Natalie Portman -- Soulja Girl?

Posted Nov 15th 2007 12:38PM by TMZ Staff

Natalie Portman proved she could shake it like a stripper in "Closer." But did her pole dancing skills come in handy when Soulja Boy showed up to TRL to teach her some dance moves? Pop and lock, Padme!

Fearless Natalie didn't back down from the challenge, as Soulja gave her a crash course in crunk.

Filed under: TV, Music, Wacky & Weird

Tags: dance, mtv, natalie portman, NataliePortman, soulja boy, SouljaBoy, trl

TRL and the Little People

Posted Nov 15th 2006 2:07PM by TMZ Staff

It was a big day for little men yesterday on TRL, elfin funnyman Robin Williams and tiny Elijah Wood. The pair were making the rounds promoting the animated hit, "Happy Feet," and as always, Williams was more animated than most toons. Snoop Dogg took time out from his legal troubles to push the penguin flick, along with Panic! at the Disco.

Robin, not to be outdone by his own shirt, which said, "1001 Insults, Putdowns, For all Occasions," clowned it up as usual. Elijah Wood appears to be wearing a pair of jeans from Baby Gap.

Filed under: TV, Wacky & Weird

Tags: Elijah wood, ElijahWood, mtv, Robin Williams, RobinWilliams, trl

New York Hearts Jessica

Posted Jul 20th 2006 1:27PM by TMZ Staff

It's apparent Jessica Simpson's fame definitely hasn't faded since "Newlyweds" went off the air. The blonde bombshell is currently in New York promoting her new single "A Public Affair."

One of Simpson's stops included an appearance on MTV's TRL Wednesday afternoon where VJ Vanessa Minnillo was nowhere to be found (because of her current relationship with Nick Lachey? hmmmm). After the show hundreds and hundreds of fans with cell phone cameras in hand lined the streets and sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the pop star.

As Jessica left the building, the screaming erupted and police could only hold back the crazed crowd for a short while before the mob broke free and bum rushed the singer's bodyguards. Jessica was quickly rushed to the car as the swarm of people crushed in.

Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Music, Jessica Simpson

Tags: Crowd, Jessica Simpson, JessicaSimpson, NIck Lachey, NickLachey, TRL, Vanessa Minnillo, VanessaMinnillo

Mariah's Killer Body

Posted Apr 14th 2006 10:41AM by TMZ Staff

April 14, 2006 12:40AM ET

Mariah Carey was back at 'TRL' this week to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the release of her hit album, 'The Emancipation of Mimi.'

'EXTRA's' Tanika Ray was backstage with Mariah where the sexy singer shared some of her diet and exercise secrets -- and her affinity for cake.

Check local listings for when 'EXTRA' airs.

Tags: Mariah Carey, MariahCarey, TRL

Wilmer Goes Behind the Scenes for 'EXTRA'

Posted Mar 31st 2006 11:24AM by TMZ Staff

EXTRA' has obtained hilarious home video of Wilmer Valderrama taping himself on his recent trip to MTV's 'TRL' to record a segment promoting his new show, 'Yo Momma.'

Check local listings for when 'EXTRA' airs.

Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Tags: MTV, TRL, Wilmer Valderrama, WilmerValderrama