venerdì 28 giugno 2013

‘Sesame Street’s Bert & Ernie Celebrate Marriage Equality On The Cover Of ‘The New Yorker’

In the wake of the historic Supreme Court rulings this week that struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional and invalidated California’s Proposition 8, which further expanded same-sex marriage rights in this country, a great many people have been celebrating the advancement of marriage equality here in the US. President Obama himself [...]

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Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us

They Don't Care About Us

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Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me

Hold It Against Me

  • Artist: Britney Spears
  • Label: Jive, Zomba Label Group
  • Director: Jonas Akerlund

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Diane Kruger & Joshua Jackson: Movie Date Duo

Treating themselves to a relaxing evening, Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson showed up at the ArcLight Cinema in Hollywood last night (June 27).

The “National Treasure” hottie and her “Dawson’s Creek” beau checked out a screening of “World War Z” before scurrying back to their car to avoid the shutterbugs.

Earlier in the day, the happy twosome took a Vespa ride around town and Diane’s left-hand ring sparked speculation that they’re engaged.

A tabloid stated, “Amid speculation that Joshua was getting ready to pop the question, Diane was spotted wearing a band Thursday while taking a Vespa ride with her beau in Hollywood.”

However, a pal of Kruger’s told press, “They have no plans to get married.”

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Conrad Murray Sentence 'Not Enough,' MJ Fans Say

But other Michael Jackson supporters outside L.A. courthouse tell MTV News 'justice has been served.'
By Katie Byrne, with reporting by Vanessa White Wolf

<P><b>LOS ANGELES</b> &#8212; During the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, <a href="/music/artist/jackson_michael/artist.jhtml">Michael Jackson</a>'s fans have been as much a fixture at the courthouse as the <a href="/news/articles/1675068/conrad-murray-sentencing.jhtml">Jackson family</a>. When <a href="/news/articles/1675062/conrad-murray-sentence.jhtml">Murray was sentenced to four years</a> in jail Tuesday (November 29), MTV News spoke with those loyal fans outside the court to see if the maximum sentence was an apt punishment. </P><P> </P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="MIchael Jackson Fans React To Conrad Murray Sentence" id="vid:715142.id:1673923" width="240" height="211"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>"Four years &#8212; not enough, but at least something," said one fan, sporting a red jacket in tribute to MJ. "And where I come from, a little something is always better than nothing." </P><P> </P><P>One pair of friends might have been wearing matching <i>Thriller</i> T-shirts, but their opinions on Murray's sentence certainly didn't match. "If four years is the maximum and he got the maximum &#8212; I know she's not happy, but I'm happy," one of the women said, gesturing to her less-than-pleased companion. "I feel like justice was served and that L.A. can now be proud and stand tall." </P><P> </P><P>"It's better than nothing, but it's not even close to justice," said another fan, wearing Jackson's trademark fedora and sequined glove. "Not only was [Murray] negligent; he let the man die. It's unconscionable. He didn't even try. How would a heart doctor not know how to give CPR? It's insane." </P><P> </P><P>The cardiologist, who was found guilty of one felony count of involuntary manslaughter November 7, was facing up to four years in state prison in the death of the pop icon, but due to recent changes to alleviate overcrowding in California prisons, the judge in the case said he was unable to send the doctor to state prison for his crime. On top of that, <a href="/news/articles/1675080/conrad-murray-sentence-four-years-experts.jhtml">legal expert Mike Cavalluzzi told MTV News</a> that Murray will likely serve less than half of his four-year sentence. </P><P> </P><P>Those legal loopholes concerned a female fan outside the courthouse, but she was also happy that the maximum punishment was doled out. </P><P> </P><P>"The only thing I'm worried about now, with the overcrowding of the jails, he might get one year and house arrest," she told MTV News. "I'm just hoping it'll be four years, that's what I'm praying. I'm just glad that justice has been served today, and I'm glad justice can be served to the family and to the fans, and everybody around today will be happy and celebrate that justice has been served. And I'm sure Michael's looking from heaven right now."</p>

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Britney Spears - Criminal

Criminal

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Britney Spears Teases The Release Of Her ‘Ooh La La’ Music Video

Earlier this month our dear Britney Spears shared a behind the scenes photo from the set of her upcoming new music video Ooh La La. Today she shares another photo from the Ooh La La video, which is due out any day now. Britney posted the photo below on her official Facebook profile as a [...]

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Michael Jackson - History

History

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Sarah Jessica Parker Dons Naeem Khan To The Serpentine Gallery Summer Party

The one and only Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted at a few events over the last couple of days and I have been loving these looks on her! Yesterday she attended the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party and she rocked this gorgeous Naeem Khan flapper-type dress with a pair of black Manolo Blahniks. Love this style [...]

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Photos From Jared Leto’s ‘Candy’ Magazine Photospread Hit The Internets

Earlier this week we got to see actor/singer Jared Leto on the cover of the new issue of Candy magazine, billed as the world’s first transversal style magazine. Today we get to see some of the photos that appear inside this issue of Candy. Photographer and friend Terry Richardson photographed Leto for the magazine and [...]

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giovedì 27 giugno 2013

Michael Jackson - History

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Kristen Stewart Remembers The 'Immeasurably Great' James Gandolfini

His 'Welcome to the Rileys' co-star says his death last week 'gutted' her.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Britney Spears' Big 2011: From A Smash Album To A Ring On Her Finger

A decade into her career, the pop megastar reinvented herself this year as the ultimate Femme Fatale and made a big commitment to Jason Trawick.
By Jocelyn Vena

<P>Maybe <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/spears_britney/artist.jhtml">Britney Spears</a>' lucky number is 30. The singer turned 30 this year, marking the landmark birthday on December 2 with a fan-voted MTV News tournament that crowned <a href="/news/articles/1675289/britney-spears-tournament-winner-30th-birthday.jhtml">the Best Britney Video of All Time</a>. But her 30th year also proved to be an incredibly successful period in her career. </P><P> </P><P><center><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:720934/cp~vid%3D720934%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A720934" width="460" height="260" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="."></embed></center> </P><P> </P><P>For the first time in a while, she seemed comfortable being the pop megastar that she is. More than a decade into her career, Spears re-emerged as a <a href="/news/articles/1675474/britney-spears-femme-fatale-favorite-album.jhtml"><i>Femme Fatale,</i></a> giving fans a fist-pumping album, embarking on a flashy tour and dropping more memorable music videos. Britney Spears fandom was reenergized as the singer came out of her shell, opening up about this phase in her career as well her personal life in several high-profile interviews. So it's probably not surprising that Spears will cap off the year at #4 on MTV News' <a href="/news/articles/1676177/newsmakers-2011-lady-gaga-amy-winehouse.jhtml">Top Newsmakers of 2011</a> list, just behind Lil Wayne. </P><P> </P><P>"When I was younger, I was busy, busy, and I was always singing and dancing all the time. I was just really creative," she recalled in the <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/638813/britney-hits-the-studio-with-william.jhtml#id=166112">MTV special "I Am the Femme Fatale."</a> "That's when my mom realized I'm a really creative person." </P><P> </P><P>She let that creativity shine over the past 12 months. From <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/britney-spears/624145/hold-it-against-me.jhtml#artist=501686">"Hold It Against Me"</a> to <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/britney-spears/639722/till-the-world-ends.jhtml#artist=501686">"Till the World Ends"</a> to her Chris Marrs Piliero-directed "I Wanna Go" and "Criminal," Britney made headlines every time she dropped a music video. But no vid stirred up as much controversy as her <a href="/news/articles/1672795/britney-spears-criminal-video-director.jhtml">"Criminal" clip</a>, which featured real-life boyfriend <a href="/news/articles/1676120/britney-spears-is-engaged.jhtml">(now fianc&#233;) Jason Trawick</a> &#8212; and his abs. </P><P> </P><P>"At the end of the day, Jason killed it," Piliero told MTV News of Trawick's cameo. "That was one of those things I was really stoked [about], as much as I went into it like, 'Wow, he's not an actor. This is going to be interesting,' but I really do like a challenge, and I really do like the idea that I'm a director and my job is to direct and get the performance. For me, it was a fun challenge to be like, 'I'm gonna make sure that you are awesome,' and he was." </P><P> </P><P>Between video shoots, Spears hit the road with <a href="/news/articles/1668836/nicki-minaj-britney-spears-tour.jhtml">the likes of Nicki Minaj</a>, Joe Jonas, and DJ Pauly D. Spears fully embraced her sensuality on the <i>Femme Fatale</i> Tour, a spectacular show full of costume changes, elaborate stage setups and stunning mini-films. </P><P> </P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Britney Hits The Studio With will.i.am" id="vid:638813.id:1661123" width="240" height="211"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>And while much of the 2011 VMA buzz was about <a href="/news/articles/1669849/beyonce-pregnant-vmas.jhtml">Beyonc&#233;'s baby bump</a> and <a href="/news/articles/1669843/lady-gaga-you-and-i-video-music-awards-performance.jhtml">Jo Calderone</a>, Spears stole the spotlight by walking away with a Moonman for Best Pop Video and the prized <a href="/news/articles/1669873/britney-spears-vma-tribute.jhtml">Video Vanguard Award</a>. She also had tongues wagging after an onstage kiss from Jo (a.k.a. Lady Gaga), just before she was honored with an electrifying dance tribute that highlighted some of biggest career moments. </P><P> </P><P>"It was really crazy. I had no idea what to expect," Spears told us backstage at the VMAs. "The kids were amazing and so entertaining, and it was a really fun night. It was really cool. I was like, 'Wow, that's really sweet!' " </P><P> </P><P>As 2011 came to a close, Spears wrapped up her tour, and MTV News threw her a birthday bash in the form of the <a href="http://www.mtv.com/content/news/2011/britney30/index.jhtml">"30 Videos for 30 Years"</a> tournament. The competition was heated but in the end, Spears' iconic "I'm a Slave 4 U" took home the prize. And just when it seemed things couldn't get any better, <a href="/news/articles/1676167/britney-spears-jason-trawick-engaged-timeline.jhtml">Britney confirmed she was engaged</a> to Trawick after dating for two years. She showed off her Neil Lane ring during a celebratory weekend in Las Vegas. </P><P> </P><P><b>MTV continues our <a href="http://www.mtv.com/specials/best_of/">Best of 2011</a> coverage by looking back at the biggest pop-culture stories of the year. As we count down the newsmakers that mattered to you most, also check out our <a href="/news/articles/1675981/best-artists-2011.jhtml">Best Artists</a>, <a href="/news/articles/1675921/best-songs-2011.jhtml">Best Songs</a>, <a href="/news/articles/1675822/best-mtv-live-performances-2011.jhtml">Best MTV Live Performances</a> and <a href="/news/articles/1675726/best-edm-artists-2011.jhtml">Best EDM Artists</a> of 2011.</b></p>

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Britney Spears - Womanizer

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Paul Giamatti Shows The Many Faces Of The Rhino On The Set Of ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′

Last month we got our first look at actor Paul Giamatti in character as the villainous Rhino on the set of the upcoming superhero sequel film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and as you may recall, he was photographed making a pretty funny face. Today, courtesy of Screen Rant, we get to see a whole slew [...]

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Exclusive: Johnny Depp's 'Lone Ranger' Makeup Had Stars Asking 'Who Is This?'

In an exclusive featurette, Depp remembers when even his longtime collaborate Jerry Bruckheimer didn't recognize him in costume as Tonto.
By Todd Gilchrist

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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror

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Jim Carrey 'Cannot Support' 'Kick-Ass 2' After Sandy Hook

Carrey tweeted that he's had a 'change of heart' about the August sequel, prompting creator Mark Millar to respond.
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Ryan Gosling’s New Film ‘Only God Forgives’ Releases A Second Movie Poster

We are just over 3 weeks away from the theatrical debut of Ryan Gosling‘s new film Only God Forgives and today we get to check out a newly released poster for the film. As you can see below, the trailer is a colorful look at the film which promises to deliver brutal violence and dark [...]

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mercoledì 26 giugno 2013

Lucy Hale & Graham Rogers are Dating!

Though she claimed to like being single in a recent interview, Lucy Hale confirmed she is dating Graham Rogers in an article for US Weekly to be released on Friday (June 28).

The “Pretty Little Liars” cutie spoke about their relationship at a BONGO event earlier this week, gushing, "He is such a sweetheart. We are having a good time."

In a piece for the August issue of Lucky, the 24-year-old told a reporter that she enjoyed the single life, saying, “I’m single for the first time since I was 16. I love Mark Wahlberg, Robert Downey Jr. is my ultimate crush. And I think Steve Carell is so sexy. I like being single.”

But now, Ms. Hale has seemingly found her match in the "Revolution" hunk. "I'm with a really sweet guy now. . . We're just having a good time," she said.

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Michael Jackson - Gone Too Soon

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MILEY CYRUS She’s Still Wearing Her Ring….

There sure does seem to be a lot of drama in Miley Cyrus’s life lately!  But if you ask me, the singer seems to enjoy it just a bit, don’t you think? Maybe that’s one of the perks of being … Continue reading »

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Matthew Morrison & Renee Puente: Late Night London Lovers

Extending a beautiful evening, Matthew Morrison and his girlfriend Renee Puente attended the after party for the Krasner Fund for The BFI on Tuesday (June 25) in London.

Dapper in a grey sit and blue tie, the "Glee" hunk lent his arm to his lovely lady as they headed to the festivities at the Corinthia Hotel, where they stayed late in to the night.

Earlier in the day, the California native took time to visit the Great Ormond Street Hospital, a leading children's medical center in London.

Reflecting on the experience, Matthew tweeted, "Such an incredible time at Great Ormond St Children's Hospital. Such brave kids!"

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Audrina Patridge: Thirst Project Gala Girl

Stepping out for a swanky affair, Audrina Patridge showed up at the 4th Annual Thirst Project Gala in Beverly Hills last night (June 25).

The former “Hills” stunner opted for a slim-fitting minidress teamed with a chain belt and nude peep-toe pumps as she worked her magic outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

As part of the 4th Annual Thirst Project Gala, Audrina and her famous fellow guests helped to raise money and awareness of the global water crisis.

Per the Thirst Project’s website, “We are impacting the lives of thousands of people all the time, and that just doesn’t happen without tremendous support. Nobody should give out of guilt or force. We believe that compassion is more powerful sacrifice. When you give and make the choice to live beyond yourself, your world actually expands and you enjoy the experience of living generously. We encourage you to give compassionately and generously from the resources you have, not just to provide clean water, but provide LIFE for those who need it most.”

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VIDEO: Tami Roman Talks “Basketball Wives” Controversy

“Basketball Wives” star Tami Roman address the controversy surrounding her reality show. Plus, find out what Tami’s daughters and boyfriend think about her behavior on the show.

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Sharon Osbourne: I Would Perform Oral Sex on Prince Charles!

She’s never been one to hold her tongue, and Sharon Osbourne really let her filter go while chatting with Conan O’Brien last night (June 25).

The “X Factor” judge confessed that she’d be willing to perform oral sex on Prince Charles in order to earn “a title.”

Osbourne explained, “I want a title. They call it a Dame. You just have to suck his d***,” while also figuring out how her husband Ozzy could score a knighthood- “He can f*** Camilla while I’m with Charles.”

Last fall, Sharon bragged about an encounter with Camilla- “I’ve felt Camilla’s old t***ies too. I was p**sed! So I said to her, ‘Ohhh, you’ve got really big t**s,’ and she went, ‘Have I?’ and I had a feel. I’ve also told Charles some dirty old jokes. I love Charles. I would love to have sex with him. I would love to see his old w***y. Gorgeous.”



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'Monsters' Scares Away 'World War Z' For Box-Office #1

Brad Pitt's zombie flick couldn't top the $82 million opening of Pixar's 'Monsters University.'
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'X Factor' Michael Jackson Night Has Singers On Edge

Meanwhile, Paula Abdul has been absent from the set since her final group was eliminated last week.
By Jim Cantiello

<P><i>MTV News' own Jim Cantiello is exclusively covering "The X Factor" rehearsals. Read on for his fly-on-the-wall backstage report!</i> </P><P> </P><P><b>LOS ANGELES</b> &#8212; "The X Factor" top seven are back on the lot after their first (and only) mini-vacation of the season. And as the Thanksgiving tryptophan wears off, the anxiety of another double elimination is setting in. </P><P> </P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="'X Factor' Star Astro Teases His Michael Jackson Song Night Performance" id="vid:714741" width="240" height="211"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>Adding to the stress? "The X Factor" is tackling the songs of <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jackson_michael/artist.jhtml">Michael Jackson</a> on Wednesday night (November 30), on the 29th anniversary of <i>Thriller</i>'s release, no less. </P><P> </P><P>One of the contestants is so stressed over the theme he's emerged as a total perfectionist. During Monday's rehearsals, he had already nixed multiple arrangements the show had provided him. "This is the most unprepared I've felt on a Monday," he said to his mentor as they rushed out of Stage 36. There was a camera crew chasing them to capture the drama &#8212; as well as the ensuing late-night emergency meeting with the vocal coaches &#8212; so don't be surprised if some of this intense footage ends up in your living room. (This afternoon's dress rehearsal went swimmingly, for the record.) </P><P> </P><P>Meanwhile, one contestant had a full-on battle with his/her mentor over a chair. The mentor said, "Sit and sing." The contestant said, "Again?! How about I do something on my feet for Michael Jackson week?" Another mentor came to the defense of the contestant. In the end, the contestant is sitting after all. Don't worry, contestant. The eerie arrangement of an MJ classic is what folks are going to be buzzing about. No one will care if you sit or stand. In the control room, I spied one of the bigwigs utter the word "brilliant!" after the contestant's dress rehearsal. </P><P> </P><P>Another hot topic: wardrobe! When paying homage to one of the biggest music icons ever, it's tempting for the stylists to include clothing nods to Michael's various looks. But several singers are worried they'll look too much like Jackson impersonators, which has caused many a headache in the wardrobe trailer. But stylist June Ambrose is still able to keep things light in the midst of the drama. While waiting around for a contestant's last-minute fitting, she started an impromptu MJ dance party on the lot. Crotch grabs and "woo" included! </P><P> </P><P>Lastly, Paula Abdul's sunny energy has been noticeably absent on the CBS lot now that all her groups have been eliminated. She went from being the most hands-on mentor to an on-set ghost. "The X Factor" family can't wait to welcome her back for her first live show as strictly a judge. What do you think she's been doing with her newfound free time? </P><P> </P><P><b>You can catch Jim on the "X Factor Pepsi Pre-Show," streaming at 7 p.m. ET tonight on <a href="http://www.thexfactorusa.com/" target="_blank">TheXFactorUSA.com</a>!</b></p>

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martedì 25 giugno 2013

Adam Lambert's 'Whole Lotta Love': The Story Behind The Cover

Glam rocker tackled the legendary 1970 Led Zeppelin song for 'American Idol' rock night.
By Gil Kaufman

<P>Imagine a freight train speeding toward you at midnight. Or a rockslide barreling down a hill as you try to outrace it. That's the feeling of the ominous, chugging Jimmy Page riff that kicks off <MTVNLINK type="url" id="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/led_zeppelin/artist.jhtml">Led Zeppelin</MTVNLINK>'s 1970 Stonehenge of rock, "Whole Lotta Love." And that's before singer Robert Plant leans into one of the nastiest, ecstatic rock screams this side of the Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again." </P><P> </P><P>That's the song Adam Lambert chose to sing on <a href="/news/articles/1610708/adam-allison-shine-on-idol-rock-night.jhtml">"American Idol" rock night</a> Tuesday (May 5), and, needless to say, it was a challenge that the eyeliner-loving Los Angeles stage veteran was more than up for, hitting a series of high notes and rock screams that would have made Plant proud. It was a risky maneuver that paid off for Lambert, who chose a tune that came in at #75 on <I>Rolling Stone</i> magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004. </P><P> </P><P></p><div style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;"> </P><P><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtvmusic.com:84215" width="256" height="223" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashVars="dist=http://www.mtvmusic.com" allowFullScreen="true" AllowScriptAccess="always"></embed></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>The legendary British rock act recorded the tribute to Chicago blues icon Willie Dixon during their second U.S. tour after working it out in their live show, including it on their 1969 classic album <I>Led Zeppelin II.</i> Like many of the songs Zeppelin performed early in their career, "Love" was a blues standard turned on its head with a heavy dose of crunching psychedelic guitar and thundering drums, courtesy of late drummer John Bonham. The song was based on a 1962 tune by another blues forefather, Muddy Waters, called "You Need Love," which was penned by Dixon. </P><P> </P><P>For Zeppelin's version, Plant customized the lyrics by adding some lyrical quotes from a few other songs Dixon wrote for Howlin' Wolf, "Back Door Man" and "Shake For Me," nailing the tricky vocal in a single take. It was also inspired by 1966's "You Need Loving" from the British rock group the Small Faces, for whom Zeppelin had great affection, but they also did not credit Dixon for his part in writing the original lyrics. The song became Zeppelin's first U.S. single and their only U.S. top 10 hit. Though their manager would not let them release singles in the U.K. because he thought it cannibalized album sales, the song was finally released as the band's only British single in 1997. </P><P> </P><P>Dixon sued Zeppelin over the song in 1985, claiming it borrowed too heavily from his "You Need Love," and Zeppelin reached an agreement with him, with Dixon using the money he received to set up a program that provided musical instruments for schools. A cornerstone of heavy rock, the tune -- which was the theme song for the long-running British countdown show "Top of the Pops" in the 1970s and '80s -- has been covered by dozens of artists over the years, from Tina Turner and Ben Harper to Prince, Slash, Leona Lewis, Train's Pat Monahan, the London Symphony Orchestra and Jane's Addiction. </P><P> </P><P><b>Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' <a href="/news/articles/1486475/mtv-news-american-idol.jhtml">"American Idol" page</a>, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.</b></p>

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Chris Cornell Filling In For Robert Plant On Led Zeppelin Tour? That's News To Him

'I have not been approached to fill in for Robert Plant on the Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be,' singer says.
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The trek would feature original guitarist Jimmy Page, original bassist John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham taking over on drums for his late father, John Bonham. </P><P> </P><P>Cornell has been mentioned &#8212; along with <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/foo_fighters/artist.jhtml">Foo Fighters</a>Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, former <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/van_halen/artist.jhtml">Van Halen</a>Van Halen frontman <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/hagar_sammy/artist.jhtml">Sammy Hagar</a>Sammy Hagar, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/white_stripes/artist.jhtml">White Stripes</a>White Stripes mastermind Jack White and <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/alter_bridge/artist.jhtml">Alter Bridge</a>Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy &#8212; as a potential Plant fill-in. 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