Rosario Dawson and Lynn Collins are the latest to nab roles in "Ten Year," the directing debut of screenwriter Jamie Linden ("We Are Marshall").
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: Rosario Dawson and Lynn Collins Graduate to 'Ten Year'
Jay A. Fernandez
Rosario Dawson and Lynn Collins are the latest to nab roles in "Ten Year," the directing debut of screenwriter Jamie Linden ("We Are Marshall").
Rosario Dawson and Lynn Collins are the latest to nab roles in "Ten Year," the directing debut of screenwriter Jamie Linden ("We Are Marshall").
Britney Spears - Circus
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive
- Album: Circus
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Paris Hilton Bikini Photos
Paris Hilton in Hawaii. December 24, 2010
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Mickey Rourke?s Going Gay
Or at least, he wants to in a film about Gareth Thomas.
Some of you might not be familiar with the name, but Gareth is considered the first openly gay professional athlete. In previous interviews, Mickey Rourke has expressed his desire to portray the Welsh rugby player, but in a more recent sit down, he expressed [...]
Some of you might not be familiar with the name, but Gareth is considered the first openly gay professional athlete. In previous interviews, Mickey Rourke has expressed his desire to portray the Welsh rugby player, but in a more recent sit down, he expressed [...]
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Witherspoon Engaged
Reese Witherspoon has become the latest star to join the race to the altar in 2011 – the actress and her Hollywood agent boyfriend Jim Toth are engaged. The star began dating Toth at the beginning of 2010 shortly after she and Jake Gyllenhaal split, and now her publicist has confirmed the Oscar winner is [...]
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Willow Smith To Remake Daddy?s Parents Just Don?t Understand
This might be the most amazing thing we've heard all day!
During a recent interview, Willow Smith alluded that she might be game to remake her father's first big hit of the 80s, Parents Just Don't Understand. She admits there is a strong "possibility" she'd do it, since she considers it a "great song."
Um, hell yes! [...]
During a recent interview, Willow Smith alluded that she might be game to remake her father's first big hit of the 80s, Parents Just Don't Understand. She admits there is a strong "possibility" she'd do it, since she considers it a "great song."
Um, hell yes! [...]
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Britney working with GA hitmakers Xenomania
BRITNEY SPEARS will be making some catchy pop songs again. The singer has turned to the XENOMANIA production team to work on her new album. That should be right up her street - they are the songwriters who helped put GIRLS ALOUD on every cheesy DJ'...
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Early Musical Musings Of Amy Winehouse Surface ? In The Trash!
Is that what she's doing with her time?! Trashing her old work?!
Sources are reporting that some early work by Amy Winehouse has been found in a trash can in London.
Several notebooks Amy kept in her youth were found sitting in the garbage and they included lyrics she wrote before she made it to the big [...]
Sources are reporting that some early work by Amy Winehouse has been found in a trash can in London.
Several notebooks Amy kept in her youth were found sitting in the garbage and they included lyrics she wrote before she made it to the big [...]
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Monday, December 27, 2010
Britney Spears Inspired 'Country Strong' Lead, Director Says
'I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears,' filmmaker Shana Feste says of crafting upcoming flick.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Britney Spears
Photo: Fame Pictures
Gwyneth Paltrow may have honed her country-music skills for her role in the upcoming flick "Country Strong," but her troubled character was actually inspired by a pop sensation.
In the film, Paltrow plays embattled crooner Kelly Canter, who fights to resurrect her struggling career as a music superstar. Writer/director Shana Feste recently told the Los Angeles Times that Paltrow's onscreen drama was inspired by the very public meltdown of pop megastar Britney Spears.
"That's where this movie came from. I mean, I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears," Feste said.
The filmmaker also added that wrapping up the script coincided with the outsize media frenzy surrounding another superstar. "I finished the script when Michael Jackson passed away," she revealed.
Feste also lamented the dark side of celebrity-making, which entails ripping apart a once-beloved public figure at the first misstep. "I think it's tragic how we treat people who give us so much, and we love to see them knocked down to build them back up again, to knock them down again," she said. "It's a weird fascination."
Paltrow has said that work on the project was challenging, due to both the physical and creative demands of the role.
"It was brutal," she told MTV News in September. "It was a brutal shoot. I mean, I wasn't naked, naked, but I was semi-naked, in various stages of undress. [My character] has a drug and alcohol problem, so she's struggling a lot. It was a lot of fun for me, as an artist."
Check out everything we've got on "Country Strong."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Nicole Richie: First Wedding Pic!
Nicole Richie looked amazing in one of three (!) Marchesa gowns at her wedding. And now, thanks to PEOPLE, we have the first picture of the bride and groom! Nicole is wearing a stunning Marchesa dress with a ball-gown skirt crafted from more than 100 yards of hand-draped silk organza and tulle petals. “It was [...]
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Queen Elizabeth, II Delivers The 2010 Xmas Broadcast
Queen Elizabeth, II of the United Kingdom delivered her annual Xmas Broadcast earlier today which was filmed at Hampton Court Palace sometime this month. To be honest, I was expecting Her Majesty to figure out a way to work the happy news that her grandson Prince William is getting married to his longtime love Kate [...]
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Britney Spears - Gimme More
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
- Director: Jake Sarfaty
- Album: Blackout
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Kate Hudson & Matt Bellamy's Aspen Holiday Vacation
Making the annual trip to the scenic mountainside locale, Kate Hudson was out doing a little last minute Christmas shopping at Imelda's boutique in Aspen, Colorado on Friday (December 24).
Joined on the wintry paradise excursion for the first time by new beau Matt Bellamy, the "Fool's Gold" actress browsed the racks at the local shopping stop as her Muse rocker opted to stay outside.
As per family tradition, Miss Hudson and her man are joined on the trip by Kate's family members including her actress mom, Goldie Hawn.
The holiday outing comes after Hudson recently completed a movie called "A Little Bit of Heaven" while Bellamy has been touring the world with his Muse bandmates.
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Britney Spears Inspired 'Country Strong' Lead, Director Says
'I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears,' filmmaker Shana Feste says of crafting upcoming flick.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Britney Spears
Photo: Fame Pictures
Gwyneth Paltrow may have honed her country-music skills for her role in the upcoming flick "Country Strong," but her troubled character was actually inspired by a pop sensation.
In the film, Paltrow plays embattled crooner Kelly Canter, who fights to resurrect her struggling career as a music superstar. Writer/director Shana Feste recently told the Los Angeles Times that Paltrow's onscreen drama was inspired by the very public meltdown of pop megastar Britney Spears.
"That's where this movie came from. I mean, I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears," Feste said.
The filmmaker also added that wrapping up the script coincided with the outsize media frenzy surrounding another superstar. "I finished the script when Michael Jackson passed away," she revealed.
Feste also lamented the dark side of celebrity-making, which entails ripping apart a once-beloved public figure at the first misstep. "I think it's tragic how we treat people who give us so much, and we love to see them knocked down to build them back up again, to knock them down again," she said. "It's a weird fascination."
Paltrow has said that work on the project was challenging, due to both the physical and creative demands of the role.
"It was brutal," she told MTV News in September. "It was a brutal shoot. I mean, I wasn't naked, naked, but I was semi-naked, in various stages of undress. [My character] has a drug and alcohol problem, so she's struggling a lot. It was a lot of fun for me, as an artist."
Check out everything we've got on "Country Strong."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
Related Videos Related ArtistsBritney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Could Be Next Single
Pop star's yet-untitled new album is due in March.
By James Dinh
Britney Spears
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
Britney Spears, who has kept relatively quiet since her high-profile guest spot on "Glee," is reportedly readying the release of a new single called "Hold It Against Me" off her yet-untitled new album, due in March.
According to PopJustice.com, "Hold It Against Me" will be first single from her new album and features production credits from Spears hitmaker Max Martin and Dr. Luke (Ke$ha, Katy Perry). Rumored lyrics to the tune recently surfaced on the Internet, but Dr. Luke took to Twitter to dismiss them: "I / we never wrote a song called 'don't hold it against me'.... BewaRe of InaccuraTe info kids ;-) We did write 'hold it against me' but those lyrics are NOT the lyrics ...."
Spears hinted about her work with the duo just a few weeks ago tweeting, "Just finished recording a monster with @TheDoctorLuke and #MaxMartin. Get ready..."
Word of new Spears music originated from the pop star herself one week ago, when she thanked fans for their birthday wishes and announced that her new album would drop in March. "I'm almost done with my new album and it will be coming out this March," she said on Twitter. "I AM IN L-O-V-E WITH IT!"
But what would Britney's music be without her signature choreography? It looks like the megastar is also gearing up to reunite with her former dancer/choreographer Brian Friedman, who worked with the singer on the remix clip for her tune "Overprotected." In a Facebook message, the dance mastermind wrote, "Hey everyone... won't be back from London till the late teens of December. Y'all better get your dancing shoes out cuz it's time for me to 'Hit you baby one more time...' Yes, Britney and I are back in action! Werque!"
If that weren't enough, the songstress also announced on Twitter that she teamed up with high-fashion photographer Mario Testino for a new photo shoot.
Are you excited for new Britney music? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Britney Spears - Gimme More
- Artist: Britney Spears
- Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
- Director: Jake Sarfaty
- Album: Blackout
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Celebs Celebrate Xmas 2010 By Feeding The Hungry
Celebrities like Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alyssa Milano, Kate Linder (from The Young and the Restless) and Brandy joined a group of volunteers along with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus yesterday to serve hot meals and pass out gifts to the less fortunate people of Los Angeles at the LA Mission. As you may recall, some [...]
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
IT'S A SIGN: ICM Scoops Up Goran Kostic
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The Bosnian actor is playing the male lead in Angelina Jolie?s untitled directorial debut, a drama that revolves around the romance between a Serbian military officer and his female Muslim prisoner. 
The Bosnian actor is playing the male lead in Angelina Jolie?s untitled directorial debut, a drama that revolves around the romance between a Serbian military officer and his female Muslim prisoner.
LiLo Facing 6 Months In Jail For Betty Ford Brawl!
Well, actually, the courts don't so much care if she sprained the woman's wrist like they say, so much that they are pissed she possibly refused to take a breathalyzer test.
That's a big no-no!
According to one of the many versions of this story we've heard, when Lindsay Lohan allegedly snuck back into her sober [...]
That's a big no-no!
According to one of the many versions of this story we've heard, when Lindsay Lohan allegedly snuck back into her sober [...]
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Dr. Drew Says Angelina Jolie Is A Heroin Addict
Dr. Drew Pinsky has some problems with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's relationship.
"There will be some sort of meltdown that will be phenomenal when it does happen,” said Drew.
Drew says that the combination of Angelina's alleged problems with heroin and Brad's attitude towards relationships are creating a no-win situation:
"Just add up a couple things… there's [...]
"There will be some sort of meltdown that will be phenomenal when it does happen,” said Drew.
Drew says that the combination of Angelina's alleged problems with heroin and Brad's attitude towards relationships are creating a no-win situation:
"Just add up a couple things… there's [...]
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The Fall Of ?Spider-Man?
Last night we learned the shocking yet not altogether surprising news that an actor fell 30 feet and was injured during Monday night’s Broadway performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. As you may know, last night’s injury was the 4th of the show’s run … and the show hasn’t even officially opened yet. Today, [...]
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Xtina?s Birthday Tour De France
Girl is starting off her thirties right!
After being spotted in Berlin just the day before, sources are reporting that Christina Aguilera spent her 30th birthday in the French alps with her rumored boytoy Matt Rutler.
Witnesses saw the couple arrive at the posh French ski resort of Courchevel and immediately head out in a two-horse-drawn [...]
After being spotted in Berlin just the day before, sources are reporting that Christina Aguilera spent her 30th birthday in the French alps with her rumored boytoy Matt Rutler.
Witnesses saw the couple arrive at the posh French ski resort of Courchevel and immediately head out in a two-horse-drawn [...]
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
It's Britney Spears' Birthday! A Look At What's Next For Her
Spears, who turns 29 on Thursday (December 2), hints about new tracks.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
Photo: Fame Pictures
Britney Spears remained relatively low-key in 2010. She was too busy recording her new album, a follow-up to 2008's Circus, to do much more than make an appearance on an episode of "Glee" dedicated to her.
As 2010 comes to a close, and Spears blows out another candle on her birthday cake — she turns 29 on Thursday (December 2) — fans are readying to hear some new jams from the pop princess.
In November, Spears' manager, Adam Leber, revealed that she would be recording a track with "... Baby One More Time" mastermind Max Martin, as well as fellow superproducer Dr. Luke, calling the tune a likely "smash." He also shared that the album would sound "progressive" and that ''it'll be a departure from what you've heard" in the past.
In mid-November, she tweeted about the Martin/Luke track, writing, "Just finished recording a monster with @TheDoctorLuke and #MaxMartin. Get ready..."
And Dr. Luke, while not specifying that he's referring to Britney, in a not-so-subtle hint tweeted last week, "Time to get this song out the door and out to mix.. I think you know what artist i'm talking Bout... Right???"
While not much has been confirmed about the album or when it might be released, several producers have talked about working on songs for the singer. "We can start one way and end up a totally different way. I really don't know," Danja said earlier this year. "I'm definitely gonna do my part and try to make it hard-hitting, up-tempo, high-energy. That's what I think we need, and that's what I'm gonna shoot for."
Send birthday wishes to Britney in the comments section below!
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Billy Ray & Tish Cyrus Plan To Sell Their Mansion
The multi-million dollar mansion in Toluca Lake, CA where former Miley Cyrus boyfriend/underwear model Justin Gaston spent his formative years is about to be put up for sale. As you may recall, Billy Ray and Leticia Tish Cyrus announced back in October that they are divorcing (amid rumors that Tish cheated with Bret Michaels), therefore, [...]
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Chezza Claims She Hasn?t Signed US X Factor Deal!
Hmm. We think that she might just be playing coy!
Despite reports that Cheryl Cole is officially lined up to join the judges panel of the American X Factor, the singer claimed recently that she has yet to sign a deal!
She says:
"There have been conversations but who knows what will happen. I had such [...]
Despite reports that Cheryl Cole is officially lined up to join the judges panel of the American X Factor, the singer claimed recently that she has yet to sign a deal!
She says:
"There have been conversations but who knows what will happen. I had such [...]
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Pink Is The New Layout
So … the new layout. No one knows better than I do how much of a change this new layout on Pink is the new Blog is but I really like it and I hope all y’all do, too. A couple of years ago, I changed formats from an archaic one-post-per-day format to the more [...]
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Monday, December 20, 2010
Sorry, Reese!
This is pretty brutal!
With TRON: Legacy currently topping the box office, the new James L. Brooks-directed film, How Do You Know, pulled in only $7.6 million from 2,483 theaters, placing it at the number eight spot, behind limited release films like The Fighter and Black Swan!
Ouch!
We hope Reese isn't too disappointed!
You'll [...]
With TRON: Legacy currently topping the box office, the new James L. Brooks-directed film, How Do You Know, pulled in only $7.6 million from 2,483 theaters, placing it at the number eight spot, behind limited release films like The Fighter and Black Swan!
Ouch!
We hope Reese isn't too disappointed!
You'll [...]
Merry Kristmas From The ?Kardashians!?
AMAZING! This puts in the spirit of the season like nothing else!
Check out this wonderful and poignant holiday message from the Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim Kardashian (above) - via Saturday Night Live!
Spot on, always, ladies! LOLz!
Happy holidays!
Check out this wonderful and poignant holiday message from the Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim Kardashian (above) - via Saturday Night Live!
Spot on, always, ladies! LOLz!
Happy holidays!
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?The Smurfs? Releases A New Movie Poster
Back in June we got our first look at the new CGI-animated Smurfs in the first teaser trailer for the 3D big screen adaptation of The Smurfs due out in theaters next Summer. Today we get our first look at a new movie poster for the flick — The Smurfs take Manhattan! I dunno … [...]
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Britney Spears To Release Next Album In March
'I'm almost done with my new album and it will be coming out this March,' she tweets.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
Photo: Fame Pictures
Britney Spears tweeted Thursday (December 2) that her next album will drop in March. The singer, who has been working with a number of producers, including Dr. Luke and Max Martin, shared with her fans that she is "in love" with the yet-untitled project.
"I'm almost done with my new album and it will be coming out this March," she wrote. "I AM IN L-O-V-E WITH IT!"
She also thanked fans for sending birthday wishes; the singer turned 29 on Thursday. "My fans mean the world to me & waking up to all of your wishes really made me smile, so here's something that I hope will make you smile... ," she wrote. "Just wanted to thank all of you for the amazing birthday wishes you guys have been sending all day."
The singer also sarcastically responded to recent reports that her beau, Jason Trawick, has abused her. "Ok, off on a romantic weekend with Jason for my birthday. xoxo Brit," she tweeted. "PS - Star Magazine, Radar Online, Jason Alexander and the rest of you liars, Ya'll can kiss my lily white southern Louisiana a**!"
While no additional details about the album, which is a follow-up to her 2008 release
"She's such an icon, I don't want to let anyone down," Dr. Luke recently said about working with Spears. "But most importantly, I want to make good music. ... I'm excited to be co-executive producing with Max Martin, the person who kind of invented Britney, and to make good music. And she's such an amazing vehicle to getting that music out to a lot of people in every country."
What are you expecting from Brit's next album? Let us know in the comments!
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Lady Gaga?s Paris Woes, DADT Joy
Tis the season for unpredictable weather, and Lady GaGa was forced to cancel her concert in Paris, France yesterday due to bad roads.
And the ?Bad Romance? songstress was quite upset by the French Government?s refusal to let her tour try to travel in the sketchy conditions.
She tweeted, “All 28 of my trucks for the [...]
And the ?Bad Romance? songstress was quite upset by the French Government?s refusal to let her tour try to travel in the sketchy conditions.
She tweeted, “All 28 of my trucks for the [...]
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Peaches Saves
Last night, David and I made our way to The Orpheum Theater in downtown LA to see Peaches live in concert. To be honest, I wasn’t at all sure what to expect from a concert that was being called Peaches Christ Superstar but I was totally surprised and WOWED by what we got. Peaches performed [...]
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Backstreet Boys And New Kids On The Block Debut New Song!
Nice! But we want to hear the whole thing!
Check out a sample of a brand new Backstreet Boys and New Kids On The Block track, Don't Turn On The Lights, that AJ McLean and Brian Littrell debuted during the Backstreet Boys Cruise (above)!
We'll save our final judgment for when we can hear the track [...]
Check out a sample of a brand new Backstreet Boys and New Kids On The Block track, Don't Turn On The Lights, that AJ McLean and Brian Littrell debuted during the Backstreet Boys Cruise (above)!
We'll save our final judgment for when we can hear the track [...]
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Vanessa And Zac ?Are Good? After Split!
She's keeping her head held high! Good for her!
Vanessa Hudgens recently split from her longtime boyfriend, Zac Efron, but she didn't let that affect her birthday party!
The High School Musical star celebrated her 22nd at the Pure nightclub in Las Vegas with besties Brittany Snow and Ashley Tisdale, and was happy to reveal that [...]
Vanessa Hudgens recently split from her longtime boyfriend, Zac Efron, but she didn't let that affect her birthday party!
The High School Musical star celebrated her 22nd at the Pure nightclub in Las Vegas with besties Brittany Snow and Ashley Tisdale, and was happy to reveal that [...]
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
'Glee' Britney Spears Episode Slammed By Parents Television Council
Group describes show as 'an endorsement of narcotics abuse, public masturbation, and school-sanctioned burlesque.'
By James Dinh
Heather Morris in the "Britney/Brittany" episode of "Glee"
Photo: FOX
Last week's episode of "Glee" found Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) shouting, "It's a Britney Spears sex riot!" as she attempted to put a stop to the glee club's saucy rendition of "Toxic."
But she's not the only one who had an issue with the Spears takeover at William McKinley High School. The hit Fox show has come under fire as the Parents Television Council has deemed the "Britney/Brittany" episode the "Worst TV Show of the Week" due to the broadcast's "explicit sexual content."
A message posted on the organization's website decries the episode's "skimpy outfits" and "sultry grinds" during "I'm a Slave 4 U." And even though "Glee" castmembers show very little skin in the re-creation for the 2001 Madonna duet "Me Against the Music," the PTC said the interpretation included "plenty of girl-girl bumping and grinding."
According to the group, the tribute to the always-controversial Spears wasn't appropriate because the singer is far from a suitable role model.
"Glee earned its highest ratings ever with this Britney Spears tribute, drawing 13.3 million viewers," the message continued. "A scary thought considering that the mostly young teen/tween audience basically witnessed an endorsement of narcotics abuse, public masturbation, and school-sanctioned burlesque. But perhaps most troubling is the deification of a troubled pop star into a symbol of empowerment and self-esteem. Considering her stints in rehab, her very public breakdowns, and her questionable parenting skills, there is absolutely no way Spears should be considered a role model. The producers of the show can spare us the old song-and-dance about fallen celebs turning their lives around. What's next? Portraying Ike Turner as a reformed feminist?"
Spears knows controversy and criticism far too well. Since the beginning of her career, she's always raised eyebrows with everything from her sex-kitten public image to her sometimes-questionable parental judgment. While the pop star has played it relatively safe since her comeback, the singer did make headlines last year for her suggestive single "If U Seek Amy," the third offering from her album Circus.
Do you think the "Britney/Brittany" episode of "Glee" was inappropriate? Tell us in the comments below!
Related Videos Related Photos Related ArtistsBritney Spears To Release Next Album In March
'I'm almost done with my new album and it will be coming out this March,' she tweets.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
Photo: Fame Pictures
Britney Spears tweeted Thursday (December 2) that her next album will drop in March. The singer, who has been working with a number of producers, including Dr. Luke and Max Martin, shared with her fans that she is "in love" with the yet-untitled project.
"I'm almost done with my new album and it will be coming out this March," she wrote. "I AM IN L-O-V-E WITH IT!"
She also thanked fans for sending birthday wishes; the singer turned 29 on Thursday. "My fans mean the world to me & waking up to all of your wishes really made me smile, so here's something that I hope will make you smile... ," she wrote. "Just wanted to thank all of you for the amazing birthday wishes you guys have been sending all day."
The singer also sarcastically responded to recent reports that her beau, Jason Trawick, has abused her. "Ok, off on a romantic weekend with Jason for my birthday. xoxo Brit," she tweeted. "PS - Star Magazine, Radar Online, Jason Alexander and the rest of you liars, Ya'll can kiss my lily white southern Louisiana a**!"
While no additional details about the album, which is a follow-up to her 2008 release
"She's such an icon, I don't want to let anyone down," Dr. Luke recently said about working with Spears. "But most importantly, I want to make good music. ... I'm excited to be co-executive producing with Max Martin, the person who kind of invented Britney, and to make good music. And she's such an amazing vehicle to getting that music out to a lot of people in every country."
What are you expecting from Brit's next album? Let us know in the comments!
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Kim and Khloe Kardashian?s Extended African Adventure
Not letting their travel woes ruin the mood, Kim and Khloe Kardashian were all smiles as they continued their stay in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday afternoon (December 18).
The E! reality beauties made the overseas trip to promote the Brutal Fruit drink - with both looking darling as they sipped on iced [...]
The E! reality beauties made the overseas trip to promote the Brutal Fruit drink - with both looking darling as they sipped on iced [...]
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?Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark? Pushes Back Its Broadway Opening One More Month
The problems plaguing the ambitious $65 million dollar Broadway show Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark continue to hurt the musical because today we learn that the show’s official opening date has been pushed back from January 2011 to February 2011. As you may recall, the show was originally scheduled to officially open on Broadway in [...]
EXCLUSIVE: ?Machete?s? Danny Trejo Knocks Texas Film Commission Funding Decision
Bryan Alexander
After the TFC denies 'Machete' $1.75 million in state incentives, the actor says: "It's going back on your word, and that's not Texan." 
After the TFC denies 'Machete' $1.75 million in state incentives, the actor says: "It's going back on your word, and that's not Texan."
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Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green Heat Up Hawaii's Beaches
Returning to the islands at which they tied the knot six months back, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green were spotted living it up in Hawaii on Saturday afternoon (December 18).
The "Jennifer's Body" babe proudly showed off her oh-so-sexy figure in a tiny black bikini as her "Beverly Hills 90210" hubby doted on his lady throughout their romp in the Pacific waters.
As for the state of their marriage, a source recently dished that both Megan and Brian are enjoying their commitment - though they're also going through the natural acclimation to being completely tied down.
Of their issues, the insider said, "Megan will be the first to admit that she?s messy. Brian, on the other hand, is a real clean freak. He?s super organized and that doesn?t always sit well with the way Megan is. They?ve had more than a few tiffs about the way she comes back from shooting a movie and trashes the place."
Putting the smaller things aside, Miss Fox previously said of being a wedded lady, "Getting married was the best thing I?ve ever done. I married my best friend. I?m so lucky to get to be with him every day, and he?s my protector. I feel so safe and happy and completed."
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Sing It, Blair Waldorf!
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A far cry from the Upper East side, that's for sure.
Check out Leighton Meester belt one out in her new movie, Country Strong! (above)
Thoughts?
A far cry from the Upper East side, that's for sure.
Check out Leighton Meester belt one out in her new movie, Country Strong! (above)
Thoughts?
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Two Members Leave Paramore
Wow, this is unfortunate.
Guitarist Josh Farro and his brother, drummer Zac Farro, have left Paramore.
The band posted this announcement on their official website on Saturday:
"A couple of months ago, Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show in Orlando last Sunday [December 12, at the House Of Blues [...]
Guitarist Josh Farro and his brother, drummer Zac Farro, have left Paramore.
The band posted this announcement on their official website on Saturday:
"A couple of months ago, Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show in Orlando last Sunday [December 12, at the House Of Blues [...]
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Nicolette Sheridan Drops Physical Injury And Emotional Distress Claims Against DH Creator
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WTF: Angelina Jolie On The Red Carpet
I just don’t get it. Angelina Jolie could wear absolutely ANYTHING on the red carpet, but she chooses to wear some of the most boring dresses ever! Take this black velvet Versace dress- it is decent at best. Angelina should try to step outside of the box and wear some color or trends. I would [...]
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Justin Bieber Rocks Miami, Thanks His "Chicas"
Treating his fans in the sunshine state to an energetic night, Justin Bieber took the stage at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL on Saturday (December 18).
Churning out the hits as part of his My World tour, the "Pray" heartthrob was his usual spectacular self while even taking time to offer up a sexy dance for his adoring audience.
Clearly happy with how everything went down, Bieber tweeted upon show's end, "MIAMI...thank you as always. Muchas Gracias mis chicas"
Prior to the American Airlines Arena gig, Justin caused a bit of a frenzy as he once again stepped out with Selena Gomez - with the two being swarmed by shutterbugs during a stroll which turned into a mad sprint towards privacy.
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Food for Friends: Modern vegetarian cooking at home
Brighton is home to many celebrities and famous people; and one of the most popular restaurants in the famous part of the city known as The Lanes is the famous vegetarian restaurant, Food For Friends, owned by husband and wife team, Jane and Ramin Mostowfi.
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Eric Clapton?s to Auction Guitars & Amps in aid of the Crossroads Centre
Bonhams have been instructed to sell more than 150 lots from Eric Clapton’s personal collection.
The sale will feature over 70 guitars and 70 amps which have helped create Clapton’s legendary sound. This is the first time the rock icon has donated his historic amplifiers to auction and gives fans a rare opportunity to purchase a [...]
The sale will feature over 70 guitars and 70 amps which have helped create Clapton’s legendary sound. This is the first time the rock icon has donated his historic amplifiers to auction and gives fans a rare opportunity to purchase a [...]
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Nicolette Sheridan Drops Physical Injury And Emotional Distress Claims Against DH Creator
Looks like she’s had a change of heart! Former Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan is dropping two of the most extreme claims from her lawsuit against her former DH employers, creator Marc Cherry, Touchstone Television, and ABC. Back in April, Sheridan sued Cherry, Touchstone, and ABC, for $20 million, alleging assault and battery, emotional distress, gender violence, [...]Freida Pinto Genelle Frenoy Claudette Ortiz Natasha Bedingfield Lindsay Lohan
Jennifer Carpenter Files For Divorce From Michael C. Hall
On Tuesday we learned the very sad news that Dexter co-stars and real life married couple Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter have decided to end their marriage … and today we learn that the couple have taken things one step further toward divorce. Jennifer filed divorce papers in SoCal yesterday which very likely means [...]
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Vintage Princess Lea!
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Even as a youngin', she was still a DIVA! Loves it!
Back in 1998, when Lea Michele was just a tiny 12-year-old sprout on Broadway, her mom was chosen to be in a documentary about motherhood. The filmmakers interviewed Lea & her mom together, but most of the footage ended up on [...]
Even as a youngin', she was still a DIVA! Loves it!
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Britney Spears Inspired 'Country Strong' Lead, Director Says
'I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears,' filmmaker Shana Feste says of crafting upcoming flick.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Britney Spears
Photo: Fame Pictures
Gwyneth Paltrow may have honed her country-music skills for her role in the upcoming flick "Country Strong," but her troubled character was actually inspired by a pop sensation.
In the film, Paltrow plays embattled crooner Kelly Canter, who fights to resurrect her struggling career as a music superstar. Writer/director Shana Feste recently told the Los Angeles Times that Paltrow's onscreen drama was inspired by the very public meltdown of pop megastar Britney Spears.
"That's where this movie came from. I mean, I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears," Feste said.
The filmmaker also added that wrapping up the script coincided with the outsize media frenzy surrounding another superstar. "I finished the script when Michael Jackson passed away," she revealed.
Feste also lamented the dark side of celebrity-making, which entails ripping apart a once-beloved public figure at the first misstep. "I think it's tragic how we treat people who give us so much, and we love to see them knocked down to build them back up again, to knock them down again," she said. "It's a weird fascination."
Paltrow has said that work on the project was challenging, due to both the physical and creative demands of the role.
"It was brutal," she told MTV News in September. "It was a brutal shoot. I mean, I wasn't naked, naked, but I was semi-naked, in various stages of undress. [My character] has a drug and alcohol problem, so she's struggling a lot. It was a lot of fun for me, as an artist."
Check out everything we've got on "Country Strong."
For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.
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Some racy photos of Demi Lovato flashing her cleavage to her dancers was leaked online today.
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Britney Spears - Do Somethin'
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Earlier today, we reported that Britney Spears' former manager Sam Lufti COULD be stalking Lindsay Lohan.
Michael Lohan says this is not the case.
As is to be expected, Lindsay's father has provided his two cents on the situation. Here's what he had to say:
?I don?t know how Sam got Lindsay?s number but what I do know [...]
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Smallville Actor Pleads Guilty To Hollywood Drug Conspiracy Involvement
Over a year ago, we reported that Smallville actor Sam Jones III was arrested for conspiring to "illegally purchase and distribute" over 10,000 pills of oxycodone.
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Media Student Wins Competition to Design a LTD Watch
Ever wanted to apply your creative flair and put your own stamp on a design piece?
Back in April, watch specialist TIME� and iconic LTD Watches joined forces to give someone the opportunity to have their design put into production.
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It's Britney Spears' Birthday! A Look At What's Next For Her
Spears, who turns 29 on Thursday (December 2), hints about new tracks.
By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
Photo: Fame Pictures
Britney Spears remained relatively low-key in 2010. She was too busy recording her new album, a follow-up to 2008's Circus, to do much more than make an appearance on an episode of "Glee" dedicated to her.
As 2010 comes to a close, and Spears blows out another candle on her birthday cake — she turns 29 on Thursday (December 2) — fans are readying to hear some new jams from the pop princess.
In November, Spears' manager, Adam Leber, revealed that she would be recording a track with "... Baby One More Time" mastermind Max Martin, as well as fellow superproducer Dr. Luke, calling the tune a likely "smash." He also shared that the album would sound "progressive" and that ''it'll be a departure from what you've heard" in the past.
In mid-November, she tweeted about the Martin/Luke track, writing, "Just finished recording a monster with @TheDoctorLuke and #MaxMartin. Get ready..."
And Dr. Luke, while not specifying that he's referring to Britney, in a not-so-subtle hint tweeted last week, "Time to get this song out the door and out to mix.. I think you know what artist i'm talking Bout... Right???"
While not much has been confirmed about the album or when it might be released, several producers have talked about working on songs for the singer. "We can start one way and end up a totally different way. I really don't know," Danja said earlier this year. "I'm definitely gonna do my part and try to make it hard-hitting, up-tempo, high-energy. That's what I think we need, and that's what I'm gonna shoot for."
Send birthday wishes to Britney in the comments section below!
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Justin Bieber Makes Dreams Come True!!!
A very Bieber Christmas!!!
This is sooo touching!
Check out this video, exclusively on PerezHilton.com, of what JB did for one very VERY lucky fan on Wednesday (above)!
This is sooo touching!
Check out this video, exclusively on PerezHilton.com, of what JB did for one very VERY lucky fan on Wednesday (above)!
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The 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations Have Been Announced
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Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johansson Have Split
Hollywood couple Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson have split after two years of marriage.
The stars wed in a low-key ceremony in Reynolds’ native Canada in September 2008, but their relationship has now come to an end.
A joint statement reads:
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The stars wed in a low-key ceremony in Reynolds’ native Canada in September 2008, but their relationship has now come to an end.
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