‘It’s so unexpected, from the tempo to the title to the feel,’ Chuck Harmony says.By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna’s <i>Russian Roulette</i> Photo: Island Def Jam Music Group Rihanna may be playing a dangerous game on her first single, “Russian Roulette,” but the man who produced the eerie ballad, Chuck Harmony, explains that when he and songwriter [...]
Haunting ballad, penned by Ne-Yo, seems to refer to an abusive relationship.By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna’s <i>Russian Roulette</i> Photo: Island Def Jam Music Group Yes, the wait was ova on Tuesday (October 20) at 11:23 a.m. when Rihanna released her first single from her forthcoming album, Rated R. The song was written and produced by Ne-Yo, [...]
Show’s professional dancers pay tribute with routine set to MJ medley.By Jocelyn Vena Michael Jackson Photo: Sony On Tuesday (October 20), “Dancing With the Stars” featured a performance by Norah Jones and the elimination of Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin and her partner, Alec Mazo. But the real highlight of the night came when the show’s [...]
Domestic-violence intervention organization among nonprofits receiving portion of ticket sales.By MTV News staff Chris Brown Photo: C. Brandon/ Redferns Chris Brown‘s forthcoming tour, which the singer began publicizing weeks ago, was confirmed by his label on Tuesday (October 20). According to a press release, the trek will be “a small, 19-city ‘Fan Appreciation’ tour to [...]
The boys from Germany love their groupies, just not on the tour bus.By James Montgomery, with reporting by Tim Kash Tokio Hotel Photo: MTV News In case you weren’t aware of this, Tokio Hotel have some rather dedicated fans, most of whom tend to be of the “young and female” variety. Now, when you consider [...]
‘I’ve been quietly goin’ back forth from New York to Detroit the past two months,’ producer reveals.By MTV News staff Eminem Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage Eminem has said that the forthcoming Relapse 2 will be more “emotionally driven,” and pointed out that he’s working with some new collaborators. “[The album] is gonna be a lot [...]
Up-and-coming singer will join Gaga, Kid Cudi for second half of tour.By Jocelyn Vena Jason Derulo Photo: Chelsea Lauren/ Getty Images Lady Gaga will have another face joining her on the road for her upcoming Monster Ball Tour. In addition to Kid Cudi, Gaga will have “Whatcha Say” singer Jason Derulo on the bill for [...]
Before I Self Destruct is ‘like the prequel to Get Rich or Die Tryin’, 50 says.By Shaheem Reid 50 cent Photo: MTV News 50 Cent has often criticized the rap game for being a little too soft lately. He’s openly asked, where’s the aggressive content? He’s also pointed out how few hit hip-hop songs from [...]
Clip was to be shot at community rally, but increase in attendees led to safety issues.By Steven Roberts David Banner Photo: MTV News CHICAGO — The community rally and video shoot for David Banner‘s “Something’s Wrong,” originally scheduled for Tuesday (October 20), won’t be happening until mid-November. According to a press release from Banner’s Heal [...]
‘It’s very sweet,’ actress says of Maxim magazine’s #1 ranking.By Larry Carroll, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Olivia Wilde Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — When you’re hot, you’re hot. And when you’re not, but your name is Olivia Wilde … well, you’re still kinda hot. Earlier this year, the 25-year-old “House” beauty was crowned [...]