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The 2011 MTV VMA nominees have been announced, and Katy Perry might want to start drafting a VMA acceptance speech, because she's nominated for an extraordinary NINE VMAs, including Best Pop Video, Best Collaboration, Best Art Direction, Best Direction, Best Editing and Best Special Effects for "E.T." featuring Kanye West, and Video Of The Year and Best Female Video for "Firework," as well as Best Cinematography for "Teenage Dream." No big deal or anything.

But Katy Perry's not the only star who could be walking out with more than a couple Moonmen on VMA night. Adele earned seven VMA nominations for her smash hit song "Rolling In The Deep." Adele's VMA nominations include Video Of The Year, Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Direction and Best Editing.

Kanye West can proudly claim six VMA nominations for "All Of The Lights" and "Power," while Bruno Mars has been honored with four VMA nominations for Video of The Year, Best Male Video, Best Pop Video and Best Choreography.

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In "Iridescent," directed by band member Joe Hahn,  Linkin Park creates its own conceptual universe, complete with religious symbolism, spaceships and giant robots. The video references everything from "The Last Supper" to H.R. Giger-inspired Transformers. It's no coincidence that "Iridescent" is the lead single off the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon soundtrack (as well as the fourth single from the band's fourth album, A Thousand Suns.)

"Joe Hahn sent me an e-mail that said something about 'In the valley of the blind, the one-eyed man is king,' or something like that," frontman Mike Shinoda told MTV News earlier this year. "And the next thing I know, I've got horns growing out of my shoulders, and I've got one blind eye, and I've got a white dog and a snake on a throne made of antlers. I think you'd have to ask Joe what that all means."

What could have easily been an obvious, easy video of Transformers fighting and turning into cars became a complex, surreal visually arresting piece of aesthetic work. We wouldn't be surprised if Michael Bay gives Joe Hahn a ring when it comes time to direct the next "Transformers" movie.

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As Linkin Park's musical vision gets more expansive and ambitious, so too have their videos. We've got a sneak peek of "Iridescent," the lead single off the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon soundtrack. And if the clip below is any indication of the entire video, the band has fully embraced their sci-fi side, as the hand (of God?) reaches out to a group of people wholly obscured by sheets. Meanwhile, Mike Shinoda caresses a snake, while a H.R. Giger-esque creature scans a floating, holographic rotating polygon.

Directed by band member Joe Hahn, "Iridescent" is the fourth single from the band's fourth album, A Thousand Suns. And don't forget to watch the full-length "Iridescent" video when it premieres Thursday, June 2, on MTV and MTV.com.

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Japan was hit by a record-breaking 8.9 magnitude earthquake on Friday, March 11. The earthquake was followed by a massive tsunami that devastated much of the coastline. Hundreds of people have been killed, with the number still rising, and thousands are displaced.

People around the world are coming together to help Japan in this time of crisis, and celebs like Lady Gaga and Linkin Park have reached out to their fans to urge them to join in the effort. Here's what you can do to help:

+ Donate to the Red Cross -- A donation will support the Red Cross' disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific

+ Help find loved ones -- From the Red Cross: Inquiries concerning U.S. citizens living or traveling in Japan should be referred to the U.S. State Department's office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225.

+ Stay informed -- The Hawaiian Red Cross is tweeting national announcements from Japan and helping locate U.S. citizens in the area. You can use the hashtag #hitsunami to request help or information.

Head over to MTV Act for more information on where and how to help.

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As MTV's POSTED Artist of the Month, the men of Linkin Park have been sending us updates from the road as they tour the U.S.A. in support of their A Thousand Suns LP. However, this latest missive, sent courtesy of the band's MC Mike Shinoda (who you also may know from his work in Fort Minor), doesn't talk about what the band does onstage or in the studio, but rather how they help out in the real world. In the post below, Shinoda talks about the group's running involvement with earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. It's a stark reminder that there is still much to be done.

On a somewhat lighter note, the band was also nice enough to share some great behind-the-scenes videos, which you can watch below. Check out the post and help out if you can! For more blogs, photos and videos from Linkin Park, check out Posted.MTV.com.

Before our show in San Jose this week, we had the opportunity to take part in a Facebook Town Hall discussion with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and members of the UN Foundation. Our discussion was about the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti. With so much work still left to be done there, we wanted to take this time to continue pushing out the call for help and also highlight progress that’s been made in the past year. We took questions from Facebook fans and participants and discussed rebuilding a sustainable Port-au-Prince.

More than 300,000 people were killed and roughly 1.5 million displaced by the 7.0 earthquake just over a year ago. You can get involved to help rebuild Haiti by making a donation to Download to Donate for Haiti. With a $10 donation, you get yearlong access to a growing catalog of music, as well as updates from the ground on where the funds are going. New songs from a wide variety of artists are added on a regular basis, Download to Donate now features more than 60 tracks, and 100 percent of proceeds go to the relief effort in Haiti. Go to www.downloadtodonate.org now to learn more.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed and helped make a difference in Haiti over the last 13 months. There’s still a lot of work to do, and we hope support for this effort continues to grow.

-Mike

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As MTV's POSTED Artist of the Month, the men of Linkin Park have been sending us updates from the road as they tour the U.S.A. in support of their A Thousand Suns LP. This winter has been a tough one on everyone, and Linkin Park is no exception. In the below tour blog, the band's third missive from the road, drummer Rob Bourdon explains the reasons behind the band having to cancel several shows on its tour. Read the tour diary below, enjoy more photos (from Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and Minneapolis) and watch a video of the band warming up for a show in Tampa, Fla. You can check out more blogs, videos and photos over at Posted.MTV.com.

Hey everyone,

After battling a snowstorm last week, we're facing a new challenge to overcome. [Singer] Chester[Bennington] is ill and under doctor's orders to refrain from performing. We've had to cancel back-to-back shows in Washington, D.C., and Uncasville, Conn. We're extremely disappointed that we're not able to play these shows, but Chester needs to take this time to get well. Even though we know you're bummed, you guys have been incredibly supportive and Chester appreciates all of the "get well soon" messages posted on linkinpark.com, Twitter and Facebook.

Thanks to everyone who's come out to support us on this tour. The crowds have been insane, and we're excited to get back onstage.

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As MTV's POSTED Artist of the Month, the men of Linkin Park have been sending us updates from the road as they tour the U.S.A. in support of their A Thousand Suns LP. And this guest blog post is by the band's turntablist (and acclaimed video director), Joe Hahn. We hear all about the band's snowy trip to New York City, their huge gig at Madison Square Garden and their stint as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Enjoy the blog and more photos below. Plus, as a bonus, watch a video of Linkin Park soundchecking in Florida to get a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road. For more videos, photos and guest blogs from Linkin Park, hit Posted.MTV.com.

Hey everyone,

Last week was a busy one for us. We were in Boston when the big snowstorm hit, and trying to get down to NYC wasn’t easy. We couldn’t get a plane out, so a few of us ended up actually taking a train to get here. The food on the train was really bad, but at least we made it. The rest of the week was filled doing a lot of press and rehearsals for our "Saturday Night Live" performance. We even managed to squeeze in a show at Madison Square Garden. It’s always fun to play that venue, and the crowd was amazing.

I hope all of you got to see our performance on "Saturday Night Live." We played “Waiting For The End” and “When They Come For Me.” "Waiting..." featured a bunch of crazy laser effects, and "When They Come..." was shot in black and white. Lorne Michaels, creator and producer of SNL, said it was the first time in show history that a musical performance was shot in black and white.

This week, we’re in Canada for a few shows, then back to the East Coast. And then we make our way back to the warm West Coast. See you on tour.

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Hi everyone! I've got some great picks this week, including what may be the greatest kitteh LOL of all time!

1.) NPR has Bright Eyes' new album, The People's Key, available for a full listen. It sounds like all the best songs on Lifted.... I'll just wait here a sec while you eat your emo heart out. (NPR)

2.) Nelly Furtado (who I always want to call "Nelly Fur-TAY-toe" 'cause I think it'd be funny) and Sir Elton John teamed up for a kind-of-weird, kind-of-catchy update of Elton's song "Crocodile Rock," which is featured on the Gnomeo & Juliet soundtrack. (Idolator)

3.) MTV Posted artist Linkin Park are going to be performing on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, alongside blast from the past Dana Carvey. I wonder if Chester Bennington will play Wayne. (NBC)

4.) I'm on kind of an indie-rock kick right now, so I highly recommend the new Fleet Foxes album Helplessness Blues, the title track of which you can hear para gratis at Pitchfork.

5.) Lonely? Looking for love? Have a taste for the ginger? The gang over at "Conan" is hosting the "VD Explosion" Contest, where the grand prize is a Valentine's Day date on the set of the show. To enter, post a compelling video response to Cocan's contest announcement.  (Team Coco)

6.) Remember Jason Earles, the actor who played Hannah Montana's brother, aka Jackson Stewart? How old do you think that guy is? Like 21, 22 right? WRONG! Dude is in his 30s. Also, he's a trained "equestrian rider," whatever that means! (IMDb)

7.) First there was Ted Williams, the homeless guy with the golden radio voice. Now there is the Brazilian cab driver with the pitch-perfect Michael Jackson impression. (Urlesque)

8.) In 1994, Bryant Gumbel could not begin to comprehend what the internet is. Seriously, it made his brain almost explode. Katie Couric was no help, either. Equally mind-scrambling, the "@" sign. (CollegeHumor)

9.) Did you know most house plants receive better care than house cats? And also, did you know that you should shout at your cat for about five seconds? Yes, it's true. Find out more facts about cats at Buzzfeed.

10.) When dancing to Whitney Houston's 1985 smash hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," it's best to have something prepared, something interpretative. This guy has it taken care of. (The Frisky)

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As MTV's POSTED Artist of the Month, the men of Linkin Park were nice enough to send us this missive from the road. Linkin Park, seen above rocking out in Atlanta, are currently touring the U.S.A. in support of their A Thousand Suns LP. And this guest blog post by bass player Dave Phoenix Farrell, gives you a behind-the-scenes look at all that goes into making a Linkin Park show an epic event. Plus, check out a video interview with the band to find out about their charity, Music For Relief, which they founded after the 2005 South East Asian Tsunami. And take in some incredible photos of the band playing live in Detroit and Chicago.

We’re currently in the middle of our North American tour, and the shows have been really great so far. This is our first tour in the States since 2008, and it feels good to be back and playing shows here. Since our last tour here, we’ve played in 21 different countries on five continents.

Performing the songs from our new album has been a lot of fun and a whole new challenge for us. Chester and Brad each have percussion responsibilities on a few songs, and everyone except Rob have backup vocal duties. Before our first show of the tour in Sunrise, Fla., we had a rehearsal to run through some of our more challenging songs -- "Burning In The Skies," "Blackout" and “When They Come For Me.” A bunch of contest winners stopped by and watched us run through the songs over and over.

We’re off to New York now for a show at Madison Square Garden later this week, followed by a performance on "Saturday Night Live" with host Dana Carvey. Check back for more updates and follow me on Twitter (@phoenixlp) if you are a fan of awesomeness.

Phoenix

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We spent the end of 2010 year awash in the atmospherics of Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns album. But before that album, one of Linkin Park's biggest singles and most beloved anthems was "New Divide," which didn't appear on Minutes to Midnight or A Thousand Suns but instead appeared on the soundtrack to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. But even without the platform of a Linkin Park album, "New Divide" went platinum in American and New Zealand and became the group's biggest U.S. chart hit since "In the End." And the "New Divide" video became one of Linkin Park's most popular videos to date.

The "New Divide" video was an exercise in special effects and surreal scenarios, and the live version of the song only adds to its intense, unnerving, otherworldliness. Case in point: Linkin Park's unmissable MTV World Stage performance of "New Divide," filmed live in Madrid. It's particularly compelling to see the band layer all the song's intricate and complicated pieces, building to the track's cathartic finale, in front of the adoring audience.

Check out the video of Linkin Park performing "New Divide" live in Madrid, below. Then stick around to watch Linkin Park blow the doors off the MTV EMA crowd in Spain, performing its most recent single, "Waiting For The End," which--as you'll recall--spawned the video that made credible all those Radiohead comparisons.

After the jump, be sure to check the tour dates for Linkin Park's upcoming U.S. tour with Pendulum and Does It Offend You, Yeah? You'll find even more details at Linkin Park's website: linkinpark.com

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