Now that Jennifer Lopez is out and Mariah Carey is in on American Idol, it's time to focus on the other two judges' spots. According to Us Weekly, musicians Nick Jonas and Pharrell Williams are in talks to fill the remaining empty seats.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
2012 VMA Nominations: The Complete List
Drake, Rihanna and Katy Perry lead the charge going into the September 6 awards show.
By Gil Kaufman
<P>The videos have been reviewed, the list has been narrowed and you are now looking at the full list of nominees for the 29th annual <a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/">MTV Video Music Awards</a>.</P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/rihanna/artist.jhtml/">Rihanna</a> and <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/drake/artist.jhtml">Drake</a> lead the pack with five nominations each, followed by VMA darling Katy Perry with four and a bumper crop of new and veteran faces with three noms each.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="The 2012 Video Music Award Nominees Are..." id="vid:820732.id:1690828" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>While new acts like the Wanted, Carly Rae Jepsen, A$AP Rocky, Frank Ocean and Gotye are looking for their first taste of Moonman gold, they'll be facing some wily veterans in the form of Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Usher, Maroon 5, Linkin Park and Coldplay.</P><P><big><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/categories.jhtml"><b>What are you waiting for? Start voting for the 2012 VMAs now!</a></b></big></P><P>We have no idea who will go home happy and who will be drowning their sorrows September 6 when the show airs live at 8 p.m. ET from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. But we do know the broadcast will feature performances from four-time VMA veteran Alicia Keys and VMA first-timers One Direction.</P><P>The full List of 2012 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees:</P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/video-of-the-year/"><b>Video of the Year</b></a><br> Katy Perry, "Wide Awake"<br> Gotye, "Somebody That I Used To Know"<br> Rihanna, "We Found Love"<br> Drake feat. Rihanna, "Take Care"<br> M.I.A., "Bad Girls"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-new-artist/"><b>Best New Artist</b></a><br> Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, "We Are Young"<br> Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe"<br> Frank Ocean, "Swim Good"<br> One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful"<br> The Wanted, "Glad You Came"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-hip-hop-video/"><b>Best Hip-Hop Video</b></a><br> Childish Gambino, "Heartbeat"<br> Drake feat. Lil Wayne, "HYFR"<br> Kanye West feat. Pusha T, Big Sean & 2 Chainz, "Mercy"<br> Watch the Throne, "Paris"<br> Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz, "Beez in the Trap"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-male-video/"><b>Best Male Video</b></a><br> Justin Bieber, "Boyfriend"<br> Frank Ocean, "Swim Good"<br> Drake feat. Rihanna, "Take Care"<br> Chris Brown, "Turn Up the Music"<br> Usher, "Climax"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-female-video/"><b>Best Female Video</b></a><br> Rihanna, "We Found Love"<br> Katy Perry, "Part of Me"<br> Beyoncé, "Love on Top"<br> Nicki Minaj, "Starships"<br> Selena Gomez & The Scene, "Love You Like a Love Song"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-pop-video/"><b>Best Pop Video</b></a><br> One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful"<br> Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, "We Are Young"<br> Rihanna, "We Found Love"<br> Justin Bieber, "Boyfriend"<br> Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa, "Payphone"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-rock-video/"><b>Best Rock Video</b></a><br> Coldplay, "Paradise"<br> The Black Keys, "Lonely Boy"<br> Linkin Park, "BURN IT DOWN"<br> Jack White, "Sixteen Saltines"<br> Imagine Dragons, "It's Time"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-electronic-dance-music-video/"><b>Best Electronic Dance Music Video</b></a><br> Duck Sauce, "Big Bad Wolf"<br> Calvin Harris, "Feel So Close"<br> Skrillex, "First of the Year (Equinox)" <br> Martin Solveig, "The Night Out"<br> Avicii, "Le7els"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-video-with-a-message/"><b>Best Video With a Message</b></a><br> Demi Lovato, "Skyscraper"<br> Rise Against, "Ballad of Hollis Brown"<br> Kelly Clarkson, "Dark Side"<br> Gym Class Heroes, "The Fighter"<br> K'Naan feat. Nelly Furtado, "Is Anybody Out There?" <br> Lil Wayne, "How to Love"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-art-direction/"><b>Best Art Direction</b></a><br> Katy Perry, "Wide Awake"<br> Drake feat. Rihanna, "Take Care"<br> Lana Del Rey, "Born to Die"<br> Regina Spektor, "All the Rowboats"<br> Of Monsters & Men, "Little Talks"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-choreography/"><b>Best Choreography</b></a><br> Chris Brown, "Turn Up the Music"<br> Rihanna, "Where Have You Been"<br> Beyoncé, "Countdown"<br> Avicii, "Le7els"<br> Jennifer Lopez f/Pitbull, "Dance Again"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-cinematography/"><b>Best Cinematography</b></a><br> M.I.A., "Bad Girls"<br> Adele, "Someone Like You"<br> Drake feat. Rihanna, "Take Care"<br> Coldplay feat. Rihanna, "Princess of China"<br> Lana Del Rey, "Born to Die"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-direction/"><b>Best Direction</b></a><br> M.I.A., "Bad Girls"<br> Duck Sauce, "Big Bad Wolf" <br> Coldplay feat. Rihanna, "Princess of China"<br> Frank Ocean, "Swim Good"<br> Watch the Throne, "Otis"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-editing/"><b>Best Editing</b></a><br> Beyoncé, "Countdown"<br> A$AP Rocky, "Goldie"<br> Gotye, "Somebody That I Used to Know"<br> Watch the Throne, "Paris"<br> Kanye West feat. Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz, "Mercy"<br></P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-editing/"><b>Best Visual Effects</b></a><br> Katy Perry, "Wide Awake"<br> Rihanna, "Where Have You Been"<br> David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, "Turn Me On"<br> Linkin Park, "BURN IT DOWN"<br> Skrillex, "First of the Year (Equinox)"</P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/photos/2012-mtv-video-music-awards-nominees/1690852/7371191/photo.jhtml#7371191"><big><b>For photos of the nominated videos, click here.</b></big></a></P><P><b>The <a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/">2012 MTV Video Music Awards</a> will air live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, September 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Head to <a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/">VMA.MTV.com</a> now through August 24 to vote for your favorites, or text BNA to 22444 to vote for Best New Artist all the way through the show!</b></P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="One Direction Are Looking Forward To Their First VMAs" id="vid:820739.id:1690828" width="415" height="255"></div><p></p>
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Justin Bieber Hooks Big Sean Up With 'Tight' Teen Choice Awards Gig
'It's tight I get to share some light with him,' Sean tells MTV News before Sunday's show.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Kara Warner
<P>On Sunday night (July 22), <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Bieber</a> was joined by Big Sean for a swagged-out <a href="/news/articles/1690173/justin-bieber-teen-choice-awards-performance.jhtml">performance of "As Long as You Love Me"</a> during the <a href="/news/articles/1690174/teen-choice-awards-winners-list.jhtml">Teen Choice Awards</a>.</P><P>But not long before the MC spit his verse alongside the pop superstar, MTV News caught up with him on the red carpet, where he shared his marching orders for the gig.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Big Sean Keeping It 'Moving' For Justin Bieber Teen Choice Performance" id="vid:817409.id:1690172" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>"It's really Justin Bieber's performance, and I'm just guest performing," he said. "It's really his show. I'm not going to take anything away from it. I just come out do my verse, keep it player, keep it moving, and it's fun though."</P><P>Sean added that he was looking forward to some of that TCA attention. "It's tight to be able to get to work with him," he continued. "He's Justin Bieber ... arguably one of the biggest artists in the world. It's tight I get to share some light with him."</P><P>The twosome recently shot a <a href="/news/articles/1689686/justin-bieber-bloody-as-long-as-you-love-me-video.jhtml">video for the <i>Believe</i> single</a>. They worked with Anthony Mandler on the clip, which, according to a recently released screen grab, will leave Bieber a bit roughed up. Little is known about the story line, and Mandler's only tease so far is one tweet: "It's a story of love.... #believe."</P><P>With Bieber's <a href="/news/articles/1688265/justin-bieber-after-believe.jhtml"><i>Believe</i> Tour on the horizon</a>, Sean isn't ruling out any surprise cameos. That means the twosome have until September, when the tour begins, to plot out some special performances.</P><P>"I don't know about the tour, but maybe some special cities. I might have to pop up in Detroit," he said. "I'm pretty sure that tour's going to be crazy."</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Justin Bieber And Big Sean Get Down At Teen Choice Awards" id="vid:817411.id:1690172" width="415" height="255"></div><p></p>
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Tip confirms second remix in the works for track, which previously featured a remix verse from Andre 3000.
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<P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/kesha_/artist.jhtml">Ke$ha</a>'s already gotten <a href="/news/articles/1656039/andre-3000-pops-up-on-kehas-sleazy-remix.jhtml">"Sleazy" with Andre 3000</a>. Now, a few more rappers want to get dirty with the glittery pop singer.</P><P><a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2011/10/t-i-andre-300-lil-wayne-wiz-khalifa-record-kesha-remix" target="_blank">XXLmag.com</a> reports that <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/t_i_/artist.jhtml">T.I.</a> plans to jump on the track, and Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa will also be joining Andre and Tip on a new version of "Sleazy." Weezy should be a welcome addition to <a href="/news/articles/1651081/keha-gets-sleazy-on-new-cannibal-track.jhtml">Ke$ha's dance tune</a>, as it sounds somewhat like Wayne's single "A Milli." And while not much else is known about the remix, T.I. promised that he's going to go big with his verse.</P><P>"I haven't heard anybody but mine. ... I'm gonna put my money on mine," the newly freed rapper, who <a href="/news/articles/1671950/ti_prison-release.jhtml">ended an 11-month prison sentence</a> in September, told the website.</P><P>The Andre 3000 remix dropped earlier this year and appears on K-Dollar Sign's album <i>Cannibal.</i> The guys will have a lot of swagger to compete with because when Andre appeared on the first remix, he had this to say: "We start out so cute in our baby pictures/ That mama shot for our daddy so that he wouldn't forget you/ He forgot anyway, but hey, one day he'll remember/ If not, he's human, I'm human, you human, we'll forgive him/ I call her Keisha, she like it because it's 'hood to her/ She call me Andre 6000 because I'm good to her."</P><P>Tip told XXLmag.com that his appearance on the Ke$ha song is just one of many remixes he's amped about. He has also worked on remixes for Meek Mill and Rick Ross's "Ima Boss," as well as Jay-Z and Kanye West's <i>Watch the Throne</i> song "N---as in Paris."</P><P>"I'm looking for some more records to jump on," he said. "That's what I'm doin' right now. I'm commandeering hit records right now. I'm hijacking hit records. If you got a hit, I'm on it."</P><P><i>Are you looking forward to the new "Sleazy" remix? Tell us in the comments!</i></p>
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Bristol Palin Defends Reality TV Career
At the age of 21, Bristol Palin already has three reality shows under her belt (and that's not counting her role in the 2008 presidential race, which packed far more televised drama than most of The Real World). Now, having joined the all-star season of Dancing with the Stars, the mother of 3-year-old Tripp is continuing her life in the spotlight. And in her eyes, it's a perfectly legitimate way to support her family.
'Dark Knight Rises': What's The Future Of John Blake?
After Christopher Nolan's trilogy, an all-new adventure starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Gotham's finest doesn't seem likely.
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Team USA "Home Away From Home" at Olympics
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Beyonce Records Video For Michelle Obama
Bey reads personal letter to the first lady in a video for President Obama's re-election campaign.
By Nadeska Alexis
<P><a href="/music/artist/knowles_beyonce/artist.jhtml">Beyoncé</a> has never been shy about her admiration for Michelle Obama. In April, she <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/04/12/beyonce-writes-letter-michelle-obama/">dedicated a note to the first lady</a> via her website, heavy with praise, and this week, Bey delivered the message aloud, in a new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1qpzHkA6tQ&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">video</a> that supports President Obama's re-election campaign.</P><P>"I wrote a letter to the first lady because I wanted her to know that I'm very grateful for everything she's done for our country and also for women around the world," Beyoncé says as she introduces the clip.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Beyonce Gets Back To Business, Kicks Off Summer!" id="vid:785342" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>During the brief video, the camera cuts from the singer as she begins to read the note, and a set of photos showing Mrs. Obama hard at work and hanging with her family begins to play. "Michelle is the ultimate example of a truly strong African-American," Beyoncé reads as the photos scroll by. "She is a caring mother, she's a loving wife, while at the same time she is the first lady!"</P><P>When Beyoncé originally posted the handwritten note on her site in April, the FLOTUS respond via Twitter, writing, "Thank you for the beautiful letter and for being a role model who kids everywhere can look up to."</P><P>Beyoncé cemented her relationship with Michelle Obama last year, when she teamed up with the first lady to help promote the "Let's Move!" campaign, which targeted childhood obesity. According to Obama, Bey reworked her single "Get Me Bodied" into "Move Your Body," without even being asked, and she was happy to film an accompanying video for the song.</P><P>When Beyoncé made her return to the stage over Memorial Day weekend with a series of concerts at Revel Resorts — her first since baby Blue Ivy was born — the <a href="/news/articles/1685932/beyonce-michelle-obama-atlantic-city.jhtml">first lady made a trip to Atlantic City</a> along with her two daughters to catch the show and later praised Beyoncé for her performance.</P><P>During a May interview with <i>People,</i> the <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/05/30/michelle-obama-beyonce-atlantic-city-shows/">first lady expressed just how much she liked the singer</a>. "If I had some gift, I'd be Beyoncé," she said. "I'd be some great singer."</p>
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In 17-second promo, Spears seems to be taking a page from Simon Cowell's judging book.
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<P>A pesar de lo dicho ayer, Peter Mensch, manager del guitarrista Jimmy Page, se retractó totalmente en eso que la banda buscaría un reemplazo al ultragenial Robert Plant para seguir rockeando y toureándola por el mundo tras su show de 2007 en el O2 Arena de Londres por el poder de la música más sexual de la historia. No habrá más Led Zeppelin, no hay planes de que lo haya.</P><P>Mensch comentó: "Led Zeppelin se acabó. Si no los vieron en el 2007, se los perdieron. Probaron reemplazantes a Robert Plant, pero nada funcionó. Se acabó. No hay planes para continuar. Francamente, ojalá todos dejaran de hablar al respecto."</P><P>Los fans no están nada contentos, especialmente los británicos, considerando los precios delirantes de las entradas del show reunión.</P><P>¿Y a ti? ¿Qué te parece todo esto?</p>
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<P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lady_gaga/artist.jhtml">Lady Gaga</a> was in her hometown on Sunday night and gave her fellow New Yorkers a special treat. Sitting in her car, she played a new track off her forthcoming album for gathered fans.</P><P>In barely audible footage <a href="http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a394632/lady-gaga-plays-new-track-on-car-stereo-for-fans-in-new-york.html" target="_blank">posted</a> online, the dance track plays in the background — the majority of what is heard in the video is the club-banging beat. Gaga sits in the backseat of an SUV as fans call the track "amazing." The 38-second clip ends with the Mother Monster driving away from her fans.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Lady Gaga Has The Title And Concept For Her Next Album" id="vid:717202" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>Shortly after the encounter, fans began tweeting about meeting the singer and getting the preview. One fan <a href="http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a394632/lady-gaga-plays-new-track-on-car-stereo-for-fans-in-new-york.html" target="_blank">wrote</a>, "Just met GaGa! She was playing a song from her new album! ... It was a very heavy dance/club song! The beat was f---ing insane!"</P><P>Another person who was there said that the song might end up being the first released off Gaga's forthcoming album. "I asked her if it was the new single she looked at me and shook her head yes and said shhhhh," the fan <a href="http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/360229-lady-gaga-leaks-track-fans-new-york-city" target="_blank">tweeted</a>.</P><P>Gaga will reveal the name of her <a href="/news/articles/1686922/lady-gaga-new-album-title.jhtml">new album in September</a>. Last week she hinted that the first song off the LP is produced by longtime collaborator DJ White Shadow, who worked with Gaga on <i>Born This Way</i> singles "Born This Way" and "The Edge of Glory."</P><P>While fans might have to wait a little longer to hear more of this new track, Gaga has been playing a song called "Princess Die" while on tour. If this new untitled track is any indication, <a href="/news/articles/1689212/lady-gaga-next-album.jhtml">Gaga is focusing</a> on making pure dance music, something she implied while out on the road.</P><P>"Let's just say I feel, I feel that when I wrote <i>Born This Way,</i> I demonstrated a sense of maturity," she said. "And I feel that on the next album there's a lack of maturity — it's a tremendous lack of maturity or sense of responsibility."</P><P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1617615"><img src="http://www.mtv.com/news/photos/s/spotted/banner/spotted.jpg"></a></p>
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After Christopher Nolan's trilogy, an all-new adventure starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Gotham's finest doesn't seem likely.
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Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher: Disney's Animal Kingdom Park Pair
Spending some time at the most the Most Magical Place on Earth, country cutie Carrie Underwood and hubby Mike Fisher visited Disney's Animal Kingdom park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida earlier this week (July 24).
Truly enjoying the fairytale experience, the casually clad "Before He Cheats" singer and her hunky NFL beau posed for a quick picture with Disney favorite Minnie Mouse.
And it's no doubt, Carrie will have surely needed that down time ahead of her upcoming North American tour, which kicks off shortly, on September 14.
As for fans that just can't wait to hear the latest from Underwood's new "Blown Away" album, they're in luck - E! will premiere the video for her title track on Monday, July 30th during the network's news programs at 6 and 10:30p.m.
Additionally, the blonde bombshell's "Blown Away" clip will be able to be viewed on E!'s homepage before debuting anywhere else. Be sure to check out the video's sneak peek trailer below.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Usher's Stepson Declared Brain Dead After Jet-Ski Accident
Kile Glover, son of singer's ex-wife, Tameka Foster, was with family on Georgia's Lake Lanier.
By Rob Markman
<P>Things went from bad to worse for Kiie Glover, Usher's 11-year-old stepson. After a tragic Jet Ski accident left the <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/07/08/ushers-son-injured-in-jet-ski-accident/">youngster in critical condition</a> on Friday, doctors have now declared him brain dead.</P><P><a href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/08/usher-tameka-foster-stepson-brain-dead/" target=="_blank">TMZ</a> is reporting that Glover, who is the son of Usher's ex-wife, Tameka Foster, has not experienced any brain activity since he was admitted into the hospital two days ago. According to reports, the pre-teen and a friend were floating in inner tubes on Lake Lanier in Atlanta when they were struck by a man on a Jet Ski. Glover was unresponsive when he was taken out of the water and airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston; his friend, an unidentified 15-year old girl, was treated for a cut on the head and a broken arm.</P><P>According to the <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/reports-ushers-stepson-injured-1473926.html" target="_blank"><i>Atlanta Journal-Constitution,</i></a> the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said that alcohol doesn't appear to have been a factor in the accident and the newspaper also reported that the man on the Jet Ski and Glover were part of the same group on an outing at the lake.</P><P>Foster and Usher (born Usher Raymond) were married in 2007 but divorced in 2009. The two are reportedly both present at the hospital.</P><P>Many of Usher and Foster's celebrity friends took to Twitter on Sunday (July 8) to express their deepest sympathies.</P><P>"My deepest prayers go out to Tameka, Usher and both of their families right now," Diggy Simmons wrote.</P><P>"Wishing @TamekaRaymond's son godspeed recovery. horrible news to hear," Roots drummer Questlove added, while television personality La La Anthony wrote: "Praying for @TamekaRaymond and her family. Asking to give her and her family strength during this difficult time. Praying for u Kile."</P><P>This tragedy comes a month after Usher released his latest #1 album, <i>Looking 4 Myself.</i></P><P><i>Share your well wishes for Usher and his family in the comments section.</i></p>
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Usher's Stepson Declared Brain Dead After Jet-Ski Accident
Kile Glover, son of singer's ex-wife, Tameka Foster, was with family on Georgia's Lake Lanier.
By Rob Markman
<P>Things went from bad to worse for Kiie Glover, Usher's 11-year-old stepson. After a tragic Jet Ski accident left the <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/07/08/ushers-son-injured-in-jet-ski-accident/">youngster in critical condition</a> on Friday, doctors have now declared him brain dead.</P><P><a href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/08/usher-tameka-foster-stepson-brain-dead/" target=="_blank">TMZ</a> is reporting that Glover, who is the son of Usher's ex-wife, Tameka Foster, has not experienced any brain activity since he was admitted into the hospital two days ago. According to reports, the pre-teen and a friend were floating in inner tubes on Lake Lanier in Atlanta when they were struck by a man on a Jet Ski. Glover was unresponsive when he was taken out of the water and airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston; his friend, an unidentified 15-year old girl, was treated for a cut on the head and a broken arm.</P><P>According to the <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/reports-ushers-stepson-injured-1473926.html" target="_blank"><i>Atlanta Journal-Constitution,</i></a> the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said that alcohol doesn't appear to have been a factor in the accident and the newspaper also reported that the man on the Jet Ski and Glover were part of the same group on an outing at the lake.</P><P>Foster and Usher (born Usher Raymond) were married in 2007 but divorced in 2009. The two are reportedly both present at the hospital.</P><P>Many of Usher and Foster's celebrity friends took to Twitter on Sunday (July 8) to express their deepest sympathies.</P><P>"My deepest prayers go out to Tameka, Usher and both of their families right now," Diggy Simmons wrote.</P><P>"Wishing @TamekaRaymond's son godspeed recovery. horrible news to hear," Roots drummer Questlove added, while television personality La La Anthony wrote: "Praying for @TamekaRaymond and her family. Asking to give her and her family strength during this difficult time. Praying for u Kile."</P><P>This tragedy comes a month after Usher released his latest #1 album, <i>Looking 4 Myself.</i></P><P><i>Share your well wishes for Usher and his family in the comments section.</i></p>
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'Dark Knight Rises': Is Christopher Nolan's 'Batman' Really Over?
Nolan has brought his series to an end, but some of the key players have shown interest in seeing what comes next.
By Kevin P. Sullivan, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
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Opening Ceremony: Announcing MTV News' Summer Jam Games
Kanye West, Katy Perry, Green Day and more go head-to-head in our battle to determine the summer's biggest song. Voting starts Monday!
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PHOTOS: Olympic Athletes: Then and Now!
From Bruce Jenner to Mary Lou Retton, relive these former Olympians' glory days and see what they're up to now.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Cheating Hearts: Celebrities Who Have Strayed
From Kristen Stewart and LeAnn Rimes to Ashton Kutcher and Arnold Schwarzenegger, see A-list players who've had tawdry affairs
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Lady Gaga - Yoü And I (A Very Gaga Thanksgiving)
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Elizabeth Olsen's Stylish Grocery Run After "50 Shades" Rumors
After hitting up the grocery store for a second time this week, Elizabeth Olsen was seen making her way back to her home in New York City on Wednesday (July 25).
The "Very Good Girls" starlet showed off her bold boho-chic style as she rocked a denim vest, button up and floppy hat while keeping her head down.
Though the 23-year-old actress has been keeping busy as she films her latest flick, fans are already starting to talk about possible future movie roles, including the film adaptation of "50 Shades of Grey."
According to recent reports, Miss Olsen may be a possible candidate to play the steamy role of Anastasia Steele.
Of course, potential cast rumors for the E.L. James trilogy have been nonstop lately with other A-listers such as Emma Watson and Kristen Stewart in the running to portray the leading lady.
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Beyonce Records Video For Michelle Obama
Bey reads personal letter to the first lady in a video for President Obama's re-election campaign.
By Nadeska Alexis
<P><a href="/music/artist/knowles_beyonce/artist.jhtml">Beyoncé</a> has never been shy about her admiration for Michelle Obama. In April, she <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/04/12/beyonce-writes-letter-michelle-obama/">dedicated a note to the first lady</a> via her website, heavy with praise, and this week, Bey delivered the message aloud, in a new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1qpzHkA6tQ&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">video</a> that supports President Obama's re-election campaign.</P><P>"I wrote a letter to the first lady because I wanted her to know that I'm very grateful for everything she's done for our country and also for women around the world," Beyoncé says as she introduces the clip.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Beyonce Gets Back To Business, Kicks Off Summer!" id="vid:785342" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>During the brief video, the camera cuts from the singer as she begins to read the note, and a set of photos showing Mrs. Obama hard at work and hanging with her family begins to play. "Michelle is the ultimate example of a truly strong African-American," Beyoncé reads as the photos scroll by. "She is a caring mother, she's a loving wife, while at the same time she is the first lady!"</P><P>When Beyoncé originally posted the handwritten note on her site in April, the FLOTUS respond via Twitter, writing, "Thank you for the beautiful letter and for being a role model who kids everywhere can look up to."</P><P>Beyoncé cemented her relationship with Michelle Obama last year, when she teamed up with the first lady to help promote the "Let's Move!" campaign, which targeted childhood obesity. According to Obama, Bey reworked her single "Get Me Bodied" into "Move Your Body," without even being asked, and she was happy to film an accompanying video for the song.</P><P>When Beyoncé made her return to the stage over Memorial Day weekend with a series of concerts at Revel Resorts — her first since baby Blue Ivy was born — the <a href="/news/articles/1685932/beyonce-michelle-obama-atlantic-city.jhtml">first lady made a trip to Atlantic City</a> along with her two daughters to catch the show and later praised Beyoncé for her performance.</P><P>During a May interview with <i>People,</i> the <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/05/30/michelle-obama-beyonce-atlantic-city-shows/">first lady expressed just how much she liked the singer</a>. "If I had some gift, I'd be Beyoncé," she said. "I'd be some great singer."</p>
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'Dark Knight Rises' Ending: Did Batman Deserve His Final Fate?
Christopher Nolan's final Batman movie cast aside darkness in favor of the light, and MTV News couldn't be happier with the outcome.
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Michael Jackson Still The King Of Pop Three Years After Death
MJ's continued influence on pop culture has proved that the King of Pop will forever remain in the hearts of music fans.
By Nadeska Alexis
<P>Music fans the world over can mark June 25, 2009 as one of those eerie days that force them to recall exactly what they were doing in the moments before they heard tragic news. <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614744/michael-jackson-dies-at-50.jhtml">Michael Jackson died</a> that day, at the age of 50, and the world was not ready to see him go.</P><P>No entertainer could ever fill the void that MJ left behind, but his memory has not faded in the three years that he's been gone. In the past 12 months alone, we've seen Jackson-inspired productions, heard narratives from celebrities who continually cite him as a key influence, and this summer his face will be plastered on Pepsi cans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his classic album <i>Bad.</i> Keep reading to see a few examples from the past year that prove that Jackson has remained forever in the heart of pop culture.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Remembering Michael Jackson" id="id:1614746" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P><strong>Conrad Murray manslaughter trial</strong></P><P>The public and very messy <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1673780/michael-jackson-trial-conrad-murray-prosecution-defense.jhtml">manslaughter trial for Jackson's doctor</a> Conrad Murray began in late September, and it was an excruciating and drawn-out ordeal for fans who were hoping to find closure after the star's death. After a painstaking six-week trial, which included testimony from 49 witnesses, a jury delivered a guilty verdict on involuntary manslaughter charges for Murray on November 7, and the world let out a collective sigh of relief.</P><P><strong><i>Watch the Throne</i> shout-out</strong></P><P>The guilty verdict in Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial was handed down just hours before Jay-Z and Kanye West's <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1673963/jay-z-kanye-west-watch-the-throne-madison-square-garden.jhtml"><i>Watch the Throne</i> tour</a> hit Madison Square Garden in New York, and it was clear that the hip-hop Titans were paying attention, just like everyone else. While spitting his lines on the <i>WTT's</i> "Welcome to the Jungle," Jay threw extra emphasis on the line, "Rest in peace to the leader of the Jackson 5," which drew applause from the crowd.</P><P><strong>Cirque Du Soleil launches Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour</strong></P><P>After a few preliminary shows in Canada, in October Cirque Du Soleil launched <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682347/michael-jackson-immortal-cirque.jhtml">Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour</a> in the U.S., dedicating a two-hour production entirely to the fallen legend. The mind-blowing mashup of dance and acrobatics, set to MJ's music, was an immediate hit, and the 65 artists who trained intensely for their performances did not take their responsibilities lightly. When <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682612/michael-jackson-immortal-world-tour.jhtml">MTV News caught up with</a> one of the dancers backstage, following a performance set to "Danger," he admitted that the entire production was deeply emotional, and that if MJ could see the show, "he would feel such a sense of pride of what he has given us to work with."</P><P><strong>Jackson tops fans' hologram wish list</strong></P><P>Tupac's hologram appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April set off a firestorm of speculation about which deceased entertainer we could expect to see onstage next. Not surprisingly, MJ was on the tip of many a fan's tongue. <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lmfao/artist.jhtml">LMFAO</a>'s Redfoo put MJ's name at the top of his hologram wish list, while a quick poll of fans in the Times Square area found that the masses wholeheartedly agreed."It's a really cliché answer, but in my time I've never seen [Michael Jackson] and it would just be something awesome to watch," <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1684073/michael-jackson-amy-winehouse-holograms.jhtml">one fan told MTV News</a>.</P><P><strong>Justin Bieber's "Die in Your Arms" single inspired by MJ</strong></P><P>Justin Bieber stopped by MTV's Times Square studio on June 19 for his "Bieber Live" special, during which the 18-year-old superstar performed one of his new singles <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1687838/justin-bieber-die-in-your-arms-michael-jackson.jhtml">"Die in Your Arms,"</a> and explained that the track was inspired by old MJ footage he viewed during a session with producer Rodney Jerkins. "Before I got in the booth, [Rodney Jerkins] showed me this hour-long video of Michael [Jackson] footage, never been seen before. It's Michael's personality, him in the booth dancing. It's some really special stuff," Bieber recalled. "So me seeing that, going in there and being inspired and working with Rodney, who worked with Michael — it was incredible."</P><P><strong>Pepsi 'Live For Now' Campaign</strong></P><P>In 1984 Michael Jackson first linked up with Pepsi for a $5 million marketing campaign, and 28 years later the soda giant is teaming up with the Jackson estate to commemorate the 25th anniversary edition of his classic album <i>Bad.</i> The <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1684460/michael-jackson-pepsi-cans.jhtml">"Live for Now" campaign</a> will find the icon's face plastered on special, limited-edition Pepsi cans this summer. The cans will include special download codes treating fans to <i>Bad</i> remixes.</P><P><strong>Rick Ross shouts out MJ on <i>Self Made Vol. 2</i> </strong></P><P>From Bieber to Rick Ross, no artist has escaped the influence of Michael Jackson. The Maybach Music Group CEO is unveiling his latest compilation album <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/06/21/maybach-music-self-made-vol-2-album-stream/"><i>Self Made Vol. 2</i></a> on Tuesday, just one day after the anniversary of Jackson's death, and that fact didn't escape him. Ross begins the LP's intro by telling fans, "If Michael Jackson came alive right now, he'd ask you to smoke one for him. So in his honor [lights up]."</P><P><b>Jackson Brothers launch Unity Tour</b></P><P>Five days before the June 25 anniversary of MJ's death, his four brothers — Jermaine, Jackie, Tito and Marlon — launched their <a href="http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/04/23/michael-jackson-hologram-jackson-brothers-tour/">Unity Tour</a>. The Jackson brothers revealed that a joint tour has been in the making for years, but admitted that they needed time to heal after losing the most famous member of the Jackson 5. Following Michael's death, all four brothers were featured on the A&E reality series "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty," which found them coping with their loss. In April it was rumored that an MJ hologram would make an appearance on the jaunt, but there's been no confirmation that the early reports were true.</p>
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