EXCLUSIVE: EME’s first lady’ speaks – Niyola

Born Eniola Akinbo, she’s better known as sultry singer Niyola. The only lady in the EME squad, she’s had a career that has spanned over 10 years, and in this interview, says she’s ready to stage a comeback, challenges notwithstanding.

What has your journey to and through the music industry been like?

I started doing music quite early. I was part of Starlet music competition in 2000. It used to be part of the events for the AMEN Awards. I was the first runner-up for that year, and it was where I met people like Plantashun Boiz, Psquare, Paul Play and Slam, who I used to see on TV and hear about. From there, I started singing back up for Sound Sultan and Baba Dee, and I did a duet with Faze on a track for his first album. I was also on Trybe Records for a short period. After I left them, I recorded my first two singles with Make Some Noise Productions. The songs were accepted and from there I decided to continue, after which I got signed to Westside Records label.

Has your journey been what you expected it to be, considering the fact that you’ve been in the game for over a decade?

Because I am doing this for the passion I have for it, I will say all the time and effort I’ve put into this business has been worth it for me, and I won’t say I have regrets, because I know this is the beginning of a new dispensation for me. When I left Westside, I took some time off to retreat. I felt I needed some time to put certain things in place, especially because I thought I was going to be starting on my own. I knew I needed to set a lot of things right and be sure I was ready for the journey I was about to take, and as God will have it, I came back with EME.

Your video ‘Don’t go there‘ was just released. How did you find the experience?

It was amazing. We rehearsed for about four weeks before the video was shot. The choreography, the dancers and the dances made it all fun.

The video is your most recent solo work after a long time away. Does it mean you’re ready for a come-back?

Definitely, it is. I am back and I am ready.

Nigeria’s music industry doesn’t seem to be too friendly with the ladies. Only a few of them are making waves. How are you making sure you’re among the top ranked female singers?

There is no strategy per se, but I can assure you I will do what I know how to do best and be the best at whatever I do. If that is what you call a strategy, then that is my strategy.

How do you intend to deal with other female artistes who may see you as a competitor?

Honestly, I am not setting out to compete with anybody, I am just going to strive to be the best at what I do and I think if I’m the best at what I do, my work will speak for itself.

When are you likely to release your album?

It’s definitely going to be next year, although I can’t say what quarter it will be. I will be dropping more singles and more videos as well.

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EME"S CONCERT "THEBADDEST"

Empire Mates Entertainment, EME, has announced that they will round up activities for the year with a ground breaking live-in concert tagged “The Baddest”.
The concert which will hold on Friday, December 21, 2012 at The Grounds, Ocean View restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos will have the EME superstars led by R&B powerhouse, Banky W and internationally renowned pop star Wizkid thrilling music lovers with some of the greatest hits of 2012.
According to Banky W, “The Baddest” concert is a very special gift to our fans for all the support they have shown us throughout the year.
 NOW  IF YOUR EXPECTING CRAZY IN THIS CONCERT YOUR GONA GET IT TRUST ME IT GONA BE OFF THE CHAIN  LASGIDI IS GON BE ON FIRE

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2′ Movie Review: Franchise Ends on an Exciting Note

To callously belittle the “Twilight” franchise is to insult thousands of people who have truly invested their hearts and souls into a movie franchise that, in many ways, has had a very real and profound impact on their lives.
So what if Bella Swan served as a poor role model? So what if the actors seemed so uncomfortable on screen you thought they might actually jump off it, run down the aisle and leave the theater? Sometimes, poor role models are the easiest to relate to. They usually have issues, and who among us doesn’t? As for the acting: if you have a few days I can tell you all about the movies I love that feature some of the worst performances you’ll ever see.
In other words, it’s OK to like bad movies. Which brings me to “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2″, a “Twilight” movie that is NOT BAD. Not bad at all!
Well, maybe a little bad.

I’m going to tell you that “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2″ contains about the best 20 minutes of the entire franchise. It’s content so surprising, so thrilling and so shocking that it’s completely incongruous with the rest of the franchise and is, quite frankly, did-not-see-that-coming awesome. My jaw literally dropped. Suddenly, the sanitized, teen emo porn that had been the “Twilight” franchise turns into a Robert Rodriguez-inspired climax rich with excitement and an emotional depth previously unseen in these films.
It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, and the final moments of the “Twilight” franchise finish very well. Bella, although she had to die and become a vampire to do it, changes for the better and morphs into an admirable metaphor and role model.

Justin Bieber Opens Up to Oprah About Selena Gomez, Fame, and Loneliness

Justin Bieber and Oprah Winfrey. Credit: George Burns/OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

For Beliebers, Christmas came early this year. Justin Bieber opened up in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on “Oprah’s Next Chapter” Sunday night, talking about his rise to fame, struggles growing up in the spotlight, and, yes, Selena Gomez.
The interview, conducted in October, covered Bieber’s ascent from Canadian YouTube hit-driver to international pop sensation. Winfrey compared the 18-year-old to the Beatles and Michael Jackson, and cooed that he was her biggest interview since 1993.
RELATED: Oprah Tells Bieber to ‘Rethink’ Marrying by 25

Despite all the hype, Bieber seemed incredibly down to earth, saying of his fame, “it’s definitely not normal and there’s so many sacrifices that I’ve had to do, but at the end of the day, I’ve been able to do so much.”
He admitted the downfalls. “I really don’t have a lot of friends,” he said. “I have three close friends.” He confessed that he often feels lonely, saying, “You just feel sometimes that you need someone to be there with you. I get days where I’m just down and gloomy.”
Humble and quick to smile, Bieber gamely answered Winfrey’s questions, ticking off his “favorite things” on command. Album: Boyz II Men’s “II” or Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Cereal: Crunch Berries or Frosted Mini-Wheats. Restaurant: T.G.I. Friday’s. TV Shows: “Smallville” and “Friends.” Celebrity crush, besides Gomez, who was undeniably his girlfriend when the interview was shot, “Beyonce,” he said. “She’s amazing to me.”
Winfrey didn’t hesitate to bring up Gomez, Bieber’s girlfriend of more than a year. They reportedly broke up earlier this month but were spotted together at an American Music Awards after party last week.
RELATED: Justin Bieber’s Top 6 AMA Moments

“I am all about genuine people, and I feel like she’s just one of the most genuine people,” Bieber said. “She just has a good heart. And I can talk to her about anything.”
Even though paparazzi swarm their dates together, Bieber said he’s never wanted to leave her side. “I never make her separate from me because I don’t ever want her to feel like I’m ashamed with her,” he said. “If we getaway, we’re getting away together, at least.”
But whether or not she’s in his life, his fans will have to get used to a woman being on his arm.
“People are mean and people say mean things,” Bieber said of online fans who posted death threats after his relationship with Gomez went public. “But at the end of the day, I still have to be happy. I can’t be single my whole life.

iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Nov. 26, 2012

iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Nov. 26, 2012

Top Songs:
1. "Gangnam Style," PSY
2. "Over You," Cassadee Pope
3. "Die Young," Ke$ha
4. "Locked Out of Heaven," Bruno Mars
5. "Diamonds," Rihanna
6. "Home," Phillip Phillips
7. "Ho Hey," The Lumineers
8. "I Cry," Flo Rida
9. "One More Night," Maroon 5
10. "Try," P!nk

PSY Breaks Justin Bieber’s YouTube Record

 

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South Korean rapper PSY’s “Gangnam Style” has become the most watched video in YouTube history.
On Saturday, the video had been viewed 805 million times, surpassing Bieber’s “Baby,” which had 803 million views, the YouTube trends blog reported.
The 34-year-old rapper has become a global phenomenon with his catchy song and signature horse-riding dance moves.
WATCH: PSY Discusses His Viral Success
“Gangnam Style” gained an audience outside of PSY’s native South Korea in early August and had a meteoric rise to the top spot.
It doesn’t seem that people are tiring of it. According to YouTube, the video is watched between 7 million and 10 million times a day around the world, from India to Brazil to the United States.
Bieber had held the record since July 2010 when he unseated Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.”

Alicia Keys: Girl On Fire album

Alicia Keys: Girl On Fire (RCA)  It would be the height of snarkiness to say anything negative about the lovely Alicia Keys, particularly when her biography notes that she is "a 14-time Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer, an accomplished actress, a New York Times best-selling author, an entrepreneur and a powerful force in the world of philanthropy and in the global fight against HIV and AIDS." OK, great! So is she any good? They didn't mention that! To be totally objective: She looks great on the album cover, her new logo is extremely cool—I liken it to Hyundai's, maybe after a few drinks—and admittedly, recording an album that features the artist literally being set afire at the album's climax is kind of kinky! Still, to my ears, her album is hampered by its being anchored by, in her bio's words. her "trademark piano"—which, as most musicians realize, is kind of a nothing brand (I've never heard of it!) and seems to sort of rattle when it hits the high notes! The album of the year? I simply don't know!

Nicki Minaj latest album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded—The Re-Up

NICKI MINAJ, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded—The Re-Up
A reissue of Minaj's seven-month old sophomore album adds eight new tracks. And she's taking shots at Mariah Carey and referencing Idol aplenty: "I'll take it, sign on the dotted line/But I'm quick to the check a b---- if she outta line/Shout out Mike Darnell and Nigel/Why these bums so mad that the queen on Idol, huh?" She also reminds everyone that she made the presidential news circuit—"I did a freestyle and got a shout out from Obama"—on the way to weighing in with not-ready-for-the-White-House fare like "I Endorse These Strippers." How is it? The Los Angeles Times offered a three-star review that likes this "re-up" better than the original, writing, "Minaj is at her best when offering acid-soaked tongue lashings." Will Idol producers and contestants feel the same way?

DEADFALL 2012 movie *new*

Siblings-in-crime Addison and Liza are on the run after a casino heist. When a car accident leaves their driver and a state trooper dead, they split up and make a run for the Canadian border in near whiteout blizzard conditions. While Addison heads cross-country, Liza catches a ride with ex-boxer Jay who is heading home to celebrate Thanksgiving with his parents, June and retired sheriff Chet. It is there that the siblings are reunited in a terse showdown.

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In Theaters	December 7, 2012
MPAA Rating	R (for strong violence, language and sexuality)
Genres	Crime, Drama, Thriller
Run Time	1 hour 35 minutes
Distributors	Magnolia Pictures

American Music Awards 2012 Red Carpet photos

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IPHONE 5 SPECS

The iPhone 5 features an improved system on chip (SoC), called the Apple A6, which Apple says achieves twice the performance of the A5,^[6][48] the SoC comprises a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and a tri-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 running at 266 MHz.^[49][50] The iPhone 5's operating memory (LPDDR2-1066 eDRAM) was doubled, from 512 MB to 1 GB. Storage capacities available are fixed at 16, 32 or 64 GB, the same as the 4S; plug-in memory cards are not supported. The two color options are black (with black glass and slate-colored metal trim), and white (with white ceramic and silver-colored metal trim); again the same color options (though differently implemented) as its predecessor the 4S had.^[51] The iPhone 5 retains the 8 MP back camera on the iPhone 4S, but has improved low-light performance, and has a 40% faster photo capture^[52] than its predecessors, while having a purple hue when a strong source of light is present in the photograph.^[53] The front camera, which is accessible through the FaceTime and camera app has a lower resolution, at 1.2 megapixels. The rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with a charge capacity of 1440mAh^[4] is built in and cannot be replaced by the user; it is rated at 225 hours of standby time and 8 hours of talk time. While not included in Apple's press conference announcement on September 12, 2012, there are actually three separate models of the phone available: one supporting CDMA and two GSM versions that differ only by the LTE bands they support.^[54] This can have knock-on effects for which version of the device will actually work in which countries/regions. The phone takes a nano-SIM, smaller than the micro-SIM of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.^[55]
Hardware benchmarking conducted using Geekbench and GLBenchmark validates several claims that Apple included on their website and mentioned at the unveiling of the device, these include two times faster and two times the graphics performance. In the Geekbench overall hardware assessment, the iPhone 5 received a score that was approximately 2.5 times higher than the iPhone 4S. The benchmark conducted using GLBenchmark for the iPhone 5 returned a score that was 2 times better than the iPhone 4S. The result was however inconsistent as a 3D graphics benchmark assessment using Passmark returned a score that was only approximately 1.45 times better than the iPhone 4S.^[56][57] Battery life assessments conducted by AnandTech concluded that the battery life is shorter on the iPhone 5 than its predecessor when performing certain tasks, however when performing other tasks the iPhone 5 battery outlasts the iPhone 4S.^[58]
The display is 1,136 × 640 pixels with an aspect ratio of almost exactly 16:9, (minus one extra row of horizontal pixels). With a diagonal of 4" it has a display size of 6.7 square inches, compared to 5.7 in iPhone 4 and 4S.^[59] The pixel density remains the same as the 4S model, which is 326 pixels per inch. Now, the matrix icons appear as a column 4 of 6 icons, including those located at the bottom. This gives an extra row of icons on the desktop. In-cell touch sensor technology from Sharp allows the screen to be thinner, allowing for a thinner phone. The screen's color saturation is 44% greater than its predecessorK.

PS VITA LAYOUT

Layout

Features

Cameras

The device has two (front and rear) 0.3 megapixel cameras, both which run at 640×480 (VGA) at 60 frames/s, or at 320×240 at 120 frames/s.^[12]
The device features a "super oval" shape similar to the design of the original PlayStation Portable, with a 5-inch (130 mm) OLED capacitive touchscreen in the center of the device.^[26] The device features two analog sticks (unlike the PSP which features only a single analog "nub"), a D-pad, a set of standard PlayStation face buttons (, , and ), two shoulder buttons (L and R), a PlayStation button and Start and Select buttons. Internally, the device features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor (3 of the 4 cores are usable for applications)^[41] and a quad-core GPU SGX543MP4+. The device also features a rear touch pad, two cameras (a front and a rear), stereo speakers, microphone, Sixaxis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), three-axis electronic compass, built-in GPS receiver (only for the 3G version) as well as Wi-Fi, 3G, and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity.^{[9][18][13][26][47]} The two cameras feature the abilities of face detection, head detection, and head tracking. It also allows for customization and personalization.^[42][48] The PlayStation Vita has 512 MB of system RAM and 128 MB of VRAM.^[10][11] The amount of RAM allows cross-game chat to be used on the system.^[11]

The PlayStation Vita has been released in two different variations: one with 3G and WiFi support, and a cheaper version without 3G support, but still including WiFi.^[49][50] The 3G service has been partnered with NTT DoCoMo in Japan, AT&T in the US and Vodafone in Europe and Australia.
Unlike the PSP-2000 and PSP-3000, the PS Vita does not have video output capabilities or a removable battery. Sony also confirmed during TGS 2011 that the battery would last 3–5 hours of gameplay (no network, no sound, default brightness level), 5 hours of video, and up to 9 hours of music listening with the screen off.^[51] An external battery option was announced in an interview by SCE Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida.^[52] PS Vita is equipped with a storage media slot in addition to the PS Vita card slot, so that users can choose their memory capacity based on their use.
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Grand Theft Auto 5 Screens Offer A Peek At Los Santos

Now that we've gotten the crazy infodump on Grand Theft Auto 5 from the upcoming Game Informer cover story, Rockstar is being much more forthcoming with early looks at the spring 2013 game. The latest is a new batch of screenshots, arriving just two days before the planned November 14, 2012 release of trailer #2 for the game.
Those who remember Los Santos from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas may see some familiar sights, but it's equally clear that the Los Angeles-alike is in for the same sort of design rehash that marked Liberty City's transformation as it moved from the last-gen GTA3 to the current-gen GTA4. The upcoming game may be limited to just one of the San Andreas cities, but it's great to see evidence of Rockstar working in an expansive countryside as well.
Hit the jump for more pics; we'll get these and other images into a gallery soon

Behind the scenes of rihanna new video DIAMONDS

In the just-released video for Diamonds, the first single off her new album Unapologetic (out November 19), RiRi belts her love song with stunning visuals of sunrises, running horses, and moving bodies of water.
Video: Go Behind-the-Scenes of Rihanna's 'Diamonds'
Showing off her new 'do and recent chest tattoo, Rihanna wanders the earth until she runs into the object of her tortured love, a mystery man in a hoodie (with a clear resemblance to ex Chris Brown), who is engulfed in flames.
Video: Hear Rihanna's New Chris Brown Collaboration

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Skyfall' Has Best Opening in Bond History

Taking in an estimated $87.8 million this weekend in the U.S., Skyfall made box office history as the biggest debut for a Bond film ever.

Related: 'James Bond' Nail Polish
The 23rd movie in the franchise, and star Daniel Craig's third's turn as the famed super-spy, took in $20 million more its opening weekend than 2008's Quantum of Solace ($67.5 million), the franchise's former best.
Disney's Wreck-It Ralph placed second with $33.1 million. The family friendly flick maintained a steady lead above Denzel Washington's Flight, which took in $15.1 million.

Argo held forth this week at $6.7 million, followed closely behind by Liam Neeson's Taken 2 at $4.0 million.

EMA Talor swift beat Rihanna

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Taylor Swift beat Rihanna in the battle of the women at the 2012 MTV EMA, taking three out of a possible five awards.

Rihanna and Swift topped the nominations with six and five nods respectively, but 22-year-old American singer-songwriter Swift walked away with Best Female, Best Live and Best Look.
Barbados-born R&B singer Rihanna went empty handed, while Canadian pop star Justin Bieber matched Swift for the boys and earned Best World Stage, along with repeat wins for Best Pop and Best Male.
South Korean pop sensation Psy's "Gangnam Style" won the award for Best Video and the late Whitney Houston was named Global Icon for her impact on pop music.

The 19th-annual MTV EMA was broadcast live from Frankfurt's historic Festhalle Sunday.

gta v

It’s been over four years since Grand Theft Auto fans have gotten their fix. And just like any good drug dealer, Rockstar Games has been stringing us along one detail at a time. Ever since the game was announced in October, we’ve had cold sweats as we wait for Rockstar to deliver the goods.
Well, the folks over at Game Informer have finally come through, and the entire Internet has taken notice. GI was able to sit down with Rockstar and put together a 23-page spread that reveals many of the precious details we’ve been waiting for. Here are a few of the highlights:

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GTA 5 will have three playable protagonists: Michael, Trevor, and Franklin. Players will be able to switch between them at (nearly) any time during gameplay. Each character will have his own plotline, and they will often be required to work together.

Michael, Trevor, and Franklin will all have their own unique skills and social group.

Rockstar brags that the world in GTA V is bigger than Red Dead Redemption, GTA: San Andreas, and GTA IV combined.

There will be more vehicles than any previous GTA title. This includes dirt bikes, BMX bikes, planes ATVs, and the occasional jet ski.

Character customization has apparently been tossed. This is because every character has his own unique traits.

Thankfully, there will be no romance in GTA V. However, friendships have been carried over. So, my idiotic friends are still going to be mad at me when I don’t answer their phone calls during a gunfight with the national guard.

Several characters from previous titles will have cameos. Dear Lord, please keep Ray Liotta out of GTA V.

A multiplayer reveal is on its way.

A PC edition has not been announced just yet.

You’ll be able to scuba dive in GTA V. Finally. Just what the players have been asking for. Rockstar is planning to release another trailer next week, which may contain additional details, or it might just be another way to sting us along. Either way, I’ll be ready with a fist full of sweaty money the second that Grand Theft Auto V hits shelves.
Have you preordered your copy yet?

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God of War: Ascension

The story behind God of War: Ascension tells the journey of Kratos’ redemption from his past sins and the rise of his rage to break free from Ares' bond.^[3] According to the official God of War: Ascension website, the game is set six months after Kratos murdered his wife and child.^[12] Joystiq confirms "players will be introduced to a more human Kratos than ever before" with director Todd Papy stating that the game will be "giving people a look at Kratos' human side so fans can relate to him better and understand some of the stuff he went through when he was younger."^[11] Papy also confirmed that Kratos will have the "Blades of Chaos" and that the story takes place after Kratos sold his soul to Ares.^[13] At PAX 2012, Santa Monica announced that the three Furies—who Kratos must defeat to break his bonds with Ares—are the main antagonists of the game. Megaera, one of the Furies, was featured in a new trailer.^[14]

God of War: Ascension is scheduled to be released on March 12, 2013 in North America,^[3][30] March 13, 2013 in Europe and PAL regions,^[4] March 14, 2013 in Australia and New Zealand,^[4] and March 15, 2013 in the UK and Ireland.^[4]

Introducing Xbox Music

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Xbox Music brings you millions of songs to discover, stream, download and own. It’s the all-in-one music service for your tablet, PC, TV and phone. Select an artist, and SmartDJ instantly creates a playlist tailored to you. And with Xbox Music Pass, your favorite songs follow you wherever you go, across all your devices,⁶ including unlimited downloads. Because music is more amazing when it’s all brought together for you.

pes 2013

Releasing on October 26th in UK, Netherlands and Scandinavian countries.
PES 2013 is finally hitting PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable for another year. Our fans will be able to enjoy the new version of our acclaimed football simulator on their favourite platforms, to continue increasing their legend and victory streaks at home or on the go.
Both games will include our exclusive UEFA Champions League and Santander Copa Libertadores modes so our players can compete in the most exclusive and challenging competition in the world!
So head out to your local store and get your copy today!

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Lindsay Lohan Cancels '20/20' Interview; ABC 'Disappointed'

Lindsay Lohan's much-hyped interview with Barbara Walters is off.

The actress and tabloid fixture, embarking on a career comeback as Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime's Liz & Dick, scrapped a sitdown with Walters that was to air on ABC's 20/20 next Friday.
"We are disappointed that Lindsay cancelled the interview and wish her well," an ABC News rep tells THR in a statement.
Liz & Dick premieres Nov. 25. The 26-year-old star has also filmed The Canyons, an L.A.-set indie written by Bret Easton Ellis and co-starring porn actor James Deen.
PHOTOS: Lifetime's 'Liz & Dick': New Images of Lindsay Lohan, Grant Bowler
Lohan parted ways with her publicist, Steve Honig, two weeks ago, following weeks in which her personal drama (always gossip fodder) seemed to be imploding (again) in the public eye.
Recently, she has been accused of clipping a man with her Porsche outside a New York City nightclub -- grainy surveillance video, however, appears to present evidence to the contrary -- and, several days later, was involved in a confrontation with a hanger-on who allegedly struck her after she requested he remove photos of her from his phone.
Last month, Lohan's parental drama erupted anew when a desperate call she made to her father, Michael, after a fight with her mother, Dina, during a post-partying limo ride from New York to Long Island leaked to TMZ. (Hours later, she endorsed Mitt Romney for president.)
STORY: A Plea on Behalf of Brainy Girls: Give Lindsay Lohan a Chance

And this week, more turmoil threatened to sideline Lohan's Hollywood reinvention with the news that she could face charges stemming from a June 8 accident in which her black Porsche collided with the back of a dump truck on the Pacific Coast Highway.
Police said they have found evidence that she lied when she told authorities that she was not behind the wheel of her vehicle at the time of the accident, The Los Angeles Times reported. If charges are filed, it could be deemed a violation of Lohan’s 2011 parole for shoplifting and result in a return to jail.

Dreamworks Begins to Fill Out Cast for 'Need for Speed'

Dreamworks announced its intentions to bring Electronic Arts's long-running "Need for Speed" franchise to the big screen earlier this year, and the studio is now in the process of filling out the cast for the adaptation. Recent reports indicate that Dominic Cooper has joined as one of the leads, and he'll be joined by Aaron Paul and Imogen Poots.

Scott Waugh landed the directing gig for the film shortly after the success of his debut feature, "Act of Valor." He'll be working from a script penned by George Gatlins, who was working from an original idea by his brother John (whose recent credits include "Flight").
The film, which is being touted as "faithful to the spirit" of the popular video game franchise, will center on an underground race car driver (Paul) who specializes in modified rides. It ends up being a dangerous business, as he's framed for his best friend's murder and sent to jail. Upon his release, he returns to the scene to seek revenge.
Cooper will play another driver who uses his NASCAR connections to thrive in the business of souping up cars for races, while Poots will play "an exotic car dealer" who will deal with Paul and Cooper.
The premise sounds like it could actually be derived from a "Need for Speed" game, as the franchise has included more than a few entries that attempted to weave storylines into their gameplay. Police chases have also been a staple of the games since law enforcement was introduced in the "Hot Pursuit" series.
"Need for Speed" coming to theaters also brings the franchise full circle; the film is being touted as Dreamworks's attempt to get in on the "Fast and Furious" business, and it's arguable that Universal's popular film series helped to revive the "Need for Speed" video game franchise. When "The Fast and the Furious" series hit it big, underground car culture and modifications were all the rage, so the "Need for Speed" series followed suit and hasn't looked back ever since.
Of course, Hollywood hasn't had the best track record when it comes to video game adaptations, so "Need for Speed" fans would be wise to keep their expectations in check until the film is released in

The Simpsons" may get another shot at an Oscar thanks to a short starring Maggie Simpson, the youngest member of the yellow family from Springfield.

The Academy has narrowed its list for the Animated Short Award from 56 to 10, it announced on Friday, and that list includes "Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare.'" The short, written by "Simpsons" lifers like James L. Brooks and Matt Groening, aired before screenings of "Ice Age: Continental Drift."
The four-and-a-half-minute 3D short pits Maggie against her nemesis, Baby Gerald.
The Academy shut "The Simpsons Movie" out of the 2008 awards, prompting the legendary animated show to mock the Oscars before the 2011 awards.
The nominations for the 85th Academy Awards will be announced Jan. 10, 2013 and the awards themselves will take place Feb. 24 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Here are the nine other short-list nominees for best animated short:
"Adam and Dog," Minkyu Lee, director (Lodge Films)
"Combustible," Katsuhiro Otomo, director (Sunrise Inc.)
"Dripped," Léo Verrier, director (ChezEddy)
"The Eagleman Stag," Mikey Please, director, and Benedict Please, music scores and sound design (Royal College of Art)
"The Fall of the House of Usher," Raul Garcia, director, and Stephan Roelants, producer (Melusine Productions, R&R Communications Inc., Les Armateurs, The Big Farm)
"Fresh Guacamole," PES, director (PES)

"Head Over Heels," Timothy Reckart, director, and Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, producer (National Film and Television School)
"Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"," David Silverman, director (Gracie Films)
"Paperman," John Kahrs, director (Disney Animation Studios)
"Tram," Michaela Pavlátová, director, and Ron Dyens, producer (Sacrebleu Productions)

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Box Office Report: 'Skyfall' Opening Weekend Eyeing $75 Million Range, Could Hit $80 Mil

Sam Mendes' Skyfall is doing bang-up business at the domestic box office and is virtually assured of posting the top debut for any Bond pic, not accounting for inflation.

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The movie, returning Daniel Craig in the title role for a third time, should open in the $75 million range and could even near $80 million, according to more bullish box office observers. That includes $2.2 million earned in exclusive Imax and other large-format runs on Thursday (the film opened nationwide on Friday).
Quantum of Solace debuted to $67.5 million in mid-November 2008, a series best, while Casino Royale -- marking Craig's first turn as 007 -- opened to $40.8 million in November 2006.
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Eon Productions and MGM are partners on Skyfall, while Sony has marketing and distribution duties.
Skyfall has already done massive business overseas, grossing north of $320 million in just two weeks.
"We are off to an amazing start as Skyfall begins its roll out in North America," says one Sony insider, adding that early matinee numbers from Friday are "through the roof, including exceptional performance from Imax theaters that are now running with their regular schedule.
One wild card domestically is more bad weather on the East Coast, already hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
This time out, cinema's most famous spy must save both M -- again played by Judi Dench -- and MI6 from former operative-turned-villain Raoul Silva, played by Javier Bardem. The movie also stars Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Berenice Lim Marlohe and Albert Finney.
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Skyfall cost roughly $200 million to make after rebates.
Opening Friday in 11 cities is Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, starring Daniel Day Lewis. Box office observers expect the film to post a strong location average in the $75,000 range basd on early returns. Lincoln, from DreamWorks and distributed by Disney domestically, expands nationwide on Nov. 16.
Spielberg hopes to play off the presidential election and the heightened interest in politics.

Whitney Houston Named 2012 MTV EMA Global Icon



Frankfurt, Germany - MTV will honor late pop diva Whitney Houston with its 2012 MTV European Music Awards Global Icon Award. 


MTV will give a tribute to Houston's music and career at the EMA ceremony in Frankfurt, Germany Sunday night. 

"When we choose the Global Icons, we try to look at an artist that had a substantial career spanning a long period, at least a decade and we chose Whitney Houston for all the obvious reasons,' said Richard Godfrey, executive producer of the 2012 EMAs. "She had one of the greatest voices of all time and (has had) a huge influence on music and other artists. We all know her music lives on."

The honor for Houston will bring tributes to the recording artist full circle. Her sudden death earlier this year came shortly before the 2012 Grammy Awards. 

This will only be the third year MTV has presented its Global Icon honor at the EMAs. The previous two winners were Queen and Bon Jovi. 

The European Music Awards are the highlight of the European calendar for MTV. The 2012 show, hosted by supermodel and Project Runway host Heidi Klum, will go out live on MTV’s global network of channels reaching nearly 700 million households worldwide. 

Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, Muse, The Killers and Korean pop sensation Psy will be among the live acts performing. 


Rihanna leads the nominations list for this year's EMAs with six, including ones for Best Female and Best Pop performer and for Best Song for her single with Calvin Harris, We Found Love.

Taylor Swift is right behind with five EMA nominations. Other multiple nominees at this year's event include Justin Bieber and Katy Perry with four nominations apiece and Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey and newcomers Carly Rae Jepsen and fun., who picked up three nominations each.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez call it quits

NEW YORK (AP) — A source confirms to The Associated Press that Justin Bieber is no longer Selena Gomez's "Boyfriend."

The source is not authorized to discuss the split with the press and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The breakup apparently happened last week, and distance and their busy schedules were cited as factors.
The 18-year-old "Boyfriend" singer is touring to promote his latest album, while 20-year-old Gomez is filming a "Wizards of Waverly Place" reunion for the Disney Channel.
The pair first stepped up publicly in February 2011.
E! News was the first to report the split.
Bieber seems to be doing OK, at least publicly. On the red carpet of Wednesday's Victoria's Secret fashion show he said, "I'd rather be here than anywhere in the world.

SHOCK! Mark Wahlberg Joins ‘Transformers 4′

Michael Bay announced today that Mark Wahlberg will star in Transformers 4. “Mark is awesome. We had a blast working on Pain And Gain and I’m so fired up to be back working with him. An actor of his caliber is the perfect guy to re-invigorate the franchise and carry on the Transformers’ legacy,” Bay said on his website this afternoon. Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce will produce Transformers 4.  Bay, Steven Spielberg, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian will executive produce. The fourth film in the mechanical shapeshifting franchise from Paramount is due to hit the big screen on June 27, 2014. The first three Transformers films have grossed $2.6 billion worldwide. The crime comedy Pain And Gain, which stars Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie, is scheduled to open April 26, 2013. Wahlberg is repped by WME and Leverage Management and Bay also is repped by WME.

ITUNES Top Albums:

Top Albums:
1. "Red," Taylor Swift
2. "good kid, m.A.A.d city," Kendrick Lamar
3. "Night Train," Jason Aldean
4, "Babel," Mumford & Sons
5. "Blak and Blu," Gary Clark Jr.
6. "Until Now," Swedish House Mafia
7., "Dreams and Nightmares," Meek Mill
8. "House of Gold & Bones, Pt. 1," Stone Sour
9. "The Lumineers," The Lumineers
10. "Pitch Perfect (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)," Various Artists

iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Oct. 29, 2012

Top Songs:
1. "Gangnam Style," PSY
2. "Locked Out of Heaven," Bruno Mars
3. "Die Young," Ke$ha
4. "One More Night," Maroon 5
5. "I Knew You Were Trouble," Taylor Swift
6. "Diamonds," Rihanna
7. "Some Nights," Fun.
8. "Red," Taylor Swift
9. "I Cry," Flo Rida

10. "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," Taylor Swift

A catfight between new American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj

A catfight between new American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj was so anticipated that reporters made inquiries during their first press conference together. An overly optimistic Carey attempted to discourage such speculation, but she spoke too soon. Within weeks, TMZ had posted a video of Nicki’s expletive-filled tirade against Carey, who Nicki referred to as “her f—king highness.” In an untelevised phone interview with The View host ..

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cloud atlas new movie

'Cloud Atlas' explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave dramatically through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future.

'Cloud Atlas' explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave dramatically through the story as one soul is shaped …

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In Theaters	October 26, 2012
MPAA Rating	R (for violence, language, sexuality/nudity and some drug use)
Genres	Adaptation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Run Time	2 hours 44 minutes
Distributors	Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

argo new movie

The true story of the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis--the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades.

In Theaters	October 12, 2012
MPAA Rating	R (for language and some violent images)
Genres	Action/Adventure, Adaptation, Comedy, Drama
Run Time	2 hours
Distributors	Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution