Buzz Bites -- 12/24/2008: Kanye West Overestimates Barack Obama's Need For Trashy, Going-Out Attire

+ President elect Barack Obama has no problem walking around shirtless -- but occasionally, the future world leader also has the need to wear actual clothes. Enter aspiring fashion designer Kanye West, who's graciously agreed to custom-design a line for the president-elect. Perfect for "Obama to go to the club in," says 'Ye of the Worst Idea Ever. (The Sun - UK)

+ Meanwhile, memo to Mariah Carey (and Kanye): Fire engine red is not/will never be the new black. (Faded Youth Blog)

+ Apparently, Ashlee Simpson didn't appreciate hubby Pete Wentz's blabbing about their sex life on the Howard Stern radio show. Who woulda thought?? (OK!)

+ After seeing pics of the no longer scary-skinny Amy Winehouse vacationing in St. Lucia, we fully support her half-baked notion of moving there on a semi-permanent basis. (Daily Star)

+ Culinarily challenged singer Beyonce Knowles is getting ready to prepare a Christmas feast for the entire fam! "Hopefully, my family will still be well and alive after they eat what I cooked," jokes the Cadillac Records star. (The List - UK)

+ T'was the day before Christmas, and the MTV kids still at the office were passing the time by watching Beyonce's new "Diva" and "Halo" videos. (Parlour Magazine)

+ Taylor Swift is STILL on top of the Billboard album charts. Not bad for a country girl. (MTV News)

+ You already know Miley's plans for New Year's -- but what's she up to this Xmas Eve? We're not sure, but her pre-Christmas ritual appears to involve singing in the closet. (Celebrity MySpace)

+ Tired of conventional Christmas music? Gather 'round ye olde yule log and belt out some Jonas Brothers carols. (JonasBrothersFan.com)

+ Hills gal Whitney Port is officially ready for The City! But is NYC ready for her? (Remote Control)

Tags Amy Winehouse, Ashlee Simpson, Barack Obama, Beyonce, Jonas Brothers, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Pete Wentz, Taylor Swift, Whitney Port