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Willow Smith Says Jay-Z Deal Shows 'Hard Work Paid Off' 'Whip My Hair' singer also cites Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Billy Idol as musical influences. She's a 9-year-old fresh princess with swagger to spare. He's a 40-year-old mogul from Marcy with a portfolio so expansive Forbes named him 2010's Hip-Hop Cash King. An unlikely pairing, maybe, but Willow Smith and Jay-Z seem destined to make beautiful music together. The "Whip My Hair" songstress visited MTV News on Tuesday and opened up about her reaction to Hov wanting to ink her to his Roc Nation label. "It felt like all the hard work paid off, mostly that," Willow told us. "Like all the hard work that I've done, like recording 'Whip My Hair' — it's paid off." She recalled making introductions: "We went to this building, I don't remember what it was, but we had a meeting and I got to hang out with him and meet him, and it was fun." Whereas other acts sometimes languish for months after signing to a record company, Jay and his Roc Nation team have moved swiftly around the talented tween. An announcement of the deal came just two days after the bouncy single leaked to the Net, and its colorful clip premiered a little more than a month later, on Monday. In a radio interview with Ryan Seacrest last month, Jay said he was surprised at how poised Willow was when he flew to Japan to meet her and the Smiths — Will, Jada and brother Jaden — on "The Karate Kid" set. "She walked in and the first thing she said was, 'I'm really nervous,' and I thought, 'That's maturity to explain exactly how she was feeling when she walked right into the room.' I knew right then she was a star," Jay relayed. "I believe in superstars. I believe in big records and superstars, and I think she has both." Willow's breakout single, a "do you" track that she explained champions fearlessness and individuality "because the best thing is you," has had music watchers speculating about what a Willow Smith debut LP will sound like. More clues about that are probably tucked into her eclectic short list of favorite artists. "Lady Gaga, Billy Idol," she shot back when asked about her influences. Smith, it should be noted, had festooned her denim military blazer with a custom-made Gaga brooch and her curly Mohawk would probably inspire a lip curl of approval from the '80s rocker. She quickly added Beyoncé and Jay-Z "and my mom and my dad!" (It should also be noted that Willow kicked off our interview effortlessly rapping the first few bars of her dad's hip-hop classic "Summertime"). Will, of course, scored a string of PG rap hits in the late '80s as the rhyming half of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, while actress mom Jada has toured in the past with her metal band. Watch Video! http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650474/20101020/willow_smith.jhtml

Jason Rothenberg (The Sparrow) has landed the assignment to write The Twilight Zone, a new feature version of the Rod Serling classic '50s TV series that Warner Bros is developing with Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way. Details are scant, but the expectation is they will take some of the original stories written for the series by the likes of Serling and Richard Matheson. The deal comes at a time when Rothenberg is adapting for Universal and Imagine Entertainment The Forbin Project, a new version of the 1970 Joseph Sargent-directed scifi tale Colossus: The Forbin Project. Ron Howard is attached to direct and Will Smith is attached to a contemporary Frankenstein story about the world's first sentient computer and the misunderstood genius who gains power over the world because of it. WME-repped Rothenberg separately sold the pilot True North to Fox with McG and Peter Johnson producing through Warner Bros TV. It's a treasure hunter adventure show set in the Florida Keys. http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/scribe-enters-the-twilight-zone-for-warner-bros-and-leonardo-dicaprios-appian-way/

Oh, come on! How can you say that when he's looking at you with those sad eyes? Will, yesterday http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/1980/willsmith3056810.jpg

I second that!

Aw, gotta love that dog! http://x17online.com/gallery/galleries/test-hot-pix-20090421/full//jsmithexc101810_01_X17.JPG

Actor has returned home to Belgium after suffering a minor heart attack while filming 'Weapon' in New Orleans. Jean-Claude Van Damme is OK after suffering a minor heart attack while filming his new film "Weapon" in New Orleans. The film was in production in Romania before moving to New Orleans for three days of shooting. According to TwitchFilm.net, Van Damme suffered a minor heart attack before he even began filming in Louisiana, putting the entire shoot on hold. The famous action star, who turned 50 on Monday, was briefly admitted to a hospital in New Orleans and has since returned home to Belgium to fully recover. When MTV News contacted Van Damme's reps for comment on the star's well-being, they responded via e-mail with brief-but-positive news: "He is okay." There's no word yet on how Van Damme's recovery will affect the production of "Weapon." When the film was first announced back in September '09, Vinnie Jones and "The Bourne Ultimatum" actor Scott Adkins (his second film with the Muscles from Brussels) were attached to star opposite Van Damme. Jones and Van Damme were supposed to play rival assassins who are forced to cooperate in their efforts to bring down a drug cartel. Jones' character was described as being handy with guns of all sorts, while Van Damme would be a master of blades. It appears that Jones has dropped out of the project, with Adkins possibly stepping into a larger role. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650388/20101019/story.jhtml ----- Glad he's OK now.

Willow Smith Shows Her True Stripes Willow Smith Oct. 19She might only be 9, but Willow Smith is the daughter of Hollywood royalty Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and as such, girl knows what she’s doing when it comes to celebrity. Riding high on the buzz around the catchy as all-get out video for “Whip My Hair,” this tiny pop princess strutted in striped pants Tuesday in NYC. Her hair pretty much stayed put. http://www.okmagazine.com/2010/10/willow-smith-shows-her-true-stripes

Access Hollywood Live: Willow Smith Whips Her Hair For Us! Willow Smith brings her trendsetting style to Access Hollywood Live and shares details from behind the scenes of her new music video for “Whip My Hair.” Plus, which of her famous parents is more strict — Will or Jada? http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-hollywood-live-willow-smith-whips-her-hair-for-us_video_1254847

Willow Smith Says 'Whip My Hair' Video Is About 'Being Yourself' The 9-year-old Roc Nation star talks to MTV News about filming the clip, her 'Warriorettes' and sticking to your grind. Willow Smith had a little help from her friends on the set of the video for "Whip My Hair." In the clip, which premiered Monday, Roc Nation's latest signee, joined by her crew of pint-size girls, turns a drab classroom into a kaleidoscope of color with a few energetic flicks of her paint-dipped braids. "Having my Warriorettes there, my best friends caring — Jade, Angel Punky, they're just all my best friends — and my family there just made it even better," Willow told MTV News about the shoot when she stopped by Tuesday (October 19). "Me and my friends were touching the oranges, 'cause they were, like, real oranges but they were spray-painted," she said. "It was gooey," she added, turning up her nose at the recollection. The 9-year-old progeny of A-list actors Will and Jada Pinkett Smith explained that her BFFs are her Warriorettes, a supportive team that fully subscribes to the ethos espoused by her smash single "Whip My Hair." The outgoing tween, who describes her style as "schoolgirl-meets-punk rock," also opened up about the significance of the track. " 'Whip My Hair' means don't be afraid to be yourself," Smith explained, "and don't let anybody tell you that that's wrong. Because the best thing is you." A sampling of the lyrics bear that out: "We turn our back and whip our hair/ And just shake 'em off, shake 'em off, shake 'em off/ Don't let haters keep me off my grind/ Keep my head up/ I know I'll be fine." And a "Sesame Street"-inspired "Whip My Hair" remix taps into her chick-power message. As for filming last month in Los Angeles, Willow, a girl firmly on her grind, said she "liked it" but admitted it could be intense at times. "It was a long day. ... It was hard sometimes, but, like, if you have a commitment to that, you have to stick with it," Willow said. Clad in circus pants, a military blazer and a Lady Gaga brooch, the upstart artist turned serious for a moment. "And it's not because I have to, it's because I want it," she said of her percolating music career. "Most people, if they don't want it, they'll just be like, 'Oh well, I can do that tomorrow' — is that what's called procrastinating?" she added with a grin. Watch Video! http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1650364/20101019/story.jhtml

That's Willow's cousin, Jade -> http://twitpic.com/2yu8r8 More pics! http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/10/19/article-0-0BACE1F4000005DC-314_224x423.jpg%5B/img%5D %5Bimg%5D

Yeah, Jaden appears a few times in the video. Willow Smith on 106 & Park Willow Smith Burst Into Tears After "Whip My Hair" Debut Willow Smith is amazing and after an amazing debut video she has put herself into the ranks of Beyonce and Rihanna. We think it's safe to say that Willow Smith is a force that is here to stay and after her emotional debut on 106th and Park she officially has our hearts. After Rocsi and Terrance J gave Willow her first plaque for debuting her video the 9 year old pop star burst into tears. She was so happy and so excited showing the world that she is a humble, young 9 year old going on ten. Willow's birthday is on Halloween and she said she'll be going around as her self. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmHzTETdZC8 http://foreign.peacefmonline.com/entertainment/201010/94775.php Awwwwww!!!!!!

Will Smith & Family: New York City Night Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith brought daughter Willow, 9, along as they stepped out for a night on the town in New York City on Monday (October 18). Will and Jada's son Jaden, 12, had his turn in the spotlight earlier this year with his starring role in Karate Kid, and now little sis Willow is getting her turn to shine with her budding music career. The video for Willow's single Whip My Hair was just released and the young singer will make her live-performance debut on Ellen on November 2. Pics! http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2010/10/19/will-smith-family-new-york-city-night

Video can be seen here! http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjE1ODQzNzg4.html If that doesn't work for you, try this one: http://www.styleite.com/media/willow-smith-whip-my-hair-video/?pid=2346#image Seems Jaden wanted to appear in the video too!!

And more casting news..

Really?

Ohhh, how cute is that! Happy Birthday Turn!! Have fun

Yeah, I think it's been already confirmed that Tommy is gonna appear in the movie. Looking at the plot details, it seems he won't have a major role like in the first two movies though. It will be all about Will and Josh Brolin I think.

Willow Smith: 'Whip My Hair' Artwork! Check out the artwork for Willow Smith’s infection first single “Whip My Hair”! The 9-year-old fashionista daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith will premiere the video for the song on Monday night (October 18). Stay tuned for more! “Sometimes when I think about my life I am so thankful for how blessed I am,” Willow tweeted yesterday. “Let’s all keep praying for their families!);” http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/10/14/willow-smith-whip-my-hair-artwork/

Extremely happy for this. Miracles happen :)

I like Alec Baldwin!

Justin Bieber & Jaden Smith performing 'Never Say Never' in Honolulu, Hawaii Oct. 2010

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Wow.. I love this too. Thanx for sharing AJ!!

I agree!

Will Smith Month Promo