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The Black Keys Used To Lament Lack Of Mainstream Success, Have Little Love For The Grammys Or Justin Bieber

Posted 2/13/12 3:39 pm EST by in Music, Video


By Zachary Swickey

The Black Keys had a hell of a year in 2011, finally getting some much-deserved attention (selling out Madison Square Garden in the process), but frontman Dan Auerbach is the first to admit that it used to piss him off that they weren’t bigger.

We can’t blame Auerbach (I was notably confused when I saw them play for just a couple hundred people in 2004), as the band has the catchiest, most dynamic blues-pop combination sound out there today. In an interview with the Sun, the singer said that he had grown frustrated with their lack of mainstream success, but claimed that he and his drummer bandmate Patrick Carney now appreciated it more because it took them longer to achieve.

“Stuff used to piss me off and I'd moan about it. Like, 'Why aren't we up here on the bill? Why aren't we playing a higher festival slot?'” stated Auerbach.

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'Mob Wives' Star Big Ang Is Enjoying The Celebrity Lifestyle (Video)

Posted 2/13/12 11:00 am EST by in Television, Video


By Damian Vaca

We're already immersed in the lifestyles of Karen, Drita, Carla and Renee, but there is one new character of VH1’s "Mob Wives" that has completely stolen the show. Err … stolen may be a bad word, so let’s just she has become the breakout star of season two.

When Angela "Big Ang" Raiola first entered our lives, she was playing mediator in the never-ending feud between Drita and Karen. From her first moment on screen, viewers were immediately drawn to her unique voice and larger-than-life character – she was both endearing and outrageously unbelievable. Of her newfound fame Big Ang told MTV NEWS, "I think it’s amazing. It’s really blown up tremendously and I’m really having fun with it. I’m amazed. I can’t even believe what’s happening. I’ve been getting gifts, constantly getting great gifts [from fans]. I thank everybody who has been giving me good things. That pocket book that I’m carrying right there, great bag. All kinds of organic baskets of lotions. Roses, candy, earrings, everything."

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Swedish Duo Qulinez Set To Unleash 'Troll' On Steve Angello's Size Records

Posted 2/9/12 11:33 am EST by in dance, Video


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By Adam Stewart

If the idea of having your eardrums explode and your chest crushed by disgustingly filthy riffs and thunderous bass lines turns you on, then we suggest you become quickly acquainted with Qulinez and their Scandinavian beast "Troll" , which will be released tomorrow, February 10.

Pronounced "Cool Lines," Swede's Johannes Gustafson and Alex Lager's exotic moniker has been plastered all over set lists from Arty to Pete Tong and everyone in between. Recently, the boys took some time away from the studio and their busy schedule to give MTV News a little insight in to who they are and just what they’re capable of.

“I grew up in a small town called Laholm, with my mom, dad and my sister,” Gustafason says. “I didn’t like the school time so much, because I wasn’t so interested in studying. I choose the music classes and that was the best part of the school.”

“I grew up in the town we still live in, Varberg,” Lager added. “I grew up with my mom, dad and sister too and wasn’t the best in school either!”

Luckily for them, focusing a more on music and less on who won the Battle of 1812 has brought them to the cusp of global dance music recognition. Read More...

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The Wanted Describe Their Perfect Night Out With Mike Tyson

Posted 1/31/12 3:09 pm EST by in Music, Video


U.K. boybanders The Wanted are currently deep in their U.S. tour. Along the way they are not only winning over the hearts of teen girls across our great land, but also the heart of one particular former boxer-turned-actor.

Mike Tyson has owned up to his fandom for the band. It all kicked off shortly after they appeared as the musical guests on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” From there, Mike’s people called The Wanted’s people and a bro session was discussed (all was originally reported by Brit newspaper, The Sun).

When the guys stopped by the MTV Newsroom last week, they opened up about the possibility of hanging out with him, and they seemed quite enthusiastic about the whole idea, noting that they hope it lives up to anything and everything they’ve seen in “The Hangover.”

“[I want] chill on his tiger,” Max George enthused as he relaxed in the MTV Newsroom with his bandmates. He later joked, “[That's] not a euphemism.” Watch:

Well, considering the guys will be stateside for a little while longer, here’s hoping that they get the chance to bro out with Mike Tyson in Sin City and get a proper date on the books. You know what they say, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Read More...

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Skrillex Begins Four Date Run In New York

Posted 1/31/12 1:49 pm EST by in dance, Tour Dates, Video


By Akshay Bhansali

And what, pray tell, will lurk in the New York night skies now that the OWSLA gang have arrived in the Big Apple? Only time will tell. But rest assured, after a five date blitzkrieg of Los Angeles, with friends 12th Planet, Diplo, Caspa, Zedd, Kill The Noise, Benga and AraabMUZIK, among those aboard the mothership for his L.A. takeover, New Yorkers best believe they have a sonic tornado on their hands.

The five-times-Grammy-nominated Sonny Moore launches his four-date New York series tonight at Webster Hall with AC Slater. Thanks to Skrillex, Tim, and Steven Vasquez, we have a taste of what the mayhem might look like! Check out the video below:

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Avicii And Ash Visit New York City Rescue Mission (Video)

Posted 1/30/12 6:10 pm EST by in Charity, dance, Video


By Akshay Bhansali

On Tuesday (January 31) Avicii wraps up "House for Hunger," his 27-date American tour that sees a portion of the proceeds – $1 million to be exact – going toward combating hunger in the U.S. through Feeding America. It’s an endearing undertaking for Tim Bergling, stage-name Avicii, and his manager and executive producer, Ash Pournouri, both of whom hail from Sweden, who are showing their support to a country that has given them so much over the past few years.

And rather than simply write a check, Avicii and Ash took matters into their own hands, literally, by recently visiting the New York City Rescue Mission to feed hungry New Yorkers and pack grocery bags for individuals and families in need.

MTV News tagged along for the inspiring ride. Check out the video below:

Avicii and Ash were given a tour of NYRM’s daily feeding operation, an effort that feeds about 400 hot meals every day. After donning aprons and hats and serving lunches, Joe Little, NYRM’s public relations manager, invited the two Swedes to join the Pantry Program, an amazing operation that distributes 150 to 200 bags of groceries daily.

“Avicii (and Ash) being here helps us to galvanize our efforts today,” Little said. “But it also helps bring the spotlight here. There’s an excitement in the air. There’s a buzz in the air!”

But in the end, it was Ash and Avicii who were in awe of the daily undertaking of the New York City Rescue Mission. “We’ve been serving food,” Ash said. “We’ve been talking to everyone that works here. Truly inspiring people. It just feels like a blessing to be able to do this. Seeing people’s faces. We wanted to help people and we can see that we are doing that.” Read More...

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Thomas Gold Kicks Off U.S. Tour (Video)

Posted 1/26/12 1:18 pm EST by in dance, Video


By Akshay Bhansali

Before deconstructing, “Eyes Wide Open,” his latest track with Dirty South, featuring Kate Elsworth, house music hit-maker Thomas Gold brought MTV News along to the kick-off of his current U.S. tour.

Several hundred folks packed Clifton, New Jersey's Bliss Lounge to catch a steamy set of big room EDM, including Gold gems “Sing2me,” “Marsch, Marsch,” and his enchanting remix of Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain.”

But we won’t explain any further. Re-live the night for yourselves by watching the video below!

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'Jersey Shore' Remix: Pauly D Burnt His 'Whole Face Off'

Posted 1/13/12 9:04 am EST by in Jersey Shore, Video


In last week's premiere, the cast of "Jersey Shore" returned to Seaside Heights after their season four excursion to Florence, Italy, and got right back to it, fist-pumping the night away and GTL-ing all day long. But last night's second episode was a tumultuous one – Vinny left the house because "he had to go home to recharge," which was particularly hard on his best bro, Pauly D.

So what's a happy-go-lucky guido like Pauly D to do when the going gets tough? Turn to comforting things, of course, and for Pauly D that means the tanning bed. But there was one big problem and it's one those of us with fairer skin than the "Shore" crew can relate to – a little too much sun (or bulb) exposure can leave you feeling pretty raw!

"I got no tan in Italy so I got a little excited," Pauly said of his return to Jersey. "I went tanning in Jersey, went tanning, went tanning, went tanning, went tanning. I burnt my whole face off."

Pauly's pain was our gain and it translated into one of our favorite moments from last night's show.

This is definitely a "Pauly D problem" and we've remixed it for you below. Enjoy!

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Avicii And Ash Alliance Launch Charity Tour To Donate $1 Million To Feeding America

Posted 1/5/12 5:04 pm EST by in Breakfast Briefing, dance, Music, tour, Video


By Sam Hendrick

Tonight, Motor City welcomes Grammy-nominated Swedish producer/DJ Avicii and manager "Ash" Pournouri as they kick off their "House for Hunger" tour in the US – it's the first of 26 stops in just 27 days. As part of a personal mission to combat American hunger and give back to a nation that they feel has provided them with so much support over the past year, Avicii and Ash will personally donate $1 million of their tour revenue to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. Earlier this week, MTV News sat down with Avicii and Ash to discuss the drive behind their generous donation.

“When he [Ash] approached me with the idea is just felt really natural, especially to do it in the states because for me personally it’s given me so many experiences and good times,” said Avicii, who was one of MTV's Best EDM Artists of 2011. “It felt like giving something back to a country that’s given me so much.”

Ash explained that news of the recession had initially opened their eyes to the problem, but that they weren’t fully aware that millions of Americas still face hunger issues on a day-to-day basis. Read on for more and to see if the tour is stopping through your town! Read More...

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Avril Lavigne Wants To Work With New People

Posted 12/27/11 10:45 am EST by in Music, Video


Lauren Kearney

Avril Lavigne was up to some big things in 2011. Her new album Goodbye Lullaby was released in March and her new single, "Wish You Were Here," is already a fan fave. But that doesn’t mean Avril is ready to sit back and relax. She is already planning for her next album, and she’s ready to bring something new into the equation.

"In my new record coming up, I think I want to start off by working with people I've never worked with before because that’s hard to do," she told MTV News. "When you don’t know someone you have to go in and you write together and you’re recording, you never know, you have to vibe together."
The Runners were her first lucky choice and she says it's been working out pretty well!

"We had a lot of fun together, so that’s going good so far," she said. Watch:

She also has an idea about what she wants the vibe of the album to be. "I'm trying to go for both sides. I love to rock out. I love to be crazy and have fun and have a more rock and roll aggressive side to me. But I also have a softer side and I wanted it also to be about my vocals," she explained.

For Avril, it is important to make sure you are having a good time while making an album. And according to her, you’ll be able to tell that in her music. Read More...

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