2011 MTV VMA Nominees

Katy Perry (9), Adele (7) and Kanye West (7) lead the way for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards nominations.

VIDEO OF THE YEAR:

1. Adele – “Rolling in the Deep”

2. Tyler, The Creator – “Yonkers”

3. Katy Perry – “Firework”

4. Beastie Boys – “Make Some Noise”

5. Bruno Mars – “Grenade”

BEST NEW ARTIST:

1. Foster the People – ” Pumped Up Kicks”

2. Wiz Khalifa – “Black and Yellow”

3. Tyler, The Creator – “Yonkers”

4. Big Sean featuring Chris Brown – “My Last”

5. Kreayshawn – “Gucci Gucci”

BEST HIP-HOP VIDEO:

1. Wayne featuring Cory Gunz – “6′7″

2. Kanye West featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi – “All Of The Lights”

3. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes – ” Look at Me Now”

4. Lupe Fiasco – “The Show Goes On”

5. Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass”

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Sony to Katherine Jackson: You're Wrong About MJ

Sony Music isn't buying the claim of Katherine Jackson and two of Michael Jackson's kids ... that some of the tracks on a soon-to-be-released MJ album are fake -- because one of the tracks in question is about to be released on michaeljackson.com on Monday.



The song -- "Breaking News" -- was recorded in 2007, at the New Jersey home of Eddie Cascio.  Jackson and his kids lived in the house for 4 months while Michael was recording.  We're told Prince, Paris and Katherine now believe the Cascio tracks are fake -- not Michael's voice.

But Sony has done a bunch of voice authentications, and the record company is convinced it's the real deal.  So a teaser will be released tomorrow, and the full song will be on the MJ website for one week, beginning Monday.

We're told 3 tracks recorded at the Cascio house will be included on the full album, which will be released on December 14.

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Jay-Z Says MC Hammer Is “Going To Be Embarrassed,” Even More So Than Usual!

The most random hip-hop beef ever continues today as Jay-Z responds to MC Hammer’s music video insults, saying Hammer’s “going to be embarrassed.” You’re about 20 years too late for that, Jay! Oh wait…you mean embarrassed by his recent insane video or by his entire career? NEITHER?!?!
In an interview about his upcoming memoir Decoded, Jay-Z laughed, “He’s going to be embarrassed, I said some really great things about him in the book … It is what it is. He took it the wrong way.” Given that Jay-Z used his verse on Kanye’s song So Appalled to rap about how “Hammer went broke”, we’re pretty sure that the angry MC took it the exact right way.  Then again, those giant gold medallions didn’t buy themselves, now did they, Hammer…?
In the end though, Jay-Z doesn’t seem all that apologetic about his crack. Surprised that Hammer would mind being made fun of by a rap superstar in song, Jay-Z said, “I didn’t know that [topic] wasn’t on the table for discussion.” Oh, it is definitely still on the table. It is on the table next to a huge pile of shimmery purple harem pants, where it’s always been. And always will be.

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Justin Bieber Wants His Very Own Bieber Force One

We’ll say it: we’re worried about the Bieber. The sudden mega-fame has got to wear on the 16-year-old Justin Bieber, and those close to him say the strain is starting to show. Tired of the unwanted attention he receives while renting private jets, Biebs is reportedly in the market for a personal plane of his own.

Insiders told the Chicago Sun-Times that the teen sensation “hates it when other…people approach him at the terminal and ask for autographs or photos. He is now shopping for his own private plane. Likely a G-4.” For those of you who aren’t plane buffs, a G-4, also called a Gulfstream IV, is a 20-seat private jet used extensively in the military. It’s the perfect vehicle for Bieber to control his teen empire from the air! But it’ll set him back a bit. Reportedly the G-4’s go for upwards of $38 million.
“Justin has really become a lot to handle,” the source continued. “He really has become paranoid about being protected from fans or just about anyone else he doesn’t know. He’s become terribly jumpy and is constantly snapping at everyone around him.” It makes a lot of sense considering his recent incident at an arcade. He wasn’t like he was out doing lines of blow in some club; he just wanted to play some lazer tag. You know, like a kid. Let’s hope the plane privacy does the trick and he doesn’t go all Howard Hughes on us.

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Chloe Moretz: Thirteen-Year-Old Style Icon

At thirteen, we were still rocking huge glasses, tapered pants and Adidas Sambas worn with everything. Thirteen-year-old actress Chloe Moretz on the other hand, is entering her teens gracefully and she’s wearing outfits we’d kill to own now. The young star of Kick-Ass and Let Me In has seen her fair share of red carpets over the past five years and she has never once strayed from her signature look: adorably cutting edge. Seriously, is there a beret, headband or hairstyle she doesn’t look amazing in? Is it crazy that we’re jealous of someone born while we were in college?

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Rihanna and Eminem's 'Love the Way You Lie (Part II)' Sequel Leaks

"Love the Way You Lie (Part II)," the sequel to Eminem and Rihanna's Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, has leaked online.

The track continues the theme of a tormented and abusive relationship but is told mainly from Rihanna's perspective. "Even angels have their wicked schemes, and you take that to new extremes," she sings forlornly in the opening verse. "But you'll always be my hero, even though you've lost your mind."

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