Johnny Depp Explains Bumpy Ride Of 'Lone Ranger'

'We knew that the budget was going to be huge initially,' he tells MTV News of back-and-forth budget talks.
By Kara Warner


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Much like the unforgivable and unpredictable nature of the American Old West, the plight of Johnny Depp and Gore Verbinski's big-screen adaptation of "The Lone Ranger" has been quite a bumpy ride.

The film got the green light earlier this year, with Depp settled into the role of Tonto and Armie Hammer selected to play the Ranger. Then in August, Disney put a halt on the production with claims that the budget was too big. Just this week, negotiations ended on a happy note, with the production back in full swing and a tentative start date scheduled for early next year.

MTV News caught up with Depp as he promoted "The Rum Diary," which opens October 28, to find out why "Ranger" is so important to him and why the budget became such a big issue for the studio bigwigs.

"I like the character. I think I have interesting plans for the character, and I think the film itself could be entertaining and very funny," he said. "But also I like the idea of having the opportunity to make fun of the idea of the Indian as a sidekick — which has always been [the case] throughout the history of Hollywood, the Native American has always been a second-class, third-class, fourth-class citizen, and I don't see Tonto that way at all. So it's an opportunity for me to salute Native Americans."

With regard to the back-and-forth budget talks with the studio, Depp admitted that he and director Verbinski knew they'd be in for some negotiating from the get-go, but they also planned to be patient.

"We knew that the budget was going to be huge initially, and we also knew that it was going to be shut down for a while, and it was kind of like we patiently wait — we shave a little bit here, we do a little bit there, [and] they fix it."

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Ashley Greene And Jennifer Garner Among Celebs At The Chrysalis Butterfly Ball Anniversary Event

Celebs turned out last night for the 10th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball Anniversary Event in Brentwood, California last night. ‘Twilight‘ star Ashley Greene was gorgeous in red while Jennifer Garner went for a more subdued black dress last night (LOVE … Continue reading

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GUESS WHO'S Rocking Sheer-ly Bootyful Leggings!?

Yesterday, one of our fave YBF chicks brought all the boys to the yard in some leggings that showed off her cakes.  Guess who inside....

While strolling through the streets of West Hollywood, this YBF chick rocked a sheer pair of leggings that showed off her assets.  It shouldn't be too hard to tell....

Wait for it......

 

Wait for it......

 

Wait for it......

 

Wait for it......

It's Angela Simmons!

Angela looked cute casual as she sipped a healthy beverage and got her power-walk on in her red sneakers and cute shades.  Maybe she didn't know just how sheer her ish was though...

 

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Ashton Kutcher Tweets at Demi Moore

Ashton Kutcher Tweets at Demi Moore

When a couple like Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore showcases their relationship so much over Twitter, it's big news when they stop. So when recent reports of the couple's impending breakup and Ashton's alleged infidelity were met with just a few cryptic tweets from the duo -- and a serious lack of their usual social-media PDA -- the media took that as a bad sign. But after three tense weeks, Kutcher, 33, finally broke radio silence and tweeted at Moore.

Unfortunately for those watching this drama unfold and hoping for a happily-ever-after outcome, Moore, 48, didn't tweet back.

On Monday night, Moore's much-heralded breast cancer film Five premiered on Lifetime at the same time Kutcher's show, Two and a Half Men, aired on CBS. He noticed the conflict, and tweeted good-naturedly about it.

"Big night for TV #twoandahalfmen Bears vs Lions and @mrskutcher's 5. My tivo might explode," he wrote.

Kutcher later added, "@mrskutcher good luck tonight! you should be proud."

Though Moore was on Twitter throughout the premiere of her film, she did not respond to Kutcher's message. In fact, the only time she has addressed him publicly since the scandal hit the Web to talk about their new charity, Football For Good.

Even so, it does look like things might be on the mend for the couple, who have been married for six years. Kutcher and Moore reportedly went on a Kabbalah camping trip near Santa Barbara, Calif. over the weekend. Also a good sign is the fact that Moore is still wearing her wedding ring. Let's hope these crazy kids can work things out.

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OFFICIAL PICS & DETAILS: NBA Baller Chris Paul & Wife Jada Crawley's Wedding Day!

It was a fantasy wedding fit for a fairytale-like NBA couple The Pauls.  We gave a few deets last month about what went down right before Chris Paul & Jada Crawley's Charlotte, North Carolina wedding-designed by Mr. Wedding Fab himself David Tutera.

 

Now Essence.com just released exclusive scoop and pics from inside the nuptials.  Check it inside...

The 26-year-old New Orleans Hornets star, Chris Paul, married his 27-year-old college sweetheart Jada Crawley in the very state they met--North Carolina--on September 10th at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge.  Chris even proposed to Jada in the same gymnasium where they met.  Then they made their 3-person family, Chris in a custom made Ralph Lauren Black Label tuxedo & bride Jada in Vera Wang (their son Chris, Jr. is 2 and also rocked a duplicate of everything daddy had--including cufflinks!) officially official.

The couple danced it up all night--and Jada's pretty makeup stayed put and was done by Kisha Williams from The Makeup Lab based in New Orleans--with their bridal party and groomsmen.  LeBron James--in the back right--was one of Chris' groomsmen.  And even Chris' mom (far right) got in on the fun.  The reception was decked out in purples and romantic colors.

On their wedding day, the newlyweds gushed to Essence about their relationship.

Jada: “People can say, ‘They had a baby out of wedlock,’ But when I got pregnant, Chris’ clubbing came to a halt because he wanted to be a good father. And being a good father meant being a better boyfriend. Chris and I just are hometown, everyday people.  Sometimes [his family] gave me the side-eye like, Is she here for the right reasons? But Chris stood up for me.  It made us stronger. Our relationship has been a progression. I feel safe with Chris. He’s very protective."

Chris: "She used to wear Jordans.  Jada was with me when I was broke. Becoming parents made us closer. I truly love Jada; she has been there for the ups and the downs. Basketball isn’t going to last forever. Jada and I love spending time with each other, genuinely.”
 

Lebron James, who was there with girlfriend and bridesmaid Savannah Brinson, said about the couple:

“Chris and Jada are like an extension of my family. He’s like the brother I never had. I’m here for him no matter what — and not only for Chris but also Lil’ Chris and Jada.  “Chris and I have grown both on and off the court from young adults, as young men to now being men with families. I am happy and humbled that I’m able to support him and his family for Chris and Jada’s wedding.”

Savannah commented:

“I couldn’t ask for a better friend in Jada. She and Chris have a beautiful union and I wish nothing but the best for them."

And a cute pic of Gabby Union (who accompanied her man Dwyane Wade) and LaLa Anthony (who accompanied her hubby Carmelo Anthony).

LaLa gushed: "Anytime two people who have been together that long, who are that in love and who are great parents...? I can’t do anything but be happy for them."

Robin Thicke sang Jada down the aisle and plenty of other celebs like Kevin Hart & more were in tow. 

Check out tons more pics & details and other celebs from the wedding over at ESSENCE.com.

 

And video highlights from the wedding are below:

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Photog credit: Mel Barlow of Mel & Co.

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Taylor Swift, Rihanna Dress To Impress At Billboard Awards

Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, Selena Gomez also make fashion splash on red carpet, as showgirl style rules at the Las Vegas event on Sunday night.
By Jocelyn Vena


Taylor Swift at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
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On Sunday night, some of the biggest names in the music industry hit up the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas and decided that sparkles and sequins make for the perfect additions to any red carpet get-up. Well, it is Sin City after all.

Taylor Swift always seems to bring some of that Nashville sparkle to any red carpet. She arrived at the show in a pale-hued, sequined Elie Saab gown. Nicki Minaj showed off her signature sense of style in her baby-blue, body-hugging spandex Mark Fast catsuit.

Selena Gomez turned up the style dial in a sexy, cut-out black Dolce & Gabbana gown that she paired with red strappy sandals with sparkly bow detailing. Like Gomez, Ke$ha opted for some cut-out detailing in her sparkly, slate-gray dress with tulle skirt. Rihanna looked white hot in her men's tailored Max Azria suit, which she kept sexy and feminine by not buttoning her shirt all the way.

Fergie went S&M chic in her little black bandage-type dress by Hervé Léger. Nicole Kidman also wore black. She paired a casual braid hairstyle with a long black gown and Keith Urban. British pop cutie Kyle Minogue looked funky in her little black lacey dress. Inside the show, Britney Spears sat in the audience wearing a skimpy black dress of her own, her hair in loose curls, with little-to-no accessories.

While some stars kept the color scheme low-key, Keri Hilson decided to stand out in her billowy little yellow dress paired with a turquoise-colored belt. Kelly Rowland showed off some of her best assets in a body-hugging, bright pink bandage dress.

The fellas also looked tight on the carpet. Joe Jonas wore all black with white sneakers, Ne-Yo paired his periwinkle suit with a Yankees cap and Justin Bieber wore black tuxedo pants with a gold-lamé tuxedo jacket.

Which stars' styles caught your eye at the Billboard Music Awards? Tell us in the comments.

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Cobra Starship 'Go Big' During '90210' Cameo

'We were up for, like, 24 hours straight,' Gabe Saporta says of his band's appearance on Tuesday night's episode.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Sway Calloway


Cobra Starship guest star on '90210'
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Cobra Starship made a guest appearance on Tuesday night's "90210," and while they may have been looking fresh, it turns out they were anything but.

At least that's what they told MTV News back in August, one day after filming their cameo, and one day before they took the stage during the Video Music Awards Pre-Show.

"We were up for, like, 24 hours straight," frontman Gabe Saporta laughed. "We woke up at 5 a.m. to go film '90210.' We got done at, like, 8, and yesterday was our only day off, so we were like, 'OK, we haven't slept, but it's our only day in L.A., so let's go big.' "

Though they were dragging, Cobra pushed on through, wowing the "90210" crowd — and, from the sound of things, quite a few of the actresses too — with their performance.

"We did 'One Night' and another song from the record called 'Anything for Love,' " Saporta said. "There were a lot of babes there who were like, 'We'll do anything for love.' Girls who were very sensitive. Also, I felt like people were looking at us weird."

They even got a chance to flex their acting muscles (the same ones on display in their late, lamented "CobraTV" Web series) and, in the process, learned a few tricks of the trade from guitarist Ryland Blackinton.

"We did some fake speaking. We got pulled into a scene, because nobody can actually talk [during the filming of musical performances]," Blackinton explained. "A lot of people maybe know that, but our fake manager in it goes up to us and goes [mouths fake words], and we're like [mouths even more fake words]. So we, like, kind of had lines, but we were just talking nonsense."

"Ryland went to acting school, and I overheard something that, I guess, actors do, when you have to do those kind of things, where you're not really speaking. You say, 'Watermelon,' " Saporta said.

"Yeah, you list fruits," Blackinton added. "It looks deep, actually. All the fruits."

And if they had one complaint about their whole "90210" experience, it would probably be the casting of a rather hirsute gentleman as their "manager." No matter how starstruck they were on set, Cobra had a difficult time not being mesmerized by his impressive chest plumage. Still, like all great actors, they managed to press on.

"The manager they chose for us had a lot of chest hair," Saporta laughed.

"It was like he was wearing a shirt underneath his opened-up shirt," bassist Alex Suarez added.

"It looked like a Cosby sweater," Blackinton chimed in. "Only all one color."

What did you think of Cobra's "90210" appearance? Let us know in the comments below!

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'Avengers' Trailer Assembles Online

FROM MTV SPLASH PAGE: "Avengers" fans, it's finally time. At long last, Earth's Mightiest Heroes have joined forces for your extended viewing pleasure... and boy, do these guys look good. The first trailer for "Marvel's The Avengers" made its way online today at Apple after weeks, months, and even years of endless anticipation. But did [...]

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Donald Trump Confirms He?s Considering Run For President

Reality star and business man Donald Trump has confirmed the rumors – he IS considering a run for President of the United States! The ‘Apprentice’ star shared: “I am seriously considering running. I hate what’s happening to our country. Our … Continue reading

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