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Slates Of The Nations Tom Kaulitz, Bill Kaulitz and Jenny Augusta at last night’s Next on Netflix event in Berlin, Germany
Netflix struts: At times, the past year has felt like a succession of bad news stories from the international streamers, as they pull out of local markets and axe originals from their services to reduce costs. Not so from Netflix, which this week held content showcases in London and Berlin as it sought to reaffirm its credentials in the UK and Germany. On Wednesday night, Netflix Germany showcased 17 titles, including new original film Brick from prolific production pair Wiedemann and Berg, reality show Kaulitz and Kaulitz and reality competition format,...
Slates Of The Nations Tom Kaulitz, Bill Kaulitz and Jenny Augusta at last night’s Next on Netflix event in Berlin, Germany
Netflix struts: At times, the past year has felt like a succession of bad news stories from the international streamers, as they pull out of local markets and axe originals from their services to reduce costs. Not so from Netflix, which this week held content showcases in London and Berlin as it sought to reaffirm its credentials in the UK and Germany. On Wednesday night, Netflix Germany showcased 17 titles, including new original film Brick from prolific production pair Wiedemann and Berg, reality show Kaulitz and Kaulitz and reality competition format,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Heidi Klum and her family are getting ready for the holidays!
Over the weekend, the 50-year-old model and America’s Got Talent judge took to Instagram to share a rare photo with her husband Bill Kaulitz and all four of her kids as they decorate the house for the holidays.
Keep reading to find out more…
“L❤️VE,” Heidi wrote on Sunday (Nov. 26) along with a photo of her cozying up to daughters Leni, 19, and Lou, 14, while Bill, 34, sits between her two sons Henry, 18, and Johan, 17.
Heidi shares Leni with ex Flavio Briatore and ex-husband Seal officially adopted her in 2009. During their nine year marriage, Heidi and Seal, 60, welcomed Henry, Johan, and Lou.
Last year, Leni weighed in on the nepo-baby debate and she shared how grateful she is for all of the help mom Heidi gave her to get into the modeling industry.
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Over the weekend, the 50-year-old model and America’s Got Talent judge took to Instagram to share a rare photo with her husband Bill Kaulitz and all four of her kids as they decorate the house for the holidays.
Keep reading to find out more…
“L❤️VE,” Heidi wrote on Sunday (Nov. 26) along with a photo of her cozying up to daughters Leni, 19, and Lou, 14, while Bill, 34, sits between her two sons Henry, 18, and Johan, 17.
Heidi shares Leni with ex Flavio Briatore and ex-husband Seal officially adopted her in 2009. During their nine year marriage, Heidi and Seal, 60, welcomed Henry, Johan, and Lou.
Last year, Leni weighed in on the nepo-baby debate and she shared how grateful she is for all of the help mom Heidi gave her to get into the modeling industry.
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- 11/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Heidi Klum has once again outdid herself with her Halloween costume!
The 50-year-old German supermodel and America’s Got Talent judge arrived at her 2023 Halloween Party on Tuesday night (October 31) held at the Marquee in New York City.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Heidi Klum
For the party, Heidi showed off her incredible special effects makeup as a peacock while wearing a bright blue bodysuit. Heidi was joined on the red carpet by a group of dancers and acrobats that dressed up as her peacock wings.
Heidi was also joined on the red carpet by husband Tom Kaulitz dressed up as a giant egg and his twin brother Bill Kaulitz went as a unicorn.
Heidi‘s daughter Leni Klum also attended the party, dressed up as a sexy version of the cartoon character Strawberry Shortcake.
Heidi has been hosting this annual Halloween party for 22 years now and over the years,...
The 50-year-old German supermodel and America’s Got Talent judge arrived at her 2023 Halloween Party on Tuesday night (October 31) held at the Marquee in New York City.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Heidi Klum
For the party, Heidi showed off her incredible special effects makeup as a peacock while wearing a bright blue bodysuit. Heidi was joined on the red carpet by a group of dancers and acrobats that dressed up as her peacock wings.
Heidi was also joined on the red carpet by husband Tom Kaulitz dressed up as a giant egg and his twin brother Bill Kaulitz went as a unicorn.
Heidi‘s daughter Leni Klum also attended the party, dressed up as a sexy version of the cartoon character Strawberry Shortcake.
Heidi has been hosting this annual Halloween party for 22 years now and over the years,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“That’s My Jam” is heading to Germany.
The musical format, which is based on Jimmy Fallon’s popular segment-turned-spinoff, marks the sixth international version of the NBCUniversal Formats title, with the new adaptation set for German public broadcaster Rtl’s streaming service Rtl+. Germany is a major market in the world of international unscripted formats, and a crucial pitstop for most TV distributors.
The new show will see musicians and brothers Bill and Tom Kaulitz host the series. Best known for their band Tokio Hotel, Bill Kaulitz is the lead singer while Tom Kaulitz is the band’s guitarist.
“That’s My Jam mit Bill & Tom Kaulitz” is produced by Seo Entertainment on behalf of Rtl+ in collaboration with Universal Television Alternative Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The show is being adapted in Italy, Spain and Mongolia, and recently launched in the U.K. and France.
The first...
The musical format, which is based on Jimmy Fallon’s popular segment-turned-spinoff, marks the sixth international version of the NBCUniversal Formats title, with the new adaptation set for German public broadcaster Rtl’s streaming service Rtl+. Germany is a major market in the world of international unscripted formats, and a crucial pitstop for most TV distributors.
The new show will see musicians and brothers Bill and Tom Kaulitz host the series. Best known for their band Tokio Hotel, Bill Kaulitz is the lead singer while Tom Kaulitz is the band’s guitarist.
“That’s My Jam mit Bill & Tom Kaulitz” is produced by Seo Entertainment on behalf of Rtl+ in collaboration with Universal Television Alternative Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The show is being adapted in Italy, Spain and Mongolia, and recently launched in the U.K. and France.
The first...
- 2/9/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood has been in full party mode ahead of Sunday’s awards-season finale at the Oscars. Here’s a look at tonight’s lineup of festivities from viewing parties to the post-show Governors Ball at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland, and what’s come before it.
Sunday, February 9
92nd Annual Academy Awards
5 Pm
Location: Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center, Los Angeles
Vanity Fair Oscars Academy Awards Party 2020
After Oscars ceremony
Location: Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills
The Governors Ball
After Oscars ceremony
Location: Ray Dolby Ballroom, Hollywood & Highland
Guests expected: Oscar winners and nominees, show presenters and other telecast participants
Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 28th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party
3:30 Pm
Location: The City of West Hollywood Park
Benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation
The 28th annual gala will be hosted by Netflix’s Queer Eye‘s Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France,...
Sunday, February 9
92nd Annual Academy Awards
5 Pm
Location: Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center, Los Angeles
Vanity Fair Oscars Academy Awards Party 2020
After Oscars ceremony
Location: Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills
The Governors Ball
After Oscars ceremony
Location: Ray Dolby Ballroom, Hollywood & Highland
Guests expected: Oscar winners and nominees, show presenters and other telecast participants
Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 28th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party
3:30 Pm
Location: The City of West Hollywood Park
Benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation
The 28th annual gala will be hosted by Netflix’s Queer Eye‘s Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France,...
- 2/9/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Whenever Tokio Hotel gets ready to play a concert, they gather backstage, circle up, put their hands in the center and give a hearty Power Ranger "Activation!" If Tokio Hotel is to believed, this is the truth. We learned that fun nugget and more from our recent HitFix Mix interview, where the four-piece German pop-rock troupe revealed a little more about what makes them nervous and more of their... motivations. When you flash your boobs at Georg Listing and Tom Kaulitz, for instance, the bassist and guitarist will respectively be almost 100% sure you're flashing at them. Singer Bill Kaulitz revealed that the band is especially "lazy" in the studio, while Gustav Schäfer admitted that smoking is perhaps one of their most treasured time-killers. The band last released their album "Kings of Suburbia" and have been promoting singles "Love Who Loves You Back" and "Feel It All"; the music video for...
- 2/21/2015
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
Dance music group enlisted collaborators from Justin Bieber to Tyga for their June 12 album release.
By Jocelyn Vena
Far East Movement
Photo: MTV News
The guys of Far East Movement wanted to shake things up a bit for their new album, Dirty Bass, in order to get you shaking in the club.
They not only wanted to make beats that would get people dancing even dirtier when they hit the dance floor, giving the album its title, they also wanted to get people to scratch their heads when they heard just who they had enlisted for the release, out this week.
Far East Movement recruited some unexpected A-listers for Dirty Bass, ranging from pop titans like Justin Bieber and Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz to urban music's own prince and princess, Tyga and Cassie.
"A lot of it's people that we're fans of," Kev Nish told MTV News. "For the first album,...
By Jocelyn Vena
Far East Movement
Photo: MTV News
The guys of Far East Movement wanted to shake things up a bit for their new album, Dirty Bass, in order to get you shaking in the club.
They not only wanted to make beats that would get people dancing even dirtier when they hit the dance floor, giving the album its title, they also wanted to get people to scratch their heads when they heard just who they had enlisted for the release, out this week.
Far East Movement recruited some unexpected A-listers for Dirty Bass, ranging from pop titans like Justin Bieber and Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz to urban music's own prince and princess, Tyga and Cassie.
"A lot of it's people that we're fans of," Kev Nish told MTV News. "For the first album,...
- 6/12/2012
- MTV Music News
'If I Die Tomorrow,' off FM's May 22 release, Dirty Bass, is 'a song about losing yourself.'
By Jocelyn Vena
Far East Movement
Photo: MTV News
Ever wondered what it would sound like if the Far East Movement enlisted Tokio Hotel's glammy, gothy lead singer Bill Kaulitz for a track? Well, wonder no more, because now we have "If I Die Tomorrow."
The collaboration, which dropped Friday (May 18), leans more on FM's love for partying than Kaulitz's love for rocking. While FM rap all about bumping trunks, killing bottles and going crazy in the club, Kaulitz, in full auto-tuned, falsetto mode, proclaims, "If I die tomorrow, that means we had the night of our lives/ If tomorrow never comes, then tonight we lose control."
"If I Die Tomorrow" is off FM's new album, Dirty Bass, out May 22. When MTV News caught up with Far East Movement recently, Kev...
By Jocelyn Vena
Far East Movement
Photo: MTV News
Ever wondered what it would sound like if the Far East Movement enlisted Tokio Hotel's glammy, gothy lead singer Bill Kaulitz for a track? Well, wonder no more, because now we have "If I Die Tomorrow."
The collaboration, which dropped Friday (May 18), leans more on FM's love for partying than Kaulitz's love for rocking. While FM rap all about bumping trunks, killing bottles and going crazy in the club, Kaulitz, in full auto-tuned, falsetto mode, proclaims, "If I die tomorrow, that means we had the night of our lives/ If tomorrow never comes, then tonight we lose control."
"If I Die Tomorrow" is off FM's new album, Dirty Bass, out May 22. When MTV News caught up with Far East Movement recently, Kev...
- 5/18/2012
- MTV Music News
Sorry for Party Rocking Tour kicks off May 22 and also features Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Natalia Kills.
By Jocelyn Vena
Far East Movement
Photo: MTV News
Far East Movement clearly aren't preparing any apologies for their upcoming Sorry for Party Rocking Tour with Lmfao.
When MTV News caught up with the fellas of FM recently, they shared what the motto is for the 26-date trek, which will also feature the Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Natalia Kills. "It's gonna be a whole lot of bass and a whole lot of showers," J-Splif explained. "Bring your raincoats."
"There's going to be a little bit of wiggling going on," Kev Nish added. "There's gonna be shuffling, booty popping, a lot of movement. That's what both crews like to do. Big shout-out to [Lmfao's] RedFoo and the Party Rock Crew and [our label] Cherry Tree, really, for putting this all together.
By Jocelyn Vena
Far East Movement
Photo: MTV News
Far East Movement clearly aren't preparing any apologies for their upcoming Sorry for Party Rocking Tour with Lmfao.
When MTV News caught up with the fellas of FM recently, they shared what the motto is for the 26-date trek, which will also feature the Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Natalia Kills. "It's gonna be a whole lot of bass and a whole lot of showers," J-Splif explained. "Bring your raincoats."
"There's going to be a little bit of wiggling going on," Kev Nish added. "There's gonna be shuffling, booty popping, a lot of movement. That's what both crews like to do. Big shout-out to [Lmfao's] RedFoo and the Party Rock Crew and [our label] Cherry Tree, really, for putting this all together.
- 4/9/2012
- MTV Music News
'That's just incredible, thank you so much for your support,' frontman Bill Kaulitz says in message to fans.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: MTV News
One day after upsetting Green Day and shocking the world in MTV's Musical March Madness championship game, Tokio Hotel are still basking in their post-title glow — and they want to share that happiness with their fans.
Th's Bill and Tom Kaulitz have just released a special video message to their Aliens around the world, thanking them for all their support and for helping guide them to the 2012 Mmm championship.
"Hey, Aliens! We just heard we won MTV's Musical March Madness 2012.
... That's just incredible, thank you so much for your support, and it's unbelievable," frontman Bill said in the message. "I know it's been really, really hard because there's been so many great bands nominated ... totally unexpected."
Bill's brother Tom then...
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: MTV News
One day after upsetting Green Day and shocking the world in MTV's Musical March Madness championship game, Tokio Hotel are still basking in their post-title glow — and they want to share that happiness with their fans.
Th's Bill and Tom Kaulitz have just released a special video message to their Aliens around the world, thanking them for all their support and for helping guide them to the 2012 Mmm championship.
"Hey, Aliens! We just heard we won MTV's Musical March Madness 2012.
... That's just incredible, thank you so much for your support, and it's unbelievable," frontman Bill said in the message. "I know it's been really, really hard because there's been so many great bands nominated ... totally unexpected."
Bill's brother Tom then...
- 4/5/2012
- MTV Music News
'If you die tomorrow, at least you won today,' Kev Nish says, making a reference to Far East's collaboration with Th frontman Bill Kaulitz.
By James Montgomery
Far East Movement
Photo: MTV News
Tokio Hotel's first 24 hours as Musical March Madness champions has already included some spirited back-and-forth between their Aliens and Green Day's rabid fanbase (check the comments of our title game recap for proof), a rather gracious acceptance speech from the Brothers Kaulitz, and now, a special shout-out from their pals in the Far East Movement.
Yes, when MTV News caught up with the fast-rising hitmakers on Wednesday, they were quick to praise Tokio Hotel for their Mmm win ... and pimp their upcoming collaboration with Bill Kaulitz, too.
"Big congrats to Tokio Hotel, Bill Kaulitz and crew!" Far East's Kev Nish said. "If you die tomorrow, at least you won today."
See what he did there?...
By James Montgomery
Far East Movement
Photo: MTV News
Tokio Hotel's first 24 hours as Musical March Madness champions has already included some spirited back-and-forth between their Aliens and Green Day's rabid fanbase (check the comments of our title game recap for proof), a rather gracious acceptance speech from the Brothers Kaulitz, and now, a special shout-out from their pals in the Far East Movement.
Yes, when MTV News caught up with the fast-rising hitmakers on Wednesday, they were quick to praise Tokio Hotel for their Mmm win ... and pimp their upcoming collaboration with Bill Kaulitz, too.
"Big congrats to Tokio Hotel, Bill Kaulitz and crew!" Far East's Kev Nish said. "If you die tomorrow, at least you won today."
See what he did there?...
- 4/5/2012
- MTV Music News
The eternal also-rans knock off defending champs Green Day in Tuesday's championship matchup to claim the title.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: Getty Images
Tokio Hotel have finally made it to the mountaintop. The eternal Musical March Madness bridesmaids bested Green Day in Tuesday night's championship matchup, claiming their first-ever title and putting to rest any questions about their tournament toughness.
Now that the title is theirs, check back tomorrow for an exclusive message from Tokio Hotel, thanking their fans for carrying them to victory!
After a back-and-forth battle that saw nearly 5 million votes cast, Th pulled away from defending champs Green Day late in the game, then withstood a final rally — Billie Joe Armstrong and co. weren't about to go down without a fight — to take the championship.
In doing so, they brought to close two years of tournament torment; after all, Tokio Hotel have...
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: Getty Images
Tokio Hotel have finally made it to the mountaintop. The eternal Musical March Madness bridesmaids bested Green Day in Tuesday night's championship matchup, claiming their first-ever title and putting to rest any questions about their tournament toughness.
Now that the title is theirs, check back tomorrow for an exclusive message from Tokio Hotel, thanking their fans for carrying them to victory!
After a back-and-forth battle that saw nearly 5 million votes cast, Th pulled away from defending champs Green Day late in the game, then withstood a final rally — Billie Joe Armstrong and co. weren't about to go down without a fight — to take the championship.
In doing so, they brought to close two years of tournament torment; after all, Tokio Hotel have...
- 4/4/2012
- MTV Music News
With hours left to vote, our 2012 championship game is shaping up to be one for the ages ... polls close tonight at midnight Et!
By James Montgomery
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: Getty Images
At this point, we probably shouldn't be surprised. After all, if anything, the 2012 Musical March Madness tournament has been a wild ride, with upsets aplenty, epic, scoreboard-busting shootouts galore and vitriolic back-and-forths between fans. So, it's fitting that our championship matchup — which pits reigning champs Green Day against unstoppable juggernaut Tokio Hotel — would play out like this.
In short, it's incredibly close. And with just hours left to go in the voting (polls close tonight at midnight Et), it's looking more and more like the 2012 title game is going to come right down to the wire. As if this whole thing could've ended any other way.
Vote for your favorite band,...
By James Montgomery
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: Getty Images
At this point, we probably shouldn't be surprised. After all, if anything, the 2012 Musical March Madness tournament has been a wild ride, with upsets aplenty, epic, scoreboard-busting shootouts galore and vitriolic back-and-forths between fans. So, it's fitting that our championship matchup — which pits reigning champs Green Day against unstoppable juggernaut Tokio Hotel — would play out like this.
In short, it's incredibly close. And with just hours left to go in the voting (polls close tonight at midnight Et), it's looking more and more like the 2012 title game is going to come right down to the wire. As if this whole thing could've ended any other way.
Vote for your favorite band,...
- 4/3/2012
- MTV Music News
Defending champions Green Day go head-to-head with Tokio Hotel for the 2012 title ... vote now!
By James Montgomery
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: Getty Images
After three weeks, nearly 20 million votes and just as many accusations of cheating from various fanbases, it's come down to this: Green Day and Tokio Hotel (who somehow survived the vast international conspiracy their supporters so adamantly insist exists) will meet for the 2012 MTV Musical March Madness championship.
And much like the actual Ncaa final — which sees Kentucky going up against Kansas in a battle of two storied programs — the Mmm championship is also fraught with historical implications: Green Day aim to become the first band to repeat as champs, while Tokio Hotel look to finally take home the title that has so far eluded them.
Vote for your favorite band, discuss and share on Facebook and Twitter...
By James Montgomery
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: Getty Images
After three weeks, nearly 20 million votes and just as many accusations of cheating from various fanbases, it's come down to this: Green Day and Tokio Hotel (who somehow survived the vast international conspiracy their supporters so adamantly insist exists) will meet for the 2012 MTV Musical March Madness championship.
And much like the actual Ncaa final — which sees Kentucky going up against Kansas in a battle of two storied programs — the Mmm championship is also fraught with historical implications: Green Day aim to become the first band to repeat as champs, while Tokio Hotel look to finally take home the title that has so far eluded them.
Vote for your favorite band, discuss and share on Facebook and Twitter...
- 4/2/2012
- MTV Music News
German rockers Tokio Hotel have joined a campaign to ban animal circuses from their native Germany. Bandmate brothers Bill Kaulitz and Tom Kaulitz appear chained to a column in a filthy cage in hard-hitting new billboards for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals as part of an animal rights campaign to highlight the miserable lives circus creatures endure.
As a result of the campaign and other efforts to keep circuses out of Germany, officials at the nation's Federal Chamber of Veterinarians have called for a ban on the use of wild animals in traveling circuses.
Back in 2008, the two rockers have expressed their complaint over T-Pain's entrance at the MTV Video Music Award, which involved circus performers. Bill commented, "It was sheer cruelty - it was that." His brother Tom chimed in, "I hate zoos and circuses. People shouldn't take their children to either one."...
As a result of the campaign and other efforts to keep circuses out of Germany, officials at the nation's Federal Chamber of Veterinarians have called for a ban on the use of wild animals in traveling circuses.
Back in 2008, the two rockers have expressed their complaint over T-Pain's entrance at the MTV Video Music Award, which involved circus performers. Bill commented, "It was sheer cruelty - it was that." His brother Tom chimed in, "I hate zoos and circuses. People shouldn't take their children to either one."...
- 4/4/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Voting in band's second-round matchup against Adele is now live on the Newsroom blog.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: MTV News/ Henning Kaiser/Afp/Getty Images
In 2010, MTV News threw Tokio Hotel into our inaugural Musical March Madness tournament almost as an afterthought, sticking them with a #16 seed and putting them up against #1 Coldplay with the assumption that they'd probably lose.
Only they didn't.
In fact, thanks to the undying support of their fanbase, Tokio Hotel crushed Coldplay, and began a remarkable two-week run that saw them knock off heavily favored bands like Radiohead, Vampire Weekend and Owl City before losing to eventual champions Coheed and Cambria in a controversial Final Four matchup.
In short, we grossly underestimated Th, so when it came time to unveil our 2011 Mmm bracket, we made sure that they made the cut ... this time as a #14 seed (when will the selection...
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz
Photo: MTV News/ Henning Kaiser/Afp/Getty Images
In 2010, MTV News threw Tokio Hotel into our inaugural Musical March Madness tournament almost as an afterthought, sticking them with a #16 seed and putting them up against #1 Coldplay with the assumption that they'd probably lose.
Only they didn't.
In fact, thanks to the undying support of their fanbase, Tokio Hotel crushed Coldplay, and began a remarkable two-week run that saw them knock off heavily favored bands like Radiohead, Vampire Weekend and Owl City before losing to eventual champions Coheed and Cambria in a controversial Final Four matchup.
In short, we grossly underestimated Th, so when it came time to unveil our 2011 Mmm bracket, we made sure that they made the cut ... this time as a #14 seed (when will the selection...
- 3/24/2011
- MTV Music News
Raise a glass to Tokio Hotel frontman Bill Kaulitz, who turns 21 years old today. The German singer and fashion icon is already something of an industry veteran, performing with his twin brother Tom since he was 10 years old. They plugged away quietly as Black Question Mark until they met Georg Listing and Gustav Schafer, who filled out their band and turned them into Devilish. The young band continued to play shows and attempt to get discovered until Bill performed on the German version of "Star Search" in 2003. He didn't win (he was eliminated in the quarter-finals), but his one-of-a-kind voice and unique sense of style scored his band a recording contract. They changed their name (again) to Tokio Hotel, and the rest is history.
Tokio Hotel were instant sensations in their native Germany, melding together pieces of punk, metal, glam and dance music for a new, vibrant stew. Their first...
Tokio Hotel were instant sensations in their native Germany, melding together pieces of punk, metal, glam and dance music for a new, vibrant stew. Their first...
- 9/1/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
"American Idol" alum Adam Lambert has thrown Twitter rant on Monday, August 30 over In Touch recent article which said "Willow's copying Adam's Style!, is Adam Lambert Willow Smith's inspiration? Sure looks like it." Adam began his tirade by linking the publication's page featuring him and Willow in several similar styles.
"Willow's a little badass lady but I don't think we have much in common! Lol. C'mon InTouch! This is a stretch," Adam wrote on his Twitter page. He later refreshed his fans' memories, writing "Didn't you hear? I'm copying Bill Kaulitz. So... In a round about way, so is she. Right? And he's copying Rihanna. In truth ladies and gentlemen... No one is copying anyone."
"Following trends is a stylist's job and part of ours is to appear fashionable. Leave the copy cat bull to the school playground," the "Whataya Want from Me" singer explained. "For example: the Xtina/(Lady) GaGa Conspiracy?...
"Willow's a little badass lady but I don't think we have much in common! Lol. C'mon InTouch! This is a stretch," Adam wrote on his Twitter page. He later refreshed his fans' memories, writing "Didn't you hear? I'm copying Bill Kaulitz. So... In a round about way, so is she. Right? And he's copying Rihanna. In truth ladies and gentlemen... No one is copying anyone."
"Following trends is a stylist's job and part of ours is to appear fashionable. Leave the copy cat bull to the school playground," the "Whataya Want from Me" singer explained. "For example: the Xtina/(Lady) GaGa Conspiracy?...
- 8/31/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Making the most of his Thursday afternoon (August 26) Bill Kaulitz was spotted shopping in Los Angeles yesterday.
The Tokio Hotel singer opted for some retail therapy at the Fred Segal store in Hollywood and was personally escorted by a member of their staff.
On Tuesday night (August 24) Bill was over at the Trousdale nightclub for a party in memory of the late Adam “DJ Am” Goldstein.
The one year anniversary of Goldstein’s death is this Saturday (August 28th). He passed away due to an accidental drug overdose.
The Tokio Hotel singer opted for some retail therapy at the Fred Segal store in Hollywood and was personally escorted by a member of their staff.
On Tuesday night (August 24) Bill was over at the Trousdale nightclub for a party in memory of the late Adam “DJ Am” Goldstein.
The one year anniversary of Goldstein’s death is this Saturday (August 28th). He passed away due to an accidental drug overdose.
- 8/27/2010
- GossipCenter
Arriving to remember the life of Adam Goldstein (aka DJ Am), Bill Kaulitz was spotted at Trousdale nightclub in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday night (August 24).
The “Tokio Hotel” lead singer was decked out in black jeans, a black leather vest and shades as he made his way inside for the tribute session attended by Bai Ling and Karissa Shannon, among others.
The one-year anniversary of DJ Am’s sudden death lands on this Saturday, August 28th. The American DJ died of an accidental drug overdose.
In other news, Tokio Hotel has been hard at work asking their fans to support a group called Designers Against Aids, whose purpose is to inform young people about the importance of safe sex.
The “Tokio Hotel” lead singer was decked out in black jeans, a black leather vest and shades as he made his way inside for the tribute session attended by Bai Ling and Karissa Shannon, among others.
The one-year anniversary of DJ Am’s sudden death lands on this Saturday, August 28th. The American DJ died of an accidental drug overdose.
In other news, Tokio Hotel has been hard at work asking their fans to support a group called Designers Against Aids, whose purpose is to inform young people about the importance of safe sex.
- 8/25/2010
- GossipCenter
Making for quite the eventful past few days, the celebrity world was its usual busy self over the weekend of August 20-22.
With a surprise wedding dominating the headlines, "True Blood" couple Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer tied the knot with plenty of other juicy stories and breaking news pieces coming forth.
Below is a list of the latest happenings to help you get caught up on the always-interesting world of entertainment news.
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer's wedding pictures and details - Click Here!
Confirming their coupledom, Joe Jonas and Ashley Greene shared a smooch in NYC - Click Here!
Angelina Jolie made a goodwill visit to Bosnia while announcing new movie plans - Click Here!
"The Expendables" beat out "VampiresSuck" for the top box office spot - Click Here!
Heidi Montag met Spencer Pratt in Costa Rica to talk about sex tape issues - Click Here!
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With a surprise wedding dominating the headlines, "True Blood" couple Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer tied the knot with plenty of other juicy stories and breaking news pieces coming forth.
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- 8/23/2010
- GossipCenter
Making for a rare sighting, Bill Kaulitz of "Tokio Hotel" was spotted checking out the Tinseltown nightlife with a visit to the Stk Steakhouse in Los Angeles on Saturday (August 21).
The German pop star looked his usual stylish self as he dropped by the popular west coast eatery/nightclub with a bodyguard trying to thwart awaiting paparazzi along the way.
As for their musical endeavors, Tokio Hotel recently performed a gig in Malaysia during which Bill and his brother Tom Kaulitz spoke of possible plans for a bilingual followup to the popular Humanoid album.
Tom said, "The problem is we will need about two years to produce the record. because we have to do everything twice! So instead of recording, say, 50 songs, now we have to record 100!"
"And I have to write the lyrics in two languages, so that’s really a lot of work," added Bill. "So we’re not really sure about that,...
The German pop star looked his usual stylish self as he dropped by the popular west coast eatery/nightclub with a bodyguard trying to thwart awaiting paparazzi along the way.
As for their musical endeavors, Tokio Hotel recently performed a gig in Malaysia during which Bill and his brother Tom Kaulitz spoke of possible plans for a bilingual followup to the popular Humanoid album.
Tom said, "The problem is we will need about two years to produce the record. because we have to do everything twice! So instead of recording, say, 50 songs, now we have to record 100!"
"And I have to write the lyrics in two languages, so that’s really a lot of work," added Bill. "So we’re not really sure about that,...
- 8/22/2010
- GossipCenter
Taking their sound overseas, the members of Tokio Hotel were among the participants in the MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia music event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday (July 31).
With Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Gustav Schaefer and Georg Listing all on-hand at the Sunway Lagoon Resort Surf Beach venue, the quartet took part in a press conference before taking the stage for a smokin' set including Noise, Automatic, Dogs Unleashed and Forever Now.
Chatting with press before their turn onstage, MTV asked the group what fans could expect from the show, to which Bill replied, "What we did on this record is that we tried some new instruments, the guys are playing keyboards, and they are playing piano for the first time, because in general, Tom is only playing the guitar, but he’s also really talented when it comes to the piano, so we went with a new...
With Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Gustav Schaefer and Georg Listing all on-hand at the Sunway Lagoon Resort Surf Beach venue, the quartet took part in a press conference before taking the stage for a smokin' set including Noise, Automatic, Dogs Unleashed and Forever Now.
Chatting with press before their turn onstage, MTV asked the group what fans could expect from the show, to which Bill replied, "What we did on this record is that we tried some new instruments, the guys are playing keyboards, and they are playing piano for the first time, because in general, Tom is only playing the guitar, but he’s also really talented when it comes to the piano, so we went with a new...
- 8/1/2010
- GossipCenter
It looks a little like the mid-90s on this week’s release slate with new albums from ‘90s mainstays Marc Cohn and Sheryl Crow. The Jonas Bros. also chime in with a new project, a soundtrack to their Disney Channel series, “Jonas L.A.,” as does another set of brothers, twins Tom and Bill Kaulitz of Tokio Hotel, with “Humanoid Live.” Marc Cohn, “Listening Booth: 1970” (Saguaro Road): Singer/songwriter best known for “Walking in Memphis” turns back time to 40 years ago with a collection of songs from 1970, including “Wild World” and “Maybe I’m Amazed.” Guests include India.Arie and Aimee Mann. Sheryl...
- 7/19/2010
- Hitfix
A new music video from Tokio Hotel has arrived, featuring the band's live performance in Welcome to Humanoid City tour. Shot in black and white scene, the clip is filmed to support "Darkside of the Sun" which comes from their recent studio album called "Humanoid".
In addition to supporting the track, the video also gives a sneak peek to the band's upcoming live CD/DVD package. It previews the "impressive, futuristic and urban scenery" which is promised to be featured on the set when fans purchase it on July 20.
Lead singer Bill Kaulitz appears to be from a different universe in this "Humanoid City Live". He is performing in between the hydraulic structures, floating bridges, massive fireballs and the glaring spotlights, which permanently produce new and exciting stage settings.
In addition to supporting the track, the video also gives a sneak peek to the band's upcoming live CD/DVD package. It previews the "impressive, futuristic and urban scenery" which is promised to be featured on the set when fans purchase it on July 20.
Lead singer Bill Kaulitz appears to be from a different universe in this "Humanoid City Live". He is performing in between the hydraulic structures, floating bridges, massive fireballs and the glaring spotlights, which permanently produce new and exciting stage settings.
- 6/25/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
It was a packed house at the 2010 Viva Comet Awards on Friday night (May 21), as Justin Bieber along with Tokio Hotel were spotted among the crowd in Oberhausen, Germany.
Clad in a black shirt and bow-tie, the “One Time” singer played it cool as he stopped and posed for pictures before heading inside for the fun-filled event.
Meanwhile, German pop band members, Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Georg Listing and Gustav Schafer all showed up for the annual awards event.
In related news, Tom recently admitted to popping one too many Viagra pills - coming close to an accidental overdose, but luckily, the twin bro to Bill has recovered just fine.
Clad in a black shirt and bow-tie, the “One Time” singer played it cool as he stopped and posed for pictures before heading inside for the fun-filled event.
Meanwhile, German pop band members, Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Georg Listing and Gustav Schafer all showed up for the annual awards event.
In related news, Tom recently admitted to popping one too many Viagra pills - coming close to an accidental overdose, but luckily, the twin bro to Bill has recovered just fine.
- 5/22/2010
- GossipCenter
It was a packed house at the 2010 Viva Comet Awards on Friday night (May 21), as Justin Bieber along with Tokio Hotel were spotted among the crowd in Oberhausen, Germany.
Clad in a black shirt and bow-tie, the “One Time” singer played it cool as he stopped and posed for pictures before heading inside for the fun-filled event.
Meanwhile, German pop band members, Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Georg Listing and Gustav Schafer all showed up for the annual awards event.
In related news, Tom recently admitted to popping one too many Viagra pills - coming close to an accidental overdose, but luckily, the twin bro to Bill has recovered just fine.
Clad in a black shirt and bow-tie, the “One Time” singer played it cool as he stopped and posed for pictures before heading inside for the fun-filled event.
Meanwhile, German pop band members, Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Georg Listing and Gustav Schafer all showed up for the annual awards event.
In related news, Tom recently admitted to popping one too many Viagra pills - coming close to an accidental overdose, but luckily, the twin bro to Bill has recovered just fine.
- 5/22/2010
- GossipCenter
Still plugging away on their massive European romp, German band Tokio Hotel performed live in concert in Palalottomatica, Rome on Sunday (April 11).
With singer Bill Kaulitz joined by guitarist Tom Kaulitz, drummer Gustav Schäfer and bassist Georg Listing, the foursome churned out the hits as part of their Humanoid tour.
As for their upcoming schedule, Tokio Hotel is nearing the end of a long stretch of time on the road - with two more dates looming ahead.
The quartet will hit Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy tonight (April 12) before wrapping things up at Bercy in Paris, France on April 14th.
With singer Bill Kaulitz joined by guitarist Tom Kaulitz, drummer Gustav Schäfer and bassist Georg Listing, the foursome churned out the hits as part of their Humanoid tour.
As for their upcoming schedule, Tokio Hotel is nearing the end of a long stretch of time on the road - with two more dates looming ahead.
The quartet will hit Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy tonight (April 12) before wrapping things up at Bercy in Paris, France on April 14th.
- 4/12/2010
- GossipCenter
With a rabid fanbase on their sides, Th seem to be a lock for the championship game.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Interscope/Getty Images/MTV News
Who: The improbable champions of the East region in MTV's Musical March Madness tournament, Tokio Hotel are the lowest-seeded band left standing in the tournament, and, to be quite honest, they almost didn't make it at all. Yet they continued to knock off higher-seeded bands, and with each victory, they slowly emerged as a squad to be reckoned with. A straight finesse team, Th rely mainly (some would say exclusively) on the outside shot — rangy point guard Bill Kaulitz has a deft jumper — and when the 3's are falling, they're as tough to beat as anybody. Though they may be small inside (Gustav Schafer does not clean up on the boards), they have speed, agility and a precision-guided long-range game on their sides.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Interscope/Getty Images/MTV News
Who: The improbable champions of the East region in MTV's Musical March Madness tournament, Tokio Hotel are the lowest-seeded band left standing in the tournament, and, to be quite honest, they almost didn't make it at all. Yet they continued to knock off higher-seeded bands, and with each victory, they slowly emerged as a squad to be reckoned with. A straight finesse team, Th rely mainly (some would say exclusively) on the outside shot — rangy point guard Bill Kaulitz has a deft jumper — and when the 3's are falling, they're as tough to beat as anybody. Though they may be small inside (Gustav Schafer does not clean up on the boards), they have speed, agility and a precision-guided long-range game on their sides.
- 4/1/2010
- MTV Music News
Following the release of Humanoid, their breakthrough 2009 album, Tokio Hotel traveled around the world filling venues, teasing their hair out huge and delivering big hooks and even bigger beats to thousands of fans. The band found themselves in familiar surroundings on Sunday (February 28), as German quartet — consisting of brothers Bill Kaulitz and Tom Kaulitz, along with Georg Listing
Gustav Schafer — filled the Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany for a homecoming concert.
The group have managed to hone their sound profoundly, and the songs from Humanoid — especially the singles "Automatic" and "World Behind My Wall" — sounded like old favorites next to the rest of the young band's already deep catalog.
Plenty of people make a big deal out of the fashion choices of Lady Gaga, Ke$ha and Adam Lambert, but Bill Kaulitz's forward-thinking approach to rock and roll clothes is just as progressive. His outfit in Hamburg was especially fascinating,...
Gustav Schafer — filled the Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany for a homecoming concert.
The group have managed to hone their sound profoundly, and the songs from Humanoid — especially the singles "Automatic" and "World Behind My Wall" — sounded like old favorites next to the rest of the young band's already deep catalog.
Plenty of people make a big deal out of the fashion choices of Lady Gaga, Ke$ha and Adam Lambert, but Bill Kaulitz's forward-thinking approach to rock and roll clothes is just as progressive. His outfit in Hamburg was especially fascinating,...
- 3/1/2010
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
Putting on another memorable show, Tokio Hotel performed live in concert at the Ahoy stadium in The Netherlands on Tuesday night (February 23).
With Bill Kaulitz joining brother Tom and fellow bandmember Georg Listing onstage, the trio kept up the energy on the second night of their latest tour after having kicked things off last night in Luxembourg.
Next in line is a gig at Forest National in Brussels on February 25th followed by a sure-to-be-rockin' show at Color Line Arena in Hamburg on February 28th.
The Tokio Hotel European tour will run through April 14th, with the last stop to be played at Palais Omnisports in Paris, France.
With Bill Kaulitz joining brother Tom and fellow bandmember Georg Listing onstage, the trio kept up the energy on the second night of their latest tour after having kicked things off last night in Luxembourg.
Next in line is a gig at Forest National in Brussels on February 25th followed by a sure-to-be-rockin' show at Color Line Arena in Hamburg on February 28th.
The Tokio Hotel European tour will run through April 14th, with the last stop to be played at Palais Omnisports in Paris, France.
- 2/24/2010
- GossipCenter
Giving the crowd a performance to remember, Tokio Hotel hit the stage at Ariston Theatre in San Remo during the 60th Italian Music Festival on Friday night (February 19). With Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, and Gustav Schafer doing their thing, the group dished out a high-energy rendition of their hit song "World Behind My Wall". Always keeping busy, Tokio Hotel is now set to kick off their “Welcome to Humanoid City” tour in Europe. The shows start this Monday (February 22) in Luxembourg, with gigs lined up throughout the continent until April 14th.
- 2/21/2010
- GossipCenter
Making the most of his time abroad, Bill Kaulitz was spotted hanging out at the San Remo Song Festival 2010 in San Remo, Italy today (February 19).
Joined by his brother/Tokio Hotel bandmate Tom, the eyeliner-laden lead singer looked spiffy in a black outfit complete with fingerless gloves.
Yesterday, Bill and Tom were spotted grabbing a smoke break at the Nice, France airport en route to Italy.
And coming up next week, they’ll be hitting the road on Tokio Hotel’s “Welcome to Humanoid City Tour,” going non-stop until mid-April.
Joined by his brother/Tokio Hotel bandmate Tom, the eyeliner-laden lead singer looked spiffy in a black outfit complete with fingerless gloves.
Yesterday, Bill and Tom were spotted grabbing a smoke break at the Nice, France airport en route to Italy.
And coming up next week, they’ll be hitting the road on Tokio Hotel’s “Welcome to Humanoid City Tour,” going non-stop until mid-April.
- 2/19/2010
- GossipCenter
The 11th Annual Nrj Music Awards has been held on Saturday night, January 23 in Cannes, France with Kelly Rowland, Dita Von Teese and Pharrell Williams in attendance. During the announcement of International Group/Duo of the Year winner, singer Ke$ha and French choreographer Kamel Ouali mistakenly said that Black Eyed Peas got the prize.
Before the group went onto the stage and were handed the award, Kamel apologized, telling the crowd who booed him and Ke$ha that the winner and the nominees were all put on the card and he had read the wrong name. They then revealed that it were Tokio Hotel who got the trophy.
Losing the International Group/Duo of the Year title to the Bill Kaulitz-fronted band, the Hip-Hop group consisting of will.i.am, Stacy Ferguson, Taboo and apl.de.ap still managed to walk away with one gong and avoided any further embarrassment.
Before the group went onto the stage and were handed the award, Kamel apologized, telling the crowd who booed him and Ke$ha that the winner and the nominees were all put on the card and he had read the wrong name. They then revealed that it were Tokio Hotel who got the trophy.
Losing the International Group/Duo of the Year title to the Bill Kaulitz-fronted band, the Hip-Hop group consisting of will.i.am, Stacy Ferguson, Taboo and apl.de.ap still managed to walk away with one gong and avoided any further embarrassment.
- 1/25/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
What is happening today???? First we see the results of Heidi Montag's plastic surgery, and now this?? Tokio Hotel lead singer Bill Kaulitz walked the runway at the DSquared2 Menswear Autumn/Winter 2010 show in this situation of an outfit in Milan, Italy on Tuesday. “I was really nervous beforehand,” the 20-year-old admitted to Wwd. Umm...possibly because you're dressed in a feathered cape and leather pants? He's basically like a male Lady GaGa, but far less successful and/or talented. What do y'all think? Love it?? Or absolutely love it? Head over to Buzznet to see more!
- 1/19/2010
- by Celebuzz
- Celebuzz.com
Tokio Hotel have debuted a music video in support of their latest single "World Behind My Wall". They are featured delivering a live performance with fire burning the stage around them. Also, a look at how they spend their time in between hectic touring schedule is shared.
"World Behind My Wall" is taken from Tokio Hotel's second English studio album "Humanoid". The track was showcased live on TV for the first time at 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards on November 5.
Back in September, Bill Kaulitz told Rolling Stone that the song projects the softer side of "Humanoid". The vocalist explained, "Sometimes you have the feeling that there are so many beautiful things out there that you can not see for whatever reason. It takes courage to break down the walls that keep you away from really living your life."
Tokio Hotel's "World Behind My Wall" music video...
"World Behind My Wall" is taken from Tokio Hotel's second English studio album "Humanoid". The track was showcased live on TV for the first time at 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards on November 5.
Back in September, Bill Kaulitz told Rolling Stone that the song projects the softer side of "Humanoid". The vocalist explained, "Sometimes you have the feeling that there are so many beautiful things out there that you can not see for whatever reason. It takes courage to break down the walls that keep you away from really living your life."
Tokio Hotel's "World Behind My Wall" music video...
- 12/16/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The stage of O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany was glittered with live performances from big stars on November 5 when the 16th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards was held. The likes of Shakira, Tokio Hotel, Jay-z, Beyonce Knowles and Leona Lewis rocked the event with their hit singles.
At the event opened by cabaret show from host Katy Perry, Shakira delivered her latest single "Did It Again" and brought in several backing dancers as her companions. Having her hair braided, she wore a black mini skirt with a matched top and knee-length boots.
Tokio Hotel, meanwhile, performed "World Behind My Wall". A video displaying a symbolic dissolving of brick wall was featured on the background during their performance. Frontman Bill Kaulitz was seen rocking dark wraparound shades and a tight black leather jacket.
Jay-z sang "Empire State of Mind" sans Alicia Keys, Beyonce delivered "Sweet Dreams" and Leona came out...
At the event opened by cabaret show from host Katy Perry, Shakira delivered her latest single "Did It Again" and brought in several backing dancers as her companions. Having her hair braided, she wore a black mini skirt with a matched top and knee-length boots.
Tokio Hotel, meanwhile, performed "World Behind My Wall". A video displaying a symbolic dissolving of brick wall was featured on the background during their performance. Frontman Bill Kaulitz was seen rocking dark wraparound shades and a tight black leather jacket.
Jay-z sang "Empire State of Mind" sans Alicia Keys, Beyonce delivered "Sweet Dreams" and Leona came out...
- 11/6/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Band pays tribute to Berlin Wall's fall during hometown performance.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel's Tom Kaulitz and Bill Kaulitz perform at the European Music Awards on Thursday
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
Tokio Hotel's Bill and Tom Kaulitz were just 2 months old when the Berlin Wall, which for decades had separated Germany into two separate political states, came tumbling down. Twenty years later, in the same city, they decided to pay tribute to that momentous event with their performance at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday (November 5).
Taking the stage silhouetted only by four spotlights, as their hometown fans screamed with delight, Tokio Hotel began the somber buildup of "World Behind My Wall," a track from their just-released Humanoid album. Backed by a video display that showed the symbolic dissolving of a brick wall, frontman Bill Kaulitz — wearing dark wraparound shades and a tight black leather jacket — sang the opening refrains,...
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel's Tom Kaulitz and Bill Kaulitz perform at the European Music Awards on Thursday
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
Tokio Hotel's Bill and Tom Kaulitz were just 2 months old when the Berlin Wall, which for decades had separated Germany into two separate political states, came tumbling down. Twenty years later, in the same city, they decided to pay tribute to that momentous event with their performance at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday (November 5).
Taking the stage silhouetted only by four spotlights, as their hometown fans screamed with delight, Tokio Hotel began the somber buildup of "World Behind My Wall," a track from their just-released Humanoid album. Backed by a video display that showed the symbolic dissolving of a brick wall, frontman Bill Kaulitz — wearing dark wraparound shades and a tight black leather jacket — sang the opening refrains,...
- 11/5/2009
- MTV Music News
Stars wear their finest for show's red carpet.
By Jocelyn Vena
Tokio Hotel arrive at the EMAs on Thursday
Photo: Ian Gavan/ Getty Images
If silver rocked the Vma red carpet, then black definitely ruled the MTV Europe Music Awards red carpet on Thursday (November 5). A galaxy of stars rocked the red carpet of the show, which was held in Berlin to honor the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The night's host, Katy Perry, may have donned a white gown on the red carpet, but it was the lacy black detailing that gave it that vintage Perry charm. Green Day went more formal than punk for the red carpet in their slim-fit suits, all of which were in shades of black or dark gray.
2009 Ema Red Carpet Fashions
Pete Wentz also wore a black suit to the show, and he embellished his with a newsboy cap.
By Jocelyn Vena
Tokio Hotel arrive at the EMAs on Thursday
Photo: Ian Gavan/ Getty Images
If silver rocked the Vma red carpet, then black definitely ruled the MTV Europe Music Awards red carpet on Thursday (November 5). A galaxy of stars rocked the red carpet of the show, which was held in Berlin to honor the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The night's host, Katy Perry, may have donned a white gown on the red carpet, but it was the lacy black detailing that gave it that vintage Perry charm. Green Day went more formal than punk for the red carpet in their slim-fit suits, all of which were in shades of black or dark gray.
2009 Ema Red Carpet Fashions
Pete Wentz also wore a black suit to the show, and he embellished his with a newsboy cap.
- 11/5/2009
- MTV Music News
Justin Long, Uma Thurman and more chime in on which scary movies they would like to remake if given the chance.
By Eric Ditzian, with additional reporting by Larry Carroll and Tim Kash
Tom Hanks
Photo: MTV News
Everyone knows that Hollywood is addicted to franchises, sequels, reboots and all manner of cinematic rehashings of the pop-culture past. Over 75 percent of the 30 highest-grossing films of the last three years were based on an existing entertainment franchise, which just goes to show there's a reason studios keep reimagining movie history instead of creating something new: audiences love them too.
But do actors? With Halloween almost upon us, we wanted to know if the folks out in La-La Land secretly had a horror flick they're dying to remake.
Tom Hanks' fave picks — "Night of the Living Dead" and " Nosferatu" — have already been refashioned in one form or another, so the Oscar-winner...
By Eric Ditzian, with additional reporting by Larry Carroll and Tim Kash
Tom Hanks
Photo: MTV News
Everyone knows that Hollywood is addicted to franchises, sequels, reboots and all manner of cinematic rehashings of the pop-culture past. Over 75 percent of the 30 highest-grossing films of the last three years were based on an existing entertainment franchise, which just goes to show there's a reason studios keep reimagining movie history instead of creating something new: audiences love them too.
But do actors? With Halloween almost upon us, we wanted to know if the folks out in La-La Land secretly had a horror flick they're dying to remake.
Tom Hanks' fave picks — "Night of the Living Dead" and " Nosferatu" — have already been refashioned in one form or another, so the Oscar-winner...
- 10/29/2009
- MTV Movie News
Bill Kaulitz says fans just need a Mohawk, some makeup and 'a leather jacket.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: MTV News
Halloween is almost upon us, and there are several celebrities out there who would be perfect inspirations for your Halloween costume. Sure, you can dress like Bella and Edward from "Twilight," or you could even dress like Lady Gaga (more on that Friday). But how about teen-favorite rockers Tokio Hotel?
We caught up with Th's Tom and Bill Kaulitz to get their ideas for stepping into their shoes Saturday night. Bill said he has an easy look to copy, despite his glam exterior. All you need is a Mohawk, some makeup and fingerless gloves. "I think that's the easiest," he said of fans trying to emulate his look, adding that they'll also need "a leather jacket."
His brother, Tom, had some advice for aspiring Bills,...
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: MTV News
Halloween is almost upon us, and there are several celebrities out there who would be perfect inspirations for your Halloween costume. Sure, you can dress like Bella and Edward from "Twilight," or you could even dress like Lady Gaga (more on that Friday). But how about teen-favorite rockers Tokio Hotel?
We caught up with Th's Tom and Bill Kaulitz to get their ideas for stepping into their shoes Saturday night. Bill said he has an easy look to copy, despite his glam exterior. All you need is a Mohawk, some makeup and fingerless gloves. "I think that's the easiest," he said of fans trying to emulate his look, adding that they'll also need "a leather jacket."
His brother, Tom, had some advice for aspiring Bills,...
- 10/29/2009
- MTV Music News
Bill Kaulitz says fans just need a Mohawk, some makeup and 'a leather jacket.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: MTV News
Halloween is almost upon us, and there are several celebrities out there who would be perfect inspirations for your Halloween costume. Sure, you can dress like Bella and Edward from "Twilight," or you could even dress like Lady Gaga (more on that Friday). But how about teen-favorite rockers Tokio Hotel?
We caught up with Th's Tom and Bill Kaulitz to get their ideas for stepping into their shoes Saturday night. Bill said he has an easy look to copy, despite his glam exterior. All you need is a Mohawk, some makeup and fingerless gloves. "I think that's the easiest," he said of fans trying to emulate his look, adding that they'll also need "a leather jacket."
His brother, Tom, had some advice for aspiring Bills,...
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: MTV News
Halloween is almost upon us, and there are several celebrities out there who would be perfect inspirations for your Halloween costume. Sure, you can dress like Bella and Edward from "Twilight," or you could even dress like Lady Gaga (more on that Friday). But how about teen-favorite rockers Tokio Hotel?
We caught up with Th's Tom and Bill Kaulitz to get their ideas for stepping into their shoes Saturday night. Bill said he has an easy look to copy, despite his glam exterior. All you need is a Mohawk, some makeup and fingerless gloves. "I think that's the easiest," he said of fans trying to emulate his look, adding that they'll also need "a leather jacket."
His brother, Tom, had some advice for aspiring Bills,...
- 10/29/2009
- MTV Music News
We've spent this week exploring every last aspect of Tokio Hotel, the German-born band who have taken over the world with their hook-heavy albums and unique sense of style. Just this week, we've learned that the band has crazy fans, had difficulty putting together Humanoid, they've got famous dogs and frontman Bill Kaulitz wouldn't mind acting next to Robert Pattinson.
The group also has a lot of hidden talents (though "Big Buck Safari" isn't one of them — in the first edition of Multiplayer editor Russ Frushtick's celebrity challenge, the band didn't finish). It turns out they're pretty excellent ping-pong players (they spent some time challenging each other while they were backstage before their visit to Monday's episode of "It's On with Alexa Chung"). And as the video from their sit-down with Buzzworthy shows, they are excellent at fighting off robots (which makes sense, considering their latest album appears to address...
The group also has a lot of hidden talents (though "Big Buck Safari" isn't one of them — in the first edition of Multiplayer editor Russ Frushtick's celebrity challenge, the band didn't finish). It turns out they're pretty excellent ping-pong players (they spent some time challenging each other while they were backstage before their visit to Monday's episode of "It's On with Alexa Chung"). And as the video from their sit-down with Buzzworthy shows, they are excellent at fighting off robots (which makes sense, considering their latest album appears to address...
- 10/23/2009
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
'I want true love,' Bill Kaulitz insists, after listing his celebrity crushes.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: MTV News
As we've already pointed out, behind all the makeup and beyond the millions of albums sold, Tokio Hotel are just your average bunch of twenty-something guys. Which means that a large portion of their time is spent discussing the finer points of super-sexy celebs like Megan Fox.
And Jessica Alba. And Beyoncé. And Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. And, well, you get the idea. Tokio Hotel love talking about the ladies (except for bassist Georg Listing, who makes it a point of saying he has a girlfriend).
"He's on the phone [with her], like, the whole day, he's Skyping. He's boring right now, because he has a girlfriend," frontman Bill Kaulitz laughed.
"He's boring! You can't go in the strip club with Georg!" guitarist Tom Kaulitz added.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: MTV News
As we've already pointed out, behind all the makeup and beyond the millions of albums sold, Tokio Hotel are just your average bunch of twenty-something guys. Which means that a large portion of their time is spent discussing the finer points of super-sexy celebs like Megan Fox.
And Jessica Alba. And Beyoncé. And Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. And, well, you get the idea. Tokio Hotel love talking about the ladies (except for bassist Georg Listing, who makes it a point of saying he has a girlfriend).
"He's on the phone [with her], like, the whole day, he's Skyping. He's boring right now, because he has a girlfriend," frontman Bill Kaulitz laughed.
"He's boring! You can't go in the strip club with Georg!" guitarist Tom Kaulitz added.
- 10/23/2009
- MTV Music News
'I want true love,' Bill Kaulitz insists, after listing his celebrity crushes.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: MTV News
As we've already pointed out, behind all the makeup and beyond the millions of albums sold, Tokio Hotel are just your average bunch of twenty-something guys. Which means that a large portion of their time is spent discussing the finer points of super-sexy celebs like Megan Fox.
And Jessica Alba. And Beyoncé. And Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. And, well, you get the idea. Tokio Hotel love talking about the ladies (except for bassist Georg Listing, who makes it a point of saying he has a girlfriend).
"He's on the phone [with her], like, the whole day, he's Skyping. He's boring right now, because he has a girlfriend," frontman Bill Kaulitz laughed.
"He's boring! You can't go in the strip club with Georg!" guitarist Tom Kaulitz added.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: MTV News
As we've already pointed out, behind all the makeup and beyond the millions of albums sold, Tokio Hotel are just your average bunch of twenty-something guys. Which means that a large portion of their time is spent discussing the finer points of super-sexy celebs like Megan Fox.
And Jessica Alba. And Beyoncé. And Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. And, well, you get the idea. Tokio Hotel love talking about the ladies (except for bassist Georg Listing, who makes it a point of saying he has a girlfriend).
"He's on the phone [with her], like, the whole day, he's Skyping. He's boring right now, because he has a girlfriend," frontman Bill Kaulitz laughed.
"He's boring! You can't go in the strip club with Georg!" guitarist Tom Kaulitz added.
- 10/23/2009
- MTV Music News
'You have to plan every single step,' frontman Bill Kaulitz says of the band's life in Europe.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News
The last time Tokio Hotel's Bill and Tom Kaulitz were able to live like normal kids was five years ago, just before the release of their debut album, Schrei, which sold nearly 2 million copies in Europe and turned them into instant celebrities. Of course, given that it's the Kaulitz brothers, their definition of "normal" might vary slightly from yours.
"Tom and me rented a theme park," Bill sighed. "It wasn't normal, but ... it was just our friends and family for our birthday and that was very nice."
And ever since then, they've existed almost exclusively under the microscope, eternally followed by screaming fans and pushy paparazzi. It's a life spent under near-constant surveillance — the life of a celebrity and, despite what you might think,...
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News
The last time Tokio Hotel's Bill and Tom Kaulitz were able to live like normal kids was five years ago, just before the release of their debut album, Schrei, which sold nearly 2 million copies in Europe and turned them into instant celebrities. Of course, given that it's the Kaulitz brothers, their definition of "normal" might vary slightly from yours.
"Tom and me rented a theme park," Bill sighed. "It wasn't normal, but ... it was just our friends and family for our birthday and that was very nice."
And ever since then, they've existed almost exclusively under the microscope, eternally followed by screaming fans and pushy paparazzi. It's a life spent under near-constant surveillance — the life of a celebrity and, despite what you might think,...
- 10/23/2009
- MTV Music News
'You have to plan every single step,' frontman Bill Kaulitz says of the band's life in Europe.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News
The last time Tokio Hotel's Bill and Tom Kaulitz were able to live like normal kids was five years ago, just before the release of their debut album, Schrei, which sold nearly 2 million copies in Europe and turned them into instant celebrities. Of course, given that it's the Kaulitz brothers, their definition of "normal" might vary slightly from yours.
"Tom and me rented a theme park," Bill sighed. "It wasn't normal, but ... it was just our friends and family for our birthday and that was very nice."
And ever since then, they've existed almost exclusively under the microscope, eternally followed by screaming fans and pushy paparazzi. It's a life spent under near-constant surveillance — the life of a celebrity and, despite what you might think,...
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News
The last time Tokio Hotel's Bill and Tom Kaulitz were able to live like normal kids was five years ago, just before the release of their debut album, Schrei, which sold nearly 2 million copies in Europe and turned them into instant celebrities. Of course, given that it's the Kaulitz brothers, their definition of "normal" might vary slightly from yours.
"Tom and me rented a theme park," Bill sighed. "It wasn't normal, but ... it was just our friends and family for our birthday and that was very nice."
And ever since then, they've existed almost exclusively under the microscope, eternally followed by screaming fans and pushy paparazzi. It's a life spent under near-constant surveillance — the life of a celebrity and, despite what you might think,...
- 10/23/2009
- MTV Music News
'Who knows what will happen next?' Tom Kaulitz says of band's attempt at a Stateside takeover.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News
You would think Tokio Hotel would be getting a little tired of living life directly underneath the spotlight, of being mobbed by fans wherever they go, of having zero privacy and even less freedom. You'd be wrong, of course. In fact, they want more of it — all of it — which is why, after years of dominating Europe, they've set their sights on conquering America too.
"The first time we were here, we just went out on the street, and it was great. We were like, 'Oh, that's a nice place to hang out. Nobody knows us,' " Tokio Hotel frontman Bill Kaulitz said. "But, you know, success is kind of a drug. You want it in every country.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Tim Kash
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Akshay Bhansali/ MTV News
You would think Tokio Hotel would be getting a little tired of living life directly underneath the spotlight, of being mobbed by fans wherever they go, of having zero privacy and even less freedom. You'd be wrong, of course. In fact, they want more of it — all of it — which is why, after years of dominating Europe, they've set their sights on conquering America too.
"The first time we were here, we just went out on the street, and it was great. We were like, 'Oh, that's a nice place to hang out. Nobody knows us,' " Tokio Hotel frontman Bill Kaulitz said. "But, you know, success is kind of a drug. You want it in every country.
- 10/22/2009
- MTV Music News
'It's the most important thing, that you're happy with your music and your style,' frontman Bill Kaulitz says.
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Since blasting onto the international scene with their debut album, Schrei, Tokio Hotel have become just as famous for their style as they have for their songs ... perhaps even more so. Which is why, when they recently sat down with MTV News for an extended interview, we decided to take a trip with them, back through time and space and, of course, hairstyles.
Because while some things have remained the same throughout the years (namely drummer Gustav Schäfer and bassist Georg Listing), Tokio Hotel's two biggest fashion plates — frontman Bill Kaulitz and his brother, guitarist Tom — have undergone some rather drastic transformations.
Which is why we had them take a look at old photographs, taken at key moments in their band's career,...
By James Montgomery
Tokio Hotel
Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Since blasting onto the international scene with their debut album, Schrei, Tokio Hotel have become just as famous for their style as they have for their songs ... perhaps even more so. Which is why, when they recently sat down with MTV News for an extended interview, we decided to take a trip with them, back through time and space and, of course, hairstyles.
Because while some things have remained the same throughout the years (namely drummer Gustav Schäfer and bassist Georg Listing), Tokio Hotel's two biggest fashion plates — frontman Bill Kaulitz and his brother, guitarist Tom — have undergone some rather drastic transformations.
Which is why we had them take a look at old photographs, taken at key moments in their band's career,...
- 10/22/2009
- MTV Music News
"It would be the perfect role for me. That's kind of my dream thing to play a vampire. I always loved vampire movies, but I never had the right script. ... I had a lot of offers from different movies, but they weren't the right things. I think [a 'Twilight' film] would be the perfect movie. I don't know if I'm talented in those things, though. I never tried it. We were in one movie when we were 6 years old, and it was not really good. Robert Pattinson is definitely a better actor than me."
-Tokio Hotel frontman Bill Kaulitz, discussing his cinematic aspirations. The singer told MTV News that he has often thought about exploring his undead, blood-sucking side. "I was at a Halloween party when I was really young, and I was a vampire," he said. "And then I started to wear makeup and stuff. That was the whole beginning. That was the whole story.
-Tokio Hotel frontman Bill Kaulitz, discussing his cinematic aspirations. The singer told MTV News that he has often thought about exploring his undead, blood-sucking side. "I was at a Halloween party when I was really young, and I was a vampire," he said. "And then I started to wear makeup and stuff. That was the whole beginning. That was the whole story.
- 10/21/2009
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
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