Justin Bieber Brings His Johnson To The MTV VMAs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Britney Spears isnt the only pop star fond of bringing boa constrictors to the MTV Video Music Awards. On Sunday night, the Canadian superstar singer brought a little reptile with him to the awards show. Its a boa constrictor, the teenage prankster and pop star told Access Hollywoods Shaun Robinson on the red carpet as he carried the reptile into the event. While a source told Access Hollywood for a story published on Saturday that Punkd is returning to MTV, with Justin Bieber having pranked Taylor Swift for the first episode back (a premiere date has not yet been announced), Justin was straight faced when he revealed what the snake is called. His names Johnson. Im serious, Justin said, adding, You want to hold my Johnson? When Britney brought a snake to the VMAs back in 2001 she used it in her Im A Slave 4 U performance, but Justin had another reason. Why though? Shaun asked, referring to Justin dragging the snake along to the event. Why not? Justin replied. And he was ready to introduce Johnson (a friends snake) to girlfriend Selena Gomez later in the evening. Selenas Shes going to like it, he said. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Matthew Fox Arrested for Assaulting Woman in Cleveland

Matthew Fox was arrested early Monday morning, Aug. 29, after allegedly punching a woman in the chest and stomach.our editor recommendsMatthew Fox career timelineMatthew Fox talks 'Lost' finale (video) STORY: 'Lost's' Alan Dale Lands on ABC's 'Once Upon a Time' According to a police report obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the actor is accused of attempted to hitch a ride to his hotel aboard a private party bus. The driver, a 29-year-old female, blocked the entrance and informed Fox that he could not board, as the bus had been rented out. STORY: Breaking Bad Actor Giancarlo Esposito Joins 'I, Alex Cross' (Exclusive) Fox then allegedly punched the driver in the chest and stomach, before receiving a blow to the mouth in return. The woman suspected she may have broken her hand and would be seeking medical attention if needed. Fox has since been released to a friend and brought back to his hotel. A rep for the Lost actor was not immediately available for comment on the situation, which was first reported by TMZ. STORY: Brad Pitt Rescues Woman from Being Trampled on 'World War Z' Set Fox is currently filming World War Z with Brad Pitt, as well as I, Alex Cross. Both films are set for a 2012 release. Related Topics Matthew Fox World War Z

MTV Video Music Awards: Beyonce's '4' Producer, The-Dream, Teases Her VMA Performance

Terius Nash, better known asThe-Dreamto his fans, has produced for 2011 MTV Video Music Awards performer and nominee,Beyonce, for a few years now, including her hit "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" and her most recent album4.our editor recommendsMTV Video Music Awards: 5 Things Seen and Heard at Perez Hilton's Pre-PartyMTV VMA Preview: Katy Perry, Adele Battle for Moonmen, Lady Gaga to PerformMTV VMAs: Maroon 5's Adam Levine Slams the Award Show The R&B Singer, songwriter and record producer hosted the 2011 ASCAP VMA Bowling Mixer on Saturday night where he teased Beyonce's much-anticipated performance on Sunday, tellingThe Hollywood Reporter, "I can't tell you what she's performing, but the idea is great." PHOTOS: MTV Video Music Awards: All the Nominees In addition to performing, Beyonce is up for three awards for "Run The World (Girls)": Best Female Video, Best Choreography and Best Cinematography. And The-Dream believes she deserves every one. "She's just so great. I kind of started to understand why some people hate her so much," he tells us. "It's like 'I just hate you, woman, you're so good at everything.' She does a great show. She performs her a-- off. And she's one of the hardest working people, woman or man, in the business." The-Dream says that in the three or so years he's been working with Beyonce, he's learned a lot about what it takes to stay on top in the music industry. PHOTOS: VMAs Most Outrageous Red Carpet Fashion "I always thought that work ethic gets you want you want in the end and she's just the realization of that, working through tough times," he says. "When it's sweet, it's sweet," he continues. "But what really defines a person, as she's shown, is that working when it's the hardest, when you have to reprove yourself, you've got to prove it all over again. It's likeMichael Jordangetting three, retiring, and then he comes back and gets three more. There's nothing better than that." Watch the video that nabbed Beyonce three VMA nominations below. Email: Jethro.Nededog@thr.com; Twitter:@TheRealJethro Related Topics Beyonce MTV Video Music Awards VMAs 2011

Adrienne Gary joins Miramax

Miramax has hired proper human capital expert Adrienne Gary as senior Vice president, business strategy and administration, effective immediately. Gary will report straight to Miramax CFO Steve Schoch and work carefully with Boss Mike Lang and will also be accountable for all prospecting, business structure, global HR and corporate administration. Just before Miramax, Gary went her very own capital talking to group and spent seven years as professional Vice president of Fox Systems Group. Professional also spent a lot more than two decades at Warner Bros. Shot Entertainment, most lately as senior Vice president, worldwide human assets. ''She brings remarkable experience along with a history of employed in first-class, global media and entertainment companies - like Fox, where we labored together for quite some time,'' Lang stated inside a statement. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com

The Way In Which I View It

Skiing has showed up. MSP Films goes within the action using the WAY I View It, featuring several unique perspectives about the progression that happened throughout the wintertime of 2010. The champion of Powder Magazines 2009 Movie of the season brings the finest sports athletes in the world discussing their perspectives on which this means to become a skier and copying their positions with hard-charging action. The MSP team traveled the world looking for why is this sport stand out the experience, the passion, the camaraderie, and also the fun. The Way In Which IT showcases the finest deep powder, steep lines, and massive park features from Bc, Japan, Alaska, Colorado, Europe, Idaho, Washington, and several areas worldwide.

Gunslinger spars with 'Guv'nor'

LONDON -- Revolver Entertainment's production arm Gunslinger is placed to create a biopic of well known Brit bare-knuckle fighter Lenny ''The Guv'nor'' McLean. Pic depends about the book ''The Guv'nor Tapes,'' put together by Peter Gerrard, which consists of extensive interviews with McLean, and also the script has been composed by Paul Van Carter (''Feltham'') and Martin Askew, McLean's nephew. The untitled project will chronicle McLean's violent existence from his humble origins in Hoxton, East London, to boxer, bouncer, bare-knuckle fighter, actor, accused killer and family guy. Revolver's Justin Marciano and Nick Taussig will produce the pic with McLean's boy, Jamie McLean. Gunslinger has created three films in the first 15 several weeks of operation: Brit action thriller ''Shank,'' girl gang drama ''Sket,'' presently in publish production, and urban comedy ''Anuvahood,'' which required 2.a million ($3.4 million) in the U.K. box office. The McLean biopic is not the distrib-producer's first foray into bare-knuckle arena: In Sundance, captured Revolver clicked up U.K. privileges to for Ian Palmer's Irish fistfight docu ''Knuckle,'' a hot title in the fest. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com

Box Office Report: 'The Help' Gains on 'Rise from the Apes' 'Glee: The three dimensional Concert Movie' Sings Off Key

The Friday box office converted into an suddenly close race between holdover Rise from the Planet from the Apes and new entry The Assistance, with Rise from the Apes only holding a narrow lead. Preliminary estimations demonstrated twentieth century Fox's Rise from the Apes grossing $7.8 million, while DreamWorks and Participant Media's The Assistance gained $7 million to $7.5 mllion. Most box experts continue to be betting on Rise from the Apes to win the weekend, but when The Assistance--depending on Kathryn Stockett's best-selling novel about Southern whitened ladies and their service personnel--is constantly on the overperform, the end result could change. Because it stands now, Rise from the Apes is anticipated to earn $25.5 million for that weekend, as the Assistance is likely to gross between $20 million and $22 million. Disney, that is disbursing the film, has been conservative in the estimate, and adhering to $20 million. Even at $20 million, that will place the The Assistance's five-day debut (the pic opened up on Wednesday) in a stellar $$ 30 million, much better than expected and reflecting strong person to person. Directed by Tate Taylor, the film received an uncommon A+ CinemaScore and it is playing especially well in African-American towns and trendy movie theaters, such as the ArcLight in La. Three other new films joined the marketplace on Friday to mixed results--Warner Bros./New Line's Final Destination 5, The new sony and Media Privileges Capital's R-ranked action comedy half an hour or Less and Fox's Glee: The three dimensional Concert Movie. Final Destination 5, launched in three dimensional, looked to gross $7.3 million on Friday, putting the pic on the right track to earn $18 million for that weekend, slightly under expected. The pic received a B+ CinemaScore, with males creating 54% from the audience. Ruben Fleischer's half an hour or Less and Glee: The Film both arrived less than expected, grossing an believed $4.5 million and $3 million, correspondingly, in the Friday box office. Generating a B CinemaScore, half an hour or Less has become forecasted to spread out to $13 million, verus the $15 million to $17 million that The new sony and MRC were wishing for. Males composed a complete 60% from the audience. Glee, that is only playing in three dimensional locations, may gross $7.5 million for that weekend, the weakest showing one of the recent crop of concert photos. What's promising: The concert pic, appealing heavily to more youthful women, received a b CinemaScore. Related Subjects James Franco Viola Davis Emma Stone DreamWorks SKG Rise from the Planet from the Apes The Assistance Final Destination 5 half an hour or Less Glee: The three dimensional Concert Movie

David Bowie Rare And Unseen

Most well-known for his alter-ego, the ostentatious, androgynous Ziggy Stardust, Bowie has constantly reinvented his music and image. He's had numerous top hits in america & United kingdom, most particularly China Girl, Space Oddity, Pressurized and much more. Told through archive interviews (initially thought lost) and rare and unseen footage, this DVD is really a worthy addition to the Bowie collection. Products truly unseen and not before made an appearance on DVD including film in the ITN archive. Includes lost and today restored TV interviews in the past and rare film from the singer speaking about his career.