Michael Jackson - Beat It
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Epic Records
- Director: Bob Giraldi
- Album: Thriller [Bonus Tracks]
New clip is a tribute to artist Raymond Pettibon, who helped shape the L.A. punk scene the band grew up in.
By James Montgomery
Red Hot Chili Peppers in their "Monarchy of Roses" video
Photo: Warner Music Group
When I first interviewed the Red Hot Chili Peppers back in June, frontman Anthony Kiedis made it a point to wear his now-ubiquitous OFF! cap (the same one he'd wear in their "Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" video), a tribute to the punk supergroup made up of members of Black Flag, Red Kross and Rocket From the Crypt, to name just a few.
The reason I mention that now is because the Peppers just premiered the video for "Monarchy of Roses," the second single from their I'm With You album, a stark, surging, (mostly) black-and-white thing very much indebted to the work of artist Raymond Pettibon, who made his mark designing album covers, logos and flyers for Black Flag, SST Records and just about anyone else associated with the L.A. punk scene of the late '70s/early '80s.
So, in a way, months before "Roses," Kiedis was already tipping his, uh, cap to Pettibon. Shoot, he even mentions the artist in the lyrics to the song, which makes the clip — directed by Marc Klasfeld — even more fitting. And when you consider the fact that the Peppers basically grew up in the scene Pettibon helped shape (they caught an early break thanks to impresario Brendan Mullen, who booked them at his infamous Club Lingerie), you realize that this video has actually been in the works for a very long time indeed.
While it might not be as flashy or instantly memorable as some of the band's other clips, it fits both the grit of the song — and the Peppers' entire legacy — perfectly. Pettibon's bludgeoning black-and-white images, which he often matches with harrowing texts taken from popular culture, art criticism and commercials, are a true combination of the sacred and the profane, and you could reasonably argue by that logic alone that they've been inspiring Kiedis' lyrics for years now.
The argument could also be made that, by sheer will alone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have finally earned the right to be considered right alongside bands like Black Flag (and artists like Pettibon) in the pantheons of Left Coast rock, punk or otherwise. Which adds a whole new wrinkle to the "Roses" video, really: It may be their coronation, though I am reasonably sure they did not intend it to be. They're too humble. And always paying tribute, to Mullen (on the I'm With You track "Brendan's Death Song"), to their punk forefathers (Kiedis' OFF! cap) and, really, to the artist who managed to inject iconography into the whole thing.
That he did it in such a stark, shocking way was a testament to the music and the ethos of the era, and as "Roses" proves, it's a solid fit for the Peppers too. After all, like Pettibon's work, they know a thing or two about bleak times. And they've never been afraid to get a little bloody, either.
What do you think of the video? Let us know in the comments!
Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1674328/red-hot-chili-peppers-monarchy-of-roses.jhtml
Christina DaRe Christina Milian Christina Ricci Chyler Leigh
During band's rehearsal break for Sunday's Movie Awards, we put Foos to the test.
By Ryan J. Downey, with reporting by Jim Cantiello
The Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl
Photo: MTV News
UNIVERSAL CITY, California — Hard rock, heavy metal, hardcore and punk have long gone hand-in-hand with evil wizards, magic, vampires and werewolves. And with a collective sub-cultural pedigree that includes stints in the Germs, No Use for a Name, Sunny Day Real Estate, Scream and some band called Nirvana, you'd think the Foo Fighters — set to perform at Sunday's Movie Awards — would know their "Potter" from their Zeppelin. Certainly they can recognize a "wand" reference and pinpoint its origin?
Right? Before we put MTV News' magically crafted trivia to the band, it seemed safe to assume the Foos would accurately distinguish between the words of Harry Potter, a "Twilight" character and Led Zeppelin. But was their underground nerd cred blown to shreds? Read on — and click the video! — to see how the Foo Fighters fared when we caught up with them on the Universal Studios lot, shortly after they finished rehearsing their Movie Awards performance.
Our own Jim Cantiello played dungeon master as Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear were given a series of semi-famous lines and asked whether they originated with "Harry Potter," the "Twilight Saga" or the lyrics of hard-rock pioneers Led Zeppelin.
Here's a sampling of a few of those one-liners:
» "The elder wand, the most powerful wand ever made."
» "Why don't you let me be yours ever truly? Can I make your garden grow?"
» "You're lying, Dolores! You mustn't tell lies!"
Can you guess whether the lines above came from the "Potter" flicks, "Twilight" or Robert Plant?
Watch as the Foos try their best to do exactly that. Then tune in to the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday to catch the Foo Fighters rock the stage with their new single, "Walk."
Will wizards, vampires or dream thieves steal the 2011 MTV Movie Awards? Find out June 5, when the 20th annual show airs live at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Tune in at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT that night for the "America's Best Dance Crew" finale and Movie Awards pre-show, loaded with live action from the red carpet, exclusive movie clips and a special edition of "After Hours."
Related Videos Related Photos Related ArtistsWhile Friday's New York service will be for family and friends only, a public viewing has been scheduled for Thursday.
By Alvin Blanco
Heavy D in 1991
Photo: Ron Galella / Getty Images
Plans for Heavy D's funeral services are being made, and his sendoff will be small and intimate with close friends and family only. The beloved rapper, born Dwight Errington Myers, will be laid to rest next Friday, November 18, in the New York area.
TMZ reports that Heav's family will be holding a public viewing the Thursday before the funeral for fans to catch a last glimpse of the "Now That We Found Love" rapper.
Heavy's burial services Friday will be invite-only. The surviving Boyz of Heavy D & the Boyz — DJ Eddie F and dancer G-Wiz — will be in attendance. While calling into MTV News' "RapFix Live," Eddie explained the universal appeal of his late friend.
"The thing that he did that may be apparent, but maybe a lot of people didn't pay attention to it, he was the type of rapper like the hardest, hardest, hard rock was a fan of his, and he would move on the street," Eddie F told MTV News. "But then he was also respectful, and your mother, your grandmother could listen to Heavy D."
Also sure to attend the funeral will be Sean "Diddy" Combs and Mary J. Blige, who both worked with the Overweight Lover while he was at Uptown Records. The Wayans brothers are on the list of select attendees, according to TMZ; Heav famously penned and performed the theme music to the Wayans' "In Living Color" sketch-comedy show.
Heavy D died Tuesday after collapsing near his Beverly Hills condominium. Although it's been reported that he had pneumonia-like symptoms shortly before his death, the Los Angeles coroner has not announced an official cause of death.
Share your memories of Heavy D in the comments below.
Related Photos Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1674259/heavy-d-funeral-next-week.jhtml
Spending the day paying respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Prince William and Duchess Catherine took part in Remembrance Day in London, England on Sunday (November 13).
While the Duke of Cambridge was dressed in uniform as he laid a wreath at London's war memorial, the Cenotaph in Whitehall, as his lovely bride watched on from a balcony alongside Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Princess Anne's husband Tim Laurence.
Quite familiar with armed forces service, 29-year-old William is set to be deployed to the Falkland Islands for a six week tour of duty early next year.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry is currently in the midst of military training in El Centro, California, where he's taking part in the last leg of his Apache training called Exercise Crimson Eagle.
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/prince-william/prince-william-catherine-take-part-remembrance-day-561435
Source: http://feeds.celebritybabies.com/~r/celebrity-babies/~3/tYJrGx19r2c/
Just a month after Staples Center date night, Bieber rents out a Winnipeg movie theater.
By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez (file)
Photo: FilmMagic
Remember that Titanic-size date Justin Bieber took Selena Gomez on? The one he likely dropped about $500,000 on? Well, weeks after renting out Staples Center so he and Gomez could view "Titanic" in private, Bieber is back to his old tricks.
The Winnipeg Free Press reports that the couple headed to the SilverCity Polo Park Cinemas in Winnipeg, where they enjoyed a private screening of the Hugh Jackman-starring robot-boxing flick "Real Steel." The newspaper reports that the duo rented out one of the theaters and enjoyed pizza. OK, so it's not on the scale of steak dinners at a place that seats 20,000 people and is home to the L.A. Lakers, but the pair still got to chill out without being bothered.
A rep for the theater could not confirm or deny the report when MTV News called for further comment on the headline-making date night.
When Bieber brought his brand-new "Mistletoe" video to MTV News this week, he revealed some film plans of his own. "Hopefully next summer I can start on a movie or something," he told us of his future plans, adding that his team is already "working on the script."
Bieber is home in Canada now after wrapping up his My World Tour, and Gomez is currently on tour in the Great White North. She has a show in the area Friday night, and judging by her Twitter feed, she can't wait for it. "I had a great day here in Winnipeg. I can't wait to see y'all tomorrow!!" she tweeted Thursday night.
Bieber, meanwhile, is enjoying the rest and relaxation. He tweeted, "Feels good to be back in #CANADA - missed home." Despite the downtime, he's still expected to release a new track, "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," featuring Usher, from his November 1 holiday album, Under the Mistletoe, on Tuesday.
Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists'It Will Rain' was set to premiere Wednesday on MTV, but Mars is still working on the clip.
By James Montgomery
Bruno Mars
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Bad news, Twilighters: You're going to have to wait a little longer for the video for Bruno Mars' "It Will Rain," the first single from the "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" soundtrack.
Originally, the clip was set to premiere Wednesday night on MTV — with a special live-stream event to follow on MTV.com — but those plans have been put on hold for the foreseeable future because the video isn't finished just yet.
Mars himself took to Twitter on Monday (October 24) to break the news about the "Rain" delay and to beg forgiveness from all the "Twilight" fans out there.
"Hey guys, I'm still working on the 'It Will Rain' video," Mars wrote. "The MTV premiere will happen in a couple weeks. Be patient for ya boy. Love y'all."
A spokesperson for Mars' label, Atlantic Records, could not be reached for comment on the delay, and while the news is sure to disappoint "Twilight" folks, there is a new development that will surely help soften the blow: Even though "Rain" has been pushed back, there will still be a "Breaking Dawn" video premiering Wednesday for Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years," a song she told MTV News she wrote specifically for the film's star-crossed protagonists, Bella and Edward.
So fret not, "Twilight" fans. You'll still get your fix Wednesday, October 24, when Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" video premieres at 6 a.m. ET/PT on AMTV, MTV Hits and MTV.com. And as soon as we get an update on "It Will Rain," you'll be the first to know about it, we promise.
The Real Housewives star will marry the father of her child! See more stars who are planning to tie the knot
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/engaged-celebs-they-put-ring-it/1-b-277661