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Video: It's Not Easy Being a Buzz Band

Posted 8/11/11 12:01 pm EST by in 1, Did You See This?

Our friends downstairs at MTV Hive have kicked off a brand new series: "Weird Vibes." In their first installment, they prove that they aren't afraid to ask the indie bands of the summer if it really is easy to have all of that buzz surrounding you. You may be surprised to hear the answer -- and yes, it's apparent that these artists read what you write on blog message boards about them, so be nice people.

Mix in there some of the most eye-popping videos you'll see this summer including this wild clip from Grimes that may just be the ultimate video for Lady Gaga's "Hair" that never was. Watch the Show Below and Get More at the Hive:

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'The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien' Gets Off To A Promising Start

Posted 6/2/09 12:23 pm EST by in Conan O'Brien, Did You See This?

By Josh Horowitz

After making an auspicious entry into the late-night talk-show fray 16 years ago, Conan O'Brien took over the most revered show in the history of the medium on Monday night. In an assured and consistently funny premiere episode of "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien," first guest Will Ferrell (arriving literally on the shoulders of a slew of strong men) and musical guest Pearl Jam kicked off a week that's set to feature A-list talent galore, including Tom Hanks, Green Day and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Everything old was new again: Conan is working again with one-time sidekick Andy Richter (now the announcer) and buoyed by the sounds of Max Weinberg and the Tonight Show Band (seemingly abandoning their Max Weinberg 7 moniker.) Indeed, to any fan of O'Brien's body of work on "Late Night," the show felt quite familiar, if maybe a little amped up.

Of course, the biggest difference in the morphing of "Late Night" into "Tonight" is the new locale in Los Angeles. If the opening show is to be an indicator, it's clear that California will be ripe with material for the Tonight writers. The show began with a cold open of O'Brien ticking off things on his to-do list before starting his new job. Aghast that he'd forgotten to move to L.A., O'Brien was followed on an odyssey across America, running Forrest Gump-style through Wrigley Field in Chicago, past the St. Louis arch, taking time to make a pit stop in a Victorian doll museum, before arriving at his locked soundstage.

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Did You See This?! Adam Lambert, 50 Cent, Spencer Pratt And More

Posted 5/12/09 3:33 pm EST by in Did You See This?

By Melanie Wolfson

When MTV News sat down with 50 Cent recently to talk about Eminem's upcoming album, Relapse, the rapper said he has high expectations for the man he's still proud to call his mentor.

"The Hills" star Spencer Pratt has proclaimed that his is the "white Jay-Z," and he plans to prove as much with a new rap album.

Meanwhile, "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell was on "Oprah" yesterday talking about Adam Lambert's "swagger." Is that term officially over now?

It's been 15 years since MTV News first sat down with Green Day. Back when the trio were traveling around in a bus they called a Book Mobile, stationed in a parking lot at Lollapalooza , we first caught a glimpse of the guys behind Dookie.

Did You See This?! Green Day, 'Star Trek,' Lloyd Banks And More!

Posted 5/11/09 11:45 am EST by in Did You See This?

Green DayBy Kathleen Newman-Bremang

Green Day are back with a bold new LP, and we've got the rundown on 21st Century Breakdown, which Billie Joe Armstrong told us is a result of their effort to "evolve naturally."

On Mixtape Daily, we've got an update from Southside's own Lloyd Banks on his latest mixtape and his upcoming LP.

"Star Trek" cruised its way to box-office dominance this weekend, but if you were one of the millions of moviegoers who checked out the latest "Trek" installment, you may have missed a few things. Don't fret, we've got the inside scoop on Kirk and Spock's workout regimen and other behind-the-scenes tidbits.

Can't wait to see Samuel L. Jackson as comic book icon Nick Fury in "Iron Man 2"? Head over to the Splash Page blog for photos of Jackson on the set of Jon Favreau's sequel.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt may not want to dish on the big-screen adaptation of Adam Davies' novel "The Frog King," but our Movies Blog dug deep to bring you some details on whether or not the film will ever make it to theaters.

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Did You See This?! T.I, 'Star Trek,' Paula Abdul And More!

Posted 5/8/09 12:35 pm EST by in Did You See This?

By Kathleen Newman-Bremang

"Star Trek" is finally here! The long-awaited reboot hit theaters last night, and the film's screenwriter promises the movie will not disappoint hard-core Trekkies or newcomers to the franchise.

T.I. has booted Alfamega from his record label after reports that the rapper was an informant for the DEA. We've got more details on Mega's dismissal and an official statement from T.I. himself.

Paula Abdul swears she has never been addicted to painkillers. After allegedly admitting to a drug addiction to Ladies' Home Journal, the "American Idol" judge is now retracting the story.

If you were getting excited for a Brett Ratner-helmed "Conan the Barbarian" remake, we've got some bad news. Head over to the Movies Blog for details on why the superstar director is no longer attached to the flick.

The Splash Page blog has a little treat for "Iron Man" fans: new set pics featuring everyone's favorite dysfunctional superhero (a.k.a. Robert Downey Jr.) in all his red-and-gold-armored glory.

Did You See This?! 'American Idol,' Ciara, Lady Gaga And More!

Posted 5/6/09 11:18 am EST by in Did You See This?

By Angelique Smith

If you love rock, you probably loved "American Idol" contestants Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta last night. The pair blew the judges away with their duet. And if you want to learn more about Lambert's "Whole Lotta Love" and Danny Gokey's "Dream On," we've got you covered.

Ciara told us all about her Fantasy Ride, which came out yesterday. After releasing the daring "Love Sex and Magic" with Justin Timberlake, it is obvious that she is not holding back.

Mixtape Daily caught up with Lady Gaga on the set of Wale's new video, where she talked about how Kanye West actually understood the real meaning of "Poker Face" when he unleashed the remix to the song.

After learning the sad news that Dom DeLuise passed away on Monday, MTV Movies Blog picked the actor's top five performances, including Dominick DiNapoli in "Fatso" and Tiger in "An American Tail."

As part of his major comeback, Eminem is launching an iPhone video game to accompany his new album, Relapse.

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Did You See This?! MTV Movie Awards, Lil Wayne, David Cook And More!

Posted 5/4/09 12:29 pm EST by in Did You See This?

By Kathleen Newman-Bremang and Angelique Smith

It's that time of year, movie lovers! The MTV Movie Awards nominees are in, and "Twilight" and "Slumdog Millionaire" lead the pack of movies vying for those Golden Popcorns.

Mixtape Daily — the spawn of our much-beloved Mixtape Monday — catches up with Lil Wayne protégée Nikki Minaj, who comes straight from the Southside of Queens. Young Money's newest artist brings you an up-close and personal peek into her mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty.

It was a sad weekend for last year's "American Idol" winner David Cook, whose brother passed away on Saturday, following a long battle with brain cancer.

Here's a pairing "X-Men" fans have been waiting for: Taylor Kitsch dished to Splash Page about a possible romance between his Gambit and Anna Paquin's Rogue in an upcoming movie.

Will there be an "Indiana Jones 5"? "Crystal Skull" screenwriter David Koepp talked to us about the possibility.

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Did You See This?! 'Star Trek,' 'Wolverine,' Jay-Z And More

Posted 5/1/09 4:30 pm EST by in Did You See This?

By Lindsay Wallace

The "Star Trek" movie premiere is proof the franchise can still prosper — check out what both the original Trekkies and current stars have to say about the film.

You think you're ready for the much-anticipated "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" this weekend? Check out our list of things you should know — from the film's stars to its scandals — before seeing it this weekend.

Have you heard Jay-Z's latest comments about racial unity after his recent performance with Kelly Clarkson?

And for "Family Guy" fans, look out for "The Hills" star Lauren Conrad on the show this week!

Over in the MTV Movies Blog, check out Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones throwing down in "Knuckle Up," a movie we're betting will receive plenty of accolades at the MTV Movie Awards.

Did You See This?! 'American Idol,' Eminem, Speidi And More!

Posted 4/30/09 3:14 pm EST by in American Idol, Did You See This?, Eminem

By Matt Wenzel

Matt Giraud finally had to face his fate last night on "American Idol." Check out our recap of the show, and see how fans of Kris Allen and Adam Lambert reacted to the front-runners' appearance in the bottom three.

Check out our analysis of the trailer for Eminem's rather bloody upcoming "3 A.M." video.

Heidi Montag is done shooting her music video in Mexico, and it's time for Speidi's honeymoon. Will they Tweet throughout that too?

Forget all the hype about Susan Boyle, we'd like to concentrate on Allison Iraheta, the original underdog with the amazing voice.

Aren't 7-Eleven Slurpees delicious? Hmm, are they still delicious when there are Terminator robots stuck to the straws?

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Did You See This?! 'American Idol,' Heidi And Spencer, 'Twilight' And More

Posted 4/28/09 11:33 am EST by in American Idol, Did You See This?, Heidi Montag, twilight

Allison IrahetaBy Kathleen Newman-Bremang

Want to get to know the real Allison Iraheta? We talked to the big-voiced "American Idol" contestant's closest friends about her outgoing personality and why she's showing her shy side on "Idol."

Yes, "Hills" stars Heidi and Spencer tied the knot. Now it's time for the inevitable wedding fashion critiques. MTV News found out what fashion experts really thought of Heidi's dress, her bling and Spencer's tux.

What do Rick Ross and Jay-Z have in common? In addition to the obvious rap-superstar similarities, the two were considered for the same track. Get the inside scoop on why producer DJ Toomp originally wanted to give "Valley of Death" to Jay and how it eventually landed on Ross' Deeper Than Rap.

Matthew McConaughey may seem like the perfect all-American heartthrob to take on the role of Captain America, but the actor didn't seem to be interested in the part — until now. Head over to Splash Page for more.

Can't get enough of "Twilight" stars Kellan Lutz and Edi Gathegi? Check out our pictures of the two actors celebrating the film's DVD release in Australia.

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