Model Sophie Dahl and her musician husband Jamie Cullum are celebrating the birth of their first child.
Dahl, granddaughter of children’s author Roald Dahl, gave birth to a daughter named Lyra on March 2, her spokesperson said.
In a brief statement the couple said: “Musician Jamie Cullum and his wife, the author and presenter Sophie ...
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Wiz Khalifa Says 'Roll Up' Is 'For Guys To Sing To Chicks'
Wiz talks to MTV News on the set of his Jake Davis-directed video.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Matt Elias
Wiz Khalifa on the set of "Roll Up"
Photo: MTV News
Oh, that Wiz Khalifa is so clever.
The "Black and Yellow" star followed up his breakout single, which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with "Roll Up."
When he spoke to MTV News late last year, he teased the song as a nod to his favorite pastime — his album is called Rolling Papers, after all. "The next single is called 'Roll Up,' surprisingly," he coyly explained with a laugh.
The song, however, is anything but smoke-inducing: It's more of the skirt-chasing variety. "I was trying to be funny, be clever as possible," Wiz told us recently on the set of the video for "Roll Up." "It's for the chicks. It's for guys to sing to chicks. And it's just a fun song."
In the clip, directed by Jake Davis (Drake and Trey Songz's "Successful"), Wiz said he is "courting a female that I'm into." Instead of real-life love interest Amber Rose, however, the Pittsburgh rapper has his sights set on the female lead in the video, Bad Boy recording artist Cassie. "It's really, really awesome," Wiz said of her casting.
After being named one of MTV News' 11 for '11 celebrities to look out for in the new year, Wiz has managed to put a lot on his plate. He's gracing the cover of the new Rolling Stone, he's scheduled to start the Green Carpet Tour next month, and he and Snoop Dogg are finishing up their "High School" movie and music joint effort.
But first, Wiz has to drop his album — Rolling Papers, his major-label debut, is set for a March 29 release — after a long rise to stardom for the former underground favorite.
"I been waiting to put an album out for a long time," he said. "But I feel like now my sound, at this point, has grown and matured and it's right where it needs to be at for people to get that perfect pull and debut record from me. I'm ready to deliver."
Are you awaiting the release of Rolling Papers? Tell us below!
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It?s A Girl For Sophie Dahl And Jamie Cullum
Model Sophie Dahl and her musician husband Jamie Cullum are celebrating the birth of their first child.
Dahl, granddaughter of children’s author Roald Dahl, gave birth to a daughter named Lyra on March 2, her spokesperson said.
In a brief statement the couple said: “Musician Jamie Cullum and his wife, the author and presenter Sophie ...
Dahl, granddaughter of children’s author Roald Dahl, gave birth to a daughter named Lyra on March 2, her spokesperson said.
In a brief statement the couple said: “Musician Jamie Cullum and his wife, the author and presenter Sophie ...
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'The Adjustment Bureau': The Reviews Are In!
Critics largely praise the Matt Damon-led Philip K. Dick adaptation, with one calling it 'a brisk and affecting slice of sci-fi.'
By Eric Ditzian
Matt Damon in "The Adjustment Bureau"
Photo: Universal Pictures
Emily Blunt the garden gnome squares off against Emily Blunt the ballerina at the box office this weekend. Her toe-tapping dancer in "The Adjustment Bureau," which opened on Friday (March 4), will handily beat her animated statue from "Gnomeo & Juliet," a cinematic holdover from last month.
"Adjustment Bureau" stars Matt Damon as a one-time Senate front-runner who falls in love with Blunt's ballerina on the night he loses the election. One twist of fate later, Damon finds out that there are supernatural forces — slickly dressed "adjusters," played by the likes of John Slattery and Anthony Mackie — controlling everyone's lives and conspiring to keep him away from Blunt. That doesn't sit so well with Damon, who sets about fighting against these forces in an effort to keep his romance alive.
The movie blends sci-fi and romantic drama into a hybrid piece of entertainment that has won over the majority of critics. Check out what everyone has to say about "The Adjustment Bureau."
The Influences
" 'The Adjustment Bureau,' an enormously entertaining speculative thriller starring Matt Damon, would earn its kudos for ambition alone. An adaptation of a Philip K. Dick story, this is a movie of myriad genres and tonal gradations, including classic science fiction in the tradition of 'Blade Runner' and 'The Matrix' and the doomed romance of 'An Affair to Remember.' Throw in the conspiratorial intrigue of 'The Manchurian Candidate' — and a first-time director to keep it all straight — and the singular achievement of 'The Adjustment Bureau' becomes all the more impressive.' — Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post
The Thrills
" 'The Adjustment Bureau' is the thriller as glorified philosophical videogame, with David dashing through doors that are like looking-glass passageways, trying to wrench his destiny away from the forces that claim he has no free will. In many ways, this is a dated and rather gimmicky movie. Yet it's directed (by 'The Bourne Ultimatum''s co-screenwriter George Nolfi) with a wide-eyed spirit. It taps into your longing for the days when a sci-fi matrix could explain the world without making it a darker place." — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
The Performances
Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, together onscreen, make all sorts of sense; his compact concentration and fire-plug solidity contrast well with her gangly physicality and spirit of mischief, sexual and otherwise. ... 'The Adjustment Bureau' has the guts to play its central romance for genuine romantic feeling — and in the tasty byplay between Damon and Blunt, who seem to enjoy each other." — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
The Dissenters
"The plot of 'The Adjustment Bureau' unfolds without rhyme or reason, with characters who behave in inexplicable ways just because. (Why, exactly, does one of the adjusters, played by Anthony Mackie, suddenly take a sympathetic interest in David's plight?) Damon and Blunt lack the onscreen chemistry to make you care much about their fate. Damon only seems plugged into the movie when he's running around and making like Jason Bourne, while Blunt does too good a job of portraying her character's strong, confident personality in her early scenes, only to retreat into wilting-violet mode in the movie's second half, as the script requires." — Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
The Final Word
Possessing great visual style, clever writing and the undeniable star presence of Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, 'The Adjustment Bureau' is a brisk and affecting slice of sci-fi that allows room for optimism and even God. ... [The] movie spins off from what might be a prompt in a philosophy college class, and while it might not get much deeper than that, it's consistently entertaining and thought-provoking. An attempt at a climactic third-act chase feels forced, especially in contrast to the gentle and almost hushed tone of what came before it, but the film's earnest emotions and sure sense of itself remain captivating even through the mildly out-there finale." — Katey Rich, Cinema Blend
Check out everything we've got on " The Adjustment Bureau."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Simon Cowell Eats In N? Out And Shares His Wealth!
You may still think of Simon Cowell as Mister Grumpy Gills, but we've got an EXCLUSIVE story that proves the Brit has a heart of gold.
Simon was in town this week on some official X Factor business. (That's code for figuring out who the hell is going to judge the damn show!)
While taking a break [...]
Simon was in town this week on some official X Factor business. (That's code for figuring out who the hell is going to judge the damn show!)
While taking a break [...]
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Lady Gaga Duets With YouTube Superfan (Video)
Lady Gaga was brought to tears last night while performing Born This Way with ten-year-old YouTube sensation, Maria Aragon.
Gaga invited Aragon on stage during her Toronto concert, and the pair performed a duet of the singer’s smash hit.
?I?m really excited Maria is here today because Maria represents what this song is all about. ...
Gaga invited Aragon on stage during her Toronto concert, and the pair performed a duet of the singer’s smash hit.
?I?m really excited Maria is here today because Maria represents what this song is all about. ...
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Robert Pattinson: New ?Water For Elephants? Trailer
Check out the new trailer for Water for Elephants, starring Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon.
Based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, Water For Elephants tells the tale of a veterinary student (Pattinson) who abandons his studies after his parents are killed, and joins a travelling circus. He then falls in love with one ...
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Brad Pitt calls himself ?Mr. Mom?
Andrew Morton, who has written the explosive new tell-all ?Angelina: An Unauthorized Biography?, has revealed that Brad Pitt has given himself a new nickname, ?Mr. Mom?. “He calls himself Mr. Mom,” the UsMagazine.com quoted Morton as saying on Fox News Channel”s Fox & Friends. Morton also said that Jolie, 35, used Maddox, to “bait” Pitt [...]
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First Trailer Released For Shrek 5 Puss In Boots
As we mentioned before, 2011 will make history for being the year with the most sequels ever.
Check out the trailer (above) for Puss in Boots, which is a spin-off of the ultra-successful Shrek franchise.
We're thinking we'll be skipping this one, but we're sure kids will enjoy it!
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Check out the trailer (above) for Puss in Boots, which is a spin-off of the ultra-successful Shrek franchise.
We're thinking we'll be skipping this one, but we're sure kids will enjoy it!
Will U check out Puss in Boots when it's [...]
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Justin Bieber Celebrates B-Day with Selena Gomez!
Justin Bieber celebrated his 17th birthday in Los Angeles, California yesterday (March 1). � The ?Baby? singer was spotted with none other than Selena Gomez as they made their exit from Maggiano?s at The Grove.� The couple reportedly, looked comfortable and cozy together as they enjoyed their dinner. Happy Birthday Justin!
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Wiz Khalifa Says 'Roll Up' Is 'For Guys To Sing To Chicks'
Wiz talks to MTV News on the set of his Jake Davis-directed video.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Matt Elias
Wiz Khalifa on the set of "Roll Up"
Photo: MTV News
Oh, that Wiz Khalifa is so clever.
The "Black and Yellow" star followed up his breakout single, which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with "Roll Up."
When he spoke to MTV News late last year, he teased the song as a nod to his favorite pastime — his album is called Rolling Papers, after all. "The next single is called 'Roll Up,' surprisingly," he coyly explained with a laugh.
The song, however, is anything but smoke inducing: It's more of the skirt-chasing variety. "I was trying to be funny, be clever as possible," Wiz told us recently on the set of the video for "Roll Up." "It's for the chicks. It's for guys to sing to chicks. And it's just a fun song."
In the clip, directed by Jake Davis (Drake and Trey Songz's "Successful"), Wiz said he is "courting a female that I'm into." Instead of real-life love interest Amber Rose, however, the Pittsburgh rapper has his sights set on the female lead in the video, Bad Boy recording artist Cassie. "It's really, really awesome," Wiz said of her casting.
After being named one of MTV News' 11 for '11 celebrities to look out for in the new year, Wiz has managed to put a lot on his plate. He's gracing the cover of the new Rolling Stone, he's scheduled to start the Green Carpet Tour next month, and he and Snoop Dogg are finishing up their "High School" movie and music joint effort.
But first, Wiz has to drop his album — Rolling Papers, his major-label debut, is set for a March 29 release — after a long rise to stardom for the former underground favorite.
"I been waiting to put an album out for a long time," he said. "But I feel like now my sound, at this point, has grown and matured and it's right where it needs to be at for people to get that perfect pull and debut album from me. I'm ready to deliver."
Are you awaiting the release of Rolling Papers? Tell us below!
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I've got a person of interest right here: *points to a clown*
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Lady Gaga breaks iTunes records, says on ?drunk diet?
Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” has become the fastest-selling single ever on Apple’s iTunes store worldwide, racking up more than one million downloads in five days, Apple said on Friday. Apple said the song — a Madonna-influenced dance track that the 24 year-old singer performed after “hatching” from a giant egg at the Grammy Awards [...]
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Courtney Love To Fork Out $430,000 To Settle Twitter Lawsuit
Courtney Love‘s purse is about to get a lot lighter. The rocker has settled a lawsuit brought against her by a fashion designer who accused Love of defaming her on Twitter.
Love took to Twitter on March 17, 2009, to hurl a torrent of insults aimed at Dawn Simorangkir, who was reportedly locked in a ...
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Michael Jackson Estate: Raking in the Cash!
Michael Jackson has been dead for a year and a half, but has been raking in the cash since. We’re talking hundreds of millions of dollars since June 2009. According to legal documents, MJ had over $400 million in various debts when he passed, but his executors have been working furiously to retire them. The [...]
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'Captain America' Villain Red Skull Photo Hits The Web
Plus: Director Joe Johnston talks to Entertainment Weekly about the politics of Captain America and 'The Avengers.'
By Kara Warner
Chris Evans in "Captain America: The First Avenger"
Photo: Marvel Entertainment
For all the "Captain America" fans who have been excited by the teaser trailer and magazine features, there have been just as many complaints about the fact that not much has yet been seen of the film's chief and formidable villain, Red Skull.
Luckily for those folks, Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive first look at genre-film favorite Hugo Weaving all red and scary-looking.
EW also scored a meaty interview with the film's director, Joe Johnston, in which he addresses a wide range of subjects, including why a superhuman can be sympathetic, the politics of Captain America (played by Chris Evans) and how much he had to think about Joss Whedon's spin-off film "The Avengers."
"What I like is he's not a superhero in the true sense of the word," Johnston explained of how Steve Rogers/ Captain America is unlike Superman or Spider-Man. "He becomes a superhero but doesn't have any superpowers. He is just the best possible human specimen. Imagine the fastest, strongest Olympian athlete. Add 30 percent. That's Steve Rogers."
Regarding the character's historic and politically charged past (the first issue of the Marvel comic featured the now-famous cover image of Captain America punching Hitler in the jaw), Johnston said that although his film is indeed a period piece, it isn't a "flag waver."
"He was created as a propaganda tool, but he soon became much more than that," Johnston told the magazine. "There are all these incarnations over the decades, but the film is not a flag waver. It's about a guy who wants to do the right thing. And that transcends all nationalities and borders."
Finally, there has been much ado over the fact that several characters who have and will have their own standalone films will come together for Whedon's highly anticipated "Avengers" movie.
"I really didn't [think about it]," Johnston said. "Because this was a period film, because this was the origin story, I didn't have to worry about 'The Avengers,' which was a present-day story," he explained. "We have present-day bookends and bring Cap back at the end, and then I basically hand him off. And 'The Avengers' is its own thing."
Check out everything we've got on "Captain America: The First Avenger."
For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com.
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Charlie Sheen?s Publicist Calls It Quits
Charlie Sheen's longtime publicist, Stan Rosenfield, has quit his job, after Charlie has spent the week attacking everyone from Two and a Half Men co-creator Chuck Lorre to AA and CBS.
"I have worked with Charlie Sheen for a long time and I care about him very much," Rosenfield said in a statement. "However, at this time, I'm unable to work effectively as his publicist and have respectfully resigned."
In an interview with TMZ.com early Monday, Sheen, 45, suggested that Rosenfield had previously lied on his behalf in regards to a previous hotel stunt in October.
"I was asleep when that statement went out," Charlie said. "I respect Stan, he was doing the best he could at the moment. Had I confirmed with him, I probably would have come up with something better."
As for how far his ?respect? for Stan goes, Charlie later called Stan a profanity, and told TMZ, "He's not allowed to quit, so you're fired."
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