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HAPPY LINES, VINES AND TRYING TIMES DAY, Jonas Brothers fans! I hopped in a cab and plunked down 12 solid American dollars first thing this morning, and I'm listening to -- and loving -- "World War III" right this minute.

Anyway, what do YOU think of Lines, Vines And Trying Times?

Post your review in the comments section of this post by 11:59PM EST on Sunday, June 21, and I'll post my favorite one on Buzzworthy on Monday! (Also, to save you some heartache and e-frustration, I'd suggest typing it out elsewhere first.) Comments cannot exceed 5000 characters.

It's not an official contest or anything. No big rules. Just for funsies. You "win" the glory of being on Buzzworthy (which brings you one step closer to the Jonas Brothers! WIN!) Also, not to be judgemental, but um, can we do better than "Yay! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Kevin touched me!" reviews? You know! Put your back into it a little bit!

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Tags Jonas Brothers

Ohmigod. "Shoes." Are you ready for the weirdest irresistible single so far this year?

Tiga's matter-of-fact acid-house heater "Shoes" is one of those singles that comes along once every 10 years or so, and totally redefines what can be called pop music. It's a techno Talking Heads' "Once In A Lifetime." A catchier, more casual update of L.A. Style's "James Brown is Dead," mixed with Tiga sound-alike Madonna's unabashed materialism.

Instead of the usual thoughtful, melody-driven verse-chorus-verse, "Shoes" is a mindless conversation set to dance beats. "I like that sound," it drones robotically, "I love that sound. What's that sound? It's the sound of my shoes."

The brain-child of Juno Award-winning Montreal DJ, James Sontag, "Shoes" is the second single from April release Ciao. Produced by infamous Belgian remixers Soulwax, the single lands just in time to join New Boyz jam, "Jerk," in leading the charge toward a new level of minimalism and R.Kelly-style candor.

Listen to "Shoes" in headphones to keep your blown mind from dripping out of your ears.

Tags L.A. Style, Madonna, R.-Kelly, Soulwax, Talking Heads, Tiga

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DUDEFACES! THREE big reasons why Thursday, June 18 is important:

1.) In 1872, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for voting in the presidential election. Rudeness! Bring on the suffragettes, sisters!

2.) The O.C./ Gossip Girl actress Willa Holland will be turning 21!...

...and ...

3.) Cobra Starship is coming to MTV to answer YOUR fan questions! SO, what do you wanna ask them?

Leave your questions in the comments section of this post!

OHWAITOHYAH! And speaking of Gossip Girl (because you know Cobra hearts GG), have you watched the sneak peek of Cobra Starship and Leighton Meester's "Good Girls Go Bad" video? No? You really should.

Okay. Questions? Comments! GO!

Tags Cobra Starship, Leighton Meester

+ De-gorgeous Taylor Swift performed at the 2009 CMA Music Festival yesterday and took to Twitter beforehand to thank her fans, saying "about to play in a stadium! CMA fest in Nashville.. Living out the daydreams I had when I was six. Thanks guys." No, seriously, Taylor, thank YOU. (Twitter)

+ Speaking of Twitter, David Archuleta vented his frustrations over those DAMNED CATS keeping him up. I mean REALLY. (Twitter)

+ Also, NICK JONAS JUST GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL! Seriously, if he sat in front of me in school, I totes would've failed Englush. (Twitter)

+ Bonnaroo um... happened! Did you go? Phish fans, do you even remember going? (Spin)

+ Speaking of Bonnaroo, Lucky Magazine was all amazed that Erin McCarley wore a fanny pack to the festival. Hello! Fanny packs are so IN! Any good Jonas Brothers fan KNOWS THAT! (Buzzworthy)

+ Trent Reznor hung up his... bloody pig's heart?... at Bonnaroo, by the way (LA Times)

+ Weekend box office report: Rihanna saw The Hangover this weekend. GIRL, I haven't seen it yet, so do NOT go ruining all the jokes! (Rihanna is SOOOOOO famous for doing that!) (Just Jared)

+ Is Mary J. Blige FOR REAL working with CHRIS BROWN on a new song? Um, Mary, so, like, I don't know if you heard, but... (Ace Showbiz)

+ Aubrey O'Day is excited for Heidi Montag's Playboy "spread." That makes one of us! And I'm not talkin' Darlene, either. (MTV News)

Tags Aubrey O'Day, David Archuleta, Heidi Montag, Mary J. Blige, Nick Jonas, Nine Inch Nails, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Trent Reznor, Twitter

Somebody call 911! Sean Kingston gives the "what a gwan" dancehall revival a Bollywood makeover in his sauna of a new video for Tomorrow single, "Fire Burning." And let me tell you. That little preview we broke you off with last week had nothing on the real deal.

Processions of zoot suit G-men and fly dancers on Razor scooters snake their way through a bass-bumping warehouse where the animal-print-Spandex-clad guests are jumping higher than the temperature. And just when you think it couldn't get any hotter, the dance crews show up.

The explosive scene gets packed enough to make "Jai Ho" jealous! And, between the swing kids, the booty dancers, and the break crews, if you watch close, you could really learn a thing or two. Get with it! Sean Kingston! "Fire Burning!"

Tags A.R. Rahman, Pussycat Dolls, Sean Kingston, video

The most interesting thing to be learned about Christofer Drew, aka Never Shout Never, is not one of the points he mentions in his interview on "The 5."

Sure, it's cool to know that he's a vegan who grew up in the Midwest. Definitely sweet to hear him tell the thrilling story of going very quickly from touring alone in a car packed with merch, to having his own sleeping compartment on an air-conditioned bus. And yes, it's fascinating to ponder the fact that Drew -- an animal lover -- has two cats and two dogs, but none of them live with him.

But the most interesting thing about each of Drew's five fun facts, is the humble way in which he describes them. This dude is 19, and he's a bona fide Internet sensation. Nobody who isn't taking off their clothes gets more attention on MySpace. He has every reason to be a raving egomaniac.

On the other hand, given the quirkiness of his music, he also has license to be a spaced-out weirdo. How many other bands on the Bamboozle Roadshow play the ukulele? Try zero. Is Christofer Drew just flying a freak flag to rake in as much attention as he can get?

Nope. Guess what? Christofer Drew is just a nice, normal dude who happens to be extraordinarily talented, and wants you to listen to his music. That's it. He's not trying to be a millionaire or a tabloid icon or a contestant on the next season of Knitting With The Stars or freaking out over dry shampoo. All he wants to do is spread a little happiness the best way he knows how. By writing a song every day.

Here he is, Christofer Drew.

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Tags Christofer Drew, Never Shout Never

Today was the very first-ever episode of It's On With Alexa Chung, and obviously you guys watched, judging by the overwhelming number of cats-on-heads photos you guys Tweeted and emailed in during the show. Aside from a drop-by from Heidi and Spencer, a live performance by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em -- who pulled himself away from Twittering long enough to perform "Turn My Swagger On" -- as well as live appearances from Jack Black and human puppy dog Michael Cera, you also got a sense of Alexa Chung's effortless style.

Every day here on the MTV Buzzworthy Blog, I'll be telling you what Alexa wore -- because I know you're already Googling it, Twittering it, and obsessing over it. So, let's get to what Alexa wore today, shall we?

Monday, June 15
It's almost officially summer, but here in New York City, where It's On With Alexa Chung tapes live, it's still chill. So, Alexa opted for a cooler look: a long-sleeved cotton top, black leggings, and sandals. Here's more on what Alexa Chung wore on her show today...

+ Top: Button-down cotton top by Kova & T.

+ Leggings: Alexa wore her leggings by Les Chiffoniers.

+ Jewelry: Alexa's necklace and bracelet by Chan Luu, who makes some amazing rough-hewn accessories using leather, metal, and stones. (I'm loving her new wrap bracelets.)

+ Sandals: Trendsetter Alexa wore her own studded sandals, which she picked up in Australia. Want your own studded sandals? Check out Steve Madden's "Boogle" gladiators for $59.95 a similar look.

+ Tune in tomorrow at 12pm for an appearance by Ashley Tisdale, former Danity Kane member Aubrey O'Day, and another covet-worthy outfit from Alexa Chung.

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Tags Alexa Chung, Buzzworthy Style Files, It's On With Alexa Chung, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Twitter

In making their Featured Artist spots for MTV, the bad boys of All Time Low are up to some vintage pop-punk mischief. Sure, the melodic Maryland rockers play three songs from their brand-new album, Nothing Personal, too. But in the 7+ minute segment below, they go off the grid.

A newscaster reports from outside of a compound where five cute college co-eds are holding the boys hostage. Apparently the captors have gotten their hands on the master recordings of Nothing Personal and will destroy All Time Low's hard work if they try to escape.

For a look at what it's like to be imprisoned by a gang of cute superfans, hit play below. (Really, what would you do with All Time Low if you held them hostage???)

While you're at it, catch the band playing Nothing Personal (due July 7) stand-outs, "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)," "Weightless" and "Lost In Stereo," live! Instead of waiting around for a bunch of brilliant directors to translate their work into unforgettable music videos (which will no doubt happen in good time), All Time Low go down to the beach and play three of their favorite Nothing Personal tracks at sunset. Straightforward, no fooling around. Just the new jams at full energy. A perfect introduction to the new album that's about to take over our summer!

Watch All Time Low's "Kidnapped" skit below, with balls-out performances interspersed!

Tags All Time Low, MTV Featured Artist

Say what you will about Kanye West's music. Obviously, it's amazing. He's on a level all his own. But it wasn't beats and loops that made him an international superstar. It wasn't anything that happened in the studio. It was his mouth. Sure College Dropout was a new level of hot, but it didn't really HIT with full force until Kanye got up on TV with the whole world watching and said, "George Bush doesn't care about black people." It was a heroic moment.

All of a sudden, in one sentence, the little backpacker that could went from being one of those nobody wrestlers who use their real names to being The Ultimate Warrior. All of a sudden he was hip-hop's Hulk Hogan. And, although he may not have reached that transcendent level of social significance since, Kanye West has come a long way as a source of immortal quotes. Whether he's pumping himself up, cutting himself down or throwing his whole self into his mouth, foot first, Kanye's always got all the best s--- to say by far.

Kanye West, I mean you no disrespect. Don't let South Park get you down. Don't check that ego. No matter how much laughing comes back at you, you must know, that second to Barack, you are the great orator of our time. Yeezy, excluding your tweets, here are my top 10 favorite things you have ever said. Complete list after the jump!

10. "MY CAPS LOCK KEY IS LOUD!!!!!!!!!"
This quote, which 'capped' off an anti-Twitter rant isn't particularly profound, but it is useful foreshadowing for many fantastic capitalized things to come.

9. "I'm typing so f---ing hard I might break my f---ing Mac book Air!!!!!!!!"
Note the rare use of lower-case letters. This rager, also excerpted from Kanye's blog, is directly followed by an all-caps tirade against the haters who tried to say Kanye didn't give his all at Bonnaroo.

Also in this rant: "LET'S BREAK DOWN THE WALLS ON THIS TRUMAN SHOW AND LET YOU KNOW WHAT REALLY OCCURRED!!!"

8. "I GOT A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF ME TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIEVE I’M NOT ACTUALLY A HUGE DOUCHE."
Aw man, take it back, Kanye. You kill me when you cut yourself down! Does Lebron apologize for outscoring the whole Knicks? No. He wins games. Does Vince Shlomi apologize for the volume of his voice? No, dude. Vince Shlomi sells Sham Wows. Being the Louis Vuitton Don is what you DO, baby. So go on and do it well!

Also in this downer: "I'M SURE THE WRITERS AT SOUTH PARK ARE REALLY NICE PEOPLE IN REAL LIFE. THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DRAW MY CREW. THAT WAS PRETTY FUNNY ALSO!! I'M SURE THERE'S GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN THIS ... THAT'S HOW YOU KNOW IT'S ME!"

7. To a PETA VIP: "They need more fur in this show!"
Speaking of take it back ... Kanye pissed a whole buncha people off with this one. The fashion show of an aggressive animal rights activist (Stella McCartney) is not exactly the place to start spouting off about your minks. Especially when Pink is there and tells the press! But Kanye, deep in my vegetarian heart, I know that you were only joking.

6. "I know I've been called the Louis Vuitton Don ... I've been called a lot of names ... Due to what happened, so severely, when the red shoes hit the runway, I was forced to change my name to Martin Louis Vuitton the King, Jr. Address me as such."
Enough of the flubs and the self-deprecation. Let's let the real Kanye speak. The visionary. The great thinker. The ... great ... fashion rights ... leader? Hmmm. This quote was pulled from a video blog in which Kanye likened the success of his new line of Louis Vuitton shoes to Martin Luther King Jr.'s success as a civil rights leader. Bold.

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Tags Barack Obama, Kanye West, video

+  OMJ!!!!!! The Jonas Brothers performed on Good Morning America this morning in Central Park in front of throngs of sweaty tween girls. We could hear the screaming all the way in our Times Square offices. (PopCrunch)

+ While we're on the kiddie tip, Her Madgesty Madonna fought hard and won the battle to add another Malawian child to her brood.  Good? Bad? What say ye? (Bitten & Bound)

+ Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson took time out of their busy schedules to shoot some publicity photos that help (or hurt?) the anti-Prop 8 campaign. (Webster's Is My B***h)

+ Lady Gaga with Marilyn Manson on a remix of "LoveGame?????" EW!!!!! (Ryan Seacrest)

+ Eminem done messed with the wrong woman. Mariah Carey is putting on her boxing gloves! The first track off her forthcoming album is called "Obsessed," a direct response to his songs about their alleged affair. It's gonna get NASTY and we can't WAIT. (Rap-Up)

+ Bonnaroo is ON this weekend and for these kids, their party (and business venture) came to a screeching halt. (Murfreesboro Post)

Tags Ashlee Simpson, Bonnaroo, Eminem, Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Marilyn Manson, Pete Wentz