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The Situation Hasnt Met Dancing With The Stars Partner
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:47:43 EDT

We might try to implement the fist-pumping for the first episode, Karina Smirnoff tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena


Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino
Photo: Andrew H. Walker/ Getty Images

While most of the other couples are already prepping for the upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars," there are two dancers who have yet to even meet.

Karina Smirnoff and "Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino havent even spoken to each other yet, but Smirnoff is sure they will have a lot to catch up on when he does eventually make it to rehearsals sometime later this month.

"Im excited and nervous and I have all these weird emotions, but Im mostly excited," Smirnoff told MTV News on Wednesday (September 1). "I think were literally the only couple who will only have about five days to get ready for the premiere on national television. Everyone else is going to have three and half weeks. Were gonna have maybe five days, so that part Im very nervous about. I know I have to be very clever in the choreography, because five days is just not enough. Even if youre a professional dancer, it would be really, really tough to get ready. So we might try to implement the fist-pumping for the first episode."

Smirnoff joked that she thinks that the Situations only dancing experience is in Seaside Heights nightclubs, so she knows its going to take some creative solutions on her end to make him look like a professional dancer. "Once I meet him for the first time, whenever hes here, that would be literally the first time I see him [and] I speak to him [and] I have any kind of contact with him, so leading up to that, I will try to create, like, variations, little pieces of choreography," she explained. "Its trial and error."

And if fans think Sorrentino will just be showing up shirtless week after week, Smirnoff is hoping they can show a new side of the TV star. "I was thinking, again, its all about seeing where his mind is. If that was up to me, we all know Mike as Mike The Situation from Jersey Shore, so I think itd be nice to still have Mike as Mike that we know, but also show some more insight into him wearing a tuxedo, wearing something weve never seen. I hope were able to give different sides of Mike.

"He looks like hes in great physical shape, and thats a plus and a minus," she said. "I dont know if Michael is ready, but hes going to be stretched out to his limits, physically speaking."

Will you be rooting for the Situation on "Dancing With the Stars"? Let us know in the comments!

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50 Cent Gives Up Twitter To Work On Album
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:57:01 EDT

MC says he wont tweet until September 6 to work on The Return of the Heartless Monster.
By Mawuse Ziegbe


50 Cent
Photo: MTV News

50 Cents Twitter followers are going to have to find other ways to amuse themselves this weekend. The MC says hes giving up tweeting to pen his next effort, The Return of the Heartless Monster.

"Ok ladies and [gentlemen] Im writing my new album. I will not be on twitter again till Sept 6," Fif wrote Wednesday (September 1). "This album will be a classic," added the MC, who announced the album title on Twitter.

50 has been putting in work on his new material. Swizz Beatz recently told MTV News that he has been in the studio with the G-Unit boss, after 50 reportedly shelved much of the dance-music-friendly sound he originally envisioned for his upcoming music.

While the arrival of Kanye West and his multifaceted musings on the micro-blogging website has sparked major fanfare from fans and the media, 50s missives have ramped up in both frequency and ridiculousness over the past few weeks. Some days, Fif has been introspective and candid, sharing the inner-workings of his subconscious with followers.

"Just woke up I had a dream I put stars On my head like baby [of Cash Money]. then I was at church they told me take my hat off I said I just wanta pray lol," 50 typed Sunday. "That$ crazy why wa$ baby on my mind. oh I wa$ looking at old xxl magazine$ la$t night. anyway$hout out to baby I know that [hurt]."

Other times, the Queens MC has added his voice to the public discourse about the state of the economy, and even doled out advice to our increasingly embattled president.

"Obamas ratings are down cause he didnt include pimpin and hoein in stimulus package. Good hoes would boost male moral and fix the recession," 50 asserted Saturday. The "Baby by Me" rapper later added, "Sh-- I should run america. first thing Id do is cut my taxes then tell yal chill the f--- out ima get to the rest of the problems. You know me and george bush was born on the same day july6. Speaking of birthdays everybody on twitter should send me just 1 dollar cool?"

The Before I Self Destruct rapper has even mused about his tough childhood. "My aunt sylvia didnt like me growin up cause she was the baby till I came," 50 also wrote Saturday. "We had roaches so she put roach spray in a bowl and kill my dog."

Of course, it wouldnt be 50s Twitter page if he didnt take a swipe at the competition. "I just looked at kanye page what the f--- kind a spaced out tweets are those," the MC typed earlier in the day. "F--- that I aint never looking at that sh-- again."

Although 50 has built an empire on his super-tough persona, the MC has conceded that his words may be a wee bit harsh for his Twitter fans. "Look man Im sorry Ive been cursing," 50 said. "But f--- that sh-- I gotta express myself, bitch."

Will you miss 50 on Twitter? What are you looking forward to on his next album? Chat in the comments below!

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Paris Hilton Tweets About Rumors After Cocaine Bust
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:39:30 EDT

I know the truth, the reality starlet writes.
By Mawuse Ziegbe


Paris Hilton in Las Vegas police custody on Friday
Photo: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Paris Hilton appears to be learning that not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — especially when youre a globe-trotting, high-profile heiress.

On Friday, the reality starlet was arrested for cocaine possession after the SUV she was riding in was pulled over when a cop smelled the strong aroma of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Police allegedly discovered 0.8 grams of cocaine in Hiltons purse, and on Monday, she was charged with felony cocaine possession. Now Hilton, who served a 23-day sentence in 2007 stemming from a 2006 DUI charge, is staring down a possible sentence of up to four years in prison and is due in court October 27.

Hilton took to Twitter early Wednesday (September 1) to refute recent whispers about her. "These rumors going around are so ridiculous, untrue and cruel," Hilton wrote. "Im not going to even pay attention to them, because I know the truth."

Hilton didnt elaborate on which rumors she claims are false, but headlines detailing her situation paint a grim picture. According to reports, her boyfriend, Cy Waits, who was behind the wheel when police stopped the pair and was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, has lost his nightclub job. In addition, a spokesperson for Wynn Resorts Limited confirmed to The Associated Press that Hilton has been banned from the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore resorts.

Hilton has denied that the purse containing the cocaine belonged to her, and her attorney, David Chesnoff, has insisted the amount allegedly found is "negligible, the purse it was found in wasnt hers and Paris was illegally searched."

A source close to Hilton told Radar Online that because the socialite was removed from the scene and searched at the nearby Wynn Las Vegas resort, the assertion that she was searched illegally may hold merit.

"Cops discovered the cocaine inside the security offices where Paris was taken," the source said. "Because Paris was taken away from the scene where the car was pulled over, this could potentially be an illegal search of a person. ... Las Vegas Metro didnt follow standard procedures when Paris was arrested, and her lawyer will be talking to the D.A. about this."

What do you think about the rumors surrounding Paris arrest? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Bruno Mars Is 100 Percent Done With Debut LP
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:57:01 EDT

The B.o.B, Travie McCoy collaborator wont reveal his Doo-Wops & Hooligans guest stars.
By Jayson Rodriguez


Bruno Mars
Photo: MTV News

Bruno Mars is a busy man these days. The upstart singer/producer has been promoting his EP, Its Better If You Dont Understand, writing and producing hits for others (Cee-Los "F--- You") and hitting the stage left and right with collaborators like B.o.B and Travie McCoy.

The Hawaii-born Mars also found time to finish his forthcoming debut album, tentatively titled Doo-Wops & Hooligans.

The project is "100 percent" done, the "Nothin on You" singer told MTV News, adding that the set is influenced by his live performances.

"Every time we go into the studio we got to think about, OK, were gonna perform this song. We think, How are we gonna keep these peoples attention? " he explained. "So throughout the whole song, it never stops. It keeps moving. And we always flip up our show. Whenever we do our shows, you might not hear the album version. Youll get the live version."

The singers freshman album has no release day as of press time, and hes not revealing much in terms of details.

He gave only a small hint regarding one of the guests on the project: "They have dreads.

"I got Whoopi Goldberg on my album, yall," he said, joking.

Although the singer is enjoying his recent success, earlier this year he remarked how long his rise to the top has actually been.

"The journey wasnt short at all — it was trial and error and trial and error," he said. "It was just back and forth, man. But once Nothin on You blew up, I had these songs in my back pocket, and the label thought itd be a good time to give people a little taste of what theyre gonna get with the album. The EP came together real nice; youre gonna get a nice effect of whats in store."

Are you looking forward to Brunos solo music? Let us know in the comments!

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DJ Khaled Says An Eminem Collabo Would Rip The Streets Apart
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:26:46 EDT

Lets make history, the Miami super-DJ reaches out to Slim Shady for We the Best Forever. I got the beat right now.
By Shaheem Reid


DJ Khaled
Photo: Ben Rose/ Getty Images

DJ Khaled is in the production stage of his upcoming LP, We the Best Forever. He has beats cooking every night in the We the Best studio in Miami. But while most of the people he wants on this project already have solid relationships with the mogul DJ, there is one MC hes never met — nor done a song with — and he needs him to be a part of the movement.

"The list goes on and on," Khaled said after rattling off some of the names of his past collaborators, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, the Birdman, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Akon. "This album Im working with them boys again. Its gonna get bigger and bigger. The collaboration I want to make happen and the people want to make happen is a DJ Khaled/ Eminem collaboration. I know if I get with Eminem and put him on one of my anthems ... cause I make these anthems. I got something so special in my drive that for Eminem on there."

He added that if Em doesnt want to team up off the strength of Khaleds track record alone, then he should do it for hip-hop.

"Were doing it for hip-hop. We doing this for hip-hop," Khaled told MTV News emphatically. Im a big fan of his. I dont have a way to contact him. I dont know how I can sit down and play him some music; whatever I gotta do. Eminem, I got love. I wanna make this crazy record with you. Lets make history. Lets rip the streets apart. I got the idea already [that] I wanna do with Slim Shady. I got the beat right now, so crazy, the concept. Its something the people are gonna love too. If I get Slim Shady on this joint, Imma tear up the streets.

"The album is called We The Best Forever. Theres only certain people who could be on this album," he said. "Its time, I think I deserve it. The streets deserve it. When [Eminem] meets me personally, hes gonna see this energy. Hes gonna understand why these anthems come out like that. Im gonna sit with him, and we gonna vibe. I know what hes gonna do: Hes gonna go crazy!"

Khaled recently signed a recording deal with his good friends Birdman and Slim, the CEOs of Cash Money Records.

"Im so excited about life, making music, excited to put my album out on Cash Money. Ive always been excited to make music and make these hits. This album is coming out crazy already and Im excited. All my albums, me personally, I feel theyre super-big and classic. Every year I have one big record thats huge, anthemic."

Should Eminem jump on the Miami dons next album? Tell us what you think in the comments!

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My Soul To Take Uses 3-D Subtly, Wes Craven Says
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:19:28 EDT

You can experience it the way you experience the rest of your life in 3-D, writer/director tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner


Wes Craven
Photo: Getty Images

Buzz has steadily been building around Wes Cravens upcoming horror thriller "My Soul to Take." The film, which opens October 8, marks the first writer/director efforts from the beloved genre filmmaker since his segment in 2006s "Paris je taime."

When MTV News caught up with Craven during a brief-yet-miraculous window of downtime recently — hes currently in the middle of shooting "Scream 4" — he revealed his unique inspiration for "My Soul to Take," why its more than "Stand by Me" with a knife, and how his use of post-production 3-D conversion differs from the way in which other films have used it.

MTV: Its been a while since youve written and directed a film. How did that come about?

Wes Craven: I guess it was just the happy circumstance of having a conversation with [executive producer] Andrew Rona, who at that time was running Rogue Pictures, and him saying, "Got any ideas? Id love to do another picture with you," and I had just had an idea, and so I pitched him over coffee, and he gave me a green light for the script, and off we went.

MTV: How and when did the inspiration for the story strike you?

Craven: I know exactly when it came; I have no idea what inspired it. Sometimes I have these strange thoughts Im almost embarrassed to say I have, but I was thinking about what it would be like to be a man — maybe it was because I was afraid I was enjoying too much happiness in my life — but I was thinking what it would be like to be a man who is leading a normal life at the time a series of serial killings taking place in the area where he and his wife live. ... He discovers in his workshop a hiding place. He stumbles upon the tools of a serial killer that fit the description on TV that the police had captured in a security-camera recording, and he realizes that he is the killer and had a hidden personality. It sort of began there.

MTV: It seems like the trailer does a great job of setting up the story without spoiling anything.

Craven: Its a great trailer. We were very happy. I kept saying its kind of "Stand by Me" with a knife. Its not really a grisly gore-fest in any way. Its as much a family story and coming-of-age story as anything else, but it does have murders in it and it does take place among 16-year-olds, so it does fall into that genre. But I really tried to reinvent that genre by doing something that had a humanistic story to it and kind of a psychological and even spiritual story to it, so depending on how you look at it, its either a story about personality or about souls.

MTV: The cast is relatively unknown and young. What do you enjoy about working with younger, lesser-known actors?

Craven: The truth of the matter is that, at that age, there are very few actors who are seasoned or well-known. Some of these actors had worked, or at least one had worked in Disney films. These were all of their first starring roles. I really enjoy working with young kids. They have great spirit and energy and are just kind of beautiful to watch and direct. I guess if I could have, I would have worked with really experienced actors so I wouldnt have had to be kind of a schoolteacher too, but they gave great performances. Im delighted with the way they delivered onscreen.

MTV: When you say schoolteacher, do you mean telling them to be quiet and get to work?

Craven: Its more just teaching them the technical stuff of acting, hitting your marks, finding your light and saying things so theyre pronounced enough so people can understand what youre saying. Most teenagers kind of mumble and say things too fast for most people to understand. Its just the minor things like that, but its actually a pleasure to be helping pass on the craft a bit. ... I directed Johnny Depp in his first film ["A Nightmare on Elm Street"], and I look back and say, "Wow, Im really happy to be part of that gift to the world that he is."

MTV: Is this a standalone film, or is there potential for sequels?

Craven: I would say that I certainly did not design it to be that, but it does have an element to it that actually could make it as easily a franchise as the "Scream" franchise, where you have different killers in each film. The central character, I think, would be very interesting to follow through a few more films, but it depends on how the film does.

MTV: What can you say about the 3-D conversion?

Craven: It was not shot in 3-D, but the studio offered to do that, and I thought it would be interesting to explore — not as the gimmicky 3-D of some films, but to use it as a natural enhancement. You can experience it the way you experience the rest of your life in 3-D. ... For a narrative film, rather than spears coming at you in your face in the theater, [we used it] subtly to warp reality for a character that has schizophrenia or some of the kids when theyre going through their extreme events, breaking those forward from the screen rather than keeping them at the screen or behind the screen and yet doing them in a subtle way so the audience wont be aware were doing it. Were able to manipulate the mind in a way we werent able to before. Im quite fascinated by it. We might be one of the first films to treat it that way. ... Its not a film that puts it in your face. Youll be aware, but in general, its using it very, very subtly. ... Its been a very interesting education for me.

From the saucy Jessica Alba in "Little Fockers" to James Francos grueling journey in "127 Hours," the MTV Movies team is delving into the hottest flicks of fall 2010. Check back daily for exclusive clips, photos and interviews with the films biggest stars.

Check out everything weve got on "My Soul to Take."

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Audrina Patridges Dancing With The Stars Partner Pumps Her Up
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:44:35 EDT

Former Hills star says Tony Dovolani is such a great teacher.
By Kara Warner


Audrina Patridge
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage

Now that we know the season 11 "Dancing with the Stars" cast and the celeb/pro-dancer pairings, were left wondering about partner chemistry and what dances the pairs will roll out when the show premieres September 20.

When MTV News caught up with Audrina Patridge between a flurry of photo shoots, wardrobe fittings and rehearsals recently, she said shes having a great time so far, particularly working with her dance pro, Tony Dovolani.

"He is amazing," she said. "Hes such a great teacher. Hes very professional, and we have a lot of fun together. Its really fun. I look forward to going to rehearsal every day."

Patridge added that dancing with a partner might spoil her for all other forms of dance. "I almost like dancing with a partner better, because theyre leading you and you have someone next to you, so it pumps you up to dance and move to their movements," she explained. "I love it."

The former "Hills" star said she hasnt yet mastered a particular step — since theyve only had a few days of rehearsals — but shes having fun learning so many new things. "[During our first rehearsal] I learned so many different things," she said. "It was really just getting to know my way of learning; Im a visual learner."

One movement she said shes going to have to practice is spotting, a technique dancers use to focus their turns and keep from getting dizzy.

"I practiced doing all the pique turns, [but] I need to practice spotting, because I get a little dizzy," Patridge admitted. "Those are probably the most challenging for me right now: spotting and spinning without getting dizzy."

Will you be rooting for Audrina on "Dancing With the Stars"? Let us know in the comments!


Catfish Filmmakers Respond To Is It Real? Debate
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:57:01 EDT

Were not that creative, Ariel Schulman laughs to MTV News.
By Kara Warner


Nev Schulman and Ariel Schulman in "Catfish"
Photo: Rogue

After making a splash at Sundance at the beginning of this year — both for being a hit with audiences and for stirring up a little controversy regarding the is-it-real-or-fake discussion that divided critics — "Catfish" is on its way to theaters September 17. The heavily hyped indie documentary revolves around NYC-based photographer Nev Schulman and the series of curious events that occur when he begins an online friendship with an 8-year-old girl and a romantic relationship with her older sister.

When MTV News caught up with the films two first-time directors, Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, they discussed what prompted them to begin filming to begin with, their subsequent decisions to keep the cameras rolling no matter what and their reactions to the "its a fake" controversy.

MTV: Without revealing the big twist, what is this film about?

Henry Joost: Its a true story about an experience we had. The main character is Ariels younger brother who works with us, who got into a Facebook relationship that took a turn for the unexpected, and we were there to capture it.

Ariel Schulman: People are surprised we started filming as early as we did, but truth is, weve been filming each other for years, and were always prepared. ... Ive got this brother who is just very charismatic and gets into a lot of trouble and gets himself into situations, and if Im not filming him, I usually regret it.

Joost: Weve been doing it since high school. Were those annoying guys: "Come on, you dont have to film this. Its not interesting."

Schulman: So [Nev] gets involved with this 8-year-old girl whos a painter. Shes obsessed with his photos, hes a ballet photographer in New York, hes a dance junkie. Hes a straight dance junkie, which is a good situation to be in. ... I was already filming him, because Im always filming him. ... I thought, "This looks like a friendship and sort of business relationship," because she starts painting and selling the paintings based on his photos, and they split the proceeds. ... It develops, and he meets her older sister, and they start to fall in love, and were like, "Oh, that sounds like a longer short film about Internet romance, and it will end when they meet," and thats just the first act of the movie, and it takes a pretty severe 90-degree turn from there.

Joost: We had no idea where it was headed. It was this soap opera unfolding in our office. ... It was engrossing. Ariel started filming it, and hes been wanting to make a movie about his brother, because separate from the movie, his brother is incredible, a real-life character and always attracting drama and people. Hes a really charismatic person, and he has no filter, and he just wades into things.

MTV: You mentioned that things take a serious turn. Were there moments when Nev wanted you guys to stop rolling?

Joost: He had to be talked into it [at times].

Schulman: It was his life in front of the lens, and it gets pretty hairy. We have a couple arguments, and thats in the movie. There were times when I didnt want to go through with it, [Nev] didnt want to go through with it, [Joost] didnt want to go through with it. ... The tables turned, and ...

Joost: Ultimately, it became Nevs journey to find out the truth. He ended up convincing us to keep going at different points; each of us sort of chicken out at different points.

MTV: What do you think of the controversy, people claiming its all fake?

Joost: It is a documentary in that its something that actually happened and we filmed it and none of it is staged or fake. To us, we had no idea people were going to have that reaction until Sundance, and after the first screening, ["Super Size Me" director/star] Morgan Spurlock went up to somebody on our team and went, "That is the best fake documentary Ive ever seen," and we were like, "Really?" Because how do you react to that in our shoes? ... Its kind of strange, because to us, theres no debate; thats what happened. I think what people are reacting to a lot is, the film is edited. We cant put out a 250-hour movie, so were making decisions and streamlining the narrative and presenting what we feel is the clearest representation of what happened, but its real, and theres nothing disingenuous about it.

Schulman: It gives us too much credit, though. If this were fake, then it would be ...

Joost: Yeah, we would be so much smarter than we actually are.

Schulman: Yeah, were not that creative.

Joost: It would be amazing if we had faked it. I dont know how we would have done it, but ...

Schulman: And my brother would be the best actor since Marlon Brando.

From the saucy Jessica Alba in "Little Fockers" to James Francos grueling journey in "127 Hours," the MTV Movies team is delving into the hottest flicks of fall 2010. Check back daily for exclusive clips, photos and interviews with the films biggest stars.

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Justin Bieber Joined By Miley Cyrus, Usher At New York Show
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:12:04 EDT

Footage for his upcoming 3-D movie was shot at Madison Square Garden concert.
By Jocelyn Vena


Justin Bieber performs at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday
Photo: Larry Busacca/ Getty Images

Right up until Justin Bieber took the stage at New Yorks Madison Square Garden, it was an almost typical stop on the My World Tour, complete with hype man and opening sets from Jessica Jarrell and Sean Kingston, who stepped up his game and brought out Iyaz.

But once Bieber, who was using his New York stop to film the concert footage for his 3-D movie, hit the stage, it was on, and the crowds screams reached a deafening pitch. Dressed in his white and purple tour regalia, he kicked off the show with "Love Me," complete with karate-friendly dance moves. Any signs that Bieber had fallen ill only two days before werent remotely evident. He turned his swag on for "Bigger" and for the cameras filming the show for his upcoming film.

"Whats up, New York City? Welcome to my world. We are gonna have a lot of fun tonight. I got a lot of surprises in store for you guys!" he told the crowd before going straight into the fan favorite "U Smile," the next single hes expected to release. The catch: He was joined by Boyz II Men for the Motown-flavored track. "Boyz II Men sing it," he told the legendary R&B act before exchanging high fives. "These people are the ones who made me want to start singing." And then the group performed their tune "On Bended Knee," which they dedicated to Biebers mom.

Bieber reclaimed the show with his song "Runaway Love," with no Kanye West or Raekwon in sight. "New York City, are you ready to have some fun? Im filming good. Were shooting the movie," he told the crowd before getting into his heart cage and flying over the audience for "Never Let You Go" and "Favorite Girl," all while playing the guitar.

"You know, I guess I was right. There are a lot of people in here!" he proclaimed before bringing a girl onto the stage for "One Less Lonely Girl."

Bieber was then ready to bring out the big guns. Usher would be the next special guest of the night, setting the party off during Biebers rendition of "Somebody to Love," giving the pop sensation a big hug before leaving the stage.

But Usher was only the first of the super superstars. Teen queen and 3-D movie vet Miley Cyrus then joined Bieber onstage as he slowed things down a bit for "Overboard." "I got to tell you something," Bieber said. "My motto to live by, theres gonna be times in your life when people tell you you cant do something. This is what I tell em: Never Say Never. " And as rumored, Jaden Smith took the stage to rap his heart out to one very excited crowd during the track.

Left alone again, during "Up" Bieber flew over the stage in a cage and every girl went nuts. And after the crowd was reminded to make some noise, Bieber showed his fans how much he loves them by singing "One Time" followed by "That Should Be Me."

"Its gonna get crazy in here! You ready to get crazy?" he asked the crowd, which pretty much had been getting crazy all night. Then Sean Kingston hit the stage with Biebs for their collabo, "Eenie Meenie."

Soon the crowd was instructed to light up the room by waving their cell phones while Bieber sang "Down to Earth," during which he played a white baby-grand piano. Blowing kisses to the crowd, he departed the stage before his encore.

"I heard you screaming, so I thought Id come back out here. I want to thank everyone. Madison Square Garden is a big deal for me ... and Im really blessed," he said. "So I want to say thank you! Anyways, lets do another song!"

He closed out the night with his megahit "Baby" and was joined by Ludacris and lots of fireworks. The MSG show proved that when Bieber asks you to show up for his massively fun 3-D movie taping, you show up.

What was your favorite part of Justins MSG concert? Tell us in the comments!

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Eminem Takes Us To Detroit For 1999 Interview
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:54:04 EDT

Em will return to his hometown Thursday with Jay-Z for the Home and Home Tour.
By Jayson Rodriguez


Eminem in 1999
Photo: MTV News

Eminems career has always been intertwined with the city of Detroit, and that was never more evident than during a 1999 interview with MTV News Kurt Loder.

"Represent Detroit," a driver shouted off camera after honking his horn to get the rappers attention.

"Aight, dawg," Em responded with a wide smile across his face.

Now Em will return to his hometown, with Jay-Z in tow, for he first of two shows at Comerica Park for the rappers Home and Home Tour.

During that 1999 interview, the then-budding superstar recounted his upbringing in the Motor City, from his home being shot at to numerous robberies and relocations. At that stage in his career, Em admitted that he wasnt physically in Detroit as much as he used to be or wanted to be.

"I got up out of the city," he explained, saying he moved to the suburbs. "Im not really here that much. Between New York and L.A., Im not really here. But I have somewhere to go when I am here."

Eminem withdrew from the game for a while, while dealing with his drug-dependency issues, and his return to the public eye coincided with Detroits economic decline. The rapper spoke out about the citys conditions during television appearances, most notably when he visited Jimmy Kimmel and brought a number of blue-collar workers from Detroit with him to the L.A. studio.

He paid homage to Detroit on his last album with "Beautiful," filming the video in and around the city.

"Tiger Stadium is being torn down, and the train station is supposed to be demolished too. This video is one of the last times anybody outside of Detroit is going to see them," Em said about the treatment. "I wrote Beautiful when I was really down, during a difficult time struggling with my addiction. Its a reminder to keep your head up and to see who you really are despite what you may be going through. Now that Ive gotten through the toughest part, I see how the song relates to Detroit, and it feels even more powerful to me."

What do you think of Eminems connection with Detroit? Let us know in the comments.

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30 Seconds To Mars Plot Crazy Entrance For 2010 VMAs
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:26:46 EDT

Jared Leto likens it to open-heart surgery on the dance floor.
By James Montgomery


30 Seconds to Mars
Photo: MTV News

You would probably think — based on, well, practically everything — that Jared Leto is not the kind of guy who likes to play things close to the vest (or studded leather jacket, or whatever). And in most instances, youd be right. But not when it comes to 30 Seconds to Mars arrival at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Because while hes certainly got big plans, hes not about to reveal them just yet.

"We have an entrance plan that has never, ever been done before in the history of the VMAs," Leto told MTV News on Tuesday. "Basically, its like Seinfeld but not ... its like open-heart surgery on the dance floor, its like taking your eyeballs out and putting them in the opposite sockets. Its going to be crazy."

That sounds, uh, interesting. And while we suspect hes kidding, Leto and his 30 Seconds to Mars mates definitely have something in the works for the big show, which airs Sunday, September 12, live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. After all, 30 Seconds to Mars are nominated for four awards, including Best Rock Video and Video of the Year for their epic "Kings and Queens" clip.

And so, somewhat appropriately, their grand entrance will probably be inspired by that video. Though, again, Leto isnt about to give away any secrets.

"It could, quite possibly, pay homage to the Kings and Queens video," he said. "We may be arriving in a way that encourages treating your planet in a better way. ... We will hopefully be arriving in style, and [be doing] something different and fun and something I believe is appropriate."

So, bikes? Maybe. Though nothing is set in stone just yet ... there are still backroom deals to be made and palms to be greased. Both of which, as luck would have it, are 30STM specialties.

"We are plotting and planning the arrival of 30 Seconds to Mars, and hopefully, we will be appearing in a very special way, but we havent got the final approval [yet]," Leto smiled. "We only do behind-the-scenes campaigning. Were into bribery and things like that."

The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist through September 12.

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Katy Perry, Russell Brand Hookup Detailed On VMAs: Revealed
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:51:23 EDT

Stars relationship is broken down on MTV VMA special, airing Saturday at 11 a.m.
By Mawuse Ziegbe


Katy Perry and Russell Brand
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Lots of craziness went down onstage at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Rappers like Lil Mama and Kanye West couldnt resist bum-rushing the stage, Janet Jackson and Madonna contributed to an icon-heavy tribute to the late, great Michael Jackson, and when Lady Gaga wasnt dashing in and out of elaborate getups, she was writhing onstage drizzled with blood.

Unbeknownst to viewers, the backstage madness rivaled the antics that made the big show. Indeed, so much ridiculousness went down that MTV had to dish in "The VMAs: Revealed - Presented by New 5 React Gum," an insiders look at the festivities that premieres Saturday at 11 a.m. on MTV. The show also turned out to be the backdrop for one of pop cultures most high-profile pairings: Katy Perry and Russell Brand. The duo are engaged and are rumored to be hitting the altar later this year. As "Revealed" shows, hitting the VMAs last year became a fortuitous turn for both stars.

Both Brand and Perry returned to the VMAs in 09 after making an impression on viewers — and each other — the year before. They got each others attention in passing as rookies in 2008 — she was a first-time performer, he was making his hosting debut — but the next year they realized they had more in common than just sharing the marquee at the VMAs.

"I really appreciate his sense of humor. Its real dark, its real wrong and its really funny," Perry says in the episode about her hubby-to-be. Brand, whose grand entrance at the 2009 event was heralded by Perry belting Queens "We Will Rock You" accompanied by Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, admits that he has a way with words when it comes to his pop-star love. "It seems like I can say whatever I want and sort of get away with it," Brand cheekily observes.

To find out how Perry and Brand went from ripping the VMA stage to barreling down the road toward holy matrimony, catch "The VMAs: Revealed - Presented by New 5 React Gum" Saturday at 11 a.m.

The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for the winners in general categories, including Best New Artist, from now through September 12.

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Eminem And Jay-Z Concerts: Comparing The Ballparks
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:19:31 EDT

How do Detroits Comerica Park and New Yorks Yankee Stadium measure up?
By James Montgomery


New Yorks Yankee Stadium
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On Thursday night, Eminem and Jay-Z will kick off their Home and Home concert series with a pair of shows at Detroits Comerica Park. Since hes representing the home team, Em will headline both Comerica concerts, and when the series switches to New Yorks Yankee Stadium on September 12-13, Jay will get top billing.

Though we could spend endless hours discussing the two men who made these shows possible, it makes equally as much sense to take a look at the stadiums theyll be playing in since, like Em and Jay themselves, theyre both icons of their respective cities. The similarities dont stop there: Both Comerica and Yankee Stadium replaced beloved venues that played host to Major League Baseball for decades (the old Tiger Stadium — then called Navin Field — opened in 1912, and Yankee Stadium took its bow in 1923, as "The House That Ruth Built"). Both were designed by the Kansas City, Missouri, architecture firm Populous. Both have since played host to a World Series and an All-Star Game. And both go to great lengths to pay homage to their respective cities heritage and heroes.

But those things are all mostly superficial. Because when you get down to the stats, Comerica and Yankee Stadium are about as different as two icons could be — sort of like Eminem and Jay-Z, when you think about it. So with Home and Home about to begin, heres a look at the two places where Em and Jay will reign supreme:

Comerica Park Nicknames: CoPa, Comerica, Comerica National Park (until they moved the fences in)

First Opened: April 11, 2000 (the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-2)

Price Tag: $300 million

Capacity: 41,782

Dimensions: Left field, 345 feet; left-center, 370 feet; center field, 420 feet; right center, 365 feet; right field, 330 feet

Signature Food Item: A coney dog from Leos (inside the stadium) or Lafayette Coney Island (outside). Also, since the Tigers are owned by Mike Ilitch — founder of Little Caesars — there is an abundance of pizza on hand too.

Key Features: Comerica is certainly the only pro stadium in America to feature not only a carousel, but a Ferris wheel too. Theres also a massive beer hall, a water feature in center field that synchronizes music to spraying fountains (its officially called "Liquid Fireworks"), a series of six epic sculptures that pay tribute to Tigers greats Ty Cobb, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, Willie Horton, Al Kaline and Hal Newhouser (legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell is also memorialized with a statue), and, perhaps most notably, eight heroic statues of actual Tigers strategically placed throughout the ballpark.

Previous Concert Experience: The Dave Matthews Band were the first act to play Comerica in the summer of 2000. And since then, big names like the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, KISS and Aerosmith have all done the same. Eminem actually played a concert at Comerica in 2005, too, as part of his Anger Management Tour.

Yankee Stadium Nicknames: The Stadium, the Bronx Bandbox, the Launching Pad (the ball tends to fly out of the place, if you couldnt tell)

First Opened: April 2, 2009 (a team workout day for fans); first regular-season game was April 16, 2009 (the Yankees lost to the Cleveland Indians 10-2)

Price Tag: Somewhere in the neighborhood of $1.5 billion, though some estimates go as high as $2.3 billion.

Capacity: 52,325 (including standing room)

Dimensions: Left field, 318 feet; left center, 399 feet; center field, 408 feet; right center, 385 feet; right field, 314 feet

Signature Food Item: A steak sandwich from Lobels (if you can stand the wait), fried pickles from Brother Jimmys. Theres lots to eat here, though, strangely, most of the pizza is terrible.

Key Features: Aside from the beyond-expensive tickets for seats in the so-called "Legends Suite," probably the grandiose limestone exterior, which matches the exterior of the old Yankee Stadium, or the iconic frieze that lines the upper deck, just like it did during the Babe Ruth days. Theres also the iconic Monument Park in center field, which honors previous Yankees greats, and the massive Great Hall, which does the same. What can we say? The Yankees are big on tradition.

Previous Concert Experience: None. The September 12 Home and Home show will be the first show played at the new Yankee Stadium.

Share your thoughts about the ballparks in the comments below!

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Nicki Minaj Says Lil Wayne Had An Epiphany In Prison
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 01:58:24 EDT

His stuff is only going to get better, Young Money princess says.
By James Dinh


Nicki Minaj
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Nicki Minaj has a lot to be excited about these days. Not only is the Young Money MC gearing up for the release of her debut album in November, shes also featured on a new track with Jay-Z and Kanye West and celebrated a Twitter marriage (and divorce) with Drake.

But while the animated rapper remains busy, she is also anticipating Lil Waynes release from prison. In a recent radio interview, Minaj spoke about her mentor and why she feels the need to make Pink Friday a success.

"Can you only imagine what hes been holding and whats building up in that brain?" Minaj asked Greg Street of Atlanta radio station V-103. "Im afraid for anybody ... any of his competition when he gets out, because I just feel like its going to be monumental. Hes in a great state. When I speak to him, he sounds like he has some sort of clear understanding of everything now, almost like hes had some weird sort of epiphany since hes been there, so Im sure his stuff is only going to get better."

When Lil Wayne left for prison, Minaj realized just how much he meant to his rap crew. "He didnt deserve to go in the first place, and its kind of crazy how much of a void its been without him," she said. "We didnt realize Wayne is really the glue that holds Young Money and Cash Money together, I feel. Im just very, very thankful that hes finally coming home."

The 25-year-old MC is ready for the whole Young Money crew to take over the rap game. "Were just really, really hard workers, and you know what? At some point, I would hope the hard work pays off, at least on my end," she said. "Its definitely already paid off for Wayne and for Drake, so I want to thank everybody for supporting Young Money, period."

So what happens if the New York native falters with her debut album? "They wont look to sign other female rappers if the project doesnt do well, because theyre going to say, Well, her buzz was so crazy, and if she couldnt do it, then no one can do it, and I dont want that to happen. So Im doing this as well for all the girls."

The Young Money darling is staying positive as she hopes to pave the way for the females to come in the rap game. "I hope it will open doors for all girls everywhere who ever wanted to pick up a mic and rap and who have been kind of afraid to do it," she said. "For a long time in my life, I was afraid to be a solo female rapper, because everyone told me, It doesnt work. Its not going to happen. Record companies are never going to invest in you just to get it. Just be part of a group. "

Nonetheless, Minaj values her pre-album success, saying, "Even as far as Ive come now is already a testament in my mind, so I hope the female rappers understand how big it is for our culture that the album does well."

Do you think Nicki can match the success of her Young Money peers? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Katy Perrys Teenage Dream Ends Eminems Chart Run
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 01:58:24 EDT

Fantasias Back to Me lands at #2, pushing Ems Recovery to #3 on Billboard 200 albums chart.
By Gil Kaufman


Katy Perrys <i>Teenage Dream</i>
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All good things must come to an end and it looks like Katy Perry might be the one to stop Eminems record-setting run at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart. As expected, Perrys Teenage Dream will block Eminem from lodging his eighth week at #1 on next weeks Billboard chart by selling 192,000 copies of her second official major label album, or more than four times as many as her first disc, One of the Boys, sold (47,000) in its first week two years ago.

According to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan, Perry isnt the only one who bested Eminem. Former "American Idol" winner Fantasia bounces back from a dark personal period that included a recent suicide attempt by landing at #2 with Back to Me on sales of 117,000, which pushes Ems Recovery down to its lowest chart position to date, #3, on sales of 98,000.

There are some other newcomers in the top 10, though, including Usher, whose Versus mini-album comes in at #4 (46,000), followed by country rock act Little Big Towns The Reason Why (42,000), the Randy Rogers Bands Burning the Day (#8, 29,000) and hard rockers the Devil Wears Prada, whose Zombie EP sneaks in at #10 thanks to just under 25,000 units shifted.

The rest of the top 10: Kem, Intimacy (#6, 30,000); Justin Bieber, My World 2.0 (#7, 29,000); and Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, God Willin & the Creek Dont Rise (#9, 28,000).

After a nice run in the top 10 for three weeks, the Arcade Fires Suburbs falls nine spots to #16 (21,000) as they pass the 250,000 mark, while Ushers five-month-old Raymond v. Raymond disc has a nice resurgence thanks to his new deluxe edition with seven new songs and a remix, surging up 12 spots to #19 as sales pick up by 57 percent to 20,000.

Beloved indie folkie Sufjan Stevens has a strong showing at #27 with All Delighted People (15,000), as do college rock faves Ra Ra Riot, whose Orchard lands at #36 (10,000). Though his single "Cooler Than Me" has lit up the charts all summer, Mike Posners major label debut, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, has slid steadily down the chart since its debut two weeks ago, falling another 26 spots to #72 as sales dip to less than 6,000.

The news is the same on the iTunes singles and albums charts as Perry took over the pole position on both with the album and the title track single. Em hangs in at #2 on the album tally, followed by the Rogers Band, Fantasia, Mumford & Sons Sigh No More, Ushers Versus, Stevens, Never Shout Nevers Harmony, LaMontagne, and the Devil Wears Prada.

Though iTunes does not divulge sales data, it was a good week for Perry, as her single led a group that was relatively unchanged from the week before, with Taio Cruz at #2 with "Dynamite," followed by Bruno Mars "Just the Way You Are," Eminems "Love the Way You Lie," Enrique Iglesias fist-pumping anthem "I Like It," Ushers "DJ Got Us Fallin in Love," Nellys "Just a Dream," B.o.Bs "Magic," Ke$has "Take It Off" and newcomer Kid Cudi with the Kanye collabo "Erase Me."

Perry should be able to retain her perch next week, as the new faces in the crowd include the latest from Disturbed, the Goo Goo Dolls, Fabolous, Papa Roach and Lyfe Jennings.

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Soulja Boy Tellem Plans Teenage Millionaire Book
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 02:32:15 EDT

Covering his experiences in the music industry, book will be released in conjunction with Soulja Boys album The DeAndre Way.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway


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Soulja Boy Tellem has mastered the Internet and proven successful in the music industry, and now the "Pretty Boy Swag" rapper is set to try his hand at book publishing. The rapper plans to release a book called "Teenage Millionaire" in conjunction with his next album, The DeAndre Way, scheduled for release next month.

Soulja Boy told MTV News during his recent appearance on "RapFix Live," that his tome will be about his navigation through the music business.

"It talks about me making my first million dollars at 17 years old," Soulja Boy explained. "I talk about how my life changed. It talks about the music industry, everything I learned about the music industry — how I got into the music industry with my mind set, all the ins and outs that I go through. All the chapters break down my beliefs and what steps and methods I took to get in this position. I just go and break [them] down into detail. I just want all my fans to read it when my album drops and have a good read and feel where Im coming from."

SB is currently enjoying the success of "Pretty Boy Swag," which rests at #12 on Billboards R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The rapper is in Los Angeles this week to shoot the video for one of his next singles, "Blowing Kisses."

In July, Soulja Boy told MTV News that "Speakers Going Hammer" would be his next single. "Basically, its all about the sound of the music," he said about the Boi-1da-produced track. "I got bars on this one. First verse, second verse, all bars, another anthem, as far as the hook. The hook is catchy. The video is gonna match the song perfect. And its another hit."

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Nas Gets Nasty On Last Real, Part 2
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:11:03 EDT

I was feeling the vibe of the streets and sewers, Queens MC tells MTV News of Internet burner that leaked as Power, Paper & Pu---.
By Thomas A. Harden


Nas
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Dont call it a comeback.

The Internet was set abuzz over the weekend, when a new Nas track, "Power, Paper & Pu---," was leaked from DJ Green Lanterns latest mixtape, Invasion Radio 2K10. The stellar freestyle features the Queensbridge MC in rare form. In recent years, fans and critics alike have mulled the direction of the rappers artistic output. Some even argued that Nasty Nas had gone on hiatus. But to hear Gods Son tell it, hes still the same MC who gave the game Illmatic.

"[Nasty Nas] never left," Nas confirmed to MTV News via e-mail. "I recorded the song in my hometown of New York City. I was feeling the vibe of the streets and sewers, [which] helped me get in that zone."

On Monday night, Funkmaster Flex aired the track on New Yorks Hot 97 and then posted the CD-quality version on his site under the Internet-approved title "Last Real, Part 2." Rap Radar, one of the first sites to circulate the original track, later posted the newest version.

"Wait, is it 94 again? Ha!" Rap Radars Brian Miller joked when we asked about his reaction to the new material. "Nas sounds confident and arrogant. The lyrics are almost nostalgic."

The cut reunites Nas with longtime collaborator Salaam Remi and samples Herb Alperts 1979 jazz hit "Rise." In his verse, Esco channels his 90s-era delivery and spits the kind of gritty bars that first made him famous.

"Cars with police radars/ On highways bopping/ Bullpen therapy/ Cell-block dodging/ Pissy stairways/ Miss them days, not when/ They shut down stores when Im shopping," Nas raps over the trumpet-laden track. "Used to be pop-locking, train-hopping/ Face covered in stocking/ Six-pack Bud-drinking gambler/ F--- them cameras/ In front of the man, sing the hustlas mantra/ Hands are luck/ More hits than Gamble and Huff."

He later wraps up: "Im at the Waldorf/ Van Cleef under the sleeve/ Save the small talk/ I feel alive/ New Porsches/ Jordans No. 5/ I already said, Im the last real n---a alive. "

Nas explained that he had been a fan of Alperts record — the Notorious B.I.G.s 1997 smash "Hypnotize" also samples it — and asked Salaam to take it and concoct something special. "Salaam and I are always working together," Nas said. "I loved the song and asked Salaam to cook it up." The pair linked up to record the track at New Yorks Manhattan Center.

"It was just an idea he had," Remi told us. "But thats a process we always go through. Really, its all about the vibe of what were trying to go for. Nas will throw ideas at me and Ill bounce them right back. We try not to overthink it and let the music speak for itself."

The classic sample is a step in the right direction for Nas, as the MC has at times come under criticism for the beats he chooses.

"For years, fans have said Nas Achilles heel has been his beat selection. But Im optimistic," Miller said. "Nas has always sounded good over Remis production, remember Made You Look?"

"Realistically, its nothing thats ever foreign," Remi added of their creative process. "We always work together. We work when nobody is thinking that we are. Its not even working — we just do what we do. Its always going."

Despite his recent marital and legal troubles, "Power, Paper & Pu---" projects a reinvigorated Nas ready to reclaim his position among todays best.

"Were slowly seeing the return of the Nas we all know and love," Miller declared. "He was on Tim Westwoods [radio] show a few weeks back and said that he was going to return to that style of rap. He gave us a small sample on the last verse of Strong Will Continue with Damian Marley. His last solo LPs really didnt hold up, so he can only get better from here. He has a lot to talk about, from being divorced to his child-support case. I think the best is yet to come."

In fact, Salaam revealed that fans should be on the lookout for more Nas songs in the near future.

"It can be firing at any moment," Remi said. "Its just about when its time to let it loose, and hes about to unleash another flurry of music through the multiple projects he has coming out."

What do you think of Nas reviving his golden-era flow? Tell us in the comments!

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Diddy Went Crazy For Nellys 1000 Stacks
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 03:45:44 EDT

Track from Nellys upcoming 5.0 samples B.I.G.s Everyday Struggle.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Matt Elias


Nelly
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Nelly contributed to Biggies posthumous album Duets: The Final Chapter on the standout track "Nasty Girl," but apparently the St. Louis rapper didnt get enough of the Brooklyn star with that collaboration.

For his forthcoming project, 5.0, Nelly sampled the late rappers vocals from Biggies song "Everyday Struggle" for his own "1000 Stacks."

B.I.G.s lines "At last, Im literally loungin black/ Sitting back, counting double-digit thousand stacks" will be used as the hook — with Diddys blessing, of course.

"I did this beat with my man Don Vito and it had this Biggie sample in it, and when I heard it, I was like, whoa," Nelly told MTV News on the set of his "Just a Dream" video shoot. "It was bananas. I let Puff hear the song. I told him, I got something that I think youre gonna love, and I think we can smash it out together. And he was like, Let me hear it. I played it for him and he went crazy. We put it together and it came out crazy.

"I feel real honored to be on a B.I. sample," he added.

Nelly is enthusiastic about the positive response to the albums first two singles, "Just a Dream" and "Tippin in Da Club," especially after the lukewarm reception to his last solo set, 2008s Brass Knuckles. The former just cracked the Top 10 on Billboards Digital Songs chart, landing at the #8 slot.

"Its great," Nelly said. "Its always great when your fans come out and support [you] any time in your career. But definitely after 10 years, and when you havent been quite on the scene as much as your fans would like you to, but when they do get a glimpse of you and they feel good, it also makes you feel good."

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Jonas Brothers Call Camp Rock 2 Next Level
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 03:02:33 EDT

The staging was phenomenal for the film, Joe Jonas says.
By Jocelyn Vena


Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas
Photo: Jim Spellman/ WireImage

Pack your bags, pre-stamp your envelopes and get the campfire going. This Friday, the Jonas Brothers and friends will be heading back to Camp Rock in "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam." And the Jonases say that this time around everything is going to be bigger and better.


M. Night Shyamalan Explains Origins Of Devil
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 02:45:13 EDT

Night Chronicles trilogy is a world where the worst things happen, director tells MTV News.
By Josh Horowitz


M. Night Shyamalan
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M. Night Shyamalan is not letting the rather mixed reviews for "The Last Airbender" darken his easygoing spirit or dampen his creative verve. Late last month, as "Airbender" continued to rake in dough overseas, Shyamalan sat down with MTV News to chat about his upcoming "Devil," which follows five strangers trapped in an elevator — one of whom just might be the Prince of Darkness.

The film is the first in his planned "Night Chronicles" trilogy, a series based on his original ideas and helmed by other directors, and Shyamalan seems to relish the idea of getting out of the directors chair and into the role of producer, a job he likened to being the goalie on a hockey team.