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Photos | 2010 American Music Awards Red Carpet

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2010 American Music Awards Red Carpet

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Robert Plant And Alison Krauss Win Grammy Album Of The Year

sam3546852 — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:09:29 +0000

Raising Sand, from Led Zeppelin vet and bluegrass superstar, wins five Grammys on Sunday night.
By James Montgomery with MTV News staff

"I'm bewildered," Robert Plant said onstage as he accepted the Grammy Album of the Year award with Alison Krauss on Sunday night. "In the old days we would have called this selling out, but it's a good way to spend a Sunday."

He was probably one of the few who were surprised, because Raising Sand, which won five trophies at Sunday night's show, is in many ways the perfect Grammy album. It features two respected veterans, a critically lauded producer, some sandpaper-and-velvet vocals and a baker's dozen of time-tested standards.

You're probably familiar with Robert Plant from his Led Zeppelin days, and you might be aware of producer T-Bone Burnett's work on the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack (it won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2002). And if you don't know who Alison Krauss is, she possesses a haunting set of pipes and is one of the meanest fiddle players in the world. Oh, and she's won 21 Grammys, more than any other female artist and the seventh-most in history.

Really, she's the key to Sand's success, and not just because of her voice (or her fiddle playing). She and Plant first met in 2004, at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute to legendary bluesman Leadbelly, and the former Zeppelin man was amazed by her knowledge of American Roots music — so much so that they began kicking around the idea of recording an album together. Three years later, Sand was released.

And while Plant possesses the more famous voice, the album's finest moments radiate from Krauss. Whether she's getting bluesy on Little Milton's "Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson" or entwining with Plant's husky voice on songs like "Please Read the Letter" and Roly Salley's winsome "Killing the Blues," she more than carries her end of the bargain.

And perhaps that's also due to producer Burnett, who handpicked the 13 songs the duo cover on Sand. His arrangements are sparse — giving the two voices ample room to breathe — yet dense, warm and crackling at the same time. It's a testament to his work that he's often given just as much billing as Plant and Krauss on the project … and it's certainly justified.

To date, Sand has sold more than 1 million copies, heaped tons of acclaim and actually earned a Grammy last year — "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)" took home the award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.

One expert was surprised not by the album's success, but by the fact that it's actually quite a good album.

"At first, the album seemed like a vanity project. … Two names, clearly a one-off record, didn't have to be any good, you know?" New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica said. "Led Zeppelin fans would buy it because of Robert Plant, Alison Krauss would get a check. But it actually turned out to be a really thoughtful, really good record. So when you combine all that with the fact that the Grammys love to lionize one of their own, I could really see it taking home some awards."

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Ian Somerhalder Says ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Role Would Be ‘Amazing’

sam3546852 — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:09:22 +0000

‘I officially have a lot of experience seducing younger women,’ ‘Vampire Diaries’ star tells MTV News.
By Christina Garibaldi

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Now that “The Vampire Diaries” has wrapped its third season, Ian Somerhalder will now have some time to fill, and if fans of “Fifty Shades of Grey” have their way, he’ll step into the role of Christian Grey.

For weeks, fans have been voicing their opinions on who should play the billionaire tycoon in the film adaptation of the hit erotic trilogy penned by E L James. Robert Pattinson‘s name has been in the mix, as well as Ryan Gosling, but it seems that most vans are gravitating toward the “Vampire Diaries” star to take on this dark and dynamic character.

MTV News caught up with Somerhalder at the CW Upfronts in New York City on Thursday (May 17) and he revealed that playing the role of Damon in the “Vampire Diaries” has been perfect training to get him ready to portray Christian Grey.

“I think it would be an amazing thing,” Somerhalder said of the possibility of getting the role. “One interesting thing is, by the virtue of playing Damon for now a few years, [he's] 170 plus years old, in love with an 18 year old, I officially have a lot of experience seducing younger women. I’m not saying, I’m just saying.”

“Fifty Shades of Grey” revolves around Christian Grey’s relationship with young college graduate Anastasia Steele as the two develop not only a strong emotional relationship, but a much-talked-about sexual relationship. The scenes are so hot that at times it has left readers, and even Somerhalder a little flushed.

“A little bit, yeah, there’s blushing,” Somerhalder said of some of the S&M scenes.

We are sure fans would agree that Somerhalder could easily pull it off, but his support isn’t just coming from the “Fifty Shades” fans, it is also coming from his “Vampire Diaries” co-stars.

“I know he’s campaigning, I love it,” Candice Accola said of Somerhalder expressing his interest for the role. “I mean, the whole thing is like Adonis, sexy and he fits that bill pretty well.”

Kat Graham agrees, “Ian’s an amazing actor, he’s extremely dedicated to his craft and he’s also very good to the fans,” Graham told MTV News at the annual Wango Tango concert. “They’d be lucky to have him.”

Do you think Ian Somerhalder would make the perfect Christian Grey? Let us know in the comments.

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1685313/ian-somerhalder-fifty-shades-grey.jhtml

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Lady Gaga Under Fire After ‘PopStarsDontEat’ Comment

sam3546852 — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:09:21 +0000

Pop star’s post-workout tweet criticized by eating-disorder association.
By John Mitchell

What was clearly intended as a jokey tweet lamenting the rigorous diet and exercise routine she is currently undertaking to prepare for her 110-date Born This Way Ball has put Lady Gaga in the crosshairs of some angry fans and eating-disorder organizations. On Tuesday, the pop star tweeted, "Just killed back to back spin classes. Eating a salad dreaming of a cheeseburger #PopSingersDontEat #IWasBornThisWay." Some fans thought the tweet wasn't exactly keeping with the pop star's "You're perfect the way you are" message and that her choice of the "#PopStarsDontEat" hashtag could be misinterpreted as encouraging eating disorders because she posits herself as a role model to her fans.

The National Eating Disorder Association even weighed in, hitting its own Twitter account to write, "Huh? This is the same person who recently implored girls to stop dieting?"

MTV Buzzworthy has an Open Letter To Lady Gaga While it seems clear that Gaga was joking — who hasn't dove into a salad wishing it was something else? — the comment does appear out of character for the star, who has spoken publicly about her own struggles with an eating disorder as a teen. Using that particular hashtag might have been a poor choice, but it's safe to say Lady Gaga wasn't knowingly making light of eating disorders — and, otherwise, wasn't she mostly just encouraging exercise and healthy eating? Gaga tweets often about all sort of less-than-healthful habits, from drinking ("after 12 margaritas my phone was confiscated") to, well, other things ("princess xena of xanaxland has lil secrets in her inbox"). Why she is being scrutinized for making an observation about something we already know — that celebrities engage in intense fitness regimens to meet the unrealistic expectations placed on their appearance — is kind of a mystery. But, you know, totally appropriate and necessary reason for outrage, everyone. Sound off on Gaga's #PopSingersDontEat tweet in the comments below!

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Justin Bieber’s Boyfriend Gets A MakeOver From The Dolly Rockers!!

sam3546852 — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:09:33 +0000

Yes!! Another sublime performance from The Dolly Rockers!
They give Justin Bieber’s Boyfriend a sultry, soulful facelift.
And we are obsessing over it!! It’s even almost blues-y. Fab!!
If you’ve never seen this UK girl group, you’re missing out. Plain and simple!
Do URself a favor and ch-ch-check ‘em outtt (above)!!!

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Photos | MTV Buzzworthy Blog: Celebrity Skrillex Makeovers!

sam3546852 — Sun, 20 May 2012 08:09:31 +0000

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Gilles Marini: Sweet Treat For Juliana

sam3546852 — Sun, 20 May 2012 06:09:26 +0000

Gilles Marini and his daughter Juliana were spotted at the Los Angeles farmers market last Sunday (May 13).

The French actor made sure she had enough napkins while she ate her sweet treat.

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Cheryl Cole’s Undercover Cannes Arrival

sam3546852 — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:09:23 +0000

Unsuccessful in her attempt to avoid being noticed, Cheryl Cole covered up as she arrived with her entourage and a group of security guards at the Nice CÃ´te d’Azur Airport in Nice, France on Saturday (May 19).

The British songstress looked chic in skinny black leather pants and a grey and black sweatshirt as she skirted by the shutterbugs under a black wrap scarf and sunglasses.

Just as Miss Cole was arriving in France for the Cannes Film Festival, more exciting career news has been confirmed – as the pop star, along with Kylie Minogue, will be performing on “The Voice” UK stage on May 27th to mark the semi-final weekend.

Cheryl will be performing her new single “Call My Name” off of her forthcoming third studio album “A Million Lights” – with the disc due out on June 18th.

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Photos | MTV Buzzworthy Blog: The Most WTF Photos From EMA 2011

sam3546852 — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:09:29 +0000

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Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror

sam3546852 — Sat, 19 May 2012 22:09:35 +0000

Man In The Mirror

Artist: Michael Jackson
Label: Epic Records
Director: n/a
Album: Basia on Broadway

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