Drake Drops ‘Monster Verse’ On DJ Drama’s ‘We In This Bitch 1.5′
May 12Drama wanted to recruit someone who was ‘keeping hip-hop culture moving forward’ for the remix to his hit single.By Nadeska Alexis, with reporting by Sway Calloway Future, Ludacris, DJ Drama and T.I. on the set of “We in This Bitch” music video Photo: MTV News DJ Drama recruited Atlanta’s finest for his single “We In This Bitch,” even gathering...
Drumma Boy Wants To Unify Memphis With New Mixtape
May 12‘We’ve been overlooked or been the underdogs and really haven’t gotten that just due,’ multiplatinum producer tells Mixtape Daily.By Rob Markman, with reporting by FLX Drumma Boy Photo: MTV News Behind the Beats: Drumma Boy Drumma Boy has already put on for everyone else, now the multi-platinum rap producer is just trying to put on for his hometown. The Memphis,...
Travis Porter Feel The Pressure Of Releasing Debut Album
May 12‘I think it’s good just to get the first debut album out the way and you can progress to your next album,” Quez tells ‘RapFix Live.’By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway Photo: Natasha Chandel/ MTV News Travis Porter has a busy summer ahead of them. With their debut album, From Day 1, set to drop on May 29, the Atlanta trio are also hitting the...
William Balfour Guilty In Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Case
May 12Oscar winner was on hand when the jury read verdict convicting Balfour on all counts on Friday afternoon.By Gil Kaufman William Balfour in his booking photo Photo: Cook County Sheriff’s Department/ WireImage After two-and-a-half days of deliberation, the jury in the murder trial of William Balfour returned a guilty verdict on all counts on Friday afternoon (May 11). Balfour was...
Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ Success: What Can DC Comics Learn From It?
May 12Marvel Studios tentpole flick provides the perfect template for DC Comics to emulate in their post-’Dark Knight’ movie endeavors.By Josh Wigler Samuel L. Jackson in “The Avengers” Photo: Marvel “The Dark Knight Rises” marks the end of an era on multiple levels: Not only is it the grand finale of Christopher Nolan’s historic Batman film...
Is ‘X Factor’ The Right Move For Britney Spears?
May 12Experts weigh in on whether Spears will find success with her new judging gig.By Christina Garibaldi Britney Spears Photo: Max Morse/Getty Images The rumors had been swirling for months, and now, according to reports, the pop princess herself, Britney Spears, will be joining the judging panel on “The X Factor,” landing a million deal for one season. Yet, after 15 years in...
Whitney Houston’s Family To Star On Reality Show
May 12‘The Houston Family Chronicles,’ which will feature Bobbi Kristina Brown and Cissy Houston, premieres on Lifetime later this year.By John Mitchell Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown Photo: Steve Granitz/ WireImage A new reality series featuring the family of late pop superstar Whitney Houston will premiere on Lifetime later this year, the network...
Scarface’s Rooted To Feature Akon, Jadakiss
May 12‘It’s just a structure that can’t be moved and that would be me,’ Face tells ‘RapFix Live’ about meaning behind album title.By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway Scarface on “RapFix Live” Photo: Natasha Chandel/ MTV News Four years ago, when Scarface dropped Emeritus,, he said it would be the last album in a long, illustrious...
‘Dark Shadows’ Brings Out Best In Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer
May 11The film works most of the time, but its conclusion is sure to leave fans divided.By John Mitchell Eva Green and Johnny Depp in “Dark Shadows” Photo: Warner Bros finally hit theaters Friday (May 11), and let me tell you, it’s a doozy. There’s a lot to admire about Tim Burton’s reimagined “Shadows” (and there are some problems as well), but the...
Happy Mother’s Day From Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift
May 11Above the Buzz rounds up the best pop songs praising mom.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber and his mother Patricia Mallette Photo: Rick Diamond/ Getty Images Mother’s Day is just around the bend — Sunday, to be exact. If you’re reading this and that’s news to you, you might want to order your mama some flowers and read on for some awesome mixtape song selections...
One Direction Give Fans ‘More’ In Live-DVD Music Video
May 11‘More Than This’ performance is from ‘Up All Night: The Live Tour DVD,’ due May 29.By Jocelyn Vena One Direction in their “More Than This” music video Photo: Columbia You know what’s better than blasting One Direction‘s “More Than This” over and over again in your room? Popping in their concert DVD, “Up All Night: The...
Hollie Cavanagh Runs Out Of Time On ‘American Idol’
May 11Phillip Phillips joins her in the bottom two for the first time, while David Cook and Jennifer Lopez hit the stage.By Adam Graham Hollie Cavanagh on “American Idol” Photo: Fox Phillip Phillips was given his first taste of the bottom two, but it was Hollie Cavanagh who was eliminated from “American Idol” on Thursday (May 10). Cavanagh, the 18-year-old from...
Russell Brand To Host 2012 MTV Movie Awards
May 10Two-time VMA host will lead the festivities Sunday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.By Kevin P. Sullivan Russell Brand Photo: Dave Hogan/ Getty Images Actor, comedian and two-time Video Music Awards emcee Russell Brand will be your host for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards when they air live from the Gibson Amphitheatre on Sunday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The star of the upcoming film...
President Obama’s Same-Sex Marriage Support Applauded By Celebs
May 10Kim Kardashian, ‘Glee’ stars, Neil Patrick Harris and more take to Twitter after president’s announcement.By Kara Warner Kim Kardashian Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images Despite North Carolina’s constitutional ban of same-sex marriage, the issue’s supporters had reason for celebration Wednesday (May 9): President Barack Obama has officially backed gay...
Maroon 5′s ‘Payphone’ Video: Go Behind The Scenes Now!
May 10‘We decided to not play by the rules,’ Adam Levine says of the band’s upcoming clip, which features Wiz Khalifa.By James Montgomery, with reporting by Kara Warner Maroon 5′s Adam Levine Photo: MTV News When it came time to think up a treatment for “Payphone,” the first single off Maroon 5′s upcoming Overexposed album, frontman Adam Levine knew...