Nice Blog!: January 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

Justin Bieber's Next Album To Capture Justin Timberlake's Magic

Songwriter Sean Garrett says former 'NSYNC star's success inspires Bieber's new project and also dishes on Beyoncé's album.
By Mawuse Ziegbe

Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieber may have declined the chance to join Justin Timberlake's label, but according to a songwriter in the know, the former 'NSYNC crooner is the inspiration for the teen sensation's upcoming album.

Songwriter Sean "The Pen "Garrett, who has been working with Bieber on the follow-up to the chart-ruling My World 2.0., spoke with Billboard about the direction for the teen superstar's forthcoming album, saying the project will feature more grown-up fare.

"What we're trying to do with Justin is to segue him into young adulthood," Garrett said of the project, which is also slated to feature production from hitmaker Christopher "Tricky" Stewart. "The one great thing about Justin Bieber is the fact that his fans are going to grow with him. So we want all the fans that started out with him to still be intrigued and excited about him, but we want to also stretch out a little bit and make the fans that are 22-23 years old love Justin as well. When Justin Timberlake went from the last album of *N Sync to his first solo album -- I want to say [we're aiming for] that level. That's the bar for the type of song, that level of 'Cry Me a River,' big records."

Garrett, who has crafted records for stars like Chris Brown and Bieber's mentor Usher, also said he's hard at work on Beyoncé's next project. However, the songwriter didn't divulge too much information, only revealing that he's "been working with her extremely hard ... she's my favorite."

While Garrett said the plan for his next outing is to angle Bieber toward a swiftly maturing audience, Bieber himself has refused to categorize his music, insisting to MTV News in December that he's just focused on creating quality records.

"Whatever comes out of my mouth is just what you guys are going to hear," Bieber explained of his hits. "I don't know, it's not a specific type of music. Whatever music I write, I wouldn't say I'm pop or R&B or country or anything: I would just say it's just good music,"

What do you think Justin Bieber's new music is going to sound like? Let us know in the comments!

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EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate?s 'The Hunger Games' Gets a Release Date

Pamela McClintock
Gary Ross' feature adaptation of Suzanne Collins? bestseller will hit screens March 2012.

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/lionsgate-s-hunger-games-release-75627

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Jersey Shore To Film In Italy

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Jake Gyllenhaal Decides To Show His Beautiful Clean-Shaven Face

Last week we learned that our dear Jake Gyllenhaal decided to shave off his trademark beard but it appeared that he wasn’t too keen on showing off his freshly shorn face. Today we get to see new photos of shaved Jake out and about here in SoCal and, hurray, this time he was more willing [...]

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Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Other Stars Make Forbes' Top-Earning Of 2010 List

Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus also made the magazine's top 20 list of Hollywood moneymakers.
By Jayson Rodriguez

Beyoncé
Photo: Columbia/Music World

On the East Coast, revenue streams are slowly rising as banks are still cratering and trying to recover from the recession. But out West, money ain't a thing, as Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z once rapped.

Forbes has released their list of Hollywood's 20 Highest Earners of 2010, with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus among those rubbing elbows with the likes of power players like Oprah Winfrey.

The venerable talk-show host topped the list with a whopping $315 million haul. Winfrey's earnings were generated for the most part by her multimedia deals, which include a syndication deal for her TV show, a magazine and her soon-to-be-launched network.

"Avatar" creator James Cameron came in second, more than $100 million behind Winfrey, with a tally of $210 million. Director and playwright Tyler Perry ($125 million), blockbuster movie producer Michael Bay ($120 million) and golfer Tiger Woods ($105 million) rounded out the top five.

Beyoncé was the only pop star to break the top 10. The "Single Ladies" superstar landed at #9, sandwiched between George Lucas and Dr. Phil. Mrs. Carter, whose hubby, Jay-Z, was named Hip-Hop's Cash King by Forbes in August with a tally of $63 million, pulled down $87 million over the past 12 months.

The blond-haired trio of Britney Spears ($64 million), Lady Gaga ($62 million) and Madonna ($58 million) made their mark on the list at numbers 13, 14 and 15, respectively.

Pop tarts Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift capped the list. The young stars placed at 18 and 19 on the list, with Disney star Cyrus pocketing $48 million, and country singer Swift depositing $45 million into her bank account.

Hollywood's 20 highest-earning men and women of 2010, according to Forbes:

1. Oprah Winfrey, $315 million
2. James Cameron, $210 million
3. Tyler Perry, $125 million
4. Michael Bay, $120 million
5. Tiger Woods, $105 million
6. Jerry Bruckheimer, $100 million
7. Steven Spielberg, $100 million
8. George Lucas, $95 million
9. Beyoncé, $87 million
10. Dr. Phil, $80 million
11. Simon Cowell, $80 million
12. Jerry Seinfeld, $75 million
13. Britney Spears, $64 million
14. Lady Gaga, $62 million
15. Madonna, $58 million
16. Sandra Bullock, $56 million
17. Ellen DeGeneres, $55 million
18. Miley Cyrus, $48 million
19. Taylor Swift, $45 million
20. Judge Judy Sheindlin, $45 million

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

James Cameron Makes The Bond With Twitter, Flirts With Kim Kardashian

By Friday afternoon, about four hours after he joined Twitter, James Cameron had attracted almost 13,000 followers. The creative force behind Earth's two highest-grossing films has got a long, long way to go if he wants to unseat Lady Gaga (and her 7.9 million followers) as Twitter's most popular presence.
But give the guy some credit. [...]

Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/01/28/james-cameron-twitter/

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Chris Cornell Filling In For Robert Plant On Led Zeppelin Tour? That's News To Him

'I have not been approached to fill in for Robert Plant on the Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be,' singer says.
By Chris Harris

Chris Cornell
Photo: MTV News

Former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell has spoken out for the first time about rumors that he's been asked to fill in for Robert Plant on a proposed Led Zeppelin reunion tour. The trek would feature original guitarist Jimmy Page, original bassist John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham taking over on drums for his late father, John Bonham.

Cornell has been mentioned — along with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, White Stripes mastermind Jack White and Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy — as a potential Plant fill-in. Plant has already said that he wouldn't take part in the tour.

"I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be," Cornell told MTV News. "I've heard that from about 200 people now, and it might be one of those situations where it's just an online rumor or it might be true. But if you see anyone from Led Zeppelin around, let me know. I think I should actually fill in for Jimmy Page on the Robert Plant/ Alison Krauss tour."

Cornell's denial comes just a day after Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford confirmed reports that frontman Steven Tyler recently met with Zeppelin for an impromptu jam session. "They did it for fun," Whitford said during an appearance on the syndicated show "Todd N Tyler Radio Empire." "I actually think Jimmy wanted Steven to come over and play a little bit because I think he was trying to light a fire under Robert."

Rumors of a Zeppelin reunion tour have abounded since the iconic band played a single reunion set last year at London's O2 Arena. Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider added fuel to the fire last month when he revealed that the group was thinking of touring, with or without Plant.

According to Snider, the rest of the band told Plant, " 'We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go. Here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid [Myles Kennedy].' "

"And he can sing the sh-- out of Zeppelin," Snider added. "They're going to hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, 'OK,' and step in."

In a recent interview, Jones told BBC Radio Devon that a new singer was being sought to take over for Plant. "We are trying out a couple of singers," he said. "We want to do it. It's sounding great, and we want to get on and get out there."

But Jones insists that he, Page and Bonham aren't interested in finding a Plant clone. "It's got to be right," he said. "There's no point in just finding another Robert. You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band. There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be onboard."

Of course, even if Zeppelin were to approach him, Cornell might be too busy to take over vocals for the band. His upcoming Timbaland-produced solo LP, Scream, will be released within the next few months. Cornell told MTV News last month that some of his fans might consider Scream something of a departure, but he doesn't see it that way.

"It makes me happy that there's this perception that I have a group of fans that I'm now sort of throwing a curve at and what their reaction will be," he said. "But I've been in this situation so many times already. When I put out [1999's] Euphoria Morning, my main goal was to create an album that sounded like nothing I'd done in Soundgarden, and I did that. I also had that with Temple of the Dog, where I showed up with songs that weren't necessarily riff-based. And then, of course, the pairing of me and members of Rage Against the Machine had everyone sort of speculating about what that would sound like.

"It feels like I've done this so many times that when it's presented to me as being a departure, I feel that's a misconception," he added. "I feel like that's my theme at this point."

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Photos | Celebs Get 'Dolled' Up

Celebs Get 'Dolled' Up

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Britney Spears Album Confirmed for Mar. 15 Release

Jillian Mapes
Leaked memo reveals a firm release date and lists producers for Spears's as-yet-untitled album including Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Rodney Jerkins, Avant and Bloodshy.

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Comcast Closes Deal for NBCUniversal

Philiana Ng
Comcast has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in NBCUniversal.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thr/news/~3/_80UO2420Sw/comcast-nbcuniversal-deal-finalized-94300

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Charlie Sheen Enters Rehab - Really!

"Bombarded by every rehab in the country, he has been deciding where to go," PEOPLE learns

Source: http://feeds.people.com/~r/people/headlines/~3/DEuhKPkHlh0/0,,20462094,00.html

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Prince William & Kate -- The Box of Condoms

Filed under: Prince William, Kate Middleton

With Prince William and Kate Middleton 's wedding just months away -- an English condom company wants to make sure they don't add to the royal family too soon ... with rubbers fit for a king. The joke condoms aren't affiliated with the royal family --… Read more

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/01/30/prince-william-kate-middleton-royal-wedding-condoms/

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Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Didn't Seem To Know CPR, Bodyguard Testifies

Jackson's two oldest children were in bedroom witnessing drama, bodyguard Faheem Muhammed said.
By Gil Kaufman

Conrad Murray (file)
Photo: AFP/ Getty Images

One of the most shocking revelations to emerge from the first day of testimony in the pretrial hearing of former Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray is that as the pop icon lay dying in his rented Los Angeles mansion, cardiologist Murray asked in a panic, "Does anyone know CPR?"

According to CNN, that's what bodyguard Faheem Muhammed said on the stand. Tuesday was the first day of testimony in hearings aimed at determining whether there is enough evidence to try Murray on a felony count of involuntary manslaughter in the June 2009 death of the King of Pop.

The hearing is slated to last around two weeks and feature 20 to 30 witnesses, most of whom will be medical professionals. But it was the shocking testimony of Muhammed on Tuesday that grabbed headlines. He said that he and fellow guard Alberto Alvarez walked in on a scene in which Murray was crouched next to the motionless body of Jackson and it appeared that the heart surgeon did not know how to give CPR.

As they waited for paramedics to arrive, Muhammed said Murray stood next to Jackson's bed and asked in a panicked voice if anyone else in the room knew how to administer the life-saving technique.

"I looked at Alberto because we knew Dr. Murray was a heart surgeon, so we were shocked," Muhammed said. When defense attorney Ed Chernoff asked whether Murray was asking for help because he was exhausted after staying up all night administering sleep aids to the chronically insomniac Jackson, Muhammed replied, "The way that he asked it is as if he didn't know CPR." He also said that he never witnessed Murray performing CPR on Jackson before paramedics arrived and that the singer's two oldest children, Prince Michael and Paris, were in their father's bedroom as the drama was unfolding. Among the Jackson family members in court on Tuesday to watch the proceedings were family matriarch Katherine, sister LaToya and brothers Randy and Jackie.

Prosecutor David Walgren referred to Murray's use of "ineffectual" CPR, which included using one hand while Jackson was on a soft bed, which is counter to recommended techniques. Walgren also told the judge in the case that medical experts would testify that Murray took "a number of actions" that "showed an extreme deviation from the standard of care," after being hired to serve as Jackson's personal physician in the lead-up to a series of comeback shows in England.

The prosecutor also claimed that Murray waited at least 21 minutes to call an ambulance after he found Jackson unresponsive. "By all accounts, Michael Jackson was dead in the bedroom at 100 North Carolwood prior to the paramedics' arrival," Walgren said. The Los Angeles County coroner later determined that the singer died of "acute propofol intoxication," saying the overdose of the surgical anesthetic and the combined effects of other sedatives caused his death.

Chernoff has said that Murray administered propofol and other sedatives to Jackson in the hours before the pop star's death, but not in quantities that "should have" caused his death. CNN reported that Murray's defense team hinted that it would argue that Jackson was facing intense pressure over his upcoming 50-date This Is It comeback series of shows at London's O2 Arena and that led to his demands for treatment to help his chronic insomnia.

Also testifying on Tuesday was the director of the shows, Kenny Ortega, who described Jackson as "involved, active, participating" at his final rehearsal, which ended 12 hours before his death. That was very different from the out-of-it singer who could barely make it through rehearsals on June 19, six nights before his death. At a meeting called after Ortega sent Jackson home that night for some rest, the director described a scene in which Murray scolded him for cutting the rehearsal short.

"Dr. Murray told me that this was not my responsibility, and he asked me not to act like a doctor or psychologist," Ortega said. Murray has pleaded not guilty in the case, and according to a recent report, Walgren believes that the doctor's lawyers may claim that Jackson self-administered the final, fatal dose of propofol and essentially killed himself after waking up in a panic from a fitful night of sleep.

Testimony in the case will continue on Wednesday (January 5).

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1655306/michael-jackson-doctor-conrad-murray-cpr.jhtml

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

RPatz Wants To Play Jeff Buckley!

We have to admit - he looks the part better than any of the other contenders!
Robert Pattinson is apparently ready to showcase his vocal stylingz in a much bigger way than ever before - as he's approached producers of a potential Jeff Buckley biopic in hopes to secure the role of the late folk singer!
Producer [...]

Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-01-29-robert-pattinson-wants-to-play-the-part-of-jeff-buckley-in-biopic

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Source: Demi Lovato "Is Getting Back to Her Regular Routine"

Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/source-demi-lovato-is-getting-back-to-her-regular-routine-2011281

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How Adrienne Maloof's Husband Helped Save Charlie Sheen

Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/how-adrienne-maloofs-husband-helped-save-charlie-sheen-2011281

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Debra Richards Named Ausfilm CEO

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Former pay TV industry lobbyist, Debra Richards has been named CEO of Australian film and TV locations marketing agency, Ausfilm, its chairman Alaric McAusland said Monday.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HollywoodReporterAsia/~3/-vgLlZfsbTc/debra-richards-named-ausfilm-ceo-74901

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Carrie Underwood: Will She Sink or Swim in Soul Surfer?

When we first heard that Carrie Underwood was going to be making her movie debut playing church youth counselor Sarah Hill in Soul Surfer, we have to admit we were a wee bit...

Source: http://feeds.eonline.com/~r/eonline/ca/topstories/~3/FpKGfr7i5is/b223158_carrie_underwood_will_she_sink_swim_in.html

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Charlie Sheen Enters Rehab, Two and a Half Men Shut Down

Charlie Sheen is saying, "Yes, yes, yes," to rehab. His rep just released a statement that the embattled sitcom star "has voluntarily entered an undisclosed rehabilitation...

Source: http://feeds.eonline.com/~r/eonline/ca/topstories/~3/mFxz5tYlFb8/b223186_charlie_sheen_enters_rehab_two_half_men.html

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Rep: Juliette Lewis Involved in a Hit-and-Run Car Crash

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Justin Bieber Sings With Fans In New 'Never Say Never' Clip

Trailers for Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" have gone a long way to emphasize the obstacles the kid encountered on the bumpy road to pop superstardom. "They said it would never happen," reads a title card in one piece of early footage.

It's a point that bears repeating again and again. Bieber was not some overnight [...]

Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/01/28/justin-bieber-never-say-never-clip/

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Friday, January 28, 2011

'Golden Voice' -- The Secret Homeless Money Drop

Filed under: Ted Williams

Ted Williams just pulled off a HUGE surprise for the homeless man he shared a tent with on the streets of Ohio -- when he drove up to his friend's corner and dropped off a MAJOR wad of cash. Sources connected to " Golden Voice " tell us ... shortly… Read more

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/01/28/golden-voice-ted-williams-secret-money-drop-homeless-cash-friend-victor/

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Kim Kardashian Gets a Drink Thrown in Her Face

Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/kim-kardashian-gets-a-drink-thrown-in-her-face-2011281

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Universal and John Putch Reunite on 'Beethoven' Sequel

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Straight-to-DVD "Beethoven" holiday movie to shoot in Manitoba through February.

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Kim Richards -- Boozin' and Pill Poppin' at Airport

Filed under: Kim Richards, Celebrity Justice, TV, Real Housewives, Party All The Time

" Real Housewives of Beverly Hills " star Kim Richards was confronted by cops at an airport recently after terminal staff complained she was TOO WASTED to fly ... and it was all caught on tape. TMZ obtained footage of a boozy Kim slurring, stammering and… Read more

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/01/27/kim-richards-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-drunk-airport-san-francisco-rehab-pills-cops-police-escorted-disorderly/

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Lindsay Lohan Poses For A New Art Show Exhibit

Lindsay Lohan has been keeping herself very bizzy these days staying out of trouble … but today we learn that she’s been keepin’ positively bizzy even while she was still in rehab. Lindsay took some time out of her rehab schedule last November to pose for photographer Adam Secore and some of Secore‘s photos of [...]

Source: http://www.pinkisthenewblog.com/2011/01/lindsay-lohan-poses-for-a-new-art-show-exhibit/

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BBC Apologizes for Atomic Bomb Jokes

Gavin J. Blair
The BBC has offered an apology to Japan for jokes at the expense of a survivor of both atomic bombings, aired in an episode of the QI quiz program in December.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HollywoodReporterAsia/~3/pg-w9kMGUuA/bbc-apologizes-atomic-bomb-jokes-74916

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Coachella Sells Out in a Week

Kimberly Nordyke
The music fest lineup, announced last week, includes Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire and Kanye West, the Strokes, PJ Harvey and Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thr/music/~3/x8Gn_CgY9Ww/coachella-sells-week-76439

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