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Simon Pegg Is Either Trolling Or In ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’

by 05/14/14

There are two possibilities about what’s going on with actor Simon Pegg right now: either he’s hardcore trolling the internet, or he’s snagged a role in “Star Wars: Episode VII.”

Okay, fine, there’s a couple of other possibilities we’ll get to in a second, as well as some broader speculation. But first, the facts.

On May 12 it was reported that Pegg had wrapped filming in London on his latest feature, Terry Jones’ “Absolutely Anything.”

He certainly has a number of other projects on his schedule, including possible post-production work for “Man Up,” “Kill Me Three Times” and the aforementioned Terry Jones feature. That’s not to mention working on “Mission Impossible 5,” which is currently in pre-production and will be released in 2015.

With that all on his plate, though, why is Pegg trying to park in Harrison Ford’s parking space?

Unless there’s another Harrison Ford, or the actor — who is reprising his role as Han Solo in the upcoming “Star Wars” sequel — has parking spaces all over London just waiting for him with his name on them, there’s a good chance this is at Pinewood Studios, the home base for the J.J. Abrams production.

Only adding fuel to the fire? Mere hours earlier, Pegg retweeted this tweet by none other than the official “Star Wars” account itself:

So is Pegg making an appearance in the next “Star Wars” movie? It certainly makes a lot of sense, as he’s worked with Abrams on both the “Mission Impossible” and “Star Trek” movie series. Given his ...

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Need To Know: Dr. Dre Will Hold The Keys To The City Of…

by 05/14/14

Dr. Dre Holds The Key
Doors open for Dr. Dre. Even more so now that he will receive the key to the city of Compton, California.

Channing Tatum Played His Cards Right
The role of X-Men superhero, Gambit, is in Channing Tatum’s cards. “X-Men: Days of Future Past” producer, Lauren Shuler Donner, confirmed that he will play the card-throwing character in a Gambit-centric movie. “He’s a rogue, Channing — he’s a rascal, just like Remy LeBeau,” Donner explained.

Justin Bieber Attempted Cell Phone Robbery
Justin Bieber is accused of allegedly trying to steal a woman’s cellphone on Monday night at Sherman Oaks Park in California. Supposedly, the pop star seized the phone after he thought she took pictures of him and his friends getting into a fight with another group of people. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the situation further.

Beyonce’s Instagram Photos Say 4,000 Words
Beyonce attempted to put rumors to rest by posting four photos of her and her sister, Solange, on Instagram this morning.

First Look At Ben Affleck ‘Batman’ Suit
Men look good in suits and Ben Affleck is no exception: peep these new close-ups of him on the set of “Batman Vs. Superman.”

Clay Aiken Is Representin’
Clay Aiken takes one sprint closer to winning the position as the North Carolina congressman after his fellow Democratic competitor Keith Crisco died unexpectedly earlier this week. The singer runs up against Republican, Renee Ellmers, in November for the coveted seat in the House of Representatives.

John Krasinski Introduces Hazel
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Producers Answer Your Burning Finale Questions

by 05/14/14

And just like that, the first season of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” has ended, not with a whimper but with several bangs. Massive character changes, cliffhangers and huge set-ups for the now confirmed second season of the show mean it’s going to be a very long Summer.

To help make the wait a little easier, though, MTV News hopped on the phone with Executive Producer Jeff Bell, and Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb to break down every aspect of the shocking season finale.

And in case that little preface wasn’t clear, spoilers for the season finale “Beginning of the End,” and the entire first season:

MING-NA WEN, CHLOE BENNET

Sometimes You Have To Improvise
Just like the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents at the center of the show, the creators found it was important over the course of the season to have a set plan, but also allow room for improvisation.

“You set up tentpoles for the season, you set up the arc for the season,” Bell said. “All the big stuff we knew where we were going, and then there were all these little surprises along the way.”

That big stuff includes bits like “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” revealing the season’s Big Bad as HYDRA, and allowing main character Grant Ward (Brett Dalton) to turn out to be a traitor to the team.

The little surprises, on the other hand, may have had a tendency to play out even bigger — particularly given their prominence in the season finale.

“We had no ...

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Michael Jackson’s XSCAPE Was ‘Very Trying’ For Timbaland

by 05/13/14

Sure, serving as an executive producer on the new Michael Jackson album, XSCAPE, was an honor for Timbaland — but it also came with its baggage.

“This was very trying, not because it was just a Michael Jackson [album],” Timbaland said in an interview with MTV News on Tuesday (May 13). “It’s just me still dealing with some feelings of Aaliyah; because it’s still a death. I got Aaliyah, and I got Static [Major], and it makes you think like, ‘Who next?’ You start thinking crazy thoughts. And you just start to thank God for where you at in life.”

The feelings were so overwhelming, in fact, that there was even a time when Timbo had to remind himself that he was engaged in what is surely a dream for many producers: Working on an album of previously unreleased material from the King of Pop.

“I forgot about Michael for a moment,” the Virginia native admitted. “And then when I kept hearing his voice, it was like, I’m doing Michael Jackson. It got emotional. I had to tell my engineer to stop — we gotta go to something else. It took about a week process to really grasp what I’m doing. And once I grasped what I’m doing, I had to call my mom for prayer like, I need some help, I need some guidance on this, ’cause this is hard.”

Despite the difficulties, though, Tim did feel that his work on the record allowed him to sort through some personal ...

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Gucci Mane Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge, May Serve Three Years In Jail

by 05/13/14

Gucci Mane has been behind bars since Septmeber, and he found out on Tuesday (May 13) that he won’t be getting out any time soon.

During a court appearance, the rapper pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting. Though the maximum that he can serve for that is 10 years, on two separate charges, in addition to a fine of as much as $250,000, prosecutors recommended that he remain behind bars for three years and three months.

Guwop’s latest legal troubles stem from a 2013 incident in which he was arrested for violating parole. He reportedly was in possession of marijuana, a handgun and 11 rounds of ammunition when he was detained by police.

Of course, this seems like it will be a major speedbump for Gucci’s music career. Still, if history is any indication, the rapper’s team will find a way to flood the Internet with previously unreleased material. As recently as last month, fans were given just that, in the form of his collaborative mixtape with Young Thug, Young Thugga Mane La Flare.

Gucci will be officially sentenced during a follow-up hearing in July.

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Will Chris Brown Be In The ‘Main Chick’ Video? Kid Ink Explains

by 05/13/14

With reporting by James Lacsina

With “Show Me,” Kid Ink and Chris Brown joined forces to create a platinum-selling single. They’ve got another potential smash on their hands, too, with “Main Chick” — but because of his recent legal troubles, Brown will likely not end up in the video.

“Right now, it’s looking like we got a nice video with me and Tyga, but we still gonna have some open room to situate with Chris and have some ideas if it just comes to that,” Ink told MTV News before KIIS FM’s Wango Tango in Los Angeles over the weekend.

“I talked to him just right before we started shooting the video, and his team has been incorporated with my team and reaching out, and keeping me in tune with what’s going on,” he said. “We were waiting for him for the video. Hopefully we can finalize it pretty soon and have it out. We don’t wanna waste too much time.”

Last week, Brown was sentenced to another four months behind bars, where he’s been for the last two, for skipping out on his anger management.

When the video does drop — sooner rather than later, and without Breezy, it seems — the Tha Alumni Music Group rapper expects it to be one of his crispest yet.

“Usually, I do a lot of performance videos, or strictly story videos,” he said. “This one is kind of more about just the visual, and catching the eye when it’s on mute. I think I got ...

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Happy Birthday Lena Dunham: Now Be Our Best Friend

by 05/13/14

Happy Birthday, Lena Dunham! You are now 28 years old and therefore still eligible for all of those “30 Under 30″ lists. Congrats! We are sure you will top them all!

Incidentally, Lena-Cakes, you are also still eligible to be our best friend (all of MTV News collectively) — if you would have us. (Did you get all the handmade cards and dolls that we sent? Oh, well, we’re sure they’re just lost in the mail.)

We even made you the below collage of the 28 Instagrams (because you’re 28!) that make us yearn for you to be our compadre.

We’ll be waiting over here with frozen yogurt and matching charm bracelets until you finish perusing. Can’t wait to plan a road-trip to Atlantic City in which zany high jinks ensue!

KISSES.

1). This Joie De Vivre

Yes we have face paint #isabelbishbash

2). This History Of Being Rad

I was far too skeptical of this Xmas gift at the time

3). This Shared Secret

Spoiler from Girls production meeting

4). This Dog Impression

Ugh the Girls production office is so stodgy and formal and blech

5). This Pup We Could Pet

Hey all- when we post pictures of women on this page it's not so you can critique their bodies. We are all for freedom of speech but that's not how we roll here and you will likely get repooorted. Also, are you blind!? Love, Lamby

6). This Eye Makeup ...

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Did Jay Z And Solange Make You Miss The New Drake? It’s Not Too Late

by 05/13/14

Usually, when Drake drops a new song — or even a verse — it becomes a bit of an event online, with real-time reviews, debate, and lyrics littering your timeline. That didn’t really happen yesterday, though, when Drizzy lent an assist to OVO artist OB O’Brien for “2 On/Thotful.”

You can blame Jay Z and Solange for the stealing the light, but you can’t blame them if you don’t go back and check the track out today. So give it (another) listen, and check out the five Drake-iest lyrics from the song.

Line: “Comin’ at me never work no matter who try”
Why It’s Drakey: A subliminal at Jay Z, anyone?
The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage And Audience

Line: “Comin’ from the 6 side/ Where n—as goin’ shower posse just to get by”
Why It’s Drakey: The 6 side is a reference to Toronto, which Drizzy reps to the fullest.
State Farm All-Star Saturday Night - NBA All-Star Weekend 2014

Line: “Yeah, OVO sound that man that’s everyday/ It’s Young Money Records get the record straight”
Why It’s Drakey: He’s been known to shout out OVO and Young Money once or twice.
2012 MTV Video Music Awards - Show

Line: “You’re so thotful you’re so thotful/ You’re so bad girl, you’re so awful”
Why It’s Drakey: Vintage Aubrey crooning.
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Need To Know: What Happened With Jay Z And Solange?

by 05/13/14

Video Leaks Of Solange Knowles Attacking Jay Z
In case you were wondering what all the memes and GIFs of Jay Z and Solange were about… surveillance footage leaked of a woman who appears to be Solange Knowles punching and kicking her brother-in-law, Jay-Z, in an elevator last week at a Met Gala afterparty at NYC’s Standard Hotel. It is unclear as to what provoked the attack. Amidst the video going viral, Jay Z and Beyonce sat courtside to watch the Nets game last night.

Kelly Rowland Tied The Knot
Singer Kelly Rowland is officially off the market. She reportedly exchanged vows with her boyfriend Tim Witherspoon in a small and intimate wedding in Costa Rica last week.

Something Smells Funny On ‘The Voice’
Remember when “The Voice” judge tweeted out Adam Levine’s phone number? Well, karma is a boomerang: The Maroon 5 frontman acquired two truckloads of cow manure to be dumped onto his colleague’s (formerly) red pickup truck last night. Oh yeah, and Kristen Merlin, Josh Kaufman, Kat Perkins, Jake Worthington and Christina Grimmie belted it out to move onto the Final Three.

One Direction Is Not Being Directed
Sorry Directioners. Harry, Zayn, Louis, Niall and Liam are NOT filming a second concert chronicle…just yet. The band’s mentor, Simon Cowell, said they would love to do another movie, but their imminent “Where We Are Tour” schedule is hectic. In the meantime, pop that “One Direction: This Is Us” DVD in.

Where In The World Is Casey Kasem?
Former “American Top 40″ host Casey ...

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Vic Mensa Presses Reset In ‘Down On My Luck’ Video: Watch

by 05/12/14

Ever have a tough day, or a frustrating moment, or a bad interaction? Don’t you wish, sometimes, that you could just press reset on those situations? You’d be able to rewind to the beginning, and play them out again with a new outcome.

That’s exactly what Vic Mensa is able to do in his new video, “Down On My Luck.” It’s a good thing, too, because the Chicago MC — like the song’s title suggests — has some tough times early on in the visual.

It’s a creative concept that’s well executed by Vic and the video’s director, Ben Dickinson.

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