While Donna Summer was the Queen of Disco, performers and entertainers from all genres reacted to the news of her death Thursday (May 17) with great sadness, noting how much she had impacted the music world as a whole before she died from cancer at age 63.

Music mogul and onetime Summer producer Quincy Jones, who worked with the singer during her Donna Summer era, remembered her on Twitter: ?”Rest in Peace dear Donna Summer. Your voice was the heartbeat and soundtrack of a decade.”

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Frequent Summer collaborator, producer and musician Nile Rodgers, remembered his pal, writing, ?”This may help you understand why i’m still crying. So much love and RESPECT for Donna Summer RIP.”

R&B diva Mary J. Blige paid homage to her soul sister on Twitter, posting, “RIP Donna Summers!!!!!!!!! You were truly a game changer!!!”

Former Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams was also floored by the unexpected and tragic passing of the dance-floor icon. “Shocked and saddened at the news of Donna Summer passing away! “she wrote. “Wow!”

Her fellow DC sister, Kelly Rowland, added, “Donna Summer. Icon! Legend! Her voice! Her spirit! Rest In peace, you truly inspired me! I love you!”

Rihanna seemed so surprised by the news, she simply tweeted, “Donna Summer??”

“Donna Summer RIP I FEEL LOVE FOR YOU,” Swedish pop princess Robyn tweeted. Mirroring that sentiment, Adam Lambert wrote, “RIP Donna Summer. glorious disco Goddess.”

British pop songstress Kylie Minogue, whose own flashy, dance-heavy career can be traced back to Summer’s influence, wrote,? “One of my earliest musical inspirations, RIP Donna Summer #BadGirlsForEver.”

Beyoncé’s sister, Solange Knowles, who is known for her throwback style in music and fashion, shared, “Donna Summer- You have inspired me in so many ways…..”

Hip-hop producer Timbaland added, “This cant be tru. i cant believe this RIP Donna Summer. at a lost 4words.”

Q-Tip reacted to the number of icons who have died already in 2012. “I’m getting tired of these 3 keys…RIP this time to Donna summer an amazing trailblazer!”

Boyz II Men also had a similar reaction on their Twitter: “It’s unfortunate that we have to say goodbye to another amazing talent. Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, our condolences to her family!”

“I remember sitting in the front seat of my mom’s toyota while she sang Donna Summer’s ‘she works hard for the money,’ ” Ryan Seacrest recalled. “Songs were just classic.”

Fellow TV personality Carson Daly sent his condolences to her family. “We lost the Queen of Disco today, Donna Summer, 63- another victim of that bastard, cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.”

“In Living Color” actor Tommy Davidson sent MTV News a statement about the singer’s passing: “Donna Summer used disco to bring the most unlikely people together — blacks, whites & everyone in between. Donna was a role model, the consummate professional. Her guidance and inspiration will forever help me reach new heights as a performer. I cherish the days I toured with her. Love to love you, baby.”

Other Hollywood folks remembered Summer, including Kevin Smith. “Damn… donna summer dies at 63. An unforgettable voice from my childhood, beloved by my Mom & brother,” he tweeted. “Let’s dance the last dance for her.”

Share your condolences for Donna Summer’s friends, family and fans in the comments or on Facebook.

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When MTV News first caught up with Dan Stephens, co-producer of U.K.-based electronic dance music outfit Nero (with co-producer Joseph Ray), and frequent vocal collaborator Alana Watson, last December, it was at the launch of the music video for “Reaching Out.”

The song is the fifth single from their debut album, Welcome Reality, and features original vocals by Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates fame, who recorded pieces of the Hall & Oates ’80s hit song “Out of Touch.” Nero’s other singles from the album, “Crush On You,” “Promises,” and “Must Be the Feeling,” garnered remixes from the likes of Kill the Noise, Skrillex, Flux Pavilion and Calvin Harris, to name a few.

Since then, Nero have been tirelessly touring the U.S. and U.K in support of the album, playing to frenzied fans who often even drown out Watson’s live vocals. It’s safe to say that the often bass-heavy EDM collective are more popular in the U.S. than ever before.

“We’ve literally just come off of a three-month tour of the U.K. and the U.S., and that was amazing,” Stephens revealed when MTV News caught up with him at EDM mecca XS Nightclub Las Vegas. “We love playing here. Everywhere you go at the moment in the States, people are just going crazy for electronic music. We just feel so very privileged to be doing this, and traveling around to all these amazing places in America. And people are coming and loving what we are doing so it’s great for us.”

After their highly successful North American tour and gigs at XS, Nero is set to join the ranks of Steve Angello, Calvin Harris, Avicii, Bassnectar, Chuckie, Borgore, Sub Focus, Thomas Gold and Armin Van Buuren, among many others, performing at Insomniac Events and Pacha NYC’s Electric Daisy Carnival New York this weekend.

“Really looking forward to it,” Stephens continued. “I mean EDC, they are always really great shows. You’re playing alongside massive artists who are doing similar things, electronic artists, so it’s going to be great!”

So will fans at EDC NY this weekend get a chance to preview fresh, new material? Stephens said yes, sort of, though, it’s probably too early for them to reveal new cuts from their next album.

“We wrote our album quite a while ago,” Stephens said. “And we are working on new material now for the next album, but there’s nothing that’s ready to play just yet of our next album’s material.”

“But we’ve done a few things to play out,” he continued, “stuff that isn’t going to be album material. Just basically big dance-floor tunes. A couple of bootlegs. So there is new stuff that we are playing and its going to be exciting to play it. Some of the stuff we’ve only just finished too, so it’s going to be good to gauge the crowd’s reaction.”

Head to the EDC website for a complete list of performers at this weekend’s Electric Daisy Carnival New York.

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While his likely opponent in the fall presidential contest, Mitt Romney, dug in his heels and doubled down on his opposition to same-sex marriage, President Obama continued to earn praise from the entertainment community for his historic support of gay marriage.? After hearing from stars including? Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres, “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Kim Kardashian on Wednesday, the list of well-wishers grew to include everyone from Lady Gaga to hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons, Alec Baldwin and political blogger Meghan McCain.

“Obama, congratulations on being the first sitting president to support marriage equality,” tweeted Gaga. “Feels like the future, and not the past. #NoFear.” Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons simply said “thank you,” and singer Michelle Branch gave it a rousing, “YAY Obama!! #EqualityForAll.”

Frequent “Chelsea Lately” panelist and out comedian Ross Matthews could hardly contain his excitement, writing, “OMG, it’s official! Obama becomes 1st president to support gay marriage!!! Historic day!” Meanwhile, another out TV personality, Bravo boss and talk show host Andy Cohen, shouted, “THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT.”

Singer Ricky Martin offered his props as well, saying, “I applaud President @barackobama for affirming that ALL Americans should enjoy equal rights. Historic!”

CNN talker Piers Morgan called it, “One small step for him … one giant leap for mankind,” while comedian/actress Sandra Bernhard offered up the poetic bon mot, “Viva Obama who has just endorsed gay marriage. Right on time drop a dime blow your mind.”

“It Gets Better” founder and “Savage Love” columnist Dan Savage urged action on the back of Obama’s announcement, saying, “Gay people better get out there and support the president. If he loses in November, we’ll be blamed.”

“30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin kept is brief with, “Obama gets it right on gay marriage. Bravo,” out blogger Perez Hilton dubbed the announcement, “better late than never” and singer Josh Groban said it was just “historic.”

Twitter master comedian Patton Oswalt took the opportunity to have fun with the Obama news in a series of tweets about his upcoming (fake) gay marriage. “Oh my God — Seal Team Six just broke down my front door and are forcing me to marry @stephenfry! DAMN YOU, OBAMA!!!!!!” That was followed by some more good news in the form of, “Well, I’m now married to @stephenfry. Ceremony was charming, but watching Seal Team Six fight over the bouquet was f—ing INTENSE.” Funnyman Michael Ian Black was in a joking mood as well, taunting, “Hey Obama, if you love gay marriage so much, why don’t you marry it?”

And in keeping with her maverick streak (not to be confused with her dad’s), political blogger Meghan McCain opined, “Even though he did it a little late under political pressure — very happy to hear the President came out in support of gay marriage.” What do you think of President Obama’s support of gay marriage? Let us know in comments below.

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What was clearly intended as a jokey tweet lamenting the rigorous diet and exercise routine she is currently undertaking to prepare for her 110-date Born This Way Ball has put Lady Gaga in the crosshairs of some angry fans and eating-disorder organizations. On Tuesday, the pop star tweeted, “Just killed back to back spin classes. Eating a salad dreaming of a cheeseburger #PopSingersDontEat #IWasBornThisWay.” Some fans thought the tweet wasn’t exactly keeping with the pop star’s “You’re perfect the way you are” message and that her choice of the “#PopStarsDontEat” hashtag could be misinterpreted as encouraging eating disorders because she posits herself as a role model to her fans.

The National Eating Disorder Association even weighed in, hitting its own Twitter account to write, “Huh? This is the same person who recently implored girls to stop dieting?”

MTV Buzzworthy has an Open Letter To Lady Gaga While it seems clear that Gaga was joking ? who hasn’t dove into a salad wishing it was something else? ? the comment does appear out of character for the star, who has spoken publicly about her own struggles with an eating disorder as a teen. Using that particular hashtag might have been a poor choice, but it’s safe to say Lady Gaga wasn’t knowingly making light of eating disorders ? and, otherwise, wasn’t she mostly just encouraging exercise and healthy eating? Gaga tweets often about all sort of less-than-healthful habits, from drinking (“after 12 margaritas my phone was confiscated”) to, well, other things (“princess xena of xanaxland has lil secrets in her inbox”). Why she is being scrutinized for making an observation about something we already know ? that celebrities engage in intense fitness regimens to meet the unrealistic expectations placed on their appearance ? is kind of a mystery. But, you know, totally appropriate and necessary reason for outrage, everyone. Sound off on Gaga’s #PopSingersDontEat tweet in the comments below!

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Lady Gaga kicked off her hotly awaited Born This Way Ball at Seoul, South Korea’s Olympic Stadium on Friday (April 27) in front of 45,000 fans, and despite protests from Christian groups saying Mother Monster was “obscene” and could “taint” young people with her performance, the concert appears to have gone on without incident.

Intrepid Twitter fans are already showing off pictures and video of the BTW Ball’s enormous Gothic castle backdrop and myriad costume changes, making it clear that Gaga has outdone even her own Monster Ball in terms of spectacle.

While we wait for reviews to trickle in from halfway around the world, one thing is certain: No minors were corrupted at the show. Earlier this month, the Korea Media Rating Board decided to elevate the age rating for the concert from 12 to 18, prohibiting minors from seeing the concert. When the board notified Gaga’s tour promotion company and a sponsor of the change in age restrictions, it did not offer a reason why the show ? which at the time was still in rehearsals and had not been reviewed publicly ? was considered unsuitable for children under 18.

The likely catalyst for the board’s decision came more into focus as the concert neared and protests from a group of conservative Christians calling itself the Alliance for Sound Culture in Sexuality ramped up. The group covered Seoul with posters accusing Gaga of “spreading unhealthy sexual culture” through “lewd lyrics and performances.”

The superstar and her fans, however, were undeterred. Though she tweeted her hopes that the Korea Media Rating Board would reverse its decision (it didn’t), she continued on as planned. Many fans reportedly arrived at the show wearing versions of Gaga’s most well-known flamboyant costumes, and there have been no reports of disturbances at the concert.

Before the show, Gaga tweeted, “I can you hear you Korea. I’m shaking.”

Gaga’s performance was heavy on material from her Born this Way album, though her biggest hits, including “Bad Romance,” Poker Face” and “Just Dance,” were represented.

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball set list:

» “Highway Unicorn”
» “Government Hooker”
» “Born This Way”
» “Bloody Mary”
» “Bad Romance”
» “Fashion of His Love”
» “The Queen”
» “Just Dance”
» “Love Game”
» “Telephone”
» “Just Dance”
» “Heavy Metal Lover”
» “Bad Kids”
» “Hair”
» “Yoü and I”
» “Electric Chapel”
» “Americano”
» “Poker Face”
» “Scheiße”
» “The Edge of Glory”
» “Marry the Night”

Did you see Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball? Let us know what you thought of the show in the comments below!

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Teyana Taylor collaborated with Kanye West on his 2010 album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and now, as an official member of the G.O.O.D. Music team, the Harlem rapper confirms that she will also appear on the upcoming G.O.O.D. compilation album.

When MTV News caught up with Taylor after news broke that she’d officially been added to the Def Jam roster, she said the deal was finalized in April. “I had been actually working with the whole G.O.O.D. Music family for quite a while,” she explained. “Around the time we did the ‘Dark Fantasy’ song, I was still in my contract with Star Trak/Interscope Records, and I asked for release because I wanted to find myself as an artist. I had options to go to different labels, but I felt like G.O.O.D. Music was where I wanted to be, where I fit in.

“This is the second go ’round for me, and hopefully, the second time’s the charm,” the 21-year-old continued. “I signed to Star Trak with Pharrell when I was 15, and now I’m at a new chapter in my life where I’m signed to G.O.O.D. Music, and I’m blessed and happy to be part of the team.”

The rapper, singer, writer and actress said the new deal will definitely improve her worth ethic. “Being signed to G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam has opened more doors now that I finally have a team behind me that can push me to work harder,” she said.

Taylor has already recorded her tracks for the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album, another humbling experience. “Recording ‘Dark Fantasy’ and recording the G.O.O.D. Music album was both crazy,” she shared. “When we did ‘Dark Fantasy,’ the album had to be turned in in three hours, so that was a song that we made happen so last minute, which happened to be the first song on the album, so that was very exciting.

“The same amount of work, same amount of pressure, same amount of heart, intensity, passion [went into recording the G.O.O.D. Music LP]. It was a great experience to be able to work with someone like Kanye and with Pusha T, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Common and the whole G.O.O.D. family. When it’s time to do something, we all come together, we make it work, everyone’s focused.”

Taylor recorded with West in both Los Angeles and New York, laughing off rumors that the crew ticked off the Royal Family while recording in London.

Right now, Taylor is simply enjoying her new family circle. “I am the princess of G.O.O.D. Music, the first lady of G.O.O.D. Music, the baby of G.O.O.D. Music,” she said, laughing. “I’m kinda the spoiled brat right now. I could get whatever I want.”

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While his likely opponent in the fall presidential contest, Mitt Romney, dug in his heels and doubled down on his opposition to same-sex marriage, President Obama continued to earn praise from the entertainment community for his historic support of gay marriage.? After hearing from stars including? Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres, “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Kim Kardashian on Wednesday, the list of well-wishers grew to include everyone from Lady Gaga to hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons, Alec Baldwin and political blogger Meghan McCain.

“Obama, congratulations on being the first sitting president to support marriage equality,” tweeted Gaga. “Feels like the future, and not the past. #NoFear.” Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons simply said “thank you,” and singer Michelle Branch gave it a rousing, “YAY Obama!! #EqualityForAll.”

Frequent “Chelsea Lately” panelist and out comedian Ross Matthews could hardly contain his excitement, writing, “OMG, it’s official! Obama becomes 1st president to support gay marriage!!! Historic day!” Meanwhile, another out TV personality, Bravo boss and talk show host Andy Cohen, shouted, “THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT.”

Singer Ricky Martin offered his props as well, saying, “I applaud President @barackobama for affirming that ALL Americans should enjoy equal rights. Historic!”

CNN talker Piers Morgan called it, “One small step for him … one giant leap for mankind,” while comedian/actress Sandra Bernhard offered up the poetic bon mot, “Viva Obama who has just endorsed gay marriage. Right on time drop a dime blow your mind.”

“It Gets Better” founder and “Savage Love” columnist Dan Savage urged action on the back of Obama’s announcement, saying, “Gay people better get out there and support the president. If he loses in November, we’ll be blamed.”

“30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin kept is brief with, “Obama gets it right on gay marriage. Bravo,” out blogger Perez Hilton dubbed the announcement, “better late than never” and singer Josh Groban said it was just “historic.”

Twitter master comedian Patton Oswalt took the opportunity to have fun with the Obama news in a series of tweets about his upcoming (fake) gay marriage. “Oh my God — Seal Team Six just broke down my front door and are forcing me to marry @stephenfry! DAMN YOU, OBAMA!!!!!!” That was followed by some more good news in the form of, “Well, I’m now married to @stephenfry. Ceremony was charming, but watching Seal Team Six fight over the bouquet was f—ing INTENSE.” Funnyman Michael Ian Black was in a joking mood as well, taunting, “Hey Obama, if you love gay marriage so much, why don’t you marry it?”

And in keeping with her maverick streak (not to be confused with her dad’s), political blogger Meghan McCain opined, “Even though he did it a little late under political pressure — very happy to hear the President came out in support of gay marriage.” What do you think of President Obama’s support of gay marriage? Let us know in comments below.

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What do Nick Fury, Agent J and Austin Powers have in common? “They’re all secret agents” is the obvious answer, but look deeper? think back? the actors who played those characters are among the finest MTV Movie Awards hosts of all time!

Indeed, we’ve had our fair share of memorable hosts over the years. There’s no forgetting 2007′s host Sarah Silverman, who ruthlessly ripped into the star-studded crowd with equal parts shock and hilarity. Jimmy Fallon took a gentler approach when he hosted in 2005; looking back on that night, it’s easy to see why he’s as widely adored on the talk show circuit as he is now. Even as recently as 2011, Jason Sudeikis left audiences in stitches at the Movie Awards, a perfect amuse-bouche ahead of his then-upcoming R-rated raunch-fest “Horrible Bosses.”

Russell Brand joins the ranks of our great MTV Movie Awards hosts this year, but before we see what he’s made of, let’s dwell on the past a little bit longer. Which MTV Movie Awards host was the very best? Let us know by voting in the poll below!

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Polls close Friday, May 29 at noon, with results to be announced in the lead-up to the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. Vote now and vote often!

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The MTV Movie Awards are all grown up! This year, we’re celebrating 21 years of Golden Popcorn glory, so you’ll forgive us for feeling all nostalgic. After all, can you name another award show where comedians can make their victory speeches fully in character as a hippie? Where else are you going to see Sacha Baron Cohen land on Eminem’s face, butt-first?

Make no mistake, there’s no shortage of outrageous moments in Movie Awards history. We’re looking at you, Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake. Don’t think we forgot your awkward gropey antics from last year. And Seth Rogen and James Franco, you’re not getting away clean either; our clothes still reek of the “Pineapple Express” you sparked on stage in 2008.

Yes, there are lots of outrageous MTV Movie Awards moments to choose from?but which moment is the most outrageous? That’s what you’re here to decide, by voting in our poll below!

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Kristen Stewart is a badass. Skeptics judging her based solely on her work in the “Twilight” series might not feel the same way, but brace yourselves for “Snow White and the Huntsman.” Early buzz is very positive for the film, Stewart’s heroic performance included.

It’s not the last time Stewart will get into action hero mode, either. She recently signed on to star in “Cali” for director Nick Cassavetes. Described as a gritty action pic taking place in Los Angeles, “Cali” sees Stewart playing the star of a fake snuff film. After running away with the cash and disappearing for years, Stewart’s character must return from “the dead” to save the sister she left behind.

“That’s my next thing,” Stewart told MTV News about her future plans during the “Snow White and the Huntsman” press junket. “Hopefully after [the 'Snow White' press tour], we can go [shoot 'Cali'] in the summer and lock ourselves away for a few weeks in the Valley, in a little production office, and get together [some] weird, really freaky actor people.”

Indeed, Stewart says that the movie is “filled with the coolest characters,” leaving plenty of room for some memorable “freaky actor people” to climb aboard. But for the actress, on a personal level, “Cali” is a very important project that calls back to her past.

“I’m from the Valley, and it’s been a while since we’ve captured that world,” Stewart said of the movie. “It’s super extreme. Everything about it. It’s extremely violent and extremely funny and extremely emotional. It’s not hard to watch, but it’s really [in your face].”

Are you excited to see Stewart’s “Cali” turn? Tell us in the comments section below or hit us up with your thoughts on Twitter!

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