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What's better than a new Adam Lambert single? Why, a new Adam Lambert video, of course, so we not only hear his ridiculously powerful vocals, but gaze at his gorgeous, glammed-out visage! Adam's just dropped the new Ray Kay-directed clip for his latest single, "Better Than I Know Myself," off his upcoming sophomore studio album Trespassing, and Glamberts have nothing to fear: The video is pretty much cramazing.

"Better Than I Know Myself" is a moody midtempo about a complicated romance, and the video perfectly captures the essence of that conflict, showing two separate Adams in two separate rooms: one dark and edgy, featuring Adam in a deliciously villainous leather trench and heavy eye makeup, all shot in cool, blue-black hues; and then a blissfully meditative Adam wearing a grandpa sweater, saturated with honey-brown earth tones. Dark-and-gloomy Adam is guzzling booze, throwing furniture, and staring at the camera with an expression of total spiritual depletion (he's like one of the "Real Housewives of New Jersey"!), while light-and-angelic Adam is making a nice pot of tea, writing in his journal and probably meditating on how lucky he is to be super-talented and hot and famous. (Just a guess, guys.) By the end of the video, all of the oxygen is disappearing out of the room (hate it when that happens!), and in the final shot, it appears that his dual personae have merged. Dr. Jekyll + Mr. Hyde = One whole Adam Lambert.

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+ Peep the cast of "Glee" taking on Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." Their next episode, airing Tuesday, will pay tribute to Jackson. (Just Jared)

+ Rihanna has signed on to star and executive produce a U.K.-based TV show where undiscovered designers compete to dress musicians and celebs. Rihanna will wear a finale outfit at a concert in London. (MTV Style)

+ Beliebers are some generous folks. Several Justin Bieber fan sites, along with Brush Buddies and nonprofit Together We Rise, have joined forces to make a charity single, which will benefit his "Believe" charity drive. (MTV News)

+ Michael Jackson was honored with his glove and shoe footprint cemented outside Grauman's Chinese Theater yesterday. Justin Bieber and members of Jackson's family were in attendance. (Idolator)

+ The reported musical talent to join Madonna at the Super Bowl halftime show is growing. In addition to Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., murmurs of Cee Lo Green and LMFAO are also making rounds. Madge, we're available, too, if you have any room. (MTV News)

+ Adam Lambert shares the sentiment behind Trespassing single "Better Than I Know Myself": "[It's about] that moment where you're like, 'I need you, I love you,' where you have to reassure your partner." (MTV News)

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+ Kanye West's forthcoming G.O.O.D. compilation's roster is growing. Pusha T, Frank Ocean and Jay Electronica are the latest additions to join Yeezy, Big Sean and Mannie Fresh in the studio. It's due out in the spring. (Billboard)

+ We already knew Beyoncé was a pretty fly momma, and now scientists have named one insect species after her. The bootylicious fly, Scaptia (Plinthina) Beyonceae, has a gold-toned bottom. 'Nuff said. (E!)

+ Jay-Z, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Vampire Weekend, Janelle Monáe and Adam Levine are apparently among Barack Obama's campaign wish list of celebrity endorsers. #rockthevote (MTV News)

+ Watch St. Vincent's performance from "Conan." She gave a nod to Elvis Costello's "Radio Radio," prior to launching into her own "Cheerleader." (Pitchfork)

+ Peep Adam Lambert on "Tonight Show With Jay Leno," where he premiered "Better Than I Know Myself" from his forthcoming album, Trespassing. (Neon Limelight)

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Adam Lambert gets way down on himself in the dynamic lead single off of his upcoming second album. In the opening lines of "Better Than I Know Myself," the ever-glammy "American Idol" alum claims he's "cold as ice" and "more bitter than a December winter night." He also points out that he's got a lousy temper and "can be obnoxious at times." Not sure if we're buying all that bad-mouthing, but we're all in for the high-drama synth, crunchy beats and soaring vocals that make "Better Than I Know Myself" one of Adam's biggest, boldest and most beautiful tracks to date.

The first offering from Trespassing (the follow-up to 2009's For Your Entertainment), "Better Than I Know Myself" is a mid-tempo power ballad that gives us a gorgeous taste of that "existential pop" sound Adam mentioned in a recent interview (from the song's heart-slugging chorus: "I know it gets hard sometimes, but I could never leave your side... I really need you near me to keep my mind off the edge"). Tender yet intense, "Better Than I Know Myself" bumps up our Trespassing expectations that much higher -- and leaves us thankful that Adam's always brave enough to wear his heart on his sleeve, even when he's feeling all angsty and blue.

Trespassing drops March 20.

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Oh, hey there! I'm Sam Lansky, and this is Pop Think where I write about political unrest in developing nations and subtextual themes in the short fiction of Anton Chekhov. LOLOL, just playin'! We're talkin' 'bout pop music, y'all, which is actually the most important thing in the history of ever.

This week is officially (i.e., not officially) Adam Lambert appreciation week, because I've declared it so! Also, because anticipation is running high for the "American Idol" alum's happening-any-day-now comeback single, "Better Than I Know Myself," and sophomore album, Trespassing.

But seriously, Glambert is back in business, and this is a very good thing. So don't trip off the glitz that he's gonna display -- sit back and listen, because that Lambert reign is just kicking off.

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Since rising to fame as a contestant on the eighth season of "American Idol," Adam Lambert has enjoyed a level of celebrity that most "Idol" alumni only dream of: His debut album, For Your Entertainment, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and his Pink-penned single "Whataya Want from Me" cracked the Top 10 and earned him a Grammy nomination. With writing credits from A-list stars and scribes like Dr. Luke, Lady Gaga and Ryan Tedder on his first album, it's no wonder that Glambert's record got so much attention.

That album, though, probably deserved even more praise than it received. Releases from "Idol" vets aren't always as sophisticated and, well, entertaining as For Your Entertainment was, from its ironic '80s glam-queen cover art down to the crunchy pop hooks that comprised its many stellar songs. But Adam's promotion of the album was fearless and ferocious, with controversial performances and his always-glamorous image providing a spectacular visual counterpart to the already-impressive sonic onslaught.

This makes news of his upcoming album all the more exciting given his track record for pop excellence. For lead single "Better Than I Know Myself," Adam's teamed up again with Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly, who helmed the title track from For Your Entertainment, as well as little ditties you might've heard such as Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A.," Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You," and Britney Spears' "Circus." My sources tell me that "Better Than I Know Myself" is a piece of flaw-free radio candy, a stunning midtempo track with a powerhouse chorus that's like a pumped-up "Whataya Want From Me," and it should cement Adam's place in the pop A-list.

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There's a reason why Adam Lambert's fan army of Glamberts go HARD for him, and it's all basically encapsulated in this photo. "American Idol" alum Adam, like many of our favorites here at Buzzworthy, graduated with top honors from IDGAF Academy. Dude shows up in full makeup and outfits inspired by both "The Matrix" and "Sex And The City" anywhere he damn well pleases, and we support that 100-percent. In the words of Katy Perry, he's a firework.

The "If I Had You" singer recently revealed that he's in the process of writing and recording his second album, Trespassing, and it currently has a release date of spring 2012. Because we couldn't send you all hair pomade and BeDazzlers, we've got the next best thing to prep you for his upcoming tunes -- BUZZWORTHY'S MOST INCREDIBLE PHOTOS OF ADAM LAMBERT PHOTO GALLERY!

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Not many people can be on the same stage as Queen's Brian May and still command attention. But not many people are Adam Lambert. (Nor do many people own that coat.)

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We've already filled you in on all the great moments and performances that went down in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this weekend at the 2011 MTV EMA -- Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez both performed, Selena pulled double duty as host and Lady Gaga basically descended from the moon to grace us with her presence. Also, as this photo of Hayden Panettiere might remind you, there was a streaker! And we all know only the best award shows feature a crazy naked person.

To relive the night, we've pulled together some of the most WTF photos we could find from the 2011 MTV EMA. We've got all the stars -- Biebs! Selena! Gaga! Even Adam Lambert teaching us to smize (again)! Check out some of our favorites below, and see them all at BUZZWORTHY'S MOST WTF PHOTOS FROM THE 2011 MTV EMA PHOTO GALLERY!

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Only Lady Gaga has the confidence to sit next to Queen's Brian May and their manager, Jim Beach, in an upside-down aluminum foil prom dress. Soooooo sorry for the person behind her.

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Some people loved it, some people hated it, but I don't think Lady Gaga really GAFF about what people thought about her performance of "Yoü And I" as Jo Calderone at this year's VMAs.

Gaga stayed in character during the entire show, including when she awarded Britney Spears the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award (and almost kissed her), and she even stayed in character backstage, according to our all-access backstage video.

So while you might have been watching at home thinking, "How'd she get her sideburns so perfect?" we were thinking, "Wait, Jo Calderone reminds me of someone..." Actually, Lady Gaga as Jo Calderone reminds us of a lot of people. And they're all hot dudes.

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1.) Adam Goldberg -- While Jo Calderone was up on that VMA stage waxing philosophical about dating Lady Gaga, I was kinda like, "Wait, is that that character actor from 'Saving Private Ryan' who also had guest appearances on the wildly popular '90s sitcom 'Friends'?" Seriously uncanny.

2.) Ralph Macchio -- We're apparently not the only ones who picked up on this resemblance because #RALPHMACCHIO was trending on Twitter during the night of VMAs. Let's get Jo Calderone his own Mr. Miyagi (not a euphemism).

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Sure, VH1's "Do Something Awards" are all about celebrating community involvement and giving back and all that fancy jazz. And the awards brought together all kinds of people from different walks of life in the spirit of doing good. But there were also some pretty hilarious photos from the night, and we wouldn't be doing our job if we didn't share them with you.

Above, we see Justin Bieber and Will Ferrell engaged in some kind of conversation. Everything looks pretty normal until you notice that Justin Bieber is... ahem, grabbing his crotch. He's all, "Yo Will, I'mma let you finish, but can you tell me where the bathroom is?"

Check out some of our favorite photos from VH1's "Do Something Awards" below. And be sure you scroll to the bottom of the post. There's a special prize awaiting you (that may or may not be a photo of David Beckham in a suit). Enjoy!

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+ Billboard projects that Lady Gaga's Born This Way album will sell 1 million units its first week out. That's ONE MILLION albums. (Billboard)

+ It helped that Gaga spent $995 of her own cash buying copies of her album at Best Buy in New York. (Racked)

+ Amy Winehouse reportedly headed back to rehab, but not before downing one last drink. (PopEater)

+ Lindsay Lohan is wearing a familiar accessory again -- her ankle bracelet. Lindsay just started her 35-day house arrest. (People)

+ Courtney Love is again being sued for remarks she made on Twitter. And this time she's being sued by a law firm. (Hollywood Reporter)

+ Adam Lambert is working on a follow-up to his 2009 album, For Your Entertainment. (MTV News)

+ Lee DeWyze says he wasn't asked until the last minute to appear on the "American Idol" finale. RUDE. (MTV News)

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