Nicki Minaj Named Host of MTV Europe Music Awards!

She caused quite a stir with her “accidental” wardrobe issues at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, and now Nicki Minaj has landed the hosting duties at the 20th Anniversary MTV EMAs.

The “Anaconda” singer took to her Twitter account to tell her loyal followers the good news in the wee hours of Tuesday morning (September 30).

Nicki tweeted, "So excited to announce that I will not only perform, but I have the honorable task of HOSTING this year's #MTVEMA!"

The 2014 MTV EMAs will take place on Sunday, November 9th live from the SSE Hydro venue in Glasgow, Scotland.

Is Aretha Franklin’s version of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” better than the original

Usually when an artist covers a song, it’s a tribute to an older musician, someone who came before. But sometimes the elder statesmen and women of pop music tip their hats to the new generation by singing the songs of their juniors.

In this case, we get to hear the Queen of Soul herself singing Adele’s biggest hit…

Kim Kardashian Is Working On a Secret Project with Cara Delevingne - See the Sneak Peek Pic!

Kim Kardashian tries to remain incognito as she steps out and heads to a studio on Tuesday (September 30) in Paris, France. The 33-year-old reality star was joined by her mom Kris Jenner, who also hit up a fashion show that same day. Just earlier today, Kim took to her Instagram account to post a [...]

ONTD Roundup

For Monday, September 29, 2014:

• Instagram Reportedly Blocked in China Amid Hong Kong Protests


• Millions of Americans are Binge-Watching Korean Dramas


• Iggy Azalea Responds After Rah Digga Dis


• Lady Gaga: "The world is wrong about Israel..."


• Annie Lennox Thinks Beyonce Is a 'Feminist Lite'


• Daily Show Puts Redskins Fans Against Native Americans in Mascot Name Debate


• Teen Mom Star Reacts to Backlash From 'Little White Boys Don't Get Their Hair Cut Like That' Comment


• Fired HGTV "Reality Stars" The Benham Brothers Compare Themselves to ISIS Victims


• George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin End Wedding Weekend With Civil Ceremony


• Wendy Williams Says She Doesn’t Know Who Charlamagne Is


• 'The Challenge' Star, Diem Brown, Battles Cancer for the Third Time


• Degrassi Season 14 Premiere Date and New Pictures


• Idiots Are Bending and Destroying iPhones at Apple Stores


• Taylor Swift Takes Down Emma Watson Critics


• Kevin Jonas on Last Night's Real Housewives of New Jersey


• Amanda Bynes Arrested for Driving Under Influence of Drugs


• Yesterday's ONTD Roundup


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James Franco’s Lost SNL Doc Yanks Back NBC’s Comedy Curtain

James Franco was never a Saturday Night Live cast member. He instead came up in comedy through the Judd Apatow crowd, opting for movies instead of the weekend NBC mainstay. Of course, Apatow’s signature is the heart behind his simple comedies, reflected by how many of his primary actors — Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen — have gotten critical recognition for their dramatic work following their appearances in his films.

While James isn’t universally respected for all the arts he tries out, one early example of his directing work shows Franco’s talent for telling a story — this time about what has happened on Saturday nights at NBC for more than 40 years.

After James had already gained notoriety for his roles in Judd’s comedies, he went to film school at New York University. One of his early documentary projects was to follow SNL cast member Bill Hader. When Franco got clearance to follow the entire production of SNL for a week, he decided to expand he project, capturing SNL is its frantic seven-day glory. In a recent interview with Wall Street Journal, James talked about the stress that the SNL cast feeds on to churn out the show every week.

“I think that approach – the ‘All night writing sessions on Tuesday’ – it just becomes a tradition. That’s the way it’s done. I don’t understand why they don’t write on Monday and during the day on Tuesday. In my documentary, people like Will Forte, they just thrive on that. That’s the rhythm they’ve gotten into. I guess someone like Will Forte will have some of his best ideas at eight in the morning. Part of it is going through the event at night like a madman.”

It took James nearly five years to secure distribution for the project due to red tape at NBC. Though according to some early reviews, the documentary’s quality could have also been a factor in the delay. Rolling Stone complained that Franco’s novice fingerprints are all over the SNL doc.

“For all its vaunted subject matter, Saturday Night looks like what it is — the work of a first-year filmmaking student. It’s all shaky handheld camera work, some of it in grainy black and white for no apparent reason. Franco doesn’t really know when and where to edit himself, and as an interviewer, he doesn’t ask anything like tough questions; [James] is a besotted fanboy, getting to hang out on the set of the show he loves. Still, Franco’s workmanlike, fly-on-the-wall approach isn’t distractingly bad, and he manages to capture a lot of pretty cool moments [of Saturday Night Live].”

[Image via NBC]

James Franco’s Lost SNL Doc Yanks Back NBC’s Comedy Curtain is an article from: The Inquisitr News

Maks Chmerkovskiy, Meryl Davis Dating? Former ‘DWTS’ Couple Still Working Together

Maks Chmerkovskiy and Meryl Davis still aren’t dating, but they do have some exciting projects in the works. In a new interview with People Magazine the reigning Dancing With The Stars champion said that he and Meryl have become “very close friends,” and that he is still close to her even though he’s got other stuff going on in his life. Maks also said that he and Meryl will be working together in the future, which is super exciting for fans of the duo.

“I was a dancing pro on the show for about a decade, and I needed the trophy to show for it. But Meryl was part of that. And while I am doing other things, Meryl is a close friend and has become very important in my life. We have new projects together,” Maks told People.

Maks Chmerkovskiy and Meryl Davis heated up the dance floor last season on DWTS and their chemistry was simply undeniable. Meryl brought something out in Maks that fans of the show never saw before, and many were convinced that these two were going to end up together. However, Maks says that he often gets himself in trouble because he “falls in lust” easily.

“I am a hopeless romantic who falls in lust and gets in trouble. I love my work and am very productive, yet I always find time to play,” Maks admitted. Of course many of the dancers on the show feel similar — it’s hard to get so close to someone and not develop some kind of feelings, especially if your partner is attractive! In fact, this season, there are already rumors about potential hookups. According to The Inquisitr, the rumors surround Maks’ brother Val Chmerkovskiy and his partner Janel Parrish. Although the actress does have a boyfriend, some people see something between her and Val… do you?

Maks Chmerkovskiy and Meryl Davis attended the Dancing With The Stars premiere show this season, and there are some rumors that the two will come back to dance together one of these Monday nights. According to Parade, there is still a chance that the two could bring back one of their winning numbers, strap on their dancing shoes, and give people what they really want!

As far as Maks’ plans to return to the show, he says that it’s a possibility.

“I still watch the show, because it is part of me and will be 50 years from now. Winning was a huge portion of a big chunk of my life. I am not sure if I will return or in what capacity. Time will tell,” said Maks. Of course he would more than likely want to judge, perhaps taking over for Len Goodman if and when he retires.

[Photo courtesy of ABC]

Maks Chmerkovskiy, Meryl Davis Dating? Former ‘DWTS’ Couple Still Working Together is an article from: The Inquisitr News

MixRadio Receives A Minor Update In Windows Phone Store

Nokia MixRadio for Windows Phone devices today got updated to v4.5.2.468 in Windows Phone Store. This is a minor update with some bug fixes and performance improvements.

What’s MixRadio?

• MixRadio is a streaming music service. It brings you free, personalized music with no advertising.


• Start listening with Play Me, an ever-changing mix based on the music you love.


• Use Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down to make the mix better each time you play. It’s like having your own personal radio station.


• Also includes hundreds of handcrafted mixes, create a mix, gigs, artist notifications, mp3 store and player, and of course the ability to save your favorite mixes for offline playback so you can listen even without an internet connection.

Download the update here from Windows Phone Store for free from your Lumia device.

Michael Phelps Arrested for Second DUI in Maryland

From Olympic gold medalist to drunk driver. Michael Phelps is facing a hard time after he was pulled over for driving under the influence earlier this morning (September 30).

The 29-year-old athlete was driving in Maryland when he was stopped by police around 2 a.m. in his white Range Rover. According to reports, Phelps failed his sobriety test and his blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit.

TMZ reports that Michael was taken into a local police station and booked for DUI. He was released later in the morning.

This isn’t Phelps’ first run-in with the law. In 2004, the swimmer was arrested for driving under the influence when he was 19-year-old and ended up striking a plea deal for 18 months probation.

Stay linked to GossipCenter for more news on Michael’s arrest.

Chris Brown Calls TMZ Founder Harvey Levin The Devil

After death and taxes, add “a weekly not-so-nice story about Chris Brown on TMZ” to the list of things that are beginning to be certain in life.

And with their latest post negatively portraying the 25-year-old as a bad guy for curving a crazy fan who tried to kiss him this week, and and another about his alleged gang connections, Chris Brown has had enough of TMZ founder Harvey Levin’s seemingly personal vendetta against him.

Yesterday afternoon, Chris hopped on Instagram and posted a photo of Harvey who he claims is the devil personified:

What the devil looks like in person. Lol. You sad little man. You’ve been trying for years to destroy me. It won’t work. Your efforts are flattering. When you look back on your life when it’s that time for you to depart, what can u actually say you’ve accomplished in life? Bringing people down and being the number one source for negativity. Life’s too short homie. Find some sort of happiness. You are a grown ass man. God bless you bruh.

In case you missed it, over the weekend, a girl attempted to kiss Chris in the mouth while he was walking through a crowded event with his girlfriend Karrueche. His natural reactions was to push her out of the way, and although most headlines focused on the fan being out of line for forcing herself on to Chris, TMZ’s headline was “Chris Brown SHOVES Woman — Blocks Her Attempted Kiss.” They also mentioned that his ‘push’ wasn’t a smart move considering his track record. Now, we can all agree that security should have handled a situation like that, but if the tables were turned, and Chris walked up to a woman he didn’t know and attempted to kiss her, he’d be popped for sexual assault. Right?

Chris’ road to redemption has definitely been rocky with all them arrests and court hearings, however, it’s got to be a pain when every step forward is met with an attempted push back by a machine as powerful and influential as TMZ.

‘Crouching Tiger 2’ Netflix Streaming Deal Leaves Regal Fuming, Bans Film From Theaters

The Weinstein Company and Netflix announced a deal Monday that will allow a sequel to Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Destiny to stream on Netflix at the same time it debuts in theaters. Regal, the largest theater chain in the United States, responded to the news with a tersely worded statement that drips with displeasure as it announced it will not show the film at all.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2 will be released on August 28, 2015 in select Imax theaters around the world and Netflix. It began filming in May of this year with Michelle Yeoh returning. The streaming media company indicated that this will be just the first in a several major films that will release simultaneously in Imax theaters and on Netflix.

“Fans will have unprecedented choice in how they enjoy an amazing and memorable film that combines intense action and incredible beauty,” Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said of the deal as reported by Deadline . “We are honored to be working with Harvey Weinstein and a world-class team of creators to bring this epic story to people all over the world and to partner with Imax, a brand that represents the highest quality of immersive entertainment, in the distribution of this film.”

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2 – Donnie Yen

Regal was less pleased with the deal and announced that it will not show Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2 in any of its Imax theaters. While consumers and consumer advocates have been pushing for this kind of simultaneous release, theater chains see it as a danger to their bottom line.

“At Regal Cinemas, presenting movies on a grand scale is our promise to movie fans as we work to continually enhance themoviegoing experience. We recognize that there is a tremendous slate of films scheduled for release in 2015 and we couldn’t be more excited by the prospects,” Regal spokesman Russ Nunley said in a statement picked up by The Hollywood Reporter .

“While a home video release may be simultaneously performing in certain Imax locations, at Regal we will not participate in an experiment where you can see the same product on screens varying from three stories tall to 3″ wide on a smart phone. We believe the choice for truly enjoying a magnificent movie is clear,” he continued.

Now the question is will other theater chains make the same decision to not show Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2 on their Imax screens? Netflix is clearly set on upsetting the status quo in regards to movie releases. How much pushback will they get?

[Image via Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2]

‘Crouching Tiger 2’ Netflix Streaming Deal Leaves Regal Fuming, Bans Film From Theaters is an article from: The Inquisitr News

‘Thriller': Michael Jackson Hit Set To Thrill Audiences In 3D

“Thriller” is going to send shivers through Michael Jackson fans in brand new ways when it is released in 3D next year.

Michael Jackson’s iconic music video is being overhauled by the original director of “Thriller”, John Landis, according to Yahoo News. The original “Thriller” video lasted 14 minutes and was released in 1983.

Landis was not able to remake or polish the “Thriller” mini-movie until he was able to resolve a dispute he had with the late Michael Jackson’s estate.

“That lawsuit went on for so many years, (but) we settled and they paid me finally. And so, actually there is something happening with ‘Thriller.'”

“Thriller” in 3D could be released in cinemas or even on Blu-ray in the near future if Landis’ plans for the iconic video work out.

“It is going to reappear in a highly polished and three-dimensional way that is very exciting on the big screen,” Landis said.

The Celebrity Cafe suggests the budget for “Thriller” in 3D is set at $500,000; however, this was the reported budget for the original film in 1983. At the time, the budget was much more than the cost of the average video. Although the budget for “Thriller” in 3D is still a mystery, it seems to be no hurdle for Landis as of yet. It is reported that Landis has already been working on the project in secret for months.

A source claiming to be close to the Jackson family told Daily News that Michael Jackson originally planned to revamp “Thriller” into a 3D segment for his fans.

“The iconic video has never been released on Blu-ray or seen in cinemas and 3-D, and that was a always a vision Michael had. In fact, his ‘This Is It’ London show was meant to feature a segment which included a 3-D performance.”

The insider claimed the estate was considering gaming ideas, such as a dancing game “or a zombie-style, shoot-‘em-up-style movie.”

The Daily News reported official paperwork from the Jackson estate offered clues to more Michael Jackson ventures including “multiple albums,” “internet games,” and “film, documentary and a Broadway play about Michael.”

Landis refused to spill any more about the 3D version of “Thriller”and joked to the Daily News, “I cannot tell you any more. I might have to kill you.”

“Thriller” was the first music video to be inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library Of Congress in 2009.

[Image via Sony/Legacy]

‘Thriller': Michael Jackson Hit Set To Thrill Audiences In 3D is an article from: The Inquisitr News

Candice Swanepoel’s Stella McCartney Snakeskin Print Bomber Jacket

Who:	Candice Swanepoel wearing a Stella McCartney snakeskin print bomber jacket
Shop:	Farfetch US Farfetch.com Forward by Elyse Walker
Where:	LAX Airport, California

Credit: Wenn

Jane Fonda Opens Up About Her Mother’s Suicide Over 60 Years Later – Here’s Why!

Jane Fonda recently used a speaking opportunity at a recent charity brunch to open up about her mother’s suicide and how she was affected by it.

The charity brunch was held in honor of the Rape Treatment Center celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Why would Jane Fonda be giving a speech at a Rape Treatment Center? More importantly, why would Jane Fonda use the opportunity to talk about her mother’s suicide?

According to the speech that she delivered, Jane Fonda’s presence at the function was not as questionable or confusing as it may seem at first. You see, Jane Fonda’s mother was a victim of sexual abuse.

Shortly before Jane’s mother, Francis Ford Seymour, brought her own life to an end, medical records prove that she was sexually abused. Of course, Jane Fonda did not realize this at the time of her mother’s death – primarily because Jane was only 12 years old at the time. However, when recently writing her memoirs, the 76-year old actress discovered it while researching her mother’s records.

Once she reviewed that information, Jane Fonda stated that it changed everything for her – including how she felt about what her mother did over 60 years ago.

“The minute that I read that, everything fell into place. I knew why the promiscuity, the endless plastic surgery, the guilt, the inability to love or be intimate, and I was able to forgive her and forgive myself.”

This discovery also helped Jane Fonda to realize that there might be much more to her family’s medical history than she thought. In past interviews, such as one that was conducted last year by The Weekly, Jane Fonda freely spoke about the prevalence of depression within her family tree.

“I come from a family of depressed people, a long line of depressed people on both sides.”

However, Jane Fonda did also take a moment to explain just how happy she was in her own life – going against the grain of her family’s emotional past.

“I can honestly say I have never been happier. Part of getting older is knowing what you don’t need in life. You can’t let things go and become lighter. And it’s wonderful to finally feel this way.”

As mentioned earlier, Jane Fonda is currently in her late 70s. However, she is known for having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood along with one of the most successful exercise workout video collections of all time. When you add the fact that Jane Fonda has been able to have a successful career on the big-screen for several decades – including two Oscar awards – it is easy to see why Jane Fonda would be so happy.

[Image Credit: Newsweek & ABC News]

Jane Fonda Opens Up About Her Mother’s Suicide Over 60 Years Later – Here’s Why! is an article from: The Inquisitr News

SM Entertainment Releases Jessica Jung From K-Pop Group Girls’ Generation

SM Entertainment has forced Jessica Jung from Girls’ Generation.

According to the Examiner , Jung, 25, is sure to be one of the most shocking scandals in Korean pop music history, Girls’ Generation is no longer the powerful nine K-pop fans have known since their debut several years ago. Both Korean pop music fans and international news and entertainment sources are in a frenzy as news broke earlier today that Girls’ Generation member Jessica Jung has been dropped from the group. For North and South American fans, the information poured in via Allkpop news. A recent update to Jessica’s Weibo account sparked speculations that her position in the iconic group had been removed.

Jung wrote, “I was excited about our upcoming fan events only to shockingly be informed by my company and 8 others that as of today, I’m no longer a member. I’m devastated – my priority and love is to serve as a member of GG, but for no justifiable reason, I am being forced out.”

The girl group is slated for activities in Japan and China, with promotional material released for their latest Japanese album. Jessica stated on her Weibo account that she was preparing for these scheduled events but is “perplexed” by the current events.

This is fresh off the heels of the rumor that Jessica had a secret relationship with Tyler Kwon, Chairman and CEO of Coridel Capital Partners. Fans are speculating that the rumored relationship may have led to Jung’s departure. What is more ironic is the timing of the situation; all nine members of Girls Generation just renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment.

Although Girls’ Generation is not new to scandal, SM Entertainment, the label the group is signed under, has had its fair share of scandal in 2014. From the announcement of high profile relationships to the departure of high profile K-pop stars, the entertainment company cannot catch a break.

Within a few hours of the domestic reports, The Korea Herald reported that SM Entertainment “unilaterally dismissed her” from the group. There are rumors that Jung’s Weibo account was compromised, but no official word has been given. SM Entertainment has still not released a statement. Venture Capital Post is reporting that SM Entertainment has suffered a five percent drop in stock value since the announcement.

According to Pop Dust, Girls’ Generation is by far the most successful girl group in the world, noting that they have the most YouTube views among girl groups and they have sold 45 million records worldwide. The website also commented that loss of a member could negatively impact the success of the Korean pop music group.

[Image courtesy of Best Wallpaper]

SM Entertainment Releases Jessica Jung From K-Pop Group Girls’ Generation is an article from: The Inquisitr News

These 29 families know exactly how to tell the world they’re having a baby. Hilarious…

Most people announce their exciting pregnancies with a simple Facebook note to their friends.

Then there are these hilariously creative people…

Evicted

Happy Halloween

Spooky

Nerds

Maury

Image: Adorkable Duo

Movie poster

Obvious answer

Image: Mother Rising

Coffee addicts

Bumpy

90s music junkies

Laundry

Nintendo gamer

Time to eat and drink

More gamers

Big brother

Goodbye freedom

Tech addicts

Mathematicians

Mugshot

Instructions

Car for sale

Twins

Disappointment

Bellies

TV time

Hitting the toilet

Shocked

The baker

Whoa…

And then there are those people who don’t just put you to shame with their creativity — they put everyone else on this list to shame…

Via: Heavy, Worldwide Interweb, How to be a Dad, Xaxor, Oddee, BuzzFeed, Seenox