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Jacob Volkmann vs. Paul Sass Likely For UFC 146

Jacob Volkmann vs. Paul Sass Likely For UFC 146
Surging UFC lightweights Jacob Volkmann and Paul Sass have verbally agreed to meet this May at UFC 146, which is rumored to feature a heavyweight title fight between champion Junior dos Santos and challenger Alistair Overeem. Volkmann and Sass both are riding on a head full of steam, but someone's momentum will come to a screeching halt after their UFC 146 meeting.

The UFC revealed today that verbal agreements are in place for a lightweight tilt between the chronically unfunny Jacob Volkmann and England’s resident triangle master Paul Sass, with the fight targeted for UFC 146 this May.

31-year-old Jacob “Christmas” Volkmann (14-2) made his UFC debut in 2009 as a welterweight, losing that and one other contest in the division before dropping to lightweight. Since doing so, Volkmann has strung together five straight decision victories, including wins over the likes of Paul Kelly, Antonio McKee and Danny Castillo. His most recent performance resulted in a unanimous judges’ ruling in his favor over The Ultimate Fighter season 8 winner Efrain Escudero at UFC 141 in December.

England’s Paul “Sassangle” Sass (12-0) got his nickname and undefeated record for a reason: he’s secured seven of his twelve professional victories via triangle choke. Like Rousimar Palhares’ leg locks, you may see it coming, but there’s nothing you can do to stop it. The 23-year-old Team Kaobon prospect has only seen one of his professional bouts reach the final bell, the rest having all ended by submission. He most recently appeared in action this past October at UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson, submitting a spirited Michael Johnson in the first round with a heel hook.

UFC 146 has yet to be officially announced by the UFC, but is expected to take place on May 26 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is likely to feature a main event between UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem.

Other announced matchups include Jason “Mayhem” Miller taking on C.B. Dollaway and Evan Dunham facing off against Edson Barboza.

For complete coverage of UFC 146, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com

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Rachel Crow Talks Up 'Amazing' Post-'X Factor' Career

Rachel Crow Talks Up 'Amazing' Post-'X Factor' Career

'Everything just kind of happened at once,' 14-year-old tells MTV News about new TV and recording deals.
By Kara Warner

Rachel Crow
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Her elimination from "X Factor" made for one of the most shocking (and tear-filled) moments of the show, and now breakout star Rachel Crow will be crying tears of joy thanks to a newly inked recording contract with music-industry powerhouse Columbia Records and a TV deal with Nickelodeon.

MTV News caught up with the spunky 14-year-old on Wednesday (February 22) to get the inside scoop on her new endeavors.

"Everything just kind of happened at once. It was really cool for me. I've never had so many things happen — it's just amazing," Crow said of her recent career developments, the first of which we'll see via Nickelodeon's new comedy "Fred: The Show."

" 'Fred: The Show' is so much fun to work on. The whole crew, the whole cast, everyone is amazing. What's really cool is on that show, you get to show both sides — singing and acting — which is right up my alley," Crow said of her five- to six-episode stint. "I'm loving the acting so much. It's really fun for me. I have a fun character. She's spunky and crazy, and she wants to be a star and her name is — drum roll — her name is Starr."

With regard to the pilot the network is developing around the bubbly singer/actress, Crow said the details are still being worked out but promised it will be something we've never seen before.

"The goal with the pilot is to reach boy and girl audiences, because that's hard to do. We're still deciding if it's going to be one topic or any topic. Hopefully my [character's] name is Rachel, I hope," she said. "It's going to be edgy and really funny. I want to land the moms and the dads too, so hopefully it will be a family show."

In between her work on "Fred: The Show" and her new pilot, Crow is getting ready to record her first studio album at Columbia.

"I want my first album to have a lot of high notes in songs," Crow said. "I want there to be upbeat songs and slow songs, I want it to be retro and very soulful and I want at least one of my songs to have a guy rapping in it, because that is just so cool. Maybe Eminem can rap on it?"

What are you expecting from Rachel's post-"X Factor" career? Let us know in the comments below!

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Nick Walker vs. Joe Morris at MCC - Midwest Cagefighting

Nick Walker vs. Joe Morris at MCC - Midwest Cagefighting
HDNet WebFights is back with this beating from the Midwest Cagefighting Championships in Des Moines, IA on 6/24/2011. This bout features two lightweights Nick Walker and Joe Morris

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Ke$ha - Blow

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Miley Cyrus Shows Off Her New Bicep Tattoo

Miley Cyrus Shows Off Her New Bicep Tattoo
Last July we learned that Miley Cyrus got her 7th 11th tattoo, an equal sign on her finger that is believed to represent equality for all. Today we learn that Miley got her 8th 12th tattoo over the weekend with boyfriend Liam Hemsworth in tow. Altho Liam went with Miley to the tattoo parlour, he [...]

Last July we learned that Miley Cyrus got her 7th 11th tattoo, an equal sign on her finger that is believed to represent equality for all. Today we learn that Miley got her 8th 12th tattoo over the weekend with boyfriend Liam Hemsworth in tow. Altho Liam went with Miley to the tattoo parlour, he did NOT get a tattoo. Miley was the only one getting new ink on this visit. She got the phrase Love Never Dies tattooed on her inner bicep. Check it out below.

Miley Cyrus was at it again last night — which with her can mean several things — but in this case she got another tattoo … TMZ has learned. Cyrus showed up at Studio City Tattoo at around 8:00 PM last night with a few friends, including BF Liam Hemsworth. Miley was the only one of the crew to get inked … with the phrase “Love Never Dies” on the inside of her left bicep.

Clearly, Miley is a fan of tattoos … cuz her collection is growing by leaps and bounds. It’s unknown why, exactly, she decided to get this sentiment tattooed on her body … it’s not a particularly unique phrase. But, if she loves it … then that’s really all that matters. I suspect Miley still has quite a few more tattoos to get. Any guess what her next ink job might be?

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'Hunger Games': The Memes That Caught Fire

'Hunger Games': The Memes That Caught Fire

This week's Hobnobbing celebrates Seneca Crane's beard, Peeta's advice and more Web wonders.
By Amy Wilkinson

Wes Bentley as Seneca Crane in "The Hunger Games"
Photo: Lionsgate

Three years can feel like an eternity. That's how long "The Hunger Games" fans will have sat around sharpening their arrows between Lionsgate purchasing the film rights to Suzanne Collins' novel and the movie ultimately swooping into theaters March 23. But it's also been a productive 36 or so months for the series' acolytes, evidenced by the plethora of Panem-centric memes that have cropped up online to amuse, inform and enthrall.

From Seneca Crane's beard to Katniss' orange backpack, let's celebrate the things that have made this infernal wait a little less painful. (Special thanks to Twitter friends who sent in their recommendations.)

Seneca Crane's beard
Wes Bentley's flame-shaped fuzz was destined for Internet infamy. Following the debut of "The Hunger Games" full-length trailer, the stylized scruff seemed to be one of the hottest topics of conversation. A Facebook page (and insightful interview with Hollywood Crush) followed, proving the beard had staying power — even if it didn't stay on Bentley's face forever. "I would have loved to have kept the beard, but that beard took two hours to groom every day," he told MTV News. "It's such a cool look. Ve Neill, the makeup designer, did such an amazing job. It's exciting that it's getting that kind of attention."

Advice Peeta
Peeta is the wisest baker's son we know. Need proof? Take a gander at Advice Peeta, recommended by @TheHobOrg, where the disembodied head of Josh Hutcherson dispenses pithy platitudes and nuggets of wisdom. "Remember who the real enemy is: Panera," one reads, while another declares, "I set fireeeeeee to the bread." Aw, Peeta's an Adele fan! We knew it.

Lord Buttercup
District 12's male tribute isn't the only character pontificating online. Even Prim's mangy tomcat is getting in on the action. Similarly styled to Advice Peeta, Lord Buttercup, recommended by @mirandahakim, has plenty to say too, like "I am the Mockingjay. LOL JK I'm a cat." The busy feline also manages his own Twitter account, @LordButtercup. Because the revolution needs social-media-minded mongrels.

Effie's shoes
One of the newer (and perhaps less prevalent) memes, recommended by @HGgirlonfire, is a foot fetishist's best friend. Effie Trinket's gold booties (supposedly fashioned after an Alexander McQueen design) made their debut on the recently launched Capitol Couture. And our shoe envy will never be the same.

Katniss' orange backpack
Clearly, "Hunger Games" fans are a fashion-conscious bunch, because when the first "Hunger Games" teaser debuted, and it appeared Katniss' bright backpack had been replaced by a duller version, die-hards were not pleased. Thankfully, further peeks have confirmed that the fiery bag, which Katniss grabs at the beginning of the Games, is indeed a player. And, as recommended by @pikko, it continues to be celebrated on Facebook.

What's your favorite "Hunger Games" meme? Sound off in the comments below and tweet me @amymwilk with your thoughts and suggestions for future columns!

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Mark Munoz Still Sees Major Holes in Demian Maia's Striking - UFC 131

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Dana White: All Main Events Will Be Five Rounds Following UFC on FUEL TV 1

Dana White: All Main Events Will Be Five Rounds Following UFC on FUEL TV 1
After an exciting end to an action-packed third round in the main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, hundreds of fans went to Twitter proclaiming they wanted more. Many were actually expecting more and were surprised and confused that they were not about to get their wish. After the event, UFC President Dana White announced that from now on, all main events will be five rounds.

After an exciting end to an action-packed third round in the main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, hundreds of fans went to Twitter proclaiming they wanted more. Many were actually expecting more and were surprised and confused that they were not about to get their wish.

Last June, the UFC announced that all main events would be scheduled for five rounds. However, due to scheduling issues such as contracts already being signed for three rounds and fighters withdrawing from fights, the first five round main event that was a non-title bout did not occur until UFC 138 in November. Since then, two non-title main events have gone the distance- UFC 139 with “Shogun” Rua vs. Dan Henderson and UFC on FOX 2 with Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis.

However, when the UFC signed a deal with FOX Sports, they only included five round main events on FOX, not FX or FUEL TV events. After last night’s main event on FUEL TV, which saw Diego Sanchez mount a comeback after being pummeled throughout the first two rounds, White immediately made the decision to have five round main events at every UFC event.

“We blew it tonight. It should have been a five-round fight,” White said at the post-fight press conference. “They will be five-round fights from now on.”

Because of contractual obligations, future main events, including Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann at UFC on FX 2 on March 2nd, and Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Noguiera at UFC on FUEL TV 2 on April 14th, will both be three round main events as scheduled. White did not announce whether UFC on FUEL TV 3 headliners Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung will be a three or five round matchup.

For more coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 1, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com

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Roy Nelson is tough as hell, but it’s not enough to compete with Fabricio Werdum at UFC 143

Roy Nelson is tough as hell, but it’s not enough to compete with Fabricio Werdum at UFC 143

LAS VEGAS -- Roy Nelson is slowly shedding the blubber around his midsection, but he still has a ways to go. Fabricio Werdum showed that tonight.

The Brazilian, fighting for the first time in the UFC since 2008, actually picked apart Nelson on the feet to cruise to a unanimous decision victory, 30-27 on all three cards.

"Roy is very tough and can endure a lot of beating, but I found his weak spots," said Werdum.

With a giant belly and a mullet, Nelson is the everyman, and the crowd at Mandalay Bay roared in approval of the Las Vegas native. He came into the fight at just 246 pounds, his lightest weight in years. But even minus the extra 20 pounds he used to fight with, Nelson was still taking big deep breaths midway through the second round. He was a sitting duck.

Werdum is generally regarded as one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu artists in the division, but no one's ever raved about his striking. He beat the heck out of Nelson on the feet. The 6-foot Nelson played perfectly into the 6-5 Werdum's gameplan of working head control to throw knees. Werdum opened a huge gash on Nelson's forehead.

"This fight was important to me. I trained hard every day for this fight. I had a good strategy going into the fight but the main thing for me was to come out with a victory," said Werdum. FightMetric had Werdum outlanding Nelson 91-26.

Nelson (16-7 , 3-3 UFC) took a beating to the chin and body along the cage over the first five minutes. It just got worse from there. An exhausted Nelson tried to throw the home run overhand right for the next 10 minutes. In doing so, he moved forward and kept ducking his head. Werdum landed more knees and pounded Nelson to the face with his jab.

Reality is that Nelson is a tweener. If he really got in great shape, he'd probably still weigh 220 pounds. That's too small for heavyweight and way too big for the 205-pound division. Werdum is a massive guy, but still quick enough to avoid the plodding Nelson.

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Quick Hits: Overeem’s New Camp and Future, Kyle Injured, UFC on Fuel 1 Changes, and More

Quick Hits: Overeem’s New Camp and Future, Kyle Injured, UFC on Fuel 1 Changes, and More
UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem has found a new camp and appears to have the date of his fight with UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos.

UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem has found a new camp and appears to have the date of his fight with UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos.

Overeem has joined the “Blackzillians” camp and has signed with Authentic Sports Management. The former Golden Glory product’s camp revealed the news via press release.

Overeem will now be more focused on his apparent Memorial Day Weekend fight with Dos Santos. While the fight is expected, it has yet to be made official by the UFC.

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Grammys Behind The Scenes: What You Didn't See

Grammys Behind The Scenes: What You Didn't See

MTV News had a prime spot on the red carpet and inside Staples Center — here's what you missed if you were watching on TV.
By MTV News staff

Musicians Sir Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga attend The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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MTV News spent hours interviewing artists and stars on the Grammy red carpet. After everyone was inside Los Angeles' Staples Center, some of the news team made their way backstage while the rest made their way to their seats. Here are some observations that anyone watching from their couch would never have seen: Pretty Please, More Pink: Inside Staples Center, they play highlights from past shows during commercial breaks. Pink's performance of "Glitter in the Air" captivated the audience so much that when they cut back to the show, the entire crowd groaned.

Mother Monster's Security Detail: Lady Gaga moved through the arena flanked by two bodyguards in order to make it safely to her seat in time for Recording Industry President Neil Portnoy's speech. Gaga was also safer than the Beatle in the house. Sir Paul McCartney had no protection during his dual-performance night. Get Up, Stand Up: The audience inside Staples Center seemed unsure of when to stand up and sit down all night. The minute Paul McCartney appeared onstage, all that uncertainty disappeared. One Step Behind?: While Chris Brown's footwork looked quite impressive on air, our source told us the vibe inside Staples was lukewarm after his physical performance. Join the Band: Many audience members were given arm bands with a Coldplay logo on it and told to put them on during the band's performance with Rihanna. The Standing O You Missed: When Tony Bennett won a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for his duet with Amy Winehouse during the pre-televised ceremony, the crowd rose to its feet. "We shouldn't be here. Our darling daughter should be here," Winehouse's father Mitch said after embracing Bennett. On the Bubble: The night's big winner, Adele, was chewing gum backstage after her triumphant performance of "Rolling in the Deep." That applause you heard on TV was no joke. The crowd inside Staples was blown away. +Jennifer Hudson Channels Whitney Houston
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+Adele Stages Thrilling Comeback Stick with MTV News all for all the Grammy red-carpet fashion, Grammy winners and Grammy news until the hangover wears off!

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Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva breakdown their upcoming fight - Strikeforce

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Britney Spears Has 'Crazy' Cameo On will.i.am's Album?

Britney Spears Has 'Crazy' Cameo On will.i.am's Album?

Black Eyed Peas mastermind teases a collabo with the pop princess on #willpower, set for 2012 release.
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In a sea of A-list contributions for will.i.am's forthcoming solo album, the Black Eyed Peas mastermind recently dropped one name that will really get pop fans excited. Speaking with Capital FM, will teased that his Femme Fatale collaborator Britney Spears will make an appearance on the album, dubbed #willpower.

"I have a song with Alicia Keys — me, Alicia and Swedish House Mafia. I have a song with the Beats, which is pretty grand. Me and Shakira have been trying to finish the stuff we started, and me and Britney is really crazy," he said. "So we got a song with me, LMFAO and Eva Simons, a song with me and Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz — I got a whole other bunch of collaborations." Spears and will.i.am last worked together on "Big Fat Bass," a spacey, grinding party tune complete with clapping noises and some rapping from will himself. Their recording session was featured on the MTV special "I Am the Femme Fatale." There's been no word yet from will's camp about the song and whether this is a new track or if he will be including "Big Fat Bass" on the album. The rapper/producer's love for Brit is hardly anything new: He gushed to MTV News about the pop princess months after they recorded together. "[I discovered] her love for music. I never seen anyone, like, come alive, full of excitement and giggling and laughing behind the mic," will recalled to MTV News. "She was like a little kid when she was recording the song, and it just brought the whole atmosphere, it changed the whole atmosphere when someone really loves music. So it was great working with her." His latest single, "T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)," featuring Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger, dropped late last year. #willpower, which also features "X Factor" judge Nicole Scherzinger, will be released later this year. What are you expecting from will and Brit's collabo? Let us know in the comments!

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Mary J. Blige Dishes On Her 'Crazy' Led Zeppelin Covers

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'I've listened to their music since I was a child,' says the R&B diva, who recorded 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love.'
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You wouldn't peg Mary J Blige as the black-light-and-tapestry sort, but, as has become readily apparent in recent weeks, she absolutely loves Led Zeppelin. In early February, reports began circulating that Blige had re-recorded Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven," working with Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and guitarist Steve Vai on the track, which is slated to appear on the international reissue of her Stronger With Each Tear album, due Monday.

But after she had recorded "Stairway," Blige continued to get the Led out, covering another Zeppelin classic — the thunderous "Whole Lotta Love" — for the album too. And when MTV News caught up with her on the Essence Black Women in Hollywood red carpet, she told us all about channeling her inner Robert Plant for the tracks, a process that came much easier than you'd probably imagine. "I did Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love' — it's crazy," she said. "I am a Led Zeppelin fan. I'm not going to say I've been to their concerts, but I've listened to their music since I was a child, and it's always moved me, especially 'Stairway to Heaven,' and 'Whole Lotta Love' is just fun." Blige also said she recorded another new song — a "club record" called "I Can't Wait" — for the re-release. And while it's only slated to hit shelves outside the U.S., she hopes her fans will get a chance to hear all the new songs pretty soon. "I want y'all to hear it," she laughed.

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Knockout of the week: Frankie Edgar takes out Gray Maynard

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Frankie Edgar will head to Japan soon to defend  his UFC lightweight belt against former WEC champ Ben Henderson at UFC 144. How about a little reminder of what Edgar did in his last bout?

His fourth-round knockout of Gray Maynard ended any question about who was the better fighter. With Henderson, he'll have to face a fight who has never been knocked out, and was submitted once in 2007. Who will take the belt home from Japan? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.

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'Breaking Dawn' Secrets Revealed: Kristen Stewart's 'Doll' Double

'Breaking Dawn' Secrets Revealed: Kristen Stewart's 'Doll' Double

"It was creepy ... in a good way," special effects supervisor tells MTV News of creating the Kristen Stewart look-alike.
By Kara Warner

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For all the "Twilight" fans familiar with "Breaking Dawn," via both Stephenie Meyer's source material as well as the movie "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1," you know that the much-discussed, heavily hyped birth scene is one of the more graphic and disturbing scenes in all of Meyer's mostly PG-rated world.

It's safe to say that curiosity was fully piqued when it came to seeing how director Bill Condon decided to adapt it in the film.

In a nutshell, the scene is pretty graphic and cringe-worthy. For those who have seen the "Making Of" documentary with the recently released DVD/Blu-Ray or happened to catch the sneak peek MTV News got ahead of time last week, you've been introduced to the Bella doll that the filmmaking team used in place of Kristen Stewart for a few scenes. This week's Twilight Tuesday brings you a few fun details about the making of the doll, to which I affectionately refer as "Robot Bella" (even though it/she is clearly not a robot).

According to John Rosengrant, the film's animatronics and special makeup effects supervisor, the idea behind the creation of the Bella replica doll was to make the birthing/near-death scene appear as real as possible and to show Bella in her very emaciated form that Meyer describes in the book.

"It's very hybrid, the approach," he told MTV News. "We tried to shape the whole Bella, what she looks like emaciated and all that, but it's also digitally augmented, and that was from the get-go, this was going to be a hybrid-type effect."

If you look closely at the features of the doll, especially when Robert Pattinson is shown acting out that very emotional scene with it, there is a creepy element involved.

"It was creepy when we created the look of her, in a good way," Rosengrant said. "I was actually shocked that that was the edict and I think that is maybe [credit] to Bill Condon as the director, wanting to make something like that real because the previous movies didn't strike me that they would embrace something like this."

What are you looking forward to most in "Breaking Dawn Part 2"? Leave your comment below!

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'Breaking Dawn' DVD Sells 3.2 Million In Two Days

'Breaking Dawn' DVD Sells 3.2 Million In Two Days

'Part 1' of 'Twilight' finale also racks up 50,000 downloads and 80,000 video-on-demand transactions.
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"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 DVD is, unsurprisingly, flying off the shelves. After the film was released to disc at midnight Saturday morning, it reportedly sold 3.2 million discs over the course of two days.

But, that's not all: The flick also snagged 50,000 downloads and 80,000 video-on-demand transactions during the two-day period when the sales were tracked, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The numbers make "Breaking Dawn" the top-selling release so far this year. It bows at #1 on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert overall disc sales chart, followed by "Lady and the Tramp" and "A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas."

Now that it can be played on repeat, Twihards are certain to be memorizing every sweet and saucy moment of "Part 1" before the final installment hits theaters this November. A scene from the Bill Condon-directed "Breaking Dawn - Part 2," played at a special Target in-store event just before "Part 1" dropped.

Fans were treated to five minutes of footage, including behind-the-scenes shots of "Twilight" hunks Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner preparing for battle in the woods. The exclusive scene followed Bella as she finds a note in a book with instructions from Alice, explaining what to do to get new passports.

The clip then cut to an emotional conversation between Edward and Bella, who share a juicy kiss. But, perhaps the scene fans most wanted to sink their teeth into was the first shot of vampire Bella, which included those famous red eyes and special-effects-aided speed.

Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1."

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

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Kendra Wilkinson & Hank Baskett: Softball With Their Sweetie

Kendra Wilkinson & Hank Baskett: Softball With Their Sweetie

It was a day of softball for Kendra Wilkinson, her husband Hank Baskett and their 2-year-old son Hank Jr. The former The Girls Next Door star batted for her team in Westlake, Calif. on Saturday (February 18). Hank Jr. watched from the sidelines, snacked on his bag of chips, and walked around just looking cute!

His t-shirt read I'm Gonna Be On A Cereal Box Someday.

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Beyonce Looks 'Sexy' Post-Baby, Destiny's Child Vets Say

Beyonce Looks 'Sexy' Post-Baby, Destiny's Child Vets Say

Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland say the new mom looks 'amazing' and that Blue Ivy is 'beautiful.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Kelly Marino

Beyonce attends the after party following Jay-Z's concert at Carnegie Hall to benefit The United Way Of New York City and the Shawn Carter Foundation at the 40 / 40 Club on February 6, 2012 in New York City.
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Earlier this week, new mom Beyoncé stepped out to debut her post-baby body for the first time. Decked out one night in a body-hugging red number and another in a glittering black cocktail dress, B was out in full force to support her hubby Jay-Z when he took the stage for a two-night engagement at New York's famed Carnegie Hall.

B certainly left her fans speechless with her ability to bounce back to hotness just a month after giving birth to baby Blue Ivy, and her former Destiny's Child pals were equally floored. Michelle Williams dished to MTV News, "Man, "She looks fantastic, amazing, amazing, amazing. I wasn't surprised because even before she was pregnant she had a six pack, she was very toned. So, obviously it just went back very quickly." Fellow DC gal pal Kelly Rowland also can't handle how Beyoncé is bringing sexy back one hot dress at a time. "She looks fantastic. She looks fantastic. I told her she looks so hot!" Rowland exclaimed. "She looks so hot — just even sexier. Love her!" And Williams noted that it's not just Beyoncé who is doing well these days, but so is 1-month-old Blue. "Absolutely! Absolutely [I've seen everyone]!" she said. "Everybody's doing fantastic, amazing." Williams' sentiments about Blue Ivy mirror those of comments Rowland previously made about J and B's glory. "She's absolutely beautiful!" Rowland said back in January. "And I say that with such a huge grin! I'm so excited. "We all just stared at her," she added about meeting the baby for the first time. "I just stared at her. She is so beautiful."

Are you excited to see pictures of Blue Ivy? Leave your comments below!

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Demian Maia Prepares for UFC 131 - UFC 131

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Demian Maia's journey to Vancouver starts in his home country of Brazil. Take a quick glimpse into his life as he prepares to face Mark Munoz at UFC 131

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Colbert Report Will Resume Taping Tomorrow

Colbert Report Will Resume Taping Tomorrow
Good news! The Colbert Report will resume taping tomorrow, after inexplicably being halted last week. Nobody really know what happened for sure, but we've heard reports that Stephen halted the show because he was caring for his 91-year-old mother, Lorna. The little bit that does support this hypothesis is that he responded to people sending well-wishes: “My family and [...]

Good news!

The Colbert Report will resume taping tomorrow, after inexplicably being halted last week.

Nobody really know what happened for sure, but we've heard reports that Stephen halted the show because he was caring for his 91-year-old mother, Lorna.

The little bit that does support this hypothesis is that he responded to people sending well-wishes:

“My family and I would like to thank everyone who has offered their thoughts and prayers. We are grateful and touched by your concern.”

We hope everyone is okay, Stephen, and we'll be happy to see you back in fine form tomorrow!

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Knockout of the week: Frankie Edgar takes out Gray Maynard

Knockout of the week: Frankie Edgar takes out Gray Maynard

Frankie Edgar will head to Japan soon to defend  his UFC lightweight belt against former WEC champ Ben Henderson at UFC 144. How about a little reminder of what Edgar did in his last bout?

His fourth-round knockout of Gray Maynard ended any question about who was the better fighter. With Henderson, he'll have to face a fight who has never been knocked out, and was submitted once in 2007. Who will take the belt home from Japan? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.

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Are Madonna And Britney Spears Collaborating On MDNA?

Are Madonna And Britney Spears Collaborating On MDNA?

Amid rumors that Spears will appear on Madge's 'Girls Gone Wild,' MTV News looks back at their history together.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Could it be that Madonna has enlisted her pal Britney Spears for MDNA?

Well, according to a leaked album jacket, it seems that Spears is making an appearance on the album's lead track, "Girls Gone Wild." This would mark the second collaboration on the album. Madonna nabbed Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. for the album's first single, "Give Me All Your Luvin'." While the leaked jacket, which appeared on Britney fansite Breatheheavy.com, can't be confirmed as authentic, a rep for Madge had no comment about the rumor, neither confirming nor denying it. Meanwhile, a rep for Spears never returned MTV News' request for comment. This is hardly the first time that the two ladies have worked together. In fact, they have quite a history with each other. The duo kicked off their nearly decade-long friendship at the 2003 VMAs when, in case you hadn't heard, they shared an onstage kiss while performing together. It was the kiss seen and heard around the world, and nearly 10 years later it is still often talked about as one of the most memorable moments in the show's storied history. After they shared that smooch, Spears was inspired to get the Queen of Pop on her lead In the Zone single, "Me Against the Music." "I was in the middle of rehearsals for the VMAs and I played her the song, and she was like, 'That's your first single, right?' " Britney recalled in a vintage interview with MTV. "I was like, 'Yeah, hopefully.' She was like, 'I really like it.' I was like, 'Really?' I was like, 'Well, you wanna do it with me?' She said, 'Yeah.' " They later appeared together in the warehouse-set video with one another, playing a pop star cat-and-mouse game that featured a near kiss. Five years later, as Spears was prepping her return to the pop spotlight, she appeared onstage with Madonna during a Sticky & Sweet Tour stop at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The singer hit the stage with the pop icon to perform "Human Nature" by her side. That same year, Madonna appeared in Spears' documentary, "For the Record," where she spoke about the younger singer. "I admire her as an artist," the Material Girl said, adding that she sees a lot of herself in Spears. In 2011, as Spears was prepping the release of her album Femme Fatale, in an interview with Out magazine, she noted that she truly admires her friend. "Madonna. No question. She is an amazing entertainer," she said when asked whose career she most would want to emulate. As Madonna preps the release of MDNA in March, Spears is also the topic of conversation in a recent interview with her. When asked by ABC News what it was like to smooch the pop princess, she commented, "Nice moment, good kisser. Cool," she said, clarifying that she wouldn't do it again. "No, I already did it. I don't like to repeat myself." Well, perhaps a kiss would be "reductive" (her word, not ours), but it seems given the love that Madge and Spears fans have for the two pop stars, they wouldn't mind them cooking up some musical magic. The track, "Girls Gone Wild," was teased in a megamix that dropped last week and it certainly feels like it would lend itself to both Madonna and Brit's musical sensibilities: It's fist-pumpingly dance-y, sexy and all about going out and having a good time, with Madge proclaiming, "Girls, they just want to have some fun/ Get fired up like a smoking gun/ On the floor till the daylight comes/ Girls, they just want to have some fun."

What would you think of a new Britney Spears/ Madonna collabo? Leave your comment below!

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Robin Thicke Arrested For Marijuana Possession In NYC

Robin Thicke Arrested For Marijuana Possession In NYC

'Lost Without You' singer was held for 15 minutes at the police station and signed autographs for the staff, according to reports.
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

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Robin Thicke was arrested for marijuana possession in New York City on Friday (February 17), according to reports.

The 34-year-old "Lost Without You" singer was apprehended near Manhattan's Madison Square Park after he was pulled over for throwing something out of the window of his Cadillac Escalade, a source told Access Hollywood. Police reportedly opened the cigarette box in the vehicle and found an unknown amount of marijuana. Thicke was taken to a police station and issued a summons before being dismissed. He was reportedly held for 15 minutes and signed autographs for the staff while in the station.

No official statement has been made from Thicke or his reps on the charges.

Thicke released his fifth studio album, Love After War, in December. His single "Pretty Lil' Heart" featuring Lil Wayne was released in November. The duo had previously collaborated on "Shooter" and "Shoot Me Down," from Wayne's Tha Carter II and Tha Carter III albums, respectively. Thicke and his wife, actress Paula Patton, had their first child, Julian Fuego, in April 2010.

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Michael Jackson’s Estate Being Sued By The Star’s Former Money Grabbing Manager

Michael Jackson’s Estate Being Sued By The Star’s Former Money Grabbing Manager
Already today we have had news about law suits and legal claims with Adele suing a French tabloid, now we have news that Michael Jackson’s Estate is in a legal debacle with the King of Pop’s former manager, Tohme Tohme, who is claiming he is owed more money. MJ fired his manager 3 months before [...]

Already today we have had news about law suits and legal claims with Adele suing a French tabloid, now we have news that Michael Jackson’s Estate is in a legal debacle with the King of Pop’s former manager, Tohme Tohme, who is claiming he is owed more money. MJ fired his manager 3 months before he died and TMZ has obtained legal docs claiming “Tohme got Michael to sign agreements that earned him a fortune for doing nothing”. The reports are claiming that Tohme got MJ to pay him tens of thousands of dollars a month plus expenses as a flat fee regardless of what work he actually did. What’s more is that when Michael was on tour, Tohme got him to pay him hundreds of thousands of dollars. He also got MILLIONS of dollars for making a financial ‘introduction.’ Now he says he is owed MORE…hmm… did someone say extortion?

According to the papers, Estate attorney Howard Weitzman claims Tohme got MJ to agree to pay him $35,000 a month plus expenses as a flat fee — regardless of what work Tohme performed. On top of that, Tohme inked a deal that gave him 15% of any money Michael made. And there’s more …Tohme introduced Michael to a lender that refinanced Neverland. In return, Tohme got Jackson to pay him $2.4 million — just for the introduction. And Tohme got MJ to promise him 10% of any profits if the Ranch was sold. Tohme also got MJ to agree to pay him $100,000 a month for the “This Is It” tour.

Tohme is taking the Estate to court to get remaining money he claims that he is owed. MJ’s Estate is trying to showing that Tohme extorted the star out of millions of dollars while he was still alive as a way of shutting him down. The King of Pop’s lawyers are planning to stop the case and seek damages from him for bringing this case in the first place.

I find it unbelievable hearing about the HUGE amounts of money that some managers of celebs are paid, but this just sounds ridiculous! $2.4 million for a mere introduction to a finance lender! I think Tohme was clearly taking advantage of Michael, who probably wasn’t in his most rational states when he was working with his manager. He was fired just before Michael died too which says that Michael was maybe onto him in the end. The fact that he has the audacity to say that he is owed MORE now is what is so crazy, and quite amusing really in some ways. The scary thing is though that MJ’s Estate will probably have to pay him at least some of what he is saying that he is owed, to make the case stay out of the courts and settle the matter.

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Rachel Zoe & Skyler: Lunch Date With Daddy

Rachel Zoe & Skyler: Lunch Date With Daddy

Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman took their son Skyler out to eat at Newsroom Cafe in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday (February 18).

Skyler - who turns one next month - is already racking up the frequent flyer miles. He was just in New York City with his parents to show off his mom's Fall/Winter 2012 collection.

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Dustin Poirier schools young Max Holloway with wicked submission at UFC 143

Dustin Poirier schools young Max Holloway with wicked submission at UFC 143

LAS VEGAS -- Dustin Poirier dealt with Max Holloway's standing onslaught for close to two minutes. That's when he had enough. Time for Plan B.

Poirier took the fight to the ground and taught the 20-year-old a lesson. He mounted him, tried an armbar, switched it to a triangle and then wound up getting the submission finish with a nifty armbar from a topside triangle at 3:23 of the first round at UFC 143.

Give Holloway some credit. He took the fight on less than a month's notice against a guy who's one of the brightest prospects in the division. Poirier's finish is currently the lead candidate for Submission of the Night. That could be good for $65,000.

UPDATE: Poirier got the nod for Sub of the Night and the $65,000.

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Holloway's standup attack was pretty slick.

Working behind both hands, some flying knees and plenty of kicks, he had Poirier on his heels. Poirier went for his first takedown with 3:06 left. He got it easily and lifted the slim Holloway into the air before slamming him to the floor. He moved to mount immediately. Poirier simply overpowered Holloway on the ground pinning his arms down on several occasions.

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2012 Grammy Winners Revealed ... Possibly

2012 Grammy Winners Revealed ... Possibly

We take a look at both the 'actual' and 'bizarro' Grammys (and try to pick some winners) in Bigger Than The Sound.
By James Montgomery

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Last year, when the Arcade Fire shocked everybody (especially Dog the Bounty Hunter) by winning Album of the Year at the Grammys, it set in motion a chain of events that culminated in one rather troubling realization: Perhaps everything has changed.

I say troubling because, really, the Grammys have never been cool (and there is something like five decades of empirical evidence to back up that claim), and voters bestowing the night's top award on an indie act — instead of Eminem, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, each of whom were also nominated — was a hip, hip move. So it stood to reason that, if one of the stuffiest of award shows could get with the times, then perhaps everyone could. Perhaps the Arcade Fire's AOTY win fractured the space-time continuum itself, sort of like on "Lost," when Benjamin Linus turned that wheel and the island started skipping through time and there were actually two islands, one existing in current time and one that was stuck in the 1970s, and that old woman had a pendulum and Jack ended up detonating a hydrogen bomb with a rock or something ("Lost" definitely got confusing for a while there). What I am trying to say is that it is not entirely inconceivable that, post Arcade Fire, there now exist two Grammy Awards: the one where Led Zeppelin has zero wins (but Sheryl Crow has nine) and the one where cool bands take home the biggest awards. You know, the actual Grammys versus the bizarro Grammys. It's an insane theory, yes, and yet, it is also (sort of) backed up by this year's Grammy nominations. In actuality — given she had one of the best-selling albums of the past decade and almost single-handedly saved the industry in 2011 — Adele is not only one of the night's most-nominated artists, but she'll probably end up walking away with the most golden gramophones, too. In fantasy, Bon Iver stuns the Dog the Bounty Hunters of the world and takes home three-quarters of the "Big Four" awards. In the grand cosmic scheme of things, I suppose either is probable. Shoot, at the very least, the theory makes the Grammys a lot more interesting ... and impossible to predict. Still, I'm going to try my best. So here are my theoretical picks for the 54th Grammy Awards, where I've weighed the actual against the bizarro in a misguided attempt to predict just who will triumph in the night's biggest categories. Hey, it's better than just saying "Adele is gonna win everything." Even though she probably will. It is just a theory, after all. Album of the Year
» Adele, 21
» Foo Fighters, Wasting Light
» Lady Gaga, Born This Way
» Bruno Mars, Doo-Wops & Hooligans
» Rihanna, Loud "Actual" Grammys: Dude, come on, Adele wins this one by a mile. "Bizarro" Grammys: The most bizarro winner would probably be Rihanna, who's not exactly celebrated as an "album artist," or maybe Bruno Mars, though, thanks to "F--- You" (much-nominated at last-year's Grammys) and his string of hits this year, he seems to be a favorite among voters. Continuum-Uniting Winner: Remember in 2009, when Taylor Swift's Fearless won AOTY and everyone got all upset? Well, it was the year's best-selling album, too, and at the time, Swift was credited with keeping a sinking industry afloat. Adele's 21 has sold nearly as many copies as Fearless ... and has done so in less than a year. So, uh, yeah, she'll win this. Record of the Year
» Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"
» Bon Iver, "Holocene"
» Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
» Mumford & Sons, "The Cave"
» Katy Perry, "Firework" "Actual" Grammys: It's Adele's to lose, though she may face a tough challenge from Mumford & Sons, who not only landed nominations last year, but had 2011's best-selling rock album based mainly on the strength of "The Cave." Still, a win by them here would be an upset in every sense of the word. "Bizarro" Grammys: Got to be "Holocene," which on the surface, doesn't stand much of a chance. Still, I can't shake the feeling that Bon Iver wins something on Sunday, and so, much like I (sort of) predicted Arcade Fire's Album of the Year win last year ... Continuum-Uniting Winner: ... I'm going with the bearded dude from Wisconsin. Look, voters aren't going to give Adele everything, most likely because they don't want to deal with the backlash. There's also the Arcade Fire momentum from last year, not to mention the fact that since this award goes to not only the artist, but the producer, recording engineer and mixer, too, it tends to go to classically constructed tunes (Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody," Alison Krauss' and Robert Plant's "Please Read the Letter") as opposed to songs with massive commercial appeal. So I'm taking "Holocene" for the upset. Song of the Year
» Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"
» Bon Iver, "Holocene"
» Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
» Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie, "All of the Lights"
» Mumford & Sons, "The Cave" "Actual" Grammys: Again, Adele. "Bizarro" Grammys: "Holocene," though how amazing would it be if "All of the Lights" actually won here? Would Kanye even let anyone else talk during his acceptance speech? Continuum-Uniting Winner: "Rolling in the Deep." It was 2011's biggest song, and one look at previous SOTY winners — massive hits like "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," "Rehab," "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" — well, you can see which way this one tends to go. Best New Artist
» The Band Perry
» Bon Iver
» J. Cole
» Nicki Minaj
» Skrillex "Actual" Grammys: Adele. Oh, wait, this is the only category she's not nominated in (though she did win it in 2009). OK, well, then how about the Band Perry? They're a country act, and over the past decade, when nominated, country acts tend to win BNA (Shelby Lynne in 2001, Carrie Underwood in 2007, the Zac Brown Band in 2010). Oh, and it doesn't hurt that their "If I Die Young" was a certified crossover smash, either. "Bizarro" Grammys: It actually wouldn't be all that odd if Bon Iver wins here (since, even though I picked him to take Song of the Year, there's a pretty good shot this is the "Big Four" award he wins), so, can I interest you in some Skrillex? Continuum-Uniting Winner: Barbz rejoice, I'm taking Nicki Minaj! Why? Well, after a massive year, she was ignored everywhere else in the "Big Four," so a BNA win would be a nice olive branch extended by Grammy voters. Also, no hip-hop artist (male or female) has won this award since Lauryn Hill in 1999, and how bizarro is that?!? So fittingly, Best New Artist is hers. Make your predictions for the Grammy Awards in the comments section below!

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Knockout of the week: Frankie Edgar takes out Gray Maynard

Knockout of the week: Frankie Edgar takes out Gray Maynard

Frankie Edgar will head to Japan soon to defend  his UFC lightweight belt against former WEC champ Ben Henderson at UFC 144. How about a little reminder of what Edgar did in his last bout?

His fourth-round knockout of Gray Maynard ended any question about who was the better fighter. With Henderson, he'll have to face a fight who has never been knocked out, and was submitted once in 2007. Who will take the belt home from Japan? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.

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Ahhh! Bloom Baby Debuts Zen Stroller

Ahhh! Bloom Baby Debuts Zen Stroller
Bloom Baby debuts its brand new all-terrain stroller — the Zen.

Courtesy Bloom Baby

Just when you thought strollers couldn’t get any cooler, Bloom Baby debuts the brand new Zen ($800).

Available now for pre-order, this sleek and fun (check out those bright colors!) ride boasts a super easy and ultra slim fold  — 9.8 inches — and sports multi-directional, shock-absorbing wheels that let you move forward and backward with ease.

And that’s not all! It also features a safety lighting system solar powered rechargeable batteries. Plus, all materials are crafted with breathable, machine-washable and stain resistant fabric that is coated with 40+ UV protection so your little one stays snug and safe during their stroll.

You’ll also love the companion Zen Yoga Newborn Nest ($250), which can also be used as a travel bed, bassinet and portable bouncer while you’re on the go.

Just want the stroller? The car seat adaptor makes it compatible with the Cybex Aton, Maxi Cosi and Graco Snugride car seats. For more information on this well-designed stroller, go to bloombaby.com.

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Nick Denis vs. Johnny Bedford Booked for UFC on Fox 3

Nick Denis vs. Johnny Bedford Booked for UFC on Fox 3
An intriguing bantamweight match up has been added to the impending UFC on Fox 3 fight card,with Nick Denis and Johnny Bedford now slated to do battle at the event that takes place May 5th at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

An intriguing bantamweight match up has been added to the impending UFC on Fox 3 fight card,with Nick Denis and Johnny Bedford now slated to do battle at the event that takes place May 5th at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Defeated by eventual season winner John Dodson in the semi-finals of the fourteenth season of The Ultimate Fighter, “Brutal” Bedford (18-9) rebounded to make his UFC debut a successful one by taking out fellow TUF 14 alum Louis Gaudinot via third round TKO at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale. The 29-year-old Ohioan was scheduled to make his second Octagon appearance at UFC on Fox 2 this past January opposite the experienced Eddie Wineland, having stepped up for a flyweight-bound Demetrious Johnson, but saw that fight cancelled when Wineland got injured and replacement opponent Mitch Gagnon experienced visa issues.

Canadian master of biochemistry Nick Denis (11-2)  also debuted in the Octagon recently, acquitting himself very well en route to a first round knockout over Joseph Sandoval at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller that he earned with a volley of mean, standing elbows. The victory netted “The Ninja of Love” a “Knockout of the Night” bonus as well as the attention of the MMA world. In another similarity he shares with Bedford, the win over Sandoval put the 28-year-old Denis on a two-fight winning streak.

UFC on Fox 3: Miller vs. Diaz takes place on May 5th at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey and will feature a main event between top lightweight contenders Jim Miller and Nate Diaz. Other matchups include a welterweight battle between Johny Hendricks and Josh Koscheck, along with Alan Belcher taking on Rousimar Palhares in a middleweight matchup.

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Ke$ha Is Channeling 'Sexiness' Of '70s Rock For New Album

Ke$ha Is Channeling 'Sexiness' Of '70s Rock For New Album

Glitter-heavy pop star tells MTV News she's going for 'balls-out, irreverent rock and roll.'
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Matt Elias

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Photo: MTV News

Ke$ha's already got the face paint down pat, and, during recent live sets, she's even taken to guzzling blood out of a human heart, so it should come as no surprise that, on her upcoming album, the pop star is taking things back to the most theatrical era of rock: the prop-heavy, arena-spanning heyday of the 1970s. Ke$h revealed her plans over the weekend in Los Angeles, on the red carpet of KIIS FM's annual Wango Tango concert, where she told MTV News that the follow-up to her breakout Animal album (and, we suppose, Cannibal too) would be heavy on hard riffs and light on pretty much everything else.

"The next album ... I've been working on writing on the road, but as far as a sound, I just know it's gonna be balls-out, irreverent rock and roll," she said. "I've been pretty much in this '70s rock and roll kick and I just want to capture some of the true essence of what rock and roll is, and that's just irreverence and sexiness and fun and not giving a f---, so we'll definitely put a bit of rock and roll in it." So, does that mean that fans can expect the likes of Alice Cooper or Peter Frampton to show up on her new album? Perhaps. Because while Ke$ha's new album is still a ways off, she's already begun calling in favors, hoping to line up a killer collabo for the new disc. "I'm trying, trust me," she laughed. "I really would love to connect with one of my idols, I mean, that's my dream. I'm working on it." What do you think of Ke$ha going rock for her next album? Tell us in the comments!

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Matthew Perry Joining The Cast Of ‘The Good Wife’

Matthew Perry Joining The Cast Of ‘The Good Wife’
I still can’t see him as anything other than Chandler from Friends even though he has long left that character behind. Now Matthew Perry has a new role, as Mike the charming lawyer on The Good Wife. CBS announced the news yesterday that Matthew will be joining the cast, and that his first episode will [...]

I still can’t see him as anything other than Chandler from Friends even though he has long left that character behind. Now Matthew Perry has a new role, as Mike the charming lawyer on The Good Wife. CBS announced the news yesterday that Matthew will be joining the cast, and that his first episode will air at the end of March.

Part way through last year we heard that Matthew took himself back to rehab to work on his addictions as a way of working on himself as an ongoing life-long goal. His commitment to his well-being became obvious then, as well as committing himself to his roles and staying clean for them. We saw this with his work on the ABC show Mr Sunshine and now again, with him scoring a recurring role on The Good Wife. This is a good sign that Matthew is doing well…

Legal drama, The Good Wife has had some good, solid actors grace its set including Chris Noth (aka “Mr. Big”), Michael J. Fox and Julianna Margulies (from ER). I think this is a great spot for Matthew to have gotten as a recurring role. It will get him back into the swing of things TV series wise, and it will be good for him to have a long term character to focus on. I am sure it is a sign that he is feeling well and doing great. Lets hope the character has some classic ‘Chandler-isms’ so that we can see some of Matthew’s comedic charm shine through.

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MMAFrenzy Podcast: Post-UFC 143, Pre-UFC on Fuel Edition

MMAFrenzy Podcast: Post-UFC 143, Pre-UFC on Fuel Edition
MMAFrenzy.com presents its latest podcast, where host Steve “bsbiz” Barnes is joined by writers Chris Leslie and Bryan Robison providing analysis of this week’s MMA news and recaps of recent events. This week we break down the aftermath of UFC 143 and discuss UFC on Fuel 1.

MMAFrenzy.com presents its latest podcast, where host Steve “bsbiz” Barnes is joined by writers Chris Leslie and Bryan Robison providing analysis of this week’s MMA news and recaps of recent events.

This week we break down the aftermath of UFC 143 and discuss UFC on Fuel 1.

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Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Preview - Strikeforce

Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Preview - Strikeforce
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Britney Spears - Break the Ice

Britney Spears - Break the Ice

Break the Ice

• Artist: Britney Spears
• Label: Jive/Zomba Label Group
• Director: Robert Hales
• Album: Before the Rain

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Alistair Overeem finds a home with the ‘Blackzilians’ in Florida

Alistair Overeem finds a home with the ‘Blackzilians’ in Florida

The man looking to take over the UFC's heavyweight division has found his comfort zone at the fastest growing major camp in the sport. In an exclusive conversation with the MMA Fight Corner, Alistair Overeem said that he's going to work out of Imperial Athletics in Boca Raton, Fl. He also signed a new management deal with Authentic Sports Management.

"ASM has everything that I need to expand. This goes from sparring partners, trainers, training facilities, Legal advice, business advice ... you name it they got it," Overeem said. "America is the future. I am committed to the States. I'm guessing this is going to be a permanent move."

Overeem said his travel load will have him away from south Florida quite often. He still does a lot of work in Japan and Dubai, and his homebase will always be Holland.

Overeem toured and worked with gyms in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego before choosing Florida. He said warm weather was an important factor in his final choice. He  also has a familiar face in Tyrone Spong and his trainer Harry Hoeft.

Overeem is already focusing on his May matchup for the title against Junior dos Santos.

"The gameplan is already good to go. I already know how to beat him," Overeem said. "It's just a matter of training and getting my body and mind in the 100 percent condition it needs to be in."

ASM also works with Rashad Evans, Miguel Torres, Matt Mitrione, Jake Shields and Melvin Guillard amongst others. Check out the entire interview. Overeem talked about his winner over Brock Lesnar. It sounds like he's a getting tired of some fans and media members discounting the victory because Lesnar retired after the fight.

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Les News, 021612

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• NJ Governor Christie orders flags to be lowered to half staff in memory of Whitney Houston. [ONTD!]
• Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart go swinging on Valentine’s Day. [PopSugar]
• Is Oprah Winfrey ready to return to the big screen? [GossipCop]
• Alexis Bittar is Absolutely Fabulous. [Oh La La]
• How to Look like Ryan Gosling. [Towleroad]
• Paul McCartney is giving up weed for his daughter. [Newser]
• Skateboarding across South Asia. [Heavy]
• Lana Del Rey‘s Video Games is now an 8-bit video game. [Idolator]
• Adam Lambert remembers Whitney Houston. [arjanwrites]
• Nicki Minaj appears to be a Partridge Family fan. [Starpulse]
• Whitney Houston has sold 1 million albums since her death. [Global Grind]
• Meryl Streep + Jake Gyllenhaal + Golden Bear = !!! [LaineyGossip]
• Lupe Fiasco is 30, Andy Taylor of Duran Duran is 51, Ice-T is 54, LeVar Burton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is 55 and William Katt (Greatest American Hero) is 61 years old. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.

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Oscars 2012 Predictions: Best Animated Feature Film

Oscars 2012 Predictions: Best Animated Feature Film

MTV News thinks 'Rango' is the likely winner at this year's Academy Awards, but who should win?
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The Academy Awards are fast approaching, and it's bound to be an animated show this year — if not a particularly "Adventure"-ous one.

For the first time in years, animation powerhouse Pixar has been shut out of the Oscar race for Best Animated Feature Film, leaving the field wide open for an unexpected newcomer to take the top prize. Two foreign flicks — "A Cat in Paris" and "Chico & Rita" — are in the mix, battling it out against popular favorites and proven franchise hits "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Puss in Boots." But we expect that the Academy will skew toward the surreal this year, honoring the beautifully bizarre "Rango" with a shiny new golden statue.

Read on for our picks and wishes for Best Animated Feature Film.

Who Will Win: "Rango" takes it home. "A Cat in Paris" and "Chico & Rita" cancel each other out, as do DreamWorks Animation's two offerings. That leaves the door open for the little chameleon that could, played to quirky perfection by seasoned veteran Johnny Depp. Reteaming with his former "Pirates of the Caribbean" captain Gore Verbinski, "Rango" stands out as one of the most original animated movies to hit theaters stateside in quite some time. It's fully deserving of its impending victory. Having said that...

Who Should Win: "The Adventures of Tintin." Clearly, it's not going to win — it's not even nominated! A travesty, I say. Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the adventure tales from Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi stands out as one of the greatest comic book films of 2011, and in my opinion, the best animated movie of the year. It deserves not just a nomination, but a win, for its fantastic score from John Williams, wonderfully inventive opening credits, astoundingly assembled action pieces and yet another all-star motion-capture grand slam from the incredible Andy Serkis. "Tintin" didn't win its Golden Globe award for nothing, folks. This movie should already be polishing its Oscar by now — there are no excuses for its exclusion from the race.

The MTV Movies team has the 2012 Oscars covered! Stick with us for everything you need to know leading up to the awards show, and on Sunday, February 25, we'll put you on the red carpet and bring you all the winners.

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Solange Gets CUTESY For ROLLACOASTER, Says She's Not Dishing Mommy Advice To Big Sis

Solange Gets CUTESY For ROLLACOASTER, Says She's Not Dishing Mommy Advice To Big Sis

Solange Knowles did a cute and playful shoot--rocking the new limited edition Miu Miu shades--for Rollacoaster magazine recently.  And she dished on the mommy advice she's NOT giving to her big sister Beyonce.  Check it inside...

Solo may have lots of knowledge to thrust upon new moms seeing that she gave birth to her son Julez 7 years ago.  But she's keeping mum and simply enjoying being an auntie to beautiful baby Blue Ivy.

In the new issue of Rollacoaster magazine, the 25-year-old "I Decided" singer (and DJ and Carol's Daughter & Rimmel spokeswoman) was every bit the proud auntie saying:

'I think babies in general are so lovable - and my sister's baby, Blue, is so beautiful. She is really a beautiful little baby. It's really special to have a niece because I have a son, so I get to have a little girl too.'

But since she got so overwhelmed with parenting advice when she had Julez years ago, she doesn't want to put her sis through the same thing:

"I think it's really important for every mother to find their own way. I think it's actually the most annoying thing when you're a new mum and you're getting so much advice from other mothers!"

And yes, Beyonce is one of her role models as well.  Even though Solo loves the fact she still has her privacy:

"She was and is such a role model, but I think more so it was an insane learning process for me to have a big sister like that - to be able to see the good, the bad and everything in between that comes with fame and success, and to know what I was getting myself into.

I really enjoy my privacy and being able to walk my son to school every morning and pick him up every afternoon.

I know that I couldn't do that if I was at the next level - privacy, as you know, it just doesn't belong to you anymore....I definitely made a conscious effort to stay as low key as I can and still do what I want to do."

Her full interview will be available in issue 4 of the mag, available in the UK during London fashion week which kicks off today.

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Beyonce Gets A College Course, Possible Houston Monument

Beyonce Gets A College Course, Possible Houston Monument

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Photo of the day: Diego Sanchez’s walkout at UFC on Fuel 1

Photo of the day: Diego Sanchez’s walkout at UFC on Fuel 1

When Diego Sanchez fights, you can count on two things: he won't quit and he'll bring a touch of wackiness to the fight. This is the man who brought us the "Yes! Cartwheel" and who used the UFC video game to train. So of course he's the fighter who will walk out at UFC on Fuel 1 with a silver cross stretched out in front of him.

The good news is that no vampires appeared at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, or things could have gotten ugly.

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