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While Rihanna and Calvin Harris' original version of "We Found Love" already inspired passionate fantasies of me spinning around under twinkles of dance floor strobe lights, the latest remix helmed by the Black Cards (made up of Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz's and Bebe Rexha) has me losing my effing mind. Wentz and crew veer from his punk-pop background for the revamp, and the result dives into a techno-heavy, quick club beat. Now homedude doesn't just sing about dancing; he makes it happen.

The remix remains loyal to the original dubstep roots of "We Found Love," but adds extra flares of electronic elements -- thumping synths swirl while an eerie robotic voice occasionally interchanges with the original Barbadian's vocals. While the less human components hint toward a cooler feel, the Black Cards are able to ignite a sense of warmth by amping up the chorus with a charged beat, and they turn the already idealistic lyrics -- "We found a love in a hopeless place!" -- into the ultimate anthem.

We're DYING for the Nov. 21 release of Rihanna's Talk That Talk to hear what else girl has up her sleeve, but we're down with Black Cards' remix of "We Found Love" holding us over till then. (We're still waiting for the their own album release, too!) We're also thinking a future collabo with RiRi should be in the works. "Rude Fall Out Boy" has a nice ring to it.

+ Listen to Black Cards' remix Rihanna's "We Found Love."

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Oh hey! I'm Sam Lansky, music journalist extraordinaire, and I had a poster of 98 Degrees dressed as firefighters on my bedroom wall as a little boy. (Did I say "dressed"? Because what I actually mean is "undressed.") It's Thursday, and you know what that means — time for an extra-strength dose of Pop Think, no prescription necessary.

Up this week: the possible return of the boy band to domestic shores, which I'd call a cause for celebration. But after a decade largely devoid of cheesy boy band deliciousness, are Americans ready for another boy band invasion?

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After the boy band boom at the turn of the millennium, when groups like Hanson, Backstreet Boys, and *NSYNC ruled the airwaves, things have gone relatively quiet on the boy band front -- at least Stateside, with the occasional exception of all-male pop-punk and emo outfits such as Good Charlotte and Fall Out Boy, and Disney tween pop megastars like the Jonas Brothers.

But overseas, the boy band phenomenon never really went away. In the U.K., Westlife and Take That continued to enjoy massive success throughout the '90s, and more recent discoveries such as JLS, One Direction, and The Wanted just keep the boy band relevant with hook-laden singles and endearingly goofy dance moves. (Is it just me or is there something like, intrinsically comical about a group of hot guys dancing in unison? Even if it's visually mesmerizing, I often find myself laughing at the sheer ridiculousness of dudes with chiseled jawlines and ripped abs dancing to a four-on-the-floor beat, their bodies in perfect synchronicity.)

Record labels seem to think that the United States is ready for a big boy band return -- or at least they're gambling on it, with news of new groups launching every day. Former *NSYNC member Lance Bass is mentoring a new boy band Heart2Heart, whose 2Ge+her-like video for their first single, "Facebook Official," walks a VERY fine line between parody and sincerity. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga super-producer RedOne has launched his own boy band venture as well called Midnight Red. Five meticulously coiffed dudes in skinny jeans belt out dance-pop bangers with names like "One Club At A Time." (Whether or not the club can handle Midnight Red remains to be seen.)

The most promising boy band on the horizon for Americans, though, has to be The Wanted, who have carved out a serious niche in the U.K. market with devastatingly catchy pop and an image that seems carefully calculated to project just the right balance of masculinity and sensitivity. It works, too. They're as convincing singing lovelorn ballads like "Heart Vacancy" as they are at the helm of synth-fueled house-pop such as "Lightning."

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When we first told you about "Moustachette" way back in 2009, we didn't really have much of a clue what the indie film starring Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump along with Yellowcard's Ryan Key would be about. We only knew we were in for a hilarious "quest for truth in a blanket of stupidity." Now that we've finally seen the full-length, 17-minute movie, we can tell you that... we still have no clue what's going on here.

Here's what we think might happen in "Moustachette": Patrick Stump plays a kind of down-and-out loser type, and he wants to be more like Pete Wentz's charismatic character. After some serious weirdness goes down with Yellowcard's Ryan Key (some kind of fake infomercial touting "Moustachette" is involved, IDK), I think the audience is supposed to realize that boisterous and rowdy Ryan is somehow Patrick's mentor? And after some soul searching and sleeping in a car, Patrick finally grows a backbone, takes a cue from Key and stands up to his jerk girlfriend.

Truth be told, we're not really sure what "Moustachette" is about or why it has that title or anything else regarding the plot. What we do know is there are enough F-bombs in the film to warrant a round of applause from Odd Future, and there are three guys from bands that we like in it. So that's enough for us to press "Play"!

+ Watch "Moustachette," featuring Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, and Ryan Key. (NSFW.)

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+ Nick Jonas revealed what that mystery tweet was all about: he'll return to Broadway for the first time since 2003. He'll play J. Pierrepont Finch in "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying." The youngest Jonas brother replaces "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe in the role. Jonas hits the stage in January. (MTV News)

+Middle brother Joe Jonas opens up on and about his solo FastLife album. He says the song "I'm Sorry" is about a relationship, and explains, "To put it all out there and just be that vulnerable is not always easy, but I was really happy with the outcome." (Rolling Stone)

+ Jay Sean released a free mixtape called "The Mistress" and he says the R&B jams are a thank you to his fans. He describes it as "soulful, it's sexy, it's edgy. It's more grown-up." Check out the interview and where to get the mixtape here. (MTV News)

+ She and Him's Zooey Deschanel stars in a new comedy television series, "New Girl." She reveals her character Jesse likes to sing and dance. She adds that She and Him have finished a new album. "We just made a holiday record, and it's coming out later this year." (ONTD)

+ Former Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump is readying to drop his solo debut, Soul Punk in October. He just released the album cover artwork, which you can peep here. (Neon Limelight)

+ Black Eyed Peas raised $1.3 million in a charity benefit concert for Josh Duhamel's flood-damaged town, Minot, N.D. Now that's a good, good night. (E!)

+ BEP related, I caught Wilco's Jeff Tweedy live, covering Black Eyed Peas songs, including "I Gotta Feeling" and a spoken-word "My Humps" that's just, seriously, I can't, *laugh-crying* reliving it. You'll just have to watch the videos yourselves. (Pitchfork)

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The record label responsible for all of your high school make-out sessions is turning 15 this year, and to celebrate, they're throwing a concert! Fueled By Ramen's 15th Anniversary Concert: Paramore Live will take over NYC's Terminal 5 tomorrow, Sept. 7, and just in case you couldn't grab a ticket, you can stream the whole thing live on MTV.com.

Joining Paramore on stage are labelmates The Swellers, This Providence, The Stereo and fun., and we'll have the entire show streaming live on MTV.com. To prep for the show, take a look at a few video interviews of your favorite Fueled By Ramen artists talking about their favorite Fueled By Ramen artists. Meta, bro.

Up first, we have Paramore discussing their Top 5 Fueled By Ramen releases, where Jimmy Eat World takes top honors (good choice!). In addition, frontwoman Hayley Williams reveals that The Impossibles' Anthology is her all-time fave. After that, check out some of FBR's biggest names (Panic! At The Disco among them) discussing what it means to sign to the prolific label. And last, check out Travie McCoy and Matt McGinley from Gym Class Heroes counting down their favorite FBR albums, which include Fall Out Boy and The Academy Is....

+ Watch Fueled By Ramen's 15th Anniversary videos below, and catch Paramore performing live with special guests The Swellers, This Providence, The Stereo and fun. at Fueled By Ramen 15th Anniversary Concert: Paramore Live, live from NYC's Terminal 5. Catch the livestream here on MTV.com tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 7, starting at 6 p.m. ET.

+ PARAMORE DISCUSS THEIR TOP 5 FBR RELEASES

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Taylor Swift is just like, so nice. While on her "Speak Now" tour, Taylor has made an effort to cover a song by a band native to the city she's currently in. We know -- award for most thoughtful pop star ever.

While in Detroit, Taylor paid homage to Eminem by covering "Lose Yourself" and while in PA, she paid tribute to Philly gals Pink and TLC with her take on "Who Knew" and "Unpretty." Most recently during her stop in Chicago, Swift paid tribute to Fall Out Boy by adding a little country-pop flare to their rock-pop hit "Sugar, We're Goin Down." If it were us, we probably would have just had a deep dish pizza and called it a day. But not Taylor. Eating Chicago's signature dish was just not a sufficient enough tribute.

Decked in just about the cutest lavender dress we've ever seen, Taylor took a seat on the stage to chat with her audience: "There's a song that was all I listened to my freshman year of high school and me and my friend Abigail, we use to drive around...and the band that sings it is from Chicago. I feel like if you knew it, it would be amazing if you sing along...would you do that?" Why yes, yes we will.

P.S. Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump himself approved of the cover via Twitter. Everyone loves Taylor Swift.

+ Watch Taylor Swift cover Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin Down."

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It's been four months since the former Fall Out Boy frontman released his debut EP, Truant Wave, which was filled with posi-core soul-punk anthems such as "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" and "Big Hype," and we couldn't be happier that the Boy is back with a new song, featuring Lupe Fiasco.

The two collaborated years ago when Patrick Stump produced Fiasco's song "Little Weapon," and it looks like the rapper (and fellow Chicagoan) is returning the favor on "This City." More soul than punk, the song is an ode to their beloved Chi-Town, highlighted by lyrics like: "You can take my picture/You can take my name/But you're never going to take my city away." We wouldn't dare, Patrick.

Looks like you can take the boy out of the Midwest, but you can't take the Midwest out of the boy.

Patrick Stump's debut solo album, Soul Punk, is out later this summer.

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This ain't a scene, it's a goddam blog post! Fall Out Boy bassist, emo heartthrob and clothing line entrepreneur Pete Wentz was spotted at the 13th Annual Young Hollywood Awards over the weekend in Hollywood, California, with this mystery brunette on his arm. Who do you think it could be?

A) His sister
B) His new girlfriend
C) His Black Cards bandmate, Bebe Rexha 

If you guessed C, you're right -- although these two do make quite a handsome-looking couple. The duo mugged it up on the red carpet before the awards show and then went on to play a couple songs during the festivities. No word as to when the band's debut album will come out, although Wentz has been quoted as saying, somewhat jokingly, fans should expect it sometime during "the month of summer" of this year.

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Patrick Stump reminds us of his R&B musical roots in his newest song, "Explode," off of his upcoming solo album, Soul Punk. We got used to him serenading us in Fall Out Boy as their lead singer for the past 10 years (!!!), but now that the band is on an indefinite hiatus, it's Patrick's time to shine. (So perhaps it's unsurprising his first solo effort was the single "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)."

"Explode" is a high-energy, synth-driven track that features a choppy, stop-start rhythm, with hand claps to match (our favorite!). Patrick channels Michael Jackson (seriously, it's kind of uncanny) as he sings the story of a man who's so frustrated with his life that he's ready to... explode. "Clap if you got a ticket to the end of the world!" he sings. Hey, isn't that coming up soon?

The "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" singer is risking it all on his upcoming solo record, as he funded the making of Soul Punk without the help of a record company and produced the entire album on his own as well. "If it doesn't take off I'm gonna go broke, and I don't care," Patrick told Vulture. If "Explode" is any indication of what's to come, we think he's going to be just fine.

+ Hear Patrick Stump's new song "Explode" here!

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I've been going to The Bamboozle ever since the festival started back in 2005, and in the years since, I've witnessed some stellar live performances and total backstage debauchery. I've heard Jared Leto descend from a helicopter and witnessed The Jonas Brothers play an outdoor stage to a near-empty field. I've seen Fall Out Boy cause a stampede and Jeffree Star walk around with a parasol. Ah, the 'Boozle: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

This year's Bamboozle was no different. In addition to Lil Wayne and Mötley Crüe making their first appearances on the bill, alumni like Thrice, Circa Survive and Dashboard Confessional all returned to the stage. Plus, fans were treated to a reunion of Long Island emo legends The Movielife. Oh, and Taking Back Sunday -- with the semi-new addition of original members John Nolan and Shaun Cooper -- performing Tell All Your Friends in its entirety. NBD.

So for this week's column, I'd like start a virtual circle pit to celebrate all of my favorite Bamboozle bands. Please remove any spiked wristbands and get ready for music by Taking Back Sunday, New Years Day, Against Me! and Say Anything.

Finally, and if you'd like to keep up with all my musings, please visit my website and follow me on Twitter (@redpatterndress).

1.) Taking Back Sunday's "Liar": In terms of weather, you can usually count on one of two scenarios at Bamboozle: blistering hot or rainy cold. Two years ago, when Taking Back Sunday was headlining, it happened to be fuh-reezing. I watched most of their set on the side of the stage, and while they sounded AMAZING and I didn't want to miss a second, I was worried my bladder might explode. So I quietly excused myself to go to the bathroom. Unfortunately the metal stairs were still slick from the afternoon downpour, which caused my feet to go in two different directions and my bum to bang down hard on the cement. Not my finest moment -- but at least it had a killer soundtrack!

Listen to "Liar"

2.) New Years Day's "Ready, Aim, Misfire": I first learned about New Years Day back when The Bamboozle was held at Asbury Park in New Jersey (and was then known as Skate And Surf Fest). Someone on the boardwalk handed me their CD, and when I got back into my car, I popped it in and instantly fell in love. Fronted by Ashley Costello, a zombie-loving girl singer with a booming voice, the band would often get compared with Paramore, but I always thought they were totally different. I mean, would Hayley Williams ever sing a line like, "Your love is my heart disease"? I think not.

Listen to "Ready, Aim, Misfire"

3.) Against Me!'s "Thrash Unreal": When I went to the 'Boozle last year, I was really stoked to see Against Me! I'd watched them a million times on Warped Tour, but hadn't seen them in ages. When they launched into "Thrash Unreal," these two girls in front of me started losing their s***. Here I am, trying to enjoy my favorite politi-punk band and these two drunks keep bumping into me because they're flailing around like one of those inflatable air dancer balloons, serenading each other with the chorus at the top of their lungs: "No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna be a junkie." Their parents would've been proud.

Listen to "Thrash Unreal"

4.) Say Anything's "Admit It!!!": In my not-so-humble opinion, I think Say Anything's debut album ...Is A Real Boy is one of the best albums of the past 10 years, and I will stop at nothing to hear the band play live. At Bamboozle a couple years ago, the band must've played three times on three different stages, and I was stage right for each show, stomping my feet, pumping my fists and singing along to every word. Thankfully, a large guitar cabinet hid me and my embarrassing antics from the audience. Whew!

Listen to "Admit It!!!"

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