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Jay-Z and Kanye West aren't your typical set of besties. Where someone like myself might be found going to see a movie with my friend, Jigga and Kanye might be found renting out the entire theater just so they can put their legs over the seat in front of them. Or buying an entire chain of movie theaters. Or buying a movie studio. While I might go to a karaoke bar with my BFF, Jay-Z and Kanye might be found in a recording studio, referring to themselves as "The Throne," laying down verses for their hotly anticipated collaboration album, Watch The Throne. The point is, Jay-Z and Kanye West live a life far swagg...ier than everyone else. Which is why we've compiled photos of some of their swaggest moments below.

+ After the jump, check out Buzzworthy's SWAGGEST PHOTOS OF JAY-Z AND KANYE WEST.

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Tags Hugh Hefner, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Oprah, Photo Galleries

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Perched atop an enormous, golden high heel (inspired by her sister Natali, a fashion student), Lady Gaga -- wearing a hat shaped like a terrifying stingray, underneath which sat a mask made of curled hair, natch -- played "Born This Way" and "You And I" (which Haley Reinhart performed last night on "Idol") on today's episode of "Oprah." Since Oprah is nearing the show's final episode after 25 years, it was only fitting that a contemporary legend and trailblazer as iconic as Oprah herself bid the talk show host farewell (and, P.S. that is, in fact, Johnny Depp in the audience).

Oprah calls Gaga -- whose "Judas" video leaked early!  -- a phenomenon (pronounced, as only Oprah would, "PHUH-nom'nun"), which Gaga sends right back her way. Oprah also pays Mother Monster a compliment for her undying message of self-acceptance, something that Gaga surely remains proud of, considering her album and its first single are both titled "Born This Way," which, if you haven't heard by now, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

+ Watch Lady Gaga perform on "Oprah."

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BREAKING NEWS! Rihanna looks stunning in yet another photograph. The "S&M" singer is sporting a softer, more romantic look on the Vogue April 2011 cover. We don't know about you guys, but we're kind of picking up a little Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" vibe, mixed with just the right amount of Jessica Rabbit. In other words: perfection.

We all know that Rihanna can pretty much do anything ever, but extra props to her for being one of the few women of color to grace the cover of American Vogue. The magazine has come under fire for not featuring ethnically diverse cover models frequently enough, though Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey and Naomi Campbell have all received the cover treatment.

Still, we're absolutely thrilled to see our oftentimes racy girl pushing boundaries in more ways than one. Rihanna gets to show off her gentler side (no whips in sight!) while Vogue works toward showcasing a different standard of beauty. Win-win.

Also, we have to mention that the magazine is Vogue's 10th Annual Shape Issue, and as you can tell by that beautiful, body-hugging Chanel number on Rihanna, it's pretty obvious that they picked the perfect person for the job. As the great poet Justin Timberlake once said, "Damn, girl."

The April issue of Vogue hits newsstands at the end of March.

Tags Beyonce, Jennifer-Hudson, Justin Timberlake, Oprah, Rihanna

Welcome back to my weekly Internet Top 10! All the celebrities have gone into hibernation until next year, and with them goes all the juicy, spicy gossip. Luckily there's still plenty of grade A Christmastime kitty action going 'round. Shall we...?

1.) Brrrr! It sure is getting chilly outside. Good thing these kittens are wearing mittens. (YouTube)

2.) Oprah's final Favorite Things episode aired and IT. WAS. BANANAAAAAAAAS (that was supposed to be an excited Oprah voice). Volkswagens, control-top jeans and (the reason for the control-top jeans) jelly-filled danish were had by all! But then Oprah kind of snapped and unleashed a plague of bees on her audience. What a grinch! (Funny Or Die via TeamCoco)

3.) The son in this trailer for Mel Gibson's bizarre "comeback" vehicle, "The Beaver," has got it right. He asks, "Is this a joke?" (PopEater)

4.) From what I can tell in these "American Idol" promos, newbie judge Steven Tyler will be reprising his role as a will-use-any-excuse-to-scream '80s rock frontman for the competition's 10th season. (Idolator)

5.) I don't know if you've been following MTV News' Top 25 Songs of 2010 countdown, but let me just say this: If Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" doesn't break the top four, someone is getting a STERN talking to. But also, I'm really happy for you, Cee Lo Green. (MTV News)

6.) Joe Jonas is a guest judge on Top Chef. At this point, you may be asking yourself, "What does Joe Jonas know about food?" The answer to that is, just about as much as the Top Chef contestant knows about him, which is to say, not a ton. (Grub Street via Bravo)

7.) Now you can wrap your gifts in the warmth of Twitter, 140 characters at a time! The first 3,000 peeps to swaddle their holiday booty in non sequiturs will receive a free printed roll of their wrapping paper and maybe also a laptop. (Mashable)

8.) Here's New Kids On the Block (circa when Arsenio Hall still had a show) wishing you a Funky, Funky Christmas! (Break.com)

9.) This incredibly creepy woman is the reason hand models get such a bad wrap. (Yahoo!)

10.) And finally, drumroll, please... BAD, BAD KITTEH IN A CHRISTMAS TREE! This video makes me die. (Buzzfeed)

Tags 10 Things To Know Now, American Idol, Cee Lo, Joe Jonas, Mel Gibson, New Kids on the Block, NKOTB, Oprah, oprah-winfrey, Steven Tyler, Willow Smith

Last we heard from Travis McCoy (or, as he's now known, Travie McCoy), he was sticking his hands in the "Cookie Jar" on Gym Class Heroes's 2008 album The Quilt. When MTV News caught up with hip-hop frontman late last year, he mentioned good news and bad news: First, fans are going to have to wait a little longer for a new Gym Class album for a little while. (Sad.) Second, a Travie McCoy solo joint is well in the works. (Happy!)

OK, it's more than in the works. We're pleased to present "Billionaire," the first single off Travie's upcoming solo album called Lazarus. The song, featuring Bruno Mars, has a sort of laid-back, island feel to it. Think Sublime meets Common meets Jason Mraz. The lyrics, on the other hand, rattle off a laundry list of wishes for Travie if — nay, when — he becomes a billionaire, including becoming besties with Oprah and appearing on the cover of Forbes.

To see Travie perform the song live, check him out on MTV's Movies & Music Festival dates with Cobra Starship and 3OH!3.

Too Fast For Love tour with Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, Travie McCoy & The Lazarus Project

4/29/10 Kent, OH - Kent State

5/7/10 Rochester, NY - Gordon Field House RIT

5/8/10 Danbury, CT - Charles Ives Center For The Arts

5/9/10 Boston, MA - House Of Blues

For a complete list of tour dates, zoom over to Cobra Starship's Web Site.

In the meantime, take a listen to "Billionaire" featuring Bruno Mars below. The single will be available March 9 on Travie McCoy's blog.

Tags 3OH!3, Bruno Mars, Buzzworthy Song Premiere, Cobra Starship, Common, Gym Class Heroes, Jason Mraz, Oprah, Sublime, Travie McCoy, Travis McCoy

I'm "giving away the end" here, but Holland-born, Justin Timberlake-discovered singer Esmee Denters loves Egypt -- its history, and its aesthetic. And I think the draw makes all kinds of sense: Esmee's exotic, otherworldliness. GIRL, ust say "pharaohs" again!

Watch Esmee's Buzzworthy "The Five" interview, and perhaps you'll pick up what she's putting down... or maybe you'll just think she's hot and/or talented. Esmee's other four tidbits are a bit more straightforward/promotionally driven -- we do want to know how she went from YouTube covers from her bedroom to a record deal with J.T., right?

You'll hear about Esmee's consistent involvement in her debut album, Outta Here, her love of sweets (she cancels them all out with the gym; we anticipated that question) and her OMG overload upon meeting... Oprah.

Related Content Watch Esmee Denters 'Outta Here' Video, Watch 'Walk Like An Egyptian'

Tags Esmee Denters, Justin Timberlake, Oprah, the five, video

+ Throw your hands in the air ... and wave your purity rings like you just don't care! And if you want a sneak peek at the Jonas Brothers' new big-screen adventure, Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, say "Oh, yeah!" (MTV Movies)

+ Rumor alert! In Touch magazine sez Britney Spears has been secretly dating Paris Hilton's ex, Benji Madden! (PopCrunch)

+ We already told you The Veronicas were cohosting MTV's 2008 NYE party with Miley Cyrus. But didn't tell you Miley's gonna be counting down the minutes to midnight in one lucky fan's bedroom! (MTV News)

+ If Oprah can guest on NBC's 30 Rock, Diddy officially wants in. (Remote Control)

+ Did Twilight really have a bigger year than Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Beyonce/Sasha Fierce? MTV Movies says HELL YES. (MTV Movies)

+ Avril Lavigne has reportedly been spending some quality time (if you can call it that) with oil heir Brandon Davis, better known as "the sleazeball who coined the term Lindsay 'Firecrotch' Lohan." (Scandalist)

+ Get ready for a Fergalicious wedding! The Black Eyed Pea-turned-soloist will be tying the knot with fiance Josh Duhamel in early January. (Usmagazine.com)

+ And now that you're thinkin' nice, happy thoughts ... help spread the holiday cheer by joining Akon, the Jo Bros and WWE in sending out warm wishes to all our troops. Merry Chrismukkah to all! (WWE)

Tags Akon, Avril Lavigne, Benji Madden, Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Brandon Davis, Britney Spears, Diddy, Fergie, Josh Duhamel, Katy Perry, Lindsay Lohan, Miley Cyrus, Oprah, Paris Hilton, the veronicas, Twlight