If Friendly Fires' "Kiss Of Life" reminds you of the Peter Gabriel song of the same name, it's because they're practically the same song. Though listening to Friendly Fries probably makes you feel less like you're listening to your dad's car trip music. However, I'm confident there's a subset of you that finds listening to Peter Gabriel cool, for ironic Dad-Music purposes, because you're a die-hard Say Anything fan (the move in this case), or because Peter Gabriel pretty much rules. (Which he does.)

Anyway, Friendly Fires -- you've heard them in that Wii Fit commercial -- are very much a British it-band -- so much so that they were just nominated for a 2009 Mercury Prize. Also, lead singer Ed Macfarlane totally sounds like Chris Martin and while both bands shot beach videos (remember Coldplay's "Yellow" video? Chris martin was so SAAAAAAD and COOLLLLLD and DREADFULLY DREARY on the beach! In a hoodie!), Friendly Fires' new "Kiss of Life" video is 1000 times less boo-hoo-I'm-on-the-beach-y. Also, "Kiss of Life" is one of those uplifting, life-affirming anthems like in a "Fields of Gold" way, but also, it lacks that same brand of "Fields of Gold" cheesiness that makes me want to jam one of those extra-long Bic grill lighters into each ear. (Ed Macfarlane also reminds me Richard Ashcroft if Richard Ashcroft hadn't gotten hit by the Unfortunate Bus and survived.)

Also, no matter WHAT you do or where you live, if you find yourself at a pool party this summer, drop the name Friendly Fires. You'll earn cool points IMMEDIATELY, and members of whichever sex you're attracted to will instantly find you 30 percent more attractive. You will be GOING places. Like directly into someone's pants.

First of all, let me say that not for ONE second was I buying Chris Brown's apology. It was about as heartfelt as that TelePrompter he was struggling to read. Also, why the hell was he dressed a cross between a sassy chef and the fifth member of Coldplay? But, what I AM buying is that the video I'm about to show you is one of the BEST viral videos I've seen since "Kittens (Inspired By Kittens)," and if you know me personally and you know how I feel about kittens and cat videos, then you know I'm not saying that lightly. It's also way better than the Filipino prisoners dancing to "Thriller" because I assume no one was forced to dance until their feet bled.

Anyway, Chris Brown certainly does not need any more publicity, but seriously, this video redeems him, at least indirectly, which is basically the only bad thing about it. (And it's hard not to admit that "Forever" is a great song. Sigh.)

So, well, I don't want to spoil it for you, but basically, the video you're about to see is pretty much the greatest wedding entrance of all time. And I'd embed it here for your browsing convenience, but NOOOOOOOOOOO! SOMEBODY had to get in a legal battle, and I don't wanna fan those flames.

+ Watch the Chris Brown "Forever" wedding dance (before Jive pulls it down), and see why you're about to have this plastered all over your Facebook.

With everyone all is-he-or-isn't-he-ing over American Idol finalist Adam Lambert's sexuality, we here at the MTV Buzzworthy Blog are firmly entrenched in Team Glambert and could care less if he's gay or not as long as he keeps keeping his glam gun set to stun.

But friends, Adam Lambert wasn't the first man in music to get glittery and glossy, wield an eyeliner pencil, nor keep his skin positively pristine.

And so, to celebrate Adam Lambert, the most glam man (or woman!) on TV, let's take a look at some of the glammest guys in music history!

From Prince to Perez, from the Backstreet Boys to the most glam Jonas Brother of them all, see who else made the list!

Boy George: The godfather of early '80s glam, Boy George and the Culture Club -- their 1982 single, "Do You Really Wanna Hurt Me?," off the album Kissing To Be Clever, went to #1 in a dozen countries -- were never afraid to play with musical genres, gender, or with makeup, obviously. Unfortunately, Boy George tumbled for drugs and false imprisonment of a male escort and is currently in prison. Whoops! Video: Culture Club | "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?"

Marilyn: One of Boy George's contemporaries, British pop star Marilyn, born Peter Robinson, also saw brief gender-bending fame in the '80s. Marilyn was featured on the 1984 all-star Band Aid jammy-jam "Do They Know It's Christmas?," had a massive falling out with Boy George, and claims that he had an intense affair with Gavin Rossdale back in the day. Gavin denies his involvement with Marilyn, but one thing that's undeniable was that Marilyn was the master of the perfectly arched brow -- the killer app in any glam guy's tool kit.

Backstreet Boys: The liberal use of lip gloss, eyeliner and, hair products that the Backstreet Boys featured in their 2005 video, "Just Want You to Know," was strictly due to the fact that they were portraying fictitious '80s hair band, Sphynkter... or was it? And I defy you to find something NOT glam about zebra car seat covers. Video: Backstreet Boys | "I Just Want You To Know"

Freddie Mercury: No one pushed the glam envelope (glamvelope?) harder or farther than the late, great Freddie Mercury. Known as one of the most commanding, theatrical, and flamboyant performers of all time, even David Bowie considers him one of the edgiest performers ever. Equally at home in a tight t-shirt and jeans or a skin-tight court jester's catsuit and a crushed velvet cape, Freddie Mercury popularized the cop 'stache and ambiguous sexuality while unintentionally paving the way for Lady Gaga to appropriate her namesake from Queen's 1984 hit, "Radio Gaga." Video: Queen | "Radio Gaga"

Bill Kaulitz: Please. As IF we would leave Bill Kaulitz off a list of glam guys. The trademark hair and makeup alone are award-worthy, as is the fact that his life is one big series of angular, intense, and amazing poses. Also, Bill deserved his own giant tongue just for the makeup he wore to the MTV Tr3s Los 2008 Premios Awards. Video: Tokio Hotel | "Monsoon" Live on TRL

Perez Hilton: Though he's worn a most un-glam tenty Sherlock Holmes cape... thing... and a Hello Kitty shower cap... and shorts that looked a lot like lederhosen, the self-proclaimed Queen of All Media earned back tons of glam points when he wore an ARETHA HAT, designed by Mr. Song Millinery, to his South By Southwest party in March 2009.

Kanye West: Aside from hanging out with a guy who wears an Aretha Hat and spending an inordinate amount of time fantasizing about models, when he's not ruining awards shows or claiming he's not gay, Kanye West spends an inordinate amount of time discussing fashion, attending fashion shows, and basically giving himself over to fashion. And being very very fashionable. He also changed his name to Martin Louis The King, Jr. and was recently named hip-hop's best-dressed man. Video: Kanye West | "Gold Digger"

George Michael: Shown here catching a nebulous orb of glam, George Michael's been and stayed glam throughout the years. Whether prancing about in nut-huggers and a pro-life t-shirt and doing the jitterbug (see: the entire "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" video) during his Wham! days, or being all James Dean-y as Faith-era George Michael, George wrote the prescription for the perfect rugged-glum look: well man-icured facial hair, sculpted brows, sunglasses, and earrings. And speaking of prescriptions, George Michael's affinity for drugs and public toilets led to some majorly un-glam photo opps. Whoops! But, hiring Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Naomi Campbell for his 1990 video, "Freedom '90," was one of the glammest moments in guy-glam history.  Video: George Michael | "Freedom '90"

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The fine fine men of Making The Band 4's Day 26 were here at 1515 Broadway yesterday, doing press for their new album, Forever In A Day. (Who's buying Forever In A Day, by the way? You? Diddy's entire Twitter following?)

Anyway, all of Day 26 was in a conference room just a few feet away from my desk here on the 17th floor, and my friend Courtney, who works just on the other side of said conference room, pointed out that Mike was wearing almost the exact same Balmain military jacket that Beyonce was seen all over New York in. (And when I say that Beyonce was seen all over New York in that military jacket, I really mean that she probably only wore it for like two hours, even though that Balmain jacket is about $11,000, which is more than some Americans make in an entire year.)

But, you know what? Beyonce and Mike from Day 26 are SOOOOO unfashionable because Gerard Way and Chris Martin were doing the military jacket thing LAST YEAR, people. And who is this "Balmain" guy anyway? And why's a dead guy gotta waste Gerard Way's flavor anyway?

Anyway, thought you Day 26 fans and fashionistas out there would appreciate knowing that Beyonce and Mike are all matchy-matchy on the military jacket tip.

+ Plus: Buzzworthy Goes To Topshop! And, watch Day 26's "Imma Put It On Her" video.

+ Mazel tov to Lindsay Lohan! The soon-to-be shana maidela is allegedly converting to Judaism for girlfriend Samantha Ronson, and we here at Buzzworthy would like to be the very first to welcome her to the tribe... and get on the guest list for her upcoming Bat Mitzvah. (+2 pls??). (Celebuzz)

+ Are Rihanna and Chris Brown back on again (!?!??!??!!?) They spent time this weekend at Diddy's compound near Miami. And Chris Brown showed the world he's sorry by going Jet Skiing. (MTV News)

+ ALSO, Rihanna's father has no probs with this latest development. (People)

+ ICYMI, a little movie called Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience came out this weekend. And if you happened to go catch the flick at the Palisades Center Mall in NJ, you may just be waking up from your real-life Jonas encounter fainting spell. YES, this is real life. (Gothamist)

+ MOTHER CHUCKER!--Blair and Serena are going to just DIE. Like d-e-a-d. Word on the street is No Doubt is going to perform on the May 11th season finale of Gossip Girl. (Stereogum)

+ Looks like U2 frontman Bono + Coldplay frontman  Chris Martin narrowly avoided adding their names to our Top 5 Celebrity Brawls list. You see, Bono was TOTALLY "just joking" when he called Martin a "completely dysfunctional character and a cretin." OH and also a  "wanker." That was a joke, people!  Can't you take a j-o-k-e?? (Perez Hilton)

+ Miley Cyrus went jogging with her HAWWWWWTNESS "special friend" Justin Gaston. We only have two words for her: sports bra (D Listed)

+ Dear all tween stars: please be more like Taylor Swift. She just posted a fab "on the road" video blog that's beyond awesome. (Celebrity VIP Lounge)

+ KANYE WEST'S new VH1 STORYTELLERS EP WAS ON THIS WEEKEND, AND SURPRISE SURPRISE (!), YEEZ WENT ON A WHOLE BUNCHA RANTS THAT NEEDED TO BE EDITED OUT OF THE SPECIAL. EXPECT AN ALL CAPS RANT ON HIS BLOG REGARDING HIS "CREATIVE SPIRIT BEING SUFFOCATED" OR SOME SUCH OTHER B.S. IN 3... 2... 1...(E! Entertainment/ Rolling Stone)

Despite the fact that most everyone is in a pretty "yes we can"-ish mood as of late, a few of our fave celebs are bucking the trend and rocking more of a "oh no you di'int" tude. Not surprisingly, this has resulted in a whole mess of feuds amongst the glittery glam.

Personally, we're more of the "make love, not war" frame of mind, but OF COURSE we still want to give you guys the real-deal scoop. Thus, herewith are a few of our favorite famous feuds:

+ Lil' Kim vs. Voletta Wallace: Bad girl rapper Lil Kim was none too pleased with the way she was portrayed in the recent biopic, Notorious -- the movie about her former lover and mentor Notorious B.I.G. Biggie's Mamz Voletta co-produced the movie and didn't really give a rat's ass that Lil Kim wasn't likin' it. In fact, she basically told her she could go shove it: "Tell Lil' Kim to go find herself, go drink a cup of green tea and get a life!" Ouch.

+ 50 Cent vs. Mostly everyone (except for Eminem): A better question might be who ISN'T 50 Cent feuding with? So far, he's got beef with: Kanye West, Oprah Winfrey, Young Buck, Lil Wayne, Ja Rule, Rick Ross, and ??? (TBD).

+ Jay-Z vs. Chris Brown: Recall that Jay-Z discovered Rihanna, so it's not surprising that Hov's reportedly verrrry, verrry angry about the recent nastiness that went down between Rihanna and Chris Brown. The rapper has allegedly said of Brown that he's basically "a dead man walking." Y-I-K-E-S.

+ Lily Allen vs. Perez Hilton: This feud has reached a fever pitch over the last week or so, and it's all going down in the Twitterverse. These two crazy kiddos do NOT seem to like each other very much. Lily Allen to Perez: you're a "jealous and bitter lonely old queen." Perez to Lily: "Congrats on your album doing well in America, though. It's REALLY HARD to sell copies when u discount it to $3.99. Desperate!" Meow!

+ Kanye West vs. HIS KEYBOARD CAPS LOCK: Kanye has had a long and well-documented battle with his CAPS LOCK key... and he pretty much always beats that marfar into submission. If you've ever visited the Martin Luther Louis Vuitton Don's blog, you've likely been privy to some of his ALL-CAPS RANTS!!!!1!! They really are a work of art and so, ok fine, we hope this feud goes on 4evs. But everyone else, where is the love?

According to the Internet, James Morrison got that scratchy signature singing voice of his from a "severe bout with the whooping cough" as a kid. Isn't that just so British? When I first saw his "Broken Strings" video, I pictured a teen James Morrison waking up one morning, looking in the mirror and thinking, "Hey, I look eg-bloody-zactly like Chris Martin from Coldplay! I'm gonna be famous!"

And Fantasy James Morrison, you were right. You're famous as can be! I mean, you don't get David Archuleta telling everyone to buy your record without being a liiittle bit famous. And you certainly don't get Nelly Furtado singing harmony and longing for you through a hotel wall in your video without being a pretty major big deal. Right, Timbaland? Right.

Wanna do an experiment? Watch "Broken Strings" with someone you have a crush on. Just be like "Oh, oops, look what happens to be on... James Morrison. Weird." I bet you anything that JM's husky croon and Nelly Furtado's lusty replies will create so much tension in the room, that you'll end up married by the time the second chorus hits. Here, try it. It's a great idea.

Perhaps I should've attempted to adjust my TV, but aside from that T.I., M.I.A., Jay-Z, Wayne hip-hop all-stars performance and Coldplay's ongoing Fisher-Price-meets-Sgt. Pepper troop trope (yaaaaaaaawwwwwwnnn... and I DID NOT need to see that much of Chris Martin's treasure trail!) the 2009 Grammys might as well have been broadcast in black and white.

From the Jonas Brothers, to Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift and even Kid Rock (who usually doesn't leave the house unless it's in something that demonstrates his affinity for a BeDazzler and a pound or two of rhinestones) kept it a funereal black and white, though they all pulled it off with elegant panache. In short, aside from the few mod metallics, and Katy Perry, the 2009 Grammys were all about sobering, somber chic! For real, I thought I was going temporarily colorblind.

Anyway, let's get to it!

Jonas Brothers: True, the Jonas Brothers didn't win the Grammy they were up for, but getting to share a stage with Stevie Wonder was prize enough, IMO. Fashion-wise, their red carpet tuxedo trio was pretty much what you'd expect from the capable hands of stylist Michelle Tomaszewski. My favorite was Nick Jonas' head-to-toe black Burberry suit. Kevin Jonas' Versace suit subtly set him apart as the elder statesmen of the three. Joe's metallic Versace jacket was a little too Vegasy for my tastes, but I always appreciate that he takes fashion risks. Also, BTW, did you see Denise? WOAH, mama, she looked amazing! As for the Jonas Brothers' performance looks: Nick was in Dior, and I LOVED that his look was a little bit Danny Zucko in Grease, less the schmaltz, a little bit James Dean, a tiny bit old-school Faith-era George Michael, and a WHOLE LOT grown up. Honestly, Joe's performance look wasn't doing THAT much for me. Don't get me wrong -- he looked perfect as always, but Nick really stood out so much that he overshadowed Joe, who could've gone a little farther than just the ripped Requel Allegra tee and Dior vest and jeans. By the way, that eye-popping necklace was by Swiss designer Avakian, and while I'm sure it was stunning in person, it distracted on screen (Was it a cassette tape? A jeweled cracker? Bingo card? Billion-dollar iPod? No clue!) and took away from his Mick Jagger swagger. It would've made more sense for Joe to wear a fitted jacket, especially with Kevin all like "Oh hai, I'm just over here nailing this performance and coming out with a 3D movie and a TV show and we're gonna be on Saturday Night Live and everything" in a swish Versace suit. But back to the Jonas Brothers' performance: Not just ANYBODY gets to cover "Superstition," and this performance completely put the Jonas Brothers on the map... for the two people whose maps the Jonas Brothers weren't already on. Seriously though, that performance was icon-status-sealing and could finalize their move out of the teen-pop mold; it showed skeptics that the Jonas Brothers aren't just bubblegum, they can (for the trilllionth time!) play their own instruments, command a stage, and extend their reach beyond a youth-only audience.

Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift: Miley wore an original Herve Leger by Max Azria dress on the red carpet. Had it been just plain black, it would've been a bit boring, but the bejeweled bodice, criss-cross straps and stacks of bangles kept it fresh, and the massive rosette kept it from being "just another black dress," and though the length was a little overwhelming, the shape was amazingly flattering. Taylor Swift drove home the "we're besties" message in a Kaufman Franco black jersey dress with patent leather detailing. Gotta say: both dresses were way too long. Take a cue from Carrie Underwood and show a little leg while they're still amazing! You can't fault Miley or Taylor for appearing adult while playing the good role model role, but I wouldn't have minded either dress in a more youthful color, like a jewel tone. Also, I can't say I loved either's performance outfit, Miley's especially. Jeans at the Grammys? I know it's not the Oscars, but it's not the CMAs either. (Sorry, CMT!) That top looked like Liza Minnelli's cast-off. Bring back the cute!

Katy Perry: I liked that Katy Perry was strictly business on the red carpet -- her pink dress was by Lebanese designer Basil Soda -- and party on stage, where she chose to wear every color ever in her salute to Carmen Miranda. Her costume was by The Blonds, and her "I Kissed a Girl" performance made me feel like I was trapped inside a pachinko machine. And I kinda liked it.

Jennifer Hudson: Okay, I just need to say it: That white asymmetrical bib on Jennifer Hudon's color-blocked sculptural RM by Roland Mouret Trenet dress made her look like she had an emergency pre-Grammy root canal and forgot to take off the bib. However, I loved her midnight blue shoes. Also, Jennifer Hudson can do whatever she wants because she had the worst year ever and her talent knows know bounds. The black sequined dress she wore during her performance of "You Pulled Me Through" was stellar stuff, and the flamenco-style hair and earrings were really all she needed to complete the portrait-of-the-young-woman-as-a-pure-powerhouse look.

Sara Bareilles: Speaking of pink, Sara Bareilles was totally pretty in pink in her Louisa Beccaria strapless ruffled dress with matching (but not too matchy-matchy!) accents. I wanna write her a love song and thank her for wearing something so sugary sweet.

Audrina Patridge: Audrina usually looks sexy or hot or amazing but "cute" is not usually the first word that comes to mind. But last night, Audrina looked absolutely adorable in teal Tadashi. Her hair and bright lips were also perfection. Yay, color! Finally!

M.I.A.: We get it. You and your boyfriend got bored and decided to act out Juno. But were you hitting the labor drugs early? You do NOT need to dress like a bloated ladybug. Don't get me wrong -- I love House of Holland (who designed her black-and-white performance outfit). I just love Agyness Deyn in it more. And I'm fine with you wearing Golas when you're playing human hotel. But did you really need to go the Dorothy Zbornak route? I'm still not convinced you weren't hiding all FOUR Golden Girls underneath that Manish Arora tarp.

Jordin Sparks: You are SO SO SO cute and SO not an old lady. But that rose-printed Debra Davenport dress was SO not cute and SO old lady!

Carrie Underwood: That performance pantsuit was a little June Carter Cash with those OOC chiffon bell sleeves, but who cares? She's got legs for miles! And was it just me, or did her female guitarist look like Paris Hilton? Speaking of...

Paris Hilton: Yes, Paris. Less is still less. Please send that Versace Spring 2003 mini back to 2003 where it should stay.

LeAnn Rimes: i'm a huge fan of stone embellishments, but LeAnn's cerulean Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti outfit looked like Star Trek Voyager made its maiden voyage to Cyprus. And taupe? Really? You don't wear taupe on a red carpet unless you're going to the pantyhose awards. Or you're Leona Lewis. And speaking of...

Leona Lewis: Leona is such a gorgeous girl, but her tan Randi Rahm gown bleeding bored me.

Duffy: I've read some negatory reactions toward Duffy's Alberta Ferretti jeweled chiffon cocktail dress, but I really loved that she took an ordinary style and made it her own with an asymmetrical cut. It was super glam but subdued and fit her soulful, old-school style perfectly.

Kanye West: Mazel tov! Your transformation into '80s television star Meshach Taylor is now complete!

Estelle: Call us when Kanye's spaceship lands.

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Welcome back to Buzzworthy's new series in which we dissect celebrity blogs into delishy little bloggy bites. Here's the latest from our favorite multi-hyphenate, ego-driven, coffee table book-writin' rapper, Kanye West!

His words are in bold (and as per usual, ALL CAPS), ours are in italics. Here we go... I mean... HERE WE GO!!!1!

1.30.09

"THIS IS MY LAST DAY IN PARIS AND IT'S BEEN CRAZY. I'VE MET SO MANY DOPE PEOPLE.
C'est terrible! But we've misssssssed you, Yeez. You're our "American Boy!"

I FEEL SO INSPIRED BY THE TRIP... I'VE BEEN THINKING OF RAPS, BEATS, CLOTHES, VIDEOS, STAGE DESIGNS AND PHILOSOPHIES... I ALWAYS FEEL MY BEST WORK IS MY NEXT WORK... I'VE MADE SOME GOOD CHOICES AND SOME MISTAKES...
Like what???? Where are you, Yeezy?

I'VE BEEN LOVED AND HATED....
Dude we know... WE KNOW!

I'VE BEEN HAILED AND RIDICULED...I'VE BEEN INVITED TO SHOWS AND AS USUAL ASKED NOT TO COME... I'VE BEEN ATTACKED FOR BEING ME... FOR BEING BRIGHT RED IN A GREY WORLD....
At least now you've got the bright red Louis Vuitton sneaks to match.

I AM NUCLEAR ENERGY...
Ohhh kaaay. Wait...whut?

WHEN ENCAPSULATED IN AN IDEA OR BOX LIKE A STAGE OR SHOE DESIGN I CREATE MAGIC... WHEN LEFT FREE SOMETIMES I BURN THINGS... IT'S THE NATURE OF A TRUE ARTIST... I AM NOT PERFECT AND I WILL NEVER BE WHAT I WAS TAUGHT MY WHOLE LIFE AND THAT WAS TO BE "CHRIST LIKE"...
Ladies and gentleman, Jesus does, indeed, walk. And blog.

I'M FINE WITH JUST BEING THE BEST ME! I ACCEPT AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY MISTAKES AND LEARN FROM THEM. I WILL NEVER ATTACK NEGATIVE PEOPLE AND THEIR ENERGY...I FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY DON'T THINK FOR THEMSELVES BUT MERELY BASE THEIR OPINIONS ON WHAT THEY WERE TAUGHT. LIFE IS A GAME! IF EVERYONE UNDERSTOOD WHAT I WAS DOING WHEN I WAS DOING IT THERE WOULD BE NO CHALLENGE THEREFORE NO GAME.
Ok, we don't normally like to play games...*but* if the game is Kanye-centric (and/or "Rock Band"), we might be down.

IT IS THE CRACK IN THE WALL THAT ALLOWS LIGHT TO SHINE THROUGH... SOOO THANK YOU SENSATIONAL NEWS REPORTERS ...
Thank you, Stephen Colbert!

THANK YOU GOSSIP SITES...
You're wellks!

THANK YOU BARBER SHOPS... THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO THRIVES ON THE DOWNFALL OF OTHERS FOR I WILL NOT FALL!!!
Thank u, India?

YOUR PESSIMISM IS MY POWER... YOUR PRESUMPTIONS LEAD TO MY REDEMPTIONS... I DON'T LIKE THE OBVIOUS... I LIKE THE TENSION... I LIVE FOR THE FIGHT... I AM A SOLDIER OF FREE THOUGHT IN A CLOSED MINDED WORLD AND I AM READY FOR WAR...
DAYOM, dude... make love, not war, Kanye.

I HAVE LOST EVERYTHING SO I AM FEARLESS ...YOU OBVIOUSLY DON'T KNOW WHO YOU'RE UP AGAINST...I WILL SPARK A GENERATION OF THINKERS WHO WILL QUESTION TRADITIONAL THOUGHT UNTIL THEY FIND THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME SOMEONE TO PROVE WRONG AS I HAVE DONE FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE... YOU FEEL THE WORLD WILL NEVER CHANGE...YOU FEEL MISERY IS THE ONLY COMPANY...AND I AM HERE TO PROVE YOU ALL WRONG...
We know, we know... "Jesus Walks?"

(I'LL GIVE THE SECRET TO MY DEMISE FOR ALL THAT WISH I WOULD JUST DROP DEAD.... ACCEPTANCE!!... IF YOU COULD FINISH MY SENTENCES THERE WOULD BE NO REASON TO START THEM.)
Wanna know the secret to our demise?: ALL CAPS RANTS (kidding, Yeez!)

THANK YOU PARIS ONCE AGAIN FOR ALLOWING ME ACCESS TO THE GREATEST ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS THIS EARTH HAS TO OFFER...THANK YOU FOR THE INVITATION BECAUSE GENIUS LOVES COMPANY"
... And, um, blogging.

See ya stateside, Martin Louis Vuitton Don... whatever your name is.

In case you're not caught up on all the Kanye West news you can use, 'Ye launched a  Louis Vuitton footwear collection, he's not doing bi-porn -- a message he delivered in another ALL-CAPS blog rant -- and he may or may not be the Tokin' Black Guy. But, most ridiculously, Kanye's decided to change his name to Martin Louis The King, Jr.

First of all, WTF?

Second of all, for the love of GAWD, can someone puhleez explain to me why some hip-hop artists...
+ Each have like 648 names?
+ Change their names allll theeee timmmme?

Observe:
+ Lil Wayne is known as: Lil and Wayne (fair enough); Weezy, Weez and Weezy F. Baby.
+ Diddy: Formerly Puff Daddy, formerly Puff/Puffy, formerly P. Diddy, AKA Sean John.
+ Kanye: Yeezy, Yeez, Louis Vuitton Don, Pee Wee ('kay, that one was ours), and now Martin Louis The King, Jr.
+ Notorious B.I.G.: also known as Biggie, Biggie Smalls, Big Poppa, Notorious, Christopher and now Twitter Biggie (ok, that one is ours too).
+ Jay-Z: Jigga, H.O.V.A., Jazzy, Shawn, Mr. Carter.

It's like, I gotta make some flashcards or a spreadsheet just to keep track of everyone.

So to the hip-hop community at large (you too, Madonna, before you try to dump yet another Biblical reinvention on us again), a simple plea: Can we all agree that TWO is the max number of names you can work with?

And can we also agree that helping design a pair of red shoes (and it's not like he even COBBLED them together or sewed them by hand!) does NOT give you the right to equate yourself with one of the greatest civil rights leaders ever born? And an assassinated one, at that?

A message from kwest on Vimeo.