Hey, I just got back from my weekly meeting where me and a bunch of people re-enact the part in 300 where we all holler, "SPARTA!" But instead of hollering "SPARTA" we scream "WEEZER," because, Spartans, Raditude is coming.

Weezer's 7th platter is due on November 3rd and will apparently feature a Lil Wayne/Jermain Dupri collabo called "Can't Stop Partying." Your mind...it is blown.

Before all that we get this: the first video, "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To." And before we really get to that, we get a teaser vid. Looks some more retro hotness; this time the boys are doing the darkside of the 50's (as opposed to the happy-go-Happy-Days of "Buddy Holly"). Stay tuned for the full video, coming soon.

+ Demi Lovato has a one-word summer hair tip for you that will end all bad hair days: scrunchie. (Tiger Beat Bop)

+ In other Demi news, if she's cutting again (and the pictures don't lie), this is not good. (Star Magazine)

+ Kind of happy about this one: Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri have FINALLY broken up. GOD. That man was sucking the life out of her! (US Magazine)

+ What the hell was Twisted Sister doing on Regis & Kelly yesterday. (The Rad Report)

+ Great to see Katy Perry playing nice with the designer Katie Perry from the other side of the sandbox, withdrawing her copyright infringement lawsuit just minutes before it was to go to trial. (Socialite Life)

+ Who's laughing now? For all the Miley Cyrus haters, lick this up: Hannah Montana was just nominated for an Emmy. (Ryan Seacrest)

+ And just for Friday S's and G's, here's Cloris Leachman in a one-piece swimsuit at 83 years young. HOLLA! (Seriously? OMG! WTF?)

Remember when Biggie did "One More Chance?" Back in '95 it was the monster jam with Mary J. Blige and Biggie's wife-to-be Faith Evans on the hook. To match its monster-jamness, Biggie enlisted the man, Hype Williams, to direct the video, and called on a whole posse of talent to star. By the time the project wrapped, it included appearances by Heavy D, Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, Queen Latifah, Tyson Beckford, Aaliyah, Diddy and TONS of others. The all-starred-ness of "One More Chance" was then pretty much unprecedented (unless you're a HUGE Chevy Chase fan).

Is it obvious yet what all this jibba jabba is leading up to? Let's just say it: Jamie Foxx went and made a video so fly, so celebbed out, that even Biggie, on his golden hip-hop throne up thur in the sky, can't touch it.

"Blame It," also directed by Hype Williams, includes performances by Ron Howard, Jake Gyllenhaal, T-Pain, Forest Whitaker, Samuel Jackson, Quincy Jones, Morris Chestnut, Tatyana Ali, Cedric The Entertainer, and more, making it officially the biggest video you ever even heard of. Sorry, Jared Leto. Sorry, Kanye. Thi$ i$ it.

T.I. may've offered to prove his love via a hardcore boutique binge in "Whatever You Like," but Bow Wow's taking his commitment to you step beyond that. And if Bow Wow's told you once, he's told you a THOUSAND times before -- he loves your mind AND your body! He EVEN SAYS SO in "You Can Get It All."

You still sending me crazy emails
Like i know it's just sex you want
I can't lie the sex is truly incredible
And every part of your body is so edible
I get tears from just thinking bout it

Awww! What a sweetie!

Check out Bow Wow's "You Can Get It All" video, directed by Hype Williams. The single was produced by Jermaine Dupri, BTW, and that familiar sample? It's TLC's "Baby-Baby-Baby." Fun fact -- Jermaine Dupri also makes a cameo in TLC's "Baby-Baby-Baby" video! (Watch it after the jump.) Also, does anyone wanna let that girl know that her butt is showing?

PS: You've only got one day left to ask Bow Wow a question!

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Los Angeles bros Sky Blu and Redfoo, aka LMFAO, are on a mission to wash away the seriousness of the world with Party Rock. What is Party Rock? It's music, clothing, and a way of thinking. It's a vibe. And these two are so wrapped up in their mission, that you'd think they were one superhuman. No, seriously, like we couldn't tell which one was talking when. So when you picture this interview in your mind, picture two bodies, a head and one gigantic afro. Deal?

Buzzworthy: How did you get to be best friends?

LMFAO: You know how you play that game? With the guy and the face? You make the mustache on his face? That's how we came together. The magnets attract. I'll tell you what really brought us together. Simply the music. And we both like sports. But we'd freestyle! We'd battle each other! We'd tape it and play it for people and see who got the most applause. But when we really became besties was the first trip to Miami. Every day, same motel. Same bed sometimes.

BUZZWORTHY: Are you famous yet?
LMFAO: Um, I'd have to say... HELL yeah we're famous! There's levels of fame. We're not at the Paris Hilton level. Or the Barack Obama level. Or the Jesus level (although that's the level we're shooting for). You know, one time we went into a place and one person recognized us. We said wow, I can't wait until two people recognize us. Now every day we could have at least one person recognize us. You know. From somewhere. Whether it be someone down the street or a sister or my mom.

Buzzworthy: What has been the most surprising part of getting there?
LMFAO: In art school, what if I turned in a blank canvas? Would that win the art competition? Maybe the surprise is that there are no surprises.

Buzzworthy: When you remix a song, is it because it's not good enough?
LMFAO: Ooh, that sounds like a trap! Next question? Yes. We don't think it's good enough. FOR the club. I'm not gonna remix "Billie Jean." I'm not gonna remix "PYT." There's no reason to. You're already dancing. We take songs that weren't necessarily dance-able -- not one booty clap -- you know, you're not gonna get a booty clap at 60 beats per minute.

Buzzworthy: Pitbull and Jermaine Dupri, among others, have remixed "I'm In Miami Trick." What's that like?

LMFAO: We love it. We take it as a compliment. It's very interesting, coming as a new artist, when you hear an already established artist that is very famous and very popular, imitating your style and your flow and your rhyme scheme. It's like, wow, you know? That is very flattering. But we're careful about how the songs come out. We let people jump on it AFTER the song's been branded to us. One time Paris Hilton told us she went to Atlanta and Jermaine Dupri was spinning. The song came on and Jermaine was like, "Yo baby girl this is my song, this is my song!" And she was like, "No it's not. Those are my boys LMFAO. What are you talking about?" Made us feel like we did it right. But yeah. We love it. It makes your song more popular.

Buzzworthy: Who would be your ultimate choice to remix one of your songs?
LMFAO: Justice.

You know, I have to go somewhere else. The bloody ones... The Bloody Beetroots. Maybe they could do something together... Bloody Justice?

Buzzworthy: Is "I'm In Miami Trick" based on actual events?
LMFAO: Actually, we're like fortune cookies. Because we said this is what we want to happen and then it did. It's a self-fulfilling prophesy. We never played naked Twister before the song. After the song, we have naked Twister every week, five o'clock on Sunday.

Buzzworthy: What are your Spring Break plans?
LMFAO: A whole week in Cancun with MTV! I plan on being naked. We're scheduled for one day, but we wanna spend a whole week because we have a lot to offer to Cancun. We have the boom boom.

Buzzworthy: How did your clothing line come to be? Is it more or less important to you than music?
LMFAO: That's like asking is your foot more important than your hand. Party Rock is a vibe. Music, clothing, a way of thinking... It's all one in the big scheme of things. Why is it all one? Because generally speaking, you're clothed when you're making music. So if you're wearing a suit and you're making party music, you're faking it. You have to wear the clothes of the type of music you're making. If i was making gospel, you might see me in a nice flowing robe and some sandals, with a Jesus piece and a glass of wine. I would eat a wafer with some hot sauce. I always brought salsa to church just for that. He'd offer the wafer and I'd say, "Not yet. Put it in my Picante."

Buzzworthy: How would you describe your style (fashion-wise)?
LMFAO: Party rock. Stuff that you'd rock at a party. Simple.

Buzzworthy: What do you feel very serious about?
LMFAO: To tell the truth, I feel very serious about not being serious. Because, if you're too serious, you're delirious, like ga-ga-GAH-GaHH-ERRRGGGGHHHH! I'm very serious about my party. You know? Where are the chips? Where are the f---ing chips? We're throwing a party here. Where's the punch? What the F--- is wrong with you?

I say this to the serious people in the world: Go to a club, meet a fine beautiful lady, take her out the next day, get your Cool Water cologne, your Old Spice, go take her to the best restaurant in town, make sure it's very quiet, you have a candle lit, order the veal. Then fart at the table. Then walk away. You will get laid.

+ Watch LMFAO's "I'm In Miami Trick" Video.

It's not every day that you get to see Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri cruisin' around town in a classic Chevy convertible, rapping about rollin' doobs, Barack Obama and being true friendzies. Which is a shame, because, given the opportunity, we could listen to Bow Wow's rhymes (and stare at JD's thick-framed Urkel specs) all day, EVERY day.

Check out the new video from the child rapper-turned-adult rapper Bow Wow, give it up for Janet Jackson's fiance hubby whatever, and don't get too distracted by the side-tilted, Fresh Prince-style hats to miss those amazing Beyonce-ish hooks from Keyshia Cole.

+ Looks like Madonna won't be needing that Christmas gift subscription to Match.com after all. We thought Madge and A Rod were TLF, but perhaps the Material Girl prefers the variety pack approach to her lurve life: meet her (maybe?) newest conquest, hottie hott male model Jesus Luz. (DListed)

+ John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston made kissyface in New York this weekend. After seeing how fab Ms. Aniston looks in her berfday suit on the cover of GQ this month, it really kinda puts a whole new spin on that "Your Body Is a Wonderland" song. (Pink Is the New Blog)

+ Is Britney Spears' baby daddy Kevin Federline trying to ditch his "Womanizer"-ly antics and settle down again? Based on his drinkin'/ dancin'/ carousin' with sexy beach volleyball player Victoria Prince in Vegas this weekend, I think we can safely say that the answer to that query is: Kevin Federline LOVES to party. (The Superficial)

+ What are your resolutions for 2009? For Kanye West, NOT beating the living crap out of any paparazzi (and also, we're guessing, not going to prison) is tops on his list. (Starpulse)

+ In answer to that age old question: Do blondes really have more fun? New mama Ashlee Simpson says: Ay mami! (Jezebel)

+ Christina Aguilera celebrated her 28th birthday last week with A Clockwork Orange-themed party. Wow. I guess it's a good thing Mr. Blackwell passed away earlier this year and never had a chance to see these pics, because this might have really done him in. (Defamer)

+ Whether or not Diddy can "save 30 Rock" remains to be seen, but in the meantime, he's using his guest appearance on CSI: Miami as an opportunity to remind us all how awesome he is (and to make bizarre references to baseball). (Remote Control)

+ Perhaps the stork is not gonna pay Janet Jackson a visit after all -- Jermaine Dupri took to his blog to swear (yet again!) that Ms. Jackson is definitely not preggers. (Rap-Up)

+ It's Monday ... and that sucks. But watch a few mins of Charley the differently-abled (but still totally cool) cat, and I promise you he'll turn that frown upside down. (Videogum)

+ Know this: Kanye West claims he's NOT a member of the Twitterverse (guess he's too busy blogging). So it looks like someone's nabbed Ye's identity (zoinks!) and is sending out faux Tweets (Feets?). And now Kanye's fake Twitter is down, and maybe he isn't *actually* fighting with Stephen Colbert, but he still really does want to be a fashion design intern, and this is all getting so Web 2.0 my head is gonna explode. (Stereogum)

+ Suge Knight's free and clear after allegedly beating the beejeebus out of a woman in a Las Vegas parking lot. He was also allegedly brandishing a knife and maybe/possibly/probably carrying some ecstasy and hydrocodone too, but all charges were dismissed without prejudice. We're guessing OJ Simpson is all "Seriously, WTF?" right about now. (Evil Beet)

+ Uhh, DMX might want to think about hiring Suge's lawyer, as his legal probs just got a whole lot worse. After failing to appear in an Arizona court to answer charges of animal cruelty and drug possession, a judge issued a warrant for the rapper's arrest (and we're really trying to resist making a "Jailhouse Rock" joke here. REEEALLY. TRYING. HARD.) (MTV News)

+ Looks like Britney Spears might get her birthday wish after all: Circus is selling like woah, and figures indicate that Brit's gonna debut at #1 on the Billboard chart this week. She's so hot, even Opes (Winfrey if you're nasty) -- wants to chat her up. The comeback is SO on, people (Perez Hilton).

+ T.I. performed "Whatever You Like" as this week's musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Next week Kanye West performs. Expect ranting. (Rap-Up)

+ Grammy-nominated M.I.A. has R.S.V.P'd "no can do" to the February 8th awards. Apparently her baby's due date the same night! M.I.A., can we has your ticket? Also, please do not name your baby Grammy. Or anything pertaining to "Bird Flu." (Perez Hilton)

+ Speaking of babies, rumors are flying that Janet Jackson is pregnant. Janet missed a number of tour dates in October, and now peeps are wondering if it was all because she's preggo. However, Jermaine Dupri is not ashamed... to tell the world she's not expecting. Hmmm... (Contact Music)

We can't believe the 2008 VMAs are (finally) over. And as much as we enjoyed watching Tokio Hotel win Best New Artist -- and seeing the Jo Bros get mobbed by a bunch of (fake) New Yorkers -- we're ready for our favorite post-awards show pastime: deconstructing the latest fashions. Check out our red carpet roundup (and the Official VMAs Photo Flipbook) and let us know which trends you loved, and which ones should go straight to the back of the closet.

Trend: Glitter-Glam
When we said the stars would shine on the VMAs red carpet tonight, we meant it. Britney Spears sparkled in silver (the perfect color to match her three new Moonmen!) while The Hills' Audrina Patridge and country gal Taylor Swift glittered in gold. Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus bedazzled in a black 20's-inspired frock and Katy Perry glimmered from head to toe in an precious metals mini. The overall effect? Reflective radiance. Or just really, really expensive tin foil. Fortunately, we happen to dig the whole couture-meets-Reynold's-Wrap mashup.

Trend: Wearing White After Labor Day
Forgot those uptight snobs who blanch at the thought of wearing white after the unofficial end of summer. White is the new black, dammit! And if you don't believe us, then maybe you'll take Lauren Conrad's word for it. (Or, for that matter, LL Cool J, Ashley Tisdale, Cee-Lo or Chris Brown's.) Personally, we're feeling a bit overwhelmed. On the one hand, there's a sense of liberation. (No more hue-related stigmas, huzzah!) On the other hand? White's not exactly the most slimming of colors. Also, whenever we wear it, we invariably spill piping hot coffee all over ourselves. Speaking of which, anyone got a Tide pen?

Trend: Hot Strapless Gowns
Sure, formfitting strapless numbers have always been in style. But this year, we're seeing way more variety in terms of color, shape and size. Some went with long gowns (as in Pink's candy-striped number and Christina Aguilera's cobwebby fishtail) while others chose to go short and sweet (a la Stephanie Pratt's black getup and Paris' two-toned taffeta). And despite the onslaught of decolletage, there wasn't a single wardrobe malfunction to be found. Which means our strapless stylistas remembered the three magic words: double-stick tape.

Trend: Black And White (And Red All Under)
In the old days, wearing plain old black-and-white was so funereal. Done incorrectly, you either looked like Morticia Adams, or else a cross between Pirates of the Caribbean and the soloist from your high school chorus. But celebs these days seem to understand there's a pretty big gray area between chic and geek. Tonight's polychromatic standouts include the Jonas Brothers, Tila Tequila, Lindsay Lohan, Lil Wayne and Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz, who gets double-props for making sure his hair totes matched his outfit.

Trend: Mad Hatters
Another big 2008 VMAs trend? Men in pimped-out headgear. From Shwayze's sideways baseball cap (very Fresh Prince of Bel-Air!) to Slash's trademark top hat to Kid Rock and Lil Wayne's fedoras, rims were most definitely this evening. Which still doesn't even begin to explain the fire engine red, Cat in the Hat-style chapeau sitting (three feet) atop T-Pain's head.

Trend: Vest to Impress
And last but not least, another menswear trend sweeping the carpet this evening: the vest. TH's Bill Kaulitz sported the leather (or was it pleather??) variety while Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy favored the preppy-punk grayscale look. Jermaine Dupri and Lupe Fiasco refused to follow the Pussycat Dolls' advice and loosen up their buttons, babe, while Ryan Sheckler kept his vest wide open, presumably to show off his shiny chest bling.

+ Did we miss anything? Check out what everyone was wearing in the VMAs 2008 Red Carpet Flipbook. Then, tell us your favorite red carpet must-haves and let us know who you think deserves to win best/worst-dressed.

It's now 1:57a.m. ET, and back in the Crosby building at Paramount, Jim Cantiello, Tamar Anitai and Shaheem Reid (Jennifer Vineyard and James Montgomery are running around somewhere) are a more than a little blogged out. Some of us are out at after parties, some of us <ahem> are pulling together must-see videos and photos we shot - kamikaze style! - of celebrities pouring into the back lot after the show. Stay tuned...

We've said it before, and we're saying it again: Spotting celebrities at the VMAs is like shooting fish in a damn barrel. From red-carpet arrivals to backstage buzz, we'll be live blogging the movie magic and surprises behind every set and all of our 2008 Hollywood VMA star sightings all night. Keep checking this post!

11:28 p.m. ET — Chris Brown went to the spot where he was supposed to meet Rihanna ... and found Jamie Foxx instead. And a minute after that, McLovin (a.k.a. Christopher Mintz-Plasse). "Good to meet you," the  actor told him.

11:25 p.m. ET — The Pussycat Dolls almost lost a member as they got into their tram. "Please don't leave without me!" Nicole Scherzinger cried while holding the train of her dress up to run to them.

11:23 p.m. ET — Tokio Hotel and the Pussycat Dolls just hugged it out. Bill gave Nicole Scherzinger the two-cheek kiss and then went off to find a drink. Meanwhile, Angela and Vanessa Simmons sought out a bathroom, and T.I. tried to find a polite way to turn away an extremely annoying reporter who was trying to hop aboard his golf cart.

11:20 p.m. ET — Rihanna and Chris Brown are going their separate ways — but only for 10 minutes. "You go do your thing, and you meet me right here," she tells him.

11:15 p.m. ET — Paris is the rare multitasker who can type on a BlackBerry and smoke a cigarette at the same time.

11:08 p.m. ET — After his performance, Kid Rock walks out and says, "I feel like an old man. I've been doing this for 10, 15 years." Being able to remember exact dates is the first thing to go, Kid.

11:01 p.m. ET — Apl from the Black Eyed Peas nearly ran me over in his golf cart. My fault, really. "Beep beep!" he jokes as he pulls away.

10:59 p.m. ET — Robert Pattinson from "Twilight" is lost, and who can blame him? This lot is confusing. Meanwhile, Paris Hilton is walking away when a random bystander who wants to take a picture with her. She gracefully poses and tells the fan, "Have fun!"

10:57 p.m. ET — A verklempt Tokio Hotel are hugging their staff so hard that someone might break a bone. Achtung!!!

10:52 p.m. ET — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were all smiles and holding hands as they walked out of the stage door — but when they got away from the crowd, the hands were dropped and their faces went cold. Looking much happier were Travis McCoy and Katy Perry, who walked out a moment later — despite no hand holding.

10:48 p.m. ET — Lupe Fiasco is rushed out the door of the Crosby Building on the Paramount lot.

10:45 p.m. ET — Christina has left the building! She runs out of the stage door as her dancers clap for her. "We nailed it!" one of them cheers as they load into a golf cart. "Whoo-hoo!" Christina yelps as they drive away with everyone on the backlot applauding her.

10:42 p.m. ET — Ooh, sh--, it's Toccara, rockin' that Janelle Monae fauxhawk like a tippity-top model. Whoa, Kanye almost just ran me over!!! Where's the fire, 'Yeezer?

10:40 p.m. ET — Looks like Nicky Hilton is getting some loving — a guy she's with is trying to kiss her, but taking a cue from her sister Paris, she looks bored.

10:33 p.m. ET — Looks like Slipknot might be leaving. "Especially with the masks, no one expects you to sit there for five hours," a rep tells injured bandmember Joey Jordison, who walks with the aid of two canes. Meanwhile, McLovin is getting some loving from Slipknot. "You've got to come to a show, man," they tell him.

10:30 p.m. ET — Backstage, MTV alum Carson Daly gave the network that made him famous the thumbs up.

10:28 p.m. ET — In the talent holding area, all eyes are glued to the big show, playing on a nearby flatscreen. Awhile back, Paramore's Farro brothers watched the Jonas Brothers' performance intently, heads in hands, like a couple of awestruck toddlers. Across the room, Kid Rock's drummer, Stefanie Eulinberg, was watching too, though she wasn't exactly awestruck by what she saw. "They look like the Wiggles," she laughed to no one in particular, before leaning way back in her chair. Things aren't nearly as laidback in Studio 16, where the main show rolls on. As a tech crew hustled in Paramore's "Whisky a Go-Go" set, Pete Wentz was nearly crushed, forced to take cover behind a velvet curtain. "I have no idea what's happening right now," he said, eyes wide. "You can be killed at any minute if you're not careful."

10:27 p.m. ET — Britney is back ... at Studio 16. While most people walk or ride in a golf cart, Britney had a tram. But seconds after Britney walked through the side door, Christina Aguilera — in a cart — pulled up and followed her through.

10:23 p.m. ET — Slash is hungry. He wants to go to Lucy's, but his wife, Perla, wants Nobu. But so many people keep coming to hug him, he can't leave. "I just want to get out of here!" he yells to Perla as she walks away to find a bathroom.

10:21 p.m. ET — Seth Green and LL Cool J's bro hug was one of the funniest moments I'd seen until I just almost walked directly into Slash's wife's ginormous rack. Slash, his wife and a few of Slash's other friends are singing happy birthday to someone, and I think Slash's wife's boobs are singing too.

10:16 p.m. ET — On the hunt for a bathroom, Seth Green found Slash instead by talent check-in. "Slash doesn't want to go in right now," his rep said while the hug-fest ensued.

10:08 p.m. ET — Tim Kash takes a minute to catch up with fellow Brits the Ting Tings.

10:06 p.m. ET — Did Lil Wayne have a wardrobe malfunction? His team is all atwitter that he had his shirt off and was showing off his tattoos — that was most definitely not according to plan. They just managed to get a plain white T on him before he made his entrance to Stage 16.

10:04 p.m. ET — Katy Perry got teased by security as she tried to make her way backstage. "No beer on the premises," a guard joked, pretending to block her. Katy's response? She hoisted the bottle above her head as if to toast him, and strolled on through, laughing.

9:59 p.m. ET — T.I.'s team loves Katy Perry. For the past 10 minutes, they've been singing "I Kissed a Girl" to each other. Clay especially — when he sees me, he grabs me and serenades me a little with the song, and then adds, "I want to kiss a girl!" Females backstage, you've been warned.

9:56 p.m. ET — Katy Perry watches Paramore's performance in the talent holding area. LL Cool J walks right past her. Just polite eye contact and a head nod.

9:55 p.m. ET — Oh cuh-rap. The venue is packed to capacity and the fire marshal ain't lettin' no one back in. Which means I'm watching Vanessa Hudgens' handlers work their handling magic on the security guys at the side door. Same thing Paramore's people just had to do. Bet Jim Cantiello doesn't have to deal with this. Ooh, Pussycat Dolls and Keri Hilson are all exchanging pretty pleasantries! Suuuhp, laydayze!?

9:33 p.m. ET — OMG. Lindsay Lohan just sprinted by in her next look — modified tux vest held together in the back by like something no more substantial than a human hair! Soo supremo hot!

9:21 p.m. ET — Miley Cyrus is like four inches from me. That dress says "next Madonna" to me (but not the rapping version). And Lindsay Lohan is an effing fox on heels. But you knew that. Aww, Samantha Ronson! You so scrappy! (GET ME YOUR DAMN BROTHER'S PHONE NUMBER OR I SWEAR I'LL HAVE YOU BUMPED TO THE CRAP SEATS!!!) Also, I'd punch my own mother for the tartan dress Vanessa Simmons is wearing. Oh, Katy Perry just walked by — I'd kick my cat for her shoes. Ooh, Kid Rock just walked by and refused some random guy's photo. DENIED!!!

9:14 p.m. ET — Panic at the Disco ... I told them there was champagne back here (NOT THAT IVE HAD ANYYYYYYhshdhfblarggdd), but they wanted some beers. I told them this pic was for Hustler. Effing love these dudes!

9:11 p.m. ET — One of T-Pain's clowns is mesmerized as he watches Rihanna perform "Disturbia" with her own clan of face-painted misfits. He looks like he belongs on the stage with them.

9:04 p.m. ET — Britney!!! Is here! She's back! Better than ever! OMB! Need oxygen!!! Need ... oxygen and more Britney!!! Best. VMAs. Evar!!!!!!!

8:59 p.m. ET — We have Jonas! In the golf cart! And I'm fangirling out because Kevin yelled out to me, "How you doin'?" My heart just grew another heart, and that heart is making the little Jonas heart sign with its little heart hands!!!

8:53 p.m. ET — Jordin Sparks just struck like 12 poses and she truly is rockin' it out from head to toe. Ooh, Chace Crawford just stopped for his snaps and broke my heart into a million little pieces with that Brad-Pitt-of-the-Jonas-generation stilo!!! Holy hell!!! Trent Reznor's here! Dying, dying, dying!!!

8:51 p.m. ET — Paramore are in a couple of Smart Cars, one red and one blue. Chivalry is dead, though: As the guys pop out, who comes up out the trunk? The only female, Hayley.

8:50 p.m. ET — Michael Phelps will have to wait just a little longer to meet one of his favorite rappers, Lil Wayne. Phelps is getting interviewed with Kid Rock, and who would pull up on a golf cart right behind them? Weezy. Phelps had no idea, and before Wayne could go say hi, the rapper was directed to another part of the carpet. The Olympic gold medal winner did get a chance to chop it up with Kid for a few mins. "Congratulations," Kid said to the Baltimore-bred athlete. "Thanks, man," he replied humbly. "What are you up to?" "Trying to ride the wave like you," Kid answered with a grin. Ciara pulled up while they chatted.

8:48 p.m. ET — Twilight stars Kristen Stewart -- in a gorgeous Phillip Lim dress -- and Robert Pattinson just stopped for a snap (looking very much like a real-life couple), with T-Pain right behind them.

8:41 p.m. ET — OMG, Slash!!! And his wife has a mustache TATTOOED ONTO HER FINGER! I'm not worthy!!! I'm also not really able to hear for sh-- anymore, as the Swaychopper has officially DESTROYED my hearing.

8:34 p.m. ET — Corbin Bleu, in a sleek, dangerous-looking motorcycle jacket and hair that'd make the gods envious, stopped for a backstage photo as Lauren Conrad teetered by (avoiding a scary looking grate) holding a glass of champers, Busta rolled by wearing a diamond watch bigger than my freaking face, and Ne-Yo played the part of the gentleman, slinging his jacket over his shoulder. Oh, and he was wearing a hat, obvs. Ooh, and Nicky Hilton looks the chicest — and richest — I've ever seen her!!

8:24 p.m. ET — Joe Francis of Girls Gone Wild notoriety just walked by in a velvet blazer with a girl who did not look so wild to me. Not far behind him was Ashley Tisdale, looking wildly gorgeoso. For the love of East High, someone keep Joe Francis far, far away from the Tis!!!!

8:19 p.m. ET — Is Drake Bell channeling Peter Parker or is he the next Johnny Depp? I don't know and don't care. I just know I'm officially in love.

8:12 p.m. ET — T-Pain, looking very much like a gilded ringmaster, describes his red-carpet entrance (atop an elephant, FYI) to a member of his posse: "It's very hot, and my ba--s hurt." Good to know!

8:10 p.m. ET — Two members of the Jonas Brothers' backing band just cruised by in a golf cart. Contain yourselves, ladies!!! (And no, I've had no Jonas spottings yet ... YET!!! Ooh, there's Apl.De.Ap from Black Eyed Peas wearing Obama sneakers.

8:07 p.m. ET — Tom Kaulitz claps his hands to the beat as Tokio Hotel stand up in the back of their monster truck. The truck is in position as the driver waits his cue. As they approach the carpet entrance, the only thing louder than the roar of their truck is the rock music blasting out of the speakers.

8:06 p.m. ET — MTV alum and VH1 top doc Dr. Drew just walked by the backstage station. Help me, doc! I'm addicted to the Jonas Brothers!

8:03 p.m. ET — Backstage, Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin just slinked by in a cream and denim dress as an impeccably outfitted Jermaine Dupri and prodigy Q (as in the letter, as one photographer said), stopped for a photo op.

7:56 p.m. ET — Rihanna boards a golf cart headed for the main show, and as she's leaving, she pokes fun at her assistant's particularly flamboyant porkpie hat. "Oh my God, are you a Jonas?" she laughs. The Plain White T's hang around by the security checkpoint, apparently waiting for their tickets to arrive. "We got here really early this time, 'cause last year we almost missed the opening of the show," frontman Tom Higgenson says. Minutes later, they receive the coveted tix and head inside.

7:49 p.m. ET — T.I. is walking up to the carpet. It's Just Tip, his lady Tiny, a female friend and Tip's publicist. On the way to the carpet, Travis Barker walks up and they all shake hands and hug. Paul Wall walks up a few minutes later and joins them.

7:48 p.m. ET — Nothing but ladies now. The Pussycat Dolls walk up, then Solange, now Brooke Hogan. All the limos seem to be backed up, so everyone is just legging it out. Rihanna next, Keri Hilson. Very casual.

7:47 p.m. ET — Speidi spotting! Spencer actually looked quite polished in pinstripes. He had a happy looking Heidi at his side in a '70s era off-the-shoulder glittery black minidress and studded black boots. The power couple already gets my vote for glammest couple of the night. Ooh, here comes Pete Wentz, who just gave them both a hug, and Spencer fixed Pete's Amish guy tie. Its like an MTV family reunion.

7:42 p.m. ET — Pink blew by on a golf cart in a black-and-red-striped dress and hair out to there, like a modified version of Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz, which will probably only make Bill happier if he meets her — she's the one star he told me he can't wait to meet today.

7:27 p.m. ET — All you hear in the parking lot leading up the entrance of the red carpet is "My president's black/ My Lambo's blue/ I'll be g--damn if my rims ain't too." Young Jeezy is sitting on the back of his all-black old-school convertible. Meanwhile, he has what looks to be a couple of dozen guys on choppers. If Jeezy were to ever hold office, chances are the Secret Service and the police wouldn't be guarding him. Meanwhile Lupe Fiasco shows up in a fly jockey outfit. He fixes his shirt right before stepping on the carpet.

7:25 p.m. ET — A dapper Donnie Klang and two bodyguards stop for a minute to enjoy the view of Lauren Conrad while she does an on-air hit with MTV News' Tim Kash. Audrina Patridge walks by, and I swear she was talking to her publicist about a hot dog stand. Seriously.

7:23 p.m. ET — The Cab frontman Alex DeLeon appears super blown away by the star power of Taylor Swift. "We were behind her and all the photographers were like 'AAAAH!' " he laughed. "And then when we rolled up, they were like 'Eh.' " No matter, though. "Last year we just hung out in Fall Out Boy's suite. This year we get to see Kanye perform. Plus no one knows who we are, so I can get drunk!"

7:18 p.m. ET — Sean Garrett just told us he's working with Beyoncé. He said it was supposed to be a secret, but now the secret is out.

7:16 p.m. ET — Heavy D walks up. No car — just D calmly strolling and talking on his BlackBerry. Soon the roar of the motorcycles traveling with Jeezy can be heard. They're nowhere in sight, though, they just have very loud pipes.

6:41 p.m. ET — Fatman Scoop arrives wearing boxer shorts, a tank top and dress socks. No shame whatsoever. He has a huge smile as he steps out of the limo with his wife, Shanda. Damien from "TRL" chats with John Norris about sports. Of course they talk Tom Brady and Chad Pennington's first games of the NFL season. Floor manager says, "Tokio Hotel are five cars away!"