By Maurice Bobb

Not everybody hates Chris.

BET announced on Wednesday (May 14) that comedian Chris Rock will serve as host to its 2014 BET Awards.

“We’ve been trying to make this happen for a VERY long while, and we’re ecstatic that Chris Rock will be the host of the BET Awards for the first time,” said Stephen Hill, president of Music Programming and Specials at BET in a statement. “Mr. Rock is a comedic genius with a rapier wit who is a keen observer of pop culture.”

The hilarious multi-hyphenate will bring his raucous brand of in-your-face comedy to the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, where he’ll serve up the laughs before, during and after Hollywood and music’s biggest stars accept awards for their blockbusters and chart-toppers.

Drake, Jay Z and Beyoncé lead all nominees with five nods for Nothing Was The Same, Magna Carta Holy Grail and Beyoncé, respectively, while Pharrell and August Alsina are nominated for four awards each.

Rock, a huge fan of hip-hop (he contributed LOLs to Kanye West’s “Blame Game”), is excited he’ll finally get a chance to host on of his favorite award shows.

“I watch the BET Awards every year,” Rock said later in a statement. “It’s one of my favorite award shows combining people from movies, sports, TV and music. Where else can you get Rick Ross and Michelle Obama in the same room?! The BET Awards is like a party where nothing is off limits. My peers have done ...

As if the insane “Arrow” season finale wasn’t enough, it also gave us our first trailer for “The Flash,” the superhero spin-off that will hit The CW this Fall. And now we’re so excited, we’re running around in circles almost as fast as the scarlet speedster himself.

What’s best about the brief look is that it pretty clearly underlines the differences between Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) and Barry Allen (Grant Gustin). The two shows will clearly occupy the same world, but their tones — and leading men — couldn’t be more different.

“The Flash,” based on the classic, super-fast DC Comic book character previously came to TV for one season in 1990, starring John Wesley Shipp as Barry Allen, the fastest man alive. Though the 2014 take is unconnected to the original, Shipp will guest star in some unknown capacity.

Instead, the new series spins off from Grant Gustin’s appearance on two episodes of “Arrow,” following his adventures as he learns to use his powers and solves crimes as a forensic scientist for the Central City Police Department.

The show also stars Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Panabaker, Candice Patton, Carlos Valdes and Tom Cavanagh. It’s produced by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns.

What did you think of “The Flash” trailer? Favorite moments? Let us know in the comments below!

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By Maurice Bobb

America already watched Michael Sam become the first openly gay player in the NFL when the St. Louis Rams drafted him 249th overall on Saturday, and now, they’ll get to see the how 24-year-old defensive got there in a new documentary series.

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network announced Wednesday (May 14) that their docu-series will follow the former SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year as he attempts to earn a spot on the Rams.

According to the press release, the yet-untitled show will be “a deeply personal, up-close look at the remarkable man at the center of this groundbreaking moment in professional sports.

“Like every player out there working to make a team right now, my focus is on playing football to the very best of my ability,” Sam said. “I am determined. And if seeing my story helps somebody else accept who they are and to go for their dreams too, that’s great. I am thankful to Oprah for her support and excited to work together.”

While Sam continues to be a beacon of hope for the gay and lesbian community, cameras will follow him as he faces to duality of making the Rams’ regular season roster all while under the intense scrutiny of his sexual orientation.

“We are honored that Michael is trusting us with his private journey in this moment that has not only made history but will shape it forever,” Winfrey said in a statement. “I am proud of the focus on authentic storytelling in our new documentary ...

“Spring Breakers” fans may have ordered a celebratory round of shots when they heard there’s a sequel in the works, but there’s at least one person who isn’t happy about it: Alien himself, James Franco.

In fact, he’s pretty angry about the whole thing.

The follow-up — which is tentatively titled “Spring Breakers: The Second Coming” and follows the girls at war with “an extreme militant Christian sect that attempts to convert them” — is not being directed by Harmony Korine, but rather by Swedish filmmaker Jonas Akerlund, known primarily for his music videos.

Wild Bunch, the Paris-based production house behind “The Second Coming,” clarified that it’s not a “direct sequel,” but there will be “allusions” to some of the characters from the 2013 film. Wild Bunch co-chief Vincent Maraval said it will feature a mix of new and old cast, but without Korine in the director’s chair, none of the original’s principal actors have jumped on board.

And according to Franco, they shouldn’t. During Oscars season, the actor heavily campaigned for a Best Supporting Actor nod and insisted that despite its perception as another flick about hard-partying and drugs, “it is one of the movies of the year.” And that’s precisely why he’s so upset that the folks at Wild Bunch are producing a follow-up without Korine’s consent. In a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday (May 14), he warned that anyone who does sign up for the “weak” sequel is boarding a “poison ship.”

“This is not being done with Harmony Korine or ...

With reporting by Josh Horowitz.

There comes a moment in every long hang where people begin telling the story of the drunkest they’ve ever been. That one time they reached a point they may never reach again in terms of inebriation.

This happens even when that long hang is with Taylor Kitsch, who starred in TV’s “Friday Night Lights,” as well as “John Carter,” “Lone Survivor” and the upcoming “The Normal Heart.” Kitsch stopped by MTV News’ Josh Horowitz’s office to record an episode of Horowitz’s podcast, Happy Sad Confused.

“If you love honesty in a man,” as Kitsch says, watch the clip above to learn about the night that Tim Riggins Kitsch spent in the drunk tank.

Kase Wickman

It’s been over a week since Rihanna reportedly deleted her Instagram account, but that Rihanna pain just won’t let up. We didn’t know what we had until we lost it, you know? Oh, wait! We did know because @badgalriri was literally the greatest gift that the world had ever been #blessed with, and NOW. IT’S. GONE.

How could “The Monster” singer just do that to us? Can the Founding Fathers simply “delete” the Constituion? What next? Will Jesus pop down to #BOOP the Bible?! PROBABLY NOT, so why is Rihanna allowed to do the same?

OK, so maybe those comparisons are a bit of a reach (maybe), but Rih did so much good with her social-media presence that you can’t really fault me for ‘em. Thanks to @Rihplies‘ painstaking documentation, we now know that the 26-year-old singer did everything from dole out fashion advice to help some ride-or-die Navy out of an unforeseen predicament with her Instagram comments.

Even worse than the thought of no more new content from @Rihplies ever (BRB, WEEPING), think of all the celebrities we’ve gotten to vicariously meet through Rihanna. When the hell else will you be close enough to Lupita Nyong’o to visually confirm that she is, in fact, in possession of ZERO flaws? Never, I say.

Likewise, how many of you are able to globe-trot from one of Aspen’s snowy mountains to the ...

Macklemore just made the “best decision” of his life.

Look at his new furry baby!

This blue-eyed beauty is named Cairo, and we’re already obsessed. Unfortunately, this is the only photo released thus far.

Hey Macklemore, NEED MOAR PHOTOS PLZ!

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Earlier today (May 14), Beyoncé responded to the controversy surrounding that controversial elevator video of Solange fighting with husband Jay Z by Instagramming a series of photos of her and her sister looking super cute and sisterly.

Speculation may still abound over this story, but at least we know for certain that the Knowles sisters’ bond remains intact. Another thing we can glean from this? Probably the undeniable truth that the “Pretty Hurts” singer is still the reigning queen of shutting the media down with a perfectly timed, well-executed Instagram upload. You see, this isn’t the first time Bey’s stopped the rumor mill from, um … milling? Check it out.

1.) L.Y.L.A.S.

As rumors spread that the controversy surrounding the leaked elevator video had torn the Knowles sisters apart, Beyoncé Instagrammed four very happy photos to disprove the gossip.

2.) The Big Rih-Veal

The New York Daily News alleged that Rihanna might have been involved in the “scandal,” a claim that Bey appears to have refuted with this all-smiles upload.

3.) “Thigh Gap-Gate”? SMDH

After Beyoncé posted this photo of herself playing golf on vacation, some Internet watchers accused the performer of Photoshopping a fancy, new thigh gap for herself before Instagramming it. I guess “thigh gap” was really trending in early April? Maybe they were just jealous of her vacation house’s private green? No idea.

What I do know is that a few days later, Bey shared ...

Are you a hip-hop head with plans to invade this year’s Hangout Music Festival? If, so we’ve got you covered, with a list of every show you need to catch. Any if you’re not a hip-hop head, read on anyway — because a live show might change your life this weekend, when the festival invades Gulf Shores, Alabama, from May 16-18. Performers will include Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino, and of course, headliners Outkast.

THURSDAY, May 15

Danny Brown: 8-9 p.m.
The Detroit rapper dropped his Old album last fall, which means that he’s still got plenty of new music to play. His live shows can get pretty wild, and apparently the girls go crazy for him, so make sure to keep girlfriends in your line of vision.

FRIDAY, May 16

Wiz Khalifa: 5–6:15 p.m.
Wiz has been teasing the release of his latest album Blacc Hollywood, with new singles like “We Dem Boyz,” so don’t be surprised if you have the chance to hear some new material live.

Childish Gambino: 6:15–7:30 p.m.
This guy named his most recent album Because The Internet, and then he landed a pornstar to play the lead role in one of his music videos. Basically, we’re saying that you should probably expect the unexpected.

Gary Clark Jr: 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Okay, so maybe Gary Clark Jr. isn’t technically ‘hip-hop,’ but if you have any appreciation for R&B, jazz or and soulful blues, you really can’t go wrong here.

SATURDAY, May 17

Chance the Rapper: 7:15-8:45 p.m.
Hopefully ...

All of the recent headlines about Jay Z and Beyoncé may have momentarily overhsadowed their music, but let’s not forget that each half of the power couple released a well-received, high-selling album, with a unique rollout in 2013. It’s for work on those projects — Magna Carta Holy Grail and Beyoncé, respectively — that Hov and Bey are being ackowledged at the 2014 BET Awards.

Jay, Bey and Drake — who scored another chart-topper with his third album, Nothing Was The Same — lead the way with five each. Just behind them, with four each, are Pharrell and August Alsina.

On the acting side, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington, Lupita Nyong’o, Idris Elba and Michael B. Jordan all earned nominations. Head over to BET for the full list of nominees.

The annual show goes down on June 29, in Los Angeles.

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Tamar Braxton

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
August Alsina
Chris Brown
John Legend
Justin Timberlake
Pharrell Williams

Best Group
A$AP Mob
Daft Punk
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
TGT
Young Money

Best Collaboration
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This”
Beyoncé f/ Jay Z – “Drunk In Love”
Drake f/ Majid Jordan – “Hold On (We’re Going Home)”
Jay Z f/ Justin Timberlake – “Holy Grail”
Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell Williams – “Blurred Lines”
YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – “My Hitta”

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Angel Haze
Charli Baltimore
Eve
Iggy Azalea
Nicki Minaj

Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “Partition”
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – “Drunk In Love”
Chris Brown – “Fine China”
Drake – “Worst Behavior”
Pharrell ...