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Britney Spears and on-again/ off-again agent-boyfriend Jason Trawick are the living embodiment of Katy Perry's "Hot N Cold." They're broken up! They're together? They're not! Next thing you know they're shopping?

So if tomorrow Britney and Jason are back OFF, we've taken it upon ourselves to play Millionaire Pop Star Match Maker and find Britney a new boyfriend. Check out 5 guys Britney should date.

1. Ryan Gosling
This one is kind of romantic. Britney Spears first made a name for herself as part of the Mickey Mouse Club, where she met the first love of her life, Justin Timberlake. Now, if you'll allow some fan fiction flair, what if she always held a candle for the resident bad boy of the MMC, Ryan Gosling? Britney's dated dancers and rappers (FRED DURST!), so the method actor would certainly be a change of pace for Britney.

2. Taylor Lautner
Twilight's head werewolf is nursing a broken heart courtesy of Taylor Swift. But while he's recovering -- and no doubt anxiously awaiting to find out how he'll be portrayed in some future Swift hit (right, Joe Jonas?) maybe he could be the answer to Britney's man problem. Besides, after dating the older Trawick, maybe it's time for Britney to date a younger man.

3. The Situation
This basically spells out K-Fed Pt. II. But still, Britney and The Situation would have two benefits. Not only would it put an end to Mike's bad luck with the ladies, it would set up the possibility of Brit-Brit drop-bys at the Jersey Shore house. And we all know how much Snooki and J-WOWW love when girls drop by unannounced!

4. John Mayer
This could go very, very, very badly. But can you really take a good, hard, honest look at yourself and say this wouldn't be awesome? Didn't think so.

5. WILD CARD = Become Post-Guy Ritchie Madonna
After all, she doesn't need a significant other. Maybe she can just jump right to the man-eater phase, a la Madonna, since the end of her marriage to Guy Ritchie. Britney can go get herself a nice piece of eye-candy and not worry herself about all the ups and downs of relationships. And with that, let's watch Britney have a threesome!

We've seen Lady Gaga made of recycled junk, a tasty batch of Lady Gaga cookies, and Lady Gaga as Barbie. It was only a matter of time before the world would know Lady Gaga made of candy. The above image is by artist Enrique Ramos, who utilized Gummy Bears, licorice, M&Ms, and other delicious uses for sugar to create a piece of Lady Gaga art made out of candy. Mmm... licorice corset. Should you ever find yourself at a Ripley’s Believe It or Not!... museum or... whatever... that's where you can see them.

Check out his Beyonce made of candy and the legendary Michael Jackson made of candy. Now please allow me to excuse myself as I lick the screen.

Neon Trees' "Animal" is one of the most incessantly catchy singles of the year. With its lush synths and insistent drumming it evokes an unforgettable night out in, say, London, running for cabs, partying with friends, hoping to stop time.

Which is kind of funny, since Neon Trees are based in Provo, Utah. Such is the charm of their updated New Wave sound, which can recall the great works of Duran Duran and The Psychedelic Furs as well as more modern purveyors of dance-friendly rock like The Killers.

We had to get to know the band behind this incredible song. The foursome, whose debut album, Habits, is in stores now, are an insanely personable bunch.

In this episode of "The 5," the members of Neon Trees --  Tyler Glenn, Chris Allen, Branden Campbell and Elaine Bradley -- talk about the origin of their band name and how that name unintentionally led to Branden joining the band. Neon Trees also does a quick bit of Lady Gaga-karaoke to explain how Elaine and Chris were once an item (a "Bad Romance" that actually ended okay). They also go into detail about their various hometowns and the roads that led them to Utah.

Check out the interview below as well as their video for "Animal," which is the jam.

They grow up so fast, don't they? Seems like just yesterday an adolescent Selena Gomez was learning the magic tricks of the trade on Wizards Of Waverly Place. And now here she is in her new video for a remixed version of "Naturally" (taken from her album, Kiss & Tell) looking like a dancing queen.

Not unlike her on-again/off-again pal Demi Lovato, who used her "Remember December" video as a way to show her fans her growing maturity, Selena Gomez uses "Naturally" to show a more grown-up side of her personality.

"Naturally" hasn't been radically remixed here; if anything it's been given a slightly more fist-pump-friendly rhythm. Which is pretty funny since the Jersey Shore cast allegedly shot down Gomez's invitation to attend one of her concerts.

The Situation snub doesn't seem to have effected Selena's swagger at all. She seems cool and confident throughout the video and at home working the Kylie Minogue-style electro-pop track.

+ Check out the video for "Naturally" below, and tell us which version you like best.

+ The act of "just being Miley" seems to be getting more and more complicated. Recently we told you about how Miley Cyrus had been going on about how she gave up the Internet for a real life (burn!) and how she and boyfriend Liam Hemsworth are "both deeper than normal people." Now the "Party In The U.S.A." singer has opened up to Parade Magazine, and the quotes paint a picture of a girl who is quickly growing up in front of our eyes. In the interview, Cyrus calls Hemsworth her "first real boyfriend" (what up, Nick Jonas!), talks about the end of Hannah Montana ("When they’re putting me in sparkles and in pink this final season, I have to grit my teeth. I can’t breathe looking like that anymore") and dishes on much more. (Parade)

+ A lot has been made about the variety of products placed prominently in Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video. Was it a way to subversively advertise for brands? A commentary on the prevalence of products in media? Both? One product placement that was no accident was that of Polaroid. The camera and film company recently contracted the pop star to be their creative director. (PopEater)

+ Move over Alicia Keys, Jay-Z's got a new duet partner. Seems that Hova recently recorded with White Stripes/Raconteurs/Dead Weather wiz Jack White. Jay spit over a track White had been working on and, according to the White Stripe, "it's unbelievable sounding." (Pitchfork)

+ Count Young Money's Drake as one of the many hip-hop artists with a deep admiration and love for the music of Sade. The "Best I Ever Had" MC's hotly anticipated debut album, Thank Me Later, is rumored to feature everyone from Lil' Wayne to Kanye West to Jay-Z. But what Drake really wants is to work with the enigmatic singer. (MTV News)

+ With their new album White Crosses on the way in June, Against Me! has released a video for the new song "Rapid Decompression"  to get us all ready to mosh against the man. (Spinner)

As the unofficial president of the *McDonald's Shamrock Shake Club (I appointed myself, you see), I was OUTRAGED that I didn't receive a bulletin, e-mail, carrier pigeon message, or calligraphed notice that the Shamrock Shake — McDonald's limited-edition, regionally elusive green mint shake — had returned to New York City after an overly long hiatus. As a kid growing up in the Midwest, getting my hands on one of those delectable minty shakes was no more difficult than a quick trip to the local McD's. But in years past, finding a Shamrock Shake in New York City has been a feat more challenging than finding your own apartment in Manhattan for under $1,000.

Anyway, I heard rumors that the Times Square McDonald's (i.e — the McDonald's RIGHT DOWN THE STREET from where I work at MTV) had Shamrock Shakes, and I had to substantiate those Shamrock Shake rumors for myself. So I and about 12 other MTV staffers from the 17th floor crammed into an elevator and made the fast walk over to McDonald's even faster. And ... AND! Lo and behold — SHAMROCK SHAKES! There was only a small sign at the register heralding their arrival. I could not BELIEVE there wasn't, like an electronic scrolling marquee outside. Or a plane flying a Shamrock Shake flag. While skywriting S-H-A-M-R-O-C-K S-H-A-K-E. Nevertheless, $2.39-ish later, the 12 of us had Shamrock Shakes in our hands, and they tasted like tasty mint and childhood.

Giddy with anticipation.

Okay, truth be told, Shamrock Shakes taste like little more than generic melted mint chocolate chip ice cream (Um ... I guess because ... that's what they are?) They're about as authentically Irish as a box of Lucky Charms. Still, it was totally worth the trip. Oh, and apparently the Shamrock Shakes are available in New York City for a few weeks, or, "until the liquid runs out," (uh, yum?), so if you were too busy drinking green beer today, no worries. You have time.

We ordered kind of a lot.

SHAMROCK SHAKE SUCCESS!

Mission accomplished.

Crushed.

+ Related Video: Metro Station, "Shake It."

* In case you were wondering: no this is not a promotion or paid advertisement by McDonald's. I just REALLY love Shamrock Shakes. But if they wanna send a coupon for a free Shamrock Shake, I wouldn't turn them down either.

A week back we unveiled a sneak peek of A Day To Remember's newest video, "I'm Made Of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of," taken from their Homesick album.

The preview gave us some clues: We knew there would be kickball, scantily clad cheerleaders and rocking out. But we weren't prepared for this intentionally dorky tapestry of comedy.

The Dan Dobi-directed clip pits the members of A Day To Remember against some fierce competition in the form of some junior high aged kickballers. Add in some sight gags and outlandish characters from the same school of sports jokes as Will Ferrell flicks like Blades of Glory and Semi-Pro, some Michael Jackson dance moves, and some chewing of tobacco, and you got three minutes of LOLs, mosh parts and guttural growls.

Check out the video below. Homesick is readily available, and you can catch A Day To Remember on the Toursick tour through May.

Stop what you're doing and check out this sweet, swingy cover of Lady Gaga's "Telephone." If you've already watched it, watch it again. It's by painfully cute Cali guy-girl duo Pomplamoose — really Nataly and Jack, who've succeeded in proving that YES, you actually CAN be cuter than She & Him). They've turned Gaga's ferocious dancefloor hit and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" into an Apples In Stereo/Call & Response-esque, skipping-down-the-street-whistling experience. It's the musical equivalent of a gorgeous spring day.

As much as I would LOVE to be the proud owner of a Proenza Schouler PS1 bag in a gorgeous springy teal, I'm blogging on more of a Billabong budget than a Barneys bank account. Still, spring is here, and it's time to dump that stuffy, gloomy gray/midnight blue/black bag you've been toting around all winter (as well as its contents) and spring forward into some cute handbags that don't complement your Uggs. (Wait ... you're not still wearing Uggs, are you?)

Check out six spring handbags — in fun florals, pretty prints, strong shapes and big, bold colors — for under $50 each!

L-R: $39.50, Billabong, Swell.com; $32.80, Forever21.com; $49, Nine West, Ninewest.com

L-R: Delia's, $34.50, Delias.com; Roxy, $32, Roxy.com; $14, FredFlare.com

+ Related video: Fabolous, "Throw It In The Bag."

Vita Chambers is another great artist with Caribbean island roots poised to make a big splash this year. Following in the footsteps of fellow Barbados singer, Rihanna, and joining the like of Iyaz and Sean Kingston in the Island Pop movement, Chambers makes Now Music; genre-busting, border-free jams for people who like to keep it on shuffle.

Vita Chambers was born in Canada but spent her formative years in Barbados, raised on her parents' eclectic record collection of classic soul and rock. But it's been the last few years, as the charts have seen hits that freely mix pop, R&B, dance, rock and hip-hop into dance, that she really found her own voice in this dizzying new music world.

Inspired by the likes of Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Pink, Vita Chambers' music is a pulsating, personal pop, reflecting both her teenage exuberance and her seasoned, diverse tastes. Take her single, "Young Money" a fan's love letter to the music of Lil' Wayne, that's as energetic and boisterous as Miley Cyrus' "Party In The U.S.A." It's the perfect introduction to this incredibly talented teen.

That song, and four others, make up her recently released The Get Go EP. You can catch Vita bringing the dance party sound all summer long on the Bamboozle Festival. We leave you with the video for "Young Money," and be sure to check out her MySpace to see videos of her playing solo covers of songs by Gaga, Pink and Adam Lambert.

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