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Willow Smith Talks About Her Best New Year's Eve - NYRE 2011 Willow Smith talks about how she is excited to be part of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. She also talks about how she normally spends New Year's Eve with her parents watching the ball drop.

Willow Smith On 'Parents Just Don't Understand,' 'Twilight,' Jay-Z, And Being 10 Willow Smith's odds for success are greater than those of the average 10-year-old aspiring child star. Both of her parents are already famous. When her father Will Smith was a teen, his hip-hop group Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince earned the first hip-hop Grammy for their song "Parents Just Don't Understand." By the early '90s, he starred in his own sitcom, "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air," and then took over the big screen with blockbuster credits like "Independence Day" and "Men In Black." Her mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, has a respectable resume of television and movie roles, including co-starring in Eddie Murphy's "The Nutty Professor." Even her older brother, Jaden, has made a name for himself. Last summer, he starred in an adaptation of the '80s teen martial arts flick, "The Karate Kid." Willow is already following suit. Her first musical release, "Whip My Hair," was an instant hit, selling more than two million downloads. The buzz of the song about swinging her hair back and forth eclipsed the news of Rihanna's "Only Girl (In The World)" when the songs were released on the same day in October. Yahoo! Music recently scored one of the budding superstar's first online interviews. It felt like we were meeting a young Will Smith when we met Willow in her dressing room after a rehearsal session. Aside from her hazel eyes and pompadour-like 'do, she looks nearly identical to her dad and has his personality to match. Watch Video! http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/348884/willow-smith-on-parents-just-dont-understand-twilight-jay-z-and-being-10 Her comedic timing is excellent. When the cameraman experienced technical difficulties, Willow eased the otherwise tense moment by making sarcastic jokes. And instead of responding "No comment" to questions she was not at liberty to discuss about her forthcoming album, she offered precious, goofy sound bites. In our quick chat, we covered a lot of ground: the best advice she has received from her parents, her favorite hair style in the "Whip My Hair" video, what it is like being signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label, and what's the toughest part about being a child entertainer. YAHOO MUSIC: Hey Willow. Great to meet you. What does the song "Whip My Hair" mean? WILLOW SMITH: It's about don't be afraid to be yourself. Don't let anybody tell you that's wrong. Just be yourself. What's your favorite hairstyle in the "Whip My Hair" video? The cotton candy one. I know you've done some acting as well. Which do you like best, acting or singing? I'm in the music world right now, so I don't really focus on acting. But I love acting. Are you planning to remake your dad's song "Parents Just Don't Understand"? There's a possibility that I will. There's a possibility. It's a really good song. What's the best advice you have received from your parents? Have fun because that's the best. If you're not really having fun then there's no point of really trying. And sometimes it can be work. You need to do it. Sometimes you have to do it because you have to promote your song. Considering you are 10-years-old, what message do you want other kids to get from your music? I have the motto that says whatever you see in your closet that you like pick it and wear it. It's not just your closet, but just your life. Whatever catches your eye. Pick it. What is it like being on Jay-Z's Roc Nation label? When I have an idea, and I express it to him, he doesn't say, 'Oh, that's bad. I don't like it. That's bad.' He tries to make it better. Why were you nervous to meet him? He's Jay-Z! He sold like I don't know many albums he sold. I was really nervous. Tell me about some of your other songs? I can't tell you. But they're going to have messages in them like "Whip My Hair." Is recording music harder than you expected? It's hard because when you're in the studio, and your friends are calling you like, 'Oh you want to go see this movie 'Twilight' it's coming out in a couple days.' And I'm like, 'Oh, I can't I'm recording. Have fun.' And I'm like, 'Mom, can I not do recording?' And she's like, 'Well, you have to because you want to do songs.' So it's hard. How much input do you have in picking which songs you are going to record? I actually have a lot. They chose what songs they want to do. ... And they bring them to me, and I can pick which ones I do want to do. So when I pick them, I sing them, and they turn into 'Whip My Hair.' Is there anything about Willow Smith you want people to know? I like to eat cheese out of a bowl everyday. Willow will be performing on New Year's Rockin' Eve airing on ABC on December 31 at 10/9c.

Willow Smith: Behind the Scenes | London Sunday Times Shoot Take a peek at the behind the scenes footage from Willow's London Sunday Times photo shoot. (See some pictures here -> http://globalgrind.com/channel/music/content/1896753/willow-smith-go-behind-the-scenes-and-preview-new-rockstar-song-photosvideo/)

Whipping Your Hair Is 'Supposed to Make You Scared' Says Willow Smith When Willow Smith first entered the music scene with her debut song, 'Whip My Hair,' no one could have predicted the 10-year-old would become an overnight sensation. As the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, the tiny songstress is no stranger to the limelight. Her brother Jaden starred in the remake of the classic film 'The Karate Kid' this past summer. Willow's new found role as a performer is a natural fit in her talented family. And still, nepotism had nothing to do with the wildfire internet and radio takeover 'Whip My Hair' staged. It was all about attitude. "Whipping your hair is kind of the thing where you do it and people are like, 'Yeah, that's pretty cool, Willow.' I'm like, 'Thanks ... but it's supposed to make you scared!'" Smith explained. PopEater sat down with Willow Smith to talk about her off-the-charts style and what celebrity loves to whip his hair! Watch the video interview after the jump. http://www.popeater.com/2010/12/22/willow-smith-whip-my-hair/

Willow Smith: 'Rockstar' Song Preview! Check out a preview of Willow Smith’s new song! The fun track is called “Rockstar”, JustJared.com can exclusively confirm. The song was played in the background of the behind-the-scenes look of Willow’s “Whip My Hair” video. “Rockstar” isn’t decidedly the second single off Willow’s much-anticipated album but will definitely be on the record. Can’t wait to hear the whole song! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/12/22/willow-smith-rockstar-song-preview/

Never found this show funny, but had to share this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g99O4b-2xFg

You can watch the rest of the interview here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwHxwLHYvE4

Josh Brolin Calls 'Men In Black 3' Script 'Fantastic,' Promises 'It's Not Jonah Hex' Last we heard from the "Men In Black 3" camp, the plan was to shoot the modern day scenes in the time-traveling sequel before the end of the year, then go on hiatus until February, when the scenes unfolding in 1969 will be filmed. However, there were rumors of some creative issues that played a role in the upcoming hiatus, possibly prompting a rewrite of the 1969-era plot. When MTV News caught up with Josh Brolin during the press junket for his new film "True Grit," the actor heaped praise on the "Men In Black 3" script, but stepped cautiously around the rumors of script difficulties. Watch Video here! "Not yet," Brolin told MTV News when asked if he'd filmed any of his role in "Men In Black 3" yet — which makes sense, given that he'll play the 1969 version of Tommy Lee Jones' character. However, asked whether he's happy with the existing script — or if a final draft has even been locked down — Brolin stepped a bit more carefully around the subject. "It's not 'Jonah Hex,'" he joked, referring to the notorious, ever-changing "Jonah Hex" script that plagued his last comic book movie experience. "I love that that's like the thing," he laughed. "There's 'No Country [For Old Men]' and then there's 'Jonah Hex.'" "No, it's great, it's fantastic," he said of the current "Men In Black 3" script, "but that's all I can say."

Exclusive: Will Smith is making a return trip to China for a crime drama in development at Fox. Smith’s and James Lassiter’s Overbrook Ent. have partnered with Chinese-born filmmaker Eva Jin to develop a crime drama set in that country. Overbrook’s untitled hour long, which focuses on a crime-fighting female college student in China, has a script order at Fox. 20th Century Fox TV is the studio. Smith, Lassiter and Overbrook are also developing an hour-long based on the feature “Hitch,” which starred Smith. Smith is no stranger to China; he produced this year’s “The Karate Kid” reboot, which starred his son Jaden (opposite Jackie Chan) and was shot there. No word on whether this project would be produced overseas. Jin, who went to school in the U.S., is a cartoonist-turned-filmmaker who was behind the Zhang Ziyi romantic comedy “Sophie’s Revenge.” Overbrook’s past TV credits include the comedy “All of Us.” The shingle's recent feature work includes "Hancock," "Lakeview Terrace," "Seven Pounds," "I Am Legend" and "The Secret Life of Bees." http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/12/will-smith-sets-up-china-set-drama-at-fox.html

Jaden Smith and Willow Smith attends Z100's Jingle Ball 2010 presented by H&M at Madison Square Garden on December 10, 2010 in New York City. http://www.gettyimages.es/Search/Search.aspx?query=z.i.H4sIAAAAAAAEAO29B2AcSZYlJi9tynt_SvVK1-B0oQiAYBMk2JBAEOzBiM3mkuwdaUcjKasqgcplVmVdZhZAzO2dvPfee--999577733ujudTif33_8_XGZkAWz2zkrayZ4hgKrIHz9-fB8_In6tvPk1fo1f4_f4dc8W2UX-a9Kvj-n_v9FVUZbVVdosinb-a47w8a_xG_wam59f0_xM6qpqX2Z1tmh-bf3s18L_d3fw6-9u2v9m-Oc3pv__eu9eXzen7wyMX9P7m9_Nzs2vv6b-DnC_dnY-tV36f6DPX3OHe1y07k33-69DjUv7hf0L7_269Ee9sGDDP399fLSLv349_nxiYXT-5tfOQyj2T4ayY6Gcd6C4v_m1OoRi_2QoexZK3YHi_ibK5OYl_oPJ82somXbx6W9ovsZkMG2JJvnKfPprBn_92vmkMb__muYPJnbucPB-F_YyH9vff-1mtbKf4w-D429lX7ycuhfd779OVXusYv_irya5_5X5C8-vPbtamt9_TfPHr4P_N2tvPMFfv3aeOQz8P-j3lf-F_ePXbQJo4Z-_9rtnzx2_0h_2i6z2cPP--I2aabXKn6yXs9IjYvCpAfjjgPNg5z5-_3WIh9a2efDXrzOv5Q-hEP4yED6m__9anz7Er8QlTm78P369F_lV3rT_D81gUjUyBAAA&sx=AllEditorial

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Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith @ the NYC Jingle Ball on 12-10-2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frciKIkWvtI

Cool article.. Video: Willow Smith Performs At Highline Ballroom (ft. Will, Jada & Jaden Smith) Video includes Jaden Smith hitting the dougie, and appearance from Will and Jada This past weekend, I had the opportunity to see lil’ Willow Smith perform “Whip My Hair” at Highline Ballroom. The performance was a part of Power Live’s Holiday show and fans of Willow were able to attend for free in exchange for bringing an unwrapped toy. While Willow took pics with fans, her parents Will and Jada and her brother Jaden quietly slipped in the back door. Jada was almost unnoticeable as she played the background the entire show, however Will signed autographs on balloons and dropped them into the crowd throughout the night. My day wouldn’t have been complete if I didn’t tell Will Smith how much he inspires me. My friend Patrick Neree introduced me to his “Wisdom” videos that someone mashed up on youtube and every since then, I watch them every day to stay motivated. I walked up to him and said “I just have to tell you, you inspire me. I watch your “wisdom” videos and it makes me grind harder”. His response was “99% is the same as zero. If you are gonna do 99, go ahead stay home“. At that very moment, I needed to hear that. http://necolebitchie.com/2010/12/13/bitchie-exclusive-willow-smith-performs-whip-my-hair-at-highline-ballroom-plus-some-will-smith-drops-some-wisdom/

Willow Smith 'never embarrassed by dad' Willow Smith has revealed that she is never embarrassed by anything her father Will does. The singer, who is currently battling for the UK number one spot, admitted that she is a fan of his work and likes The Fresh Prince of Bel Air in particular. According to Bang Showbiz, she said: "He's my father - he doesn't do anything embarrassing. "I've watched him in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. It was very funny. I was laughing a lot. I found the words that he said and the clothes he wore really funny. And the jokes that he told too." Speaking of her time away from work, she added: "I like playing with my friends and just being a kid. We go on the swings, play video games, read. I record at 12 o'clock, I do school then I come home and sleep." http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a292702/willow-smith-never-embarrassed-by-dad.html

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Justin Bieber Adds Willow Smith To European Tour Lineup 'Whip My Hair' starlet tweets the news about My World Tour dates kicking off in March. Beliebers, get ready to whip your hair. Willow Smith announced on Wednesday (December 8) that she'll be joining Justin Bieber on the European leg of his My World Tour, which begins in March. The 10-year-old Roc Nation star took to Twitter to dish about hitting the road with the teen sensation: "Got news that my big bro @justinbieber invited me on his European Tour in March.so exciting! Maybe I'll let Jaden come..LOL #NEVERSAYNEVER." But the addition of Willow to the European trek lineup may not be the only surprise Bieber has up his sleeve. Shortly after Smith's tweet, Bieber re-tweeted her message and replied, "@OfficialWillow get ready...i got more surprises coming. #MYWORLDTOUR." But before Smith teams up with the Canadian pop star, the 10-year-old will celebrate the end of her roller-coaster year with an appearance on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2011." Earlier this year, Bieber collaborated with Willow's older brother Jaden on a song for the soundtrack to Jaden's "The Karate Kid" remake. The video for Bieber's "Never Say Never" showed the duo recording the track in a studio. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1653862/20101208/willow_smith.jhtml

Actors Jaden Smith, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Mateo Arias and Jadin Gould attends Onitsuka Tiger presents Jake T. Austin's birthday party at Arquette And Beachers Madhouse held at The Roosevelt Hotel on December 4, 2010 in Hollywood, California. Pics! http://www.gettyimages.es/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=es&assetType=image&ebd=2010-12-01&p=jaden+smith

Will talkin' about Ally McBeal. Don't ask me why http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtqlhkPYj10

Yeah, BEP performed 'The Time' on X Factor last weekend. Not Willow if that's what you mean. Willow's Full Performance at the LA Live Tree Lighting Show

Another FPOBA commercial [4:00 - 4:10] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsiwSKrndvw

Willow Smith to Whip Her Hair on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve It may be on past her bedtime, but that's not going to stop Hollywood prodigy Willow Smith from whipping her hair at Dick Clark's annual New Year's Eve bash. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve has revealed its top guests to PEOPLE, and they include La Roux, Ne-Yo and Natasha Bedingfield, in addition to Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 10-year-old daughter. Millions tune in every year to watch the iconic ball drop. Clark, 81, has served as producer and host of the ABC broadcast nearly every New Year's Eve since 1972. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20447315,00.html

I found this part of Jada's interview: http://www.blackvoices.com/daily-drama/jada-pinkett-smith-the-talk/694907122001

More pix of Will attending the holiday tree lighting and the grand opening of the LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. LIVE on December 4, 2010 in Los Angeles http://www.gettyimages.es/Search/Search.aspx?query=z.i.H4sIAAAAAAAEAO29B2AcSZYlJi9tynt_SvVK1-B0oQiAYBMk2JBAEOzBiM3mkuwdaUcjKasqgcplVmVdZhZAzO2dvPfee--999577733ujudTif33_8_XGZkAWz2zkrayZ4hgKrIHz9-fB8_In6tvPk1fo1f4_f4dc8W2UX-a9Kvj-n_yVVRlmmzKNr5rznChzc-ptGvmdRV1b7M6mzR_Nr62a-F_-_u4Nff3bT_zfDPb0z___Xevb5uTt8ZGL-m9ze_m52bX39N_R3gfu3sfGq79P9An7_mDve4aN2b7vdfhxqX9gv7F977demPemHBhn_--vhoF3_9evz5xMLo_M2vnYdQ7J8MZcdCOe9AcX_za3UIxf7JUPYslLoDxf1NlMktDPxhpoTJtIvffkP6_2-5u3d35_7dvZ3dnXRn5xH_D99hfpjcRKZ8ZYD-msFfv3Y-aczvv6b5g-mfO7S834XfzMf291-7Wa3s5_jDoP1b2Rcvp-5F9_uvU9Ue99i_-KtJ7n9l_sLza8-ulub3X9P88evg_83aG0_w16-dZw4D_w_6feV_Yf_4dZsAWvjnr_3u2XM3N_SH_SKrPdy8P36jZlqt8ifr5az0iBh8agD-OOA82LmP338dYqu1bR789evMa_lDKIS_DISP6f-_1qcP8SsxjhMl_49f70V-lTft_wMOhQbnQwQAAA..&sx=AllEditorial More pix of Willow, posing with Santa