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Lady Gaga Explains Inspiration Behind Beyonce Collabo, 'Telephone'

 

Published 36 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'[I fear] never being able to enjoy myself,' Gaga says of the song's theme. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Lady Gaga Photo: MTV News Two of today's biggest divas, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé , got sexy in ...

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50 Cent Brushes Off Soft Sales For <i>Before I Self-Destruct</i>

 

Published 36 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Rapper says online leak caused sales dip. By Gil Kaufman 50 Cent Photo: MTV For a man who has talked big about sales figures for much of his career, 50 Cent seems to have had a change of heart when it comes to his latest,  ...

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Adam Lambert Still Floored By His AMA 'Ninja Roll'

 

Published 36 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Singer says his onstage fall felt 'like when you spray a cockroach.' By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Adam Lambert Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News Adam Lambert shocked fans by kissing his bandmate, dancing ...

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Beyonce Explains 'Fearless' Stage Persona In 2006 Interview

 

Published 37 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I'm really more quiet, reserved,' singer said about her offstage personality. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Beyoncé Photo: Luiss Gene/ AFP/ Getty Images At 25, Beyoncé was celebrating her ...

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GLAAD Calls Adam Lambert GMA Cancellation 'Disappointing'

 

Published 38 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Gay-rights group met with GMA and confirmed sexual orientation was not behind cancellation. By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) issued ...

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50 Cent's <i>Self Destruct</i> Is Lowest Chart Debut Of His Career

 

Published 38 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Norah Jones, Casting Crowns all outsell 50's latest on Billboard albums chart. By Gil Kaufman 50 Cent's <i>Before I Self Destruct</i> Photo: Interscope It's probably not going to be a ...

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Lady Gaga Tells Fans 'It's OK' To Be A Freak

 

Published 38 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Singer says she hopes fans 'feel like they have a freak in me to hang out with' in appearance on 'Ellen DeGeneres Show.' By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga performs on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" Photo: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. With ...

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Rihanna Celebrates Album Release With Jay-Z, Diddy, More

 

Published 39 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Singer's Rated R party marks the culmination of a month of heavy, soul-baring promotion. By Jayson Rodriguez Rihanna attends her 'Rated R' album release party in New York City on Tuesday Photo: Jerritt Clark/ Getty Images  ...

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Adam Lambert's Mom Defends Him On 'The Early Show'

 

Published 39 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I was a little taken aback, but I just went with the flow, and it's all good,' says Leila Lambert of controversial AMA performance. By Jocelyn Vena Adam Lambert and his mother, Leila Photo: CBS' "The Early Show" Adam Lambert ...

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Donny Osmond Wins 'Dancing With The Stars'

 

Published 40 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Show business vet beats out Kelly Osbourne, Mya. By Jocelyn Vena Kym Johnson and Donny Osmond Photo: Michael Bezjian/ WireImage Kelly Osbourne may have been the underdog and Mya may have been the pro in the group, but on ...

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Adam Lambert Explains American Music Awards Performance Frame By Frame

 

Published 40 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Singer takes us through every controversial, planned and improvised moment of the show. By Gil Kaufman, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Adam Lambert Photo: MTV News As it turns out, two of the most controversial moments of  ...

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DJ Khaled Gets A Ride From Drake And Usher In 'Fed Up' Video

 

Published 43 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Young Jeezy and Rick Ross are also featured in the star-studded clip, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy and Drake Photo: Derrick G The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive "Denzel, watch out," DJ Khaled ...

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Lady Gaga Wanted To Show Her Death During VMA Performance

 

Published 43 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'If you're wondering what I'm going to look like when I die, here it is,' she tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Lady Gaga at the 2009 Video Music Awards Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic Lady Gaga ...

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Britney Spears Channeled 'Classy' Madonna In 'Radar' Video

 

Published 43 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I felt empowered by referencing Madonna's video,' director Dave Meyers says. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias Britney Spears in her "Radar" video Photo: Jive Britney Spears has been compared to Madonna since she ...

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Shakira Talks Lil Wayne, Hip-Hop Influences On <i>She Wolf</i>

 

Published 43 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I'm trying to incorporate them within my own music,' singer says of hip-hop sounds. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Shakira Photo: MTV News Shakira probably isn't the first name that comes to mind when you ...

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Damon Dash Brings Artists Together With DD172

 

Published 47 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Mos Def, RZA, the Black Keys can be found collaborating at the hip-hop mogul's new art gallery/ music studio. By Steven Roberts The Black Keys Photo: Nonesuch Damon Dash recently took MTV News on a tour of his new Lower ...

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Shakira Shares Her 'Rock And Roll Heart' With MTV News In 2001

 

Published 47 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I just don't wanna be put in the same category of the Latin boom,' singer said. By Jocelyn Vena Shakira in 2001 Photo: MTV News In July 2001, Shakira hadn't yet become the global sensation that she is today — she was ...

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Shakira Explains Her 'Did It Again' Video, Frame By Frame

 

Published 48 hours ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'We mixed all these pieces together for the video,' singer says of Moroccan, British and Icelandic influences. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Shakira Photo: MTV News When you're an artist as, well, ...

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Soulja Boy Tell'em Breaks Down His Three New Mixtapes

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I'm just trying to go hard,' he tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Soulja Boy Photo: S.O.D. This Week's Main Pick Street Kings : Soulja Boy Tell'em, DJ Neptune, DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Scream and DJ Holiday Holding It ...

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T.I.'s And Lil Wayne's Daughters Start Group, OMG Girlz

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Mentored by one of the bandmate's mothers, T.I.'s fiancée, Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle, the group have already recorded a single, 'Ain't Nobody.' By Gil Kaufman OMG Girlz Photo: Major Productions Taking a break on Monday from a ...

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Jay-Z Becomes A Broadway Producer For 'Fela!'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

The rapper found the musical about the Nigerian Afrobeat legend 'fascinating.' By Steven Roberts Jay-Z attends the opening night of "Fela!" in New York City on Monday Photo: Bennett Raglin/ WireImage NEW YORK — After ...

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'New Moon' Star Taylor Lautner Shows Amazing Grape-Catching Abilities On 'Conan O'Brien'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'Twilight' star also jokes about taking his shirt off in film. By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Lautner (file) Photo: Jon Furniss/ Getty Images Sure, there's been loads of talk about Taylor Lautner 's toned body in "New Moon." But ...

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Adam Lambert 'Went With The Spirit' During Controversial AMA Performance

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I just went with my instincts,' singer said on New York's Z-100 radio station. By Jocelyn Vena Adam Lambert performs "For Your Entertainment at the AMAs on Sunday Photo: Kevin Winter/AMA2009/Getty Images for DCP Adam Lambert ...

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50 Cent Wraps <i>Self Destruct</i> Promo Tour With Help From Beanie Sigel

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

50 digs at Jay-Z again during short set at New York's Highline Ballroom. By Rahman Dukes 50 Cent and Beanie Sigel perform on Monday night Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — 50 Cent has been on a high-octane promotional run ...

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Rihanna Performs On 'Good Morning America'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'Every emotion went into that album,' she told host Robin Roberts of her new LP. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna performs on "Good Morning America" Tuesday morning Photo: ABC The wait is over. After rocking the American Music Awards ...

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Lady Gaga Brings S&M 'Bad Romance' To 'Jay Leno Show'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Singer talks about her mom and Grammy rules on Monday night's show. By James Dinh Lady Gaga performs "Bad Romance" on "The Jay Leno Show" Photo: MTV News On Sunday, Lady Gaga put on a glass-shattering performance at the ...

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Adam Lambert Says New Video Is 'Not Quite As Graphic' As AMA Performance

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'There was stuff in the performance of ['For Your Entertainment'] that was probably edited out,' he tells MTV News. By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Adam Lambert Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News On Friday, two ...

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Who Was Adam Lambert Flipping Off During AMA Performance? He Explains ...

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'The finger was to the people that have been criticizing me ... the people who doubt me ... the people that were about to censor me,' 'American Idol' star says. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Adam Lambert performs at the ...

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Rihanna 'Vented' On Her Just-Released <I>Rated R</I> Album

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'All of it isn't about that specific relationship ... 'cause that's not who I am,' she tells MTV News of Chris Brown. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Rihanna's <i>Rated R</i> Photo: Def Jam With  ...

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Britney Spears' 'Womanizer' Clip Proved She Still Had It

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'We just need to tell everybody that she's OK,' director Joseph Kahn says of the first video after Britney's rough patch. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias Britney Spears in her video for "Womanizer" Photo: Jive  ...

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Lady Gaga Inspired To Write By Her 'Fears And Monsters'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'To me, being an artist is being private in public,' singer says of tour and writing process for new songs on The Fame Monster. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Lady Gaga Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images  ...

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50 Cent Ready To Battle Jay-Z: 'Let's Do It!'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Fitty responds to Jay's possible dig during American Music Awards. By Rahman Dukes 50 Cent Photo: MTV News 50 Cent certainly can't be accused of not speaking his mind. Late Monday, the G-Unit general phoned in to DJ Green ...

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Kris Allen Talks Adam Lambert, Touring, Marriage On 'Ellen'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'We stayed really good friends,' he says of Lambert. By Jocelyn Vena Kris Allen (file) Photo: MTV News While "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert is dealing with the fallout from his controversial performance on the ...

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Taylor Lautner Tells <I>Rolling Stone</I> Taylor Swift Is 'An Amazing Girl'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'Aside from being beautiful, she's extremely funny, charismatic and fun to be around,' he says of rumored girlfriend. By Eric Ditzian Taylor Lautner on the cover of the December 10th Rolling Stone Photo: Mark Seliger/Wenner Media  ...

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Adam Lambert, Rihanna Help American Music Awards Score Big Ratings

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Show has best year since 2002. By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images Thanks to talked-about performances from Adam Lambert , Lady Gaga and Rihanna and wins by the late Michael Jackson and ...

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Adam Lambert On AMAs: 'I Don't Feel I Owe Anyone An Apology'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I think a mountain has been made out of a molehill,' singer says. By Jocelyn Vena Adam Lambert Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images Adam Lambert in no way feels the need to apologize for his controversial American Music ...

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Priscilla Renea's <i>Jukebox</i> On The Leak

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Singer built a huge online following from the ground up. By Gil Kaufman Priscilla Renea Photo: Capitol Two years ago, Priscilla Renea was just a girl sitting in her Vero Beach, Florida, bedroom dreaming of pop stardom. This ...

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Rihanna Plotted Her Path To Success In First MTV News Interview

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

In 2005, the singer aspired to be 'the artist from the Caribbean who came here and made it internationally.' By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Paco Rihanna is interviewed by MTV News for the first time in October, 2005 Photo: ...

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Kris Allen: 'I Didn't Try Out For 'Idol' To Be #1 On iTunes'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'I tried out for 'Idol' to make music,' the show's champ says. By James Montgomery Kris Allen Photo: MTV News Kris Allen doesn't care about album sales or chart debuts , both of which are good things, considering his ...

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Lady Gaga Sings About Loving 'Something Bad For You' On 'Monster'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'It's like being in love with the bad boy all the time, and you keep going back for more,' she tells MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Lady Gaga Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images Lady Gaga is ...

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Adam Lambert's 'Good Morning America' Appearance Canceled Over AMA Controversy

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'Given his controversial live performance ... we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning,' ABC says in statement. By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert performs at Sunday's American Music Awards Photo: Kevork ...

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Paramore's 'Brick By Boring Brick' Video Is No Happily Ever After

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Fans don't appear to be thrilled with the special-effects-heavy fairy tale. By James Montgomery Paramore's Hayley Williams Photo: refused.tv Ever since the release of their Brand New Eyes album, much has been made about  ...

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Alicia Keys Performs 'Empire State Of Mind, Part 2' On 'Today'

 

Published 2 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'We're in the perfect place, in the perfect city,' Keys says before concluding three-song set. By James Dinh Alicia Keys performs on NBC's "Today" show Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Early Tuesday morning (November 24),  ...

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Chris Brown's Vocals Removed From Timbaland's <i>Shock Value II</i>

 

Published 3 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Brown was to be featured on a song called 'The One I Love.' By Gil Kaufman Chris Brown Photo: Jason Kempin/ Getty Images Timbaland has removed Chris Brown 's vocals from a track that will appear on his upcoming album,  ...

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Aerosmith's Joe Perry Not Speaking To Steven Tyler, Says Band's Future In Doubt

 

Published 3 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'You guys know more about it than I do. Everything is through the press,' said the legendary band's guitarist. By Larry Carroll Joe Perry arrives the American Music Awards Photo: MTV News LOS ANGELES — The 39-year ...

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Miley Cyrus Turns 17 With '80s-Themed Bash

 

Published 3 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

New York party featured cake by Cake Boss, performance by 'Rock of Ages' cast. Miley Cyrus (file) Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Miley Cyrus may have shut down Disneyland for her Sweet 16 last November, but this ...

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Gloriana Beat Out Lady Gaga, Keri Hilson, Kid Cudi At AMAs

 

Published 3 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Country act earns upset victory for Breakthrough Artist award. By Kyle Anderson Gloriana at the American Music Awards on Sunday Photo: Lester Cohen/WireImage Sunday night's American Music Awards were so full of incredible ...

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Adam Lambert Says AMA Kiss Was 'In The Moment'

 

Published 3 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

Singer also said that any criticism of the bit is discriminatory and shows a "double standard." By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert kisses his keyboard player onstage at the American Music Awards Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images  ...

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Jennifer Lopez Falls Like A Champ At American Music Awards

 

Published 3 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

J.Lo loses her footing after jumping in her 'Louboutins.' By Gil Kaufman Jennifer Lopez jumps right before her imperfect landing Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage It must be the shoes. After a few years out of the musical ...

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Exclusive: Lupe Fiasco Dropping New Mixtape On Thanksgiving

 

Published 3 days ago at MTV News Latest Headlines

'It's really to get that status and lock it in,' he tells Mixtape Daily of yet-untitled tape. By Shaheem Reid Lupe Fiasco Photo: Atlantic The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Our Main Pick of the week had t be pushed ...

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