Samsung Debuts Galaxy R, Midlevel Android Phone

Samsung announced an addition to its Android smartphone lineup today, the Galaxy R. Essentially, the phone is a step down in tech specs compared to the forthcoming Galaxy S 2, though it’s still a step above Samsung’s most popular Android handset to date. It’s a mid-level device, aimed at the in-between demographic of those who [...]

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Nicki Minaj Is A 'Great Artist,' Britney Spears Says

'I think she has a distinct sound when she raps,' Spears says of Femme Fatale Tour opening act.
By Christina Garibaldi


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When the news that Britney Spears was taking MC Nicki Minaj on the road with her hit, fans — and Brit herself — couldn't have been more excited. The Femme Fatale Tour is now in full swing, with both women bringing their A-game to each performance. And along the way, it seems as if these two have sparked a friendship.

"I think she's great," Spears told MTV News of Minaj. "She's a great artist in every way and I'm really happy for her."

Minaj, who is nominated for three Video Music Awards, brings her own flair to the girl-power tour, adding her eccentric style, her fiery wigs and, of course, her signature beats.

"I think she has a distinct sound when she raps," Spears said. "It really stands out and sets her apart from everyone else. I'm happy she's able to be on tour with me because that's just amazing."

Last month, we caught up with Minaj just before she hit the road with the pop veteran, and she was ready to take that distinct sound to a whole new fanbase.

"I'm just trying to put more theater on that stage. So much to me is music, but it's also about putting on a show, so that's my goal: to truly put on a show and incorporate theater and dance," Minaj said.

And if you're lucky, you might just catch Spears and Minaj teaming up for a special performance of the remix for "Till the World Ends."

"At the end of the show, the last song she comes on every once in awhile," Spears said of Minaj joining her onstage. "Not every show, but it's usually special when she does it."

Will you see Britney and Nicki on tour this summer? Let us know in the comments.

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Geri Halliwell & Bluebell Shop 'Til They Drop!

Musical mama Geri Halliwell and her daughter Bluebell Madonna, 5, enjoyed a South of France shopping spree today, making stops at a shoe store, luggage store, toy store and more (August 10).

Mom and daughter both looked lovely for their day out in Cannes, with Geri sporting a floral print mini and Bluebell in a tiered skirt and tank. Love the little flower hairpin!

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Big Brother 13 Nomination Recap and Week 5 POV Spoilers

We begin the Big Brother 13 nomination recap, along with some Week 5 POV spoilers, recalling events since Thursday night. Brendon was evicted from the house by a vote of 5 to 2, with only Rachel and Porsche casting votes to boot Jordan instead. Julie Chen informed the House Gerbils that the next person to be evicted may return to the game. During the HOH competition, semi-floater Kalia won, being the first newbie to be HOH. This made veteran Danielle happy, as she now hopes to use Kalia to get rid of either Rachel or Jeff. On Week 5 of Big Brother 13, Jeff is nominated, along with Rachel, for eviction by Kalia. Image Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN.com. So Rachel is very unhappy with Brendon gone as she wallows in the Have-Not room weeping her eyes out. Porsche enters first to console here, followed by Jordan. Jordan asks Porsche for privacy with Rachel, so she leaves and Jordan tells Rachel not to trust Porsche. For some reason, Jordan and Jeff are blaming Porsche for pitting Jeff against Shelly in the HOH competition, where Shelly defeated him. Jeff arrives in the Have-Not room and also pitches this conspiracy theory. He [...]

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Mary J. Blige Dishes On Her 'Crazy' Led Zeppelin Covers

'I've listened to their music since I was a child,' says the R&B diva, who recorded 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love.'
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Larry Carroll


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Photo: MTV News

You wouldn't peg Mary J Blige as the black-light-and-tapestry sort, but, as has become readily apparent in recent weeks, she absolutely loves Led Zeppelin.

In early February, reports began circulating that Blige had re-recorded Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven," working with Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson and guitarist Steve Vai on the track, which is slated to appear on the international reissue of her Stronger With Each Tear album, due Monday.

But after she had recorded "Stairway," Blige continued to get the Led out, covering another Zeppelin classic — the thunderous "Whole Lotta Love" — for the album too. And when MTV News caught up with her on the Essence Black Women in Hollywood red carpet, she told us all about channeling her inner Robert Plant for the tracks, a process that came much easier than you'd probably imagine.

"I did Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Whole Lotta Love' — it's crazy," she said. "I am a Led Zeppelin fan. I'm not going to say I've been to their concerts, but I've listened to their music since I was a child, and it's always moved me, especially 'Stairway to Heaven,' and 'Whole Lotta Love' is just fun."

Blige also said she recorded another new song — a "club record" called "I Can't Wait" — for the re-release. And while it's only slated to hit shelves outside the U.S., she hopes her fans will get a chance to hear all the new songs pretty soon.

"I want y'all to hear it," she laughed.

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Deal of the Day ? Dell Inspiron 15R 2nd Generation ?Sandy Bridge? Core i5 Laptop

Today?s LogicBUY Deal is the 15.6? Dell Inspiron 15R 2.1GHz Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz dual-core laptop (Sandy Bridge) with 8GB RAM and a 750GB hard drive for $674.99.  Base configuration features:  4GB DDR3 memory, 500GB hard drive, Intel HD 3000 graphics, DVD+/-RW, 802.11n, Bluetooth, HD webcam, switchable covers, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 1 year service [...]

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Bachelorette-esque new series ?Sweet Home Alabama? and ?Texas Women?

In CMT?s new reality dating show, SWEET HOME ALABAMA, Devin Grissom, a smart and beautiful University of Alabama student, looks for love among 20 men — half ?city slickers?, half bona fide ?country? men while staying true to her southern raised values and traditions. In order to win Devin?s heart, the bachelors compete in challenges [...]

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Hello Expense is a simple, reliable expense tracker for Android

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A good mobile application is a fine balance between simplicity and functionality. You're using it on the go, so you don't have a lot of time to sit there and fumble with the phone to figure it all out. But you also need it to be powerful enough to let you do whatever it is you're trying to get done.

Hello Expense is one mobile app that gets it right. It's an expense tracker that lets you use your Android-powered phone to quickly log the money you spend and then analyze it and see where it all went.

I recently had the chance to use it in a real-life situation - a road trip that took a few days and involved quite a few expenses. Logging each expense took seconds, and at the end of each day I could get a great overview of how much money I spent on each category so far.

Categories and tags are user-configurable; the app also sports its own number pad to make number entry easy, regardless of what keyboard you're using.

Hello Expense is a simple, reliable expense tracker for Android originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scrabble Helper helps you improve your Words With Friends gameplay

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If you play Scrabble (or a scrabble-like game) from time to time, you may want to check out Scrabble Helper. This simple website is a godsend when you're at a loss for words. Simply enter whatever letters you have, and the word you'd like to connect with. Scrabble helper comes up with a whole bunch of suggestions sorted by score.

The site lets you select one of five dictionaries - Scrabble International/US, Lexulous International/US, and Words With Friends. Some people might say this constitutes cheating -- I think if the other side knows you're doing it, it's definitely not cheating. And it doesn't take the challenge out of the game, because implementing Scrabble Helper's suggestions and deciding which words you'd like to connect with still takes a fair bit of thought.

Very handy, though perhaps not one for the Scrabble puritans in the crowd.

Scrabble Helper helps you improve your Words With Friends gameplay originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Heidi Klum: August 2011 issue of Glamour

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She?s less than two years away from being over the hill, but Heidi Klum is not letting that stop her from oozing sexiness. The Victoria?s Secret bombshell shows off her slim figure in nothing but a pair of J Brand jeans, a floppy hat and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses in the August 2011 issue of Glamour. Opening up to the magazine about her healthy sex life with husband Seal, Heidi explained how the couple keeps things hot in the bedroom. She revealed, "There's nothing wrong with a nice garter belt," she tells the mag. "I'm not saying you have to put up a pole in your bedroom and start swinging off the rafters. But I love that sometimes! My husband and I just had a 'sexy week' in London. I'd put on a super-short skirt with a garter belt on underneath so that when I'd sit, he could see it. It's fun to sauce it up a little bit." [gallery=759]

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