Fans of The Hunger Games know that Taylor Swift's new song "Safe & Sound," featuring The Civil Wars, is set to be the lead song off of the soundtrack, but the rest of the tracks had largely remained a mystery -- until now! The movie soundtrack will actually include two new songs from Taylor: "Safe & Sound" and another track called "Eyes Wide Open." Aside from Taylor, Miranda Lambert, Arcade Fire, and Kid Cudi are also contributing tracks.
With just over a month to go until The Hunger Games finally hits theaters, the music video for the lead track from the soundtrack has been released! Taylor Swift's new song "Safe & Sound," featuring The Civil Wars, features Taylor walking barefoot through a foggy forest and The Civil Wars playing instruments inside an old log cabin.
"It was freezing," Taylor says about filming the music video in Nashville. "I was shaking the whole time and trying not to be shaking when the cameras were rolling. It had just rained." Check out the video below:
Last night, the top names in music came out to honor the best songs and performers of the year. Among the winners, Taylor Swift picked up Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for "Mean" and Adele swept the major categories, taking home Record of The Year for "Rolling in the Deep" and Album of the Year for her second album, 21. For a full list of winners, click "Read More."
Okay, I'll admit it -- I actually really love Valentine's Day. My best friend Josh can attest to this fact since I used to insist that every February 14 he surprise me with some sort of funny-cute Valentine's Day gift. (His proudest find was a bouquet of brown-yellow roses -- who knew flowers even came in that color?!) It probably comes as no surprise then that I have a soft spot for cheesy romantic dramas. Of course, I love Rachel McAdams in The Notebook, but to be honest, it's Channing Tatum playing a heartbroken soldier in Dear John that really gets to me! So, I had been looking forward to seeing them together in The Vow ever since I first saw the trailer last year. (It also helps that it features my favorite song ever, "Enchanted" by Taylor Swift.) Check it out below:
The Vow tells the story of Paige (Rachel) and Leo (Channing), an artsy couple who have been married for just under a year when they get into a terrible car accident. After several days, Paige wakes up in the hospital unable to remember the last five years of her life. In her mind, she's still in law school, is engaged to her former boyfriend Jeremy, and has no idea who Leo is -- or how they met!
Paige's parents insist that she come home with them, but Leo thinks that returning to their routine will help her regain her memories. After several weeks, however, it's clear that her memory isn't going to be coming back anytime soon, so Leo hatches a plan to make Paige fall in love all over again. He shows her their wedding video, finds the original version of their heartfelt vows (written on cafe menus), and takes her to the place they first met to re-enact their first date -- but convincing her that they really are perfect for each other is no easy task and Leo's up against Paige's disapproving parents, her scheming ex-fiance, and Paige's almost entirely different post-accident personality.
If you're expecting a total feel-good romantic flick -- be warned! -- the ending doesn't tie the story together as much as I was hoping it would! There are also some very depressing scenes and generally, the entire idea of forgetting someone that you care so much about is a pretty sad thing to think about. (A heartbroken Leo re-telling the story of the first time that he and Paige exchanged "I love yous" is an especially tough scene to watch!) Still, I was hooked -- rooting for Paige to regain her memory and for Leo to win back the girl of his dreams. (Side note: Bring tissues!)
Are you planning on seeing The Vow this Valentine's Day weekend?
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xoxo,
Katie, J-14 Editorial Associate
The Hunger Games soundtrack doesn't come out until March 20, but we have your first look at the cover! The soundtrack features songs from artists like The Decemberists, Arcade Fire, The Secret Sisters, and the lead track, "Safe & Sound" by Taylor Swift. Click here to hear "Safe & Sound."
Taylor's music video for "Safe & Sound" will premiere Monday, February 13 at 7:54 p.m. ET on during MTV First: Taylor Swift. Following the video, MTV will host a live chat with Taylor on mtv.com. Fans can submit their questions to MTV by Tweeting @MTV with the hashtag #AskTaylor or #MTVFirst.
In the beginning of December, it was rumored that Taylor Swift, was just about to sign on to play Eponine in the film adaptation of Les Miserables. But it's been officially confirmed that the role has been offered to British actress Samantha Barks -- former girlfriend of Nick Jonas!
Samantha previously played the role of Eponine in London (alongside Nick) for the 25th anniversary concert of the musical. "Most incredible moment of my life," she Tweeted after receiving the big news. Samantha will be joined on screen by an all-star cast featuring Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, and Hugh Jackman.
What do you think about Samantha Barks being cast as Eponine in Les Miserables? Do you want to see the movie adaptation of the musical?
Taylor Swift definitely has something to sing about -- the country singer picked up the most nominations of any female artists for the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards! She's up for Female Vocalist, Video of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year, which she walked away with last year.
Other stars that are up for awards include Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, and The Band Perry. Click "Read More" for a complete list of 2012 ACM nominations. The 47th annual ACM Awards airs Sunday, April 1, at 8 p.m. on CBS.
Zac Efron and Taylor Swift were spotted having lunch together at L.A. restaurant Pace this week and according to reports, the Lorax costars were "deep in conversation" and Taylor was "very giggly." The two drove to the restaurant together in his car and left together as well. Although it may have looked like a date, Taylor's sources say that she "only thinks of Zac as a friend."
Zac and Taylor's new movie The Lorax hits theaters on March 2 and features Zac as Ted, who heads out to find the one thing that will help him land the girl of his dreams, Audrey (Taylor).
The 54th annual Grammy Awards won't air on CBS until February 12, but the performers have already been announced! As well as being nominated, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Bruno Mars are all also slated to take the stage to perform some of the biggest hits of 2011.
Singers, wizards, and vampires, oh my! The stars came out in full force at last night's People's Choice Awards, and several of your fave celebs won trophies! Demi Lovato not only performed her latest single "Give Your Heart a Break," but she won Favorite Pop Artist. Katy Perry took home the awards of the night with five trophies including Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Tour Headline. "THANK U to every1 who voted for me for the People's Choice tonight! We won so many! Now I need to get more books 2 successfully display them!" Katy Tweeted.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 also won big with four awards -- Favorite Book Adaptation, Favorite Movie, Favorite Action Movie, and Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast. Click "Read More" to see the entire list of winners.
