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+ Despite the similarities between Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" and Madonna's "Express Yourself," Gaga says Madonna loves and supports the song and its message. (MTV News)

+ Katy Perry's mom wants some grandkids, pronto. (People)

+ Photographer David LaChapelle is suing Rihanna, claiming her video for "S&M" borrows significantly from his own photos. (Vulture)

+ Find out the story behind Cee-Lo's feathery outfit from his Grammy performance with Gwyneth Paltrow. (EW Music-Mix)

+ Billy Ray Cyrus blames Miley Cyrus' show, "Hannah Montana," for his family's recent run of bad luck. (Pop Eater)

+ Nick Jonas is going to be on "The Seven" today! Tune in to MTV at 5/4c to catch the interview!

Tags Billy Ray Cyrus, Cee Lo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas, Rihanna, The Seven

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For a band, picking out which songs to play for a live show is no easy task. Luckily, for indie-pop upstarts Frank And Derol -- singer/keyboardist Cody Caraco and singer/guitarist Brandi Cyrus -- they've got a couple experienced musicians to help out.

After all, what good is being related to Trace, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus if you can't get insider tips on crafting the perfect set list?

Check out the video below for a closer look at how Frank and Derol determine what goes into their set list.

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Tags Billy Ray Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, Cody Caraco, frank and derol, Miley Cyrus, Trace Cyrus

YES. "Thrill Billy" Billy Ray Cyrus WAS on today's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung today, and YES, he did walk onto the set drinking something sizzurp-like. It was Party O'Clock, and it was a scene worthy of "Party In The U.S.A." And even though Billy Ray didn't come out and say "Let's kick the tires and light the fires, big daddy," he actually kind of did, you know? Okay, here's what Alexa wore today!

Thursday, August 27
+ Sonic Youth T-Shirt: Vintage
+ Skirt: H&M
+ Ballet Flats: Chanel
+ Necklace: Iosselliani

We've already been over where to find t-shirts like Alexa's vintage Adam Ant t-shirt and vintage Smiths t-shirt (and this faux-vintage blink-182 t-shirt), so please review, react, and shop accordingly. And looky here: A new spin (har!) on Courtney Love's 1994 Spin mag cover. This graphic-print tank is $16.90 at Forever21.com.

Oh hey, since you're already here, enjoy some presh little black zipper flats! They're by Qupid, and they're $23 at Lulus.com.

And after the jump, watch Billy Ray touch people's lives (in ways that maybe bring to mind Gary Busey... in a philosophical way, of course) and discuss his one true love, Miley "Destiny Hope" Cyrus, and perform a very special song with Alexa on It's On With Alexa Chung.

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Tags Alexa Chung, Billy Ray Cyrus, Buzzworthy Style Files, It's On With Alexa Chung, Miley Cyrus, video

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So I get that music careers were on the menu at Casa Cyrus: Billy Ray, Miley -- don't forget brother Trace Cyrus of Metro Station -- and now we meet big sister Brandi Cyrus, through indie-pop trio Frank and Derol, (sometimes also referred to as The Band With Miley Cyrus' Older Sister in It -- kidding, kidding... I know Solange suffered her share of "That's great, but tell us about your sister" moments.)

Before joining up with Frank and Derol, 22-year-old Brandi actually played guitar for both Hannah Montana and for Miley's tour, so a musical novice she is not. And with chirpy vocals and downbeat electronic beats, the Frank and Derol trio -- which also consists of Codi Caraco and Megan Park of The Secret Life of The American Teenager -- are hardly churning out "See You Again" knock-offs.

Try "Back and Forth"'s mellow flow for the family differences. Frank and Derol does not shy away from its Cyrus connex or the Cyrus fanbase though -- Frank and Derol opened for Billy Ray this month at The House of Blues in Cali. Hey, it's a foot in the door...

Follow Frank And Derol on Twitter at @frankandderol.

Tags Billy Ray Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, frank and derol, Metro Station, Miley Cyrus, The Buzz On, Twitter

Today's news that Jeff Archuleta -- father of Buzzworthy idol David Archuleta -- was arrested for soliciting a sex act at a not-really-focused-on-relieving-your-back-pain massage parlor was nothing short of completely shocking and extremely sad. We're extremely protective of our little Arch Angel and wish him lots of love and... whatever else you wish a person when they (and the whole world) find out that their Mormon dad got busted for a happy ending. By the cops.

With that, here are five more celebrity dads who will absolutely give me another heart attack if I find out they went to an "unlicensed spa."

KEVIN JONAS, SR.
Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., father of Kevin, Joe, Nick, and Frankie is a former pastor and manages his sons' career (they're in a band called "the Jonas Brothers") which is a full-time job. Also, I've met the man, and he's a saint. I JUST KNOW in my happy little heart that Kevin Jonas, Sr. is just not capable of such indiscretions. It's just impossible.

BILLY RAY CYRUS
Miley's "Thrill Billy" daddy does have the whole out-of-wedlock thing on his side (come on! it was the free-wheelin' '90s!), and then there was the Vanity Fair/ almost-naked pix thing, but he's still a true family man who's biggest crime, in my opinion, is the highlights.

PETE WENTZ
Pete Wentz already aired all of his dirty laundry (and more!) before he settled down with Ashlee Simpson, who cranked out super-cuters Bronx. And even though he's hung with the occasional stripper, he's got a totally hot piece at home. Plus, they're one of those couples who sorta looks like they do it all the time. VIVA LA SIMPSON-WENTZES!

CLAY AIKEN
Clay Aiken is far too busy... wait, what's Clay Aiken doing these days? Oh, going to the airport! Anyway, yay! He has a cute baby! Yay!

CHARLIE SWAN
BELLA'S DAD commit a crime? PUH-LEASE! What crime could the CHIEF OF POLICE OF FORKS possibly commit? I mean, sure, he's sometimes a little emotionally unavailable, and he can't cook to save his life, and true, he's still a bit hung up on his ex-wife, but you CANNOT say that  Charlie Swan doesn't love his daughter. Probably the only crime Charlie Swan is guilty of is BEING BORN A HUMAN.

+ Now, speaking of fathers and crimes, watch George Michael's "Father Figure" video.

Tags Ashlee Simpson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Clay Aiken, David Archuleta, George Michael, Jonas Brothers, Kristen Stewart, Miley Cyrus, Pete Wentz, Twilight, video

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+ Our cube mate swears he saw Mandy Moore on the street today (trust me, I was miffed that I missed it), but these ultra-hot photos of her somehow suffice. (Details)

+ Turns out Miley Cyrus likes chicken, and it's not what you're thinking. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ In other Miley news, it's "apology not accepted" for her dad Billy Ray Cyrus after what Jamie Foxx said about Miley a few days ago. (Us Magazine)

+ We can't tell if this new report about Leona Lewis being a diva is true or just nasty.  What do you think? (Allie Is Wired)

+ Attention all pop tartlets who can't carry a tune: take a note from the Kelly Clarkson tip sheet, 'cause girl can SING! Check this vid of Kelly nailing the National Anthem today at the new Yankee stadium. (MJsBigBlog)

+ Shakira never had a problem stripping down to nearly nothing -- now she's doing it for a good cause. (Blogamole)

Tags Billy Ray Cyrus, Jamie Foxx, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Mandy Moore, Miley Cyrus, Shakira

+ In her upcoming memoir Miles to Go (and is there a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g this girl can't do?), Miley Cyrus clears up any "weirdness" rumors regarding her relationship with her dad Billy Ray: "For me, my dad is not weird at all." (D Listed)

+ Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are already taking their PTA responsibilities pretty seriously: Baby numero dos is on the way! (Us Magazine)

+ We think Jessica Simpson looks gorge! But, uhm, Richard Simmons kinda compared her to his 268-pound former fat self... AND is "praying for her." OUCH. (The Superficial)

+ We are srsly loving these vintage high school pics of Lady Gaga from waaay before she discovered lavender lipstick or Minnie Mouse hair bows. (Perez Hilton)

+ Katy Perry performed her single "Thinking Of You" at the Echo Awards this weekend in Germany, and ZOMG! KP Unplugged totally killed it! (Showbiz News)

+ After Shaquille O'Neil (@The_Real_Shaq) and Notorious B.I.G (@NotoriousBIG), our fave Twitter celeb is MC Hammer. He really kinda rules. Which is why we're so stoked that the dude just got his own reality show on A&E called (wait for it....): Hammertime! (Evil Beet)

+ If, like us, you've never *quite* been able to get over the awesomeness that was Michael Jackson's Off the Wall album, you will probably be pretty psyched to hear that the gloved/masked one might be doing a bunch of concerts this summer in London. If you're like everyone else on the planet and don't give a crap, you probably just wanna get back to your Miley Cyrus memoir... right... now. (Fafarazzi)

+ Is Chris Brown trying to win Rihanna back? With jewelry? (Seriously, dude?) (Hip-hop Chronicle)

+ We had never heard of Ahmir before, but this R&B remake of Britney Spear's "Womanizer" is made of pure awesomeness. (Poor Britney)

Tags Billy Ray Cyrus, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Jessica Simpson, Joel-Madden, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, MC Hammer, Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Nicole Richie, Notorious B.I.G., Richard Simmons, Rihanna, Twitter

+ THE! GRAMMYS! HAPPENED! Top honors went to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for the country-fied duet album your baby ears never heard. Weezy pulled Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song ("Lollipop"), Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (T.I.'s "Swagga Like Us") and Best Rap Solo Performance ("A Milli"). (MTV News)

+ Best Spoken Word album went to Al Gor... zzzzzzzzzzzzz

+ This weekend was obvs ALL about the Grammys, but there was some majah pre-game action too. The Grammy Awards Salute to Icons: Clive Davis went down on Saturday night and Taylor Swift, Leona Lewis, Jennifer Hudson and lots more walked down the pre-red carpet, pre-rocked it out, and pre-partied the night away. (Concrete Loop)

+ Oh Noes! Miley Cyrus's papa Billy Ray was all set to do a free concert for that tear-jerker show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition last Friday, and then the whole place burned down! Sad, epic Home Edition fail. (Perez Hilton)

+ Madonna is allegedly determined that here mini-me Lourdes keeps her unibrow (!)... so she can be assured that "she'll be the fairest of them all" in Casa de Ciccone. (Celeb Newswire)

+ Amy Winehouse to world: What time is 4:20? (D Listed)

+ Close your eyes and squint: we guarantee you will not be able to tell the difference between Kristin Wiig as Bjork and Bjork as Bjork. (Idolator)

+ We're sending get-well wishes down to Usher's wife Tameeka Foster, who has apparently suffered complications due to plastic surgery down in Brazil. (Pop on the Pop)

Tags Amy Winehouse, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bjork, Grammys, Jennifer-Hudson, Leona Lewis, Lil Wayne, Lourdes, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, T.I., Taylor Swift, Usher

After Miley Cyrus had her "hug-it-out" reunion with Nick Jonas at the Kids' Inaugural, we were left thinking it couldn't get much more shocking than that. That is, until we heard that Miley's being considered to play the role of Snow White in the film adaptation of The Stepsister Scheme.

As far as we're concerned, new year, new boyfriend, new look, and a new movie? DO IT, we say!

Here are the top 5 reasons Miley would be the bestest Snow White ever to hit the forest:

5. She looks great on a horse: Doesn't everyone in Nashville know how to ride horses? Ok, we're not sure about that one, but we bet that Papa Billy Ray Cyrus made darn sure that his lil' lady could giddy-up with the best of 'em. SO, she won't have any problemo keeping up with Sneezy, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful and Doc.

4. "Mirror mirror on the wall"... Come on! Do we even really need to go here? MILEY is the fairest one of all.

3. "Take a pic! It will last longer!" Miley was recently spotted on her way to Pilates wearing a tee with these very words. Maybe it was a secret message?! Cause a movie is kinda like a picture. And if she's in one, then we would get to look at her for way longer than we normally would. Soooo... but that logic, she's probably in the movie! (Uh, right?)

2. She could be up against Lindsay Lohan for the part: So between her fights with Samantha Ronson, her cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs daddy, and her leggings side venture, where on earfs would Lindsay find the time to do a movie? Miley is cuh-leerly the better choice.

1. Obviously Snow White = Hannah Montana 2.0, yo!

Miley's already a pretty princess, so please, movie producer people, make it official because we're so ready for another Miley "Breakout."

Tags Billy Ray Cyrus, Hannah Montana, Lindsay Lohan, Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas

+ Stop the presses! The presidential election's already over, according to Good Charlotte's Joel Madden. (E! Online)

+ And speaking of Joel, Nicole Richie (and, presumably, her rocker hubby) are reportedly looking into adoption agencies. (Scandalist)

+ For what it's worth, Selena Gomez thinks Miley Cyrus' model boyfriend (get it??) Justin Glaston is "really cute." (Usmagazine.com)

+ Meanwhile, Miley's pop/manager Billy Ray has a friendly stern reminder for his daughter: she should be focused on her career, not on boys. Yeeesh, no wonder she's supposedly moving out. (The Sun - UK)

+ If oft-shot rapper 50 Cent finds you intimidating, you're probably something right. (MTV News)

+ Omigod, you guys, it's High School Musical superlatives! Find out why Zac Efron's the most likely to raid the craft services table and Vanessa Hudgens should start practicing for her collabo with Lil Wayne. (MTV Movies)

+ Are Chris Brown and Rihanna part of some evil, diabolical takeover scheme? Eh, probably not but, hey, conspiracy theories are fun! (Madatoms)

+ With all this talk about Madonna/Guy Ritchie not having a prenup, we almost forgot he's, like, a totally famous director who hangs with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. Guy, be like Kanye and holla "We want prenup." (E! Online)

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