'I Am Number Four': The Reviews Are In!

This weekend brings the year's first major sci-fi release to the multiplex, and audiences should be flocking to it after weeks of tepid rom-coms and half-baked horror flicks. "I Am Number Four," though weakly reviewed, stands to win the top spot at the box office over the four-day holiday. "Unknown" and "Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son," alas, don't stand a chance. Which one is right for you? Or, perhaps, is now the time to avoid the new offerings and hit the Oscar faves ahead of next weekend's Academy Awards? Check out what the critics are saying about "I Am Number Four"...

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Paramore Plan To Release New Music This Summer

Paramore just launched their much-discussed run of South American shows (their first gigs since the departure of Josh and Zac Farro in December) and now, it seems they're getting to something else they spent a whole lot of time talking about since the Farros split: making new music. In a new interview with AOL Music, frontwoman Hayley Williams said she and her remaining Paramore mates were already making studio plans and are "hoping to record a batch of songs to release over the summer." That announcement echoed sentiments she expressed to MTV News in December, when Williams...

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David Archuleta Dropped By Record Label

He had the looks, the humility and the vocal talent that made many think a life of superstardom was all but guaranteed. But just three years after David Archuleta charmed audiences as the runner-up on the seventh season of "American Idol," the 20-year-old performer has been dropped by Jive Records, his label since 2008, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hot on the heels of his appearance on "Idol" and buoyed by the popularity of his single "Crush," Archuleta's self-titled debut album sold more than 750,000 copies in America and nearly a million worldwide, rocketing the...

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Jagged Edge's <i>The Remedy</i> 'Trying To Bring Back Black Love'

When Jagged Edge decided to name their new album — their seventh overall as a group — The Remedy, the four-man collective definitely had the idea of repairing relationships in mind. "We're trying to bring back black love," group member Richard Wingo told MTV News. "That's what sets us apart from a lot of the music: It's not just sex, it's love involved. That's what people need more of today. They need to put down their guns a little more." Their forthcoming LP, due in March from their new recording home, hip-hop label Slip-N-Slide Records (Trina, Plies), features Jagged Edge...

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Arcade Fire's Album Of The Year Grammy Stuns Publicist

As the week draws to a close, many still can't believe Arcade Fire managed to trump Eminem and Lady Gaga to win Album of the Year at Sunday's Grammy Awards. And if you're one of those who are still coming to grips with the upset, well, you're not alone. Turns out, even the band's publicist can't believe it. In fact, on Grammy night, she had made peace with the fact that Arcade Fire seemed destined to go home empty-handed. In a new Billboard.biz story, Merge Records' publicist Christina Rentz writes that, after watching her band go 0-for-2 during the Grammys' pre-telecast awards...

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The National's 'MTV Live' Set Debuts Monday -- Watch A Sneak Peek Now!

They are, unquestionably, one of the best bands in New York City (if not all of the world), so earlier this month, when the National took their impressive stage show over to NYC's Webster Hall for a surprise gig, MTV had to have its cameras there. The end result was, much like all National sets, a compelling, cathartic bust of high-collar angst, and on Monday, you can see for yourself, when "MTV Live: The National" premieres on MTV.com. Shot on five cameras, the set features the band tearing through material from their last two albums, 2007's Boxer and last year's High Violet,...

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Patrick Stump Recalls Giving Himself Bad Haircuts On 'When I Was 17'

Patrick Stump may be rocking a head full of spiky hair nowadays, but just a few years before the Fall Out Boy alum made it big, he had a different sort of look. On the latest episode of MTV's "When I Was 17," the singer/songwriter reminiscences about his teenage years when he used to be his own barber. "When I was 17, I cut my own hair and always did a botched job on it," Stump admits without any hesitation on the upcoming episode, which airs Saturday at 11 a.m. ET on MTV. "It was terrible. It did not look cool at all, but I was so convinced that it was." And how exactly does...

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Britney Spears' <i>Femme Fatale</i> Is Her <i>Ray Of Light,</i> Manager Says

On Thursday, "Jersey Shore" star DJ Pauly D told us that Britney Spears' next album, Femme Fatale, is full of "club bangers." Her manager, Larry Rudolph, gave us even more specifics about the album when we spoke to him. "In my opinion, this is her strongest album ever. It's somewhat of a departure from what she's done. It's more mature," he told MTV News about the March 29 release. "It's more of a dance record and this really is — and I was talking a lot about [director] Jonas [?kerlund] and coming to Jonas because of 'Ray of Light' — and this really is Britney's Ray of Light...

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Liam Neeson's 'Unknown': The Reviews Are In!

With apologies to the groundhog, Liam Neeson is quickly becoming February's biggest star. Two years after the action-thriller "Taken" made him perhaps Hollywood's unlikeliest action star, the Oscar-nominated man who played Oskar Schindler is back to kick butt and take names in "Unknown," a neo-Hitchcockian thriller about a man who awakens after a car accident to discover the life he thought he had has been taken away, possibly just an after-effect of amnesia. Is the movie itself worth forgetting? Here's what the critics are saying: The Twist"As much as 'Unknown' tries to be...

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Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet

On Thursday night, after weeks of teasing, Britney Spears finally revealed her video for "Hold It Against Me," a whirling, swirling dance explosion that features plenty of sass, swagger and exactly one flowing white gown. The Jonas ?kerlund-directed clip also features plenty of nods to pop music's past — not to mention several blink-and-you'd-miss-it odes to film, TV and, of course, Greek mythology. As is the case with all massive videos, there's a whole lot to keep track of, so, much like we did for equally big clips like Lady Gaga's "Telephone" and My Chemical Romance's...

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Liam Neeson As Hollywood's Newest Badass: 'Unknown' Co-Stars Explain

He may have broken in with roles in sword-and-sorcery flicks like "Excalibur" and "Krull," but how in the world did the Oscar-nominated man best known for his quiet, dramatic work in films like "Schindler's List," "Nell" and "Kinsey" suddenly become film's most believable, in-demand 60-year-old badass? It's precisely because of his previous work, "Unknown" co-stars Diane Kruger and January Jones insisted to MTV News. "I wanted to be in this movie because of Liam really," Kruger said. "Especially this kind of film. ... I think because of his age and because of his body of work...

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Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills Home Goes on Sale for $42 Million

Jennifer Aniston is ready to "simplify" her life – and is getting started by quietly putting her Beverly Hills home on sale to the tune of $42 million. The actress, who just celebrated her 42nd birthday, told PEOPLE recently that despite dedicating more than two years of her life to renovating the Zen-influenced retreat, she feels the need to let go of it. But window shoppers...

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Tyra Banks Goes from Bimbo to Goth in Top Model Parody

Judging by the vast array of characters she portrays in an exclusive video, Tyra Banks may have a future as a regular on Saturday Night Live. In a promo touting cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model, Banks parodies the typical contestants who try out on the show, starting with an airheaded blonde giggling her way through her interview: "I'm 19 years old, and my favorite designer is Hello Kitty," Banks says in her best Valley Girl accent. Next up is a tattooed, surly contestant with an attitude who says, "I'm not here to make friends," followed an angry model with in goth dress...

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Frankie Muniz and Girlfriend Still Together After Gun Incident

Frankie Muniz and Elycia TurnbowMichael Buckner/GettyFor a while, it looked like TV's Malcolm was in the middle of one big mess. Last week, police investigated a disturbance at the Phoenix home of Frankie Muniz and his publicist girlfriend Elycia Turnbow. When it was all over the actor had handed over a gun to officers. Muniz’s rep Lauren Tobin tells PEOPLE the duo now "are fine"...

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It's Official: Royal Wedding Invitations in the Mail

By Simon Perry and Stephen M. SilvermanFriday February 18, 2011 12:20 PM EST Prince William and Catherine Middleton's engagement portraitCopyright 2010 Mario TestinoCheck that post box: The invitations to the April 29 wedding of William and Kate are in the mail. A palace source confirms to PEOPLE that on Thursday the invitations began leaving the office of the Lord Chamberlain...

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Vanessa Hudgens Chooses Her Wedding Dress Designer

Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Vanessa Hudgens might have recently split with her long-time boyfriend, Zac Efron, but doesn’t mean that the actress can’t fantasize about her big day–and she’s already picked out the designer for her gown. “I want [Marchesa] to dress me for my wedding,” the actress told PEOPLE after taking in the design house’s New York Fashion Week presentation on...

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Serene Branson Recalls Her Terror at Slurring Words on Live TV

There were signs that something was wrong before CBS 2 TV reporter Serene Branson became suddenly tongue-tied during her live report from the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. "I didn't feel well before that live shot," Branson tells Julie Chen on Thursday's episode of The Talk. "I had a headache. I was having some blurry vision and when I went to open my mouth, obviously you heard, the words were not coming out." But Branson, who hopes to return to work soon, says she was fully aware when she slurred her speech during her report. "Seeing [the footage] – it's obviously very disconcerting...

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Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson Have a Sleepover

By Dahvi ShiraUpdate Friday February 18, 2011 05:50 PM EST Originally posted Friday February 18, 2011 05:50 PM EST Lindsay Lohan and Samantha RonsonAP(2)Are things getting back on track for Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson? The onetime couple were spotted leaving the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel together early Friday morning in Ronson's black Porsche, ending up at her place. "Watching...

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5 Things to Know About I Am Number Four's Callan McAuliffe

Callan McAuliffeAmanda Leddy/Splash News OnlineHe may play third-wheel to Glee's Dianna Agron and her onscreen-turned-real-life boyfriend Alex Pettyfer in the sci-fi film I Am Number Four, but Australian newcomer Callan McAuliffe is not lacking for pre-box office buzz. In the movie – which opened in theaters Friday – McAuliffe, 16, plays a geeky, gawky high school kid with an...

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The Bachelor's Michelle Money: 'I'm Not a Villain'

Michelle MoneyCraig Sjodin/ABCAs long as there have been reality shows, there have been misunderstood villains who blame editing for their bad image. Michelle Money, 30, a Salt Lake City hairstylist, stuck to the same story during a recent conference call with reporters as she discussed her snarky comments, aggressive behavior and failed attempt to find love with Brad Womack...

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Stage ambition

15 February 2011 Last updated at 02:30 GMT By Tim Masters Entertainment and arts correspondent, BBC News Mulligan, Knightley and Garfield play the lead roles in Never Let Me Go As Never Let Me Go arrives in UK cinemas, novelist Kazuo Ishiguro is already planning its transition to the stage.The writer has recently returned from Tokyo where he has been in discussions on a Japanese-language...

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Gray and Keys in broadcast return

14 February 2011 Last updated at 14:10 GMT Andy Gray and Richard Keys focused on Wayne Rooney's goal during the first hour of their new show Football presenters Andy Gray and Richard Keys have returned to broadcasting after leaving their jobs at Sky Sports over a sexism row.In their first three-hour Talksport radio show, Keys said: "It's nice to be back talking football."The...

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Spider-Man film gets full title - and it's Amazing

15 February 2011 Last updated at 12:32 GMT Andrew Garfield will play the web-slinging superhero in the new film The Amazing Spider-Man will be the title of the latest instalment in the comic book-inspired superhero series, to be released on 3 July 2012.The movie, currently being made in 3D, stars The Social Network actor Andrew Garfield in the title role.Marc Webb's film explores...

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Tinie Tempah wins two Brit Awards

15 February 2011 Last updated at 23:17 GMT Tinie Tempah won two categories. Footage courtesy The Brit Awards, ITV1Tinie Tempah walked away with two prizes at this year's Brit awards, claiming best British breakthrough act and best single for Pass Out. The coveted best British album gong went to Mumford and Sons for Sigh No More and Take That scooped the best British group trophy.Plan...

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Chandler remains joined by wife's

15 February 2011 Last updated at 16:06 GMT Humphrey Bogart played Philip Marlowe in the 1940s film version of Chandler's The Big Sleep The ashes of Raymond Chandler's wife have been buried over his casket in a Valentine's Day ceremony in San Diego.It had been the crime thriller writer's wish to be buried alongside Cissy Chandler, who died in 1954.But because he left no instruction...

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Reaction 'degrades van Gogh work'

14 February 2011 Last updated at 19:18 GMT The Van Gogh paintings examined include Banks of the Seine Scientists have identified why the bright yellows in some of Vincent van Gogh's paintings have turned brown.A complex chemical reaction is behind the deterioration of the works.The finding is a first step to understanding how to stop some of the Dutch master's most famous paintings...

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Rihanna sued over S&M pop video

15 February 2011 Last updated at 14:28 GMT Rihanna was recognised at the Grammys for her Only Girl (In the World) track Pop star Rihanna is being sued by celebrity photographer David LaChapelle, who said her S&M video was "directly derived" from his pictures.LaChapelle, who has photographed celebrities for magazines such as Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone, is suing for unspecified...

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Oscar nominee's diary

15 February 2011 Last updated at 14:57 GMT This is Paul Franklin's second Oscar nomination Paul Franklin has been nominated for an Oscar for his work on the mind-bending visual effects of Inception. Among the film's most memorable sequences are the city of Paris folding in on itself, and the creation and destruction of "Limbo City".Paul's London-based FX company Double Negative...

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Animated gnomes top UK film chart

15 February 2011 Last updated at 16:38 GMT James McAvoy and Emily Blunt voice the film's titular characters An adaptation of Romeo and Juliet featuring animated gnomes was the top film in UK and Ireland last weekend.Gnomeo and Juliet - which features songs by Sir Elton John, its executive producer - took £2.94m between Friday and Sunday.Bafta-winning film The King's Speech remained...

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Motley Crue's Vince Neil Begins Two Week Jail Sentence For DUI

The party's over for Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil, who turned himself into Nevada's Clark County Detention Center earlier today. The rocker arrived at the correctional facility to begin serving a two-week sentence for DUI, TMZ reports. Neil was arrested while driving his Lamborghini near the Las Vegas strip in June 2010. Despite declaring his sobriety only a week before the...

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'Greek' Star Spencer Grammer Gets Married

Some good news on the relationship front for the Grammer family! 'Greek' star Spencer Grammer tied the knot with James Hesketh on Friday, PEOPLE reports. The 27-year-old actress, born to Kelsey Grammer and his first wife, Doreen Alderman, married Hesketh at City Hall in New York City.Kelsey Grammer, attended the ceremony with his bride-to-be Kayte Walsh, who, at 29, is only two...

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Liam Neeson Opens Up For the First Time About Natasha Richardson's Death

Feb 15th 2011 04:41PMEmail ThisNearly two years after his wife, Tony-winning actress Natasha Richardson, passed away following a skiing accident, Liam Neeson is opening up for the first time about that terrible night in March 2009."I walked into the emergency [room] -- it's like seventy, eighty people, broken arms, black eyes, all that -- and for the first time in years, nobody...

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Cee Lo Green 'Would Love' to Be on 'Glee'

Fresh off his psychedelic Grammy performance with Gwyneth Paltrow, Cee Lo Green is open to guest starring on the hit show that first brought them together: 'Glee.' "I would love to do 'Glee,'" he told PopEater in Los Angeles following the 53rd Annual Grammys. "I met the cast in London, and they seemed really cool. It would be a great experience."Cee Lo and Paltrow's first meeting...

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'Community' Star Donald Glover Releases Track From New EP

Donald Glover may be best known for his comedy skills as doofy jock Troy on NBC's hit 'Community,' but his latest song proves his tongue is as sharp as his wit. Glover, who raps under the pseudonym Childish Gambino, has released a new song entitled 'Freaks and Geeks' off his upcoming EP, 'Be Alone.'The song is far from Glover's first foray into the music biz. The actor also spins...

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Returns to WWE

After a seven-year hiatus from body slams and bikini briefs, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has returned to the ring. The WWE star-turned-actor made his return to wrestling on last night's 'Raw,' where he was introduced as the host of the upcoming Wrestlemania XXVII. The match, scheduled for April 3 in Atlanta, will be Johnson's first Wrestlemania since 2004.He told the audience of...

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Doctors Look for Explanation to Serene Branson's Speech Problems

CBS Los Angeles reporter Serene Branson says that she is doing well and that her garbled speech during a live post-Grammys report was not the result of a medical problem, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Emmy-nominated reporter, whom viewers thought may have suffered a stroke or seizure when she became completely incoherent on the air, was immediately examined by paramedics...

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Grammy Fashions Elicit Oohs, Aahs, Ughs [Video]

Feb 15th 2011 01:48PMEmail ThisEvery awards show gets people talking about the outfits, but the Grammys this year were especially watercooler-worthy.Rihanna wore something like a layer cake, Nicki Minaj solidified herself as the heir to Lady Gaga's style with an off-the-wall leopard get-up and Gaga herself ... well, who'll ever forget the giant egg?PopEater hit the streets of...

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