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+ Foo Fighters had a busy weekend in Chicago. First, Dave Grohl and Co. played an intimate club performance on Saturday, and last night the band wowed fans with a righteous (and rainy) set as headliners at Lollapalooza.  (MTV News)

+ Aw nah. Looks like Big Boi was reportedly arrested yesterday in Miami for a variety of controlled substances. A few hours after the news broke, however, he tweeted, "Fresh Out Baby!" Sound like a new single to us! (Pitchfork)

+ And the winner is... Well, there were many, but Taylor Swift cleaned up with six Teen Choice Awards last night while sweethearts Justin Beiber and Selena Gomez took home four and five, respectively. (Just Jared)

+ ZOMG. Here are 30-second snippets from every song on Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch The Thone, which dropped today. Again, ZOMG. (HuffPost)

+ Spotted: Lady Gaga grooving to Britney Spears in New Jersey. Britney gave her a shout-out onstage and even more love on Twitter. (E!)

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Responses to the tragic death of Amy Winehouse have been pouring in from fans of the late singer. In addition to a barrage of fan tributes in the form of flowers and pictures outside Amy's home in London, Winehouse's musician peers have been taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the untimely passing of this great talent. But, a select few like M.I.A. have chosen to remember Amy through music.

And M.I.A.'s not the only one. The latest of Amy's celebrity pals to hop on the musical tribute bandwagon is none other than super-producer/OutKast member Big Boi. Though it was initially created before her death, in Amy's honor Big Boi leaked a previously unreleased remix of "Tears Dry On Their Own," Amy's classic record off her hit album, Back To Black. Formally called "Tears Dry on Their Own (Organized Noize X Dungeon Family Remix)" Big Boi's urban-tinged take on Amy's retro tune is a bit more stripped down than harmony-filled and energetic original. But given the current circumstances, Big Boi's understated reinterpretation is right on point and still preserves Amy's courageous and soulful vocals.

While nothing can take away the sadness we feel for Amy's premature death, Big Boi's "Tears Dry On Their Own" tribute will certainly help us dry some of the tears we've already shed for Amy.

+ Listen to Big Boi's take on Amy Winehouse's classic "Tears Dry On Their Own."

Watch MTV's Amy Winehouse tribute special, tonight on MTV at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT.

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+ "She leaves a gaping hole in our lives," Amy Winehouse's family said in a statement released Sunday following the singer's untimely death on Saturday. Fans left memorabilia outside Amy's London apartment to mourn the loss of the singer, and many celebs took to Twitter to express their condolences. The cause of death has not yet been determined. (MTV News)

+ An Outkast reunion may be on the horizon. Big Boi, who's currently working on his upcoming album Daddy Fat Sax: Soul Funk Crusader, told Rolling Stone to expect a cameo from André 3000. "I hope it does [happen], and I really don't see why it wont." (Rap-Up)

+ You can find Jay-Z and Kanye West's long-awaited album, Watch The Throne, on Aug. 8 on iTunes. They're now being referred to as The Throne. Yes, really. (MTV News)

+ Renaissance man Drake threw out the opening pitch at a recent Cleveland Indians game. Watch an interview with the rapper/singer before the pitch, and see the swaggiest post-pitch swag you've ever seen in your life. (Nah Right)

+ Nick Jonas was spotted out and about in California on Sunday looking unsurprisingly attractive. I don't know about you guys, but I would just feel a little better about him being so hot if he was just a few years older. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Rihanna, who's been busy out on the road with her Loud tour, just announced her next single -- "Cheers."  Looking forward to the TV-show-of-the-same-name themed music video, RiRi. (Come on, there are worse ideas.) (That Grape Juice)

+ Alt rock icons The Flaming Lips just released their new album... located on a USB stick inside of a toy gummy fetus. Way to drop the ball, Lady Gaga. (BuzzFeed)

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+ Lady Gaga took home Most Innovative Artist, 30 Seconds To Mars' video "Hurricane" won Best NSFW Video and Tokio Hotel fans got themselves the Favorite Fan Army award at the first-ever MTV O Music Awards. Check out more winners here. (MTV News)

+ Buzzworthy "Buzz On" artist Ellie Goulding will be performing at today's royal wedding reception. Sounds like Will and Kate have good taste in music. (Idolator)

+ In another collabo we didn't see coming -- Big Boi is in the studio with Modest Mouse. (Rolling Stone)

+ Don't be talkin' trash about Katy Perry. The singer is suing Australian magazine NW after publishing allegations that she cheated on husband Russell Brand. (PopEater)

+ We're sure Rihanna looked reeeeeal suspicious when the TSA decided to give her a full-body scan at LAX recently. We see what you're doing TSA, and bravo -- smooth move. (Neon Limelight)

+ Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis talk to "Ellen" about getting (practically) naked on the set of their movie "Friends With Benefits." We may or may not have watched the interview 10 times. (ONTD)

Tags 30 Seconds To Mars, Big Boi, Buzz Bites, Ellie Goulding, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Modest Mouse, O Music Awards, Rihanna, Tokio Hotel

Hey, you guys remember back in 2003 when OutKast released what was basically a twofer solo album in the form of Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, and it was basically the only music anybody wanted to listen to? Good times.

Well, good times are here again! While we all wait for André 3000 to get to releasing some new material, Big Boi has put together an absolutely awesome solo album called Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty. If you like Speakerboxxx (and, let's be real, you liked Speakerboxxx) then you will like this new album. Done and done.

But! We're actually more geeked on Big Boi's new video, "Shutterbug," off of Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty. The Scott Storch-produced, electro-bass-crazy anthem is pretty much the jam of the summer already, but the Chris Robinson-directed video takes it to a whole new level. Tuxedo-rocking Big Boi (with a puppet band), lady dancers dressed up like extras from "Tron," Big Boi climbing up a mountain of sneakers, a wall of plastic cups, the world's coolest Cadillac ... and more.

Big Boi's album is due out July 6.

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So you think you can dance? Maybe you can, but you might want to re-evaluate just how good you think you are after watching the fleet-footed Janelle Monae in her video for "Tightrope," the first single from her upcoming album, The Arch Android.

This dazzling soul singer has us hooked on her brassy voice and fabulous footwork. It's a combination that's prompted her label boss, Diddy, to call her "the female James Brown."

In this Wendy Morgan-directed clip, Monae and some formally outfitted friends stomp and glide, flap their wings and jump on tables. Let's put it this way: Any video where the dancing is so good it makes a guest verse by Big Boi (of Outkast) seem like an afterthought is some two-stepping you have to witness.

Check out the video below and pick up Janelle Monae's new album, The Arch Android, on May 18.

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+ Project Runway winner Christian Siriano just launched a new makeup line for Victoria's Secret Beauty and he wants to give you a downtown makeover, and not in the hot-tranny-mess way. (NYMag)

+ Kylie Minogue, touring North America next month, is looking (what'd you say, Christian?) fierce on the cover of Instinct magazine. (We Are Pop Slags)

+ Big Boi is coming out with another solo album, but Andre 3000 fans don't fret. Outkast will also release another album of crazy soon after. (AllHipHop)

+ Hip-hop power couple Ashanti and Nelly called it quits this week. Truly a sad day. Even more sad than Michael Jackson not being buried for the last two months, though that comes in at a close second. (Rap-Up)

+ Just another caaaaaasual travel day for Lady Gaga, wearing nothing more than a g-string onesie. Comfy and caaaasual. (Bossip)

+ Mariah Carey has covered Foreigner's "I Want To Know What Love Is" and is releasing it as the official first single off her forthcoming album "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel." (Neon Limelight)

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+ Holy withholding! Beyonce has pushed the release date on her two new singles -- "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies" -- back one week, thereby depriving the world of her latest bootylicious offerings until October 14th. Rumor has it Michelle Williams' new album, Unexpected, is to blame for the delay. (That Grape Juice)

+ Jonas Brothers scoop! Their new-ish song, "Lovebug," was reportedly inspired by a bizarre combo of Miley Cyrus, The Beatles, and Juno's illegitimate child. (MTV News)

+ Is Diddy un-making the band?? We're traumatized by whispers that Danity Kane is thisclose to breaking up. (Remote Control)

+ The Game is ordered to attend 36 anger management classes before February of 2009. Which is kinda funny in a "Seriously, don't f--- with him" sorta way. (HipHopDX)

+ Britney Spears' former assistant, Alli Sims, yearns for the glory days when she was mooching off of Brit and living vicariously through her boss' fame. (Scandalist)

+ T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" (off his new LP, The Paper Trail) continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Meanwhile, Metallica and Demi Lovato lead off the albums charts respectively with the first and second top-sellers. (Billboard)

+ Outkast's Big Boi to become the new poster-boy for Coca Cola. Classic! (The Boombox)

+ American Idol's David Archuleta to guest star as a "reality contestant" on Nickelodeon's iCarly. TOTAL stretch. (MTV News)

Tags American Idol, Beyonce, Big Boi, Britney Spears, Danity Kane, David Archuleta, Demi Lovato, Diddy, Metallica, Michelle Williams, Miley Cyrus, Outkast, T.I., The Game

+ Gwen Stefani and hubby Gavin Rossdale have given birth to their second son! And instead of naming him something moderately unusual (like "Kingston") they've guaranteed the child a life of normalcy by christening him "Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale." (MTV)

+ Why Pink's latest overshare could be her next big hit. (Idolator)

+ Mindless Self Indulgence frontman Jimmy Urine does his best Coldplay/Chris Martin impression. (NME)

+ Here's a look at the (hypothetical) texts being exchanged by Carrie Underwood and Tony Romo...and intercepted by Jessica Simpson. (PopEater)

+ The new collaboration by Big Boi and Mary J. Blige is about real issues plaguing America. Hence the superfluous American flag. (The Boombox)

+ Bad news, boys. Karina Pasian's new album, First Love, has absolutely nothing to do with you. (MTV Tr3s)

+ We're in the midst of a musical revolution! At least, according to The Academy Is... (Rolling Stone)

+ John Legend reminisces about the days when Kanye was opening for him. (MTV)

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Everyone knows backstage is the where all the real action takes place. And this Monday through Thursday, TRL is giving a chance to get up close and personal with all your favorite artists. Go to the official Backstage Pass Week site to see pretty pictures of all the participants and check out this handy-dandy schedule below Oh, and don't forget to tune in.

MONDAY 7/28:
The cast of American Teen (Think Buzzin' meets Breakfast Club) will be stopping by to discuss their monster flick, PLUS it's the video premiere of Lil Wayne's "Got Money" video -- but then again, you already knew that.

TUESDAY 7/29
Catch a live performance by TRL host Damien Fahey's band, The Classic Futures, plus check out a behind-the-scenes look at Gossip Girl. (You know you love it).

WEDNESDAY 7/30:
Don't miss an appearance by iPod phenoms the Ting Tings, as well as a First Look at the newest video from their inaccurately-named album, We Started Nothing.

THURSDAY 7/31
It's true what they say -- people generally do save the best for last. Case in point, an action-packed last day lineup featuring a live Q&A sesh with Big Boi, a live performance of "Dangerous" by Kardinal Offishall (featuring Akon), and another revealing glimpse at Katy Perry's off-stage persona.

Tags Big Boi, Buzzin', Buzzin', Celebrity, Damien Fahey, Kardinal Offishall, Music, News, TRL, TV Shows