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1.) Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Adele are just a few singers recently announced as "Guinness Book Of World Record" champs, winning awards for new categories such as "Most Hits on YouTube." Meanwhile we'll just keep working on breaking the "biggest rubber band ball" record. (MTV News)

2.) Justin Timberlake takes a political stance while posing for the cover of October's W Magazine. This isn't the first time JT's been portrayed as president. Talk about rocking the vote! (MTV Style)

3.) "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks will pair up with Whitney Houston for a film based on the story about The Supremes,"Sparkle." All you "Dream Girl" lovers looking for your next fix, this one's for you! (Huffington Post)

4.) Snooki, the queen of the "Jersey Shore" faux glow, takes infamous CNN commentator Anderson Cooper for a spray tan. And that's how major news coverage gets done. (Get it?!) (MTV Remote Control)

5.) Chris Brown shows his fans some love -- via personal lap dances! The singer's "F.A.M.E" tour has officially kicked off, and it looks like T-shirts aren't the only souvenirs at the show. (That Grape Juice)

6.) If your hobbies involve quoting Miss Universe commentators and cats, then we may have just found your heaven. (BuzzFeed)

7.) If the recent snippet of Kelly Rowland's upcoming "Lay It On Me" video wasn't enough to hold you over, MORE behind-the-scenes footage has been released. Brace yourselves: These clips include elephants. (Rap-Up)

8.) While Joe and Nick Jonas seem to be busy dominating the spotlight, the "quieter" JoBro Kevin, still made time to make a cameo on the red carpet alongside his wife at the "I Don't Know How She Does It" movie premiere. Say it with me: "Aww!" (Just Jared)

9.) Tyra Banks wrote a book and, no, it's not about smizing. The model-turned-judge-turned-author released her first novel "Modelland" yesterday. It's a story about beautiful models that live on a mountain top. Quite the stretch. (Hollywood Crush)

10.) Glee's on the hunt for ANOTHER male hottie to join the cast. Singers, actors and people equally as adorable as Darren Criss need apply. (Entertainment Weekly)

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It's September, y'all! And you know what that means: It's the beginning of a new season! A time to grow. A time to change. A time to... break up with people apparently! As a result, most of the songs from this week's "Must-Hear" list are brand-new breakup anthems and empowerment jams. Well, except for the Jordin Sparks banger -- that one's not new. That song just "gets" me.

Oh, well, and then there's the Grace Jones track about the perils of the corporate world, which in hindsight doesn't actually have anything to do with this whole "turning over a new leaf" theme. That one's just because Grace Jones is a LEGEND.

Right then: So there's no actual theme this week. Still: enjoy!

1.) JoJo, "Disaster"

It's been a minute since Queen JoJo last graced the radio airwaves, but on Sept. 6, Boston's baddest babe since Donna Summer is back, better and more bitter than ever on her latest (soon-to-be) radio smash "Disaster," the lead single from her upcoming third studio album, Jumping Trains.

"The walls burned up and our love fell down/And it turned into whatever, now we're saying never," JoJo soulfully croons on top of the song's defiant pop-rock stomp, which recalls the rallying battle cry of Jordin Sparks' "Battlefield" (who we'll get to a little later on -- fear not.)

"Disaster" is essentially the long-awaited 2011 sequel to 2006's "Too Little, Too Late" with even more impressive, matured vocals and scathing lyricism from the 20-year-old talent, proving two already known Pop Truths: JoJo will forever be flawless, and boys will forever suck. + LISTEN TO JOJO, "DISASTER."

2.) Kelly Clarkson, "Mr. Know It All"

Still mad? Okay, perfect! Never one to settle for a sugary-sweet love song, America's first "Idol" Kelly Clarkson just premiered "Mr. Know It All," the lead single from her upcoming album, Stronger, last week during an adorkable livestream for fans. (Don't watch that stream unless you have zero qualms about cooing and gleefully shouting out loud "She's so cute!" to no one in particular.)

But if were expecting a "Since U Been Gone" rager or a "My Life Would Suck Without You" anthem, you thought wrong (KELLY REFERENCE): Unlike her usual lead singles, Kelly's holding back on the Yelly on her latest release to serve up some beautifully crooned melodies.

Sure, Clarkson's still serving us Alanis Morrissette realness with the lyrics ("Ohm you think that you know me/That's why I'm leaving you lonely"), but without all the crashing guitars and throaty howls, "Mr. Know It All" almost plays as sweetly as Bruno Mars' sugary-sweet radio smash, "Just The Way You Are." Except for the fact that, you know, she totally hates you. + LISTEN TO KELLY CLARKSON, "MR. KNOW IT ALL."

+ Listen to more Must-Hear Pop Songs Of The Week after the jump!

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+ Taylor Swift has revealed that she "needed" to perform her song "Innocent" at the 2010 MTV VMAs. (MTV News)

+ Check out the 2-D poster for Justin Bieber's 3-D concert film, "Never Say Never." (Idolator)

+ Janet Jackson reveals a lighter, playful side in this "Essence" photo shoot. (That Grape Juice)

+ Turns out Kanye West wasn't lying when he rapped about sending nude photos in "Runaway." Shots of the rapper are reportedly circulating. (Celeb Buzz)

+ Madonna's daughter, Lourdes Leon, celebrated her 14th birthday by watching Jordin Sparks perform in the Broadway hit "In The Heights." (Just Jared)

Tags Janet Jackson, Jordin Sparks, justin bieber, Kanye West, Lourdes, Madonna, Taylor Swift

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Last summer, L.A.-via-Nashville songstress Ashlyne Huff turned a lot of heads with her breakout debut single, "Heart Of Gold." With her sultry vocals, pop savvy and subtle twang, Huff's music draws from a variety of influences to make her own sweet sound.

The daughter of producer/guitarist Dan Huff, Ashlyne is an accomplished songwriter in her own right, having a hand in the construction of all of her own material. It's in the vocal booth and on stage, however, where the singer really shines. Ashlyne just finished a tour with Honor Society and Just Kait, and she's back on the road with Jordin Sparks.

Listening to Ashlyne's tracks on her recently released self-titled EP, Huff sounds like a more grown up, less starry eyed Taylor Swift. Her love songs are detailed, and her breakup jams cut deep.

You can hear a bunch of Ashlyne's music at her MySpace page. And in case you haven't seen it, check out Ashlyne's video for "Heart Of Gold," below. Her EP is out now.

Tags Ashlyne Huff, Jordin Sparks, Taylor Swift, video

+ A free show at New York City's South Street Seaport, which was to feature performances from Hanson and Drake, ended in chaos yesterday. (Sound Of The City)

+ For those who still want the Drake live experience (minus the rioting), check out his Walmart Soundcheck performance of cuts from his just-released Thank Me Later album. (Idolator)

+ Get a sneak peek of Jordin Sparks' appearance on the Nickelodeon boy band show "Big Time Rush." (JustJaredJr)

+ Eminem, looking to maximize sales of his new album, Recovery, has enlisted the help of super-salesman Vince Shlomi (aka "the Shamwow guy") in a new viral video. (MTV News)

+ More clips have hit the web from Kelly Clarkson's seemingly awesome karaoke party. Watch her perform Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" and Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby." (ImNotObsessed)

+ Christina Aguilera performed the national anthem at Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Los Angeles last night. (ThatGrapeJuice)

Tags Big Time Rush, Christina Aguilera, Drake, Eminem, Guns N' Roses, Hanson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Vanilla Ice

+ T.I. has revealed some details about his upcoming album, King Uncaged. His first full-length since being released from prison will include collaborations with Eminem and Lady Gaga. (MTV News)

+ All the stars came out for last night's American Idol finale, including past contestants Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks. Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson also performed. (JustJared)

+ Lady Gaga told her Twitter followers that she thought the Gaga-themed "Glee" episode this week was "amazing." (PopEater)

+ The cast of "Jersey Shore" will be appearing in an upcoming Enrique Iglesias music video. (TMZ)

+ The rumored-to-be-preggers Mariah Carey has dropped out of Tyler Perry's next film. (ImNotObsessed)

Tags American Idol, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, Enrique Iglesias, Glee, Janet Jackson, Jersey Shore, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, T.I., video

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Every time you turn around it seems like David Archuleta is doing something good for the world. Just last week, the American Idol sweetheart was in Miami performing "No Air" with Jordin Sparks at her annual charity concert.

Now comes news, via Just Jared Jr. that one of Archuleta's Arch Angels created a calendar that will help fight multiple sclerosis.

The calendar was created by photographer Jennifer Barry, who was inspired by Archie's performance of the song "Prayer of the Children" backstage at the Hope For Haiti Now benefit concert. The calendar is called "Be The Change," it's filled with great photos of Archuleta, and it's available at Qoop.com, with all proceeds benefiting Crush MS.

Please support this cause by picking up a copy of David's calendar -- they're $21, and again, all proceeds benefit Crush MS -- and be sure to check out his performance of "Prayer For The Children," below.

Tags American Idol, David Archuleta, Hope For Haiti, Jordin Sparks, video

+ Continuing where the Hope For Haiti Now benefit album and telethon left off, BET is picking up the torch and will be airing its own fund raising show tonight. SOS: Saving Ourselves: Help For Haiti will be broadcast, from Miami, this evening at  8pm ET. Performers and participants include Drake, Mary J. Blige, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, Wyclef and Trey Songz. The event will be hosted by Pharrell Williams, Diddy and Queen Latifah. (MTV News)

+ In a recently posted video, the leading promoter of whiskey as an oral hygiene product, Ke$ha, appears to be defacing the legendary Hollywood sign to spell out "Ke$hawood." Some folks think it's a viral hoax. Why? Because those "Hollywood" letters are 45 feet tall and Ke$ha is not The Hulk. (Gawker)

+ Robin Thicke and Nicki Minaj played the Late Show With David Letterman last night. Two things are great about this. 1) Letterman's intro, getting all hot under the collar after stumbling through Thicke's album title ("Sex Therapy...The Experience? You don't need to tell me!"). 2) NICKI MINAJ WAS ON LETTERMAN LAST NIGHT. (Rap-Up)

+ Yesterday we ran a Buzz Bite about Taylor Swift's label head defending his artist against some post-GRAMMY backlash that had turned up in, among other places, The New York Times. In doing so, said label head, Scott Borchetta of Big Machine, made a sideways comment about the prefab pop stars of American Idol. You know who did not care for that? Kelly Clarkson did not care for that. And she blogged about it. (Rolling Stone)

+ If you ask anyone, they'll tell you I always say, 'When you can't get Chris Brown, get David Archuleta.' Jordin Sparks feels the same way, obviously. Archuleta sang the Chris Brown part of "No Air" with Sparks at the third annual Jordin Experience in Miami. (Idolator)

+ Here are some pictures of Snoop Dogg hanging out with Darth Vader in Times Square. You're welcome. (Pink Is The New Blog)

Tags Chris Brown, David Archuleta, Diddy, Drake, Jordin Sparks, Ke$ha, Keri Hilson, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Nelly Furtado, Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams, Queen-Latifah, Robin Thicke, Taylor Swift, Trey Songz, Wyclef Jean

NOT TOO SOON! Hey, the balloon boy story that had the nation -- and Twitter -- captivated for hours yesterday had a happy, albeit bizzare, ending. Which means... IT'S TOTALLY TIME TO MAKE FUN OF IT! Plus, Falcon puked not once but TWICE on TV! Amazing! Someone get this kid some Gatorade. And get me this balloon boy t-shirt, okay?

Or this hide-and-seek all-time champion shirt.

Also, here are some songs you could play the next time you fake-steal your dad's UFO thing. Which reminds me, I SO need to make sure mine's securely held down with bricks so we don't have an incident.

Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight"

Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown, "No Air"

R. Kelly, "I Believe I Can Fly"

Tags Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks, Phil Collins, R.-Kelly, video

Not that this bit of frosting should overshadow everything Jordin Sparks' new video has going for it, but we must -- MUST! -- discuss the nails. Strands of gold chains are glued to Jordin's nails, right? They're freaking "weapons of choice." Jordin even texts with those things!

Now when she's not going all creationist on me, I'm a die-hard Jordin Sparks fan: next to Kelly Clarkson, Jordin is my favorite of the Idol crop; and "Battlefield" was pretty lifechanging. While her new "S.O.S" track -- a revamping of 1980s freestyle singer Shannon's "Let The Music Play" -- could have easily gone to a less talented singer, I'm psyched ballad-leaning Jordin took on a sassy, sexy, pop star number. Whether or not Jordin went into this video shoot feeling she had something to prove, she knocks it out: it's everything you could want from a diva, with those moves and that hair!

I mean... we'll see if the nails catch on, but the video's a keeper -- watch it below, and watch Jordin perform "S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)" on VH1 Divas 2009. And watch Shannon's "Let The Music Play" after the jump.

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