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+ Plastic surgery postergirl Courtney Love is in the studio recording her second solo album with the help of a few of her friends. Does she even remember how to sing? Celebrity Skin was a good Hole album, but we stopped listening right after her lips started looking like Lisa Rinna's. (NME)

+ At last night's CMT Awards, neighborhood sweetheart Taylor Swift took home the coveted Video of the Year award (along with Female Video of the Year) alongside rapper T—Pain (??) for their song "Love Story." Does this girl lose at anything?? We love her! (People)

+ If you're looking for a big break into the heavy metal music video industry, look no further! Glam rock hair band Steel Panther is holding auditions this weekend for their next video, "Community Property." (The Rad Report)

+ Third time's a charm—just ask our leading lady Britney Spears. Is she REALLY getting married to her agent? (Star Magazine)

+ Uh oh.  Nelly Furtado and Timbaland are getting sued by a guy who says their song "Do It" steals directly from a song he had already written. Why did it take the guy three years to figure it out?? (NME)

+ New Kids On The Block just cancelled the Australian leg of their world tour, blaming the economic downturn. OK, so maybe Janet Jackson wasn't lying when she said the same thing. (E! Online)

I highly recommend that you stretch before hitting PLAY on the video below. Even if you can somehow resist dancing along to this high-stepping pre-Jonas Brothers teen routine, New Kids On The Block are about to break it down so hard that you'll get sore sitting still. No joke.

The MTV Vault is about to take you back to 1989, a pre-Real World era when kids would tune into shows like The Grind, just to watch other kids dance to whatever was hot that minute. Crazy, huh? Simpler times. This episode of Club MTV puts you in front of NKOTB when they performed "The Right Stuff" live for an audience that's just ever so slightly less coordinated than they were. (And, after seeing NKOTB in concert, some might argue that they aren't SO coordinated now.)

Anyway, if you think Danny, Donnie, Joey, Jordan and Jonathan are hot now, check them out at the height of the NKOTB craze. Even dudes went completely mental. Observe.

+ Watch NKOTB's 1989 Club MTV performance below the jump.

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Wahh! Poor Nick Jonas. As if having an innocent lunch with Miley Cyrus -- the same Miley who once referred to you as her "Prince Charming" but LATER told the whole world "7 Things" she hates about you and THEN told the world she still dreams about you -- wasn't STRESSFUL ENOUGH, then Miley Twitters about lunch and THEN you got in a fender bender and some paparazzi dropped the F-bomb at you!

Relax, Nick! Trust me, I've been driving far longer than you have, and I'm still A WAY worse driver. I can't count the number of cars I've "gently tapped." "Love nudged," if you will! And Nick, you're famous, so, like, who cares if you swap a little paint with another car? You can just buy that person a new car, right? I'm not saying make it a habit or anything, but it's not a bad position to be in.

That said, here are five music videos featuring drivers who are WAY way worse than you, Nick!

1.) New Kids On The Block| "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" -- First of all, NO ONE was wearing their seat belt in this video, there are WAY too many people in the back seat, and I'm pretty sure Joe(y) McIntyre may or  may not have been driving without a license.

2.) Britney Spears | "Womanizer" -- Aside from the fact that Britney drives with her foot, she also PROBABLY isn't even a licensed chauffeur!! NOT ALLOWED!

3.) Sammy Hagar | "I Can't Drive 55" -- Dudeface was just SETTING himself up for a ticket. Make like New Edition and slow it down!

4.) Kelly Clarkson | "Never Again" -- Kelly, Kelly, Kelly. Didn't your mama EVER teach you not to play games with the driver when the car is in motion?

5.) Justin Timberlake | "What Goes Around/ Comes Around" -- This is the one where Scarlett Johansson more or less dies in a horrible fiery, thankfully fictious wreck. That ended badly!

... See, Nick Jonas? There are FAR worse drivers out there. Just remember to always buckle up, check your mirrors, and always ALWAYS leave a note if you nick a nearby car. (Unless it's paparazzi...)

Meanwhile, back in the Twitterverse, The Academy Is...'s Adam Siska/Sisky joined Twitter! Follow him at @siskybusiness. Apparently he's currently staring into evan taubenfeld's beautiful eyes.

+ Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman @trohman, got to MEET THE ACTUAL FACTUAL PEOPLE WHO MADE TWITTER! Wonder if he asked them about why TWITTER CRASHES SO MUCH! Oh yeah... Diddy...

+ Lily Allen, who's @lilyroseallen, is in Salt Lake City, making up all-new versions of "Womanizer." I'm sure the Mormons will be pleased.

+ Miley Cyrus, whose Twitter handle is, @mileycyrus REALLY just wanted a burger last night. Been there, gurl! Also, do you think this is really Miley's boyfie, Justin Gaston, on Twitter? Check out @JustinMGaston.

+ Demi Lovato/ @ddlovato, you should definitely follow all of your dreams, but not the ones that involve piercing your gorgeous face.

+ Chamillionaire/ @chamillionaire's getting into some cerebral more money/ more problems ish.

+ Donnie Wahlberg, @DonnieWahlberg, assures you that the Joey McIntyre on Twitter is not THE Joey McIntyre. Unfortunately. I DO think/ HOPE that @JonathanRKnight is actually the real Jonathan Knight on Twitter! And did he really call Perez Hilton a t**t??? Oh it is ON!

+ As always, follow Buzzworthy on Twitter at @MTVBuzzworthy.

Johnny Wright has held the hands of pretty much every major pop act of the past 20 years and guided them to astronomical success. I'm talkin' New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Ciara, The Jonas Brothers, Menudo and somehow, many more. When does he sleep? Does he eat? Honestly? No idea.

Anyway, believe it or not, this pop genius just threw a distress signal up on this one video site you never heard of, asking for help in naming a new five-member supergroup he's putting together. Now, in case you're unfamiliar, "supergroup" generally means that everybody involved is already famous. Not 100% sure if that's the case here, but based on Wright's flirty tone when he promises to reveal the names of the five members once he has a name. "I've got a very special surprise for you," he says. Well Johnny, we got your band name RIGHT here! Five of them, in fact! Read 'em and weep, wizard!

+ Prehab
+ Stimulus Package
+ Cyrus, Lovato, Swift, Michalka and Gomez
+ The Suleman 8
+ One Of Us Will Be Huge

Watch Johnny Wright's video at Tommy2.net, submit your own (admittedly lesser) band name suggestions to WEGmusic.com and please, at least consider giving us a little bite of your special surprise (unless it's Lou Perlman :o)? THANKS.

+ Amy Winehouse is mourning her impending dee-vorce to Blake Fielder-Civil by strutting around in child-sized t-shirts, boozing, and shacking up with a fitness instructor in St. Lucia. We won't even bother taking a pot shot at the sad, sad irony of that "Going Bananas" shirt. (PopSugar - UK)

+ T.I. and Justin Timberlake join an already-amazing Grammys lineup that includes Katy Perry, Kanye and the Jonas Brothers. Perfection! Now, if only we could get Barack Obama to host... (MTV News)

+ The New Kids On The Block have just announced their spring tour dates! Check 'em out, and find out when the aging boy banders will be coming to a retirement home near you. (Celebuzz)

+ This just in: The ABDCrews are gonna be dancing to the musical stylings of comeback queen Britney Spears! You know, kinda like how you do at home, EXCEPT ON TV! And with a little help from Brit's personal choreographer, Andre Fuentes. (Remote Control)

+ Janet Jackson has indefinitely postponed the rest of her international Rock Witchu tour, citing migraines, laziness the "economic crisis." (Usmagazine.com)

+ Hilary Duff to star in a new Bonnie & Clyde remake! Allure, you totally called that Faye Dunaway connex. (E! Online)

+ Thank you, Mischa Barton, for reminding us that one black cape + your grandpa's suit AND TIE + one crazy, floppy sunhat = an unforgivable crime of fashion. (Scandalist)

+ Pete Wentz says Who Framed Roger Rabbit? -- the inspiration for FOB's "I Don't Care" video -- is one of the "most overlooked" flicks in movie history. Also? It's, like, a metaphor for LIFE! "When you're throwing people in the goo," explains Professor Wentz, "you have to realize that you are the person who is scared to get in it." Hey, thanks for ruining the ending, brah! (MTV News)

+ Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has just gotten engaged to her boyfriend of one month! Now, we ain't sayin' she's a gold diggah ... but dude owns an ENTIRE YACHTING COMPANY -- and gave her a $310,000 engagement ring. (Access Hollywood)

... Take it away, 'Ye...

Today IS the inauguration and all, in case you didn't hear. Though the Jonas Brothers DID pull off an epic performance on last night's "Kids’ Inaugural: We Are the Future" concert... So I'm thinking I'll go for an Obama shirt today and then the Jonas tee (shown above in glitter!) tomorrow.

Los Angeles' The Names Brand creates homages to Amsterdam design group Jetset Experiment's iconic "John&Paul&Ringo&George" shirts, and they release new pop-culture-based designs every week. But check out their existing selection of names tees inspired by the Hills girls, Gossip Girl, American Idol, New Kids on the Block, and, of course, every member of Team Jolie-Pitt.

Oh, and they do custom tees too, which means you're now one step closer to your own "Bill&Tom&Georg&Gustav" Tokio Hotel tee!

+ Somewhat appropriate video: Shontelle, "T-Shirt."

+ Newsflash: the New Kids on the Block booze cruise is almost sold out! So if you wanna hit the poop deck for some shuffleboard with Joey McIntyre, you'd better act fast. Buzzworthy bonus: Watch four interviews with Jordan and Donnie and get an extremely long-winded review of an NKOTB MSG concert. (Rose Tours)

+ Perez Hilton to Aubrey O'Day: "Good luck with your 'career.'" (MTV News)

+ Bad news, Bella fans. The new Twilight perfume may be pulled off the market faster than you can say "EdwardCullen4EvrNoRly4real4evr." (TrendHunter)

+ Diddy still remembers the day he said goodbye to his friend, Biggie Smalls. We still remember the day he turned that other day into a bestselling single called "I'll be Missing You." Oh, the nostalgia ... (MTV Movies)

+ April showers bring May flowers -- and, apparently, Fall Out Boy! Come springtime, the FOB will hit the road with friendzies All Time Low, Cobra Starship and Hey Monday. (FriendsorEnemies)

+ The Real World: Brooklyn cast dropped by to share their reactions to last night show! Sadly, Chet (i.e. THE-METROSEXUAL-MORMON-VIRGIN-WHO-LIKES-TO-PLAY-PRANKS-AND-WEAR-GUYLINER) couldn't make it. (Remote Control)

+ Joe Jonas has this thing for dating his costars. (See: Taylor Swift and, more recently, Camilla Belle). So how can he avoid catching the "Lovebug?" "Just put boys in [your] videos from now on," suggests Selena Gomez. Ha! But seriously, yeah. (Usmagazine.com)

+ Joe Jonas also knows the secret to killing time, and it has everything to do with a baseball bat! (Popstar!)

+ Kelis and Nas are expecting a mini milkshake! (Usmagazine.com)

+ Dysfunctional as the Osbourne family might be, Sharon did not, in fact, try and kill her husband, Ozzy. And if you say otherwise, she'll sue. (E! Online)

+ Can we cram any more celeb musical acts into Obama's inauguration weekend? YES, WE CAN! Put your hands together for the latest additions to Barackstock '09: Miley Cyrus, Jay-Z and the Jonas Brothers! Plus, read up on other confirmed performers (like U2, Mary J. Blige and Beyonce). (MTV News)

+ And have we mentioned lately how sweet it is to be a Jonas? In addition to prettying up the Golden Globes (and landing that nifty inaugural concert gig), the boys have also snatched up a performance slot at this year's Grammys. (E! Online)

+ Jamie Lynn Spears' wedding plans are FINALLY coming together! The mom/bride-to-be plans to wear a Monique Lhuillier dress (presumably in off-white?), but haters be warned: the festivities sound more like a Vera Wang ad than a Jeff Foxworthy special. (Celebslam)

+ Katy Perry to Rest of World: Get a life. Please? (MTV News)

+ Finally! An opportunity to sail off into the sunset with New Kids on the Block! Yes, please! (Idolator)

+ Snap out of your late afternoon food coma by checking out Kelly Clarkson's new single: "My Life Would Suck Without You." (Rickey.org)

+ Lady Gaga reveals her post-Pussycat Dolls tour plans. (MTV News)

+ David Cook and Kimberly Caldwell are supposedly splitsville! Possibly because someone finally told Kim that her (ex!) boyfriend was not, in fact, Jimmy Fallon. (mjsbigblog)

+ Rap Wars! 50 Cent disses Kanye West's new album in an upcoming track called "Heartless Monster." (Remote Control)

In the fourth and final segment of Buzzworthy's exclusive interview with Donnie Wahlberg and Jordan Knight, Donnie gets really real about the reasons the New Kids on the Block (finally!) made their big comeback, and then shares his own unique version of American history; cut him slack! He's been touring his ass off and probably very busy signing all those New Kids' fan boobies!

Watch it below, and catch up on part 1, part 2 and part 3.

Also, that unwrapping sound you hear in the background is Joe McIntyre making a sandwich. Yums!