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By Michael Lopez

Curious as to why In Living Color has become such a popular trending topic in the past few days? It's because Fox has just announced plans to bring back the classic variety show for a series of original specials. Not a lot of details have been released just yet, but speculations are running wild about what could be in store.

Many fans are hoping Jennifer Lopez could come back for a cameo. The series launched her career back in 1991, when she appeared alongside Dancing With The Stars’ Carrie Ann Inaba as a Fly Girl.

Yes a J. Lo appearance is a long shot, but keep in mind that she still works for the Fox network, so anything is possible. It's also interesting to point out that Jim Carrey and Jamie Foxx got their start on the show too, so you never know who could pop up in the reboot.

Right now, only original creator Keenan Ivory Wayans is confirmed in the lineup. But we're keeping our fingers crossed for a retro 90's reunion when the specials hit the air next spring.

Were you a fan of In Living Color? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Carrie Ann Inaba, Fox, Hot Stuff, In Living Color, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, Jim Carrey, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Television

By Michael Lopez

Last week there were plenty of speculations about what would go down at the Michael Jackson tribute concert. There were bickering family members, dropouts from the roster, and slanderous accusations from the Conrad Murray trial. But despite all of the chisme, the overseas event was a major hit. It even featured three surprise guests, namely Michael's three children Prince, Paris, and Blanket.

Dressed just like their dear old Dad, the Jackson clan thanked the crowd and even broke out some dance moves to Michael's classic "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough."

"We're very happy to be here on this special night to honor our father," Paris said before introducing Beyoncé via satellite. "Beyoncé carries the torch lit by our father and it gives me great pleasure to introduce this woman."

Plenty of other Jackson family members made sure to show their appreciation too. Original J5 singers Marlon, Tito, and Jackie performed classic hits from their heyday, while mother Katherine smiled on from the audience. It's interesting to note that Janet Jackson was a no show at the event, though many claim it was because of the ongoing Murray trial.

And for the 50,000 fans who showed up at Wales' Millenium Stadium, Janet's absence was not sorely missed. They cheered ecstatically as artists like Gladys Knight, Cee Lo Green, and Smokey Robinson took the stage (which was shaped to match Michael's trademark glove).

Ne-Yo kicked off the performances, donning some MJ gear for his rendition of "Billie Jean." Jamie Foxx wowed the crowd with his MC skills and with a heartfelt interpretation of "Rock With You".

If there were any criticisms of the night, they were most likely aimed at Christina Aguilera. Not necessarily for her singing (she did a live version of "Smile"), but for her unflattering outfit, which one blogger called a "mangled mess."

Above all though, the concert proved that MJ's spirit is still alive and well. And judging by the way that Blanket moved on stage, it looks like his legacy is still completely intact.

What’s your favorite Michael Jackson song? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Beyonce, Blanket Jackson, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Gladys Knight, Hot Stuff, Jackson 5, Jamie Foxx, Michael Forever, michael jackson, Ne-Yo, Paris Jackson, popnews, Prince Jackson, Smokey Robinson

By Michael Lopez

In theory, Horrible Bosses has everything you could want in a comedy. There are Saturday Night Live vets, celebs playing against character, and R-Rated plot points that we all can relate to. Because let's face it, everyone has had at least one Horrible Boss in their lifetime. But curiously, all of these great ingredients don't quite add up to a LMFAO mix.

Now don't get us wrong, the movie definitely starts off on the right foot. In fact, the beginning sequences may be the funniest part of the movie. Unfortunately things start to slowly decline from there. But before they do, we're sure you'll get some laughs from each Horrible Boss introduction.

There's Dave Harken (played by Kevin Spacey), the conniving corporate CEO who loves making his employees' lives a living hell. Bobby Pellitt (played by an unrecognizable Colin Farrell) is just as nasty and happens to have an uncontrollable drug habit. Horrible Boss #3 is none other than Jennifer Aniston, who takes her role over the top as sexually aggressive "maneater," Dr. Julia Harris.

What do these three tyrants have in common? Each of them has an employee that they've pushed too far. Jason Bateman is Harken's long-suffering lackey, Jason Sudeikis plays Pellitt's whipping boy, and Charlie Day has perhaps the funniest scenes as Dr. Julia's unwilling sex object. But even these likeable leads eventually reach their tipping point. After some drinks (and some very dark thoughts), the three buddies decide to "off" each other's despicable supervisor.

Now here's where the plot could really get interesting. But somewhere along the way, it misses the mark and starts losing focus. Colin Farrell, who actually became quite the scene-stealer here, disappears from the mix way too quickly; as does Aniston. Even the reliable Jamie Foxx, who was heavily promoted in the trailer, seems to barely flash on the screen.

Spacey, on the other hand, gets the lion's share of Horrible scenes. Though he plays "the guy you love to hate" rather well, his antics seem a little far-fetched for a business-savvy CEO. And while Bateman, Day, and Sudeikis fit into their roles well, their great comedic moments are few and far between.

Bottom Line: If you're looking for a fun mean-spirited comedy this summer, you may be better off with Cameron Diaz' Bad Teacher. This movie definitely has its share of jokes and funny cameos, but it lacks overall heart. Perhaps the big studio Bosses had a little too much input on this one.

Are you planning on watching Horrible Bosses? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Charlie Day, Colin Farrell, Horrible Bosses, Jamie Foxx, Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, Movie Reviews, Movies & CineMás

By Maria Corina Marrero

Jamie Foxx is one of the most famous celebrities out there, and you’d have to be living under a rock not to have read or heard anything about his new upcoming animated film Rio which opens this Friday to rave reviews. I got the chance to interview Jamie in Miami Beach and I made sure I got some great facts about him you probably didn’t know...

1)      Jamie Foxx loves sexy shoes:

When I came into the interview the first thing the Oscar winner said to me was: "Wow I looooove your sexy shoes." He was so vocal and expressive in his compliment, that Mr. Foxx even made me blush. "I love women with sexy shoes," he said… Now, how do you proceed with an interview after a comment like that?

2)      Jamie Foxx doesn’t consider himself the most talented:

Talk about being down to earth, humble and honest. When discussing fame and fortune, I told Jamie I’ve always thought luck (good and bad) has much more impact than we’d really like to admit in our futures. Jamie Foxx agreed with me: "Oh, absolutely... there is a bit of luck in all of this… there are people that can do just about everything that I do, and even more, and they just didn’t get the break. When I got to LA I saw comedians that were extremely talented and I would wonder why aren’t they bigger. I was very fortunate, within a year I was already doing a television show. So a lot of it it’s also timing. Now, once you get that chance to do what you do you have to make it through, you have to make it work."

3)      Jamie has lots in common with his character in Rio:

"I’d say we’re both romantics… I’m an incurable romantic" -And he sings a song with the lyrics “I’m a romantic... Romaaaanceee- then he continued: "We both love living our lives and we love music and love. I always wanted to be in animation so it was pretty fun… yet it took a little getting used to because I wanted to act."

4)      Jamie considers In living color to be his first big real break:

"I got to do stand up before all of those people and once I got a standing ovation, and I said, ok, this is it."

5)      The one moment Jamie knew he was finally famous:

"I knew things were going well when boys would say hi to me on the 7/11 store!"

Rio opens this Friday April 15th with amazing cast Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, George Lopez, Carlos Ponce, Jaime Foxx, Rodrigo Santoro, Tracy Morgan, Jake T. Austin and Will.i.am.

Tags Anne Hathaway, Carlos Ponce, George Lopez, Hot Stuff, Jake T. Austin, Jamie Foxx, Jesse Eisenberg, Movies, Rio, Rodrigo Santoro, Tracy Morgan, Will.I.am

Last night marked the premiere episode of Lopez Tonight. We caught it and thought George Lopez was nothing short of hysterical. The host started off the night by noting what America truly looks like: young, old, Black, White, Latino, Asian... and that change was finally coming to late night.  It's refreshing to see a Latino late night host, and we're glad that he did not disappoint!

Lopez brought his hilarious stand-up, amazing guests - which included the beautiful Eva Longoria Parker doing a number on a stripper pole - and audience games bien entretenidos to the line-up.  So what more can we expect from nuestro cómico favorito?  Well tonight should be good, as Marc Anthony and Jamie Foxx are scheduled to appear!  Mucha suerte, Señor Lopez!

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Tags Eva Longoria Parker, George Lopez, Jamie Foxx, late night show, Lopez Tonight, Marc Anthony, stand up, Talk Show

Last night's BET Awards showcased a Michael Jackson tribute performance by Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx...

But the music was silenced once Janet Jackson graced the stage to speak for the first time since her brother passed away on Thursday. An emotional Janet addressed the audience in an all-white outfit as she thanked fans for their support and encouragement. Without a doubt, there was not a single dry eye in the house. Watch Janet's emotional speech right below and let us know what you think. [MTV News]

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Tags BET Awards, Gossip, Jamie Foxx, Janet Jackson, Latin Gossip, michael jackson, Ne-Yo