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BennyHollywood (Free subscription) | yesterday
'I am happy with every single song on the album,' the 'American Idol' finalist says of creative control on her debut. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Allison Iraheta Photo: MTV News The road to post-"American Idol" glory is paved with cautionary tales, perhaps none more cautionary than that of Diana DeGarmo, the runner-up during the show's third season....
MTV News (Free subscription) | yesterday
'I really want to make a record that I can never make again,' singer says. By James Montgomery Katy Perry Photo: MTV News Katy Perry has already gone on record as saying that her new album will be heavily indebted to the roller-rink jams of Ace of Base and the Cardigans , but now she appears to be tempering that goal a bit. "Yeah, I guess the idea was to have, like, roller-skating...
MTV News (Free subscription) | yesterday
'We're very blessed,' Fergie says before the group heads to the bowling alley. By James Montgomery Black Eyed Peas' Will.I.Am Photo: MTV News On Wednesday night, the Black Eyed Peas earned more Grammy nominations — six — than anyone not named Beyoncé, Gaga or Taylor, which shouldn't really have come as a surprise, considering they've dominated the singles chart with...
MTV News (Free subscription) | yesterday
Jay-Z, Eminem and the Kings of Leon also score nods during a star-studded telecast hosted by LL Cool J. By James Montgomery Beyoncé Photo: Paul Warner/ WireImage The nominees for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday night (December 2) in Los Angeles, with a star-studded telecast/concert headlined by Nick Jonas (and his brand-new band the Administration), the...
MTV News (Free subscription) | yesterday
'I am happy with every single song on the album,' the 'American Idol' finalist says of creative control on her debut. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Allison Iraheta Photo: MTV News The road to post-"American Idol" glory is paved with cautionary tales, perhaps none more cautionary than that of Diana DeGarmo, the runner-up during the show's third season....
MTV News (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Singer/actress promises 'some more lush production and some sweet jams' on Volume One follow-up. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Kyle Anderson She & Him's Zooey Deschanel Photo: MTV News Zooey Deschanel was on hand at the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards to give out the Breaking Woodie prize (to some epically maned kid named Never Shout Never ) and to watch her husband, Ben Gibbard...
MTV News (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
'Even though we've gone through a lot of changes, I think we're a better band for it,' Jerry Cantrell says. By James Montgomery Alice in Chains Photo: MTV News MALIBU, California — "I think this is like the 20th video I've made with this band," Alice in Chains drummer Sean Kinney deadpans. "And on every single one of them, I've asked myself: 'Why am I doing this?'...
MTV News (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Once again, we take a stab at who will be going home with golden phonographs in Bigger Than the Sound. By James Montgomery Beyoncé Photo: Paul Warner/ WireImage It's not exactly breaking news to fans of Bigger Than the Sound (hi, Mom!) that I fancy myself quite the prognosticator, particularly when it comes to awards shows. This is partially because I consider myself an expert...
MTV News (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
'We had to call the women's prison every morning and tell them we were going to start firing guns,' Alison Mosshart says of the clip. By James Montgomery The Dead Weather's Alison Mosshart and Jack White Photo: MTV News Some of us here in the MTV Newsroom have already recognized the brilliance that is the Dead Weather's "Treat Me Like Your Mother" video , four-plus minutes...
BennyHollywood (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
'I don't think we've ever done anything like this,' guitarist Chris Walla says of the band's inclusion on the blockbuster soundtrack. By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by James Montgomery Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Though they didn't walk away with any slabs of timber under their arms, it could be argued that Death Cab for Cutie were the all-stars of the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards...
BennyHollywood (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
'I know I'll get a lot of new fans just off touring with her,' Cudi says. By James Montgomery Kid Cudi Photo: MTV News Opening for Lady Gaga is a dream gig for almost any artist — but the trouble is, once you get it, how on Earth do you come up with a set that can compare with hers
MTV News (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
'I don't think we've ever done anything like this,' guitarist Chris Walla says of the band's inclusion on the blockbuster soundtrack. By Kyle Anderson, with reporting by James Montgomery Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Though they didn't walk away with any slabs of timber under their arms, it could be argued that Death Cab for Cutie were the all-stars of the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards...
MTV News (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
'I know I'll get a lot of new fans just off touring with her,' Cudi says. By James Montgomery Kid Cudi Photo: MTV News Opening for Lady Gaga is a dream gig for almost any artist — but the trouble is, once you get it, how on Earth do you come up with a set that can compare with hers? That's the problem opening act Kid Cudi was struggling with when we caught up with him last month...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Meanwhile, he unleashed the best bit of injury news WSU has had in some time: The Cougars expect to get back James Montgomery. The tailback who might have been their best playmaker saw his season ended in September by a severe calf injury, but after arthroscopic knee surgery on the other leg, he could be good to go in 2010.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... countless injuries from the mundane sprained ankle or sore shoulder to the extreme. Running back James Montgomery, a bright spot early in the season, likely will never play football again after suffering from "acute compartment syndrome" in the calf muscle, a condition that can cause serious illness or even death, and needed emergency surgery following the Cougars lone win over SMU...
