Juliette Lewis -- yes, the actress -- goes all dream sequence in the video for her song "Fantasy Bar," from her forthcoming Terra Incognita album with The New Romantiques (The Licks are yesterday's news, if you're keeping score at home).

While her screen stylings are always unique (see her doe-eyed criminals in Kalifornia and Natural Born Killers) her musical persona, though still off-beat, is more recognizable. A pinch of Karen O, a teaspoon of Courtney Love, some Debbie Harry for flavor and a side order of The Dead Weather's Alison Mosshart.

"Fantasy Bar," as you might have guessed, given the song title, is a fantastical affair. Lots of wheeling around L.A. in a whip while wearing Native American headdress; some psychedelic crowd scenes; cue smoke, crawling around and random appearances from dudes dressed like cowboys.

Lourdes just over a year old when Madonna went to the 1995 MTV VMAs, yet already Madonna had the stern scolding thing down to art. And that matronly voice of authority would come in handy at the VMAs that night, when she had to lay the smack down on (a possibly not-so-sober, if I may be so suggestive) Courtney Love, who completely and totally hijacked her VMA red carpet interview with Kurt Loder.

Watch this vintage VMA video -- it's long, but it's a great from the crate, and it's totally worth it to revel in Madonna and Courtney's bitter exchange, which ends in Madonna killing a dangerously bottomless Courtney with kindness. (Albeit that rare Madonna brand of bitchy kindness.) And to watch Courtney throw a powder compact into the interview pit. And to watch Courtney Love and Madonna's fashion turf war. And to watch Courtney Love's SUPER awkward exchange with Tabitha Soren. And to watch Courtney Love ramble on and on about Michael Stipe, ambulance drivers, astrophysics, and Birkenstocks. And to watch Courtney slither and writhe around on the ground. There's even a weird exchange about Alanis Morisette. Every time I watch it, I discover a new gem, though my favorite is "Courtney Love is in dire need of attention right now." And Madonna's inability to decide upon mock-British accent or Jersey Girl. (So she goes with both.)

Taste the faux sincerity. Enjoy the crazy.

+ Don't miss the 2009 VMAs live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, September 13 at 9pm!

+ Proving once again to be one of the most formidable forces in pop music, the Black Eyed Peas just set another Billboard record. (NME)

+ Why Courtney Love is Tweeting pictures of herself with a turtle on her head, we don't know. But thank you, Twitter. Thank you. (Pop On The Pop)

+ We've been telling our friends this about Lady Gaga for weeks but no one seemed to believe us. Thank you, Katy Perry, the voice of reason, for setting everyone straight. (PopCrunch)

+ Jordin Sparks has been announced as the opening act for Britney Spears' Circus Tour, as she kicks off the second leg of her North American tour tonight in Ontario. (Britney.com)

+ Jay-Z and his wife (some woman we've never heard of) were out trying to have a peaceful dinner when a pesky pap got all up in their biz, eventually throwing his tripod at one of Jay's bodyguards. Needless to say, that tripod is making for some fine coral off the coast of Croatia (cause you know, it's all tropical and shallow, where coral grows). (Pop On The Pop)

+ Happy Birthday, Demi Lovato! (Twitter)

+ Plastic surgery postergirl Courtney Love is in the studio recording her second solo album with the help of a few of her friends. Does she even remember how to sing? Celebrity Skin was a good Hole album, but we stopped listening right after her lips started looking like Lisa Rinna's. (NME)

+ At last night's CMT Awards, neighborhood sweetheart Taylor Swift took home the coveted Video of the Year award (along with Female Video of the Year) alongside rapper T—Pain (??) for their song "Love Story." Does this girl lose at anything?? We love her! (People)

+ If you're looking for a big break into the heavy metal music video industry, look no further! Glam rock hair band Steel Panther is holding auditions this weekend for their next video, "Community Property." (The Rad Report)

+ Third time's a charm—just ask our leading lady Britney Spears. Is she REALLY getting married to her agent? (Star Magazine)

+ Uh oh.  Nelly Furtado and Timbaland are getting sued by a guy who says their song "Do It" steals directly from a song he had already written. Why did it take the guy three years to figure it out?? (NME)

+ New Kids On The Block just cancelled the Australian leg of their world tour, blaming the economic downturn. OK, so maybe Janet Jackson wasn't lying when she said the same thing. (E! Online)

+ Twitter seems to be the sounding board for a lot of celebrities to vent their frustrations with many things. Today, rapper Eve ranted (with plenty of expletives, to boot) about that whole Chris Brown "I ain't a monster" thing we told you about yesterday. And boy did she let him have it! (BET)

+ Here's our little angel David Archuleta being all cute and Hibachi-like at a kids' charity event in North Carolina. (Archuleta Avenue)

+ On the teen tip, the Jonas Brothers will be rolling in more cash come this fall, when they launch a Nintendo DS game based on their current Disney series JONAS. (MTV News)

+ Courtney Love has been sued yet again, this time for missing a couple (hundred) payments to her AmEx Gold card. Oops! (ICYDK)

+ This week's "uh-oh Britney" moment: our girl did a recent shoot for Elle and, though she was wearing expensive clothes, managed to dirty up the duds as only a woman can. (Hot Momma Gossip)

+ Recent cover art depecting Brooke Hogan as some sort of oil-painted Tupac angel was so not fake. OOF! (IDLYITW)

You can't have Miley's actual sweatpants (they come with a restraining order and possibly a visit to jail), but you can get your own earth-inspired sweats by Country Love. (No, not Courtney Love. Country Love.)

Blake Lively, Jessica Alba (AKA Tom Kaulitz's baby mama), Rihanna, Vanessa Hudgens and, of course, Miley Cyrus -- she wore hers in New York City while doing press for her box-office smash, Hannah Montana: The Movie -- are all fans of the comfy/casual line of tanks, sweats, tees and hoodies in sherbet-y colors, designed with subtle earth-friendly messages and cute little seagulls and suns.

And now would be the perfect opportunity for me to editorialize and point out that Country Love is FAR more acceptable than that garish, p0rn-y Ed Hardy/ Christian Audigier crap that's so heinous to look at that it almost makes me wish I was born without eyes. Almost. (I mean seriously... can we PLEASE stop with Ed Hardy?? PLEASE? And yes, I know Miley's worn Ed Hardy in the past, but we all make mistakes.)

+ Get Country Love at Bloomingdale's and Fred Segal Fun, and check out more photos after the jump. Plus, more country love: TAYLOR SWIFT!

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+ OH MEIN GOTT! Alles Gute zum Geburtstag (or however you say it...) Georg!!!

+ Courtney Love's cantankerous Tweets have Twittered her into a troublesome tizzy. (The Tripwire)

+ Behold the amazing awkwardness that is a recent interview Flo Rida did with quite possibly the hokiest British interviewer we have ever seen. (Holy Moly!)

+ OMG thankyouthankyouTHANKYOU Brazilian baby Jesus for giving us this New Moon movie poster!!! (Pretty Boring)

+ Just call him Andre 3000MPH: the Outkast crooner was cold busted for speeding down I-75 in Atlanta going 109 mph in his Porsche Carrera. Slow your roll, girl! (Socialite Life)

+ Kelly "I'll-never-be-as-big-as-Beyonce" Rowland on suicide watch?? Doubtful. (Bossip)

+ Aww...  Miley Cyrus misses her hometown of Franklin, TN, which is evidently teeming with musicians like Paramore, Nick Carter, Michael McDonald, and my CCM-crossover SUPERSTAR fave Amy Grant. Don't you hate whenever you go home, you always randomly run into people at Wal-Mart that you haven't seen in forever? Just saying. (Gabby Babble)

+ 50 Cent is happy to report that Kanye West is definitely not gay. He's just sensitive. (Perez Hilton)

+ New trainwreck of a couple alert: Courtney Love + Mickey Rourke are a couple? Um, VH1 reality programming execs, are you ON TOP OF THIS???. (Pop Eater)

+ Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, on the other hand, isn't afraid to fly his rainbow flag...even if it's just for moral support. (Towel Road)

+ Oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh!! New/old David Archuleta song? "It's All About Love"!?!?!? (Team Archie)

+ Based on the recently leaked pics from the March ish of W magazine, we think Madonna and boy toy Jesus Luz make a pretty smokin' couple. We have no idea if the rumors about those two crazy kids are true, but for Madge's sake, we sincerely hope they are. (Hard Candy)

+ Mandy Moore and Ryan "Call Me Bryan And I'll Freak" Adams are engaged. Dorky dudes, there IS hope! (People)

+ File under interesting (read: potentially catastrophic) career choices: Jewel and Lil' Kim are on the next season's cast of Dancing With The Stars. (Stupid Celebrities)

+ Don't call it a comeback! Ciara's in Enrique Iglesias' new video, "Takin' Back My Love." (That Grape Juice)

+ Q: Guess who DIDN'T get nominated for a Country Music Award? A: Jessica Simpson. And we're sending you a an e-hug Jess, cause DAYOM, you had a rough coupla weeks. (Us Magazine)

+ Jenny Craig has chimed in on the whole Jessica Simpson weight scandalette... and... they think she looks gorge. And, also they'd like to cordially invite everyone to get back to making fun of Valerie Bertinelli and and Kirstie Alley instead). (Amy Grindhouse)

+ Nick Cannon to world: you will pay attention to me whether you like it or not (NOT). Mr. Mariah Carey is apparently the new host of America's Got Talent. (Pop Crunch)

+ Rumor has it that Zac Efron will be hosting the April 11th episode of Saturday Night Live... and that he might be sporting a Justin-like leotard on said ep (fine... we made up the leotard part, but a girl can dream). (Just Jared)

+ After her show-stopping Grammy performance, Jennifer Hudson announced that she's heading out on her first solo tour! With Robin Thicke! So, uh, not exactly solo, but close enough. (E! Online)

+ We sincerely cannot WAIT to hear what Oprah has to say about Lily Allen living her "Best Life." (Perez Hilton)

+ The Lonely Island -- the guys who brought you "Lazy Sunday" and "J*zz In My Pants" drop their debut album, Incredibad, today, and it kinda makes us wanna do the latter. In a boat. And for the record, "Nintendo Cartoon Hour" is one the funniest videos ever made. (The Lonely Island)

+ Denying you own a restaurant is the new denying you've had a boob job. Justin Timberlake is denying he actually owns New York City restaurant Southern Hospitality. Huh? (Showbizspy)

+ When Twitter turns bitter: Panic! At the Disco's Ryan Ross and Criss Angel are feuding via social networking. OOOOH BURN!

+ Buzzworthy to Courtney Love: please eat any of the items featured anywhere on This Is Why You're Fat. And then, for the love of gawd, please buy yourself a bra. Kthxbai. (The Superficial)

Hotness has never been a prerequisite when it comes to music. Fact: Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix wasn't what many people would conventionally refer to as "a looker," (though he did always look bad-ass), and it wasn't Amy Winehouse's greasy beehive that made us run out and buy her record. 'Course, that doesn't mean we don't have a special soft spot in our hearts for those who combine talent with traffic-stopping good looks.

Allow us to present you with the latest example of hotness + above-average musicality: former underwear model and bona fide hottie, Jamie Burke, who's dated the likes of Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, Sienna Miller and Courtney Love (hey, nobody's perfect) and also moonlights as a rock star. You might remember him as the lead singer of Carte Blanche and Bloody Social -- or, more likely, as the face/nipples from that GIANT billboard on Houston Street -- but these days, he's in a new band called (oddly enough) burke, and one of the featured faces, and voices, of ck one...

Check out this pic of Jamie doing what he does best (although music is a close second!), and watch as he combines his interests in a special shirtless(!) ck one music video called "we are one."