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How loca is Shakira willing to go these days? Loca enough to take a little swim through the famed fountain in Barcelona's famed Pla de Palau, change clothes in broad daylight, eat while rollerskating and ride a motorcycle without a helmet. (Tsk tsk, lady!) All while wearing a sporty bikini top and little else and using the sidewalks of Barcelona for the purposes of intimately loitering. I guess since she spent all that time chained up in a cage during her closeted "She Wolf" phase, Shakira's ready to get out in the sunshine.

Watch a sneak peek of Shakira's new video, "Loca," featuring Dizzee Rascal, from her upcoming bilingual album, Sale El Sol. "Loca" was filmed on location in Barcelona and premieres Wednesday, Sept. 29, on MTV.com.

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+ Taylor Swift may replace Lindsay Lohan in the upcoming romantic comedy "One Night With You." (MTV News)

+ Lady Gaga's Monster Ball tour keeps on trucking, adding 11 more dates, five of which will see the Scissor Sisters opening. (Idolator)

+ Selena Gomez was in London this weekend, promoting her album A Year Without Rain. (Just Jared Jr)

+ Rihanna wore some eye-catching outfits on the set of her "What's My Name?" video shoot in New York City this weekend. (TheFABlife)

+ Canadian singer and favorite of parents everywhere, Michael Buble, dressed as fellow Maple Leaf-er Justin Bieber for his new video, "Hollywood." (PopEater)

Tags justin bieber, Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, Michael Buble, Rihanna, Scissor Sisters, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift

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Hey! It's singing Barbie! Or an extra from the famed '80s prime-time soap opera "Dallas." Take your pick. Either way you are staring at a picture of none other than Christina Aguilera. The singer dropped the whole S&M disco queen motif from her Bionic album, appearing at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with blonde curls and a dynamite old-Hollywood glam gown.

Aguilera was at LACMA along with celebs such as James Franco, Tom Hanks, Nicole Richie and semiprofessional Justin Bieber stalker Kim Kardashian. The stars were out to celebrate a new exhibition hall at the museum.

Now, as for Christina's look. Personally, I'm all for it, but it does seem like a marked departure from some of her more recent fashion choices. What do you think of Christina's new Barbie-fied look? Check out some more pics of Christina Aguilera from the LACMA party below.

Tags Christina Aguilera, James Franco, justin bieber, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie, Star Spotting

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This week's MTV PUSH Artist of the Week is The Ready Set. Over the course of two albums--2009's Tantrum Castle and this past summer's I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming--The Ready Set's main man, Jordan Witzigreuter, has crafted a hybrid pop sound, blending elements of emo, hip-hop, rock and R&B to create a new kind of genre for the "shuffle" generation.

If you read Buzzworthy you already know how we ride for The Ready Set, but if you're still unfamiliar, here's a quick rundown. Largely the work of 20-year-old Indiana-native Witzigreuter, the band releases its albums on Pete Wentz's Decaydance imprint. Its music tends to make you want to dance and pulls at your heartstrings at the same time--but not in a cheesy way. Tough to pull off.

With its infectious single "Love Like Woe" becoming something of a dance anthem, The Ready Set is about to hit the road this fall with Hey Monday. But before you see the band live, why don't you get to know The Ready Set and the man behind its whole sound, Jordan Witzigreuter.

Below are a bunch of awesome videos, including some sketches featuring Pete Wentz (it's about the dirty business of selling records), a fake sneaker commercial and some more characteristically hilarious Ready Set videos. Watch them all now!

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Tags Jordan Witzigreuter, Pete Wentz, PUSH, Push: The Ready Set, The Ready Set, video

The Young Veins continue on their '60s beach pop bend in their brand-new video, "Take A Vacation," the title track off their debut album. Quirky, mod camera work nods to the Richard Lester-era Beatles' films, right down to the hazy surf shots, retro Korgs, John Lennon Revolution guitars, Polaroids, hard-shell suitcases, sets that look like the Monkees just moved out, occasional pops of Technicolor, and complementary suits and ties.

The Super-8-style video dovetails nicely and nostalgically with the song's lush Beach Boys- and Zombies-leaning harmonies. It's like looking back in time through a View-Master, and it's the perfect way to end summer--on a Young Veins vintage vacation.

Watch The Young Veins' "Take A Vacation" video now.

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Dude, our band's called F*** Buttons! (Credit: Gary Wolstenholme/Redferns)

If there actually were a swear jar for bands, these groups would be broke paying off their debts. The simple act of saying the name of their own band would cost them money. That's right. They're bold, they're bad, they're bands. And we're not allowed to fully spell out their names as to not offend your sensibilities: It's your Buzzworthy Blog guide to bands with curse words in their name.

If you're a band, the question is, why do this? Why make it difficult for upstanding publications like the Christian Science Monitor, The New York Times and, um, Buzzworthy to write about you? The answer? Because they can! Who joins a band to follow the rules!?

Without further ado, here's your handy guide to bands with NSFW names!

1.) F*** Buttons: Shockingly, these guys are British. You'd think they'd have better manners, right? This duo make some truly mind-altering electronic psychedelia. Check out their 2009 album Tarot Sport for a taste.

2.) F***ed Up: Possibly the greatest true punk-rock band around. Not only is the band called something naughty, but this Canadian hard-core troupe's singer goes by the name "Pink Eye." Still, totally life-changing tunes. Check out their Chemistry Of Common Life album for starters.

3.) Holy F***: What is it with electronic music and four-letter words? Who knows, but this Canadian quartet are known for making listeners invoke their name with their powerful dance-rock.

4.) Sh** Robot: Wha... HEY! A curveball to all you f-word addicts. We could not let the s-word pass us by--especially when the example we have is pretty much the best band name ever. Sh** Robot is actually the work of one man, Marcus Lambkin, who just released a dope, minimal electronic album with the incredible title From The Cradle To The Rave.

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We knew that Brittany would get her big moment in the upcoming Britney Spears episode of "Glee," but we didn't know exactly how. In this exclusive "Glee" sneak preview video clip posted on BritneySpears.com, the truth comes out! The "Glee" cast takes a trip to Britneyville when Brittany and Santana visit the dentist, who happens to be John Stamos, and get the gas. And when they go under, Brittany turns into Britney... Spears.

We know that the "Glee" cast will perform at least pieces of Britney's (get it?) "Toxic,” “…Baby One More Time,” “Stronger,” “Me Against the Music," and “I’m a Slave 4 U." And in this exclusive video, we get to see Santana and Brittnay's letter-perfect reenactment of "Me Against The Music," which, features Brittany in the role of Britney Spears, and, based on the photo above, stars the real Britney Spears in the role of Madonna. Will the real Britney please stand up?

The Britney Spears episode of "Glee" airs Tuesday, Sept. 28.

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Teenaged chanteuse Sky Ferreira has been enchanting us around here for almost a year now. With her Effy from "Skins" look, her enigmatic blankness and her assured and gorgeous songs like "One" and "17," we were already Team Sky. But after this charming Buzzworthy interview, you can count us as certified Sky Ferreira flag bearers.

Sky starts out the interview on the subject of another (onetime) teen queen, Britney Spears. Sky addresses the rumors that she and Britney were going to be collaborating. Apparently she has written for Britney Spears, but the two haven't yet gotten down to recording together. Yet.

Sky Ferreira goes on to talk about sharing a music video director with Kelis (the talented Marc Klasfeld) and her "sadistic" video for her song "Obsession." The video was partially inspired by "Reservoir Dogs," but it's really about people's obsessions with stars such as Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. Ha! Who would ever be obsessed with those two!? (JUST KIDDING!)

It's a fun interview. Honestly, it's almost unnerving that someone so young is so articulate and bright. Maybe the kids are alright!

Watch Sky Ferreira's Buzzworthy video interview, as well as her video for "17." And stay tuned for Sky Ferreira's "Obsession" MTV.com video premiere.

Tags Britney Spears, justin bieber, Kelis, Lady Gaga, Sky Ferreira, video

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There once was a time when Lenny Kravitz was my supersexy teenage dream. And now is not that time. There is only one man who can pull off leather pants and leather boots. And that's Bill Kaulitz.

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Well, two, because Prince could. And Rick James could've probably pulled it off, too.

OK, so there are three men who can pull off black leather pants and leather boots. And Lenny Kravitz is not one of them. Velvet pants and a matching velvet vest MAYBE. But never the 50 percent leather look, dude. Sorry. Are you gonna go my way, Lenny Kravitz? Not in that outfit you're not.

Also, the cat from "Shrek" wants you to return the outfit that was rightfully his, OK?

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Justin Bieber showed off his acting chops (not to be confused with his Chuck Norris karate chops!) on last night's episode of "CSI," where he traded in the arenas filled with screaming girls for a cramped police interrogation room as troubled teen Jason McCann, uttering lines like "I had nothing to do with the bombs I swear!" and "Where's your gun? Your vest? Your badge? You off work, or something?"
Justin Bieber's "CSI" acting gig proved he's no slouch in front of the TV camera. So here are 5 TV shows in need of a Justin Bieber walk-on!

1.) Justin Bieber On The "Jersey Shore": Justin Bieber could play a walk-on role as himself on the "Jersey Shore," and move into the Shore house and join Vinny, Pauly D and the Situation for JTL: Justin, tanning, laundry. Certainly there's room in the Jersey Shore hot tub for the Biebs! Plus, he can outdance the "Jersey Shore" cast any day, and his beat is far superior.

2.) Justin Bieber On "American Idol": Justin Bieber's already performed on "American Idol," (despite being Canadian), but given his YouTube stardom, he knows a thing or two about making it out of nowhere. Dude NEEDS a role as an "Idol" judge! Justin Bieber isn't a big guy, so surely they could fit another seat at the judges table next to Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. One hair shake means "great job," and two means you basically sucked. Actually, Justin Bieber would make a pretty fantastic Ryan Seacrest, no? Watch your back, Ryan!

3.) Justin Bieber On "Dancing With The Stars": Justin Bieber on "Dancing With The Stars" is kind of a no-brainer. It'd also be pretty unfair since Justin can dance circles around the competition. So the main question would be Karina or Julianne.

4.) Justin Bieber On "Hoarders": Justin Bieber could visit the homes of Justin Bieber fans who horde Justin Bieber merch and convince them to scale back. Yeah? No? Too far-fetched? It was just a thought.

5.) Justin Bieber On "The City": Ooh! Justin Bieber moves to New York City (win!) and causes an even greater rift between Whitney Port and Olivia Palermo when he DATES BOTH OF THEM! No? You hate me don't you?

What? Justin BIEBER'S moving in? Fine! Then I'm LEAVING!

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