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T.I. Aiming To Complete Trouble Man By Year's End

T.I. Aiming To Complete <i>Trouble Man</i> By Year's End


T.I. Aiming To Complete <i>Trouble Man</i> By Year's End

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 04:03 AM PDT

'Being the perfectionist that I am, I'm still tweaking and fine-tuning all parts of this project,' Tip says of his next LP.
By Nadeska Alexis, with reporting by James Lacsina


T.I.
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Band Of Horses Help Kick Off Lollapalooza Weekend With Loose Show

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 04:12 AM PDT

Band previewed songs from its upcoming fourth album, Mirage Rock.
By Gil Kaufman


Band Of Horses' Ben Bridwell performs in Chicago on Thursday
Photo: Gil Kaufman/MTV News


Lollapalooza 2012: Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino And More Can't-Miss Acts

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 04:03 AM PDT

Legendary fest kicks off Friday in Chicago, and we've got your guide to must-see sets for the weekend (including the Weeknd).
By MTV News staff


Frank Ocean
Photo: Karl Walter/ Getty Images


Justin Bieber's Respected Michael Jackson Connection: Michael Madsen

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 04:03 AM PDT

Bieber's 'As Long As You Love Me' offer 'took me off guard,' says Madsen, who also starred with MJ in 2001.
By Jocelyn Vena


Justin Bieber and Michael Madsen in the "As Long as You Love Me" music video
Photo: Island Def Jam Music Group


'Total Recall': The Reviews Are In!

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 04:03 AM PDT

Fierce females and an impressive landscape give this remake a harder edge than the 1990 original, even if the reviews are mixed.
By Ashleigh Schmitz


Colin Farrell in "Total Recall"
Photo: Sony Pictures


Wiz Khalifa And Mac Miller Bring Their Party To The Beach

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 09:44 PM PDT

Kendrick Lamar, Chiddy Bang And Schoolboy Q rock with the Pittsburgh duo at Jones Beach In New York.
By Rob Markman


Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller perform at Jones Beach, New York
Photo: Getty Images


One Direction Add 'Incredible New Achievement' To VMA Nominations

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:37 PM PDT

Up All Night boy banders have just racked up 12 million units sold worldwide.
By Jocelyn Vena


One Direction accept their award for 12 million albums sold
Photo: Sony Music


Avicii, More EDM Acts Amped For Their First Lollapalooza

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 05:13 PM PDT

Zedd and Madeon also want to know 'what the fuss is about' with Chicago festival.
By Akshay Bhansali


Avicii
Photo: MTV News


Snoop's Reggae Album Still Has 'West Coast Attitude'

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 04:27 PM PDT

'It's gonna surprise people, but it's an amazing record,' producer Diplo says of Snoop's Reincarnated.
By Nadeska Alexis


Snoop Lion
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Ellie Goulding 'Lights' Up Summer Jam Games

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 06:59 PM PDT

Calvin Harris, David Guetta and Avicii are also up for the biggest EDM banger of the summer — vote now!
By Akshay Bhansali


Ellie Goulding in the "Lights" music video
Photo: Interscope


Mariah Carey Debuts Winning New Single 'Triumphant'

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:27 PM PDT

Inspirational track features Rick Ross and Meek Mill and is all about pushing through tough times.
By John Mitchell


Mariah Carey
Photo: WireImage


Skrillex, Avicii Hope To Dance Off With First EDM VMA

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:04 PM PDT

Duck Sauce, Calvin Harris and Martin Solveig also in the mix at the September 6 show.
By Gil Kaufman


Skrillex
Photo: Bryan Steffy/ WireImage


Kristen Stewart To Star In 'Lie Down In Darkness'

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:16 PM PDT

Actress reportedly beat out Jennifer Lawrence to play the daughter of a troubled southern family in the 1950s.
By Jocelyn Vena


Kristen Stewart
Photo: Getty Images


Did Michael Madsen Enjoy Punching Justin Bieber?

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:06 PM PDT

The 'Kill Bill' actor details the graphic 'As Long As You Love Me' scene for MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena


Justin Bieber and Michael Madsen in the "As Long as You Love Me" music video
Photo: Island Def Jam Music Group


Coldplay, Jack White Take On VMA Rookies For Best Rock Video

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 01:21 PM PDT

Imagine Dragons try to break into 2012 awards race against veterans Linkin Park, Black Keys, White and Coldplay.
By Gil Kaufman


Coldplay's Chris Martin in 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall' music video
Photo: Capitol


Goodie Mob Promise To Bring That Soul Food Back

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:04 PM PDT

'We're back where we left from, putting a message in the music, motivating and inspiring,' Khujo tells MTV News of Mob's reunion.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by FLX


Big Gipp
Photo: MTV News


'Catching Fire' Casting: Who Is Mags?

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 01:47 PM PDT

In this week's Hobnobbing, we take a closer look at the District 4 tribute to be played by Lynn Cohen.
By Amy Wilkinson


Lynn Cohen
Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images


Dr. Dre And Nelly 'Came Up With A Few Thangs' In the Studio

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 01:33 PM PDT

'We just wanted to hang out, vibe out, see what we could come up with,' Nelly tells MTV News of his collaborations with Dre.
By Rob Markman


Nelly
Photo: MTV News


Mariah Carey's 'Triumphant' Single Is 'Close To Her Heart'

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 12:26 PM PDT

Producer Bryan-Michael Cox tells MTV News that Rick Ross and Meek Mill are the perfect additions to the new track.
By John Mitchell


Bryan-Michael Cox and Mariah Carey
Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage


Earl Sweatshirt Scores RZA Verse For Solo Album

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 01:11 PM PDT

And it's about a purse. 'When the song comes out, I'm gonna do hashtag #RZAsPurse,' Odd Future MC tells MTV News.
By Rob Markman


Earl Sweatshirt
Photo: MTV News