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'New Moon' Director Chris Weitz Hopes Fans Won't Spoil The Ending

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:18:04 +0000

'The final scene is extraordinarily emotional, and it leads to a very potent climax,' he tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena Chris Weitz Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Fans pretty much know what they are getting themselves into when they head to theaters to see "New Moon" this weekend. If they have read the book, they have a good idea of how this part of the "Twilight Saga" comes to an end. Still, director Chris Weitz hopes fans appreciate the way he has decided to craft the "New Moon" finale for the big screen. "The final scene is extraordinarily emotional, and it leads to a very potent climax," he told MTV News on the red carpet of the NYC screening of "New Moon." "And it's kind of a spoiler, which I hope people won't give away." The film ends in a specific way, with Bella and Edward sharing a very special moment, and he said the way it appears onscreen was determined very carefully. "Everything about it was planned to reach that ultimate moment," he ...

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50 Cent Sees Himself Settling Down With A Family 'At The Right Time'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:28:21 +0000

But for now, he's a certified bachelor, chatting with MTV News about Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and Megan Fox. By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Tim Kash 50 Cent gets very domesticated in his video for "Baby by Me." He has a wife ( played by Kelly Rowland ) and the three kids (triplet boys), and he flips burgers on the grill after a hard day at work. Fif said the role wasn't too much of a stretch. "I would actually yell at Kelly," Fif laughed. "I'd be like, 'You don't do nothing right. I told you to have one baby and you had three! You don't do nothing right!' " Getting more serious, 50 said he seriously thinks about settling down. "I think it could happen," he said. "You know, it has to be at the right time. I mean, you see Em make a decision to go home. He didn't want to wake up one morning and Hailie be grown. You know, your life in general, you gotta make choices at different points." Fif is living the life of a bachelor for now. He said the last celebrity woman ...

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Adam Lambert Promises 'Sexy' Performance At American Music Awards

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:06:00 +0000

'The wardrobe is amazing,' Lambert promises. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Larry Carroll Adam Lambert Photo: MTV News With the American Music Awards only two days away, and with everyone from Rihanna to Eminem to Adam Lambert set to perform, there's bound to be multiple standout moments. So how will Lambert compete with those other superstars when performs his "glammy" single, "For Your Entertainment"? Lots of sex appeal, obviously. "It's gonna be sexy, I think," he told MTV News about his performance on Sunday night. "The wardrobe is amazing. I'm working with 10 dancers that I'm so impressed by. I was looking for a certain sensuality — five guys, five girls and they're all incredible." Lambert is also bringing his "For Your Entertainment" video band on board for the performance, and said he simply loves working with them. "I also auditioned a band a couple weeks ago that I've been working with," he said. "I'm so impressed by [them] and it ...

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Adam Lambert, Kris Allen Reveal What Makes Them Sexy

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000

'It's the hair, man,' Allen joked on the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood red carpet. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Larry Carroll Kris Allen and Adam Lambert Photo: MTV News In addition to such faces as Johnny Depp , Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Pattinson , People magazine recently named Idols and Adam Lambert two of the hottest guys to hit the music industry this year. And when it came down to explaining what makes them so sexy, they joked that it has a lot to do with confidence and hair. "It's weird to me because I don't think of myself in that way," Lambert told MTV News on the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood red carpet Wednesday. "So when I hear stuff like that, it's very flattering and I just have to give thanks, I guess." Lambert was being honored at the event as Glam God of the Year. The American Idol runner-up, however, had no problem explaining why his pal and fellow Idol, Allen, who Us named Victor of the Year at the event, has everyone ...

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50 Cent Says He Feels The Same Pressure As Britney Spears

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:00 +0000

'They begin to resent you,' Fif says of the pressure the public puts on its favorite stars. By Shaheem Reid 50 Cent Photo: MTV News 50 Cent says Before I Self Destruct is no different from his other three solo LPs; he feels like his back is against the wall every time he releases a new album. "Absolutely, every project is the same for me," he told MTV News. "It feels like I'm back in the underdog space because I feel that doubt from the public where they go, 'Do you think he can do it again?' [They doubt you can] return to that space where you're generating that interest as before. Not the actual sales, not how people feel about you generally, but overall does it feel the way it felt in 2003? ... But I told them ahead of time, actually getting a chance to hear the record, is that this album was arguably better than Get Rich or Die Tryin'. " Fif says he's more conscious of himself in the studio now, as opposed to when he was debuting. Now that he's tasted the ...

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Kristin Cavallari 'Came Back With A Vengeance,' Stephanie Pratt Says

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 +0000

New 'Hills' star was honored as Comeback of the Year at Us Weekly 's Hot Hollywood Awards. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Larry Carroll Stephanie Pratt Photo: MTV News Stephanie Pratt has avoided any significant drama with Kristin Cavallari on this season of "The Hills," so she was happy to help honor K.Cav as Comeback of the Year at the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood Awards on Wednesday in Los Angeles. "I heard a rumor that Kristin Cavallari was being honored with a Hot Hollywood Award, so yeah, I got to support a castmember," Pratt told MTV News on the red carpet. "I think it's fab. I'm living by 'grateful and not hateful.' I love everyone. I'm just trying to be happy for everyone. So congratulations to Kristin. [She] so deserves it." Cavallari has been shaking up "The Hills" by setting her sights on Justin Bobby and Brody Jenner, causing Audrina Patridge and Jayde Nicole to hate on the reality-TV diva. But Cavallari isn't new to stirring up drama, having ...

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Britney Spears' Style Is 'So Real,' Christian Siriano Says

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:13:21 +0000

'Project Runway' winner marvels at how 'it's never about the clothes' for Britney. By Jocelyn Vena Christian Siriano Photo: MTV News Britney Spears has made a career out of crawling around onstage and dancing through her videos in barely there outfits. But when it comes to really nailing down the one moment that Britney was at her most stylish, designer Christian Siriano says it's all about her understated look when she performed onstage with Madonna in 2008 . "My favorite Britney moment was when she was kind of having this tiny bit of a comeback, right at the beginning," he told MTV News. "And it was when she wore the beautiful black pants and that white blouse onstage with Madonna. I thought that was so chic and so not her, so that's why I really liked it." Britney also dazzled Siriano's senses at the 2008 VMAs. "And then obviously when she won all of her music awards recently in that sequin dress," he recalled. "And she looked really chic, but I liked it. ...

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LaToya Jackson Is 'Not Ready' To See Michael's 'This Is It'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:16:53 +0000

'It's a bit too much for me right now,' MJ's sister says, but loves the global fan response. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Larry Carroll LaToya Jackson at the <i>Us Weekly</i> "Hot Hollywood" event in Los Angeles on Wednesday Photo: MTV News While thousands of Michael Jackson fans have flocked to the movie theaters to see the limited-run engagement of his "This Is It" concert film, several of his family members, including sisters Janet and LaToya, have yet to see the flick. However, LaToya said she's comforted by the support the family has received in the wake of Michael's death this past summer. "I didn't see the movie yet," she told MTV News on the red carpet of the Us Weekly "Hot Hollywood" event in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. "I'm not ready to see it just yet. It's a bit too much for me right now." But she did elaborate on the fan response to the film, which has grossed more than $200 million across the globe. "Well, you know, ...

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Pete Wentz Says Fall Out Boy Not Broken Up, Just 'Decompressing'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:50:04 +0000

'I don't think I would use the word 'hiatus' because that word has gotten a dirty name,' frontman says. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Steven Roberts Pete Wentz Photo: MTV News It all started with a single tweet, written — and subsequently deleted — by drummer Andy Hurley. In it, he said the band was on "hiatus," touching off a wave of panic among FOB fans, most of whom were already skittish that their favorite band was calling it quits . The problem was the word itself. "Hiatus" has a rather nasty and permanent connotation these days, it seems. So when MTV News caught up with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz at the opening of American Eagle's Times Square store in New York, he took it upon himself to set the record straight ... again . "It's weird because, if you look it up in the dictionary, 'hiatus' is a synonym for 'a break.' We're on a break that doesn't have a definite ending. There's no ending date," Wentz said. "We've been doing this for ...

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Lady Gaga Is Ineligible For Best New Artist Grammy in 2010

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:51:00 +0000

'Just Dance' nomination for best dance recording this year knocks her out of category. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: George Napolitano/ WireImage Few new artists in recent years have made an impact on the pop music scene as quickly as Lady Gaga , who won the Best New Artist VMA this September. But her catchy #1 hits and unpredictable performances aren't enough to make her eligible for the new artist category at next year's Grammy Awards. According to Variety, because her song "Just Dance" was nominated for best dance recording at this year's Grammy Awards, regulations state that the singer can't be placed on the ballot as a new artist this January. She lost the Grammy last year to Daft Punk for their song "Harder Better Faster Stronger." Recently, Gaga sat down with MTV News to discuss the onslaught of accolades she's received in the last year since breaking out on the scene as a leotard-wearing disco queen with her album The Fame and then elevating ...

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Jack White Gives Updates On Wanda Jackson, White Stripes, Dead Weather

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:08:12 +0000

MTV News caught up with busy frontman at mtvU Woodie Awards. By James Montgomery Dead Weather's Jack White Photo: MTV News It's not exactly breaking news to report that White Stripes/ Dead Weather/ Raconteurs frontman Jack White is a very busy man — as he puts it "I've got like five things on my plate right now, it's a big plate" — but it's what he's working on these days (and what he's not) that is making headlines. But first things first: Earlier this month, reports emerged that White was all set to record with '50s rockabilly pioneer Wanda Jackson on a project similar to his 2004 collaboration with country legend Loretta Lynn, Van Lear Rose. So when we spoke to him and his Dead Weather brethren backstage at the taping of the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards , where the band is performing (the show airs on December 4), we had to ask him about it. Turns out, the sessions are already done — and they were thoroughly "wild." "I just finished ...

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Kris Allen Explains The Lack Of Acoustic Songs On His Debut

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:35:00 +0000

He also describes his cut collaborations with Mat Kearney, Kevin Rudolf. By James Dinh, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Kris Allen Photo: MTV News An "American Idol" winner's debut is always a big deal, and Kris Allen 's just-released disc was no different. While Allen had a lot of writing freedom on the self-titled debut, not all his ideas made the cut. Fans were especially swayed by the singer's acoustic performances on "Idol," and some were disappointed that the album didn't feature more unplugged songs. "I think it was something that we wanted on there, but [it just] didn't happen. Album number two. Don't worry," Allen promised MTV News. Allen Nation should stay calm, because fans might see those songs sooner than they'd think. "Maybe I'll make a little EP, iTunes thing," he suggested. "It'll be sick." Speaking of missing acoustic songs, Allen his cut collaboration with singer/songwriter Mat Kearney , "Top of the World." "It had like a dance beat to it ...

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Jessica Szohr Defends 'Gossip Girl' Threesome Plot

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:00 +0000

'Not everyone is going to agree with what we're doing,' star tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Rya Backer Jessica Szohr Photo: MTV News Lady Gaga brought some "Bad Romance" to the table on "Gossip Girl" this week, and the song seemed to reflect the threesome storyline that is currently taking place on the show. Now that Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley) has hooked up with Olivia (Hilary Duff) and Vanessa (Jessica Szohr) at the same time, emotions are getting involved. While there was a fair amount of public outcry over the show taking on such a topic, Szohr isn't making any apologies for the naughty plotline. "Like I said, our show does a very good job with their advertising and the things that they do, so when they had this talk of a threesome coming up, so many people were talking about it and giving their opinions," she told MTV News. "And at the end of the day, not everyone is going to agree with what we're doing, but people were talking ...

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Leighton Meester Hooks Up With Lil Wayne To 'Make It Rain'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:14:08 +0000

The 'Gossip Girl' star says Weezy's been 'diggin' on' her songs for a while. By Rya Backer Leighton Meester Photo: Steven Roberts/ MTV News NEW YORK — She already made "Good Girls Go Bad" with Cobra Starship and looked for "Somebody to Love" with Robin Thicke . Now Leighton Meester 's about to "Make It Rain" with Lil Wayne . Yes, Lil Wayne. The "Gossip Girl" star revealed her latest collaboration to MTV News before performing at the new American Eagle store in Times Square on Tuesday night, where she sang a medley of cuts off her yet-untitled album, including a remix of the Cobra Starship track. "I met [Wayne] a few months ago, and he's honestly — I don't even know if he'll want people to know that he's incredibly polite and respectful," she said about the hip-hop wunderkind, with whom she actually presented the award for Best Song From a Movie at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards . "He's so talented and very funny. And really optimistic, and ...

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Lady Gaga Paid Tribute To Beyonce In 'Video Phone' Clip

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:55:00 +0000

Gaga says she tried to dress up like her co-star for the video. By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Sway Calloway Lady Gaga in the "Video Phone" music video Photo: Columbia/Music World Monday night was the premiere of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's sexy, Hype Williams-directed "Video Phone" video , featuring the two pop stars dancing and posing pin-up style with massive toy guns and matching leotards. The clip is charged with energy, and the cynics out there might wonder if putting two sizzling divas in a room together created any kind of rivalry. But Gaga says there was no such thing. "What I was excited about is with B, I had no ego," Gaga told MTV News about the collaboration. "Neither of us had an ego. It wasn't about competition. It was about, like, 'Man let's give the world what they want. Let's do a real girl-power collaboration where we support one other.' " For the Day-Glo-tinged video, Gaga ditched her typical avant-garde look and ...

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Lady Gaga Performs 'Bad Romance' In 'Gossip Girl' Cameo

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Dressed in a red gown, singer moved around the stage with her male dancers in front of an audience of NYU students. By Jocelyn Vena Penn Badgley, Lady Gaga and Leighton Meester on the set of "Gossip Girl" Photo: Giovanni Rufino/The CW Network It was all very blink and you might miss it, but the much-anticipated Lady Gaga "Gossip Girl" cameo aired on Monday night. After talking about Gaga for most of the episode, NYU student Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) got her entertainment-lawyer step-dad to convince the former NYU-student-turned-pop-star to make a cameo at cabaret night. Blair had been itching to impress the snobby actors at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and what better way to do that than to get Lady Gaga to show up and perform "Bad Romance"? The cameo didn't last very long, but it was probably enough to get Blair back to her Queen Bee status. You see, thanks to Blair's incredible connections, she was able to show her friends Gaga's dress rehearsal for ...

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Gucci Mane Speaks Out From Jail: 'I Will Get Through This'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:44:00 +0000

'I am remaining positive,' Gucci says in a statement to XXL magazine. By Shaheem Reid Gucci Mane Photo: MTV News Gucci Mane spoke out for the first time Tuesday (November 17) since being sent back to jail last week. Through a statement sent to XXLMag.com , Gucci said he is prepared to face the music. "I have accepted full responsibility for my actions, and I am ready to deal with what is in front of me right now," Gucci's statement read. "Thankfully, my label is still moving forward with my album release, so I will have plenty to look forward to when I get out. I am remaining positive and want my fans to know that I am grateful for their loyalty and continued support. I will get through this." Last week, Gucci was sentenced to 12 months in jail for a probation violation. He failed to serve hundreds of hours of community service and attend classes for anger management and drug and alcohol abuse. Gucci also disregarded court orders to obtain permission for his travel. ...

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Justin Bieber Says My World Is 'Not Just About Love'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:04:00 +0000

'There's a lot of stuff about real life and stuff that I've gone through,' he tells MTV News of just-released debut. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Michael Loccisano/ Getty Images It's isn't every day that a kid from a small town in Canada has Usher and Justin Timberlake battling for the chance to make him a pop star. By now, everyone knows that kid's name: Justin Bieber . The pop newcomer dropped his debut album, My World, on Tuesday (November 17) after Usher scooped him up and gave him a record deal. Although Bieber likes singing about girls, he isn't afraid to broach deeper subjects on the album. "There's a lot of stuff that's not just about love. There's songs that teens can relate to, as far as parents not being together and divorce," he told MTV News. "And just stuff that happens in everyday life. There's a lot of [artists] my age, [and] their whole album [is], 'Everything is perfect.' " Bieber noted that his life before fame wasn't quite so ...

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Ken Ober Remembered By Adam Sandler, Denis Leary, More

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:55:00 +0000

Former 'Remote Control' host passed away earlier this week. By MTV News staff Ken Ober Photo: MTV As the news spread on Monday (November 16) of "Remote Control" host Ken Ober's death , his friends, colleagues and former coworkers began paying tribute to his career and his memory. "Remote Control" helped to launch the careers of Adam Sandler and Denis Leary, and they were among the first to send statements to MTV News. "Ken Ober was one of the sharpest, quickest, sweetest guys I ever met," Sandler said. "He was always a great friend and I will miss him very much." Leary echoed those sentiments in his statement. "Kenny Ober was and always will be the quickest wit in the room," he wrote. "He was fall-down funny from the moment he was born — a smart, fast and hilarious human being who made many of us, including myself, laugh until we cried. As the star and host of 'Remote Control,' he was a welcoming ringmaster who helped to kickstart the careers of numerous ...

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Would 50 Cent Get On Dr. Dre's Song With Game? 'I Wouldn't Do It'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:52:00 +0000

Fif insists he won't share bars with Game on Dre's upcoming Detox album. By Shaheem Reid 50 Cent Photo: MTV News 50 Cent and Dr. Dre helped Game concoct a classic album on The Documentary. And although things between Fif and Game went sour, the G-Unit General said he's open to working with Dre again to break another MC. "We were actually talking about a new artist, working together on a new project," 50 Cent told MTV News. "I said, 'Just because we had a car accident, that doesn't mean we're not going to drive again — it just means we had an accident with that one.' He laughed at me. He said, 'All right. I'll give it a try,' because he was unsure about how I would feel about helping with [another new artist]," he continued. "Obviously Dre can create the best possible production for the artist and groom him to the right space. But going to introduce him to the general public would be something you want 50 to go do." Since their falling out post- ...

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Chris Brown On Dating: 'I've Been Kinda Chillin' '

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:52:00 +0000

'I haven't really been trying to get into a relationship,' he tells MTV News about moving on after Rihanna assault. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Chris Brown Photo: MTV News Chris Brown is ready to move on with his life following his assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna . He has been sentenced and has begun his community labor and counseling; he's made the media rounds, apologizing for his actions ; and he's gearing up for the release of his album next month. But when it comes to jumping back into the dating pool, the singer said that's on hold — for now. "My whole dating thing, I've been kinda chillin'," he told MTV News. "I mean, I'm Chris Brown. I'm not saying it like that, but it's just, like, girls are gonna be around. I love women. But I would say I've just been chillin'. I haven't really been trying to get into a relationship or trying to date anybody. I've just kinda been working on me. Like I said, just really getting me ...

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Kate Hudson Laughs Off Alex Rodriguez Centaur Rumors

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:08:44 +0000

'I don't indulge in those types of stories,' actress says. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Kate Hudson Photo: MTV News Very rarely does the opportunity arise in an interview where you can ask one of the biggest A-listers in Hollywood about centaurs, the half-man, half-horse creatures from Greek mythology. But that's just what happened when we asked Kate Hudson about the rumors stating her Yankee boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez, has a portrait of himself as the mythical beast hanging in his bedroom. Hudson, instead of confirming or denying the rumors (which were originally reported by Us Weekly ), just laughed when confronted with the question and faced with a mock-up of the alleged portrait. "What is that?" she coyly asked when MTV News showed her the picture. "That's horrible. That is the craziest thing anyone has ever asked me." When pressed a bit further to confirm or deny the report, Hudson would only tell us the following: "I would never ...

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Chris Brown Says 'Crawl' Isn't Just About Rihanna

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:44:24 +0000

Singer says song is about 'my personal situation with shorty' and 'everybody.' By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway. Chris Brown Photo: MTV News In the lyrics to Chris Brown 's song, "Crawl," the singer not-so-subtly seems to be calling for the return of his ex-girlfriend Rihanna , with whom he has apparently finally split in the aftermath of his assault on her in February. "So we'll crawl, until we can walk again," Brown sings on the tune. "Then we'll run, until we're strong enough to jump/ Then we'll fly, until there is no wind/ So let's crawl, crawl, crawl, back to love." But Brown, who debuted the video for "Crawl" on "The Wendy Williams Show" on Friday (November 13), told MTV News that the song actually isn't just about his own relationships. He said "Crawl" is more of a universal message dedicated to moving on past any type of heartache. "When I heard the whole concept and everything I was like, 'Yo, this is crazy,' " Brown said ...

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Shakira Says It's 'Hard To Explain' She Wolf Lyrics

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:50:00 +0000

'This album has been written from a very feminine perspective,' singer says. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Shakira Photo: MTV News Shakira wasn't afraid to get a little wacky when it came to the lyrics on She Wolf. But the international songstress admits that kookier lyrics are sometimes born out of necessity in order to make the song work. For instance, on the track "Long Time," when she sings, "I'm so happy I should get sued," she insists that the lyric made sense because of the song's rhyming scheme. "Maybe it rhymed," she told MTV News. "It's hard to explain your own lyrics, you know." On "Mon Amour," she vows, "Hope the French fleas eat you both alive," but said there's no harm meant in the song. "I was just fantasizing about fleas in France eating them both alive," she simply stated. "This album has been written from a very feminine perspective. I think maybe because I feel more like a woman today ... I guess this album contains a ...

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Usher Bumps Up Raymond Vs. Raymond To December

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:48:00 +0000

The album wasn't set to be released until next year. By Jocelyn Vena Usher Photo: Steve Granitz/ Getty Images Usher was set to release his next album, Raymond vs. Raymond, in early 2010, but since the single "Papers" has everyone buzzing, he won't keep fans waiting much longer. The singer has bumped up the album-release date to December 21, a rep for Usher confirmed to MTV News on Friday (November 13). Producer Bryan Michael Cox spoke with MTV News recently about his work on the upcoming album, promising a deeply personal project from Usher. "I think Usher is in a place where he really wants to express what's going on in his life, as any artist would," Cox said, referring to Usher's divorce from Tameka Foster-Raymond . "All the greats did it. Marvin Gaye did Here, My Dear. All the greats express where they are personally." Cox said the album will tell the stories everyone wants to hear, especially since Usher is back on the single scene. "I think ...

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J. Alexander Embraces The 'Crazy' On 'America's Next Top Model'

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:14:00 +0000

'I'm just competing with myself, basically,' 'Miss J' tells MTV News of trying to keep up with his fellow panelists. By Jocelyn Vena J. Alexander Photo: MTV News In J. Alexander's new book, "Follow the Model," he looks back on his career in the fashion industry working as a model, "America's Next Top Model" judge and runway coach . So, with everything that he's accomplished, how does "Miss J" keep his career fresh? Well, he embraces the crazy. "Look at me at panel," he said of "America's Next Top Model." "I look crazy, don't I? That's how I keep it fresh. I mean, I'm battling Nigel [Barker]'s good looks. Jay Manuel's prettiness, cause he's so pretty. And Tyra Bank's is just drag. She's just larger, larger than life. So I'm just competing with myself, basically." (At press time, rumors were still floating around that J. Alexander would not be back as a full-time "Top Model" judge next season. Calls to his reps had not been returned to clarify his role.) As for ...

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David Goyer: More New Characters Ahead for 'Flash Forward'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:47:34 +0000

With the death of one Agent Al Gough, there's space to fill on Flash Forward . Sure, Lee Thompson Young will be missed. But he'll probably end up back on Scrubs or something. Moving on, showrunner David Goyer has revealed to MTV News that there are exciting new characters headed to the show. Of course, only a few episodes have been aired, making the entrance of these new ones inevitable. Still, it's interesting to see what these guys have planned for Flash Forward , especially since the whole premise of the series revolves around the future.

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Pre-'New Moon' Watching List: RPattz Does Letterman and Robsten Gets Explored

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:30:49 +0000

Ahh, New Moon is coming. A week or so, yes! I'm seeing the trailers in the cinemas and on television, the web is abound with conversation about the movie, and of course, fans are out for details on what happens on screen and off screen. Of course, Robert and Kristen, right? Let me add a couple of shows to your pre-New Moon watching list, then. Bit one: MTV is screening two New Moon behind-the-scenes specials this Monday, November 16. At 10:30pm, New Moon Revealed the folks at MTV News answer five pretty big questions fans have about the movie series that'll take over the world again. You know, stuff about Taylor Lautner almost losing the Jacob role, or how fame has changed Robert Pattinson.

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Lady Gaga Is 'Honoring' Fans With Cheaper Fame Monster

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +0000

Singer wants loyal followers to be able to afford disc of her new songs. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: MTV News Lady Gaga has always said she owes a lot to her fans , so to insure they can all afford to buy The Fame Monster on November 23, the singer is releasing three versions of the disc, two deluxe versions that include parts of her original Fame album and a standard version will contain only new songs. "In the midst of my creative journey composing The Fame Monster, there came an exciting revelation that this was in fact my sophomore album," she said in a statement. "I would not add, nor take away any songs from this EP. It is a complete conceptual and musical body of work that can stand on its own two feet. It doesn't need The Fame. " She went on to say that by releasing a lower-cost version of the album (priced at $9.99 on her site), she is showing her appreciation of her followers. "We may have an economy, but music has no economy," she ...

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Heidi Montag And Spencer Pratt Set For Rematch With Al Roker

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:23:03 +0000

'The Hills' stars to appear on 'Today' show next week to promote their new book, 'How to Be Famous.' By Jocelyn Vena Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Photo: Jeff Lipsky In June, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt very famously sat down with "Today" show host Al Roker after they left reality show "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here." The interview quickly and surprisingly turned antagonistic, escalating into a battle of words between Roker and Speidi that continued — on Twitter, Ryan Seacrest's radio show and on MTV News — after the show. Now, the trio will meet once again when Speidi stop by "Today" for a sit-down with Roker to talk about their new book, "How to Be Famous: Our Guide to Looking the Part, Playing the Press, and Becoming a Tabloid Fixture." According to "Access Hollywood," "They're excited about Round 2 with Al Roker. ... Spencer is excited that Al is his interviewer." Just hours after their appearance on the show on June 15, Speidi ...

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Travis McCoy Premieres Solo Track To Support HIV/AIDS Activists

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:37:02 +0000

Gym Class Heroes frontman wrote 'One at a Time' about his travels with MTV's Staying Alive Foundation. By Matt Harper Travis McCoy Photo: MTV News Travis McCoy premiered a new solo track titled "One at a Time" Wednesday night at a charity event in New York City's Lower East Side. The single is meant to reflect Travis' time spent touring the globe with MTV's Staying Alive Foundation — a nonprofit organization that aims to support young people working to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS in their community. As Gym Class Heroes frontman traveled to South Africa, India and the Philippines, meeting young HIV/AIDS activists, he was encouraged to put his experience to music. "That was kind of the catch of the trip," Travis told MTV News. "I had to write a song that encompassed everything I saw and felt on the trip ... and also gives the listener an idea of what they can do." "One at a Time" showcases a more serious and contemplative side we don't often get ...

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Chris Brown Was 'Embarrassed' To Be In Public After Rihanna Assault

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:54:00 +0000

'It's something I have to live with, but it's something that I'm gonna change,' he says on BET's '106 & Park.' By Jayson Rodriguez Chris Brown appears on BET's "106 & Park" Thursday Photo: MTV News In a sit-down interview before a live audience on BET's "106 & Park," Chris Brown admitted he watched Rihanna's "20/20" interview with Diane Sawyer. "I respect her decisions and whatever she wants to say," he said. "I personally want to keep things private, but at the end of the day, it's her decision." Throughout the sit-down, which was recorded earlier this week and aired Thursday (November 12), Brown continued to apologize for assaulting Rihanna. The singer has revealed more of his emotions in each interview. He first broke his silence with Larry King, then Hot 97's Angie Martinez, and last week with MTV News correspondent Sway during "Chris Brown: The Interview." During the BET interview, Brown also discussed the isolation he feels in the ...

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Demi Lovato Urges 'Girl Empowerment' In 'Remember December' Video

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:53:00 +0000

'It's all about being fierce and kind of, like, taking control as a girl,' she says. By Jocelyn Vena Demi Lovato Photo: MTV News Demi Lovato isn't afraid to get a little angsty about love on her new single, "Remember December," the video for which hit airwaves Thursday (November 12). The Disney singer/actress said the track is meant for all her girls out there who need to remind guys that they messed up. "The music video relates to the song in a way that a girl has so much to say to the guy, and it feels like he's not listening, and she wants him to remember everything that they had," she told MTV News. "And so instead of having a love interest in this video, it's all about being fierce and kind of, like, taking control as a girl. It's like girl empowerment. Yeah, divas!" Lovato said the song is near and dear to her but wouldn't say just who the unlucky guy is at the center of the song. "I love this song for many reasons," she said. "It had a different sound ...

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Shakira Says Neptunes, Wyclef Helped Her Experiment On She Wolf

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:53:00 +0000

Songstress describes how she combined several influences and made them 'coexist.' By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Shakira Photo: MTV News Shakira's latest singles, "She Wolf" and "Give It Up," are just a taste of the new direction the singer is taking in her November 23 release, She Wolf. Though she's never been a conventional pop star, to say the least, the Colombian songstress says that this album is pushing the boundaries, with the help of producers like the Neptunes and Wyclef Jean . "[Pharrell] was very open," Shakira told MTV News. "He's a very smart guy. He gets me. He understands what I'm about, what I stand for musically and artistically. He knows that I like to combine influences from different worlds and make them coexist under the same roof." The new album is her most electronic so far, and it draws influence from a variety of different locations, including Colombia, India, the Middle East and Jamaica. She hopes that it keeps ...

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Shakira Says It's 'Hard To Explain' She Wolf Lyrics

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:40:19 +0000

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Travis McCoy Says Katy Perry Breakup May Inspire His New Music

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:33:00 +0000

'I've always used my relationships as a tool to write songs,' Gym Class Heroes frontman says. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Harper Travis McCoy Photo: MTV News Travis McCoy and Katy Perry seemed like a couple made in tongue-in-cheek music heaven. The sarcastic, witty Gym Class Heroes frontman and the sassy pop star just looked so cute together. But, even as rumors of their engagement began to bubble up on gossip blogs, the pair split in late 2008 . Now, with the year wrapping up, McCoy is back in the studio, working music for the next Gym Class Heroes album as well as a solo project. And he can't help but write a song or two inspired by his former flame. "I think I've always used my relationships as a tool to write songs, you know what I mean?" he told MTV News at a charity event for MTV's Staying Alive Foundation, where he debuted his new song, "One at a Time." " 'Cupid's Chokehold' was written about probably one of the best relationships I've ...

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30 Seconds To Mars Almost Didn't Finish 'Kings And Queens' Video

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:35:00 +0000

Jared Leto-directed short film 'The Ride' premieres online Thursday morning. By James Montgomery 30 Seconds To Mars' Jared Leto Photo: MTV News When 30 Seconds to Mars sat down to talk with MTV News on Wednesday evening about their upcoming album, This Is War, they were less than 12 hours away from the premiere of their much-anticipated "Kings and Queens" video . But there was a problem: They hadn't finished editing it yet. "I'm not quite done with it, which is sort of worrying," frontman Jared Leto laughed. "I may look slightly tired, because I've been in the editing room late, late night finishing some of the post [production]. But yeah, right now, we're still not done." Somehow, Leto — who directed the "Queens" video under the alias of Bartholomew Cubbins — managed to finish the final cut, and at around 3:30 Thursday morning (November 12), the clip made its world premiere on 30 STM's MySpace page . Clocking in at just under nine minutes, ...

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Rihanna Releases Another Provocative Photo For 'Hard' Single Cover

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:51:00 +0000

Singer is shown wearing just a halter top in artwork for collaboration with Young Jeezy. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna's <i>Hard</i> single cover Photo: Island Def Jam Music Group In what has become a series of provocative images, Rihanna is again baring herself on the cover art for her single, "Hard" (featuring Young Jeezy), which will be featured on her forthcoming album, Rated R. In the photo, posted on the fan site RihannaDaily.com, the singer is wearing just a low-cut halter top and is posed facing a wall, with her eyes down. On Monday, Rihanna released the artwork for her single, "Wait Your Turn." Like the artwork for her "Russian Roulette" single, she appears topless for it. And instead of the fierce in your face persona she's taken on for the "Russian Roulette" photo, she seems to be cowering. Late last month, the cover art for Rihanna's album leaked, showing the singer in a moody, contemplative pose reminiscent of outrageous 1980s ...

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Lady Gaga Previews Her 'Gossip Girl' Appearance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:16:16 +0000

Snippet of video showing Gaga twirling train on her 35-foot-long dress hits Web. By Jocelyn Vena Lady GaGa Photo: Ian Gavan/ Getty Images After millions of small hints from everyone ranging from Penn Badgley to Leighton Meester to Lady Gaga herself, a quick snippet from Gaga's epic November 16 "Gossip Girl" appearance, in the episode billed as "The Last Days of Disco Stick," has been released. Pumping the opening battle cry from "Bad Romance," whose video was released on Tuesday , Gaga is seen twirling the train on her 35-foot-long dress while men dance behind her. It isn't much, but it was definitely enough to whet the appetites of Gaga fans who are eagerly awaiting her cameo on the show about her hometown. E! News also confirms Badgley's hints to MTV News that the episode and her performance will somehow be linked to the story line of his character, Dan Humphrey. After being involved in a threesome in a previous episode, Dan and his lovers Vanessa (Jessica ...

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Wale Finally Releases Debut Album, Attention Deficit

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:50:00 +0000

But fans on Twitter complain record isn't available at local retailers. By Steven Roberts Tim Kash and Wale Photo: MTV News Tuesday marked the release of Wale's debut album, Attention Deficit, and the D.C. MC has built enough of a Twitter following that he's been able to stand toe-to-toe with the release of the "Call of Duty" video game and the Twilight sequel, "New Moon" , in terms of trending topics. Wale has over 100,000 followers with whom he regularly engages. Every day millions of Twitter users tweet about a variety of topics from sports to music to current events. But every now and then, enough users jump behind a certain topic to cause it to trend, otherwise known as Trending Topics. Mixed amongst those topics Tuesday — and ranked above them in many instances — was #attentiondeficit . Despite Wale's popularity on Twitter , his album's release has confronted some obstacles. Fans have been tweeting that their local retailers don't have ...

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Shakira Says Neptunes, Wyclef Helped Her Experiment On She Wolf

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:08 +0000

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Shakira On She Wolf: 'I Like To Listen To My Instincts'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:29:00 +0000

'I think every woman has a she wolf inside,' singer says of the title track off her new album. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Shakira Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News Shakira is about to release her latest English-language effort, the sexy, quirky She Wolf, on November 23. The first single, the title track , caught fans' attention with coos and howls about a woman finding and acting on her animal instincts. Shakira realized that putting out the unique tune was a bit of a risk, but one she knew she had to take. "I had to do it. It was an impulse and I usually like to listen to my instincts," She explained to MTV News. "So 'She Wolf' was a surprise." The song wasn't even planned, really — it just came about after a lousy day in the studio. "I was in the studio working on another track. I was in a terrible mood one day and we started working on this idea of a track that we had," she said, explaining that "She Wolf" soon arrived. "I knew ...

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Wale Says Attention Deficit Is 'Like A Child'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:02:00 +0000

'This album is closer to me than any artist has felt about their debut album,' MC says. By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by Tim Kash Wale Photo: MTV News After a series of critically acclaimed mixtapes and well-received award show performances, Wale finally dropped his long-awaited debut album Attention Deficit this week. The Washington, D.C.-based MC told MTV News that although his roots like in his hometown's go-go scene, the album is meant to express the energy of the title and the cover artwork (which depicts a kid wearing headphones staring at dozens of television monitors). "It's supposed to be all over the place," Wale — whose performed with his group as the house band at the 2009 Video Music Awards — explained. "It's just like channel surfing: There's no one sound. I couldn't go with one sound." Of the 14 tracks on Attention Deficit , Wale calls out "Mirrors" — a funky, jazzy, old-school jam with a guest verse from Bun B ...

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Iyaz Talks About 'Roller-Coaster Ride' Of Success That 'Replay' Has Brought Him

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:21:00 +0000

Sean Kingston-endorsed singer has a huge hit single. By Joel Hanek, reporting by Akshay Bhansali Iyaz Photo: MTV News Forget the British Invasion — are we in the midst of a Caribbean music invasion? Coming down a road paved by Rihanna, Sean Paul and Sean Kingston is Virgin Islands native Iyaz , who is tearing up the radio and iTunes waves with his infectious island-infused single, "Replay." "I'm actually trying to catch up with 'Replay' right now," Iyaz told MTV News. "It's like a roller-coaster ride that took off without me — I'm actually running behind the roller-coaster, trying to get in, you know? 'Replay' took off — it was released in September — and it's been nothing but uphill since then." Iyaz said that making music was just something he did "for fun" while attending school for digital recording. He would then post his songs on MySpace for his friends and family back home to hear. One of those songs, "Island Girls," became a hit ...

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Rihanna 'Knows' Chris Brown Will Get 'Something Positive From This Experience'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:57:00 +0000

'The best way that we can both win is if we come out learning from it,' she tells MTV News. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Rihanna Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Rihanna has been forthcoming and revealing during interviews when discussing Chris Brown and the aftermath of his assault on her earlier this year. She has emphasized her desire that the assault be a learning experience for her fans and young women in particular. Rihanna told MTV News that she also hoped Brown could take something away from the situation. "I know that he's going to take away something positive about this entire experience," Rihanna told Sway on Monday. "It was a life-changing experience for both of us. The best way that we can both win is if we come out learning from it and sharing with others, so they don't have to go through it like we did." The singer was very candid during her sit-down with Diane Sawyer, as she confirmed the information contained in ...

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Lady Gaga Fans React To 'Bad Romance' Video

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:00 +0000

'I love how her costumes are all crazy, but that's just how she is,' one fan says. By James Dinh Lady Gaga in the "Bad Romance" video Photo: Interscope/Universal After a week of anticipation, Lady Gaga's new music video, "Bad Romance," finally premiered on the singer's official Web site. MTV News ventured outside the office and into streets of Times Square to see what people thought of the latest visual extravaganza from the pop singer. One fan, Kerrianne De'Alessandro, took notice to the detailed glam and fashion of the video. "I loved her outfits again — her hair and her nails were so cool. They had, like, lace on them," she said. And whether it's the singer's high-end fashion or her eccentric dance moves, many enjoyed the video for being different and essential a representation of who she is. "I love how her costumes are all crazy, but that's just how she is," Linh Dedalto said. Taking place in a white bathhouse, "Bad Romance" showcases Gaga's quirky ...

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Rihanna Album Preview: Rated R Is Her 'Mini-Movie'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:45:00 +0000

'It's really honest,' singer says of her 'vulnerable' new LP. By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Sway Calloway Rihanna Photo: Akshay Bhansali / MTV News NEW YORK — Rihanna has broken her silence regarding Chris Brown's February assault against her in a recent series of interviews, and the singer told MTV News that her album will have a mix of songs detailing the "roller coaster" of emotions she's experienced in the past nine months. "It's my mini-movie," Rihanna said about her forthcoming album. "It's really honest, at times vulnerable, but it came from really, really deep in here [ points to heart ]. I just feel like I had to call it Rated R, 'cause it's my movie." MTV News previewed the album on Tuesday (November 10) and Rihanna's description is certainly accurate. After the intro, Rated R kick starts with "Wait Your Turn" and the Young Jeezy-assisted "Hard." The material matches the artwork that's been released for the project so ...

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Rihanna Tells MTV News She Ushered In A 'New Era' At Jay-Z Concert

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:50:00 +0000

'There are a lot of butterflies, a lot of excitement,' she says of returning to music after Chris Brown assault. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Rihanna Photo: Akshay Bhansali / MTV News NEW YORK — Rihanna joined Jay-Z onstage Sunday night in Los Angeles to sing "Run This Town" and her Young Jeezy-assisted track "Hard." While it wasn't her first performance since she was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown in February, it did mark the first time she's performed any new material from the upcoming Rated R album. Rihanna told MTV News on Monday that she was ushering in a "new era" at the concert. "There are a lot of butterflies, a lot of excitement," Rihanna said about her return to music. "I'm anxious. Like, I can't wait. But you're always nervous, because you're about to go do something big. It's a new thing, a new era. But I'm not scared. I'm just really excited. I just can't wait to start. My first time performing the songs ...

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Britney Spears' The Singles Collection Hits Stores Today

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:50:00 +0000

Her latest greatest-hits package also includes new single '3.' By Jocelyn Vena Britney Spears in her "3" video Photo: Jive From the tender age of 16, Britney Spears has been one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. She's proven that even when she's down, she can still make a comeback. On the greatest-hits compilation The Singles Collection — out Tuesday (November 9), but a deluxe version will drop November 23 — fans can revisit their favorite hits in Spears' catalog. The album includes " ... Baby One More Time," "(You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop Remix!)," "I'm a Slave 4 U," Toxic" and "Oops! ... I Did It Again" to name a few. The album also features her latest single, "3," the video for which premiered on her site last week. "When I see her on set, she's extremely professional, and it's a job," video director and frequent collaborator Joseph Kahn told MTV News about working with the pop star over the years. "There's really literally no messing ...

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Meet Mike Posner: College Student By Day, Major-Label Artist By Night

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:47:00 +0000

Young singer will get his degree from Duke and release his debut LP next year. By Saimon Kos Mike Posner Photo: MTV News As an up-and-coming recording artist, Mike Posner has to be a student of the music game. But what separates him from most others is that he remains a college student too — even though he's already been signed to a major label. A senior at Duke, Mike spends weekdays in the classroom and weekends touring the country as a singer. It's a double life many would love to have but few could probably handle. (He even found time to face off against OJ Da Juiceman on the "Big Buck Safari" video game in MTV News' offices.) It all started at age 13 when Mike first began making beats, and soon after that he turned his talents to producing tracks for other artists. Around 18 months ago, he found himself writing material he "couldn't see anyone else singing," and not long after that he released his first mixtape. Not long after that, labels started ...

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