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We weren't actually sure it was possible for a bromance to be any cuter than Jay-Z and Kanye West's current love affair. But the heavy bro-down going on between Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake (Jallon?) might just tip the scales. Justin and Jimmy were recently named GQ Magazine's "Showmen Of The Year," and as is evident from the ADORBZ pictures in the mag, these two are madly in love so glad they're besties.

We first spotted Justin and Jimmy's blossoming bromance during their riveting performance of "The History Of Rap" on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." Anyone with working eyes could read the excited body language between these two and feel their artistic chemistry. But Jallon proved they weren't just a one-night bromance when they later collaborated on "The History Of Rap Part 2" and more recently "The History Of Rap Part 3." It might be the best thing to have ever happened to the history of all rap.

In the GQ spread the dudes chat about everything from Justin's early friendship with Ryan Gosling (he stayed with Justin and his mom for an entire year!), to Justin's take on the best boy band ever *NSYNC (he thinks it's "funny") and Jimmy and Justin's shared passion for daring comedy. GQ also asked the two pals what they admire most about each other, and their answers literally couldn't have been cuter. Justin on Jimmy: "Jimmy's hair. I want Jimmy's hair." Jimmy on Justin: "Justin's got style. I always think 'I could never pull that off,' but Justin Timberlake could pull that off." Mad props to Jimmy and Justin for setting a perfect example for all future bro-on-bro romances to come. #Jallon4LYFE

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Chances are, your ears have probably found their way to a Kaskade track without you even knowing it. Born Ryan Raddon, the Chicago DJ and record producer has been remixing tracks since 2001, and he's played a pivotal role in helping make electronic dance music (also known as E.D.M.) a household name. Dude has traveled the globe selling out shows (and has a kind of an insane back story), and considers internationally renowned DJs Deadmau5, Tiesto, David Guetta and Skrillex contemporaries. He was also just named America's Best DJ for 2011 by D.J. Times, so it's probably time to start paying attention.

In our first interview, Kaskade opens up about his workflow and his absolutely exhausting schedule: "I'm on the road 200-300 days a year, so by the time I get to the album-making process, I already have lots of little bits worked out." All those "little bits" have really added up -- Kaskade just released his seventh studio album Fire & Ice, which debuted at No. 4 on iTunes, behind Coldplay, Kelly Clarkson and Michael Buble.

Raddon also let us in on his collabo with self-proclaimed "best DJs in the world," Swedish duo Rebecca & Fiona. The three partnered up for the club banger "Turn It Down," and the YouTube video has racked up more than 2 million views in just over two weeks. Raddon explains how the song came together: "I played them this bit, didn't have any vocals on it. I was like, 'Check this out!'... And they were like, 'Wow, that's really cool,' and I said, 'Yeah, that's the most Swedish sounding thing I have.'" Did we mention Kaskade is also funny? (And handsome?)

Check out Kaskade featuring Rebecca & Fiona in their video for "Turn It Down" below, and learn more about Ryan Raddon after the jump. His latest, Fire & Ice, is out now on Ultra Records.

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Noel Gallagher and I have a lot in common. He has a younger sibling, Liam. They both sang together in Oasis. I also have a younger sister and we've sung together (but the taped proof of that was destroyed like I asked, right, Mom?). He has a cat, and I've had cats. My sister and I've had big fights. Noel and Liam? They've had epic ones. Noel plays and has written amazing songs on the guitar, and I, um, own a guitar. Oh, and we shared a convo a while back, too.

I mean, other than Noel's big hits and gazillions of records sold, really, we're like twins. OK, maybe not so much, but in his interview with Jim Shearer on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live," Noel's so down-to-earth and funny that it's hard not to believe he's just like one of us (you know, minus the star status and musical talent). He talks about why his new project's called "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds" ("I didn't think my name was glamorous enough"), the "making of" documentary for his debut eponymous album (he jokes how he wished he would "shut up" when he watched it), and his cat, who was recently neutered. When Shearer asks what Noel does when hanging with his cat, Noel responds, "At the minute, we mourn his testicles." Noel also reveals that "life is too short" to tweet. Though he says if he tweeted, "I would probably be THE BEST tweeter of all time." You got us there, Noel.

+ Watch Noel Gallagher on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live."

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Who doesn't love New Found Glory, honestly? These guys are the most chill bros ever -- I know because I just interviewed them! The "Radiosurgery" band recently stopped by MTV to chat about the stuff that YOU wrote in and asked them! And, um, you guys are great interviewers. Nice work! But don't get me fired, kthx.

In our first exclusive video clip, New Found Glory reveal their deepest secrets. For example, they want Beyoncé to cover the 2002 hit "My Friends Over You." Frontman Jordan Pudnik even gives us a little impression of what that might sound like. No offense, Jordan, but I think Bey would actually SLAY that song. The guys also let us in on what song they love that they wish they wrote themselves. Freudian ish, y'all.

In our second video, NFG get a little emo when they let us in on which New Found Glory song is most meaningful for them to play. Guitarist Chad Gilbert tells us, "'Truck Stop Blues.' Well, the chorus says, 'I'll never let this go/I'm in a different state every night...' The biggest sacrifice for us is having to leave our loved ones at home and when we play that song, I feel those lyrics the most." On the count of three (1, 2, 3): AWWWWW! The dudes also open up about their favorite songs on their latest album Radiosurgery, and who's made them super starstruck. (Seriously hilarious story. Watch!)

+ Watch New Found Glory's Q&A Part I and Part II, and check out their exclusive acoustic performance of "Radiosurgery" after the jump.

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Last week we gratuitously introduced Kelly Clarkson as the POSTED artist for the month of November, and the goodies keep coming. It looks like this week's theme is all about what the future could have in store. Kelly discusses one of her dream projects and even drops a couple names of who she'd love to record with someday. Meanwhile, we make your dreams come true with all new videos and photos of the "Mr. Know It All" singer! Everyone wins!

Up first, Kelly dishes about heading to Broadway... someday. "I probably won't [be on Broadway] any time soon, but I do want to do a show. And I'd like to do something fresh, something that hasn't been out." She adds, "I'd love to do a revival of something like 'Funny Girl.' I love Barbara Streisand or anything from Bette Midler." Babs, Bette and Kelly. Legend status.

In another clip, Kelly imagines a possible collabo with Lady Gaga. While she realizes that she and Mother Monster have somewhat different styles, their passion for music makes them a lot alike. She comfortably admits that if a cool song came along, she'd totally be down to working with her. If and when this happens, we will seriously explode. In a good way.

If this isn't enough Kelly for you (and we don't blame you), sneak a peek at more videos and photos at Posted.MTV.com.

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With only a week left until the Nov. 15 release of their much-anticipated The Papercut Chronicles II album, I caught up with Gym Class Heroes to talk about the prospect of releasing their fifth full-length album in a decade and to look back at the early days of their musical career in upstate New York, when they were signed to Fueled By Ramen back in 2004. "We were very broke at the time," recalled drummer Matt McGinley. "It was one of the most exciting points of our career." In our interview, the band members reveal that even with a No. 1 hit single, they're just as humble as in the days of The Papercut Chronicles.

"We set out to make ourselves happy first and foremost, our friends secondly and the world third. And that's kinda been our formula for winning," Travie McCoy explained of the band's mission, which doubles as their advice for new artists hoping to replicate Gym Class' success.

And while The Papercut Chronicles II could easily be Gym Class Heroes' biggest album to date (there's the runaway success of "Stereo Hearts" and what should prove to be fail-safe production by top talent such as Ryan Tedder and Benny Blanco), Travie pointed to the band's musical growth as the approach to creating this album and maintaining staying power.

"It's a natural progression... with every album," Travie explained. "Like Outkast. They don't necessarily reinvent or re-create themselves with every album. It's a natural progression, a natural growth. (Like) Red Hot Chili Peppers -- there's definitely a signature Chilli Peppers sound, but every album they put out they're pushing themselves. It's the sign of a band that's gonna be around for a while or have an impact. That's all we wanna do. We wanna make music we're stoked on and leave our mark."

+ Watch Gym Class Heroes discuss The Papercut Chronicles II and share advice for new artists in two exclusive Buzzworthy interviews.

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Most people probably don't imagine the serene ski slopes of Denver, and think "Let's start an electronic rock band!" But Kyle Even and David Schmitt of Breathe Carolina aren't your average Mountain Time Zoners. The two dudes have been creating their catchy blend of synthy beats and melodic screaming since 2006, and they don't really GAF what you have to say about it. (No seriously, one of their songs is called "I.D.G.A.F.")

Get to know this week's MTV Push artists by taking a look through some of our exclusive videos and interviews with the guys. On how the band got their name, no, they didn't just pick their most peaceful vacation spot. David was actually inspired by a dream: "It was a dream I had about this woman named Carolina... It just stuck with me." That miiiight have to do what actually happened in that dream, but we don't want to pry.

We also learn more about the real tattoo David got during what was supposed to be just a scene at a tattoo parlor in their video "Blackout" spoiler alert: It's a unicorn), what exactly the "BC Twist" is and see the dudes shred it live during performances of "Edge Of Heaven" and "Blackout."

Watch more videos after the jump, and try to see if you can help Breathe Carolina with their hangover in their latest video "Blackout" below.

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We know, calling pop duo and IRL BF/GF Karmin "adorable" is kind of like calling Beyoncé "fierce" or salt and vinegar chips "the best food product ever created" -- everyone already knows that. But who cares, we're going to do it anyway! YouTube cover stars Amy and Nick recently released their debut original single "Crash Your Party," and they have an album on the way. The couple sat down with us to answer pressing questions (like which famous people follow them on Twitter), and we have their answers on video!

Up first, everyone's favorite "white girl that can rap" (Amy, guys, not Nick) let us in on some of her biggest hip-hop inspirations: "Lauryn Hill... Hearing her Miseducation [Of Lauryn Hill] album basically changed my life and kind of got me into rapping." They also let us in on their dream collaborators. Hint: Their name sounds a lot like... Kanye West.

Next, Karmin discuss artists that they won't dare to cover, which comes as a surprise to Nick. "Wait, really? You won't cover Whitney Houston?" I guess that smashes your "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" dreams, Nick. But what your girl says goes. Always. And forever. Never forget that. Ever.

+ Watch more from Karmin below, including info on their upcoming album and how they felt when Justin Bieber started following them on Twitter!

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Goddess extraordinaire Kelly Clarkson is MTV's POSTED artist for the month of November! Just when you thought all you had to look forward to was the countdown till Turkey Day, we upped the ante with an all-you-can-watch video buffet featuring the "Mr. Know It All" singer chatting about all kinds of goodies -- her new album Stronger, her live performances, lessons she's learned through the years and more. Let's all give thanks!

Up first, Kelly gives us the scoop on her favorite song from Stronger. While we imagine making a choice like this would be as difficult as picking a favorite offspring, Kelly confidently admits it's "You Love Me" and offers an endearing explanation why. We like a girl that doesn't bat an eye when making such tough decisions.

In another clip, Kelly dishes out what she's learned through the years, and what advice she'd offer her younger self if she could go back to the beginning of her career: "I was very much a perfectionist -- and I fight that still -- but I'm a lot easier on that now. I wish I could tell myself to enjoy it because an emotional performance is way better than the perfect performance." That's probably a lot easier to say when you're ALREADY FLAWLESS.

Save plenty of room for more sweet-as-pie Kelly Clarkson videos, and get your fill at POSTED.MTV.com.

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Lil Wayne may have taught us how to love, but Robyn's teaching us how to say the three most meaningful words of all. No, not "your pizza's here." "I love you," silly!

Before tonight's O Music Awards 2, where Robyn will headline the live online award show with one of her otherworldly, intergalactic dance-pop performances -- seriously, if you know of another living artist who can so flawlessly create swirling, swelling electronic dance music about the humanity of lost love that actually mimics the sound of human heartbreak the way Robyn does, then tell us how life is in space, because there's not a soul on this planet who does heartbreak dance music the way Robyn does -- we wanted you to better get to know more about the diminutive Swedish dance floor assassin.

We sat down with Robyn, who taught us a few helpful phrases in her native Swedish. They ended up being extremely helpful phrases -- "I love you" and "yummy" -- since we REALLY love Robyn, and we REALLY love to eat. And, since the O Music Awards are, in part, about celebrating digital music and its influences and inspirations, Robyn shared the early musical influences who shaped her as a fan and an artist -- Prince and fellow Swede Neneh Cherry, who "blew my mind, and she still does" -- and some of her favorite new artists, including Dominican rapper Maluca.

"Prince is always gonna be my No. 1 hero," Robyn said/ "He is something as rare as a male artist who never made me feel like an object as a woman even though he's always been very sexual," Robyn said of Prince.

Watch Robyn teach you Swedish phrases you NEED to know and discuss her musical icons, and don't miss her live performance at the MTV O Music Awards TONIGHT at 11:30 p.m. ET/ 8:30 PT at OMusicAwards.com.

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