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Piecing together clues and leaked photos, we try to guess what’s in store for Gaga and collaborator Beyoncé in the clip.By Jocelyn Vena

Lady Gaga in “Telephone” Photo: Interscope Records

On Thursday at 11:30 p.m. ET, fans will finally get to see the “Telephone” video by Lady Gaga, featuring collaborator Beyoncé and pals Semi Precious Weapons. Shot in California in February and directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the video has Gaga’s little monsters salivating in anticipation of its release.

Although we don’t know everything that’s ..read more

‘We just gonna wait until he gets out to really get in on that,’ he tells Mixtape Daily.By Shaheem Reid

T-Wayne Photo: Young Money

The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive

Despite naysayers’ talk that the duet album between T-Pain and Lil Wayne will never happen, Mr. Pain says the project is very much still alive, just on hold.

“The T-Wayne album, we’re actually gonna wait until he gets out,” Pain said about Weezy’s jail time. “He has so much going on. He has Rebirth out ..read more

Aaron Kelly and Andrew Garcia, however, get some tough words from the judges.By Gil Kaufman

Tim Urban Photo: Fox

The top eight men took the stage on “American Idol” on Wednesday (March 10), a night when the front-runners staked a claim for their spots in the top 12, and the weaker members of the herd punched their tickets home. When the dust settled, Michael Lynche emerged emerged as the new one to beat with a performance so strong, it brought judge Kara DioGuardi ..read more

Actress says Mount Kilimanjaro ‘was like this mysterious, foreboding, ominous woman.’By James Montgomery

Jessica Biel Photo: MTV News

NEW YORK — While climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of Kenna’s “Summit on the Summit” mission, Jessica Biel got to know the 19,000-odd feet of rock pretty well. In fact, she’s pretty sure the mountain is actually a woman.

“She was like this mysterious, foreboding, ominous woman. And she was hidden almost all day long, and just when you were unmotivated, and feeling like crap and ..read more

Feldman also reveals the pair’s plans to make two ‘License to Drive’ sequels on ‘Larry King Live.’By Josh Wigler

Corey Feldman on “Larry King Live” Wednesday Photo: CNN

Actor Corey Feldman, 38, appeared Wednesday night (March 10) on CNN’s “Larry King Live” to discuss the death of his best friend and colleague Corey Haim, 38. Feldman, who co-starred with Haim in movies such as “The Lost Boys,” “License to Drive” and “Dream a Little Dream,” said he was “in shock” over the news ..read more

‘Lost Boys’ star pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in his Los Angeles-area home.By Jocelyn Vena

Corey Haim Photo: Jason Kempin/ FilmMagic

Actor Corey Haim, 38, was found dead early Wednesday (March 10) of an apparent drug overdose, according to KTLA. The actor, who rose to fame in the 1980s alongside longtime pal Corey Feldman, was found unresponsive in his apartment near Burbank, California, police told the station.

He reportedly died at 3:30 a.m. PT, and his mother was at his home at the ..read more

Paige Miles and Katie Stevens, however, might not have done enough to make the top 12.By Gil Kaufman

Didi Benami Photo: Fox

With last week’s medical drama behind them, the top eight ladies took the “American Idol” stage Tuesday night (March 9) in the final performance before this year’s top 12 is chosen. In what is becoming an Adam Lambert-like bit of déjà vu, leading contender Crystal Bowersox nailed it again, while Siobhan Magnus, Lacey Brown and Didi Benami had solid enough nights ..read more

Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Red Café also join party in Brooklyn on anniversary of Biggie’s death.By Shaheem Reid

Diddy at the Notorious B.I.G. Memorial Party Photo: MTV News

BROOKLYN, New York — Diddy says March 9 should be a national holiday, observing the life and legacy of his friend, the Notorious B.I.G., who died on that day in 1997. On Tuesday night, he threw a special party in B.I.G.’s hometown, and rounded up his troops: Rick Ross, Fabolous, Red Café and Busta Rhymes and ..read more

‘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

Mary J. Blige 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 ..read more

‘The best thing to do in the first 24 hours is to keep your mouth shut as much as possible,’ one expert says.By Jayson Rodriguez

Lil Wayne at court Monday Photo: Ray Tamarra/ Getty Images

Lil Wayne has been booked and processed into the Eric M. Taylor Center on Rikers Island to begin his one-year jail sentence.

According to most experts, the first 24 hours are the most crucial to ensuring a successful incarceration. Dr. Jefferey Ian Ross, a faculty member at the University ..read more