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Jay-Z's Hard Knock Life Took Him To Another Level, 14 Years Ago Today

Jay-Z's <i>Hard Knock Life</i> Took Him To Another Level, 14 Years Ago Today


Jay-Z's <i>Hard Knock Life</i> Took Him To Another Level, 14 Years Ago Today

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 05:53 AM PDT

'It was just so pure,' Jay-Z tells MTV News of his 1998 Grammy Award-winning Vol.2 ... Hard Knock Life.
By Rob Markman


Jay-Z in his "Hard Knock Life" music video
Photo: UMG


Lady Gaga's Body Revolution Sends 'Wonderful Message,' Experts Say

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 05:53 AM PDT

Days after Gaga shares her struggles with an eating disorder, experts commend the singer for opening up a dialogue.
By Jocelyn Vena


Lady Gaga debuts Body Revolution 2013
Photo: LittleMonsters.com


Black Keys Rock Global Citizen Festival Today: Tune In!

Posted: 29 Sep 2012 05:53 AM PDT

Foo Fighters, Neil Young, Band of Horses and K'Naan also perform at NYC fest, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET today on MTV.com and elsewhere.
By Kara Warner


Global Citizen Festival
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Jay-Z Puts The Focus On Brooklyn At First Barclays Show

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 11:56 PM PDT

Big Daddy Kane is Hov's only guest during his first of eight shows at the new Nets arena.
By Rob Markman


Jay-Z performs at the Barclays Center
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Wire Image


Christina Aguilera's 'Your Body' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 01:30 PM PDT

From fictional cereals to frozen drinks, we break down the blink-and-you'll-miss-'em moments in Aguilera's latest clip.
By James Montgomery


Christina Aguilera in her video for "Your Body"
Photo: RCA


Jay-Z's Inaugural Barclays Show To Wrap Up 'Happy' Week In Brooklyn

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 01:09 PM PDT

From the ribbon-cutting to 40/40's grand opening, MTV News was there to witness the lead-up to Jay's big night.
By Rob Markman


Jay-Z attends the ceremonial groundbreaking for Barclays Center
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/ WireImage


Ben Affleck 'Flattered' By 'Justice League' Rumors

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 05:04 PM PDT

Actor/director also tells MTV News that 'Daredevil' didn't scare him away from comic book movies forever.
By Kara Warner


Ben Affleck
Photo: MTV News


Chris Lighty's Brother Wants Answers In Music Mogul's Suicide

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 06:54 PM PDT

'Chris was a go-getter, the ultimate non-stopping machine,' Dave Lighty tells 'Sway in the Morning,' discussing family's investigation.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway


Chris Lighty
Photo: Joe Kohen/ WireImage


Roscoe Dash Calls Music Industry 'A Dirty Game'

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 03:56 PM PDT

'I just want people to understand what we have to deal with on a day-to-day basis,' Dash tells MTV News of not being credited for his work.
By Nadeska Alexis, with reporting by FLX


Roscoe Dash
Photo: MTV News


Is Lady Gaga Hinting At Weight Backlash On 'Cake' Track?

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 01:48 PM PDT

'Cake Like Lady Gaga' debuted at Mugler fashion show in Paris, where Gaga served as music director.
By Jocelyn Vena


Lady Gaga
Photo: Getty Images


No Doubt Revisit Their Classic 'Just A Girl' Video, Frame By Frame

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 12:52 PM PDT

'It doesn't really seem dated,' says singer Gwen Stefani of the 1995 clip that made them superstars.
By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Vanessa White Wolf


No Doubt in their "Just A Girl" music video
Photo: Interscope Records


Jay-Z's Barclays Shows Have Experts Hoping For Kanye, Obama Cameos

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 11:41 AM PDT

Bono, Rick Ross, Beyoncé, Barack Obama: Will Hov break his no-guest vow during eight-show stand in Brooklyn?
By Rob Markman


Jay-Z attends the grand opening of the 40/40 Club at Barclays Center on Thursday
Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage


'Spider-Man' Sequel To Be Directed By Marc Webb

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 12:36 PM PDT

Webb joins Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone as returning players for the 'Amazing' follow-up, swinging into theaters in May 2014.
By Josh Wigler


Andrew Garfield as "The Amazing Spider-Man"
Photo: SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC.


Christina Aguilera's 'Your Body' Video: Watch It Now!

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 10:02 AM PDT

In brand-new clip, Aguilera takes her bad-girl image to delightfully dangerous new heights.
By James Montgomery


Christina Aguilera in her video for "Your Body"
Photo: RCA


'This Is How I Made It' To Premiere On MTV

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 09:04 AM PDT

Demi Lovato, Chris Brown, 2 Chainz are among the stars who'll reveal their paths to success on docu-series premiering October 13 at 12 p.m. ET/PT.
By MTV News staff


This Is How I Made It
Photo: MTV


Mumford &amp; Sons Headed For Biggest Debut Week Of Year

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 11:52 AM PDT

Babel could double Justin Bieber's first-week sales with 600,000-plus.
By Gil Kaufman


Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty Images


'Looper': The Reviews Are In!

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 10:02 AM PDT

Critics are raving about Joseph Gordon-Levitt's transformative performance in Rian Johnson's new time travel thriller.
By Josh Wigler


Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis in "Looper"
Photo: TriStar Pictures


Britney Spears, Demi Lovato Get Straight A's From Olly Murs

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 10:47 AM PDT

Singer and former 'X Factor' (U.K.) contestant raves to MTV News about the newbie judges.
By Jocelyn Vena


Demi Lovato, Britney Spears and Simon Cowell on "X Factor"
Photo: Ray Mickshaw/ FOX


Nicki Minaj Confirmed For Three Reality Specials

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 06:26 AM PDT

E! specials begin in November and will give fans a 'never-before-seen' look at the rapper's personal and professional life.
By Jocelyn Vena


Nicki Minaj
Photo: FilmMagic


'Dark Knight Rises' Blu-ray: Deleted Scenes We'll Never See

Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:43 AM PDT

Christopher Nolan's final Batman movie hits shelves on December 4 without deleted scenes or director's cut.
By Kevin P. Sullivan


Christian Bale in "Dark Knight Rises"
Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures