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10 Things To Know Now: 'Glee' North American Tour Dates, Hipster Little Mermaid, Tila Tequila & More

Posted 2/10/11 5:39 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music

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So let's just go ahead and call this week's roundup the "Weekend Edition," in which we nostalgically celebrate the Web's best content since Monday.

1.) Guess who was at the premiere of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"! If you guessed the most rando celebs EVAR!!!, such as Mario Van Peebles and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, then you would be a winner. But you know who wasn't there? You, probably. Oh, burn. (Buzzfeed)

2.) Funnyman Zach Galifianakis has released another edition of his fake talk show "Between Two Ferns," this time featuring MTV reality star Tila Tequila and some other actress...what's her name, I forget? Oh yeah, Jennifer Aniston. (Funny or Die)

3.) This is possibly the coolest website ever. Play any number of these videos at the same time, starting them whenever, as loud as you want, like seriously do whatever, and I promise you it will sound AMAZING, like some next-level indie-movie soundtrack. Trust. (inbflat.net)

4.) 2011 mtvU Woodie nominee B.o.B thought it would be really cool/funny/mind-blowing to perform his hit song "Airplanes" on an airplane. And he was right. (Idolator)

5.) Hipster Little Mermaid is my favorite LOL of the week for two reasons. 1: "Part of Your World" was THE defining Disney song of my generation, and 2: She kinda looks like me. (Tumblr)

6.) Travis Barker, he of the many tattoos, has remixed Kanye West and Jay-Z's boast track "H.A.M." And it goes a little something like this. (Rap-Up)

7.) The Glee kids are going on tour all over this fair continent of ours ("ours" referring to those of us in North America... sorry Chile!), and ZOMG here are the tour dates. (Vulture)

8.) As you may know, even though he currently does not, Jon "Hammsome" Hamm is my husband. And this week he was in my neighborhood repeatedly saying the word "butthole" in the context of the alternative rock band The Butthole Surfers. Paul Rudd was there too. Good times. (Huffington Post)

9.) The glittery electro-pop kids in Passion Pit have remixed Bruno Mars' newish track "Grenade," and it is amazing, just the way you are. (Nylon)

10.) Kittens Riding A Roomba. 'Nuff said. (Urlesque)

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10 Things To Know Now: Hannah Montana's OLDer Brother, Bright Eyes, Conan, Cats & More!

Posted 2/2/11 3:03 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music, Must See

Hi everyone! I've got some great picks this week, including what may be the greatest kitteh LOL of all time!

1.) NPR has Bright Eyes' new album, The People's Key, available for a full listen. It sounds like all the best songs on Lifted.... I'll just wait here a sec while you eat your emo heart out. (NPR)

2.) Nelly Furtado (who I always want to call "Nelly Fur-TAY-toe" 'cause I think it'd be funny) and Sir Elton John teamed up for a kind-of-weird, kind-of-catchy update of Elton's song "Crocodile Rock," which is featured on the Gnomeo & Juliet soundtrack. (Idolator)

3.) MTV Posted artist Linkin Park are going to be performing on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, alongside blast from the past Dana Carvey. I wonder if Chester Bennington will play Wayne. (NBC)

4.) I'm on kind of an indie-rock kick right now, so I highly recommend the new Fleet Foxes album Helplessness Blues, the title track of which you can hear para gratis at Pitchfork.

5.) Lonely? Looking for love? Have a taste for the ginger? The gang over at "Conan" is hosting the "VD Explosion" Contest, where the grand prize is a Valentine's Day date on the set of the show. To enter, post a compelling video response to Cocan's contest announcement.  (Team Coco)

6.) Remember Jason Earles, the actor who played Hannah Montana's brother, aka Jackson Stewart? How old do you think that guy is? Like 21, 22 right? WRONG! Dude is in his 30s. Also, he's a trained "equestrian rider," whatever that means! (IMDb)

7.) First there was Ted Williams, the homeless guy with the golden radio voice. Now there is the Brazilian cab driver with the pitch-perfect Michael Jackson impression. (Urlesque)

8.) In 1994, Bryant Gumbel could not begin to comprehend what the internet is. Seriously, it made his brain almost explode. Katie Couric was no help, either. Equally mind-scrambling, the "@" sign. (CollegeHumor)

9.) Did you know most house plants receive better care than house cats? And also, did you know that you should shout at your cat for about five seconds? Yes, it's true. Find out more facts about cats at Buzzfeed.

10.) When dancing to Whitney Houston's 1985 smash hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," it's best to have something prepared, something interpretative. This guy has it taken care of. (The Frisky)

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10 Things To Know Now: The 'Idol' Audition That Made Everyone Cry, Justin Shaves Britney & More

Posted 1/27/11 5:11 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music, Must See


Happy day-after-hump-day! In this week's roundup, we have sooo much to talk about, so let's get right down to it.

1.) The Super Bowl isn't until next week, not that sports are anything we here at Buzzworthy are excited about (except for the performances, natch). But you know what we ARE excited about, though? The Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet! Check out their starting lineup of adorable baby dogs that YOU CAN ADOPT! We'll take one of each, please. (Animal Planet)

2.) This is a picture of Justin Timberlake shaving Britney Spears' head. Just kidding! Those are actually their super-convincing celebrity look-alikes. But for a second there... (BuzzFeed)

3.) Do you like really attractive male models and also The Dandy Warhols? If yes, you should click on this. (Vimeo)

4.) A terrible grocery store in Arkansas covered up issues of Us Weekly featuring Sir Elton John, his partner and their adorable adopted son, because their customers found it "offensive." To which we say: STOP THE H8! (Joe. My. God.)

5.) MUST WATCH: In four minutes, this beatboxer puts the entire music industry to shame with his jaw-dropping rendition of the history of hip-hop. (NYmag.com)

SEE ALSO: Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake perform the history of rap.

6.) Hey, did you hear? My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way and Rihanna now have the same haircut. (MTV Style)

7.) Now you can make mini Lady Gaga meat dresses for your Barbies! Step 1: Purchase ample portions of prosciutto, the delicious cured Italian meat. Step 2: Watch this tutorial. Step 3: Lunch! (YouTube)

8.) Everyone is talking about this tearjerker of an "American Idol" audition from last night's Milwaukee episode. Contestant-hopeful Chris Medina's beautiful voice is topped only by his beautiful heart. Seriously, you'll cry more than you did at the end of 'Toy Story 3.' (Gawker)

9.) Using the most incredible iPad app ever, Cat Piano, someone perfectly covered Katy Perry (Purry?)'s "Teenage Dream." Of course, all the lyrics have been replaced with squeetastic mews. An improvement, methinks. (Gizmodo)

10.) Nicki Minaj is about to debut her new "Moment 4 Life" video tonight at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV. And she may even KISS DRAKE!! (MTV News)

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Enter For A Chance To Win Justin Bieber Scented Dog Tags!

Posted 1/24/11 8:00 am EST by in Celebrity, Music, sweepstakes

How much do you LOVE Justin Bieber? Enough to wear him around your neck all day long?

Five lucky Buzzworthy readers will win a complete set of Justin Bieber My World Scented Dog Tags! Using patented resin technology, these innovative and hypoallergenic scents are layered with sophistication and fun. Plus they're easily wearable by all of Justin's biggest fans. The My World Collection offers four stylish designs inspired by Justin's world and come in pink, light blue, purple and light purple. Each winner will get one of each!

Here's how to enter:

Sign up for the MTV News, Music, Movies or Shows newsletter, then watch for the secret link published inside for instructions to enter for a chance to win.*

* 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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10 Things To Know Now: Jake Gyllenhaal's Golden Globes Date, Tiny Animals, Gwen Stefani's Lips

Posted 1/19/11 3:07 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music

Welcome back from the long weekend of infinite awards shows! Now BACK TO OUR REGULAR SCHEDULED Internet diversions!

1.) If you are anything like me, you watched the Golden Globes with your fingers crossed, praying for outrageous celeb reactions that could be made into hilarious animated GIFs. Famous people, you did NOT disappoint. (Jezebel)

2.) Speaking of the Globes, was I the only person to notice that Jake Gyllenhaal brought as his date Rilo Kiley frontwoman and girl-crush the world over Jenny Lewis? Doesn't she have a boyfriend? Just friends? Friends with benefits? "Sex friends"? Is Jake the male Winona? Discuss! (On The Red Carpet)

3.) BREAKING: Tiny Baby Animals Are So Tiny! (Buzzfeed)

4.) We've already established that the No. 1 way to improve your band's music video is by adding KITTEHS. Best Coast, we salute you. (ICanHasCheezburger)

5.) Gwen Stefani is the new spokeslady for L'Oreal. Perhaps you've already seen the TV spot. Don't get me wrong, Mrs. Rossdale looks FIERCE. But does she "talk words weird"? Like, at one point I think she says "rabbit"? (Idolator)

6.) Of all the James Lipton impressions out there, Will Ferrell's is the clear favorite. But mad props to Cee Lo Green for his epic self-on-self interview, complete with Eddie Murphy-style special fx makeup. (Aol.)

7.) Learning new languages is hard. Luckily, Deena Nicole Cortese, the newest "Jersey Shore" cast member, has published a dictionary explaining whatever foreign dialect that is she's speaking. (deenanicole.com)

8.) Hey, how have you been sleeping lately? Pretty good, you say? This video of a Filipino game show contestant lip-synching "I Will Always Love You" will change that. Forever. (YouTube)

9.) You know what talent won't win you the Miss America title? Ventriloquism. #themoreyouknow (Urlesque)

10.) And to end on a cautionary note, this is what happens When Parents Text. (whenparentstext.com)

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10 Things To Know Now: Avril Goes Avatar, Beyonce's Not British And EVERY Celebrity EVER Is Pregnant

Posted 1/12/11 12:24 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music, Must See

Hi, kids! Snowpocalypse II: Frosty's Revenge sorta disappointed, didn't it? Before you break into that stockpile of canned goods, take a moment to read this week's roundup of all the best things on the Internet.

1.) If 2010 was Celebrity Engagapalooza, then 2011 is Celebrity Bumparoo (like Bonaroo, get it?). So let's start a list pregnant famous people: Kate Hudson, Jewel, Mariah Carey, MAYBE Khloe Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, Pink, Natalie Portman, Marion Cotillard, Tia Mowry (remember her?!), Owen Wilson (well, his girlfriend or whatever), Jane Krakowski, Rachel Zoe, Penelope Cruz and Jennifer Connelly. (MTV News)

2.) Mr. Katy Perry--Russell Brand, that is--covers the February issue of Cosmopolitan, and I don't know how I feel about it. Weirded out, mostly, I think. (Just Jared)

3.) Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens have reportedly rekindled their very sexy romance. Sorry, other girl who has my name and also writes for this blog. (Buzzworthy)

4.) First there was Greyson Chance, the kid who sang Lady Gaga better than Lady Gaga. Now there is Timmy, the kid who I'm not entirely convinced isn't actually Ke$ha. (Buzzfeed)

5.) I love Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, but like, it's not an album you can really play out loud in front of people, what with all those NSFW lyrics. Luckily, this blog has written a version of "Power" substituting all the naughty bits with yummy snack. (Tumblr)

6.) Former MTV PUSH Artist of the Week The Black Keys OWNED "Saturday Night Live" this week, tearing up the stage with live performances of "Howlin' for You" and "Tighten Up." Now that you love them, just remember where you heard about 'em first. (Hulu)

7.) Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus are good at a lot of things: singing, dancing, wearing hot pants. But, as you'll see in this video compilation by Urlesque, there are some things they are not so good at. Namely: British accents. Related note: Now that Katy Perry is married to a Brit, shouldn't her accent be really practiced and awesome? It's not. (Urlesque)

8.) 50 Cent made $8.7 million with one tweet. Insert joke about it being payable in half-dollars here. (NY Post)

9.) Avril Lavigne's video for "What The Hell" is going to be in Avatar-style 3D!!!!!!!!! Maybe she'll partner with Gaga to get some of those cool Polaroid glasses, and we can all wear them and watch it together on my couch. Just us blondes being blondes. You know how we do. (DirectLyrics)

10.) "Comparing Jane [Lynch] to the rest of the cast is like comparing the Great Barrier Reef with a piece of dog s***" And that, my friends, is why you should watch this video, featuring Sofia Vergara, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith and Heather Morris, with the help of a few other New Directions, sing "Nuthin But A Glee Thing." (Funny or Die)

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10 Things To Know Now: Lil Wayne Wears Teddy Bears, Paramore Set The Record Straight And More

Posted 1/5/11 4:31 pm EST by in Celebrity

Happy New Year, ya'll! This year, my resolutions are to stop paying for so many manicures, to cut down on the amount of beer I spill on myself at bars and to turn in these weekly internet roundups on a somewhat more timely basis. Let's just say 2011 is off to a rocky start...

1.) Lil Wayne wore teddy bear sneakers at BET’s 106 & Park New Year’s Eve Show, and depending on your outlook on life, they looked (a) really cute, comfy and warm, or (b) like the severed heads of the Snuggle Bear, the fabric softener mascot. (MTV Style)

2.) Not sure why there's still confusion about this, but it's been soundly proven that "Take You Down" is NOT a top secret Justin Timberlake track. (I knew it all along, because JT tracks make my booty DROP, and this one didn't.) The song is actually by this Danish guy named Rasmus Thude. (EW)

3.) You guys, I am SO sorry. I totally meant to show you this LAST YEAR, but I completely forgot. Because you could've busted out some of these dance moves at your New Year's bash. My bad. Anyway: Double Dream Hands. (CollegeHumor)

4.) MTV's patron saint of profitability, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, has written a novel. As in, a book with words. These are some of those words--in LOL form. (Buzzfeed)

5.) Indie Cats are so indie: Everything you like now, they liked five years ago. (Spinner)

6.) For those of you not sure why you got dumped over the holiday break, here's your answer:
(thatswhyidumpedyou.com)

7.) James Van Der Beek unwittingly made his way back from late-'90s obscurity with a viral-type GIF of him crying on an episode of "Dawson's Creek." Well, he's BACK with even more new GIFs, animated to reflect moods of "Eager Beaver" and "LiLo Eye Roll." So good! (JamesVanderMemes.com)

8.) Not only do I love the Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros song "Home"--covered in this adorable homemade clip by Jorge Narvaez and his little daughter Alexa--but more important, the dad can WHISTLE WITH HIS MOUTH OPEN. What!? (YouTube)

9.) A homeless man with the a golden, honey-dipped voice perfect for radio has received a growing number of job offers--including one for a full-time job and a HOUSE from the Cleveland Cavaliers--since a short clip featuring his throat skillz hit the webs yesterday. This story warms my heart more than a million kittens in tiny cable-knit sweaters. (Gawker)

10.) Oh snap! So first Josh Farro quit Paramore and blogged about it, then Hayley Williams was all like "that sucked" in an exclusive interview with MTV News that's airing via livestream Friday at 4 p.m. ET. Drama for sure. Don't miss it! (MTV News)

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10 To Things Know Now--Amy Winehouse Wants To Tan And EVERY CELEBRITY EVER Got Engaged

Posted 12/28/10 4:05 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music, Videos

Welcome back from the weather, everyone! Here's a toast to the last "10 To Know" of the year! Oh, you're the designated driver, you say? Well, okay. We'll just clap.

1.) Is 50 Cent falling on hard times? The rapper took to the streets during Snowpocalypse 2010 to SHOVEL houses for $100 a pop. He should've charged $0.50 to stay on brand. (JustJared)

2.) Speaking of Snowpocalypse, aren't blizzards a snowman's most favorite thing ever? Buzzfeed has pics of 30 drunken snowmen who celebrated their good fortune a little too much. (Buzzfeed)

3.) Videogum basically did my job for me this week and rounded up all of 2010 biggest and most beloved viral videos in one concise listing. (Videogum)

4.) 2010 has turned out to be the year of a bajillion celebrity engagements! We can now add to the rolls: LeAnn Rimes, Lily Allen (yeah, that happened two seconds ago), Natalie Portman, Hugh Hefner (yuck), Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Mraz, Bret Michaels, and Shania Twain. Who'd I miss? Oh, and Natalie gets bonus points for also being preggo. By the way. Rihanna? Not engaged. She and Matt Kemp broke up.

5.) A just-surfaced handwritten note by one teenage Amy Winehouse reveals that the future superstar dreamed of one day getting her teeth fixed and owning a tanning bed. Between that and her gravity-defying poof, I think we've got a solid case for at least one season of "Jersey Shore: London." (The Sun)

6.) THIS JUST IN! Celebrities like to get crunk and tweet about it! People has prodigiously assembled a gallery of famous people, among them Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, tipping their glasses. (People)

7.) Gawker has this handy mashup of all the year's best pop songs in a neat 3 minutes and 18 seconds, with Ke$ha landing serious real estate. (Gawker)

8.) Check out my favorite song of the year, "Whip My Hair," performed on ice by a mini Willow Smith--who is already rully small, so imagine how teeny this tiny ice dancer is! (Buzzfeed)

9.) This is what it looks like when a cat puts on a bunny hat.

10.) Sir Elton John is a baby-daddy. Mazel, ya'll! (MTV News)

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10 Things To Know Now: Usher Gets Faced, Andy Samberg Just Had Sex, Beatboxing Hamster!

Posted 12/20/10 5:45 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music, Must See

(Credit: Wire Images / Film Magic / jordan strauss / Steven Lawton

(Credit: WireImage/FilmMagic/Jordan Strauss/Steven Lawton)

Hey, ya'll! Welcome back to your weekly internet road map. Buckle up, 'cause we've got 10 stops to make before Christmas.

1.) Leighton Meester is the latest actress to get her twang on for the upcoming drama "Country Song," following in the still-fresh bootprints of Gwyneth Paltrow. We have no choice but to pit them against each other and choose a winner. I vote Leigh all the way. Click the links below to see performances by each and then weigh in with your pick in the comments. (Idolator, Just Jared)

2.) Not sick of year-end lists yet? Me neither. Here's a good one: Spinner has crowned Swedish pop pixie Robyn's "Dancing On My Own" the top pop song of 2010. I like this list because they managed to find room for Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" at a very respectable No. 7. (Spinner)

3.) Despite recent evidence to the contrary, the annual Kardashian Christmas card wasn't always so kreepy! Kim shared a gallery of the family's seasons greetings from years past, featuring some adorably old fashions and um, equally adorable old noses. (Celebuzz)

4.) Oh, Demi, Demi, Demi Lovato. Girl, if you MUST lick your girlfriend's face while your cleavage is all busting out, don't take a picture. It will end up on the Internet. I know you probably didn't go to college yet, but c'mon, that's Being A Celebrity 101. Also though, we still adore you. (TheFABlife)

5.) On to more lighthearted things, this is what I want for Christmas--a beatboxing hamster. (No acorns were harmed during the filming of this LOLZ. Maybe a berry, though.) (YouTube)

6.) Before she was all underpants-sexytime on the November issue of GQ, "Glee" star Lea Michele used to be just a normal high school student, you guys! Except that she was still a really, really, like exceptionally good singer, and I probably would've hated her for it. (The Seven)

7.) Hey, I think I figured out what happened to the "Pants on the Ground" guy from "American Idol" Season 9: He invented these garter belts for guys--you know, the accessory that helps you keep your jeans at the precise height between your waist and knees. (NewsLite)

8.) Did you know that the 1990 family holiday movie "Home Alone" proves that Elvis is still alive? Well, still alive in 1990. Anyway, GAME CHANGER! Buzzfeed has 11 other mind-blowing factoids you didn't know about the film. (Buzzfeed)

9.) Last week at Madison Square Garden, a fan who was trying to be all sexy on Usher--after he'd pulled her on stage for a romantic serenade--did the most unsexy thing ever: She kicked him in the face. Lap dance EPIC FAIL. (RyanSeacrest.com)

10.) Presented without comment: The Lonely Island, featuring Akon (and Blake Lively and Jessica Alba), "I Just Had Sex" (Hulu)

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10 Things To Know Now: Joe Jonas Isn't A Pastry Chef, Will Willow Rule 2010? Plus, So Many Cats!

Posted 12/8/10 5:45 pm EST by in Celebrity, Must See

Welcome back to my weekly Internet Top 10! All the celebrities have gone into hibernation until next year, and with them goes all the juicy, spicy gossip. Luckily there's still plenty of grade A Christmastime kitty action going 'round. Shall we...?

1.) Brrrr! It sure is getting chilly outside. Good thing these kittens are wearing mittens. (YouTube)

2.) Oprah's final Favorite Things episode aired and IT. WAS. BANANAAAAAAAAS (that was supposed to be an excited Oprah voice). Volkswagens, control-top jeans and (the reason for the control-top jeans) jelly-filled danish were had by all! But then Oprah kind of snapped and unleashed a plague of bees on her audience. What a grinch! (Funny Or Die via TeamCoco)

3.) The son in this trailer for Mel Gibson's bizarre "comeback" vehicle, "The Beaver," has got it right. He asks, "Is this a joke?" (PopEater)

4.) From what I can tell in these "American Idol" promos, newbie judge Steven Tyler will be reprising his role as a will-use-any-excuse-to-scream '80s rock frontman for the competition's 10th season. (Idolator)

5.) I don't know if you've been following MTV News' Top 25 Songs of 2010 countdown, but let me just say this: If Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" doesn't break the top four, someone is getting a STERN talking to. But also, I'm really happy for you, Cee Lo Green. (MTV News)

6.) Joe Jonas is a guest judge on Top Chef. At this point, you may be asking yourself, "What does Joe Jonas know about food?" The answer to that is, just about as much as the Top Chef contestant knows about him, which is to say, not a ton. (Grub Street via Bravo)

7.) Now you can wrap your gifts in the warmth of Twitter, 140 characters at a time! The first 3,000 peeps to swaddle their holiday booty in non sequiturs will receive a free printed roll of their wrapping paper and maybe also a laptop. (Mashable)

8.) Here's New Kids On the Block (circa when Arsenio Hall still had a show) wishing you a Funky, Funky Christmas! (Break.com)

9.) This incredibly creepy woman is the reason hand models get such a bad wrap. (Yahoo!)

10.) And finally, drumroll, please... BAD, BAD KITTEH IN A CHRISTMAS TREE! This video makes me die. (Buzzfeed)

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