
OMG. This is so weird. Jim Cantiello doing a FASHION REPORT. Hahaha.
MTV goes behind the scenes at the Elle Photoshoot of Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta!
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The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards yesterday in Berlin was a pleasant trainwreck. And if you watched the live stream on the Internet, one of the highlights was David Hasselhoff going on stage drunk.
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Continue reading: Drunk David Hasselhoff at MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 – Berlin Wall
Good job Jim Cantiello!
MTV News confirmed with 19 Entertainment that the album cover which appeared at BN.com was indeed the cover of Kris Allen’s self-titled (also confirmed) album which drops Nov. 17.
Kris Allen went to Staten Island for the photo shoot, which took place at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on September 21, shortly after Kris debuted his single “Live Like We’re Dying” on New York’s Z100.
Loved that Jim quoted the “mess” rumors again. LOL!
Continue reading: MTV Confirms Kris Allen Self-Titled Album Cover
Sad face.
MTV plans to unplug its studio overlooking Times Square at the end of the year, according to landlord SL Green, which has put the space on the market.
However, their offices will still be housed in the building.
Read it at NY POST

Jim Cantiello interviews a visibly tired (or sleepy?) Kris Allen. They talk about Paula Abdul, record contracts, Adam Lambert, and his own album.
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Continue reading: Kris Allen – Interview with Jim Cantiello

Jim Cantiello interviews Allison Iraheta in Los Angeles.
Allison is recording her album (like Kris and Adam) while they are on tour. Exciting! Great questions from Jim as usual.
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Jim Cantiello interviews Anoop Desai about his Air Grind in Los Angeles.
Woot!
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Continue reading: Jim Cantiello interviews Anoop Desai – Air Grind

Jim Cantiello interviews Danny Gokey in Los Angeles. Very interesting that Danny is aware that his fans and Adam Lambert’s fans tend to dislike each other.
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Continue reading: Jim Cantiello interview with Danny Gokey – VIDEO

Jim Cantiello of MTV News on the scene in Los Angeles for the American Idols Live! 2009 Tour!
Read his review here
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Continue reading: Jim Cantiello at the American Idols Live! 2009 Tour

Casting call for Season 4 of Randy Jackson presents “America’s Best Dance Crew” in New York City.
When: Sunday, June 14, 2009 (10:30 am – 6:00 pm)
Where: Sir Studios
520 West 25th Street (b/w 10th & 11th Aves.)
New York NY 10001
www.sir.com/studios
What: Casting call is for crews of 5-7 dancers (ages 18 and up) who should come prepared with a choreographed routine and have a copy of their music to leave with producers. Auditions are free. Top hip-hop dance crews from around the country will audition for their chance to come to Los Angeles to compete for dance supremacy and a $100, 000 cash prize.
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Good luck!
Here’s our “phone-in round table session” with MJ from MJ’s Big Blog and Jim Cantiello of MTV Detox and American Idol in 60 Seconds over at MTV.
Would have been nice to trade some ideas with Michael Slezak and Maura Johnston as well like last year, but apparently people at MTV are doing 10 things at the same time these days, and the phone-in was the best they could do. Still all good!
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Continue reading: ‘American Idol’ Bloggers Pick Their Favorite Season-Eight Moments

Remember those girls on YouTube who wanted David Archuleta to win so badly? Here’s the video. (Sadly it has been removed from YouTube due to a copyright claim by Fox — really???)
At any rate, MTV wants your reaction shots to either Adam Lambert winning (or Kris Allen losing) or Kris Allen winning (or Adam Lambert losing) on Wednesday night.
Upload your videos here.
Well, for sure, you guys will get MY reaction on Wednesday on Rickey TV.

New American Idol in 60 Seconds from Jim Cantiello
Hallelujah! Hahaha
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Continue reading: American Idol in 60 Seconds — 05/14/2009
Oh! I got interviewed by MTV this morning! Here’s the article:
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If you watched Tuesday night’s “American Idol,” you’re no doubt buzzing about Kris Allen’s left-field take on Kanye West’s “Heartless.” But you’re probably also talking about the actions — and comments — of Simon Cowell.
The cantankerous “Idol” judge spent the early portion of Tuesday’s show sparring with fellow judges Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson, and closed the night out by openly campaigning for contestant Adam Lambert, telling viewers to “take nothing for granted” and vote the flamboyant singer into next week’s finale.

New American Idol in 60 Seconds from Jim Cantiello.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-(gasp)-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
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Continue reading: American Idol in 60 Seconds — 05/06/2009

I interviewed Mia Carruthers and Tyler Nelson from MTV’s Taking the Stage on Rickey TV! I was so excited!
Mia said that she met with Jive Records, but we will have to find out what happens on Thursday’s episode. She also loves Adam Lambert!
Tyler said that he is “very good friends” with Mia and she’s not his girlfriend. He also wants to join Quest Crew! Tyler’s height is 5′7″
Thanks MTV and Fanscape for the interview! It was awesome!
This show is real! I’m shocked. I love Taking the Stage!
The special 90 minute finale airs tomorrow night, Thursday, May 7 at 10pm ET/PT on MTV.
Mia’s Twitter: @miacarruthers | Mia’s Myspace
Tyler’s Twitter: @TTSTylerNelson
UPDATE: These are the verified Twitter accounts for Mia and Tyler. Sorry for the confusion!
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Continue reading: Mia Carruthers and Tyler Nelson — Live Interview Now!

We are interviewing Mia Carruthers and/or Tyler Nelson from MTV’s Taking the Stage today (Wednesday) at 11:15 AM ET!
Join the chat on Rickey TV later today. I’m so excited!

Taking the Stage airs every Thursday at 10 PM ET on MTV
This show is amazing. I love Taking the Stage!
So much drama tonight.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS
Continue reading: Taking the Stage — Mia Carruthers & Tyler Nelson — Heartless
Synopsis for tonight’s show:
Tonight, although Mia should know better than fall for a guy who has a girlfriend, Tyler’s not exactly blameless in this whole situation. In fact, it almost seems like he’s been purposely keeping her around, like a backup girlfriend for when things finally (inevitably?) blow up with Jasmine. But apparently, Mia’s tired of waiting around for Tyler to make up his mind. So this week, she’s giving him a four word ultimatum: “Break up with Jasmine’
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Omigah, I’m so excited!
Also:
Taking the Stage on Facebook
Junior Celebs is giving away a $150 Amazon Gift Card to a lucky Taking the Stage fan.
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Continue reading: Taking the Stage — Preview

New American Idol in 60 Seconds from Jim Cantiello.
Panic!!!
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Continue reading: American Idol in 60 Seconds — 04/30/2009

Preview of tonight’s episode of Taking the Stage (on MTV at 10 PM ET)
“In tonight’s episode, Jasmine travels to Chicago for the audition of a lifetime, while Malik and The Definition face off against Tyler’s new dance crew at the Jamfest National Championships. Jasmine and Tyler’s relationship hits the rocks and Tyler turns to Mia for advice.”
I’m so excited! I love this show!
Go Team Tyler-Mia!
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Continue reading: Taking the Stage Preview — “Is Tyler into me?”