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Today's news that Jeff Archuleta -- father of Buzzworthy idol David Archuleta -- was arrested for soliciting a sex act at a not-really-focused-on-relieving-your-back-pain massage parlor was nothing short of completely shocking and extremely sad. We're extremely protective of our little Arch Angel and wish him lots of love and... whatever else you wish a person when they (and the whole world) find out that their Mormon dad got busted for a happy ending. By the cops.

With that, here are five more celebrity dads who will absolutely give me another heart attack if I find out they went to an "unlicensed spa."

KEVIN JONAS, SR.
Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., father of Kevin, Joe, Nick, and Frankie is a former pastor and manages his sons' career (they're in a band called "the Jonas Brothers") which is a full-time job. Also, I've met the man, and he's a saint. I JUST KNOW in my happy little heart that Kevin Jonas, Sr. is just not capable of such indiscretions. It's just impossible.

BILLY RAY CYRUS
Miley's "Thrill Billy" daddy does have the whole out-of-wedlock thing on his side (come on! it was the free-wheelin' '90s!), and then there was the Vanity Fair/ almost-naked pix thing, but he's still a true family man who's biggest crime, in my opinion, is the highlights.

PETE WENTZ
Pete Wentz already aired all of his dirty laundry (and more!) before he settled down with Ashlee Simpson, who cranked out super-cuters Bronx. And even though he's hung with the occasional stripper, he's got a totally hot piece at home. Plus, they're one of those couples who sorta looks like they do it all the time. VIVA LA SIMPSON-WENTZES!

CLAY AIKEN
Clay Aiken is far too busy... wait, what's Clay Aiken doing these days? Oh, going to the airport! Anyway, yay! He has a cute baby! Yay!

CHARLIE SWAN
BELLA'S DAD commit a crime? PUH-LEASE! What crime could the CHIEF OF POLICE OF FORKS possibly commit? I mean, sure, he's sometimes a little emotionally unavailable, and he can't cook to save his life, and true, he's still a bit hung up on his ex-wife, but you CANNOT say that  Charlie Swan doesn't love his daughter. Probably the only crime Charlie Swan is guilty of is BEING BORN A HUMAN.

+ Now, speaking of fathers and crimes, watch George Michael's "Father Figure" video.

Tags Ashlee Simpson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Clay Aiken, David Archuleta, George Michael, Jonas Brothers, Kristen Stewart, Miley Cyrus, Pete Wentz, Twilight, video

Street Sweeper Social Club hardly even gave you a minute to get anxious about waiting for their "100 Little Curses" video, now did they??? As you'll recall, we first got wind of the new clip yesterday when Tom Morello and Boots Riley did "The 5." And now, less than 24 hours later, the video is upon us!

As Tom and Boots mentioned in their interview, the "100 Little Curses" clip features performances by Sopranos-star Drea DiMateo and Clueless / Road Trip star Breckin Meyer. But the real stand-out in this video isn't a celebrity cameo. And it's not the revamped rap-rock sound, either (although that is a major highlight).

The star of this video, hands down, is the living, breathing backdrop. Writhing graffiti-esque text scrolls across a stark white wall, dripping ink blots in time with the music. The result is a clean, super-stylized launchpad for a super-duo with an aesthetic that comes across as boldly as their sound.

Watch as The Coup, Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave morph into new rock force, Street Sweeper Social Club, in the radical new Matthew Stawski (Deicide, Secret Machines)-directed video for "100 Little Curses."

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Tags Audioslave, Rage Against The Machine, Street Sweeper Social Club, The 5, The Coup, video

+ For all two people who haven't heard this devastating news, darling dollface David Archuleta's DAD (who is also a MORMON, in case you forgot) was busted for soliciting prostitution at a massage parlor in Utah. <using our spa voices>: P.S. —  Looks like he got a "happy ending" too.  This makes up for anything our parents never got us for Christmas. (MTV News)

+ Guess who's gracing the cover of Elle magazine's July music issue: none other than the always lovely and forever glamorous Gwen Stefani. Va va va VOOM! (Popbytes)

+ Miley Cyrus was out for a little seafood dinner when she gave an impromptu performance, much to the crowd's surprise! They begged for more, but she made her exit after two songs. (E! Online)

+ Jack White hates MySpace and wants you to go to the record store and buy his friggin' vinyl... (The Tripwire)

+ ...which is probably a good idea since MySpace just laid off like 400 people (about 30% of its workforce). YIKES! Think I should cancel that interview I have next week? (All Things Digital)

+ Nick Lachey says he's never heard unlikely singer Susan Boyle actually sing. Hm. Sounds like Nick needs to take a trip on them Interwebs those lazy crazy kids are usin' these days. (US Magazine)

Tags David Archuleta, Gwen Stefani, Jack White, Miley Cyrus, Nick Lachey, Susan Boyle

Gabe, Ryland, and Alex occupied the Buzzworthy couch today (no, that's not Nate running away in the background -- he and Victoria couldn't make it) to answer your Cobra Starship fan questions. Video of the whole surreal experience will be coming soon, but here's a little teaser to get you in the appropriate mental zone.

+ First, Thai food was ordered.

+ Then, it was noted that several people in the room were wearing boat shoes, so we had to talk about that as well as the deleterious effects of the rain on Jewfros (myself and Gabe + NYC monsoon = unhappy Jews.)

+ Next, Ashley Tisdale was... "discussed."

+ Guy Ripley mentions were made.

+ Gabe Saporta personally applauded Joe Jonas' "Single Ladies" dance.

+ The color purple (the actual color, not the 1982 book by Alice Walker or the 1985 movie starring Whoopie Goldberg) and the term "epic fail" were both deemed DONE. (Sorry, everyone who still uses it. And I probably still will because I'm lazy.)

+ Also discussed: camping, underwear, going peepee in your pants.

Okay. Stay tuned for the video! It's currently in "post." Until then, watch the sneak peek of the "Good Girls Go Bad" video, featuring Leighton Meester. Again.

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Tags Alex Suarez, Ashley Tisdale, Cobra Starship, Gabe Saporta, Joe Jonas, Jonas Brothers, Leighton Meester, Ryland Blackinton

Since you asked, here's what Alexa has on on today's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung. If you even noticed anyone or anything else besides Ryan Reynolds, who is like the Naga Jolokia pepper of hot dudes. (Look it up. It means SUPER hot.) Seriously, even his abs have abs.

Thursday, June 18
+ Cardigan: French Connection, her own.

+ Dress: Kova & T

+ Shoes: APC

Want Alexa's look? Check out Splendid's easy little racerback tank dress in navy. It's $116 at ShopLAStyle.com.

Also cute and slightly more '80s-inspired: This Corpus navy blue button-down tank dress with a ruffled, tiered skirt. It's $151 at 80spurple.com.

Three cardigans for you to choose from. The first one's a good cool-nights/ warm weather cover-up, and it'd look perfect with jeans. It's $19.99 at Urbanoutfitters.com.

This Michael Stars button-down cardigan is made from the softest cotton ev-ar, and it's also on super-duper sale. It's $36 at RevolveClothing.com.

... Or, pick up Splendid's long, ultra-light drapey cardigan for $68 at ShopLAStyle.com.

Want shoes like Alexa's amazing APC cut-out Mary Janes? Repetto has a similar style. (They happened to be called "Jonas," by the way.) They're $198 at Shopzoeonline.com.

+ More Alexa-inspired style picks -- Mary Janes, key necklaces and more -- after the jump!

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Tags Alexa Chung, Buzzworthy Style Files, It's On With Alexa Chung, Ryan Reynolds

Yo. This new Linkin Park video is intense. Joe Hahn -- the band's turntable guru and resident video director -- has stepped his game up in a major way. Remember that tripped-out technique that made your eyes roll back in your head on Chairlift's "Evident Utensil" and Kanye West's original "Welcome To Heartbreak?" The one that pixelates the images, bleeds the colors, and melts them all together? Yeah well, it's back in a big way.

This time around, in the video for Linkin Park's "New Divide," the revolutionary technique doesn't take center stage. It's one of many. Hahn uses the pixel melt to segue between double-vision infrared performance clips and scenes from Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen, the film for which "New Divide" is the theme. To put it plainly, the effect is stunning. And it doesn't hurt that the song walks that impossible line of epic and irresistibly catchy. Prepare to catch yourself singing "Give me reeeeeason!" under your breath all day. Watch "New Divide," now.

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Tags Chairlift, Kanye West, linkin park, Transformers, video

Screw on your interviewer caps nice and tight, because I have an assignment for you. Obviously by now you're well acquainted with Sean Kingston's sound. His last name tells you all you need to know about his reggae-licious club bumpers. But everybody's been so busy calling 911, throwing hands in the air, and generally grinding to his breakout hit, "Fire Burning," that they've forgotten to get to know the man behind the music.

For instance, did you know homeboy's only 19 years old?? NINETEEN! When did you find the time to get so talented, baby boy?! Don't you have homework??

That's the last question I'm gonna ask, because everybody knows that all the best questions come from you. We got Sean Kingston dropping by the office on Wednesday, June 24. You know the drill -- Submit your questions in the comments of this post for Sean Kingston, who will read and answer them in an exclusive Buzzworthy video!

So think up something good. Something off-beat. A whole world of fans is counting on you.

Tags Sean Kingston

By watching this video from Tuesday's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung, you hereby consent to being ONE degree closer to MAKING OUT WITH ZAC EFRON. Okay? 'Kay.

Now watch Ashley Tisdale, who MAYBE NEEDS TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL AND GET HER PULSE CHICCKITY CHECKED because when Alexa asked her if she ever tried to move in on Zac, Ashley ACTUALLY SAID SHE "just never looked at him like that"... So, take a minute and let that sink in. I mean I LOVE The Tiz, but is she cray? She's not cray is she?

Watch Ashley Tisdale talk about making OUT with Zac Efron IN FRONT of her real-life best friend, Vanessa Hudgens. If that doesn't put the AWK in AWKWARD, then I just don't know. Anyway, enjoy being even closer to whatever sort of fantasies may arise from envisioning Ashley Tisdale and Zac Efron kissing while Vanessa Hudgens watches. (Ew. Sicko!)

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Tags Alexa Chung, Ashley Tisdale, It's On With Alexa Chung, Vanessa Hudgens, video, Zac Efron

What is a "TV/TV," and why MUST you have one?

1. TV/TV recently recorded with Bleu. Who is Bleu? Bleu is the producer responsible for Jonas Brothers, Boys Like Girls and Hanson. Boom -- there goes the dynamite.

2. TV/TV have already sold out shows at New York City's most exclusive venues --> The Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge and Bowery Ballroom. ShamWOW.

3. TV/TV have cut their teeth touring with rock role models like The Bravery, Artist Vs. Poet and Anarbor.

4. You're actually already a fan. Not only did lead singer Josh Ocean appear in an episode of MTV's Made, but TV/TV tunes have popped up in the soundtracks of The Hills, The Real World, Living Lohan (SCORE!) and many more!

5. Dude. Look at them.

The studly foursome, who share a tiny apartment in NYC's East Village, have been turning out jam after electro-sleaze jam since 2006, giving you way more than five reasons to be obsessed with them. Listen to their glammed-out, big-city-Kings-Of-Leon-jamming-on-AC/DC sound, and add your name to the list of TV/TV converted!

+ LISTEN TO TV/TV HERE!

Tags AC/DC, Anarbor, Artist Vs. Poet, Boys Like Girls, Hanson, Jonas Brothers, Kings of Leon, The Bravery, The Hills, TV/TV

+ Plastic surgery postergirl Courtney Love is in the studio recording her second solo album with the help of a few of her friends. Does she even remember how to sing? Celebrity Skin was a good Hole album, but we stopped listening right after her lips started looking like Lisa Rinna's. (NME)

+ At last night's CMT Awards, neighborhood sweetheart Taylor Swift took home the coveted Video of the Year award (along with Female Video of the Year) alongside rapper T—Pain (??) for their song "Love Story." Does this girl lose at anything?? We love her! (People)

+ If you're looking for a big break into the heavy metal music video industry, look no further! Glam rock hair band Steel Panther is holding auditions this weekend for their next video, "Community Property." (The Rad Report)

+ Third time's a charm—just ask our leading lady Britney Spears. Is she REALLY getting married to her agent? (Star Magazine)

+ Uh oh.  Nelly Furtado and Timbaland are getting sued by a guy who says their song "Do It" steals directly from a song he had already written. Why did it take the guy three years to figure it out?? (NME)

+ New Kids On The Block just cancelled the Australian leg of their world tour, blaming the economic downturn. OK, so maybe Janet Jackson wasn't lying when she said the same thing. (E! Online)

Tags Britney Spears, Courtney Love, Janet Jackson, Lisa Rinna, Nelly Furtado, New Kids on the Block, Steel Panther, T-Pain, Taylor Swift, Timbaland