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Last week Day 26 put it on you on the beach, in da club, with a bottle of Barack Ciroq and Diddy and everything.

This week the Making The Band boys are pouring THEIR ENTIRE NEW ALBUM all over you, with turn-down-the-lights tracks like "Your Heels" -- an ode to that special spot between your calves 'n' yo feet that help hold up dat ass -- and "Babymaker," which is self-explanatory. Day 26's album doesn't hit stores until next week, but you can hear the whole thing for free RIGHT NOW on MTV.com...

+ Listen to every track of Day 26's Forever In A Day on MTV.com's "The Leak."

Guise, we here on earth are faced with some SERIOUS global challenges, and I'm not even talking about nuclear warfare, or climate change, or the fact that, like, most of the world is broke (except for probably Diddy... and Barack Obama, who gave the Queen of England an iPod!).

I'm talking about the fact that THE FUTURE OF DAY 26 REMAINS VERY MUCH IN JEOPARDY! Dudes are fighting harder than Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler! Are they gonna get it together and remain a band of bros? Or will they go the way of Danity Kane?

I don't have the answers, but I do have a brand-new video by Day 26. It's called "Imma Put It On Her," and in it, the Making The Band members, plus Diddy (obvs), make it very clear that whether you're in da club, on da beach, or in Taiwan,  they're gonna put it on you... and then take it right off. I'll raise a glass of Ciroq Obama and toast to that.

+ Lily Allen to Katy Perry: Don't f--- with me, or I'll post your unlisted cell number on a non-elitist social networking site. (The Sun - UK)

+ Meanwhile, not only are Katy Perry and Travis McCoy not engaged — they’re not even together anymore! At least, that's what EVERYBODY's saying. (MTV News)

+ Beyonce gets a Golden Globe nomination for her uncanny portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records original song, “Once in a Lifetime.” (MTV News)

+ Lindsay Lohan denies splitting with her (finally confirmed!) gal pal, Samantha Ronson. (MySpace Celebrity)

+ We're not saying Aubrey O'Day took off her clothes and posed for Playboy. But hypothetically, IF she did, she allegedly took home $500K in exchange for the photos. Cha-ching! (Remote Control)

+ British singer/PETA enthusiast Leona Lewis is reportedly penning her memoirs. (Billboard)

+ Despite tearing Corey Hart to shreds in "So What," Pink says she's willing to "give him away at his next wedding." That is, assuming he hasn't sworn off marriage by then. (Seventeen, via Usmagazine.com)

+ Either some perv hacked into Britney Spears' Twitter account, or else she's the biggest oversharer since Jenna Jameson. (The Hollywood Gossip)

+ Today is both Hilary Duff Download Day AND the day Nancy Kerrigan got whacked in the knees at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit back in 1994! Ah memories! (Oh-Hilary.com)

Watching Donnie Klang work the stage in his new video, "Dr. Love," it's hard to believe this leather-clad Justin Timberlake-meets-Jughead mover and shaker is the same lanky, rhythmically inept 23-year-old who flunked his first day of choreography 101 on the Season 3 premiere of Making the Band 4.

But nowadays, the one-man boy band (and self-proclaimed love doctor)  has mastered the art of the shoulder-shimmy, learned to command the crowd, and started using those impossibly long stems of his (that's Clueless lingo for "legs") to glide across the stage with effortless grace.

Check out Donnie's silky-smooth stage moves as he sings the second single off his debut album, Just A Rolling Stone, give it up to for the squealing teenage girls for lugging their "I Heart Donnie" signs into a packed concert hall, and see just how far DK's come by taking a second look at his very first day of dance class. (Tune in around the 5:30 mark to see wide-eyed Donnie get schooled by the prof.)

Diddy may not have had many kind words for dissed -- and dismissed -- Danity Kane-er, Aubrey O'Day (whom Puff blasted as "raunchy" and "promiscuous" on last week's MTB Live Finale) but he's been full of praise for the newest member of his Bad Boy family, Janelle Monae. And he's not the only one. Monae's atypical blend of hip-hop, soul and old-school cabaret first attracted the attention of Outkast's Big Boi -- landing her two songs on his CD plus a memorable guesttrack on the Idlewild soundtrack.

'Course, now that she's been signed to the Bad Boy label, Monae's ready to break out and show everyone why Diddy's already touting her as the next Billie Holiday. And judging by her first music video, "Many Moons," the faux-hawked singer's already living up to the hype. Check it out, but don't be fooled by Monae's uptight, choir girl garb -- or put off by her futuristic alter-ego, Cindi Mayweather.

Monae may sing like she's from the year 2719 (seriously, that's her thing) and dress like she works at a funeral home, but girl throws down like she's on Warped Tour. Hence this totally amahzing footage of Monae taking a mosh-dive at Afro-Punk.

+ Bonus: Compare "Many Moons" to Outkast's B.O.B. and note the similarity of the crazy-intense opening drums. It's like the music video equivalent of three Venti espressos!!

In case you couldn't tell from this season's Making the Band 4, the girls from Danity Kane are, like, EXTREMELY busy and important these days. And since sleep is for the weak, they spend most of their free time talking smack with Day26, smooching sleazoid photographers and acting out their secret Harlequin romance fantasies.

But yesterday, there was only one place they had to be -- encouraging young people to get their vote on by headlining the Declare Yourself event gala, hosted by fellow do-gooders Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere. Check out these pics of the DK girls rocking out for a good cause and making Diddy proud. 'Cause hey, if seeing Aubrey and her dip-dyed doggy (and, um, those naughty Complex pix) can't get you to vote, we're pretty sure nothing can.

+ Inspired by Aubrey's involuntarily patriotic pooch?? Check out ChooseOrLose.com to found out how you can register to vote. And no, there's nothing in the rulebook about having to turn your beloved lapdog into a "rocket pup."



This just in: Danity Kane to join the ever-growing list of celeb eye-candy slated to drop by at next weekend's VMAs! Expect to to see the lovely ladies of Making the Band 4 sashaying down the red carpet...undoubtedly while wearing the cutest/most uncomfortable strappy stiletto sandals in creation.

And it looks as though the glamazon girl group will have their very own cheering section in the form of MTB's on-again, off-again choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson (whose legendary lack of volume control is almost as well-chronicled as her infamous throwdown with Diddy himself).

Anyhow, it all works out great, actually, seeing as how the girls have an excellent shot at taking home the highly coveted Best Dancing In A Video Moonman. (That is, assuming they can triumph over the Pussycat Dolls and their unabashed ode to famewhoring).

So, to recap: Sunday, September 7th, 2008, MTV Video Music Awards: Danity Kane (i.e. Aubrey, Aundrea, D. Woods, Dawn and Shannon) will be there! Laurie Ann Gibson will be there! Day 26 may or may not be there! And, most importantly, you will be there -- if only in the metaphorical watching-it-on-tv-instead-of-doing-your-homework sense.

The MTV mail room runneth overunneth with celebrity RSVPs for 2008 VMAs. First up, here's a quick look at your favorite MTV stars who've confirmed.

The Hills Cast: With all that feuding, we can't say for 100% suresies which Hills cast members will show, so here's our dream scenario: Lauren rocks the carpet in a dress of her own design, flanked by roomies/rivals Lo and Audrina and Heidi too. Meanwhile, Speidi shows up in full '80s gear (a la Heidi's new "Overdosin'" vid) and Brody Jenner swings by flaunting his date/domestic life partner, Frankie Delgado.

Tila Tequila: This two-time Shot at Love alum has over 1 million virtual pals, plus a bevvy of flesh-and-blood admirers who will do just about anything -- chug hot dog milkshakes, get inked and dry-hump condom balloons -- for her attention. With luck, she'll stroll down the red carpet with her new girlfriend -- rumored Lindsay Lohan castoff, Courtenay Semel.

Fonzworth Bentley: He's gone from Diddy's official umbrella-holder to the reigning master of etiquette, all in the span of a single show. And in addition to oozing elegance, the From G's to Gents show always dresses for the occasion. Should be interesting to see whether he makes the VMA's Best-Dressed list this year.

Ryan Sheckler: Remember that skater boy Avril Lavigne wrote that eponymous song about? Well, if he looked anything like the Life of Ryan star, we're betting no girl in the world would have let him slip through her fingers. Ryan, if you still need a last-minute date, we're available! Kidding! (Not really...)

Vanessa & Angela Simmons: No offense to the Rev, but we've always found this sassy sister act to be the best part of Run's House. Let's hope these Pastry sneaker queens bring their running commentary to the awards show...but leave their running shoes at home. Meanwhile, wonder if there will be any weirdness if Angela "runs" into her ex, Bow Wow?

Rob Dyrdek: Rob without Big is like peanut butter without the jelly or Paris Hilton without a $5,000 handbag. In other words, awesome, but not living up to its full amazingness. We love you, Rob, but here's to hoping the big guy finds his way to L.A. for the big event.

Shwayze and Cisco: Oh, Buzzin' boys, have we told you lately that we love you? (You like Corona and lime? OMG! WE! DO! TOO!) And, like guitar hero Dave Navarro before us, congrats to you for spending $1000 in one night just to impress some chick at the Roosevelt Hotel. Hey, if that's not dedication, we don't know what is.

Laurie Ann Gibson: Hey, remember Laurie Ann? She's the loudmouthed choreographer who got hired, then fired, then re-hired by Diddy on Making the Band! And she's back again this season, to try and whip Day 26 into shape. Which means, spending all day, every day, getting up close and personal with the hunky/talented R&B boys. We're thinking this is one job she's gonna wanna hang onto.

Tara Conner: We here at Buzzworthy are firm believers in second chances. Which was why we loved seeing the controversial Miss USA winner living it up with Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe on Pageant Place. Because if Mean Girls has taught us anything, it's that pretty girls always get along with other pretty girls. Wait a sec, those girls hated each other by the end. And one of them got hit by a bus! Tara, get out of there IMMEDIATELY!

Real World: Hollywood Cast: We haven't heard much from the RW: Hollywood-ers since the official cast reunion earlier this summer. So we're thrilled that Nick, Brittini, Will, and Joey will be on hand next weekend. (Greg, surprisingly, will not). Nick, Will, we'll always remember our time together at Ruby Foo's. If you're ever back in NYC, call us up -- we'll ring Applebee's and snag a reservation.

Admit it! Donnie Klang's your full-on fave Making the Band-er this year! That adorable face that screams "I'm hot, but not inaccessible," those slick dance moves (alright, so he's a wee bit awkward, but he's working on it) and his still-there flirtation with Aubrey O'Day. Best, best, and best.

And since you love Donnie like you love Exiled and H&M, you'll definitely want to preview his inaugural album, Like a Rolling Stone, before it officially drops next week.

+ So listen to his soon-to-be-released tracks on "The Leak" and see whether he has what it takes to debut at #1 like his MTB brothers and sisters, Day 26 and Danity Kane.

One of the hottest competitions of the 2008 VMAs, (IMO), is in the Best Dancing in a Video category, where Pussycat Dolls and Danity Kane are going stilettoed toe to stilettoed toe against each other in defense of "When I Grow Up" and "Damaged," respectively.

The most famous Making the Band grads, who had one of the biggest-selling albums of 2008 next to fellow VMA noms the Jonas Brothers and Lil Wayne (both of whom are performing at the VMAs, by the by), made surgery look really effin' hot. Hello nurse!

But Danity Kane's up against the varsity-level girl group Pussycat Dolls, what with their famous groupie/boobies and years of dance training -- you KNOW Robin Antin is no joke with the choreo.

Which is not to say either group can beat out Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, or the grande dame of dance, Madonna, but that's still some stiff girl-on-girl competition, and I ain't just talkin' Hairspray.

Who will dance their way to 2008 VMA victory? We'll see on Sunday, September 7. Until then, let the acrylic claws come out and the cat fights begin!

Plus:
+ Macy Gray's WTF Wednesday!
+ Rose McGowan’s Trashbag Tuesday!
+ Emimen’s Mayhem Monday!