Tween star’s second single premieres on ‘On-Air With Ryan Seacrest.’By Alex Chapman Willow Smith Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/ Getty Images After temporarily taking over the globe (and probably inducing some permanent neck problems) with her chart-smashing “Whip My Hair,” pint-size prodigy Willow Smith is back in action with her new electro-pop banger “21st Century Girl.” The 10-year-old superstar premiered the track on Monday morning (February 28) on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show, wher
Income tax exemption limit raised to Rs.1.8 lakh
28 FebFinance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday proposed to enhance the income tax exemption limit to Rs.1.8 lakh (Rs.180,000 or $4,000) for the next financial year, from Rs.1.6 lakh now. He announced this while presenting the federal budget for the next fiscal. The minimum alternate tax levied on the corporate sector has, however, been increased to 18.5 […]Source: http://www.freshnews.in/income-tax-exemption-limit-raised-to-rs-1-8-lakh-197371Jaime Pressly Lucy Liu Natalie Portman Amanda Swisten Kate
Anna Kendrick & Bryce Dallas Howard: Vanity Fair Fun
28 FebStepping out for a swanky evening, Anna Kendrick and Bryce Dallas Howard were both spotted at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party last night (February 27). The ?Eclipse? actresses both made separate appearances at the star-studded shindig, hosted by Graydon Carter at the Sunset Tower Hotel. Earlier in the evening, the 83rd Annual Academy Awards used a clip from the ?Twilight Saga? film set to ?auto tune? as one of the year?s ?musicals.? The scene with Bella hugging a shirtless Jacob was set to music, w
Kate Beckinsale: Vanity Fair Foxy
28 FebJoining the long list of Hollywood?s finest to attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party last night (February 27), Kate Beckinsale was spotted mingling amongst the elite crowd. Hosted by Graydon Carter, the Oscar after party was held at the Sunset Tower Hotel and the ?Whiteout? actress looked fabulous while happily posing for pictures alongside hubby Len Wiseman. Earlier in the night, Colin Firth took home the Best Actor Award for his role in ?The King?s Speech.? Of the triumph, Beckinsale told press,
This Week In Celebrity Tweets: Taylor Swift Vlogs, Adam Levine Hearts Adele, And Usher Live Tweets From Swagtown
28 Feb(Credit: WireImage/Getty Images)
It’s Friday, y’all. That means it’s time to slip into some sweatpants a party dress and get our Twitter wrap-up on.
Rihanna turned 23 years young this week and took to Twitter to wish herself a very deserved “Happy Birthday.” Katy Perry showed us her preconcert snack ritual, and Justin Bieber sent the tweet […]Source: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/02/25/celebrity-tweets-taylor-swift-adam-levine-usher/Pink Karolina Kurkova
Monica Bedi begins new innings in Nepal
28 FebThirteen years after she acted in her last film of note, “Tirchhi Topiwale”, Monica Bedi, better known as the companion of jailed mafia don Abu Salem, has begun a new innings in Nepal, acting in a new film that could be the mirror image of her own aspirations. The 36-year-old, whose glamorous looks survived her […]Source: http://www.freshnews.in/monica-bedi-begins-new-innings-in-nepal-197367Cameron Richardson Kristin Cavallari
Ich Bin Ein Auslander
28 FebYay!! I am happy to report that David and I successfully made our way from NYC to Berlin, Germany without a single problem. Our business class Delta flight was as perfect as can be. We made it to our temporary Germany home without incident and already explored our new neighborhood for a bit. I’m not […]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pinkisthenewblog/~3/3XIqZDFzdQQ/Mya Danneel Harris
Russell Brand Comments On Katy Perry’s Product-Placement Tweets
28 FebBrand discounts media allegations that his wife’s recent negative Twitter comments were aimed at Britney Spears.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Russell Brand attends the 2011 Academy Awards Photo: Getty Images Katy Perry wanted the world to know that her recent Twitter comments about the use of product placement in music videos were taken completely out of context when it was implied that the star was talking about an alternate version of Britney Spears’ “Hold It Again
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28 FebThe Oscar Night Drinking Game Charlie Sheen is trying to sell his story … for $10 million. Oscar nominee yearbook photos RULE THE WORLD … especially Jeremy Renner‘s. Oh man! It’s a good thing that disgraced Republican Congressman Chris Lee resigned from office before his dalliance with a transgendered woman came to light. Is the […]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pinkisthenewblog/~3/9ezd1xMdgv8/Gisele Bundchen Mandy Moore
Matthew McConaughey & Camila Alves: Oscar Lovers
28 FebOne of the hottest couples in Hollywood, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves were seen at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards this evening (February 27). The ?Fool?s Gold? stud and his lovely lady added plenty of hotness to the Kodak Theatre red carpet as they posed for the paparazzi. In a recent interview, Matthew explained how he keeps his fabulous physique- lifting massive chunks of stone. ‘It’s not as simple as it seems. You shift the weight from high above your head, in your right arm, then
POSTED: Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda On Helping Haiti
28 FebAs MTV’s POSTED Artist of the Month, the men of Linkin Park have been sending us updates from the road as they tour the U.S.A. in support of their A Thousand Suns LP. However, this latest missive, sent courtesy of the band’s MC Mike Shinoda (who you also may know from his work in Fort […]Source: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/02/25/linkin-park-helping-haiti/Amy Cobb Aisha Tyler
Mark Ruffalo Reveals Hulk Re-Design For ‘Avengers’
28 Feb‘All the features are mine, just really big,’ actor says of new look. By Shawn Adler, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Mark Ruffalo Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Mark Ruffalo will soon join Edward Norton and Eric Bana as the third actor to portray Dr. Bruce Banner in as many big-screen adventures, but when the Incredible Hulk finally lines up next to Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the rest of Marvel’s mightiest to take on evils no single one of them can handle on their own, it
Elton John?s Husband David Furnish & Son Zachary Jackson Levon Surface In Hawaii
27 FebLast Wednesday we got to see a couple of supercute photos of new dad Elton John (Daddy) playing with his adorable baby son Zacharay Jackson Levon while on vacation in Hawaii and today we get to see a cute photo of Elton‘s hubby David Furnish (Papa) posing with the couple’s adorable son. New dads and […]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pinkisthenewblog/~3/AeMOQY87Qgc/Julie Berry Carmen Electra
Abhay refuses to go topless
27 FebBollywood actor Abhay Deol was asked to take off his shirt for a scene in Zoya Akhtar’s next film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”, but he firmly refused to do so. The reason — he has hair on his chest. Zoya had asked him and Hrithik Roshan, who also plays a lead role in the film, […]Source: http://www.freshnews.in/abhay-refuses-to-go-topless-197332Gisele Bundchen Mandy Moore
‘Black Swan,’ Natalie Portman Nab Independent Spirit Awards
27 FebJames Franco wins Best Actor for ‘127 Hours.’By Shawn Adler Natalie Portman at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images The day might have started out mildly overcast, but as the film community watched in anticipation, the Santa Monica beach quickly went from partly cloudy to completely black, as “Black Swan” swept the major honors on its way to dominating the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday (February 26). A schizophrenic thriller about a balleri
Cee Lo Green To Cover ‘Arthur’s Theme’ For Film?
27 Feb‘Arthur’ actress Greta Gerwig hints crooner will take on theme song.By Shawn Adler, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Cee Lo Green Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images You’ve seen him at the NBA All-Star Game. You’ve seen him at the Grammys. You might have even seen him in concert. But the next place you see Cee Lo Green could be the craziest, most-unlikely place of all: “Between the moon and New York City”? The crooner has possibly been tapped to cover “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can D
‘Drive Angry’ Stars Discuss Film’s Most Outrageous Moments
27 Feb‘I’m still kind of amazed that they let me drink beer out of somebody’s skull,’ Nicolas Cage marvels to MTV News.By Kara Warner Amber Heard Photo: MTV News If the trailers haven’t already sold the fact that “Drive Angry” is outrageous, in every sense of the word, allow the cast of the film — Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, Billy Burke and William Fichtner — to expand on the subject, particularly the scenes they thought would be left on the cutting-room floor. “I’m still kind of amazed tha
‘Hall Pass’ Special: What Would These 5 Movie Couples Do With A Week Off From Marriage?
27 FebThe Farrelly Brothers are back with this weekend’s “Hall Pass,” the Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis-starring comedy about two married men who just need a break.
When their womanizing fantasies start bleeding into reality, their wives (Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate) offer them a hall pass. No, that’s not school slang; a hall pass gifts […]Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/02/25/hall-pass-owen-wilson/Kim Yoon-jin Nicole Richie Miranda Kerr Samantha Morton Liz Phair Stacy Keibler Br
Anna Kendrick: 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards
27 FebSpending the afternoon on the red carpet, Anna Kendrick was among the stars on-hand for the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday (February 26). The “Twilight” actress happily took to the Santa Monica venue as she readied to watch on to find out the big winners at the annual beachfront event. And while she’s not among the nominees this year, Miss Kendrick was a runner-up at the Spirit Awards last year as a Best Supporting Actress contender for her role in “Up In the Air”. Meanwhile, t
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27 FebKanye West tweets about the high cost of abortion. Glee is ready to release original music. The Wisconsin Assembly Democrats are just awesome. The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off for its last mission ever. Dolphins save dog from drowning. Dior suspends designer John Galliano for getting into an anti-Semitic bar fight. Dr. Dre (featuring Eminem) […]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pinkisthenewblog/~3/vY6vwphGVo8/FSU Cowgirls Shana Hiatt Ashley Greene Kelly Ripa Izabella Scorupco Tami Do
Prithviraj Chavan bats for Jaitapur nuclear project
27 FebMaharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday declared that the state government would go ahead with the 9,900-MW Jaitapur nuclear power project being set up at a cost of Rs.60,000 crore ($130 billion) with French collaboration in Jaitapur village in the Konkan belt. Making a visit to personally meet and assure the villagers on their apprehensions […]Source: http://www.freshnews.in/prithviraj-chavan-bats-for-jaitapur-nuclear-project-197340Denise Richards Natalie Zea Kristin Kreuk Lesli
Oscars 2011: Here’s What You Can Expect From James Franco, Anne Hathaway And More
27 FebIf you’re looking to know what you can expect during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday (February 27), look no further.
Deadline has posted posted what they claim is an annotated rundown of the Oscars broadcast, which they have dubbed a possible “snorefest.”
There’s no doubt that if this is the real deal, a […]Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/02/25/oscars-2011-spoilers/Britney Spears Chandra West Leeann Tweeden The Pussycat Dolls Alexis Bledel Emmy Rossum Daisy Fuentes Kate Huds
Zoe Saldana Adds Sexiness to the 2011 Spirit Awards
27 FebAlways looking fabulous on the red carpet, Zoe Saldana looked stunning as she arrived at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 26). The “Avatar” actress turned heads in Dolce & Gabbana as she strutted her stuff at the Santa Monica beachfront venue while mingling with fellow guest Jane Lynch. Along with taking in the Spirit Awards happenings, Miss Saldana will be taking the stage to dish out a trophy to one of the ceremony’s lucky winners. The 2011 Film Ind
Oscars 2011 Poll: Who Will Win Best Director?
27 FebThere’s been a lot of talk about the rivalry between “The Social Network” and “The King’s Speech” at this year’s Academy Awards, and the Best Director battle is no different.
Five worthy filmmakers will vie for their very own Oscar on Sunday night (February 27), but in all likelihood, the race is down to two men: […]Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/02/26/oscars-2011-best-director-poll/Jennifer Aniston Julie Berry Carmen Electra Sara Foster Abbie Cornish Sarah Mutch Melissa George Missi
5 Things You Need To Know About Skylar Grey
26 Feb(Credit: Dan MacMedan/WireImage)
So you’re watching the Grammy Awards a couple of weeks back and you’re enjoying Eminem and Rihanna performing a gritty version of “Love The Way You Lie” when the announcer tells you the second half of Eminem’s onstage turn will feature an appearance by someone named Skylar Grey and you say, “Skylar who?” […]Source: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/02/24/skylar-grey-dr-dre-eminem-i-need-a-docto/Pink Karolina Kurkova Julia Stiles Melania Trump Molly Sims Eva Mendes
POSTED: Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda On Helping Haiti
26 FebAs MTV’s POSTED Artist of the Month, the men of Linkin Park have been sending us updates from the road as they tour the U.S.A. in support of their A Thousand Suns LP. However, this latest missive, sent courtesy of the band’s MC Mike Shinoda (who you also may know from his work in Fort […]Source: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/02/25/linkin-park-helping-haiti/Vanessa Minnillo Erika Christensen Milla Jovovich Bar Refaeli Monica Bellucci Katharine Towne Michelle Rodriguez Lindsay Lohan Keira Knigh
Ashley Greene’s Endless Quest for Tip-Top Fitness
26 FebShe certainly isn’t acking when it comes to effort, and Ashley Greene was back out on a rainy day in Los Angeles to continue her endless quest for physical fitness. The Alice Cullen cutie ventured to the local gym on Friday afternoon (February 25), putting in an hourlong sweat session before exiting with a bottle of SmartWater in-hand. Aside from her strenuous workout endeavors, Miss Greene continues to spend much of her free time alongside “Camp Rock” beau Joe Jonas. Talking about first meeti
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones: London Landing
26 FebSetting out ahead of the weekend, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas and their two kids were spotted arriving at the Heathrow Airport in London, England on Friday (February 25). The ?Chicago? chick and her ?Wall Street? hubby shuffled their children along as they entered the UK terminal before taking flight. Yesterday, Jones was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire and just a few hours after receiving the high honor, she and hubby were confronted by an aggressive group of papa
Pregnant Jessica Alba’s Week-Ending Workout
26 FebLooking to stay in shape during her second pregnancy, Jessica Alba was spotted heading to the gym in Los Angeles, CA earlier today (February 25). The ?Good Luck Chuck? babe looked cute in white pants and a light green top as she carried an oversized bag, which happened to cover up her baby bump. Just yesterday, it was announced that Ms Alba will be making an appearance on the annual post-Oscars broadcast, ?Jimmy Kimmel Live: After The Academy Awards.? Other celebs rumored to be joining Jessica
Lady Gaga Confirms There Are Two ‘Born This Way’ Videos
26 FebProceeds from ‘stripped-down’ clip and song will go to ‘anti-bully charity,’ she tells Gayle King.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Lady Gaga sat down with Oprah Winfrey’s bestie, Gayle King, to discuss her forthcoming Nick Knight-directed videos for her chart-topping single “Born This Way,” from her May album of the same name. “I do have some exciting news about the new single. I’ve been so excited about [the fans’] reaction and seeing the fans be so excited duri
50 Cent’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ Premieres In Miami Next Week
26 FebFif reportedly lost 50 pounds for Mario Van Peebles-directed film.By Alvin Blanco 50 Cent Photo: David Livingston/ Getty Images It may have taken 50 Cent losing pounds to be recognized as a weighty actor. The film “Things Fall Apart,” which stars 50 Cent as a college football player stricken with cancer, will make its world premiere March 5 at the Miami International Film Festival. Last year, 50 Cent drew headlines over his commitment to playing the role of Deon Barnes, a University of
Adele’s 21 Set To Debut At #1
26 FebProjected big sales come after a slew of the singer’s tour dates had to be moved to larger venues.By Alex Chapman Adele Photo: Jon Furniss/ WireImage Fame has never been Adele’s top priority, but these days, there’s no stopping the singer’s rapid rise in popularity. Adele’s star is only growing brighter on both sides of the pond. According to the singer’s website, a slew of her U.S. tour dates had to be moved to bigger venues to meet popular demand (she even added extra gigs in New Yor
Video Premiere: Dr. Dre, ‘I Need A Doctor,’ Featuring Eminem And Skylar Grey
26 FebSaying Dr. Dre’s new song, “I Need A Doctor,” featuring Eminem and newcomer Skylar Grey, is powerful is an understatement akin to saying that an A-bomb is “destructive.” Watching the “I Need A Doctor” video that accompanies the single is to witness just how aggressively rap can push the powers of emotion, how high a […]Source: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/02/24/video-dr-dre-i-need-a-doctor-eminem-skylar-grey/Malin Akerman Noureen DeWulf Ashley Scott Majandra Delfino Grace Park Rebecca Romijn
Odd Future’s Tyler, The Creator Finds Rap ‘Too Conventional’: The MTV News Quote Of The Day
26 Feb“If you go to any other rapper’s show, they just stand there and rap. Rap is really just too conventional. Everybody does the same thing. No one ever pushes the box. And then when you get people pushing the line too far, people are like, ‘What the f— is this?’ And then it’s like … […]Source: http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/02/25/odd-future-tyler-the-creator-video/Natasha Bedingfield Lauren Bush The Avatars of Second Life Emma Heming AnnaLynne McCord Foxy Brown Ashley Tappin Mia Kirshner Jill
Madonna ‘Bows’ At Number One: Wake-Up Video
26 FebBy design, Madonna’s career has had a number of intense peaks and valleys. When an artist does as much shape-shifting as she does, some stuff is bound to hit big while others fall flat. After hitting a series of home runs at the end of the ’80s, the ’90s were full of those extremes, but […]Source: http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/02/25/madonna-take-a-bow-number-one/Brittany Lee Amanda Bynes Zoe Saldana Jennifer Morrison Jennie Finch Alicia Keys Jessica Simpson FSU Cowgirls Shana Hiatt Ashley Green
Prince William & Kate Middleton Return To St. Andrew?s University
26 FebEngageds-to-be-married Prince William and Kate Middleton, who only yesterday attended their first official Royal engagement together yesterday, made their way to their alma mater St. Andrew’s University today to, among other things, help the uni celebrate their 600th anniversary! St. Andrew’s is where Wills and Kate met … and fell in love. Looking very much […]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pinkisthenewblog/~3/bBhkifmFBZ8/Autumn Reeser Tila Tequila Amanda Peet Teri Po
Mamata Banerjee starts presenting her fifth rail budget
25 FebRailway Minister Mamata Banerjee began presenting the rail budget for 2011-12 in the Lok Sabha Friday with the promise of not only moving ahead faster to build a strong railroad infrastructure but also to address the needs of the average person. “We have taken a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, building sustainable, efficient, rapidly-growing […]Source: http://www.freshnews.in/mamata-banerjee-starts-presenting-her-fifth-rail-budget-197286Tina Fey Audrina Patridge Eliza Dushku Jenni
Britney Spears & Sons Bid Adieu To Kentwood, Louisiana
25 FebLast weekend, Britney Spears packed up her kiddies — Sean Preston and Jayden James — and her agent/beau Jason Trawick and made her way back home to Kentwood, LA for a quick visit with her family. During her stay, Britwick paid a visit to Sonic Drive-In and the Pizza Shack. But, alas, Brit‘s time in […]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pinkisthenewblog/~3/sgcDTXMEJbQ/Amanda Bynes Zoe Saldana Jennifer Morrison Jennie Finch Alicia Keys Jessica Simpson FSU Cowgirls Shana Hia
It?s common man?s budget, says PM
25 FebPrime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday praised the rail budget presented by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee as a “common man’s budget”. “It is a common man’s budget with no increase in freight and passenger fares. It will help to weaken the cost crucial element of inflationary expectations,” the prime minister told reporters outside parliament. “At the […]Source: http://www.freshnews.in/its-common-mans-budget-says-pm-197293Christina Applegate Whitney Po
Justin Bieber’s Haircut: Fans Weigh In!
24 FebWhile many Beliebers are gushing over his ‘sexy,’ ‘older’ cut, others tell MTV News they miss his signature ‘swoop.’By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: George Pimentel/ WireImage This week Justin Bieber made headlines thanks to a new haircut. The Biebs had his famous swooping bangs cut into a shorter, cropped look, and he told talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres he doesn’t “really care” what people have to say about his ‘do. But his fans have been weighing in on the new hairstyle anyway, a
Hayden Panettiere’s Tipsy Night on the Town
24 FebEnjoying a swanky evening out, Hayden Panettiere was spotted at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood last night (February 23). The ?Heroes? hottie almost took a spill as she made her exit, but a benevolent bystander stepped in to catch her at just the right time. In related news, Hayden has expressed that she hopes Amanda Knox (the convicted murderer she plays in a new Lifetime movie) will be able to have a normal life once she gets out of prison. “We’re both young girls. And I care about her.
Nicki Minaj Makes Her ‘Rah Rah Like A Dungeon Dragon’ Face On Blackbook Magazine
24 Feb(Credit: Andrew McPherson/BlackBook)
Almost four months after the release of her debut album, Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj is showing no signs of slowing down. Her newest single, “Moment 4 Life,” is currently No. 1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart (and Top 20 on the Pop Chart), she recently made a fantastic, smoke-machine-filled appearance on “Saturday Night […]Source: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/02/23/nicki-minaj-blackbook/Christina Ricci Michelle Malkin Summer Altice Tamala Jones Autum
Zac Efron Surfaces On The NYC Set Of His New Film
24 FebZac Efron has made his way to NYC this week to begin filming a new movie titled New Year’s Eve and as you can see from the photos below, Zac seems to be taking the bitter cold weather all in stride. You will also note that Zac’s buzzed hair is already growing out. Still, homie […]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pinkisthenewblog/~3/RoAJgYubuwc/Lena Headey Laetitia Casta Kelly Rowland Emma Watson Brody Dalle Rhona Mitra Dominique Swain Georgina Grenville Amy Cobb Aisha Tyler G
DAILIES: New ‘Source Code’ Trailer, ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Recruits Some Musicians
24 FebThe kind of day that Jake Gyllenhaal is having over and over and over again in “Source Code” makes “Groundhog Day” look like a walk in the park.
A second trailer for director Duncan Jones’ follow-up to the criminally underappreciated “Moon” arrived online today, showcasing the time travel narrative at the core of the film: “Source […]Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/02/23/source-code-trailer/Melissa Rycroft Kate Beckinsale Heidi Klum Lena Headey Laetitia Casta Kelly Rowland Emma Watson
Justin Bieber’s Haircut: Fans Weigh In!
24 FebWhile many Beliebers are gushing over his ‘sexy,’ ‘older’ cut, others tell MTV News they miss his signature ‘swoop.’By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: George Pimentel/ WireImage This week Justin Bieber made headlines thanks to a new haircut. The Biebs had his famous swooping bangs cut into a shorter, cropped look, and he told talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres he doesn’t “really care” what people have to say about his ‘do. But his fans have been weighing in on the new hairstyle anyway, a
Former Jay-Z Protege Tru Life Gets Eight Years In Jail
24 FebRapper pleads guilty to second-degree gang assault in 2009 stabbing death.By Jayson Rodriguez Tru Life Photo: Paul Hawthorne/ Getty Images Former Jay-Z protégé Tru Life has reached a plea deal with Manhattan prosecutors that will land the rapper in jail for eight years, MTV News has learned. The New York native was offered a deal last week stemming from a 2009 incident that resulted in the stabbing death of a 20-year-old man, Christopher Guerrero. Tru Life, born Roberto Rosad
Ciara Says Online Post About Label Woes ‘Came From A Real Place’
24 Feb‘I just wanted my fans to know where I was,’ she tells MTV News.By By Aly Semigran, with reporting by Rahman Dukes Ciara Photo: MTV News Ciara took to her Facebook page last week to address fans and ask her label, Jive Records, to release her after two lackluster albums. When MTV News caught up with the R&B singer recently, we asked about the headline-making post. “My letter was a message to my fans, and it came from a real place and I just wanted my fans to know where I was,” she expl
Nicki Minaj: My Appeal Lies In Showing It’s ‘OK To Be Weird’
24 FebThe Young Money MC talks to BlackBook about fame, Lady Gaga and ongoing response to MTV doc ‘My Time Now.’By James Dinh Nicki Minaj Photo: MTV Nicki Minaj is a platinum-selling rapper but she’s still adapting so many aspects of fame. The Young Money MC says she’s learning that she has to censor herself and that not all of her followers are fans. “I have to watch my mouth sometimes,” she tells BlackBook magazine in a new interview. “All of those people who follow me on Twitter? They ar