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Adam Levine And Christina Aguilera Show Off On ‘Moves Like Jagger’ Collabo

Posted 6/22/11 8:50 am EST by in Christina Aguilera, maroon-5


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By James Dinh

Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera have turned their friendly rivalry on NBC's The Voice into some studio chemistry for Maroon 5’s latest single “Moves Like Jagger,” which hit the blogosphere prematurely on Tuesday morning.

Atop a looping whistle and guitar strings, Levine boasts, brags and tries his best to impress his female interest on this upbeat tune, even comparing his dance moves to Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger. While we here at the MTV Newsroom aren’t too confident in the pop/rock singer’s dance floor skills, we must admit he is believable enough as he croons to the irresistible hook – “Take me by the tongue / And I'll know you/ Kiss til you're drunk / And I'll show you / You want the moves like Jagger / I got the moves like Jagger/ I got the moves like Jagger.”

Aguilera pops ups mid-way through the bouncy song’s bridge and plays up her role as a tease. “You want to know how to make me smile / Take control, own me just for the night / But if I share my secret / You gonna have to keep it / Nobody else can see this,” she sings before offering up her signature soaring vocals.

Recorded in Los Angeles in May, “Moves Like Jagger” sounds like it may be a contender for 2011’s song of the summer and is expected to be added to Maroon 5’s forthcoming tour set list. Fans of the star-studded duet didn't have to wait long to hear the duo perform the song either. X-tina and the Maroon 5 frontman performed the track for the very first time on last night’s episode of The Voice.

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By The Numbers: Britney Spears' Use Of The Word 'Baby'

Posted 6/21/11 7:00 pm EST by in Britney Spears


By Vaughn Schoonmaker

Long before Britney Spears had any babies of her own, she was singing or sexily growling the word “baby” in her singles more than words like “the,” “and,” “of” and “to.” Well, that may not be true, but for an artist whose debut single saw the word “baby” used 26 times, Britney sure caught on to a one-word trademark with many of her greatest hits.

Overlooking the most common definition of the word “baby,” urbandictionary.com defines baby as “a person that you love a lot and want to call them a cute name.” Britney has had a few marriages and a few babies, so no one doubts she understands the urban definition of the term.

Take a look at our graph showing Britney’s use of the word “baby” in her biggest singles throughout her career. Notice any trends? Share them with us in the comments below!

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Juelz Santana Explains Lil Wayne Joint Album Delay

Posted 6/21/11 6:00 pm EST by in Lil Wayne


By Rahman J. Dukes

From RapFix: Juelz Santana is back and ready to put his best foot forward in the rap game following a near three year hiatus that almost derailed the Harlem MC's career. Back around 2007 Juelz along with Lil Wayne were the hottest ticket on the next wave of Hip-Hop superstars. Aside from the fact the two were musically inclined, Weezy and Els (as Wayne calls him) were close friends who began crafting a full length LP together titled I Can't Feel My Face. The two slaughtered the mixtape game with countless apperances and even supported each other while out on the road (Juelz was a special guest at the Lil Wayne show where he was arrested on gun possession charges and was also briefly detained himself.) With the announcement of their joint album heads were sent into a Twilight Zone over excitement. Only thing is, the album never surfaced.

Lil Wayne would soon embark on a marathon like trek securing the number one spot on MTV News's critically acclaimed Hottest MCs In The Game program, then the following year smashing rap history with the highly anticipated 2008 release of his Carter 3 album, selling one million units of the disc in one week. Weezy was touted as rap's number one shotta and was showing no signs of slowing down. His partner in rhyme Juelz was left standing in the rafters watching Wayne run away with the game.

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Trend: Dancing In Apple Stores

Posted 6/21/11 5:00 pm EST by in Miscellaneous, youtube


Inspired by the success of 12-year-old Trevor Moran, who has racked up 5 million views on his YouTube channel, making videos of yourself dancing in an Apple store is now officially a thing. Consider yourself warned.

“I walk into the store. I act totally like a regular person and then I bust out and start dancing,” Trevor says. “That’s just like the best part because I walk in the store totally mellow.”

Trevor is a big pop music fan and has so far recorded himself dancing to Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Britney Spears. He records himself dancing freestyle on the store’s computers and uploads directly to YouTube. According to CNN, this is happening all over the country, so no one is safe.


Have you witnessed this in your friendly neighborhood Apple store? What did you think? Funny or did Trevor (or one of his friends in dancing) step on your toes? Tell us in the comments.

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‘Countdown’ Needs To Be Beyonce’s Next ‘4’ Single

Posted 6/21/11 3:00 pm EST by in Beyonce


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Here in MTV’s Newsroom, we love Beyonce. Perhaps a little too unconditionally for our own good, but that’s not the point. So it’s with a heavy heart that we report the first two singles from her much-anticipated album 4 have underperformed on the charts.

Fan reaction to the lead single, the Major Lazer-sampling “Run the World (Girls),” has been mixed (the song makes more sense in the context of the album, trust us), leading it to peak at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. After just eight weeks on the chart, it has already fallen to No. 64. The follow-up ballad, “Best Thing I Never Had,” isn’t fairing any better: Two weeks into its chart run, it has crept to only No. 75 after making its debut at 84.

But as those who have listened to the full record can attest, she has more than a few up-tempo jams up her sleeve to turn things around. The best has to be “Countdown,” an upbeat, horn-heavy track that is impossible to resist. It’s Beyonce at her best, and it needs to be her next single.

We’d love to embed it for your listening pleasure, but since the album hasn’t been released yet – it hits stores June 28; do what you must to prepare – there is no official source. The album leaked online earlier this month, though, so you shouldn’t have trouble finding it if you poke around the interwebs. So go find it, listen (we'll wait...) and then read on for why we think it would tear up the charts.

(Ed. Note: We do not condone the illegal downloading of music. The above link is to an MTV News article reporting on the album leak and not a downloading site. We streamed the song online, we did not download it, and our words were meant to reflect that. Perhaps they were not as clear as they should have been. Our apologies. And for the record, as mega-fans of B, we intend to buy the deluxe edition of the album so we can get not only the additional songs but the gorgeous album art as well.)

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Penn Badgley Is Set To Play Jeff Buckley, But Which Rockers Should His 'Gossip Girl' Co-Stars Play?

Posted 6/21/11 2:00 pm EST by in Gossip Girl


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Late Monday, reports began circulating that Gossip Girl star/possessor of amazing bone structure Penn Badgley had signed on to portray Jeff Buckley in an upcoming biopic, one of two currently being planned about the late singer-songwriter, who died in 1997 in a freak drowning accident.

Badgley's film is called Greetings From Tim Buckley and will apparently take place in the days leading up the 1991 tribute concert for Jeff’s father Tim, who died in 1975 of a drug overdose, where Jeff made his public singing debut. According to a statement from the production company behind the project, the plot centers around "a romance with a young woman working the concert," through which Buckley "comes to understand the father who abandoned him."

And while some might be concerned that Badgley might not possess the, uh, depth required for a role of this magnitude, we have faith that he’s got it in him. For one, he can actually sing, and his character on Gossip Girl is already the son of a rock star, so that's got to count for something. In fact, we think that Badgley's GG co-stars should follow his lead and sign up for rock star biopics of their own. And yes, we've already picked out the perfect roles for them.

Blake Lively: Is blonde and makes questionable decisions ("The Green Lantern," Leonardo Dicaprio). In other words, she would be perfect as Courtney Love. Or Liz Phair.

Leighton Meester: Has already appeared on records with everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Cobra Starship, a pedigree which places her somewhere between Madonna and Pat Benatar.

Read on to see which rockers we think Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and Taylor Momsen should bring to the big screen. Read More...

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Songs Of The Summer: Rock/Indie

Posted 6/21/11 1:00 pm EST by in Coldplay, the-strokes


By Morgan Schwartz and Matt Goodhue

With the sun out and the nights cool, summer is all about parties and having a good time. These new indie/rock tracks will keep your summer nights going until the sun rises, whether you're at a packed party or just hanging with your close friends. Each song has a different dynamic that captures the feel of summer, making the days and nights feel like they'll last forever.

1. “Under Cover of Darkness,” The Strokes

Julian Casablanca's ability to control a song with his voice is clearly evident in this summer jam. The screechy guitar bends and fast-paced drums create an upbeat, catchy feel and a chorus with the perfect hook. Take one listen and you'll be singing this for the rest of the day.

2. “Fire Away,” Dawes

With the release of their sophomore album, Nothing is Wrong, released earlier this month, this southern California rock band proved its flair for writing smooth verses that explode into a heavy chorus. The vocal harmonies during the breakdown, featuring Jackson Browne on the record, are perfect for a sing-a-long with your friends. Also, lead singer and guitarist Taylor Goldsmith completely shreds on this one.

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Kurt Cobain Park Still Draws Nirvana Fans 17 Years After Rocker's Death

Posted 6/21/11 12:00 pm EST by in Miscellaneous


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To fans of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain is a god. So it’s no surprise that some 10,000 fans flock annually to “Kurt Cobain Park,” officially known as Viretta Park, though even Google Maps identifies it by its unofficial name.

Cobain took his own life in a greenhouse behind the house that sits beside the park on April 8, 1994. While the home is a private residence, sold to its current owners by Courtney Love in 1997, the park has since become a shrine to Cobain, and fans come from across the world to write messages on the benches there.

The A.V. Club’s Pop Pilgrims series visited the park and spoke with Charles Cross, author of the Cobain biography Heavier Than Heaven, about Cobain and what continues to draw Nirvana fans to Kurt Cobain Park over 17 years after the singer-songwriter’s death.

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Songs Of The Summer: Rap/Hip-Hop

Posted 6/21/11 11:00 am EST by in drake, Lil Wayne, lupe fiasco, Rick-Ross


By Morgan Schwartz and Matt Goodhue

If you’re not a pop person and found our first five songs of the summer to be a little, well, not your taste, don’t sweat it. We compiled our favorite rap/hip-hop jams for the summer to give you a taste of what we’re listening to. Whether the songs speak of summer romances or partying the night away, they are sure to set the mood for the best season of the year.

1. “Super Bass,” Nicki Minaj

If we’ve learned anything from Ms. Minaj, it would be that girls can do rap and hip-hop just as well, if not better, than any man. In this new single, Nicki does what she does best and raps over an awesome beat before breaking into a catchy chorus that gives those of us not quick enough to spit along with her a chance to sing with this summer jam. The music video’s neon colors and sexy outfits are enough to put it at the top of our playlist, and the sex appeal combined with Nicki’s lyrics may just get us ready for our own summer romance!

2. “Out of My Head,” Lupe Fiasco ft. Trey Songz

This has definitely been a great year for Lupe and it’s about to be an even better summer. Although this song of isn’t one of the singles off his new album, Lasers, his performance of this jam at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards got our attention. Like “Super Bass,” “Out of My Head” talks about a possible crush and is perfect for your blossoming summer love. Trey Songz’s hook – “girl I want you to know/I can’t get you out of my head, my head” – makes us think this song could be the soundtrack to your summer romance? You’ll have to download it to find out…

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Songs Of The Summer: Pop

Posted 6/21/11 9:10 am EST by in Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Pitbull


By Morgan Schwartz and Matt Goodhue

Today’s not just any Tuesday in June – it’s the official first day of summer (and the longest day of the year!). And while we’re sure most of you have already hit the beach and started jamming to your own summer playlists, we at MTV News wanted to give our take on the best summer songs of 2011. Whether you’re tanning in the sun, driving with the windows down, or drinking beers with your friends, these tunes will be sure to get you in the mood to let loose and soak up that summer fun.

1. “Give Me Everything,” Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer

This single has everything a summer song could possibly need: a killer beat to dance to at the club, a catchy chorus to sing in the car and a collaboration that is to die for. Produced by Afrojack, the song has elements of techno and pop and an extremely good beat. It’s no surprise that it’s already at the top of the charts. With a chorus that encourages us to live for the moment – “give me everything tonight/for all we know, we might not get tomorrow/let’s do it tonight” – we know that it will stay there.

2. “Party Rock Anthem,” LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett and Goonrock

LMFAO has provided more than one iconic party anthem in the past. Some of their hits include “I’m In Miami, B*tch,” “La La La” and “Shots.” Now they’ve gotten literal and produced a song that’s living up to its title. “Party Rock Anthem” is one of the best party songs of the summer. It is perfect for a pregame in the city or a bonfire on the beach and with lyrics like, “party rockers in the house tonight/everybody just have a good time/and we gonna make you lose your mind/we just wanna see you shake that,” a good time is almost guaranteed with this song playing in the background.

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