Jonas Brothers Say Russell Brand ‘Needs A Hug,’ Meeting Britney Spears Was ‘Incredible’
Brothers talk about VMAs at British ‘Camp Rock’ premiere.
By Jocelyn Vena
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The Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears backstage at the Video Music Awards
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Still on a European promotional tour in support of “Camp Rock”, the Jonas Brothers have opened up once again about the comments Russell Brand made about their purity rings at the VMAs on Sunday.
Speaking to MTV News in the U.K. in Wednesday, Nick Jonas, 15, said, “I don’t know if there is really a positive” to come out of Brand’s comments, adding, “He was kind of running out of material after a little while.”
The boys, who said earlier that they had no hard feelings over the British comic’s comments, expressed even more affection for him. “I’d give him a hug,” Joe said. “I think he needs a hug!”
Also on Wednesday, Jordin Sparks talked about her comments at the VMAs in defense of the Brothers’ promise rings.
(The flap over Brand’s comments actually inspired an abstinence-group leader to send Sarah Palin’s daughter a purity ring, which he said would be delivered by Republican presidential nominee John McCain’s daughter Meghan.)
The boys also talked about how jazzed they were to meet first-time VMA winner Britney Spears.
“We met a lot of people there,” Joe said. “We met Britney Spears and she was incredible!”
On Sunday, before the guys hit the VMAs, they told UsMagazine.com that their goal for the night was to meet Brit, who turned out to be the night’s big winner. “We really hope we get to meet her,” Kevin told the site following their rehearsal of their new single, “Lovebug.” “That would be an honor,” Kevin added. “I wanna meet her,” Nick said. “She was the first CD I ever bought, so it would be cool,” Joe revealed. “You want to pull for Britney and hope for the best,” Kevin added.
Although the guys didn’t win any awards, they were true to their word.
“It was an honor to lose to her, as well,” Kevin told MTV News U.K.
At the “Camp Rock” London premiere, the brothers were joined on the red carpet by co-star Demi Lovato; they all performed live after the screening.
“We’re so excited to be here in London to celebrate the European premiere of ‘Camp Rock,’ Joe told The Press Association. “The reaction from our U.K. fans has been incredible and we are so appreciative.”
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Jordin Sparks: ‘I Don’t Regret’ Promise-Ring Outburst At VMAs
‘American Idol’ winner says she didn’t mean to call non-ring-wearers ’sluts’ when defending Jonas Brothers.
By Jocelyn Vena
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Jordin Sparks presenting with John Legend at the 2008 Video Music Awards
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At the 2008 VMAs, Jordin Sparks had a very visceral reaction to the comments made by host Russell Brand regarding the Jonas Brothers’ purity rings. While presenting an award, she paused to say, “I just have one thing to say about promise rings. It’s not bad to wear a promise ring, because not everybody — guy or girl — wants to be a slut.”
(Watch a video of Jordin Sparks’ comment here.)
On Tuesday, the VMA-nominated “American Idol” winner, who also wears a purity ring, spoke to EW.com about her comments. “It’s something I feel strongly about,” Sparks said.
Sparks said she does feel sorry that her own unscripted statement might have offended some. “I wish I would’ve worded it differently — that somebody who doesn’t wear a promise ring isn’t necessarily a slut — but I can’t take it back now. It was a split-second thing, and it came out kind of wrong. Still, I don’t regret it.”
The 19-year-old also added that she has no hard feelings against Brand, admitting that the two shared a laugh backstage at the show. “I have nothing against him at all,” she said.
The Jonas Brothers took to the BBC airwaves on Tuesday to respond to Brand’s jokes. “For us, it’s cool to see that he recognizes we are gentlemen,” Nick, 15, said.
His older brother, Kevin, 20, seemed to think Brand just overdid it. “I think he focused on certain things and didn’t move off of them,” he said. “People’s attention spans in America need more than that.”
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