It's been an interesting year for "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus. In February, the 16-year-old was sued for "racist" photos that depicted the teen star slanting her eyes, mocking Asians. She raised eyebrows again in August when she performed a pseudo-pole dance atop an ice cream cart at the Teen Choice Awards. Then there was that time she quit Twitter. It's hard to believe these crazy happenings didn't play a role in her latest dubious distinction: being voted "Worst Celebrity Influence of 2009" by AOL's JSYK.com (Just So You Know) website.
Miley beat out second place-finisher Britney Spears (who admittedly had a fairly respectable 2009) and Kanye "I'm going to let you finish" West, who came in third. In an interesting twist, Miley also walloped fellow Disney princess Vanessa Hudgens in the poll, even though the Wildcat has had not one, but two naked photo controversies of late. Funny what tween/teens will forgive, huh? Where is Chris Brown on this list?
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It turns out it pays — literally — to star in an eight-volume-long franchise. The "Guinness Book of World Records" for 2010 is hitting book stores tomorrow, and in it “Harry Potter” stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are crowned the big box office money makers. Sorry, Rupert Grint.
Dan is the highest grossing actor of the decade, Guinness says, with an average $558 million pulled in for film. Considering he is the star of the successful “Harry Potter” franchise in which “Sorcerer’s Stone” debuted in 2001, this makes sense. But in the past decade, Daniel has only starred in two other films: the first, “The Tailor of Panama,” drawing in more than $28 million at the worldwide box office and the second, “December Boys,” only bringing in about $1 million worldwide (both according to Box Office Mojo). Needless to say, those two flicks have really brought his average down. From our math, that has Dan grossing a bit over $900 million per “Harry Potter” movie. An impressive feat, but let’s see how he ranks on the chart in the next decade. Read more...
Wearing black is a true sign you're closer and closer to becoming an official New Yorker, so there was no better time for "The City" star Whitney Port to flaunt the staple Manhattan color of choice than during the Video Music Awards' grand return to The Big Apple. "Harry Potter" cutie Emma Watson also sported a very similar organza Christopher Kane Fall 2009 design when she was in NYC promoting "Half Blood Prince" . We're not loving the booties with Whit's organza frock, but because she tends to be ahead of the trends, we'll give her a pass on this one.
Sure Emma Watson might have confirmed her enrollment at Brown University this fall where she'll be reading a lot of literature, but we're still not quite sure if she'll be taking time away from playing coed to play Cinderella in Marilyn Manson's musical version of the fairytale.
According to a report in The Sun, the "Harry Potter" star would play the title character in the film produced by the 90s goth rocker. And much like Manson's music and aesthetic, the film would be a gothic retelling of the famous children's story. No word on if Manson will direct or write the screenplay for the flick. Read more...
Oh the age old question: Edward or Harry? Okay, so maybe it’s not age old — more like two-years-old — and maybe it’s not the top dilemma on your mind, but with both "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" making huge amounts of money and stars jumping between the franchises left and right, it’s a worthy question to be asked. Who would you choose: Edward or Harry? Read more...
Although she's remaining mum about where she will be attending university this fall, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" star Emma Watson is really looking forward to living here in America as one of '09's newest coeds. "I love the states," she told MTV News at the junket for "Half-Blood Prince." "I love American people. I think you guys are so friendly and so open. I just think you're great!"
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"Harry Potter" starlet and soon-to-be college student, Emma Watson has really proved to be a fashionista over the years mixing up her style with hip, young pieces (most recently: a mini skirt and leather top to the New York premiere of "Half-Blood Prince") with long, slightly bohemian — yet utterly glamorous! — gowns to some of the world's most prestigious events. MTV News caught up with Emma to get her take on some of her latest drool-worthy fashion choices, so press play above to hear what she had to say about her wardrobe!
Although Emma can be seen wearing stunning gowns on red carpets, she insists that if you were to run into her in her everyday life you wouldn't see her all dolled up in that way at all. "This is the exception," she said of her more "Hollywood" looks. "This is very abnormal for me." Read more...
It's the tabloids' worst nightmare: "Harry Potter" stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint dreaded kissing each other more than all the fighting, running and death scenes combined in the series. Why couldn't they be more like Rob and Kristen? Those two have been causing a ruckus all over the place — the most recent crazy rumor, of course, is that Kristen is pregnant with Rob's baby (I call that "bump" a belly, though). Maybe it's because Emma and Rupert have known each other since age 11 and have grown closer as siblings rather than lovebirds.
But, the chemistry the two share on screen (especially in "Half-Blood Prince") should be enough to shock anyone ignorant of Emma and Rupert's previous claims at make-out awkwardness. MTV got a chance to chat with the "Harry Potter" actress about the gritty details of the big smooch and how she shocked Rupert with her over-eagerness — eagerness, that is, to get the kiss done and over with. Press play below to watch the full video of Emma talking about the smooch. But don't worry, "Harry Potter" fans. Regardless of their offscreen romance-less friendship, the most famous kiss in wizard history is sure to be the hottest once "Deathly Hallows" part 2 hits theaters in two years.
Paul Revere would have rolled over in his grave if he knew just how excited we Americans became last night at the sight of the British invading our shores. The NYC "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" premiere last night brought out stars running in all levels of celebrity. Everyone from Diane Sawyer to Lance Bass made sure they were there to catch some of the first glimpses of the long-awaited “Half-Blood Prince," and, of course, its gorgeous cast.
Click on the pic below to see snapshots from the red carpet and keep reading after the jump for more on the fashions at the “Half-Blood Prince” NYC premiere.
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FROM MOVIES BLOG: Okay okay okay… I know I hinted yesterday that we would be premiering an exclusive clip from from “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” I wasn’t lying at the time either. I genuinely believed that the clip was coming. Unfortunately, the owl bearing the tape was lost in flight and the clip along with it. That’s what we Muggles get for putting our faith in the power of magic. Thank goodness for FedEx!
I’m pleased to report that the clip has now arrived and it is here for your viewing pleasure just below this Block ‘O Text. You’ve got Harry, Ron and Hermione hanging in a bar — apparently wizards enjoy a lower drinking age than we do — and chatting with their new Potions professor, Horace Slughorn. Watch and enjoy.
