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Things are looking up for Poughkeepsie punk-pop quintet We Are The In Crowd. Two years ago, the then-unsigned band was the victim of a MySpace hacker who deleted all of the band's music. Now, the band's set to release their debut album, Best Intentions, out next week on Hopeless Records. And Buzzworthy's got the exclusive stream of the entire album ready for your consumption... now! (Take THAT, hackers!)

Fronted by singers Taylor Jardine and Jordan Eckes, the Warped Tour alum cleverly meld earnest love songs ("Kiss Me Again") with self-assured eff-yous to exes ("On Your Own"). The hook on "The Worst Thing About Me" -- "I guess you were always/The worst thing about me" -- transforms the titular self-esteem deflation into a confidence-boosting send-off, while "All Or Nothing" reappropriates the pep rally stomp of Queen's "We Will Rock You" into a heartfelt ballad.

Like their Guaranteed to Disagree EP, Best Intentions -- produced by Zachary Odom and Kenneth Mount -- blends everyday slang ("This Isn't Goodbye, It's BRB") with enduring sentiments ("Better Luck Next Time"). Over crunchy, yet radio-friendly, guitars, Taylor's voice feels like Kelly Clarkson with a couple of tattoos and a more rebellious boyfriend. But we've got the entire album streaming below, so you can hear for yourself. So stop listening to us and listen to Best Intentions before the band hits the road with Mayday Parade and All Time Low.

+ Listen to We Are the In Crowd's Best Intentions album and order We Are The In Crowd's Best Intentions album before it hits stores Oct. 4.

+ TRACK 1: RUMOR MILL

+ TRACK 2: 'IT'S NOT GOODBYE, IT'S BRB'

+ TRACK 3: 'THE WORST THING ABOUT ME'

LISTEN TO MORE WE ARE THE IN CROWD SONGS AFTER THE JUMP!

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While most new parents get zero hours of sleep and sport chunks of baby food in their hair, Alicia Keys makes time to get dolled up and hit the red (blue) carpet. Sure, she's got a little one at home, but that doesn't stop her from looking fresh-tah-death while keeping up with work. She's even been recording a new album and premiered the single "A Place of My Own" at the iHeartRadio Festival. That's the definition of "Super Mom," guys.

The "Doesn't Mean Anything" singer took her talents to the next level by directing a short made-for-television movie series, "Five." While attending the premiere, she posed in a fitted leather-sleeved blazer and black pencil skirt. She paired the look with killer pumps and a tiger print clutch, and her smize totally beams, "Yup, still got it... And I know the words to every single 'Yo Gabba Gabba' song." Boom.

Alicia Keys shows us how multitasking's properly accomplished: Have a baby, record a new album, direct a movie AND show up to an event looking phenomenal. And you know she has running for PTA president next on her list. No. 1 Mom!

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Rally the troops, Beliebers -- Justin Bieber's (3-year-old!!!) little sister Jazmyn is now on Twitter! Earlier today Justin tweeted: "Follow @JazzyKBiebz my Lil sister and watch for her first tweet." (REAL-TIME UPDATE: Still no tweet, but Jaz already has more than 100,000 followers.) We're guessing JB's fan army can get her to a million followers in no time.

Our initial reaction to this breaking news was that Jaz (as Biebs affectionately calls her) was too young to have a Twitter account. But after giving this pressing global issue some more thought, we've changed our opinion. First of all, in this day and age, successful social networking is crucial to one's personal PR. Personal PR campaigns hinge upon having the right Twitter handle, and we feel it was a smart move to snatch up this brilliant Twitter name early. There's no broke-ass underscore or jacked-up hyphen. Jaz opted for simple elegance and class: @JazzyKBiebz.

Secondly, we feel Jaz's PR team parents are using this Twitter account to instill her with confidence and self-reliance. It's hard being the little sister of one of the most famous people in the universe -- your own personality inevitably gets overshadowed, right? Well, not according to Jaz's Twitter bio: "I am older sister to Jaxon and younger sister to Justin. But more importantly I am me!" PREACH GURL, and watch the followers roll in.

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Ashley Tisdale's been working on her comedy acting chops, guys. She recently paired up with actress Leah Remini for a Funny Or Die video, poking fun at TLC's "Toddlers & Tiaras" series, and it's hilar! If you’ve been living under a rock never heard of the real version of the show, TLC follows mother-daughter duos through some craaaaazy behind-the-scenes dramz of young girls fighting for very important pageant crowns. And it's totally addicting.

In “Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now?" Tisdale plays the 25-year-old version of Mackenzie, a memorable, real-life toddler once featured on the TLC show, while Remini plays her clueless stage mom. The "He Said She Said" singer portrays the still-immature Mackenzie decked out in adult-size pageant garb, a pacifier and some seriously coiffed locks. Ash pulls off tantrums and parades on stage with other actual toddler contestants like a pro -- girl's even got the baby talk down to a science. It's, uh, kinda creepy.

Forget cheerleader dramas, people. Someone needs to get Ashley Tisdale on a comedy skit show, STAT. Between her snooty "High School Musical" character and this newfound big baby persona, girl is racking up some serious SNL potential.

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1.) It seems like Lil Wayne is the go-to rapper for remixes, and Joe Jonas is in on the trend! The unlikely pair announced a major collab on Joe's upcoming single, "It Means The World To Me." (Pop Crush)

2.) Gwen Stefani announced the launch of the Harajuku Mini collection for Target -- a Japanese street style clothing line for babies and kids. There are tutus and patent-leather Mary Janes. Please don't judge us if we try to squeeze into a pair. (MTV Style)

3.) President Obama knows how to throw some awesome house parties. First he invited rapper Common to the White House a few months ago, and then asked B.o.B to perform at a recent benefit. How do we get on that Evite list?  (Rap-Up)

4.) Happy Birthday, Hilary Duff! In honor of the mom-to-be's big day, here's a photo flashback. Warning: Tears will be shed! Lizzie McGuire grew up way too fast! (Huffington Post)

5.) Those making the resolution to see the star-studded "New Year's Eve" movie (including hunky Zac Efron and adorbz Lea Michele) can hold over that excitement with the film's recently released trailer. (Celebuzz)

6.) Billboard announces their "21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors of 2011" list. Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus make the cut. We'd say "Cheers," but it feels a little inappropriate seeing that the majority of them can't even get into a bar. (Billboard)

7.) Jennifer Hudson's weight-loss experience inspired the opening of her own Weight Watchers Center in Chicago. Let's all celebrate with a zero-point pudding cup! (TheYBF)

8.) In a recent interview, Beyoncé confesses that she sometimes wishes she wasn't a star. While we understand the frustrations that probably come with the job, it breaks our heart to imagine the world without "Single Ladies." What would bachelorettes dance to at weddings?! (That Grape Juice)

9.) We can't decide if Robert Pattinson should keep his beard or go smooth. We CAN decide that he looks HOT either way. (Us Magazine)

10.) There are times we ask ourselves why we can't remember important math equations or state capitals. It's likely because our brains are full of more useful things, like the 20 most painfully unforgettable theme songs ever made. Thanks, TV. (BuzzFeed)

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While they're known to their moms as Jamison Covington and Dai Britain, when their powers combine, Dai and Jamison make up the indie duo E For Explosion. Their vibe is a diverse mix of shoegaze, alternative, pop and rock -- sometimes you get roaring guitars, and sometimes you get ambient synths. But almost always you get Covington's pleading and emotive lyrics. Swoon city.

E For Explosion has the versatile kind of sound that's basically perfect in every situation: road-tripping, partying, breaking up with your boyfriend... Their indie-pop sound is even fitting for poignant television season finales, as the band's song "This Is Me Being Honest" was recently featured in the season finale of Teen Mom (Season 3).

"This Is Me Being Honest" showcases more of the duo's mid-tempo, acoustic side. Rather than ambient synths, the band opts for a light and airy acoustic guitar as lead singer Jamison sings, "And I will never be the same/Barely speak your name/I'm clutching empty clothes.../In a skin I've grown to hate." On another track, "I Love You So Much," Jamison and Dai take a cheekier approach to relationships, declaring, "I love you so much/I can't even find the words/So try taking taking every line from every song you've ever heard." Basically what we're saying is there's room for E For Explosion on all of your playlists!

E For Explosion's latest EP, Love, is out now.

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Melodic hard-core quartet Four Year Strong have been through some internal struggles this year, but the Massachusetts band emerges roughly intact on their latest song, "Just Drive," the lead single from their upcoming fourth album, In Some Way, Shape, or Form.

Earlier this year, Josh Lyford, the band's synth guru since 2006, departed after the group chose to eschew synthesizers in favor of a leaner, more guitar-driven sound. "Just Drive" is the latest realization of the band's new sound, as crunchy guitars and punishing drums counterbalance melodic vocal harmonies.

"'Just Drive' is about being on the brink of disaster, and just saying 'F*** it' and living your life like there’s no tomorrow," lead singer Dan O'Connor told Revolver. "We’ve all been in situations where it feels like everything is collapsing around you, and this song is about knowingly not giving a s*** and realizing you're in control of your own life." We can't argue with that.

In Some Way, Shape, or Form is out Nov. 8 on Decaydance/Universal Motown.

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Seemingly out of nowhere, Lil Wayne's jam "How To Love" has become the hottest cover song for like, every popular, attractive important teen pop star. Yesterday we told you about Demi Lovato's INSANELY GREAT R&B-tinged take on Wayne's record, and today, we bring you yet another cover by none other than Demi's BFF's boyfriend Justin Bieber. You guys get that? Good.

Justin's studio-recorded take on Lil Wayne's "How To Love" features some silky smooth and sexy pop vocals. (Wait, is that weird to say "sexy"? He's still like, 17.) Like Demi Lovato's, Justin's approach to the song features a more acoustic vibe, which we think suits the original gritty record really well. The instrumentation is simple -- all we hear is the clear strum of an acoustic guitar and layers upon layers of Justin's like, million-part vocal harmony.

That is of course until Shawty Mane (Bieber's rapping alter ego) makes a short but extremely sweet cameo. With a laid-back swag reminiscent of say, well, Lil Wayne, Shawty Mane raps: "I just wanna take my time/I just wanna do my thing/Maybe we press rewind/I just wanna buy that ring."

Doing his THING?? Buying a RING?? Hold up a sec there, Shawty. It's not quite time to throw down "A Milli" for a ring yet, but renting out the Staples Center to give your GF Selena Gomez a private screening of "Titanic" is definitely a great temporary solution.

+ Listen to Justin Bieber cover Lil Wayne's "How To Love," and watch Demi Lovato's live cover below!

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What does one do when they get kicked off of their music video shoot for being too risque on a farm in Ireland? Well, if you're Rihanna, you gallivant around the streets of Belfast in a stone-washed denim two-piece, duh! After RiRi got the boot from that farmer in Ireland who wasn't really into her showing all that skin, she was snapped on location in Belfast continuing her video shoot for her latest single, "We Found Love."

If this photo isn't evidence that Rihanna can literally wear whatever she wants, then we don't know what to tell you. This has to be one of the ugliest most interesting outfits we've ever seen -- a stone-washed denim bustier paired with a matching high-waisted skirt, torn black thigh-highs, and cheetah and fire print flatforms? How does she make this work?! It's not fair. Don't try this look at home, kids.

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+ We already told you Rihanna looked hot shooting her "We Found Love" video in Ireland. But the farmer whose land she was on wasn't feelin' the love when it got too hot; Rihanna reportedly went topless. He halted the filming, but said, "I wish no ill will against Rihanna and her friends." (MTV News)

+ Demi Lovato's week is looking good so far. Early reports show her Unbroken album is selling quite well its first week out. She also performed "Skyscraper" on last night's "Dancing With The Stars." (ONTD)

+ Joe Jonas and actress Nina Dobrev hosted "WE Day" in Canada yesterday, which encourages youth to lead local and global change. Peep photos from the event. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ The Joy Formidable song "EndTapes" leads off the forthcoming Breaking Dawn "Twilight" soundtrack. Singer Ritzy Bryan says she doesn't know much about "Twilight": "I can't say I've ever read one. I haven't seen the films either, but I have heard the soundtracks." (MTV News)

+ The manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's personal doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, began yesterday in Los Angeles. If he's found guilty, Murray faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical license. (MTV News)

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