It’s probably safe to assume that no one would ever categorize “Transformers: Age of Extinction” as a love story — though one man in China probably hopes his own romantic comedy will begin due to the Michael Bay film.

At least that’s the reasoning behind why he bought hundreds of tickets to IMAX screenings of the film — to prove to a woman who once rebuffed his romantic advances seven years ago (yup — SEVEN!) that he’s a regular ol’ Moneybags now. Really.

According to The South China Morning Post, a man named Wang (it’s his last name, you children) bought hundreds of tickets to a bevy of Beijing IMAX screenings of the film in order to prove his financial security to a woman. As the story is told from his point of view, she upped and moved to Beijing immediately after Wang was unable to afford to take her out on a movie date. So now that Mr. Wang is rolling in the proverbial dough, he’s decided to spend a quarter of a million yuan (Read: $40,000) to buy out all the seats in four of the six IMAX theaters in the capitol city. To prove to a woman that she made some big, huge mistake.

Taking to his Weibo blog (Weibo is essentially China’s answer to Facebook and Twitter), Wang touted his so-called romantic gesture to say, “I only want to say that you might have been wrong when you made that decision.” Because nothing says ...

Tomorrow will be the 25th anniversary of Spike Lee’s monumental film “Do The Right Thing,” so naturally, he threw a party in Brooklyn to celebrate. Despite the star-studded guest list—Dave Chappelle, Public Enemy’s Chuck D, and Erykah Badu—a video message from the nation’s first couple took the cake.

Lee played it before the film both at the Bed Stuy screening, and later, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art screening. Who can blame him, a presidential co-sign is clutch.

President Obama and his now wife, Michelle, explained that “Do The Right Thing” was the movie they went to see on their first official date. They will celebrate their 24th year of marriage in October of this year, but in the video the couple recall the details of their first date.

“‘Do The Right Thing’ was actually the first thing we saw together on our first official date,” Michelle explained. “He was trying to show me his sophisticated side by selecting an independent filmmaker.”

“I took her to this new movie everybody was talking about directed by a guy that not that many people had heard of,” Barack said. “But it was supposed to be pretty good.”

Michelle agreed: “It ended up being a pretty good movie—really great!”

“So Spike, thank you for helping me impress Michelle,” Obama joked. “And thank you for telling a powerful story. Today, I’ve got a few more grey hairs than I did back in 1989. You don’t look like Mookie anymore. But ‘Do the Right Thing’ still holds up ...

When Miley‘s Alaskan Klee Kai puppy Floyd suddenly died earlier this year, all her fans could relate to her heartbreak. Miley was in the middle of her Bangerz tour at the time, so she didn’t even get to say goodbye to her favorite puppy.

But now, she’s finally healed enough to love again. She posted on Twitter and Instagram that Emu, a new Shetland sheepdog puppy, is here to stay. His full name is Emu Coyne Cyrus, which might be a nod to Cyrus’ friendship with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.

Miley is probably clarifying because back in April, her mom tried to replace the puppy with another dog named Moonie. Soon after that though, Miley decided she wasn’t ready and gave the dog away.

But it looks like Miley is fully healed now—she’s been decorating pictures of Emu with her signature, over-the-top style.

She even took a shower with her new pup…

But that doesn’t mean she isn’t still honoring the memory of Floyd.

We can’t wait to see more cute puppy pics of Emu! Here’s the full post she wrote about Emu on her Instagram:

“time to start making Emu accounts smilers. Hes [sic] here and here to stay”

Caitlin White

MTV Weekend Editor. Acts like Madonna but listens to Merle.

Ariana Grande loves using Twitter to interact with her fans, and tonight, she used it to announce her new album’s title and release date. The album is called My Everything and it will be out on August 25th.

And there’s still more!

She also tweeted a link to an exclusive interview with Ryan Seacrest, where she talks about everything leading up to the record, and how at first, she wasn’t going to include “Problem” on it.

Ariana shared that if her fans pre-order the record, they’ll get access to a stream of her performance at the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party last night, which of course, includes renditions of some brand new songs live for the first time.

She also told Seacrest that there will be another collaboration with Big Sean on the record for a song called “Best Mistake.”

This news came right after she decided to share a snippet of the new single she’d been teasing. “Break Free” is a collaboration with Zedd, the superpower EDM producer behind “Clarity” featuring another of our favorite popstars Foxes , which won a Grammy for Best Dance Recording in 2013.

She’s been teasing the single’s sci-fi tilt, and the brief clips she posted on Instagram reveals the song’s big, synthy pop sheen while Ariana scrambles in a white futuristic backdrop.

And don’t forget, we’re bringing back TRL just for Ariana. It’s going to be a good summer.

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Demi Lovato probably knows more than most about how crucial it is to be open and honest. She recently doled out post-rehab and friendship advice and wrote the (inspirational quote) book on “Staying Strong.”

Demi also opened up about her how her grandfather is gay following her participation in Los Angeles’ Gay Pride Parade for her “Really Don’t Care” video.

Now, she’s encouraging others to pen their own life coach wisdom with “Staying Strong: A Journal,” where fans can work through and develop their own personal journeys via words. “To stay strong every day it’s important to express yourself,” the singer shared on her website. “I’m excited to announce that you can now pre-order a copy of Staying Strong: A Journal!!”

The journal has lined and blank pages for Lovatics to fill with their own thoughts, along with “new quotes chosen by Demi to inspire and motivate expression–happiness, sadness and everything in between,” according to the book’s description.

“With this journal you can now be inspired to capture all your thoughts with some of my favorite quotes!,” Demi wrote.

“Staying Strong: A Journal” hits shelves On October 7.

Althea Legaspi

Spoiler alert: This Dracula story is not the Bram Stoker Victorian version. It is an attempt at retelling of Dracula’s origins, turning them into a fantastic, action-packed plot set in a medieval backdrop.

“Dracula Untold” will star Luke Evans as Vlad Tepes, a man who becomes a vampire in an effort to save his family from the greedy sultan Mehmed, played by Dominic Cooper.

But who’s the chilling monster that helps Tepes transform into a blood-sucking superhero? None other than Charles Dance, or Tywin Lannister for those still pining over the end of this season of “Games of Thrones.”

But there are no coffins in the trailer, and in the trailer, Tepes encounters the ancient vampire Tywin Lannister in a cave that looks vaguely like it belongs in Middle Earth.

Apparently, the team behind Dracula isn’t at all afraid to take from other successful productions—the trailer is soundtracked by Lorde‘s cover of Tears for Fears‘ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” that was recorded for “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” MTV premiered Lorde’s cover of the track back in November, and while it certainly matches the film’s ominous plot, it’s still an oddly recycled choice.

“Dracula Untold” will be released on October 17, because duh, two weeks before Halloween is definitely vampire season.

Caitlin White

MTV Weekend Editor. Acts like Madonna but listens to Merle.

While Jessica Simpson may be getting ready for her nuptials to Eric Johnson on July 4, the ad for her eponymous fragrance has her seeming honeymoon-ready, and she’s not shying away from the camera for this #hot shot.

With a smoldering gaze and a come-hither pout, the 33-year-old mother of two irresistibly beckons in the ad’s photo, which was taken by photographer Gilles Bensimon. The singer’s nude, low-cut attire leaves just a little to the imagination, thanks to some wispy feathers and crystals, and the perfume bottle complements Jessica’s elegant look with its graceful gold top and signature.

Jessica Simpson The Signature Fragrance will be available in August.

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Props to Hailie Jade Scott, the daughter of Eminem and ex-wife Kimberly Mathers, who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Chippewa Valley High School in Clinton Township, Michigan this month. To achieve Summa Cum Laude, the school requires students maintain a 3.9 grade point or higher. According to the school’s newsletter, she also received an Academic Excellence Award and a Department of Psychology Award.

In the newsletter, the 18-year-old who inspired “Hailie’s Song” credits her parents as most the influential people in her life. “My mother and father are because they pushed me to be the person I am and have given me all the support to achieve what I have,” she wrote. Even after the intense subject matter that her dad has addressed in his raps, it’s incredible that she still has strong relationships with both her parents.

Eminem posted a photo on Instagram of Hailie at her graduation a few weeks ago on June 11.

Haile may not be following her father’s rapping trajectory in the musical sense, but she certainly has his drive. Her listed extracurriculars included National Honor Society, Art Club, Key Club, volleyball and Student Council.

This fall, she’s headed to Michigan State University, where she plans to pursue either psychology or entrepreneurship.

Althea Legaspi

Amy Adams is making headlines this weekend, but it’s not for one of her movies. Instead, the actress is in the spotlight for giving up her first class seat on a plane to a soldier sitting in coach. The actress privately requested the change be made, but Jemele Hill, co-host of ESPN2′s “Numbers Never Lie,” was also on board and tweeted about Adams’ generosity.

Adams was traveling from Detroit to Los Angeles, and despite her best efforts to keep the sweat swap private, she was met by reporters upon landing.

“I didn’t do it for attention for myself I did it for attention for the troops,” she said to an Inside Edition reporter. The actress was raised in a military home, but this act of respect is just another reason to love her.

Caitlin White

MTV Weekend Editor. Acts like Madonna but listens to Merle.