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1.) Is it wrong to be SUPER excited that Nicki Minaj actually looks pretty damn normal in her Grammy commercial with host LL Cool J? (That Grape Juice)

2.) We guess acting just isn't in Madonna's MDNA. (Get it!?) Madge recently admitted that she's more interested in being behind the camera these days. (MTV News)

3.) Adele's "Set Fire To The Rain" gets even hotter in a spicy mashup with Red Hot Chilli Peppers' '90s classic "Give It Away." (Pop On And On)

4.) Rihanna may promote living the thug life, but she still embraces her elegant side. Ri bought a sparkly $160,000 Marilyn Monroe portrait made entirely of Swarovski crystals. (MTV Style)

5.) What's more delicious than "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk" (sans the cigarettes, of course)? A new Rufus Wainwright album produced by Mark Ronson. (Arjan Writes)

6.) Miley Cyrus broke her bum, y'all! The singer recently tweeted that she cracked her tailbone while flipping onto a couch. Get better soon, Milers! (Hollywood Life)

7.) Fans awaiting The All-American Rejects' next release can peep behind-the-scenes photos from the band's new "Beekeeper's Daughter" music video. (Billboard)

8.) White Stripes' Jack White goes solo. He released his first song, "Love Interruption," from his Blunderbuss album due out April 24. (Entertainment Weekly)

9.) Don't be les sad that Taylor Swift won't be in "Les Misérables." That just means the blonde goddess can focus on that new album she's promising to drop this year! (Idolator)

10.) To celebrate Justin Timberlake turning 31 (happy belated birthday, JT!), here are 25 photos of the singer's infamous curly hairstyle from the '90s. (BuzzFeed)

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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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1.) Natalia Kills' new video "Kill My Boyfriend" may be super sexy, but we really don't recommend taking the song title as a suggested way to break it off with your boo. (Pop On And On)

2.) New Kids On The Block hunk Jordan Knight goes solo again and hits the road for a tour to promote his new album, Unfinished, due out May 31. (Entertainment One)

3.) You must be straight up trippin' if you thought Beyoncé and Jay-Z would get anything less than a toy collection worth $1.5 million for their new baby girl, Blue Ivy. (ONTD)

4.) Miley Cyrus may have retired from playing her mischievous "Hannah Montana" character, but she's still causing silly mayhem as Lola in her new flick, "LOL." (Neon Limelight)

5.) What's cuter than Ryan Gosling making a sexy lip curl? How about a photo of the equally adorbz Emma Stone imitating him. (BuzzFeed)

6.) Madonna fans, freak your ish out: Madge officially released the title for her upcoming 12th studio album: MDNA. (Idolator)

7.) The always sweet-as-pie Demi Lovato has joined forces with Teens For Jeans, an organization that donates your old denim to the homeless. (MTV Style)

8.) Justin Timberlake's serious about reviving Myspace -- the newly engaged pop star recently launched Myspace TV, a social TV service. No word on if shows will have to fend for "Top 10" friend spots. (Just Jared)

9.) Justin Beiber's coolness must have rubbed off on President Obama after their bro hug, because now he's "singing" Lady Gaga's "Born This Way." Something tells us Abraham Lincoln would have done the same thing if he knew this song. (BuzzFeed)

10.) Diplo will release a photo book in April, "128 Beats Per Minute: Diplo's Visual Guide to Music, Culture and Everything in Between." It documents the DJ's experiences around the world. (Exclaim)

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+ Dolly Parton reveals she'd like to team up with Lady Gaga for a duet. "We'd be fun together, don't you think?" said Parton. #helltotheyes (E!)

+ E! News reports that Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama, who've been pretty hush-hush about their relationship, have reportedly split up. The news came on the heels of a telling tweet from Lovato. "The smartest thing a woman can ever learn is to never need a man." (E!)

+ Madonna's recent interview with Cynthia McFadden included fan questions. In the TV promo, Madge is told one in particular blew up the internet. The question on many fans' minds: "What do you think of Lady Gaga?" Part one of the exclusive airs Thursday eve. (Idolator)

+ Justin Timberlake, who's a stakeholder in MySpace, announced the company will launch MySpace TV, which will be available on Panasonic-connected televisions. (Just Jared)

+ Spotted: Kelly Rowland buying a green onesie with Bob Marley's face on it, presumably a gift for BFF Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Blue Ivy. (Rap-Up)

+ Jane's Addiction announced their Theatre of the Escapists tour, which kicks off Feb. 22, is hitting intimate venues. "Expect an orgy of musical and visual delights," said Perry Farrell. "We like orgies, and hope you do too." We see what you did there, Perry. (Pollstar)

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We envision this exact photo as Justin Timberlake's scariest nightmare come to life: two of his famous exes bringing sexy behind his back IN THE SAME ROOM. We're sure past girlfriends Britney Spears and Cameron Diaz are overjoyed for Justin and Jessica Biel's recent engagement (Hello! Brit recently got a ring on her finger, too!), but we get the creeps even seeing this faux trio sharing the spotlight. Awwwwkward.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Hollywood envisioned the "What Goes Around" singer's uncomfortable reunion and recently set up the wax versions of JT's exes confidently chilling over his shoulder. This is a perfect example of when us everyday folks can relish in the fact that all we have to worry about is bumping in to exes at the drugstore while looking nasty in sweatpants -- famous peeps like Justin get their previous relationship failures immortalized for the world to see. Stars, they're nothing like us -- THANK GAWD.

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+ Justin Timberlake's grandmother, Sadie Bomar, confirms that he and Jessica Biel are engaged. "He called me on Christmas Day and told me he's engaged," she revealed. Congrats, and thanks for spilling the beans, Nana! (MTV News)

+ As we mentioned, Jason Derulo fractured his neck while rehearsing for his upcoming European tour. The injury led him to cancel those dates. "I'm praying for a speedy recovery in order to perform for you in the near future," he said in a statement. (E!)

+ Rick Ross' "Rich Forever" mixtape drops today, apparently at 3:05 p.m. It features collabs with Drake, Nas, Kelly Rowland, Diddy, Pharrell Williams, John Legend and more. Peep the official track list. (Rap-Up)

+ Jack White has paired with wide-ranging folks from Insane Clown Posse to Stephen Colbert. Next up for his Third Man Records 7-inch singles series is the 71-year-old icon Tom Jones. (Rolling Stone)

+ The Weeknd's mixtape trilogy -– "House of Balloons," "Thursday," "Echoes of Silence" -- were remixed, chopped and screwed by Slim K. Get 'em here. (Pitchfork)

+ East Coast, West Coast, no matter. From Notorious B.I.G. to Dr. Dre, when it comes to rappers they're unified in their love of spelling in songs, their names to be specific. Watch this "Rapper Spelling Bee" video for a rapper's ABCs refresher course. (Idolator)

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1.) The always-stunning Alicia Keys doesn't just enjoy a day of looking at art with hubby Swizz Beatz, she also gets some potential (and gorgeous!) Facebook profile pics out of the visit. (TheYBF)

2.) Cody Simpson's album may still be in the works (a promising 2012 release!), but his latest appearance on Jessica Jarrell's "Make It Hot" track will most def hold us over until then. (Pop Crush)

3.) Willow Smith reminds us yet again how talented/adorbz/awesome she is when she whips out her fire-y version of Kid Cudi’s “All Along." (Rap-Up)

4.) D'Angelo’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” shirtless video defined sexy in the early 2000s, but now the R&B crooner takes on the '90s with his cover of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun." File that under "Completely Random." (Entertainment Weekly)

5.) MTV 2012 Artist To Watch Lana Del Rey is certifiably GORGE, so says Next Models. The singer recently landed a modeling contract with the agency. (MTV Style)

6.) NEWS FLASH: Beyoncé is STILL pregnant -- her sister Solange’s Twitter says so! That also means we're still taking bets for the HIP-HOP BABY ROYALTY birthday pool. (Examiner)

7.) If Darren Criss wasn't charming enough, a behind-the-scenes video of his latest project will woo anyone into seeing him in his starring role: Broadway's "How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." (Celebuzz)

8.) We know haters are gonna hate, but why do some Justin Bieber fans have to dislike Selena Gomez so much? WHY?! (Hollywood Life)

9.) MTV News forecasts what could happen to big names like Nicki Ninaj, The Black Keys, Lady Gaga and more in their 2012 music predictions. (MTV News)

10.) Jamie Lynn Spears offered a taste of her country-inspired flavor with a live performance last year in Nashville. Now, Britney Spears' little sis is officially releasing a country album. Here’s hoping for a sibling duet, y’all! (Pop Crush)

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So, I'm having some mixed feelings right now! I always kind of assumed that I'd end up marrying Justin Timberlake, but I guess if I can't do it -- I'm realllllly focusing on my career right now, guys -- then the next best gal for the job is Justin's now IRL fiancée, Jessica Biel. Sure, Jessica and Justin have had their ups and downs, but back in June, rumors swirled that the couple was back together. And now from the looks of it, Justin and Jessica are headed toward the altar! (BRB, tracking down that voodoo woman who sold me a busted-ass love spell.)

According to Us Weekly, Justin popped the question in the mountains of Jackson, Wyo. "Justin knows how much she loves snowboarding and the mountains, so it was the perfect place," reports an insider. While there is no OFFICIAL official statement from the couple yet, we're still preparing for the worst best.

If you're truly engaged, then mazel tov, you two! May you have the prettiest babies in all the land. (Uhh, we're pretty sure you're going to regardless.)

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+ Elton John's biopic "Rocketman" is in the works, and Sir Elton says Justin Timberlake's his first choice for the lead. "He played me before in a David LaChapelle video of 'Rocket Man' and was superb," he says. Watch it here. (Rolling Stone)

+ Happy 2012! Peep Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green, Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Florence + The Machine and more NYE performances. (Billboard)

+ Over the holidays, Katy Perry and Russell Brand announced they filed for divorce. Fans weighed in, and so did celebrity news experts. (MTV News)

+ Kanye West, excuse me, "DJ Yeezy World Peace," made his U.S. DJ debut when he got busy on the 1s and 2s at a New Year's Eve event in Vegas. (Rap-Up)

+ You guys, Miley Cyrus "Punk'd" Khloé Kardashian! Check out the "Something About Mary"-styled NSFWish prank preview. (Remote Control)

+ Check out Snoop Dogg on "The Price Is Right" and his interview afterward. The special charity episode benefited Snoop Youth Football League. #priceless (RapFix)

+ Congrats to Aretha Franklin, who announced yesterday that she's engaged to William "Willie" Wilkerson. "No, I'm not pregnant," the Queen of Soul joked. (Billboard)

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Welcome to your weekly dose of Pop Think! I'm Sam Lansky, music writer and pop fanatic. With British boy bands prepped to invade the states and news of 2gether poised to reunite, an American boy band revival seems imminent. This makes it all the more devastating to learn that *NSYNC, one of the greatest boy bands of all time, have no plans to reunite, as JC Chasez confirmed for the bajillionth time to TMZ this week.

It is quite literally tearing up my heart to think about a music universe devoid of *NSYNC, because, let's face it, the group produced some of the finest cuts of the millennial teen pop boom. This week, I'm taking a look back at *NSYNC's utterly flaw-free catalog and exploring why I'm not quite ready to say bye, bye, bye to my fave boy band ever.

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Remember when *NSYNC ran the show? Yeah, those were the good ol' days: Justin Timberlake in an oversize ribbed turtleneck, a crown of goofy braids atop Chris Kirkpatrick's head, Joey Fatone stroking his goatee thoughtfully, Lance Bass gazing out with that doe-eyed expression, JC Chasez sporting a rakish soul patch. Whodathunk that this ragtag band of crooners would go on to make some of the most giddily innovative pop music of the new millennium?

Their initial output followed trends more than dictating them; their self-titled debut album, released in Europe in 1997 and the United States in 1998, was sweetly saccharine boy-band goodness in keeping with their contemporaries, Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees. Max Martin-penned gems such as "I Want You Back" and "Tearin' Up My Heart" hardly re-created the wheel, instead following the formula for uptempo teen pop about heartbreak, and gushy ballads like "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You" and "Thinking of You (I Drive Myself Crazy)" provided the perfect soundtrack for gingerly affectionate middle-school slow dances everywhere.

But their next album, 2000's No Strings Attached, was less predictable, integrating hip-hop and funk influences for results that sounded, at the time, remarkably forward-looking. Singles "Bye Bye Bye" and "It's Gonna Be Me" brought the group unparalleled success, and the album sold 1.1 million copies on its first day of release, then more than 2 million copies in its first week, which Entertainment Weekly called "perhaps the greatest mass spending of allowances in history." The next year brought possibly their best (and final) album, Celebrity, a concept album (much of which was penned by Justin and JC) about the virtues and vicissitudes of fame that broke ground for that subject long before rap superstars made complaining about paparazzi a stock lyrical component. The lead single, "Pop," was a weird, overstuffed, hyperactive piece of stutter-pop brilliance; their later single, "Girlfriend," brought in Nelly and the Neptunes for a hip-pop remix that seamlessly integrated teen pop and rap in a way that felt fresh and unexpected.

+ Read more about why we want an *NSYNC reunion after the jump!

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