Lecrae's Biggest Grammy Win? Getting His Calls Returned Now

'What it's done, if anything, is make people maybe take me serious as an artist,' Lecrae tells MTV News of post-Grammys life.

Lecrae surprised many when he took home a 2013 Grammy for Best Gospel Album, and while the Gravity MC has done well to stay grounded since his big win, he can't help but notice how things have changed around him.

"After the Grammy man, the biggest thing is people return your phone calls," he laughed to MTV News after wrapping up an interview with Shade 45's "Sway in the Morning" radio show last week.

Lecrae Feels Like He's Being Accepted As A 'Serious Artist'

For Lecrae, whose music is faith-driven, but not alienating, the golden gramophone motivates him to stay on his musical path. It also goes a long way in changing the perception of him as a rapper. "What it's done, if anything, is make people maybe take me serious as an artist, serious as an MC," he said. "I think now it's like, 'Huh maybe I need to investigate. If it's worth giving a Grammy to maybe I should check this dude Lecrae out.' "

There is a misconception that because Lecrae is into his faith, that he aims to preach to others. Over the past few years with projects like hisChurch Clothes mixtape and of course Gravity Lecrae has found his voice and has been able to balance a responsible message with skillfully crafted lyrics. "For the most part people think I'm trying to condemn or [think] every time I get two seconds with you [or] I'm about to preach to you or something along those lines, but that's really not me," he said. "I'm just being authentically who I am."

Have you caught on to Lecrae after the Grammys or were you a fan all along?

Lecrae Fans Are 'Everyday People'

Justin Bieber Vs. Selena Gomez: Fans Take Sides After 'Letterman' Dis

Beliebers strike back after Gomez makes a joke to 'Late Show' host David Letterman about bringing her ex-boyfriend to tears.

It was the David Letterman interview heard around the world. When Selena Gomez stopped by "The Late Show" earlier this week, the "Spring Breakers" star teased that just like Letterman before, she too had made her ex Justin Bieber cry.

While the audience, and Letterman, found her light-hearted jab pretty funny, not long after her comment went viral, Beliebers hit back. (Both Bieber and Selena have confirmed that they officially split earlier this year.)

"Sorry @selenagomez but @justinbieber is respectful and his parents raised him right. He would never embarrass you on National Television," @Misoow18 Mar tweeted in response to her sassy wisecrack. @flyonbieber wrote, "@selenagomez sorry but you lost all of my respect. But wait I can't lose what I never had for you."

The onslaught of anti-Selena messages hardly ended there. @iovorauhl added, "@selenagomez you forget that you started your career by hopping around with a purple dinosaur." For those unaware of the reference, Gomez was a child star on "Barney" along with Demi Lovato.

But in a sea of anti-Selena comments, her supporters came out and offered up their own take on the incident. ‏@emmashortt_1m wrote, "To be honest, I still like Selena Gomez. Yes, what she said was mean but she's human."

One MTV News reader, Bill, was also pro-Selena in the aftermath of her comment, writing, "This all seems pretty simple and up front to me. She is a young woman and quite mature. He is still a little boy with lots of money, but still a little boy, just the same."

Other fans, like @TeamGomezHomie4m, seemed ready to move on from the incident. "Life is too short, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly. @selenagomez I LOVE You," the fan wrote, while @Ohflirtybieber9m noted, "You guys are always my idols no matter what happens @justinbieber @selenagomez #promise."

Whose side are you on, Justin Bieber's or Selena Gomez's? Let us know in the comments!

Miley Cyrus Wearing Engagement Ring Again... And Onesie

Two weeks after she took it off, the singer tweeted out a photo with her ring on full display.

It's back! Miley Cyrusis sporting her engagement ring again after it went missing earlier this month. The MIA jewelry prompted rumors that she called off her wedding to "Hunger Games" actor Liam Hemsworth.
However on Tuesday, the ring was back and ready for its close-up. The singer/actress tweeted out a candid shot of herself on a photo shoot that put her engagement bling on full display. During her "onezie PARTY (of one)" Cyrus' left hand was featured prominently in two shots, perhaps finally settling all the debate about her relationship status with Hemsworth.
Kicking off the rumors, Cyrus was first out and about without her ring two weeks ago, when she was photographed leaving a recording studio in L.A. While Cyrus pledged she and Hemsworth were still very much together on Twitter, she has confirmed that she would no longer address her personal life on the site.
However, last week she broke her rule when she commended Evan Rachel Wood for speaking out against tabloid rumors. She also tweeted with her back-up singer Lindsey J. Lee about the true reason why her ring had mysteriously gone missing. "ugh that's the worst!" she wrote in response to Lee's admission that her own ring was being fixed. "I just had a similar situation except when it happens to me then everyone says my wedding is off."
While Miley has been in L.A. working on her album, Hemsworth has been spotted abroad visiting his family in Australia and also making promotional appearances as the face of the Bench clothing line, in Manila, Philippines. Cyrus and Hemsworth first announced their engagement last June after three years of dating. They met on the set of "The Last Song" in 2009.
Happy about the ring's comeback? Tell us in the comments! ...And what do you think of that Onesie?

Justin Timberlake Premieres Emotional 'Mirrors' Video

Timberlake pays tribute to his late grandfather in his new 20/20 Experienceclip.

Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience may very well be his mostpersonal record to date, so it's not surprising that his brand-new video for that album's second single, "Mirrors," is the most personal of his entire career.

Of course, on rare occasions in the past — like, for example, "Cry Me A River" — Timberlake has pulled back the curtain on his private life, but here, in a striking new clip directed by Floria Sigismondi, he gives us more than just a fleeting glimpse. The video opens with a dedication to his grandparents, William (who passed away late last year) and Sadie, and essentially tells the story of their entire relationship, from teenaged courtship to adult strife, old age and beyond.

Though it is never implicitly stated, one quickly realizes that "Mirrors" also details the grieving widow, who, alone in the bedroom she shared with her husband for decades, mourns her deceased husband: She clutches one of his old dress shirts, thumbs through old books, remembers good times and bad; and though both actors share the screen, they rarely — if ever — actually embrace ... it's as if he only exists to her as a memory, and that they are forever united, they will truly never be together again.

William and Sadie Bomar, Justin's grandparents, were married for 63 years, and according to reports, his failing health prevented him from attending Timberlake's wedding to actress Jessica Biel. The "Mirrors" video makes a passing reference to this, in a scene where his grandparents' wedding ring falls through the air, only to be caught by Timberlake, who then embarks on a lengthy, and quite wrought, dance sequence. The message appears to be clear: He will carry on their legacy, even if he's not sure he'll be able to.

It's a clip that packs an emotional wallop, a downright beautiful examination of the ebbs and flows of love and the true connection that continues once our time here is over. That's a rare thing indeed, and so is this video ... it is understated and elegant and really truly touching. And it proves that, despite all his "Suit & Tie" swagger, Justin Timberlake is just like the rest of us: capable of looking back, humbling himself and paying tribute to things greater than himself. He's human after all.

What do you think of Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors?" Let us know in the comments below.

Katy Perry And John Mayer Break Up

Reports say the hot 'n' cold pair, dating on and off since June, have called it quits again.

After dating on and off since last summer, John Mayer and Katy Perry have broken up again, People reports.

"It's sad," a source told Us Weekly. "It's not over until it's over. You have to see how things play out." In what is becoming the de facto Hollywood response, another source blamed the couple's busy schedules, saying, "She's leaving the window open. They have both been so focused on work."

First spotted together last June, John and Katy called it quits back in August. That was short-lived, however, as the duo were seen smooching it up at awards shows and restaurants around Los Angeles the next month.

Just last month, the seemingly happy couple was spotted together at the Grammys, with Perry even revealing to our own Sway that her "boyfriend" introduced her to the smooth sounds of Miguel.

Mayer has left a slew of starlets in his wake in the past, including very public relationships with Taylor Swift and Jessica Simpson. Perry, meanwhile, was married to Russell Brand for 14 months before they announced their divorce in 2011.

Perry and Mayer's camps haven't yet commented on the reported breakup.

Do you think John Mayer and Katy Perry have broken up for good? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Lil Wayne 'Truly Felt' Love During Hospital Stay

Tunechi tweets a thank you to his fans after his release.

Rapper Lil Wayne is feeling better and feeling the love. After a six-day hospital stay, he took to Twitter on Tuesday (March 19) to assure fans that all is well.

"I'm feeling a lot better and again thk u all for ur love and prayers. It was truly felt...pause," he wrote.

Weezy was admitted to Cedars-Sinai hospital on Friday after a seizure. Multiple reports listed him in critical condition, but Wayne pulled through and was released on Monday.

Weezy's YMCMB cohort Birdman called into Hot 97's "Angie Martinez Show" on Monday and said he was present when Wayne had the seizure. He shot down rumors that "his son's" condition was drug related and also denied that there had been multiple seizures and multiple hospital trips.

"He had a seizure and we brought him to the hospital. We've been here ever since. But he's doin' much better and he's in good shape right now," the Cash Money CEO said.

Wayne's 10th solo LP, I Am Not a Human Being II, is a week away from its release. Despite being in the hospital, the "Love Me" rapper recently appeared in Mack Maine's uplifting "Celebrate" video. Tuesday, Nicki Minaj released behind-the-scenes footage of her upcoming "High School" video, starring a playful Weezy before his medical scare.

Have any well-wishes for Lil Wanye? Tell us everything in the comments 

Usher's Next Album Is 'Everything You Can Imagine'

'It's gonna be freaking out of here,' the singer tells FADER of his upcoming project.

Usher is putting fans on notice: The all-around entertainer plans to defy all sonic expectations on his upcoming album.
"It's gonna be freaking out of here, man," Usher said in a FADER interview at South by Southwest. "Space and sky, that's what it'll be. You look up, and it's everything you can imagine."
Usher visited the Austin, Texas, festival for the first time and hit the stage on the final day with the Afghan Whigs, whom he called "indie-rock royalty," as well as Sudanese artist Sinkane. The R&B veteran said the performance was representative of what's to come.
"I'm a studier, man," he said. "I'm always listening to all types of music."
Discovering these diverse sounds has been the inspiration for what will be his eighth studio album, Ush said. No release date is set, and Usher's seventh album, Looking for Myself, just came out last June. That album included the sexy hits "Climax" and "Lemme See" with rapper Rock Ross, but also featured production with unlikely collaborators Diplo and Swedish House Mafia. Usher did offer fans a teaser of his new sound in February, releasing a single called "Go Missin'."
The album will likely have to get worked into Usher's schedule, as he will join Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Shakira next week as a new mentor on season four of "The Voice."
Does the promise of new music by Usher turn you on? Let us know in the comments below!

Paramore Say Lead Up To New Album Has Been 'Terrifying'

We're ready for it to get here now,' Paramore say of self-titled album, due April 9.

It's been nearly four years since Paramore released an album ... and the time since Brand New Eyes has been eventful, to say the very least. So, with their self-titled record less than a month away, you can't blame them for being a little anxious.

"The feelings are so vast and so many ... [we're] so excited, first and foremost. So ready for people to hear it," guitarist Taylor York said. "But it's terrifying putting out a record — something you really poured your heart into and worked so hard for. We're ready for it to get here now,because you're living in your head, thinking of all the scenarios; you know 'Are people going to like it? Are they gonna hate it? Is it going to flop? Will it be huge?' I'm ready for it to be judged and move on."

"Judge us!" Hayley Williams laughed. "Judge us please!"

And while Paramore will have to wait for the critics to weigh in on their new album, they've already received judgment from their fans at the handful of dates they've played in the lead-up to the record's release. And, in a lot of ways, that feedback — however partial it might be — is the most important thing of all.

"It seems like people are into everything we're doing now, which is exciting. We took some time off from the road, to make the record and kind of breathe for a second and wake up in our own beds for once, and it was nice," Williams said. "And I think that support we got while we were away for a minute meant so much to us; and it means even more now that we've come back and seen that our fans have stood by us and hung out and waited for us to come back with an album that we really believe in."

Are you counting the days until Paramore's new album? Let us know in the comments below.

Atlas Genius Had To Perfect The Art Of Hotel Recording

'It's so hard to achieve so little when you're touring,' says singer Keith Jeffrey of recording some of their debut on the road.

Atlas Genius have done things backwards from day one. The sibling duo from Adelaide, Australia, built a home studio three years before playing their first live shows under that name, slaving away at construction during the day and playing covers in bars at night.

But once the alt-rock pair unleashed their first tune, the driving power pop nugget "Trojans," on the world in the fall of 2011, it instantly grabbed a global audience and set them on a fast track to non-stop touring and a major-label record deal.

MTV News recently caught up with singer/guitarist Keith Jeffrey and brother drummer Michael at the 2013 Woodie Awards in Austin, Texas, and one of MTV's "Artist to Watch" for 2013 said the recoding of their full-length debut, When It Was Now was equally unconventional, and, as it turns out, time-consuming.

"We did 98 percent of the album in our studio back home and then there were a few things we wanted to finish," said singer Keith about the sessions, which included material tracked in hotel rooms and other studios around the globe. "It's so hard to achieve so little when you're touring. Because touring is such a full-on thing. I wouldn't recommend it, but it has its uniqueness. Looking back it's kind of funny that we were doing it in hotel rooms in Chicago and Harrisburg."

Not to mention finishing some songs in the midst of last year's devastating Hurricane Sandy, added Michael.

While their career is already in overdrive back home, the duo said it has been surreal to play some of America's most beloved late night shows as they make their publicity rounds stateside.

"We've done a few late night TV shows ... when you're on these iconic shows you've watched growing up and now you're on those shows?" said Keith marveling at their rocket ride from casual viewers to late night stars. They'll get another chance on Thursday, when they drop by "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," after having plugged in on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" in February.

Lil Wayne Takes Playful Shots At Nicki Minaj On 'High School' Video Set

Weezy and Nicki clown around in new footage from the set, shot days before Wayne was hospitalized.

Lil Wayne was released from the hospital on Monday after spending six days in an intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, but in new behind-the-scenes footage from Nicki Minaj's "High School" video, it's clear to see that the YMCMB rapper was in great spirits just a couple days prior to his health scare.

While filming the video in LA on March 12, Nicki only shared a few bikini photos with her Twitter followers, but Wayne was very much present on the set, filming his scenes and even taking a few playful shots at his protégé for being pampered in between takes.

In the footage we get a few more shots of Nicki in her bikini as she tests out the hot tub, but when she has some trouble walking in those sky-high Louboutins and doesn't feel like going it barefoot, she asks a security guard to carry her, to the amusement of Wayne. "You serious Nicki?" Wayne can be heard shouting in the background, as he sees her being carried away. "You make a n---- hold you? You wack as f---!"

Nicki is beside herself with laughter as Wayne takes his shots, and we see them clowning around again later when she asks for his advice on what to wear. He replies, "Nothing!" before launching into a couple lines from 2 Chainz's "Birthday Song" — "bad bitch contest, you in first place" — to back up his argument.

Wayne is clearly having a good time on the set, replying to Nicki as she gently scolds him about keeping things running smoothly for the shoot, "You don't have to tell me. This is my dream." Birdman also makes a cameo between takes, with Nicki making fun of his infamous hand rub and explaining that she initially hoped he'd appear as her husband in the clip.

While Wayne was in the hospital for the past few days, his YMCMB family, including Mack Maine, Birdman, Drake and Nicki, all paid him visits to show their support.

Taylor Swift Ending Her Fairy Tale Days On 'More Mature' Red Tour

Singer tells fans to 'expect the unexpected' on upcoming tour, which kicks off on Wednesday in Omaha.

Taylor Swift is ready to kick things up a few notches on her Red tour, which kicks off Wednesday in Omaha, Nebraska. And while she's played the fairy princess on past jaunts, fans should expect a more grown-up Taylor this time around.

"I think that the visuals kind of portrayed on this tour will be, I guess, more grown-up and a little more mature than things we've done in the past," she explained about the trek. "And I think on my previous albums and my previous tours I've really liked to operate in the element of fantasy and I think that this tour will incorporate a little more reality into the visuals, which is nice."

Speaking to fans from tour rehearsals, the 23-year-old chart-topper noted that anything and everything is possible when it comes to the look and vibe of this tour.

"I think from the Red tour fans can expect the unexpected," she further explained. "I think I really like the element of surprise and I love incorporating that into the shows. I like for these tours to be completely different from every single one we've done."

The tour kicks off on one lucky day for Swift, March 13. During the massive jaunt, she will be joined by pal Ed Sheeran, who previously described the gig as "mind-blowing," as well as various other opening acts including internet sensation Austin Mahone. The tour is slated to end on September 21 in Swift's home base of Nashville.

But, that's not all: On Wednesday, she will also gift fans with the Anthony Mandler-directed video for her latest single, "22." Swift shot the video, with her real-life pals in tow, last month in and around Malibu.

Chris Brown Helps Fabolous Get 'Ready' For Smash Comeback

MTV News drops by video set to watch Loso get back in the game.

Fabolous knows a thing or two about balance. Throughout his entire career, the Brooklyn MC has equally doled out murderous mixtape material and unstoppable radio hits. His latest single, "Ready" featuring Chris Brown, feels more like the latter.

"I'm ready to come back. I've been off for a couple of years. I've still put out a few mixtapes, you know The S.O.U.L. Tape 1 and 2," Fab told MTV News of how he spent his time since dropping 2009's Loso's Way. "But it's time for me to get back in the game commercially and drop some radio hits. I think everybody knows Fab for those genuine radio smash records and that's where 'Ready' starts right back off, my foundation of what I do."

The Runners-produced "Ready" is the very first single off Fab's upcoming Loso's Way 2. The slow-rolling track finds the veteran lyricist delivering clever one-liners to the ladies, while Chris Brown laces the chorus with his own brand of seductiveness.

Fab contends however that the song has two tasks. One, of course is to be romantic, the other goes beyond the bedroom. "I actually made this song to inspire other people. 'Ready' is a mind state you want to be in as well," he said. "That's the kind of mind state I want to be in — I want to be ready for whatever the world brings to me... it's also for you and your lady. You might just be trying to get her ready for whatever you're trying to get her ready for. That's what the song does too."

On Sunday, Loso and Breezy hit the beaches of Malibu, California, to start filming a video that matches the song's heat. "We definitely wanted a tropical [scene]. We wanted some ocean because the second location is actually in the Dominican Republic," Fab revealed. "We wanted something here that could match the tropical feel of the island."

As far as the collaboration portion of the video, Fabolous is excited about Breezy's involvement. "I don't want to tell the whole video, but Chris Brown is definitely killing his performances as usual, and he pulls off another spectacular performance today," he said.

What do you think of Fabolous and Chris Brown's "Ready"? Let us know in the comments!

Justin Bieber Defended By Carly Rae Jepsen, Scooter Braun

Jepsen maintains Bieber is nothing but professional, as manager Scooter Braun insists he's in a 'great place' after a string of controversies.

After a string of controversies, which include a hospital visit after collapsing in concert and a paparazzi scuffle, Justin Bieber is doing better, according to his closest pals. Bieber's longtime manager, Scooter Braun, as well as his Believe tourmate, Carly Rae Jepsen, want Beliebers to know that despite some recent setbacks, Bieber is in "a great place."

Braun spoke to E! News on Monday, the same day his artist took the stage to a sold-out show in Portugal. "There's nothing wrong with him," he said, hoping to settle Justin's tabloid troubles. "He's in a great place."

Two days before Scooter spoke up for Bieber, MTV News chatted with Jepsen, who shared that Bieber has been a "trouper" throughout his recent struggles.

"If there's anybody who I think can pull off what it means to be a professional performer, it's Justin because, yeah, it was chaotic week, but he sang even when he was feeling kind of like light of breath and showed us that old saying 'The show must go on' is really true," the"Tonight I'm Getting Over You" singer told us on Saturday. "So, I'm proud of him."

In the days prior to Jepsen's comments, Bieber had his fair share of troubles. It kicked off on March 1 when was celebrating his 19th birthday. His party was cut short after some rumored drama in a London club that he later billed as his "worst birthday."

He later had to apologize for kicking off a London concert late. But, his problems hardly ended there. Last Thursday, he was admitted to the hospital after he collapsed in concert. After he was released, on Friday, he got into a verbal scuffle with the paparazzi.

And Jepsen understands how the pressure can get to you, noting that it's important to balance professional obligations with personal time.

She said, "Well, I think there are moments where you do feel very much like this is a day of heavy press or a day of show time. And that is a lot of sort of being right out there in the wide open. But there's also a lot of downtime. And luckily, I am touring with people who I consider my dearest friends, my bandmates, my brothers. And, the whole team that I'm traveling with are just good people, good hard-working people. So we get out downtime and lots of out of the limelight moments as well and that's when I'm really mischievous."

Meanwhile, Bieber has some time off in between gigs. His Tuesday (March 12) show in Portugal is cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances." Rumor has it that poor ticket sales contributed to the cancellation, but Braun insists that it wasn't the case.

Braun claims that the cancellation, which was supposedly scheduled long before it made headlines, was due to technical issues. "It has nothing to do with anything other than that," Braun added to E! "Tell everyone Justin is good, really good."

In addition to support from those in his immediate circle, Bieber has also gotten love from his pals in One Direction (later thanking them for their support) as well as Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.

Tell us what you think of Bieber's troubles in the comments!

Ke$ha, Pitbull Ready To 'Party' During Kids' Choice Awards

Pitbull will team up with Christina Aguilera for 'Feel This Moment,' while Ke$ha will perform 'C'Mon.'

In case you were worried that Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards wasn't enough of a party, things just got a whole lot rowdier.

Pitbull and Ke$ha will serve as the night's musical performers. The Miami rapper will be joined by Christina Aguilera to perform their track "Feel This Moment," while party girl Ke$ha will be on hand performing her Warriorsingle, "C'Mon."

"Can't wait to play the Kids' Choice Awards for the first time," Pitbull said in a statement. "Look forward for fans to also see the first performance of 'Feel This Moment' with Christina Aguilera. It's gonna be fun, dale!!!"

Ke$ha was equally excited about the booking, adding, "Kids' Choice is always one of the most fun awards shows of the year. I can't wait to come out and party with all of my animals!!!" (Ke$ha will be back on the small screen in April as the star of her own MTV documentary series"Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life.")

Celebrities from across all entertainment platforms — ranging from music to TV to movies to sports — will try to take home a blimp at this year's show, which will be hosted by "Transformers" star Josh Duhamel. Nominees in a range of categories include Taylor Swift, One Direction, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Miranda Cosgrove, Kristen Stewart, Will Smith and more.

Fans can vote in all categories across all of Nick's digital platforms. A complete list of nominees and additional information can be found on Nick's website. The show will go live at 8 p.m. ET from USC's Galen Center in L.A. on March 23.

What are you looking forward to most at this year's Kids' Choice Awards? Sound off below!

One Direction Stump For Frank Ocean, Ed Sheeran Wax Statues Next

The 1D wax statues will make their debut in London in April before making stops around the globe.

One Direction are about to get waxy. On Monday (March 11), Madame Tussauds announced that the fivesome will soon make their debut as wax figures. The wax likenesses will make premiere in London in April before circling around the globe.
"We actually first heard when we were over at Madame Tussauds looking at the figures so we were even more like 'Wow we're going to get one of these made'," Liam Payne recalled. "And they are so amazing as well. The quality of the work that goes on over there is mad."

One Direction Ponder What Other Celebs Should Join Madame Tussaud?

Zayn Malik added, "This is insane like all the biggest stars around the world get these wax works made of them and why are we five normal lads, just like jokers, getting these wax works made of us... it's an amazing honor. It's really cool."
Fans can get a first look of the statues when they premiere on April 18 in London, where they will remain there until July 11. The next stop on their tour will be in New York. They will hang out in the Big Apple from July 19 to October 11 before heading to Sydney from October 24 to January 28. Additionally dates and locations will be announced at a later time. The statues take up to four months to create and eventually will be seated on a bench where fans can hang with them.
In addition to sitting beside the idols, they may try to kiss them — a prospect some of the guys accepted with open arms. Niall Horan said, "I suppose it's kind of strange because they're quite fun to look at but I don't know about kissing them."
Louis Tomlinson was a little more open to the idea, adding, "I think it's cool that our figures are gonna be kissed by different people; hopefully that's hygienic."
Liam offered to trade places with his statue for the day, while Harry Styles remained perplexed by his statues' possible encounters. He said, "It might get a bit waxy... maybe we should make them out of lip balm."
Madame Tussauds has certainly recreated a number of A-listers already, but 1D offered up a few suggestions of their own as possible future muses.
Malik was down for a Frank Ocean likeness, calling the possibility "cool." Meanwhile Harry stumped for Mother Teresa and Liam into the idea of a Jay-Z statue. "I think Madam Tussauds should make Adele 'cause she started this whole British invasion and she's done a lot for music around the world and she's smashed America," Niall said.
Louis, on the other hand, would like to see his pal get waxed next. "I think it'd be cool to have Ed Sheeran there in his little orange hoodie with his orange hair," he said of his best mate and songwriter.
Are you excited to see what One Direction look like as wax statues? Tell us in the comments!

Justin Timberlake Joins 'Saturday Night Live' Icons' Club

Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, Andy Samberg andJay-Z support JT as he enters Five-Timers Club.

"Saturday Night Live" pulled out all the stops for Justin Timberlake's fifth stint as host, rallying a support crew bursting with the late-night staple's icons and JT's "Suit & Tie" buddy Jay-Z. After lamenting in his opening monologue that with the appearance, he risked "disappointing everyone due to overly high expectations — thanks, Internet," JT was ushered into the Five-Timers Club by a parade of comedy legends with whom he shares the honor, including Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks and Chevy Chase.

Guitar in hand, Paul Simon welcomed Timberlake to "the most-exclusive club in New York." A pipe-smoking Steve Martin joked, "I always thought if an 'NSYNC member made the Five-Timers Club, it would be Joey Fatone." Candice Bergen also donned a navy robe with a "5" crest, as former "SNL" castmembers Dan Aykroyd and Martin Short, who've not reached the hosting milestone, served as the club's bartender and waiter.

And, yes, Andy Samberg made an appearance, too. JT and his "Di-- in a Box" and "Motherlover" partner brought their raunchy R&B flavor to the TV game show "It's a Date!" The pair hilariously wooed the bachelorette — in song, of course — by inviting her to watch "Duck Tales" and crooning, "Ladies can't get pregnant in the summertime." When she chose the duoand the Festrunk Brothers (Aykroyd and Martin) as her dates, they declared, "We've had two ways, three ways, and we're about to have five/ 'Cause we're four wild and crazy guys."

The historic episode opened with JT as Elton John, paying tribute to recently deceased Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. Rocking a blonde wig and sequined blue suit, he proclaimed, "A gig is a gig." "Goodbye Hugo C." was full of gems, such as, "You lived your life like a candle in the wind/ If a candle could pull out two pistols at a press conference."

In his turn as musical guest, Timberlake previewed the first two singles from his third solo album, The 20/20 Experience, due March 19. For "Suit & Tie," he was joined by his Tennessee Kids band, four backup dancers and a blinged-out Jay-Z, sporting no less than four super-thick gold chains. Hova will join him on the road this July and August, when their Legends of the Summer Tour rolls into 12 U.S. stadiums.

The Three Amigos (Martin, Chase and Short), in full regalia, introduced"Mirrors," first performed a few weeks ago at the Brit Awards.

Of course, Timberlake wasn't going to let the standard two songs be the only singing he did Saturday night. In one sketch, he dressed as a piece of tofu to promote "Veganville" restaurant, touting healthy eating with enthusiastic remakes of the disco classic "Le Freak," "Ice Ice Baby" and "Dancing With Myself" ("Thinking About My Health") and an ode to quinoa, "We Found Love (In a Meatless Place)." The skit ended with a super wacky Harlem Shake freak-out.

JT has won several Creative Arts Emmy Awards for his past work on "SNL." In 2011, he took home the prize for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for his monologue as well as Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Prior to that, in 2009, he took home the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, and in 2007, for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for "Di-- in a Box."

Timberlake will hang around 30 Rock: Deemed "Justin Timberweek," JT will be featured on all five episodes of "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" this week, beginning Monday.

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Lil' Kim 'Just Now Getting Over' Notorious B.I.G's Death, 16 Years Later

Years after Biggie's March 9, 1997 death, Kim will celebrate for the first time.

The loss of the Notorious B.I.G. was tough for hip-hop, but while fans lost a legend, Lil' Kim lost a dear friend.

When the Queen Bee appeared on "RapFix Live" on Wednesday, she fielded a question from Bun B, who lost his UGK partner in rhyme Pimp C back in 2007. "How was it dealing with the loss of Biggie for you in this industry," Bun asked Kim in a pre-taped video.

"Bun B, that's a very tough question because it took me so long — super long to deal with the loss of a person who was such a huge impact in my life," she said.

It Took Lil' Kim 'Super Long' To Deal With Biggie's Death

The Notorious B.I.G. was tragically murdered on March 9, 1997 and while his passing saddened the hip-hop community as a whole, each year, fans, DJs, club promoters and other artists acknowledge March 9 as a day of celebration for Big's life and music.

Kim first made her mark as a part of Biggie's Junior Mafia crew, and at one time, she carried on an intimate relationship with the fallen MC. On Saturday, Kim will celebrate, for the first time ever, at club Glazz in Queens, New York. "That's my first event ever on March 9 because I used to get offered events a lot and I said 'no,' " she said. "I never celebrate that day. It's so funny because I can always feel when that day is approaching. I get so depressed. I get so sad. It happens before March, in February. I can feel it coming and I used to all say 'no.'

"So to answer Bun B, I'm just now getting over that fact, and it's how many years later," she said.

How do you celebrate March 9? Let us know in the comments!

Justin Bieber Vs. The Paparazzi: This Isn't His First Run-In

Friday's blowup in London was latest in a number of incidents with aggressive photogs.

Justin Bieber had toget gangsta with a mouthy paparazzo in London on Friday, but it's hardly his first run-in with aggressive photogs.
From a high-speed chase to a physical altercation, Bieber has let the paparazzi "get the best of him" before. Here's a look at his previous dustups:
May 2012
Friday's incident didn't come to blows, but last year, Bieber was investigated for criminal battery. A photographer pressed charges after an alleged physical altercation broke out at a mall in Calabasas, California, where the singer lives. The camera man complained of pain in his upper torso and was actually taken to a hospital by ambulance.
July 2012
Then there was the time Bieber zoomed down the highway attempting to flee photographers, flying right by an irate L.A. city councilman. Justin was cited by police for driving 80 mph, but the politician said it was more like 100 mph.
"Bieber was driving like a maniac," Dennis Zine said at the time. "He was weaving in and out of traffic. There was hardly any space between cars as he weaved from lane to lane ... If I was on patrol, I would have arrested him for reckless driving. I was going 60 and he drove by me like he was in a rocket ship. He was a maniac." Bieber's manager Scooter Braun said even after the singer's car was pulled over, paparazzi resumed their chase and the star had to call the police for help.
January 2013
Though Justin wasn't directly involved with this one, on New Year's Day, a photographer was killed after taking a picture of a Ferrari he thought Bieber was sitting in. The singer wasn't even in the vehicle, and an SUV struck the photog as he walked across a busy Los Angeles street to return to his vehicle. The incident highlighted the dangerous lengths some paparazzi will go to get a shot of stars.
"Hopefully this tragedy will finally inspire meaningful legislation and whatever other necessary steps to protect the lives and safety of celebrities, police officers, innocent public bystanders, and the photographers themselves," Bieber said in a statement after the incident.
Bieber promised to use the adrenaline from Friday's showdown to give his London fans an amazing show on the fourth straight night of his BelieveTour at the O2 arena. After leaving the stage, he tweeted, "The press made things look nuts but really I have enjoyed London."
We're sure this one is to be continued ...
What did you think of Justin's verbal altercation with a photographer? Let us know in the comments.

Emma Watson Breaks Bad In 'Bling Ring' Teaser

Former "Harry Potter" starlet takes on the darkest role yet in the new Sofia Coppola film.

Well, that's a side of Emma Watson we haven't seen before. The first teaser for Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" premiered on the internationalPremiere site on Friday (March 8), and we have our first look at the baddest the "Harry Potter" alum has ever gone before.

"The Bling Ring," which is based on a true story, recounts a series of high-profile robberies that occurred in and around Los Angeles from 2008 to 2009 targeting celebrities like Paris Hilton, "The Hills" star Audrina Patridge and Lindsay Lohan.
As a member of the group of teenagers known as the "Bling Ring," Watson is seen breaking into Hilton's house. The famous heiress' face even makes a cameo appearance. In real life, the group broke into Hilton's house on at least five occasions. A number of the stars burgled by the group reportedly cooperated with the filmmakers.
The teaser strikes a similar tone to a different A24 release, the upcoming "Spring Breakers," which stars Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and James Franco. After the group robs Hilton's house, the remainder of the preview focuses largely on the group's wild lifestyle and eventual arrest.
"Bling Ring" marks a dramatic shift for Watson in her post-"Potter" career, having already won over audiences in non-Hermione roles like "My Week with Marilyn"
The film also stars Leslie Mann and Gavin Rossdale.
"The Bling Ring" will open in select cities on June 14 with a wider release likely to come in the weeks after that.

How Great And Powerful Will 'Oz' Be At The Box Office?

Disney's retelling of classic tale is expected to make at least $90 million during its first weekend.

It looks like the yellow brick road is about to be paved with gold. "Oz the Great and Powerful" is poised to storm the box-office this weekend with a mammoth $90 million opening, according to industry experts and widely reported pre-release polling. Disney is predicting a more conservative $75 million for their sort-of prequel to 1939's classic "The Wizard of Oz."

James Franco's Oz Is A Combination Of Clark Gable And Charlie Chaplin

However it shakes out, there is little doubt that the 3-D epic will have the biggest opening of 2013 thus far. The title character in "Oz" is played by James Franco, who recently told PointMaza that his would-be wizard is "a bit of a goofball, but also kind of a ladies man." The movie reunites him with "Spider-Man" director Sam Raimi and carried a reported $200-million-plus price-tag.
Going into the weekend, reports surfaced that Disney is already planning a sequel, which said something of the studio's optimism about the picture's prospects. If "Oz" passes the $100 million mark during its opening weekend, it will join "Alice in Wonderland" ($116 million) and "The Hunger Games" ($152 million) as the only movies to do so in the month of March.
"Disney's 'Oz: the Great and Powerful' has all the bells and whistles a modern blockbuster needs these days to be a gargantuan hit," Exhibitor Relations box-office analyst Jeff Bock told PointMaza. "Sure, it could use a little more heart, but the vast array of likable characters and the CGI realm created by Raimi and company make for an impressive journey. 'Oz' may not be the blockbuster that audiences want exactly, but with 2013's subpar offerings, it's the blockbuster they need right now."
International grosses should be very strong as well. " 'Oz' also opens day-and-date overseas in over than 80 percent of its targeted territories, so expect numbers on par with the stateside debut, and possibly more," Bock added. "Last spring's 'John Carter' was dud-on-arrival in the U.S. with $30 million in the US, but it hit $70 million across the pond."
Last weekend's #1 film, "Jack the Giant Slayer," only made $14 million overseas, despite its nearly $200 million production budget. Its $28 million stateside debut made it this year's first big-budget flop. "It will go down as a massive misfire for Warner Bros.," Bock said.
"Dead Man Down" is the only other new film going into wide release. It's a revenge drama starring Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace, from the director of the Swedish version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," Niels Arden Oplev.
"Noomi Rapace and Colin Farrell's chemistry is electric. But it feels more like something that is going to debut on VOD," said MovieFanatic.com's Joel Amos. "That feeling that it emits may hurt the movie in terms of its box office numbers."
Even on 2,175 screens, "Dead Man Down" won't gather more than $6 million this weekend, according to Bock. "Does anyone have the cojones to tell Colin Farrell that he just isn't headliner material?" Bock joked of the Irish star often loved by critics in smaller films but who has struggled to carry costly movies like the "Total Recall" and "Fright Night" remakes.
Overall, the box office has been off from last year (despite the $100 million-plus success of "Identity Thief"). The potential big success of "Oz," followed by "G.I. Joe 2" later this month, should certainly help rejuvenate theaters.