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Jason Derülo turns up the heat in his steamy video for "In My Head," but the mercury was plummeting when production on the upstart singer's visual was slated to begin. With temperatures on the East Coast falling, L.A.-bound director Kai Crawford nearly had to oversee the clip via satellite as snow blanketed New York City. 

Not the way he planned on handling the video, which has been nominated Best Male Video at this year's VMAs. (Derülo is also up for Best New Artist.)

"It was like the coldest day of the year, it seemed like," Crawford explained to MTV News. "It's funny. I traveled from New York and I got snowed in, 'cause it was a blizzard, like, four or five days before Christmas, which for me, was two days before the shoot. I got snowed in. The [video's] commissioner got so scared, she told me, 'You'll probably have to direct this video by Skype.' "

Crawford's flight to Los Angeles was postponed and the airport in New York was just about shut down. But the director made the trip to JFK International Airport anyway in the hopes of catching a flight. His determination was rewarded when after a few hours Delta Airlines re-opened and Crawford was able to book another flight. With his old ticket refunded, the director bought a new ticket ASAP and headed to California.

Crawford and Derülo then sought to create an homage to Justin Timberlake's Diane Martel-helmed clip for "Like I Love You." According to Crawford, the concept of Derülo's clip was the "party after the party" in the parking lot. With the Miami singer's moves and his crooning, they were able to accomplish that goal.

The only problem?

"It was like the coldest day in L.A.," Crawford recalled, laughing.

Mary J. Blige, T.I., Kid Rock Go Country For 'Care'

Mary J. Blige is known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, but the veteran singer has more range than a rifle. Blige's country-tinged "Care," featuring Kid Rock and T.I., leaked online Thursday (September 9.).

The song includes a guitar-laden production and earnest lyrics about wanting to change the world but only having the ability to care.

"I can't stop the war, shelter the homeless, feed the poor," Blige and Kid Rock sing together on the chorus, while T.I. ad-libs throughout the refrain. "I can't walk on water, can't save your sons and daughter/ I can't change the world or make things fair, but the least I can do is care."

"For the life of me, I can't see how the devil keeps enticing me," Tip raps on the number. "All you see is a felon, but I know God can see what's right in me."

In the past, Blige has worked with a host of artists in other genres, from Jay-Z to U2's Bono to Luciano Pavarotti, but this is her first foray into country. As of press time, however, it's unclear if the record will land on Blige's next project. A representative for the singer has not responded to inquiries.

Blige is hard at work on her forthcoming album; producer Swizz Beatz sent messages on Twitter saying he and Blige completed four songs together for her next project. In the meantime, Blige is set to go on tour next month with Jazmine Sullivan and newcomer Miguel.

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Celebs Help Raise Money For Atlanta's Oldest Healthcare Facility

Atlanta celebrities and are joining forces with Grady Hospital to support a new grassroots fund raising campaign designed to inspire community giving and increase awareness for Atlanta's only Level I Trauma Center.

Jermaine Dupri, DJ Drama, Frank Ski, Rashan Ali, Chilli, Kandi , Shawty Lo, Bobby V, Maria More, Cristyle),Kenny Burns and many more will become ambassadors of "G2G" or "Give to Grady," a campaign set to launch Friday, September 10, at 12:30 p.m. EST with a mass messaging event on Twitter and Facebook.

Fans will be encouraged to text "GRADY" to 50555 to donate $5 to one of Atlanta's oldest healthcare facilities. Supporters can also make their donation at www.gradyhealthfoundation.org.

Lisa Borders, president of the Grady Health Foundation said:

"We are extraordinarily excited that Atlanta's entertainment community will join Grady in what may be the only grassroots fund-raising campaign of this kind in the country. Public hospitals are woven into the fabric of our communities and yet rarely does the community come together in this way to support our important work. Atlanta is a special place, with special people who are genuinely concerned about each other and the city."

 The G2G campaign will run through the end of the year and include a press reception in October and a series of promotional events around the city. TV spots are currently airing on local cable stations.

Grady hopes to raise $100,000 through the G2G campaign.

For more information on G2G, visit www.gradyhealthfoundation.org.

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