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Mark Ronson: dream hunk.

Even if Mark Ronson never does another thing in his life, he's the one who got Amy Winehouse to cover The Zutons track "Valerie." He's basically half of the reason Amy Winehouse is famous. We think it's totally appropriate to remind you that he not only did this, but he's like, SO EFFING HOT.

Here he was, walking among us mere mortals when he arrived for his taping of "The Late Show With David Letterman" in NYC yesterday. Um, I was like, five blocks away when this was happening. What Twitter feed do I need to follow to get these kinds of updates in real time?

From the hair to the outfit to that killer bag he's carrying that doesn't even make him look the slightest bit feminine (how?!), we're thinking Mark needs to start teaching classes to our dudefriends. Not to be a traitor to our generation or anything (pat yourself on the back if you caught that "Clueless" reference), but guys these days just fall out of bed expecting us to swoon? Please. Mark, show 'em how it's done.

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Welcome to Buzzworthy's The Week In Pop, where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and appearances, TV appearances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to).

While the Grammys gave us plenty to discuss around the ol' watercooler to start the week (Nicki Minaj's pope friend, Adele winning EVERYTHING, etc.), but there's a lot to look forward to in musical happenings this week, y'all. The Kills release their "The Last Goodbye" single with The Velvet Underground, Patsy Cline and Marilyn Monroe covers, "Glee" pays homage to the late Whitney Houston on their Valentine's Day episode Tuesday, Sleigh Bells are gonna kick the "Saturday Night Live" stage's ass, and Hollywood Week continues on "American Idol."

Check out this week's album releases and talk show music guests below.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES
Tuesday, Feb. 14
+ The Kills, "The Last Goodbye" four-song single release: Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince package their lovely "The Last Goodbye" waltz single with three covers.

+ Johnny Cash, Live From Austin TX: The Man in Black lives on through his immeasurable body of work. The 180-gram vinyl release comes with a DVD of the performance.

+ Band Of Skulls, Sweet Sour: The English trio return with a sophomore album wrapped in delicious female-male vocal interplay indie rock with a bluesy stomp. Check out their single "Bruises."

Check out more new album releases and upcoming TV appearances and performances after the jump.

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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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When I was younger, I totally thought I was famous. Actually, I thought my name was famous. See, my dad was a classic-rock fanatic and insisted on turning up the oldies station whenever we were in the car together. From an early age, I learned to appreciate Motown, soul and, of course, The Beatles. While my friends were freaking out over Milli Vanilli, I was rocking out to Big Bopper.

I was especially taken with the song "Groovin'" by The Young Rascals. In addition to having an impressive harmonica solo, I was also stoked because it sounded like frontman Felix Cavaliere was singing about me... Leslie! There's this part in the blissful ditty where he swoons, "Life could be ecstasy/You and me and Leslie." Sure, I was a little confused why Cavaliere would invite a third party on a date with him and his girlfriend, but who was I to judge? I found out years later that he wasn't really singing my name's praises: The lyric actually goes, "Life could be ecstasy/You and me endlessly." What a bummer.

Attention, songwriters: I'm still waiting to be the inspiration for a hit so feel free to throw my name into the musical mix and see what comes out. In case you need help, my name easily rhymes with "folie," "tensely" and "Nestle."

What are some songs that do feature real names in the title? I'm glad you asked. Let's pretend we're members of the American Name Society and check out songs from Amy Winehouse, Kaiser Chiefs, The Shins and Elvis Costello.

Finally, learn more about me and all my musings by visiting my website and following me on Twitter (@redpatterndress).

1.) Amy Winehouse's "Valerie": What better way to celebrate Amy's life than to shine the spotlight on all the amazing music she left behind, and "Valerie" is such a great example of her music's timelessness. While the song was originally recorded by The Zutons, it wasn't until Mark Ronson produced the cover with Amy that the tune really took off. The original is a great track, don't get me wrong, but Amy's soulful voice definitely upgrades the song from rockin' toe-tapper to timeless classic.

Listen to "Valerie"

2.) Kaiser Chief's "Ruby": Unlike U.K. peers Bloc Party and Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs never translated well with American audiences. The band had a small-ish hit with "I Predict A Riot," off their 2005 debut album Employment, but that was about it. I really thought things were going to take off for them after hearing "Ruby," which has all the makings of a fantastic power-pop anthem: galloping guitars, lyrics about unrequited love and plenty of "da da da's." Unfortunately, chart-topping success was not meant to be. However, that doesn't stop me from playing this song on a weekly basis.

Listen to "Ruby"

3.) The Shins' "Saint Simon": I'd be lying if I didn't admit that this song initially spoke to me because it boasted my surname, but it still remains one of my all-time favorite tracks because I'm endlessly smitten by its dreaminess and fragility. Frontman James Mercer's voice is delicate enough, but combine that with the dulcet sound of violins and xylophone and you've got a song that should be posted with a label that says, "Handle With Care." Sometimes it's the lightest songs that carry the most weight.

Listen to "Saint Simon"

4.) Elvis Costello's "Alison": Though he's always been mum about the song's muse and surrounding details, Elvis must've been pret-ty gutted to write such an apologetic ode. How else do you explain the heartbreaking lyrics: "I'm not going to get too sentimental/Like those other sticky valentines/'Cause I don't know if you've been loving somebody/I only know it isn't mine." His aim might be true, but his words are distressing. I wonder if we'll ever know the real story behind one of the Greatest Songs Of All Time? Would the real Alison please stand up?

Listen to "Alison"

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+ Oh, Katy Perry. You know we love you, girl, but what's with some of the wack-a-doo demands on your tour rider: Two cream egg chairs with matching footstools? Absolutely no carnations? Drivers aren't allowed to make eye contact with you? (BuzzFeed)

+ After seeing these adorable promos, we're totally setting our DVRs because we do NOT want to miss Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga on the finale of "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. (Just Jared)

+ Selena Gomez is celebrating her 20s by channeling the 1920s on the cover of her new album, When The Sun Goes Down. What do you think of her flapper look? (Idolator)

+ E. coli is real, people. Just ask producer Mark Ronson, who "almost died" after eating some bad liver sashimi. Instead, he lived to sing about the tale in his new song "Raw Meat." (Pop Eater)

+ It's official! All "The Voice" judges will be back for Season 2. (Rolling Stone)

+ Wait a sec... So is 30 Seconds To Mars breaking up or staying together? Judging from this interview, frontman Jared Leto isn't sure, either. (MTV News)

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Anyone with the ability to type and some stolen Wi-Fi thinks they're an advice-giving genius these days. So here's our expert advice: if you're looking for expert advice--specifically music advice--take it from an actual expert. Take it from Mark Ronson.

Dovetailing nicely with Mark Ronson & The Business Intl's new album, Record Collection, Mark Ronson fires off 10 must-have albums that you need in your life. While he offers the caveat that everyone's taste is different and he wouldn't presume to tell people what they need, we will tell you that Mark is clearly being too modest. These are awesome suggestions, and you should acquire these records post-haste.

Among the 10 must-have records Mark Ronson shares are classics from the likes of Radiohead, Beastie Boys, The Smiths, The Beatles and The Wu-Tang Clan.

+ Watch Mark Ronson share 10 must-have records everyone should own in the exclusive MTV Buzzworthy video below.

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I'm almost scared to actually write about Amy Winehouse's new song, or the fact that she's apparently gotten it together in her life. According to British media, she's "looking and sounding great." Amy Winehouse comebacks are like no-hitters in baseball: You're not supposed to talk about it lest you jinx it!

Well, throwing caution to the wind, let's chat about this new Amy Winehouse song anyway. It's a cover of Lesley Gore's classic "It's My Party." It was produced by Amy's old collaborator Mark Ronson (the man behind "Rehab") and will be featured on an upcoming album by legendary producer Quincy Jones, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra.

Behind a gorgeous big band arrangement, Amy Winehouse owns this track. Sad, brassy and in glorious voice, which, admittedly, has developed a bit of scratchiness since her Back To Black days, it's the perfect song for Amy Winehouse, and she renders it about as well as anyone possibly could.

Check out Amy Winehouse's Mark Ronson-produced cover of "It's My Party," below. Quincy Jones' Q: Soul Bossa Nostra is due out Nov. 9.

+ Listen to Amy Winehouse's "It's My Party."

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Mark Ronson is many things: a fashionable young man with a dashing accent (a little bit New York, a little bit London), one of the preeminent producers in pop music, and a multi-instrumentalist and venerated recording artist.

In this Buzzworthy Q&A, Ronson chats about his '80s-pop-inspired new album, Record Collection, his lack of guilty pleasures and how when someone from Duran Duran tells you to buy a rare Italian vintage keyboard, you buy a rare Italian vintage keyboard.

But before hearing Ronson talk about his new album, you'll probably want to listen to his awesome new single from Record Collection, "Bang Bang Bang." To help find the voice for "Bang Bang Bang," Ronson sent the track to an electro-pop duo he's become a fan of: MNDR. (Ellie Goulding and Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters both wrote over the track to "Bang Bang Bang," but neither artists' contributions made the cut.)

If you've seen the "Bang Bang Bang" video, you know it features some pretty outrageous looking keyboards and synthesizers. It should come as no surprise that these are some expensive instruments, with the priciest being the Synthex, which Ronson bought for $5,000 on the recommendation of Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes.

Ronson also chats about his guiltless listening habits, expressing shock that people express shock at his love for Train's sappy, catchy "Drops Of Jupiter."

Check out the whole Buzzworthy Q&A with Mark Ronson below, as well as Train's "Drops Of Jupiter" video, a song to which Ronson owns the sheet music!

Record Collection is out Sept. 28.

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For his new video, "The Bike Song," Mark Ronson has continued to explore the strange, retro-futuristic, truly global world that he introduced with his charming clip for "Bang Bang Bang."

Working again with director Warren Fu, Mark Ronson visually mixes cultural references and world cultures (Japanese, French, British) with the same flair he uses when mixing musical genres: with abandon and tons of style.

"The Bike Song," which features Kyle Falconer and Spank Rock, sees nods to films like "Tron," movements like the Mod revolution of '60s London and '70s European cinema. Over a breezy, sample-delic beat, the song finds Falconer singing about shrugging off the the weight of the world and taking to the road on his beloved cycle.

The real stars of the show are the fabulous hairdos on display, with Spank Rock (the MC for the New York rap duo of the same name) rocking a relaxed blowout and Ronson sporting a platinum blond fade.

It's another dizzying, fun, visual ride with a great soundtrack. Check out "The Bike Song" video below. The track is featured on Ronson's upcoming Record Collection album, due out September 28.

Mark Ronson & The Business INTL: "The Bike Song" from Warren Fu on Vimeo.

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If your mental picture of a journalist is some down-and-dirty writer braving the elements in a safari jacket and cargos... or some Anna Wintour-ish figure in a Chanel suit and neutral heels, well then Lindsay Lohan is totally changing that image here isn't she? As guest writer for the September issue of BlackBook magazine -- which features a shockingly blonde Mark Ronson on the cover -- Lindsay Lohan got comfie in some come-hither black patent sky-high, thigh-high boots. Maybe it's easier to write that way? (Maybe having "f--- you" painted on your nails helps too!)

In her BlackBook article, a fresh-from-rehab Lindsay reveals that she feels very fortunate to be able to roam the globe, picking up Chanel bags along her merry way. Stars -- they're not at all like us!

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