MTV Buzzworthy Blog › Debbie Newman

Buzz Bites -- 5/23/2008: Where Did David Archuleta Go Wrong?

Posted 5/23/08 2:25 pm EST by in Buzz Bites


davidarchuleta-mtvnews.jpg

Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images (via MTV News)

+ "Why Didn't David Archuleta Win?" wonders MTV News. We're thinking it has something to do with his not getting enough votes. (MTV)

+ Despite the awesomeness of Bret Michaels' new single, we still can't figure out why women half his age are clamoring to date him.

+ Apparently, not everyone thinks "Dancing in the Dark" is one of the top five Bruce Springsteen songs of all time. Take that, Monica from Friends! (Drowned in Sound)

+ Cobra Starship frontman Gabe Saporta admits he's no Ashlee Simpson fan. "Ever since [Pete Wentz] started dating a celebrity, he's just been doing lines of coke with hookers," he complains. Wait, turns out Saporta's totally kidding! Well, except for that part about hating Simpson's music. (In The News - UK)

+ Proud pop Billy Ray Cyrus praises daughter/tween superstar Miley for not getting an achy breaky heart over that whole Vanity Fair debacle. (Hollyscoop) ** UPDATE: MORE... BRA-N-UNDIES PIX OF MILEY! WTF? (Oh No They Didn't)**

+ Rihanna refuses to believe that blonds have more fun, refuses to sport a conformist hairdo. (Metro - UK)

Tags , , , , , , , , , , ,

From The MTV Vault: Keep The 'Faith' In George Michael

Posted 5/22/08 7:37 pm EST by in Celebrity, Videos


Think George Michael's nothing more than a blast from the past? Think again. With last night's American Idol cameo, the Brit powerhouse proved he still has what it takes to shake his derriere on national television. And while many of you were probably seeing the former Wham! frontman for the very first time, others remember a simpler time, a time when acid-washed denim prevailed and skintight man-pants were considered the epitome of sexiness.

With smash hits like "I Want Your Sex," "Freedom 90" and "Faith," Michael proved it possible to build an entire career around a smug wink and taut posterior. So travel back in time with us, won't you, to the year 1987, as we take a nostalgic look back at the campy black-and-white video that paired high-pitched vocals with awkward crotch-level gyrations. And get ready to forget everything you know about Beyonce. This guy not only invented the concept of bootyliciousness -- he elevated it to an art form.

+ Bonus fact: Did you know that Wham!'s breakup (which resulted from Michael's decision to go solo) was the real-life inspiration for the storyline in the Hugh Grant flick Music & Lyrics? If you haven't seen the film's faux music video, "Pop! Goes My Heart," watch it right here.

Tags , , , , , , ,

Buzz Bites -- 5/22/2008: David Archuleta Cook Crowned This Year's 'American Idol' Champ

Posted 5/22/08 1:11 pm EST by in Uncategorized


davidcook-happywin-jpeg.JPG

+ 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)

Tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

New Video: Kid Rock, 'All Summer Long'

Posted 5/22/08 8:30 am EST by in Celebrity, Videos


Per the gospel according to Kid Rock, nothing says summer quite like "sipping whiskey out the bottle" and "singing 'Sweet Home Alabama.'" And since his new video, "All Summer Long," takes us way way back to the year 1989 -- though not as far back as the Beach Boys, who wrote the song of the same name back in 1964 -- we get to see Kid's ideal summer (essentially a trashier version of Bryan Adams' "Summer of '69") reenacted by a more-Fabio'ed version of his 17-year-old self.

And what's the only thing better than watching two underage peroxide blonds get soft-core by a campfire? Listening to Kid Rock whimsically reflect on simpler times with lyrics like: "We didn't have no Internet/ but man I never will forget/ the way the moonlight shined upon her hair..."

And now, thanks to Kid Rock's new video, neither will we.

Tags , , , , ,

Miley Cyrus Finds Herself In Hot Water...Again

Posted 5/21/08 6:50 pm EST by in Celebrity


mileylustra2.jpg
(Miley Cyrus photo credit: Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair)

A few weeks ago, Miley Cyrus traumatized fans (and, more importantly, parents) by posing almost-nude on the cover of Vanity Fair. Then, just last week, she found herself in the midst of a brand-new controversy: L.A.-based pop-punk band Lustra accused Cyrus of plagiarizing her song "Rock Star" from their hit single "Scotty Doesn't Know," a catchy cult favorite that catapulted the foursome to fame after it was featured prominently in the otherwise forgettable 2004 comedy, Eurotrip.

And while Lustra is said to be considering legal action against Cyrus, they've already waged war outside the courtroom by battling the pint-sized pop tart the only way they know how: dissing her on the Internet.

Think you've got a good ear for song snatching? Listen to both songs on Lustra's MySpace, and tell us if you think Lustra has a case against The Cyrus Corp. And see what one outspoken fan has to say in her video response. (We must say, her production skills are on point!)

Tags , , , ,

New Video: Gnarls Barkley, 'Going On'

Posted 5/21/08 4:32 pm EST by in Celebrity, Videos


Gnarls Barkley's newest video, "Going On," is a complete and total departure from their last video, "Run," which featured enough moiré action to give you a headache at best or, at worst, epilepsy.

"Going On," directed by Wendy Morgan, does not feature Justin Timberlake or even Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse, who only makes an appearance in the form of posters on the wall in the opening shot.

Instead, a group of Jamaicans (note: they might also be from Williamsburg) hot step their way to a vague dimension-shifting situation reminiscent of Being John Malkovich, with undertones of TV on the Radio.

Watch it below, and relive Gnarls' MTV Artist of the Week videos here.

Tags , , , , , ,

Buzz Bites -- 5/21/2008: Solange Knowles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Miley Cyrus & More

Posted 5/21/08 10:57 am EST by in Celebrity


solange360.jpg

+ Popjustice thinks Solange's new album is going to trump Beyonce's last album. (Really?? Better than B'Day? For REAL for real?)

+ You know that film about t.A.t.u.'s going to suck when even the star of the movie can't sit through it. (Idolator)

+ Miley Cyrus has a new not-for-kids video game. Unofficial and unsanctioned, of course. (TheImproper)

+ T.I. says he was "hands-on" during the birth of his sixth child. Which, presumably, explains why said child is named Major G. (MTV)

+ Don't Stop the Pop is unabashedly celebrating the most unabashedly Swedish music ever.

+ MusicWarship tackles the "Is Duffy the new Amy Winehouse" question.

+ Death Cab For Cutie takes over blogging duties at Stereogum. Next step for DCFC: Finally admitting that we are destined to be together. (Stereogum)

+ We actually really like Kat Von D's new makeup line.

+ According to Diddy, Sean Jean's style can be summed up in two words: "Fashion Viagra." According to us, Diddy's analogy can be summed up in one word: "Ew." (HollywoodRag)

+ Celebitchy thinks Justin Timberlake is about to pop the question.

+ Fergie's bringing sexy skintight vinyl leggings back. (Popsugar)

+ The Jonas Brothers can't decide which American Idol finalist to vote for. (MTV)

+ Still-hot Anthony Kiedis makes us long for the days when Red Hot Chili Peppers still played music... which isn't happening any time soon because the band's on hiatus. Boo. (Antimusic)

+ Relevant video: crappy album, awesome song:

Tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Album Preview: Usher, 'Here I Stand'

Posted 5/20/08 2:05 pm EST by in Celebrity


usher.jpg

 

If there were a Buzzworthy lifetime achievement award for Most Consistently Excellent R&B Performer, Usher would win it, hands down. That smooth-as-silk voice, fresh hats, heroic pectoral isolations, don't-try-'em-unless-you're-a-pro dance moves... it's like the boy was genetically predetermined to perform. Which is why we've been impatiently counting down the minutes until his next album drops.

Fortunately, the MTV powers that be are giving us a sneak peak of Usher's Here I Stand -- the follow-up to his nine-times-platinum album, Confessions -- a week before it hits stores.

Our choice cut is track 10 -- "Best Thing," featuring Jay-Z -- but maybe you have your own fave? Just be ready to get hooked. We haven't been this entertained since God invented the DVR.

Listen to Usher's new album, Here I Stand, only on "The Leak," and watch Usher perform "Love In This Club" live at The Hills finale party.

Tags , , , , ,

New Video: Cherish, 'Amnesia'

Posted 5/20/08 10:46 am EST by in Celebrity, Videos


You may remember Cherish from their video "Killah," which impressively juxtaposed scenes from Step Up 2 the Streets with shots of the R&B sister act parading around in baggy gym shorts and knee socks.

The Atlanta-based En Vogue-esque girl group (can't you just envision a perfect cover of "Something He Can Feel"?) is back with a new album, The Truth, and they're showing off their sensitive, more sophisticated side in their new video, "Amnesia."

Three reasons we think you should check it out:

1) It's catchy! In that horribly depressing, soul-crushing sort of way.
2) This time the tube socks are replaced with super-glam LBDs.
3) Nothing says "heartbreak" quite like four gorgeous girls slinking up against a wall while giving us their very best "sad face." See, kids? Revenge isn't just sweet. It can also be crazy hot!

Tags , , , ,

Buzz Bites — 5/19/2008: Mariah Carey, Ashlee Simpson, Lily Allen & More

Posted 5/19/08 4:02 pm EST by in Celebrity


mariah.jpg

+ Newlyweds Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon to renew their vows in sweet, private ceremony expensive, paparazzi-crazed clusterf---. (Thedailygoss)

+ New, inconclusive evidence suggests that Ashlee Simpson is still definitely possibly pregnant. (MTV News)

+ Meanwhile, Jessica Simpson ('member her?) continues to possibly-date NFL star Tony Romo. (Daily News)

+ Lindsay Lohan to present at this year's MTV Movie Awards. The actress (and sometimes-singer) will be sharing the awards-show stage with non-musician Steve Carrell and Jack Black. Mike Myers hosts.

+ New Kids On The Block fans whip out their favorite 80's memorabilia; try, fail to convince us of the virtues of acid-washed jeans. (Best Week Ever Blog)

+ 50 Cent and Jay-Z vie for the enviable title of World's Richest Rapper. (Newsroom Blog)

+ TheTripwire has Outkast's "Dracula's Wedding" on repeat. (And now we do too.)

+ Lily Allen shows-ah her chocha in Cannes. (Popdirt)

Tags , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

38394041424344454647

About Us

Consummate MTV music fans obsessively covering pop music, pop videos, pop stars, and pop culture from MTV headquarters in New York. Plus, trends, LOLs and stuff we love.

Read more about MTV Buzzworthy.

Email us: buzzworthy@mtv.com

Follow us on Twitter: @MTVBuzzworthy

Managing Editor
Tamar Anitai

Associate Editor
Nicole James

Contributors
Liz Barker
Byron Flitsch
David Greenwald
Sam Lansky
Althea Legaspi
Amber Katz
Jenna Hally Rubenstein
Bradley Stern