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A pensive Taylor Swift was photographed today braving the natural elements of Nashville. Looks like sleet, girl! You need to cop a woolly hat. One or two things may be keeping Tay-Tay warm, even when facing some wintry weather.

One is the alleged romance between Swift and actor Jake Gyllenhaal. The two were spotted having a cup of joe at a local Nashville coffee hut, Frothy Monkey. This was the second in what seems to be a short tour of Nashville caffeine spots for the supposed couple. They were also spotted in a Brooklyn café last week. I don't know if these two are in love, but they sure are liable to be jittery.

The other possible reason Taylor doesn't need a wool hat to say warm in somewhat frosty Music City (temp says 45, but it feels like 40!) is this: Taylor Swift is probably thinking about pancakes. Taylor's taste for the International House of Pancakes is notorious. Selena Gomez, her partner-in-pancake-procurement, is not present and accounted for in this picture, but that doesn't mean Taylor isn't being warmed by the idea of Split Decision Breakfast greeting after she's done her recording sesh.

We kid, of course. Taylor Swift's "Speak Now World Tour" begins in January, so she's probably getting as much quality time with Jake, coffee, Nashville and family as she possibly can.

Tags Jake Gyllenhaal, Selena Gomez, Star Spotting, Taylor Swift

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Watch out, American girls -- you're just not cutting it for Justin Bieber anymore. Justin's new single "Latin Girl" has hit the Internet, and something tells me a lot more ladies are going to be paying closer attention in Spanish class. Justin Bieber is just the latest in a series of pop stars -- Madonna with "La Isla Bonita" and Lady Gaga with "Alejandro" (to name a few) -- to sing the praises of Latino hotties.

"Latin Girl" is a dance-y song with a solid beat, and we can definitely see some of Justin Bieber's fancy footwork going down if they make a video for the song. "Hey little momma, what you got on ya/Looking so good that I just want to telephone her," Justin sings. We're so glad he stuck with the verb "telephone." Keep it PG, Biebz!

"Latin Girl" isn't quite feel like the instant hit that "Baby" or "Somebody To Love" was, but does it matter? There's only one question on everyone's mind: Is "Latin Girl" about Justin Bieber's rumored girlfriend/tour mate Jasmine Villegas? ¡Escándalo!

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Our lady of many hair hues Pink recently confirmed that she'll name her baby Jameson (if it's a boy), after her favorite whiskey. “My dad’s name is James, and my brother’s name is Jason,” she told Access Hollywood. “[Carey and I] are both Irish, Carey’s middle name is Jason, [and] Jameson--we like whiskey. That’s a no-brainer.”

It seems whiskey had quite a year in 2010, being featured in more songs than Drake. Ke$ha brushes her teeth with a bottle of Jack. And Pink and Carey Hart are now following suit by giving their impending little one a moniker that reflects their love of a good triple malt. Or perhaps after three months sans libations Pink's simply bubbling over with nostalgia for a cocktail?

That said, we think the name is distinguished yet adorable. In fact, we wonder if the couple will progress from single malts to cask-strength whiskey, and as their brood grows, maybe they'll welcome a Duncan Taylor Hart into the world.

We'll Raise [our] Glass (full of whiskey) to that.

Weigh in: What do you think about Pink and Carey Hart potentially naming their offspring after their favorite liquor? Do you think it'll spark a trend and that tots with musically programmed genes answering to Tanqueray and Skyy are in our future?

Tags Drake, Kesha, Pink, We Have To Say Something

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A few weeks back we introduced you to We Are The In Crowd, a Poughkeepsie, N.Y., band who parlayed a hacked MySpace page into a record deal with the esteemed indie label Hopeless Records. Well, in this exclusive Buzzworthy interview, we get to know the band a little better.

The group starts off chatting about their single "Both Sides Of The Story," singer Taylor Jardine and singer/guitarist Jordan Eckes' he-said-she-said duel, as well as the song's Twitter-tastic video.

Then the band members take a moment during the interview to send a warmhearted shout-out to Tom Hanks, of all people, who also happens to be the first person they thank in the liner notes to their Guaranteed To Disagree EP.

We Are The In Crowd go on to discuss Poughkeepsie's princess, Snooki (of "Jersey Shore" fame, duh). The band seem to have a special place in their heart for the gal, though Jardine does point out that Snooks is not originally from Po-Keeps. Controversial!

Check out the entire We Are The In Crowd Buzzworthy interview below along with their "Both Sides Of The Story" video, thrown in for extra good measure. We Are The In Crowd's Guaranteed To Disagree is out now.

+ And be sure to check out more We Are The In Crowd photos at their MTV photo gallery

Tags Jersey Shore, Snooki, Tom Hanks, video, We Are The In Crowd

Hey guys, how was your Cyber Monday? While you were stocking up on awesome deals, my credit card remained sheathed as I frollicked 'round cyberspace compiling all the things I knew you couldn't miss. Here's what I found.

1.) A very pregnant Mariah Carey spent her Cyber Monday hocking some wares on HSN, including some rhinestone-encrusted stiletto stripper heels, perfect for the mother-to-be on your holiday shopping list. (Jezebel)

2.) To get kids to be all learned and stuff, a bunch of teachers have remade hit songs such as Lady Gaga's very academic "Bad Romance" into history lessons. Teachers, man. They really are the heroes of tomorrow. (YouTube)

3.) Because she doesn't have enough money already, Madonna is opening a string of gyms worldwide. But it seems only already-sexy, beautiful people are allowed in. (New York Daily News)

4.) There is a faraway land called Tajikistan where the people worship unibrows. Yes, unibrows. Someone tell Amanda Peet we found a great spot for her new summer home. Oh snap. (Global Post)

5.) We love Taylor Swift, but this guy DOES NOT. Haters gonna hate. (Deadspin)

6.) Want to see something that will make you hungry? May I present you three squished-face cats contentedly eating a ginormous turkey leg. (Buzzfeed)

7.) Our girl Alexa Chung got a glowing profile in this week's New York Times, because let's face it, little miss knows how to wear the hell out of some clothes. We're all about Alexa's look book slide show. (NYTimes)

8.) Think Anne Hathaway and James Franco are weird picks for Oscar host? I posit Donald Duck is weirder. (nymag)

9.) Do you guys care about Prince William and Kate Middleton? Well, whatever. So the story goes, Will first spotted Kate as she tore up the runway at a student fashion show. Fast forward about 10 years, the couple is engaged, and the see-through lingerie Kate was modeling at the time is now worth $15,000. (PopEater)

10.) Speaking of engagements, here is an up-to-date list of every celebrity that's engaged right now: Chad Ochocinco; Prince William and Kate Middleton; Nick Lachey and Vanessa Manillo; Jessica Simpson and whoever she's with; Jason London (remember that guy?); Dancing With the Stars' Karina Smirnoff; Niecy Nash; and me! Because I'm famous.

Tags 10 Things To Know Now, Alexa Chung, Anne Hathaway, Dancing With the Stars, James Franco, Jessica Simpson, Karina Smirnoff, Kate Middleton, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Nick Lachey, Prince William, Taylor Swift, Vanessa Manillo

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With the duo's two previous Business Casual videos--the glow in the dark spectacle "Don't Turn The Lights On" and the dirty dancing of "Night By Night"--Chromeo has been nothing short of dazzling. So the new clip for the single "Hot Mess" has a lot to live up to.

"Hot Mess" is another sleek piece of '80s-inspired (specifically Hall & Oates-inspired) pop. The video, directed by Jeremie Rozan, finds the duo of P-Thugg and Dave 1 enduring some workplace hazing. Employed as uniformed sheriff's deputies, the boys of Chromeo walk through a gauntlet of taunting, hooting coworkers, all of whom happen to be women.

The roles are reversed as the boys get heckled and prodded by the girls, bringing about some thoughtful laughs. There's also a choreographed tribute to Robert Palmer's iconic "Simply Irresistible" video, which can only be a good thing.

Check out Chromeo's "Hot Mess" video below. Business Casual is out now.

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Tags Chromeo, Hall And Oates, Robert Palmer, video

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I know they say the suit makes the man, but I think Leighton Meester might be the exception that proves the rule in this case. For one thing, she's a woman, man. And for another, Meester, seen above, stunting in a gray Thom Browne number, definitely makes the suit.

The "Gossip Girl" star and recording artist was appearing last night at the 20th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. She presented the Fest Genius Award with "The Hurt Locker" star Anthony Mackie.

Kind of interesting how rocking a suit is clearly giving Meester a bit of a swagger boost. Check out that facial expression! However, the best part about the whole look? It's gotta be the shoes...

Nice Ferragamo's, girl. You can find out all about the nominees and winners of the Gotham Independent Film Awards' site.

Tags Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester, Star Spotting

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+ Onstage in Poland, last Friday, Lady Gaga addressed fans with tears in her eyes and reportedly claimed her new album, Born This Way, will be the "best album of the decade." (Entertainment Weekly)

+ Weezer has begun the Memories Tour playing the group's debut, self-titled album (aka The Blue Album) in its entirety each night. (MTV News)

+ It must be Rihanna season in the world of magazines. The "Only Girl (In The World") is on the cover of British GQ. (Idolator)

+ Did Kanye West get booed during his appearance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? (Rolling Stone)

+ Pink has a name for her unborn baby, and it has a certain, whiskey-like flavor to it. (PopEater)

+ Nicki Minaj performed "Right Thru Me" last night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." (That Grape Juice)

Tags Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Pink, Rihanna, Weezer

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Even we have to admit that the glitz and glamour that come with fame seem really fun and exciting from the outside. But T.I. and Christina Aguilera beg to differ in T.I.'s song "Castle Walls," the new single from his upcoming album No Mercy, due out Dec. 7.

Christina Aguilera's usual audio gymnastics are pointedly missing from "Castle Walls" as she sings the chorus on this somber, down-tempo song: "Everyone thinks that I have it all
/But it’s so empty living behind
 these castle walls." T.I. runs the track and ruminates on the trappings of fame and the loneliness at the heart of what seems like a very social lifestyle--"See the Phantoms and Ferraris in the driveway/But you see it came in exchange for a sane man's sanity." Sounds like someone needs a hug!

In all seriousness, it's easy to forget that the celebs we read and write about are actually people, and T.I.'s "Castle Walls" does a great job of reminding us--sorry, guys. Apparently the grass is always greener, even when your car could pay for 16 years of my rent.

+ Listen to T.I.'s "Castle Walls" here.

Tags Christina Aguilera, T.I.

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Like many of us, Miley Cyrus spent some time with her family last week. Miley specifically spent time with her mother, Tish Cyrus. The two spent Black Friday pumping money into the local Los Angeles economy, hitting up Panera Bread (stars just love chain restaurants!) and a nail salon, where, to judge by the above photo, it's possible that something went very, very wrong.

Who knows what Miley is looking at or flinching at in the above photo. Could be that Tish made some unwise nail color choice, perhaps going with Vermillionaire instead of Bastille My Heart. I really can't say with total authority; all I know is that something skeeved out Milers something awful.

All's well that ends well, however, as the two Cyrus ladies were snapped soon after looking like two happy little peas in a pod:

Glad to see this particular nail salon crisis was averted. The holidays are stressful enough!

Tags Miley Cyrus, Star Spotting