+ Calling all cavedwellers: married "Chairman of the Bored" Kris Allen somehow managed to beat truly truly truly glamrageous M.A.C. board member Adam Lambert on last night's American Idol results show. Watch the hilarious 60-second recap! (MTV News)

+ Green Day potentially lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales for refusing to censor their new album so that retail giant Wal-Mart would stock it. Good work, boys. Way to fight "the man." (NME)

+ Speaking of sticking it to "the man," Coldplay announced that they were releasing a FREE 9-song live album as a thank-you to their fans. We know, right? Download it. (Coldplay.com)

+ Bidding has started on a pink dress that was Inspired by Mariah Carey's new fragrance "Luscious Pink" (the dress was also worn by Carey while out to anniversary dinner with hubster Nick Cannon). Good news is that ALL proceeds benefit cancer research foundation Susan G. Komen For The Cure.  (eBay)

+ Making The Band''s D. Woods wasted no time setting the record straight about her feelings toward Diddy and Danity Kane ex-bandmate Dawn Richards. (Bossip)

+ Beyonce is still working her tired "Single Ladies" steez in her new video "Ego." Regardless, she looks hot. (BeyonceOnline)

+ Former Danity Kane member D. Woods provides some terribly blunt revelations about Making The Band and just exactly how real "reality" television is. We applaud her candor. We do not, however, support her new haircut. (Singersroom)

+ Now that Pete Doherty is a Sober Sally, the absolute LAST thing he needs is to be infected with the Swine Flu. NOW GO OUT AND BUY SOME HOG! THE INDUSTRY'S A SUFF'RIN! (Holy Moly)

+ You need to see the trailer for Eminem's new video "3 A.M." It looks like Silent Hill meets a Rob Zombie movie. Pretty creepy (and of course, Em is shirtless). (Rap-Up)

+ As if you needed another reason to head to Austin, TX this year, Pearl Jam and Beastie Boys (along with Dave Matthews Band - meh) are headlining the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October (tix are only $185 for three days.. pretty good for a recesh budgie). Other notables include Lily Allen and John Legend.

+ And here you have it, "the face of digital energy," the official album cover for Black Eyed Peas' "The E.N.D." It's supposed to be a blend of all four band members' faces, but I think it just looks like Fergie after a hard night of drinking, which could explain where her wig went. (Rap-Up)

+ If you're in the market for a creepy Patrick Swayze wax figure (that looks nothing like him but claims to "sport his famous flowing 1980's hairstyle" from Road House), then you have come to the right place! (Live Auctioneers)

+ Madonna and Guy Ritchie are officially divorcing. After months of speculation (mainly stemming from Madonna's alleged romantic trysts with A-Rod) the couple released a statement early this a.m. confirming rumors of their impending split. They were married for nearly 8 years. (NY Post, MTV News)

+ A Danity Kane divided! On last night's Making the Band Live Finale, Diddy officially booted Aubrey and D. Woods from the group. (Remote Control)

+ Ever wondered what it feels like to hold the top two slots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart? Well, according to T.I., it ain't easy. The rapper admits he's both "disturbed" and "exhilarated" by his success. And, apparently, somewhat humbled. (MTV News)

+ We always knew Simon Cowell had a bit of a Napoleon complex. We just didn't realize he was up to three throw pillows a day. (Scandalist)

+ Forget about the J-E-T-S. Tonight, Luda and 50 Cent are gonna give it up for the V-E-T-S (i.e. American military veterans) by headlining a live concert as part of MTV's Choose or Lose tour. (MTV News)

+ Not only is DJ AM out of the hospital -- he's just landed the biggest show of his career! The recovering turntablist is teaming up with Jay-Z tonight for his first post-plane crash gig. (People)

+ With elections creeping up, Barack Obama landed himself on the cover of music bible Rolling Stone (again)! Oh, and don't worry, conspiracy theorists. That huge, bold-faced Taliban story (on the bottom left) is totally just coincidence. (Rolling Stone)

+ Janet Jackson's mystery illness revealed! The singer has apparently been diagnosed with "migraine-associated vertigo." Hey, didn't U2 write a song about that once? (MTV News)

+ If you like "ogling celebrities," Hannah Montana makeovers and live performances of Billy Ray Cyrus' "Achy Break Heart," then Miley Cyrus' (super!) Sweet 16 was TOTALLY worth the ($250) price of admission! Otherwise, probably not. (Associated Press, MTV News)

+ More on the Danity Kane maybe-breakup! Will DK still be DK if they lose Aubrey (or Dawn! Or D. Woods!) to a solo career on tomorrow night's Making the Band finale?? (Remote Control)

+ Janet Jackson postpones three more shows as a result of the (as-yet undisclosed) illness that landed her in the hospital last week. We're officially concerned. (MTV News)

+ KISS has a new pair of shoes! Though, truth be told, we're still partial to these high-cut Tokio Hotel boots. (Vans)

+ Avril Lavigne has some semi-practical style advice for the babe on a budget! Well, assuming your budget is the size of Coco Chanel's. (Best Week Ever)

+ Oasis supposedly ripped off their new material from an "old-school Brit Chart powerhouse." And this time, it's not the Beatles! (Idolator)

+ Country album sales were reportedly down 16.7% through the end of the third quarter. And no, Jessica Simpson wasn't to blame. (Coolfer)

+ Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album is all about (What else?) Jennifer Hudson. "It introduces Jennifer the person versus all the characters," the Dreamgirls/SATC actress explains. We look forward to meeting you, Jen! (MTV News)

This just in: Danity Kane to join the ever-growing list of celeb eye-candy slated to drop by at next weekend's VMAs! Expect to to see the lovely ladies of Making the Band 4 sashaying down the red carpet...undoubtedly while wearing the cutest/most uncomfortable strappy stiletto sandals in creation.

And it looks as though the glamazon girl group will have their very own cheering section in the form of MTB's on-again, off-again choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson (whose legendary lack of volume control is almost as well-chronicled as her infamous throwdown with Diddy himself).

Anyhow, it all works out great, actually, seeing as how the girls have an excellent shot at taking home the highly coveted Best Dancing In A Video Moonman. (That is, assuming they can triumph over the Pussycat Dolls and their unabashed ode to famewhoring).

So, to recap: Sunday, September 7th, 2008, MTV Video Music Awards: Danity Kane (i.e. Aubrey, Aundrea, D. Woods, Dawn and Shannon) will be there! Laurie Ann Gibson will be there! Day 26 may or may not be there! And, most importantly, you will be there -- if only in the metaphorical watching-it-on-tv-instead-of-doing-your-homework sense.