Thursday, May 31, 2012
Miley Cyrus - When I Look At You
- Artist: Miley Cyrus
- Label: Hollywood Records, Universal Music Spain, Vale Music
- Director: Marc Roussel
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Lady Gaga - Yoü And I (A Very Gaga Thanksgiving)
Yoü And I (A Very Gaga Thanksgiving)
- Artist: Lady Gaga
- Label: Interscope
- Director: Lady Gaga
- Album: The Greatest Hits, So Far
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http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=3061469&vid=742732
How 'love hotels' are taking over the world
They?re old news in Japan, comical in Thailand and big business in Korea.
Now so-called ?love hotels? are making the move out of Asia into the West.
This month Dayuse Hotels launched a London section on its website, providing amorous couples with the chance to book hotel rooms by the hour, and Thibaud d'Agr�ves, 30-year-old French co-founder of Dayuse Hotels, says he?s not stopping there.
?In the next five years we should expand our concept in Italy, which should be open in the next two weeks, then Germany, Russia, Spain, Brazil and Asia,? he says.
Launched in November 2010, the Dayuse site already rents out rooms in around 250 hotels across the United States, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Ireland.
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Miley Cyrus - Start All Over
- Artist: Miley Cyrus
- Label: Hollywood Records
- Director:
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Movie Awards Nominee Oliver Cooper Insists He's 'America's Dirtbag'
Few people out there would actively go out of their way to declare themselves the greatest dirtbag of the year. Then again, few people are Oliver Cooper. The "Project X" breakout star is one of five nominees for the inaugural Best On-Screen Dirtbag award at the MTV Movie Awards this year. He's also the only [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/05/30/oliver-cooper-dirtbag-movie-awards/
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Toddler's Homophobic Song Puts Church on LOCKDOWN ... Pastor Getting Death Threats
Members of an Indiana church say they've been flooded with death threats since video of a 3-year-old proudly singing, "Ain't no homos gonna make it to heaven" ... was posted on the Internet.Multiple members of the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle Church…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/30/indiana-toddler-church-song-aint-no-homos-death-threats/
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Mark Zuckerberg -- Running Out of Cash
Mark Zuckerberg desperately needed to refill his wallet in Italy yesterday -- stopping by an ATM on the island of Capri ... after losing $1.5 BILLION on his plummeting Facebook stock ... in a matter of hours.Facebook shares dropped 9.6% yesterday,…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/30/mark-zuckerberg-atm-italy/
Terrell Owens to Wranglers -- You Breached My Contract ... Get Ready for a Lawsuit!!
Terrell Owens ain't taking his latest pink slip laying down -- TMZ's learned he's considering a lawsuit against the Allen Wranglers ... claiming they breached his contract when they 86'd him yesterday.Sources close to T.O. tell us the former NFL…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/30/terrell-owens-allen-wranglers-fired-breach-of-contract/
Kim Kardashian -- Luggage Thieves Jacked PRICELESS Sunglasses
Kim Kardashian says the British Airways employees who ransacked her luggage have stolen something that money cannot replace -- sunglasses that have a profound meaning.When Kim arrived home from France Friday night, she noticed her luggage was…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/30/kim-kardashian-luggage-stolen-british-airways/
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'Snow White' Star Kristen Stewart Kicks Off Sneak Peek Week Tonight!
In case you're late to the news, MTV Sneak Peek Week is back for the second year in a row in the lead-up to the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, and it all starts tonight (May 29) with "Snow White and the Huntsman." At 11 p.m. ET tonight, "Snow White" stars Kristen Stewart and Sam Clafin [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/05/29/snow-white-sneak-peek-week-reminder/
24 of the world's most amazing bridges
Thousands of tourists have crowded onto and around San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge to celebrate the iconic structure's 75th birthday.
Crowds partied across its three-kilometer length, boats cruised on the water below and a finale of fireworks lit up the San Franciscan sky.
It took four years to build, costing US$35 million and finally opened in 1937. It has remained one of the engineering world's most famous poster boys since.
But it's not the only bridge that merits celebration.
Here are 23 others (plus San Fran's Golden Gate) that are worth a look.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Shakira - Hey You
- Artist: Shakira
- Label: Sony
- Director:
- Album: Last of the Love Song Singers: Then & Now
Source:
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=504144&vid=187756
Miley Cyrus - The Climb
- Artist: Miley Cyrus
- Label: Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records
- Director: Matthew Rolston
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Miley Cyrus - Who Owns My Heart
- Artist: Miley Cyrus
- Label: Hollywood Records
- Director: Hollywood Records
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http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=2408193&vid=737576
TMZ Live: Justin Bieber Alleged Battery ... Mike Tyson Sounds Off
Before Justin Bieber went toe-to-toe with a photographer -- sparking a police investigation -- he got boxing tips from none other than "Iron" Mike Tyson! We've got Tyson on today ... reacting to his pupil's violent incident. Plus, Madonna ups the…
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Elvis? Fabulous Rings ? Part 2
In March 2011, ElvisBlog presented a pictorial essay showing thirteen Elvis-owned rings that had sold at auction in the previous five years.� A few more Elvis? rings have changed hands in auctions since then, but various websites have provided photos … Continue reading
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/2012/05/21/elvis-fabulous-rings-part-2/
Rihanna's 'Battleship' Inspiration? 'Bad Bitches'
'I won't name them, but there were a few,' singer-turned-actress tells MTV News of her onscreen role models.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
<P>Only a few more days until the year's biggest aliens-at-sea adventure movie <a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/435857/moviemain.jhtml">"Battleship"</a> sails into theaters. In addition to the intrigue surrounding the sheer spectacle of the film and the very attractive cast, the Peter Berg-directed tentpole features the highly anticipated motion-picture debut of pop superstar <a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/442940/personmain.jhtml">Rihanna</a>.</P><P>In the film, Rihanna plays the no-nonsense, tough-as-nails Petty Officer Cora "Weps" Raikes, who delivers one of the film's more memorable one-liners, as well as a believably badass performance. When MTV News caught up with the "Where Have U Been" singer recently, we asked if she looked to any specific action movies or actresses for inspiration.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Rihanna Was Inspired By Other Actresses" id="vid:768883.id:1685087" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>"There were a few — I won't name them, but there were a few," Rihanna admitted of studying other badass onscreen ladies. "[They were] mostly actresses I looked to and looked up to and embodied their characters and tried to see how they would approach the action. I watched a lot of bad bitches," she said with a smile.</P><P>In looking ahead toward a potential acting career, Rihanna said she doesn't have a specific five-year-plan, but she hopes to be able to explore more opportunities as they come her way.</P><P>"You can't plan for anything, the unknown really. I hadn't done anything in acting so I didn't feel like it was appropriate to have any plan," she said. "I didn't know if I would like it or be good at it. I really enjoyed the experience and I want to do more, try different types of roles so that I can see what I excel in most or like best."</P><P><b>Check out everything we've got on <a href="/movies/movie/435857/moviemain.jhtml">"Battleship."</a></P><P>For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit <a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/">MTVMoviesBlog.com</a>.</b></P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Battleship" id="vid:677671" width="415" height="255"></div><p></p>
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Rihanna - Road To 'Talk That Talk' (Part 2)
Road To 'Talk That Talk' (Part 2)
- Artist: Rihanna
- Label: Def Jam Records
- Director: Evan Rogers
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Monday, May 28, 2012
ElvisBlog News ? 4/2/12
The Move to WordPress is Complete: You probably noticed that ElvisBlog looks a little different.� Over the weekend it completed migration to a different blogware platform.� Hope you readers will like it.� So far, I do. The big improvement is … Continue reading
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/2012/04/02/elvisblog-news-4212/
Shakira - Hey You
- Artist: Shakira
- Label: Sony
- Director:
- Album: Last of the Love Song Singers: Then & Now
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http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=504144&vid=187756
Elvis-This Day In History
July 27, 1963 After 3 days of filming at the Lake Mead Marina, cast and crew from the Viva Las Vegas set returned to Los Angeles and by now Elvis and Ann-Margret were the subject of gossip. Elvis-This Day In … Continue reading
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iReport: Your best adventure travel stories
A few months ago, we invited iReporters to share their adventure travel stories with us. We heard lots of amazing stories.
If you're still hesitating on your wild adventure plan, perhaps these examples will get you motivated.
Skydiving in Tampa, United StatesiReporter: Matt Sky, see iReport Skydiving in Tampa.
"Tampa may not seem like the wildest location. We usually think of beaches and relaxation -- but jumping out of a plane thousands of feet above the ground becomes quite a rush," says Matt Sky. "My first time skydiving in Tampa was eye-opening, and changed my outlook on life.
"I was starting to worry about my career, when I suddenly remembered that I've pushed through fear before and done some exciting things."
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ElvisBlog News ? 4/2/12
The Move to WordPress is Complete: You probably noticed that ElvisBlog looks a little different.� Over the weekend it completed migration to a different blogware platform.� Hope you readers will like it.� So far, I do. The big improvement is … Continue reading
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/2012/04/02/elvisblog-news-4212/
Shakira's 'Gypsy' Gets A Boost From Rascal Flatts On 'American Idol'
Singer plays the harmonica, harmonizes with Gary LeVox for free-sprit performance.
By Katie Byrne
<P>Shakira busted out her best Stevie Nicks ensemble during <a href="/news/articles/1638033/siobhan-magnus-eliminated-on-american-idol.jhtml">"American Idol"</a> to perform her new single, "Gypsy," with a little help from Rascal Flatts.</P><P>The free-spirit singer — wearing a sparkly tank top, dangling earrings and a floor-length red skirt — started the song out on harmonica. During the first verse, she was joined by some interpretive backup dancers and even threw in some moves herself.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder" id="vid:510711"></div><p></P><P>Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox then chimed in with backing vocals. As the pair harmonized, they headed to a platform behind the "Idol" judges and Shakira showed off some of her trademark hip-swiveling. She even pulled the harmonica back out to close up the song.</P><P>After the performance, host Ryan Seacrest said what most of the viewers were probably thinking: "Gary LeVox and Shakira — I never thought I'd see that!"</P><P>He also had a tough question for the Flatts frontman: "What was it like to move your hips with her?"</P><P>"I recommend to him to wear a skirt, but he refused," Shakira chimed in.</P><P>Rascal Flatts kicked off the "Idol" elimination episode by performing their new single, "Unstoppable," in place of a top-six group number.</P><P>Back in February, Shakira released a <a href="/news/articles/1632776/shakira-scores-love-with-tennis-pro-rafael-nadal-new-video.jhtml">steamy video for "Gypsy"</a> starring Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal. The video, like the song paired with it, has a much more organic vibe than other tracks from Shakira's 2009 album <i>She Wolf.</i> Directed by frequent Shakira collaborator Jaume de Laiguana, the video tells a love story that plays out on a desert backdrop. It's an ideal setting for the romance between the smiling Shakira and her often-shirtless tennis pro to unfold.</P><P><i>What did you think of Shakira's collaboration with Rascal Flatts? Let us know in the comments below!</i></P><P><b>Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/topic/american_idol/index.jhtml">"American Idol" page</a>, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.</b></p>
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
ElvisBlog News ? 4/2/12
The Move to WordPress is Complete: You probably noticed that ElvisBlog looks a little different.� Over the weekend it completed migration to a different blogware platform.� Hope you readers will like it.� So far, I do. The big improvement is … Continue reading
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Rihanna's 'Battleship' Inspiration? 'Bad Bitches'
'I won't name them, but there were a few,' singer-turned-actress tells MTV News of her onscreen role models.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
<P>Only a few more days until the year's biggest aliens-at-sea adventure movie <a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/435857/moviemain.jhtml">"Battleship"</a> sails into theaters. In addition to the intrigue surrounding the sheer spectacle of the film and the very attractive cast, the Peter Berg-directed tentpole features the highly anticipated motion-picture debut of pop superstar <a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/442940/personmain.jhtml">Rihanna</a>.</P><P>In the film, Rihanna plays the no-nonsense, tough-as-nails Petty Officer Cora "Weps" Raikes, who delivers one of the film's more memorable one-liners, as well as a believably badass performance. When MTV News caught up with the "Where Have U Been" singer recently, we asked if she looked to any specific action movies or actresses for inspiration.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Rihanna Was Inspired By Other Actresses" id="vid:768883.id:1685087" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>"There were a few — I won't name them, but there were a few," Rihanna admitted of studying other badass onscreen ladies. "[They were] mostly actresses I looked to and looked up to and embodied their characters and tried to see how they would approach the action. I watched a lot of bad bitches," she said with a smile.</P><P>In looking ahead toward a potential acting career, Rihanna said she doesn't have a specific five-year-plan, but she hopes to be able to explore more opportunities as they come her way.</P><P>"You can't plan for anything, the unknown really. I hadn't done anything in acting so I didn't feel like it was appropriate to have any plan," she said. "I didn't know if I would like it or be good at it. I really enjoyed the experience and I want to do more, try different types of roles so that I can see what I excel in most or like best."</P><P><b>Check out everything we've got on <a href="/movies/movie/435857/moviemain.jhtml">"Battleship."</a></P><P>For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit <a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/">MTVMoviesBlog.com</a>.</b></P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Battleship" id="vid:677671" width="415" height="255"></div><p></p>
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Rihanna - Where Have You Been
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- Album: The Enchanted Garden
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Clint Eastwood's Daughter -- BURNS $100k Handbag ... For the Hell of It!
Clint Eastwood's daughter must have waaaaaay too much money to blow, 'cause the reality TV star just lit a $100,000 Birkin bag on fire ... all for the sake of a photo shoot. 19-year-old Francesca Eastwood -- who stars in the E! show "Mrs. Eastwood…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/26/clint-eastwood-francesca-tyler-shields-birkin-photos/
Priscilla Presleys Plastic Surgery - Is She Plastic Too?
Sheila Clinch asked: Living in a town where there is a constant struggle to look good, Hollywood stars would not mind if they have to shell out their living just to pay a cosmetic surgeon to maintain their look. Or this is what they think. There are numbers of celebrities that turned out to be [...]
Elvis and Southern Maid Donuts
Most serious Elvis fans know he did only one advertisement during his career.� It was for one of his favorite food items ? donuts.� Elvis recorded a radio jingle for Southern Maid Donuts. � Elvis? association with Southern Maid Donuts … Continue reading
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/2012/04/14/elvis-and-southern-maid-donuts-2/
Shakira Goes 'Loca' In New Guerrilla-Style Video
The Colombian star roller-skates, hip-shakes and fountain-dives for crazy clip.
By James Montgomery
<P>For nearly two decades now, either due to her multinational leanings (the Colombian's music is as indebted to Latin American rhythms as it is to Arabic dance, Euro disco and red-white-and-blue rock) or because she is sort of insane (see last year's <a href="/news/articles/1626493/shakiras-wolf-global-pop-wolf-inside-us-all.jhtml"><i>She Wolf</i> album</a>), Shakira has managed to carve out her own, rather indefinable niche in pop music.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Shakira's 'Loca' Music Video Premiere" id="id:1648976" width="240" height="211"></div><p></P><P>On Wednesday (September 29), she premiered the video for "Loca," the first single off her upcoming <i>Sale el Sol</i> album (due October 19). And while it's not exactly a unique artistic endeavor — it echoes sentiments already expressed by the likes of <a href="/news/articles/1635155/matt-kim-call-erykah-badus-nude-window-seat-video-more-than-just-shock-value.jhtml">Matt & Kim (in their "Lessons Learned" clip)</a> and <a href="/news/articles/1634940/erykah-badu-explains-nudity-window-seat-video.jhtml">Erykah Badu</a> (in her firestormy "Window Seat" vid) — it's still undoubtedly her ... mostly because none of her high-gloss pop contemporaries would ever dare attempt something like it.</P><P>Shot run-and-gun style in Barcelona, "Loca" follows Shakira and her crew — which includes a few cameramen and, somewhat improbably, British rapper Dizzee Rascal — on a madcap adventure that includes roller-skating, public wardrobe changes, motorcycle cruising, an illicit hop in a public fountain (a move that landed her in hot, uh, water with <a href="http://www.barcelonareporter.com/index.php?/news/comments/shakira_loca_in_barcelona_sale_el_sol_-_the_sun_comes_out_released_on_octob/" target="_blank">local authorities</a>) and, of course, plenty of hip shaking. It's a decidedly guerrilla endeavor that appears to have been done on a budget hovering around zero (aside from a performance scene, the entire thing appears to have been shot on handheld cameras). The Britneys, Beyoncés and Gagas would probably never make something like this ... and yet, here it <i>works,</i> mostly because, well, it just sort of seems like the kind of thing Shakira would do.</P><P>For that alone, she deserves to be praised. Because unlike Matt & Kim (or Erykah Badu, really), Shakira has plenty to lose. Her albums are big events, things that resonate across continents, and it would be rather easy (or, at least, expected) for her to come out of the gate with a big-budget, glossy pop video. Instead, we get "Loca," which is none of those things, and is probably better because of that.</P><P>And though it features some near-nudity and some illegal activity, the thing that resonates most about the "Loca" video is that none of that bad behavior is played up for shock value. Instead, it all helps match the kinetic, herky-jerky energy of the song itself. "Loca" is the rare video that doesn't attempt to outshine the song it's based on. Instead, it complements it. This is a very lively song, after all, so what better way to capture that than with a very lively video?</P><P>There's a calculated madness to the "Loca" video, a vibrant, unchained energy, the kind very few artists can conjure up, no matter how big the budget. And, come to think of it, that's a pretty accurate way of summing up Shakira's entire career. It's called synergy, people.</P><P><i>What do you think of Shakira's "Loca" video? Share your reviews in the comments.</i></p>
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Miley Cyrus - You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
- Artist: Miley Cyrus
- Label: Amnesty International USA
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Shakira - Hey You
- Artist: Shakira
- Label: Sony
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Priscilla Presleys Plastic Surgery - Is She Plastic Too?
Sheila Clinch asked: Living in a town where there is a constant struggle to look good, Hollywood stars would not mind if they have to shell out their living just to pay a cosmetic surgeon to maintain their look. Or this is what they think. There are numbers of celebrities that turned out to be [...]
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Why Elvis Fans Continue to Feel the Frenzy
Theresea Hughes asked: Elvis’ fans span the whole world. They can be found in all places from China to Czechoslovakia. Elvis fan clubs are estimated to number around five hundred, represented in all but six states in the US and forty-five countries around the world.With the sheer number of Elvis’ fans, there is no denying [...]
Friday, May 25, 2012
Return to Sender? How to Avoid the Christmas Post Blues
John Smith asked: Christmas ? a time for giving, receiving, and for that warm glow of goodwill generated by knowing that there is something bigger out there than ourselves ? the spirit of Christmas. However, it is often the case that the giving and receiving of Christmas gifts gets scuppered.Established in 1660 ? and with [...]
Lady Gaga Responds To Islamic Threats Over Indonesia Show
Gaga's tour promoters are negotiating with government officials for Jakarta concert to go forward despite threats from extremist groups.
By John Mitchell
<P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lady_gaga/artist.jhtml"> Lady Gaga</a> has responded to the increasingly volatile situation surrounding her "Born This Way" concert in Indonesia, saying on Twitter that she has been asked by authorities to censor her show and has received threats of violence from Islamic hardliners should it go on as planned.</P><P><a href="/news/articles/1685092/lady-gaga-cancels-show-indonesia.jhtml">Earlier reports indicated</a> that Gaga's planned June 3 concert at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium had been canceled after Indonesian national police refused to issue a permit, citing objections from Islamic groups who worried that Gaga's performance would corrupt the nation's youth. However, Gaga's tour promoters are currently negotiating with government officials and police for the concert to go forward as planned.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Lady Gaga Will Bring a 'Personal' Touch To 'Born This Way' Tour" id="vid:717952" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>"The Jakarta situation is 2-fold: Indonesian authorities demand I censor the show & religious extremist separately, are threatening violence," Gaga <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/ladygaga/status/204810085438984192">tweeted</a> Tuesday (May 22). "If the show does go on as scheduled, I will perform the BTWBall alone."</P><P>Fifty thousand tickets for the show have been sold.</P><P>While Indonesia is a secular state governed as a multi-party representative democratic republic, it has the world's largest population of Muslims, most of whom practice a moderate form of the religion. However, there are also more extremist fringe groups that have in recent years become increasingly vocal, particularly regarding Western entertainers visiting the country. Beyonc é, for example, was <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,298736,00.html" target="_blank">permitted to perform</a> in Indonesia — the world's fourth most populous nation — on the condition she agreed to dress more conservatively.</P><P>But these groups' problems with Gaga extend beyond her wardrobe. The country's top Islamic body, the National Ulema Council (MUI), has said it objects to the concert not only because of her provocative costumes, but because it considers her lyrics to be "blasphemous," according to the <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ic8EgZisBRUuvNPTU_HDXrzTiMtA?docId=CNG.c8ee78b51ef9bf3593b67500bd8a8817.3d1"><i>AFP</i></a>.</P><P>"Lady Gaga is considered an icon for liberal culture and Indonesia's freedom is not without limits," MUI official Asrorun Niam told <i>AFP</i>. "There are restrictions related to norms, morals and religion."</P><P>A more militant group, the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), said it would "create havoc" if the pop star's performance went ahead, calling her the "devil's messenger." The <a href="http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/hard-line-fpi-buys-150-tickets-to-stop-lady-gaga-concert/519194" target="_blank"><i>Jakarta Globe</i></a> reports the FPI have purchased 150 tickets to the concert, promising to enter the venue and stop the concert.</P><P>A spokesperson for FPI stressed that the group would not attack the audience, as their only target was Gaga and her crew. The group posted to its Facebook page a photo of a member wearing a turban and sunglasses to conceal his face, holding a ticket to the show with a caption reading, "We have gotten Lady Gaga tickets, not to watch but for us to enter. Whatever will be will be, we're ready for the risk."</P><P>"Hopefully, the concert is canceled," the FPI has said. The group previously threatened to intercept Gaga in transit from the airport if she even enters Indonesia.</P><P>Despite the threats, lawyers representing Gaga's tour production company reportedly met with Jakarta police today to negotiate the conditions necessary for the concert to go on as scheduled. A Jakarta police spokesman has said that for the concert to go ahead, concert promoters need to secure permits from the tourism ministry and the concert venue owner, in addition to ensuring Gaga "is dressed appropriately and does not violate cultural norms in this country."</P><P>Gaga also <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/21/showbiz/gaga-manila/index.html" target="_blank">encountered protests</a> in the Philippines from conservative Christian groups ahead of her concerts in Manila, but seemed in good spirits despite the controversy, <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/ladygaga/status/204844867359211520" target="_blank">tweeting</a>, "And don't worry, if I get thrown in jail in Manila, Beyonce will just bail me out. Sold out night 2 in the Philippines. I love it here!"</p>
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Miley Cyrus 'Can't Wait' To See 'Hunger Games'
'I have to try and keep my cool,' the singer/songwriter told MTV News about her excitement over boyfriend Liam Hemsworth's new movie.
By Josh Wigler, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
<P>Katniss Everdeen might be the girl who set Gale Hawthorne's heart ablaze, but the man who plays the heroine's fellow District 12 denizen — Australian actor Liam Hemsworth — has a love life sparked by a different flame.</P><P>We're talking about none other than Hemsworth's longtime girlfriend <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/cyrus__miley/artist.jhtml">Miley Cyrus</a>, of course, who hit the "<a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/422817/moviemain.jhtml">Hunger Games</a>" world premiere in Los Angeles on Monday (March 12) in full force to support her boyfriend's work on the film. Though Miley herself isn't a well-studied "Hunger Games" fan, she has some good reasons to have stayed away from the source material until the big premiere.</P><P><center><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:748699/cp~vid%3D748699%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A748699" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></center></P><P>"I've only read through them with Liam when he was working on [the movie]," Cyrus told MTV News about her familiarity with the "Hunger Games" books. "I tried to keep it pretty separate and not turn myself into too much of a fan. But it's going to be hard probably; after watching this film, I'm going to be dying to see the next two. But I have to try and keep my cool!"</P><P>But even without having read the "Hunger Games," Cyrus can't entirely escape the fanfare surrounding the Gary Ross-directed movie. Even she has a specific scene she can't wait to see — and surprisingly, it has absolutely nothing to do with Liam.</P><P>"There's this scene with [lead actress Jennifer Lawrence] when she comes out in this amazing dress when they present her; that's the one thing I know," said Cyrus, referring to Katniss' famous "girl on fire" appearance. "I know [the whole movie] is not about that, but I can't wait to see that part! I'm dying over it already. I know that's the silliest girl thing and nobody is probably looking forward to that dress except me."</P><P>Cyrus is definitely not the only person looking forward to the girl on fire, but despite her budding fandom, don't expect the "Hannah Montana" star to catch fire herself anytime soon. When asked, Cyrus said there's very little chance that fans will see her in "Catching Fire" or "Mockingjay," the planned follow-ups to this year's "Hunger Games."</P><P>"I don't think so," she answered when asked about whether or not she'd appear in a sequel. "I don't think so!"</P><P><b>Check out everything we've got on <a href="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/422817/moviemain.jhtml">"Hunger Games."</a></P><P>For breaking news and previews of the latest <a href="http://splashpage.mtv.com/">comic book movies</a> — updated around the clock — visit <a href="http://splashpage.mtv.com/">SplashPage.MTV.com</a>.</b></p>
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Business traveler's guide to surviving a Korean drinking session
by Christopher Cha
In Korea, it's said that the success of your business roughly correlates to how well you can drink ... and how respectful you are to your companions while downing bomb shots by the bucketful.
Most companies in Korea have hoesik (literally, dinner with coworkers; figuratively, official eating/drinking fests involving multiple rounds at multiple venues) at least once a month and sometimes every week.
For the foreign business traveler, using your foreignness as an excuse to bow out will get you only so far.
Rules of the game"Drinking etiquette is the first thing you teach foreign guests," says Bryan Do, a Korean-American director at the Korean branch of a U.S. company.
"It was shocking when I first arrived in Korea. My boss was a graduate of Korea University [renowned known for its hardy drinking culture] and at my first hoesik, we started out with everyone filling a beer glass with soju, and downing it on the spot. That was just the beginning."
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