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5 Single-Chick Flicks For Valentine's Day

Posted 2/14/12 1:21 pm EST by in Love...Actually?, Movies


by Emily Laurence

All the single ladies, all the single ladies: Instead of wallowing in your solo status this Valentine’s Day, celebrate it! Put down the box of chocolates you bought for yourself, stop looking up your ex on Facebook and call up your girls. Hollywood Crush has your movie night all planned out. Here are five films perfect for a belated Galentine's Day celebration (thank you, Leslie Knope!).

"Thelma & Louise"
This movie proves you don’t need a man to conquer the world—all you need is your BFF. In fact, Brad Pitt's around just long enough for Thelma to appreciate his hot bod and get some savvy tips about his robber lifestyle. As the credits roll, you’ll appreciate your friendships even more and vow to be friends forever (like, forrreal!).

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'The Vow' Star Channing Tatum's Tips For A Memorable Valentine's Day

Posted 2/14/12 11:34 am EST by in Love...Actually?, Videos


by Christina Garibaldi

In case you forgot, it’s Valentine’s Day—that most romantic of days when loved ones should be spoiled with flowers, chocolate and loving gestures. Yet, if your boyfriend is someone who hasn’t been planning for this day for the past few weeks, we highly suggest showing him this valuable advice from Mr. Romance, otherwise known as Channing Tatum.

Channing knows a thing or two about melting girls' hearts—you’ll understand if you’ve seen him in “The Vow” or “Dear John”—so when we caught up with him recently before his hosting stint on "Saturday Night Live," we had to get his V-Day tips for all those guys out there that might need a helping hand.

“Do something that is shocking,” Channing said. “You can go to dinner, if that’s what you want to do or have a picnic or something, but do something you’re both going to remember.”

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'Smash' Recap: 'The Callback'

Posted 2/14/12 9:59 am EST by in TV Recaps


Smash Megan Hilty Jack Davenportby Erin Strecker

If last week’s "Smash" was the overture—all loud and emotional and intoxicating—then last night’s episode, “The Callback,” was the exposition. We met a lot of new characters, like Ivy’s scheming friend who gave his gal pal updates on Karen’s less-than-impressive dance auditions, and also had a lot of plot set-up with producer conflicts and family drama. And, of course, a whole lot of singing and dancing.

Much like viewers, the “judges” (the show’s producers and director) couldn't pick their favorite girl to be Marilyn based off their stellar “Let Me Be Your Star” renditions that closed last week’s episode. They decided to have another callback, where both Ivy and Karen sang an emotional, ballad version of “Let Me Be Your Star” that didn’t make the Marilyn casting decision any easier. Karen is too green; Ivy too polished.

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Taylor Swift Debuts Her 'Hunger Games' Music Video 'Safe And Sound' Now!

Posted 2/13/12 7:45 pm EST by in Movie News, Movies, Music News, Videos


It's time to enter the Arena with Taylor Swift. The country cutie is here at MTV to premiere the music video for her "Hunger Games" soundtrack song, "Safe and Sound," a soulful, melancholy collaboration with The Civil Wars (co-written with score producer T-Bone Burnett).

But the first look at the clip isn't all we have in store tonight. Following the sneak peek, the songstress will be hanging out with our own Sway Calloway for 30 minutes to answer your burning questions about all things Panem, her upcoming projects and more!

It all catches fire at 7:54 p.m. ET. So grab a hunk of Peeta bread to nibble on, take a seat and click play at the golden hour to be "Safe and Sound" with Taylor Swift.

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'Snow White And The Huntsman' Behind The Scenes: One Fan's Epic Day On Set

Posted 2/13/12 1:00 pm EST by in Guest Blog, Hot Stuff, Movie News, Movies


Lynsey Jacob, 26, of New York City, won a behind-the-scenes set visit to the upcoming fairy tale thriller "Snow White and the Huntsman," starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth. These are her stories.

I want to begin this post by saying that I still can’t believe I won the "Snow White and the Huntsman" Facebook sweepstakes…and the trip is over! So many people have told me how lucky I am (which I won’t deny in this case), but the only other thing I’ve ever won by chance was a laundry basket at my high school’s after-prom. So in the words of Kristen Stewart, this was a BFD.

On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving I received an email telling me I was the grand-prize winner, and less than a week later, I was on a red-eye to Heathrow with my best friend who came as my guest. On the morning of November 30, a car picked us up from the hotel. I was on the verge of hyperventilating, and we were on our way to Pinewood Studios!

The "SWATH" unit publicist met us there and drove us around, giving a full tour of the studios before taking us through the different sets, mostly consisting of castle interiors. I saw costumes, the magic mirror and the milk bath the Queen uses (it felt like thin Elmer’s glue). I found out once I arrived on set that Kristen (Snow White), Sam Claflin (Prince William) and Chris (the Huntsman) were all there and I’d have a chance to meet each of them. Pfft, I wasn’t nervous at all.

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Posted 2/13/12 12:30 pm EST by in Music News


'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' First Look: Bella's A Vampire!

Posted 2/11/12 11:50 am EST by in Hot Stuff, Movie News, Movies, Twilight Forever!


Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2by Erin Strecker

If you weren't at one of the 500 Target stores that premiered exclusive footage of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" last night, you’re in luck, because we’ve got a wrap-up. Check out our coverage of the event, and let’s delve a little deeper into the exciting first look at the finale of vampires, werewolves and hybrids.

The five-minute long clip featured greetings from pretty much the whole cast (hey there, Jasper and Emmett!) with Kristen Stewart talking about her favorite of Bella’s powers: Her "super self-control." There was also a behind-the-scenes look at Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in the woods rehearsing, presumably footage from the upcoming, intense final battle. To the disappointment of many in the crowd, Taylor was wearing a shirt for the entirety of the clip.

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Channing Tatum, Scott Speedman Say 'The Vow' Isn't Just A Chick Flick

Posted 2/10/12 2:26 pm EST by in Defend Your Chick Flick, Movie News, Movies, Videos


by Christina Garibaldi

Ladies, are you still looking for Valentine’s Day weekend plans? May we suggest "The Vow"? It has all the ingredients for the perfect V-Day movie: love, heartbreak, tragedy, oh and Channing Tatum and Scott Speedman.

“The Vow,” which is loosely based on a true story, finds Channing’s character, Leo, struggling to win back his wife, Paige, played by Rachel McAdams, after a tragic accident erases her memory. Now if this doesn’t sound like an ideal date-night flick, I don’t know what does. But there’s even better news! Channing recently told MTV News that this movie is something that your guy can relate to as well.

“It’s told through the guy's perspective,” Channing explained. “You don’t just need some horrible accident to not really know someone in a relationship, you can kind of grow apart and they cannot recognize them, and to see somebody try so hard to get back to that is cool.”

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'Vampire Diaries' Meets 'Downton Abbey'? Julie Plec Previews '1912' Episode

Posted 2/10/12 11:15 am EST by in TV News


Vampire Diariesby Ryan J. Downey

"Dangerous Liaisons" had one of the steamiest endings of any episode in "The Vampire Diaries"' fiery history.

And before Damon and Rebekah (!) ripped each others' clothes off, there were huge dramatic developments in the show's central love triangle, a twisted Cinderella story for Caroline and the revelation of some magical matricide in the making. On Wednesday, executive producer and show-runner Julie Plec spilled much about what happened, what it all means and where it's going to Hollywood Crush and a handful of journalists immediately following a private screening at The CW in Burbank, California, which we can tell you about now.

For starters, what the heck is Elena going to say when she finds out about Damon's tryst with the sexy blonde Original who tried to kill her just a few scenes before? "I think Elena is going to be pissed on multiple levels but also understand that, in a way, she also sort of pulled the trigger on that," Julie explained. "The thing with Damon is, as we've seen, when he's hurt, he lashes out. And in a way this is both the most cruel way he could have lashed out but also shows a peculiar evolution in him as a character because rather than take it out on an innocent human in the middle of a road he's striking where it hurts most, probably, very specifically at Elena.

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'Vampire Diaries' Recap: 'Dangerous Liasons'

Posted 2/10/12 10:20 am EST by in TV Recaps


Vampire Diariesby Cassie Title

I’ve got to hand it to Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson: Just when you think they’ve run out of new ideas for town events, they slap you across the face with a full-on ball. Yes, that’s right—a fairy-tale-style ball, complete with gowns, tuxes, waltzing and cocktails. And the hosts of said ball? None other than the Originals, or shall we say, the Mikaelson family, as they’re calling themselves these days. (The homage to Mikael is nice, and I’m guessing they wouldn’t use it if he was still alive, because it would be pretty awkward if your name was Mikael Mikaelson.) But I digress.

Esther decides to throw the party to celebrate her family’s reunion, but we all know she has something else up her sleeve. Which brings us to the plan.

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