YES. "Thrill Billy" Billy Ray Cyrus WAS on today's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung today, and YES, he did walk onto the set drinking something sizzurp-like. It was Party O'Clock, and it was a scene worthy of "Party In The U.S.A." And even though Billy Ray didn't come out and say "Let's kick the tires and light the fires, big daddy," he actually kind of did, you know? Okay, here's what Alexa wore today!

Thursday, August 27
+ Sonic Youth T-Shirt: Vintage
+ Skirt: H&M
+ Ballet Flats: Chanel
+ Necklace: Iosselliani

We've already been over where to find t-shirts like Alexa's vintage Adam Ant t-shirt and vintage Smiths t-shirt (and this faux-vintage blink-182 t-shirt), so please review, react, and shop accordingly. And looky here: A new spin (har!) on Courtney Love's 1994 Spin mag cover. This graphic-print tank is $16.90 at Forever21.com.

Oh hey, since you're already here, enjoy some presh little black zipper flats! They're by Qupid, and they're $23 at Lulus.com.

And after the jump, watch Billy Ray touch people's lives (in ways that maybe bring to mind Gary Busey... in a philosophical way, of course) and discuss his one true love, Miley "Destiny Hope" Cyrus, and perform a very special song with Alexa on It's On With Alexa Chung.

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+ Third Eye Blind are still around, in case you're wondering. And they had a new album coming out, but it leaked all crazy-like on the Internets, forcing them to up the release date and repost the album in its correct format. Messy!! (Tripwire)

+ Here's a clip of Vanessa Hudgens talking about making her new movie Bandslam, though is it just us, or does she seemed completely under the influence of SOMEthing (besides AquaNet fumes)? (People)

+ P.S. in case you didn't already know, we're in love with Nelly Furtado. Here's an interview she did with MTV Tr3s recently, talking about the inspiration behind her brand new Spanish-language album Mi Plan. (Blogamole)

+ Teen trashion show Gossip Girl may just have earned some cool points, with Sonic Youth making a guest appearance in an upcoming episode. Hope they're gettin' paaaaaaaid. (Tripwire)

+ Demi Lovato reveals that Paramore's Hayley Williams (only three years her senior) is one of her biggest inspirations. Sooooo cute. (BuzzNet)

+ Here's Katy Perry being all cute and whatnot, gushing over how much she lurves P!nk (her show, her outfits), via Twitter of course! Amen, lady friend! Amen. (ICYDK)

When she wasn't busy getting pregnant with The Secret Life of the American Teenager's Shailene Woodley -- who has amazing musical taste YET claims she's "too old" for Nick Jonas (!??!!?!?), here's what Alexa Chung wore on It's On With Alexa Chung today.

Monday, June 29
+ Blazer: Her own.

+ T-shirt: Her own.

+ Jeans: Current/ Elliott.

+ Glasses necklace: Ashish & Twinkle by Wenlan.

+ Shoes: Frye.

Check Net-a-Porter.com's selection of Current/ Elliott jeans -- they've got everything from legging jeans to super skinnies to destroyed and demolished elephant bells and brilliant boyfriend jeans.

Alexa's "Emily" Frye slingbacks are $228 at TheFryeCompany.com.

Finally, check out British design duo Daydream Nation's (not to be confused with the Sonic Youth album) sweet little knit eyeglasses necklace! It's $114 at FarFetch.com.

... Or check out Etsy seller ThePuddingStore for more glasses necklaces.

The Raveonettes are born rock stars. With their towering Nordic silhouettes, chiseled cheekbones, disinterested, glassy eyes and all-around effortless cool, they certainly look the part. Nevermind that their signature fuzzy chug-a-lug guitar assaults and heavenly vocals combine the best of Buddy Holly, Suicide and Sonic Youth to flood your helpless head with adrenaline. Instant endorphin overload.

Now, the band that sounds like an endlessly engine-revving anime motorcycle gang, teeth bared in hot pursuit, is in the midst of a mini-tour that wraps up this Friday and Saturday on the West Coast. They've also got a remix record up for free download over at VICE Records! Pick it up, catch 'em in Cali (deets below), check the interview they did over at Elle.com the other day and ask yourself ... WHERE? HAVE? I? BEEN? Rave on!

1.23.09 San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo's 365 Club
1.24.09 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theater

+ Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson deny whispers that they're having trouble unloading Bronx Mowgli Wentz's baby pics. Also? Shame on you! These are precious memories, people -- they're totally not for sale ... at least, not yet. (Usmagazine.com)

+ Meanwhile, Demi Lovato's peeps are denying nasty internet rumors that the wholesome Camp Rock star is also a "cutter." (MTV News)

+ Miley Cyrus got her mom's old Porsche as a belated bday present?? Best. Hand-me-down. Ever. (Usmagazine.com)

+ Holy celebrity cameo! Was that Miss Aubrey O'Day poppin' by 50 Cent's new show last nite? (Remote Control)

+ Here are five of your fave Britney Spears videos for no reason whatsoever. Happy Friday! (Scandalist)

+ Travis Barker's not only back on his feet, but he's already back to business! Hear what the drummer had to say about his "Jockin' Jay-Z" remix. (MTV News)

+ Amy Winehouse's drug dealer is officially off the streets -- and behind bars. Hey, just like Amy's husband, Blake! (E! Online)

+ John Mayer on Jennifer Aniston's stripped-down GQ cover: "When I touch it, angels die." (Hollyscoop)

+ SNL hottie Andy Samberg is teaming back up with Justin "D--k In a Box" Timberlake for his new comedy album, Incredibad. (MTV News, via AceShowbiz)

+ Ever dream about getting culinary pointers from Sonic Youth? (Wait, you actually have?? Weird!) Anyhow, your wish has officially been granted. Freak. (The Trip Wire)

+ "It's definitely true that we're totally gay." -- Panic At the Disco's Spencer Smith (Out.com)

+ David Cook wins American Idol, traumatizes hordes of screaming teenage girls by edging out front-runner David Archuleta with 56% of the vote. (MTV)

+ Related: Idol shatters previous voting records with over 97 million viewers phoning (and texting) in to vote for their favorite David. Now, if only presidential elections had so much voter turnout... (Billboard)

+ Whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Of course, that was before Britney Spears set her sights on Sin City. (Metro - UK)

+ Justice is served! Lou Pearlman (the man who introduced the term "boy-band" into the cultural vernacular) to serve 25 years in the slammer for inventing the Backstreet Boys money laundering and conspiracy. (Bumpshack)

+ Atmosphere's "Slug" describes how he and his (negligibly) better half came up with the concept behind their new album. (Karmaloop). And check out their MTV Artist of the Week videos here.

+ Radiohead, Beck divluge their favorite Sonic Youth songs. (NME)

+ Danity Kane songstress Aubrey O'Day flaunts her new relationship with Jesse McCartney while simultaneously stealing a wine glass from The Waverly Inn. (OMG! Yahoo)

+ Beyonce deemed too famous, bootylicious for church. (Stuff NZ)

Holy hipster. This Is Next is a Mack truck of a mixtape. VICE Records and MTV2 have come together like Voltron and put together one hell of a collection of the biggest hits from rock's left field. Seriously, we're talking Hummer-sized hits. The lineup reads like the guest list at an after party of a fantasy Glastonbury-meets-Intonation festival we wish someone would hurry up and organize already: Bloc Party, The Hold Steady, The Shins, Neko Case, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cat Power, Spoon, Sonic Youth and more. (Oh yeah, and the pretend festival would magically be free.)

And while these artists are both totally of-the-now, you can't help but listen and think, "Self, when I am old, grey and saggy will this be the definitive sound of my youth?" Will this album be just as significant as an artifact of our young lives as it will be a current Saturday night soundtrack? As everyone's favorite polar pixie Bjork said "possibly maybe."

Anyway, your new favorite mixtape hits shelves tomorrow, but those of you lacking in patience can stream the whole thing RIGHT NOW, only on The Leak. And check out videos by the "Next" artists on this episode of "Subterranean."

Holy hipster. This Is Next is a Mack truck of a mixtape. VICE Records and MTV2 have come together like Voltron and put together one hell of a collection of the biggest hits from rock's left field. Seriously, we're talking Hummer-sized hits. The lineup reads like the guest list at an after party of a fantasy Glastonbury-meets-Intonation festival we wish someone would hurry up and organize already: Bloc Party, The Hold Steady, The Shins, Neko Case, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cat Power, Spoon, Sonic Youth and more. (Oh yeah, and the pretend festival would magically be free.)

And while these artists are both totally of-the-now, you can't help but listen and think, "Self, when I am old, grey and saggy will this be the definitive sound of my youth?" Will this album be just as significant as an artifact of our young lives as it will be a current Saturday night soundtrack? As everyone's favorite polar pixie Bjork said "possibly maybe."

Anyway, your new favorite mixtape hits shelves tomorrow, but those of you lacking in patience can stream the whole thing RIGHT NOW, only on The Leak. And check out videos by the "Next" artists on this episode of "Subterranean."