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IMAX film cameras are noisy. Their design and structure make them almost impossible to utilize in dialogue scenes. However, have you ever heard them on set? These two YouTube videos demonstrate the noise of the MSM9802 65mm film camera. Check them out below.

IMAX 15/70 Film Cameras in Nope IMAX cameras were not designed to film dialogue

As explained in “The 15/70 Filmmaker’s Manual” article, focusing on the part regarding camera noise, section: “Camera noise & run times”. It’s not a secret that IMAX cameras were not designed to film dialogue. They are noisy machines. The huge film stock is vacuumed to move 15 perforations inside that huge box. As stated by the guide: “The IMAX camera is considerably louder than, say, an Arriflex 35mm camera. While an effective blimp is available for 2D, the blimped camera weighs 275 lbs. That means there is very little useable sync sound, and none in 3D.

I know it doesn’t feel like 2004 was 20 years ago, but it was, which means many great TV shows just turned 20 years old.

Seriously, 2004 is a sneaky good year for new TV premieres. Most of the titles on this list of good TV shows turning 20 years old in 2024 were broadcast hits. The cable networks had a decent market share in the early 2000s, but we’re still a decade before the streaming industry changed the TV game.

At this point in TV history, we’re still seven years before the Game of Thrones premiere. Remember that, please!

Let’s get the list started with the best show of 2004!

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Created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, Lost premiered on ABC in the fall of 2004. The series told the story of a group of survivors of a plane crash on a mysterious island.

House is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall so what better time to check in on how old the cast of the Fox hit was then and now!

Premiering on Nov. 16, 2004, House centered around Gregory House, an absolute medical genius with a Sherlock Holmes ability to unravel medical mysteries that baffled other doctors. However, thanks to pain from a blood clot in his leg that had him relying on a cane, House was also an arrogant, selfish, cynical jerk insulting everyone around him.

The show became one of Fox's biggest hits of the decade, running eight seasons with Laurie earning two Golden Globes and several Emmy nominations. It also boosted many of its cast to future stardom. So how old were the actors then and now?

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Birthday: July 11, 1959

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Dublin (Ireland), Sep 20 (Ians) Off-spinner Simi Singh was on Tuesday selected ahead of Andy McBrine as the third spinner in the Ireland squad for the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia starting next month.

With George Dockrell and Gareth Delany doing well this season, the selectors decided to pick one spinner in the 15-member squad and Simi Singh got the nod.

“One of the most considered decisions we had to make was around our spin bowling options. With George Dockrell and Gareth Delany both having an impact this summer and the variation they bring to the attack, it came down to making a choice between Simi Singh and Andy McBrine.

“Andy can feel very unfortunate to have missed out this time, but we believe Simi offers more variation on Australian wickets with his ability to take the ball away from both right and left-handers,” Cricket Ireland’s chief selector Andrew White said.

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We are as anxious as ever to return to Liberty High School for the second season of 13 Reasons Why as we continue to watch the mystery surrounding Hannah Baker unravel. A slew of new actors have joined the show for season two, including newcomer Bryce Cass as Tyler's new friend Cyrus.

Cass has been flying under the radar lately, but he's been working in the entertainment industry for well over a decade. The actor started his career in 2006 with a small role in the film The Guardian alongside Ashton Kutcher. Not a bad first gig, right? Originally from Dallas, TX, Cass worked with acting coach Cathryn Sullivan to hone his craft. He also made an appearance on a 2007 episode of ER at the age of 10 and was a regular participant on the hilarious TV reality show Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader.

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Image Source: Getty / Giulio Marcocchi Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson spared no expense for their romantic wedding in 2002. The picture-perfect couple, who first met in 1998, participated in a traditional Christian wedding at a church in Jessica's native Texas. Not only did the pop singers incorporate music for their big day by serenading each other with songs they wrote, but they eventually shared the special moment with their fans. They televised their wedding on VH1's All Access Celebrity Weddings special in 2003 and included footage of the entire wedding on an episode of their MTV reality show, Newlyweds, as well as on a DVD that was part of Jessica's 2004 rerelease of her album In This Skin. Even though they got divorced four years after saying "I do," their nuptials will always hold a special place in our nostalgic hearts. Read on for every detail about their ceremony and reception. RelatedRemember When...

Robin Williams passed away one year ago today, prompting a huge outpouring of sadness from fans and friends across the globe. 12 months on, and a world without Williams is still tough to take.

Robin Williams: 10 incredible roles from Aladdin to Good Will Hunting

Watch 8 classic Robin Williams stand-up comedy routines

The comedian, actor and Hollywood star was much-loved for his incredible wit and warmth off stage and on it. Digital Spy looks back at 13 beautiful Williams quotes - from film and real life - that inspired and made us laugh.

1. Words of wisdom from Good Will Hunting

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2. On avoiding violence

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3. The mysteries of creation

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4. The problem with being a man

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5. The differences between men and women

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6. On his father's advice when he started acting

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7. The gag...

As mom of Blue Ivy gears up for Atlantic City concerts, she also has an eye on expanding her family.

By Jocelyn Vena

Beyonce

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Beyoncé seems to be on the comeback cycle after giving birth to her daughter, Blue Ivy. On Monday Night, she showed off her hot post-baby body when she hit the red carpet at the annual Met Ball in a Givenchy gown. But B hasn't ruled out expanding the Carter family.

In an interview with "Entertainment Tonight," the singer opened up about motherhood. "I definitely want to have more. I don't know how many. God knows, I don't know yet," she said. "I have such a full life. I feel like now I know the reason that I was born."

Beyoncé's red-carpet-ready look at the New York fashion gala arrived just as she announced that she's added another date to her...

More than one billion cans will be imprinted with the late pop icon's image.

By Gil Kaufman

Michael Jackson

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More than three years after Michael Jackson's death , the pop icon will be at the beach, the pool, the 7-Eleven and everywhere in between this summer thanks to a new deal with PepsiCo.

According to The Wall Street Journal the #2 soda company is going back to the future with a massive campaign that will have Jackson's image imprinted on more than one billion cans of soda as part of its new global "Live For Now" marketing push.

Nearly 30 years after Jackson first agreed to be the voice of the brand, an agreement has been reached with Jackson's estate, though reps for both sides declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal. When Jackson signed on to shill Pepsi in 1984 he was paid a then-record $5 million.

'Don't Give Up' singer says working with the label is 'like going to school with no homework.'

By Jocelyn Vena

Kevin Rudolf

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Considering that Kevin Rudolf has written enough pop songs for artists like Jesse McCartney and Leona Lewis, it comes as no surprise that he can craft a pop song for himself. The Cash Money artist dropped "Don't Give Up" this week after he decided to embrace that lighter side for himself.

"It's the first song I wrote for the album. I wrote it right when I got to New York from L.A. I hadn't really written a song for myself in a long time. I got really inspired. I left L.A. and I felt a thousand pounds were off my shoulders," he said of the song, which will serve as his next album's lead single. "This was a message I...

'Don't Give Up' singer says working with the label is 'like going to school with no homework.'

By Jocelyn Vena

Kevin Rudolf

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Considering that Kevin Rudolf has written enough pop songs for artists like Jesse McCartney and Leona Lewis, it comes as no surprise that he can craft a pop song for himself. The Cash Money artist dropped "Don't Give Up" this week after he decided to embrace that lighter side for himself.

"It's the first song I wrote for the album. I wrote it right when I got to New York from L.A. I hadn't really written a song for myself in a long time. I got really inspired. I left L.A. and I felt a thousand pounds were off my shoulders," he said of the song, which will serve as his next album's lead single. "This was a message I...

With 'On the Road,' 'Snow White and the Huntsman' and 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2,' it looks like 22 may be KStew's biggest year yet.

By Fallon Prinzivalli

Kristen Stewart

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That's right, "Twilight" fans, the actress who plays one of our favorite heroines turned 22 on Monday (April 9)! The past year brought Kristen Stewart plenty to be proud of with the incredible success of "Breaking Dawn - Part 1," and her upcoming year is looking to be even greater.

This summer, Stewart takes on a different role from the accident-prone Bella Swan in "Snow White and the Huntsman," where she will battle for her life as Snow White. With her shield and sword, Stewart teams up with the Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) to rid their kingdom of the wicked Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron).

And while Theron's and Stewart's characters may not get along, Theron...

With 'On the Road,' 'Snow White and the Huntsman' and 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2,' it looks like 22 may be KStew's biggest year yet.

By Fallon Prinzivalli

Kristen Stewart

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That's right, "Twilight" fans, the actress who plays one of our favorite heroines turned 22 on Monday (April 9)! The past year brought Kristen Stewart plenty to be proud of with the incredible success of "Breaking Dawn - Part 1," and her upcoming year is looking to be even greater.

This summer, Stewart takes on a different role from the accident-prone Bella Swan in "Snow White and the Huntsman," where she will battle for her life as Snow White. With her shield and sword, Stewart teams up with the Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) to rid their kingdom of the wicked Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron).

And while Theron's and Stewart's characters may not get along, Theron...

'American Idol' judges aren't looking to hop on the 'Moves Like Jagger' bandwagon with their own collabo, Lopez tells MTV News.

By Gil Kaufman, with reporting by Jim Cantiello

Jennifer Lopez

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The usual rule in Hollywood is that if something works once, it's probably worth doing it again, and again, and again, and then maybe once more just to make sure the concept hasn't run out of legs.

But even though "The Voice" mentors Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera smashed digital sales records with their collaboration "Moves Like Jagger," don't expect "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez to follow in their fancy footsteps.

"None of us are kind of followers in that way," Lopez told MTV News when asked if she and Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler might consider putting their very different pipes together to see if they could capture their own lightning in a bottle.

The Beverly Hills Film, TV & New Media Festival line-up of star-studded red carpet premieres, panels and honorary award recipients have been announced by Festival Director Donna Spangler. After an exceptional debut last year, this international event continues to be a true celebration of established and emerging talent and technologies in film, television and new media running from October 20-27, 2011.

The Opening Night Honorary Awards Ceremony will take place Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood) benefiting The Finaza Foundation. Celebrity honorees and attendees include Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Kristin Bauer (True Blood), Drew Powell (Straw Dogs), Aldis Hodge (Leverage), Isabel Lucas (Transformers), Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), Josh Lawson (The Wedding Party), Missi Pyle, Maurice Benard, Michael Caulfield, Jon Lovitz, Morgan Fairchild, Tom Arnold, Janice Dickinson, Amber Benson, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, Kelly Osborne and Ru Paul.

Red carpet arrivals will begin at 8 p.m. on a GoGreenSolar-litcarpet, with the Honorary Awards Ceremony at 9 p.

Em and Royce Da 5'9" emerge from the darkness and find enlightenment in the new clip.

By James Montgomery

Eminem

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Given its general grittiness (and the fact that it's called Hell: The Sequel), Eminem and Royce Da 5'9" 's Bad Meets Evil album seems like the last place you'd ever find Bruno Mars. And yet, the pompadour-powered crooner shows up to sing the hook on "Lighters" (he also produced the track with his Smeezingtons cohorts), a decidedly upbeat ballad that provides a brief respite from the blood-and-guts boasts that Em and Royce pack on the disc.

And sure, the track feels out of place because of that fact, but that hasn't stopped it from becoming a rather sizeable Billboard hit. So it makes sense that there'd be an accompanying video that matches its uplift ethos every step of the way. And now, that video, directed by...

With no costume changes or elaborate set switch-ups, singer performed entire 4 album alongside her biggest hits.

By Jocelyn Vena

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Beyoncé played her second of four nights at New York's Roseland Ballroom on Tuesday night, presenting an ear-popping event that served as a cabaret act featuring a ferocious mix of old favorites and new tracks from her album 4.

Billed as an intimate night with the superstar, the show feautured B in a sparkly silver dress, backed by a full-on orchestra and several backup dancers. No costume changes, no elaborate set changes. The real star was B's never-miss-a-note voice and her razzle-dazzle dance moves.

During the first part of the night, Beyoncé gave fans some of the inside stories behind her biggest hits, ranging from her early beginnings with Destiny's Child to her breakout moments as a solo artist. Her swagger never faltered and was...

MTV News confirms the video will premiere on the show on Wednesday.

By Jocelyn Vena

Beyoncé

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After delaying the premiere of her "Run the World (Girls)" video, MTV News has confirmed that Beyoncé will finally drop the video on Wednesday during "American Idol."

A label rep confirms that the video will hit the Web and other networks shortly after the West Coast broadcast of the show. "Run the World (Girls)" was originally slated to debut online last Friday, but a rep for Vevo.com confirmed to MTV News at the time that Beyoncé and her team were still putting the finishing touches on the Francis Lawrence-directed video.

A teaser for the video gave fans a taste of what they could expect from the full-length clip. In it, Beyoncé, dressed in high-fashion couture, and her super-cool-looking supermodel pals fend off an opposing army in a post-apocalyptic world.

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After becoming an aunt recently, Jenna Fischer acknowledged, “I already wanted kids, but even more so now.”

Her wish is coming true.

The Office star, 37, and her husband Lee Kirk are expecting their first child, a rep for Fischer confirms to People.

Fischer and Kirk were engaged in 2009 while both were vacationing in Europe and got married last July, with Survivor‘s Jeff Probst officiating the ceremony.

Fischer already has some experience in mommyhood. Her character Pam Beesly on NBC’s hit show had a baby with her on-screen hubby Jim Halpert, played by John Krasinski.

– Dahvi...

J.Lo talks about the tunes Gaga helped write and produce on her new Love? album.

By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias

Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez came onto the scene as a dance princess, throwing millennium parties while "Waiting for Tonight" and frolicking on the beach declaring that "My Love Don't Cost a Thing." Well, it's now 2011 and not that much has changed for J.Lo.

She still wants her fans to shake their fannies while she sings about the ups and downs of love. This time around, however, she got some help from this millennium's biggest pop princess, Lady Gaga — along with frequent Gaga collaborator/producer RedOne — for the just-released Love? album.

"I think RedOne's sound is very specific, but he also can be very individual for each artist that he works with, which I like, but there's still kind of a commonality in it,...

As for 'Idol' predictions, the judge says, 'The voting's pretty close, and it could be anybody.'

By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias

Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez will bring the Love? to the "American Idol" stage Thursday night (May 5) when the show's sole female judge performs and shows the newbies how it's done.

"You can expect some fun; I don't want to give away too much. But you know we're gonna go out there, we're gonna do our thing," she told MTV News on Tuesday, the same day she dropped her new album, Love? "It's going to be a lot of fun. I don't even want to tell you what song we're doing, I just want you to watch."

Lopez put her judging hat back on for MTV News when we tried to press her to make some sort of prediction...

'I'm excited for everyone to hear all of the album,' singer tells MTV News on the red carpet.

By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias

Jennifer Lopez

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Los Angeles — Leave it to Jennifer Lopez to throw the biggest party in Hollywood on Tuesday night. On the same day she dropped her new album Love?, the singer and "American Idol" judge also had one massive record release event at the Hard Rock Cafe at Hollywood and Highland.

The event was attended by fans and industry types as the singer formerly known as J.Lo celebrated her latest pop music achievement. When she spoke to MTV News about the party, she expressed how amazed she was by the fan response. "You describe [the chaos]! I want you to describe it! It's crazy out here!" she laughed on the red carpet. "I'm like, 'ah, ah, ah,' but it's a lot of fun.

Shady Records will release project in June.

By Rob Markman

Eminem

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Bad and Evil will once again team up, as rap stars Eminem and Royce da 5'9" announced Monday (April 25) that they will be dropping an Ep this June on Em's Shady Records division of Interscope.

The duo, who record under the alias Bad Meets Evil, first traded bars on Eminem's 1999 major-label debut, The Slim Shady LP, and then went on to release an independent single (with "Nuttin' to Do," "Scary Movies" and "I'm the King") on Game Records later that year. A subsequent feud between Em and Royce halted any collaborations between the two, but the duo has since made peace and began recording together. In January, it was announced that Eminem signed Royce's group, Slaughterhouse, to Shady, but before that project hits, fans will be treated to an as-yet-untitled Bad Meets Evil Ep.

'She loves that people are talking about it,' gossip blogger tells MTV News.

By Jocelyn Vena

Perez Hilton and Lady Gaga

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When Lady Gaga tweeted the Born This Way album art over the weekend, fans were a bit surprised by the cover photo, which features Gaga as a motorcycle/human hybrid.

Was it a joke? Was it for real? Well, it was for real, and even days later, everyone's still talking.

"They were definitely divisive and it was a polarizing image," Gaga's pal Perez Hilton told MTV News. "I knew it would really get a reaction out of people, and that was her intent. She could have easily gone for something expected, but that's the beautiful thing about Gaga."

The gossip blogger said the Nick Knight image's intention was to get people buzzing, whether or not that buzz ended up in the Mother Monster's favor.

The friends are going head-to-head in the second round of the MTV tournament, right now on the Newsroom blog.

By James Montgomery

Patrick Stump

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On Monday, when we revealed the second-round matchups in our Musical March Madness tournament, few clashes stood out quite like the #4 Rise Against/ #12 Patrick Stump tilt in the Midwest region.

After all, this is a battle between friends. Both acts hail from Chicago, both have come up together (Ra frontman Tim McIlrath was actually in a band with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz back in the day), and both share a respect for the other. So, it's nothing short of cruel that there can be only one winner.

Second-round voting is now under way in the Midwest region over on the Newsroom blog!

And that sentiment is shared by Stump himself, who spoke to MTV News about his Mmm matchup Tuesday morning (March 22). He is conflicted,...

Really, how else could we honor 'He Doesn't Own a Shirt'?

By Eric Ditzian

Kirk Douglas onstage at Sunday's Academy Awards

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The stage has gone quiet at the Kodak Theatre. The celebs have all gone home. Everyone is heavy-lidded and hazily recollecting the winners and losers at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday. Along those lines, it's time for MTV News to fight off the sleepiness, down some caffeine and dole out some Oscar superlatives.

Best Attempt to Make the Show Run Long

Kirk Douglas' assigned task was to hand out the Best Supporting Actress award, but when the 94-year-old actor finally reached the microphone, he was in no hurry to cede the spotlight. Douglas joked with James Franco, flirted with Anne Hathaway, and made random references to laughing Australians and austere Brits. It was touching and awkward and utterly memorable. And it felt like it lasted 15 minutes.

Really, how else could we honor 'He Doesn't Own a Shirt'?

By Eric Ditzian

Kirk Douglas onstage at Sunday's Academy Awards

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The stage has gone quiet at the Kodak Theatre. The celebs have all gone home. Everyone is heavy-lidded and hazily recollecting the winners and losers at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday. Along those lines, it's time for MTV News to fight off the sleepiness, down some caffeine and dole out some Oscar superlatives.

Best Attempt to Make the Show Run Long

Kirk Douglas' assigned task was to hand out the Best Supporting Actress award, but when the 94-year-old actor finally reached the microphone, he was in no hurry to cede the spotlight. Douglas joked with James Franco, flirted with Anne Hathaway, and made random references to laughing Australians and austere Brits. It was touching and awkward and utterly memorable. And it felt like it lasted 15 minutes.

'She's gorgeous! Wow! Where were you when I was making pictures?' movie icon says to Oscars host Anne Hathaway.

By Jocelyn Vena

Kirk Douglas onstage at the 2011 Oscars

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Hollywood veteran and icon Kirk Douglas stole the show early on in the 2011 Academy Awards broadcast. Aided by a walking cane, Douglas took the stage at the Kodak Theatre to present the award for Best Supporting Actress.

By the time he handed the Oscar to Melissa Leo, Douglas had flirted with Oscars host Anne Hathaway and managed to have the room in stitches by poking fun at Hugh Jackman and Colin Firth.

"Thank you very much," he told the applauding audience. "And I want to thank James [Franco]. Thank you. You look much better out of the cave. And I want to thank Miss Hathaway. I thank you. She's gorgeous! Wow! Where were you when I was making pictures?...

'She's gorgeous! Wow! Where were you when I was making pictures?' movie icon says to Oscars host Anne Hathaway.

By Jocelyn Vena

Kirk Douglas onstage at the 2011 Oscars

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Hollywood veteran and icon Kirk Douglas stole the show early on in the 2011 Academy Awards broadcast. Aided by a walking cane, Douglas took the stage at the Kodak Theatre to present the award for Best Supporting Actress.

By the time he handed the Oscar to Melissa Leo, Douglas had flirted with Oscars host Anne Hathaway and managed to have the room in stitches by poking fun at Hugh Jackman and Colin Firth.

"Thank you very much," he told the applauding audience. "And I want to thank James [Franco]. Thank you. You look much better out of the cave. And I want to thank Miss Hathaway. I thank you. She's gorgeous! Wow! Where were you when I was making pictures?...

Erstwhile Fall Out Boy frontman's solo Ep made iTunes debut Tuesday.

By James Montgomery

Patrick Stump

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Late last year, when Patrick Stump told MTV News that his solo debut, Soul Punk, was tentatively due in February, there was much rejoicing from long-suffering Fall Out Boy fans, all of whom were clamoring for any bit of news surrounding their favorite group.

Of course, that rejoicing was tempered some when it was subsequently announced that Stump had pushed back Soul Punk in favor of a six-song Ep called Truant Wave. And on Tuesday, with little lead-up and absolutely zero promotion, that Ep premiered on iTunes. It not only provided Fob fans a preview of where Stump is headed, musically, but also served as a point of division among their ranks. Some loved the electronic-leaning, R&B-teasing jams, while others, well, they were probably hoping Stump would return to his pop-punk roots.

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She’s back – and better than ever!

Only one month after welcoming daughter Sadie Grace, Christina Applegate glowingly graced the red carpet in a beautiful black and white Temperley tunic and A Pea in the Pod Collection’s Ag Secret-Fit Belly skinny jeans at the Los Angeles premiere of Hall Pass on Feb. 23.

“Leggings and big shirt, that’s what you’re going to see me in for a while!” joked the actress, who stars in the film, about her current style choices.

Maybe she even shared a few tips with mom-to-be Alyssa Milano, who debuted her...

Rolling Stone heard four new songs, which seem to draw from the past while still pushing the envelope.

By MTV News Staff Report

Lady Gaga

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Hours before reviving her long-running Monster Ball Tour in Atlantic City, New Jersey, recently, Lady Gaga gave Rolling Stone magazine a sneak peek at four songs off her upcoming Born This Way album ... and from the sound of things, she's not only pushing the boundaries, she's borrowing from some of the best in the business.

For example, E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who lends his prodigious skronk to a pair of the songs — "Edge of Glory" and "Hair" — or Nine Inch Nails, circa Trent Reznor's Broken era (on "Hair," which also apparently draws inspiration from '80s singer Pat Benatar's "We Belong" and the inspirational, all-encompassing lyrics of LG's own "Born This Way"). Another song, "Judas," which...

Lady Gaga threw a wrench into the peaceful fabric of Crazy Town, of which she is mayor, by showing up to Sunday’s Grammy Awards encased in a giant egg, then “hatching” in a solid-color latex number with zero — zero! — random patches of material calling attention to her genital area. “This is pretty tame for her; most of her body is covered,” complained dee123 in the comment section of EW’s Grammys Red Carpet photo gallery. Meg Mon agreed. “She did add a few little Klingon bits on her forehead and shoulders. But for someone who is being ‘born’ into a performance,...

Near-fall comes a week after her much-talked-about struggle with the national anthem lyrics at the Super Bowl.

By Ryan J. Downey

Christina Aguilera slips onstage at Sunday's Grammy Awards

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Los Angeles — Christina Aguilera can't seem to catch a break, but at least she was able to catch herself.

Exactly one week after her much-talked-about struggle with the national anthem at the Super Bowl, the powerhouse pop singer slipped and nearly fell off the stage at the conclusion of the Grammy tribute to Aretha Franklin.

As the crowd leapt to a standing ovation and roared their approval of her unsurprisingly standout participation in the performance, Christina slipped and very nearly fell from the stage but caught her balance without smashing to the floor or causing any serious damage (save for some natural embarrassment).

Everything went smoothly for Aguilera at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles just before that,...

Jazz star nabs rookie prize at the Grammy Awards.

By Jocelyn Vena

Esperanza Spalding accepts the Grammy for Best New Artist

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With household names like Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine and even Mumford & Sons all battling it out for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards, it was an unexpected victory for Esperanza Spalding, who nabbed the prize.

Donning a lime green halter gown with pink shoes, the jazz chanteuse took the stage and graciously accepted her prize, after passing Drake on the way. "I know I don't have a lot of time, so first, thank you to the academy for even nominating me in this category," she said. "Thank you to the incredible community and family of musicians I'm so blessed to be a part of... my friends in Portland, all my teachers, colleagues... my beautiful family who's here," she continued, before naming names.

British band performs single from award-winning album The Resistance.

By Aly Semigran

Muse's Matthew Bellamy performs at the Grammys on Sunday

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After those unquestionably rousing performances from the women of the Aretha Franklin medley, Lady Gaga, and Miranda Lambert, the 2011 Grammys needed a little bit of rock and roll.

Cue this year's Best Rock Album winners Muse, who, as the evening's first males to perform on the stage, kicked in to their radio rotation-heavy anthem, "Uprising."

Standing atop television screens elevated above the stage, Matthew Bellamy — donning a sparkly white suit and playing a double-neck guitar — and his fellow bandmembers sounded just as good live as they do on their now Grammy-winning album The Resistance.

In what felt like a possible "Soy Bomb" moment, a security guard fought with a man onstage, but it turned out to be part of an anarchic scene to go along with the anti-authoritarian track.

Singer cancels kick off date of European leg of his Omg Tour due to illness.

By Gil Kaufman

Usher (file)

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Usher was forced to delay the kick off of his European Omg Tour on Wednesday night in Berlin because of illness. In a statement released to fans, the singer apologized for the last-minute scratch, saying he felt he was suffering from a "sinus complication." Although the gig was rescheduled for Thursday night at the O2 World arena in Berlin, his German fans apparently weren't appeased by his effort.

"I am truly sorry to all my fans in Berlin who were inconvenienced by tonight's postponement of the show," the singer said in a statement about Wednesday's aborted concert. "I was ill and felt that I would not have been able to give them the show that they properly deserve. ... I am looking forward to performing tomorrow and giving Berliners a great show.

Gaga's choreographer sends tweets suggesting that singer will take the stage at February 13 show.

By Jocelyn Vena

Lady Gaga performs at the 2010 Grammy Awards

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Could Lady Gaga be performing at the Grammy Awards? Well, if Laurieann Gibson's tweets are to be believed, the answer could be yes. Gaga's choreographer may have spilled the beans about a possible performance via her Twitter account on Tuesday.

"Grammy meeting performance [extraordinaire]!!! On its way... TeamBoomkack," she wrote. She followed up the tweet with a "yes" when a fan inquired if that was a hint that the Born This Way singer would be taking the stage at the big show on February 13. She also retweeted a fan's comment expressing excitement about what Gaga and Gibson have in store for the performance.

Other than Gibson's tweets, no confirmation from Gaga or the Grammy team has been made, but the Grammy...

New judges discuss their relationship, changes to the show in Entertainment Weekly cover story.

By Gil Kaufman

Randy Jackson

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Like late, lamented couple Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift, the new judges on "American Idol" are being forced to develop their relationship in public and in front of the cameras.

But unlike that blink-and-you-missed-it Hollywood romance, the "Idol" judges think they've figured out the secret to a lasting relationship and seem confident that their unique rapport will help steady the ship as they head into season 10 on the heels of the biggest shakeups in the show's history.

In a sit-down with Entertainment Weekly for the cover of the magazine's new issue, sole returning judge Randy Jackson, newbies Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler and host Ryan Seacrest dished on life after Simon Cowell and reacted to the criticism they've already weathered.

The roundtable "Idol" cover comes the...

'We're so excited to share our lives with our fans,' Khloe says of new show with her husband.

By Jocelyn Vena

Khloe Kardashian

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Kourtney and Kim Kardashian are moving to New York in their new show, which kicks off later this month, and now Khloé Kardashian is officially ready to put her married life on display in her new reality series with her husband, basketball star Lamar Odom.

The show, simply titled "Khloé & Lamar," will begin filming in early 2011 and will also feature Khloé's little brother, Rob, who tends to stay at the newlyweds' home often as he takes a stab at the music industry, the program's home network E! reports.

"Lamar and I are so blessed to have been given such an amazing opportunity to take this journey together as a couple," Khloé said. "I know that it will only strengthen the bond...

'Lyrically, he's gotten better,' producer tells Vibe magazine.

By James Dinh

Drake

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Drake wasn't kidding when he said he'd been "compiling some great raps" for his new album, Take Care — just ask the project's collaborator/producer Boi-1da. In a recent interview with Vibe magazine, the hip-hop hitmaker — who worked heavily on Drizzy's Thank Me Later and Keri Hilson's recent effort — spoke about how impressed he was with the Toronto Mc's lyrical flow on the sophomore effort.

"Man, 2011 is going to be a good year for music," Boi-1da told Vibe. "Drake's in tip-top shape, and what's amazed me is that lyrically, he's gotten better. He was already an outstanding lyricist, but now I'm just in anticipation of what people are going to think when they hear his new music."

The producer also revealed he gave Lil Wayne some beats for the rapper's next project,...

'My gift to you is a Born This Way announcement Midnight on New Years Eve,' she writes in a Christmas tweet.

By Jocelyn Vena

Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga is kicking 2011 off with a bang. The singer shared with her little monsters that, come New Year's Eve, she will have a special announcement for her loyal fans about her upcoming album, Born This Way.

She tweeted over the weekend: "Merry Christmas little monsters! I love you with all my heart. My gift to you is a Born This Way announcement Midnight on New Years Eve. -Mm."

The Mother Monster didn't reveal anything else about the announcement but did react to a fan-made video sending Christmas love to the superstar. "This is so darling!" she wrote. "You make me so happy, Im sending you monster kisses!"

Gaga had always planned to end 2010 on a high note.

In 2010, the pop star cleans up at awards shows, causes worldwide pandemonium — and turns 16.

By Jocelyn Vena

Justin Bieber

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Justin Bieber seemingly did it all in 2010. He sold out concerts, filmed a movie, released two albums and set girls hearts aflutter — all in the span of 12 months. Not only is he arguably the biggest pop star in the world, he's also pals with some of hip-hop's biggest names (just ask Drake, Ludacris and Kanye West if you don't believe us), and he chills with some of the prettiest girls in the game thanks to friendships with ladies like Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez.

(They're more than just pretty faces, but you can still check out photos of our Men and Women of 2010!)

This really is Justin Bieber's world, and we're all just living in it. For a kid from a small town in Canada,...

In 2010, the pop star cleans up at awards shows, causes worldwide pandemonium — and turns 16.

By Jocelyn Vena

Justin Bieber

Photo: Michael Caulfield/AMA2010/Getty/Dcp

Justin Bieber seemingly did it all in 2010. He sold out concerts, filmed a movie, released two albums and set girls hearts aflutter — all in the span of 12 months. Not only is he arguably the biggest pop star in the world, he's also pals with some of hip-hop's biggest names (just ask Drake, Ludacris and Kanye West if you don't believe us), and he chills with some of the prettiest girls in the game thanks to friendships with ladies like Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez.

(They're more than just pretty faces, but you can still check out photos of our Men and Women of 2010!)

This really is Justin Bieber's world, and we're all just living in it. For a kid from a small town in Canada,...

Toronto Mc will return to his hometown to helm the Canadian music awards show.

By Mawuse Ziegbe

Drake

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Chances are good that if you check out an awards show in 2011, it will be hard to escape Drake. The Young Money Mc already has four nominations for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards under his belt, and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences just announced he'll be hosting the 2011 Juno Awards.

"I am beyond honored to be hosting this monumental Juno Awards in the greatest city on Earth," Drizzy said in a statement. "I want to bring a youthful energy to the show and encourage people to be excited about what Canadian music has to offer. See you all at the show."

"Drake has made incredible strides on the national and international music scene in the past year and exemplifies the next generation of Canadian artists.

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Opposites attract in the Williams-Paisley household!

“The first child — his name is Huck — is a lot like me. He shares my disposition and focuses on a lot of things,” Brad Paisley said Sunday at a press conference for the American Music Awards.

But when it comes to his second son Jasper Warren‘s personality, the country crooner notes the father-son duo are as different as night and day.

“Then the second child is the opposite of Huck … which I think happens a lot,” he explains. “In some way he’s becoming my favorite just by...

Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block close the show, and Usher, Katy Perry, Pink and more hit the stage.

By Mawuse Ziegbe

Justin Bieber poses with his American Music Awards

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Although she was nervous about kicking off Sunday night's (November 21) American Music Awards, Rihanna took the "challenge" and ran with it. Sporting crimson spirals and a skimpy two-piece, the Barbadian songbird turned out energetic renditions of Loud tracks "What's My Name?" and "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" revved up with tropical touches like a drum circle and dancers in fringe-laden outfits. The songstress' hip-twisting, percussion-heavy set scored a standing ovation from the star-packed crowd.

Rihanna's set established the tone for the rest for the evening, which was marked by similarly epic stage productions. After picking up the award for Pop Music - Favorite Band, Duo or Group, the Black Eyed Peas...

'Loads of young fans come to our gigs now who say, 'We heard that song from that film,' ' frontman Matt Bellamy tells MTV News.

By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by Tim Kash

Muse

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Muse's victory in the Favorite Alternative Rock Artist category at Sunday night's 2010 American Music Awards felt like the crown jewel in what has been a pretty incredible few years for the band.

Their latest album, 2009's The Resistance, has sold millions of copies around the world, scored them a handful of hit singles, allowed them to sell out concerts on four different continents and perform at a number of high-profile television events. A bulk of that success is because of Muse's participation on the soundtracks of "The Twilight Saga" movies (Muse are "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer's favorite band). Their "Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)," for one, was the...

'Loads of young fans come to our gigs now who say, 'We heard that song from that film,' ' frontman Matt Bellamy tells MTV News.

By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by Tim Kash

Muse

Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images

Muse's victory in the Favorite Alternative Rock Artist category at Sunday night's 2010 American Music Awards felt like the crown jewel in what has been a pretty incredible few years for the band.

Their latest album, 2009's The Resistance, has sold millions of copies around the world, scored them a handful of hit singles, allowed them to sell out concerts on four different continents and perform at a number of high-profile television events. A bulk of that success is because of Muse's participation on the soundtracks of "The Twilight Saga" movies (Muse are "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer's favorite band). Their "Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)," for one, was the...

Singer says she'll stop working after the holidays.

By Jocelyn Vena

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

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Mariah Carey called into the radio show hosted by her husband, Nick Cannon, on Friday morning (October 29) to thank her friends, fans and family who have been sending an outpouring of congratulations since Carey announced on Thursday that she is pregnant. The singer laughed a lot when dishing with Cannon all about her feelings now that she's gone public with the big news.

"Right now I feel nauseous and exhausted!" she joked, adding that she shot some videos for her new Christmas album Merry Christmas II You, out Tuesday. "They weren't complete music videos, but they're gonna be cute. ... I didn't tell anybody thank you for the well wishes. I wasn't in touch with anybody at all. You've been out in the world today. I'm still insulated."

Carey, a notorious workaholic,...