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1.) When Common RSVPs, he's all about the BYOBB: Bring Your Own Beyoncé Beat. The rapper recently freestyled over Bey's "Party" jam for a fan while at Sundance. (Rap Up)

2.) Leona Lewis fans won't be "Happy" to learn that the gorgeous British singer is pushing her new Glassheart album release all the way to November. (That Grape Juice)

3.) Ever make a wish on an eyelash to get Katy Perry-like eyelashes? Well, now you can have 'em -- meta! (MTV Style)

4.) Justin Bieber's Twitter power was put to good use when he retweeted support for organ donation in Canada. Now he can add lifesaver to the list of a gazillion things he's succeeded at while under the age of 18. (Hollywood Reporter)

5.) Speaking of Twitter, Ke$ha's been in the studio with The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne, and the duo have been documenting the experience online for fans. Recent tweets even include the glitter lover dropping vocals on a new track. (Spin magazine)

6.) Drake's "Degrassi" days may be over, but his acting career isn't. The Take Care rapper wants to get back to his thespian roots. (TheFABlife)

7.) In lieu of Seal and Heidi Klum's recent divorce announcement, we can't help but remind you of this... special moment the two shared during their duet at a Victoria's Secret fashion show in 2007. (HuffPo)

8.) Shake your bon bon (props for a Ricky Martin reference?) to this awesome Bon Jovi/Bon Iver mashup. (BuzzFeed)

9.) Don't get jealous worry, guys, Beyoncé's body is already getting back into tip-top shape just after giving birth to Blue Ivy. It's official: She can't be human. (MTV News)

10.) One of the coolest girls in the world, Selena Gomez, will play a geeky teen named Lennie in a new movie, "The Sky Is Everywhere." Our minds can't even begin to process "geek" and "Selena" in the same sentence. (MTV News)

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+ Lana Del Rey's Born To Die album leaked yesterday. MTV News reports it's atmospheric and while it can drag, "It's certainly w-a-a-y better than most would've expected." Have you listened yet? Thoughts? (MTV News)

+ "Man or Muppet" from "The Muppets" movie received an Oscar nom for original song. Flight Of The Conchords' Bret McKenzie, the film's music supervisor, said of the song, "I really wanted it to be hilarious and beautiful, and I feel like we got that combination." (MTV News)

+ While we never had a doubt, Kelly Rowland confirmed that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's baby daughter Blue Ivy inherited her parents good looks. "She's absolutely beautiful," said Rowland. (MTV News)

+ Common made his debut as both a producer and lead actor in the film Luv, and while at Sundance Film Festival he told MTV News, "This is something that is me... And it's a part of what I want to do pushing forward with Common as an actor and as a producer." (MTV News)

+ Ne-Yo joins the Motown roster and has been appointed senior VP of A&R for the label, where he will sign new talent as well as produce and foster label artists. (Billboard)

+ Though the "S*** ____ Says" meme wore out its LOLz pretty quickly, this "S*** Drake Says" parody video is pretty clever. (Neon Limelight)

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+ Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" was named MTV's Best Song Of 2011. She told MTV News that she didn't know how big it would become. "I thought it would be more a tastemaker vibe than a hit," she wrote. Uh, WRONG! (MTV News)

+ Lady Gaga topped Forbes' Top-Earning Women in Music in 2011 list. Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Celine Dion and Adele round out the Top 5. (MTV News)

+ Common's The Dreamer/The Believer album includes guests John Legend, Nas and Maya Angelou. It drops Dec. 20, but you can hear the full album stream now. (Rap-Up)

+ Watch Katy Perry's "10 Most Fascinating People" interview with Barbara Walters. Perry opens up about her childhood, career struggles and personal life. (Neon Limelight)

+ Watcha doing next October? R. Kelly's inviting folks to a  "Love Letter Cruise" where he'll apparently perform and cruise with attendees around the Caribbean. "Come aboard and join me as I sail away on my first annual Love Letter Cruise," he tweeted. (Pitchfork)

+ Machine Gun Kelly was named 2011's Hottest Breakthrough MC by MTV's Rapfix. Not bad for someone who graduated high school in 2008. (Rapfix)

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+ Rick Ross, Common and Lupe Fiasco will perform the influential "The Message" with creators Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel and Scorpio during "The Grammy Nominations Live -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" on Wednesday. (Billboard)

+ The rumors are true: M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj will appear on Madonna's forthcoming album, due in 2012. "Summond to NYC by bitchesses > MADONNA and NICKIMINAJ," M.I.A. tweeted. (MTV News)

+ Dear Lady Gaga, could you stop being fantabulous for just a sec so the rest of us mortals can feel OK about ourselves? Peep her in pretty pastels for Elle here, and her fancy Vanity Fair spread here. (ONTD)

+ Last night Momma Monster also announced the official release date of her "Marry The Night" video via Twitter. Catch it on E! Thursday. (@ladygaga)

+ B.o.B. dropped a new mixtape, "E.P.I.C. (Every Play is Crucial)," which features Eminem, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Mos Def. Grab the free mix here. (MTV News)

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Common's already put out a cool EIGHT studio albums, and he's slated to release his ninth, The Dreamer/The Believer on Dec. 20. While the Grammy award-winning rapper has put out tons of singles over the years, his new tune "Sweet" is undoubtedly one of his most important and socially provocative. Inspired by his trip to Haiti, the "Sweet" video was not only shot in Haiti, but it also documents the devastation left by the earthquake there in 2010.

In the beautifully shot video, Common is seen walking through the crowded streets of the Caribbean country. He passes dilapidated houses, run-down stores and piles of rubble still amassed on the streets. But through all of the destruction, "Sweet" is still able to portray the beauty that once pervaded the land, and the power and will of the Haitian people to rebuild their community. With this video, Common is one of many celebrities using their star power to garner attention and maintain awareness of the hardships still plaguing the Haitian community.

+ Watch Common's "Sweet" video.

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1.) It seems like Lil Wayne is the go-to rapper for remixes, and Joe Jonas is in on the trend! The unlikely pair announced a major collab on Joe's upcoming single, "It Means The World To Me." (Pop Crush)

2.) Gwen Stefani announced the launch of the Harajuku Mini collection for Target -- a Japanese street style clothing line for babies and kids. There are tutus and patent-leather Mary Janes. Please don't judge us if we try to squeeze into a pair. (MTV Style)

3.) President Obama knows how to throw some awesome house parties. First he invited rapper Common to the White House a few months ago, and then asked B.o.B to perform at a recent benefit. How do we get on that Evite list?  (Rap-Up)

4.) Happy Birthday, Hilary Duff! In honor of the mom-to-be's big day, here's a photo flashback. Warning: Tears will be shed! Lizzie McGuire grew up way too fast! (Huffington Post)

5.) Those making the resolution to see the star-studded "New Year's Eve" movie (including hunky Zac Efron and adorbz Lea Michele) can hold over that excitement with the film's recently released trailer. (Celebuzz)

6.) Billboard announces their "21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors of 2011" list. Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus make the cut. We'd say "Cheers," but it feels a little inappropriate seeing that the majority of them can't even get into a bar. (Billboard)

7.) Jennifer Hudson's weight-loss experience inspired the opening of her own Weight Watchers Center in Chicago. Let's all celebrate with a zero-point pudding cup! (TheYBF)

8.) In a recent interview, Beyoncé confesses that she sometimes wishes she wasn't a star. While we understand the frustrations that probably come with the job, it breaks our heart to imagine the world without "Single Ladies." What would bachelorettes dance to at weddings?! (That Grape Juice)

9.) We can't decide if Robert Pattinson should keep his beard or go smooth. We CAN decide that he looks HOT either way. (Us Magazine)

10.) There are times we ask ourselves why we can't remember important math equations or state capitals. It's likely because our brains are full of more useful things, like the 20 most painfully unforgettable theme songs ever made. Thanks, TV. (BuzzFeed)

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+ There aren't many details yet, but reportedly Rihanna will be releasing a new full-length studio album soon. She recently tweeted in response to a fan that her next album will drop in the fall. (MTV News)

+ Kelly Clarkson unveiled the tracklisting(s) to Stronger, which drops October 24. The album will come in multiple formats: standard, deluxe and a bonus EP. (MTV News)

+ Happy birthday, Nas! He, Jay-Z, Common, Ne-Yo, DJ Khaled and other friends celebrated last night. Peep the photos and his shout-out to Amy Winehouse, who would've turned 28 yesterday. (Rap-Up)

+ On September 23, VH1 Classic will broadcast a never-before-seen 1991 Nirvana concert, which was filmed in Seattle. September 24 marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's landmark Nevermind album. (VH1)

+ T.I. is out of prison... again. After returning to prison after a brief stay in a halfway house, it looks like T.I. is back in a halfway house and should be a free man by the end of the month. (MTV News)

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Mark Ronson's new video, "Bang Bang Bang," is pretty much the coolest thing we've seen this summer. There is so much going on, so many references, so much weirdness, so much ill imagery that it's hard to wrap your head around it!

Good thing "Bang Bang Bang," which dropped about a month ago, is also a dope piece of electro hip-hop, with rhymes supplied by Common and Q-Tip as well as vocals by MNDR (aka Amanda Warner).

Directed by Warren Fu, the video starts out with fake commercial for a Nutella-looking spread called "Ronson." Then we jump to a retro talk show where our Japanese host speaks French, and Ronson speaks Japanese. Sure!

The rest of the video is full of intentionally old-school special effects and references to "Star Wars," "Tron," anime, French New Wave films and basically everything else that has ever been cool.

Check out the video below. "Bang Bang Bang" is from Record Collection, Ronson's third solo album, which is due out in September.

Mark Ronson & The Business INTL "Bang Bang Bang" from Warren Fu on Vimeo.

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Last we heard from Travis McCoy (or, as he's now known, Travie McCoy), he was sticking his hands in the "Cookie Jar" on Gym Class Heroes's 2008 album The Quilt. When MTV News caught up with hip-hop frontman late last year, he mentioned good news and bad news: First, fans are going to have to wait a little longer for a new Gym Class album for a little while. (Sad.) Second, a Travie McCoy solo joint is well in the works. (Happy!)

OK, it's more than in the works. We're pleased to present "Billionaire," the first single off Travie's upcoming solo album called Lazarus. The song, featuring Bruno Mars, has a sort of laid-back, island feel to it. Think Sublime meets Common meets Jason Mraz. The lyrics, on the other hand, rattle off a laundry list of wishes for Travie if — nay, when — he becomes a billionaire, including becoming besties with Oprah and appearing on the cover of Forbes.

To see Travie perform the song live, check him out on MTV's Movies & Music Festival dates with Cobra Starship and 3OH!3.

Too Fast For Love tour with Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, Travie McCoy & The Lazarus Project

4/29/10 Kent, OH - Kent State

5/7/10 Rochester, NY - Gordon Field House RIT

5/8/10 Danbury, CT - Charles Ives Center For The Arts

5/9/10 Boston, MA - House Of Blues

For a complete list of tour dates, zoom over to Cobra Starship's Web Site.

In the meantime, take a listen to "Billionaire" featuring Bruno Mars below. The single will be available March 9 on Travie McCoy's blog.

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Don't let the peaceful balloons, bikes, breezy white lofts, and artsy split-screen cinematography fool you. Kid Cudi's new video, "Make Her Say," has an underlying message of big butts and threesomes.

Kanye and Common are featured on both the track and in the video, and Common classes up the joint a bit where Kanye references Jamie Foxx and Asher Roth and ponders banging an entire sorority. Stay classy, 'Yeezy. Still, the video's balloons and washed-out greys and the track's monotonous, hypnotic chorus (courtesy of Lady Gaga) kinda make me forget that the song's freak-nasty and instead make me wanna have a picnic in the park. You did that, Kid Cudi.

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