How Did Eminem’s Recovery Have Such A Big Debut?
June 30, 2010 by · 13 Comments
Rapper’s more mature style appears to have appealed to wide audience, experts say. By Gil Kaufman Eminem’s Recovery Photo: Interscope At this point, we’re used to Eminem debuting at #1
‘Jersey Shore’ Trailer Previews A Season’s Worth Of Craziness
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Season two premieres on Thursday, July 29, at 10 p.m.! By Eric Ditzian Cast of “Jersey Shore” Photo: MTV “We’re ready to come out and destroy this place!,” Snooki says in the brand-new trailer for the second season of “Jersey Shore,” which premieres on July 29. And from the looks of this footage, it seems these reality-show stars accomplished that goal in Miami. There’s the Situation and his boys fist-pumping in a strobe-light-filled club
50 Cent And Floyd Mayweather Talk Friendship, Manny Pacquiao Fight
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50 is ’surrounded by a lot of controversy like myself,’ fighter tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Tim Kash 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather Photo: MTV News Celebrity Favorites: 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather are as cool as Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh. The lethal combination recently hung out in Los Angeles and sat down with MTV News
Eminem Notches Year’s Highest Debut With Recovery
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According to preliminary numbers, album sold 741,000 copies in its first week. By Gil Kaufman Eminem’s Recovery Photo: Interscope The question this week wasn’t whether Eminem’s Recovery would debut at #1, but if it could reach the magical 1 million plateau, like two of his previous efforts. Well, Slim Shady fell a bit short, but his album is projected to be the year’s highest debut so far, selling 741,000 in its first week, according to preliminary figures from Nielsen SoundScan.
The-Dream Is Mulling An Acting Career, ‘Make Up Bag’ Co-Star Says
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Singer is working on a yet-untitled film project, Jason Weaver tells MTV News. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Matt Elias The-Dream and Jason Weaver Photo: MTV News The-Dream began hinting at possible retirement in the weeks leading up to the release this spring of Love King, the third project in his trilogy.
Chris Brown’s BET Awards MJ Tribute Was ‘Spectacular,’ Jermaine Jackson Says
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‘He deserves to perform, because it’s healing for him,’ Michael Jackson’s brother tells ‘Extra.’ By Gil Kaufman Chris Brown performs during the 2010 BET Awards on Sunday Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images Chris Brown wasn’t the only one getting misty-eyed at Sunday night’s BET Awards during his tribute to Michael Jackson
‘Eclipse’ Moviegoers Get Pumped Up Outside NYC Midnight Screening
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‘I’m going to see it again and again and again,’ one eager Twilighter tells MTV News. By Josh Wigler “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” Photo: Summit Only eight months have passed since “New Moon” hit theaters, but fans of “The Twilight Saga” have still waited anxiously for “Eclipse” to finally arrive
‘Eclipse’ Werewolves: Five Secrets Revealed
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Visual-effects master Phil Tippett tells MTV News how he remade Jacob Black and the wolf pack into primordial animals for third installment. By Eric Ditzian Photo: Summit You’ve met Jacob Black and his pack of werewolves before, but you’ve never seen them like this
Rihanna Cancels July 2 Tour Kickoff In Washington
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Last Girl on Earth Tour is now slated to start on July 4 in Vancouver. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: Christopher Peterson/ FilmMagic Rihanna has canceled her July 2 concert at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington, which was scheduled to be the opening night of her tour, according to the Auburn Reporter. A press release from Live Nation states that the date had to be canceled due to “production changes.” That means Rihanna’s Last Girl on Earth Tour will now kick off on July 4 in Vancouver.
Lady Gaga Fans Show Their Love, Get Engaged At Monster Ball Kickoff
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Montreal’s little monsters say Gaga’s speaking moments are as important as her over-the-top musical performances.