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Let's just say what we're all thinking. No, it's not that this song is slick (it is). It's not that Rick Ross is the fifth hottest MC in the game (he is). It's not that Robin Thicke does the Robin Thicke thing all over the chorus on this track from Ross' mega smash Deeper Than Rap (he does). No, what we're all thinking is obvious; it's right there in front of us.

Rick Ross is dressed like Bea Arthur from Golden Girls. Rick Ross, THAT'S A BLOUSE YOU ARE WEARING. I think it's even got shoulder pads, for Pete's sake.

I mean, you can have a lovely lady-friend all you like, and you can talk about Maybach music and the Triple C's all you like, but know this: you are dressed like Bea Arthur. It's all good. You are still the BAWSE.

You may remember Catlin Crosby's face from such shows as Malcolm In The Middle, That's So Raven and That '70s Show, but it's her voice that you should really be getting to know. The Hollywood pop princess is so good, she's already worked with Babyface, Robin Thicke and even Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson.

Her self-titled debut album is loaded with the kind of Regina Spektor / Feist-y ditties we've come to expect in the backgrounds of iPod commercials and big-screen teenage romances. In the whimsical video for first single, "Still Have My Heart," Caitlin bops around an animated scratch-paper backdrop, dealing with a string of doofus blind dates, including one with a dentist! And yes, those dates are really Zach Levi, from Chuck, Albert Reed of Dancing With The Stars, House's Jesse Spencer, and Robert Hoffman, from Step Up To The Streets.

Watch this little charmer, keep an eye out for Caitlin Crosby in upcoming Danny DeVito movie, House Broken, and check out Caitlin's side-project site, loveyourflawz.com, where "imperfect is the new perfect."


(Credit: Brian Appio)

In addition to the fact that they're all cute [ -- Ed. ], tremendously successful in the UK, and have a penchant for looking smashing in jackets, pop-rock threesome The Script -- Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, and Glen Power -- are serious about making a sound that feels much bigger than their three-man band... But that's about all these good-natured Irish lads are serious about.

But let's back up a sec. If you watch Sober House, and you REALLY should (Shifty Shellshock 4ever!), then you've already heard The Script. If you live in the UK, where and The Script was of the biggest acts of 2008, then you're probably rolling your eyes because you so already knew all of this. If you're Perez Hilton, then congrats on that cameo in their new "Talk You Down" video. And if you're me, then you're totally already in love with Danny O'Donoghue because he looks like the Irish equivalent of a Robin Thicke-Justin Timberlake hybrid.

+ Watch The Script's videos, check out their brand-new MTV photos, see why you desperately need to get to know The Script (especially YOU, Starsailor and OneRepublic fans -- these guys are production pros too) and listen to their self-titled album when it comes out tomorrow.

+ Jenny Craig has chimed in on the whole Jessica Simpson weight scandalette... and... they think she looks gorge. And, also they'd like to cordially invite everyone to get back to making fun of Valerie Bertinelli and and Kirstie Alley instead). (Amy Grindhouse)

+ Nick Cannon to world: you will pay attention to me whether you like it or not (NOT). Mr. Mariah Carey is apparently the new host of America's Got Talent. (Pop Crunch)

+ Rumor has it that Zac Efron will be hosting the April 11th episode of Saturday Night Live... and that he might be sporting a Justin-like leotard on said ep (fine... we made up the leotard part, but a girl can dream). (Just Jared)

+ After her show-stopping Grammy performance, Jennifer Hudson announced that she's heading out on her first solo tour! With Robin Thicke! So, uh, not exactly solo, but close enough. (E! Online)

+ We sincerely cannot WAIT to hear what Oprah has to say about Lily Allen living her "Best Life." (Perez Hilton)

+ The Lonely Island -- the guys who brought you "Lazy Sunday" and "J*zz In My Pants" drop their debut album, Incredibad, today, and it kinda makes us wanna do the latter. In a boat. And for the record, "Nintendo Cartoon Hour" is one the funniest videos ever made. (The Lonely Island)

+ Denying you own a restaurant is the new denying you've had a boob job. Justin Timberlake is denying he actually owns New York City restaurant Southern Hospitality. Huh? (Showbizspy)

+ When Twitter turns bitter: Panic! At the Disco's Ryan Ross and Criss Angel are feuding via social networking. OOOOH BURN!

+ Buzzworthy to Courtney Love: please eat any of the items featured anywhere on This Is Why You're Fat. And then, for the love of gawd, please buy yourself a bra. Kthxbai. (The Superficial)

Chester French, who follow enthusiastically in the sweet, loafered footsteps of such blue-eyed soul stunners as Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake and Ocotillo, announce their arrival with a sonic Lambo ride of a single. Although the minimal video goes sexy and sadistic with a black and white striptease/ fistfight, the song itself is full-on neon Miami, 1989.

Made up of Harvard classmates D.A. Wallach and Maxwell Drummey, smooth groovers Chester French take their name from the sculptor responsible for the giant, seated Abe who guards the Lincoln Memorial. Funny that they're such intellectuals, because "She Loves Everybody" is all swerving hips and curled lips. Does that sound like something you can get behind? Wait until you hear it! You can't even find the video on MTV yet, so watch it right here on Buzzworthy and get your first taste of Chester French!

+ This just in: Beyonce will be providing the music for Barack's first-ever inaugural ball dance! No word yet on what she plans to sing, but we're at least 99% sure it won't be "Bootylicious." (MTV News)

+ Katy Perry on working for Obama: "If I'm the Secretary of State, does that mean I get to wear a secretary outfit?" (People)

+ Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson to guest-star on CSI: NY as "Bonnie & Clyde wannabes." (EW)

+ Despite denying rumors of an impending dee-vorce, Jennifer Lopez recently showed up to the Golden Globes sans wedding ring. Fortunately, she had a perfectly logical explanation: "It just didn’t go with the dress." (Scandalist)

+ Justin Timberlake's new single, "Bigger Than the World," sounds a lot like Robin Thicke. Which totally makes sense, given how hard Robin's worked on perfecting his JT impression. (MTV News)

+ Fergie's puffy, purple feather ensemble is about as subtle as the "secret" wedding she plastered all over the pages of Us Weekly. (Faded Youth Blog)

+ Aubrey O'Day says she'll be staying "true to [her] Danity Kane roots" for her new solo album. So expect to see her dancing provocatively, dating her tourmates and favoring clothes of the skintight/bare midriff variety. (MTV News)

+ If our gym membership hadn't already expired, this ab-solutely amazing pic of Britney Spears would've been just the thing to get us back on the treadmill. (Usmagazine.com)

+ Remember that show about Lil' Kim getting ready for the slammer? Yeah, we're thinking you're gonna like the T.I. vershe a whole lot better. (Remote Control)

Let's get a few things out of the way real quick: if I said I was overly familiar with Aussie electro-funk artist Sam Sparro before last night's episode of Dancing With the Stars, I'd be lying. Second, my mama didn't raise no liar. Third thing: Yes, I realize I'm expressly uncool for watching DWTS or using abbreviations thereof. Addendum/ fourth thing: I don't care, and I already came out of the closet with my love for Dancing With the Stars last week, so let's move on.

Sam Sparro's "Black and Gold" video -- off his self-titled album (yes, it's been out in the States since June 2008 and abroad since Spring) makes me want to rent the glassed-in penthouse of The Hotel on Rivington, climb into a hot tub filled with real pearls and Veuve Cliquot with Sam Sparro, Gabe Saporta (Sam Sparro + Gabe = possibly separated a birth? Mmm... Gabe Saporta), Mark Ronson, and Robin Thicke... and watch Dancing With the Stars until one of us passes out from heat stroke.

Robin Thicke's not exactly what one would call "a man of many words." And while we happen to dig the strong, silent Robin (hence our infatuation with his nonverbal tribute to 007 and designer suits) we also love it when our quiet protagonist opens his mouth and gives us a little insight into the inner workings of his mind.

So join us as we delve into the deep recesses of Robin's subconscious and hear all about the creative process behind his new album, Something Else. Then join us in (silently) giving the guy props for figuring out what soaring gas prices, Paris (the city, not the heiress) a bunch of horny old men and The Walrus, John Lennon, have in common.

+ At last night's Democratic Convention, Sheryl Crow dedicated her song "Strong Enough" Barack Obama, then asked the White House hopeful: "Are you strong enough to be my man ... or my president?" (Billboard)

+ And speaking of Barack's celebrity fanbase, he couldn't ask for a more outspoken supporter than Madonna. He also couldn't ask for a worse lobbyist. (NY Times)

+ Meanwhile, is Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha planning to "hijack" the Republican Convention? (That's soooo 2000 VMAs!) (NME)

+ Robin Thicke and Mary J. Blige are touring to promote their new albums. Also weird? One of them has a new album called Growing Pains ... and it's NOT Robin "Son of Alan" Thicke. (Reuters)

+ T.I. has a message for whoever leaked his new track, "Swagger Like Us," onto the Internet. "Don't ruin the event," he says. "Wait till the cake comes out the kitchen before you eat it. That's like a kid who sees his toys before Christmas; it takes away from me [and] it takes away from the fans." (MTV)

+ Taylor Swift has a windblown, Mariah-thing happening on the cover of her new LP, Fearless. (The Boot)

+ Chamillionaire puts himself in his fans' shoes. "I did a rap like I'm the person sitting at the computer typing," he says. "It's some little kid that's on the Internet ... His mother comes in and asks him, 'Did you take your medication? Are you on those porno sites again?' I'm rapping like I'm him in his voice." (MTV)


(Credit: Gregg Delman)

What is it about seeing a guy in an expensive Italian suit that makes us so weak in the knees? Is it the well-tailored fit? The impossibly shiny sheen that only comes with real imported silk? Or perhaps the fact that they trigger every woman's inner James Bond fantasy? (Did we just overshare?)

We're not sure, but we do know one thing: Not just anyone can pull off the coveted "pricey-suit with Converse sneakers" look. Fortunately, Robin Thicke appears to be just the man for the job. Check out these exclusive photos of the "Magic" singer doing his best 007 impression. High-end menswear's never looked so spellbinding...