- 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Leads New Teen Choice 2010 Nominees
Film has 17 collective nods; 'Glee' and Miley Cyrus have 13.
By Gil Kaufman
Taylor Lautner in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
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No matter which way you slice it, the night of August 9 is likely to be a big one for "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." With final nominations announced on Monday (July 12), the teen vampire drama leads all nominees at the Teen Choice Awards 2010 with 17 nods total, including 11 for Taylor Lautner.
Among the new nominees for the Katy Perry-hosted show revealed on Monday (July 12) were: Justin Bieber, B.o.B, Taio Cruz, Drake and Eminem in Choice Summer Music Star Male, with Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, Perry and Rihanna all nominated in the female category.
As for Choice Summer Song, it will be Gaga ("Alejandro") against B.o.B with Hayley Williams ("Airplanes"), Travie McCoy with Bruno Mars ("Billionaire"), Perry again with Snoop Dogg ("California Gurls") and Ke$ha ("Your Love Is My Drug").
The Choice Summer Movie race has major firepower, with a battle brewing between "The A-Team," "Despicable Me," "Grown Ups," "Inception," "The Karate Kid," "Knight and Day," "The Last Airbender," "Salt," "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." Male movie stars vying for the prize include: Zac Efron in "Charlie St. Cloud," Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," Adam Sandler in "Grown Ups" and Jaden Smith in "The Karate Kid," while the female category will focus on Cameron Diaz in "Knight and Day," Selena Gomez in "Ramona and Beezus," Angelina Jolie in "Salt," Emma Roberts in "Twelve" and Kristen Stewart in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."
With "Eclipse" leading all nominees followed by Miley Cyrus and "Glee" with 13 each, the Teen Choice Awards will be handed out by Khloe, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Logan Lerman, Zachary Levi, Ryan Sheckler and Yvonne Strahovski, who join previously announced presenters David Archuleta, Kristen Bell, John Cena, Miranda Cosgrove, Zac Efron, Victoria Justice, Jim Parsons and Shailene Woodley.
Nominations were also announced in the following categories: Choice Summer TV show (which includes bids for "Make It or Break It," "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "So You Think You Can Dance"), Choice Male Summer TV Star (with "American Teenager" stars Ken Baumann and Daren Kagasoff earning nominations alongside "True Blood" star Stephen Moyer) and Choice Female Summer TV Star (with Nikki Blonksy of "Huge" going up against "True Blood" heroine Anna Paquin and "Teenager" star Shailene Woodley).
Fans aged 13-19 years old can vote once each day for all of their favorite nominees at www.TeenChoiceAwards.com.
Who are you rooting for in this year's Teen Choice Awards? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to vote!
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- Dolly Parton Says She's Miley Cyrus' 'Fairy Godmother'
'But I think the girl's doing all right without me,' country-music legend says of the teen star.
By Mawuse Ziegbe
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Miley Cyrus has a country star watching over her, and it's not just dear ol' dad (and "Hannah Montana" co-star) Billy Ray Cyrus. Country legend Dolly Parton says she's also looking out for the teen queen.
"I'm her fairy godmother," Parton told The Associated Press.
The "Can't Be Tamed" singer and the blond icon joined forces in May for a duet — a rendition of Parton's 1973 hit single "Jolene" — during a celebration of Dollywood, the singer's namesake Shangri-La. Parton showed the teen superstar some love after performing with her for the Hallmark Channel special taped earlier this year, commemorating 25 years of the Tennessee theme park.
Miley has been getting some heat lately for what her critics say is an increasingly sexed-up image, a budding persona at odds with the inoffensive sass of the Disney series that launched the teen to stardom. However, Parton, who has built a decades-long career and entertainment empire blending sweet, down-home wholesomeness with bubbly, busty sex appeal, maintains that Cyrus is headed in the right direction.
"I'm just real proud of her," Parton said. "She does not need my advice, but she's often asking for information and advice, and I tell her what I know, but I think the girl's doing all right without me."
In addition to the Miley/Dolly duet, the special will feature performances from Kenny Rogers and Billy Ray, who has known Parton since he first burst onto the scene in the early '90s with his mega-hit "Achy Breaky Heart." Parton said the tribute show thoroughly represents the successful amusement park.
"There are a lot of wonderful things," she said. "It shows the park really great, and the audience and all the people that work here, so we've really covered it in every respect."
Should all teen pop stars have fairy godmothers and godfathers to look out for them? Tell us what you think in the comments!
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- Eminem's Recovery Dominates Billboard 200
Miley Cyrus' Can't Be Tamed debuts at #3, behind Drake's Thank Me Later.
By Gil Kaufman
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Guess who's back? Eminem is notching his sixth #1 album in a row with Recovery, which sold more than 741,000 copies last week. Those numbers dwarfed the figures for the all of the rest of the top 10 on next week's Billboard 200 albums chart, as Slim Shady put up the best first-week numbers since 2008, far surpassing year's other big debuts (Drake, Lady Antebellum, Sade).
Proving once again that despite the album's early leak, his fans will still come out to support the Detroit MC, Em's massive haul pushes last week's #1, Drake's Thank Me Later down to #2. Sales for Drake's debut cratered by 65 percent to 157,000, but the melodic Young Money MC still passed the gold mark in just two weeks, according to numbers provided by Nielsen SoundScan.
Miley Cyrus had a rough landing for her more mature Can't Be Tamed, which comes in at #3 on sales of 102,000, less than half of what 2008's Breakout did in its debut week (371,000). And though he still hasn't reached his goal of snagging a #1 debut on the U.S. charts, metal legend Ozzy Osbourne's latest solo effort, Scream, lands at #4 after moving 81,000 copies. It's followed at #6 by the chart bow from the Roots' long-in-the-works How I Got Over (51,000).
In a relatively slow week on the charts, the rest of the top 10 include: Now 34 (#5, 55,000), Jack Johnson's To the Sea (#7, 44,000), Justin Bieber's My World 2.0 (#8, 43,000), Sarah McLachlan's Laws of Illusion (#9, 38,000) and the soundtrack to "Eclipse" (#10, 38,000).
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Mojo crashes down nine spots in week two to #11, as sales dipped by 74 percent to 33,000. After 24 weeks in the top 10, Lady Antebellum's Need You Now has dropped to #12 on sales of 32,000. Meanwhile, Christina Aguilera's Bionic continues to struggle, as the singer's latest slips out of the top 10 after just three weeks, dropping to #22 as sales trailed off by 54 percent to 18,000.
One of Aguilera's collaborators, singer Sia, debuts at #37 with We Are Born (11,000), while soul mama Macy Gray is right behind at #38 with Sellout (11,000). As the world marked the one-year anniversary of his death, Michael Jackson's Number Ones collection rockets up more than 50 spots to #42 on sales of just under 10,000 (one of several Jackson titles to march back up the charts this week). Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil comes in at #47 with his solo covers album, Tattoos & Tequila, a title that might seem unfortunate given his arrest for suspected DUI this week in Las Vegas.
Over on the iTunes charts, Eminem holds down both #1 slots, topping the singles tally with the Rihanna duet "Love the Way You Lie" and the albums chart, after just missing the top spot last week following just one day on sale. Drake trades spots on the album list, dropping down to #2 as Cyrus settles in at #3, followed by the Roots, Johnson, Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals, Osbourne, "Eclipse," McLachlan and B.o.B's B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray. (iTunes does not release sales figures.)
The former #1 on the iTunes singles charts, Katy Perry's "California Gurls," slips to #2, followed by B.o.B.'s "Airplanes," Travie McCoy's "Billionaire," Usher's "OMG" and newcomer Mike Posner's "Cooler Than Me." The top 10 is filled out with Jason Derulo's "Ridin' Solo," Em's "Not Afraid," Taio Cruz's "Dynamite" and Drake's "Find Your Love."
Eminem may be able to hold the Billboard crown for another cycle, as next week's contenders include The-Dream, 3OH!3 and Scissor Sisters.
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- Miley Cyrus Says 'I'm A Huge Fan Of Michael Jackson'
'Not enough people told him [how great he was],' Cyrus declares of the late King of Pop.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Miley Cyrus
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Much like Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus found fame as a child star. So, on the one-year anniversary of the King of Pop's untimely death, the teen queen reflected on the man who paved the way for the pop stars who followed him. Cyrus wished more people had shared with him how much they appreciated what he did during his life.
"It's just crazy again with the media and all that. Nobody ever wrote an article just to say, 'Hey, Michael, we really appreciate what you do!' " she told MTV News. "I wish I would have had the opportunity [to tell him how I felt about him when he was alive]."
Cyrus added that people tend to remember how great an artist was when they have already passed. "Not enough people told him [how great he was] and I think it's sad that you have to wait till it's too late," she added. "But I think he knows."
The "Can't Be Tamed" singer was never able to meet Jackson and tell him how she felt, but she did pay tribute to him in her own way. During a recent appearance on "Good Morning America," she changed the Jay-Z line in "Party in the U.S.A." to reference MJ. Also, there was one other time that really stood out to her.
"I'm a huge fan of Michael Jackson. When I met Lady Gaga I was wearing a Michael Jackson T-shirt and, for me, that was completely surreal — because the female artist that inspired me and the male artist that inspired me is a lot of Lady Gaga and a lot of Michael Jackson," she explained. "And a little bit of a mix so that picture [in the MJ T-shirt meeting Gaga] means a lot to me. Again, I think God works in mysterious ways and had me wear that for a reason."
MTV will be remembering the life and music of Michael Jackson all weekend. Don't miss the one-hour special "Michael Jackson's Influence on Music," airing Friday at 6:30 p.m. on MTV.
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- Miley Cyrus Says She's A 'Huge Fan' Of Lady Gaga
'I think she's always herself to the full,' singer tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus might be pals with pop stars like Justin Bieber and she might make pop albums, but she says that when she goes home at night, pop is the last thing she listens to. Unless, that is, you're talking about Lady Gaga, in which case she's all about The Fame Monster.
"Huge fan! That's my pop guilty pleasure. I love Lady Gaga," Cyrus recently told MTV News. "I think she's always herself to the full. I don't see anyone trying to put together her stuff — she does it herself. She's very creative, I think, just taking that upon yourself and knowing that the only way it's going to be done the way you want it to be is to be heavily involved."
Cyrus admits that she really loves Gaga's whole image; it's not just about the music. "Even though she's a pop artist, I look at her videos and I don't see a squeaky pop singer or perky all the time," she explained. "Her stuff means real things, so she's cool. I like her."
Not only does Cyrus admire Gaga, she also recently revealed her love for the late Michael Jackson.
But that's pretty much where the pop music love begins and ends.
"People are always like, 'What do you mean you don't listen to pop music and you're a pop artist?' But there's something about performing to those dance vibes that is so much fun," she said. "I work so much, so I like really chill [music] or just rock, you know, real, real stuff. But on my record I like dancing. I like performing pop music."
What do you think of Miley's comments about Gaga? Tell us in the comments!
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- Miley Cyrus Says Can't Be Tamed Is All About Female Empowerment
'It's just about freeing yourself from anything you think is holding you back,' she says of her new album.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
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Miley Cyrus has always been about girl power. Her tracks like "7 Things" and "The Climb" may at first glance seem like party anthems or weepy ballads, but she thinks that upon closer inspection her lyrics empower young women. And she says the tracks on her new album, Can't Be Tamed, are no different.
"I think 'Tamed' does it the best, and 'Liberty Walk,' " she told MTV News. "It's just about freeing yourself from anything you think is holding you back. And I think that's really important, especially for girls, because so many people are told, 'No, you can't do something,' or, 'You need to be this because Mom and Dad say that, teachers say this.' "
Her advice? Try to see what advice makes the most sense for your life. "Really think about what you want to do for the rest of your life," the 17-year-old said. "There's a short amount of time, when you think about it, and no day needs to go by wasted."
As for "Liberty Walk," Cyrus said she tried to combine a very serious topic with a lighter sound. "I wrote it for women that feel like they're stuck in abusive relationships, but it's a dance song," she said. "So you think that must be kind of a sad ballad, but it's a party song. ... It's about breaking free."
Which new Miley Cyrus song is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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- Miley Cyrus: 'I'm Not A Rapper'
'It's speaking to the music,' Cyrus says of her 'rhythmic' stylings on Can't Be Tamed.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
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In addition to adopting an edgier look and sound on her new album, Can't Be Tamed, Miley Cyrus is also trying out a new way of expressing herself. On tracks like "Liberty Walk," Cyrus raps — but please, don't call MC an MC.
"I call it more of a spoken, rhythmic [singing style]," she explained. "I'm not a rap type. Maybe a little bit. It's speaking to the music, but if I say that I'm a rapper, I'm going to be like, 'I'm not a rapper.' I've got no flow in that way. I've got no swag."
Her "Can't Be Tamed" single, however, did just get a hip-hop makeover, courtesy of Lil Jon, who Cyrus said took the track to a whole new level. "He's sick," she said. "I love him, because he just made this song. It was already something that set me apart, but it just [became something more with him]. You know, the fact that he respects my music and we are completely opposite styles, and the fact that he can be like, 'OK, this is a good song,' it just shows you don't have to be a certain age, gender [to like it].
"It's a dance song," she added about the remix. "It's a party song, and he's awesome. I like how he's one person when he's chilling in the studio. I've never seen someone flip on and off. He's got, like, double personas ... like so wired. It's cool."
Although she once admitted she has never heard a Jay-Z song — despite her Jay-referencing line in "Party in the U.S.A." — she does have a few other favorite MCs, including Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman. "I love it," she said of the two rappers. "I don't know any of the songs. They all blend in. I can't really break it up, but I like it. But I'm not a rapper."
What do you think of Miley's "spoken, rhythmic" style on "Can't Be Tamed?" Let us know in the comments!
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- Miley Cyrus Says 'Rock Band' Is Her Tour Warm-Up
'It's pretty cool that now I can warm up playing my own songs,' Cyrus says of having her songs added to the game.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
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This is a big week for Miley Cyrus. After dropping her new album, Can't Be Tamed, and performing a live-streamed show to celebrate it on Monday, she's giving fans a glimpse of what it's like to be her with Tuesday's release of some of her songs to the "Rock Band" store.
Actually, Cyrus has long been a fan of the game, which she said offers her the chance to practice while on the road.
"I sat in front of the TV 90 percent of the tour, just playing 'Rock Band'," Cyrus confessed to MTV News. "It's pretty cool that now I can warm up playing my own songs on 'Rock Band' and then go do it in real life. So it's pretty rad. It's a better warm-up."
This will mark Cyrus' "Rock Band" debut, with five songs made available for download in the "Rock Band" music store. The "Miley Cyrus Pack 01" will feature five of Miley's fan favorites, including "Can't Be Tamed" from her new album, as well as "7 Things" and "Fly on the Wall" from 2008's Breakout, and "Start All Over" and "See You Again" from her 2007 debut, Meet Miley Cyrus.
"I can't wait for my fans to be able to download and play five of my songs in 'Rock Band,' " Cyrus said back when it was announced that she'd be joining the ranks of Green Day and the Beatles in the "Rock Band" world. "I love that people can rock out with me and play my new song, 'Can't Be Tamed'!"
Will you be playing Miley Cyrus "Rock Band"? What other songs do you think she should release for the game? Tell us in the comments!
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- Taylor Swift Talks Nashville Flood Benefit With Miley Cyrus
'Nashville is really being rebuilt, and everybody's been so wonderful,' Swift tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena
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On Tuesday night (June 22), Taylor Swift will be one of the many Nashville superstars on hand for Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery. The singer, who lives in the area, will join the night's hosts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, as they raise money to help the area devastated by floods earlier this spring.
Swift said she and her band weren't immune to the destruction. "The flood definitely affected all of Nashville. You know, for me, the fact that there were members of my band that lost their homes really affected me, because those are my friends," she told MTV News. "Those are the people I call up as soon as we get home. The fact that it affected my band, that's the most directly it affected me."
While some of her bandmates have struggled to get their feet back on the ground, Swift said, "Thankfully, my home wasn't damaged, but seeing people that I've known for years trying to figure out where they're going to stay, it was really painful to watch. Nashville is really being rebuilt, and everybody's been so wonderful."
Swift, who donated 0,000 to help the area back in May, will be joined by fellow teen queen Miley Cyrus, who had her big Can't Be Tamed coming-out party Monday night, as well as country stars like Carrie Underwood, Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride. The show is set to take place at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Funds will go to the Community Foundation, which provides philanthropic services in Middle Tennessee.
Share your well-wishes for the victims of the Nashville flood in the comments, and tell us how you've helped.
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- Miley Cyrus Says Liam Hemsworth Inspired 'A Lot' Of Can't Be Tamed
'All of them are about him in a way, but it's also about past relationships,' she tells MTV News of her boyfriend.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway
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Miley Cyrus has made no secret of the fact that she's smitten with her boyfriend of more than a year, Liam Hemsworth. So it's probably not surprising that the singer says being in a relationship with her "The Last Song" co-star had a real impact on her latest album, Can't Be Tamed, a dance-friendly LP that arrived Monday.
"There are a lot of songs that are about Liam," Cyrus revealed to MTV News. "I tell him every one's about him," she joked.
But the pop star also admitted that not all the songs are about the actor; fans might also hear lyrics that reference exes like Nick Jonas or Justin Gaston.
"All of them are about him in a way, but it's also about past relationships that you gotta get over and move on and just about freeing yourself from anything that you feel holds you back," she explained. "Just let go of anything that's not going to help you in your future and ... always keep going forward."
While it might not be entirely clear which songs off Can't Be Tamed are about him, Hemsworth, Cyrus said, has some favorite tunes.
"He likes 'Permanent December,' I think a lot, but only because it says Australia and he's Australian, so he likes that it says that," she smiled. "And he loves 'Tamed.' He's trying to make me teach him the [video] dance, but I refuse to do it."
Do you have a favorite song on Miley's album yet? Let us know in the comments!
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