, very well may have been influenced by Meth. On the second verse of "Can't Hold Us" the Seattle, Washington, spitter sends a heartfelt shout to Meth and his merry band of rap assassins. "Now, can I kick it? Thank you, yeah ...

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Justin Bieber, Frank Ocean And Lady Gaga Nab Webby Awards

Frank Ocean may need to make some room on his mantel; he's just won yet another piece of hardware. The Odd Future singer is among the winners for the 2013 Webby Awards, along with other notable stars like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga.

The Webby Awards honor individuals and groups who have made strides online through a number of Web outlets including websites, mobile and social media.

Grammy-winner Ocean has nabbed a prize for Webby Person of the Year for his headline-making 2012 Tumblr post, titled "thank you's," where he opened up about his sexuality. In the post, Ocean candidly recalled a relationship he had with a man, writing, "He wouldn't tell me the truth about his feelings for me for another three years. I couldn't imagine keeping up my life without him."

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Meanwhile, Bieber is a Webbys winner for the social media campaign around his launch, which he released last year, around the same time he was promoting his Believe album release. He won for People's Voice Award.

As for Lady Gaga, her Gaga's Workshop won for Celebrity/Fan Social Presence Webby Award. The installation, which hit New York City's Barneys in late 2011, allowed fans to purchase products hand-picked by the singer.

Other big winners include "House of Cards" producers Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti for Webby Special Achievement for the Netflix series, Jerry Seinfeld for Outstanding Comedic Performance for his web series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" as well ...

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Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Renew Vows In Cinderella-Themed Ceremony

Five years after secretly marrying in the Bahamas, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon pulled out all the stops for their five-year anniversary on Tuesday night by renewing their vows at Disneyland.

The pop superstar and "American Idol" judge tweeted about the lavish affair, attended the couple's twins, Moroccan and Monroe. Dolled up in a poofy white gown, Carey made her way to the ceremony in Cinderella's stagecoach, where she was greeted by her groom and their son. Later, she walked down the aisle with them, as well as their daughter.

Coincidentally, the day also is a celebration of who were born on April 30, two years ago. Prior to walking down the aisle, Carey wrote, "Happy 5th(!!!!!!) Anniversary to the Best Husband in All The Land & 2 years ago pon de delivery..."

She also shared some more intimate moments of her anniversary and the twins' birthday preparations. From getting her hair done, to dressing Roc and Roe, to sitting inside the stagecoach, Carey's lambs were along for the ride.

Next up for Carey, as the "Idol" season comes to a close in two weeks, is new music. Her single with Miguel, is slated to drop on May 6. And while she remains the apple of Nick's eye, the "Adorn" singer recently confessed to MTV News that he has been crushing on MC for a long time now.

"I mean I fell in love with Mariah Carey when she walked out of the pool in [the 'Honey' video in 1997]. That 'Honey' video, that was ...

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‘The Voice’ Recap: Teams Usher And Blake Face The Ax

Contestants came swingin' Tuesday night as the second round of knockouts continued on "The Voice."

Blake Shelton and Usher's teams were next on the chopping block, and unlike Monday night, there were a lot more surprise winners.

Team Blake
"It's the Climb"
Miley Cyrus put it best in her country ballad and Justin Rivers proved it when he faced off against one of Blake's favorites, Savannah Berry, for the first knockout of the night. Although Blake was hoping to find his "own Justin Bieber in Savannah," she was outperformed by Rivers, whom Levine called the "biggest surprise." Despite facing pressure for taking on a female song, Rivers' uphill battle paid off when he was announced the winner.

Third Time's a Charm
You'd never have been able to guess it was Danielle Bradbery's third time performing ... ever. The natural-born singer let "Jesus Take the Wheel" as she channeled Carrie Underwood in her battle against Taylor Beckham. "You didn't seem confident," Levine told Beckham after a pitchy performance of Rihanna's "Russian Roulette." The opposite was true for Bradbery, who was commended by Usher for completely taking control and won the knockout.

Team Usher
Like Winning The Lottery
They say, "Dance like no one's watching," but did you ever hear, "Sing like you won the lottery?" Probably not, but that's exactly what Michelle Chamuel did when she performed Pink's "Raise Your Glass," and it worked. Besides challenging Usher to push-ups in rehearsals to build her stamina, a highly charismatic Chamuel basically pummeled Audrey Karrasch's pitchy and flat "How to Love" performance. "There's something about you ...

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J.J. Abrams Eyeing John Williams For ‘Star Wars’ Reboot Score

There are a few key building blocks you need when constructing a reboot: Jedis, wookies, the Millennium Falcon and some combination of Han Solo, Darth Vader, storm troopers, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.

Oh, and John Williams' music. Just try watching one of the original trilogy with the score on mute, it's like eating pizza without the cheese.

That's why the collective hearts of the "Star Wars" nation probably skipped a beat on Tuesday when J.J. Abrams
 teased that the composer of the iconic score for the first six films, John Williams, is likely on board for "Star Wars: Episode VII," due out in the summer 2015.

During a press conference in Berlin for "Star Trek: Into Darkness," director Abrams made it sound like Williams might be in the fold. "Again, for 'Star Wars,' it's very early days, but I believe that, going forward, John Williams will be doing that film because he was there long before I was," Abrams said, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

There are still so many things up the air about "Episode VII," but Abrams recently said his work on the second "Star Trek" movie could help him get in fighting shape to enter the "Star Wars" universe. "We're just getting started," he said. "There are infinitely more questions than answers right now, but to me, ['Star Wars' and 'Star Trek' are] not that dissimilar. Though I came at these both from very different places, where they both meet is a place of 'Ooh, that's really exciting.' And even though I was never a ...

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‘Iron Man 3’ Villain: Inside The ‘Shadow Threat’ Of Mandarin

In Sir Ben Kingsley plays the Mandarin, a megalomaniac who calmly delivers philosophical speeches as parts of the world go up in flames. While Kinglsey is no stranger to playing villains, the actor told MTV News that he worked especially hard to get inside both the character's political beliefs and his terrifyingly dispassionate presentation of them.

"He's a shadow — he's a shadow threat, isn't he?" Kingsley asked rhetorically. "I'm always fascinated by documentary footage from now way back into the 20th century. And [I was] watching these people conduct their broadcasts with such authority."

"Iron Man 3" finds billionaire industrialist Tony Stark struggling to come to terms with his experiences in "The Avengers," where he not only fought aliens, but also survived a near-death experience. The Mandarin, who has lurked in the background since the earliest days of Iron Man's existence, finally comes into full power, threatening to destroy the world as he interrupts television broadcasts to deliver his chilling speeches about the West's decadence and corruption.

Kingsley spoke to MTV at the film's recent Los Angeles press day. The esteemed thespian insisted that it was fatal for an actor to judge his character, saying it was instead necessary to fully embrace all of his thoughts and beliefs, no matter how troubling he might find them.

"[They have] such calmness, and such belief in their own wretched belief system, and it's that calm belief center that I have to have, or create as an actor," Kingsley said. "I can't judge the character. I have to try and inhabit that bizarre ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio: ‘Great Gatsby’ Music ‘Connects’ Past And Present

Thanks to roles in "Gangs of New York," "Inception" and the upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio ranks among the most respected actors in Hollywood. So when DiCaprio name-dropped a couple of the hottest names in hip-hop, his affection for pop culture — not to mention knowledge of it — comes as a welcome surprise.

When MTV News asked about his love of hip-hop, DiCaprio confessed to some recent favorites. "Kendrick Lamar is great, 2 Chainz is great too — don't forget 2 Chainz," he said. "By the way, he's my age — I'm very proud of a guy emerging in the hip-hop world at my age," he said of the MC in his mid-30s.

DiCaprio detailed some of the genres and musicians he likes, observing that his tastes are unexpectedly eclectic. "I've been a huge fan of hip-hop for a long, long time," he said. "That and jazz music, the music of the '40s, and Stevie Wonder."

In "The Great Gatsby," DiCaprio reunites with director Baz Luhrmann, who is no stranger to genre-hopping, having made "Romeo and Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge." DiCaprio observed that both "Gatsby" and his previous film, "Django Unchained," not only feature a soundtrack comprised of a variety of musical genres, but are indicative of a change in cultural consciousness. The '20s-set , while the slavery-era "Django" features Rick Ross on the soundtrack.

"The last two films that I've done have been period pieces infused with hip-hop," he said. "So it's really cool that these directors take that chance, and I think it really connects with audiences today.

"I think it ...

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Daft Punk’s <i>Random Access Memories</i>: Dance Music Is Dead

Dance music has always been about liberation, from juke-joint boogie woogies to discotheque dramas, the rec-room breaks that begat hip-hop and the heady house music that brought together poseurs and punters alike.

That may seem like an oversimplification (which is sort of necessary when considering a genre as fractious as dance), but it doesn't have to be: Sure, sharecroppers found release in ragtime and black and Latino youth — both gay and straight — drew empowerment from disco, but there's a reason Primal Scream tacked Peter Fonda's "We wanna be free to do what we wanna do!" speech to the beginning of "Loaded" ... liberation, it seems, comes in many forms.

To further that analogy, consider today's EDM, which seems to exist largely for kids to liberate themselves from their clothing. And because of that, the genre finds itself at a bit of a crossroads: Sure, it's never been bigger, but it's hard to argue that it's ever been more lunkheaded ... say what you will about the Chemical Brothers' run in the late '90s, but at least they were smart enough to make a song like "The Private Psychedelic Reel."

Given that, it's difficult to see where Daft Punk fit in. For an act so revered, their influence on today's mega DJs seems fleeting at best — save their now legendary live shows, which set the gold-standard against which all shall be judged. It's been eight years since their last true album, Human After All, and in that time, dance music has mutated into something neither of them could have imagined. ...

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