Archive for 'MTV News'
‘American Idol’ Video Timeline: Six Seasons Of High Notes And Hot Messes
19 February 2008From Jordin to Kelly, Jim Cantiello relives every high note and hot mess of the six “American Idol” seasons.
‘No Country For Old Men’ Villain Might Be Scariest Big-Screen Baddie Ever: Oscar Honor Roll
19 February 2008“No Country for Old Men” villain Anton Chigurh might be the scariest big-screen baddie yet. “He doesn’t need to be explained,” Oscar nominee Javier Bardem said.
T-Pain’s Collabo Wish List: Country Crooner Toby Keith And Rap-Rocker Fred Durst?
19 February 2008T-Pain is dying to work with … country crooner Toby Keith and rap-rocker Fred Durst? “That would be awesome for me,” Pain said at the Grammys.
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Helps Shape New Game About Immigrants In America, In GameFile
19 February 2008“ICED” combines “Grand Theft Auto”-style gameplay with the real-life problems of immigrants in America.
Pink, Carey Hart Have Separated, Singer’s Spokesperson Confirms
19 February 2008Pink and Carey Hart announced that they have separated after two years of marriage.
Amy Winehouse To Perform At Brit Awards; Plus Britney Spears, Spice Girls, My Chemical Romance & More, In For The Record
19 February 2008Amy Winehouse will appear at Wednesday’s Brit Awards for her first British-television performance since leaving a London rehab clinic two weeks ago.
‘Jumper’ Steals Away With Box Office As ‘Spiderwick’ Marks Another Fantasy Failure
19 February 2008Doug Liman’s “Jumper,” starring Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson, was number one at the box office over Presidents’ Day weekend.
Fidel Castro Steps Down As Cuba’s Leader Due To Failing Health
19 February 2008Cuban President Fidel Castro announced that he would not accept another term in office because he is not “physically able” to dedicate himself to governing the country.
‘American Idol’ Castoff Josiah Leming Speaks: ‘I Don’t Have Any Regrets’
19 February 2008“American Idol” castoff Josiah Leming is taking advantage of his 15 minutes of fame and regretting nothing.
‘Twilight’ Film’s First Family Revealed: Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser Lead Cullen Clan
19 February 2008The “Twilight” film’s first family has been revealed: Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz make up the Cullen clan.
Jim Jones Tries To School Kidz Bop; Plus Kurt Cobain And More, In New Releases
19 February 2008Jim Jones tries to school Kidz Bop; plus Kurt Cobain, Secondhand Serenade and more, in New Releases.
Kanye West’s Latest Video Vixen Defends ‘Flashing Lights’ Clip: ‘It’s Whatever You Want It To Be’
19 February 2008Kanye West’s latest video vixen, Rita G, defended the abstract “Flashing Lights” video to MTV News. “It’s whatever you want it to be,” she said.
System Of A Down Guitarist Says Scars On Broadway Is No Side Project
19 February 2008System of a Down’s Daron Malakian only has one band these days: Scars on Broadway.
T.I. Finds A New ‘Beat’; Busta Rhymes Is Knee-Deep In Next LP; DJ Clue Gets A Call From Jay-Z: Mixtape Monday
19 February 2008T.I. reveals a new song title, Busta Rhymes is knee-deep in his next LP; plus DJ Clue, Sean Garrett — and Hulk Hogan! — in Mixtape Monday.
T.I. Finds A New ‘Beat’; Busta Rhymes Is Knee-Deep In Next LP; DJ Clue Gets A Call From Jay-Z: Mixtape Monday
19 February 2008T.I. reveals a new song title, Busta Rhymes is knee-deep in his next LP; plus DJ Clue, Sean Garrett — and Hulk Hogan! — in Mixtape Monday.
Are Young Superdelegates Following Trends Of Young Voters? A Street Team ‘08 Report
18 February 2008A Street Teamer takes a look to see if young Superdelegates are following the trends of young voters.
Alicia Keys Reigns At NAACP Image Awards; Plus Britney Spears, Paramore, Eddie Vedder, Raconteurs, Bono & More, In For The Record
15 February 2008Alicia Keys took home four trophies from the NAACP Image Awards, held in Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium Thursday night.
R. Kelly’s Former Associate Claims Singer Had Secret Fling With His Daughter
15 February 2008The husband of R. Kelly’s former publicist told a radio station that the singer “crossed the line” with the couple’s college-age daughter.
‘Guitar Hero’ Announces All-Aerosmith Version For Summer
15 February 2008“Guitar Hero: Aerosmith” was announced for the summer — but can the band overcome its dubious gaming past?
Kooks Comment On Ex-Bassist: ‘I Don’t Think He Could Have Physically’ Handled Touring
15 February 2008The Kooks’ Luke Pritchard commented on the departure of bassist Max Rafferty, not confirming drug-problem rumors but saying he’s “going through a lot in his life.”
Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla Gets Political With Solo Album, Barack Obama Support
15 February 2008Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla has embraced his political side, dropping Field Manual, his issue-oriented solo album, and backing Barack Obama.
Heath Ledger’s Final Film To Go Forward — With Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell In His Role: Report
15 February 2008“The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,” Heath Ledger’s final film, will continue with Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell in his role, according to Aintitcoolnews.com.
Northern Illinois University Shooter Had Become ‘Erratic’ After Stopping Meds, But Raised ‘No Red Flags’
15 February 2008Steven Kazmierczak had become “erratic” after he stopped taking medication in the weeks before Thursday’s shooting at Northern Illinois University.
Boston Guitarist Says Mike Huckabee Ripped Him Off With ‘Feeling’
15 February 2008Boston guitarist Tom Scholz sent a letter to Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee asking him to stop using “More Than a Feeling” in his campaign.
Northern Illinois University Shooting: Seven Reported Dead, Including Gunman
15 February 2008Six people are reported dead, including the gunman, after a shooting a Northern Illinois University on Thursday.
