Mamma Mia! The Jersey Shore Cast Heads to Italy

How do you say "gym, tan, laundry" in Italian?

The cast of Jersey Shore is heading to Italy for season 4 of MTV's hit show, the network announced Tuesday.

"While the stateside Jersey Shore locales have become iconic for our audience ... Europe is a fresh spin on a show that continues to reach new heights for us," MTV's Chris Linn said in a statement. "The cast is headed to the birthplace of the culture they love and live by. We can't wait to see what erupts as a result."

Amid their inevitable shenanigans, the gang – which in season 3 includes Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Paul "DJ Pauly D" Delvecchio, Jenni "JWOWW" Farley, Vinnie Guadagnino, Ronnie Magro, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola – will leave "the boardwalk behind for the piazzas," "trade gorillas for Italian stallions" and, according to the statement, drop in on Vinny's Italian relatives for a famous Guadagnino family dinner.

"Ohh I Love Italy This Time A Yeahhh," Pauly D Tweeted Tuesday.

Adds Snooki: "Just heard the most amazing news!"

With a whole new country before them where they can create embarrassing moments, one thing we'd love to see is how The Situation's abs stack up compared to the classic competition of Michelangelo's statue of David, on display in Florence.

The next season is set to begin production in the spring in Europe and will air later this year, MTV says.

Logo Adds Shows to Its Schedule Line-Up

MTV’s Logo channel geared toward an LGBT audience and their families and friends, has announced three series that will be joining its line-up this year: Be Good Johnny Weir, Pretty Hurts and Setup Squad.

The announcement came at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena.

The Johnny Weir series, which explore the life of one of America’s most outspoken and colorful sports figures, had originally premiered on the Sundance Channel. Logo has acquired the first season’s episodes and will produce new episodes for a second season.

“Johnny Weir’s talent is as big as his irreverent personality,” says Dave Mace, Logo’s senior vice president of programming.

Also new: The workplace docu-soap Pretty Hurts which follows the staff and clients of a high-end Beverly Hills medical office that specializes in “liquid face lifts” and Setup Squad which focuses on a Manhattan-based matchmaking service that pairs up professional “wing people” with those who are unlucky in love.

Logo has also acquired episodes of Nip/Tuck which began airing this month and episodes of Will & Grace which will not air until 2013.

Lady Gaga Sings for Cher (and Her Fans) at the MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga had a reason to sing at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards.

The pop star, nominated for a record-setting 13 trophies, took home top honors, winning video of the year for "Bad Romance" – and seized the opportunity to trill for Cher, who presented her with the Moonman trophy.

"I never thought I'd be asking Cher to hold my meat purse," a tearful Gaga said at the podium in a bacon-colored outfit.

"I promised that if I won this tonight, I'd announce the name of my new record," she said. After exhaling, Gaga revealed it is titled Born This Way. Then, she belted out a refrain as Cher looked on. "God makes no mistakes," she sang. "I'm on the right track baby. I was born this way."

Throughout the night, Gaga turned the ceremony, live from L.A.'s Nokia Theater, into her very own fashion show, at one point noting that she wasn't prepared for all her acceptance speeches.

"This outfit's too heavy to walk in," she said while accepting best pop video. "I apologize if I'm a little slow this evening."

Chelsea's Party

Gaga got a lively welcome from show host Chelsea Handler, who poked fun at the pop star's penchant for outrageous outfits. Taking the stage to "Bad Romance" in a tattered, glittery skirt and face-obscuring hat that resembled an over-sized house, Handler earned laughs as she skewered celebrities in her monologue.

Some, like Lindsay Lohan, were happy to laugh at themselves. The starlet, who recently left jail and a court-ordered rehab, appeared at the start of the show in pre-recorded sketch.

Joshing about Handler's love of drinking – the E! host frequently jokes about her taste for vodka – Lohan teased, "Pull it together! Do you think anyone wants to work with a drunk? Take it from me!"

And the winners are...

Best Dance Video: Lady Gaga, “Bad Romance”
Best Collaboration: Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce, “Telephone”
Best Female Video: Lady Gaga, “Bad Romance”
Best Rock Video: 30 Seconds to Mars, “Kings and Queens”
Best Male Video: Eminem, “Not Afraid”
Best Pop Video: Lady Gaga, “Bad Romance”
Best Hip Hop Video: Eminem, “Not Afraid”
Best New Artist: Justin Bieber
Video of the Year: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Performance Heavy Night

While many awards were handed out, it was performances that dominated the evening.

Two-time winner Eminem kicked off the show with "Not Afraid," backed by a drum corps and string section. He was soon joined by a flame-haired Rihanna, who teamed up with him on "Love the Way You Lie."

Taylor Swift and Kanye West, both the subject of much buzz given last year's antics, also performed separate blistering songs.

And to the delight of screaming female fans, best new artist winner Justin Bieber performed "Baby" outside the Nokia Theater, backed by a team of syncopated dancers.

Jersey Shore‘s Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino Could Earn $5 Million This Year

The Situation has no problems when it comes to the compensation.

One of the breakout stars of MTV’s smash hit Jersey Shore, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is busily, and effectively, turning his drama into dollar signs. Between his MTV salary, endorsement deals, his own branded products and other media opportunities, Sorrentino, 29, could earn as much as $5 million by the end of this year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The abs-flaunting Sorrentino is raking in close to $60,000 per episode in salary, and between $15,000 and $50,000 per event for appearances. He also has endorsement deals with Vitaminwater, Reebok and an unnamed vodka brand; will front a clothing line with Dilligaf and a line of chewable supplements with GNC; has released his own fitness video; and has partnered with Gotham Books to write his autobiography.

Oh, and he also has a “GTL” app and a rap song on iTunes, and has been in talks regarding several big-screen projects.

It’s all part of a carefully orchestrated plan. “We are really excited about all the opportunities coming Mike’s way,” says his manager, Mike Petolino of Gotham Entertainment. “He has been able to secure many endorsement deals, business opportunities and additional television offers based on the success of the show. Our goal has always been to try to build a brand if the situation presented itself.”

‘The Situation’ Wants to Take His Good Looks (and Abs) to the Silver Screen

Mike Sorrentino thinks he’s living a “fairy tale” and that his current situation — starring on a hit reality show — is too much for words, though he managed to find some anyway.

“Maybe it’s the abs or maybe it’s the green eyes,” the Jersey Shore star, nicknamed ‘The Situation,’ said at Las Vegas’s Sugar Factory. “The Situation does look pretty good on TV, so maybe that’s what it is.”

Recently, Sorrentino announced that he has partnered with Dilligaf clothing company to launch a couture line.

“He’s got a lot going on. He’s got a clothing line, songs, he’s all over the place,” Sorrentino said, in the third person, of his upcoming projects. “I’ll congratulate ‘The Situation’ myself. He’s doing pretty good.”

In Las Vegas to celebrate his 28th birthday at Hard Rock Hotel’s Rehab Pool Party, Sorrentino said he’s living the dream right now, though he plans on moving on from reality TV eventually.

“This is just a way into the door for me,” he said. “Reality is a stepping stone for me. Being one of the biggest names in reality or the country or the world or whatever, I definitely want to start moving into scripted and films in another year or two.”

Season 2 of Jersey Shore premieres July 29th at 10:00 pm (ET) on MTV.

Sandra Bullock & Scarlett Johansson Share Jaw-dropping Liplock at MTV Movie Awards

Sandra Bullock returned to the spotlight on Sunday to accept a top honor at the MTV Movie Awards - and to share a shocking kiss with Scarlett Johansson.

The Oscar winner, who stepped away from the public eye in the weeks after her husband Jesse James' infidelity was exposed in the press, was brought onstage by Johansson and her former co-stars Betty White (The Proposal) and Bradley Cooper (All About Steve) to accept the MTV Generation Award.

The honour is given to movie stars who have provided entertainment to young audiences over the last two decades.

Bullock, who received a standing ovation, told the crowd: "Sit down, we're on a time limit, people. It's live, we're on live television."

She then thanked presenters White and Cooper, joking: "I'd like to thank Bradley for still being my friend given the only film he's been in that bombed was the one that I made. I'd like to thank Betty for being such an extraordinary woman. I love her more every day and it's not just for her extraordinary work but for the person she is and the life she lives and I want your life."

Bullock proceeded to make light of rumors she's planning to quit acting by quipping, "So the Generation Award - is that an award for old people that have extended their welcome so we should make nice and leave so someone new can come in? Because that's not going to happen, I'm staying. Because no matter what you may have seen or heard or read lately I love what I do and I'm not going anywhere."

She then shared an awkward moment with Johansson, who confessed Bullock was her favourite to take home the Best Kiss trophy, which was won by Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson earlier in the evening.

A blushing Bullock gushed, "It was a really nice kiss and that's nice of you to (say)," prompting Johansson to step forward and plant a kiss on her lips, sending the crowd into an uproar.

But the actress was quick to silence the audience, making reference to her personal life: "Now that we have done that, can we please go back to normal? Because therapy is really expensive."

Bullock's MTV Movie Award appearance came just one day after she showed up at the Guys Choice Awards in Los Angeles, where she picked up the Troops Choice Award for Entertainer of The Year, voted for by members of the military.

Bullock is the first female to pick up the MTV Generation Award honor.

America Ferrera to Recreate "Romeo & Juliet"

America Ferrera is set to executive produce a modern-day version of Romeo & Juliet for MTV called Pedro & Maria!

The Ugly Betty actress, who turns 26 this coming weekend, will join former NBC co-chairman Ben Silverman and Procter & Gamble in the project and an interactive content platform to accompany it!

According to Deadline, viewers will be able to vote on the direction of the storyline and characters through Facebook and Twitter!

SoFLa Local: Where Has the Jersey Shore Cast Been Hanging out in South Beach?

Pump your fists, Jersey Shore fans!

The cast of MTV’s reality hit is on the loose in South Beach — and filming is underway on their follow-up season.

After arriving in town Saturday, stars of the show have worked out in a local gym, hung at the beach and mixed with locals on Miami’s famed Ocean Drive.

Dressed in their Jersey Shore finest, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “JWOWW” Farley and their costars partied at Ocean’s 10, an American-style sports bar that stretches between two hotels, the Edison and the Breakwater. There, they ate and drank colorful frozen drinks, laughing up a storm, according to an onlooker.

“They were here twice yesterday, for lunch and dinner, while shooting a segment of their reality show,” a source at the restaurant tells PEOPLE. “They loved the venue and all had a great time.”
Still, they may be only warming up in Miami, according to another source, who said they so far seemed to keep to themselves.

“They sat at a rectangle table and seemed to be in a bubble all of their own,” the source says. “They were nice and chatty but definitely did not get out of their own comfort zone. They need to get used to South Beach where people of all different backgrounds converge and chill. Time will tell.”

Jersey Shores Invades Miami's SoBe

The cast of MTV's Jersey Shore has "moved in" to Miami's SoBe for their show's second season. Here are pictures of Snooki, The Situation, Pauly D and Ronnie as they arrive to their new "home away from home" for this Summer.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino & Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro

'Jersey Shore' Moving to South Beach

Goodbye New Jersey, and hello Miami. MTV is moving 'Jersey Shore' to South Beach for its second season, according to Movieline.

Snooki, The Situation and the rest of the gang will head to Florida for round two of their gym, tanning and laundry sessions, at the bargain price of $10,000 each an episode.

Before producers settled on Miami, speculation of where the cast would end up included summer hot spot the Hamptons, on Long Island, among other destinations.

New Jersey State Senator Joseph Vitale is glad the show and cast are gone from his state. "It's good news for us, but bad news for wherever they end up going," he told PopEater on Monday.

"If they are indeed moving to Miami, I feel badly for Miami. I don't care how they live their lives and what they do, but when they insult people and Italian-Americans, it is pretty reprehensible. In New Jersey, we are proud of the products we export, but this is not one we are proud of," he added.

Cast of Jersey Shore Returns for Season 2

Pump your fists, Jersey Shore fans!

MTV has announced that its hit reality show, Jersey Shore, will return with the original cast for a second season this summer.

Pauly Delvecchio, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “J-WOWW” Farley, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, Ronnie Margo and Vinny Guadagnino will all “escape the cold Northeast and find themselves in a new destination” for season 2, MTV said in a statement.

“Our audience has fallen in love with Jersey Shore and its amazing cast who have really grown together as a family. That bond gives the show its heart, and we’re thrilled to reunite these friends to bring fans more of what they love — laughs, love, drama and of course, GTL,” MTV’s President of Programming Tony DiSanto said.

If you can’t wait until summer to see Snooki dance or The Situation work the duck phone, MTV will broadcast the Jersey Bowl February 7th at 9:00 am (ET), a marathon of season 1, leading up to the Super Bowl.

Lady Gaga MTV Boiling Points Video

Back in 2005, 18-year-old brunette Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, was on the MTV prank reality show Boiling Points. The premise of the hidden camera series was to provoke the unsuspecting victims into losing their cool.

If the contestants were able to hold their annoyance in check for a full fourteen minutes without blowing a cork, they were awarded $100.

Watch the vintage video below:


Lady Gaga went home with her $100 prize.

How Telethons Help: Haiti Will Be George Clooney's Third

In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti that has killed up to tens of thousands of people, George Clooney and MTV Networks are organizing a megawatt line up of musicians, film and television stars for a national telethon looking to be successful in raising funds as previous disaster telethons have in the past.

"He's been on the phone for three days straight with almost no sleep," Clooney's rep told PEOPLE when he skipped the Critics' Choice Awards Friday in order to prepare for the Haiti telethon. "George knows how to do this well. It's his third one." The Up in the Air actor and humanitarian was involved in organizing both the September 11th and the South Asia tsunami telethons.

With specific details still being worked out, the two-hour telethon, airing January 22nd, will be similar to past disaster events featuring musical performances and an all-star ensemble of Hollywood celebrities offering viewers the opportunity to pledge money.

Just how helpful are the celebrity telethons? Here's a look:

SEPTEMBER 11TH

From giant corporations to Hollywood's finest, the star-studded national telethon for victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks was deemed a huge success. Called America: A Tribute to Heroes, the show raised more than $100 million with all proceeds going to the September 11th Fund, the United Way and the New York Community Trust – all which provide immediate support in cities affected by the events.

Planned in just seven days, the telethon aired live from New York, Los Angeles and London on September 21, 2001, and was shown uninterrupted on 35 separate broadcast and cable networks simultaneously. It was seen by 59.3 million viewers.

Film producer Joel Gallen helmed the telethon along with Clooney, and team up again for the Haiti telethon. Gallen said his job was made a little easier with the acceptance of every celebrity he approached on extremely short notice. With musical performances from Bruce Springsteen, U2, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder all signed on, Gallen said it was Clooney who suggested having multiple stars, from Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise to Julia Roberts handle the phones – and speak directly to charitable donors.

The show was capped off with two emotional songs: Celine Dion singing "God Bless America" and Willie Nelson leading an all-star version of "America the Beautiful."

SOUTH ASIA TSUNAMI

Using the same format of the September 11th telethon, Hollywood joined forces again in an effort to collect money for the Red Cross after a tsunami ripped through South Asia immediately following a December 26, 2004, quake that devastated Indonesia, Thailand and other neighboring countries.

Clooney, one of the lead organizers of NBC's tsunami relief telethon, Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope telethon aired on January 15, 2005 and featured performances by Madonna, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Christina Aguilera, Wonder again and others.

NBC carried the two-hour telethon and ran it on six other NBC Universal-owned channels. The concert was seen at least in part by some 19.5 million total viewers.

In addition to the musical acts on the show, Clooney, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and Halle Berry joined a team of celebrities who answered phones, taking pledges from viewers. The tsunami relief telethon raised $18.3 million for the American Red Cross International Response Fund. Jennifer Aniston

HURRICANE KATRINA

Ben Affleck and Bruce Willis (among others) manned the phones for Shelter From the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast, on September 9, 2005, to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The telethon was broadcast on more than 29 channels and raised an estimated $30 million for the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. Jennifer Aniston was one of the volunteer celebs who made a direct appeal for funds. "All across the Gulf coast some babies are still separated from their parents," said the actress. "These children will need a life time of support – support that you and I can begin to provide right now. So please help."

And with the help of such musical performances by Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Dixie Chicks and Neil Young, the telecast was seen by 22.2 million viewers.

What’s Next for the Cast of Jersey Shore

With rumors swirling about a second season of the hit MTV show Jersey Shore, all seven current stars admit they’d love to spend another summer in their Seaside Heights, New Jersey, beach house. Still, Tony DiSanto, head of programming at MTV, says there are no official plans for another go-around. “It’s a little early to tell,” he said in a recent interview. “If we do go forward, I’d like to see [the current cast] returning. I’d love to bring back the kids the fans love.”

But if things don’t work out, here’s what the twentysomethings would love to do next:

NICOLE ‘SNOOKI’ POLIZZI
Snooki says she’s definitely found her home in reality television. “I would love to have my own show to find love … Snookin’ for Love!” she stated. “I love being in the center of attention. I need to be on TV.”

So single guys, listen up: “I’m just looking for a good-looking guy that has the same interests as me, a guy that can be funny with me, have a dork side and always laugh,” says Snooki, who admits that lately she has been too busy to date. “I would love to have a boyfriend.”

MIKE ‘THE SITUATION’ SORRENTINO
Expect to see more of The Situation on TV and maybe even on the big screen. “I’ve been hearing workout videos, spin-offs between myself and Pauly D and maybe even some acting,” he says of the offers he’s been fielding. “[There are] so many things happening right now that you just want to make the right decision.”

One decision he’s definitely made? Trademarking his nickname. “I have people working on it as we speak,” he says.

VINNY GUADAGNINO
“I have two routes in my life: entertainment and educational route,” says the show’s youngest male star. “I just took my LSAT.”

But Vinny isn’t sure if he’s applying to law school yet. “I’ve always been an entertainer or comedian and if I’m able to do that well, obviously that would be the route I choose,” says Vinny, who has acted in plays throughout his life. “If not, then I’m definitely going to try to get into law school.”

RONNIE MAGRO
Ronnie also is looking to explore comedy, but is thinking like an entrepreneur. “I’m trying to get the Ron Ron Juice out there,” he says, referring to the alcoholic beverage he whipped up in an early episode of the show. “I get hit up all the time [by people] asking for the ingredients and stuff like that! It really is [delicious], and the best thing about it is, it’s so good you don’t taste the alcohol.”

He’s also looking to open a tanning salon in New York with his father.

PAULY ‘PAULY D’ DELVECCHIO
“I like the camera now, so I wouldn’t mind doing some acting — maybe a movie or something,” Pauly D says. “I’d like to DJ around the world, too.”

And while he says playing records is his passion, he’s keeping his options open — and that includes modeling. “Maybe like fitness modeling or Calvin Klein or something,” he says. “No shirt!”

JENNI ‘J-WOWW’ FARLEY
The budding fashion designer expects to launch an eponymous line in accordance with Montage clothing by summer — and expect to see designs that reflect her style. “A lot of girls ask me about, ‘Where did you get that outfit?’ and everything, but I make ‘em,” she says, referring to her ripped jeans and barely-there shirts. “It’s fun, because it’s my style!”

SAMMI ‘SWEETHEART’ GIANCOLA
A soccer player at William Paterson University in New Jersey, Sammi is eyeing a career as a clothing designer or stylist after graduation. “I make my own [clothes] at home, I have my own sewing machine,” she says, adding that her style is “casual, fun and flirty.”

Expect something very feminine from the girl they call “Sweetheart.” “I like to do dresses, I like to do shorts, I like to do pants, shirts,” she says. “I would do everything!”

MTV Nabs Rights to Michael Jackson Documentary

The network that introduced millions to Michael Jackson will air his final performance. MTV Networks has acquired the exclusive U.S. television rights to the posthumous documentary "Michael Jackson's This Is It."

Though the film wasn't the blockbuster some anticipated, the concert movie did well at the box office and should prove of high interest to viewers of MTV, whose airing of Jackson's music videos helped boost the singer's career into the stratosphere during the 1980s.

Sister networks such as VH1, BET and Palladia also will have rights to air the film.

"This Is It" was shot from March to June and includes concert rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage as Jackson prepared for his planned comeback stand in London.

Beyonce's Sweet Dreams at the MTV EMAs

Beyonce performs Sweet Dreams at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009.

President Obama Calls Kanye West a 'Jackass'

When, oh when, will the politicians learn to treat every microphone like a live microphone?

President Obama has found himself unwittingly in the middle of the awards show controversy between Kanye West and Taylor Swift after audio of chit-chat with a TV reporter leaked out on Tuesday.

Before a CNBC interview got underway Monday, the network's reporter John Harwood asked Obama if his daughters were upset that West had interrupted Swift's acceptance speech during Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards show, reports Politico.com.

"I thought that was really inappropriate," Obama answered, in what the White House believed to be off-the-record comments.

According to audio of the conversation, which hit the Web Tuesday afternoon, Obama went on to say, "You know, it was like, she's getting an award and what are you butting in? … The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person, she's getting her award and what's he doing up there? He's a jackass."

When White House aides and camera crew members gasped and laughed at the president's candor, Obama continued, "C'mon guys. Cut the president some slack. I've got a lot of other stuff on my plate."

Asked about the comments, White House spokesman Bill Burton said Tuesday: "Look, I'm not going to get into what the President had to say in an off-the-record conversation. But you should see what [White House chief of staff] Rahm [Emanuel] said about it."

Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Trailer

The movie trailer to Michael Jackson's "This Is It" documentary premiered last night during the MTV Video Music Awards and we have it here for your enjoyment.

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Beyonce treated us to a performance of "Sweet Dreams" and "Single Ladies" at the 2009 MTV VMAs.

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Lady Gaga's Performance at the MTV VMAs

Never to be outdone, Lady Gaga gave us a great performance of "Paparazzi" at the MTV VMAs.

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