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Sights, Sounds and Humor of the Oscars Carpet
Feb 27 - Check out the sights, sounds and humor of the stars on the Academy Awards red carpet with AP Entertainment Editor Alicia Quarles.
Little Monsters React To Lady Gaga's Madison Square Garden Shows
Gaga's fans call her "empowering" and talk about their favorite moments from the shows.
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Fabolous Performs At Tenjune In NYC
Over the weekend, Fabolous put on a special live performance during the re-launch party at Tenjune. The club recently got a makeover and partygoers including DJ Cassidy and hip hop artist O’Neil MckNight came to support the cause. Fabolous had … Continue reading
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Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' Teaches Fans To 'Be Proud'
'Everything that she's about is in that song,' one fan says of the single.
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Vaughn Schoonmaker
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Fans have been donning their best Lady Gaga costumes for the first three stops on the latest leg of her Monster Ball Tour, and MTV News has been there all the way. Gaga's dedicated Little Monsters have been turning out in droves to see their Mother Monster belt out her hits, including her latest smash, the anthemic disco number "Born This Way."
Fans told MTV News that the song's feel-good message has resonated with them. "I think it's fantastic that she decided to put that song out first before any other more noteworthy songs she might have," Juliana explained. "Because it meant something to her."
Lisa further explained that "it means no matter what you are, who you are, who you want to be, you just can't help it, because you were born this way."
Meghan thinks "Born This Way" is a great track to pump yourself up with when you're feeling low. "It means that no one should really be able to tell you who you can and can't be, because obviously you can't change how you are," she said. "And you should just express that."
Kristen added: "Nobody should discriminate against you for anything. Just be who you are, be proud and that's it."
Mon Cheri boiled down what the song means to her: "Do what you want to do! I mean, keep it real, keep it safe and keep it legal, but you got to do you, hon."
Not only does the song have a great message, but as Alicia pointed out, it also is awesome to dance to. "It's just perfect. ... Everything that she's about is in that song," she said. "And it has an amazing, catchy beat, as usual."
Marie said the tune sums up what Lady Gaga is all about: "It's everything she says in interviews all wrapped up into a song."
What do you think of "Born This Way"? Share your reviews in the comments!
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Eminem Overtakes Lady Gaga As Facebook's Most 'Liked' Living Artist
He could soon surpass the late Michael Jackson as the site's overall most liked.
By James Montgomery
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By his own admission, Eminem "doesn't know how to work a computer," but that hasn't stopped him from overtaking Lady Gaga as the most "liked" living artist on Facebook.
Earlier this week, Em eclipsed Gaga to claim the title of Facebook's most-liked, as he currently counts more than 28,975,000 fans to LG's 28,926,000, according to Billboard. Eminem is currently averaging more than 500,000 Facebook "likes" a day, and could soon surpass none other than Michael Jackson to become the site's overall most-liked artist, according to Famecount, a site that tallies the "top social network stars worldwide." The late King of Pop currently has more than 29,183,000 Facebook fans, giving him a slight edge over the hard-charging Em.
Of course, when it comes to overall social influence, Eminem still trails both Gaga and Justin Bieber in total YouTube views — though he recently became the third artist to crack the 1-billion-view mark — and when it comes to total Twitter followers, his 3 million are barely enough to crack Famecount's top 20 musicians: Gaga is #1, followed by the likes of Bieber, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Rihanna and, uh, Jessica Simpson.
Then again, all signs seem to point to Eminem's social media profile only increasing. He shows up in Dr. Dre's much-anticipated "I Need a Doctor" video, which premiered on Thursday, and just last week, he grabbed headlines when on-set photos from his upcoming "Space Bound" video — featuring porn star Sasha Grey — began making the rounds ... and just in case you were wondering, Grey has more than 110,000 Twitter followers of her own.
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Academy Awards� Punish Nikki Finke
By Roger Friedman
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Spotted: Alyson Hannigan and Satyana Hit the Books
Ravishing redheads Alyson Hannigan and Satyana Marie looked like happy customers after stocking up on some goodies at Barnes and Noble in Santa Monica, Calif. on Wednesday.
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Oscars 2011 Winners List
'King's Speech' rules the night, with 'The Fighter' and 'The Social Network' also winning big.
By Eric Ditzian
Colin Firth in "The King's Speech"
Photo: Weinstein Company
Here's the full list of winners and nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards.
Best Picture
Winner: "The King's Speech"
"Black Swan"
"The Fighter"
"Inception"
"The Kids Are All Right"
"127 Hours"
"The Social Network"
"Toy Story 3"
"True Grit"
"Winter's Bone"
For photos of all the Oscar winners, click here.
Actor in a Leading Role
Winner: Colin Firth in "The King's Speech"
Javier Bardem in "Biutiful"
Jeff Bridges in "True Grit"
Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network"
James Franco in "127 Hours"
Actor in a Supporting Role
Winner: Christian Bale in "The Fighter"
John Hawkes in "Winter's Bone"
Jeremy Renner in "The Town"
Mark Ruffalo in "The Kids Are All Right"
Geoffrey Rush in "The King's Speech"
Actress in a Leading Role
Winner: Natalie Portman in "Black Swan"
Annette Bening in "The Kids Are All Right"
Nicole Kidman in "Rabbit Hole"
Jennifer Lawrence in "Winter's Bone"
Michelle Williams in "Blue Valentine"
Actress in a Supporting Role
Winner: Melissa Leo in "The Fighter"
Amy Adams in "The Fighter"
Helena Bonham Carter in "The King's Speech"
Hailee Steinfeld in "True Grit"
Jacki Weaver in "Animal Kingdom"
Directing
Winner: "The King's Speech," Tom Hooper
"Black Swan," Darren Aronofsky
"The Fighter," David O. Russell
"The Social Network," David Fincher
"True Grit," Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
Animated Feature Film
Winner: "Toy Story 3," Lee Unkrich
"How to Train Your Dragon," Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois
"The Illusionist," Sylvain Chomet
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Winner: "The Social Network," screenplay by Aaron Sorkin
"127 Hours," screenplay by Danny Boyle and Simon Beaufoy
"Toy Story 3," screenplay by Michael Arndt; story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich
"True Grit," written for the screen by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
"Winter's Bone," adapted for the screen by Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Winner: "The King's Speech," screenplay by David Seidler
"Another Year," written by Mike Leigh
"The Fighter," screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson; story by Keith Dorrington, Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson
"Inception," written by Christopher Nolan
"The Kids Are All Right," written by Lisa Cholodenko and Stuart Blumberg
Art Direction
Winner: "Alice in Wonderland"
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1"
"Inception"
"The King's Speech"
"True Grit"
Cinematography
Winner: "Inception," Wally Pfister
"Black Swan," Matthew Libatique
"The King's Speech," Danny Cohen
"The Social Network," Jeff Cronenweth
"True Grit," Roger Deakins
Costume Design
Winner: "Alice in Wonderland," Colleen Atwood
"I Am Love," Antonella Cannarozzi
"The King's Speech," Jenny Beavan
"The Tempest," Sandy Powell
"True Grit" Mary Zophres
Documentary (Feature)
Winner: "Inside Job," Charles Ferguson and Audrey Marrs
"Exit through the Gift Shop," Banksy and Jaimie D'Cruz
"Gasland," Josh Fox and Trish Adlesic
"Restrepo," Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger
"Waste Land," Lucy Walker and Angus Aynsley
Documentary (Short Subject)
Winner: "Strangers No More"
"Killing in the Name"
"Poster Girl"
"Sun Come Up"
"The Warriors of Qiugang"
Film Editing
Winner: "The Social Network"
"Black Swan"
"The Fighter"
"The King's Speech"
"127 Hours"
Foreign Language Film
Winner: "In a Better World," Denmark
"Biutiful," Mexico
"Dogtooth," Greece
"Incendies," Canada
"Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi)," Algeria
Makeup
Winner: "The Wolfman," Rick Baker and Dave Elsey
"Barney's Version," Adrien Morot
"The Way Back," Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng
Music (Original Score)
Winner: "The Social Network," Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
"How to Train Your Dragon," John Powell
"Inception," Hans Zimmer
"The King's Speech," Alexandre Desplat
"127 Hours," A.R. Rahman
Music (Original Song)
Winner: "We Belong Together" from "Toy Story 3," Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
"Coming Home" from "Country Strong," Music and Lyric by Tom Douglas, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey
"I See the Light" from "Tangled," Music by Alan Menken Lyric by Glenn Slater
"If I Rise" from "127 Hours," Music by A.R. Rahman Lyric by Dido and Rollo Armstrong
Short Film (Animated)
Winner: "The Lost Thing," Shaun Tan and Andrew Ruhemann
"Day & Night," Teddy Newton
"The Gruffalo," Jakob Schuh and Max Lang
"Let's Pollute," Geefwee Boedoe
"Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)" Bastien Dubois
Short Film (Live Action)
Winner: "God of Love," Luke Matheny
"The Confession," Tanel Toom
"The Crush," Michael Creagh
"Na Wewe," Ivan Goldschmidt
"Wish 143," Ian Barnes and Samantha Waite
Sound Editing
Winner: "Inception," Richard King
"Toy Story 3," Tom Myers and Michael Silvers
"Tron: Legacy," Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and Addison Teague
"True Grit," Skip Lievsay and Craig Berkey
"Unstoppable," Mark P. Stoeckinger
Sound Mixing
Winner: "Inception," Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo and Ed Novick
"The King's Speech," Paul Hamblin, Martin Jensen and John Midgley
"Salt," Jeffrey J. Haboush, Greg P. Russell, Scott Millan and William Sarokin
"The Social Network," Ren Klyce, David Parker, Michael Semanick and Mark Weingarten
"True Grit," Skip Lievsay, Craig Berkey, Greg Orloff and Peter F. Kurland
Visual Effects
Winner: "Inception," Paul Franklin, Chris Corbould, Andrew Lockley and Peter Bebb
"Alice in Wonderland," Ken Ralston, David Schaub, Carey Villegas and Sean Phillips
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1," Tim Burke, John Richardson, Christian Manz and Nicolas Aithadi
"Hereafter," Michael Owens, Bryan Grill, Stephan Trojanski and Joe Farrell
"Iron Man 2," Janek Sirrs, Ben Snow, Ged Wright and Daniel Sudick
Stick with MTV News on Oscar night and beyond for red-carpet fashion coverage, analysis of the winners, plus interviews, photos and more from your favorite Hollywood stars!
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Lindsay Lohan Will Give Her First Post-Rehab Interview To ?Extra!? TV
Lindsay Lohan, who (absent the errant tweet here and there) has remained relatively quiet since since she got out of rehab last month and just weeks ago was charged with felony grand theft. Extra! TV has announced that they have scored the FIRST interview with L. Lo since her release from rehab and subsequent legal [...]
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Oscars 2011: Check Out Our Live Red Carpet Coverage
The Oscars are almost here, but if you're struggling through the next few hours of anticipation with nothing to do, you're in luck: MTV News will be LIVE on the red carpet of Hollywood's biggest night, speaking with the hottest filmmakers, actors and celebrities that Tinsel Town has to offer.
Watch our "2011 Oscars Live" [...]
Watch our "2011 Oscars Live" [...]
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Royal Couple Name New Lifeboat
Feb 25 - Prince William and fiancee Kate Middleton make their first official appearance together in Wales, where the Prince named the Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station's new boat the "Hereford Endeavour."
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Week 9, Part 2
Brad and the three remaining women travel to South Africa for adventures.
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Neil Patrick Harris And Elton John Have Baby Play Dates!
OMG! How cute is this??
Neil Patrick Harris says that his 5-month-old twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, have a new play date partner….And it's none other than Elton John's 2-month-old son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John!
Neil says:
"Elton and David [Furnish] came to our house for Zachary?s first play date a couple weeks back. They?re great [...]
Neil Patrick Harris says that his 5-month-old twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, have a new play date partner….And it's none other than Elton John's 2-month-old son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John!
Neil says:
"Elton and David [Furnish] came to our house for Zachary?s first play date a couple weeks back. They?re great [...]
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Old School Jam Of The Day!
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Watch: David Beckham Talks About His Newest Tattoo
Back in December we learned that David Beckham got himself ANOTHER tattoo which he had inked on his chest. Even tho we got to see a personal photo of Becks getting the tattoo, he did NOT share what the tattoo looks like. At last, Becks has updated his official Facebook profile not only with a [...]
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Anne Hathaway Will Be 'Wonderful' In 'Dark Knight Rises,' Says Aaron Eckhart
At the Independent Spirit Awards, the 'Dark Knight' villain is gracious about being left out of third film.
By Brian Warmoth, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Aaron Eckhart
Photo: Jeff Vespa/ WireImage
Director Christopher Nolan told Aaron Eckhart personally that "Dark Knight Rises" script wouldn't have a part for him. Eckhart took the news in stride, though, and the nominee for Best Male Lead at Saturday night's (February 26) Independent Spirit Awards said he expects the movie will do just fine without him — even if Nolan won't tell him what will be going down onscreen.
"I was just with Chris, and he's pretty tight-lipped about things," Eckhart told MTV News on the red carpet outside the Spirit Awards.
The man who played Harvey Dent and ushered the character into madness as Two-Face in "The Dark Knight" wouldn't admit to disappointment over not returning for the new Batman sequel. In fact, he claimed to have seen Two-Face's omission coming.
"I never intended to come back," Eckhart said. "That's Heath [Ledger]'s movie. It should live solo, and Chris is gonna go on."
Nolan's third Batman movie will include , best known in the Batman universe for her villainess alter ego Catwoman. Eckhart expressed high hopes for her.
"I think Anne Hathaway is going to be wonderful," Eckhart stated. The closest he would come to complaining about his absence from "The Dark Knight Rises" was to joke about sucker-punching Nolan after hearing that Harvey Dent wouldn't appear.
Eckhart lost in the Male Lead category to "127 Hours" star James Franco at the Spirit Awards, though judging by the gracious response he gave about the Bat-films going on without him, he seemed like he must be at ease with passing the spotlight around.
Eckhart made himself available last year, just in case Nolan had a change of heart, but now that the script is getting finished, and the big remaining casting searches seem to be limited to females, it's probably safe to consider Eckhart politely and amicably finished as a Bat-villain.
For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com.
Will it be a regal evening for "The King's Speech"? Can "The Social Network" dial up Oscar gold? Don't miss MTV News' "2011 Oscars Live" at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 27, when we'll be chatting with your favorite Hollywood stars live from the red carpet on MTVNews.com, and stick with us all Oscar night for winners, interviews, photos and more!
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Justin Bieber Sends Truckloads Of Flowers To Selena Gomez
Justin Bieber recently showed off his romantic side by sending his girlfriend Selena Gomez truckloads of flowers to her home! Teen star Justin Bieber reportedly [...]
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Lindsay Lohan Joins In on the Pre-Oscar Festivities
Gearing up for the big Oscar weekend, Lindsay Lohan was spotted at the Kari Feinstein Academy Awards Style Lounge yesterday (February 25).
The ?Mean Girls? actress looked to be in good spirits, despite her current legal woes, as she arrived at the shindig sporting a white long sleeved top and black trousers.
A few hours later, Lindsay took to her Twitter page to share a picture of her freshly-made culinary creation.
She tweeted, ?Enjoying a night home with my family w/a delicious meal #madebyLindsayLohan,? along with a snapshot of a pasta dish.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Jeffrey Tambor Pulls Out Of La Cage Aux Folles After Struggling With Role
Yikes!!
Kelsey Grammer's replacement in the Broadway show La Cage aux Folles, Jeffrey Tambor, has pulled out of the show due to complications from a recent hip surgery.
However, there's more to it as reports have come out that Tambor struggled to keep up with the high musical notes that is required of his character. [...]
Kelsey Grammer's replacement in the Broadway show La Cage aux Folles, Jeffrey Tambor, has pulled out of the show due to complications from a recent hip surgery.
However, there's more to it as reports have come out that Tambor struggled to keep up with the high musical notes that is required of his character. [...]
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Fab Sale Round-Up: Gilt Groupe, Boden and More!
Check out our round-up of this week's best mommy and baby deals.
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Twilight ?Eclipse? soundtrack goes Gold
By Kim Palacios
hollywoodnews.com: According to the Recording Industry Association of America(RIAA), the ?Twilight Saga: Eclipse? Original Soundtrack has gone Gold. [...]
hollywoodnews.com: According to the Recording Industry Association of America(RIAA), the ?Twilight Saga: Eclipse? Original Soundtrack has gone Gold. [...]
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Mandy The Marriage Counselor! Check Out The Trailer For Love, Wedding, Marriage!
What an unexpected surprise! This actually looks like it's very GOOD!
Check out the just released trailer for Love, Wedding, Marriage (above), which focuses on a newly-married marriage counselor who attempts to prevent her parents from getting divorced, and stars Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutz, Jane Seymour, James Brolin, Christopher Lloyd, and Jessica Szohr!
Oh man! [...]
Check out the just released trailer for Love, Wedding, Marriage (above), which focuses on a newly-married marriage counselor who attempts to prevent her parents from getting divorced, and stars Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutz, Jane Seymour, James Brolin, Christopher Lloyd, and Jessica Szohr!
Oh man! [...]
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Jessica Alba Loves Wonder Woman
Mom-to-be Jessica Alba was spotted heading to the Fitness Factory in West Hollywood afternoon. Jessica was covering up her baby bump with a fun Wonder Woman gym bag. Photos by Fame
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Lady Gaga's Fans Call Her A 'Source Of Inspiration'
Little monsters gush about pop star outside Madison Square Garden.
By MTV News Staff
Lady Gaga performs at Madison Square Garden on Monday
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
On Tuesday night, Lady Gaga's little monsters filed into Madison Square Garden for her second of two nights at the storied New York venue. Her fans talked to MTV News about the impact Mother Monster has had on their lives, and many said she gives them the courage to be who they truly are.
"I think that Lady Gaga, for me, has given me a new source of inspiration. And she's so creative ... you have to have some sort of reaction to that," Frank said outside MSG. "And, for me, it's a positive one."
Donning an outrageous outfit, little monster Ricky joked that Gaga has recently done two things for him: "She made us broke, and she reminds us to be ourselves."
Kevin explained that in a world as vapid as pop can be, Gaga serves as a reminder that true art can be created. "As a music fan, I think it's fantastic that we finally have someone else now to be, like, all about a great message and great music," he said. "She writes her own music, which you don't get anymore."
"Lady Gaga's fantastic," Michael chimed in. "Again, as an artist, she's really proven that you can be who you want to be and do what you wanna do and really succeed with it."
Gaga's connection to her art is what seems to really stick with some fans. "I think Lady Gaga has affected everyone personally," Garrett explained, "because I think she's shown the whole artistry of it and making pop culture and art one and one again."
In between all the chatter about her devotion to her music and her craft, one fan noted that Lady Gaga just makes it fine to wear wacky wigs. "She totally made me buy this yellow wig," Gabriella said. "Without her, I never would have bought it. I'm not even lying."
Has Lady Gaga affected your life? Tell us how in the comments section below!
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Judge Dismisses Wacky Lawsuit Against Jerry Seinfeld
A lawsuit filed against comedian Jerry Seinfeld in 2007 by Missy Chase Lapine, an author of a series of Sneaky Chef cookbooks, has been thrown out by a New York City judge.
Missy's suit claimed Jerry had damaged her reputation during a 2007 interview on Late Show with David Letterman when he called her a "wacko" [...]
Missy's suit claimed Jerry had damaged her reputation during a 2007 interview on Late Show with David Letterman when he called her a "wacko" [...]
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PHOTO: Ali Larter Debuts Post-Baby Body
Ali Larter makes a sexy post-baby debut at the Hollywood Domino 4th Annual Gala on Feb. 24.
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Les News, 022411
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Usher Gets Sick, Walks Offstage Mid-Show In Berlin
Singer cancels kick off date of European leg of his OMG Tour due to illness.
By Gil Kaufman
Usher (file)
Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage
Usher was forced to delay the kick off of his European OMG Tour on Wednesday night in Berlin because of illness. In a statement released to fans, the singer apologized for the last-minute scratch, saying he felt he was suffering from a "sinus complication." Although the gig was rescheduled for Thursday night at the O2 World arena in Berlin, his German fans apparently weren't appeased by his effort.
"I am truly sorry to all my fans in Berlin who were inconvenienced by tonight's postponement of the show," the singer said in a statement about Wednesday's aborted concert. "I was ill and felt that I would not have been able to give them the show that they properly deserve. ... I am looking forward to performing tomorrow and giving Berliners a great show."
According to the statement, the singer received treatment from doctors for a sinus issue that affected his balance, but a visibly still-ailing Usher was unable to finish the Thursday make-up show, reportedly abandoning the stage after just five songs.
On Friday (January 14), a follow-up statement from his spokesperson confirmed that he was too ill to play Thursday night's Berlin date and has been forced to reschedule the next three dates on the tour as well. The Rotterdam show originally scheduled for this week has been moved to March 1 and a show in Antwerp, also slated for this week, has been bumped to March 7.
The statement also updated the singer's condition: "Usher is suffering from upper respiratory illness, which is currently preventing him from performing a proper show. After consultation with doctors, he has been advised to reschedule the upcoming dates in order to get the rest he needs to ensure a complete recovery."
Footage posted on YouTube that was purportedly taken at the make-up performance in Berlin shows Usher standing silently at the microphone seemingly unable to sing, with fans booing him at first and then chanting, "Usher, Usher," as he approaches the microphone and apologizes to them for his struggles. "I appreciate your support," he told the fans wearily.
"I have been very excited about my European Tour and I deeply regret having to reschedule the shows," the singer said in the new statement. "I am truly sorry for any inconvenience I have caused my fans. My fans are the best in the world and I am looking forward to getting better so that I can give them the show they deserve."
Usher wrapped up the North American leg of his tour in December and his overseas dates are slated to last through the spring.
What do you think of the fans' reaction to Usher's walking offstage mid-show? Tell us in the comments.
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Lady Gaga - Video Phone (Extended Remix)
- Artist: Lady Gaga
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Hype Williams
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce
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Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes headed to reality TV?
HollywoodNews.com: There have apparently been rumors that LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian might get involved in a reality TV show, but Cibrian’s [...]
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Dr. Dre ?I Need A Doctor? VIDEO Hits Web!
Dr. Dre?s ?I Need A Doctor? (video below) is the first major single to hit the web from his upcoming album called Detox. But will his dramatic return to the mic be as epic as The Chronic 2001?
Fans were given a fleeting taste of Dre and Eminem on stage together again at this year?s Grammy [...]
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Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never' Re-Release: Five Secrets Revealed
Director Jon M. Chu reveals more about the 40 minutes of new footage fans will see this weekend.
By Eric Ditzian
Justin Bieber in "Never Say Never"
Photo: Paramount
By now, most citizens of Bieber nation have undoubtedly canceled all weekend plans, purchased advance tickets for the super-size version of "Never Say Never," and are plotting the most stress-free path toward the multiplex to catch the revamped film's arrival in 3-D theaters on Friday (February 25).
But what exactly will you find up on the big screen when you slip on those purple 3-D glasses just three weeks after the original flick debuted? Team Bieber has promised over half an hour of new Justin-approved video, including fresh performances, footage from pre-release screenings and further glimpses at Justin's downtime with his pals.
That's a little vague for our liking, so we hit up director Jon M. Chu for some insight into what's being touted as a "Director's Fan Cut." While Chu lamented that he didn't get a chance to shoot Bieber's fresh haircut in 3-D for the revamped flick, he did reveal five secrets to keep an eye out for when the new "Never Say Never" arrives in theaters.
There Are 40 Minutes of New Footage, Not 30
In a YouTube video announcement, Chu told fans that the new version would include 30 minutes of new footage. But a subsequent Paramount press release pegged the number at 40 minutes. So which is it?
"That was my mistake!" laughed Chu. "I didn't time it out. I was like, 'I'll just say over 30 minutes, and we'll be good to go. But they timed it and it is 40 minutes. The point is, there's a crapload of stuff in there.
"We originally had a two-and-a-half-hour version of the movie, which we obviously couldn't release," he added. "So we started to think about putting stuff back in that didn't have to do with our story but that we knew people would love."
"Omaha Mall" Is Coming for You
This rock/rap tune became a fan favorite after Bieber posted it on YouTube, and the reworked "Never Say Never" will pull back the curtain on the song's creation for the first time on the big screen.
"We see the creation of 'Omaha Mall' and how that came to be," Chu told us. "We also get to see way more baby videos. We sit on a lot more shots, so it's like you're sitting with him in the living room, just watching."
Get Ready for Bieber's Abs
"Twilight" fans know what to expect when they hit the multiplex for the first viewing of a franchise film: Taylor Lautner without a shirt on. But Beliebers may have been surprised — and, no doubt, delighted — to sit down for "Never Say Never" and be treated to scene after scene of Justin sans T-shirt. When it comes to the new version, fans should expect even more skin.
"I can't confirm nor deny those reports, but we do what the fans want," Chu laughed. "If that's what the fans want, then they'll get a little bit more. Maybe some abs!"
You'll Truly See What It's Like to Be Bieber's Buddy
Such is the effect of Bieber Fever that the singer's friends, Ryan Butler and Chaz Somer, have become stars in their own right. And while they pop up a bit in the movie, Chu said that fans couldn't get enough of these two Canadian teens.
"Chaz and Ryan have their own followings, and one of the biggest pieces of feedback we got is that fans want more Chaz and Ryan," the director said. "In this version, we get to see what it's like to be part of the entourage. We go to their homes in Stratford. People call from all around the world and disrupt their dinners. It's absolutely insane. They're superstars."
Hello, "Favorite Girl"!
While the re-cut flick introduces 40 minutes of new footage, the overall running time is only 10 minutes longer. So what did Chu cut? He took out Bieber's lengthy, pre-MSG visit to the doctor, added in new scenes of tickets being given away outside concerts and swapped out some performances that didn't make it into the original release.
"Before we had to make a choice between 'Favorite Girl' and 'Never Let You Go,' because they're the same [in-concert] set-up with the heart," he said. "We couldn't play both. So this time, we made the choice to have 'Favorite Girl,' which is one of my favorite songs that he plays. People are going to love it."
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Odd Future See Grammys, 'Icon' Status In Their Future
On 'RapFix Live,' we ride a bus with the L.A. hip-hop collective to see what they're all about.
By Kelley L. Carter
Tyler, The Creator
Photo: MTV News
These guys may very well be the future. Or at least get props from Justin Bieber sometime soon.
For Thursday's (February 24) "RapFix Live," MTV News caught up with the guys of Los Angeles hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All on a bus from NYC to Philadelphia shortly after their "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" performance.
"I'm this close to Justin Bieber acknowledging me," rapper Tyler, the Creator joked of their Internet fame.
While hanging out on the bus, the guys said their brand of hip-hop is so different that it makes them a bit uncomfortable to label their shows as "rap."
"We're so opposite," Tyler said. "If you go to any other rapper's show, they just stand there and rap."
Domo Genesis piped up in the background, adding, "I don't think our shows are rap shows. Even though it's rap music, they're not rap shows at all."
Tyler continued: "Rap is really just too conventional. Everybody does the same thing. No one ever pushes the box. And then when you get people pushing the line too far, people are like, 'What the f--- is this?' And then it's like ... 'This is tight, it's new.' We're doing something that no one has ever done before."
The bandmembers also talked up their fans' energy. "You know how many [middle] fingers we get at our shows? That means something to them," Tyler said.
And as for the future? The guys are hoping it looks bright.
"I want Grammys. I want to perform at the Super Bowl," Tyler said. "I want to be a ... icon. Kanye West went like this. I want to be on his level. I want 100 years from now to look at the history books and they see ... us on some icon type sh--."
Do you think Odd Future will make the hip-hop history books? Let us know in the comments!
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Rosie O?Donnell Splits From Girlfriend Tracy Kachtick-Anders
Rosie O’Donnell has ended her relationship with girlfriend Tracy Kachtick-Anders. Rosie O’Donnell started dating Texas artist Tracy Kachtick-Anders in 2009. The former talk show host [...]
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Lady Gaga Inspires Fans At Madison Square Garden Show
'She's god! This little monster loves her mommy!' one fan told MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lady Gaga performs at Madison Square Garden on Sunday
Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
On Monday night, Lady Gaga's little monsters put on their best Gaga as they headed to Madison Square Garden for Mother Monster's latest stop at the famed New York City venue, where she was making her first of two appearances. The fans were not only treated to her Monster Ball, but also got the chance to see Gaga's new single "Born This Way" live and be part of Gaga history as she taped the concert for an upcoming HBO special.
So, what stood out most? "When she gave her little speech about never letting someone tell you can't get a Grammy [or] you can't get an HBO special," Gaga fan Leanna told MTV News outside the show, moments after Gaga wrapped up. "I cried because it was just so meaningful ... it's like no one can tell me no."
Fellow fan Carey noted that Gaga is always thinking of her fans when she puts on her two-hour-plus spectacle. "I always feel like it's catered to her customers and her fans," he excitedly shared. "Go little monsters!"
Casey noted that being in the room as Gaga performed "Born This Way" was awe-inspiring. "I mean, it's her hometown and she just reenacted the Grammy performance," she said. "It's f---in' beautiful."
It seemed that particular song really resonated with the fans who came out to see Gaga. "My favorite was the last song, 'Born This Way.' To me, it's a great anthem for kids today, or anyone for that matter," Gaga fan Tony said.
Evie and her pal Cecelia also loved the finale. "I loved 'Born This Way' at the end," Evie said. "It was perfect. It was the perfect ending."
And two of Gaga's New York fans summed it up this way: "She is our religion," Danielle proclaimed. Her pal Joey agreed, adding, "She's god! This little monster loves her mommy!"
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Justin Bieber Gives His Hair to Ellen DeGeneres
February 21 was once known as President's Day, but will now live in infamy as the day Justin Bieber cut his hair. Fortunately, the 16-year-old pop star is putting his famous locks to good use. On Wednesday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Bieber gave Ellen a very special, very belated and very hairy birthday gift. Watch below!
Back in January, Ellen joked over Twitter that the only thing she wanted for her 53rd birthday was a lock of Justin Bieber's hair. So on Wednesday, Biebs presented her with some of his shorn shag encased in a clear box -- but the gift came with one condition.
"I'm giving pieces of it to different people," Bieber explained to Ellen. "We're doing something special. We want you to donate it to whatever charity you want."
The talk-show host promised to auction off the autographed box of hair and give the proceeds to her favorite animal rescue charity, The Gentle Barn. According to Ellen's Twitter, bidding on the hair was up to $10,000 within the first hour! But it looks like they've since limited the auction to pre-approved buyers (a.k.a. no over-enthusiastic 11-year-olds), since bidding was around $6000 by the end of the day. Go to eBay to check out the auction. We're sure it will be beyond the $10K mark before closing on March 2.
Fans longing to see Bieber sporting his signature shaggy 'do, can catch it on full display in the superstar's documentary Never Say Never, which is currently playing in theaters and will boast a Bieber-tastic 40 minutes of extra footage beginning this Friday!
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Justin Bieber Vintage Video: His First Meeting With Usher
Justin Timberlake also wanted to sign Bieber, 'Never Say Never' star said in 2009.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber
Photo: Brian Phares/MTV News
Just as the world was learning who Justin Bieber was, MTV News caught up with the shaggy-haired singer in September 2009. He was gearing up to release his debut album, My World, and plotting his pop-world domination. In the year and a half since that interview, Bieber has done the nearly impossible, launching himself into the pop mega-sphere.
In the chat, Bieber recalled how he and his manager, Scooter Braun, met and eventually got big names interested in signing the teen.
"My manager found me on YouTube. He flew me out to Atlanta for the first time — I'd never actually been on a plane before. He flew me to Atlanta where i was going to the studio to meet some people," he recalled.
"And Usher happened to roll up in his Range Rover. I ran up to him, and I was like, 'Usher, I love your songs. Want me to sing you one?' The politest possible way he could say no, he did. ... I took the hint. I didn't get to sing for him: He had to run into a studio session."
But later, Usher was beckoning the teen back to the ATL. "He actually watched my videos — after my manager got to talking to him — and was like, 'I should have let this kid sing,' and flew me back to Atlanta where I got to sing for him in a proper setting. A week later, I had a meeting with Justin Timberlake, who also wanted to sign me, so they both kind of wanted me."
As the story goes, Bieber went with Usher, and the two never looked back.
"As far as Usher being my mentor, he's definitely given me words of wisdom. I hear it from everybody, but definitely to hear it from Usher is great, just to stay humble and grounded is very important," he explained.
"There's a lot of people, especially young stars, that have gone down the wrong path, and I definitely plan to stay humble and stay grounded and keep my family first, because that stuff really is important in life."
On Friday, Justin Bieber's 3-D documentary, "Never Say Never," opens. The film takes a look at how the teen star worked to hit it big. MTV News has been chatting with him along the way, from the time he first burst on the scene in 2009 until now, as he embarks on a huge 2011 that will include a tour and more new music.
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Kim Kardashian: "I Haven't Found One Thing Wrong" with Kris Humphries
Things are going just fine for Kim Kardashian and her latest boyfriend, Kris Humphries. So well, in fact, that reality star says that the NBA star may just be perfect!
"I think I haven't found one thing wrong with him, let's just put it like that," she told Extra with a laugh.
The couple have only been dating for a few months, but insiders are already buzzing that these two are super-serious. So, could a baby be in the cards for the lovey-dovey duo?
"Not anytime soon," Kardashian, 30, revealed, but not before leaving the door open by adding, "But I never know what the future holds."??
A child would just add a huge helping to the very full plate Kardashian already has. But, even with a slew of reality shows, promotional deals, a fashion line, and her brand new fragrance, the beauty says she's not about to slow down.
"People think, like, 'Oh what else can you do?' " she said at the launch of her new perfume "Kim Kardashian" at Macy's in Glendale, Calif. "Well, there's a lot more."
Do you think Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries should have a baby together? Chime in below!
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Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Muse Added To Grammy Show
Usher, Jaden Smith, B.o.B, Janelle Monae and Lady Antebellum will also perform on February 13.
By Gil Kaufman
Justin Bieber and Usher
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
While Willow Smith is the one who made music headlines with "Whip My Hair" last year, it's her brother, "Karate Kid" actor Jaden Smith, who will take the stage at the upcoming 53rd Grammy Awards in a special performance alongside Usher and Justin Bieber, with whom he collaborated on the song "Never Say Never" last summer.
The trio joins a list of new performers added to the show on Thursday (January 20) that will also include another power trifecta made up of B.o.B, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe, according to a press release from the Recording Academy announcing the additions to the February 13 telecast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Also taking the stage next month will be nominees Muse and Lady Antebellum. They will join a roster of previously announced performers that includes Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green and Miranda Lambert. It will be the first time on the Grammy performance stage for Bieber, B.o.B, Lambert, Mars, Monáe, Muse and Smith. Eminem, Green, Gaga, Perry, Usher and Lady Antebellum will be making return visits for the occasion.
While 11-time Grammy winner Eminem leads the pack in nominations this year (with 10 nods), Mars has seven nominations, and Gaga and Lady Antebellum are not far behind with six nods each. B.o.B has notched five, Perry and Green are each up for four, and Arcade Fire and Lambert are vying for three awards. Bieber, Muse, Usher and Monáe are each nominated for two Grammys.
No details of the collaborative performances were released, but the Grammy announcement promised a rare, never-before-seen event for the Mars, B.o.B and Monáe segment.
With the addition of Antebellum, all five Album of the Year nominees (Eminem, Arcade Fire, Gaga, Perry) are now scheduled to perform on the show. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Which Grammy performance are you most looking forward to? Talk about it in the comments!
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BabbaCo: Cool Products That Make Parenting Easier
BabbaCo's baby accessories (Playmat, burp cloths and car seat covers) are cool and easy-to-use.
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Eight Arms To Hold You
Yesterday was a pretty fun but bizzy day. I managed to do a bit of shopping on 5th Ave. yesterday and picked up a few things at Diesel (my fave store) before David and I met up with his friends Jeremy, Shane and Isaac for pre-Spider-Man drinks. Then we saw Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark [...]
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'Iron Man 3' May Tap Shane Black As Director
Veteran screenwriter could take over franchise from departed Jon Favreau.
By Eric Ditzian
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One week after news first broke that Shane Black was a top candidate to helm "Iron Man 3" in the wake of Jon Favreau's departure from the franchise, another report suggests the director is now in final negotiations to win the job.
Deadline reports that Black is essentially set to direct Robert Downey Jr. in the third "Iron Man" flick but that it's unclear whether he'll also pen the script. "That's not figured out," an unnamed source told the website.
A rep handling the film declined to comment, while Black's rep hadn't returned MTV News' requests for comment by press time.
Black only has one directorial credit on his résumé, but it's a potent one: He helmed 2005's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," in which Downey starred and during which the two were said to strike up a close creative partnership.
Previously, Black was said to be in contention with other filmmakers also being eyed for the gig. What's more, it was reported that he'd also get a shot to pen a draft of the script. But according to Deadline, the screenwriting portion of Black's deal has not yet been hammered out.
Black, after all, is primarily known for his talents as a screenwriter. In the mid-'80s, he penned the script for "Lethal Weapon" and went on to write "The Last Boy Scout" and "The Long Kiss Goodnight," among other scripts. He's recently been hired to write "Death Note," an adaptation of a manga series, and a film based on the Doc Savage pulp novels.
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'Spider-Man' Musical Star Talks Production Delays And Fighting Fear
'To give the kind of performance you want to give, there's no room for fear,' T.V. Carpio tells MTV News.
By Eric Ditzian
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"Things are constantly changing. It's a very creative process," T.V. Carpio told MTV News, explaining the seemingly ever-shifting nature of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."
For some observers on the outside looking in, that might come off as spin, an "it's all good" mentality meant to calm the public while inside the musical's playhouse, "Spider-Man" continues to struggle to find its creative footing. But to Carpio, it's all part of the inspirational process of working with Julie Taymor, the visionary behind the "Lion King" musical and films like 2007's "Across the Universe."
"You have to be down to jump, because Julie is always having these crazy visions," said Carpio, who took on the role of the villainess Arachne after the original actress left the production. "She's amazing like that, and you just have to go with it."
Still, there's no doubting that the cast of "Turn Off the Dark" has had a lot to just go with. From multiple delays in the show's official Broadway debut to highly publicized safety issues and injuries, the musical is being buzzed about for all the wrong reasons. Recent reports suggest fresh behind-the-scenes talent is being welcomed into the fold.
Carpio, however, denied reports that Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, a playwright and comics writer, has been hired to work on script issues. "I haven't heard anything about a writer joining us. Whenever they do change anything, they make an announcement to the cast," she said. "They told us that all the rumors, if we haven't been told about them, aren't true."
The cast has been working closely with musical supervisor Paul Bogaev, one of Taymor's longtime collaborators, to enhance various musical numbers. "There aren't any new songs," Carpio said. "Paul's just working with the songs we already have. Yesterday, he helped write a new part for my monologue in the second act. And we put in a new flight. He's just another set of outside eyes helping sculpt what's already there. But he is the only new one who's actually there and working.
"Although it's new, because he hasn't worked on 'Spider-Man' all along, Julie works with a lot of the same people," she added. "The family we have working on the music -- the choreographers, dancers, actors -- is sort of like the family from 'Across the Universe.' It didn't feel crazy, like, 'Who's this guy?' It was like, 'Oh hey, Paul!' "
Through all the changes, Carpio has kept herself insulated within what she affectionately calls her "'Spider-Man' bubble" and has been readying for the upcoming premiere of "Limitless," a thriller in which she co-stars with Bradley Cooper that hits theaters on March 18. Whatever happens with "Turn Off the Dark" in the future, the actress has managed to keep anxiety at bay -- the original Arachne, Natalie Mendoza, dropped out after suffering a concussion during a high-flying stunt -- and focused on the task at hand: delivering an entertaining Broadway experience.
"To give the kind of performance you want to give, there's no room for fear. There's always adrenaline, but it's not about fear. You just have to trust you can do it," she said. "I don't care about what goes on outside. I can't control what people say; I can only control my performance. That's the only thing I can give."
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Elton John & Son Zachary Jackson Levon Surface In Hawaii
Last month we got our first look at the newborn son of Elton John and his husband David Furnish and today we get to see photos of little Zachary Jackson Levon on holiday with his famous fathers. As you can see in the photos below, it is impossible for Elton NOT to show how happy [...]
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Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Make Their Way Back To Vancouver
When last we saw photos of Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson they were really, really pretending to enjoy the awfulness that was the 2011 People’s Choice Awards. Today we get to see new photos of the couple making their grand arrival — together — back in Vancouver, BC where they will continue filming [...]
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ShowBiz Minute: Brown, Banton, Milano
Feb 23 - Judge eases Chris Brown restraining order; Singer Buju Banton found guilty in cocaine case; Alyssa Milano expecting her first child.
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Tupac Shakur Biopic Is Back On Track
Movie was caught up in lawsuits between producers and Tupac's mom, Afeni Shakur.
By Jayson Rodriguez
Tupac Shakur
Photo: Ron Galella/ WireImage
Filming for the much-ballyhooed Tupac Shakur biopic can finally begin.
The producers of the movie and the late rapper's mother have reached a settlement over their creative differences that will allow the production to begin, according to Reuters.
For two years, Afeni Shakur and Morgan Creek Productions have been tangled in litigation as each side accused the other of sabotaging the project.
In 2009, Morgan Creek filed a lawsuit against Shakur claiming she agreed to terms with the company but was using the terms "as a floor to pursue further negotiations" with other parties. Shakur countersued, alleging producers were interfering with negotiations as she and Morgan Creek had not reached final terms.
Prior to reaching a settlement, sources said Shakur met with the project's director, Antoine Fuqua ("Training Day"), and he assured the rapper's mother — who oversees the Tupac Shakur estate — his vision aligns with hers. Reportedly, as a part of the settlement Afeni Shakur will receive an executive-producer credit, a share of the film's profits and a flat fee for agreeing to the deal.
Casting for the lead role is set to begin immediately. As was the case with "Notorious," the biopic of Shakur friend-turned-rival Notorious B.I.G., Fuqua will hold a national call for actors to play the fiery rapper.
Last year, the director said in an interview that he felt an unknown actor should take on the role. "That's the goal, I want to discover someone new," Fuqua explained. "I want to discover a lot of new people if I can. Obviously I'm going to have to put some people in it that you know, just because actors have different skills. I want to go to the streets and find him anywhere he might be in the world."
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