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- Jay-Z Takes Off Studio Time For Blue Ivy Time
'I just wanna enjoy those moments for a bit and I'm sure that feeling of music will come back to me,' Jay-Z tells MTV News of his daughter.
By Rob Markman
Jay-Z in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/ Getty ImagesPHILADELPHIA — These days, Jay-Z would rather rock the cradle than rock the mic. After the birth of he and Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy, Hov figured that he'd be so inspired by fatherhood that he'd be locked in the studio pouring his heart out. But fate has more immediate plans for the God MC, at least for the time being.
"I thought that I would after my daughter was born. I thought I would be more inspired with all the new feelings and everything that I'd have to write about, but it really happened the other way," Big Poppa Hov told MTV News told in Philadelphia following a press conference where he announced his two-day Made in America music festival. "I just really wanna hang out with her. I just wanna enjoy those moments for a bit and I'm sure that feeling of music will come back to me."
Jigga fans shouldn't worry though, when he does return to the booth, Jay will have a ton to rap about. Just days after baby Blue was born, Hov released "Glory," a track dedicated to his daughter. Not only did he rhyme of his innermost feelings, Jay also featured a sampling of Blue Ivy's first cries on the Pharrell Williams-produced track.
"A younger, smarter, faster me/ Saw a pinch of Hov, a whole glass of B," the one-time hustler rapped about his first born.
Long-time Jay fans shouldn't be too surprised by the rapper's intimate soul-bearing, he's been doing it since his 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt.
"My music has always been like that, if you listen to 'Glory' and you listen to 'Regrets,' which was on my first album, side by side, it's exploring the same sort of emotions," he insists. "It's just one deals with my mom, one deals with my daughter."
On "Regrets," a younger, much darker Jay addressed the ills of his former street life, but he framed his feelings within the confines of his mother's teachings. "You used to hold me, told me that I was the best/ Anything in this world I want, I could possess/ All that made me want is all that I could get/ In order to survive gotta learn to live with regrets," he spit on the song's heartfelt hook.
"My music has always been filled with those sort of emotions," he reasoned.
Переслать - Will 'Avengers' Be The Year's Biggest Blockbuster?
Box-office expert looks at possible competition from 'Dark Knight Rises,' 'Amazing Spider-Man' and more.
By Kara Warner
Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson in "Avengers"
Photo: Marvel StudiosNow that so many of us have seen "Marvel's The Avengers" and helped make it this summer's box-office blockbuster to beat, it's time to look ahead at the rest of the season's cinematic offerings to see which tentpole has the power to compete with Earth's mightiest heroes.
The likeliest contender competing for some of the "Avengers"-size box-office haul is "The Dark Knight Rises," Christopher Nolan's dark, brooding, third and supposedly final Batman movie. Other buzz-worthy potential moneymakers to keep an eye on are Ridley Scott's "Alien"-esque prequel "Prometheus," Marc Webb's "The Amazing Spider-Man," Rupert Sanders' "Snow White and the Huntsman" and Barry Sonnenfeld's "Men in Black 3."
To be fair, the "Avengers" haul is going to be very difficult to duplicate, particularly the record-breaking opening-weekend take of $207.1 million, which beat the $169.2 million set by previous champ "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2," MTV News consulted Boxoffice.com editor Phil Contrino for his wisdom on the subject and to see if any other summer fare has a chance at besting the records set by "Avengers."
"I don't think anything other than 'Dark Knight Rises' can pull it off," Contrino said. "With 'Spider-Man,' every time a franchise is rebooted, it takes a while for the fans to dip their toes in the water and get a feel for it. 'Spider-Man' will be the same thing, maybe worse, because it's so close to the [release] of the original. 'X-Men: First Class' and even 'Batman Begins' didn't open to huge numbers, and a lot of people forget that. 'Prometheus' is [rated] R. For an R-rated movie to do $200 million would be something really monumental, almost impossible, I think."
Contrino went on to say that "Dark Knight Rises" has a couple of factors that will prevent it from catching "Avengers," but that it does have a chance of besting the #2 best opening-weekend gross set by "Deathly Hallows, Part 2."
"It's not in 3-D, so it doesn't have the bonus financial boost, and it's not nearly as family-friendly; it's dark and broody. Disney did a good job of turning 'Avengers' into a family-friendly movie. I think that's ultimately what pushed it as far as it's gone," Contrino said. "I don't see anything else this summer beating it."
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Related Videos Related PhotosПереслать - Kanye West Brings Out Kim Kardashian's 'Wild Child'
'I don't know if I'm ready to talk about him,' Kim tells MTV News — but sister Khloé was more than willing to drop a few details!
By Kara Warner
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Photo: Eric Ryan/ Getty ImagesDespite the fact that most of the details of Kim Kardashian's romantic life have been very public over the last few years, she's been mum on her latest romance with Kanye West. Sure they've been spotted on both coasts holding hands, stealing kisses and such, but we haven't heard many details about their relationship, which many consider to be a very smart move for both parties.
When MTV News caught up with Kim and sister Khloé recently while promoting the new season of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," we asked Kim how she and West made the move from friends to more than friends, which led to an entertaining back-and-forth between the two sisters about how West has been a very positive influence on Kim and brought out an inner wild child of sorts.
"I don't know if I'm ready to talk about him," Kim said sincerely. "I feel like I've had such a hard time sharing my love life that now I'm a little bit more reserved on that."
"For me, we've known Kanye for so many years and he's always been such a good friend to all of us," Khloé jumped in. "We've all been good friends with him. For me, I think friendships make the best relationships. Kim is so happy and is such a different person ... She crowd surfs now."
"OK, enough, enough," Kim said to Khloé before her sister revealed too much.
"No I love, it," Khloé persisted. "You're like a wild, crowd-surfing child and I love you."
In seeing the surprised look on our faces with Khloé's revelation about crowd surfing, Kim attempted to explain what her sister was talking about.
"She uses this 'crowd surf' term, I walked into the house..."
"She crowd surfed on Lamar, Rob and I," Khloé cut in.
"They were all sitting on the couch and I go, 'Have you guys ever, in a concert, crowd surfed?' I jumped on them to try and crowd surf," Kim admitted.
"I don't know why she thought of this," Khloé said. "So now they say I crowd surf," Kim added.
"But she doesn't do stuff like that, so I was like 'You are the new Kourtney,' " Khloé said, which made Kim chuckle. "She can't because she's pregnant," Kim pointed out.
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Переслать - Lindsay Lohan's 'Glee' Cameo: Co-Star Perez Hilton Weighs In!
Celebrity-gossip blogger skirts addressing Lohan's alleged unprofessionalism while shooting this week's 'Nationals' episode.
By John Mitchell, with reporting by Audrey Kim
Lindsay Lohan on "Glee"
Photo: Adam Rose/ FOXCelebrity-gossip blogger Perez Hilton guest stars on this week's big "Nationals" episode of "Glee," but was uncharacteristically reluctant to address the rumors of fellow guest star Lindsay Lohan's alleged on-set misbehavior when MTV News caught up with him at Wango Tango in Los Angeles this weekend.
"I'm on 'Nationals,' a very important episode, and Lindsay Lohan is also on this episode," Hilton told MTV News. "And it's a nail-biter. Everybody has to watch."
When the conversation turned to allegations that Lohan was hours late to set and was difficult once she finally arrived, Hilton chose his words very carefully, turning the conversation back to himself — and in so doing, seemed to imply that Lohan was not at her professional best.
Asked about talk of Lohan's misbehavior, Hilton said, "I showed up to set early and prepared and was very happy to be there and professional, excited and appreciative for the opportunity."
Rumors of on-set trouble erupted April 25, when actress Dot-Marie Jones, who plays Coach Beiste on the Fox hit, tweeted about an unnamed person's late arrival to set, causing delays in filming. "Gonna be a long day!! Some ppl show up late and just throw a wrench in things," Jones reportedly tweeted. "Not cool! I'd rather be an hour early (I was) than 5 minutes late!" Jones' tweet has since been deleted.
Regarding Lohan's alleged tardiness, the actress' rep, Steve Honig, told E! News that there was a mixup with her call time, and said any claims of problems on the "Glee" set are "utter B.S."
"This is a classic example of people trying to bash Lindsay. She busted her ass yesterday and is back on set again today," he continued.
Like Hilton, Lohan appears as herself on the episode. The pair play judges at the national singing competition the show's choir, New Directions, participates in.
Related ArtistsПереслать - 'Survivor: One World': How The Women Won
'The guys — they had no unity,' fourth-place finisher Christina Cha tells MTV News of scoring show's first ever all-girl finale.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin
Photo: MTV NewsKim Spradlin isn't the only "Survivor: One World" winner. OK, technically she is — that cool $1 million is firmly in her bank account — but the season's four finalists can also take comfort in knowing that they made "Survivor" history together: For the first time in 24 seasons, there was not a single man left standing among the final five contestants.
The feat is all the more impressive considering where the women began. At the outset of "One World," the two tribes were separated on gender lines, with the men of Manono showcasing their clear physical advantage with two early immunity wins. It certainly didn't help that the women of Salani were turning on each other, with in-fighting dominating much of their air time in the season's earliest episodes.
Eventually, the women pulled themselves together to stage one of the most impressive comebacks in "Survivor" history, knocking five men out in a row and cutting out the final male — the unforgettable Tarzan — one vote later. So after such a rocky start, how did Salani find the strength to rally together and get rid of the men?
"I think it's because we had a rocky start, I believe that's why we ended up with five women at the end," Kim told MTV News at the "One World" finale on Sunday night. "We had to learn to trust each other. We really had to get each other's backs and become a group."
"There was a day when we all just stood around. We held each other's hands. We were like, 'You know what? We can do this,' " third-place finisher Chelsea Meissner said. "I think it was that first challenge we won against the guys, where they were really ahead of us and we came out of nowhere and won it. We all hugged and it was that moment where we realized, 'We can do this. We can so do this.' "
Christina Cha, who finished the season in fourth place, credited the women's success to the men's willingness to cannibalize each other. "That was what I noticed about the guys — they had no unity," she said. "The guys weren't united from day one."
Another factor, according to runner-up Sabrina Thompson: The men simply were not needed. "You don't need a man in this game to come get [you] fire, to do this or do that," she said. "Once we started winning challenges, we knew we could do this."
In a season dominated by precisely one person, one would think that the plan to get rid of all of the men stemmed from winner Kim. But one of her fellow finalists remembers things differently.
"You know what? I'm going to take credit for this one Kim, OK?" fifth-place finisher Alicia Rosa weighed in, recalling the fall of the men with the same firecracker glee that made her such a memorable competitor all year long. "I [outlined] who the five girls were, from the beginning, and that we were going to wipe [the men] off the island. That, to me, was my biggest dream come true, to do that. I always said that on the island: 'We have to do this. We have to do this. Do not play with those men. It is not going to happen! '"
Not to say that the self-proclaimed mastermind of the men's demise isn't without some regrets.
"I will say I wish Matt had used a little bit more of his Southern charm. Maybe he would've lasted a little bit longer," Alicia laughed. "He was really nice to look at!"
Previously On MTV News' "Survivor" coverage:
» Why Kim Deserved to Win
» Kim Spradlin Talks Winning "One World"
» Our Final "Survivor" Predictions
» "Survivor: One World" Gets Tarzaned
» Troyzan Surrenders His IslandHow do you feel about the women's domination over the men? Let us know in the comments section or hit me up on Twitter @roundhoward!
Переслать - Kanye West Signs Teyana Taylor To G.O.O.D. Music
The 21-year-old Harlem rapper and singer is officially added to the roster at West's Def Jam imprint.
By Nadeska Alexis
Teyana Taylor
Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesWell, this was a long time coming. Kanye West has been closely affiliated with Harlem rapper/singer Teyana Taylor for some time now, but this week it was confirmed that Taylor has officially been signed to 'Ye's G.O.O.D. Music label.
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter and actress, who worked with West on his fifth album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, will reveal details about her first G.O.O.D. Music LP and forthcoming singles in the next few weeks. In April she debuted a new mixtape, The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor, which pays tribute to Lauryn Hill and her other early influences, including Mary J. Blige and Janet Jackson.
Taylor got her start in the industry when she was signed to Pharrell William's Star Trak record label at the age of 15, and some fans might remember her over-the-top episode of MTV's "My Super Sweet 16." Her debut album, 2008's From a Planet Called Harlem, featured the breakout single "Google Me," and Taylor has since earned plenty of co-writing credits on recent songs like Nicki Minaj's "Right By My Side," which appeared on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Taylor worked closely with West on MBDTF's "Hell of a Life," "Runaway," "Dark Fantasy" and the collaboration track "Christmas in Harlem," which also featured G.O.O.D. Music's CyHi the Prynce.
Her recent onscreen endeavors include roles in 2010's "Stomp the Yard 2" and Tyler Perry's 2011 film "Madea's Big Happy Family." Last summer, the 21-year-old also grabbed attention with her remix of Drake's hit single "Marvin's Room." "Her Room" found Taylor sampling lyrics from Lauryn Hill's "X Factor," as she came to terms with a cheating ex.
The G.O.O.D. news just keeps coming from Kanye West's camp. Last month the super producer/rapper signed veteran Q-Tip to his Def Jam imprint.
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Related ArtistsПереслать - Britney Spears, Demi Lovato Will Bring 'Serious Wisdom' to 'X Factor'
MTV News talks to 'So You Think You Can Dance' cast about Fox's decision to enlist the two pop stars for the reality singing show.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears, L.A. Reid, Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato
Photo: Britney Spears via FacebookNEW YORK — As the fall TV season continues to make news, Fox has had the most buzz thanks to the news that Demi Lovato and Britney Spears will sit down beside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid as female judges on "The X Factor," replacing Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul.
On Monday (May 14), as talent from many of the network's leading shows lined up to talk to the press at the Fox event, what everyone really wanted to know was how these two artists might fit on the reality competition show.
Given that both have made names for themselves thanks to their own unique charms as pop stars, some of the more seasoned network vets offered up some sage advice for the reality show newbies. MTV News chatted with the folks of "So You Think You Can Dance," in the hours before the presentation where they were confirmed, to get their sage advice for Brit and Demi.
"You know, I don't have any advice for those ladies," "SYTYCD" host Cat Deeley explained. "What I do like about it though is they will be able to absolutely impart some serious wisdom. I love the idea that they've been in the business for so long and since being kids and so quite often they've had successes and they've had failures on things.
"And I think the most important thing is the mistakes we make," she added. "You learn so much from mistakes that you make and I think they'll be able to impart their wisdom to the new kids coming through. I think it's a great booking."
Judge Mary Murphy seemed excited by the chance to run into the girls at Fox-related events, and even shared that she'd love to see dancer Britney make an appearance on her show as well.
"So she would be a good [guest] too if she wanted to pop on over, but I think she's going to be a busy young woman with everything she has going on," she said. "I think we'll tune in to find out what the heck she's gonna say!" she said, going on to share some judging advice. "Just try to speak from the heart and you can't go wrong."
While Murphy and Deeley focused on the positive when it comes to their highly publicized judging spots, Nigel Lythgoe wondered if the singers (Britney, 30, and Demi, 19) might be too young for a mentor-type position.
"Well they've got to look on it as a brand-new show, to be frank. I don't think they need to look at the first season. I think they've got to be honest as they can be," he said of coming in for season two. "They're both artists and artists will always couch any criticism because they know that they've been criticized, so they've got to ignore that.
"They've got to be as honest as they can be with their contestants and just inspire them to be better," he said, before sharing his one hesitation about them.
"My only reservation is they're both young and I do think that mentors should be of an age," he added, joking he fears it might put older experts, like him, out of a job. "I do think mentors have had so much experience before they mentor. At the same time, both of these young ladies have had incredible personal experience and been through so much in their own lives that hopefully they can bring that to the party too. But at the end of the day, they are going to take newcomers and literally push them through a reality television competition. It's tough."
Do you think Demi Lovato and Britney Spears will make good judges on "The X Factor"? Leave your comment below!
Related ArtistsПереслать - Kristen Stewart Recalls 'Insane' Nudity In 'On The Road'
'Twilight' actress tells MTV News she thinks people are being 'a little uptight' about the film's sex scenes.
By Fallon Prinzivalli, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Kristen Stewart
Photo: MTV NewsFor "Twilight" fans who thought the sex scene in "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" were revealing, Kristen Stewart hasn't showed you anything yet. When Stewart hits the big screen again in the film adaptation of Jack Kerouac's American classic "On the Road," she'll be revealing a lot more than skimpy lingerie. The film contains quite a few sex scenes, including a threesome between Stewart and co-stars Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley. Talk about risqué!
"I wasn't scared, honestly," Stewart said in reference to the love scenes. "It's kind of insane to watch now. I'm like, 'Who is that?' But I think — as every actress says when they do this is — it just felt so right. It was so within a different world and so within a different environment that I don't even really feel — I mean, I am personally connected to it, of course — but it is something outside of myself."
The film follows young drifters Dean Moriarty and his best friend Sal Paradise as the epitome of the Beat Generation. After Sal's father dies, the duo embarks on a trip across America with Dean's wife Marylou, a 16-year-old with an affinity for marijuana and sex.
The actress revealed that although her character is sexually promiscuous, the role didn't bother her. "I have kind of no qualms about it either," she said. "I think people are a little uptight."
The starlet believes she felt comfortable in part due to director Walter Salles. "I felt so safe with Walter," she revealed. "Nothing was ever, ever about taking your clothes off."
Stewart's film will debut at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival along with her boyfriend Robert Pattinson's "Cosmopolis." When asked if there was a little healthy competition between her and her "Twilight" co-star, the actress said it's definitely there even though she hasn't been able to see his film yet.
"It's such weird timing. I think if it was us or them. I think we'd take the cake," the actress joked. "I haven't seen 'Cosmopolis' yet. I'm dying to see it. The first time I get to see it is actually in Cannes."
So, whose film will be better?
"Mine," Stewart said before breaking into a laugh.
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Related Videos Related PhotosПереслать - T.I. To Stir Up Trouble On Wednesday's 'RapFix Live'!
Rap rookie Tito Lopez will also join Sway at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com.
By Rob Markman
T.I.
Photo: Rahav Segev/ Getty ImagesIt's time to roll out the royal carpet, because the King is set to make his debut on "RapFix Live." On Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com, T.I. will sit down with Sway Calloway and chop it up about his upcoming album, Trouble Man.
Tip has a grind like no other. Since being released from prison last fall, the Atlanta rapper landed a VH1 reality series with his wife, Tiny, added some new muscle to his Grand Hustle record label, and immediately began recording for his eighth solo album. The street-bred MC, who popularized the term Trap Music, has long promised a return to the T.I. of old.
"We got a lot of hot, old-school, vintage T.I. records on there," he told MTV News during a January interview. "I'm talking like gutter, gangsta, intellectual ignorance, hard-core stadium sh--, but at the same time, we got those over-the-top crossover records as well, big features and whatnot we plan on putting into play."
The fiery lyricist isn't only concerned with his own music: Earlier this month, protégé B.o.B released his sophomore LP, Strange Clouds, and T.I. has spent a ton of time working with his newest signee Iggy Azalea. There will be no shortage of topics to address when Tip hits the red couch.
In addition to the King, "RapFix" will also be welcoming Mississippi rap rookie Tito Lopez to the show. Lopez who has drawn praise from Dr. Dre and was recently signed to Capitol Records has been building a healthy buzz lately. His latest single, "Mama Proud," features both a positive message and new-age lyricism over a soulful beat. You're not going to want to miss this!
Don't miss "RapFix Live," this week featuring T.I. and Tito Lopez, Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com. Be sure to join the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #RapFixLive. Send your questions for the artists @MTVRapFix!
Переслать - 'Dark Knight Rises': How Much Will 'Knightfall' Factor In?
The Weekly Rising takes a closer look at the comic inspiration for Christopher Nolan's final Batman film.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
<i>Batman</i> #497: The breaking of the Bat
Photo: DC ComicsThroughout his tenure as the commander of the big-screen Batman, Christopher Nolan, along with writing partners Jonathan Nolan and David S. Goyer, have pulled selectively from the vast library of books for inspiration in the films. "Batman Begins" borrowed a handful of elements from Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One," while "The Dark Knight" took some character notes from "The Long Halloween."
When it was announced that Bane would make his triumphant return as a respectable villain in the finale, "The Dark Knight Rises," comic books fans were just as quick to shout "Knightfall," in reference to the trilogy of stories that played out during 1993 and 1994. It appeared Nolan and company had found their inspiration, but what exactly would they use from those books?
Bane
The masked villain was the clear giveaway to "Knightfall" 's presence as an influence, and it's clear why. Bane only showed up on the DC Comics scene four months before the beginning of the "Knightfall" story line, and once the show got on the road, he made his introduction count. As he appears to be in "The Dark Knight Rises," the Bane of the comics was a hyper-intelligent behemoth of a man, capable of besting Bruce Wayne.Prison Break
Part of Bane's plan in gaining the upper hand over Batman involved releasing all of Arkham Asylum's worst inmates on the city. Batman wears himself down, rounding up the likes of the Joker, the Scarecrow and Poison Ivy, and this series of bouts leaves him severely weakened when he finally has to face off against Bane in the Batcave, leading to the most significant scene from "Knightfall."The Break
If Bane is remembered for anything, it is the central moment of "Knightfall" when he takes a physically and mentally exhausted Bruce Wayne and breaks his back with a knee to the spine. It was a critical blow in more than one sense of the word and significantly changed the shape of the Batman titles for years to come. The scant footage we have actually seen from "The Dark Knight Rises" hints that Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne does suffer some similar injury during the course of the film. He appears to be walking with a cane, and while we can't conclusively blame Bane, the timing sure is something!Catwoman
Selina Kyle's appearance in both "Knightfall" and "The Dark Knight Rises" most likely is a coincidence, since her role in the former is not terribly significant. It does matter, however, that she attempts to help Bruce Wayne with his paralysis, demonstrating that there are many facets to her allegiances.The New Batman
While Bruce Wayne was on the mend thanks to Bane's handiwork, a new Batman, Jean-Paul Valley, took up the cowl in his absence. Since the tag line of "The Dark Knight Rises" leaves little doubt that the "legend ends" with this final movie, fans have been pondering whether the new film will mean the death of Bruce Wayne. If that's the case, the symbol would have to live on. A new Dark Knight would have to rise.Check out everything we've got on "The Dark Knight Rises."
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Переслать - Will Demi Lovato Help Britney Spears On 'X Factor'?
'I believe Demi's bubbly personality and kindness will prove to bring Britney out of her shell,' says Celebuzz editor Amber James.
By Gil Kaufman
Britney Spears, LA Reid, Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato
Photo: Britney Spears via FacebookIt's always hard being the new girl in school. But when Britney Spears makes her debut in the fall as the fresh judge on the panel of "X Factor", she'll have come fine company in the form of Demi Lovato. With show creator Simon Cowell and record label boss L.A. Reid returning as the wily veterans with decades of experience in the game, Demi and Britney will be the relative newbies in the mix.
The two women will also have something else in common: Both were child stars who grew up in the public eye and then struggled through a series of headline-grabbing difficulties only to brush themselves off and regain their star status.
"I think it's good for both of them to have each other on the show," People magazine senior writer Joey Bartolomeo said. "For one thing, because they're both new to ['Factor'] and it's not one person coming in to be with three other judges. They have each other."
Their paths, and struggles, have been very different, but Bartolomeo said the two can likely relate to each other on a personal level, though we shouldn't expect them to do any therapeutic work on live TV. "Everyone loves a good comeback story," she said. "Britney has been doing well the past couple of years ... but seeing her on a weekly basis with this kind of job is another step in that process ... People want to root for people to have success; now they have two people on a show who've been through a lot, and people will tune in to see how they are."
Lovato, 19, went from being the young star of such Disney shows as "Sonny With a Chance" and "Camp Rock" to a successful touring and recording career that was derailed in 2010 when she entered a rehab center for physical and emotional issues. She has since become a spokesperson for anti-bullying causes, spoken out about her body-image issues, eating disorder, depression, self-abuse and substance problems.
Spears, 30, also came up in the Disney machine as a star on "The New Mickey Mouse Club," and after a series of erratic incidents and public meltdowns, she ended up in a rehabilitation facility in 2007 and was put on a psychiatric hold in January 2008 after refusing to give up her two children to their father, ex-husband Kevin Federline.
While Lovato has spoken publicly about her struggles and appears to have gotten her career back on track, Spears has been kept on lockdown by her team. The singer is under a strict conservatorship that has handed control of her assets to her father and, recently, her boyfriend/agent, Jason Trawick. Britney's career has rebounded, with hit albums, singles and tours, but she has participated in only sporadic press interviews, which were, by most accounts, tightly controlled and allowed for little deviation from a predetermined script.
"I think they could help support each other, but their [personal] problems are very different," said Us Weekly senior music editor Ian Drew, who questioned the choice of Spears for the "Factor" panel. "Knowing the way Britney works, nobody is going to be able to speak to her. It's a very odd choice. ... I don't know what Demi will add [either]."
Drew said he understood "X Factor" had to add two new judges because of the structure of the show, but he wonders how the pair will fit into the mix. "Demi is very honest and says what's on her mind, so maybe they need someone like that," he said. "But I don't think anyone will tune in to see Demi."
Celebuzz editor Amber James also acknowledged that the women have dealt with their problems in totally different ways, but said their shared struggle might add an interesting dynamic to the show as it tries to build on the first season's solid-but-not-smashing success. "I believe Demi's bubbly personality and kindness will prove to bring Britney out of her shell," predicted James. "They seem like they'd bounce off each other well and provide a nurturing and safe atmosphere, where Britney can really get into her role, without fear of saying the wrong thing and truly be herself."
And even if they don't become instant besties, the pair will at least be able to fend off the intimidating presences of Cowell and Reid while trying to find their feet on the show. "Maybe the two of them will gang up on Simon and L.A.," Bartolomeo said.
Related Videos Related Photos Related ArtistsПереслать - Jay-Z Hopes To 'Push The Culture Forward' With Philly Festival
Jay will headline and curate Budweiser Made in America music festival over Labor Day weekend.
By Rob Markman
Jay-Z gives a press conference at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Photo: Bill McCay/ FilmMagicPHILADELPHIA — Jay-Z once bragged in song that he beat his assault charges "like Rocky." Well, it's been more than a decade since, and Hov — the multiplatinum mogul who remains atop music's food chain — has done more than simply beat the charge.
On Monday morning (May 14), rap's most magnetic man drew a crowd of reporters and media types to the very steps that the fictional boxer Rocky has made famous. Standing triumphantly at the peak of the staircase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Hov and Philly Mayor Michael Nutter announced yet another prolific Jay-venture: Budweiser Made in America, a two-day music festival in Philadelphia, this Labor Day weekend.
"Everyone knows my love affair with Philly from the amazing, talented artists I've signed from here," Jay said, prompting State Property MC Freeway to jump onstage beside him.
Jay-Z will not only headline the festival, he will also curate the three-stage concert, which will feature close to 30 different acts. Still, for the God MC, there are a few things to consider before pulling off stunts such as these.
"Whenever I enter into a project, I try to hit on some touch points. The first thing is: Is it great?" Jay asked rhetorically, addressing the crowd, which braved some clouds and drizzle. "The second one is: Is it gonna push the culture forward?"
Forward progress is a safe bet: A press release for the upcoming event promises eclectic acts in multiple genres like rock, hip-hop, R&B, Latin and dance music, but the official roster won't be announced until May 21.
The third item Jay considers is the philanthropic opportunities, so once again, he is partnering with United Way. Together, they put on Jigga's February Carnegie Hall concert in New York, and this time out, they aim to support local charities in both Philly and South New Jersey.
The show will be held September 1 and September 2 on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. Tickets for Made in America will go on sale May 23 through Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.
Related Photos Related ArtistsПереслать - Florence And The Machine's 'Snow White' Video Debuts
'Breath of Life' clip features Florence Welch recording the epic song at London's iconic Abbey Road Studios.
By James Montgomery
Florence Welch records "Breath of Life"
Photo: Universal/ Island RecordsWhen Florence Welch spoke to MTV News back in March about recording "Breath of Life" — her single off the "Snow White and the Huntsman" soundtrack — she couldn't hide her excitement about writing an anthem from the perspective of Charlize Theron's Evil Queen Ravenna ... or getting to spend the day working with a 60-person choir in London's historic Abbey Road Studios.
"It was amazing to see the music we played being turned into this amazing orchestral thing," the Florence and the Machine frontwoman gushed. "You feel in a bit of a way like you're kind of making it up as you go along, and then when you see it done, laid out before you in such a beautiful, orchestral fashion, it's really incredible.
"And then we all went into Abbey Road and it was one of the best days of my life," she continued. "I love choirs and I love choral music, and there was a 60-piece choir singing the vocal parts that I had written. When the baritones came in, I nearly wept, it was so emotional."
So it's somewhat fitting that the video for "Breath of Life," which premiered Monday (May 14), documents that day in the studio (there's no weeping, however). Shot in arty black-and-white, and implemented with bonus battle footage from the film itself (plus plenty of scenes of Queen Ravenna's quest for youth), the clip showcases Welch belting out the tune, backed by a booming orchestra and a keening chorus. And much like the song, it packs a punch.
You can practically feel Welch's emotion as she brings "Breath" to life, and for a song so massive, the video provides viewers with a rather intimate look into its creation. Combine that with the fact that the clip — and the song — perfectly match the film's epic, ethereal scope, and the anticipation to see the final product only grows. The "Avengers" can assemble all they want ... with "Breath of Life," Welch and "Snow White" pack more power than anything in Iron Man's arsenal.
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Related Videos Related Photos Related ArtistsПереслать - 'Survivor: One World': Why Kim Deserved To Win
'Kim is a beast and anybody who doesn't think so is a fool,' runner-up Sabrina Thompson tells MTV News of the final 'Survivor' outcome.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin
Photo: CBS"Survivor" does not always have a happy ending. All too often, the player who fought the hardest and played the best game winds up in the second- or third-place seat because of a bitter jury unable to look past their own fate on the road to the million bucks.
Of all the "Survivor: One World" contestants, only one played a near-perfect game: Kim Spradlin, the 29-year-old bridal shop owner who won the Sole Survivor title on last night's season finale. But victory was far from guaranteed. Not only did she go up against her two fiercest competitors in the final tribal council, Kim also was the clear-cut mastermind of the season, the one who engineered nearly every single juror's exit — the perfect setup for the aforementioned "bitter jury syndrome."
But the jury wasn't bitter. Far from it: Kim won the game decisively, missing out on only two of the nine jury votes. What was it about the blue-eyed Texan that convinced the jury to vote in her favor in spite of her ruthless gameplay?
"Let's just be honest here: the game is called 'Survivor,' " fourth-place finisher Christina Cha told MTV News at the "Survivor: One World" finale. "Who outwitted, outlasted and outplayed everyone? It was Kim. Hands down. Which is why I voted for her!"
Even special education teacher Alicia Rosa, one of Kim's closer allies throughout the game, cast her vote in the winner's favor, despite being gloriously betrayed by her days earlier.
"I do understand that it's a game. But she's an awesome person," Alicia said of why Kim deserved to win despite her own personal betrayal. "I know it's a game and people get nasty for a million dollars, but I'm not going to hold that against her. I'm super proud of her."
Kim's dominance over "One World" was so apparent to everyone, in fact, that even her final two competitors — Brooklyn-based teacher Sabrina Thompson and southern belle Chelsea Meissner — feel totally fine with the final outcome.
"Kim is a beast, and anybody who doesn't think that is a fool," said Sabrina. "I called her the Julia Roberts of the island. She's a beast in the challenges. And she has this amazing ability to look through you and tell you the sky is red, and you'll just go, 'Yes! The sky is red!' I think she's a lovable person and she has the physical game to go along with it. She's the perfect package."
"I could not be more happy or proud for Kim," added Chelsea, who was Kim's closest ally and friend throughout the game. "She definitely deserves it. She played one hell of a game. I think it ended how it should have."
Previously On MTV News' "Survivor" coverage: » Kim Spradlin wins "One World"
» Our final "Survivor" predictions
» "Survivor One World" gets Tarzaned
» Troyzan surrenders his island
» Leif gets blown away
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Переслать - Why Howard Stern Is The Perfect 'America's Got Talent' Judge
'All these articles talk about how I've changed and I'm like, 'Good, I hope I've changed,' ' Stern says about his bad-boy reputation.
By Gil Kaufman
Howard Stern
Photo: MTV NewsSettle down, America.
Regardless of what you think of segments like "Hottest Chick with the Oldest Dude" or the "Tiger Woods Mistress Beauty Pageant," new "America's Got Talent" judge Howard Stern is not going to bring his X-rated antics to prime-time television.
Stern starts his run as a judge on the popular reality competition show on Monday (May 14) night and before viewing even one minute of his family-hour act some critics have already decided he's going to turn the 8 p.m. hour into a non-stop cavalcade of strippers, four-letter words and bathroom humor.
If you've listened at all to Stern's SiriusXM radio show over the past six months, the original radio rebel has made it clear that he has only one intention: to be the best, most honest judge on TV.
Stern is an obsessive about many things: his career-long nemesis Don Imus, his quirky bathroom habits, babysitter porn, the weight gains and losses and internecine feuds among his staff members and, yes, judges on reality series. As much as he'd love to find better uses for his time, Howard is drawn like a magnet to "American Idol," "Dancing With the Stars" and various other shows where, frankly, he thinks the judges are lousy, lazy, dishonest and just kind of lame.
"AGT" is Stern's chance to prove that he is willing to put up or shut up. This is the man, you may recall, who has spent decades trying to convince America that he is a poorly endowed, paunchy lover who has never satisfied a woman. How much more honest can you be?
He knows better not just as a father of three seemingly well-adjusted adult daughters, but as a professional broadcaster and 30-plus year veteran in the game. There's a time and a place for everything and "AGT" is not the forum for the Wack Pack and the adult word of Stern. This is a guy, after all, whose first movie was a hit, but who has spent the ensuing 20-plus years reading scripts and discarding them because they didn't ring true or feel right for him. Every move he makes is meticulously dissected, over-thought and ruminated over both on and off the air. The neurotic, locker room Howard Stern character of the radio is not the same Howard you are going to see on TV.
Because who in their right mind would humiliate a child on TV as some have suggested Stern might do? If anything, given his moral compass, Howard is more likely to go after the greedy, self-involved "Toddlers and Tiaras"-style parents that put their children up to audition for transparently selfish reasons. And who could argue with that? That's not even mentioning the fact that "AGT" picked up the entire production and moved it to New York to accommodate Stern's radio show. Combine that with a reported $20 million payday, and, let's assume, an iron-clad morals clause, and there's virtually no incentive for Stern to go off-script and try to tank the show by crossing streams with his more sordid radio world.
Why would Stern spend his life building a brand, only to go on TV and pull some kind of Andy Kaufman stunt and blow it apart just to be shocking? That's not shocking. That's self-destructive, bad business and frankly, just stupid.
If there's anything I've learned after listening to Stern for the past two decades it's that he will pick fights with management and complain and lash out, he will stomp his feet, vent his spleen and complain ad nauseum about being treated poorly, but he will not embarrass himself or do anything that could tarnish the legacy of what he's so painstakingly built for himself and his audience. (Okay, Fartman was not his best moment, but still, c'mon, it was still pretty hilarious.)
He wants you to love him, needs you to love him and after hit radio shows, movies, books and television production credits, what better way to do that than to once again prove his detractors wrong and conquer the one medium he's got left on his bucket list: star of prime time TV?
Plus, he loves to win, lives to win, and he knows that with this move he can't lose. There's little or no competition from other big-name shows in the summer months, the program already has a huge ratings base and any drop-off from the Stern Effect will easily be made up by his millions of fans. The curiosity factor alone (not to mention a huge, full-court ad campaign that had the normally press-averse Stern doing talk shows and New York Times interviews) will surely give the first few weeks a major ratings boost.
After years of experiments, plugging a celebrity judge into a panel is a mixed blessing at this point. Steven Tyler was kind of fun and quirky on last year's "American Idol," but by this season he was merely irritating and mostly just a peacocking place-filler who offered little or nothing of substance to the contestants.
Howard's watched this, studied it and has promised that he will be a different kind of judge. "All these articles talk about how I've changed and I'm like, 'Good, I hope I've changed,'" Stern said on his satellite radio show on Monday (May 14) about his bad-boy reputation. He's less angry, jealous and resentful these days, but he's also more keenly aware of what it takes to entertain and I have a feeling that, love him or hate him, if you tune in tonight you're going to be surprised. And I guarantee you will be entertained.
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Переслать - What NBC's Schedule Shakeups Mean For Your Favorite Shows
Several major shifts indicate that the network, currently at fourth place, is looking to rebuild from scratch.
By John Mitchell
"The Voice" judges Cee-Lo, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton
Photo: Getty ImagesAhead of its upfront presentation on Monday (May 14), NBC has released its 2012-2013 primetime schedule, and it is heavy on shakeups as the struggling network attempts to refocus and make itself "Must-See TV" again. The biggest and strangest move is the shift of comedies "Whitney" and "Community" to Fridays at 8 and 8:30 p.m., respectively. NBC entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, did not beat around the bush when addressing how industry pundits interpreted the move. "I know that most people in our industry think Friday is a graveyard but we don't really believe that," Greenblatt said about the move. "If you don't build it they won't come."
Dramas and crime procedurals aimed at an older audience (think "Ghost Whisperer" and "Medium") have historically been the only shows able to maintain an audience on the difficult night, and it's telling that the network made this same move with another low-rated cult hit comedy, "Chuck," on its fall schedule last year.
Beyond "Community," there are several major moves on NBC's lineup that indicate a long-term, full-scale programming overhaul that execs no doubt hope will help the network move out of fourth place and restore the Peacock to its former glory.
Below are some of the biggest changes and what they might mean for the future of your favorite shows.
"The Voice" returns in the fall to anchor Mondays and Tuesdays
"The Voice" has been one of the few true hits NBC has been able to launch in the last several years. Its overall ratings are strong and it is a leader in the 18-49 demographic that advertisers covet. NBC is banking on the show big time next year, airing two cycles (fall and spring) instead of just one, and pairing it with its three most buzzed-about new shows, hoping that its ratings lead-in will spell success across the board.On Mondays, "The Voice" will toss to J.J. Abrams/Eric Kripke's hotly anticipated thriller "Revolution" and on Tuesdays to comedies "Go On" and "The New Normal." "Go On" marks Matthew Perry's return to NBC after several well-liked but low-rated attempts ("Studio 60," "Mr. Sunshine") to rekindle his TV stardom and he's not taking any chances — the show, a single-camera comedy about a struggling sportscaster, was written and created by his former "Friends" showrunner Scott Silveri specifically for him.
Like "Revolution" and "Go On," "The New Normal" comes from the mind of another TV giant, "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy. About a gay couple (Andrew Rannells and "Hangover" star Justin Bartha) and their attempts to start a family with a surrogate (Georgia King), who herself is hoping to give her 8-year-old daughter a new start, "Normal" was considered such a sure thing based on its strong pilot and Murphy's clout that the show began staffing before NBC had even officially announced its pickup.
"Go On" and "Normal" — along with new Wednesday comedies "Animal Practice" and "Guys with Kids" — represent NBC's push to develop new comedies as it looks to find shows to replace those currently holding down its low-rated, award-winning Thursday lineup.
Thursdays stay the same ... for now
NBC has already announced a shortened, 13-episode final season for "30 Rock," though it pleased many by announcing it was sticking by "Up All Night" and "Parks and Recreation." Neither show has ever been an all-out ratings winner, but both have been consistent performers, drawing better ratings on Thursdays than the aging "Rock." While "The Office" is experiencing series-low numbers, it remains the top scripted comedy on the network (that's how tough things are for NBC right now), and "Parks and Rec" held on to more of its "Office" lead-in audience than either "Rock" or "Night" did in the 9:30 timeslot, so it's no surprise NBC is keeping the acclaimed comedies where they are.But with ratings flagging across the board, NBC's move to keep its Thursday lineup is probably an attempt to appease the very fans they will court for new shows. ("The New Normal" is aimed squarely at the same young adult-to-early-30s audience that got riled when the net didn't announce an immediate pick-up for "Parks.")
With so many new comedies in the works at NBC, fans of its Thursday shows would be silly to think that — unless they experience a major ratings turnaround next season — this won't be the last season of both "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation." "Up All Night" could benefit in the long term if "The New Normal" or any of the family-centric sitcoms the net is launching on Wednesdays take off. NBC execs reportedly like the show, and it is new enough to thrive if paired with the right lead-in.
Say farewell to "Community" and "Whitney"
When it comes to "Community," Greenblatt perhaps protests too much. The show enjoys a devoted cult audience, but it simply isn't large enough to justify keeping the show on the air much longer, and it's very unlikely the small audience it does have will follow it to Friday nights. That said, as with "Parks and Rec" and "The Office," the net doesn't want to alienate the show's fans, so it will — just as it did with its cult-favorite "Chuck" last year — let the increasingly troubled comedy burn off its remaining episodes and go out with a planned-for conclusion.Need more proof that the show is on its way to the graveyard? Consider its haphazard, ill-fitting lead-in, "Whitney." The two shows are not only polar opposites on their own, they are aimed at entirely different audiences. (Interestingly, don't be surprised if "Whitney," which skews older, does better on Fridays than "Community.")
After both shows inevitably bite the dust, we wouldn't be surprised if NBC shifted "Law & Order: SVU" to Fridays to let the show, which has seen its own ratings fall dramatically since Christopher Meloni's departure, either wind down or enjoy a small-scale resurgence. "SVU" is a more logical fit with the net's current Friday procedural fantasy "Grimm" and the two shows could prop each other up.
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Переслать - 'Thor 2' Will Be 'Huge,' Idris Elba Promises
Actor tells MTV News his character Heimdall will be 'more involved' in the sequel.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Idris Elba
Photo: MTV NewsA movie like "The Avengers" doesn't just make $1 billion in a little less than 20 days without having a few sequels already in the pipeline. So, of course, the folks over at Marvel are already hard at work on a handful of follow-ups, including "Thor 2."
MTV News spoke with Idris Elba while he was promoting Prometheus" about reprising his role as the Asgardian gatekeeper, Heimdall, for the sequel, once again starring Chris Hemsworth in the title role. "Thor 2," which is scheduled to head into production later this year, is said to explore the other realms of the universe, outside of Asgard and Earth, so that would mean a heavier workload for Heimdall.
Though production has not officially begun, Elba has already started some prep. "I'm actually excited about it," he said. "I literally just did a costume fitting the other day."
Elba, who has only seen an outline of the story so far, said that he does anticipate a larger role for Heimdall in the sequel, but added that "Thor 2" will also be taking a closer look at the people who populate the mythical world. "Definitely Heimdall's more involved, but also, what's more involved is who the Asgardians are," he said. "I think we'll see a sense of that."
As past interviews with the cast have indicated, the scale of "Thor 2" is quite large, but Elba suggested that the focus narrows in on character in a way we haven't seen before. "It's a huge film, 'Thor 2,' but I also think it's micro in a way that you start to look at people, who they are a little bit more."
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Переслать - 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Fans Cast Lead Roles At E L James' Book Signing
From Ryan Reynolds to Alexis Bledel, book's fans tell MTV News who they think should play the famous S&M couple in movie version.
By Fallon Prinzivalli
E L James at the "50 Shades Of Grey" Q&A in New York City
Photo: Getty ImagesNEW YORK — Film adaptations of beloved novels never cease to cause frenzy among fans as to which actors deserve which roles. We saw it with "Twilight" and, more recently, with "The Hunger Games." And E L James' popular book "Fifty Shades of Grey" is no different. When the author made her way into New York's Union Square for a book signing at Barnes & Noble, MTV News was on the scene to witness readers avidly campaigning for who they'd like to see land the lead roles.
"Personally, I want Christian Bale to play Christian Grey because of his experience with 'American Psycho,' " one fan told us. "I feel like he could be perfect. Some people think he's too old, but this is Hollywood — we could fix that. You know, we can give him some laser, minimize some fine lines, he's good to go. He's the one. I want that one."
The rights to the New York Times best-seller were optioned by Universal Pictures and Focus Features back in March, which is when casting rumors began to swirl. The interest has yet to die down as both Ian Somerhalder and Alexander Skarsgård expressed interest in the role of Christian. One fan agrees with the latter choice, saying, "In the movie I would want to see, in the role of Christian, at least — I think that's the one where I really have a preference — I would love to see Alexander Skarsgård."
Other actors mentioned were Bradley Cooper and Ryan Reynolds for the titillating male lead and Alexis Bledel for the female heroine. And while it's doubtful that "Twilight" veterans Kristen Stewart and will play the couple — even though "Fifty Shades" was originally written as "Twilight" fan fiction — one fan is hanging on to hope that the actor behind Edward Cullen is cast. "[I would cast] Robert Pattinson," she said. "For the simple fact that he was intense in his last movie with Bella. I haven't really seen many more actors bring out a scene with that intensity."
With the popularity of the novel, it's likely the casting director would want to work with relatively unknown actors to bring the characters to life. If that's the case, one fan is really rooting for her favorite Cuban dancer. "William Levy — he's currently on 'Dancing With the Stars.' Oh my gosh, he totally is Christian Grey. And as Ana I see Leelee Sobieski ['Glass House,' 'Joy Ride']. I think she would be a very good Ana Steele," she said.
But whoever is chosen to play the literary world's current hottest couple, one reader voiced every fan's main concern: "[Christian] better be good and hot."
Which actors do you think should play the leads in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie? Tell us in the comments.
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Переслать - 'Glee' Nabs Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson For Guest Spots
Parker will appear in at least one episode next season, while Hudson has been confirmed for six-episode arc.
By Jocelyn Vena
Sarah Jessica Parker
Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty ImagesStylish leading ladies Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson have just been announced as the latest A-listers to appear on "Glee."
While details about their roles and story lines on the Fox hit have yet to be announced, according to the network, Parker will appear in at least one episode, while Hudson has been confirmed for a six-episode arc. The news comes hot on the heels that the show has been moved to Thursday nights, to air on the same night as results shows for either "The X Factor" or "American Idol."
The show's season finale is set to air May 22. It includes appearances from Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton. The fourth season of the show, set to premiere this fall, will follow the graduating class of McKinley High as they pursue their dreams outside of New Directions.
Many fans have been wondering how the show will press on outside of the high school setting, and with the network expected to hold its upfront presentation in New York on Monday (May 14), those questions should get some answers.
Fox is expected to make a number of announcements at the event. The biggest news expected to come out of the presentation is the announcement that Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have been confirmed to sit at the judges' table alongside L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell on "X Factor" this fall.
The new Thursday-night block of "Glee" and "X Factor"/ "American Idol" makes sense, given that all of the programs are music-centric. Tuesday nights on the network will now be focused on comedy, with "New Girl" and "Raising Hope" airing that night alongside new shows "Ben and Kate" and "The Mindy Project," starring Mindy Kaling of "The Office."
Переслать - J.J. Abrams Drama, Mindy Kaling Comedy Rule Fall TV Lineup
As major networks announce their programming, MTV News picks the shows that will have you glued to the screen.
By Fallon Prinzivalli
Mindy Kaling
Photo: Getty ImagesMay is the month that has television fans rejoicing or mourning as TV networks, at their upfront presentations, announce which shows are being picked up, which are being renewed and which are getting the ax. The fall lineup looks particularly interesting as Deadline reports what's in store for CBS, the CW, Fox and NBC. From a "Sex and the City" prequel to a daring dystopian drama from J.J. Abrams, we've picked the shows that'll have us glued to our small screens for their debuts come the fall.
The first show on our list is "Partners," based on the real-life friendship of a straight guy and a gay man. The series will star Michael Urie of "Ugly Betty," Sophia Bush of "One Tree Hill," David Krumholtz and Brandon Routh. CBS picked up the comedy along with "Friend Me," a show following Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicholas Braun as two best friends who move from Bloomington, Indiana, to Los Angeles to begin their new jobs at Groupon. Even though this sounds heavily like the male version of "2 Broke Girls," Mintz-Plasse's work in "Superbad" and "Kick-Ass" has us interested in the pilot.
One of the reigning networks in teen television, the CW, picked up the highly anticipated "Sex and the City" prequel, "The Carrie Diaries." The show centers on a young Carrie Bradshaw navigating the ups and downs of high school in the 1980s (and always looking fabulous while doing so). Along with Miss Bradshaw, the channel also chose "Arrow," based on DC Comics' "Green Arrow." The series will turn the protagonist into less of a superhero and more of an action star in the same vein as Jason Bourne. And although the CW canceled "Ringer" and "The Secret Circle," the network picked up "Gossip Girl" for its final season. Maybe this will prompt Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf into a final romance? We can only hope!
Over in Fox-land, they've renewed hit shows "Glee," "Fringe" and "The X Factor" as well as the breakout series "New Girl." Added to the lineup is "The Mindy Project," a single-camera comedy by Mindy Kaling following a woman's anxious attempt to rid herself of all her bad habits. "After all, how many doctors make inappropriate toasts at their ex-boyfriend's wedding, nearly drown at the bottom of a stranger's pool and get arrested for disorderly conduct just moments before having to deliver a baby?" Deadline asks when describing the show.
Apparently, not enough — we'll be watching! Also chosen by the network is "The Goodwin Games," centering on three grown siblings who return home following their father's death. When they're made aware of their unexpected $20 million inheritance, they must go through a series of tasks their father left behind before they can claim their money. So no, folks, there won't be blood; this isn't a small-screen take on "The Hunger Games."
But speaking of dystopian dramas, after renewing veteran comedy "The Office" and the popular reality series "The Voice," NBC picked up a new series produced by J.J. Abrams called "Revolution." The show centers on the world 15 years after the electricity is mysteriously shut off and families are living quiet lives aided by candlelight and lanterns. When one young woman's father is murdered by the militia, she sets off on a journey with two unlikely companions to discover what happened in the past and how to retrieve their lost future. Do you think this is all Dharma's fault?
Which shows are you excited to watch this fall? Tell us in the comments.
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