Jake Gyllenhaal Explains Why He Took the 'Love and Other Drugs' Role

Jake Gyllenhaal was thrilled when he came across the script for Love and Other Drugs because, at the time, he was questioning love in his own life. Since then, he's cozied up with Taylor Swift so we doubt he's still asking those same questions these days...

He told BANG Showbiz: “I just think there comes a time in different people’s lives where they say do I have real love? Do I want real love? What is real love? With the script I seemed to be in a time when that was a pressing question. “

Jake felt such a deep connection with the movie that he broke down in tears when he first read the script as it was so close to his frame of mind at the time.

He explained: “With this, I very rarely have a moment where I get excited and I go, ‘Somebody wrote this for me and they don’t know it.’ And I felt that way when I read this the first time and I was loving the character at first and then I was crying at the end because I felt like when he says, ‘Sometimes your life doesn’t go the way you expect it too,’ and usually it doesn’t. And if you follow life and not really think it should be that way then it’ll all work out in the end. That just really moved me to the core and I couldn’t not do it.”

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.

People's Choice Award Winners

The people have spoken – and they love Sandra Bullock!

The Blind Side star beat out stiff competition, including Jennifer Aniston and Kristen Stewart, to be named favorite movie actress at the 36th Annual People's Choice Awards, televised live from L.A.'s Nokia Theatre Wednesday.

No stranger to the ceremony – this marks the star's fifth win for favorite movie actress since her first nomination in 1996 – Bullock, 45, was a double winner Wednesday night: Her film The Proposal, costarring Ryan Reynolds, was named favorite comedy.

"I am only up here because I am fortunate to work with people who make me look good," a tearful Bullock said while accepting her award. "[Thanks] most of all to my family . . . Life is hard sometimes, but we get through with laughter."

The actress also acknowledged her fans. "Thank you to everyone who voted," she said, "because you're voting for all the people who make me look good – and you're making me look very good."

Otherwise, it was Twilight-mania at the Nokia Theatre, where voters didn't forget about the blockbuster. The teen vampire flick swept the award show, claiming four trophies in total, including favorite movie, favorite on-screen team (an award given out to the entire cast) and favorite franchise. Meanwhile, Taylor Lautner was awarded favorite breakout actor as the series' sexy werewolf, Jacob Black.

The vampire craze made its way to the television screen too, as HBO's True Blood sucked up the favorite TV obsession award.

Music to Their Ears

In music news, Taylor Swift continued her recent award show sweep, nabbing favorite female artist, while fellow country star Keith Urban won favorite male artist.

And newly engaged Carrie Underwood had plenty to smile about, too. The singer, who picked up three awards last year, was named favorite country artist for the second year in a row.

Other major winners included Lady Gaga, who won favorite breakout music artist and favorite pop artist. Johnny Depp won favorite movie actor, while Miley Cyrus won breakout movie actress.

Going Online

For the first time this year, fans voted in the new category favorite Web celeb – which went to Twitter guru Ashton Kutcher.

Over 60 million fan votes were counted, according to producers, which determined the winners. Queen Latifah emceed the proceedings, which marks the kick-off of awards-show season in Hollywood.

For a full list of winners, visit the People's Choice Awards' official website at http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp.

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & Black Eyed Peas to Perform at Grammys

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and the Black Eyed Peas are among the megawatt stars set to perform January 31st at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, it was announced on Tuesday.

Country cutie Swift, whose eight nods are second only to leading nominee Beyoncé's 10, will also present at the show, an inside source said on Tuesday.

Fellow nominees Lady Antebellum (with two nominations) and Maxwell (with six) will also perform on the live CBS telecast, while others are still to be named.

This year, Beyoncé, already a 10-time Grammy winner, is up for Record of the Year ("Halo"), Album of the Year (I Am … Sasha Fierce) and Song of the Year, for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."

Swift's nominations also include Record of the Year and Song of the Year, for "You Belong With Me," and Album of the Year, for "Fearless.

Triple Grammy winners the Black Eyed Peas are up for six awards, including Record of the Year, for "I Gotta Feeling," and Album of the Year, for "The E.N.D."

Swift's MTV Video Awards "rival" Kanye West also has six nods, setting the stage for another showdown between the two stars – that is, if West dares to show up.

Watch the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 31st at 8:00 pm (ET/PT), live on CBS.

Movie Trailer: "Valentine's Day"

Check out the first trailer for Valentine’s Day, starring practically everyone in Hollywood!

Here’s some of what we get from the trailer of this ensemble comedy:

- Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner play two members of a homecoming court
- Ashton Kutcher delivers flowers and proposes to Jessica Alba
- Topher Grace confuses Thanksgiving and V-Day
- Emma Roberts tries to plan sex
- Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel participate in an anti-V-Day party
- Jennifer ends up spending the holiday with a kid who tries to buy flowers from Ashton

Confused? You'll have to wait until February to catch this film.

Grammy Nominations: Beyonce Up for 10 Awards

The Grammy nominations were announced last night during a prime-time special on CBS. In case you were not watching, we are going to share with you who some of the major nominees are: Beyoncé topped the nominations with 10, Taylor Swift garnered eight, and the Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell, and Kanye West each earned six nods.

Watch out! Kanye, Taylor and Beyonce all at the same awards show again? Recipe for disaster!

Anyway, some other multiple nominees: David Guetta, Jay-Z and Lady Gaga received five nods each; and Colbie Caillat, Michael Giacchino, Kings Of Leon, John Newton, RedOne, Bruce Springsteen, T-Pain, and Keith Urban each received four nominations.

Here are the nominees in some of the major categories:

Album of the Year:

Beyonce’s “I Am…Sasha Fierce,” the Black Eyed Peas’ “The E.N.D.,” Lady Gaga’s “The Fame,” Dave Matthews Band’s “Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King” and Taylor Swift’s “Fearless.”

Record of the Year:

Beyonce’s “Halo,” the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling,” Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody,” Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” and Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me.”

Song of the Year:

“Poker Face” by songwriters Lady Gaga & RedOne, “Pretty Wings” by Hod David & Musze, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Thaddis Harrell, Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash & Christopher Stewart, “Use Somebody” by Caleb, Jared, Matthew and Nathan Followill and “You Belong With Me” by Liz Rose & Taylor Swift.

Best New Artist:

Zac Brown Band, Keri Hilson, MGMT, Silversun Pickups, The Ting Tings

In order to qualify for a Grammy nomination this year, the eligibility period for releases was from October 1, 2008 to Augugust 31, 2009 — one month shorter than the typical eligibility period. According to the Recording Academy, this change was done to accommodate an earlier Grammy Awards show during the awards-heavy first few months of the year.

For a complete listing of all of the nominees, visit: http://www.grammy.com/grammy_awards/52nd_show/list.aspx.

The 52nd Grammy Awards will be held on January 31st and telecast on CBS.

Taylor Swift &Michael Jackson Win Big at the American Music Awards

How hot is Taylor Swift right now? The country star dominated the American Music Awards on Sunday night – and she wasn't even there.

After sweeping the Country Music Association Awards earlier this month, Swift won a leading three American Music Awards, including Favorite Artist of the Year, all while she was in London.

A stunned and momentarily speechless Swift, 19, gave her acceptance speech via satellite, paying homage to the night's other big winner, Michael Jackson.

"To even be mentioned in a category with Michael Jackson … is an unimaginable honor," said Swift, who also won Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Favorite Adult-Contemporary Artist, Favorite Country Album for Fearless and Favorite Country Female Artist. "I'm sending my love to the Jackson family."

Jackson won four trophies: Favorite Soul/R&B Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Male Vocalist and Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Favorite Soul/R&B Album, both for Number Ones, giving him a record 23 AMAs over his career.

"It's not just about the winnings, the awards," his brother Jermaine said in an acceptance speech. "It's mainly the message. The message Michael had will live on forever. He saw good in everyone. … Start with love and let's love each other."

Sister Janet Jackson got a standing ovation when she opened the show with a choreographed-heavy medley of her hits.

But the applause for Jackson turned into shock and awe by the end of the show, when American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert took the stage in a silver suit and cane to close out the night. The pompadoured and glammed-out singer gyrated against his dancers and kissed a male band member. The spectacle instantly lit up Twitter as fans debated whether he was a fresh match for Lady Gaga or too unseasoned for such a prime gig.

Other winners were:

• Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group – The Black Eyed Peas
• Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group – Rascal Flatts
• Favorite Alternative Artist – Green Day
• Favorite Country Male Artist – Keith Urban
• Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist – Beyoncé
• Breakthrough Artist Award – Gloriana International
• Artist of the Year – Whitney Houston
• Favorite Hip-Hop Male Artist – Jay-Z

Taylor Swift & Michael Jackson Lead American Music Awards Nominations

Having already received multiple nominations for the Grammys, CMAs and MTV VMAs, Taylor Swift can now add a few more accolades to her collection.

On Tuesday, the country star, 19, received five American Music Awards nominations – including favorite female country music artist, favorite female pop artist and artist of the year.

Michael Jackson was another top nominee, with five nominations, followed by rapper Eminem who nabbed four. Beyoncé, the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon and T.I. each received three.

Paula Abdul, American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert and Snoop Dogg revealed the nominees and the show's performance lineup, which includes Lambert, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas.

For the first time in the show's 37-year history, fans will be able to determine the final four nominees of the T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award by voting on http://www.abc.com/. Among those considered for the category are Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga, Gloriana, the Zac Brown Band, Keri Hilson and Jermiah.

Here is the list of nominees:

POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Eminem, Michael Jackson, T.I.
Favorite Female Artist: Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Black Eyed Peas, Kings of Leon, Nickelback
Favorite Album: Lady Gaga / Fame, Michael Jackson / Number Ones, Taylor Swift / Fearless

COUNTRY MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Zac Brown Band
Favorite Album: Rascal Flatts/ Unstoppable, Taylor Swift / Fearless, Zac Brown Band / Foundation

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Eminem, Jay-Z, T.I.
Favorite Album: Eminem / Relapse, Jay-Z / Blueprint 3, T.I. / Paper Trail

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Jamie Foxx, Michael Jackson, Maxwell
Favorite Female Artist: Beyonce, Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Black Eyed Peas, Day26, Mary Mary
Favorite Album: Beyonce / I Am…Sasha Fierce, Black Eyed Peas / The E.N.D., Michael Jackson / Number Ones

SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album: Hannah Montana: The MovieHannah Montana 3, Twilight Soundtrack

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Green Day, Kings of Leon, Shinedown

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Daughtry, Jason Mraz, Taylor Swift

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Aventura, Luis Fonsi, Wisin Y Yandel

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist: Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath, Mary Mary

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Alternative - KINGS OF LEON
Country - TAYLOR SWIFT
Pop/Rock - LADY GAGA
Rap/Hip-Hop - EMINEM
Soul/R&B - MICHAEL JACKSON

T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST NOMINATIONS
Pop/Rock Breakthrough Artist – Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga
Country Breakthrough Artist – Gloriana, Zac Brown Band
Soul/R&B Breakthrough Artist – Keri Hilson, Jermiah
Rap/Hip-Hop Breakthrough Artist – Drake, Kid Cudi

The American Music Awards will air live from Los Angeles's Nokia Theatre on Sunday, November 22nd at 8:00 pm (ET).

Kanye West Apologizes to Taylor Swift

Kanye West is "SOOOOO SORRY" for interrupting Taylor Swift at Sunday’s Video Music Awards. The rapper posted an apology on his Web site’s blog after the show in his usual style of all caps.

"I'm in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment," he wrote. "Beyonce's video was the best of this decade . . . I'm sorry to my fans if I let you guys down . . . I'm sorry to my friends at MTV . . . I will apologize to Taylor."

The first winner of the night, Swift won best female video but was cut off during her acceptance speech by the rapper, who took her microphone and announced that fellow nominee Beyoncé had "one of the greatest videos of all time," in "Single Ladies."

"I was standing on stage and I was really excited because I'd just won the award and then I was really excited because Kanye West was on stage," Swift recalled after the show. "And then I wasn't excited anymore after that."

“I'm still very happy for Taylor," West wrote. "I really feel bad for Taylor and I’m sincerely sorry."

Beyoncé Shares VMA Moment with Taylor Swift

After Kanye West cut off best female video winner Taylor Swift at the Video Music Awards in New York on Sunday, the night’s top winner came to her rescue.

While accepting the Moonman for video of the year, Beyoncé Knowles invited Swift onto the stage so she could finish her speech, which West interrupted when she beat out Knowles on the night's first category.

"This is amazing," Knowles said. "I remember being 17-years-old, up for my first MTV award with Destiny’s Child and it was one of the most exciting moments of my life, so I would like for Taylor to come out and have her moment."

A smiling Swift came out and said, "Maybe we can try this again." She continued, thanking "all my fans on Twitter and MySpace and everyone who came out to my shows this summer."

The two winners, both in bright red dresses, hugged and left the stage together.

"It was so wonderful and gracious of her," Swift told reporters after the show. "She's always been a great person and I thought I couldn't love Beyoncé more and tonight happened and it was just wonderful."

While mentions of Kanye, who was not seen after the Swift incident, drew boos throughout the evening there were still plenty of positive notes. Some of the night's big winners included:

Best Rock Video: "21 Guns," Green Day. The band rocked out with fans during their subsequent performance, inviting dozens of audience members on stage with them.

Best Pop Video: Britney Spears's "Womanizer." The pop princess was on tour and, in a remotely video-taped acceptance speech, showed off a rockin' body reminiscent of the 2000 VMAs, when she stunned the crowd in a nude-colored bodysuit.

Best Male Video: T.I.'s "Live Your Life." T.I., who was also unable to accept his award – in this case, because he is serving a prison term.

Best Hip Hop Video: Eminem's "We Made You." The Detroit rapper modestly accepted his Moonman and thanked fans "for sticking by me."

Best New Artist: Lady Gaga, whose pa-pa-pa-pa-poker face was barely visible behind a bizarre lacy red mask. But as she accepted her Moonman, the pop star removed the accessory to thank her fans, and said her award was "for God, and for the gays."

Let's not forget surprise guest Madonna opened the show with a heartfelt tribute to Michael Jackson in which she called him, "so unique, so original, so rare. He was a king." And, Madonna added, he's got a loyal following of royal subjects.

"My sons, age 9 and 4, are obsessed with [him]. There's a whole lot of crotch-grabbing and moonwalking going on in my house."

After Madonna's speech, Janet Jackson took the stage at the end of a Michael Jackson medley. Performing in front of the"Scream" video that featured her and Michael, Janet channeled her late brother with his world-famous dance moves.

Taylor Swift Wins Best Female Video – Upsetting Kanye West

In true VMA form, the MTV awards show did not stick to the script.

The first winner of the night, Taylor Swift for best female video, was victim to this when she was rudely and quickly interrupted by Kanye West, who cut off her acceptance speech. He stole the microphone to announce that fellow nominee Beyoncé had "one of the greatest videos of all time," in "Single Ladies."

"I was standing on stage and I was really excited because I'd just won the award and then I was really excited because Kanye West was on stage," Swift recalled after the show. "And then I wasn't excited anymore after that."

For her part, Beyoncé appeared shocked by the outburst and the crowd booed the rapper. Off-camera, when West returned to his seat, audience members gave a still-stunned Swift (who was ushered off the stage before finishing her speech) a standing ovation.

After the incident, West, who was photographed drinking what looked like liquor on the red carpet, was not in his seat at Radio City Music Hall. A security guard said the rapper left the venue and would not be allowed to come back inside.

"I don't want to start anything," Swift said after the show when asked about hard feelings. "I had a great day tonight. I've been sent so many text messages and everyone's been really nice. I've had a really, really fun night."

Stars watching the show and tweeting immediately posted their thoughts on the incident. "Kanye needs to learn how to wait his turn," Zac Hanson wrote. "I am sure he will get plenty of mic time to say something stupid later in the show."

Country singer John Rich went even further with his tweet: “KanyeWest is a lowlife. He needs to have his @@@ kicked in the middle of the stage right now! What a piece of @@@@!!! Go TAYLOR SWIFT.”

Pink, who was also nominated for best female video, tweeted: “Kanye west is the biggest piece of s– on earth. Quote me.”

And Katy Perry followed suit: “F– U KANYE. IT'S LIKE U STEPPED 0N A KITTEN.”

Later, when Diddy and Jamie-Lynn Sigler took the stage to announce the best male video winner (rapper TI took it), they mentioned each of the nominees, including West, who was loudly booed by the crowd.

The show, however, got off to a more respectful start, with a heartfelt tribute to Michael Jackson in which Madonna called him, "so unique, so original, so rare. He was a king." And, she added, he's got a loyal following of royal subjects.

"My sons, age 9 and 4, are obsessed with [him]. There's a whole lot of crotch-grabbing and moonwalking going on in my house."

After her speech, Janet took the stage at the end of a Michael Jackson medley. Performing in front of the brother and sister's "Scream" video, Janet channeled her late brother's dance moves.