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2011年4月11日星期一
Britney Spears On ?Jimmy Kimmel Live?! (Pictures & Video)
Neve Campbell Scream 4 Interview
The world seemed shocked last fall when Courteney Cox and David Arquette announced they were separating after eleven years of marriage. But one person who wasn't so surprised was their Scream 4 costar, Neve Campbell. "They were very professional during filming ... but I was somewhat aware of what they were dealing with," the actress says. And after going through her second divorce (from husband John Light) last summer, Campbell, 37, says she could definitely relate to what they were feeling.
iVillage caught up with the Scream queen -- who revisited the role of Sidney Prescott for the franchise's fourth film (which hits theaters April 15) -- about her plans for adoption, her fear of horror films and how she "fell in love" with Cox during filming.
It's been eleven years since the last Scream movie. Why did you wait so long to make another one?
At that time I just felt like we made a successful trilogy -- and I think that is pretty rare -- and we should probably not try to continue. Had we made another one back then people might not have been that interested. But I think because enough time has gone by, it feels nostalgic for people.
You were 23 when you made the first Scream movie. What advice do you wish you could give your 23-year-old self?
Relax! I would have wanted to understand that I should be less concerned with what people think. I think it’s hard at that age when so many people are giving strong opinions about who you are, and it’s hard not to get caught up in that and consider yourself not appealing to people. I think we all go through that whether you’re a celebrity or not, so that was a tough one for me. I would’ve loved to been able to worry a little bit less.
Do you like watching scary movies?
I used to hate horror films. I saw The Changeling when I was 13 -- the one with George C. Scott, not Angelina Jolie -- and it scared me so much and I never saw a horror film after that. Even during Scream I hadn’t seen any. Jada Pinkett Smith actually heard that I hadn’t seen any of (director Wes Craven's) films on the second one. She got really angry at me and got me a bunch of his films, so we watched them. They can be great fun, and I do enjoy them if I’m with a group of people ... but I can’t do them on my own.
Did you guys ever try to scare each other on set?
J.P. Jones, who is our prop guy and has been doing our props for 15 years, took it upon himself to try and scare each and every one of us during the film at some point. He would do things like hide in the closets. So, say if I had to open a door and there wasn’t supposed to be anyone behind there, he would jump out in Ghostface’s costume and with a knife. Very unexpected, obviously.
How was it working with Courtney Cox and David Arquette again?
It was great! I love those two. I think they know these roles really well, they’re brilliant at them, and they’re very funny people. Courteney and I actually got to know each other better on this film. We hadn't had enough time on the last film to get to know each other properly, and we just sort of fell in love with each other. She’s a fantastic woman, really hilarious and wise and sweet and really good. David’s quirky and wonderful, and I adore them both. So it was nice working with them.
Were you surprised when you found out they were separating?
I wasn’t surprised. I was aware a little bit of what was going on. They were very professional during the film and weren’t talking about it or making an issue of it, but I was somewhat aware of what they were dealing with. And, you know, it’s sad. They adore each other, they love each other very much, and it’s always sad when a relationship has to end. But I think they’re being really graceful about it in the way that they’re going through it and doing their best and caring for each other. And they love (their daughter) Coco to death. It’s a tough thing, especially to go through in public, but I think they’re handling it well.
You got divorced last year. Did you relate to what they were going through?
Yeah, anyone who’s been through any kind of separation can relate.
What's it like being single again? Are you seeing anyone?
I’ve been doing some dating.
I’ve read before that you plan on adopting some day. Is that still in the cards?
Yeah, definitely. It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid for some reason. Both my brother and I have wanted to adopt children.
You've also said you think the media puts too much emphasis on celebrities’ weight and physical appearance. Do you feel pressure to look perfect?
Yeah, of course there’s pressure to look a certain way, especially in this industry. Unfortunately, there's a standard that seems to have been set, and there seems to be a lot of size 0s around, and I can’t ever do that. That’s not who I am, and I would have to get myself really sick to be able to get to that point ... it’s not natural for me. It makes me sad when I see some people not eating and not taking care of themselves. I hope there comes a shift and people start to realize there are other things in the world that are far more important than our appearance.
There’s been talk about a possible Party of Five reunion lately. Is that something you'd do?
I have no idea where that came from! I love that show, and I love those guys. I’m still great friends with Lacey (Chabert) and Matt (Fox) and Scott (Wolf), and I adore them to death. But I’m not sure it would make sense for any of us to do (a reunion). I think we managed to make a great show, and we should probably leave it at that.
What about another Scream movie? Do you think there will be a Scream 5?
I can’t say whether I’d be a part of it because that would tell the audience whether or not I make it through the fourth one! But I would imagine that if this film does well then, whether I’m in it or not, that (executive producer) Bob Weinstein would probably want to make one.
Have you ever had a strange encounter with a fan?
I remember once someone asked me for an autograph while I was in a public toilet ... while I was peeing. They were knocking on the door and asking me for an autograph and putting the paper under the door -- and I thought that was kind of an odd experience.
That’s a little aggressive! So did you sign the autograph?
Yeah, after I peed and washed my hands!
Ali Gray is iVillage's Associate Entertainment Editor. Follow her on Twitter: @thealigray
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/neve-campbell-scream-4-interview/1-a-339534
'Hop' Beats 'Hanna,' 'Arthur' And More At The Weekend Box Office
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Extreme Musicians Tell Child Where Babies Come From
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11 Characters Who Are Bringing Their Shows Down
Sue Sylvester. Pierce Hawthorne. Ann Perkins. They're showstoppers, that's for sure, but not for the reason you might be thinking.
You see, sometimes, even great shows have characters that mess with the flow of a seemingly perfect episode. They can bring an entire show to a halt with a scene. It's a peculiar tale, especially because some of these characters are played by award-winning TV veterans.
We might've liked them at first, but the writers have led them astray. Read more…
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NSFW: Amber Rose Goes Topless In Barbados, Shows Off Her Piercings
When she's not twit-beefing with "Bad Girls Club" chick Natalie Nunn, Amber Rose is enjoying her vacay in Barbados.She was spotted on the beach frolicking with friends....and she dropped her bikini top to be as "free" as possible.
NSFW pics of a topless Amber Rose when you read on....
Amber clearly loves being extra free on the beach--remember when she went topless while parading around Miami Beach with then boyfriend Kanye West? Well she's revealing all again--including her pierced nipples--in Barbados.
All you curious cats can click both pics for the uncensored photos.
Carry on with your freeness Amber....
Pics via SPLASH
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2011年4月10日星期日
Interview With Beverley Mitchell of The Secret Life of the American Teenager
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Pia Toscano Needed A Medic When She Was Eliminated From American Idol Last Night
Whose Itty Bitty Pink Polka Dot Bikini Booty?!
Guess who hit the beach in Barbados in all her pink and purple polka dot bikini glory yesterday? The reveal when you read on...
It's video chick turned reality chick Amber Rose. She's vacaying in Barbados and is living it up on the beaches with friends. A vacation from what you ask? I mean...it's exhausting switching up rapper boyfriends and traveling to clubs and parties to be the arm piece for your current man. And shooting a "reality show" about sunglasses. Chick needs a break. So she showed off her curvy figure in her pink and purple bikini in the Caribbean.
And a break is what she gave herself. Amber tweeted:
“Wow Dolphins are swimming right outside my window soooo beautiful.”
Then...
“OMG they just told me they’re not dolphins their [sic] Whales! I’m fascinated with whales. I always wanted to be a Marine biologist.”
Marine biologist eh? Alrighty.
Amber played in the waves:
Amber also tweeted:
“Eh I hate when Papz purposely take and post unflattering pics of me. It’s soo not cool.”
*Eyebrow raised*
Source: http://theybf.com/2011/04/09/whose-itty-bitty-pink-polka-dot-bikini-booty
Emmy Rossum Walks Her Dog
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Kids' Choice Awards 2011: The Show And Winners List
Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus awarded on slime-filled Nickelodeon night.
By Aly Semigran
Russell Brand and Rico Rodriguez get slimed onstage during Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards
Photo: Kevork Djansezian/ Getty Images
For 23 years, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards has been an event in which celebrities can truly let loose. After all, it's hard to have an ego when you're getting covered in green slime or being inducted into the Arm Fart Hall of Fame (we're looking at you, Josh Duhamel).
Nick's 2011 awards show, which aired lived on the network Saturday from Los Angeles, kept with its tradition of stars finding themselves in some truly outrageous situations. Host Jack Black, who was at the helm for the third time (he last helped hand out those coveted orange kaleidoscope blimps in 2008), kicked things off with an over-the-top musical number. The funnyman, wearing a black leather jumpsuit with flames — the first of many quirky wardrobe changes — was joined by a group of dancers to perform his own rendition of the Black Eyed Peas' hit "I Gotta Feelin'."
Black then introduced the group, as the "Jack Black Eyed Peas," and joined them onstage for "The Time (Dirty Bit)." BEP, who later won the award for Best Music Group, then sang their next single, "Just Can't Get Enough."
The first award of the evening was given out to Johnny Depp, who won Favorite Movie Actor for his performance in "Alice in Wonderland." Depp, who emerged from backstage, told the kiddie crowd and voters it was "truly a pleasure to receive this award that comes from you guys. I appreciate it."
After apologizing for beating Black in the category, Depp told Nick viewers, "You guys are the future; take good care of us." The actor then proceeded to get in on the fun, sliming the group of young fans who stood at the foot of the stage.
Depp's stunt led to one of the evening's most memorable — and by far, funniest — moments when "Arthur" actor Russell Brand and "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez appeared onstage soon after to present the award for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (the blimp eventually went to Eddie Murphy, who got the crowd to sing him "Happy Birthday," for his role in "Shrek Forever After").
Before Brand and Rodriguez could even begin their banter at the podium, the freshly slimed youngsters began throwing the green, gooey mess at the two stars. In response to the mayhem, Brand declared, "I'm never having children."
Brand continued, as he guarded Rodriguez from the kiddie coup, "I am English! I am your leader! You must not do this, I am royalty! You are all going to juvenile hall. You children are going to prison. You are bad children!" Brand, who is voicing a character in the animated feature "Hop," cried that the moment was not in the script, then joked, "Johnny, I wished you'd drowned them."
They weren't the only stars to get slimed during the broadcast. Heidi Klum, who almost took a spill thanks to her sky-high heels, got hit, as did Jason Segel, who received a slime slushie courtesy of Jane Lynch. Even Snoop Doog — who joined pop-rock group and Nick stars Big Time Rush for their song "Boyfriend" — got doused in the green stuff.
As Willow Smith performed her hits "21st Century Girl" and "Whip My Hair," the 10-year-old was cheered on by her dad, Will Smith, and brother, Jaden Smith, who were in the audience.
The final big award of the evening went to Miley Cyrus, who won for Favorite Movie Actress for "The Last Song." The former "Hannah Montana" star attempted to put gossip to rest during her acceptance speech as she thanked her family for supporting her career.
Cyrus will no doubt get fans wondering about the status of her relationship with "Last Song" co-star and on-again, off-again beau Liam Hemsworth, whom she thanked for "helping me make movie magic" in the 2010 drama.
The Big Help Award, which was presented by Rosario Dawson, went to singer/actor Justin Timberlake for his devotion to charities, particularly the work he does with Shriners Hospital for Children. In between cracking jokes about burping and getting the crowd to cheer if they had ever helped anyone, Timberlake took the time to tell his young fans, "Your heart is the most beautiful part, so don't forget to use it."
In addition to telling kids they can do their part to help, even with major issues such as the crisis in Japan, the star said something bound to make any adult watching elated: "Listen to your parents!"
Finally, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian hit the stage to help give away the last award of the night for Favorite TV Show, which went to the kid-friendly Nickelodeon hit "iCarly."
Black kept a high energy throughout the show, including some interactions with his "Kung Fu Panda 2" character, Po, — one of which featured a cameo from Britney Spears in a pre-recorded segment. He ended the evening with a slime battle between himself and Jim Carrey, who made a surprise finale appearance.
Other winners included:
Favorite Female Singer
Favorite Male Singer
Favorite Song
Favorite Movie
Favorite Animated Movie
Favorite Reality Show
Favorite TV Actress
Favorite TV Actor
Favorite Book
Favorite Cartoon
Favorite Male Athlete
Favorite Female Athlete
Favorite Video Game
What was your favorite moment at the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards? Tell us below!
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2011年4月9日星期六
Interview with Jackie Tomlin, Paranormal Investigator to appear on Animal Planet tonight
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Guess These Celebrity Baby Bump Pictures
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- Kim Kardashian playboy nude photo leaked
BREAKING NEWS!
A photo of Kim Kardashian?s playboy photoshoot has been leaked. The photoshoot wasn?t supposed to appear to viewers until December. It is rumored that this will be the biggest playboy spread ever?..
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James Franco Dresses Up As Marilyn Monroe While Anne Hathaway Rocks A Tux: 2011 Oscars
Alessandra Ambrosio's L.A. Afternoon
Spending some quality time with pal Matheus Mazzafera, Alessandra Ambrosio stepped out for an afternoon of shopping in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday (April 7).
The Brazilian-born beauty looked picture perfect in a pair of aviators, gray shirt, denim shorts, and gladiator sandals as she treated herself to a few new purchases along the way.
Although her two-year-old Anja didn't join this midday outing, proud mama Alessandra recently gushed about the joys of parenthood.
Ambrosio told press, ?Motherhood changed my life in that everything I do I think about my daughter, she said. ?I go to work and when I have a pause I just think about my daughter and what she?s doing. I just give more time to be with her and take care of myself to be able to take good care of her.?
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MTV Confirms Spinoffs for Snooki, Pauly D and JWoww
While their trip to Italy may be on hold, Jersey Shore residents Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio and Jenni "JWoww" Farley have plenty of reality TV to look forward to in the future.
MTV confirmed Thursday that all three original Seaside Heights cast members will be starring in spin-offs scheduled to air in 2012. Jenni and Snooki will take on a 12-episode series that follows them through their life away from the shore house drama. "The locale may be different, but the friendship is sure to remain the same," the network said in a statement. Pauly D's project will show what life is like for the gelled-up, super-popular, Rhode Island deejay.
"The Jersey Shore cast is at the center of the show's ongoing success and Nicole, Pauly D and Jenni have become household names as a result of their unique, sometimes outrageous and often hilarious personalities," MTV's Executive Vice President of Programming and Head of Production Chris Linn told UsMagazine.com.
"We're excited to put the spotlight on their lives away from the shore as they pursue their individual passions, careers and relationships," Linn continues. "Both series are fun, fresh ways for us to evolve what is an already successful brand for us."
These three are definitely the most likable characters in the Jersey Shore house, and we think MTV made a smart move by taking advantage of their popularity. Can't you just hear Pauly D's reaction to the big news: "SPIN-OFFS ARE HEEEEERRRRRRE!"
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/mtv-confirms-spinoffs-snooki-pauly-d-and-jwoww/1-a-339166
2011年4月8日星期五
K-Fed Did It Again! Girlfriend Victoria Prince Is Pregnant!
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Beyonce, Leonardo DiCaprio Lead Flurry Of Movie Remakes
Russell Brand, Willow Smith, Jonah Hill are just a few stars looking to revamp film and TV classics like 'Arthur', 'Annie' and '21 Jump Street.'
By Terri Schwartz
Beyoncé
Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images
What do Willow Smith and Beyoncé have in common with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Kenny Wormald? They're all starring (or in talks to star) in the latest round of remakes of beloved films and TV shows coming down the pike.
On Thursday, news broke that Beyoncé would be starring in a Clint Eastwood-directed remake of the 1976 Barbra Streisand classic "A Star Is Born" (which was a remake of a 1954 movie that remade a 1937 film). In the meantime, Will Smith is reportedly petitioning Sony to remake "Annie" (the 1982 movie and 1977 musical) starring his 10-year-old daughter, Willow, best known for whipping her hair.
In October it was announced that Leonardo DiCaprio and best bud Tobey Maguire would be starring in Baz Luhrmann's 3-D retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," with Carey Mulligan joining as Daisy Buchanan.
Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum have been working on bringing the '80s Johnny Depp-starring television series "21 Jump Street" to the big screen since 2008, and they might even get Depp to cameo in it in time for the film's March 16, 2012, release date.
And let's not forget the long hunt for a Ren McCormack (the character Kevin Bacon made famous in 1984), after Zac Efron and Chace Crawford dropped out of the planned "Footloose" remake that finally landed dancer Kenny Wormald the role of his life.
Then there's "Arthur," the Russell Brand-starring remake of the 1981 screwball comedy about a happily drunk millionaire who risks everything for love. The film has tapped everyone from Helen Mirren to Greta Gerwig and Nick Nolte.
Two recently announced remakes are "Lethal Weapon" and "The Wizard of Oz," which are still in early development and without stars attached. Warner Bros. announced their plans to reboot the Mel Gibson-starring franchise on Thursday and tapped writer Will Beall to pen the script with completely new characters. And director Robert Zemeckis announced back in November that he planned on remaking the 1939 Technicolor classic using the script from the original film, with Warner Bros. hoping Robert Downey Jr. will play Oz.
Just this past year, films from "Clash of the Titans" to "The Karate Kid" to "A Nightmare on Elm Street" were remade for the big screen and were well-received by audiences. "Alice in Wonderland" and "Clash of the Titans" went on to become two of the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2010, while "Piranha 3D" and "The A-Team" also went on to strong successes, proving that there definitely is a market for these kinds of remakes.
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: n/a
- Album: Moonwalker
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Naomi Judd Admits to Neglecting Ashley on 'The View'
This week the whole Judd family has gone on a full-court press in the media: Ashley has been promoting her new memoir, All That Is Bitter & Sweet, and Naomi and Wynonna are hyping their new documentary series for OWN, The Judds (premiering Sunday, April 10, at 9 p.m. ET on OWN). Whenever anyone in this talented, complex and very dysfunctional family talks to the media, some new revelation tends to come out, and this time is no different.
On Thursday, Naomi offered her response to Ashley's disclosures while appearing on The View. When Barbara Walters asked the singer if she feels like she neglected Ashley, Naomi replied: "In a way I do." Judd went on to call her daughters -- and her husband, Larry Strickland -- the "joys of her life" and said, "I support Ashley." Wynnona, who was also on the show, chimed in to say that she hasn't read her sister's book, adding that: "We all have three different realities of the same car ride to the nightmares we were in, and it's (Ashley's) turn to tell her side of the story." Watch for yourself below:
During a different appearance, this one on Good Morning America, Naomi pointed out that she never received love or validation from her own mother. And she made it clear that she bears no ill will whatsoever toward Ashley. "These two girls are my life," she said. "I love them so dearly, and I want the book to be a success."
Judging by this preview of The Judds, neither of Naomi's daughters will be nominating her for any parenting awards -- unless, of course, it's for "worst mother." Even in the first five minutes of the pilot episode, it is abundantly clear that the Judds' professional success was a blessing and a curse for Wynonna. For years, she and her mother were a hugely successful country music duo, achieving incredible fame and fortune. But for much of that time, Wynonna thought of her mother as a slave-driving task master. She recalls that Naomi's "manipulation was so bad at times that I literally used to refuse to speak to her for months at a time."
"Lord knows before I was a ferocious mountain lion kind of a mom," Naomi says. "I feel bad about how hard I was on Wynonna. I feel terrible. I was horrible. I didn't know any better... I was terrified of losing her."
There's a common thread among all the interviews in this week's Judd family media blitzkrieg. They all use the language of recovery and psychoanalysis. Using phrases like "validating my reality," and giving someone "her time to speak," these women have clearly spent many hours on therapists' couches. And, in a way, aren't all these talk show couches just an extension of that?
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/naomi-judd-admits-neglecting-ashley-view/1-a-339325
Eva Longoria: I Want to Be a Mom
Eva Longoria has played a ghost in Over Her Dead Body, a Secret Service agent in The Sentinel and, of course, a desperate housewife on Desperate Housewives -- but the role she's most excited to tackle is that of real-life mother.
"(I want to) have kids and be a mom," the Desperate Housewives star says on an episode of the Rachael Ray Show scheduled to air Monday, April 11, according to People.
Longoria, 36, whose three-year marriage to NBA player Tony Parker ended in divorce in January, doesn't mention her timetable for when she'd like to join the celeb baby train.
She also doesn't name-drop any potential baby daddies, though she's frequently been spotted getting cozy with Eduardo Cruz (the brother of Penelope, a new mom herself) over the past few months.
Longoria tells Ray there may be one kink in her plans, however -- she's not a good dater. "I'm not very approachable," she says. "I'm not good with (dating), I get really nervous! It's probably strange (that) I've never been a dater. I've been married or in a relationship, and so this is going to be, you know, scary."
But if taking care of others is good training for the demands of motherhood, Longoria seems to be on her way. She now shares her home with two female buddies. "I'm like the mother hen for a sorority house," she says. "It's all women, all the time. So, we're always cooking! I love it!"
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/eva-longoria-i-want-be-mom/1-a-338854
Usher - OMG
- Artist: Usher
- Label: LaFace Records, JLG
- Director: Anthony Mandler
- Album: Raymond V. Raymond
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Javier Bardem In Final Negotiations For 'The Dark Tower' In Today's Casting Call
After months of casting rumors that eventually squared firmly on the "psychologically" locked Spanish actor,�it now appears all but certain that Bardem will step into the role of gunslinger Roland Deschain. Deadline has the news (and we say thankya) that Bardem is close enough to completing his deal [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/04/07/the-dark-tower-javier-bardem-roland-deschain/
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller': Story Behind The 'Glee' Cover
MJ classic is mashed up with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 'Heads Will Roll' for post-Super Bowl episode.
By Aly Semigran
Madonna, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and now, finally, Michael Jackson. The cast of "Glee" has covered plenty of icons during their first two seasons, but it's taken 33 episodes to get around to the King of Pop.
With a huge catalog of Jackson songs, the singing, dancing students of McKinley High paid homage to the late singer with one of his biggest staples (and, arguably, the greatest music video of all time) with their take on "Thriller."
The groundbreaking single from Jackson's best-selling album of the same name was mashed up with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Heads Will Roll" for the post-Super Bowl episode (titled "The Sue Sylvester Bowl Shuffle"), featuring a zombie-fied "Glee" cast.
Bound to become a smash all over again (though with its nonstop rotation at Halloween parties and wedding receptions until the end of time, it's never truly gone away), here's a brief history of the dance/pop classic.
Released on January 23, 1984, "Thriller" was the seventh, and final, single to be released from Jackson's smash record. According to the RIAA, the album (released by Epic Records) has gone gold 29 times, narrowly edging out the Eagles' Greatest Hits 1971-1975 for the title of best-selling album of all time.
In 2009, MTV News estimated that the Thriller album was poised to go triple diamond, meaning 30 million records sold in the U.S. alone.
After Thriller's other singles (including "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and "Wanna Be Startin' Something") dominated the charts, it was time for the spooky, undeniably original track to take over. The song "Thriller" also appeared on many of Jackson's other albums, including the compilations HIStory and Number Ones.
Clocking in at a little under six minutes (though the radio edit was closer to four-and-a-half), the song features pop-music mainstays like synthesizers but shakes things up with its spooky sound effects, including creaking floors, howling and thunder.
The song was produced by Quincy Jones and written and composed by Rod Tempterton and spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #4.
But it's the music video for "Thriller" that truly made it the phenomenon it was in the '80s and continues to be today. Less a music video than a mini-motion picture, the video (over 13 minutes long and directed by John Landis) won three MTV Video Music Awards and has been named the best music video of all time by many outlets, including VH1 for the special "VH1: 100 Greatest Videos."
The chiller features Jackson in that iconic red leather jacket on a date with his girlfriend (played by Ola Ray) before things go terribly awry. After all, as Jackson (whose disclaimer at the start of the video reads, "This film in no way endorses a belief in the occult") sings in the opening line, "It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark." Cue werewolves, zombies, Vincent Price's soliloquy and one of the most memorable dance sequences ever.
The video was (no pun intended) a monster hit. As the Los Angeles Times notes, "At the height of the song's popularity, MTV would run the 14-minute 'Thriller' video twice an hour."
Choreographed by Jackson and Michael Peters (who, as the LA Times also reported, appears in the video as one of the zombies) and with makeup by Oscar-winner Rick Baker (also an undead "Thriller" extra) was made with a huge budget of an estimated $500,000.
Still, the efforts paid off. Landis (who told the "Today" show back in 2009 that no one wanted to give them the funds to make the risky vid) made the accompanying 45-minute documentary about the venture, called "The Making of Thriller." Featuring the behind-the-scenes wizardry, as well as the music video in full, it would go on to move more than 10 million copies.
Since then, the signature song and video have seen their share fair of tributes in movies (notably in the 2004 comedy"13 Going on 30") and TV ("South Park," "Family Guy," "30 Rock," among others), not to mention the countless flash mobs that have gone viral. (Remember the prisoners in the Philippines who became overnight phenomenons on YouTube?)
Even with the "Glee" number, this likely won't be the last incarnation of "Thriller." Billboard reported in October that a "Thriller" film is in the works. With a plot allegedly revolving around Price's narration, Kenny Ortega, who directed Jackson's last effort, "This Is It," will reportedly helm the project.
Since Jackson's untimely passing on June 25, 2009, the song and video's legacy continue to live on. In the week following Jackson's death, "Thriller" was the best-selling track in the U.S., with sales of 167,000 copies on the Billboard Hot Digital Singles chart.
Then, in December 2009, "Thriller" was the first music video to ever be inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. It seems "no mere mortal can resist ... the thriller" after all.
What did you think of the "Thriller" mash-up on "Glee"? Let us know in the comments!
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2011年4月7日星期四
Justin Bieber Passes Michael Jackson's Box-Office Record
'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' has outgrossed MJ's 'This Is It' in U.S.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber in "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Michael Jackson may have dubbed himself the King of Pop, but the late icon didn't hold the box-office crown for long. Less than a year after the posthumous MJ documentary "This Is It" became the most successful concert-themed film in U.S. history, Justin Bieber is poised to snatch the mantle.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" has earned $72.2 million in domestic box office so far, passing Jackson's $72.1 million haul. And while Bieber has racked up those impressive numbers in just six weeks, he's got a long way to go before he laps the global receipts for the MJ doc.
"This Is It" has grossed $189.1 million overseas for a global total of $261.2 million. Music films don't typically play well overseas, and THR noted that "Never Say Never" has grossed a more modest $10.8 million overseas so far, with Paramount executives predicting that it could top out around $20 million internationally.
The impressive U.S. numbers were likely goosed by the re-release of the film recently with 40 additional minutes of bonus footage from director Jon M. Chu. Bieber still has a little way to go to climb the list of the top-grossing documentaries of all time. "Never Say Never" is currently stalled out at the #3 position, around $5 million behind "March of the Penguins," according to Box Office Mojo, and well short of the all-time record held by Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," which has taken in $119.1 million to date.
Bieber set off a classic MJ-style fan frenzy a few weeks ago when he visited Liverpool, England, for his world tour. And just a week later, he posed with his new wax figure at London's Madame Tussauds, checking off another item on the list of milestones to an MJ-like career.
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?Breaking Dawn? Wedding Dress Revealed in Illustrated Guide
As I sat in the bookstore yesterday sipping my latte, I happened to glance over to a Twilight display. The dark-covered series sat in its usual spot, [...]
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Monster Face Tees
Sparrow Madden wore a monster face tee when he went to Tom's Toys with his family. He paired his bright blue tee with a black vest and high tops. Get a funky monster tee to add to your little one's wardrobe.
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Kesha's "Sleazy" leaks
The Nicki Minaj appropriation on this song is bald-faced; Kesha?s entire turn is all syncopated faux-weird, accents, birdsong dynamics. The whole nine. And spitting the lamest rhymes probs ever (the part of [...]
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2011年4月6日星期三
Usher - Spotlight
- Artist: Usher
- Label: Warner Bros. Records, Asylum, Mizay Ent
- Director: Benny Boom
- Album: The State vs. Radric Davis
Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=454171
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Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Muse Added To Grammy Show
Usher, Jaden Smith, B.o.B, Janelle Monae and Lady Antebellum will also perform on February 13.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber and Usher
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
While Willow Smith is the one who made music headlines with "Whip My Hair" last year, it's her brother, "Karate Kid" actor Jaden Smith, who will take the stage at the upcoming 53rd Grammy Awards in a special performance alongside Usher and Justin Bieber, with whom he collaborated on the song "Never Say Never" last summer.
The trio joins a list of new performers added to the show on Thursday (January 20) that will also include another power trifecta made up of B.o.B, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe, according to a press release from the Recording Academy announcing the additions to the February 13 telecast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Also taking the stage next month will be nominees Muse and Lady Antebellum. They will join a roster of previously announced performers that includes Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green and Miranda Lambert. It will be the first time on the Grammy performance stage for Bieber, B.o.B, Lambert, Mars, Monáe, Muse and Smith. Eminem, Green, Gaga, Perry, Usher and Lady Antebellum will be making return visits for the occasion.
While 11-time Grammy winner Eminem leads the pack in nominations this year (with 10 nods), Mars has seven nominations, and Gaga and Lady Antebellum are not far behind with six nods each. B.o.B has notched five, Perry and Green are each up for four, and Arcade Fire and Lambert are vying for three awards. Bieber, Muse, Usher and Monáe are each nominated for two Grammys.
No details of the collaborative performances were released, but the Grammy announcement promised a rare, never-before-seen event for the Mars, B.o.B and Monáe segment.
With the addition of Antebellum, all five Album of the Year nominees (Eminem, Arcade Fire, Gaga, Perry) are now scheduled to perform on the show. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Which Grammy performance are you most looking forward to? Talk about it in the comments!
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Britney Spears Wants Nicki Minaj As Her Opening Act
Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/04/01/britney-spears-wants-nicki-minaj-as-her-opening-act/
Anne Hathaway Won?t Be A Mean Academy Awards Host
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