+ 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)