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Now that you've got the invite to MTV's "NYE In NYC 2012" official New Year's Eve celebration, live from the MTV Studios in Times Square, with performances by Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Jason Derulo, Mac Miller and J. Cole, hosted by Demi (yes, she's pulling double duty) and "Teen Wolf"'s Tyler Posey, it's time to get the party started by voting for the ultimate new year's dance anthem.

One of the hot dance songs below will be featured in a special new year's surprise during the show. We can't tell you what that surprise will be (that's why it's a surprise), but we're giving you a say in picking MTV's new year's dance jam. So vote for your favorite song from 2011 -- from Britney's postapocalyptic "Till The World Ends" to Pitbull's dance floor-filler "Give Me Everything" to Rihanna's bittersweet "We Found Love," featuring Calvin Harris. Tune in to MTV on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 11 p.m. ET to see the winning song in action. You've got until Thursday, Dec. 29, at noon ET to vote.

+ Vote for your favorite song of 2011 for MTV's 'NYE In NYC 2012.' Tune in New Year's Eve to see which song won!

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The year 2011 featured unforgettable MTV musical performances, from big nights that included Beyonce's belly-rubbing big reveal, Jay-Z and Kanye West's surprise performance of "Otis," the five unforgettable minutes of Adele's soulful "Someone Like You" solo at the 2011 MTV VMAs to Odd Future's unhinged utter mayhem at the 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards. And then there were the concerts -- Paramore at the "Fueled By Ramen 15th Anniversary Concert: Paramore Live" and Mac Miller's crowd-killing performance of "Knock Knock" at "Mac Miller: Live In Chicago" -- and the intimate MTV-exclusive experiences like Thirty Seconds To Mars near-holy "MTV Unplugged" performance and Jack's Mannequin's Buzzworthy Live rooftop rendition of "Release Me." Looking back at MTV's year in music, there was practically an MTV live performance for every day of the year.

As 2011 draws to a close, the music experts at MTV News, MTV.com and Buzzworthy have narrowed down hundreds of MTV live musical performances from 2011 to a carefully curated list of the 16 best performances. And it's up to you to vote and decide on the best MTV live performance of 2011.

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! Check out the nominees for the best 2011 MTV live performances after the jump, watch highlights from the best MTV live performances of 2011, and go to MTV and MTV.com on Tuesday, Dec. 13 for the results!

Starting on Monday, Dec. 12, MTV will reveal the best artists, songs and movies of the year. Come to MTV News each day to see more big reveals and check out more of MTV's Best of 2011 music, TV, movies, and news coverage.

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Today we shared our favorite fall albums in Buzzworthy's Fall Music 2011 Preview. The lineup of 29 new albums includes heavy hitters -- Drake's Take Care album, Britney's B In The Mix: The Remixes 2 remix album and Rihanna's untitled sixth studio album, due out this November -- solo efforts from Patrick Stump and Joe Jonas, and small-but-strong up-and-comers like I Fight Dragons and Allstar Weekend.

And now we wanna hear from you! Which new fall album are you most excited about?

Lovatics already sent Demi Lovato's Unbroken to No. 1. Rihanna's personal military will surely rally the troops for her upcoming sixth studio album. Meanwhile Britney Stans are breathing heavy in anticipation of Britney's B In The Mix: The Remixes 2 album. And artists like YelaWolf and J. Cole are releasing their debut albums but already attracted legions of die-hard fans.

Gym Class Heroes fans have been waiting three years for a new album after 2008's The Quilt, and Evanescence fans have been waiting HALF A DECADE for the band's third studio album. Blink-182 fans might've thought they'd never see the day that Travis Barker, Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge would reunite for their Neighborhoods album, eight years after releasing Blink-182.

So which fall album will you have on repeat all season long? Vote in our fall 2011 album poll. We'll announce the album with the most votes on Tuesday, Oct. 4!

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Usually we try to keep Buzzworthy a fun, happy place. We write about pop music in a way that we hope is funny, welcoming and entertaining. Most days we try to provide a diversion from whatever it is may be going on in our lives or in the lives of others that we need a small respite from. We know there are very real things going on in the world, like divided countries, divided families, people who lack clean drinking water, and wars. Things that really matter. And we know those are the things that are bigger than the latest guilty pleasure dance song or viral video.

The gravity of Sept. 11, 2001, and its resounding effect not just on New York City (where we live and work) but on the rest of the country and, in so many countless ways, on the rest of the world, looms too large not to acknowledge.

No matter where you live, who you believe should be in office or what, if any, religious affiliation you have, Sept. 11 reminds us to take time out and reflect on those who were lost on that tragic day and in the resulting wars and to not take even the smallest, most mundane second for granted.

A few of the ways we're remembering Sept. 11: New York Magazine's comprehensive collection of essays and reflections upon 9/11. VH1 will be airing "The Concert For New York City: 10 Years Later," commercial-free in its entirety on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. You can also watch the show online at VH1.com beginning at 4 p.m. ET. We were also moved by Andrew Jenks' short film "Millennials Will Never Forget," featuring some of our friends here at MTV remembering that tragic day as well as its aftermath on their generation. MTV Hive's taking a look at how the music community responded to 9/11. Wooster Collective's "Project Brave"  remembers 9/11 by a life-size mural in Brooklyn. And we've also watched Iraq war blogger Matt Gallagher's MTV News interview and the 9/11 Day's "I Will" campaign tributes that have come in from around the world.

It's pretty time-consuming to be a famous musical act, make amazing videos, then get nominated for a VMA, but here at MTV.com we also understand that the shiny Moonman’s allure extends beyond just the realm of pop stars. So to celebrate the 2011 MTV VMAs, we're giving away one slightly smaller version of the real award (because the real Moonman is really heavy!) with the lucky winner’s name engraved on it. He’s about 9 inches tall, but every bit as impressive as the real thing.

Here’s how to enter:

Sign up for the daily MTV News newsletter any time now through Thursday, Aug. 25. Then watch out for the "Mini Moonman Giveaway" link in the newsletter to enter. (It beats rehearsing in your basement for hours on end.)

* Must be 13 or older and a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or District of Columbia. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

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The tragic death of Amy Winehouse came as a shock to her friends, family and fans. Since she was found dead this past Saturday, everyone from celebrities like Adele and Lady Gaga to Russell Brand -- who penned a heartfelt elegy to Amy -- to her fans have been reacting to her untimely passing.

Rory Rockmore, senior designer at Logo and a devout Amy Winehouse fan, created these colorful images of Amy as his own way of paying tribute and remembering her as the bold, vivid, larger-than-life star that her fans knew and loved. He wrote this about her:

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Twenty-one-year-old female rapper and MTV PUSH Artist of the Week Kreayshawn had already earned an impressive amount of shine from directing videos for fellow Bay Area MC Lil B. But it was the release of her first single, "Gucci Gucci," two months ago that launched the rapper from obscurity to ubiquity. The video generated more than 3 million views in its first three weeks and led the Odd Future affiliate and VMA Best New Artist nominee to a $1 million recording contract with Sony. Swag indeed.

Now, the femcee with an affinity for larger-than-life accessories is balancing dual careers, prepping her debut full-length for later this year and directing videos, including "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie," the lead single from Red Hot Chili Peppers' upcoming album I'm With You.

We've got some interviews and a live Kreayshawn performance to get you up to speed. First, check out the rapper discussing the importance of her Oakland hometown and the influence of her mom, a member of '90s all-girl surf punk band The Trashwomen, on her sound. Kreayshawn also gives an in-depth history of her video director past as well as her obsession with cats. As for her unique image, we've got video of MTV Style's eyeliner challenge with the rapper, followed by a live performance of "Gucci Gucci" shot at MTV in Times Square earlier this month.

+ Watch Kreayshawn interviews and performances after the jump.

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+ Nicki Minaj has reportedly dumped her managers, Diddy and James Cruz, and hired Drake's management team. (XXLMag)

+ Police are investigating the shooting death of Cali Swag District's M-Bone, who was murdered yesterday. (Rapfix)

+ Lady Gaga hit 10 million followers on Twitter -- she's the first person to do so, trumping President Obama and even Justin Bieber. (Huffington Post)

+ Tegan and Sara have spoken out against Tyler, The Creator's profane, often misogynistic and homophobic lyrics. Tyler, The Creator responded in a less-than-scholarly way. (AV Club)

+ Pearl Jam will be celebrating their 20th anniversary at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin, with The Strokes, Queens of the Stone Age, and more acts, before they tour Canada. (Rolling Stone)

+ Um, for anyone who was concerned, Rebecca Black is... not pregnant. Phew. (PopEater)

+ Whoopsies. A racy photo of Miley Cyrus hit the Internet. The photo shows Miley with no shirt on, getting a tattoo on her back. But RELAX. She's holding a shirt over her business, okay? (Aceshowbiz)

+ Damn it. Nick Jonas' rumored new girlfriend, dancer Delta Goodrem, is super pretty. Argh. (Too Fab)

+ Speaking of, the woman Kanye West was seen kissing in Cannes is 18-year-old lingerie model Kate Upton. (NME)

+ Look at Pharrell Williams' yacht. Like, just LOOK at it. (Idolator)

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+ Lady Gaga pulled off the ultimate stunt. She showed up to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend totally pregnant. She entered the stage in a coffin. Naturally. Also, we TOLD you Gaga would make the best mom! (OK Magazine)

+ Guess who was at Wango Tango in L.A. this weekend? Everyone. Including Britney and Ke$ha. (MTV News)

+ New Kids On The Block (slash honorary Backstreet Boy) Joey McIntyre is having a girl! (E Online)

+ Kings Of Leon's Caleb Followill married model Lily Aldridge in California this weekend. (Sorry ladies. Sorry guys. Sorry everyone.) (MTV News)

+ Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton were also married this weekend in Texas! (Billboard)

+ Kanye West was seen SERIOUSLY MAKING OUT with some blonde chick on a balcony at Cannes. Get it. (MTV UK)

+ Rihanna doesn't seem to care what you think about the fact that she's following Chris Brown on Twitter. (Idolator)

+ Did Miley Cyrus raid Lady Gaga's wardrobe? (Celebuzz)

+ Sadly, Shania Twain is losing her voice. Can someone cut this woman some slack, please? (PopEater)

+ Kevin Federline looks... how shall we put this? Well, here are some photos of Jason Trawick versus photos of Kevin. (Daily Mail)

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