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Did Corey Haim Pull a Brittany Murphy? - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
At first blush, Corey Haim's death is starting to sound a lot like Brittany Murphy's.
Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter confirms that the '80s teen...
Adorable Baby Name Alert! Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart Go With... - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Admit it. You were a little worried that Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart were going to name their kid Noxema or McStacy or something like that.
But no. The proud new parents have named...
Mario Lopez Is Going to Be a Dad! - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Mario Lopez's next big project: Saved by the Bottle.
The Extra host confirmed Wednesday that he's expecting his first child with his girlfriend, Courtney Laine...
Mystery Solved: That Wasn't Rozlyn Papa in the Sex Tape, It Was... - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
From the With Friends Like This Department...
The latest person to come to Rozlyn Papa's defense in her sex-tape saga is none other than Mr. Lexington...
Latifah: I'm Throwing Paula Patton's Baby Shower - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Queen Latifah is on the prowl for baby-blue party decorations.
She's hosting the upcoming baby shower for Precious star Paula Patton, who is pregnant with her and hubby Robin...
Casey Johnson -- Heiress with No Fortune - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Tila Tequila, Casey Johnson
Casey Johnson -- a member of the Johnson & Johnson family -- died with approximately $75,000 in assets and with no will ... according to legal documents filed by her father, Robert Johnson IV and obtained by TMZ.In the docs, Johnson, the owner of the ...
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Nicolas Cage -- The Rolls Royce of Lawsuits - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Nicolas Cage is getting sued for giving up a taste of the good life -- too early. Translation ... he allegedly broke the lease on two pricey Rolls Royce classics.Cage signed a 60-month lease agreement for a sweet 1964 Rolls Royce SCIII back in 2007. ...
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Corey Feldman at Corey Haim's Mother's Place - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Corey Haim
Dressed in black, Corey Feldman was spotted today at Corey Haim's mother's apartment ... where his best friend passed away earlier this morning.
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Report: Big Ben Told Cops No Sex with Accuser - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger told police that he never had sex with his accuser, but admitted she bumped her head after the two made "contact" in the bathroom -- this according to a new report. KDKA in Pittsburgh claims they spoke with insiders who claim Ben ...
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Big Ben's Teammate: I Saw Nothing - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger's Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Willie Colon -- a member of the infamous birthday entourage -- claims he didn't see anything on the night of the alleged sexual assault ... because he was too busy dancing. Colon's agent told the ...
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'Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro' -- Check Out A Preview! - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Trek to raise awareness of global need for clean water included Kenna, Jessica Biel, Lupe Fiasco, Santigold; doc airs Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.
By James Montgomery
Kenna
Photo: MTV
"Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro" doesn't premiere on MTV until Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, but you can get a sneak peek of the documentary, which follows Kenna and his team's treacherous trek up Africa's highest mountain, right now.
In February, Kenna, along with fellow musicians Lupe Fiasco and Santigold, actors Jessica Biel, Emile Hirsch and Isabel Lucas, and a team of scientists and experienced mountain guides, climbed to the peak of Kilimanjaro — some 19,000 feet above sea level — with the goal of raising awareness about the global clean-water crisis. It's an epidemic that hits close to home for the Ethiopian-born artist.
"When I was younger, my dad pointed out Kilimanjaro on a huge atlas. It stood in my mind as one of the wonders of the world," he said. "This climb is dedicated to my father. As a child in Ethiopia, he lost his brother and lost his friends and family to water-borne diseases. A billion people in the world don't have clean water. I had to do something about it. For me it's personal. I could have been one of those kids. I needed to come up with something that would command attention. And the only thing I could think of that was that massive was climbing Kilimanjaro."
(For more on the climb and the need for clean water, check out the "Summit on the Summit" Web site.)
During the ascent, things got a little rough, with the climbers braving brutal weather, thinning atmosphere, and dizzying nausea. At one point in the film, Biel explains how the mountain has a way of making even the most brazen climber humble.
"I was sort of irritated that we were stopping so much, I said to one of our guides, 'Can we go a little faster?' " she says. "And then I got a little bit irritated, and I started going down this little area, kind of pissed off, and then I immediately got nausea. The mountain was like, 'Don't disrespect me.' "
Before making the final ascent of the peak, climbers rested at Kosovo Camp, a clearing some 16,000 feet above sea level. Everyone was tired and hurting, but the lure of reaching the top of the mountain was strong, as Lupe Fiasco says during the film.
"Everybody has a different set of variables that affect them on the climb, whether it be what they wear, what they eat, when they go to the bathroom, how much they drink," he laughed. "There's an 80 percent chance that you're going to be uncomfortable. So you kind of have to rewire everything into being comfortable with being uncomfortable ... [you have to] overcome yourself to overcome the environment. Because you can't really fight against nature, nature's going to happen regardless."
And while confidence was high, Kenna was still wary. He knew the toughest part of the trip still lay before them — the 3,000-foot climb to the summit — and he was trying to prepare himself mentally. After all, he had been to Kosovo Camp once before, five years ago, and the conditions proved too tough for him to continue on. This time, he promised things will be different.
"You can only be so confident. This mountain has its own mind, and I'll be lucky if I get to the top, I'll be thankful if I get to the top, but I'm not underestimating what's ahead of us," he says. "I'm worried, because people are sick, people have knee problems, people are cold, it's all mental at this point. I don't know how well people are going to be able to pull it off, considering they've never done it before. Last time I was here, that's what happened to me. It wasn't that I was sick, but I could've been more focused, and allowed myself to be sick until I got there. So, I've charged my brain this time, if I vomit or if I trip or if I have frozen toes and feet when I come off and I have to get 'em amputated, I'm going."
Don't miss "Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro," airing Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on MTV.
Related Artists'American Idol' Top Eight Men: What They Need To Do - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Todrick Hall and Aaron Kelly appear to be on the bubble of this year's top 12.
By Gil Kaufman
Andrew Garcia, Alex Lambert, Aaron Kelly and Lee Dewyze
Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images
For the most part, the ladies brought it on Tuesday night's "American Idol" and early front-runners are definitely emerging in Crystal Bowersox, Siobhan Magnus and Lilly Scott. On Wednesday night (March 10), it's the guys' turn again, as we speed toward Thursday's elimination, when season nine's top 12 will be determined.
Last week's switcheroo due to Crystal Bowersox's illness didn't throw the guys off, though a few of the men turned in performances that were barely enough to keep them in the running. So what do the rest of the men need to do to win the hearts — and ears — of the nation? How can they get enough votes to avoid landing in the bottom two? Here's what we do (and don't) want to see from these "Idol" hopefuls, starting with those who need the most work.
Aaron Kelly
Being cute will only get you so far. Though he has the Archu-dorable factor, teen Kelly is proving to truly be this year's unripe banana. His "My Girl" was instantly forgettable, and he's turning into one of those semifinalists who doesn't really have a musical portfolio. He's tried country and old-school R&B, but if Kelly wants to make the top 12, he needs to show the panel he's got a lane of his own. How about a killer Simon & Garfunkel cover (since most of this year's Idols seem stuck in the past) or something by Kris Allen?
Tim Urban
Unless this kid has been taking voice lessons from the ghost of Jeff Buckley all week, it doesn't really matter what Tim does, because he's just killing time at this point. He might not go this week, but he's further proof that being adorable can get you into the semifinals but not much further. Urban is the weakest male link, so he might as well blast off with a blaze of glory with something ridiculous like "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going."
Todrick Hall
With Jermaine Sellers gone, dancer Hall remains as the loose cannon in the bunch. His confidence hasn't yet meshed with a breakout performance, and though his sedate take on Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It" was interesting, Hall has been the judges' punching bag to date. Unless he kills it, say with a seductive Usher throw-down, Hall could be the next to go.
Casey James
Speaking of cute, James is still trying to shake off the whole cougar-bait thing, but his limp rendition of the too-frequent "Idol" cover "I Don't Want to Be" didn't exactly show off his rock chops. Regardless, assuming he doesn't completely tank, Casey will likely make the top 12. He should, however, soar by proving his grit this week with something edgier. How about an unplugged Kid Rock tune?
Lee Dewyze
He's the token rocker, which is a good place to be this year, because he's got virtually no competition. Dewyze is on a hot streak, and he's got Simon on his side, so he should play it safe this week to ensure a top 12 berth. He's done well playing his acoustic guitar, so maybe a Kings of Leon song would work for him.
Andrew Garcia
What happened to you, man? Garcia seemed a shoo-in for the top three, but he's gotten steadily diminishing returns thanks to sleepy song choices, like James Morrison's "You Give Me Something," which find him fading into the pack. He needs another "Straight Up," pronto! Now's the best time to wow the judges again with a clever (re)arrangement of a classic — perhaps a folky version of Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealing"?
Michael Lynche
He's not blowing anyone away, but slow-and-steady Lynche is getting it done every week. He's likeable, solid and very comfortable onstage. Big Mike is almost certainly going to advance, so a bit more of what the judges already like, perhaps a touch of Maxwell on acoustic guitar, could ensure his spot.
Alex Lambert
Either Lambert is pulling a rope-a-dope and is planning to emerge as a camera-ready superstar from his mullet-duckling persona, or we're reading too much into his phoenix-like rise from the ashes of two twitchy weeks ago. He nailed John Legend's "Everybody Knows" last week, and a command performance of a Robin Thicke tune might cement his blue-eyed soul bona fides.
What do you want to see from the guys on Wednesday night? Who do you hope steps up their game this week? Let us know below!
Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
Related Videos Related PhotosT-Pain Says He And Jay-Z Buried The Hatchet At The Grammys - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
'We shook hands, did the little chest bump,' he tells MTV News of their heart-to-heart about Auto-Tune.
T-Pain
Photo: MTV News
The Jay-Z and T-Pain saga has officially been laid to rest. When Pain stood onstage with Jay over the summer at the Hot 97 Summer Jam concert, people thought Pain was in support of the Hov's "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)." Jay even said he wasn't dissing Pain on the track, rather people who were trying to take away from Pain, Kanye West and Lil Wayne by saturating the market with Auto-Tune.
Last September, though, during a Las Vegas pool party, Pain grabbed the microphone and dissed Jay-Z, implying he was old and out of touch. Later that month, Pain apologized to Jay on a record called "More Careful."
Well, Pain said he and Jay finally talked face to face last month about their controversy.
"We talked at the Grammys," Pain told MTV News last week. "It was a pretty big thing. Word for word, he said, 'That's f---ed up the way you took that song.' I'm a [crazy] n---a, so we gonna take the song like that. That's how we take songs. He was like, 'I didn't mean nothing by that.' I was like, 'I already put out my apology song. So there you go. My bad. I apologize. Apologize for taking the song like that.' We shook hands, did the little chest bump. That was the end of that."
Pain is preparing to put out his next album, Revolver, later this year. It features some of his familiar hallmarks: Auto-Tune and "a lot of sex and alcohol. That's a main topic," he said.
One thing he won't have this time is a lot of guest spots. "I had to slow down on guest appearances, because a lot of people were saying that Thr33 Ringz was only as good as it was because it had a lot of people on there. I just wanted to prove some people wrong. I wanted to test myself to see if that was the case. It was so many people on the last album, it should have been a DJ Khaled album."
Related ArtistsCorey Haim Remembered By Alyssa Milano, Ashton Kutcher, More - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
'My thoughts go out to Corey's family and friends today,' Christina Applegate tweets.
By Jocelyn Vena
Corey Haim in 1986
Photo: Hulton Archive/ Getty Images
After news spread that iconic '80s actor Corey Haim was found dead Wednesday (March 10), Haim's friends and colleagues took time to pay their final respects.
While longtime pal Corey Feldman released a statement to MTV News, Alyssa Milano hit Twitter with her reaction. " Just woke up to the sad, sad news that Corey Haim passed away," tweeted Milano, who dated Haim when they were both teenagers. "RIP sweet boy."
Comedian Michael Showalter kept his tweet simple, writing, "Damn. RIP Corey." Christina Applegate added: "My thoughts go out to Corey's family and friends today. So sad."
Kevin Smith fondly remembered Haim for his classic films, tweeting, "Lost Boy goes home: Corey Haim, dead at 38. G'bye, LUCAS. You gave hope to the weird & unlikely."
Ashton Kutcher tweeted, "Rip Corey Haim 'Childhood hero.' " Fellow '80s actor Ralph Macchio wrote, "Always so sad and disturbing when the addiction and demons prevail. RIP Corey Haim."
Todd Bridges, who has also battled drug addiction after coming to fame as a child star in the '80s, released a lengthy statement about Haim's passing: "Corey Haim was a good friend of mine and he will be missed. Too many people are dying way too young and it's sad because of the loved ones who are left behind to understand what happened and to feel the loss. I hope he's in a better place. I will always love my Brother, and I will never judge him. I understand his pain, but I also know now there is a way out. I hope anyone who is dealing with the same stuff gets out before it's too late. Don't let the death of others fool you into thinking that it cannot happen to you. If you play with fire, you will get burned."
Leif Garrett, who worked with Haim in "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star," also released a statement: "This just goes to show that whether it's street drugs or a prescription from the doctor, that all drugs are dangerous — as we saw with my friend, Heath, as well. No matter what form, it's not to be taken lightly. Some people are lucky enough to finish the race and others crash and burn. I do not wish this horrible disease of addiction on anybody. I send all my condolences and love to Corey's family. May he rest in peace."
Related Videos Related PhotosBusta Rhymes, Diddy, More Honor Notorious B.I.G. -- Without Lil Wayne - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
'During 14th anniversary, we wanna see Weezy over here showing love,' Busta says after the show honoring the 13th anniversary of Biggie's death.
By Shaheem Reid
Busta Rhymes at the Notorious B.I.G. memorial party
Photo: MTV News
Early Wednesday morning, Busta Rhymes was absolutely basking in an afterglow at 2:10 a.m. in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Busta had just performed with Rick Ross, Fabolous, Red Café and Puff Daddy at the Lab nightclub — the collective, wearing T-shirts that read "Invisible Bully," took to the stage to honor the 13th anniversary of the death of Notorious B.I.G.
"Brooklyn is so thorough," Busta yelled in the parking lot. "We seeing U-Haul trucks, we smelling jerk chicken — Brooklyn's reppin', homie."
Busta brought the ruckus with his chorus on "Victory." There was no way Rhymes would have missed saluting his close friend, Biggie.
"God bless Ms. Wallace and thank you so much Ms. Wallace for giving us such greatness. As far as existence is concerned ... Big was greatness as far as existence was concerned," he said. "When I'm sitting in the venue, we sippin' on all type of things and we watching and really being able to appreciate how every single song ... you know how people got their favorites. It's one thing for people to sing their favorites, but it's another when everybody sings the entire catalog. Special homie!"
Buss said the night was just about perfect — however, one person was missing.
"The one thing I definitely feel a little funny about is that the homie Lil Wayne had to go in and the timing was so close to a moment. Not only did he tear it down at Madison Square Garden, I wish he had a couple of more days to be able to come and tear it down for us honoring the legacy of the late great B.I. I'm sure Weezy would have came through and repped with everybody that came through tonight. With that being said, I hope the homie holds his head, do his little stint, 85 percent of his stint, and comes home safe in one piece. Because you really can't cage genius. During 14th anniversary, we wanna see Weezy over here showing love to the late great B.I. Big up to the whole Young Money. Shout-out to the whole Cash Money."
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