I'm "giving away the end" here, but Holland-born, Justin Timberlake-discovered singer Esmee Denters loves Egypt -- its history, and its aesthetic. And I think the draw makes all kinds of sense: Esmee's exotic, otherworldliness. GIRL, ust say "pharaohs" again!

Watch Esmee's Buzzworthy "The Five" interview, and perhaps you'll pick up what she's putting down... or maybe you'll just think she's hot and/or talented. Esmee's other four tidbits are a bit more straightforward/promotionally driven -- we do want to know how she went from YouTube covers from her bedroom to a record deal with J.T., right?

You'll hear about Esmee's consistent involvement in her debut album, Outta Here, her love of sweets (she cancels them all out with the gym; we anticipated that question) and her OMG overload upon meeting... Oprah.

I could never package 20-year-old Esmee Denters as a charity case -- if Justin Timberlake signs you as his record label's flagship artist and touts you left and right, you've got your foot in the door -- yet my initial reaction to Esmee's "Outta Here" was, Is she scared? Having watched the video several times (I have my rewind-worthy segments, but we'll get to that), I've felt instead a vulnerability and a guilelessness in Esmee that makes me totally root for her -- even if she doesn't need me to.

If you'd like a little back story before joining up with Team Esmee, well, she's from Oosterbeek (sorry that's just fun to say), The Netherlands, and she's one of them YouTube phenoms the kids like to talk about. Esmee became somewhat of a viral giant from her bedroom thanks to her effortless covers of Mariah Carey, Brandy and, in particular, Justin Timberlake. JT took notice, signed Esmee to Tennman Records and produced, along with Polow da Don, her debut track "Outta Here."

There's a lot to like about the "Outta Here" video, which you can watch below: First off, I know it's a staple, but I love the wind machine on the dance floor; really, all dance floors should have wind machines. Also, Esmee's crumbled poses and her pained, sleepy eyes actually enhance the song's effects -- it's not a break-up track; it's a downward spiral track -- but then it's cut with Polow's beats, which make it totally listen-able.

"Outta Here"'s pretty major in The Netherlands right now, but, as we all know, I'm rooting for Esmee -- and she needs to get her footing Stateside!

If there's one thing life continues to teach, it's that through Usher and YouTube all things are possible. Fifteen-year-old Justin Bieber may have a fancy record deal now, but growing up in Stratford, Ontario where did a meeting with L.A. Reid fit in?

Well, this Canada teen is one of those effortless talents: Justin posted to YouTube his informal Usher, Ne-Yo and Justin Timberlake covers; unlike the multitudes of copycats, however, Justin raked in Leave-Britney-Alone-level views -- which quickly led to a manager phone call and a face-to-face with Usher.

Hence the cameo for Justin's first video and lead single, "One Time," which you can check out below. Hey, when Usher's away, the kids will play? ... or at least throw family-friendly house parties. Alongside "One Time," Justin's debut album features production from The-Dream and Tricky Stewart -- and dude hasn't even graduated high school.

Does Justin's rise remind anyone else of Esmee Denters? YouTube covers sent the wannabe singer from Oosterbeek, Netherlands on a similar path; although Esmee signed with Justin Timberlake's label, while (according to Justin Bieber himself) Justin passed up J.T.'s offer to work with Usher and L.A. Reid. Battle of the YouTube finds!

+ Justin Timberlake's newest track, "Follow My Lead," (featuring Esmee Denters) is available only on MySpace Music. Listen for free, or download it for a great cause -- all proceeds will go to the Shriner's Hospital For Children fund. (MTV News)

+ There are days when Britney Spears would rather be a prison inmate than an international celebrity. "Even when you go to jail you know there’s the time when you’re gonna get out," says the singer in her upcoming MTV documentary, For The Record. "But in this situation, it’s never ending. It’s just like Groundhog Day every day." (The Sun - UK)

+ Miley Cyrus and her new much-older boyfriend Juston Gaston have been writing songs together! Awww, they're just like a modern-day Simon & Garfunkel, except with kissing! And no turtlenecks.(Usmagazine.com)

+ Ever wondered what Prince wears around the house? Now The New Yorker has your answer! "Prince padded into the kitchen, a small fifty-year-old man in yoga pants and a big sweater, wearing platform flip-flops over white socks, like a geisha." (The New Yorker)

+ 50 Cent explains the real reason why he pushed back his album release date for Before I Self-Destruct: "I'm just looking for the opportunity to present more of my material," he says. "["Get Up"] is not the strongest effort on my album; it's just a great start for me." Sexy MFer indeed! (MTV News)

+ Meanwhile, elsewhere in the universe, Prince is accused of being a stinky perfume promoter...to the tune of $2.5 million. (Associated Press)

+ Check out the trailer for Metro Station's new video, "Seventeen Forever," then tune in on December 5th (mark those calendars!) to catch the VP on FNMTV. (PopDirt)

+ Pete Wentz's fellow Fall Out Boy, Patrick Stump, says he has no idea whether there's a wittle Wentzlee wunning awound. Either way, Stump says he's way psyched about "the first Fall Out Kid." (MTV News)