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Lady Gaga's 2010 VMA Meat Dress Moment Revisited ... By Adorable Puppies

Posted 8/23/11 2:55 pm EST by in Lady Gaga, VMAs


It was one of the most outrageous moments in MTV Video Music Awards history. Lady Gaga had already won a boat load of awards by the time the evening’s final prize for Video of the Year was handed out. So it was no surprise when Cher, looking unnaturally fit and fantastic at 63 in her “If I Could Turn Back Time” bodysuit, announced “Bad Romance” as the winner.

What was surprising, however, was Gaga’s outfit. As she ascended to the stage to claim her prize, the world finally got a clear look at the pop star’s third outfit of the evening … a dress made entirely of raw meat. But before she could take hold of the Moonman and give her acceptance speech, Gaga had to hand off her purse, which was also made of meat. “I never thought I’d be asking Cher to hold my meat purse,” Gaga said, and with that, a legendary VMA moment was born.

To celebrate this and other historic VMA moments, our friends at Buzzworthy decided to have a little fun. A team of impossibly creative funny people decided to reenact some of the most memorable VMA moments … using adorable little dogs as stand-ins for some of the world’s most famous musicians. Above, you’ll find the first of these – an homage to the meat purse-holding diva fun from last year’s awards.

Read on for a look at Gaga’s history with the VMAs. Read More...

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Will Smith Reportedly Readying Comeback With Game Producer

Posted 8/23/11 12:30 pm EST by in collaborations


By Zachary Swickey

It appears that one of the most successful rappers of the ‘90s is prepping to make a long-awaited comeback. Will Smith (yeah, remember he used to make music?) has reportedly been in the studio working on the follow-up to his 2005 flop, Lost and Found, with current on-the-rise hip-hop producer La Mar “Mars” Edwards.

Most recently, Edwards’ production work includes a majority of the tracks on The Game’s new R.E.D. Album, and he’s also been staying busy in the studio working with a slew of big names, including Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa (on music for their “High School” flick), Ashanti, T.I. and Tyler, the Creator.

But it’s his casual mention to XXL Magazine about collaborating with Smith that caught our attention. “We’re working on Will Smith, bringing him back. That’s actually him on the other line right now,” he told the mag.

That’s literally the only light he shed on the matter. How could he not elaborate on something so huge (and seemingly out of nowhere)? Granted, Smith is a cash cow at the box office, but it’s been quite a while since he captivated the music world “Big Willie Style.” Rap had quite a different atmosphere in 1997 when Smith released his solo debut, which begs the question, Can he pull it off? Read More...

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Just One More Day To Vote In Our Ultimate VMA Showdown

Posted 8/23/11 10:47 am EST by in Newsroom Poll, VMAs


There’s just one more day to vote in our Ultimate VMA Showdown!

As we gear up for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, we’re looking back at all of the awesome VMA moments that remind us why this is the most exciting time of year. We asked you to help us single out the best of the best and boy oh boy did you respond.

Now, we’re in the homestretch. Polls close tomorrow at noon, so this is your last chance to tell us which moments were the most shocking, which performances rocked the hardest and which videos have withstood the test of time. You can find links to each category after the jump, so vote now, vote often and spread the word!

Results will be announced in the lead-up to the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, which air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, August 28 at 9 PM on MTV. Don't forget to tune in!

You simply won’t see Britney Spears dancing with a python, Madonna rolling around in a wedding dress, a blood-soaked Lady Gaga dangling from the ceiling or Eminem rapping to hoards of imitators anywhere else. From iconic moments and outstanding music videos to career-defining performances and outrageous outfits, it all goes down at the VMAs.

Get ready. Get set. VOTE! Read More...

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The Atlantic Paradox: American Artists Who Are Bigger In The UK Than At Home

Posted 8/23/11 9:13 am EST by in Adele, Kelly-Rowland, kings of leon


By Sterling Wong

America and Britain have historically enjoyed a special relationship that was forged by Churchill and Roosevelt during World War II, and this even extends to the realm of music. George Bernard Shaw once famously remarked, “England and America are two countries separated by a common language,” and the language he was referring to could actually be music.

For decades, British acts have found massive success here, including the Beatles, the Spice Girls and Coldplay. In the spring, I wrote about the success of Adele and Mumford and Sons here kicking off a new British invasion. But this special relationship works both ways. Hop across the Atlantic and you’ll notice that there are American artists who’ve managed to find great success that eclipses their achievements here at home. It’s as if the British public was somehow more receptive to their music or has adopted them as de facto countrymen (think Madonna during her Guy Ritchie days). MTV News looks at three American artists who’ve hit in big in the UK.

Kelly Rowland
Ms. Kelly is the best example of a domestic artist who’s struggled a little here, but has found her feet in the UK. Since she’s embarked on her solo career, Kelly has enjoyed some success in the U.S. Her duet with Nelly, “Dilemma,” for example, was a Hot 100 No. 1 hit. However, Kelly’s enjoyed far greater success in the UK, with no less than six top 10 hits there, including Euro-friendly dance tracks like “When Love Takes Over” and “Commander.” Kelly also managed to snag a prestigious spot on the judging panel of this season’s “X Factor” in the UK. With the show averaging 10 million viewers each week, Kelly is sure to see her profile rise further over there.

Meanwhile, her career here is also finally taking off, with “Motivation” becoming a radio hit and the parent album, Here I Am, becoming Kelly’s highest charting album ever. Looks like Kelly’s found a successful bi-continental musical strategy: Go dance-heavy in the UK, and focus on urban, hip-hop grooves over here.

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Demi Lovato's Comeback Rolls Along: She Announces Show Dates!

Posted 8/22/11 6:00 pm EST by in Demi Lovato, Tweet Beat


Demi Lovato, who recently celebrated her 19th birthday, proves you can't keep a good girl down for long. The singer tweeted that she's ready to hit the stage again after a long hiatus from public performances.

"SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE....... MY FIRST TWO CONCERTS!!! I'll be performing at The Hammerstein Ballroom on 9/17 and at Club Nokia on 9/23!" she tweeted on Monday. "Can't wait to see you there!!!"

The "Skyscraper" singer last played shows on her tour with the Jonas Brothers last fall before dropping out of the tour to seek treatment. More recently, she hit the stage at the VH1 Do Something Awards. Her performance was pre-taped, but definitely showed fans that she most definitely has what it takes to vocally knock our socks off. Read More...

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Kelly Clarkson’s Musical Robbery And Our Thoughts On The Loot

Posted 8/22/11 4:30 pm EST by in American Idol, kelly-clarkson


Kelly Clarkson

By James Dinh

Kelly Clarkson has been robbed — musically, that is. Back in March, the original "American Idol" announced the delay of her fifth studio album, which we now know as Stronger, and ever since, fans have been patiently awaiting new material, official word and the smallest of tid bits on the pop star's looming musical comeback. Yet, they sure must have felt overwhelmed when a string of new Clarkson tracks hit the blogosphere earlier this summer.

While it may have appeased her hungry (and possibly starving) fans' appetites, Ms. Independent obviously wasn't too happy. "Oh my God, have you ever been robbed? I have. I’ve been physically robbed a couple of times, but this is much worse,” she recently told Entertainment Weekly. “There are songs out there that are from eight or 10 years ago … People are always asking me to write for other artists. They’re awesome songs, [but] they’re just not songs I would normally sing.”

Even though some of the tunes were intended for others, Clarkson had an issue with the public perception that some of leaked material might be the direction for her own album, saying, “I think what made me mad was that: 1) People stole from me, and 2): Everybody had no idea what my next album was going to sound like. That really caused a lot of confusion.”

Fans of the songstress should have no fear though, as the singer admits that a couple of the tracks that surfaced online will indeed appear on Stronger, dropping October 25. With exactly two weeks left until the LP's lead single, "Mr. Know It All," hits radio airwaves, the MTV Newsroom has decided to a look at some of our favorite leaked songs from the big-voiced singer (with hope that they make the final cut). Read More...

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Exclusive Video: Steve Angello At Governors Island, NY

Posted 8/22/11 3:30 pm EST by in Concerts, dance


By Akshay Bhansali

A few thousand dance music enthusiasts ferried out to New York’s Governors Island this perfectly sunny Saturday to take in a special collection of house music sets courtesy of Pacha NY and Size Records. And at the finale of the eight-hour party, a familiar conclusion was reaffirmed – when Steve Angello comes to New York, he doesn’t do it quietly.

Carl Louis & Martin Danielle, hometown hero Junior Sanchez, and rising star Thomas Gold took on opening duties for the sold-out crowd of close to 5,000 fans. The night’s headliner, Swedish House Mafia's Angello, took the stage around 9PM and fired off over a blazing two-and-a-half hour set with full-on LED lighting and pyrotechnics. MTV News was given an exclusive look from the stage. Take a Look!

Angello got a tremendous rise early in his set with Swedish House Mafia’s possible next single (which has a working title, but we aren't at liberty to reveal just yet). Read More...

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Details About Mysterious Metallica/Lou Reed Collabo Surface

Posted 8/22/11 2:30 pm EST by in collaborations, Metallica


Metallica

By Zachary Swickey

Slowly but surely details continue to emerge about Metallica’s much-anticipated joint effort with former Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed. Updating their new joint website this morning, the San Fran thrashers have revealed Lulu as the name of the effort. The group appears to be going by “Lou Reed & Metallica” rather than adopting a joint moniker (so far), which is all the rage these days with The Throne.

Due on November 1, it also appears that the effort will be a concept album as explained via the posting:

’Lulu’ was inspired by German expressionist writer Frank Wededkind’s plays ‘Earth Spirit’ and ‘Pandora’s Box,’ which tell the story of a young abused dancer’s life and relationships and are now collectively known as the ‘Lulu Plays.’ Since their publications in the early 1900’s, the plays have been the inspiration for a silent film, an opera, and countless other creative endeavors.

Apparently, Mr. Reed had initially begun work on a theatrical production in Berlin based on said “Lulu Plays,” but after meeting Metallica at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts held in New York in 2009, the effort segued into a joint venture between the two music powerhouses. Read More...

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Don't Forget To Vote For Best VMA Rock Performance

Posted 8/22/11 1:30 pm EST by in Newsroom Poll, VMAs


As we gear up for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, we’re looking back at all of the awesome VMA moments that remind us why this is the most exciting time of year, and we’re asking you to help us single out the best of the best.

It all goes down at the VMAs and here in the MTV Newsroom we’re right in the thick of it, so we have a hard time keeping things straight. That’s where you come in, beloved viewers.

We’ve asked you before, now we’re back to ask again: Help us single out the Best VMA Rock Performance ever by voting in our Newsroom poll. The polls are now open and the competition is getting intense – so get in there and help push your favorite artist to the top!

Get ready. Get set. Vote (after the jump). Read More...

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Paul McCartney: Unabashed Pop Diva Fan

Posted 8/22/11 12:30 pm EST by in Beyonce, Concerts, Lady Gaga


On Friday night, Beyonce headlined the final of four sold-out dates at New York’s Roseland Ballroom. The intimate shows were by all accounts a huge hit, giving fans exactly what they wanted – a nice mix of old hits and new favorites (after running through tunes from her Destiny’s Child days, she moved on to her solo smashes before performing the entirety of her acclaimed new album, 4).

One fan who was in the audience Friday night has become something of a fixture at major pop events recently: Paul McCartney. The Beatle has revealed himself to be quite the fan of contemporary pop; in addition to Beyonce on Friday, McCartney was spotted getting down at Lady Gaga’s “Monster Ball” show at Madison Square Garden earlier this year (check out video of McCartney at Gaga’s show here).

Seems Macca likes pop divas almost as much as we do!

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