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Wanna be part of the MuchNews year-end special?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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Are you a pop culture junkie? Do you know all about the year’s top entertainment stories? Can you work your magic in front of a camera?

MuchNews is looking for you to be part of its year-end special and sound off on everything from Michael Jackson and the JoBros to Twilight and Chris Brown.

Email us at muchnews@muchmusic.com and let us know why you should be part of our show.

You must be between the ages of 16 and 24, and be able to appear in person for an audition at the MuchMusic building in Toronto, Ontario.

Justin Timberlake to star in Yogi Bear movie

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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Justin Timberlake is attached to the forthcoming Yogi Bear movie.

JT will star alongside Anna Faris and Dan Aykroyd in the live action/CG animated production said to be directed by Journey to the Center of the Earth’s Eric Brevig.
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Beyonce criticized in Egypt for “sex parties”

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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Beyonce’s “sexiness” is causing trouble again.

An advertisement for the singer’s concert in Egypt tonight caused some controversy in the country after an MP from the Muslim Brotherhood said it “threatens social peace and security.”
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Rihanna details assault

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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In the second part of her interview with Good Morning America, Rihanna offered more details about the attack she endured by Chris Brown.

The singer says she and Brown started arguing after he received a text message from another woman. Rihanna says the fight escalated and turned “ugly” adding, “I was battered, I was bleeding, I was swollen in my face.”
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Jay-Z & Alicia Keys to release “Empire State of Mind” sequel

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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Jay-Z and Alicia Keys have teamed up again for a sequel to “Empire State of Mind.”

The song’s success, which was adopted by the New York Yankees and performed at both the MTV VMAs and game two of the World Series last week, has inspired the duo to write “Empire State of Mind Part 2.”
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Beyonce cleans up at MTV EMAs

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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Beyonce cleaned up at last night’s MTV EMAs in Berlin, walking away with three awards for best song and best video for “Single Ladies” as well as a trophy for best female. B also performed a scorching rendition of “Sweet Dreams” in a red hot number.

Beyonce’s hubby Jay-Z performed with U2 and walked away with an award of his own for best urban artist. Green Day performed two songs and scored the best rock artist.
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MuchNews tweets live from MTV Europe Music Awards!

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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The MTV Europe Music Awards are already under way and MuchNews correspondent Jessica Capobianco is in Berlin, Germany tweeting live!

You can follow Jess now over at twitter.com/MuchNews, as she comments on what’s shakin’ overseas.

If you’d like to see U2, Jay-Z, Green Day, Beyonce, Katy Perry and more, tune in to MuchMusic tonight at 7:00 EST where you catch the MTV Europe Music Awards in its entirety.

Chris Brown tells his side

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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While Rihanna spills to ABC, at the same time Chris Brown will sit down this Friday night with MTV to share his side of the story.

The singer says he’s confused about the public’s perception of him.

Chris says “I got the people that will come out and support and then the people that don’t want to see me do anything. They basically want me in jail.”
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Rihanna tells her story

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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For the first time since the February attack by Chris Brown, Rihanna broke her silence this morning on Good Morning America, saying she was embarrassed by the incident and hopes people can learn from her situation.
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Beyonce to perform at 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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Beyonce has been added to the list of performers for Thursday’s 2009 MTV Europe Awards.

Coinciding with her performance, the video for Beyonce’s new duet with Lady Gaga, “Video Phone,” will debut following the awards show.
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