Jared Leto & His Thirty Seconds to Mars Band Mates Release New Single, “Walk on Water”

Jared Leto is walking back into the music fold in a big way…

The 45-year-old part-Spanish singer/actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars front man and his band mates have released their first new song in four years, “Walk on Water.”

Jared Leto & Thirty Seconds to Mars

The high octane first single from the band’s upcoming fifth studio album — teased by singer Leto in an Instagram video in June, and another last week — opens with the words “Do you believe/ Walk on water,” over a chorus of “ooh ooh”‘s. Then, a big beat drops and Leto sings, “Can you even see what you’re fighting for/ Blood lust in a holy war/ Listen up hear the patriot shout/ Times are changing.”

The song will get its world television premiere during a performance at this 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 27.

With its anthemic chorus and heart-stirring, propulsive rhythm it’s no surprise that the band has teamed with ESPN to use “Walk on Water” as the promotional theme for the sports network’s coverage of the 2017 college football coverage.

“’Walk on Water’ is a song for all of us. It’s a song about freedom, about persistence, about change and about fighting for what you believe in,” said Leto in a statement announcing the tune. “It is a call to arms but also full of all the optimism and hope that is such an integral part of the American Dream.”

The song is slated to appear on the band’s upcoming follow-up to 2013’s LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS.

A lyric video features footage shot all over the U.S. on July 4, from rodeos and Resist protest marches to President Donald Trump giving an address and fireworks displays.

Jared Leto In Talks to Star in Sony’s “Bloodshot”

Jared Leto could be seeing the world through bloodshot eyes…

The 45-year-old part-Spanish American actor, singer-songwriter and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman is in talks to star in Sony’s Bloodshot, based on indie comic book publisher Valiant Entertainment’s IP.

Jared Leto

The project is being directed by Dave Wilson, who is partnered with Deadpool director Tim Miller’s at Blur Studios.

If a deal can be reached, Leto would star as Bloodshot’s protagonist Angelo Mortalli, a ruthless killer for the mob who is set up by the family and framed for murder. He instead goes into Witness Protection, but is betrayed by an FBI agent guarding him, kidnapped and forcibly subjected to an experimental program in which his body is injected with microscopic computers called nanites. They erase his brain and rebuild it and his body to be a weapon with superhuman strength and healing powers.

The character was created by Kevin Van Hook, Don Perlin and Bob Layton in 1992.

Sequels are planned for both Harbinger and Bloodshot before the title characters meet in Harbinger Wars, which is based on Valiant’s 2013 comic book crossover.

Leto previously starred as The Joker in Suicide Squad.

Leto’s Thirty Seconds to Mars Releasing New Album Next Year Via Interscope Records

It looks like Jared Leto’s ready to rock…

The 44-year-old part-Spanish actor/singer’s rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars has announced plans to release new music.

Thirty Seconds to Mars

The rockers dropped a dramatic, albeit brief, video hinting at what they’ve got in store. Leto recently discussed Thirty Seconds to Mars’ progress on its new studio album in his Rolling Stone cover story, and it appears we can expect it next year, via Interscope Records.

Thirty Seconds to Mars’ last album, 2013’s Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams (and the three studio efforts before it), arrived through Virgin Records.

Leto also recently launched a short-film series called Great Wide Open, focused on “America’s National Parks and the incredible adventurers who explore them.”

The avid mountain climber in Leto is on display in the new clip, the recent cover story, and the series, which you can view here.

Leto Named the New Face of Gucci Guilty Fragrance

Jared Leto has found his guilty pleasure…

Gucci has announced that the 43-year-old part-Spanish American Oscar-winning actor and the lead singer of Thirty Seconds to Mars is the new face of its Guilty fragrance.

Jared Leto

Leto was previously the face of Hugo Boss Red, and looked quite conservative in those spots.

As the face of Gucci Guilty, Leto will be starring in a new campaign, which the Italian luxury house announced will be shot in Venice, Italy, under the creative direction of Gucci’s Alessandro Michele.

The brand’s most recent ads for the fragrance starred Evan Rachel Wood and Chris Evans.

 

Leto Hints at New Thirty Seconds to Mars Music on the Horizon

Jared Leto is makin’ new music…

The 43-year-old part-Spanish American singer/actor and lead singer of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars posted a photo of himself beside a microphone, with the caption “#MarsIsComing.”

Jared Leto

Leto, who is starring as the Joker in the highly anticipated film Suicide Squad, released the image via his Instagram account.

Thirty Seconds to Mars’ last studio album was Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams, which was released in May 2013. The band’s last live shows were this past September and they don’t have any more lined up, except for August 2016’s Thirty Seconds to Mars-featured Malibu camping trip, Camp Mars.

Still, it looks like more is coming from Leto and his bandmates.

Leto Appears in The Joker Garb on the Cover of Empire Magazine

The joker’s up for Jared Leto

The 43-year-old part-Spanish American actor, singer-songwriter and director has suited up in his The Joker gear on the cover of Empire magazine’s December issue.

Jared Leto

Leto, portraying The Joker in the highly anticipated action film Suicide Squad, appears in full Joker regalia on one of the three covers hyping the superhero flick.

The Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman’s cover is nothing short of sexy, as Leto shows off his rock hard stomach.

Empire Magazine Jared Leto Cover

The trio of new covers also features Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and Will Smith as Deadshot.

Directed and co-written by David Ayer, Suicide Squad is expected to hit theaters Aug. 5, 2016.

Leto Named to GQ’s 20 Most Stylish Men Alive List

He may be a talented actor and musician… But Jared Leto is also a sharp-dressed man.

The 43-year-old part-Spanish American actor and lead singer of the Thirty Seconds to Mars has been named to GQ magazine’s list of the 20 Most Stylish Men Alive.

Jared Leto

Leto, who won an Oscar for his supporting role in Dallas Buyers Club, joins a list of honorees that includes Kanye WestPharrell WilliamsJay ZJohn Mayer  and Mark Ronson.

GQ’s judging panel excluded fashion professionals from consideration and focused on streetwear over red carpet looks, giving a reasonably egalitarian approach to the list.

“We even spent several hours just contemplating Jared Leto’s hair,” writes the men’s fashion magazine on its website.

The list appears in GQ’s July issue.

Pitbull’s “Timber” Wins Best Collaboration Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

There’s no denying Pitbull is the collaboration king… And, now he’s got the award to prove it.

The 33-year-old Cuban American rap superstar picked up the award for Best Collaboration at the first-ever iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles Thursday night.

Pitbull and Ke$ha

Pitbull earned the award for “Timber,” his chart-topping collaboration with Ke$ha, at the fan-voted ceremony.

But he didn’t just pick up an award… Pitbull was also one of the night’s performers.

After opening the NBC broadcast, Pitbull took a jab at Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was suspended for life by the NBA this week for making racing comments.

“Now everyone that’s here is a who’s who, a what’s what, the anybody’s of all anybody’s, except, of course, for Donald Sterling,” Mr. Worldwide said. “You can take a picture with whoever you want tonight, even Magic Johnson.”

Other performers included Shakira, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Bastille, Blake Shelton, Thirty Seconds to Mars and Luke Bryan.

Here’s a complete list of winners:

Hip-Hop/R&B Song of the Year “Pour It Up,” Rihanna
Best Collaboration “Timber,” Pitbull feat. Kesha
Best New Artist Lorde
Best Lyrics “Wrecking Ball,” Miley Cyrus
Best Fan Army Rihanna Navy
iHeartRadio Young Influencer Award Ariana Grande
iHeartRadio Instagram Award Austin Mahone’s Mahomies
Alt Rock Song of the Year “Demons,” Imagine Dragons
Song of the Year “Stay,” Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko
Country Song of the Year “Boys ‘Round Here,” Blake Shelton
EDM Song of the Year “Wake Me Up,” Avicii
iHeartRadio Innovator Award Pharrell Williams
Artist of the Year Rihanna

Cuarón Earns First-Ever Golden Globe for Directing “Gravity”

It’s a golden night for Alfonso Cuarón

The 52-year-old Mexican filmmaker earned the first Globe of his career Sunday night at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 71st annual Golden Globe Awards.

Alfonso Cuaron

Cuarón, a first-time nominee for the prestigious award, took home the Best Director – Motion Picture trophy for helming the blockbuster 3D sci-fi thriller Gravity, which has earned more than $670 billion worldwide.

“This is for the hundreds of people that made this film possible,” Cuarón said during his acceptance speech. He wrapped up his time at the mic by thanking his mother: “And above all, muchas, muchas gracias a mi mama.”

It’s the latest award for Cuarón’s critically acclaimed work behind the lens on Gravity.

He’s also earned Best Director recognition at the Austin Film Critics Awards, the Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards, the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards, the Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, the Online Film Critics Society Awards, the Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards, the San Diego Film Critics Society Awards, the San Francisco Film Critics Circle awards, the Toronto Film Critics Association Awards and the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards.

But Cuarón wasn’t the only Latino winner…

Jared Leto took home the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture at Sunday night’s awards show.

The 42-year-old part-Spanish American actor/singer earned the first Golden Globe of his career for his gender-bending performance as male-to-female transgender character Rayon in Dallas Buyers Club.

“This is incredible. I didn’t make a film for almost six years because I was pursuing other dreams and I just have to say it’s more than an honor to come back and have this love and support and I never expected it and never even dreamed of it,” said Leto, the lead singer of Thirty Seconds to Mars. “I want to thank my team for making this so fun and giving me this incredible life, and to the Rayons of the world, thanks for the inspiration.”

Here’s a complete look at this year’s Golden Globe winners:

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— Picture, Drama: “12 Years a Slave.”

— Picture, Musical or Comedy: “American Hustle.”

— Actor, Drama: Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club.”

— Actress, Drama: Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine.”

— Director: Alfonso Cuaron, “Gravity.”

— Actor, Musical or Comedy: Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

— Actress, Musical or Comedy: Amy Adams, “American Hustle.”

— Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club.”

— Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, “American Hustle.”

— Foreign Language: “The Great Beauty.”

— Animated Film: “Frozen.”

— Screenplay: Spike Jonze, “Her.”

— Original Score: Alex Ebert, “All Is Lost.”

— Original Song: “Ordinary Love” (music by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. and Brian Burton, lyrics by Bono), “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.”

TELEVISION

— Series, Drama: “Breaking Bad.”

— Actor, Drama: Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad.”

— Actress, Drama: Robin Wright, “House of Cards.”

— Series, Musical or Comedy: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

— Actress, Musical or Comedy: Amy Poehler, “Parks and Recreation.”

— Actor, Musical or Comedy: Andy Samberg, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

— Miniseries or Movie: “Behind the Candelabra.”

— Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Elisabeth Moss, “Top of the Lake.”

— Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Michael Douglas, “Behind the Candelabra.”

— Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jacqueline Bisset, “Dancing on the Edge.”

— Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jon Voight, “Ray Donovan.”

Gomez Going Global!

She’s already conquered America… And Selena Gomez is now one step closer to becoming a genuine international star.

MTV has tapped the 19-year-old Mexican-American singer/actress as the “hostess with the mostest” at this year’s MTV Europe Awards, the cable network’s global celebration of the year’s best music.

“I’m so excited to be the host of the 2011 MTV EMAs–it’s a dream come true,” professes Gomez. “This is such a huge event that always recognizes the biggest stars in music from across the globe, so it’s a real honor to be MC at this year’s show.”

As the official mistress of ceremonies, Gomez will oversee all of the evening’s onstage exploits, performances, winners and important moments. She’ll also Tweet live during the show, as well as offer unique commentary on mtvema.com.

Among this year’s EMA Nominees, Lady Gaga leads the pack with six nods, with part-Latino Bruno Mars and Katy Perry close behind with four nominations. Adele, Justin Bieber and Thirty Seconds to Mars are each up for three awards.

Other EMA nominees include Latina superstar Jennifer Lopez, Foo Fighters, LMFAO, Jessie J, Beyonce and Coldplay

The 18th annual MTV Europe Awards will take place at Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Ireland on November 6.