Posted 4/30/12 2:30 pm EST by Nicole James in Celebrity, Music
Check out Usher's latest with Rick Ross, 'Lemme See.'
When Usher asks you to "let him see" like he does on his new Rick Ross-assisted joint "Lemme See" from his upcoming album, Looking For Myself, you let him see. He's asking nicely, people. It's only polite.
Listen to Usher's "Lemme See" featuring Rick Ross after the jump.
Posted 4/30/12 1:30 pm EST by Amber Katz in Celebrity, News
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renewed their vows in Paris. Because they're way richer than you.
Despite an 11-year age gap and tying the knot during an age of 72-hour celebrity marriages, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have proven to be a model celebrity couple! Seriously, this duo are the very portrait of romantical stamina, and we applaud their execution of their theory that [They] Belong Together.
According to the Associated Press, Mariah and Nick renewed their vows at the Eiffel Tower on Friday. Mariah and Nick donned matching white formal wear, and Jenny Craig spokeswoman Mariah showcased her bangin' bod in a fitted white satin mermaid-cut gown. AND the parents of twins Moroccan and Monroe (aka "Dem Babies") have even more to celebrate in Paris -- the twins turn a year old TODAY. Happy birthday, M&M!
Mariah and Nick married in 2008 and have effectively proven that sweet destiny can carry them through desperation. The power pair proved to be a paragon of spousal support, even though the past year hasn't been entirely smooth sailing. In January, Nick was hospitalized with kidney inflammation, causing him to resign from his New York City radio show in February. But the "Drumline" star spun his illness into a way to document his return to health by creating a video series on his website called NCredible Health Hustle.
Congrats, Mariah and Nick! You had a vision of love and it WAS all that you've given to each other thus far. Happy fourth anniversary! We just can't help it. You've got us feeling EMOTIONS.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Posted 4/30/12 12:41 pm EST by Jenna Rubenstein in Celebrity, Music
Try not to dance to M.I.A.'s 'Come Walk With Me.' We dare you.
Not only is M.I.A's new song "Come Walk With Me" a guaranteed hit up in the club (and our new unofficial summer jam), but it also comes fully stocked with its own dance. Read: M.I.A. may have just created the new "Macarena" (except it looks wayyyyy harder.) To introduce the preview for her new song, M.I.A. released a short video that features extremely talented dancers doing moves we'll never be able to do casually grooving to her new jam.
Listen to M.I.A.'s "Come Walk With Me" after the jump.
Posted 4/30/12 11:47 am EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop
Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to).
Hang on to your seats, Beliebers! After releasing several teaser clips, Justin Bieber will finally reveal the full "Boyfriend" video on Wednesday. Santigold performs on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday, which also marks the release date of her sophomore effort, Master of My Make-Believe. B.o.B. also drops his sophomore album, Strange Clouds, and Red Hot Chili Peppers cover some Rock and Roll Hall of Famer gems to commemorate their own induction as well. Finally, will Rihanna make another epic "Digital Short" at the end of the week? Find out when she returns to "Saturday Night Live" as the musical guest.
NEW ALBUM RELEASES
Tuesday, May 1
+ Santigold, Master of my Make-Believe: From the word "Go" (also the name of the track that features Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O.), Santi White's "make-believe" deals in realities like navigating a fame-obsessed culture ("Fame") and working for the man ("Disparate Youth"). From the dance floor jam "Freak Like Me" to the catchy, poptastic "The Keepers" and contemplative "Riot's Gone," Santigold put plenty of craft and thought into her sophomore effort.
+ B.o.B, Strange Clouds: For B.o.B's second studio album, he recruited a bevy of guests, including Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Nelly, T.I. and Morgan Freeman (?!). The weed/party single "Strange Clouds" featuring Lil Wayne inspired the title for the album. Also check out the emo-rap in "So Hard to Breathe."
+ Red Hot Chili Peppers, We Salute You EP: The guys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, and to celebrate they paid homage to previous inductees. RHCP covers Dion and The Belmonts' "Teenager in Love," Ramones' "Havana Affair," Iggy and The Stooges' "Search & Destroy," Neil Young's "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere," The Beach Boys' "I Get Around," and David Bowie's "Suffragette City."
Check out more new album releases and upcoming TV appearances and performances after the jump.
Posted 4/30/12 10:03 am EST by Nicole James in Celebrity, Music, Must See, Videos
Rihanna dances her ass off in her 'Where Have You Been' video.
I'm pretty sure the only reason Rihanna even makes music videos is to remind her adoring public that she is seriously hotter than 99 percent of the entire human race. So in case you guys don't think that first thing in the morning every day already (am I the only one?), Ri's new video "Where Have You Been" is here to remind you: Rihanna is hot in water. Rihanna is hot in MC Hammer pants. Rihanna is so hot that her hands are literally on (CGI) fire at one point. Homegirl's smokin.'
Watch Rihanna's "Where Have You Been" video after the jump.
Posted 4/30/12 10:00 am EST by Nicole James in Celebrity, Photos
Taylor Swift, Dianna Agron and friends dress up for Dianna's circus-themed birthday party.
Is it too much to ask to get invited to just one Taylor Swift dress-up party? After seeing her and BFF Selena Gomez go H.A.M. on some cupcakes while sporting girly dresses (and sweatpants on Selena) last week, now seeing her at "Glee" star Dianna Agron's circus-themed birthday party is making us super jealous. I totally have the perfect ringmaster costume! (Don't ask.) Also, we're really into the whole tiger thing, Tay. It's working for you. (#hubbahubba)
The "Sparks Fly" singer tweeted this weekend, "The most magical night at @DiannaAgron's circus themed birthday party!" And we're all, "Um, is this an 'attractive persons only' birthday party?" I mean, seriously. Taylor Swift, Dianna Agron and Selena Gomez are like the Pretty Pretty Princesses of BFFs. Is that even allowed?
Photo credit: @taylorswift13
Posted 4/30/12 9:00 am EST by Althea Legaspi in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music
Justin Bieber and Kanye West hit the studio to work on Believe.
+ So, the rumor that Kanye West is working with Justin Bieber on his Believe album is true. Justin retweeted his friend Kenny Hamilton's tweet of a photo from their late Friday night recording session. "Putting the finishing touches on the album and it's gonna be special! @justinbieber @kanyewest #Believe," Hamilton added. (Rap-Up)
+ Justin Bieber made Friday a doubly good night when he tweeted two versions of Believe cover art. The standard cover features a black-and-white photo of Biebs, and he revealed a sepia-toned version tweeting, "and this is the DELUXE #BELIEVEalbumCover - #52DAYS - excited? expect the unexpected." (MTV News)
+ Peep photos from Usher's appearance at the off-Broadway show "Fuerza Bruta," where he also previewed songs from his forthcoming Looking For Myself. Justin Bieber (who apparently had a very busy Friday night) was also present. (Just Jared)
+ Check out Jack White performing "Ball & Biscuit" and "Sixteen Saltines" and watch an interview with the artist. Plus, Alabama Shakes do "Hold On" and "Hang Loose" during "Later With Jools Holland." (Pitchfork)
+ Lady Gaga launched her "Born This Way" tour at Seoul, South Korea's Olympic Stadium on Friday. Though there were some protests from Christian groups, 45,000 fans were treated to her 21-song set. (MTV News)
+ Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige and John Legend attended the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Obama gave a shout-out to Young Jeezy during his speech. "In my first term I sang Al Green," he said. "In my second term, I'm going with Young Jeezy." (Billboard)
Photo credit: Getty Images
Posted 4/30/12 6:00 am EST by Nicole James in Celebrity, Interviews, MTV Featured Artist, Music, PUSH, Videos
We've been on Diggy's steeze for a minute now, but it's time for the rest of y'all to start paying attention. He hails from the Simmons clan (he's Rev Run's kid -- that would be the Run from Run-D.M.C.) and Kanye's already given him a certified thumbs-up (on Twitter, no less). He's been applauded for his ambitious cover of Drake's "Over" as well as "Flow Stoopid," his freestyle track set to Nas' "Made You Look." After success with his first mixtape in 2009 and signing to Atlantic in 2010, Diggy's just released his debut album, Unexpected Arrival, late last month. Now it's dude's turn to take over on his own, and we have no problem sitting back and watching him dominate.
We sat down with Diggy to discuss everything from following in his dad's musical footsteps to where he came up with the name Unexpected Arrival. Diggy also opened up about his feelings on the current state of hip-hop, and he had some pretty poignant words of wisdom, especially coming from a 17-year-old: "There's so much diversity right now. I definitely feel like [the hip-hop scene] is bringing it back to what it used to be... So many people have substance in their lyrics... so I just think we're bringing it back to making great, substantial music." Uhh, I didn't even know what the word "substantial" meant when I was 17. Well done, Rev. You raised a good one.
+ Check out Diggy's live performance of "Two Up" below, and peep tons more videos and interviews after the jump.
Posted 4/27/12 6:09 pm EST by Byron Flitsch in Celebrity, Photos
Justin Bieber takes being photographed very seriously.
Those flipping their ish out that Justin Bieber's new "Boyfriend" video will just be a painful montage of him drowning in water or making out with a Selena Gomez look-alike will be relieved to know that it may also include shots of him oozing serious swag while leaning against a slick ride. THANK GOODNESS.
Justin tweeted a photo to his millions of adoring BFFs that may or may not be a still from the "Boyfriend" video (!!!). He also tweeted this VERY exciting caption: "#BOYFRIENDvideo NEXT WEEK!" While there's no official release date, we can at least take comfort in knowing that Justin promises there's a lot to look forward to in the video. Also, judging by this photo, we will all sleep better knowing that the bro continues to be flawlessly photogenic... and (apparently) an official master of the very sexy "far off" stare.
Photo credit: @justinbieber
Posted 4/27/12 3:30 pm EST by Byron Flitsch in Celebrity, Photos
Miley Cyrus reunites with 'Hannah Montana' brother Jason Earles!
If the cancellation of "Hannah Montana" was as big of a deal as losing your first love (me too!), than this photo of Miley Cyrus reuniting with her TV brother, Jason Earles, is dedicated to you! (Also, you may want to join me in reconsidering our emotional priorities.) We're pretty sure this is the only time we've ever gotten this excited about any kind of family reunion -- but everyone knows TV families are wayyy more fun than real ones. (JK, Grandma, love you.)
The "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" singer was snapped in an adorbz pic while chilling with her faux bro and shared it on Twitter. While we're not too sure what's going on with the Earle's-face-on-a-stick situation, we're just really happy to see that the ex costars are still in BFF status. Also, can we all be thankful for modern technology's ability to keep us up to date on these very important "where are they now" moments? If you're somehow reading this from 1996, remember the name "Twitter" and INVEST. EVERYTHING.
Photo credit: @MileyCyrus