Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Ronan Parke favourite to win Britain?s Got Talent as he sails through to the final?

If you missed last night?s Britain?s Got Talent semi final, not only did you miss the awkward moment when Ant and Dec joked to Simon Cowell about not being able to understand their Geordie accents, but you also missed Simon Cowell?s droopy left eye ? what was up with that?!

So anyway, there were a whole host of acts fighting it out for their place in the final last night, but while some scantily clad females playing with fire and an old lady with a couple of dogs failed to impress, the real standout act was Ronan Parke, who dazzled the judges with his rendition of Adele?s ?Make You Feel My Love?.

There was no surprise when the 12-year-old ? who is now a firm favourite to win the show - sailed through to the final after receiving the highest number of public votes, leaving pianist Paul Gbegbaje and stunt biker Joe Oakley to fight it out for second place.

The Hoff and Michael McIntyre both chose Joe as their favourite act, but when Simon and Amanda opted for Paul, it went to the public vote and Paul found himself in the final.

Do you think the right acts went through? And would you like to see Ronan win the entire show? Thoughts please?

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Nicole ?Snooki? Polizzi Gets In A Car Accident, Wears A Neck Brace As A Result

Over the weekend, Nicole Snooki Polizzi got into a car accident while filming the upcoming 4th season of Jersey Shore in Florence, Italy. If you can believe it, Snooki actually crashed the car she was driving into an Italian police car! The day after the accident, Snooki was spotted wearing a neck brace … but, [...]

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'Twilight' Vs. 'Harry Potter' At MTV Movie Awards: Celebs Weigh In!

'That's hard, because I love both of them,' Elle Fanning says leading up to the big show Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
By Kara Warner


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Photo: Warner Bros./ Summit

Given the fact that the latest installments in the blockbuster "Twilight" and "Harry Potter" film franchises are the first and third most-nominated films leading into Sunday's MTV Movie Awards — with eight nominations for "Eclipse" and six nominations for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" — we figured it would be fun to ask a few of our favorite celebs the most polarizing of all questions: Team Potter or Team Twilight?

"Wow, that's hard, because I love both of them," Elle Fanning told us of her divided devotion, made especially difficult because of the fact that Fanning's older sister Dakota appears in "The Twilight Saga."

"There's something really sexual about 'Twilight,' " superstar figure skater Johnny Weir pointed out. "And as an older gentleman, I enjoy that."

"Who doesn't want to be a witch or wizard and go to school at Hogwarts?" "Pretty Little Liars" star Troian Bellisario asked rhetorically.

"I'm going to have to remain neutral on that," "X-Men: First Class" star Michael Fassbender said diplomatically.

"You said you cried watching 'Twilight,' after 30 seconds," Fassbender's co-star James McAvoy pointed out.

"Dammit, James!" Fassbender exclaimed sarcastically, pretending to be embarrassed by some big secret he was trying to keep.

" 'Harry Potter' is more my generation," Camilla Belle said. "I remember I was in elementary school when 'Harry Potter' came out."

"I'd have to say [Team] Twilight," "Glee" star Chord Overstreet added.

"I'm a 'Potter' person, because 'Potter' got me reading," revealed "Friday Night Lights" and "Prom" actress Aimee Teegarden.

"[There's] something about vampires and werewolves that do it for me," Hilary Duff weighed in, bringing the unofficial poll count to three Team Potter members vs. four for Team Twilight.

At this year's Movie Awards, "Eclipse" (eight nominations) will be facing off against "Inception" (seven noms) and "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1" (six noms). Voting in all the categories, from Best Kiss to Best Fight to Best Scared-as-S**t Performance and beyond, is currently under way over at MovieAwards.MTV.com. Voting is set to close June 4. But voting for Best Movie will stay open through the show itself, meaning you have a chance to affect the night's biggest winner up until the very last minute.

The 20th annual MTV Movie Awards air live Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Will vampires and werewolves own the 2011 MTV Movie Awards? Can wizards or dream thieves steal the Golden Popcorn? Find out June 5, when the 20th annual show airs live at 9 p.m. ET/PT. To get into the magical movie mood, we have Sneak Peek Week — five days of exclusives and interviews with the casts of "Fright Night," "Horrible Bosses" and more. Check out everything there is to know about Sneak Peek Week and the Movie Awards at MovieAwards.MTV.com!

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Maria Shriver Gets Her Hair Did

It’s been a couple of weeks since we learned that former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered an illegitimate child with his housekeeper while he was still married to wife Maria Shriver and just last week we learned that Shriver has been meeting with a high profile divorce attorney to, presumably, move forward with divorce proceedings. [...]

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Nothing Compares 2 Prince & Mary J. Blige

Last night was the second to last Prince concert at The Forum in Inglewood, CA as his 21 Nite Stand in Los Angeles concert residency comes to a close. I attended last night’s show with my good friend Josh and an AMAZING friend of his hooked us up with VIP tickets and aftershow passes. As [...]

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Robert Pattinson Begins Filming ?Cosmopolis? In Toronto

Robert Pattinson has made his way to Toronto, Ontario to film a new David Cronenberg-directed film titled Cosmopolis. In the film, Pattinson plays a young billionaire who goes for a taxi ride — that changes his life! Or … something like that. Click below to check out a few photos of R. Pattz on set [...]

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'Hangover Part II' Director Todd Phillips Is 'Willing To Do' Another 'Hangover' Sequel

No lessons were learned the first time around in the Las Vegas-based "Hangover," and so the wolf pack is back for more antics and debauchery in "The Hangover Part II." Given the excitement around the Thailand-set flick, opening this Memorial Day weekend, is there any chance that Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis could [...]

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Is NBC?s The Biggest Loser Gaining a Winner?

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Tennis star Anna Kournikova will reportedly join the training crew of The Biggest Loser next season. Anna will be replacing Jillian Michaels, who announced her departure from the hit show in order to focus on family.

Anna is no stranger to fitness. At 15, the tennis champion made her debut in the US Open and was named ESPN?s Hottest Female Athlete in 2002. The talented tennis player is expected to really "serve up" her expertise for the contestants of next season?s fitness challenge.

An official announcement regarding Anna?s role on The Biggest Loser is expected after the show's season finale on Tuesday, May 24, PopEater reports.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Sara Rue To Wed Fianc� Kevin Price This Weekend!

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Jenny Craig spokesperson Sara Rue is finally ready to wed! In Touch can exclusively reveal that the newly slim star and her fianc�, teacher Kevin Price, will tie the knot Saturday at an estate in Malibu, Calif.

Sara will wear Harry Winston jewels to the ceremony. According to a source, the pair, engaged since August 2009, is excited about tomorrow?s nuptials. "They're really in love," says a pal of the star. "She is very excited about showing off her new figure in her wedding dress."

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Is NBC?s The Biggest Loser Gaining a Winner?

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Tennis star Anna Kournikova will reportedly join the training crew of The Biggest Loser next season. Anna will be replacing Jillian Michaels, who announced her departure from the hit show in order to focus on family.

Anna is no stranger to fitness. At 15, the tennis champion made her debut in the US Open and was named ESPN?s Hottest Female Athlete in 2002. The talented tennis player is expected to really "serve up" her expertise for the contestants of next season?s fitness challenge.

An official announcement regarding Anna?s role on The Biggest Loser is expected after the show's season finale on Tuesday, May 24, PopEater reports.

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Nothing Compares 2 Prince & Mary J. Blige

Last night was the second to last Prince concert at The Forum in Inglewood, CA as his 21 Nite Stand in Los Angeles concert residency comes to a close. I attended last night’s show with my good friend Josh and an AMAZING friend of his hooked us up with VIP tickets and aftershow passes. As [...]

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MTV Movie Awards Mania Kicks Off With Sneak Peek Week

Stars of 'Fright Night,' 'The Help' and more stop by next week for live interviews and exclusive clips.
By Eric Ditzian


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Photo: DreamWorks

Each year, we jam 12 months' worth of movie magic into just one day for the MTV Movie Awards. This time around, there's simply too much Golden Popcorn goodness to contain, so we're opening up things with a full five days of cinematic treats that we call MTV Movie Awards Sneak Peek Week.

Starting on Monday, May 30, and running through Friday, June 3, we'll be bringing you exclusive looks at some of this summer's hottest films, including "Fright Night," "Horrible Bosses" and more. Each night at 11 p.m. ET, we'll welcome a film's cast onto MTV to present an exclusive clip. Then you can continue the live conversation with the stars online, as our own Josh Horowitz hosts an extended chat with the talent. As always, you'll have the chance to ask the stars your own questions; just tweet at @MTVNews using the hashtag #SPW.

It's all building up to the Movie Awards themselves, which will be hosted by Jason Sudeikis and air live on Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.

On Monday, we'll be sitting down with "Fright Night" star Christopher Mintz-Plasse and director Craig Gillespie for an early glimpse at this horror remake. Mintz-Plasse and Anton Yelchin play high school seniors who get pulled into their neighbor's creepy world, eventually finding out that the stranger (Colin Farrell) is a vampire preying on the town.

The next night, the stars and director of "The Art of Getting By," a Sundance fave earlier this year, will be stopping by. Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser and director Gavin Wiesen will introduce a clip, then stick around to discuss their indie about a lonely student (Freddie Highmore) and the unlikely friendship he strikes up with Roberts' charismatic and complicated teen girl.

Wednesday brings us what's sure to be one of the funniest comedies of the summer. "Horrible Bosses" director Seth Gordon will present an exclusive clip before diving into a chat about how Jason Bateman and his onscreen cohorts hatch a plan to kill their nasty workplace superiors.

Then on Thursday, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard will jump into the action in support of "The Help." Based on the #1 New York Times best-seller, the film stars Stone as an unlikely civil-rights activist in '60s-era Mississippi.

Finally on Friday, the folks behind action-comedy "30 Minutes or Less" will bring Sneak Peek Week to a close. Stars Aziz Ansari, Michael Peña and director Ruben Fleischer will be on hand for the festivities, and stars Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride will deliver a special message for fans. The flick follows Eisenberg's pizza delivery boy, who's kidnapped and forced to rob a small-town bank.

After this week-long warm-up, the main event kicks off on Sunday, June 5. At this year's Movie Awards, "Eclipse" (eight nominations) will be facing off against "Inception" (seven noms) and "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1" (six noms). Voting in all the categories, from Best Kiss to Best Fight to Best Scared-as-S**t Performance and beyond, is currently under way over at MovieAwards.MTV.com. Voting is set to close on June 4. But voting for Best Movie will stay open through the show itself, meaning you have the chance to affect the night's biggest winner up until the very last minute.

The 20th annual MTV Movie Awards air live Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET.

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'Hangover Part II' Stars Call Bangkok A 'Tropical Metropolis'

'It's just so colorful and eclectic and stimulating and overwhelming,' Ed Helms tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner


Zach Galifianakis in "The Hangover Part II"
Photo: Warner Bros

For those getting ready to see "The Hangover Part II" this weekend, there are a few things we'd like you to know about the film before settling into your seat with your popcorn.

First, check out our handy cheat sheet on the film. Next, we have a few fun details straight from the stars themselves — Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis — who have discussed Cooper's head-shaving skills and promised "a lot more comedy" in the second installment.

There is also the new-and-improved setting of Bangkok, Thailand. When we caught up with the actors recently, we asked them to describe filming on location in Bangkok.

"Bangkok is a tropical metropolis," Helms said. "It is very hot and steamy, incredibly urban, [there are] huge skyscrapers mixed in with abject poverty right tucked around it. It's totally mind-blowing."

"[It's a] Buddhist culture," Cooper jumped in. "Buddhist/Muslim."

"It's just an unbelievably dense place," Helms continued. "And it's just so colorful and eclectic and stimulating and overwhelming that even as a tourist with nothing to do but have fun, it's overwhelming. When you're trying to work there, it's brutal."

The boys then briefly debated how many people live in the city: 9 million, according to Helms, 12 million, according to Galifianakis (according to the U.N., it's 9.3 million).

"It also sounds like a 13-year-old tourist named everything," Galifianakis added with a grin, before naming a few familiar Bangkok-ian colloquialisms. "Bangkok, ladyboy, pu pu platter," he listed, trailing off into a few giggles.

Check out everything we've got on "The Hangover Part II."

For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.

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Happy 43rd Birthday, Kylie Minogue

Much, much love goes out to the goddess Kylie Minogue today … because she is celebrating her 43rd year of life today … which, really, is a gift to all of us. As you may know, Kylie just completed her Aphrodite Live 2011 tour of North America after performing across Europe on her Les Folies [...]

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Taylor Lautner Says Wrapping 'Twilight' Was 'Very Weird'

'It's strange to know I'm not going to be Jacob Black anymore,' actor says on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
By Jocelyn Vena


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Photo: MTV News

Taylor Lautner will be abducting fans to the theater this fall when his action-packed flick "Abduction" hits the big screen. Lautner promoted the upcoming flick when he stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Tuesday night, also telling the host that he's feeling emotional now that he's wrapped up "Breaking Dawn," the final installment in the "Twilight" series.

"All done. It's very weird. Yeah, we've literally been filming these movies for the past three or four years. It's strange to know I'm not going back; I'm not going to be Jacob Black anymore. ... But on the other hand, we're going to be promoting these movies for the next two years," he said on the show. "I was pretty upset myself, but I think the biggest surprise was Kristen [Stewart]. She's very sweet, yes. I predicted it from the beginning. On the last day, it did get emotional. ... We are all great friends."

Looking ahead to his next venture, "Abduction," which co-stars Lily Collins, Lautner premiered a new clip. In it, the actor is seen getting into fisticuffs with a man on a train. And those paying close enough attention do get a quick peek at his abs.

"It was just a coincidence [that I used to study martial arts and now I do action flicks]," he said. "When I was young, I did every sport possible, and martial arts was one of them. This movie was the first time I got to use it."

So what about all those "Stretch Armstrong" rumors? He explained, "We'll see. There's a lot of stuff in the works."

Check out everything we've got on

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OMG! The First 3 Minutes Of True Blood Season 4 Has Been Leaked!!

SPOILER WARNING! SPOILER WARNING! SPOILER WARNING!
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The first 3 minutes of the first episode of True Blood's Season 4 have been leaked and we are going cra-zay over it!
If you don't want to be spoiled, do not watch the (above) clip, but if you do, our favorite vampire lover, Sookie Stackhouse, meets [...]

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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Watch: ?The Muppets? Movie Releases A Second Movie Trailer

At the start of this week, we got to check out the first video trailer for the upcoming new Muppets movie, which stars Jason Segel and Amy Adams and the entire Muppets cast. Today we get to check out the second trailer for the film, which appears to be inspired by the trailer for The [...]

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Epic! Born This Way Set To Hit The 1 Million Sales Mark!

We knew it! We knew our wifey could do it!
Lady GaGa's Born This Way is set to hit the 1 million sales mark in its opening week!!
Unit sales for the album were originally predicted to be around 800,000 copies, but with Amazon's incredible 99 cent promotion, BTW will passing the 1.15 million mark.
A-ma-zing.
Even before [...]

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Rosie Huntington Whiteley used to get bullied about her lips ? look who?s laughing now?

She was recently voted the Sexiest Woman On Earth by lads mag readers, however at school boys just weren?t interested in Rosie Huntington Whiteley. Or at least that?s what she claims in a new interview with GQ magazine this week.

Apparently both girls and boys at her school were untied in disgust about the model?s ample lips, a feature which many women would now kill for.

?I used to get called Tit lips ? because I had big lips but no breasts. And then I was called Kipper Lips.?

Kids can be so mean can?t they? But also quite inventive with their insults. Rosie added:

?There was a big group of girls that was Devon?s answer to Mean Girls, and they would storm the bathrooms shouting, ?I?m going to f****ing deck you, Lips! See you on the school bus'. And boys didn?t really go out with me.?

But that of course all changed when she did an internship at a modelling agency where she was spotted by her boss, who soon had her travelling all over the world to casting sessions.

'But within a year I was travelling to America, being booked for French Connection, Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie & Fitch. I started to make serious money. Suddenly, school didn't seem quite so important."

We bet those bullies aren?t quite so smug now are they?

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MTV Movie Awards Mania Kicks Off With Sneak Peek Week

Stars of 'Fright Night,' 'The Help' and more stop by next week for live interviews and exclusive clips.
By Eric Ditzian


Christopher Mintz-Plasse in "Fright Night"
Photo: DreamWorks

Each year, we jam 12 months' worth of movie magic into just one day for the MTV Movie Awards. This time around, there's simply too much Golden Popcorn goodness to contain, so we're opening up things with a full five days of cinematic treats that we call MTV Movie Awards Sneak Peek Week.

Starting on Monday, May 30, and running through Friday, June 3, we'll be bringing you exclusive looks at some of this summer's hottest films, including "Fright Night," "Horrible Bosses" and more. Each night at 11 p.m. ET, we'll welcome a film's cast onto MTV to present an exclusive clip. Then you can continue the live conversation with the stars online, as our own Josh Horowitz hosts an extended chat with the talent. As always, you'll have the chance to ask the stars your own questions; just tweet at @MTVNews using the hashtag #SPW.

It's all building up to the Movie Awards themselves, which will be hosted by Jason Sudeikis and air live on Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.

On Monday, we'll be sitting down with "Fright Night" star Christopher Mintz-Plasse and director Craig Gillespie for an early glimpse at this horror remake. Mintz-Plasse and Anton Yelchin play high school seniors who get pulled into their neighbor's creepy world, eventually finding out that the stranger (Colin Farrell) is a vampire preying on the town.

The next night, the stars and director of "The Art of Getting By," a Sundance fave earlier this year, will be stopping by. Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser and director Gavin Wiesen will introduce a clip, then stick around to discuss their indie about a lonely student (Freddie Highmore) and the unlikely friendship he strikes up with Roberts' charismatic and complicated teen girl.

Wednesday brings us what's sure to be one of the funniest comedies of the summer. "Horrible Bosses" director Seth Gordon will present an exclusive clip before diving into a chat about how Jason Bateman and his onscreen cohorts hatch a plan to kill their nasty workplace superiors.

Then on Thursday, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard will jump into the action in support of "The Help." Based on the #1 New York Times best-seller, the film stars Stone as an unlikely civil-rights activist in '60s-era Mississippi.

Finally on Friday, the folks behind action-comedy "30 Minutes or Less" will bring Sneak Peek Week to a close. Stars Aziz Ansari, Michael Peña and director Ruben Fleischer will be on hand for the festivities, and stars Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride will deliver a special message for fans. The flick follows Eisenberg's pizza delivery boy, who's kidnapped and forced to rob a small-town bank.

After this week-long warm-up, the main event kicks off on Sunday, June 5. At this year's Movie Awards, "Eclipse" (eight nominations) will be facing off against "Inception" (seven noms) and "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1" (six noms). Voting in all the categories, from Best Kiss to Best Fight to Best Scared-as-S**t Performance and beyond, is currently under way over at MovieAwards.MTV.com. Voting is set to close on June 4. But voting for Best Movie will stay open through the show itself, meaning you have the chance to affect the night's biggest winner up until the very last minute.

The 20th annual MTV Movie Awards air live Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET.

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'Hunger Games' Casts Lenny Kravitz As Cinna

'When I saw Lenny's work in 'Precious,' I was just knocked out,' director Gary Ross says.
By Kara Warner


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Photo: Jo Hale/ Getty Images

The buzzworthy big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' dystopian best-seller "The Hunger Games" has added yet another highly anticipated cast member: Lenny Kravitz will play creative, kindhearted stylist Cinna.

Director Gary Ross said of the casting decision, "When I saw Lenny's work in 'Precious,' I was just knocked out. It was quiet and strong and understated and openhearted; all qualities which define this character. I'm really looking forward to this ride."

Cinna is the stylist for District 12 tributes Katniss and Peeta. Hunger Games stylists are responsible for presenting their tributes in complex costumes and ensembles that reflect characteristics of the tributes' native districts, as well as the personalities of the young men and women to which the stylist is assigned. Cinna is one of the few calming presences in Katniss' life, as well as one of the few people she can trust.

Naturally, Kravitz is best known for his music career — he won the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Grammy four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category and most consecutive wins in one category — with tracks like "Are You Gonna Go My Way," "Fly Away," "American Woman," and "Again." Over the last few years, however, Kravitz has dipped his multitalented toe into the world of acting, his breakout role being that of compassionate and encouraging Nurse John in "Precious."

Kravitz joins a long list of high-profile stars, including Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinkett and Wes Bentley as Seneca Crane.

Check out everything we've got on "The Hunger Games."

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Five Reasons You'll Enjoy 'The Hangover Part II'

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. What happens in Bangkok, however? well, all bets are off.
"The Hangover Part II" hit theaters this week and is already on track for a monstrously successful Memorial Day weekend. But put the commercial victory on the back-burner for a moment? how does it stack up creatively? Is Todd [...]

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?Torchwood: Miracle Day? Releases New Promo Photos

Earlier this week we got to see the amazing new promo trailer for the upcoming new season of Torchwood that will be premiering here in the US on Starz this Summer. Today we get to see a few promo photos from the show that give us our first look at the newly assembled US branch [...]

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Are You A Supermodel Over 40?

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World-renowned modeling agency Wilhelmina Models came to Los Angeles last weekend in search of the next supermodel over 40!

Dancing With the Stars costume designer Randall Christensen was the guest judge and contestants got a chance to win a contract with the elite Wilhelmina Sophisticated Division, which includes iconic beauties Carol Alt and Beverly Johnson. Randall tells In Touch, ?I think it?s fantastic that Wilhelmina has always had a long tradition of representing women over 40 such as Carol Alt and Roshumba, who are iconic beauties. I am so excited to be a part of this model search with Wilhelmina and Miraclesuit, because like them, I believe that women of every age should be celebrated!?

If you are interested, enter online at wilhelminamodelsearch.com through Tuesday, May 24 -- just one more day to go!

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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Five Reasons You'll Enjoy 'The Hangover Part II'

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. What happens in Bangkok, however? well, all bets are off.
"The Hangover Part II" hit theaters this week and is already on track for a monstrously successful Memorial Day weekend. But put the commercial victory on the back-burner for a moment? how does it stack up creatively? Is Todd [...]

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Alexandra Burke arrives back in the UK & heads straight to Mahiki?

Unfortunately, there is nothing remotely interesting we can tell you about these pictures of Alexandra Burke enjoying a night out in London last night.

Apparently, she?d just returned from a trip to Miami, where she?d been working on new material and she was a bit peed off that she had to miss the JLS premiere because she had back to back meetings, but that?s hardly exciting stuff, is it?

So you might be wondering why we?re bothering to show these pictures at all, which is funny, because we just asked ourselves the exact same question.

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Lindsay Lohan ?Suffers? House Arrest In The Lap Of Luxury

Earlier this week we learned that troubled trainwreck starlet Lindsay Lohan surrendered to the court to begin serving house arrest after being convicted of misdemeanor jewelry theft earlier this month. Today, courtesy of TMZ, we get to see just how much Lindsay is suffering thru her punishment. L. Lo must remain in her home with [...]

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'Harry Potter' Cast Sums Up Their Experience In One Word, Plus Two New 'Deathly Hallows' Posters

As the "Harry Potter" finale continues on towards the "Deathly Hallows" conclusion this summer, we've seen more and more cast and crew members come out of the woodwork to say goodbye to the much adored wizarding world.

Today, Empire continues its "Harry Potter" farewell tour with an interview that features Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma [...]

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Prince Turns The House Of Blues Into The ?House Of Funk?

So … I had a very long night/morning today … and am alive and functioning to tell the tale. As I mentioned yesterday, last night David and I attended the 8pm performance of the stage play God of Carnage and then I attended a 2AM concert performance by Prince in the intimate Foundation Room at [...]

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Watch: Lindsay Lohan, ?Transformed? By Richard Phillips

The newly sober Lindsay Lohan has, apparently, a new lease on life now that she is clean and sober and to reflect her drug/alcohol-free new life she enlisted the help of artist Richard Phillips to create a short film that will show the world just how clean and sober she truly is. The film is [...]

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A Collection Of Celebrity Commencement Speeches!

So inspirational! We especially loved the Tom Hanks speech!
Check out the video above to see some of the wonderful celebrity commencement speeches for the newly graduated class of 2011!
Congrats, graduates!

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?Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows ? Part 2? Releases A Ron Weasley Poster

Earlier today we got to check out the just-released Hermione Granger poster from the upcoming final Harry Potter film The Deathly Hallows — Part 2. Right now we get to see the Ron Weasley poster. Along with the Harry Potter poster we saw yesterday, this new Ron poster completes the trio of heroes that will [...]

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Friday, May 27, 2011

Zach Braff Joins James Franco For 'Oz The Great And Powerful' In Today's Casting Call

When James Franco sets sail for the wonderful land of "Oz," he won't be alone.
Deadline reports that "Scrubs" star and "Garden State" mastermind Zach Braff is joining the cast of Sam Raimi's "Oz the Great and Powerful," the Disney reimagining of the classic L. Frank Baum tale. He'll play, curiously enough, Frank, Oz's loyal yet [...]

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Presenting Elle Macpherson in all her leggy, fit glory?

Elle Macpherson is 48 ? no seriously she is (we just Googled it and everything) however somehow she?s still managing to look like a woman half her age.

Well good for bloody her. We?re not bitter, not bitter at all.

The supermodel (who?s still very much worthy of that title) showed off her long legs, fit face and lustrous locks while at popular celeb haunt The Box last night.

Should we all just get it over with and kill ourselves now, because let?s be honest we?re never going to look this good at 48 are we?

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?Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows ? Part 2? Releases A Lord Voldemort Poster

Previously we’ve seen character posters for Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley to promote the upcoming final Harry Potter film The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 and today we get to see another poster … this time of main villain Lord Voldemort. Check out the poster for You Know Who below. Because we got [...]

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Guys Choice Awards Line Up Chris Evans, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Others

Harrison Ford, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride, Dwayne Johnson and others will also be at June 10 show.
By Kara Warner


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In the world of fancy-shmancy awards shows, it's safe to say that the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes are known for being the glitziest and most glamorous. However, when it comes to the most fun, zany and unpredictable of red-carpet events, look no further than the month of June for your awards-show entertainment, with our own MTV Movie Awards airing June 5 and the equally entertaining Guys Choice Awards, held by our friends at Spike TV, on June 10.

This year's Guys Choice Awards promise to be just as star-studded as last year's event. Presenters and attendees include "Cowboys & Aliens" director Jon Favreau and star Harrison Ford; funnymen and "30 Minutes or Less" co-stars Danny McBride and Aziz Ansari; "Captain America" himself, Chris Evans; new "Transformers" hottie Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; Dwayne Johnson; A-list athletes like Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and Jon Jones; and Jennifer Aniston, who will be honored with the coveted Decade of Hotness Award. Many more will be announced in the coming weeks.

Fan voting for this year's nominees is being held at GuysChoice.Spike.com, and for the first time ever, fans are able to vote for selected Guys Choice categories on Spike's Facebook page. Facebook voting features the following categories: Biggest Ass Kicker, Holy Grail of Hot, Unstoppable Jock, Guy of the Year, Comedy MVP and Outstanding Literary Achievement.

The fifth annual Guys Choice Awards premieres Friday, June 10, at 9 p.m. ET on Spike.

Who are you rooting for at the Guys Choice Awards? Let us know in the comments below!

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'Dark Knight Rises' Cast Grows By Two

Brett Cullen and Chris Ellis have signed on for roles in the next installment of the Christopher Nolan-directed 'Batman' franchise.
By Eric Ditzian


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The population of Gotham City continues to grow, as "The Dark Knight Rises" has added two more actors to its swelling ranks.

Brett Cullen ("Lost") and Chris Ellis ("Catch Me If You Can") have signed on to director Christopher Nolan's third "Batman" film, Variety reports. Cullen is set to play a judge and Ellis will portray a priest. The two men join Matthew Modine, Tom Conti and Joey King, whose castings were announced on Friday.

Cullen is perhaps best known for his small but integral role in "Lost" as Goodwin, a member of the Others. More recently, he played Dakota Fanning's father in "The Runaways" and will be seen in this summer's "Monte Carlo," as well as the forthcoming "Red Dawn." Ellis portrayed a special agent opposite Tom Hanks in "Catch Me If You Can" and took on a short arc on Fox's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." Both men also appeared in Ron Howard's "Apollo 13."

These newcomers join Christian Bale, who again plays the lead roles of Bruce Wayne and Batman, plus Michael Caine as Wayne's butler and confidant, Alfred; Gary Oldman as Police Commissioner Gordon; and Morgan Freeman as Wayne's right-hand man, Lucius Fox. Other new faces in the cast include Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle (who becomes Catwoman in comic-book lore), Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as John Blake and Tom Hardy as Bane. We got our first look at Bane — his freaky head mask, his hulking frame — on Friday, when Warner Bros. kicked off a viral marketing campaign that led to the discovery of a photo of the villain.

"The Dark Knight Rises" is set for release on July 20, 2012.

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Out & About

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Just off from their showing at the Cannes International Film Festival, Owen Wilson and Michael Sheen were on the LA red carpet for the Xant� premium spirit sponsored premiere of Woody Allen's latest film, Midnight In Paris. Owen joined Michael for the photo op at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences Theater, spoke about his new baby boy while Michael answered questions about love Rachel McAdams; then both actors slipped out of the packed theater after the first roar of laughs.

There were no tears or tirades as the Real Housewives of New York star Kelly Killoren Bensimon celebrated her birthday at Big Apple hotspot TEQA. Alongside castmate and pal Cindy Barshop, the brunette beauty indulged her sweet tooth with jelly beans and a treat by Made in Heaven Cakes.

Bradley Cooper beamed over his Comcast ?Xfinity TV On Demand Award? during the junket for The Hangover Part II held at The Beverly Hilton.

Athlete and television personality Doug Reinhardt has developed and is launching The Reinhardt Kettlebell System fitness program, which is an innovative and complete fitness program that uses the unique shape and weight of the kettlebell to dynamically reshape your total body!

The Second Annual Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Golf Classic will take place on Monday, June 27, 2011 beginning at 10:30 AM at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, N.Y., one of the nations most exclusive golf courses. The event will be hosted by Ahmad Rashad and will benefit White Plains Hospital.

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'Hangover Part II': The Reviews Are In!

'The stock dismissal 'more of the same' has rarely been more accurately applied to a sequel,' one reviewer writes.
By Eric Ditzian


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Photo: Warner Bros.

By this point, if anyone is still doubting whether "The Hangover Part II" will be a massive worldwide hit, Wednesday's midnight screenings should quiet skeptics. Warner Bros. announced that the follow-up to 2009's record-smashing hit roped in $10.4 million in those early showings, setting a new midnight opening record for an R-rated film on its way to what many are predicting will become a $125 million opening over the five-day holiday weekend.

All this box-office talk gets even more impressive when you note reviews for the film have been decidedly mixed. While the first "Hangover" won over both critics and moviegoers, the sequel is currently languishing at just a 31 percent approval at the Rotten Tomatoes review aggregator. Critics have pointed out how the second film follows the plot points of the original far too closely. They've also argued that the sequel simply isn't as funny as the first. Other reviews, however, are still getting a kick out of watching the Wolf Pack flail and fail all over again, similarities are not. Read on for a deep dive into the "Hangover Part II" reviews:

The Story
" 'The Hangover Part II' opts for the most popular cure: the hair of the dog that bit it. In other words, the sequel is almost identical to the first 'Hangover.' This time, dweeby Stu (Ed Helms), slick Phil (Bradley Cooper) and attention sponge Alan (Zach Galifianakis) are at a wedding (Stu's) in Thailand, instead of Las Vegas, but the rest is pretty much the same. The movie starts with the three waking up after a night of debauchery, with one of their pals missing, with a threatening crook on their tails and with vague knowledge of peccadilloes both sexual and chemical. Oh, and Mike Tyson is tangentially involved (Stu has a facial tattoo just like the former champ's). They spend the rest of the movie trying to make it to the wedding while piecing together clues to what happened the previous night and searching desperately for their missing bud." — Chris Hewitt, St. Paul Pioneer Press

The Laughs
"[The] laughs aren't just staged, they're superlatively engineered — even if that means, at moments, that they feel like they're falling into formatted slots. When they don't, the movie can be flat-out hilarious. As the guys begin their desperate search for a missing bank account number (they have to give it to a drug lord or he'll kill them), it's no surprise to discover that they went to a Bangkok strip bar. And when we learn what happened in that club to Stu — who hasn't shaken his tendency to fall drunkenly head over heels in love with hookers — you may see the twist coming, but you won't foresee the casual outrageousness of the dialogue, the kind that keeps on giving. Yet that sort of choke-on-your-popcorn laugh is more the exception than the rule." — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

The Performances
"Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis slide into their roles as if they didn't go on to play other characters in the interim, although at least two of the three (Helms being the exception) have seen significant career upticks. Phil is the good-looking leader, Stu is the worry-wart nerd, and Alan is quite possibly the most loathsome individual to have crawled out from under a rock. He's not a loveable loser; he's a detestable loser — and that's where a lot of the comedy comes from. Galifianakis stole the show in 'The Hangover,' and he steals it here. Refreshingly, [director Todd] Phillips does not feel the need to give Alan a heroic moment of redemption." — James Berardinelli, ReelViews

The Comparison
"The stock dismissal 'more of the same' has rarely been more accurately applied to a sequel than to 'The Hangover Part II,' which ranks as little more than a faded copy of its predecessor superimposed on a more brightly colored background. One can understand director Todd Phillips' initial reluctance to tinker with a formula that made the 2009 romp the highest-grossing R-rated comedy ever, but the rote professionalism on display verges on cynicism, and despite some occasional sparks, this ranks as a considerable disappointment. Box office should be huge all the same." — Andrew Barker, Variety

The Final Word
That comfortable air of familiarity provided by the returning characters also extends to many of the original's more inspired bits — but to less potent effect. Still, even a milder 'Hangover' manages to deliver more laughs than most of the competition. ... In addition to that hard-to-replicate element of surprise, also in short supply here is the manic energy that made the original such a delightfully unpredictable ride. The reunited cast looks to have been up for a greater challenge, especially gonzo Galifianakis, who emerged as the breakout star of the first 'Hangover.' " — Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter

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Watch: Beyonc� Performs ?1+1? On The Season Finale Of ?American Idol?

Beyonc� was one of the musical guests who performed on the season finale of American Idol last night and she used the opportunity to give a live performance of the second single off her new album 4. Bey performed the ballad 1+1 live on the show last night … and also made the song available [...]

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Oh so Mischa Barton?s still in London is she?

Yes, she certainly is (to answer our own question) and as expected she was out yesterday enjoying London nightlife.

She does like nightlife you know (not that we're insinuating anything), particularly new club The Box it seems ? where we caught up with her yesterday.

We don?t know how long Misch Misch (yeah, we don?t think that nick name?s going to catch on is it?) is intending to stay here for, or how many more silly outfits she?s planning to wear while here, but we expect we?ll be seeing more pictures of the former OC star out on the razz in capital at this same time tomorrow.

And isn?t that something to look forward to?

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The Cast Of True Blood Show Their True Colors In New Posters!

Oh man.
What we wouldn't give to be her, surrounded by all of those absolutely LICKABLE men! Jealous!
Check out this brand new poster in promotion of the upcoming season of True Blood, featuring Sookie Stackhouse and her harem of supernatural gentlemen callers, Vampire Bill, Viking Vampire Eric, and Alcide (above)!
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Linkin Park To Headline 'Transformers' Premiere In Moscow

Band will play a 'Dark of the Moon'-themed outdoor concert on June 23.
By Eric Ditzian


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"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" promises to dive deeply into the franchise's mythology, reaching back to America's 1960s-era space race with the Soviets to expand upon humanity's contact with the alien robots. The new film will also stay true to the musical roots it laid down in 2007, when Linkin Park contributed the opening song to the film's soundtrack, as the band will not only contribute again to the soundtrack but, in a newly announced move, will perform in Moscow for the flick's premiere.

Linkin Park will perform in an outdoor concert at Vasilyevsky Spusk of the Red Square, with the Kremlin and St. Basil's Basilica looming in the background, on June 23, Paramount said in a press release. The concert coincides with the world premiere of "Dark of the Moon" at the Moscow International Film Festival.

During the show, LP is set to play "Iridescent," a remix of their Thousand Suns tune that is the end title song for "Dark of the Moon." Earlier this year, MTV News visited the set of the band's music video for the track.

"When Michael Bay called us about putting a song in the new 'Transformers' movie, the one that came immediately to mind was 'Iridescent' because it's been a fan favorite at the shows," vocalist Mike Shinoda told us. "It's definitely a less in-your-face song. There's a somber tone to it and a hopeful tone to it. ... Michael actually loved pairing it with the movie because there's something that he feels it speaks to about the story line."

The collaboration marks the third straight time the band has been involved with the franchise. LP's "What I've Done," a double-platinum single off and their multiplatinum Minutes to Midnight, was featured on the first film's soundtrack. And the second film, "Revenge of the Fallen," included "New Divide," a tune that has been downloaded more than 3 million times and spent three months at the top of the Billboard rock chart.

LP's Moscow concert falls in the midst of their European summer tour, which kicks off in Austria on June 11 and continues through Germany, Italy, France and other locales before wrapping up in London on July 4. The 3-D "Dark of the Moon," meanwhile, hits U.S. theaters on June 29 — two days earlier than originally planned.

Check out everything we've got on "Transformers: Dark of the Moon."

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Katie Price announces audition dates for her new reality show?

Are you ready to be discovered by Katie Price?

Dear god that?s a hideous thought isn?t it? Well that?s exactly what?s about to happen up and down the country next month as Katie embarks on a search to find a new model to sign to her management label.

Of course the search will all be filmed and will be turned into a new reality show (that goes without saying right?) which seems to have a strikingly similar format to America's Next Top Model.

Jords announced plans for the new show last month but has just released the official dates of when and where she?ll be checking out the potential talent, as it were.

On her website this week she revealed that there will be four auditions in total the first taking place at the Leeds Corn Exchange on June 6th, then the Bristol Cabot Circus on June 10th followed by the London Westfield on June 14th and then finally Birmingham Westfield on June 17th.

They?ll all be beginning at 9am so if you?re planning to go make sure you set your alarm clock nice and early. What?s that, you won?t be going?

Thought not.

Oh and these pictures of Jords were taken in London earlier today by the way ? she was out with Leandro. That is all.

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Selena Gomez No Longer Hides Her "Bieber Fever"

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Selena Gomez congratulated Justin Bieber with a live TV lip-lock as his name was announced for Top New Artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. Although the relationship has been public for months, the young couple seems to be increasingly comfortable showing their PDA. The two arrived together to the award show in Las Vegas and were seen getting cozy in the audience while enjoying performances by Britney Spears, Rihanna and Beyonc�.

But, the couple has plans to take their affection out of the public eye once again, this time, on vacation. According to E! Online, the young stars won?t be traveling too far and instead will find a private getaway in the States.

"After working their butts off, they've carved out some serious time to hang out," a source tells E! Online. "They're taking a well-deserved break together.? Following the completing of his concert tour and the filming of her music video, Justin and Selena will find some time for each other and their families.

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Sara Rue To Wed Fianc� Kevin Price This Weekend!

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Jenny Craig spokesperson Sara Rue is finally ready to wed! In Touch can exclusively reveal that the newly slim star and her fianc�, teacher Kevin Price, will tie the knot Saturday at an estate in Malibu, Calif.

Sara will wear Harry Winston jewels to the ceremony. According to a source, the pair, engaged since August 2009, is excited about tomorrow?s nuptials. "They're really in love," says a pal of the star. "She is very excited about showing off her new figure in her wedding dress."

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Jennifer Lawrence Talks Training To Play Katniss Everdeen In 'Hunger Games'

'I've done archery for about six weeks, rock climbing, tree climbing and combat and running and vaulting,' star tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz


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For all the "The Hunger Games" fans out there — and we're talking about those who've been onboard since reading (and likely becoming obsessed with) author Suzanne Collins' spellbinding dystopian trilogy — the news surrounding Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation has been almost as intriguing as the books themselves.

MTV News has been hot on the trail of as many details we can muster, and we were lucky enough to chat recently with the young woman who will be Katniss Everdeen, Jennifer Lawrence, about landing the coveted role.

"I was a huge fan of the books before I even really knew about the movies," Lawrence said. "I met with [director] Gary Ross, and we had a very long, nice meeting before the audition," she explained. "And then by the time the audition came around, we were familiar with each other."

Lawrence also spoke about the intense amount of training she's undergone to prepare for Katniss' intense action sequences.

"It's lots of training, but the training is actually really fun," she revealed. "I've done archery for about six weeks, rock climbing, tree climbing and combat and running and vaulting," she said. "Also yoga and things like that to stay cat-like."

The 20-year-old has also addressed the group of folks who took to the Internet to express their less-than-pleased opinions about Lawrence's casting as Katniss.

"I wasn't aware that everybody was so upset until I after I got my hair dyed, and people were like, 'Oh my gosh, blond hair can turn brown. Wow. It's a miracle,' " she joked. "So now is the only time that I'm being told that people hated me at first."

Check out everything we've got on "The Hunger Games."

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'Hangover Part II': Bradley Cooper Was A 'Superb' Student, Says His 'Actor's Studio' Dean James Lipton

When MTV News was at the premiere of "The Hangover Part II" on Monday night (May 23) in New York City, we were pleasantly surprised to run into "Inside The Actor's Studio" host and the program's dean, James Lipton. We were even more pleasantly surprised when Lipton opened up about the movie's star, Bradley Cooper's, [...]

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Saturday, May 14, 2011

The Setup Squad Dishes Dating Tips To Ren�e Zellweger and Jen Aniston!

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Can?t find a date and you need help getting back on the scene? Fear not, Setup Squad is here to the rescue.

Logo's new show features Renee Lee's agency of "wing" men and women while they transform those who want a crash course in dating! Renee recently spoke to In Touch about her advice for some of Hollywood's most beautiful actresses who can?t seem to keep a man: Jennifer Aniston and Ren�e Zellweger.

Regarding Miss Zellweger, the dating guru tells In Touch, "She needs to show the world she is single, and ready to mingle! Nothing makes a man?s head snap back faster than when a woman looks hotter after their breakup." When it comes to Jennifer she adds, "She would be a great match for someone within Hollywood, but that someone is not a performer, singer, or actor. She should go for someone on the business end, specifically a producer, chef, or entrepreneur."

Need more guidance from Renee Lee or her other employees? Check out The Setup Squad on Logo, Mondays at 10 p.m. EST.

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Jake Shears Of Scissor Sisters Shows Off His New Jockstrap

Jake Shears, frontman of the band Scissor Sisters, was the happy recipient of a box of unmentionables from a company called Nasty Pig that manufactures, among other things, undergarments. He was so happy with his package that he decided to model a jockstrap and post photos of his wares on his official Twitter profile. Very [...]

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?Glee?s Dianna Agron Cuts Off All Of Her Hair

As soon as Dianna Agron wrapped the second season of Glee this month, she made a beeline to her hairstylist and had him chop off most of her hair! After rockin’ the beautiful long locks for a while, she decided it was time for a change … so she got herself a new ‘do. I [...]

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Vanessa Hudgens Talks New Indie Film, Love Of 'Glee'

'I totally would' do guest spot on 'Glee,' actress tells MTV News at Cannes.
By Christina Garibaldi


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Vanessa Hudgens is about to bring the drama to the big screen in her upcoming indie film, "Gimme Shelter." The young actress will take on the role of a troubled pregnant teen who flees her abusive mother to find her biological father. As Hudgens' first purely dramatic feature role, the film is a big change from her days as a singing star in "High School Musical."

MTV News caught up with Hudgens on the red carpet for the Calvin Klein Women in Independent Film event at the 64th annual Cannes Film Festival on Thursday night, where she talked about her challenging new role.

"It's really exciting. It follows a young girl that's been in foster homes and abused her whole life and is practically homeless and ends up turning into a mother," Hudgens said. "So it's an amazing character."

The film, written and directed by Ron Krauss, also stars Brendan Fraser, who will play Hudgens' father in the film. According to the actress, the rest of the cast is "still in the works." Given that shooting begins soon, the other members of the cast should be confirmed shortly.

"I leave from [Cannes] and go straight to New York and start my prep," Hudgens said.

If the actress should find herself with any downtime, she is open to getting back into musicals, including one that airs on television. Hudgens, a big fan of "Glee," expressed interest in making an appearance on the hit Fox series.

"I totally would. I'm all for musicals," Hudgens said. "I love what they are doing. I'm very go with the flow, so if it happens, awesome!"

What do you think of Vanessa's new role? Let us know in the comments below.

Stick with MTV News all week for all of the scoop from the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.

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