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The year 2011 is quickly, sadly, drawing to a close. Except it's not sad! We're moving ahead with the speed of an iPhone 4S! And before you let separation anxiety and fear of change get the best of you -- no one looks adorable pouting in a party hat -- let's take a moment to reflect on the year in pop music. Being MTV Buzzworthy, the home of all things pop, we took an exhausting, in-depth look the biggest trends in pop music in 2011. It wasn't an easy job, but... it's actually our job! So, here are the songs, sounds and stars who were all over pop music in 2011.

EPIC COVERS
+ Everyone covered and/or remixed "Marvin's Room": Drake did it first, but Chris Brown remixed it, Teyana Taylor covered it, and R&B singer Sammie covered it. Paula DeAnda put out "I Can Do Better," and even CODY SIMPSON put his spin on "Marvin's Room" with "Evenings In London." But no one did it better than JoJo. Even Drake agreed.

+ Everyone covered Lil Wayne's “How to Love”: Justin Bieber made an acoustic remix of "How To Love", Demi Lovato covered "How To Love" on VH1's Top 20 Live, pop solo singer Tinashe and R&B singer Brandon Hines (who is INCREDIBLE, btw) all covered Weezy's heartbreaker.

+ Taylor Swift covered EVERYONE: Over the course of her seemingly endless "Speak Now" tour, Taylor covered Britney, T.I.'s "Live Your Life," Eminem, Nelly, Usher, Bieber, Shawn Colvin, Jimmy Eat World, Switchfoot, Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Uncle Kracker (!!!) and even Bryan Adams, often bringing out artists as surprise guests.

EPIC VIDEOS
+ Pop stars put out videos like MACHINES: Beyonce put out SIX official videos this year! Eight if you count her Live At Roseland DVD performance videos. Rihanna and Pitbull put out five videos, six if you count "Fly" with Nicki Minaj. Britney put out four videos, Lady Gaga put out FOUR videos (probably five, since "Marry The Night" is due out any minute, and six if you count her "The Lady Is A Tramp" duet with Tony Bennett, Bruno Mars released four videos, and Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj put out three videos each.

+ Everyone made SUPER dramatic, cinematic videos: Katy Perry's "The One That Got Away" video featured a heartbreaking ending we didn't see coming, Dr. Dre's "I Need A Doctor" video featured a car crash, death and a return to life, Britney's "Criminal" video was shot like a modern-day Bonnie & Clyde, and Rihanna's "We Found Love" terrified us in a very Darren Aronofsky kind of way.

EPIC TOURS
+ 30 Seconds To Mars played everywhere: Seriously, these guys played 135 shows in 2011 alone. By the time December 7 rolls around, they'll set a world record for most shows played within a single album cycle. Top that.

+ Britney Spears lap-danced everyone: Every seat in the house on Britney's "Femme Fatale" tour is a good seat, but one seat in particular was the best seat in the house. The chair (actually, it's a bed?) Britney put centerstage, upon which very special guests were treated to a lap dance. Very lucky fans got a lap dance from Britney, and so did some celebrity VIPs: Britney gave Joe Jonas a lap dance, Jason Trawick got a special ride, and DJ Pauly D enjoyed a lap dance from Britney too.

EVERYTHING GOT EMO AND/OR OKAY
+ Hip-hop got introspective: For every swag-brag record there were real-talk, real-problems introspective tracks, like Jay-Z and Kanye West's “Welcome To The Jungle” (and most of Watch The Throne, for that matter), Eminem/ Bad Meets Evil's "Lighters," and Lil Wayne's "How To Love," plus sad songs by Drake (most tracks, but especially "Doing It Wrong"), Kid Cudi's 2 Be Continuum's navel-gazey "No One Believes Me," and Lupe Fiasco's conscious "Words I Never Said."

+ Pop music got introspective: I'm okay, you're okay, we're all okay, okay? was a recurrent theme in pop music, from Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" to Demi Lovato's epic "Skyscraper" to  Pink's "F****** Perfect" reminded us that we all have insecurities, and that we're all perfect the way we are.

Check out more of the biggest pop music trends of 2011 after the jump!

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When they team up, Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull produce anthemic, stadium-size pop records. Latest case in point: their new jam "I Like How It Feels." Produced by Lady Gaga's pal and go-to studio man RedOne, the song is backed by a simple yet strong track masterfully crafted for club success. In his sexy accent-tinged voice, Enrique claims, "It's my time/I can do what I like/For the price of a smile/I got a ticket to ride." He then goes on to repeat (many times) the song's overarching message: "You know I like how it feels." And then, there is whistling!

Pitbull chimes in toward the end, and after a close listen, it's clear Pit is mainly concerned with getting those dolla dolla bills: "What y'all consider the best, I consider mediocre/I want my bank account like Carter Slim's, or at least a mini-Oprah." We have a sneaky suspicion Pitbull can totes get to mini-Oprah status once this song reaches No. 1. He can thank the whistling!

“I Like How It Feels” can be found on the upcoming repackaged version of Iglesias’ album Euphoria, due out in November.

+ Listen to Enrique Iglesias featuring Pitbull, "I Like How It Feels."

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One might assume that the underlying commonality between Enrique Iglesias, Usher and Lil Wayne is that they've all hooked up with the same model. However, any shrewd pop-music junkie will note that all three of these guys have each had their turn at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. A wise idea then to team up and become a powerhouse trio of unstoppable, No. 1 song-ness.

"Dirty Dancing," the trio's aptly titled collaboration, is propelled by a scorching hot beat. Similarly, the video for the song is propelled by scorching hot ladies -- they're dancing all up on the many poles that just happen to be in the club Enrique, Usher and Weezy just happen to have rented out. How convenient.

As Enrique watches a black latex-clad dancer writhing around on stage, he sings, "She's a dirty dirty dancer, dirty dirty dancer, never ever lonely." Cut to Usher, who's watching a new, silver bikini-clad dancer as she does what can only be described as a seriously challenging gymnastics floor routine. Just as she breaks into a somersault, Usher sings, "She's a dirty dirty dancer, dirty dirty dancer, you'll never be her only." Then, of course, Weezy has to get involved working his signature rap swag while eye-undressing a third woman, now in a gold bikini. These guys are equal-opportunity.

Though the video is what you'd expect from three powerhouse male artists who love to look at sexy chicks, the song will likely be another hit for all three. But if anyone's looking for a more tangible takeaway from this video, here it is: If you want to be a baller, THIS VIDEO IS HOW YOU DO IT.

+ Watch Enrique Iglesias, Usher and Lil Wayne in "Dirty Dancer."

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+ After Enrique Iglesias pulled out of Britney Spears' upcoming concert tour, Nicki Minaj has been slated to take his place. Craziest. Costume changes. Ever. (ONTD)

+ Gucci Mane was arrested on Friday and charged with a misdemeanor after pushing a woman out of a moving vehicle when she allegedly refused to go to a hotel with him. (MTV News)

+ Stop the presses!!! Lady Gaga was spotted out and about wearing...jeans!!!!! (Buzzfeed)

+ Holy pop stars, Batman. Britney Spears is collaborating with Rihanna on an upcoming remix of "S&M." (Neon Limelight)

+ Speaking of collaborations, here's another we didn't see coming -- Chris Brown and Joe Jonas teamed up in the studio recently and reportedly wrote a "smash hit" together. (Rap-Up)

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+ That was fast -- just 10 hours after the announcement that he'd be joining Britney Spears on the road this summer, Enrique Iglesias has pulled out of her North American tour. (Buzznet)

+ The trailer for MTV's Britney Spears special "I Am the Femme Fatale" is here! Watch "Britney Spears: I Am the Femme Fatale" this Sunday, April 3, at 9 p.m. ET.(MTV News)

+ Lady Gaga -- singer, songwriter, egg hatcher, and now, columnist. Gaga is the newest contributor to the fashion publication V Magazine. (V Magazine)

+ Before he was making "perfect" Pitchfork albums, Kanye West was producing beat CDs just like any other producer trying to make it. Check out one of Kanye's unearthed beat CDs from all the way back in 2001. (Rolling Stone)

+ Jennifer Lopez teamed up with Lil Wayne on a new track, "I'm Into You," from her upcoming album, Love? "The things he says and the way he says it is very unique," J. Lo said about Lil Wayne. We second that. (Rap-Up)

+ Here we go again -- some "raunchy" photos of Christina Aguilera have been discovered on a memory card found in a French hotel room. Stop documenting this stuff, people! (TheFABlife)

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It seemed like Enrique Iglesias had stepped back from the limelight there for a while. Could you blame him? That is one very attractive dude. He could probably just kick it in a hammock somewhere in or around Ibiza and just shout, "I'm Enrique Iglesias! I'm attractive!" All while he counts that "Bailamos" money.

But Enrique's back on his grind musically speaking,, owning the clubs with his Pitbull-assisted "Jersey Shore" anthem, "I Like It," which happens to be the lead single from his most recent album, Euphoria.

In the Buzzworthy interview below, Iglesias talks about where he'd be without music. He also details the collaborative aspect of Euphoria -- which features Akon, Usher and Wisin y Yandel -- and the strange and weird act of Googling himself, and the spurious things he finds on blogs.

Check out Enrique Iglesias' interview, as well as the video for "I Like It," both below. Euphoria is out now.

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This week's MTV PUSH isn't a single artist, per se, but rather a collection of artists gathered together to celebrate everybody's favorite pack of fist-pumpers, better known as "Jersey Shore." That's right, we're talking about the pure party music of the Jersey Shore Soundtrack. It's the soundtrack to your least-guilty guilty pleasure. And to your gym, tanning and laundry list.

We'd love to just go ahead and make The Situation the PUSH Artist Of The Week, but he's gonna need more than one song first. So while we wait for "recording" to joint his holy GTL trinity, this great collection will do just fine.

The Jersey Shore Soundtrack features a slew of amazing collaborations from the likes of Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias, Taio Cruz and Ludacris, Lil Jon and 3OH!3, plus cuts from Paul Oakenfold, LMFAO, Girlicious and many more.

Check out exclusive interviews with the "Jersey Shore" cast to find out about their favorite party jams -- Vinny does an epic Usher impression -- go behind the scenes of the "Jersey Shore" cast's "I Like It" video shoot and see why Enrique Iglesias thinks there's more to Sammi, J Woww, Snooki, Vinny, Pauly D, Ronnie and The Situation than meets the eye.

And of course, don't miss the premiere of Season 2 of 'Jersey Shore" on Thursday, July 29, at 10/9c.

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+ M.I.A. has finally succumbed to Bieber Fever and pledged her love to the "Baby" singer. (MTV News)

+ Ashley Greene held her own against Tracy Morgan last night, presenting an award at The ESPYS with the comedian. Check out what she wore. (JustJaredJr)

+ Carrie Underwood's wedding was also something of an "American Idol" reunion. (PopEater)

+ Check out some sneak peek pics of Christina Aguilera's upcoming "You Lost Me" video. (Idolator)

+ Enrique Iglesias is going to water ski naked through the Biscayne Bay to fulfill a World Cup bet he made. (TheFabLife)

+ Check out M.I.A. talking Justin Bieber below

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Get your juiced-up (or not) bicep into prime fist-pumping position. OK, good. Now crank your self-tanner to electric tangerine, put on some Filthy Couture (or Ed Hardy -- duh) and get ready to listen to the most beat-the-beat-worthy soundtrack of the summer: the Jersey Shore Soundtrack, inspired by the Jersey Shore's finest self-proclaimed guidos and guidettes (plus Angelina!)

Check out the Jersey Shore track list, featuring Akon, LMFAO, Tiesto, David Guetta, Paul Oakenfold, Kid Sister, Taio Cruz, Ludacris and more, and listen to the full-length album here, before its official release on Tuesday, July 20. Don't miss the premiere of Season 2 of the "Jersey Shore" Thursday, July 29 at 10/9c.

+ Jersey Shore Soundtrack Track List

1. Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull, "I Like It"

2. Taio Cruz ft. Ludacris, "Break Your Heart" (Mixin Marc and Tony Svejda Edit)

3. LMFAO, "Get Crazy"

4. Lil Jon ft. 3OH!3, "Hey"

5. Deadmau5 ft. Rob Swire, "Ghosts N Stuff"

6. David Guetta & Chris Willis ft. Fergie & LMFAO, "Gettin’ Over You”

7. Steve Aoki (ft. [[[zuper blahq]]]), "I’m In The House"

8. Tiesto vs. Diplo, "Come On"

9. Paul Oakenfold, “Pump It Up”

10. Richard Vission & Static Revenge starring Luciana, "I Like That"

11. Kid Sister ft. Nina Sky, "Look Out Weekend"

12. Girlicious, "Drank"

13. Lil Jon ft. Pitbull, "Work It Out"

14. Midi Mafia, "Last Call"

15. Die Atzen, "Disco Pogo"

16. Bonus Track: DJ Pauly D "Beat Dat Beat (It's Time To)"

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+ Lady Gaga is about to become the first living person to accumulate 10 million Facebook friends, surpassing President Obama, Starbucks and "Twilight." (MTV News)

+ Speaking of President Obama and the first family, Kelly Clarkson wowed the first lady, Michelle Obama, with her take on Nikka Costa's "Everybody Got Their Something," during the taping of "America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre." (Idolator)

+ Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Beyoncé watched Jay-Z rock London's Hyde Park on July 4. (JustJared)

+ Jared Leto sported some blond ambition at the Dior show in Paris yesterday, rocking a platinum mohawk. (ImNotObsessed)

+ Could Enrique Iglesias be collaborating with Mike "The Situation" of "Jersey Shore" soon? (LimeLife)

+ Check out some of Janelle Monáe's incredible KCRW Live Session (and, as a bonus, watch her "Tightrope" video, below). (ThatGrapeJuice)

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