Did you already watch the unfinished version of Kanye West's "Paranoid" video? The one that leaked the other week? YOU DID? SHAME ON YOU! YOU PISSED KANYE WEST OFF! (Again.) Next time you WAIT for the finished version of a Kanye video, or you hear that? THAT'S the sound of a MacBook Air sailing through the air (they called it "Air" for a reason) and juuuustmissing your lucky little head.

So, let's pretend you're unfamiliar with "Paranoid." Well, it's all black-and-white, stars a smooooookin' hot Rihanna, (who's not wearing a whole lot, Lord have mercy) some menacing wolf creatures, and overt pulp/ noir imagery.

Photographer/ director Nabil Elderkin, who directed "Paranoid," also directed Kanye's "Welcome to Heartbreak," Drake Bell's "I Know," and John Legend's "PDA" (to name a few).

NOW you can watch "Paranoid." Because it's ready. And because Kanye SAID so. And what happens if you piss Kanye off? He swears off MTV forever. Until he returns and plays the VMAs a year later. Way to stick to your guns! JKLOVEYOUYEEZYMEANIT!

+ Former Danity Kane member D. Woods provides some terribly blunt revelations about Making The Band and just exactly how real "reality" television is. We applaud her candor. We do not, however, support her new haircut. (Singersroom)

+ Now that Pete Doherty is a Sober Sally, the absolute LAST thing he needs is to be infected with the Swine Flu. NOW GO OUT AND BUY SOME HOG! THE INDUSTRY'S A SUFF'RIN! (Holy Moly)

+ You need to see the trailer for Eminem's new video "3 A.M." It looks like Silent Hill meets a Rob Zombie movie. Pretty creepy (and of course, Em is shirtless). (Rap-Up)

+ As if you needed another reason to head to Austin, TX this year, Pearl Jam and Beastie Boys (along with Dave Matthews Band - meh) are headlining the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October (tix are only $185 for three days.. pretty good for a recesh budgie). Other notables include Lily Allen and John Legend.

+ And here you have it, "the face of digital energy," the official album cover for Black Eyed Peas' "The E.N.D." It's supposed to be a blend of all four band members' faces, but I think it just looks like Fergie after a hard night of drinking, which could explain where her wig went. (Rap-Up)

+ If you're in the market for a creepy Patrick Swayze wax figure (that looks nothing like him but claims to "sport his famous flowing 1980's hairstyle" from Road House), then you have come to the right place! (Live Auctioneers)

At the height of his slow-cooking 50 Cent beef, Officer Ricky Rick Ross -- the new authority on high-end timepieces (NSFW) -- drops a white-suited wallop of a video with John Legend singing the money-dripping hook.

The Gil Green (Lil Wayne's "Lollipop," Akon's "Lonely," DJ Khaled's "So Hood")-directed video for "Magnificent" may not include any overt attacks on 50, but it certainly does support claims that Ross's life has only gotten better since the beef began.

For one thing, "Magnificent" looks like it cost about $100 million to make. It could definitely replace Scarface as the video in heavy rotation on all the Cribs flatscreens. Sounds like $100 million, too! The Deeper Than Rap single was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, frequent Jeezy (and once Young Buck!) co-conspirators. Finally, John Legend really drives the message home when he croons that hook through clenched teeth.

Swimmin' in women/ Champagne sippin'/ Gold Emblem with 2 Ms in it/ This living is so magnificent/ Stop dreaming it/ I'm living it!

Here it is. Rick Ross The Boss's latest look at the good life. Bet on "Magnificent."

Pop Quizz: Does the Nabil Elderkin (Common, John Legend) -directed video for Kanye West's "Welcome To Heartbreak," featuring Kid Cudi, remind you more of something awesome (e.g. going to the circus, like where Britney's the ringleader) or going to the dentist, which is sucky and painful? I vote circus!

+ The "We Are One" all-star concert at the Lincoln Memorial yesterday afternoon kicked off a week of Inaugural celebrations. Beyonce, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Usher, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, will.i.am, and others were on hand to say YES WE CAN. (MTV News)

+ As we reported, Beyonce will be singing a super secret song at the Inaugural Ball tomorrow night when President and Michelle Obama take the dance floor. Only Beyonce isn't so good at keeping secrets. (Pssst: it's "At Last" by Etta James). (D-Listed)

+ Dear Miley Cyrus (and Emily Osment!): We are officially BEYOND psyched for your new Hannah Montana movie. LYLAS, Buzzworthy. (Disney Society)

+ A naked pic of Madonna from 1979 is up for auction, and let's just say that the J. Sisters could use this puppy as a killer "before" shot if they were so inclined. (Gawker)

+ Speaking of Madge, she's not really stressin' this whole recession sitch too much: She was just named the #1 Top 10 earner of 2008. Other richie riches rounding out the list include the Jonas Brothers (never heard of 'em. You?) and Coldplay. (LA Times)

+ Lady Gaga brings new meaning to the term "fit to be tied." And also "absolutely insane hair bow." (The Superficial)

+ For your consideration: example #1,456 that some people's Jonas Brothers love/ OJD goes a leetle too far: undies snatchin'. (Websters Is My B****)

+ Notorious, the biopic about legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G., opened at No. 4 at the box office this weekend. No word on whether the sale of Coogi sweaters have been affected. (MTV Movies Blog)

+ Go ahead and add "gourmet chef" to Jessica Simpson's growing resume: the pop singer/reality star/actres/ country singer's recipes for banana breakfast fruit smoothies and no-fat broccoli and cherry tomatoes appear in the 2008 Dallas Cowboy wives Family Cookbook, eventhough she's... uhm... not technically Tony Romo's wife (or fiancé even). Awww! Remember when she didn't even know what tuna is? (NYDN)

To help you wile away the hours until Barack Obama takes office (so soon!), we bring you two of many artists who have stuck their necks out in recent times in hopes of making some radical change: John Legend and will.i.am. Remember "Yes We Can," their Barack support video from a few months back? Remember when they performed it live at the Democratic National Convention?! Of course you do. It was major news and is ultimately one of the many public outcries that helped the distinguished Senator from Illinois become President Obama.

But that wasn't, by a long shot, the first time will.i.am met John Legend. Their careers have been interlaced from the beginning! Legend did guest vocals on Black Eyed Peas song "Like That," and will.i.am has produced several Legend tracks over the years. Now they come together again with MTV to help us ring in what is already a major slice of history. Keep an eye out across the next two weeks for a host of MTV-exclusive will.i.am / John Legend video insanity. Much more after the jump!

+ Exclusive will.i.am photo flipbook

+ Britney Spears is about to be back on top with her new LP -- but that doesn't mean everyone's lining up to work with her. "She's not at the top of my list," admits self-professed girl-kisser Katy Perry, who sez she'd much rather collaborate with the likes of John Legend. (E! Online)

+ Meanwhile, the Pussycat Dolls would LOVE to collab with Brit Brit. Er, again. Hey, maybe this time, Britney's scenes will actually make it past the cutting room floor! (Angry Ape)

+ Did Tom "Couch-Jumpin'" Cruise SERIOUSLY just give Spencer Pratt marital advice? Seriously?? (Hills: Live After Show)

+ Depressions are depressing! Which is why Diddy has decided to scale back his bling until after the rest of the country can afford to pay their electric bill. Awww. (Remote Control)

+ Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore have found an ingenious way to combine our hatred of cancer ... and our love of 18 karat gold jewelry. (WXYZ)

+ Taylor Swift continues to insist that she's totally, 100% O-V-E-R Joe Jonas. Yep, because nothing says "I'm single and fabulous!" quick incessantly talking about your ex. (MTV News)

+ One-time Brit-pop rivals Blur and Oasis are reportedly reuniting next summer in London's Hyde Park. Um, finally! (NME via Scandalist)

+ Crazy caps lock-lovin' Kanye West confirms MTV News' report that Will.i.am will be "PRODUCING ON U2'S NEXT ALBUM." (MTV - UK)

+ While u were all busy eating turkey, and fighting with your famz for the wii controller, Britney Spears had a pretty Brit-tabulous holiday weekend: She started off the action on Thursday with a kickass performance at the Bambi Awards in Germany; on Saturday night she performed on the hit British show X Factor (beating all previous ratings records); and she capped off the weekend with her much-anticipated Britney: For the Record MTV special along with a sneak peek of the upcoming video for her "Circus" single. Oh, and she had an early birthday celebration in London before her big b-day event on Tuesday with Good Morning America. I for one am *very* thankful for all of this Britney Spears fabulosity (and I need a nap now). (MTV Newsroom)

+ Madonna-n-A Rod sittin' in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G ... or at least, enjoying a nice tall glass of holy Kaballah water. After rumors of his Thanksgiving plans hit the interwebs last week, A Rod did indeed show up front-row-and-center to Madge's concert last Wednesday eve. He even passed her a bottle of water mid-show. Awww. (Evil Beet )

+ Diddy dyes ... uhm, down *there*. (The Superficial)

+ Goodbye innocent childhood, hello Goth Punk Barbie. (Idolator)

+ Pharrell and Shakira R maybe/probably making some beautiful music together. The two were spotted in the studio recently and are reportedly at work on Shakira's sixth album. We've got no "Objection" to that. (Rap-Up)

+ Looks like Miley Cyrus is hoping to reach beyond the limitations of her pesky iPhone camera and study photography for realzies. In London! With her bra and undies on! (Perez Hilton)

+ Whitney Houston to World: Me and Bobby Brown back together again? Hell-to-the-no . (Yahoo)

+ Alicia Keys, John Legend and Christina Aguilera were among the many celebs who performed at CNN's Heroes Awards. (Huffington Post)

+ I could have sworn Chris Martin from Coldplay was super cute. After reading this interview all I can say is: my bad. (The Times)

After flipping through John Legend's sexy photo flipbook and watching his jaw drop during co-VMAs presenter Jordin Sparks' impulsive pro-purity pep rally (dramatic photo recap, above!), we figured we knew pretty much all there was to know about the baby-faced crooner.

But it turns out he's even more multifaceted than we thought! Check out this exclusive interview with the living Legend (see what we did there??) for all the behind-the-scenes dirt on his "Green Light" video, plus find out why absolutely NO party is complete without chicken and waffles.

+ Want to see more of John's smooth-as-a-baby's-bum face? Admire the man for his photographic consistency then watch "Green Light" in all of its poultry-meets-yummy breakfast foods glory.

While the 2008 VMAs were going down in Hollywood, Fashion Week totally took over NYC. And, as always, the front row was the only place to see and be seen. And since a picture's worth a thousand words, we've put together a pictorial peek of the action for your voyeuristic viewing pleasure. Check it out and see which music-minded celebs bombarded NYC's Bryant Park, presided over the promenade and triumphed at The Tents...

John Legend pulled double duty, racing back from the VMAs red carpet in time to take in Tommy Hilfiger with a pixie-haired Hilary Swank. Meanwhile, Ashanti peeped Reem Acra with actress Perry Reeves and Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day held court at Custo Barcelona with socialite (and Gossip Girl guest star!) Tinsley Mortimer.

Elsewhere, R&B star Mario came out of hiding to mingle with The Veronicas at G-Star, while Jennifer Lopez dazzled at Oscar de la Renta and Day 26's Q got dangerously cozy with fellow Making the Band-er Dawn Richards at Aurelio Costarella.

Plus, Kelly Osbourne and Bow Wow were total suckers for Betsey Johnson while Natasha "I Wrote The Hills Theme Song" Bedingfeld joined the rest of the fashion world in blowing air-kisses at Max Azria.

+ Want to see more of your fave artists dressed to impress? Check out our VMAs Fashion Flipbook or catch the 30-second recap in our Red Carpet Rewind.