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‘Project Runway’ Shakes Things up for Season 8

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In addition to the usual stresses and strains, bitchiness, in-fighting, and flashes of sheer design brilliance that we’ve come to expect from the show, ‘Project Runway’ fans can expect a few changes when it returns for its eighth season tonight. In an interview with tvguide.com, host and creator Heidi Klum dropped some hints as to what we can expect.

First up, the show’s now starting at 9PM ET instead of 10PM ET (check your DVRs, people), and is 90-minutes long instead of 60. Klum said she always thought the original start time was too late, so now we can all watch a longer show and still catch up on our beauty sleep a whole half hour earlier than before.

Plus, having an extra 30 minutes in the show means we’ll get to see much more of the judges’ deliberation: “Elimination day is all day, but on the show it was down to about 10 minutes. … Now we have the freedom to show it much longer than we ever could,” says Klum.

After seven seasons the competing designers are, by now, knowledgeable fans of the show who know what’s coming and know (or think they know) how to play the game. So, this season will throw them some curve balls, such as the first-ever hat challenge, and Klum says this time around “we are going a little harder on the designers and with the challenges. We just try to pump it up a little more and give the designers twists. … We need to surprise them too, and not just viewers at home.”

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Wiz Khalifa Will Be The Guest On MTV News’ ‘RapFix Live’ Friday!

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‘Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010′ will be the guest on our livestream, Friday at 1 p.m. ET!
By Jayson Rodriguez

Wiz Khalifa

Photo: Rostrum Records

Wiz Khalifa’s already-good week just got a lot better.

The Pittsburgh rapper bested his fellow upstart MCs to earn MTV News’ “Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010″ nod during the “Sucker Free Summit” on Sunday, and now the Taylor Gang leader will be the next guest on “RapFix Live” this Friday at 1 p.m. ET.

“RapFix Live” is MTV News’ new livestream show, where artists are interviewed live by Sway in the newsroom and viewers are able to ask questions via Twitter and uploaded videos. Fans can tweet @MTVNews with the hashtag #rapfixlive and Sway will dig through questions live during the chat; viewers can also upload their questions to Your.MTV.com.

The questions can range from the absurd to the serious.

Last week, Rick Ross was the premiere guest and the Miami rapper was gracious, humorous, and witty as he answered questions about surfing, among other things.

Ross also revealed during “RapFix Live” that he wants to work with Dr. Dre and Frankie Beverly on his next album and he described what it was like to work with Kanye West in Hawaii, where the two collaborated on his “Live Fast, Die Young.”

“Make sure y’all turn in to ‘RapFix Live,’ I’mma be answering all your tweets live,” Wiz said to MTV News over the weekend, relaying the message to his fans. “So slide through and keep it Taylor!”

Don’t miss Wiz Khalifa on “RapFix Live” on MTV.com, Friday at 1 p.m. ET!

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A Fashion Tour of Nashville, Tennessee

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With all of the happenings taking place down in Nashville lately (Imogen + Willie for J.Crew! Supermodel Karen Elson sings and talks fashion!), StyleList was more than happy to take a recent fashion-motivated tour of Music City. Everyone knows it is a vintage shopping and classic country kind of town, but what was also interesting to discover was the influx of everything from high haute couture to customized denim to incredulously cheap designer mark downs.

The crown jewel of this style expedition was the opening of “The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957″ exhibit, which was brought over from London’s prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum, where it debuted in 2007. The 200 + piece collection is currently on display at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and is a stunning assemblage of haute couture dresses, lingerie, and accessories dating back to Christian Dior’s iconic “New Look.” As for choosing Nashville as its only stop in the U.S.? “It felt right,” said curator Claire Wilcox. “It felt now.”

The “now” feeling permeates through the culture of the city, which is filled with down home hipsters, cool boutiques, organically-conscious eateries, and all-star couples that mingle inconspicuously among the masses. And even though the effects May’s inconceivable flooding are still being felt, there is a real sense of community that prevails above all else.

Here are some of the highlights from StyleList’s pitstop to one groovy town:

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A Style Tour of Nashville, Tenn.

Check out all of the stylish happenings taking place in Nashville, Tenn.

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Amid the great vintage finds and excellent antiquing to be had in Nashville, the latest style boon to take place in “Music City” was the arrival of a premier couture exhibit last month at the Frist Center of the Visual Arts.

“The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947 - 1957″ originally debuted at London’s prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum in September 2007, and features over 200 exquisite hand-crafted gowns, lingerie, and accessories from the era.

The exhibition’s starting point is Christian Dior’s “New Look,” which established a modern silhouette for post-war women in Paris and quickly became the marker for excellent dressmaking. Other fashion houses such as Balenciaga and Balmain then followed suit. Oddly enough, Dior himself was never one to roll up his sleeves, according to V&A curator Claire Wilcox.

“Dior never touched fabric, never touched models,” says Wilcox. “He used to prod them with a stick. He was a draftsman.”

Catch the exhibit in Nashville through September 12th - you won’t want to miss it. This is its only stop in the U.S.

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It wouldn’t be a proper trip to Nashville without a few stops at the various stellar vintage shops. Among them is the the highly trafficked Venus and Mars: The Showroom, which is co-owned by supermodel/fledgling musician Karen Elson and costume designer Amy Patterson. Their extensive stash includes menswear (hence “Mars”), lingerie, doll-like exquisite dresses and jumpsuits as well as a plethora of accessories ranging from 1950s hosiery to wide-brimmed floral hats.

Venus & Mars: The Showroom, 2009 Belmont Road, Nashville, TN, 37212. Tel: (615)915-4846.

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Another must-stopshopping destination is Diamond Star Halo, which is owned and curated by former NY Post fashion editor Libby Callaway. Located in Fanny’s tk, the shop-in-shop vintage emporium includes racks of caftans, dresses, and designer goods culled from Callaway’s extensive travels throughout the U.S. and Europe. Assuaging all of the cool clothing and accessories is the complementary ephemera of which the Tennessee native also is known to acquire.

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Speaking of Elson, the supermodel-turned-musician gave her debut performance at Third Man Records which is owned by her multi-tasking husband and musician- in-his-own-right Jack White.
Aside from the recording studio, the space also includes a store (filled with everything from White Stripes USBs to exclusively created record players), a photo studio for shooting said up and coming acts, a 1950s era vintage kitchen, and a stage for said performances.
Acts invited to play are recorded and albums are created up the road at United Record Pressing, one of the largest vinyl producers in the world.
On special occasions, such as when Conan O’Brien came to town for Bonnaroo, Third Man Records will host open nights so that the community can enjoy a free show.

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In early 2009, Matt and Carrie Eddmenson - both veterans of the denim-producing business having worked with labels such as Levi’s, Lee, Girbaud, Ralph Lauren, Rogan, J Brand and Diesel - converted an old gas station into a bespoke jeans shop. The concept was to feature two different styles for men and women that are intentionally rigid so that the wearer could break them in, with custom tailoring to take place in store.

Earlier this year, while Gwyneth Paltrow was in town filming a movie, she worked with the Eddmensons and gave them a big shout out on Goop. The resulting popularity surge has resulted in a collaboration with J.Crew (to debut this August) and Paltrow herself helping to create the prototype for their latest offering - a new skinny jean made of tk cotton.

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Over in the Green Hills section of Nashville, there are a coterie of cute shops - the best of which (for fashion connoisseurs anyway) would have to be H.Audrey.
Owner Holly Williams, who is not only a purveyor of fashion but also a talented musician and the daughter of local legend Hank Williams, Jr., has curated the store to include of the moment labels such as Rick Owens, Alexander Wang, A.L.C., and Elizabeth and James, among others.
When she’s not on the road with her band (or her husband’s, ahem the Kings of Leon) you’ll find Williams tucked away in the back of the boutique placing orders and taking inventory.

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Designer Manuel is a local legend in Nashville, having dressed the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and all three Hank Williams’s (among many others) in his signature rhinestone-laden couture cowboy suits. Pop round to the split store/studio space in Tk, and you’re likely to run into the self-proclaimed “Rhinestone Rembrandt” himself, who will most likely regale you with stories of dressing the Rat Pack, the Lone Ranger and other stars of yore.

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The designer himself, who is in the studio every day teaching the interns the tricks of the trade.

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Fashionistas, set the dial to full blast. UAL has to be the best kept secret this side of the Mason-Dixon. An outlet for luxury retailers such as Barneys New York and Bergdorf Goodman, UAL carries a mind-blogging array of designer gems at deeply discounted prices. Think Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Givenchy, Milly, and more. A fellow editor discovered a rack of Martin Margiela pants for under $100. It’s reason enough to make the trip!

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And while we’re on the topic of mind-boggling yumminess, one could not help but mention the utter deliciousness that exists at Burger Up. Owner Miranda Whitcomb Pontes, who previously worked for Chaiken in San Francisco and embodies a louche cool girl style, is committed to the idea of community in every essence. All of the food is locally-grown and hormone-free and the long wooden tables were made of salvaged wood from her grandfather’s farm.
The fresh atmosphere is only enhanced by the creative and delightfully Southern menu - Yazoo beer-battered cremini mushrooms, fried pickles with ranch dressing, and of course the burgers! The Woodstock, which features Benton Bacon, white Cabot cheese, and Jack Daniels maple ketchup, is stuff of legend.

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What would be the most amazing thing that could happen on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’? Well, that would probably have to be an episode of the show where chef Gordon Ramsay doesn’t hyperventilate and scream at everyone. And amazingly, that’s exactly what happened tonight (Tue., 8PM ET on Fox).

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The final four contestants worked well together tonight, and didn’t have a single dish sent back during dinner service. Chef Ramsay had nothing but praise for them. (Admittedly, he was still sort of shouting his praise at the cooks, but still — that’s about as close as he gets to being “nice,” so we’ll take it.)

“Well done, everybody,” Ramsay said. “THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR.” (Note the slight, um, reversion to yelling there.)

The players couldn’t believe that they were getting kind words from Ramsay. ” … Really?” contestant Holli said.

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Wiz Khalifa Fans Celebrate His ‘Hottest Breakthrough MC’ Win

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‘Dude’s been on his grind heavy since ‘05, droppin’ mixtape after mixtape,’ says one happy supporter.
By Jayson Rodriguez

Wiz Khalifa

Photo: MTV News

When Wiz Khalifa won MTV News’ “Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010″ contest, the victory was fueled by tons of love from his fans.

The Pittsburgh rapper’s army of fans — the Taylor Gang — not only voted in such numbers that Wiz’s tally nearly doubled that of runner-up Nicki Minaj, they also took to the message boards to argue for the inevitability of the nod. “Listen to Wiz, he’s lyrical … smooth … fluent,” wrote MTV.com commenter Mike. “Def the most talented rappin’ against the competition.”

Another fan said Wiz was finally getting the props he deserves. “All you people sayin’ Wiz ain’t [deserving] never heard Prince of the City 2,” Vinnie wrote. “It ain’t like Wiz just came outta nowhere. Dude’s been on his grind heavy since ‘05 droppin’ mixtape after mixtape. With all the noise he’s making, you can’t refuse to hear. About time we got a quality rapper from Pittsburgh, 412 all day, city of champions.”

Even those readers who voted for other candidates gave respect to Wiz on his win. “Can I say I’m shocked?” CoolestBookworm22 wrote. “I expected Nicki Minaj to win because it’s safe to say she has the largest fan base. I think J. Cole should have won, but it is what it is. Congrats Wiz.”

Added Derrell, “Just my opinion, J Cole, Wiz, and Curren$y all will shine. All 3 are so different!”

Others weren’t able to take the outcome. “J. Cole got snubbed,” G-One wrote.

Wiz beat out 19 other candidates in the “Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010″ poll, which was decided by you, the MTVNews.com readers. The Kush & Orange Juice MC won a tough competition, beating fellow top-five finalists Nicki Minaj, J. Cole, Travis Porter and Diggy Simmons. Wiz’s victory was even more impressive because Nicki Minaj and J. Cole have heavyweight co-signs from Lil Wayne and Jay-Z, respectively.

Wiz himself was humble about victory, telling MTV News, “It’s like a friendly competition. It’s not competing like I’m going against [the others], but it’s like we’re all in the same thing. To be mentioned in the same thing as them and then to have my fans come through and just push it over — it’s cool!”

Do you agree with Wiz’s win? Keep the conversation going in the comments below.

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