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March came in with a lion and out like a lamb. A wet, wet lamb. Srsly, what's with all the rain? At least we can keep dry inside while we count down this week's best things on the Internet.

1.) For so long I've rued the day Rebecca Black made that silly "Friday" video, but now I think I have to thank her. Because if "Friday" didn't exist, neither would Stephen Colbert's "Friday" cover, featuring Jimmy Fallon, Taylor Hicks, The Roots and the Knicks City Dancers! Iz very classy. (Gawker)

2.) Remember that time Britney Spears got a bowl of noodles dumped on her at the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards? She's a good sport. (Idolator)

3.) Jay-Z, who I guess is taking a page out of ol' Gwynnie Paltrow's GOOP playbook, has launched a really slick-looking website with all kinds of cool things from the worlds of fashion, music, food, sports and more. (Lifeandtimes.com)

4.) Eliot Glazer, who you know BUZZWORTHY, has a book based on his ingenious Tumblr, My Parents Were Awesome. You can buy it and give it to your parents for Mother's/Father's Day, and they will take it as a compliment and then wistfully reminisce about their so much awesome-er pre-you years. #shamelessselfpromo (Tumblr)

5.) Before there were MP3s and iTunes, there were proper albums. And before there were albums, there were books. Should you have any interest in one or the other, Flavorwire has paired a handful of essential reads with some equally essential tunes. Lady Gaga included. (Flavorwire)

6.) This week in Things That Look Like Justin Bieber: Sloths That Look Like Justin Bieber. They really do look like Justin Bieber, though. (Buzzfeed)

7.) LCD Soundsystem -- in a bid to keep their edge (heh), rather than fade away over time -- played their final farewell show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. You can relive some of it here. (TheFader)

8.) One thing that I thought would never be said about a clarinet is, "I wish I could eat this clarinet." And yet, some guy decided to craft a functioning clarinet out of a delicious carrot. Bunnies just got a lot more musical. (Urlesque)

9.) David Bowie, who invented Lady Gaga before Lady Gaga was born, is releasing an iPhone app (!!!) that lets you remix his 1975 single "Golden Years." A bunch of KCRW DJs already have, and they can show you how it's done. (KCRW)

10.) Don't know if you heard, but: This whole social media thing, it's over. James Franco called it. So, like, time to hang it up, @MTV. (Politico)

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+ David Bowie has denied that he'll be collaborating with Lady Gaga on her new album. (MTV News)

+ The Jonas Brothers have been all over New York City recently. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ David Archuleta has revealed the artwork for his The Other Side of Down full-length album. (Neon Limelight)

+ Usher and Chris Brown are planning to go on tour together. (ThatGrapeJuice)

+ Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze and other "American Idol" contestants rocked Los Angeles last night. (Idolator)

Tags American Idol, Chris Brown, Crystal Bowersox, David Archuleta, David Bowie, Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Lee Dewyze, Usher

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+ Rumor has it that Lady Gaga is working with David Bowie on her new album. (Idolator)

+ Bummed you missed Lollapolooza? Or just want to relive the experience? MTV News has got you covered with this great video wrap-up. (MTV News)

+ The "American Idol" judges rumor mill keeps on turning. Newest name in the hat? Shania Twain. (TMZ)

+ Justin Bieber will reportedly return to "CSI" to film more episodes. (PopEater)

+ Jay-Z rocked Radio City Music Hall last night for the Nike World Basketball Festival. (ThatGrapeJuice)

Tags American Idol, David Bowie, Jay-Z, justin bieber, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain

MTV's PUSH Artist of the Week is the inimitable, intoxicating La Roux. You're probably already familiar with the twosome's severe beauty and alluring, infectious electro-pop. But now it's time to get to know singer-songwriter Elly Jackson a little more intimately, with these fascinating interview clips.

In the videos below, Elly Jackson talks about being the face (and voice) of La Roux (which, in the studio, functions as the duo of Jackson and producer Ben Langmaid), the history behind her increasingly famous and always fabulous hair, some of her celeb sightings (Jennifer Lopez!) and her biggest musical influences (Michael Jackson, Prince, David Bowie).

So buckle up for a four-pack of La Roux greatness.

Tags David Bowie, Jennifer Lopez, La Roux, Michael Jackson, MTV Push: La Roux, Prince, PUSH, video

Miley Cyrus has caught a lot of flack recently. She's growing up in public, and that can be a tough process. Since the release of her single and video "Can't Be Tamed," we've seen her experimenting with a variety of new looks, saying some provocative stuff and dealing with invasions of privacy (thanks to Perez Hilton).

Miley's working it out, though, is what we're saying. And today, performing in Central Park on "Good Morning America," grown-up Miley may have finally arrived.

Caught between post-childhood and pre-adulthood, it looks like Miley has finally embraced being a young woman. Rocking a vintage David Bowie shirt, studded leather jacket, ripped black jeans and a grip of mix-and-match jewelry, Miley looked ... cool. Still young and fun, but she's totally got an edge.

Milers performed "Can't Be Tamed" as well as "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" with Poison singer Bret Michaels. Check out more pics of Miley on Good Morning America, and watch her "Can't Be Tamed" video and the Poison classic "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."

And don't miss Miley's live album release performance -- watch "Miley Cyrus: Can't Be Tamed World Premiere Live" on Monday, June 21, at 10:30/9:30c on MTV.com.

Tags Bret Michaels, Buzzworthy Style Star Of The Week, David Bowie, Miley Cyrus, Poison, video

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Some bands are born to play "Unplugged." With its delicate melodies, gorgeous vocals and deceptive emotional power, The Script is one of those bands. Since its 2008 debut album, this Irish trio has been winning over fans with expertly constructed, emotionally trenchant songs of heartbreak.

For a band that puts such an emphasis on solid songwriting, "Unplugged" was an opportunity for The Script to perform fan favorites such as "We Cry" and "Breakeven," in their original form.

Check out exclusive performances of "Breakeven," "Before The Worst," "We Cry," "The Man Who Can't Be Moved," a cover of David Bowie's "Heroes," as well as an exclusive interview with The Script.

+ Plus: Check out exclusive photos from The Script's 'Unplugged' performance.

Tags David Bowie, The Script, Unplugged, video

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New York City neo-glam rockers Semi Precious Weapons have to been seen to be believed. Listening to SPW tracks like "Magnetic Baby," from their self-titled EP (released this January), is only part of the experience. True, you get to hear the snarling, bratty, punky glam rock, full of nods to David Bowie, T. Rex and The Stooges, but inhaling the entire sensory splendor of Semi Precious Weapons? The glam Gestalt, if you will? Therein likes the true power. Impossibly fit, head-to-toe glam frontman Justin Tranter is a born rock star. And true rock stars all know how to do one thing: work it. Check out the shots from this exclusive MTV photo shoot, and stare in wonder at the various flirty and fangs-out poses Tranter rocks.

It's a sense of extreme, eye-catching style that the band share with one of their closest musical colleagues, Lady Gaga. Truth be told, Semi Precious Weapons gave Gaga one of her earliest breaks when they had her open for them years back. On her way to the top of the charts/world, Gaga's returned the favor by having Semi Precious Weapons open for her and putting them in her "Telephone" video — even if she did kill them off. As Justin Tranter told MTV News, "We pretty much owe our lives to Lady Gaga!" That's friendship for ya.

Anyway, enough about Gaga; more about checking out photos of these dangerously stylish dudes.

+ Check out Semi Precious Weapons' entire MTV photo shoot here below.

Tags David Bowie, Lady Gaga, Semi Precious Weapons, T. Rex, The Stooges

It's been quite a day, has it not? Cats held for ransom. Robert Pattinson showing up on people's underwear. Up is down, black is white.

Well, let's downshift a little here and end the week with a really good jam, shall we? We're big fans of La Roux on this side of the street: we talked to her about cooking and David Bowie, we showed you some really great MTV photos of her. She's already a fearless, refreshing, and inimitable style icon, she's going places, and we're going with her.

In her awes new video, "I'm Not Your Toy," La Roux turns her infectious, lovely electro-pop jam steampunk (check the Viewfinder), and throws in some Frankie Goes To Hollywood too. It's a blast. TGIF!

Tags David Bowie, La Roux, video

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A couple of weeks ago you got to know the enchanting Elly Jackson, the woman behind the enchanting electro act La Roux. Well, now you get some pictures, too.

In her edition of "The 5," La Roux talked openly about her deep affection for David Bowie, who, I have to say, she shares a striking resemblance to in these pics. Check out this enigmatic collection. And make sure not to smoke cigarettes, despite the fact that she is enjoying one.

+ Check out the entire set of La Roux's exclusive MTV photos here.

Tags David Bowie, La Roux, Photos

If you just judged her on her admittedly fabulous videos, you might take Brit electro-pixie La Roux as some sort of neo-Bjork, post-modern chanteuse from the future. But, really, she's a regular ol' around the way girl (the "way" being London, in this case). Elly Jackson--who performs as La Roux with partner Alex Stewart--is a pretty normal lady; she likes David Bowie, cooking, thinking about fashion and patterns (something on display in her "Bulletproof" clip) and enjoys vintage jewelry.

In this edition of "The 5" Jackson talks about all those things and more. Be sure to check out her live performance of "Bulletproof" from It's On With Alexa Chung.

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