+ Kid Rock thinks that Twitter is gay. Like, "stupid" gay. Not "homo" gay. (The Blemish)

+ Sucks to be a big-wig at huge corporation lately. Lawmakers (Democrat and Republican alike) are heavily scrutinizing Ticketmaster's wish to merge with LiveNation, which would create this superpower of concert tickets. Nice to see the government is actually doing what it's supposed to do. (The Tripwire)

+ Are Chris Brown and Rihanna secretly dating or is it just soyyyyyyy rannndom (said in best Ja'mie accent from Summer Heights High) that they keep getting photographed within feet of each other, all throughout NYC? Isn't there a restraining order against that fool? (Socialite Life)

+ Rihanna should be doing some more hanging out with Katy Perry, eating lollipops all sexy and whatnot. (Pop on the Pop)

+ Now super-producer Ryan Tedder is releasing an official statement regarding the whole Kelly Clarkson/Beyonce fiasco that has unfolded over the past few days. Nothing like a non-admission of guilt and a compensatory compliment to win people over. (RyanSeacrest.com)

+ On the heels of gay pride here in NYC, new photos show Mariah Carey getting all tranny (and by tranny we mean Drag KING, not queen) in her new video for "Obsessed," the first single off her forthcoming album. She looks bad, people. Not gonna lie... (Cele|bitchy)

+ At a tropical resort far, far away, Amy Winehouse is rounding up all the stray dogs she can find and bringing them back to her hotel room. Does anyone have PETA's number handy? (Holy Moly!)

+ Kellie Pickler and Kid Rock dating? Please, no! So gross. (Pop On The Pop)

+ You just HAVE to see Lady Gaga's new 'do. It is so utterly and ridiculously STUPID it can only be Lady Gaga. Is it art? No. It's just Gaga. (ICYDK)

+ What the EFF has Debbie Gibson looking so good these days??? Evidently she's returning to the music scene after a 20-year absence... (Hollywoodtuna)

+ P.S. have you seen the new HUGE ring and brand-new brown hair Britney is sporting? And this time it's not even a wig (remember the Allure magazine photo shoot? I do. Because it's taped to the wall of my cube). (PopSugar)

The plus side to eating at Waffle House: SMOTHERED AND COVERED! As well as the likelihood that you'll see Kid Rock serve up a piping-hot knuckle sandwich.

The drawback: You probably won't get a chance to pick up a hot AND intelligent-looking waitress (portrayed by Jennifer Heiny), like the girl Maika Maile slips his number to in There For Tomorrow's brand-new video, "A Little Faster," off their full-length album of the same name. Because remember, kids -- in movies, on TV, and in videos, despite what Dorothy Parker said, girls wearing glasses are usually covering up some heat. (You did see She's All That, right?) By the way, the diner There For Tomorrow shot at is the Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.

+ Watch There For Tomorrow's brand-new video, "A Little Faster," directed by Variable Films.

Perhaps I should've attempted to adjust my TV, but aside from that T.I., M.I.A., Jay-Z, Wayne hip-hop all-stars performance and Coldplay's ongoing Fisher-Price-meets-Sgt. Pepper troop trope (yaaaaaaaawwwwwwnnn... and I DID NOT need to see that much of Chris Martin's treasure trail!) the 2009 Grammys might as well have been broadcast in black and white.

From the Jonas Brothers, to Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift and even Kid Rock (who usually doesn't leave the house unless it's in something that demonstrates his affinity for a BeDazzler and a pound or two of rhinestones) kept it a funereal black and white, though they all pulled it off with elegant panache. In short, aside from the few mod metallics, and Katy Perry, the 2009 Grammys were all about sobering, somber chic! For real, I thought I was going temporarily colorblind.

Anyway, let's get to it!

Jonas Brothers: True, the Jonas Brothers didn't win the Grammy they were up for, but getting to share a stage with Stevie Wonder was prize enough, IMO. Fashion-wise, their red carpet tuxedo trio was pretty much what you'd expect from the capable hands of stylist Michelle Tomaszewski. My favorite was Nick Jonas' head-to-toe black Burberry suit. Kevin Jonas' Versace suit subtly set him apart as the elder statesmen of the three. Joe's metallic Versace jacket was a little too Vegasy for my tastes, but I always appreciate that he takes fashion risks. Also, BTW, did you see Denise? WOAH, mama, she looked amazing! As for the Jonas Brothers' performance looks: Nick was in Dior, and I LOVED that his look was a little bit Danny Zucko in Grease, less the schmaltz, a little bit James Dean, a tiny bit old-school Faith-era George Michael, and a WHOLE LOT grown up. Honestly, Joe's performance look wasn't doing THAT much for me. Don't get me wrong -- he looked perfect as always, but Nick really stood out so much that he overshadowed Joe, who could've gone a little farther than just the ripped Requel Allegra tee and Dior vest and jeans. By the way, that eye-popping necklace was by Swiss designer Avakian, and while I'm sure it was stunning in person, it distracted on screen (Was it a cassette tape? A jeweled cracker? Bingo card? Billion-dollar iPod? No clue!) and took away from his Mick Jagger swagger. It would've made more sense for Joe to wear a fitted jacket, especially with Kevin all like "Oh hai, I'm just over here nailing this performance and coming out with a 3D movie and a TV show and we're gonna be on Saturday Night Live and everything" in a swish Versace suit. But back to the Jonas Brothers' performance: Not just ANYBODY gets to cover "Superstition," and this performance completely put the Jonas Brothers on the map... for the two people whose maps the Jonas Brothers weren't already on. Seriously though, that performance was icon-status-sealing and could finalize their move out of the teen-pop mold; it showed skeptics that the Jonas Brothers aren't just bubblegum, they can (for the trilllionth time!) play their own instruments, command a stage, and extend their reach beyond a youth-only audience.

Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift: Miley wore an original Herve Leger by Max Azria dress on the red carpet. Had it been just plain black, it would've been a bit boring, but the bejeweled bodice, criss-cross straps and stacks of bangles kept it fresh, and the massive rosette kept it from being "just another black dress," and though the length was a little overwhelming, the shape was amazingly flattering. Taylor Swift drove home the "we're besties" message in a Kaufman Franco black jersey dress with patent leather detailing. Gotta say: both dresses were way too long. Take a cue from Carrie Underwood and show a little leg while they're still amazing! You can't fault Miley or Taylor for appearing adult while playing the good role model role, but I wouldn't have minded either dress in a more youthful color, like a jewel tone. Also, I can't say I loved either's performance outfit, Miley's especially. Jeans at the Grammys? I know it's not the Oscars, but it's not the CMAs either. (Sorry, CMT!) That top looked like Liza Minnelli's cast-off. Bring back the cute!

Katy Perry: I liked that Katy Perry was strictly business on the red carpet -- her pink dress was by Lebanese designer Basil Soda -- and party on stage, where she chose to wear every color ever in her salute to Carmen Miranda. Her costume was by The Blonds, and her "I Kissed a Girl" performance made me feel like I was trapped inside a pachinko machine. And I kinda liked it.

Jennifer Hudson: Okay, I just need to say it: That white asymmetrical bib on Jennifer Hudon's color-blocked sculptural RM by Roland Mouret Trenet dress made her look like she had an emergency pre-Grammy root canal and forgot to take off the bib. However, I loved her midnight blue shoes. Also, Jennifer Hudson can do whatever she wants because she had the worst year ever and her talent knows know bounds. The black sequined dress she wore during her performance of "You Pulled Me Through" was stellar stuff, and the flamenco-style hair and earrings were really all she needed to complete the portrait-of-the-young-woman-as-a-pure-powerhouse look.

Sara Bareilles: Speaking of pink, Sara Bareilles was totally pretty in pink in her Louisa Beccaria strapless ruffled dress with matching (but not too matchy-matchy!) accents. I wanna write her a love song and thank her for wearing something so sugary sweet.

Audrina Patridge: Audrina usually looks sexy or hot or amazing but "cute" is not usually the first word that comes to mind. But last night, Audrina looked absolutely adorable in teal Tadashi. Her hair and bright lips were also perfection. Yay, color! Finally!

M.I.A.: We get it. You and your boyfriend got bored and decided to act out Juno. But were you hitting the labor drugs early? You do NOT need to dress like a bloated ladybug. Don't get me wrong -- I love House of Holland (who designed her black-and-white performance outfit). I just love Agyness Deyn in it more. And I'm fine with you wearing Golas when you're playing human hotel. But did you really need to go the Dorothy Zbornak route? I'm still not convinced you weren't hiding all FOUR Golden Girls underneath that Manish Arora tarp.

Jordin Sparks: You are SO SO SO cute and SO not an old lady. But that rose-printed Debra Davenport dress was SO not cute and SO old lady!

Carrie Underwood: That performance pantsuit was a little June Carter Cash with those OOC chiffon bell sleeves, but who cares? She's got legs for miles! And was it just me, or did her female guitarist look like Paris Hilton? Speaking of...

Paris Hilton: Yes, Paris. Less is still less. Please send that Versace Spring 2003 mini back to 2003 where it should stay.

LeAnn Rimes: i'm a huge fan of stone embellishments, but LeAnn's cerulean Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti outfit looked like Star Trek Voyager made its maiden voyage to Cyprus. And taupe? Really? You don't wear taupe on a red carpet unless you're going to the pantyhose awards. Or you're Leona Lewis. And speaking of...

Leona Lewis: Leona is such a gorgeous girl, but her tan Randi Rahm gown bleeding bored me.

Duffy: I've read some negatory reactions toward Duffy's Alberta Ferretti jeweled chiffon cocktail dress, but I really loved that she took an ordinary style and made it her own with an asymmetrical cut. It was super glam but subdued and fit her soulful, old-school style perfectly.

Kanye West: Mazel tov! Your transformation into '80s television star Meshach Taylor is now complete!

Estelle: Call us when Kanye's spaceship lands.

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Buh-bye Bush, hello President Obama! After months of waiting (im)patiently -- and speculating wildly over Michelle Obama's first First Lady dress -- inauguration day is finally here!

And since today's official swearing-in (which is taking place RIGHT THIS VERY MOMENT!!!!) marks the end of an error era, we figured we'd milk it by giving you detailed recap, a schedule of what's to come and the highlights of Obama's three-day "I'm About To Be Prez" bender. Enjoy!

+ First up: what's still to come! See what the First Family is up to all day -- you know, after watching the head of the household/44th President of the United States nail the inaugural address at 12:05pm.)

+ Weekend recap! Obama admits he'll "have trouble sleeping" the night before becoming the nation's next Commander-in-Chief. Plus, Pete Wentz announces he'll be leaving Ashlee and beh-beh Mowgli at home to play the Youth Inaugural ball (tonight at 10pm!), with a little help from lesser-known stars (ha!) Kanye West and Kid Rock.

+ Beyonce starts the inaugural weekend off right by headlining a star-studded bash at the Lincoln Memorial. Flip through all the live concert pics here! (Not shown: the exact moment when Honest Abe started crumping uncontrollably).

+ Celebs like Nick Cannon and Wilmer Valderrama reminisce about the day they met Barack Obama. Bonus: Usher brags about the time he swiped Barack's candy bar. Not cool, bro!

+ Silly grown-ups ... inaugurations are for kids! Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and the JoBros blew away fans, the Obama girls and fuhklempt Buzzworthy editors with an amazing, kid-centric performance at last night's "We Are the Future" concert. (And never mind that Miley's dress/beehive looked like something your mom would've worn to her high school prom.)

+ And don't forget the time T.I. rocked the mic at Club Love, and Jay-Z swung by the "Presidential Status" inaugural ball to drop a guest verse on Young Jeezy's "My President." A sample of the improv rhyme? "My president is black, he's black, he's half white/ So even in a racist mind, he's half right." Watch the video!

Catch every amazing detail of Barack Obama's historic ascent to the White House (update: he's delivering the inaugural address now!) by watching the entire event on live-stream and reading MTV.com's up-to-the-minute blog coverage.

Beyonce may have put a ring on it as she waved bye, bye, bye to a pop culture phenomenon on tonight's Total Finale Live farewell to TRL, but nothing -- not even a diamond -- is forever.

TRL is officially dunzo, but you've still got hours of live performances, behind-the-scenes photos, interviews, and more to relive.

So you go do that.

Goodnight, Taylor Swift! I didn't get to sign your yearbook, but hopefully we'll have a class together next year.

Thnks fr th Mmrs, Fall Out Boy -- Sisky, you were the best fake-Pete ever.

Goodnight, Kid Rock. You make cigars seem sort-of cool, even if they smell like rotten old man.

Goodnight, Nelly. Thank you for finally losing the Band-Aid.

Good night, Miley Cyrus in the photo booth. Be careful what you do with those photos, 'kay?

Goodnight, William Beckett's hair and Andy Hurley's F+++ City stickers and hoodies, which I constantly have to get digitally blurred out of photos and videos before I can post them.

Goodnight, Quddus. You've aged like the finest of wines. I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to talk.

Goodnight, people still drinking while I soberly, sorely blog at 4:38am.

Goodnight, my bed. I wish I were in you!

Goodnight, Jesse Camp, wherever you're sleeping tonight, if you sleep, if you're not actually an 8th Street vampire or something.

Goodnight, "Baby One More Time." Hearing you always feels like the very first time, every single time.

Goodnight, Kevin Jonas, even though you weren't there.

And don't forget -- BUZZWORTHY PLAYS VIDEOS!

I caught We The Kings' Travis Clark and Danny Duncan hanging out in the back hallway during Total Finale Live, and I had to corner them with the Flipcam. The results -- several minutes of sweet, starstruck We The Kings ramblings about their backstage spottings: Taylor Swift, Snoop, and Kid Rock, who became the target of their photographic aims after we finished the interview and cornered Bobby Rock for a photo on Travis' iPhone. Watch the video and check out the photo below!

Backstage at the finale, Kid Rock took some time out to reminisce about the good times on TRL.  Take a look at our interview, where the Detroit rap-rocker talks about watching his videos climb the Countdown with his son.

The minute we heard Katy Perry would be hosting this year's European Music Awards, we thought "How's she gonna top the whole falling face-first onto a pile of icing bit?" Turns out, the answer involves alternately dressing up as a human carousel (Look at the horsies!) and a linebacker -- and pretending(?) to shoot herself out of a giant, Katy-Perry-sized cannon.

Yep, that's right, the MTV EMAs already aired in jolly old England (six-hour time difference, remember?) which means we can already tell you who took home the awards for Most Addictive Track (that'd be Pink) Headliner (Tokio Hotel, ja?) Album of the Year (Briiiiiitney, bitches) and Best New Act (that'd be the hostess with the mostess, K. Perry!)

So head to the official 2008 EMAs website for the latest scoop on this year's show, plus check back soon to peep full photo flipbooks, live performances (from pillow-fightin' Pink to Kid Rock and Kanye West!) and show highlights. And set your DVRs cause the show's re-airing tonight at midnight (i.e. 12:00 AM ET/PT) on MTV2

BONUS: You won't want to miss Katy's other 10 outfits -- like her crazy eyeball dress (Carrie Bradshaw-approved cupcake purse sold separately) and bright yellow Obama tee! (YES, WE CAN!!)

They put their asses on the line for you, and MTV is honoring U.S. veterans with an all-star musical salute.

Tonight at 8pm ET, tune into "A Night for Vets: An MTV Concert for the BRAVE," with live performances by 50 Cent (in full fatigue gear!), Kanye West, Kid Rock, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift, Ludacris, Hinder, and more performers rocking the Nokia Theater in New York City to honor U.S. veterans and support BRAVE: the Bill of Rights for American Veterans -- a petition organized by MTV and several veterans' organizations that call on elected officials to enact positive legislative changes to help our veterans gain access to proper mental health care, avoid homeless, give disabled vets the care they need, fund veterans' hospitals, and provide just compensation for soldiers.

"A Night for Vets" also features performances by Juanes, O.A.R, Saving Abel, Angels & Airwaves, and appearances by Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Ciara, Ne-Yo and Keri Hilson, Justin Timberlake, Will Ferrell and Will.I.Am and CNN resident hot brainiac Anderson Cooper.

Check out performances, photos and backstage coverage, see how one vet is helping soldiers cope with post-traumatic stress disorder, how other vets adjust to college, find out more about BRAVE -- sign the petition here, and watch MTV honor American soldiers on tonight's show at 8pm ET.