Adam Brody Says His Kristen Stewart Comments Were ‘Ungentlemanly’

‘I sounded like a jackass,’ ‘The Romantics’ actor says of telling KStew to ‘quit’ the acting business.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

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It was the comment that launched a thousand hate e-mails and lit up “Twilight” message boards across the World Wide Webs. Previously adored, charming guy-next-door actor Adam Brody backhandedly told Kristen Stewart to “quit” acting if being famous bothered her so much.

The firestorm was sparked by an interview Brody gave on Diablo Cody’s online chat show, “Red Band Trailer.” When Cody asked Brody whether he enjoyed his celebrity or if he would prefer to be known as just “an actor,” referencing Stewart’s comments about wanting to be left alone, his response was a bit testy.

“It’s only gotten worse, I’m sure, being a celebrity,” Brody, who is in the “Scream 4″ cast, said. “At the same time, I don’t have a lot of patience for people who moan about it too much. Because there are many things you could do. … It’s like, quit … you don’t need to be an actor, so it’s like, if it’s that much of a problem … there’s the door.”

And with that, the hate-on-Adam-Brody campaign began. When MTV News caught up with the man in question to talk about his upcoming ensemble flick “The Romantics,” we asked him whether his response might have been taken out of context.

“I, no, I just, I, this is horrible,” he started, seemingly uncomfortable addressing the hot-button issue. “It wasn’t taken out of context. I saw [the episode] and thought I sounded like an idiot. I did,” Brody admitted. “Regardless of how anyone else took anything, I would think that sounds very ungentlemanly and I sounded like a jackass.”

A Hollywood actor who publicly acknowledges a gaffe? Well done, Mr. Brody. Points to the former “O.C.” star for his honesty!

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Heidi’s Slowly Looking Better

Thank goodness!
Luckily it seems Heidi Montag is starting to look more natural normal as the days pass by.
Heidi was spotted going for a swim at the pool of her Costa Rican villa.
Let’s hope she doesn’t go under the knife again while vacationing in Central America.
The natural look is much better on you, bb.
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‘Love the Way You Lie’ Joins List Of Memorable Joseph Kahn Videos

Kahn has directed videos for Britney Spears, Eminem, and Lady Gaga.
By James Dinh

Rihanna on the set of the “Love the Way You Lie” music video

Photo: Danny Mayer/ Eric Ford/ On Location Photos

After much anticipation, the Joseph Kahn-directed video for Eminem and Rihanna’s chart-topping “Love the Way You Lie” debuted Thursday (August 4) on MTV. In the song, Em and Rihanna tell the intense story of a woman who stays with her male counterpart despite his violent habits. The video shows Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan engaging in a relationship that’s similarly emotionally destructive.

Kahn, who has worked with everyone from Janet Jackson to Rob Zombie, has a particular directing style that emphasizes CGI special effects and futuristic styling. Here are a few other highlights from his career.

Britney Spears, “Toxic”

In the 2004 clip for Spears’ flashy “Toxic,” the pop princess played an assassin on a quest to poison her cheating boyfriend. The clip employed eye-popping costumes for Spears — including a stewardess outfit and a glittery bodysuit — and quickly rose to the top of the pop princess’ videography. “The plot is pretty nonsensical. It’s just fun. [It's like] James Bond flicks and sex,” Kahn told MTV News. Years later, the director would collaborate with Spears on the clip for “Womanizer” — in which he slyly referenced their earlier collaboration.

U2, “Elevation”

U2 went on a ride like no other when they joined forces with “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” for the 2001 video promoting “Elevation.” A call from an “evil Bono” set the mood for the action-filled video, which features the band on a rescue mission with Angelina Jolie thanks to Kahn inserting members into scenes from the film. With the help of Ms.
Croft, U2 dodges the dangers of the bad Bono, although eventually good and evil come face to face in a battle of stereo and vocal power. But the good guys win out, and the band walks into a calm street that has cars and elephants floating overhead.

Eminem, “Without Me”

For most of Eminem’s career, the rapper has played the funny guy in his music videos. His clip for the 2002 hit single “Without Me” went further than mere gags, asserting his ability to poke fun at the controversies surrounding his music. Throughout the video, Em parodies a comic-book hero on a mission to save a young boy from listening to a copy of The Eminem Show, which is labeled with a dreaded ‘Parental Advisory’ sticker. While on his quest, Em manages to sleep with porn stars, practice yoga and appear on “The Real World.”

Enrique Iglesias, “Hero”

Understandably, Enrique Iglesias’ music videos have showcased his good looks and suave persona. His 2001 clip featured Jennifer Love Hewitt as the singer’s love interest and other half of a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. The two are on the lam from Mickey Rourke, who heads a rival group of bandits. After some steamy scenes with Hewitt, the pop star is found by Rourke’s gang and apparenly killed by them.

Lady Gaga, “LoveGame”

If there’s one thing Lady Gaga reps for, it’s the busy streets of New York City. Before the days of her music videos doubling as mini-movies, Kahn helped the singer take a journey through the Big Apple’s underground in a video that recalls Michael Jackson’s also-subway-set “Bad.” Accompanied by her crew of dancers, the singer drops it low in a subway station and dances the night away. “I worked with [video director] Joseph Kahn, and he did an amazing job. He didn’t just capture the fashion; he captured the artist,” Gaga told MTV News.

What’s your favorite Joseph Kahn-directed music video? Let us know in the comments!

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Chris Brown Melts Down During BET Awards Michael Jackson Tribute

Singer dances flawlessly but is overcome by emotion when time comes to sing.
By Rochell Thomas

Chris Brown at the 2010 BET Awards

Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images

When Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo and New Edition were performing tributes to Michael Jackson during last year’s BET Awards show, Chris Brown was nowhere to be found, even though many felt he was an obvious choice to honor the fallen legend. Brown’s assault on Rihanna several months earlier presumably kept him out of the show.

On Sunday night (June 27), Brown finally got his chance to publicly honor the man he idolized — and while his dancing was flawless, when the time came for him to sing, he simply fell apart.

After being introduced by Jermaine Jackson, Brown beautifully channeled Michael as he danced to “Remember the Time,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Billie Jean.” Yet when he grabbed a mic to sing “Man in the Mirror,” he choked up, visibly weeping.

“I’m gonna make a change for once in my …” Brown’s voice trailed off. He was out of breath and sounded hoarse. Tears stained his cheeks as he paced the stage, holding the microphone by his side. “This … wind is blowing my … Who am I to…” He clearly knew the lyrics but they failed to come out.

Brown faded in and out of the song, closing his eyes, grimacing, trying to soldier on. Whether it was the emotion of the moment or the past 16 months, Brown struggled and failed to find his voice, even though the pre-recorded backing vocals played on.

Finally, he gave up, raised a bandaged finger to the sky and fell to his knees as Michael Jackson’s voice could be heard saying, “I’m starting with the man in the mirror.” The camera cut from Brown to an audience member who clearly uttered “Oh my God,” in shock.

The audience loudly sang the words that Brown could not. Their aid seemed to move Brown to rise from his knees and mouth the words along with Jackson’s voice, while gesturing along with the mic as tears rolled down his face. In the audience, actress Taraji P. Henson could be seen mouthing, “That’s all right baby,” as Brown walked offstage to Jermaine Jackson, who moved to console him.

Brown’s emotional performance echoed through the rest of the show. When Niecy Nash came onstage to present the Video of the Year award, she said, “When Chris Brown started crying I got choked up.”

Backstage, “a lot of folks were getting misty-eyed, understanding that he was overwhelmed with emotion,” BET publicist Zabrina Horton said. “Me, personally, I think ‘Man in the Mirror’ was great for him to do because I’m sure he still feels bad about Rihanna and wants to be forgiven. He has to make that change himself for himself and he knows that.”

Later in the show, when accepting the AOL Fandemonium prize, which measures an artist’s “online and mobile fan power,” Brown spoke briefly.

“I didn’t really prepare a speech because I didn’t really think I was gonna be backstage,” he said. “But bottom line, I couldn’t never do this without my fans. Team Breezy, all the support I’ve been getting from day one.

“I just wanna say one thing,’ he concluded. “I let y’all down before but I won’t do it again, I promise. I love y’all, good night.”

What did you think of Chris Brown’s Michael Jackson tribute at the BET Awards? Let us know in the comments below.

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Lady Gaga, Eminem Top VMA Nominations

The pop queen vies for a record 13 nods at the show, airing September 12.
By Jocelyn Vena

The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards will feature yet another epic battle: Lady Gaga leading the nominations, with 13, followed close behind by Eminem, who has eight nods. And on September 12 at at 9 p.m ET, the pop diva and the Detroit MC will go head to head for the coveted Video of the Year Moonman.

Gaga will certainly be a dominant presence at the show, thanks to her nods in categories like Best Pop Video, Best Female Video and Best Dance Music Video for “Bad Romance.” Gaga is the first female artist to be nominated for Video of the Year twice, for “Bad Romance,” as well as her collaboration with Beyoncé, “Telephone.”

“I’m so honored for all the little monsters and self-professed freaks of the universe, to have more VMA nominations in a single year than any artist in MTV history. Ironically, I’m even more proud it’s an unlucky number: 13,” Lady Gaga said. “A long time ago, the world told me and my little monsters we would never be heard. Together we changed the rules. God put me on Earth for three reasons: to make loud music, gay videos and cause a damn raucous. Thank you, MTV!”

Eminem, whose “Not Afraid” video is up for Video of the Year, will try to fend off his competition in categories like Best Male Video and Best Hip-Hop Video. Plus, he’s nominated alongside Drake in Best Hip-Hop Video for his contribution to the MC’s cameo-filled “Forever.”

“Apparently, MTV doesn’t care that I have two massive stadium shows on the other side of the country the day after the VMAs. F me, right?!?!” Eminem joked. “I mean, I’ll be there, but don’t expect me to be nice about it.”

Also nominated for Video of the Year are Florence and the Machine (“Dog Days Are Over”), 30 Seconds to Mars (“Kings and Queens”) and B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams (“Airplanes”).

Katy Perry’s ode to her home state “California Gurls,” featuring Snoop Dogg, is up for Best Female Video, along with Ke$ha’s “Tik Tok”; “Video Phone” with Gaga and Beyoncé; Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” and Gaga’s “Bad Romance.”

In Best Male Video, Usher’s epic “OMG” lands a nod, as well as Jason Derulo’s “In My Head,” Drake’s “Find Your Love,” Em’s “Not Afraid” and B.o.B’s “Airplanes.”

Many of the pop world’s recent favorites will face off in the Best New Artist category. Justin Bieber (“Baby”), Ke$ha (“Tik Tok”), Jason Derulo (“In My Head”), Nicki Minaj (for her Sean Garrett collabo “Massive Attack”) and indie supergroup Broken Bells (“The Ghost Inside”) will see who can dominate as this year’s reigning newbie.

Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for the winners in general categories, including Best New Artist, from Tuesday (August 3) through September 12.

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