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Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Genuine' 'Call Me Maybe' Will Win VMAs, Owl City Predicts

Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Genuine' 'Call Me Maybe' Will Win VMAs, Owl City Predicts


Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Genuine' 'Call Me Maybe' Will Win VMAs, Owl City Predicts

Posted: 01 Sep 2012 05:53 AM PDT

'I'm rooting for her,' OC's Adam Young tells MTV News about Best New Artist nominee, who may win at the September 6 ceremony.
By Jocelyn Vena


Carly Rae Jepsen in "Call Me Maybe"
Photo: Interscope


Will Frank Ocean Bring Odd Future Madness To 2012 VMAs?

Posted: 01 Sep 2012 03:53 AM PDT

What does the Channel Orange singer have up his sleeve? MTV News speculates before the show bows on Thursday, September 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
By Rob Markman


Frank Ocean
Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images


Taylor Swift's 'Never Ever' Ex-Boyfriend Is Used To Stripping On Set

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:21 PM PDT

Noah Mills tells MTV News that he had no problem starring in Declan Whitebloom-directed video.
By Kara Warner


Noah Mills and Taylor Swift in her "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" music video
Photo: Big Machine Records / Universal Music Group


Chris Lighty's Debt Not Linked To Suicide, Says Business Partner

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 05:05 PM PDT

'Chris' debt is probably less important than the pressure that he was under,' Michael 'Blue' Williams told MTV News on Friday.
By Rob Markman


Chris Lighty
Photo: Getty Images


VMA Best Hip-Hop Video: Can You Handle The 'Heat'?

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 04:21 PM PDT

Spike Lee, Game and DJ Khaled weigh in on 2012 MTV Video Music Awards nominees.
By Nadeska Alexis


Kanye West and Jay-Z perform at the 2011 VMAs
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage


Taylor Swift's 'Never Ever' Video And The History Of One-Take Clips

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 03:22 PM PDT

Joining artists from Bob Dylan to Erykah Badu, Taylor's newest video puts her in some pretty exclusive one-shot territory.
By James Montgomery


Taylor Swift in her "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" music video
Photo: Big Machine Records / Universal Music Group


Lil Wayne Debuts <i>Dedication 4</i> Trailer

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 02:06 PM PDT

'If you come to my crib, you can come check it out, I'll give you a copy, swear to God,' Weezy tells fans who can't wait for September 3 release date.
By Rob Markman


Lil Wayne in his Dedication 4 trailer
Photo: Bread Over Bed


'Lawless' Star Shia LaBeouf Calls Moonshine 'The Quickest Drunk'

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 03:01 PM PDT

'Ten seconds and you're gone,' actor tells MTV News
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz


Shia LeBeouf
Photo: MTV News


'Daily Show' Correspondent Relives Highlight Of RNC: The Empanadas

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 02:14 PM PDT

Jessica Williams tells MTV News the five things she learned from the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
By Kara Warner


Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida
Photo: Mark Wilson/ Getty Images


Michael Jackson's <i>Bad</i>: 25 Years Later, Does It Hold Up?

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 11:26 AM PDT

Who had the best chart-topper of 1987: MJ, U2, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen or the Beastie Boys?
By Rob Markman


Michael Jackson's Bad
Photo: Epic


'Paperboy' Director Calls Zac Efron 'Pure And Hungry'

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 01:23 PM PDT

Of infamous 'peeing scene' with Nicole Kidman, Lee Daniels tells MTV News, 'People that don't get the world are appalled.'
By Kevin P. Sullivan


Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron in "The Paperboy"
Photo: Lee Daniels Entertainment


Katy Perry, Rihanna Are VMA Favorites, Oddsmakers Say

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 09:16 AM PDT

Justin Bieber and One Direction are also in the hunt for Video Music Award glory, expert oddsmakers tell MTV News.
By James Montgomery


VMA odds
Photo: Getty Images/ Columbia/ Universal/ MTV News


Bun B Day's 'First Priority' Is Feeding Houston Children

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 11:53 AM PDT

'They're focusing on getting the kids good, healthy meals on the weekend,' Bun B said about Houston Food Bank during his namesake event.
By Maurice Bobb


Bun B
Photo: MTV News


Taylor Swift's <i>Red</i> Hot Road To The 2012 VMAs

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

MTV News takes a look back at the singer's career before she takes the VMA stage on September 6.
By Jocelyn Vena


Taylor Swift
Photo: MTV News


YouTube Sensations Megan &amp; Liz Go Back-To-School Shopping

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 12:12 PM PDT

The twins take MTV News to New York's Top Shop to advise us on fall's fashion trends.
By Christina Garibaldi


Megan & Liz
Photo: MTV News


'The Possession': The Reviews Are In!

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 11:32 AM PDT

Sam Raimi-produced horror flick scores points for genuine scares and a surprisingly effective turn from reggae artist Matisyahu.
By Josh Wigler


Natasha Calis in "The Possession"
Photo: Ghost House Pictures


Avicii Takes Us Behind VMA-Nominated 'Le7els' Video

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 09:35 AM PDT

'Office Space'-like dance video was all about having fun.
By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Akshay Bhansali


Avicii
Photo: Getty Images


Taylor Swift Offers Breakup Advice For That 'Never Ever' Ex

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 08:12 AM PDT

VMA performer offers up her sage wisdom for the post-breakup blues during 'MTV First.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway


Taylor Swift and Sway
Photo: Michele Crowe / MTV


Sam Raimi: 'Possession' Poses Terrifying Possibilities

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 09:25 AM PDT

'I really believe it's completely within the realm of possibility,' producer tells MTV News about his new Ghost House horror movie.


Natasha Calis in "The Possession"
Photo: Lionsgate


Chris Lighty Remembered By 50 Cent, Mariah Carey

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 09:02 AM PDT

'Words cannot express the sadness we share today,' Carey tweeted following the death of her manager.
By Rob Markman


Chris Lighty
Photo: Getty Images