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Beyonce And Lady Gaga's 'Video Phone' Clip: A Brightly Colored Fantasy Set To Life
Hype Williams-helmed clip premiered on MTV.com at midnight.By James Montgomery Beyonc in the "Video Phone" video Photo: Columbia/Music World When one imagines a collaboration between Beyonc, Lady Gaga and Hype Williams, the mind reels with visions of outlandish costumes, hip- …
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Ken Ober Remembered By Adam Sandler, Denis Leary, More
Former 'Remote Control' host passed away earlier this week.By MTV News staff Ken Ober Photo: MTV As the news spread on Monday (November 16) of "Remote Control" host Ken Ober's death, his friends, colleagues and former coworkers began paying tribute to his career and his memor …
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Travis Barker Looks Back On Blink-182 Tour, Ahead With Solo Album
'It was the best tour of our lives, ever,' he says of roller-coaster summer.By James Montgomery Travis Barker Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/ FilmMagic Travis Barker has had some time to digest everything that happened during Blink-182's reunion tour. It was a three-month roller …
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Ken Ober: A Remembrance, By Kurt Loder
Comedian/ show host passed away early this week. Ken Ober in 2006 Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images "Remote Control," in all its fearless goofiness, was a game show so far ahead of its time that TV land still hasn't caught up with it. It was packed with soon-to-be-famous w …
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Britney Spears Wanted '(You Drive Me) Crazy' Video To Take Her 'To The Next Level'
Director Nigel Dick says the big hurdle was getting Adrian Grenier to appear.By Jocelyn Vena Britney Spears in "(You Drive Me) Crazy" Photo: Jive Records After Britney Spears established herself as a pop-star Lolita in her video for "... Baby One More Time," the singer slowed …
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Shakira's 'Give It Up To Me' Video: Put A Ring On It!
Video shows some Beyonce influence, but Shakira, as always, puts her unique spin on things.By James Montgomery Shakira in "Give It Up To Me" Photo: Sony The hips don't lie! Shakira's gone "Single Ladies" in her brand-new "Give It Up to Me" video (from her recent She Wolf LP), …
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'Remote Control' Host Ken Ober Dead At 52
Cause of comedian's death was not clear at press time.By Eric Ditzian Ken Ober in 2004 Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images Longtime MTV "Remote Control" host Ken Ober has passed away at the age of 52, the comedian's representative confirmed to MTV News. The cause of his death wa …
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Rihanna Joined By Jay-Z, Young Jeezy Live In London
Concert, which featured new Rated R tunes, was broadcast online.By James Montgomery Rihanna (file) Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images Rihanna kicked off the promotion for her upcoming Rated R album on Monday (November 16) with a concert from London that featured loads of swagger …
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Lady Gaga Is 'Fantastic Creature,' Say Fellow Celebs
Ciara, Christina Ricci, Rose McGowan, more sing Gaga's praises at L.A.'s MOCA gala.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Damien Vaca and Matt Elias Lady Gaga hooked up with artist Francesco Vezzoli and members of Russia's Bolshoi Ballet for her performance at the Los Angeles Museum of Contempor …
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Kris Allen Won't Be Eclipsed By Adam Lambert, Fans Insist
'It's going to all come down to the records Adam and Kris put out,' one blogger says of the 'American Idol' album showdown.By Gil Kaufman Kris Allen Photo: Mark Ralston/ Getty Images Sometimes, good guys do finish first. That's what supporters of "American Idol" winner Kris A …
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Beyonce And Lady Gaga's 'Video Phone': Check Out A Preview!
We give you a peek at 30 seconds of the video before it premieres tonight on MTV.com.By Kyle Anderson Beyonc in the "Video Phone" video It's been a great season for high-profile video premieres. Last week saw the unveiling of Lady Gaga's hyper-kinetic clip for her new single "Ba …
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Janet Jackson Blames Doctor For Michael's Death
'I think he's responsible,' Jackson says of Dr. Conrad Murray in an upcoming ABC interview.By Gil Kaufman Janet Jackson (file) Photo: John Shearer/ WireImage Add Janet Jackson to the chorus of Jackson family members who believe Michael Jackson's June death involved some nefar …
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Kate Hudson Laughs Off Alex Rodriguez Centaur Rumors
'I don't indulge in those types of stories,' actress says.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Kate Hudson Photo: MTV News Very rarely does the opportunity arise in an interview where you can ask one of the biggest A-listers in Hollywood about centaurs, the half-m …
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Kanye West Joins Beyonce Onstage In London
Kanye joins B for 'Ego'; Jay-Z also joins in for 'Crazy in Love.'By Shaheem Reid Kanye West (file) Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/ Getty Images Kanye West who had been absent from the stage since he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards mad …
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The Clipse, Cam'ron Snack On Fried Chicken For 'Popular Demand' Clip
It may be Obama Fried Chicken, not Popeye's, but the guerrilla-style video shoot in Brooklyn was a success.By Steven Roberts The Clipse Photo: MTV News As of late, the Clipse have been flooding the game with something a little different from their typical subject matter. The …
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Britney Spears Launches iPhone App
Fans can get messages from Brit, put their faces on her backup dancers and more.By Jocelyn Vena Britney Spears Photo: Jive Britney Spears is getting up close and personal with her fans through the just-launched iPhone and iPod Touch app "It's Britney!" The app, available in …
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Rick Ross, Clipse, Pete Wentz To Appear At Woodie Awards
Zooey Deschanel, Passion Pit, Asher Roth, more announced as performers and presenters for 2009 mtvU awards show.By James Montgomery Rick Ross Photo: Michael Loccisano/ Getty Images The list of nominees reads like an iPod party mix, so naturally, the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards ha …
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Beanie Sigel Says He's Ready To Battle Jay-Z 'For The Sport'
Sigel 'hopes' Jay will respond to his and 50 Cent's 'I Go Off,' but says he'll soften his stance if he and Hov talk.By Shaheem Reid Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images Beanie Sigel maintains he is ready to engage in a battle with Jay-Z that is, unless he a …
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Paramore Pull Back The Curtain On 'Brick By Boring Brick' Video
Fantastical clip premieres Tuesday night on MTV and MTV.com.By James Montgomery Paramore's Hayley Williams on set of the "Brick by Boring Brick" music video Photo: refused.tv Paramore dreamed up the concept for their "Brick by Boring Brick" video while sitting in a diner in L …
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2009 mtvU Woodie Awards Announce College Radio Winner KUPS
Station from University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, wins Radio Woodie after 3.1 million votes were cast.By James Montgomery Matt Pinfield of New York's 101.9 WRXP Photo: Michael N. Todaro / Getty Images The mtvU Woodie Awards are a show made by college students, for …
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