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Bill Kaulitz is usually the subject of style scrutiny or under the spotlight on the catwalk -- he just walked the runway in Dsquared's Milan fashion show this week, and Bill and Tom were both on the cover of German GQ. But the men of Tokio Hotel have plenty of views you can use when it comes to fashion. Check out this exclusive interview with Tokio Hotel from our friends at Teen.com. They asked Tokio Hotel to weigh in on celebrity hits and misses. And what's a Tokio Hotel interview without reference to David Hasselhoff? Blame it on Tom, natch.

Heads up! Bill and Tom Kaulitz are on the cover of the February 2010 issue of German GQ magazine, where Bill looks like the ringleader of Cirque de Sexy, and Tom looks like a straight-up Bawse. Now, clearly, if you're a Tokio Hotel fan you probably already know that that half of Tokio Hotel's on the cover. And you're probably not mad at it. But, see, this is why Wordpress and life need a "likes this" button. So we can all push it in unison and express our universal delight.

Tokio Hotel's GQ cover lines read "Now also for adults… Tokio Hotel. Why you should take these supertwins seriously from now on!" And a quote from the Kaulitz twins: "We are like one person with 4 ears…" Fair enough, but in case you miss Tokio Hotel's other four ears, watch their "World Behind My Wall" video. Yet again.

2009, you were a pretty good year. Despite a craptacular economy, there was plenty to keep us preoccupied and entertained: Taylor Swift reigned as America's princess, Kanye West provided us with a scapegoat for everything bad, Britney Spears stayed sexy, Rihanna got sexier, Susan Boyle made everyone cry in the good way, Kevin Jonas got married, and everything Lady Gaga did was art. And everything sounded more satisfying at 140 characters (or less.) And no one was as cute as Justin Bieber or hot as Robert Pattinson. (Except maybe Taylor Lautner.)

But what about the music? While it's still tough to sell a CD (remember those?), a single single could still make you a star in 2009. (Right, Ke$ha?) And here at the MTV Buzzworthy Blog, we spent all year obsessing over, studying, playing, and replaying some of the biggest and best songs of 2009 (and many that didn't qualify as either.)

So, without further ado or flowery intro, here are my picks for Buzzworthy's Top 5 Songs Of 2009, beginning with 5 and 4.

+ Number 5: Demi Lovato: "Remember December"
Though "Remember December" wasn't the lead single off of Demi Lovato's second album, Here We Go Again, it was easily the strongest and best. With a slight '80s tinge (is that you, young Pat Benetar?), "Remember December" is a serious standout that quickly makes it point with Demi behind the wheel -- seriously speeding -- the whole time. It's the perfect showcase for Demi's way-beyond-her-years vocals and ability to sell a song without sugar-coating it. Play "Remember December" for a Disney hater, and wait for an apology.

+ Number 4: Tokio Hotel, "Automatic"
Tokio Hotel fans endured a long, fraught wait for Tokio Hotel's Humanoid album, and the album's big, loud arrival made every second of the wait worthwhile, beginning with the first single, "Automatic." With its sweeping chorus that hit you over the head less than a minute into the song, "Automatic" instantly asserted that Tokio Hotel was big-time back, established the album's theme of bittersweet love, and assured you that this is totally Music Therapy: You can't not feel redeemed singing "Automatic" at the top of your lungs.

Tokio Hotel's new "World Behind My Wall" video is all about burning down the walls that hold Tokio Hotel back from the rest of the world and about letting them into your world (and you into theirs). But the fire within "World Behind My Wall" was no trickery of CGI. That was some real, scary-ass pyro.

In this behind-the-scenes video shot on the set of "World Behind My Wall," you'll get a look at the hotness (harr!) that is the boys' new clip, and you'll see Tokio Hotel braving the flames and getting a few important lessons in fire safety.

In a very meta move, go behind the behind-the-scenes of this frankly very dangerous looking video. And see which member of Tokio Hotel almost got his pants seared off. And discover more little moments of this all-about-the-little-moments Tokio Hotel video, directed by Daniel Wolfe.

The oldest member of Tokio Hotel hasn't even hit 25 years old yet, but with three full-lengths albums under their chunky, possibly personalized belt buckles, they're already ready for their seminal behind-the-scenes footage video.

Tokio Hotel's brand-new "World Behind My Wall" video -- their second single off of Humanoid -- does two things. "World Behind My Wall" gives true-blue Tokio Hotel fans what they want... MORE Tokio Hotel, especially behind-the-scenes footage. And "World Behind My Wall" also lays the foundation for Tokio Hotel's inclusion in the (unofficial) Rock Ballads Of Yearning And Need Hall Of Fame. From The Beatles' "Help" to U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," Guns N' Roses' "November Rain" to Green Day's "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams," "World Behind My Wall" is, quite simply, a song about need, and a song about finding someone or something that can disarm fear and connect men of such magnitude to the things in life more important than the trappings of fame.

Unsurprisingly and symbolically, a transformative song like "World Behind My Wall" needs... a semaphore for hurt and transition, and that's fire. Alongside shots of the guys playing with puppies, heating up pizza, and pushing each other into walls in this case -- in other words, being normal behind closed doors -- Tokio Hotel burns down the walls that separate them from the real world.

So, while Tokio Hotel doesn't race vintage cars (though there is a quick shot of a luxe Porsche) and connect robots to each other in this video like they did in "Automatic," they've succeeded in opening themselves up on camera, and turning what could even read as a love letter to their fans into an extremely intimate look at themselves as actual human beings.

Watch Tokio Hotel's "World Behind My Wall" video, and share your thoughts in the comments.

Plus, watch Tokio Hotel perform "World Behind My Wall" at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards.

I've got good news and bad news. Bad news first: these are the last of Tokio Hotel's MTV Buzzworthy Blog fan interviews. The good news? You get TWO new videos!

In the first (of the last... for now!) Tokio Hotel Buzzworthy Blog fan Q&A videos, Tokio Hotel discusses their lack of enthusiasm for YouTube as well as their disinterest in re-watching Tokio Hotel performances. Plus, to coincide with Adam Lambert's Bill Kaulitz crush, the guys talk about Tokio Hotel's fan boys.

And, in this last Tokio Hotel Buzzworthy Blog fan Q&A, Tom talks about his blog, Bill talks about his acting aspirations -- he'd love to do Twilight, but a vampire or a junkie will do too -- hence my suggestion that Bill Kaulitz star in a remake of Christiane F. - Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (again, sorry for my atrocious German!) -- Tom shouts out the movies he'd like to act in, and Bill summarizes the early days before Tokio Hotel: "I can't remember my life before Tokio Hotel."

Adam Lambert shocked the nation with his provocative American Music Awards performance of "For Your Entertainment," which featured falling, whips and reins, simulated sexy times, and dude kissing. So what many of you thought. OMFG others said, calling up ABC and the Parents Television Council, all like "OH NO! Guys kissing IRL! My TV's gonna EXPLODE!" Well, that's not necessarily what they said, but you get it.

Today Adam Lambert appeared on MTV's It's On With Alexa Chung and had this to say about his AMA performance: "I just got excited. I got a little carried away." When asked what he'd changed about his performance, he responded "not a damn thing." BAM! Adam Lambert basically tells the haters where they can stick it. Because dude is a total gangster.

Adam also touched upon his glam-rock style (recall, if you will his For Your Entertainment cover) and the famous guy he's into: BILL KAULITZ! Glambert said, and I quote, "You know who's so pretty to me? Bill Kaulitz from Tokio Hotel... I think he's pretty. I'm fascinated by him. I like the androgyny. It's fascinating to me."

Watch the glam unfurl in this clip from today's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung. And watch Adam Lambert's brand-new "For Your Entertainment" video!

Let's hope so! Here's the Tokio Hotel frontman at the premiere of Arthur und die Minimoys 2 - Die Rueckkehr des Boesen M' (Arthur 2) -- he voiced the part of Arthur -- at Cinestar Sony Center movie theater in Berlin this weekend. And boy, does Bill got that purp!

Bill Kaulitz was resplendent in the royal color, an enormous (yet chic!) granny sweater, and platform wedges, which made us think perhaps he's making a not-so-subtle nod to the original Purple rocker, Prince.

And why not? Both Bill and Prince have a flamboyantly charismatic stage presence, as well as a penchant for gravity-defying hair and sparkles. And both Bill and Prince command undying support from an army of loyal followers.

In today's Buzzworthy Blog fan Q&A with Tokio Hotel, Tokio Hotel's asked how they deal with a broken heart, while Bill Kaulitz matter-of-factly points out that the upside to not having found true love is not having his heart broken! You'll also find out which member of Tokio Hotel is the biggest heartbreaker (if you couldn't already guess), plus, Tokio Hotel tells you about the prospects of a Bill-and-Tom-Kaulitz twin collabo fashion line. Because dreams can come true.

Tokio Hotel is already your religion to some extent, be it official or otherwise. In today's Tokio Hotel MTV Buzzworthy Blog fan question video, find out what Bill and Tom Kaulitz think about religion and which creed Kaulitz x2 subscribe to. Plus, find out which Kaulitz twin is the evil twin!

And, because it's Tokio Twofer Tuesday, see which member of Tokio Hotel pulls the best pranks, and which celebrities Tokio Hotel's crushing on...  SPOILER: Tom's STILL into Jessica Alba, and according to Tom, Georg is into... David Hasselhoff. Can you blame him?)

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