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First photos of Blue Ivy Carter posted to helloblueivycerter.tumblr.com

OMG, SOMEONE GET ME MY INHALER, this is the first image of Blue Ivy Carter!!!!!!!!!! (I'M SHAKING AND CRYING AND TYPING AT THE SAME TIME.)

Because she has THE COOLEST PARENTS EVER, Blue Ivy's mom and pop didn't go the old-fashioned route when they decided to show their little bundle of joy to the world -- instead, they started a Tumblr. (Congrats to the Tumblr SEO gods right now, BTW). Helloblueivycarter.tumblr.com contains the world's first look at Beyonce and Jay-Z's newborn little girl, and it goes without saying that she is angelic. And perfect. And not even crying. (Because she's perfect.)

First photos of Blue Ivy Carter posted to helloblueivycerter.tumblr.com

Blue Ivy's Tumblr features five photos of the newborn royalty with a note from mom and dad: "We welcome you to share our joy. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives. The Carter Family." GUYS. WE CAN'T. CAN'T EVEN HANDLE THIS. And let's talk about how Beyoncé looks like she's red carpet ready just minutes after giving birth (like anyone's surprised), and how Blue Ivy is like, prettier than a lot of grown women I know (no offense).

+ See the rest of the photos of Blue Ivy Carter at helloblueivycarter.tumblr.com, and then GO CALL YOUR MOTHERS BECAUSE THIS IS A BIG DEAL!!!

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In case you were one of the unfortunate folks who didn't grab a ticket to your nearest Watch The Throne tour before they sold out, Jay-Z and Kanye West's latest video "Paris" will put you right in the heart of the action you missed. Shot at the Los Angeles stop on their tour, go inside the somewhat eerie, pulsing arena as 'Ye and Jay get straight-up CRAY in that muth. And by "CRAY," we mean, "Seriously be careful if you're epileptic." This is level 10 on the "How many flashing lights can we safely embed into one video?" scale.

+ Watch Watch The Throne's video "Paris" after the jump.

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Watch The Throne's 'Paris' video premieres today on MTV.

+ Psst, guys... Don't forget to tune in to MTV at 12:05 p.m. ET today for the world premiere of Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Paris" video. It features footage from their L.A. stop during the Watch The Throne tour. (MTV News)

+ Katy Perry and Russell Brand have apparently reached a divorce settlement. Brand has reportedly refused "community property," which would've given him half of what Perry earned during their marriage. (Just Jared)

+ We've seen just how amazing Beyoncé looks post-Blue Ivy delivery, and Bey's already back to work. She's holding a contest for remix submissions for "End of Time" from 4. Peep the deets here. (Billboard)

+ Beyoncé and Jay-Z are shrewd parents, in case you didn't know. They are reportedly working on trademarking Blue Ivy's name for a potential baby wares brand. (LA Times)

+ Don't know about you, but I can't wait to hear Adele sing publicly for the first time post-throat surgery at the Grammys on Sunday. She's also appearing on "60 Minutes" right before the Grammys air. Watch the teaser here. (MTV News)

+ The surviving members of The Beach Boys' classic lineup will return to the stage for the first time in 20 years for a special Grammy performance. They will be joined by Foster The People and Maroon 5. (Rolling Stone)

+ Check out Lana Del Rey's performances of "Born to Die," "Blue Jeans," "Video Games" and "Without You" from her CD signing event at L.A.'s Amoeba Records. (Neon Limelight)

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Liza Minnelli poses with Jay-Z at his benefit concert at NYC's Carnegie Hall

Here's something to cross off your bucket list: See a WTF photo of hip-hop star Jay-Z and LEGENDARY ICON Liza Minnelli standing next to one another, touching and smiling. Yes, this actually happened on Earth last night -- more specifically, it happened at Jay-Z's Carnegie Hall concert benefiting the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, the one event we didn't get invited to. (Maybe it was a mail-merge problem? We'll trust that it wasn't human error.)

Listen, guys, no matter how many times you spill coffee on your new white button-down or get called a "broke-ass Courtney Love" by a homeless person, sometimes you just need to stop, smell the roses and realize that a lot of really cool things can happen in life. Just like this magical day when "Arrested Development"'s very own Lucille 2 posed with the original H-to-the-Izzo, maybe you'll find yourself in an equally bizarre/insanely cool scenario one day. Go U.S.A.!

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Jay-Z performed at NYC's Carnegie Hall on Feb. 6, 2012.

+ Jay-Z performed at NYC's famed Carnegie Hall for the first of two benefit shows last night. Alicia Keys, Nas, ?uestlove and Young Guru were all part of the festivities. (MTV News)

+ Last night's episode of "The Voice" featured judges Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton singing a Prince medley. Check out highlights from the show here. (MTV News)

+ Peep Kelly Clarkson's PSA for dosomething.org; they're holding a "Battle For The Bands" campaign where folks can enter video about the importance of music education for a chance to win grants, concert tickets, instruments and scholarships. (Just Jared)

+ Drake's hitting the road, and you can enter to win a chance for a pair of tickets to one of 18 cities he'll be visiting during his "Club Paradise" tour. (Rap-Up)

+ Watch Miley Cyrus' sweet performance of Bob Dylan's "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" from yesterday's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." The song is from Amnesty International's charity compilation. (Neon Limelight)

+ The Shins are readying to release Port of Morrow in March. In the meantime they've announced tour dates and also given us B-side "September" to check out. (Pitchfork)

+ Curren$y subtly dropped some new free music in the midst of Super Bowl madness. "uh...... #Here...." he tweeted with a link to download his Here EP. You can get it, uh..... here. (Pitchfork)

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Well first off, I'm really mad at myself that I didn't predict this. OF COURSE Beyoncé and Jay-Z would (allegedly) summon Oprah to be Blue Ivy's godmother -- NOTHING ELSE MAKES SENSE! Second, welcome to the best version of human life you can imagine, kid. Congratulations on being dealt THE BEST HAND IMAGINABLE (if this rumor is true... which we're really, really hoping for).

We already knew Blue Ivy's life was going to be supremely extraordinary considering the fact that she's the first daughter of HOVA and THE Queen B. But now she might have Oprah to turn to for moral and spiritual guidance, which millions of people already do. But like, Blue Ivy will be invited over and stuff.

Besides the fact that she is basically going to be living out one long episode of "Oprah's Favorite Things," we're also really jealous of the fact that when Blue Ivy needs some life coaching, she's going to get some classic Oprah faces staring back at her, IRL:

Oprah at Blue Ivy's kindergarten graduation

Oprah shaking her head at the first boy to break Blue Ivy's heart

Oprah when Blue Ivy is named the youngest EGOT winner

You win everything ever, Blue Ivy. Congrats again!

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+ Lana Del Rey's Born To Die album leaked yesterday. MTV News reports it's atmospheric and while it can drag, "It's certainly w-a-a-y better than most would've expected." Have you listened yet? Thoughts? (MTV News)

+ "Man or Muppet" from "The Muppets" movie received an Oscar nom for original song. Flight Of The Conchords' Bret McKenzie, the film's music supervisor, said of the song, "I really wanted it to be hilarious and beautiful, and I feel like we got that combination." (MTV News)

+ While we never had a doubt, Kelly Rowland confirmed that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's baby daughter Blue Ivy inherited her parents good looks. "She's absolutely beautiful," said Rowland. (MTV News)

+ Common made his debut as both a producer and lead actor in the film Luv, and while at Sundance Film Festival he told MTV News, "This is something that is me... And it's a part of what I want to do pushing forward with Common as an actor and as a producer." (MTV News)

+ Ne-Yo joins the Motown roster and has been appointed senior VP of A&R for the label, where he will sign new talent as well as produce and foster label artists. (Billboard)

+ Though the "S*** ____ Says" meme wore out its LOLz pretty quickly, this "S*** Drake Says" parody video is pretty clever. (Neon Limelight)

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1.) Justin Timberlake continues to prove his hotness status (as if it were ever up for debate) in his newest Givenchy cologne ads. (Just Jared)

2.) Christina Aguilera was an open book about her haters in a recent magazine interview, and it looks like girl's taking that vulnerability into the recording studio for her next album. (Idolator)

3.) Dance-pop sensation and MTV 2012 Artist To Watch Dev straps on some kicks for her new "Dancing Shoes" music video. (Pop On And On)

4.) Pharrell Williams goes old school for his newest music project and writes classical compositions with the HMI Orchestra. We have a feeling even Mozart would approve. (HypeBeast)

5.) Aww! Willow Smith is all grown up in this totally adult-y yellow maxi dress. We'd love more where that came from. (MTV Style)

6.) Taylor Swift's exes: Prepare for more musical revenge. The country pop singer discusses her upcoming album, and it's allllllll about past relationships going sour. (Entertainment Weekly)

7.) Justin Bieber fans may have a hard time recognizing the heartthrob with his new darker hair color (!). SHOCK AND AWE, guys. (Hollywood Life)

8.) So much for Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner's happy ending. Unfortunately, the couple called it quits. But don't worry -- we have plenty of pints of ice cream handy for fellow mourners. (MTV Remote Control)

9.) Up-and-coming sassy/sexy/stylish Brooklyn-based rapper Azealia Banks' new song "NEEDSUMLUV" definitely needs sum attention. (Stereogum)

10.) Speaking of new "wrappers," Jay-Z's fully devoted to his latest project -- changing Blue Ivy's diapers. (Hollywood Life)

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+ Kanye West's forthcoming G.O.O.D. compilation's roster is growing. Pusha T, Frank Ocean and Jay Electronica are the latest additions to join Yeezy, Big Sean and Mannie Fresh in the studio. It's due out in the spring. (Billboard)

+ We already knew Beyoncé was a pretty fly momma, and now scientists have named one insect species after her. The bootylicious fly, Scaptia (Plinthina) Beyonceae, has a gold-toned bottom. 'Nuff said. (E!)

+ Jay-Z, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Vampire Weekend, Janelle Monáe and Adam Levine are apparently among Barack Obama's campaign wish list of celebrity endorsers. #rockthevote (MTV News)

+ Watch St. Vincent's performance from "Conan." She gave a nod to Elvis Costello's "Radio Radio," prior to launching into her own "Cheerleader." (Pitchfork)

+ Peep Adam Lambert on "Tonight Show With Jay Leno," where he premiered "Better Than I Know Myself" from his forthcoming album, Trespassing. (Neon Limelight)

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+ The people have spoken and Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift were among those to take home Waterford Crystal trophies at last night's People's Choice Awards. (MTV News)

+ Demi Lovato performed "Give Your Heart A Break" at the PCAs before accepting her award for Favorite Pop Artist. "The nominees that I was up against are people that I look up to and aspire to be one day, and I won this award because of my fans," she said. (MTV News)

+ Kelly Clarkson has been tapped to sing the National Anthem during Super Bowl XLVI. Miranda Lambert and hubby Blake Shelton are slated to perform "America The Beautiful," and Madonna takes on halftime duties. Oh, there will also be football. (MTV News)

+ Nicki Minaj is the most-followed rapper on Twitter, with Eminem coming in second. She's also been added to perform at the Grammys; it'll be her first time. Other announced performers include Foo Fighters and Jason Aldean. (Rap-Up)

+ Blue Ivy's accomplishing more in a few days of living than many of us have thus far. Granted, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's child has a bit of a leg up in the sound department. She's the youngest person to grace a Billboard chart, with her dad's tune "Glory." (Billboard)

+ LCD Soundsystem's "Shut Up and Play The Hits" documentary, which traces the band leading up to and and including their final performance at Madison Square Garden, premieres at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22. Peep the trailer. (Billboard)

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