- Artist: Usher
- Label: Capitol Records
- Director: Christopher Hewitt
- Album: La Explosion del Momento!
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woensdag 30 mei 2012
Usher - Without You
Bob Dylan: White House Revisited for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Bob Dylan found himself knocking on the White House's door once again today.
Calling the revered singer-songwriter one of his individual heroes, President Barack Obama awarded Dylan...
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zondag 27 mei 2012
Usher 'Trained Hard' For 'Fuerza Bruta': Watch A Sneak Peek!
'Climax' singer sits down for an intimate chat with fans during 'MTV First' tomorrow at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV!
By Jocelyn Vena
<P>Don't get it twisted: Just because <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/usher/artist.jhtml">Usher</a> is known for smooth dance moves and rock-hard abs, it doesn't mean he didn't have to push himself for his short run in the trippy, <a href="/news/articles/1684028/usher-fuerza-bruta-looking-for-myself.jhtml">off-Broadway show "Fuerza Bruta."</a></P><P>For one night last month, Ush played the show's lead, Running Man, and offered lucky attendees an advance listen to his June 12 album release, <a href="/news/articles/1684389/usher-looking-4-myself-cover-neck-tattoo.jhtml"><i>Looking 4 Myself.</i></a></P><P>As fans will see in the exclusive clip — and on Wednesday night's <a href="/news/articles/1685095/usher-twisted-climax-scream-mtv-premiere.jhtml">"MTV First: Usher"</a> at 7:54 p.m. ET — "Fuerza" required Usher to use every muscle of his body as he danced, ran, jumped and tumbled his way through the show, where no one speaks, instead telling the story through bright lights, music and dance. MTV News had a front seat as Usher rehearsed for his onstage appearance in April, and when we chatted with him on set, he opened up about using the physicality of the show to tell the story of his album.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Exclusive First Look At Usher's 'Fuerza Bruta' Performance" id="vid:769347.id:1685086" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>"It's not often that you're able to give somewhat of a visual or an emotional kind of basis of what your songs mean," he said. "A lot of times we're running through life and we're trying to find ourselves, and I feel like that was somewhat of what the messaging was with the show, but it was really artistic.</P><P>"This is more artistic an album than I've had in history and I felt like, yeah, it would be a physical challenge, yeah it would be a lot for me, but [I want to] at least try it," he added. "There are many times I'd seen the show and I'd only hoped that I would make it happen. It looked it really hard, they made it look easy, but it was obviously hard. But, of course, I've been training and it came at a perfect time."</P><P>Watching Usher do all those acrobatics may have had fans wondering whether it was all that difficult for him since he makes it look so easy. He joked, "I work hard, baby."</P><P>Usher will dish on the show, his album and more during "MTV First: Usher," all set to take place on Wednesday at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com. He will introduce exclusive footage and his new single, the Pharrell-produced "Twisted," and will stick around for a meaty interview with MTV News' Sway Calloway to discuss his new album and more on MTV.com.</P><P>The performances featured in "MTV First: Usher" were shot exclusively by MTV News during a special album-listening experience with the off-Broadway show "Fuerza Bruta" in New York City.</P><P><b>Be sure to catch "MTV First: Usher" tomorrow at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com!</b></P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Get Ready For 'MTV First: Usher'!" id="vid:768876.id:1685086" width="415" height="255"></div><p></p>
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'Men' wins weekend with $70 mil Stateside
Box Office News:
Sony's sci-fi laffer bests 'Avengers,' which surpasses $500 mil at domestic B.O. 
Sony's sci-fi laffer bests 'Avengers,' which surpasses $500 mil at domestic B.O.
Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118054692.html?cmpid=RSS|News|LatestNews
zaterdag 26 mei 2012
Does Wilmer Valderrama Have "Loud and Disturbing Noises" Coming From His House?!
Wilmer Valderrama's neighbor says he's the one being kept awake.
The star of That '70s Show and, more recently, Awake has been sued over alleged "loud and disturbing...Source: http://feeds.eonline.com/~r/eonline/ca/topstories/~3/-n1wylMxDT8/319223
Whitney Port: Lemonade Lovely
Grabbing a quick bite to eat, a fresh-faced Whitney Port lunched with friends at Lemonade in West Hollywood, California on Friday (May 25).
The former "Hills" star walked down the sidewalk with two gal pals wearing a a blue button-up dress shirt over a black maxi dress and a large fedora hat before heading inside.
On the business front, Whitney recently expanded her fashion empire into the jewelry world and will launch the Bits & Bobs by Whitney Eve line of accessories this fall.
The 27-year-old recently told People, “I really had to explain and translate what was in my head to the people that know how to make it. I can’t make it on my own. So that’s always a challenge.”
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/whitney-port/whitney-port-lemonade-lovely-646825
vrijdag 25 mei 2012
Celebrity Hairstyle: Blonde Rihanna
Source: http://www.celebritygossiphollywood.com/celebrities/rihanna/celebrity-hairstyle-rihanna-3/
donderdag 24 mei 2012
woensdag 23 mei 2012
Dancing With the Stars Finale: Who Won It All?!
One point separated first-place Katherine Jenkins from William Levy and Donald Driver at the end of Dancing With the Stars last night.
Each finalist earned another 30 from one more...Source: http://feeds.eonline.com/~r/eonline/ca/topstories/~3/qVZC79EslLk/318363
dinsdag 22 mei 2012
'DWTS' Finals: Who Should Win It All?
After weeks of competition, Dancing with the Stars provided a show-stopping finals week with the last three pairs separated by only one point.
maandag 21 mei 2012
Comics Writer Grant Morrison Starts His Own Convention
Borys Kit The writer of "Action Comics" and "All-Star Superman" talks to THR about Las Vegas' MorrisCon, his quest to reshape the convention experience
zaterdag 19 mei 2012
'American Idol': Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler Assess the Final Two (Video)
Valerie Swayne Following Thursday's elimination show, the two judges shared their thoughts on Season 11's Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips.
vrijdag 18 mei 2012
Donna Summer's Funeral Will be Private, Rep Says
Erin Carlson "Reports of a public memorial next week in Nashville are not accurate," the singer's publicist tells THR.
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donderdag 17 mei 2012
Adam Yauch Honored By New York State Senate
The late Beastie Boy's legacy is remembered in resolution that celebrates his life, music and love for New York City.
By James Montgomery
Adam Yauch
Photo: Bertrand Guay/ Getty Images
Adam Yauch was, in almost every sense of the term, a true New Yorker — born in Brooklyn, raised on the music of the Village and the Lower East Side, representing the eclectic energy and vibrant multiculturalism of NYC itself through his films and social causes — so it's fitting that, earlier this week, the New York State Senate passed a resolution honoring the late Beastie Boy's achievements.
The resolution — officially known as J4637 — was written by State Senator Daniel Squadron (who represents the district of Brooklyn Heights, where Yauch was born) and celebrates Yauch's many accomplishments and contributions, including raising the profile of New York City in a time when many thought its best days were behind it, noting:
"The Beastie Boys became well-known in the innovative music scene in Manhattan's East Village and Lower East Side with a sound and a style all their own ... [they] exemplified New York through a period in which grassroots creativity and a community of iconoclastic artists helped redefine and rejuvenate a city on the ropes, with iconic imagery from Brooklyn to Ludlow Street."
Squadron also paid tribute to Yauch's activism, including his Milarepa Fund (which raised awareness of the abuses in Tibet) and his Oscilloscope Laboratories, which produced films like the Yauch-directed "Gunnin' For That #1 Spot," about high-school basketball prospects competing in a tournament at Harlem's historic Rucker Park.
J4637 also works in a nod to the Beastie's 1994 hit "Sure Shot" ("The music and message of the Beastie Boys evolved over the years, but they can't, they don't, they won't stop changing the face of hip-hop, of music and of our culture") and allowed the Senate to "pause in its deliberations" to remember Yauch, "a man of colossal talent and charisma."
"Adam Yauch is survived by his wife, Dechen Wengdu, and their daughter Losel," the resolution concludes. "He will be missed by his family, his fans and all who knew him; his dedication to his music, his activism and his heritage leaves an indelible legacy of inspiration for all other artists."
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1685340/adam-yauch-new-york-state-senate.jhtml
woensdag 16 mei 2012
Is Avatar Director James Cameron's Plan to Mine Asteroids Even Legal?!
James Cameron wants to mine asteroids in space! I thought space resources were for everybody. Isn't he rich enough?!
—Pork Is Good, via the inbox
Yes, Cameron does...
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dinsdag 15 mei 2012
Marvel's 'Avengers' Success: What Can DC Comics Learn From It?
Marvel Studios tentpole flick provides the perfect template for DC Comics to emulate in their post-'Dark Knight' movie endeavors.
By Josh Wigler
Samuel L. Jackson in "The Avengers"
Photo: Marvel
"The Dark Knight Rises" marks the end of an era on multiple levels: Not only is it the grand finale of Christopher Nolan's historic Batman film franchise, it's also the last DC Entertainment movie that's guaranteed to be a hit.
Sure, "Man of Steel" is just one year away, but what's to say that it'll fare better than "Superman Returns," which earned a mere $200 million domestically? And even though a sequel is reportedly in development, "Green Lantern" didn't exactly dazzle with its $116 million performance. Let's face it: Without the box-office behemoth known as the "Dark Knight" trilogy in its back pocket, DC's film future is uncertain at best.
Of course, it doesn't have to be that way. Some of the greatest and most iconic characters in comic book history reside under the DC banner. And if there was any doubt that superheroes have box-office appeal, look no further than "Marvel's The Avengers," which is breaking records and winning over new fans with every passing day. There's much to be learned from the House of Ideas' approach to building a superhero universe on the big screen — and even though they're on opposite sides of the aisle, and even if it's a little bit late in the game, DC would be wise to utilize Marvel's movie strategy ... albeit with some tweaks.
Sting Away
"I'm here to talk to you about the Avengers initiative," Nick Fury told Tony Stark at the end of 2008's "Iron Man," giving life to a shared Marvel movie-verse in one simple line of dialogue. Marvel is the master of using the post-credits stinger as a way to thread its movies together: "Iron Man 2" teasing Thor's hammer, the ending of "Thor" introducing the Cosmic Cube ahead of "Captain America," the list goes on. DC's earliest opportunity to apply the same idea is "Dark Knight Rises," but as the conclusion of a finite trilogy, it doesn't feel like the right place to get that particular ball rolling. They'd be wise to wait until "Man of Steel" flies into theaters in June 2013, ending Kal-el's big-screen comeback with an overt nod toward an expansive cinematic DCU to come.
The World's Finest
A "Man of Steel" stinger doesn't have to set up "Justice League," even if that's the obvious route. It would be just as easy, and perhaps even wiser, to allude to the existence of Batman in the new Superman's world. Nolan's trilogy will be long gone by the time "Man of Steel" drops, and the world will be ready for another trip to Gotham City. But rather than fast-tracking a solo Batman adventure that has to live up to Nolan levels of hype, why not skip straight ahead to the long-anticipated "Superman/Batman" movie? The double-billing of Henry Cavill's Man of Tomorrow and a new Caped Crusader would quickly gratify fans yearning for more Batman and Superman movies, as well as mark a major milestone in the creation of a shared DC universe without having to rush "Justice League" before it's ready.
Back in a Flash
"Superman/Batman" is the quick response to "Avengers"; a movie that can get off the ground by late 2014 or early 2015. It would be much more challenging to create a worthy "Justice League" movie in that time frame. More characters need to be established first: "The Flash," for example, is an easy yes for DC. "Green Lantern" sequels aren't as much of a necessity; a "Justice League" movie could always push Ryan Reynolds' Hal Jordan out of the picture in favor of another Lantern, like John Stewart or Kyle Rayner, introduced perhaps by way of a post-credits "Flash" scene. "Aquaman" and "Wonder Woman" movies would be nice as well, but the former is a hard sell, while the latter ... well, let's talk about the latter.
Hold the Wonder
I want a "Wonder Woman" movie as badly as anybody, but maybe it's best to hold off until after "Justice League." The reason: Hulk syndrome. Like Wonder Woman, Hulk has been a tricky character to pull off in live-action. But if there's anything "Avengers" nailed perfectly, it's "the Other Guy," a hero that few got right before Joss Whedon and Mark Ruffalo came along. Surrounding him with other heroes gave him innumerable opportunities to shine, and now people want to see him alone in his own "Hulk" movie again. I foresee a similar situation with Wonder Woman: Any all-star "Justice League" movie would prove to the uninitiated just how big of a badass Wonder Woman really is, all but guaranteeing the demand for a post-"Justice" solo flick, Jade Giant-style.
Hire Joss Whedon
Just kidding ... mostly. Above all else, the reason why "Avengers" works is because someone who knows, respects and cares about the characters was guiding the film. If DC decides to walk the road to "Justice League," they need someone with Whedon levels of passion and knowledge, someone who can bring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the others together with the love and care they deserve.
They could also just try hiring Joss Whedon. Worked out pretty well for Marvel!
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