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Don't let that name throw you, Skyler and Mykul have nothing against stereos; Oh No Not Stereo is more of a brush to the haters. It seems some L.A.-ers doubted the ambitions of a "live duo" holding its own as a full-blown rock band... The "stereo" also references Skyler's partial hearing loss due to an ATV accident when he was 11. (Yikes. 11-year-olds on ATVs? ...sounds like some Nitro Circus s**t.)

But ONNS is hearing something just fine -- and they actually rounded out the duo in '07 with a bassist and second guitarist. And after taking in their video, "Let's Get It Started," with its melody-driven rock goodness from 2009 album, 003, we just wish we had caught onto the Oh No sooner.

Skyler, Mykul and crew will tour with Hit The Lights at the end of October, but coolest of all? The group's entire repertoire (all the way back to the 001 album) is up for free download on the ONNS site up until the end of the tour.

If the name Jason Derulo doesn't sound like any hitmaker you know, then you're not one of the 15 million MySpace listeners the 20-year-old R&B chart-crusher claims. And you must not own a radio.

Jason Derulo's "Whatcha Say" track, produced by J.R Rotem, samples (and by "samples," I mean, "uses the entire refrain of") Imogen Heap's "Hide And Seek," but Jason pulled from his own brother's adulterous confessions when he penned the song. While it's unclear how Jason Derulo's brother feels about this kind of publicity, his little brother's a star -- "Whatcha Say" hit the number 1 spot on the iTunes Top 200 Songs at the end of September.

Thanks in part to some label signage by Kara DioGuardi (they rode to the VMAs together) we can expect a debut album from Jason soon enough. Get a hint of Jason Derulo's musical background on his MySpace with "Strobe Light," which you can expect to hear in the MTV movie Turn The Beat Around come 2010.

Watch Jason Derulo with Beluga Heights signee IYAZ on the VMA red carpet, and watch the source of his "Whatcha Say" inspiration -- Imogen Heap's "Hide And Seek" video. And watch for more Jason Derulo coming soon!

It's time for another round of MTV.com's "What Were U Thinking" fashion re-hashing -- this time Nelly Furtado's in the hot seat! Check the interview below to get Nelly's take on her "expecting" red carpet gown -- a custom-designed piece she stands by, though she's rethinking the hair and jewelry (so glad you're back to brunette, Nels!).

Going back in time to when she was still developing Brand Nelly, Nelly Furtado's wardrobe consisted of fresh-out-the-box Fornarinas and Miss Sixtys. Ah, simpler times! But we love Nelly's more mature looks, especially those studded (though "non-violent") Miu Miu heels.

Check the next clip to hear the story behind Nelly's Juno Awards (the Canadian Grammys) hosting gig. Now this was some serious Brand Nelly development, with that crazy "I'm Like a Bird" costume (somewhat Gaga, no?) and harness -- though doubtful this outfit will make the heirloom pile alongside the one-of-a-kind Armani. But the feathers are still cute...

For the Buzzworthy Boys Like Girls fans -- we figured there were a few of you -- the Q&A continues: In Part 2 of the BLG's fan-run interview, the guys select new names, had they been born female. Let's all just be thankful Ms. Johnson did not name her son Pierce... (Think about it... or just watch the clip; it could have made for one painful childhood.)

More reveals in store? It turns out Boys Like Girls are huge in Asia; and they occasionally partake in "the group shower thing." Yes, with the possible exception of Bryan, Boys Like Girls is quite comfortable with nudity, though Martin's "naked jumping jacks" probably push limits of good taste... Who am I kidding? Can we see that at every concert now?

P.S. Going on implications, we should not expect a Boys Like Girls-Tokio Hotel tour anytime soon (conflicting hairstyles, you know how that goes...).

The Boys Like Girls boys took a breather from MTV studio run-arounds to answer BLG questions from you, lovely Buzzworthy readers!

Watch Part 1 of Boys Like Girls' Qa&A sesh, in which Martin Johnson -- who does not unleash crazy sex eyes at all times, it turns out -- along with Bryan, John and Paul (hi Paul!!) explain why they're not quite Lil Wayne-level big. At least not yet. They also break down their favorite tracks off their new album, Love Drunk.

Boys Like Girls also address the dangers of Google images and laments the awkward mushroom cuts of its last MTV visit. Last but not least, Martin explains why he's a "huge, huge, huge" (pretty huge) Taylor Swift fan, and talks her collabo on the group's "Two Is Better Than One" track.

And don't miss Part 2 of Boys Like Girls' Buzzworthy fan interview, coming up!

Yesterday we featured David Guetta's video, "Sexy Chick." Lest we leave you in a lurch wondering who, exactly, David Guetta is, here's some backstory.

David Guetta is essentially Supreme DJ Overlord of Europe's dance circuit (unofficial title); so while David doesn't have to impress anyone over here, he's been winning over U.S. audiences all summer.

Do I need to ask if you're familiar with Guetta's summer jam, "When Love Takes Over," with vocals by Kelly Rowland? How about the Black Eyed Peas number, "I Gotta Feeling," which Guetta produced and co-wrote? So yeah, whether you knew it or not, your summer's been Guetta-rrific.

DJ Guetta's name may come to the U.S. forefront soon enough, though, thanks to latest album, One Love; Guetta has a ridiculous set of collaborations: Of course there's Kelly Rowland -- as well as a remix of "I Gotta Feeling" -- on the album, but he's also got will.i.am, Estelle, Ne-Yo, Kid Cudi and Akon (on "Sexy Chick.")

A little back story on Guetta? He was born in Paris, and he began remixing vinyls and throwing parties by age 15. Guetta became club king a few years later, DJing blowouts in Paris and Ibiza. His renowned "F*** Me, I'm Famous" party in Cannes actually hosted Guetta's initial meeting with Kelly Rowland -- who was shaking her booty to Guetta's mix 'til the wee hours, until she approached Guetta in the DJ booth for a collabo. So nice when they come to you!

So, that's what you need to know about David Guetta. That, and he DJs parties bigger than your hometown. Now go remix your own version of "Sexy Chick."

I hope you ordered heavy-on-the-"whoas," with extra Ryan Cabrera hair, because that's what's on the menu in Push Play's new video, "Midnight Romeo." For the Long Island group's upcoming Found album, lead singer CJ Baran offers... well, I'm not going to call it a "serenade," despite the "Midnight Romeo" title. Why? "Tonight your dinner's free; what's in it for me?" hardly qualifies as "sweet nothings." By the way, Push Play's touring with Jessie James throughout October, so hopefully she'll keep 'em in line.

"Midnight Romeo" takes the garage band, and moves it up to the attic -- an attic that houses none other than Emily Osment, a.k.a. Lilly Truscott from Hannah Montana. The video's also directed by Roman White, who's behind Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me," (... oh yeah, that video), as well as some Carrie Underwood classics like "Before He Cheats." White also directed Osment's video for her upcoming All The Right Wrongs album.

I know DJ David Guetta is married with two kids and everything, but he just exudes "I get some every time I turn my head" out of every wonderfully Euro-trash pore. I even called this/made it up before his new "Sexy Chick" video, in which Guetta's "performance" consists of circling a pool party, smiling and receiving countless kisses from chicks in bikinis. If I had this on mute, I'd think I was watching a Wham video. A Wham video with Akon.

Anyway, with vocals by Akon, "Sexy Chick" is the second single from DJ Guetta's One Love album; the first single was, of course, the no-club-is-safe number "When Love Takes Over," featuring Ms. Kelly Rowland. If it's possible, "Sexy Chick" is even more club-ready than the Kelly re-inventer (a more vivid diagram of cavernous clubs, lasers, and glow sticks there never was).

And while he's loving him some Euro rave insanity, Akon keeps the "Sexy Chick" lyrics pretty clean to avoid disrespecting said "chick" and likening her to a whore. Awww! Whatta gent!

I'll be the first to admit I'm a sports dunce; the origin of new-school-meets-old-school So Cal hip-hop trio Pac Div's name flew right over my head like a basketball in gym class. But when the guys start talking video games -- especially old-school games like "Metroid" and "Sonic" -- ah, tres bien, merci, now you are speaking my language. Dudes are even into "Halo." NERD ALERT!

Check out Like, Mibbs, and BeYoung's "The 5" interview to witness true love for gaming... and for sports (Pac Div refers to Pacific Division sports teams, in case I was not alone).

Pac Div, who've opened for Nas and recently released Church League Champions, offer a good old underdog story: rising from church league basketball to the NBA. (And a stint on as a junior college baller). Pac Div's Interests do go beyond sports too -- they're into Eckhart Tolle and Eat, Pray, Love on the lit tip and Radiohead and Flock of Seagulls on the iPod.

Watch Pac Div's new interview, and watch their hypnotic "Mayor" video.

In this new episode of MTV.com's "What Where U Thinking," style series, Kim Kardashian discusses her fashion hits and misses, but she put one thought in my Kardashian-worshiping head: WHERE'S THE FOLLOW-UP INTERVIEW ABOUT HER BLONDE HAIR? Kim's blonde hair will go down in WWUT history.

... But Kim Kardashian didn't come to MTV to talk hair (though she does acknowledge bouffants are not OK), she's came to talk fashion. And Kim's really in the thick of it: she's a red carpet regular, and she and the 'Dashians do own and run their own designer boutiques in L.A. and Miami.

Oh, and speaking of thick, Kim's weight loss needs to be in here. Of course Kim's not at Skeletorhan levels, but I still miss Kim's original curves!

Okay. Watch Kim Kardashian discuss her style and her curves, and see which outfit Kim regrets wearing on the red carpet! And after the jump, watch an exclusive interview with the lost Kardashian sister!

+ Watch an interview with the lost Kardashian sister after the jump!
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