Kim Kardashian Quits Twitter and Facebook for a Cause

Lady Gaga is the most popular celebrity on both Twitter (7.2 million followers) and Facebook (23.9 million fans) -- meaning lots of people will be disappointed when she quits the Internet on Wednesday. Kim Kardashian and Justin Timberlake will also be leaving Twitter and Facebook. But don't worry, they have a very good excuse: they're all planning on dying.

No, this isn't an actual suicide pact; it's a symbolic one, and a very clever fund-raiser for Alicia Keys' charity, Keep a Child Alive. Keys had the idea of asking her famous friends to abandon their online accounts in honor of World AIDS Day -- in her words, a "digital death." In order to get their favorite celebrities back online -- to "buy their lives back" -- fans can make $10 text-message donations to Keys' charity. Once a celeb raises one million dollars, his or her digital life will be restored.

In addition to Gaga, Kardashian and Timberlake (all among the Top 10 most-followed tweeters), the high-profile celebrities "dying" for the cause include Katie Holmes, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Usher, Serena Williams, Elijah Wood, Jay Sean, Keys' husband Swizz Beats, Khloe Kardashian and Willow and Jaden Smith. Many of the stars will promote the cause with videos (Seacrest will post his "Last Tweet and Testament" video on Facebook on Tuesday) or photos (Kim Kardashian posed in a coffin).

Keep a Child Alive provides medication and first-class care to children with AIDS in Africa and India, as well as support for the millions of children orphaned by AIDS. You can get more information here or here. The organization is also selling T-shirts with bar codes, which will make a donation when scanned by a cell phone.

Visit Buylife.org on Wednesday to get the latest on stars' digital deaths. And remember: Only you have the power to bring Lady Gaga back to life.

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Jared Leto Fights Censorship Of 30 Seconds To Mars' 'Hurricane' Video

Singer/director claims video has been banned by a number of outlets for its sexual imagery.
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After spending a month of sleepless nights rushing to finish a 13-minute cut of 30 Seconds to Mars' epic "Hurricane" video, you'd think singer Jared Leto could finally enjoy a bit of a break.

But on the same day that the clip debuted on MTV.com, Leto was back at work, decrying what he called the censorship of the video, which contains copious amounts of S&M imagery, heavily choreographed slo-mo fisticuffs, and an seemingly endless string of controversial images intended to shock and confuse.

In a blog entry on JaredLeto.com posted on Monday and titled "BANNED FROM TELEVISION," Leto, who directed the clip under his pseudonym, Bartholomew Cubbins, posted a letter (one of several he claimed he received) from an unnamed executive at an unnamed TV network who explained why the video couldn't be aired in its present state.

"Overall the bondage theme will warrant a POST 10 p.m. restriction as the film is in its current form," read the letter. "There is one shot that will have to be removed completely for a POST 10 p.m. restriction. 09:17 — WOMAN RUNS FINGER OVER OTHER WOMAN'S G-STRING-CLAD BOTTOM AND TOUCHES HER ANUS — This shot makes the video completely restricted. There are other bondage shots towards the end of the film that [C]ompliance were unclear about, they would have to view frame by frame on tape to gauge whether they would need to be cut too for POST 10PM. The violence in the film is not graphic and would warrant a POST 7 p.m. restriction. But the overall sexual content does push the restriction up."

The letter then goes on to log, scene-by-scene the potentially objectionable images, from one in which Leto's character jumps out of a skyscraper window (not a problem), to another in which a priest, rabbi, and imam burn holy books on a pyre in an alley, and a brief image of hot wax dripping over a woman's body.

The breakdown explicitly states more than 40 scenes or images that are restricted to after 10 p.m. and others that are more suitable for showing after 9 p.m. or 7 p.m.

"We always knew there would be some images that would have a tough time getting through," Leto told EW.com on Monday about the controversy. "But we didn't expect this kind of pushback that we're getting now."

Leto has said he's working on a "creative" solution to edit the original 20-plus-minute clip down so he can at least get it shown before the 10 p.m. curfew. He also told EW.com that the plan all along was to have several versions of the video available to fans, including an uncensored full cut. "I had always planned on having an explicit version and then a version that was not so explicit," Leto said. "The version that we were trying to get on broadcast is not the explicit version, and that's still having a really difficult time."

Leto is frankly a bit confused about why the networks that reportedly rejected the video are so upset about the sexual images in it. "I'm not interested in provocation for provocation's sake," he explained. "I just think it's interesting that when you turn on the news or whatever else catches your interest, how much violence and negativity is available out there. As soon as it comes time for sexuality, it's a big shock that people are sexual beings. It's an interesting double standard to me."

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'King's Speech' Star Colin Firth Talks Awards-Season Love And 'Dumb Luck'

2010 best actor nominee looks poised for another Oscar nod.
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For the second year in a row, Colin Firth finds himself at the center of awards-season chatter. And after losing out on a best actor Oscar for "A Single Man," the 50-year-old actor has again established himself as one of the frontrunners in that category, thanks to his turn as the stammer-afflicted King George VI on the verge of Britain's entry into World War II in "The King's Speech."

It seems Firth is an actor at the top of his game, but to hear him tell it, it's as much a matter of good fortune as it is great talent.

"It's just dumb luck," he told MTV News at the Toronto film festival in September. "That's all: Just getting a crack at it. Sometimes you just take roles to stay in the game or pay bills and hope the good ones are going to come along.

"I was never in a world of perfect choice, and now I feel like I've had a couple of real plums landing in my hand," he added.

It was at fall film festivals in Toronto and Telluride, Colorado, as critics first began to catch screenings of "King's Speech," that it became clear we'd still be talking about Firth's performance come awards season. He's been faithfully making the publicity rounds ever since, and as he told us when we chatted earlier this month in New York, he's not bored with the experience.

"Funnily enough, I find it easier than many things," he said. "There are so many angles you can approach it from, to do with the way people are reacting to it to the surprises we've had along the way to nuances about the actual history itself. I think this has a lot of mileage in it.

"It's been very gratifying for audiences to have howls of laughter and be open to crying," he continued. "To see that happening in the same film is a triumphant feeling. When you're in Telluride, you can put it down to altitude — one glass of wine amounts to 10. So we had to test it at sea level as well to see if people enjoyed it, and they did."

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'Spider-Man' Star Andrew Garfield Is The Actor We're Most Thankful For In 2010

His Oscar-worthy turn in 'The Social Network,' 'Spider-Man' casting and overall humility have endeared the young actor to MTV News.
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He plastered an all-too-human face on the backstabby founding of Facebook in "The Social Network" and just might win an Oscar for his troubles. He healed our broken geeky hearts when he assumed the role of Peter Parker after the "Spider-Man" franchise collapsed unexpectedly in January. And let's not forget his powerful performance as a cloned human desperate to prove he has in a soul in the underrated adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's Booker Prize-winning novel "Never Let Me Go."

For all of these reasons — as well as for being such a damn nice fellow — Andrew Garfield is the man MTV News is most thankful for in 2010.

Just don't tell that to him. Humble as ever despite talk of awards-season love and the prospect of taking on one of pop culture's most beloved superheroes, Garfield has trouble accepting the fact that he's deserving of all the hype. A conversation with him veers through talk of insecurities, I-better-not-screw-this-up fears and the self-consciously naive hope that his life isn't about to change forever.

He is, in other words, an utterly charming guy, and we can't wait to see what he brings to the screen in 2011.

MTV: So every year, we look back at the film folks we're truly thankful for, and this year, you're the man we're most thankful for. Congrats!

Andrew Garfield: Wow, that's stupid. That's very, very silly. I guess if I make you feel better about yourselves, that makes sense.

MTV: We're very insecure.

Garfield: No, I'm very insecure! I'm incredibly insecure. That's crazy, but it's very flattering.

MTV: Do you have a speech prepared for the occasion?

Garfield: Yes, I would like to, first and foremost, thank you for inflating my ego. I really only want to thank you.

MTV: It's been quite a year for you, with "Never Let Me Go" and then "Social Network" and then you obviously landed "Spider-Man." Does 2010 feel like a landmark year for you?

Garfield: I feel incredibly lucky that I've had the good fortune to work with people and on projects I care about. From "Never Let Me Go" to "I'm Here," a short film I did with Spike Jonze, to the David Fincher thing, "The Social Network," with all the casts and crews — I don't take that lightly. It's inspiring, and you feed off it. In that way, I'm incredibly happy. And moving on to the next job I'm going to be shooting, being given that responsibility, I see it as a real gift. It's a character — I'm talking about the Spider-person — I've known for my whole life. He's been a presence in my upbringing and a very symbolic figure and force of manhood and bravery and a moral compass. All of those things that have shaped me as a person, he's been very much involved in.

MTV: It seems like maybe you were fairly well known in the U.K., but until recently, not many people in the U.S. knew who you were. How has your day-to-day life changed, if at all?

Garfield: It hasn't changed yet. I say "yet" as if that will happen. Maybe naively, I think my life is going to stay the same in terms of anonymity. I feel it's so important to have a normal life, to be able to walk down a city street and have a normal human experience in order to reflect that in the work. Otherwise, you can't relate. It's so funny how actors are perceived. It's craziness. Even the way I got when I met Doc Brown the other day. What's his name?

MTV: Christopher Lloyd from "Back to the Future"?

Garfield: Yeah, I met Christopher Lloyd. I lost my mind. I turned into a schoolgirl. I started screaming in his face. I went insane. But I guess because his performances had such a profound effect on me, it was like meeting a hero. I personally haven't been on the receiving end of that, thankfully.

MTV: Well, people aren't probably walking around shouting at you, "Hey, Eduardo," your character from "Social Network," but you'll probably be getting a lot of, "Hey, Peter Parker!"

Garfield: Unless they let me play Peter Parker with a disguise so no one sees my face. I'll play him with a beard and mustache.

MTV: Maybe a little "Benjamin Button"-style CGI facial work ...

Garfield: Yeah, they could face-replace me, and then it'll just be my body. People will recognize some other, better actor's face.

MTV: You should bring that up with Sony.

Garfield: You think they'll like it?

MTV: Totally. ... I mean, not a chance. Anyway, has there been a surreal moment from 2010 that kind of encapsulates what a crazy year it's been for you?

Garfield: I did have a strange moment when I was told I was going to play this role. I was like, "Oh, wow, this is something I've wanted to do ever since I was a kid." There was a moment of total boyish excitement. It was this cosmic convergence where I was in the past, present and future all at once. In the future, I was thinking about my nephews that are going to have an uncle who's Spider-Man, but then I thought that could be bad because kids can bully you for any reason, and it's like, "Where's your uncle now when I'm beating the sh-- out of you?" I'll have to go to their school a lot, but by that time I'll be really old and fat and no one will believe I was Spider-Man. Then I was thinking about the past and when I was first shown a "Spider-Man" comic. It inspired me because I was one of those people who felt stronger on the inside than they looked on the outside. And then in the present moment, I was thinking this moment is something I'll never forget.

Thanksgiving is a time for taking stock, expressing gratitude and, most importantly, overeating. We at MTV News have been gorging all year at movie theaters, so it's about time we looked back and gave thanks to our favorite actors and filmmakers of 2010. Enjoy exclusive interviews with our winners all week long.

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'Just wait, she's going to say something amazing,' Jake Gyllenhaal gushes about Anne Hathaway during MTV News interview.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

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Much of the advance buzz about Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal's "Love and Other Drugs" has centered on the film's nudity — the co-stars bare some serious skin in a few key moments — but the actors' chemistry is another important element in the movie.

Actors will typically declare how well the cast and crew got along on set when promoting a movie, whether it's true or not. But in the case of Hathaway and Gyllenhaal, it seemed obvious the two share a genuine mutual affection, as MTV News learned when we caught up with them to discuss their romantic comedy, which opens Wednesday. Since Hathaway and Gyllenhaal have collaborated onscreen before, we asked what it was like to do press together.

"[She's] annoying," Gyllenhaal joked about having to sit side-by-side for interviews all day. Then, turning serious, he added, "She's so dope at press. Can we talk about this for a second? She's got a rare talent at 'pressing' it."

"How dare you set me up at the beginning of an interview like that?" Hathaway interjected in mock protest. "How dare you!"

"Your mind is going to be blown by this chick," Gyllenhaal continued.

"Wait, he's about to say the smartest thing you've ever heard!" Hathaway countered.

"No, just wait, she's going to say something amazing and you're going to be moved, you're going to cry," Gyllenhaal enthused. "There's going to be something you've never felt before."

The onetime "Brokeback Mountain" co-stars then began talking over each other, spouting off various compliments.

"No, Jake's great. Jake's awesome," Hathaway said as Gyllenhaal echoed the warm fuzzy sentiments.

"She's so talented. She's at the top of her game. Everything about her is so special," he said.

"It's so nice to know that someone really has your back," she said.

"She's so beautiful right now," he said, which got Hathaway's attention.

"Oh, thank you," she said, turning to her co-star. "I think you're just really handsome!"

"Her body is gorgeous in the film," Gyllenhaal continued.

"Well, that's too far," Hathaway said.

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Mark Wahlberg Gives Thanks For 'The Fighter,' 'The Other Guys' In 2010

He's also thankful for 'Boardwalk Empire' — and we're thankful for him.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

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Next up on our short list of people for whom we're most thankful this year: Mark Wahlberg. Certain generations will always remember him as Marky Mark from his days of "Good Vibrations" and Calvin Klein underwear ads. But in the last decade, Wahlberg has emerged as one of the industry's most savvy and bankable players.

In 2010, we were introduced to a new side of Wahlberg — his comedic timing — which he showcased by way of "Date Night," "The Other Guys" and MTV's own "The Knife Show." Behind the screen, Wahlberg teamed up with heavyweights Martin Scorsese and Terrence Winter ("The Sopranos") to bring "Boardwalk Empire" to HBO. He also produced and stars in "The Fighter." The man has been busy, and we're happy about it.

MTV: You're one of the people we're most thankful for. Has this year been particularly better than others?

Mark Wahlberg: It has. Every year above ground was a special year. Professionally, things couldn't be better. Personally, my kids are healthy — aside from my youngest having a double ear infection. My wife is healthy and happy and everything is good, so really I'm so blessed and so fortunate.

We've had a chance to talk and play around, but I'm not one of these guys who feels, like, entitled to be in this position. I feel so grateful and so humble. I've obviously worked very hard, it's been an amazing journey, but if it ended today, I would be happy because I was on the ride.

MTV: Is there a highlight from this year?

Wahlberg: I would have to say between the movie stuff and the television stuff — with "Boardwalk Empire" premiering, "The Other Guys" did so well. Getting to go do a comedy at the beginning of this year with Seth McFarlane, his directorial debut. I'm so excited, it's off-the-charts funny.

MTV: Tell me about "Teddy Bear," because it sounds absurd and amazing at the same time.

Wahlberg: I don't know how much he wants me to tell, but it's about this kid who gets a bear for Christmas, it's in the '70s, it's one of those Teddy Ruxpin-ish bears where you squeeze it and it says, "I love you!" The kid wishes and dreams that the bear would come alive, and a Christmas wish must be granted and it does. And Seth McFarlane is voicing the bear, but the bear is going to look like a little teddy bear, but it's motion-capture, like "Avatar." It's never been done before. It's insane. What the bear does is just ...

MTV: An R-rated comedy? I assume when Seth McFarlane is involved ...

Wahlberg: Yeah. The bear becomes famous, and then that's my ticket to getting things and living a life of privilege.

MTV: How satisfying was it for you to finally make "The Fighter"?

Wahlberg: Just to be able to get the movie made was such an uphill battle. I was so happy we got it made, and then the fact that we were able to make a great movie and, I think, the best possible version of the movie. There were so many times where I thought I would make the movie just to get it done, but it happened for the right reasons.

MTV: Do you have plans to direct?

Wahlberg: I want to direct, but I don't want to direct myself in a movie, because then it becomes about directing my performance. I don't have the ability to be that kind of multitasker. Producing was tough enough. But in the future, I'd like to take a crack at it.

MTV: What's next? You've talked about "Cocaine Cowboys."

Wahlberg: Yeah, probably right now. And then there's this other thing, "Broken City," that I want to do at the end of next year with Allen Hughes directing, which is on the Black List. [Editor's note: The Black List is a compendium of unproduced screenplays that different studios/readers have given high marks to.] It's one of the best unproduced screenplays, an amazing piece of material that should attract amazing talent. ... Hopefully "Fighter" will make it a little easier to get some of these passion projects off the ground.

MTV: What kind of film is "Broken City"?

Wahlberg: Crime, mystery. It's in the vein of those old classics, "Chinatown," even "L.A. Confidential."

Thanksgiving is a time for taking stock, expressing gratitude and, most importantly, overeating. We at MTV News have been gorging all year at movie theaters, so it's about time we looked back and gave thanks to our favorite actors and filmmakers of 2010. Enjoy exclusive interviews with our winners all week long.

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"[She's] annoying," Gyllenhaal joked about having to sit side-by-side for interviews all day. Then, turning serious, he added, "She's so dope at press. Can we talk about this for a second? She's got a rare talent at 'pressing' it."

"How dare you set me up at the beginning of an interview like that?" Hathaway interjected in mock protest. "How dare you!"

"Your mind is going to be blown by this chick," Gyllenhaal continued.

"Wait, he's about to say the smartest thing you've ever heard!" Hathaway countered.

"No, just wait, she's going to say something amazing and you're going to be moved, you're going to cry," Gyllenhaal enthused. "There's going to be something you've never felt before."

The onetime "Brokeback Mountain" co-stars then began talking over each other, spouting off various compliments.

"No, Jake's great. Jake's awesome," Hathaway said as Gyllenhaal echoed the warm fuzzy sentiments.

"She's so talented. She's at the top of her game. Everything about her is so special," he said.

"It's so nice to know that someone really has your back," she said.

"She's so beautiful right now," he said, which got Hathaway's attention.

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Justin Bieber is already getting fans excited for the release of his 3-D flick, "Never Say Never." The singer will hold special sneak-peek screenings of the flick on February 9, two days before it opens nationwide.

Need more details? Well, the screenings will be held at 6 p.m. at specially selected movie theaters across the country. Additionally, fans can get their tickets to the concert-film event starting on November 29. Bieber lovers who purchase passes also will receive official movie merchandise like a souvenir VIP lanyard, a glow stick, a bracelet and purple 3-D glasses.

"Everyone thinks this is going to be another 3-D concert movie, but it's anything but that," Justin Bieber said in a statement about the event. "It's a story of how my family, friends and the fans helped me get here and every day are helping me live an impossible dream. That's why I want them to see it first."

When MTV News caught up with Bieber at the American Music Awards on Sunday night, he revealed what fans can expect from the flick. "They'll be surprised just to see I'm a regular person," he said. "I'm a regular teenage boy. I like girls and I like to hang out with my friends. It's gonna be taking them into my world, but also like it's their world cause it's just normal."

These recent comments about the flick echo ones Bieber shared with us last month. "I want to let people know there's a lot of people that are discouraging in life and that will tell you you can't do something, but you just got to remember that the sky's the limit," he told us. "You're able to do whatever you set your mind to as long as you remember to keep God first and stay grounded. So I think the movie really explains that, and it's really inspiring."

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And we're thankful for her, one of our favorite actors of 2010.
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At the beginning of this year, MTV News tagged Chloe Moretz, a little-known young actor whose largest role at that point was in "(500) Days of Summer," as one of the actors in our "10 to Watch in 2010" series.

She didn't disappoint. The 13-year-old blew audiences away as the sword-wielding, bullet-taking badass Hit-Girl in "Kick-Ass." She followed up that comic book adaptation with an intense and mature performance in "Let Me In," in which she played a troubled vampire yearning for a human connection.

It's no surprise, then, that we've now named Moretz as one of the folks we're most thankful for in 2010. MTV News recently sat down for a chat with the teen star, who talked about meeting overly enthusiastic fans, how her family has helped her career and one unforgettable encounter with Brad Pitt.

MTV: You were one of our stars to watch in 2010, and now Thanksgiving time is rolling around very soon. Every year we select the actors we're most thankful for, and you're one of the actors we're most thankful for in 2010.

Chloe Moretz: Really? Wowers! Yayers! Yay-zies?

MTV: Does it feel like it's been a big year for you?

Moretz: It's been huge. "Kick-Ass" and then ["Let Me In"] — it's been absolutely insane.

MTV: What's been the highlight?

Moretz: "Kick-Ass," how big it got. The sheer thought of how much work I put into it and it finally getting so huge. That was insane. I was flabbergasted.

MTV: Were there any moments at red carpets or premieres where you thought, "Wow, this is crazy"?

Moretz: A guy at the London premiere, he had a Hit-Girl costume on — a pink wig and everything. That struck home. That leaves a memory. He was chic.

MTV: Have you run into some fans of yours, or fellow actors, who have come to you and said how impressed they are by your work?

Moretz: Brad Pitt at the afterparty, he was like, "I really like the role of Hit-Girl." And I was like, "What'd Angie think?" No, it was amazing. It was really cool to see someone who is so big and is such a phenomenal actor to recognize my work.

MTV: Who or what are you most thankful for in 2010?

Moretz: My family, of course. Without my family, where would I be? That my mom said yes when I was 6 begging her to let me semi-start the business. Where would I be without my brother Trevor? He's my acting coach.

Thanksgiving is a time for taking stock, expressing gratitude and, most importantly, overeating. We at MTV News have been gorging all year at movie theaters, so it's about time we looked back and gave thanks to our favorite actors and filmmakers of 2010. Enjoy exclusive interviews with our winners all week long.

Check out everything we've got on "Kick-Ass" and "Let Me In."

For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com.

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Cheryl Cole's Hot New Back Tattoo Revealed

Stepping out for work duties, Cheryl Cole treated paparazzi to a glimpse of her latest tattoo body art at Fountain Studios in London on Thursday (November 25).

Turning up for "X-Factor" judge efforts, the British beauty donned low-waisted trousers which provided the sneak look at ink adorning her lower back.

The new tattoo makes for Cheryl's seventh, with insiders believing the latest addition may be part of a butterfly design slightly higher on her back or tied into another ink design on her upper left thigh.

Miss Cole's other tattoo's include one on the side of her right hand, barbed wire circling her right thigh, Mrs C on the back of her neck and a final design smack dab on her derriere.

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Prince William & Kate Middleton Will Invite Select Members Of The Public To Their Royal Wedding

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Thanksgiving Sales, Deals On Turkey Day (List)

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Mark Wahlberg Confirms He'll Star In 'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' Movie: MTV Exclusive!

Mark Wahlberg is no stranger to starring in movies based on video games -- he played the title role in the 2008 adaptation of the first-person shooter game "Max Payne." And he's also quite comfortable to working with writer-director David O. Russell -- they've collaborated together on "Three Kings," "I Heart Huckabees" and this year's [...]

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'King's Speech' Star Colin Firth Talks Awards-Season Love And 'Dumb Luck'

2010 best actor nominee looks poised for another Oscar nod.
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

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For the second year in a row, Colin Firth finds himself at the center of awards-season chatter. And after losing out on a best actor Oscar for "A Single Man," the 50-year-old actor has again established himself as one of the frontrunners in that category, thanks to his turn as the stammer-afflicted King George VI on the verge of Britain's entry into World War II in "The King's Speech."

It seems Firth is an actor at the top of his game, but to hear him tell it, it's as much a matter of good fortune as it is great talent.

"It's just dumb luck," he told MTV News at the Toronto film festival in September. "That's all: Just getting a crack at it. Sometimes you just take roles to stay in the game or pay bills and hope the good ones are going to come along.

"I was never in a world of perfect choice, and now I feel like I've had a couple of real plums landing in my hand," he added.

It was at fall film festivals in Toronto and Telluride, Colorado, as critics first began to catch screenings of "King's Speech," that it became clear we'd still be talking about Firth's performance come awards season. He's been faithfully making the publicity rounds ever since, and as he told us when we chatted earlier this month in New York, he's not bored with the experience.

"Funnily enough, I find it easier than many things," he said. "There are so many angles you can approach it from, to do with the way people are reacting to it to the surprises we've had along the way to nuances about the actual history itself. I think this has a lot of mileage in it.

"It's been very gratifying for audiences to have howls of laughter and be open to crying," he continued. "To see that happening in the same film is a triumphant feeling. When you're in Telluride, you can put it down to altitude — one glass of wine amounts to 10. So we had to test it at sea level as well to see if people enjoyed it, and they did."

Did you see Firth's performance as King George VI? Give us your review in the comments below.

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Joe Jonas & Ashley Greene's LA Morning Stroll

Stepping out for a stroll down lover?s lane, Joe Jonas and Ashley Greene were spotted out in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday (November 24).

The JoBro stud and his ?Twilight? lady both looked cute as they walked along with Greene?s miniature pup, showing affection to each other and stopping for coffee along the way.

In a recent appearance on ?Lopez Tonight,? Ashley gushed about the new hunk in her life for the first time, telling, ?He?s very sweet.?

Miss Greene proceeded to tell a story of a time she and Jonas were at the airport together, explaining, ?We?re going from the Middle East to NYC and JFK so there?s tons of security and screenings,? Ashley told George. ?We got through one surprisingly enough. The second one we got to and they stopped and looked at us with these really stern faces. [They] were like, ?What?s in your bag?? ? I look at [Joe] and there are these flashbacks of this knife set we got. They were cheese cutting knives. I look at Joe and I?m like, ?Did you leave the knives in the bag?? He?s like, ?Whoopsies.??

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Beyonce Jokes She's Been Pregnant With Concert Special

'I was pregnant with this DVD,' she laughs to MTV News as 'I Am ... World Tour' is set to air Thanksgiving Day on ABC.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Beyoncé never really seems to slow down, so when the time came to choose a director for her concert special DVD "I Am ... World Tour," the singer decided to take on those duties too. It's an accomplishment the singer jokes may have sparked those pregnancy rumors.

"I was pregnant with this DVD, yes!" she joked to MTV News.

The DVD hits stores on November 30, but fans can catch the 90-minute "I Am ... World Tour" TV special when it airs on ABC Thanksgiving night at 9:30 p.m. ET. Beyoncé opened up about what it was like to sit in the director's chair.

"Well, I've done some co-directing for music videos [but] this was definitely a big step for me, and I'm so thrilled," she said at the New York City screening for the flick.

Beyoncé said she was completely hands-on, deciding which moments made the final cut and which ones wound up on the cutting-room floor. "It was hard work," she said. "I learned so much. I have a new respect for directors and I think I would like to do more of it."

Her parents, Mathew and Tina Knowles, who also attended the screening over the weekend, said the film gives B the recognition she deserves after years of collaborating on many of her own videos.

"I'm really excited about this because Beyoncé has been making little short films and really helping to direct her videos," Tina told us. "So it's nice that she'll get credit for doing something that she really loves doing and that she's very talented at."

Dad Mathew recalled all of the effort his superstar daughter put into the special. "I'm so proud," he said. "I had an opportunity [to see the film], I've been to Houston with a screening; I've been to Bentonville, [Arkansas], with a screening, and to see the excitement from the audience, what an incredible job Beyoncé did as a director in the editing, I'm just so proud. Hopefully, all the fans go out and get the DVD and soundtrack and look at that ABC special coming on Thanksgiving."

Are you excited to see Beyoncé's concert special? Tell us in the comments!

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As part of our Thankful Week here at MTV News, we've selected the top five folks in entertainment for whom we're most thankful. Tim Burton is high on our list (check out the story here), due in large part to the overwhelming success of "Alice in Wonderland" and his 20-plus innovative years in the biz. [...]

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Beyonce Says She Takes Pregnancy Rumors In Stride

'I just hope that one day, when I decide to be pregnant that people are happy for me,' superstar jokes about year-round bump-watch.
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In 2010 alone, Beyoncé was pregnant at least twice, if you believe the rumors.

While the singer shot down the talk both times, she says that at this point she's pretty much to used to people speculating about potential baby bumps. "I mean, it's a part of it. At this point they said I've been pregnant like eight times, so I'm kind of used to it," Beyoncé told MTV News at a screening for her concert DVD, "I Am ... World Tour," in New York City.

"I just hope that one day, when I decide to be pregnant that people are happy for me, 'cause I'm like gosh, like, everyone's like, 'Oh god, please! She's been pregnant 100 times.' One day, hopefully, I will be. So whatever; it's a part of being a celebrity, I guess."

Her mom, Tina Knowles, was also at the screening and when asked if she thought that 2011 might be the year we give up gossiping about Bey's pregnancy status, she played it cool. "You have to ask her those personal things," she said. "I don't know!"

But Tina was also the lady to shoot down the baby-bump rumors last month when she sat down with talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres.

"I heard that, but I'm here to clear the rumors up. The truth is it's not Beyoncé that's pregnant, it's me," she joked. "No, it's not true. Not right now. I'm looking forward to it. With all the rumors, by now I should have about five or six grandchildren."

What do you think of the constant speculation about Bey and a baby bump? Tell us in the comments!

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Kat Von D Loses Cat in House Fire

In a tragic happening over the weekend, Kat Von D lost her cat in a fire that destroyed her Los Angeles home.

On Monday morning (November 22), the burlesque beauty posted a Twitter message that read: ?My house burned down last night with my cat inside.?

She added, "R.I.P. My little Valentine."

Von D later posted a photo of herself standing amongst the remains of the house and sadly wrote, ?In order to gain everything, you must lose everything.?

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'Harry Potter And Deathly Hallows - Part 1': The Reviews Are In!

The die-hards won't care what the critics say, but what they're saying is pretty positive.
By Eric Ditzian

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Photo: Warner Bros.

When it comes to matters of box-office bucks, a film like "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" is pretty much critic-proof. Its opening gross is usually insulated from critics tapping away at keyboards far removed from theaters where fans tote broomsticks and battle with faux-magical wands in the aisles.

Just try keeping those cosplayers at home. But, regardless of critical opinion — which just so happens to be largely positive — "Deathly Hallows" is shaping up to have one of the biggest openings ever. Prognosticators are eyeing a debut in the range of $130 million, good for the top "Potter" opening in franchise history and fifth place on the all-time list. And, as fans rush out to the multiplex in the opening hours in much the same way that Twilighters do, "Part 1" has a shot at besting "New Moon" and its $72.7 million first-day gross last year.

But should you brave the long lines and the frenetic energy of "Potter" obsessives? Do yourself a favor and check out what the critics are saying before you begin drawing a Harry-esque lightning bolt on your forehead.

The Story

" 'Deathly Hallows' is immensely satisfying. Nonetheless, things are gloomier than ever before: Harry, Hermione and Ron (Rupert Grint) are adrift; their anchor, Hogwarts, is no longer a safe haven. 'I must be the one to kill Harry Potter,' says the evil Voldemort, at the beginning of the film, setting the stage for the ultimate standoff. Dark forces amass against Harry and his allies, the Order of the Phoenix, who assemble for a thrilling skyborne escape early in the film. The fearless trio invades the Ministry of Magic in amusingly frumpy grown-up disguise, searches for Horcruxes (pieces of Voldemort's soul, to be used against him), spends a little too much time camping, and leaves you wishing 'Part II' were coming next week, not next summer." — Moira Macdonald, The Seattle Times

What If You Haven't Read the Books?

"Though I've seen all the films, there were times when I had no idea what they were talking about. Indeed, there are times when Hermione has to explain to Harry. My cluelessness didn't bother me, because the film depends more on mood and character than many of the others, and key actions seem to be alarmingly taking place off-screen." — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The Comparison to Earlier "Potter" Flicks

"Not that 'Deathly Hallows' is grim, exactly. But it is, to an unusual and somewhat risky degree, sadder and slower than the earlier films. It is also much less of a showcase (or bank vault, as the case may be) for the middle and senior generations of British actors. Many of the familiar faces show up — including Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix LeStrange, and, of course, Alan Rickman as Severus Snape — but they move along after a scene or two. ... The movie, in other words, belongs solidly to Mr. Radcliffe, Mr. Grint and Ms. Watson, who have grown into nimble actors, capable of nuances of feeling that would do their elders proud. One of the great pleasures of this penultimate 'Potter' movie is the anticipation of stellar post-'Potter' careers for all three of them." — A.O. Scott, The New York Times

The Dissenters

"The decision by David Heyman (who has produced all the films), Steve Kloves (who's scripted all but one) and David Yates (who will have directed the last four of the eight) to cut the final book into two features — whatever its sense as a business strategy — meant slowing the story down just as it should rev up. Instead of scooting like a Golden Snitch during a Quidditch championship, 'DH1' is struck with a long spell of aimlessness, and the viewer with the curse of ennui." — Richard Corliss, Time

The Final Word

"Ultimately, this movie's not for Muggles like me — it's for the millions and millions of Harry Potter fans who, quibbles aside, will welcome its arrival as a blessed event. It's evidence of how happily critic-proof these movies are that even the Warner Bros. logo — rendered in what looked to be rusting iron — was applauded when it appeared on the screen. After the movie, as the credits began to roll (to Alexandre Desplat's conventional but nonetheless transporting score), the girl on my left — perhaps 15 or 16 — whispered tearfully to her companion: 'So good. God, I can't wait for July.' That's all the critical analysis this movie needs." — Dana Stevens, Slate

Check out everything we've got on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1."

For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.

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Who Needs Jon & Kate? TLC Forges Ahead with Sarah Palin and Sister Wives

As of last year, the highest-rated show in TLC's history was the Season 5 premiere of Jon & Kate Plus 8. No doubt Jon Gosselin rattled some network bosses when he decided to yank himself and his kids off the air shortly thereafter!

At some point during the tense negotiations with Gosselin, those TLC executives probably wondered, "Is there life after Jon & Kate Plus 8?" A year and a half later, the answer turns out to be: Heck yeah.

This Sunday night's lineup says it all. TLC is airing new episodes of three ratings-grabbers in a row: 19 Kids and Counting: Duggars Make a Movie (8 p.m. ET); Sarah Palin's Alaska (9 p.m. ET); and Sister Wives: Honeymoon Special (10 p.m. ET).

Each week, The Duggars attract over a million viewers. Sister Wives averages over two million.  (The season finale attracted 2.7 million.) And the premiere episode of Sarah Palin's Alaska attracted nearly 5 million viewers, breaking new ratings records for TLC.  

Clearly, TLC has learned a thing or two about how to attract viewers. Their former calling card -- wedding and baby stories -- was fine, but igniting debates on polarizing subjects is much more lucrative.

Should people have more children than they can fit in a minivan? (Or three minivans?) Are polygamous families just like the rest of us, despite their illegal status? (Even when the show itself provokes a police investigation?) Is Palin a genuine, country-loving mom, or a calculating, political operative? We could debate these issues for years, and that's what the network is counting on. With all due respect to Jon and Kate, TLC doesn't need them anymore. They've found their controversy-courting formula, and they're sticking with it.

What do you think of TLC's programming this year? Chime in below!

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Who Needs Jon & Kate? TLC Forges Ahead with Sarah Palin and Sister Wives

As of last year, the highest-rated show in TLC's history was the Season 5 premiere of Jon & Kate Plus 8. No doubt Jon Gosselin rattled some network bosses when he decided to yank himself and his kids off the air shortly thereafter!

At some point during the tense negotiations with Gosselin, those TLC executives probably wondered, "Is there life after Jon & Kate Plus 8?" A year and a half later, the answer turns out to be: Heck yeah.

This Sunday night's lineup says it all. TLC is airing new episodes of three ratings-grabbers in a row: 19 Kids and Counting: Duggars Make a Movie (8 p.m. ET); Sarah Palin's Alaska (9 p.m. ET); and Sister Wives: Honeymoon Special (10 p.m. ET).

Each week, The Duggars attract over a million viewers. Sister Wives averages over two million.  (The season finale attracted 2.7 million.) And the premiere episode of Sarah Palin's Alaska attracted nearly 5 million viewers, breaking new ratings records for TLC.  

Clearly, TLC has learned a thing or two about how to attract viewers. Their former calling card -- wedding and baby stories -- was fine, but igniting debates on polarizing subjects is much more lucrative.

Should people have more children than they can fit in a minivan? (Or three minivans?) Are polygamous families just like the rest of us, despite their illegal status? (Even when the show itself provokes a police investigation?) Is Palin a genuine, country-loving mom, or a calculating, political operative? We could debate these issues for years, and that's what the network is counting on. With all due respect to Jon and Kate, TLC doesn't need them anymore. They've found their controversy-courting formula, and they're sticking with it.

What do you think of TLC's programming this year? Chime in below!

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Avril Lavigne Experimenting With Hip-Hop, Alex Da Kid Reveals

'It's a mixture of pop/rock and what I do,' producer says of new album.
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When Avril Lavigne splashed onto the scene eight years ago, the punk princess fueled her angsty, rebellious image with a pop-rock sound that had fans hooked. On her new album, the singer is ready to push her musical boundaries by mixing her signature sound with hip-hop elements, according to producer Alex Da Kid.

"It's a mixture of pop/rock and what I do," the "Love the Way You Lie" hitmaker told Rap-Up TV. "We've got some things that are hip-hop leaning, and we've got some things that are more pop/rock leaning, so it's what we both do just kind of combined into one thing."

The British producer explained that the songstress had her label reach out to him after hearing B.o.B and Hayley Williams' mega-hit "Airplanes."

As hinted in the letter Lavigne posted on her website to her fans this past week, Alex suggested that the singer has experienced some hardships with her record label when it comes to the release of the yet-to-be-titled album.

"I'm not sure what's going on with the album, just because she's been working on this album for a long time," he said. "So I think there's a lot of stuff going on politically and behind the scenes.

"I really liked working with her," he added. "She's really cool and down to earth. It was a good experience."

He recalled their drunk studio sessions, but kept tight-lipped about other track details, saying, "We're working it all out, so it's probably too early to talk about it."

While he might not know exactly when the LP will drop, Alex knows all too well about fans' pleas for new Avril Lavigne material.

"Her fans hit me up on Twitter every day about 'When's the album coming out?' 'When's the single coming out?' so I know there's a big demand for it," he said. "Hopefully, it'll be out soon, and we'll see what happens."

Are you excited for Avril's new album? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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'American Idol' Moving To New Night

The Fox hit will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning January 19.
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As its tenth season nears, "American Idol" continues to shake things up.

Fox announced on Friday that in January the amateur-talent juggernaut will now air on Wednesdays and Thursdays after launching from a Tuesday-night slot for years. According to the network's 2010 to 2011 midseason schedule, Tuesdays will lead with "Glee" at 8 p.m., followed by "Raising Hope" and a new sitcom "Mixed Signals."

The lineup change is the latest in a slew of revamps to the Fox hit. The buzzed-about judges' panel was completely overhauled and now includes Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler alongside "Idol" veteran Randy Jackson. The minimum age limit was also lowered to 15. In addition, the show will no longer whittle down the finalists from 24 to 12, and instead just introduce a dozen singers for fans to vote for. Tenth-season hopefuls will also be tasked with crafting memorable visuals as part of a brand new music video competition.

Lythoe has dished on how Tyler and Lopez are approaching their new gigs, praising them for their serious take on the job. He also added that longtime critic Jackson is stepping up his game and providing pithy insight.

"Randy is pulling his weight," Lythgoe said recently. "He really has stepped up. He's essentially come out of himself. He's enjoying being in that position."

Lopez has also said that next season with show will be more forgiving with auditioners, and try not to let panicky nerves get in the way of recognizing a talented hopeful.

"I don't want to let anybody really great [not make it through] because they're nervous, and not get to see what they could have did," Lopez said in September. "They're going to come in here and be a little bit nervous in the beginning, and then you realize, 'Wow, that person is really talented.' So we work them a little bit more than maybe you've seen in the past. We've given them more of a chance."

Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.

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'Deathly Hallows' Midnight Screenings Cast $24 Million Spell On Fans

Latest 'Harry Potter' film scores third-biggest midnight opening in history, behind two 'Twilight' films.
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Like a fine wine, "Harry Potter" only gets better with age — at least when it comes to midnight debuts.

The seventh film in the boy-wizard franchise, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" conjured up $24 million domestically from early Friday morning (November 19) screenings, according to box-office tracker Hollywood.com. In so doing, the film outstripped last year's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which nabbed $22.2 million from midnight showings, to land the #3 spot on the all-time list for midnight debuts.

The only movies ahead of it belong to another cinematic series that has captivated teens: "The Twilight Saga." Last summer's "Eclipse" ranks first with a whopping $30 million from its midnight showings, and 2009's "New Moon" is a close second with $26.3 million.

While "Deathly Hallows - Part 1" didn't exactly suck the life out of its vampire competition in the midnight-screenings department, the film is well on its way to a magical box-office run. Hollywood.com box-office prognosticator Paul Dergarabedian is forecasting an opening weekend well north of $100 million, which would make it only the second "Potter" film to achieve that feat (2005's "Goblet of Fire" tallied $102.7 million in its opening frame). Other analysts are estimating that it could earn as much as $130 million, solidifying it a spot in the top-five opening weekends in history.

So will "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" eventually beat out the franchise-topping $317 million domestic gross of the first film in the series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"? Largely positive reviews certainly won't hurt it. And neither will the fact that it is "Part 1" of the epic saga's finale and should draw repeat viewings from fans who aren't quite ready to say goodbye. Of course, any records "Part 1" does set will likely be broken when "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" hits theaters in July.

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