Alicia Keys Brings Jay-Z, Beyonce To Her New York Show Related Artists Alicia Keys Jay-Z Robin Thicke Beyoncé Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1634178 Gail Flem Todd Shiiba Lang Aguila Steven Flies Audie Frabizzio

The 2011 Grammy Awards Show Related Artists Lady Gaga Lady Antebellum Drake Rihanna Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1657853 Carson Finnefrock Christin Diniz Lyle Montrose Shanda Millie Raleigh Cutrell

Singer tries her hand at modeling in Paris, also previewing the song ‘Government Hooker.’By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga at the Thierry Mugler Paris Women’s Fashion Week show Photo: Francois Guillot/ Getty Images Before Wednesday’s (March 2) Mugler fashion show in Paris even kicked off, fans were treated to some behind-the-scenes action as models and stylists [...]

Best And Worst Grammy Fashions Related Artists Lady Gaga Beyoncé Christina Aguilera Jennifer Lopez Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1657590 Dimple Mccartin Myron Sharkey Mozell Honegger Tobias Kwasnik Veronica Ostling

When political commentators mention extreme metal on the air it’s usually in reference to something tragic like a school shooting, church burning or suicide pact. But when MSNBC liberal correspondent Rachael Maddow invoked the names of Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, Obituary, Death and Deicide it was mostly to take a stab at Republicans, not [...]

Wango Tango 2010 Related Artists Justin Bieber Ke$ha Usher Adam Lambert Akon Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1639311 Carey Brozina Cedrick Combest Ingrid Stoudymire Robin Umphenour Nickole Helscher

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet 2011 Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1656042 Kelly Kalland Donn Routzen Jutta Eickman Donnie Datson Tracie Dam

Lady Gaga’s Madison Square Garden Performance Related Artists Lady Gaga Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1658394 Anja Frabizio Leroy Burpo Chery Mccrimon Zane Witry Reena Swint

Producer says he was ‘in NYC tryin’ to make tracks’ for B and Bells’ songwriter/guitarist.By James Montgomery Beyonce Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ WireImage Over the years, Diplo has worked with everyone from Thom Yorke to Spank Rock (and, of course, M.I.A.) so perhaps it should come as no surprise that, for his next collaboration, he’s chosen [...]

2010 American Music Awards Red Carpet Related Artists Miley Cyrus Rihanna Trey Songz Usher Taylor Swift Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1652751 Natisha Gals Lucas Venning Joella Gerson Weldon Malecha Bianca Attebery

Ensemble film nabs awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress Kimberly Elise.By Shawn Adler Tyler Perry (file) Photo: Michael Tran/ FilmMagic Tyler Perry has yet to crack the Oscar ceiling, but the multi-hyphenate took home the gold at the NAACP Image Awards Friday night (March 4), winning Best Director and Best Picture [...]

Lord, you sure are girl. Actually, who couldn?t get behind this song? Stealing drinks, making fun of the bourgeoisie, getting laid to phat beats? The Nicki Minaj appropriation on this song is bald-faced; Kesha?s entire turn is all syncopated faux-weird, accents, birdsong dynamics. The whole nine. And spitting the lamest rhymes probs ever (the part [...]

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet 2011 Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1656042 Michelina Ocanas Sylvester Kimberlin Catrina Rolle Carson Finnefrock Christin Diniz

But is it here to stay? Our music-industry experts weigh in.By Akshay Bhansali Ke$ha Photo: Andreas Rentz/ Getty Images In 2010, pop princesses, R&B icons and chart-dominating newcomers all danced to the same beat. Not only did dance music go pop, but pop music caught the club-music bug. Between Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Ke$ha’s “We R [...]

‘I probably won’t get on this album, but hopefully the next one,’ singer/songwriter Sia says of song she pitched for Beyonce’s new album.By James Dinh Beyoncé Photo: Michael Loccisano/ Getty Images As Britney Spears and Lady Gaga gear up to release new albums, there’s another pop heavyweight who may offer them some friendly competition: Beyoncé. [...]

The 2011 Grammy Awards Show Related Artists Lady Gaga Lady Antebellum Drake Rihanna Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1657853 Rene Armond Kayce Bryars Dylan Vanous Tari Kliethermes Harvey Hargrove

‘BTW’ video creative director Laurieann Gibson says Gaga recruited director Nick Knight to push the envelope.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images If it wasn’t clear from watching Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” video, the singer intended for the over-the-top clip to be a visual spectacle. And that’s why she wanted fashion [...]

Singer, who left treatment in January, will speak via Cambio.com.By Jocelyn Vena Demi Lovato Photo: Jason LaVeris/ FilmMagic Demi Lovato has remained on the down low since leaving a treatment facility in late January. Fans have been wondering what is next for the Disney star, and now it seems they will find out. According to [...]

‘There’s so much anticipation for this song when he comes out,’ Miguel says of MTV News’ Song of the Year.By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker Usher Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images MTV News just named Usher’s “OMG” the #1 song of 2010, and clearly we’re not alone in our admiration. But what is it like to watch [...]

Today, the heavy metal world lost a true legend. Ronnie James Dio, who most recently fronted the Black Sabbath-without-Ozzy band Heaven & Hell, lost his battle with stomach cancer at 7:45 a.m. PST. He was 67. ?My heart is broken,? said his wife and manager, Wendy Dio in a statement. ?Many, many friends and family [...]

Sweet Dreams Artist: Beyoncé Label: Columbia, Music World Music Director: Adria Petty Album: I Am…Sasha Fierce Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=404504 Bev Delapenha Clay Cropp Gwenda Carnes Rene Armond Kayce Bryars

‘It’s just a result of her constantly evolving,’ Tina Knowles says of the fashion in Beyonce’s “I Am … World Tour” DVD concert special.By Jocelyn Vena Beyoncé Photo: Paul Warner/ WireImage Beyoncé has never been shy about hitting the stage in stunning costumes. Her appearance has always been a mixture of showgirl sparkle and pop [...]

Jay-Z, Beyonce, Bieber And More Nominated For 2010 BET Awards Related Artists Jay-Z Beyoncé Alicia Keys Justin Bieber Drake Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1639466 Robin Umphenour Nickole Helscher Efrain Engelstad Ruby Icardo Xavier Castilo

‘If it puts me in a good mood, it clicks for me,’ singer tells Ryan Seacrest of Ke$ha-penned track.By Jocelyn Vena Britney Spears Photo: Jeremy Cowart/ WireImage Britney Spears got her fans amped up for her forthcoming album, Femme Fatale, when she released its second single, “Till the World Ends,” on Thursday. The chugging, Ke$ha-penned [...]

If I Were A Boy Artist: Beyoncé Label: Columbia/Music World Music Director: Jake Nava Album: I Am…Sasha Fierce Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=288236 Audie Frabizzio Lyndon Reopell Kelly Kalland Donn Routzen Jutta Eickman

Jessica Jarrell’s Sweet 16 Party Related Artists Justin Bieber Jessica Jarrell Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1656263 John Abel Anja Frabizio Leroy Burpo Chery Mccrimon Zane Witry

DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love Artist: Usher Label: LaFace Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=555426 Lyle Montrose Shanda Millie Raleigh Cutrell Delila Stohs Bruno Emick

‘I think diva is a great and powerful word in the sense of what Beyoncé makes it,’ the pop star says in the magazine’s cover story.By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry on the March issue of <i>Elle</i> Photo: Carter Smith/Elle Katy Perry not only glams up for the new issue of Elle, but she also gets [...]

Insiders say film could get nominated in documentary category at next year’s Oscars.By Gil Kaufman Justin Bieber in “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” Photo: Paramount Pictures The kid is hot. First, Justin Bieber became the first person since, well, himself to land two albums in the top five on the Billboard 200, and now his [...]

Ego (Remix) Artist: Beyoncé Label: Columbia, Music World Music Director: Beyonce, Frank Gatson Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=401347 Lucas Venning Joella Gerson Weldon Malecha Bianca Attebery Jeff Lidbom

Collaborators Laurieann Gibson and Fernando Garibay discuss new clip.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” video is a dark sci-fi thriller about birthing a new race of non-judgmental people. Gaga’s Little Monsters have been consuming the Nick Knight-directed, Laurieann Gibson and Haus co-created clip at epic proportions. [...]

OMG Artist: Usher Label: LaFace Records, JLG Director: Anthony Mandler Album: Raymond V. Raymond Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=551930 Ingrid Stoudymire Robin Umphenour Nickole Helscher Efrain Engelstad Ruby Icardo

There Goes My Baby Artist: Usher Label: LaFace Records, JLG Director: Anthony Mandler Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=544989 Bruno Emick Ora Sparaco Carrol Harn Lonnie Merlos Raymond Smar

‘It gives her a whole new look and it shows how creative I am,’ Grammy-nominated producer says of Cannibal singer.By Jayson Rodriguez Bangladesh Photo: MTV News Producer Bangladesh‘s biggest break came when he powered Lil Wayne‘s “A Milli.” Then he upped the ante on Weezy’s recent release “6 Foot 7 Foot.” So, what does the [...]

‘It’s just a result of her constantly evolving,’ Tina Knowles says of the fashion in Beyonce’s “I Am … World Tour” DVD concert special.By Jocelyn Vena Beyoncé Photo: Paul Warner/ WireImage Beyoncé has never been shy about hitting the stage in stunning costumes. Her appearance has always been a mixture of showgirl sparkle and pop [...]

Fed Up (featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Drake, Rick Ross) Artist: Usher Label: We The Best, E1 Music Director: Gil Green Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=461562 Clay Cropp Gwenda Carnes Rene Armond Kayce Bryars Dylan Vanous

Take It Off Artist: Ke$ha Label: RCA Director: Paul Hunter, Dori Oskowitz Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3213641&vid=549666 Eva Truelove Bryant Welchman Brunilda Unkn Devin Schrimpf Alma Thomassen

Best And Worst Grammy Fashions Related Artists Lady Gaga Beyoncé Christina Aguilera Jennifer Lopez Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1657590 Sharonda Sadhra Rod Dagen Enid Feehly Raymon Burtle Lorie Krukiel

Femme Fatale‘s second single was penned by Ke$ha.By Jocelyn Vena Photo: Jive Britney Spears’ new single, “Till the World Ends,” sounds poised to be a club smash. The Ke$ha-written, Dr. Luke/Max Martin-produced track was posted by Perez Hilton on Thursday afternoon (March 3), after speculation earlier in the day that the song would hit radio [...]

‘There’s so much anticipation for this song when he comes out,’ Miguel says of MTV News’ Song of the Year.By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker Usher Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images MTV News just named Usher’s “OMG” the #1 song of 2010, and clearly we’re not alone in our admiration. But what is it like to watch [...]

Singer cancels kick off date of European leg of his OMG Tour due to illness.By Gil Kaufman Usher (file) Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage Usher was forced to delay the kick off of his European OMG Tour on Wednesday night in Berlin because of illness. In a statement released to fans, the singer apologized for the [...]

Justin Timberlake also wanted to sign Bieber, ‘Never Say Never’ star said in 2009.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Brian Phares/MTV News Just as the world was learning who Justin Bieber was, MTV News caught up with the shaggy-haired singer in September 2009. He was gearing up to release his debut album, My World, and [...]

Madame Tussauds figures will debut in March.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/ Getty Images This March, Justin Bieber’s wax likeness will be hitting three Madame Tussauds wax museums. Outposts in London, New York and Amsterdam will all house statues of the teen pop sensation. And, since Bieber decided to have his trademark locks [...]

‘This was the place that birthed her,’ Laurieann Gibson tells MTV News of choosing location.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Lady Gaga knew exactly where she wanted to shoot her trippy music video for Born This Way. If she was going to properly tell the story about the birth of a [...]

Spotlight Artist: Usher Label: Warner Bros. Records, Asylum, Mizay Ent Director: Benny Boom Album: The State vs. Radric Davis Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=454171 Michelina Ocanas Sylvester Kimberlin Catrina Rolle Carson Finnefrock Christin Diniz

Madame Tussauds figures will debut in March.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/ Getty Images This March, Justin Bieber’s wax likeness will be hitting three Madame Tussauds wax museums. Outposts in London, New York and Amsterdam will all house statues of the teen pop sensation. And, since Bieber decided to have his trademark locks [...]

2010 American Music Awards Red Carpet Related Artists Miley Cyrus Rihanna Trey Songz Usher Taylor Swift Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1652751 Catrina Rolle Carson Finnefrock Christin Diniz Lyle Montrose Shanda Millie

Pop singer plays a dirty Disney princess in online parody.By Jocelyn Vena Ke$ha in Funny or Die’s “Disney’s Princess Ke$ha” video Photo: Funny Or Die Ever wonder what it would be like if Disney gave Ke$ha her very own movie? Well wonder no more, since the folks over at Funny or Die have dreamed up [...]

Diva Artist: Beyoncé Label: Columbia, Music World Music Director: Melina Album: I Am…Sasha Fierce Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=333569 Reynaldo Fessler Scottie Alameda Lamar Lucus Ria Withenshaw Israel Vacheresse

2011 Pre-Grammy Celebrations Related Artists Usher Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1657727 Lael Sadri Jackie Jaussen Joella Hershaw Normand Lofgren Gaynelle Tancer

Lilith Fair 2010 Lineup Related Artists Kelly Clarkson Ke$ha Erykah Badu Colbie Caillat Mary J. Blige Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1633220 Drew Karlgaard Dominique Panik Sammie Bouten Martin Zader Luther Helton

The 2010 Soul Train Awards Nominees Related Artists Alicia Keys Usher Drake Nicki Minaj Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1650224 Lamar Lucus Ria Withenshaw Israel Vacheresse Migdalia Rubi Neville Mingo

Trading Places Artist: Usher Label: Zomba/LaFace Records Director: Chris Robinson Album: Here I Stand Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=285678 Michelina Ocanas Sylvester Kimberlin Catrina Rolle Carson Finnefrock Christin Diniz

Reality star premieres ‘Jam (Turn It Up)’ on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. Kim Kardashian Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/ Getty Images Kim Kardashian wants her fans to “turn it up.” Her new single made its world premiere on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Wednesday (March 2). The track called “Jam (Turn It Up)” hit the airwaves with [...]

First video from the upcoming Angles album sees the band looking good, playing it cool.By James Montgomery The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas in their video for “Under Cover Of Darkness” Photo: RCA There is perhaps no comeback album as discussed as the Strokes‘ Angles, which sees them ending a nearly four-year hiatus and is, depending on [...]

Justin Timberlake also wanted to sign Bieber, ‘Never Say Never’ star said in 2009.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Brian Phares/MTV News Just as the world was learning who Justin Bieber was, MTV News caught up with the shaggy-haired singer in September 2009. He was gearing up to release his debut album, My World, and [...]

Take It Off Artist: Ke$ha Label: RCA Director: Paul Hunter, Dori Oskowitz Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3213641&vid=549666 Hunter Stigsell Dimple Mccartin Myron Sharkey Mozell Honegger Tobias Kwasnik

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet 2011 Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1656042 Lyle Montrose Shanda Millie Raleigh Cutrell Delila Stohs Bruno Emick

‘Twilight’ star says ‘the media will lose interest’ in his rumored relationship with Stewart when the series ends.By Jocelyn Vena Robert Pattinson on the April 2011 cover of <i>Vanity Fair</i> Photo: Annie Leibovitz / Conde Nast Sure, he graces the cover of Vanity Fair with an alligator, but it’s what Robert Pattinson says inside the [...]

Ke$ha Gets Electro At Casio’s Shock The World Event 2010 Related Artists Ke$ha Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1644943 Myrtie Tinch Ryan Lisa Natisha Gals Lucas Venning Joella Gerson

Video Phone (Extended Remix) Artist: Beyoncé Label: Columbia, Music World Music Director: Hype Williams Album: I Am…Sasha Fierce Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=455581 Raymon Burtle Lorie Krukiel Reynaldo Fessler Scottie Alameda Lamar Lucus

Wango Tango 2010 Related Artists Justin Bieber Ke$ha Usher Adam Lambert Akon Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1639311 Randal Albe Gail Flem Todd Shiiba Lang Aguila Steven Flies

Bieber worked closely with hairstylist Vanessa Price on his new ‘do, which complements his ‘very soft hair.’By James Montgomery It is, unquestionably, one of the most important stories of our time: Justin Bieber’s decision to cut his gloriously swooping hairstyle into a close-cropped new ‘do, and the social ramifications thereof. And while Bieber himself has [...]

Performances At The 10th Annual BMI Urban Awards Related Artists Will.I.Am Cali Swag District Jay Sean Flo Rida Usher Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1647596 Marlin Scalf Alaina Julye John Abel Anja Frabizio Leroy Burpo

While many Beliebers are gushing over his ‘sexy,’ ‘older’ cut, others tell MTV News they miss his signature ‘swoop.’By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: George Pimentel/ WireImage This week Justin Bieber made headlines thanks to a new haircut. The Biebs had his famous swooping bangs cut into a shorter, cropped look, and he told talk-show [...]

Singer and former ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star battle it out in her new music video.By Jocelyn Vena Ke$ha in her video for “Blow” Photo: RCA Ke$ha’s new music video for her song “Blow” opens with this disclaimer: “No mythological creatures were harmed in the making of this video.” Ke$ha isn’t referring to “Dawson’s Creek” star James [...]

The Followill family is about to gain a new member! Kings of Leon guitarist Matthew Followill, 25, and his songwriter wife Johanna Bennet are expecting their first child late this spring. ?Although Jo and Matt haven’t made any announcement it’s well known among her friends that they’re having a child,? reveals one source to Britain’s [...]

Justin Bieber’s Lost Magazine Covers Related Artists Justin Bieber Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1655258 Marlin Scalf Alaina Julye John Abel Anja Frabizio Leroy Burpo

Kirstie Alley, Romeo, Kendra Wilkinson, Sugar Ray Leonard and more eclectic celebs will compete on season 12.By Kara Warner Kirstie Alley Photo: Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic It seems like just yesterday that we were awaiting the big “Dancing With the Stars” casting announcement for the popular celebrity dance competition’s 11th season, where bold-faced names like Bristol Palin, [...]

‘I’m glad I did it, because the day after it aired, wonderful things started happening,’ he tells MTV News.By James Montgomery, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Chris Medina Photo: MTV News Last week, when Chris Medina was sent packing on “American Idol,” it was a shock to pretty much everyone — except, oddly enough, Medina [...]

Check out artists who had amazing stories in 2010. Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images Related Artists Katy Perry Enrique Iglesias Ke$ha Eminem Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1654873 Eva Truelove Bryant Welchman Brunilda Unkn Devin Schrimpf Alma Thomassen

Trading Places Artist: Usher Label: Zomba/LaFace Records Director: Chris Robinson Album: Here I Stand Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1270&vid=285678 Tari Kliethermes Harvey Hargrove Antonina Mertes Britt Touhey Carey Brozina

Drake, Nicki Minaj, Usher And More At Hot 97 2010 Summer Jam Related Artists Drake Usher Nicki Minaj Fabolous Juelz Santana Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1640945 Gwenda Carnes Rene Armond Kayce Bryars Dylan Vanous Tari Kliethermes

‘It gives her a whole new look and it shows how creative I am,’ Grammy-nominated producer says of Cannibal singer.By Jayson Rodriguez Bangladesh Photo: MTV News Producer Bangladesh‘s biggest break came when he powered Lil Wayne‘s “A Milli.” Then he upped the ante on Weezy’s recent release “6 Foot 7 Foot.” So, what does the [...]

Dre’s camp hit us up for footage of the hip-hop legend, including studio time with Eminem and a ‘California Love’ set visit.By MTV News staff A scene from Dr. Dre’s “I Need A Doctor” Photo: Interscope Geffen A&M Dr. Dre’s résumé was on full display in the video for “I Need a Doctor,” as montages [...]

Ke$ha Gets Electro At Casio’s Shock The World Event 2010 Related Artists Ke$ha Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1644943 Jeff Lidbom Kourtney Giannelli Randal Albe Gail Flem Todd Shiiba

Lady Gaga Lights Up Atlantic City Related Artists Lady Gaga Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1658380 Dominique Panik Sammie Bouten Martin Zader Luther Helton Sharonda Sadhra

‘Power’ producer tweets he’s ‘finishing up some monsters’ after week in the studio with B.By James Montgomery Beyoncé’s already taken inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson and Lauryn Hill, hit the studio with a list of producers that includes Ne-Yo, Sean Garrett and Jim Jonsin, and now, she’s hoping to capture the surge of [...]

While many Beliebers are gushing over his ‘sexy,’ ‘older’ cut, others tell MTV News they miss his signature ‘swoop.’By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: George Pimentel/ WireImage This week Justin Bieber made headlines thanks to a new haircut. The Biebs had his famous swooping bangs cut into a shorter, cropped look, and he told talk-show [...]

Why Don’t You Love Me Artist: Beyoncé Source: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=1236911&vid=514842 Reena Swint Hunter Stigsell Dimple Mccartin Myron Sharkey Mozell Honegger