Παρασκευή 11 Μαΐου 2012

Russell Brand Will Host 2012 MTV Movie Awards


Actor, comedian and two-time Video Music Awards emcee Russell Brand will be your host for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards when they air live from the Gibson Amphitheatre on Sunday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
The star of the upcoming film "Rock of Ages" will lead the fan-voted awards, which celebrate the year's biggest films.
"MTV Movie Awards incorporates two of my favorite things. Movies and Awards. If somehow group sex could be involved it would be the greatest night of my life," Russell Brand said of his hosting gig.

Jesse Ignjatovic, the executive producer for the show, spoke with MTV News about Brand and why he was a clear choice as host. "First of all, I think Russell's the perfect host for this show," said Ignjatovic, who previously worked with Brand during his two stints hosting the VMAs. "He's a movie star. He's probably one of the most brilliant stand-ups that I've seen in his time, and he's a rock star."
And it's that rock-and-roll attitude that Ignjatovic said will play an important role in this year's show, which will highlight the ties between music and film with performances from groups like Fun.
Ignjatovic added that Brand's ability to riff off the unscripted moments in the show really excites him. "Whatever we end up creating around him within the show, he brings that danger thing as well," Ignjatovic said. "We'd love for the show to live there, where you don't know how he's going to react to something in the moment. He's so sharp and witty and on his game that that's an exciting place to live."
But when it really comes down to it, what makes Brand the right host, according to Ignjatovic, is his comedy.
"He has amazing comedic chops. He's brilliant. He touches all of the areas that I think are important to us," he said. "Add to that I think he's one of the most professional people I've worked with in terms of comedians. He's well-studied and very dedicated to his craft. I think we're very fortunate that he said 'yes.' "






Τρίτη 10 Απριλίου 2012

Rockwave Festival 2012 (Greece)

Ozzy will perform with 'Ozzy Osbourne and Friends' in July 1, while he with Geezer Butler, the half of 'Black Sabbath', will honor Tony Iommi in a special 'Black Sabbath' set. The musicians who will accompany Ozzy Osbourne in Rockwave are three of the greatest active guitarists in the world: the old associate and friend of his, Slash, his personal  band guitarist Zakk Wylde and our Gus G.

The most recent official announcement is following:
'Ozzy Osbourne and Friends' will appear in all scheduled concerts.
Slash as a special guest will appear in nine concerts

'Black Sabbath' who at the end of last year announced the recording of their first new album after 33 years as well as a world tour as headliners, are forced, because of the battle given by Tony Iommi with lymphoma, to postpone their plans. So Ozzy decided not to let down his promoters and fans and to appear at all scheduled concerts of 'Black Sabbath' with 'Ozzy Osbourne and Friends'.

"For the first time at these concerts I will be accompanied by musicians from all stages of my career" says Ozzy and continues "it's something I haven't done before and I'm looking forward for it".

In these 'first ever' 'Ozzy Osbourne and Friends' concerts, Ozzy, including the legendary bassist of 'Black Sabbath' Geezer Butler, will perform a special in a special 'Black Sabbath' set in sympathy to his friend and partner Tony Iommi.

"Of course I would prefer Tony was with us for these shows" says Geezer "but I have to confess that I look forward to pop myself back back to the scene. it will be interesting to play with different musicians and this is something that keeps me in alert".

Sunday July 1, 2012
Ozzy Osbourne & Friends, Machine Head, Paradise Lost, Unisonic, Planet of Zeus, Lucky Funeral.

Monday July2, 2012
The Prodigy, Iggy and The Stooges, Everlast, Peter Hook and The Light.



Κυριακή 8 Απριλίου 2012

Madonna Celebrates #1 Album With Surprise Party Backstage At Tour Rehearsals




From the looks of things, everyone was in high spirits with balloons filling what looks like a backstage area full of sound equipment and plenty of champagne to go around.
"Guy, I'm going to give this to you, for real," Madonna says as she slices a piece of cake for her manager. But, like a just-married couple, Her Madgesty won't just let him have his cake and eat it too. She promptly smashes it into his face, saying, "That's for making me work so hard, mother**ker!"