Like their Los Angeles hometown, it's always 70 degrees in the minds of hair metal band Steel Panther. It's also always approximately 1986.

Steel Panther, formerly Metal Skool, have been working L.A.'s notorious Sunset Strip harder than a stripper in stilettos, and they've accumulated more famous friends than you've got Facebook friends: Kelly Clarkson, Benji Madden, Pink, Avril Lavigne, Linkin Park's M. Shadows, David Cook, and scores of other celebrities have joined them on stage to cover '80s metal classics by Skid Row, Journey's epic "Don't Stop Believin'," and LOTS of Guns N' Roses. (Steel Panther's also responsible for the cover of Aldo Nova's "Fantasy" used as the theme song of Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory.)

Watch Stix Zadinia, Satchel, Michael Starr, and Lexxi Foxxx reveal five never-before-revealed things about Steal Panther -- including the unspeakable, peanut-butter-based things they'd like to your lady area -- in this groundbreaking episode of "The 5." (It's the first one we've ever had to age-restrict! RAWK!)

Like how that felt? Pick up Steel Panther's new album, Feel the Steel when it comes out in November.

+ Plus: Watch "Death to All But Metal" after the jump!

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+ Katy Perry kissed a... boy! Paris Hilton's ex, Benji Madden. And according to everyone who was totally spying on them at the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas on V-day, she liked it. Like, a lot. (People)

+ Carrie Underwood thinks every day should be Valentine's Day. (Celebuzz)

+ Valentine's Day was also pretty memorable for M.I.A. this year -- she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. (MTV News)

+ Dear Lily Allen: YES, we all know you have a third nipple. Any chance you might stop whipping it out anytime there is a camera around? No? Very well then. (Evil Beet)

+ 50 Cent attempted to clear up all matters of Kanye West's sexuality last week, however, 'Ye has now chimed in to confirm that he's not gay, just sensitive... and fashion forward... and VERY secure in his manhood, thank you very much. (MTV News)

+ After all of the alleged nastiness last week between Chris Brown and Rihanna, Brown finally piped up about the matter and released a statement. He's "saddened"...and, uhm, so are we. (Pop Culture Fix)

+ The Jonas Brothers hit Letterman last week and dropped their own Top 10 list --  The Top 10 Most Surprising Facts About the Jonas Brothers. Number 8? "Sometimes we lather, rinse, repeat... And then repeat again." (Socialite Life)

+ And then "K-2," "Danger" and "Mr. President" -- i.e. the Jonas Brothers -- performed on Saturday Night Live (epic recap here) and almost became the Donut Brothers. (Pop Crunch)

+ And then Joe Jonas and Camilla Belle hit up New York's Meatpacking District, wearing matching shoes. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ And then the Jo Bros showed up at Honor Society's sold-out gig at the Fillmore East. (And already, EW raises the question: Is Honor Society the next Jonas Brothers? Buzzworthy's answer: Honor Society's adorable, but no.) (HonorSocietyFan)

+ Have you heard? We've joined the Twitterverse! What up Tweeple! (ok, Twitter speak dunzo in 3...2...1) (MTV Buzzworthy)

Remember that one episode of The Hills where everyone met up a swish hotel bar and did shots? Wait... let me elaborate -- recall, please, The Hills, Season 3, Episode 6 (air date 9/15/2008, for those of you keeping track), when Audrina organized a super-massive party featuring a performance by The White Tie Affair. (And Justin Bobby NEVER SHOWED, natch.) Nowww it's all coming back, right?

Anyway, The White Tie Affair falls under the tutelage of Audrina at Epic Records, and Audrina herself was on hand on the tres L.A. set of their new-new video, "Candle (Sick and Tired)." Also there: superfan Stephanie Pratt, and Good Charlotte's Joel and Benji Madden, who make quick cameos in the new video. Watch it below, and check out an old-school Buzzworthy interview with The White Tie Affair.

+ Throw your hands in the air ... and wave your purity rings like you just don't care! And if you want a sneak peek at the Jonas Brothers' new big-screen adventure, Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, say "Oh, yeah!" (MTV Movies)

+ Rumor alert! In Touch magazine sez Britney Spears has been secretly dating Paris Hilton's ex, Benji Madden! (PopCrunch)

+ We already told you The Veronicas were cohosting MTV's 2008 NYE party with Miley Cyrus. But didn't tell you Miley's gonna be counting down the minutes to midnight in one lucky fan's bedroom! (MTV News)

+ If Oprah can guest on NBC's 30 Rock, Diddy officially wants in. (Remote Control)

+ Did Twilight really have a bigger year than Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Beyonce/Sasha Fierce? MTV Movies says HELL YES. (MTV Movies)

+ Avril Lavigne has reportedly been spending some quality time (if you can call it that) with oil heir Brandon Davis, better known as "the sleazeball who coined the term Lindsay 'Firecrotch' Lohan." (Scandalist)

+ Get ready for a Fergalicious wedding! The Black Eyed Pea-turned-soloist will be tying the knot with fiance Josh Duhamel in early January. (Usmagazine.com)

+ And now that you're thinkin' nice, happy thoughts ... help spread the holiday cheer by joining Akon, the Jo Bros and WWE in sending out warm wishes to all our troops. Merry Chrismukkah to all! (WWE)

While Total Finale Live was getting live for last time (and tipsy too!) just a few feet away, I got a chance to talk to Joel and Benji Madden about growing up Good Charlotte throughout the years on TRL.

See what the Madden brothers had to say about coming back to the show for the last time and the way the show acted as a social network in the days before Facebook and MySpace even existed (can you IMAGINE?).

We’re just bittersweet DAYS from the real-deal last-ever episode of TRL -- this Sunday, November 16 at 8pm ET. So, here’s everything you need to know about who’s performing and appearing on the star-studded two-hour boo-hoo fest that’ll close the door on TRL forever-ever.

OLD-SCHOOL PLAYERS:
Old enough to remember Carson Daly? (Come on. You’re not THAT young!) Good. because the pioneering TRL host will be back in the house to co-host the night's farewell festivities, along with Damien Fahey. And a parade of co-hosts and VJs, including Lyndsey Rodrigues, Vanessa Minnillo, Dave Holmes, Jesse Camp, Hilarie Burton (Peyton!!), Susie Castillo, La La Vasquez and Quddus (soooo hot! – ed.) will be stopping by to reflect, reminisce, and see how their old dressing rooms held up.

PERFORMERS:
Beyonce/ Sasha FIERCE will be performing live, which is simply unMISSABLE, speaking of which, so is the Backstreet Boys' performance (minus Kevin –- frowny face! It's been too long guys, and you've so shown me the meaning of being lonely!) Anyway, ALSO Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Nelly will be teaming up for a one-night-only three-way performance, not to be outdone by the monied, the powerful 50 Cent’s live performance or Fall Out Boy’s in-studio performance.

ALSO APPEARING:
Diddy -- the unofficial godfather of TRL -- will make his 37th (and final!!) TRL appearance. A glittering Mariah Carey will be there too, as well Justin Timberlake AND JC Chasez, which is like two-fifths of *NSYNC! Country-pop princess Taylor Swift, the always-glam Hilary Duff, Good Charlotte's Benji and Joel Madden (cordially, I’m sure), Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, and Korn's Jonathan Davis will all be in the soon-to-be-shuttered TRL studio to give the show the send off it deserves, while Christina Aguilera and Travis Barker will join the party via the magic of satellite, however that works.

+ Too depressed to remember that Total Finale Live is this Sunday, November 16 at 8pm ET? Embed this noise, AND come back heyah to the MTV Buzzworthy blog this Sunday for celebrity interviews, photos, and more behind-the-scenes access to the big TRL farewell.

[UPDATE: An earlier version of this post incorrectly indicated that Kevin Richardson would be on hand as part of Total Finale Live. Buzzworthy apologizes for any confusion this misinformation may have caused.]

Wake up, Backstreet fans! In less than a month from now, Backstreet Boys -- the band that's synonymous with O.G. TRL, stark-raving mad fans, lockstep dance moves and synchronized sultry stares — will return to TRL!

Way before the Jonas Brothers bit us with their lil "Lovebug" and had all of Times Square "Burnin' Up," Backstreet Boys laid down the law of love, imploring girls around the world to "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)."

And on the bittersweet TRL finale on Sunday, November 16, Backstreet Boys will perform live again on the TRL stage, one last time before the TRL lights go dark forever. (Sniff!)

Also, don't miss performances by Fall Out Boy, Beyonce, and Ludacris, and appearances by Mariah Carey, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Benji and Joel Madden, Fred Durst, Jonathan Davis of Korn and more!

Carson Daly himself will be there, along with Damien, Lyndsey, and a motley crew of TRL and old-school MTV alum -- like Quddus -- will be stopping by.

Check out two classic Backstreet Boys videos and watch more BSB videos here -- Backstreet's (almost) back, y'all!

+ Sure, we already know who won all the real 2008 Video Music Awards. But what about all the fun made-up categories?? (You know, like Ashlee Simpson for Sexiest Mother-To-Be! Ne-Yo for Most Gangsta Chic! Travis McCoy/Katy Perry for Cutest Couple!)

Check out these backstage pics and red carpet photos and tell us your picks...Creativity is a definite plus, but if you choose Lindsay/Sam or Paris/Benji for Cutest Couple, be prepared to defend yourselves. (C'mon, Travis' bowtie even matches Katy's little glittery barrette thingy! HOW MUCH MORE PERFECT CAN YOU GET??)

+ And speaking of numbers, that song Kanye West performed at the VMAs? He only wrote it, like, a week and a half ago. And apparently, it's his "favorite song 2 date!!" (MTV)

+ Meanwhile, we all know Britney Spears has three Moonmen, two kids and one stunning figure. But does she still have a shot at superstardom? (MTV)

+ Hey, so the VMAs might be over, but the behind-the-scenes tidbits are still flooding in! Among the stuff you missed? Panic at the Disco's stubborn refusal to be fashionably late. (Newsroom)

+ Plus, it's never too late to relive the most talked-about moments from the show and amazing live performances. Because there's nothing like seeing a heavily eyelinered Rihanna rip through "Disturbia/Seven Nation Army" -- without a single mohawked hair out of place. (MTV)

+ And in non-VMAs news...the lead singer of Color Me Badd (impressively!) finds a way to make New Kids On the Block look good less crappy by comparison. (Scandalist)

+ Finally, recessions have never been so profitable! Young Jeezy's new album easily holds off NKOTB and opens at #1 on the Billboard 200. (MTV)

+ Blake Lewis wants everyone to know that he did NOT get dropped by his record label. He just didn't renew his contract with Arista. Or, for that matter, anywhere. Kidding! For what it's worth, The Human Beatbox swears he's not American "idle," and says he's "working with 19 Recordings" and gearing up for a hot summer tour. (MTV)

+ Word on the street is Mariah Carey's quickie marriage to Nick Cannon might not be a sweet, sweet fantasy, baby. (That Grape Juice)

+ Apparently, neither Prince nor his crack legal team has heard the phrase "imitation is the highest form of flattery." (Wired)

+ Michael Jackson emerges from his reclusive, animal-infested hideaway long enough to give Ne-Yo his seal of approval. (MTV)

+ Jennifer Lopez gets slapped with a lawsuit from a flight attendant who claims she was bitten by JLo's pooch. (Popsugar)

+ Paris Hilton has announced that she will be writing the theme song for her upcoming MTV reality show! Fortunately for us, her boyfriend Benji Madden has agreed to help. (E! Online)

+ Good Charlotte twinsies Benji and Joel Madden open up about dating Simple Life alum Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton. And in true Madden style, Joel admits he never thought Benji had a chance with Paris. "I didn't think she be into him," he muses insensitively. (E! News via Red Lasso)

+ With 1 million albums sold in just seven days, it's official: Lil Wayne is having the Best Week Ever. (MTV)

+ Led Zeppelin guitarist hints that the band may be touring in '09. Unfortunately, nobody told lead singer Robert Plant. (NME)

+ Either Jessica Simpson has launched a T-shirt war on Carrie Underwood...or else she really, really likes her T-Bones. (Usmagazine.com)

+ 50 Cent describes his meeting of the minds with Nelson Mandela as "enlightening." No word yet on whether Mandela felt the same way. (MTV)