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Your Favorite Videos Of 2011 From Katy, Taylor, Britney, Beyonce And Chris Brown!

Posted 12/19/11 1:54 pm EST by in Beyonce, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Newsroom Poll, Taylor Swift, Video


The time has come!

Last week, we opened voting to find out which 2011 videos from fan-favorite artists Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Beyonce and Chris Brown were your favorites of the year and after several thousand votes were cast, we have the results!

So which videos ruled the roost in 2011? Check 'em out below.

Katy Perry, "The One that Got Away"

Katy's most recent clip dominated the competition, taking 54.76 percent of the vote. "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" held it up in second with 30.73 percent while Katy's spring smash "E.T." nabbed only 14.51 percent of the vote (probably because the visual spectacle is further back in people's memories than her more recent vids).

Read on for the fan-favorite videos from Swift, Brit, Queen Bey and Chris Brown! Read More...

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Chris Brown's Best Video Of 2011 (Poll)

Posted 12/16/11 9:21 am EST by in Chris Brown, Newsroom Poll


We don't always love what he has to say, but Chris Brown can be counted on to deliver first-rate hip-hop and R&B. His 2011 album F.A.M.E. was no exception, launching four successful singles ("Look At Me Now," "Beautiful People," She Ain't You" and "Next to You").

Like the four other stars (Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and Beyonce) whose videos we showcased this week, Breezy had a humungous year. His gravity-defying, dance-centric performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in August landed him at number seven on our top ten list of the year's best live performances. His album F.A.M.E. debuted at the top of the charts in mid-March, marking his first number one record in the U.S., and he walked away with two VMA nominations, for Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Collaboration for "Look At Me Now."

So while "Look At Me Now" (above) is his most celebrated F.A.M.E. video, is it the fan-favorite? Check out the rest below and vote in our poll after the jump! Read More...

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Justin Bieber Shows Chris Brown How To Not Lose Your Cool When Confronted With A Tough Question

Posted 11/4/11 3:59 pm EST by in Chris Brown, Justin Bieber


Justin Bieber

Circumstances, by their very nature, are rarely the same twice. I realize that. Yet, this morning, after watching Justin Bieber deftly and appropriately address the recent paternity suit filed against him, live on the "Today" show, with hundreds of fans surrounding him and millions more watching at home, I couldn't help but think about Chris Brown. And how, hopefully, he was taking notes.

You probably remember earlier this year, when Brown stopped by another morning show — in this case, ABC's "Good Morning America" — to promote his just-released F.A.M.E. album, and got (depending on your opinion of him) understandably or irrationally angered by host Robin Roberts' repeated questions about his 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna. And you probably remember everything that happened after that appearance, especially the parts where Brown allegedly broke a window in a dressing room and exited the "GMA" studios shirtless (and then played a pickup basketball game on West 4th Street). Needless to say, it wasn't a good look for Brown, a guy who has sort of turned the phrase into an art form. Read More...

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Anderson Cooper Slams Chris Brown, Brown Brushes It Off

Posted 8/10/11 12:05 pm EST by in Chris Brown, Twitter


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Beef alert!

During a recent “Ridiculist” segment on CNN’s “AC 360,” anchor Anderson Cooper, who is currently in Mogadishu, Somalia, reporting on the devastating famine in the African nation, tore into hip-hop star Chris Brown over his involvement in the adaptation of comedian Steve Harvey’s book, “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.”

“I, for one, cannot imagine why this did not happen sooner, because if there's one thing you can say about Chris Brown, who's currently on probation for viciously assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna, he just oozes romance,” Cooper said sarcastically.

The LA Times reports Cooper went on to bring up other incidents from Brown’s past, including reports of troubles on the set of a “Good Morning America” interview and Brown’s use of a gay slur. “He called a bunch of photographers 'gay' because he thought they called the police to give him a parking ticket,” Cooper deadpanned. “You know, just like in 'Sleepless in Seattle.’”

Brown, who apologized for his use of the slur as well as behavior on “GMA,” took to Twitter to respond. Read on to see what he said. Read More...

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Chris Brown Slams FOX News, Gets Support From Famous Friend

Posted 7/18/11 2:30 pm EST by in Chris Brown


From MTV RapFix:

After R&B crooner Chris Brown made an appearance in front of a reported 18,000 fans on NBC morning program Today as part of its summer concert series this past Friday (July 15), rival network FOX News was critical of the station and singer based on Brown’s 2009 domestic dispute with his then-girlfriend, pop songstress Rihanna.

Over the weekend, FOX host Laura Ingraham in a clip offered quips on Brown’s turbulent past and saying that Americans were “disgusted” by his actions while criticizing his top billing on morning show's stages. Brown tweeted angrily in response to the report over the weekend.

“People really should grow up sometimes! I guess the next story they make up will say chris brown paid the fans to come! #stopit5 hahaha..,” Brown tweeted on Saturday (July 16). He followed that post with, “Running bogus and pointless stories don't matter! My fans prove that everyday and the haters just look old as F**k !”

Brown fired off a few more tweets before thanking his followers on Twitter for supporting him and giving a shout out to his “Team Breezy” fans. He also got some support from a famous friend. Find out who after the jump. Read More...

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Britney Spears’ ‘Femme Fatale’ Is Your Favorite Album Of The Year (So Far)

Posted 7/1/11 9:26 am EST by in Best Of, Britney Spears, Music, Newsroom Poll


It was an incredibly tight race right up until the very end, but only one album could be named your Favorite Album of the Year (So Far)! And the winner is … Femme Fatale by Britney Spears.

When we say things were close, we mean it: As of yesterday afternoon, when we last checked in on the polls, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way was leading with a slim 2 percent lead over Brit Brit. But Miss Spears’ fans came to their diva’s rescue and she persevered in the home stretch, pulling ahead of Lady G by a full 5 percent.

Gaga and Britney left everyone else in the dust. The two accounted for over 85 percent of the total vote, leaving Beyonce’s latest, 4 (which, in fairness, we should note was only released this week), to grab just under 10 percent of the remaining votes. Adele, Bad Meets Evil and Chris Brown split what was left pretty evenly, with each album pulling in less than 2 percent of the vote.

Check out the results of our Favorite Album of the Year (So Far) poll below. Read More...

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Lady Gaga? Beyonce? Chris Brown? Who Had Your Favorite Album Of 2011 (So Far)?

Posted 6/29/11 11:45 am EST by in Music


Adele

My picks for the Best Albums of 2011 (So Far) were only published a few hours ago, but already, I'm hearing complaints from all sides. These things are probably to be expected ... especially when you put F**ked Up's David Comes To Life at #1.

Still, it seems people are pretty upset with some of my picks; or, more specifically, the albums I didn't pick. Beyonce's 4 didn't make the cut, neither did Britney Spears' Femme Fatale, Chris Brown's F.A.M.E., Frank Ocean's Nostalgia, ULTRA or, as one commenter complained, Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns, even though, y'know, it came out in 2010.

There were even some folks who took issue with where a particular album landed on my list: Lady Gaga's Born This Way was too low, Adele's 21 was too high, Eminem and Royce Da 5'9"'s Hell: The Sequel should've made the Top 10, etc. Seems that no matter how hard I try, I just can't win.

And while I'm well aware that you can't please everybody, I figured I should probably let you guys have your say, too. And perhaps the most democratic way to do that is with a trusty Newsroom poll. I've taken some of the records that didn't make my list (and a few that did) and now, it's up to you. If you're angry with my list, this is your opportunity to let me know about it.

What was your favorite album from the first half of 2011? Vote now in our poll!

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A Brief Recent History Of Celebrities Saying Anti-Gay Things Then Apologizing On Twitter

Posted 6/23/11 4:15 pm EST by in Activism, Gay Rights, Twitter


Chris Brown is the latest celebrity to issue a Twitter mea culpa to the LGBT community after using a gay slur. On Tuesday, the singer lashed out at photographers in Los Angeles after getting a ticket for parking illegally, saying, "Y'all n***as is weak. Did you call them to try and film me. Y'all n***as is gay!"

He joins The Voice judges Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton, both of whom have had to do that same thing in the last month or so.

In his apology, Brown said, “I have total respect for gay community and my intention was not to insult anyone in it.” We might even almost believe Brown if we hadn’t been down this road with him before. In late December, Brown attacked former B2K singer Raz-B on Twitter after he made a critical comment, saying, “N***a you want attention! Grow up n***a!!! D**k in da booty ass lil boy.”

He apologized then too, and all was forgiven. Whatever.

Because there’s no more modern way to convey that you didn’t mean to reinforce hate and encourage violence against an entire segment of the population like a 140-character or less explanation of your actions, the Twitter apology is the new thing. Read More...

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Katy Perry Isn't The First Celeb To Go Geek

Posted 5/18/11 3:33 pm EST by in Music


By James Dinh

From Candy Land princess to intergalactic alien, Katy Perry has stepped up her videography in the last year by playing a number of over-the-top characters. But in the clip for her new single, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)," the pop star is taking things down a notch by dressing up as a high school nerd, as revealed in the single artwork for the nostalgic tune. While we patiently await the throwback clip, MTV News has decided to take a look at some other star-turned-geek getups.

Nicki Minaj
Hip-hop's Harajuku Barbie is known for her many alter egos, but she showed fans a brand-new one when she appeared on "Saturday Night Live" earlier this year in a digital short called "Do the Creep." Wearing a long, platinum-blond wig with a high ponytail, Minaj dressed as a creepy nerd as she rapped about hiding inside the boys' locker room to watch them undress. Creepy, indeed!

Taylor Swift
T-Swift played up high school drama in the video for her hit song "You Belong With Me" by acting as two different classmates: the blond band dork and the popular brunette cheerleader. As the clip played out, fans caught Swift in plenty of fish-out-of-water nerd ensembles. But like in all Cinderella stories, the ugly duckling turned into a beautiful swan all in time for prom night.

Chris Brown
Much like Swift's video concept, Breezy also ventured into the world of high school popularity for the clip for his T-Pain-assisted tune "Kiss Kiss." With taped-up eyeglasses, suspenders and a plaid shirt, Brown's geek battled a jock (also played by himself). In the end, Brown scored a kiss from the female classmate, prevailing over his fellow jock character.

America Ferrera
America turned geek for four series of ABC's comedy "Ugly Betty," and we're sure she didn't mind. As Betty Suarez, the 27-year-old actress played down her beauty by donning braces, glasses and far-too-bushy eyebrows.

Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo turned out multiple characters for her "Get Right" video, and even though it wasn't your traditional geek getup, the pop star donned a short blond bob and secretary glasses as she played a starstruck clubgoer. Throw in a couple of drinks, and our diva-turned-dork was dancing on tables by the end of the Francis Lawrence-directed clip.

Which star went nerd best? Let us know in the comments!

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March Madness, Chris Brown And A Jaw-Dropping 'American Idol': This Week's Deep Cuts

Posted 3/25/11 5:00 pm EST by in Music


Another busy week is in the book, and next week promises to be even more eventful, as there are a number of surprises in store that we can't talk about yet but are certain to keep you glued to your computer screen. In the meantime, you should spend this weekend watching more intense NCAA basketball action, standing in line to see "Sucker Punch," playing games of Cat-opoly or just thinking up awesome new fillings for burritos. Before you do all that, be sure to check out all of the great stuff you might have missed this week on the MTV Newsroom blog.

» MTV's Musical March Madness marches on, with second round voting running through the weekend and closing on Sunday night at midnight. Vote for all of your favorite artists here!

» Chris Brown had an interesting week that saw him release an excellent new album, throw a tantrum at "Good Morning America," lose a publicist and stop off for a quick game of basketball.

» "American Idol" also had a particularly nutty week, as the performance episode contained some of the season's best work and perhaps one of the best performances in the show's history.

» And then the next night, Casey Abrams found himself at the bottom of the voting heap only to later pick up the elusive judges' save.
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