Kanye West's Fashion Show 'Monumental,' Ciara Says

'I saw Kanye after, and I told him it was amazing,' Ciara tells MTV News via phone from Paris Fashion Week.
By James Montgomery

Kanye West and Ciara at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday
Photo: Antonio de Moraes Barros/ WireImage

Kanye West finally unveiled his much-discussed womenswear line Saturday night (October 1) with a high-profile show at Paris Fashion Week that was as full of eye-catching designs as it was celebs.

From Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour to actress Lindsay Lohan, the stars were on full display for West's show. Minutes after 'Ye took his bow, we spoke to Ciara, who phoned MTV News from backstage to give us her take on the collection. And, yes, she was impressed with what she saw.

"It was amazing. The clothes, the feeling in the room, the energy backstage -- it really feels special," she said. "It was definitely one of the most talked-about events [of Paris Fashion Week], because it wasn't going to be your typical show. This doesn't happen every day, and to see someone like Kanye, who aspires to succeed in fashion, to get so much respect and cross over like this, it was monumental. It was an historic moment."

While she was amazed by the fashion community's embracing of West, Ciara was quick to point out that she was just as struck by his designs, singling out a few favorite looks.

"I loved the pants, the color-blocking and the orange, I loved the fur accessories, I loved the black dresses," she said. "There was a lot of attitude. It was strong, sexy ... I loved it. I kept seeing looks that made me think, 'Oh my God, I want that.' "

Just before she phoned MTV News, Ciara had a chance to speak with West backstage, congratulating him on a job well done. As she was getting ready to head out into the night ("There's definitely an afterparty," she laughed), she also took a moment to reflect on (and draw inspiration from) what she had just witnessed.

"I saw Kanye after, and I told him it was amazing. But there was so much chaos backstage -- good chaos, of course. He was excited, and it was just so much good energy," she said. "And now, I'm walking away from this being inspired. He continues to inspire me with everything that he does. And tonight was definitely a moment."

For complete coverage of Kanye West's Paris Fashion Week debut, check out the MTV Style blog.

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RATINGS RAT RACE: ?Kitchen Nightmares? Steady As All Friday Scripted Series Drop

Last November, when ABC beat CBS’ scripted Friday lineup multiple times in adults 18-49 with a mix of reality shows and newsmagazines, I wondered whether the concept of putting scripted series on Friday was doomed. Well, looking at the numbers last night, it certainly seems that way, particularly if you program for the advertiser-friendly adults 18-49 set. Fox’s reality series Kitchen Nightmares (1.6/6 in adults 18-49, 4 million viewers) and ABC’s newsmagazine 20/20 (1.2/4, 4 million) were the only programs on the Big 4 networks last night not to drop from premiere week in adults 18-49, with all scripted shows down. While this may not be particularly disconcerting for CBS — which is putting an older-skewing fare on the night that can pack 10 million viewers despite low 18-49 numbers — it has got to be alarming for NBC, which is about to unspool two younger-skewing shows on the night, Chuck and Grimm. Following Kitchen Nightmares, Fringe (1.2/4, 3.1 million viewers) was down 20% from its low season premiere last week. Granted the series grows some 50% in DVR viewing, this is still a very low base to start from, making it unlikely that the sci-fi drama can cheat cancellation one more time. Like Fringe, CBS’ ... Read More »

Source: http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/ratings-rat-race-kitchen-nightmares-steady-as-all-friday-scripted-series-drop/

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'Twilight' Fan Christina Perri Pens 'A Love Song To Edward And Bella'

Admitted 'Twi-Hard' is 'unbelievably honored' that 'A Thousand Years' made the 'Breaking Dawn - Part 1' soundtrack.
By James Montgomery

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For any artist, getting a song on a "Twilight" soundtrack is a pretty big deal. But for Christina Perri, whose "A Thousand Years" made the cut for the upcoming "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" album, well, "pretty big deal" is an understatement.

Perri is — to put it mildly — rather obsessed with the series, as she told MTV News on Tuesday (September 27).

"Yes, I am 1,000 percent a 'Twilight' fan. I can't even deny that I am actually, in fact, a Twi-Hard and have a 'Twilight' tattoo," she laughed, also revealing that she's Team Edward. "I got a tattoo on my wrist that says 'bitten,' and it's written in the font of all the book titles. So, yes, I am of one the big, geeky fans."

For Perri, who already found success with her hit "Jar of Hearts," landing "Breaking Dawn" was a career-defining moment, not to mention a dream come true. Especially since, until the final track list was revealed Monday, she had no idea if her song made the cut.

"I'll never forget going to the screening of the movie. But, for me, having this opportunity is also such a wild card, because it's Hollywood, and you never really know. ... I wasn't even sure I was going to be on it until yesterday, when I saw it in print," she laughed. "So I tried not to get hyped out, because it's one of my favorite movies, one of my favorite books, one of my favorite soundtracks, and that could potentially freak out the little songwriter in me.

"So I tried to put that aside and take it one step at a time, went to see the movie and cried like a baby, because it's so good, and I felt so lucky to be there," she continued. "And then went home and wrote a love song to Edward and Bella ... and to have it be chosen, I'm unbelievably honored."

She wrote that love song based less on the screening she attended ("It wasn't finished," Perri said. "But I still cried. Seriously, that's how good it is") and more on the emotions she felt reading Stephenie Meyer's series ... in particular, the star-crossed love affair between Edward and Bella.

"When we went to watch the screening, they told us to see where there was temporary music added and just jump into those scenes a little harder," she explained. "But I'm fortunately a fan of the movie and the characters, and I feel like, by reading these books, I can step into that feeling that Edward and Bella have for each other. So [songwriter] David Hodges and I sat down, and it just came out in one afternoon. I feel like it was all meant to happen; I feel like it was all waiting inside me, waiting to come out."

While she doesn't know where "A Thousand Years" will be used in "Breaking Dawn," Perri said it's not all that important to her. She's just counting down the days until the film's premiere, when, finally, she'll get to hear her song on the big screen. And after that, all bets are off.

"For me, personally, this is one of my dreams coming true. And the fact that it's on the soundtrack, I'm seeing it, but I'm not sure I'm quite believing it," she said. "I have a feeling when I'm sitting in the theater with the cast, and the movie comes on and my song happens, that I'm probably at that moment either going to combust with excitement or finally believe it and probably cry a little."

Check out everything we've got on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1."

For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.

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Lauren Conrad and Derek Hough: Dating!

There's a romance brewing between a Dancing With the Stars pro and former queen of the Hills. Derek Hough and Lauren Conrad are totally dating!

"They've been on a few dates together," a source says.

The two raised many an eyebrow at Jason Scoppa's weekly live show at the Sayers Club in Hollywood: "They were pretty cozy. Definitely playful and flirty."

"They were close to each other," the source explained of LC and DH. "He had his arm around her waist. They were dancing and also holding hands."

When they left, celebrity news photographers snapped away, but the two didn't stand too close together. A security guy also tried to block the shots.

Lauren Conrad most recently ended a long relationship with actor Kyle Howard in June, while Hough was linked to former X Factor judge Cheryl Cole.

He's paired with Ricki Lake on the new season of DWTS. What do you think of Derek Hough and Lauren Conrad as a couple? Leave a comment below!

[Photos: WENN.com]

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/10/lauren-conrad-and-derek-hough-dating/

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Release Date Moves: A Recap

It’s been a busy week for studios settling on release dates. Here’s what’s happened:
Film, Studio, New Date (Old Date) Unauthorized, Sundance Now, Oct. 7** Puss In Boots, DreamWorks Animation,�Oct. 28 (Nov. 4) Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, Paramount, Dec. 16 sneak previews (Dec. 21*) The Adventures of Tintin, Paramount, Dec. 21 (Dec. 23) War Horse, DreamWorks/Touchstone/Disney, Dec. 25 (Dec. 28) The Lucky One, Warner Bros, April 20, 2012 (Aug. 12, 2012) Argo, Warner Bros, Sept. 14, 2012 (–) Gangster Squad, Warner Bros, Oct. 19, 2012 (–) *wide-release date **Internet-only

Source: http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/release-date-moves-a-recap/

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Robert Pattinson's Undercover LA Cruise

Situated back on the west coast after spending a few days in Toronto, Robert Pattinson was out cruising the town to kickoff the weekend in Los Angeles on Friday night (September 30).

The "Twilight" heartthrob did his best to cover up his face while sporting his trusty Baltimore Orioles ballcap and scruffy facial hair as paparazzi desperately tried to snap up shots.

Meanwhile, one of Robert's "Twilight" co-stars recently voiced her irritation over constantly being questioned about his doings rather than their film projects.

Anna Kendrick, who stars in the just-released picture "50/50," told press, "They always come up to me and go in talking about the movies but then they always dispense with that and go for the Rob question and what he's really like. I'm like, 'Dude, I don't want to talk about that."

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/robert-pattinson/robert-pattinsons-undercover-la-cruise-549021

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Kourtney & Kim Kardashian Take Mason To Aquarium

While filming season two of Kourtney and Kim Take New York, sisters Kourtney and Kim Kardashian took some time away from the Big Apple on Thursday (September 29) and went to Mystic, Conn. for a day trip.

With cameras capturing every moment, the reality stars visited the aquarium and they brought Kourt's 1 1/2-year-old son Mason along for the adventure! The trio looked to be having a great time and even got close enough to touch and feed the different sea animals.

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Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/09/30/kourtney-kim-kardashian-take-mason-to-aquarium

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