Hi, Twilighters! Today, I had the great pleasure of spending the day at the home of "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke. She has a beautiful place a stone's throw away from the world-famous Venice Beach, and we paid her a visit to talk about her film's seven nominations at the MTV Movie Awards and relive the first time Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson met.
It was a great day of filming, and believe me: "Twilight" fans are not going to want to miss any of this!
We talked about the first "chemistry screen test" between Kristen and Rob. Kristen had to act out a scene with five different potential Edwards, one after another, with Catherine deciding that Robert was "the one" the first time the two kissed — which, as all Twilighters know, happened in Catherine's bedroom. Read more...
If Stephanie Pratt was hoping that her new sister-in-law, Heidi Montag, would make time to hang out with all her favorite lady besties now that she's married, she must have been seriously disappointed at the Nylon Magazine Young Hollywood Issue Party in Los Angeles last night. But to make up for Speidi's absence, everyone from Rumer Willis to Nicky Hilton to Kelly Osbourne was there.
(Flip through pics from the Nylon party here.)
Also on hand were Stephanie's BFFs and "Hills" co-stars Lo Bosworth and Audrina Patridge (wearing the same shoes that Kelly Clarkson rocks in her "I Do Not Hook Up" music video) all decked out in their best party gear. The ladies were all smiles as they partied with hotties like "Twilight" vamp Kellan Lutz and his "90210" co-star Ryan Eggold.
Although Lo and Rumer rocked all black, ladies like Nicky Hilton, Stephanie and Audrina all threw in a splash of color with their looks. But we're a little confused by Kelly Osbourne, who showed up to the party with a blond pixie cut that matched boyfriend Luke Worrall's. Note to Kelly: Couples should only match their feelings for one another, not their hairstyles.
We're pretty certain that "New Moon" is gonna be a big deal ... so we can't blame "American Idol" runner-up/TV Guide Network talking head Justin Guarini for trying to get involved with the film. It's just that, well, there's got to be a better way of going about it.
For those who don't keep abreast of Guarini's every move (which is probably 99.9 percent of you), the curly-haired crooner just posted a song called "I Can't Live" on his official site, which he "wrote specifically for 'New Moon.'" He even made a video for the track -- basically just a series of still photographs of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart -- and told fans "If you like it, make sure to spread the word and ask Stephenie Meyer to put it on the soundtrack."
He also posted the video on his official YouTube channel -- tagging it with every conceivable "Twilight" theme imaginable, not to mention "Swine Flu" for added search-engine oomph -- and let fans have their say on the track.
And, well, that's where things get a little ugly Read more...
By 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.
By Larry Carroll
Imagine being a star in one of Hollywood's biggest blockbuster franchises. Now, imagine being a rocker who can play multiple instruments with ease and has a standing weekly gig at a Hollywood hotspot. Finally, picture the thrill of standing onstage while your devoted (and almost entirely female) fanbase shrieks at your every move.
Welcome to the world of Jackson Rathbone. We gave the 23-year-old "Twilight" star a Flip Cam recently during a concert by his band 100 Monkeys, and told him to go to town. The actor/musician shot his view from the stage, gave us an exclusive tour of the instruments at his house and even introduced us to his cat Dean.
Maybe Jackson will turn out to be the next J.Lo, and someday top the worlds of music and movies simultaneously. OK, maybe that’s not his ideal role model; maybe he’d prefer to pull a Robert Pattinson and keep things under the radar. Either way, it’s a lot of fun looking into the life of the banjo-lele-wielding artist sometimes known as Jasper Hale -- and suddenly, it’s not nearly as hard to imagine what it would be like to live out Jackson’s real life rock 'n' roll fantasy.
It's Pop Week here at MTV News, and that means we are catching up with and getting to know everyone who's going to make a splash in pop music and culture over the next twelve months. Whether they're just popping up on the scene or are already the name on everyone's lips, MTV News is there with them as they prepare to tackle 2009.
There are many things you might already know about Jackson Rathbone. He plays newly vegetarian vampire Jasper in "Twilight," has a band called 100 Monkeys, is a Sagittarius and was born in Singapore. Then again there's a slew of stuff you might not yet know about the actor, whom we just named one of the Male Pop Rookies of 2009. We'll let him tell you about them himself:
1. "I do a lot of photography, and I do a little bit of drawing. I try to incorporate the two together." Read more...
By Brian Jacks
In a year when Britney made her comeback, Miley became an even bigger star and Katy Perry kissed a girl, a lot of women made a lot of news. But no one made a bigger impression on us than the female fans of "Twilight."
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Forget Avril Lavigne and Paramore's Hayley Williams.
Forget Hole, Kittie, Evanescence, Garbage, the Go-Go's, Be Your Own Pet, Sleater-Kinney, Blondie, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Le Tigre, Breeders, Bikini Kill, Babes in Toyland, the Gossip and the Donnas.
Without the Runaways, many of these bands might never have existed. So now that "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart has been tapped to play Joan Jett in a Runaways biopic, it's worth asking: Just who were the Runaways? Read more...
Last month, Camilla Belle found herself in the spotlight when it was reported that she was dating teen heartthrob and "Lovebug" video co-star Joe Jonas. Soon after, pictures surfaced of Joe and Camilla, along with Kevin and Nick Jonas, vacationing in Mexico. But things got complicated when Joe's ex Taylor Swift began telling the press that he left her for Camilla, a claim he later denied.
Then a week later, Camilla was seen cavorting with Robert Pattinson at the "Twilight" premiere in L.A. It was then discovered that the two were also seen together hanging out at another Hollywood function only a month before. The photos got everyone asking: Are Joe and Camilla over already, or are Camilla and Robert just friends?
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