Video Premiere: Linkin Park's 'Burning in the Skies'

The final night of some people before huge explosion hits their cities is the main focus in this Joe Hahn-directed music video.

Linkin Park bring a huge explosion in a music video for their latest single "Burning in the Skies", and the clip focuses on what random people were doing before it happens. It sees some youngsters spending the night in a home party and a middle-aged man grieving over the loss of his loved one among other scenes.

"Burning in the Skies" is the third single taken from Linkin Park's 2010 studio album "A Thousand Suns" with a music video directed by Joe Hahn. "I'm swimming in the smoke of bridges I have burned/ So don't apologize I'm losing what I don't deserve," Chester Bennington sings.


The band are currently on tour across North America. Beside promoting their album, they also use the gig to raise funds for charity. $1 from each ticket purchased by fans will go to the band's Music for Relief initiative, which benefits victims of natural disasters and spreads awareness about issues like global warming.



source: aceshowbiz

Sneak Peek to Michael Jackson's 'Hollywood Tonight' Music Video

The street in front of the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California is taken over for the filming of new MJ music video.

A music video for the second single of Michael Jackson's posthumous album has been filmed on the sidewalk of the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California earlier this week. Set footage of the filming has since gone viral, revealing what to expect from the clip.

The song "Hollywood Night" is heard on the background as a number of people break into MJ-inspired dance number with a female wearing the late King of Pop's signature ensemble on the lead. According to TMZ, the crew filmed not just one but two music videos.


The other single which music video was shot back to back with the "Hollywood Night" clip is not known though. But, if the double-shooting rumor is true, it can be confirmed that the track is also one of the materials in the December release "Michael".

Footage #1:






source: aceshowbiz

Emma Roberts Makes Out With James Franco's Brother in Cult's Video

Dave Franco is living his dream when he's enjoying a night of passion and love with beautiful Emma Roberts who comes to life out of his TV screen.

Emma Roberts and James Franco's younger brother play a couple in a music video which features Cult's song "Go Outside". The niece of Julia Roberts comes out of the TV screen, much to Dave Franco's surprise, when he chills out in his apartment watching a French movie where she is one of the actors.

They are kissing passionately and going out like a normal couple with chaste kisses and cuddles shared every once in a while. The lovebirds visit a clothing store, head to a club and have a picnic under the stars, but the night of passion and love comes to an end when she walks back into the TV screen soon after they are home.

Directed by Patrick Hoelck, the video pays homage to French New Wave Cinema, most notably Jean-Luc Godard's cult classic "Le Mepris". "The story revolves around a film fanatic who's obsessed with the work of Jean Luc Godard," Dave told EW. "It reminds me of how music videos used to be. There is a narrative, and it feels more like a short film than a traditional music video."




source: aceshowbiz

Taylor Swift whips herself into a frenzy on stage

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Hair raising: Taylor Swift whips her hair during a concert in Hong Kong last night


With a successful Asian leg of her world tour coming to a close, Taylor Swift was clearly in the mood for some energetic celebration.

And during her last performance yesterday evening, she took the opportunity to let her hair down - energetically whipping her long blonde locks around on the Hong Kong stage.

Looking striking in a gold fringed dress and black boots, the 21-year-old country star looked like she was having a great time as she performed songs from her latest album Speak Now.

Hong Kong is the last stop in Asia for Swift, who has also performed in Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia and the Philippines.

She has revealed vis her Twitter account that she has been filming the tour as part of her video blog.

The singer even posted a picture of she and her band mates dressed up as traditional Japanese Geisha Girls on Twitter during the Japan leg of the tour last week.

Before going on stage, Swift last night described her success in Asia as 'the most beautiful and pleasant surprise.'


Letting her hair down: The singer rocks out with her tour guitarists on stage


Star power: Swift was performing the last night of the Asian leg of her world tour


'Being welcomed by countries that speak a different language from the language I speak is an honour,' she said.

'It really touches me every time I look down and I see all the fans singing the words to my songs, having written the lyrics, knowing that they connect in countries where English really isn't spoken by everyone. It means the world to me.'

The star will take her tour to Europe in March before hitting the U.S. in May and then Australia and New Zealand later in the year.


Japanese spirit: The singer posted a photograph of herself and band mates dressed in traditional Japanese costume, with Taylor standing at the back in red


Talking to the crowd! - Taylor Swift Live in Hong Kong!



source: dailymail

Video: Rihanna, Drake and Kanye Rock NBA All-Star Game

After having a playful set with Drizzy in 'What's My Name?', RiRi closes the medley performance with Kanye West in 'All of the Lights'.

A week after hitting the stage of Los Angeles' Staples Center for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awardsperformances, Rihanna came back on Sunday, February 20 to the venue for another live performance. This time, the Def Jam artist rocked the house for the NBA All-Star Game.

RiRi kicked off the set with her popular single "Umbrella" with an orchestra backing her up. She later moved on to more uplifting track "Only Girl (In the World)" before proceeding with "Rude Boy" and "What's My Name?". Her featured guest Drake showed up to deliver his flirty rap lines.

The couple, who was briefly linked in 2009 after her ill-fated romance with Chris Brown, got playful and ground on each other on stage. "I switch it up cause I got something to say. We gon have some fun tonight and baby, happy birthday," he said in the middle of his rapping lines, causing RiRi to grin. The Bajan singer turned 23 that night.

When confetti was thrown into the air, people expected the show was over, but it's not. Kanye West showed up in his all-red outfit, bling-bling and shades, throwing his "All of the Lights" verses with RiRi tackling the chorus.


NBA 2011 All Star-Game Halftime Show; Rihanna, Drake and Kanye West Perform (FULL)


source: aceshowbiz

The Game and Snoop Dogg's 'Purp & Yellow' Music Video

The Cali Hip-Hop duo reps for their hometown along with L.A. Lakers' Ron Artest, Matt Barnes and Shannon Brown.

Just in time for NBA All-Star Game, Los Angeles duo The Game and Snoop Dogg debuted a music video for the Skeetox remix of Wiz Khalifa's breakout single "Black & Yellow". While the Lil Wayne remix is to salute the Green Bay Packers, this re-recorded track is titled "Purp & Yellow" to represent the signature colors of L.A. Lakers.

Other than The Game and Snoop, NBA players like Ron Artest, Matt Barnes and Shannon Brown also make appearances in this Matt Alonzo-directed clip. They invade a warehouse, bringing a live band and DJ to rock the building.

During the filming last month, Game accidentally cut his finger after a stunt that involved him smashing a guitar went horribly wrong. As the rapper smashed it to smithereens, the impact from the stunt caused a shard of plastic to embed itself into his finger, which meant he had to go to hospital for several stitches.

The song remix is listed in The Game's latest mixtape "Purp & Patron".


Snoop Dogg & Game "Purp & Yellow LA Leakers SKEETOX Remix" Music Video OFFICIAL Lakers Wiz



source: aceshowbiz

Country princess: Carrie Underwood dazzles as the night's biggest winner at the American Country Awards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evuUH8v6VzQendofvid

[starttext]

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Totally rocking it: Carrie Underwood dazzled in a long red gown which she paired with some simple gold sandals, clutch and jewellery at the first ever American Country Awards in Las Vegas Monday night


The stars came out in force last night for the inaugural American Country Awards and the belle of the ball was the country princess herself, Carrie Underwood.

Dressed in a stunning asymmetric red gown, the 27-year-old singer glowed as she walked the carpet and flashed some thigh and a huge smile.

The blonde bombshell has much to be happy about having won all six categories she was nominated in, including Artist Of The Year.


Axe maiden: Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum brandishes her guitar-shaped award backstage at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada


She was just behind Lady Antebellum and Easton Corbin who are both tied with seven nominations each but was the clear winner of the night.

Musician Brett Michaels also appeared on the carpet wearing his signature velvet jacket with jeans and an embellished cowboy hat.

The singer has been laying fairly low since it was rumoured that he had been having an affair with fellow country singer Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish - mother to Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus - a claim which all parties have denied.


Dressed down: Brett Michaels kept it casual in some old faded blue jeans, black velvet blazer, embellished black cowboy hat and beaten-up black cowboy boots


Other ladies who wowed on the carpet included Access Hollywood host Nancy O'Dell who poured her toned physique into a leather mini-dress ready for her presenting duties, singer Jewel who was also presenting an award and Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco.

The two-hour prime time special, hosted by Trace Adkins, is the only country music awards show that gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favourite artists not only in traditional categories but also in previously unrecognised areas of the business such as touring.

There are 17 categories in total including Artist of the year (overall, male, female, duo or group, breakthrough), Album of the year, Single of the year, touring artist of the year and music video of the year.


Feeling blue: Singer Jewel (L) and Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cucuo (R) dressed to impress on the carpet at the awards


Seven nods: Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood from the musical group Lady Antebellum arrive at the American Country Awards


The show was opened by the Rascal Flatts who performed a medley of several of their hit songs and later won an award for Country Group of the Decade.

The single of the year by a male artist goes to Josh Turner while Easton Corbin won Breakthrough single of the year and was presented his award by Bret Michaels.
He also won breakthrough video of the year.



Show time: Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox, and Jay DeMarcus from the band Rascal Flatts perform onstage during the American Country Awards


On the mic: Country star and awards host Trace Adkins


Lady in black: Reba McEntire on stage at the bash


Veteran singer Alan Jackson performed and then received the Greatest Hits Award which is bestowed upon a country music artist whose chart-topping career has generated a vast catalogue of number one hits.

Country artists Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean, Comic Jeff Dunham, Rodeo Star Ty Murray and NASCAR Drivers Clint Bowyer, Elliott Sadler and Michael Waltrip also appeared or presented awards.


Chuffed: Josh Turner shows off his award for Male Singer Of The Year


All award winners receive a Fender Stratus guitar as a prize instead of a trophy.
The show aired live on Fox from The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.


Nice prize: Nancy O'Dell presents the Breakthrough Artist Of The Year award to musician Easton Corbin





source: dailymail
[endtext]