Lil Wayne Producer Bangladesh Plans Future Collaborations With Ke$ha

'It gives her a whole new look and it shows how creative I am,' Grammy-nominated producer says of Cannibal singer.
By Jayson Rodriguez


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Producer Bangladesh's biggest break came when he powered Lil Wayne's "A Milli." Then he upped the ante on Weezy's recent release "6 Foot 7 Foot." So, what does the Grammy-nominated beatsmith have in store for the new year? More of the same, actually.

Bangladesh hopes to continue his genre-bending ways, whether it's lending rock-leaning sensibilities to Lil Wayne or injecting a pop star's work with edgy hip-hop drums. He and Dr. Luke (Britney Spears, Pink, Katy Perry) recently worked together on Ke$ha's "Sleazy," from her Cannibal LP.

"I met Luke through a mutual friend, so it was like me walking into a stranger's house," Bangladesh told MTV News. "I really didn't know what to expect. But it was all love. It was kind of like the roles were reversed, like I was the biggest producer and he just had a couple of hits. Once I saw how he felt about me, I was like man, I might be the truth. [He laughs.]"

After hitting it off, they joined forces for "Sleazy," the first of many collaborations Bangladesh is shooting for with the "Tik Tok" star.

"That's a good look, because it gives her a whole new look and it shows how creative I am," he explained. "It shows how music is changing. And it shows that I'm kind of the changer behind it. The leader. I'm trying to mix the different genres where it's still convincing, like, I believe them doing this."

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Lady Gaga Impresses Audience At Vegas Trade Show

'It was interesting because she was chill; she was doing her thing,' one insider says of Gaga's appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show.
By Jocelyn Vena


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When Lady Gaga visited the Consumer Electronics Show on Thursday to unveil her latest creation with Polaroid, one insider said the megastar — who was appearing at CES for the second consecutive year — unsurprisingly acted like a consummate professional.

"The vibe was perfectly chill. We were supposed to go live at 3:30, but she didn't come out until 4:05. She pulled an Axl Rose," joked Victor Borachuk, director of the Ustream webcast that covered the event. "There was a huge crowd. Everyone was waiting and waiting and waiting. Nobody really got upset that she was late. Everybody sat patiently and waited, which was interesting."

Gaga, who was on hand to introduce new Polaroid sunglasses that come equipped with cameras imbedded in the lenses, was all business, Borachuk furthered. Despite a lounge area backstage, the singer generally kept to herself before and after her public appearance. "It was interesting because she was chill; she was doing her thing," he explained. "It wasn't diva-ish. She was very laid back."

Aside from the lack of diva antics, Borachuk said he was most surprised by how much Gaga actually knew about the product and that didn't treat it like some vanity project. "She was actually into the technology. I remember thinking, 'Lady Gaga's into the Polaroid cameras,' " he recalled. "Backstage it was cool. There was a full bar, but she was in her room the whole time until like five minutes before she went out. When she was done, she peaced out. It was a cool event. Last year I heard she didn't make that big of an appearance, but this year she showed up and did her thing."

Gaga herself admitted in a sit-down about the event that she wanted to make sure that the products she put out with the company fit in perfectly with her Little Monsters' lifestyles. "It's been a really long and exciting and grueling and inspiring process with Polaroid, and we've really done everything we can to improve the instant camera to make it new and make it compatible with digital era," she explained. "I wanted to create products that I knew they would love to use."

What do you think of Gaga's new Polaroid gadget? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy 3rd Birthday Harlow Madden!

Name: Harlow Winter Kate Madden

Date of Birth: January 11, 2008

Parents: Nicole Richie & Joel Madden

Siblings: Sparrow James Midnight (09/09/09)

Facts:

  • Her first name was inspired by both Jean Harlow & Shalom Harlow
  • The name Winter was chosen because it is "serene and quiet and that is how the baby is"
  • Her second middle name, Kate, was chosen because her mother always loved the name but thought it was a little too plain for a first name
  • Harlow's names were the inspiration for Nicole's fashion lines: 'Winter Kate' & 'House of Harlow 1960'
  • Daddy Joel took to Twitter this morning with a message for his little girl: "It is now 1.11.11 Happy Birthday to my little Princess. You make mommy and daddy so proud everyday. We love you!"
  • Harlow's had en exciting year, including a trip to see Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! in LA on November 27

Quotes:
"Everything I do, I think about how it will benefit her or hurt her... I stop doing things for me anymore. Everything is for her." - Nicole, on becoming a mother.

"I couldn't be happier. The only thing you want is for your kids to be healthy and happy, and they are. I'm right where I belong." - Nicole, on life with her family.

Check out the gallery to see some cute snapshots of Harlow from the past twelve months!

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Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/01/11/happy-3rd-birthday-harlow-madden

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Anne Hathaway Moves In With New Boyfriend?

Anne Hathaway and her boyfriend, Adam Shulman, have supposedly taken the plunge and moved in together. They’ve been dating ever since her split from her Italian embezzler boyfriend, so hopefully she has better luck this time around. Anne and Adam … Continue reading

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2010/12/22/anne-hathaway-moves-in-with-new-boyfriend/

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Usher's 'OMG' ' 'Kills It Every Night,' Says Tourmate Miguel

'There's so much anticipation for this song when he comes out,' Miguel says of MTV News' Song of the Year.
By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker


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MTV News just named Usher's "OMG" the #1 song of 2010, and clearly we're not alone in our admiration. But what is it like to watch it performed night after night? Miguel, who is currently opening for Usher's OMG Tour gave us a little insight.

"There's so much anticipation for this song when he comes out, and he really gives the fans what they want," Miguel laughs. "He kills it every night."

Before his latest string of hits, Usher was out of the spotlight for a period of time in 2009, when he was dealing with personal issues including a divorce. Miguel finds his 2010 comeback inspiring.

"There was a period of time, when a lot of people didn't believe in Usher and thought he was finished ... just kind of going to ride off into the sunset and disappear," the up-and-coming singer noted.

With the release of Raymond vs. Raymond and its extended, companion EP, Versus, in 2010, Usher proved the skeptics wrong with chart-toppers including "OMG" and "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love."

"He's such a tremendous example of perseverance and determination," Miguel beamed. "I was there throughout this album, so I've seen the adversity that he's had to overcome perception-wise."

MTV News' Top 25 Songs of 2010 have all been counted down. But the fun isn't over yet: We still want to see your picks in the comments below!

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Judd Apatow's Fourth Film Will Star Paul Rudd & Leslie Mann's 'Knocked Up' Characters

Judd Apatow has probably had at least a role to play in most of your favorite recent comedies, but while he's brilliant at guiding talent and letting them shine in their own movies, he's equally compelling, if not more so, as a writer and director himself. Apatow is currently in the midst of preparing his fourth [...]

Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/01/07/judd-apatows-fourth-film-will-star-paul-rudd-leslie-manns-knocked-up-characters/

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