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Live From The Grammy Awards Red Carpet With Snooki And Sway!

Posted 2/13/11 5:45 pm EST by in Grammys


The 53rd Grammy Awards are here, which means that one of music's biggest nights if finally upon us. Beaming live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Grammys will feature performances from some of the biggest names in music, including Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Drake, Muse and a boatload of others. Many of those same artists are competing for one of the most coveted prizes in music, with Eminem leading the list of all nominees. Could this be Slim Shady's big night or will it represent a breakout evening for other artists? These answers will all be answered in the coming hours.

(Click here for all the best photos from the 53rd Grammy Awards red carpet, featuring Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and others!)

But before the show gets started, it's time to hit the red carpet with two of MTV's favorite friends. Check out "Snooki & Sway: Live From the Grammys," the live streaming show that beams directly from the red carpet outside the Staples Center. The MTV News host and "Jersey Shore" star will be hanging out with some of the biggest names, chatting to some of the most popular groups and checking out all the hottest fashions making their way into the arena. Since fun and excitement seem to follow Snooki wherever she goes, you can expect the unexpected starting at 6 p.m. Eastern.

While you watch, stay tuned here for updates from the red carpet from MTV News' own James Montgomery, who is camped out on the carpet and checking out all the behind-the-scenes action — much of it surrounding the dramatic arrival of Lady Gaga.

7:00: Nicki Minaj just arrived. She has a hair style that's half leopard print, half "Bride of Frankenstein," all blonde. The leopard spots match her dress, of course. Also, Nicki totally grabbed Snooki's boobs.

6:48: B.o.b and Paramore just exchanged pleasantries and handshakes on the carpet. Snooki totally wanted to storm onto the live stream and take a photo with B.o.b.

6:22: Continuing to build a bridge with the indie community, Snooki just chatted up the guys in Vampire Weekend. We did learn that VW's favorite "Jersey Shore" cast member is Ronnie (except for Rostam, who loves Vinny) and that Snooki and Vinny aren't exactly on the best terms. "It's hard, literally," she said.

6:01: Lady Gaga just arrived on the carpet inside a futuristic egg being carried by servants. When she spied Snooki from inside the egg, she pressed her hands against the glass and waved. "I got chills," the Snookster gushed.

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Sway Challenges You To 'Get In The Game' On Your.MTV.Com!

Posted 7/8/10 12:30 pm EST by in Music


"Get in the game!" is a phrase that my football coach used to say to me when I was on the field but couldn't make plays. Whenever I heard that, I knew I had to get myself focused and work harder at creating opportunities. I'm often approached on the street by a lot of young, striving artists trying to break through in the music business. They're just looking for the chance to get a foot in the door and get themselves involved. Well, here's your chance to create an opportunity to "Get in the Game"!

No matter what block you rep, if you're unsigned and looking for a break I want to provide you with the chance to be discovered and featured on MTV. Just post a video clip with your music to Your.MTV.com to let me (and the rest of the Your.MTV.com community) hear your best stuff. Of course, there are a few ground rules: It must be all original music, contain no inappropriate language and — most of all — no lyrical biting! Every week, I will personally select a new artist to spotlight. So "Get in the Game" and maybe it'll be you who gets some shine!

Want to "Get in the Game" with Sway? Head on over to Your.MTV.com to upload your music and take your best shot at the opportunity to be featured on MTV!

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Kid Cudi, Jay Sean And Wale At The VMA Media Forum

Posted 9/11/09 6:15 pm EST by in VMAs


From taking the Staten Island Ferry out to Governors Island for the first time to seeing Asher Roth and N.E.R.D. play an awesome outdoor concert in front of a couple hundred people to chopping it up with Santigold, Mary J. Blige and Pharrell Williams, these last couple days have been non-stop.

Today was the big MTV Video Music Awards media forum at Radio City Music Hall, an annual event where the country's top radio stations all converge in a huge makeshift media room in the basement of the legendary venue.

Sway, who is an old pro at doing radio both as the host and the interviewee, offered me some sound advice as we braved the rain and walked a few blocks from the MTV News headquarters in Times Square to Radio City. "Just do you!" he said, sounding a little Nike commercial-esque. But then again, he does know best.

The room was a maze of tables operating as temporary radio stations, with all the artists moving from interview to interview. Kid Cudi, Ryan Leslie, Fabolous, Raekwon, Jay Sean, Wale, Melody from the Pussycat Dolls, DJ Cassidy, Twista and a whole host of others were all hard at work talking VMAs, new projects and — in the case of the Las Vegas stations — downing shots of tequila as well. That's just how they do it in Vegas.

From Detroit to Philadelphia, I spoke with as many radio shows that would have me, and the everyone wanted to know three things: What's Lady Gaga going to be wearing, is Madonna going to introduce Janet Jackson's tribute to Michael and will Eminem be a surprise performer? My lips are sealed! But if you tune in Sunday at 8 p.m., you're certain to find out!

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Enter The MTV News 'Class Of '09 Valedictorian Search'

Posted 6/15/09 7:00 am EST by in Class of '09, Contest!


As a part of MTV News' Class of '09 Week, we'll be celebrating high school graduation season with stories and memories of graduation from your favorite celebrities, but we're also looking for input from you! This is your chance to represent for your peers in the class of '09. We're looking for the best video of you explaining what you think the defining factors of your generation are. What are your goals, dreams and aspirations? What issues and roadblocks do you plan on overcoming? We'll pick out the best answer and fly the winner to New York for lunch with Sway and a taping of the brand new MTV series "It's On with Alexa Chung." The winning video will also appear on MTVNews.com and may even air on MTV!

Want to enter? Just go to your.mtv.com to create a user account and upload your video (which should be no longer than three minutes). We're looking for the clearest, most original answer to the question, "What are the defining factors of your generation, and how are these factors reflected in the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the class of '09?"


Graduation is an exciting time that more than 3 million high school seniors are experiencing, and the MTV News Class of '09 Valedictorian Search is your chance to put your signature spin on the event. Get recording and uploading by June 30!

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MTV Movie Awards Host Andy Samberg Leaves Sway Crying With Laughter

Posted 5/28/09 7:51 pm EST by in Movie Awards


I was always told that it's good to cry, because it helps to release a lot of built-up emotions. It makes it even more gratifying when you cry because you're laughing so hard.

That happened today when I talked to Andy Samberg as he prepares for his hosting gig for the MTV Movie Awards. We met up at the back of the Gibson Amphitheatre on the Universal Studios lot. This is the area where the limos pick up the stars when the show is over. There is also a patio where the stars come to mingle and do press when the festivities end. Read More...

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'Hills' Star Frankie Delgado Shows Up For His First Day At MTV News

Posted 5/27/09 8:58 pm EST by in Movie Awards, The Hills


Frankie Delgado isn't taking his new gig as MTV Movie Awards weekend guest host lightly. The "Hills" star showed up to the morning news meeting ready to learn everything he can from the best in the business — Sway and Tim Kash — about how to be an on-air personality.

Sway laid the ground rules for Delgado, telling him, "Don't be late!" He then warned him that one of his fashion accessories should only be worn by longtime reporters: "Only the vets can wear shades!"

Then Frankie and Tim had a heart-to-heart about what he should expect while working the awards show alongside Lo Bosworth and Stephanie Pratt on Sunday.

"I want to see a stage," Frankie told Tim about what he expects from Sunday. "Belly dancers! I want to see Britney Spears, T.I." After Tim let him know he won't be seeing that stuff, he said, "Then I guess I want to see Andy Samberg. I got one!"

That you did, Frankie! To see if the reality star listened to Tim and Sway, check Frankie out before Sunday's big show at 9 p.m. ET.

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MTV News Intern Insider: Asher Roth, Keri Hilson And Ashley Tisdale

Posted 3/30/09 8:00 am EST by in Asher Roth, High School Musical, Keri Hilson


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By MTV News interns

Think being an MTV News intern is the coolest job around? Well — you can hate us for saying this — but we think you're right. We constantly get asked what it's like to hang out at the mecca of music and pop culture. We've decided to show you what it's really like to be an intern in the MTV Newsroom. It may be cool, but it's probably not what you expect.

So, we came up with the idea (thanks to some encouragement from Sway!) to deliver a weekly video blog documenting our time here at 1515 Broadway in Times Square.

Besides working alongside Sway, Kim Stolz and Tim Kash, we are exposed to just about anything and everything. This week alone, we had the chance to catch up with Asher Roth, Keri Hilson and Ashley Tisdale! But it's not all glitz and glam. In the coming weeks, you'll see everything from mundane tasks to how we help make some newsroom magic.
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Interviewing U2 Is A 'Natural High,' By Sway Calloway

Posted 3/6/09 5:25 pm EST by in U2


Have you ever gone to church after not being there for a while, and you hear a really illuminating, all-knowing sermon, and you feel cleansed? You walk away from the church feeling 10 pounds lighter and like a giant weight has been lifted from your consciousness. Anyway, that's how I felt after interviewing U2. Interviewing them made me feel how I used to feel when I first got into the game.

They were excited about music culture. As big as they've become, they have more humility and hunger than rappers I've interviewed who've only had one hit in the past year. Music to them is not just plucking their strings; it's spiritual. Them boys live to play, and they love to create and they love to make an impact on those who listen, and they want to be as good as they can be. They care immensely about their fans.

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Sway Talks About How Shooting Incident Has Affected MC (And Friend) Crooked I

Posted 3/4/09 2:43 pm EST by in Crooked I


Something has changed in my friend Crooked I.

I've known him since the '90s, for over 10 years. I met him as an up-and-coming artist around the same time I met Eminem, Xzibit and the Roots. He was then, as he is now, one of the most skillful lyricists I've ever heard, and he's been a regular visitor on "The Wake Up Show."

Crooked I has had a very roller-coaster career. He's been through many independent labels and was also signed to one of the most controversial labels of all time, Death Row Records; he never released an album while signed to Death Row. He was once regarded as the guy who would resurrect the West Coast. Since then, he's become an Internet giant and has yet to drop the milestone that would revive his career.

I consider him a friend. Our relationship has gone beyond DJ/ TV personality and rapper. We communicate for advice and insight. Without revealing too much, I know that Crooked I has always been heavily involved in the streets, and you always worry about people who live in those circles, because nothing's guaranteed. I felt like he was making it out of that — until he was shot at.

I think something has changed in him since the incident, and I can hear sincerely that he really is contemplating his next move as an artist and what he wants to say to the world. He said he pretty much has cheated four or five brushes with death, and now he wants to leave a bigger legacy, in case he doesn't cheat the next one. He wants to reach people in a whole new, positive way. I, for one, am very supportive of that and interested to see what that means at the end of the day. Read More...

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Sway Flirts With Katy Perry, Tricks Taylor Swift On Grammy Red Carpet

Posted 2/9/09 2:11 am EST by in Behind The Scenes, Grammys


I'm just getting out of the Grammy Awards. The show this year was cool. I especially enjoyed Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo in the tribute to the Four Tops. Jennifer Hudson is amazingly strong, and her voice is powerful. So many people in the building were crying.

During the red carpet beforehand, it was great to chop it up with so many of the presenters and performers. Was Katy Perry really flirting with me? We had a really playful conversation where she started off interviewing me. That pink dress was cute. Don't hurt 'em.

More of Sway's behind-the-scenes photos from the Grammy red carpet, after the jump!

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