Alex Greenwald -- Phantom Planet frontman, Mark Ronson collaborator, and former model -- used to be so freaking hot it was almost impossible to look at him without thinking "nasty thoughts," as Janet Jackson once said. But not long ago, a paparazzi photo popped up in which the once-smokin' Alex looked like a straight-up hobo. Still, who'd he have hanging on his arm? British supermodel and Met Ball belle Agyness Deyn.

While we've got no problem with some slight shagginess, Alex Greenwald has seen better days, and his unkempt hair looks gnarlier than ever. (A tip: lather, rinse, repeat... repeat... repeat...) Still, Alex bagged a supermodel, so maybe the joke's on us.

Anyway, the shaggy/smoldering combo of Alex Greenwald and Agyness Deyn reminded us of some more hot chicks and the mangy men they love. So check out more of Buzzworthy's favorite guys who look like they live in boxcars and the beautiful babes who love them anyway.

Ryan Adams: Alt-country musician Ryan Adams won the heart of pop-folk singer Mandy Moore, who's had high-profile romances with tennis hunk Andy Roddick as well as Wilmer Valderrama and Zach Braff, while Ryan dated pretty Parker Posey. But it was ultra-shaggy Ryan who swept Mandy off her feet: Ryan and Mandy got married just last month. Hopefully the groom, uh, groomed for the big day.

Alex DeLeon: Okay, Alex DeLeon -- who's been linked to the radiant Demi Lovato -- used to be way more polished, but when he came to MTV for The Cab's Buzzworthy interview in March 2009, his broken-ended hair, fuzzy facial hair and leather accessories kinda made him look like he was running from the law. Bring back unquestionably hot Alex!

Ben Gibbard: Indie superstar Ben Gibbard's sensitive vocals are the perfect match for Zooey Deschanel. Zooey, dubbed "the rich man's Katy Perry" -- oh snap! -- by one site, has had leading roles in a slew of movies like Elf, where she showed off her vocal cords and her adorablility. Even though the oft-unshaven Ben's been featured on UglyMales.com (to the objection of many commenters, to be fair), he and Zooey matched up not only musically, but they're also engaged. Aww! Indie romance!

Joe Trohman: It's clear that Pete Wentz-ian man-glam is not Joe Trohman's style. But there are other ways to stand out besides looking like a homeless man who wandered off the street and onto the stage. His disheveled, mountain-man look has still been described as "wonderfully hobo-esque meets Jesus." True! We're not saying Joe's not hot. We just miss his From Under The Cork Tree-era/ "Dance Dance" short hair. Still, he nabbed a super-cute girl and put a ring on dat; he and Marie (above) are engaged.

+ More hobo guys and hot girls after the jump.

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At this point, the conflict in Darfur and the resulting humanitarian crisis are more than six years old. It is common knowledge in conscientious circles, that hundreds of thousands have died and millions have been displaced by the horrors -- and I do mean horrors -- of the Sudanese army's systematic decimation of the region's native people. But, after six years of activism, it is easy for our outrage to cool off and devolve into uneasy acceptance. Well, Waxploitation -- the L.A. management company that handles Gnarls Barkley, Black Moth Super Rainbow and Danger Mouse -- just ain't havin' that.

On the verge of releasing his second Causes record to raise money for relief in Darfur, Waxploitation founder Jeff Antebi had this to say about the project:

"It's easy for fatigue to set in when a crisis goes on for a number of years, but no one has given up hope that things can change for the better in Darfur. There are untold numbers of people committed to changing the outcome. It takes humanitarian assistance, tenacity and political will."

And, of course, it takes money. A whole lotta spending money. And, while 15 indie gems clearly aren't going to fund a revolution, Causes 2 does provide everyday people like us with an easy means of contributing to the betterment of the world.

The compilation -- whose profits go entirely to Doctors Without Borders, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America -- includes rare tracks, remixes and live cuts from Devendra Banhart, Diplo, My Morning Jacket, RJD2, LCD Soundsystem, Gnarls Barkley, The Decemberists, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and many others.

The compilation doesn't hit shelves until May 5, but you can listen to Causes 2 right now, for free, only on The Leak. Get hooked here, then shell out $9.99 for the good of humanity in May.

+ If you pre-order Causes 2 now, Waxploitation will throw in Causes 1 -- including tracks from Animal Collective, Bright Eyes and The Shins -- for only $6.99!

First, Kanye West stepped out with practically bald model chick Amber Rose on his arm (and, recently, across his lap). Then, P. Diddy protege Cassie took a razor to her pretty little head last week, explaining, via Twitter (of course):

"Sometimes in life, you need a change... Something deeper than what you thought you were capable of ... Something that displays the 'I don't give a f---' attitude that was always present, but never showcased ... & something that will shock your mother, but make her call you a ROCK STAR."

We couldn't agree more. Though Cassie didn't quite go all the way, opting instead of half a bald head, here are more females in music who went all baldylocks on all. Remember: Bald chicks need love too!

Amber Rose
Amber isn't just known for her bare scalp, but also her bare... assets. She's appeared in music videos for Ludacris ("What Them Girls Like") and Young Jeezy ("Vacation"), and she can currently be seen on the arm of one Kanye West.

Sinead O'Connor
Perhaps the most famous bald woman in modern history, Irish singer Sinead O'Connor became an international sensation with her breakthrough hit "Nothing Compares 2 U." She became even more well-known when she performed on Saturday Night Live and tore up a picture of the Pope on live TV in 1992, pissing off Catholics everywhere. Naturally Sinead, um, became a priest.

Natalie Portman
Though not usually thought of for her musical skills, dudes in bands ALWAYS wanna do her. Plus, Natalie did prove her viable rap talents on Saturday Night Live. The V For Vendetta actress went bald for that film and has been linked to fellow baldie Moby and Devendra Banhart -- and she appeared in his video for "Carmensita." Natalie also proved that even hairless, she's still so hot it's not even normal.

+ Get more photos of bald chicks after the jump.

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Panic At The Disco's Beatles-inspired "Nine In the Afternoon" video also inspired a 2008 VMA nomination for Best Direction.

Panic will be at the 2008 VMAs. And if they win, director Shane Drake -- he also directed two videos up for a 2008 Best Rock Video VMA -- Paramore's "crushcrushcrush" and Fall Out Boy's "Beat It" -- will share the honors. Shane, one of the most creative and prolific directors of the decade, also directed Panic's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" video, which won them the Video of the Year award at the 2006 VMAs.

In the Best Direction category, Panic's up against Erykah Badu's "Honey," Linkin Park's "Shadow of the Day," Rihanna's "Take a Bow," and Pussycat Dolls' six-time-nominated "When I Grow Up" video. Do you think "Nine In the Afternoon" retro-nuevo style can beat out the competition?

Watch "Nine In the Afternoon," check out Buzzworthy's behind-the-scenes footage of Panic at the video shoot, and tell us if you think Panic can pull it off.

Also, please tell us which member of PATD -- Brendon, Ryan (happy day-after-your-birthday, by the way), Spencer, or Jon -- will show up to the VMAs looking the most like George Harrison/ Devendra Banhart?

+ Chris Brown, Ne-Yo want to double your pleasure, fun by remixing the classic Wrigley's jingle. (Billboard)

+ In Lil Wayne's new "Got Money" video, the rapper is just like "a modern day Robin Hood!" Minus the tights, of course. (MTV)

+ Breaking: Madonna was either completely devastated by her brother's unauthorized tell-all...or else she secretly co-wrote it! Thanks for clearing that one up, tabloid news! (NY Mag)

+ Natalie Portman goes Bollywood in her (Venezuelan-American) boyfriend's new music video. Which is only slightly less weird than her semi-naked cameo in Wes Anderson's Hotel Chevalier. (Certified Random)

+ Nas hints at a possible collaboration with his "Bossy" wife, Kelis. (MTV)

+ Okay, so Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor isn't your average concert-goer --  but he still totally feels your pain. "Generally at a rock show," he says, "the sound is not that great, and the guy next to me is an a--hole and I have to pee." Our sentiments exactly. (Rolling Stone)

+ DJ Samantha Ronson (who People mag slyly refers to as "Lindsay's constant companion") describes the new single by Ali Lohan as a "great f------ pop song!" We're sure her rave review has everything to do with Sam's musical taste and nothing whatsoever to do with her close, er, companionship with Lindsay. (People)

"This Boy's in Love," by Sydney's the Presets is one of the summer's dirtiest videos for sure. But not dirty in the vintage X-tina-in-assless-chaps way. Just dirty in the "Good God you guys need the Axe effect something serious" way. Like they just dug through the mud from Brisbane to Boston. Like they picked up where the cover of the new Sigur Ros album left off. Or like Devendra Banhart.

But sonically, "This Boy's in Love" is all alarming synths and crisp, clean dance beats, backed by Paul Banks-style you're-yelling-at-me-but-I-like-it vocals. Like electo-indie outfits Cut Copy, the Faint, and M83, Presets play like the soundtrack to a lost John Hughes movie; call it "future retro" if you will. So grab your Ray Bans and tap your Santogold-sanctioned Chuck Taylors along to it since everything old is new again... the past is the future, and the future is now.

+ Mimi likened marriage to kidnapping. Fly away, butterfly! (Contact Music)

+ Lily Allen, fix your hair, girl! In the words of Lauryn Hill, "Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem!" We hear Pete Wentz knows of a good salon. (Celeb Warship)

+ Much like his life, Pete Doherty's house is still a bloody wreck. (Agent Bedhead)

+ Guns N' Roses continue to hit snooze on Chinese Democracy. We hit snooze on caring. (Sound Mojo)

+ If you're reading this now and live in L.A., you can go meet Mary J. Blige at Carol's Daughter. But go NOW!

+ We still love Russell Brand. (Paper)

+ No one -- not even peeing puppies -- should have to deal with Natalie Portman and Devendra Banhart's odd coupling. (Webster's Is My Bitch)

+ Miley Cyrus is writing her memoirs. Insert ghostwriter joke here. (LA Times)

+ Relevant videos:

We're about to bizounce, but before we go, check up on some Friday night pop bites -- it's like those 100-calorie packages of chips, except it's gossip! And way more satisfying!

+ Does Amy Winehouse really still look like this? (Seriously? OMG)

+ ElleGirl.com hooked up with Cobra Starship backstage at TRL.

+ MTV News Idol recap: Michael Johns gets served, American Idol style!

+ Devendra Banhart and (next-gen Winona Ryder) Natalie Portman look uncomfortably comfortable. (I Guess I'm Floating)

+ Jonas Brothers continue to look simultaneously cute. Internet continues to take note. (Fred Flare)

+ Papa Joe Simpson welcomes Pete Wentz into the fam with matching slatted Kanye glasses. (Evil Beet)

+ Chris Brown and Rihanna continue to deny, deny, deny. (Page Six)

+ Se habla Español, Coldplay? (Pop On the Pop)

+ Fergie en Español? ¡Claro! (Blogamole)

+ Ne-Yo should probably spray that table down before dinner. (Webster's Is My Bitch)

+ We saw Gnarls Barkley last night at Highline Ballroom and took the crappiest photo ever (thanks, Razr). If you squint, you can almost tell that's them:

... Fortunately RollingStone.com took much better photos and reviewed the show too.