May 28, 2011

The world has lost one more music revolutionist, Gil Scott-Heron, who passed away on Friday, May 27 afternoon at the age of 62. Scott-Heron is dubbed "Godfather of Rap" for mixing poetry and music in "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" which made him famous back in the '70s.

His publicist said he died at St. Luke's Hospital in Manhattan, New York but did not disclose the cause of death. Scott-Heron was known to be HIV positive and had struggled with drug addiction for years. The Associated Press reported that he had become ill after returning from a European trip.

Christina Aguilera seems to be untroubled with her look post-partying. The singer, who serves as coach and judge on "The Voice", hit The Beverly nightclub in Beverly Hills on Thursday night, May 26. When making her exit, she looked as if she has got heavy make-out session with boyfriend Matthew Rutler since both of them were snapped with her red lipstick smearing their mouth.

The 30-year-old singer also looked as if she has got one too many cocktails. She was seen needing her boyfriend's support as she walked out of the hotspot with half-closed eyes. Making her way to awaiting car, she reportedly wobbled in her platform shoes. More photos of Christina leaving the nightclub can be seen via Radar Online.

Expect drama as well as adrenaline-rushing adventure on "Love in the Wild". The new reality series from NBC brings ten men and ten women to wild nature on their first date, testing their mating and survival skills.

In new promos for the show, some contestants are seen bonding with their partners in the jungle of Costa Rica. For some others, however, the physically and emotionally taxing challenge will raise the tension between them.

Around the same time, Cee-Lo Green and Take That released a new music video each. The former premiered the clip for a soulful single "I Want You (Hold on to Me)", and the latter debuted visuals for a more upbeat track "Love Love" which serves as a soundtrack for "X Men: First Class".

In the "I Want You" video, the judge and vocal coach of "The Voice" wears a flamboyant garb as he goes to Las Vegas and gambles around in the casino. As for "Love Love", Robbie Williams and the gang opt to suit up when they rock the house. Some footage from the James McAvoy-starring movie is inserted in between the boyband's performance scene.

Principal photography for "The Hunger Games" is still months away, but the first looks from the set have gone viral. Some images from INF Daily show Jennifer Lawrence in her District 12 garb on Thursday, May 26. She also has her locks dyed brown for the movie. Liam Hemsworth is also snapped sporting brunette hair during the filming, which took place in North Carolina.

An adaptation from Suzanne Collins' novel, "The Hunger Games" follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen who lives with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, in the apocalyptic America. When her sister is chosen by lottery to participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games, Everdeen steps up to go in her place.

Another story from Bill's past will be uncovered in "True Blood" season 4. Recently, Jessica Tuck said that her character, Nan, shares a history with the male vampire. "All I can say is that Nan and Bill have a history," she teased, but refused to share more than that. "Details of that history will be revealed in Season 4."

In the upcoming season, Nan who is a spokeswoman for American Vampire League is assigning Bill and Eric to win back the human public after Russell's on-air meltdown. To True Blood's Nest, Jessica revealed her character has a bigger plan than just to maintaining the peace between humans and vampires.

In anticipation of Bad Meets Evil's reunion project "Hell: The Sequel", a brand new song taken from the soon-to-be-released mini album is unveiled. Called "I'm on Everything", the track features Eminem and Royce da 5'9" trading verses about "everything".

It opens with a spoken interlude from comedian Mike Epps. "All these young kids, they ain't got no direction," he drops his remarks. "S**t, these lil' kids is on everything: syrup, painkillers, cigarettes, weed, Hennessey, vodka..." Royce and the Slim Shady follow him up with their own flowing bars.

Miley Cyrus has waded in the recent controversy hitting fashion store Urban Outfitters. After words spread out that the company has ripped off one of an independent jewelry designer's necklace lines, the former star of "Hannah Montana" took to Twitter to speak out her opinion about the retailer.

"Love that everybody is hating on Urban Outfitters," the 18-year-old first tweeted. In a following post, she pointed out why she has no tolerance for the retailer. "Not only do they steal from artists but every time you give them money you help finance a campaign against gay equality. #SHADYASHELL," so she wrote.

Summit Entertainment has released the first trailer for "50/50". The video, courtesy of Apple, sees Joseph Gordon-Levitt getting shocked after learning that he has a cancer, before chopping his locks. Later, he chooses to deal with the lethal disease.

First official stills for the drama comedy movie have also been unleashed. On one image, Gordon-Levitt shaves his hair. On another picture, he sees a psychologist (portrayed by Anna Kendrick), while on the other one he is having fun with Seth Rogen.

Shontelle is coping with a heartbreak after a tough split with her lover in a music video for her latest single "Say Hello to Goodbye". In the Armen Djerrahian-directed clip, the R&B singer bumps into her ex in a train while she's nursing her shattered heart.

Shontelle wrote the song based on her real-life experience. "It's really a story of acknowledging [that] this ain't working, it's the end, and it's time to say hello to goodbye," she explained. "I know a lot of people can relate to similar circumstances."

Lauren Alaina finished second on "American Idol", but her talent apparently could not help her get a place on "America's Got Talent". The 16-year-old revealed, after Piers Morgan called her a better singer than "Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, that she auditioned for his show twice but got rejected.

"I got second place, you denied me!" she told Piers when they both appeared as guests on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday, May 26. The British journalist was shocked by the revelation, and Lauren affirmed, "I swear. Look it up...I didn't make it past the first round."

Jason Sudeikis is seemingly restless to fulfill his quest to meet and introduce himself to the nominees of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. After interrupting Emma Stone's massage session in a promo for the forthcoming show, Sudeikis now goes to "Twilight" beauty Kristen Stewart and shows off his skill with a pair of scissors.

The clip sees Stewart settling in to get her hair cut. Once Sudeikis comes into the room, K-Stew gives him a deadpan statement, "You're not my hairdresser". At the end of the video, she gets what is called as a "bowl cut", when Sudeikis puts a bowl on her head and cuts her hair.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley might have been named this year's Hottest Woman on Earth by Maxim magazine, but she, too, has experienced being bullied early in her modeling career. The Victoria's Secret Angel spoke about criticism over her weight in an interview for the June issue for ELLE magazine.

"When I started modeling, I was definitely heavier," the 24-year-old beauty revealed. "I was quite voluptuous in fact. I had a real baby face and baby fat. But I was a baby! I was told I had to get into better shape, but I'm quite stubborn so I didn't. I can't remember a time where I really battled with my body."

Paramore have a new song coming, and they are sharing it to their devotees in a snippet. Titled "Monster", the fresh material was recorded for "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" soundtracks. Their first official release since the departure of Josh and Zac Farro, it's set to make its way out for full stream on June 3 and for digital download 4 days later.

"I let my heart go, it's somewhere down at the bottom/ But I'll get a new one and come back for the hope that you've stolen," Hayley Williams screams. "I'll stop the whole world, I'll stop the whole world from turning into a Monster, eating us alive/ Don't you ever wonder how we survived."

Kim Kardashian has made her first public appearance with Kris Humphries since announcing their engagement earlier this week. On Friday, May 27, the 30-year-old TV personality has her NBA star fiance by her side as she attended the Amber Fashion Show at the Meridien Beach Plaza hotel in Monte Carlo.

For to the event attended by Prince of Monaco, Prince Albert, and his fiancee Charlene Wittstock, the star of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" opted to go with a simple floor-length white gown, while her fiance looked sharp in a grey suit, blue shirt and sunglasses. The newly-engaged couple posed together for the press line where she showcased her 20.5 carat diamond sparkler.

Orlando Bloom has officially joined "The Hobbit". Director Peter Jackson has announced that the actor will reprise his "Lord of the Rings" role as Legolas, the Elven Prince-archer and one of the nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring, in the upcoming adventure movie.

"Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas," Jackson wrote on his Facebook page on Friday, May 27. "I'm excited to announce today that we'll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I'm thrilled to be working with Orlando again. Funny thing is, I look older-and he doesn't! I guess that's why he makes such a wonderful elf."

"So You Think You Can Dance" season 8 two-hour premiere opened the broadcast primetime summer with a win for FOX. The first episode aired on Thursday, May 26 was seen by 9.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched premiere in four years.

It was also up 7% compared to last season's debut in the 18-49 demographic for a 3.2 rating. In fact, it was the highest-rated premiere in three years for the dancing competition which has just welcomed Mary Murphy back on the judge chair.

Jane Seymour is setting the record straight on her recent comments that Arnold Schwarzenegger is likely to having more children out of wedlock. During an appearance on "The View" on Friday, May 27, the actress famous as the Bond girl on "Live and Let Die" backtracked on the remarks and offered her apology.

The star of "Love, Wedding, Marriage" said, "I am so beyond sorry and appalled that I found myself even talking on the subject at all." She elaborated her statement, "You have to understand I didn't go out of my way to have this conversation. It was the premiere of my movie which had a very similar theme and that's why they asked me about it."

New Yorkers were treated to two major concerts on Friday, May 27 as part of summer festivity kick-offs. Lady GaGa stopped by Rumsey Playfield in Central Park to open "Good Morning America" concert series, and Rihanna went to Rockefeller Center for "Today" show.

GaGa had a five-song set on "GMA". Wearing white cloak on top of red and black bodysuit, she made a grand entrance by ziplining her way into the venue while singing her hit single "Bad Romance". She traded the outfit with a sheer cheetah-print-like bodysuit and a spiky jacket for the next performance, "The Edge of Glory".

A fresh poster from an anticipated summer blockbuster "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" has been unraveled. This time, the character poster highlights the notorious Lord Voldemort. Clutching the Elder Wand, the noseless villain looks scary with Hogwarts remnants as his background.

Previously, Warner Bros. Pictures has also released a one-sheet for Matthew Lewis' Neville Longbottom. Neville, who used to be the running joke in the previous "Harry Potter" films, now is grown up and turns into a serious badass in the poster. He also looks brave with Godric Gryffindor's sword in his hand.

All three judges of "American Idol" season 10 will return next year, according to Randy Jackson. Visiting "Lopez Tonight" on Thursday, May 26, the only remaining judge of the original line-up said he, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will "all be back next year." He added, "I believe we'll all be back!"

Randy's partner J.Lo, however, is not that optimist. Just a day before, she said she is not sure if she will still sit on the judge panel for an eleventh season. "It's too early to tell," so the "On the Floor" songstress told FOX411.

Jeff Conaway has died at the age of 60. The star of "Taxi" and "Grease" had been in a medically induced coma for more than a week after being found unconscious in his home earlier this month. His family decided to turn off his life support on Thursday, May 26 despite objections of his longtime girlfriend Vikki Lizzi. He passed away on early Friday.

Jeff's manager Phil Brock informed People Magazine, "Jeff was taken off life-support [Thursday] afternoon. His family chose to take him off of life-support based on advice from physicians. They thought for several days that the situation was hopeless." He further detailed that the actor died at 10:30 A.M. surrounded by his sisters, nieces and nephews.

Scottie Pippen has chosen his side on who the best basketball player of all time is. The Hall of Famer created frenzy on Twitter when he said in an interview that Michael Jordan may be the greatest scorer to play the game but LeBron James could be "the greatest player to ever play the game".

Talking to ESPN Radio's morning show, Pippen said, "Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to play the game. But I may go as far as to say LeBron James may be the greatest player to ever play the game because he is so potent offensively that not only can he score at will but he keeps everybody involved."

Almost two years after she gave birth to daughter Paloma Louise, Ana Ortiz is expecting again. The "Ugly Betty" star revealed that this time she is pregnant with a baby boy.

"We know it's a boy! [We] are trying to come up with some names that we can agree on," Ortiz who is married to musician Noah Lebenzon told Latina. The couple is looking for a name that would appeal to both Spanish and English, just like their daughter's. "It has to be Spanish, but something non-speakers can pronounce without mauling. Suggestions? I'm open," Ortiz said.