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Right now it's no doubt that you're either knee-deep in Christmas tunes or burying your face in a gallon of adult eggnog -- or you're burying your face in a gallon of adult eggnog because of said Christmas tunes. But we're not total Scrooges up in here! Below is a list of some of Buzzworthy's favorite Christmas classics along with newer, Noel-time tunes. We also threw a few carols in there that make us feel like this cat -- being forced to pose for a photo wearing an uncomfortable reindeer headband to the point where you feel like it's now your life forever and ever. Enjoy! Oh, and Happy Holidays!

Before You Exit, "O' Silent Night": Orlando pop-punk foursome Before You Exit tug at our heartstrings with their version of "O' Silent Night," with exactly the kind of harmonics and haircuts we need to warm the cuckolds of our hearts this holiday season. Wait, what are cuckolds anyway? + Listen to Before You Exit, "O' Silent Night."

Forever The Sickest Kids, "Mistletoe Is For Quitters": A new edition to the pop-punk Christmas song canon, if you will. Forever The Sickest Kids' new single, "Mistletoe Is For Quitters," has little to do with rehab and a lot to do with crying on Christmas. + Listen to Forever The Sickest Kids, "Mistletoe Is For Quitters."

Britney Spears, "My Only Wish": The absolute holy grail of 1990s pop Christmas songs. + Listen to Britney Spears, "My Only Wish."

Run-D.M.C., "Christmas In Hollis": These pioneers of early hip-hop took a little time out in 1987 to let us in on what Christmas is like in Queens. Spoiler alert: average amount of holiday cheer, way more gold chains. + Listen to Run-D.M.C., "Christmas In Hollis."

Lady Gaga, "Christmas Tree": You have to hand it to Lady Gaga -- she released this song and STILL became one of the richest women on the planet. It's no "Bad Romance," but it's still worth listening to due to the fact that she had the cojones to compare her... muffin... to a... delicious Christmas tree? + Listen to Lady Gaga, "Christmas Tree."

Check out more holiday songs after the jump!

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Tags A Day To Remember, Adam Sandler, Before You Exit, Britney Spears, Forever The Sickest Kids, Julian Casablancas, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, NewSong, NSync, Run-DMC, The Strokes, The Waitresses, The-Pretenders

The boys of 3OH!3 keep it pretty simple in their music. Their songs rock like Def Lep, rap like Run-D.M.C. and have beats even the most "Jersey Shore" phobic among us could beat up. But what about the men behind the music? Well, you've come to the right place, it's the Buzzworthy exclusive Q&A with Boulder's baddest, 3OH!3.

In this chat, Nathaniel and Sean talk about working with both Katy Perry and Ke$ha and how the two new-pop queens differ. They mention a meeting of the celebratory minds between themselves and Andrew W.K. And they also give some details about the Boulder dance scene and how it shaped them and their music.

Check out the Q&A, as well as 3OH!3's video for its new single, "My First Kiss," taken from their new album, Streets Of Gold, out today.

Tags 3OH!3, Def Leppard, Jersey Shore, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Run-DMC, video

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Not only is Gretchen Bleiler easy on the eyes, but she's also pretty maniacal on the halfpipe! Maybe you've seen her tear it up at the X Games or the Winter Dew Tour Superpipe or this tiny international sporting competition called the Vancouver Winter Olympics? Yeah, no big deal, right?

We were wondering what gets Bleiler hyped up before she's about to drop in the pipe, and she was happy to provide us with a bitchin' playlist. "I like a good mix of genres, and it's all about the beat of the song that fires me up or grounds me," explains Bleiler. "I love songs with a lot of confidence."

Included on her personal MP3 device are the tracks "It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop" by Dead Prez, "Your Voice" by Stiffed, "Session" by The Offspring, "Hurricane" by Bob Dylan, "Watch Out Now" by Beatnuts and "Da Booty" by A Tribe Called Quest.

We couldn't think of a more diverse list of tuneage. For more songs that meet Bleiler's stamp of shredding approval, check out the clips below.

Oh, and if you're interested in having Bleiler be your mentor for a radtastic summer internship, hoof it over to Old Spice Adventure for the skinny!

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Tags 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest, Beatnuts, Bob Dylan, Dead Prez, Gretchen Bleiler, Justin Timberlake, Run-DMC, Stiffed, The Offspring, The Strokes, TV-on-the-Radio

One of summer's great pleasure is the abundance of festivals held in parks, sheds, parking lots, stadiums and amphitheaters across the country, where you can catch some rays, catch some tunes or just catch your breath, at the very least.

While big to-dos like Pitchfork and Lollapalooza might grab all the headlines, the annual Roots Picnic, curated by the Philadelphia hip-hop group and held on Philly's waterfront, is consistently one of the most exciting gatherings of musical talent you'll find anywhere.

This is the third year for the picnic, and the proceedings will be headlined by everybody's favorite Ivy League tennis enthusiasts, Vampire Weekend. If that weren't enough, there have been hints dropped in Twitterville that the surviving members of Run-DMC might reunite for the show, in addition to an appearance by Amy Winehouse. (I'll believe that when I see it.)

Other artists scheduled to participate include Buzzworthy favorites like The Clipse, Nneka, Mayer Hawthorne and Das Racist.

The third-annual Roots Picnic will be held June 5 at Philly's Penn's Landing pier. You can buy tickets tomorrow at LiveNation.

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Tags Amy Winehouse, Das Racist, Mayer Hawthorne, Nneka, Run-DMC, The Clipse, The Roots, Vampire Weekend

Sampling in hip-hop is becoming somewhat of an endangered art-form. How come? Well, it's just too expensive to go around taking Aerosmith guitar riffs (Run-DMC's "Walk This Way") or Led Zeppelin drums (Beastie Boys' "So What'cha Want"). Those days are decidedly gone—or are they?

Enter Philadelphia underground rap duo Chiddy Bang and their insanely catchy new single "Opposite Of Adults." Sure, we love the cut's combination of easily-to-relate-to nostalgic lyrics, courtesy of Chiddy Bang's MC, and the giant, tumbling beat, thanks to DJ/producer Xaphoon Jones. But another reason the song's so great likely stems from an ingenious sample of MGMT's "Kids."

Cut and pasted and re-arranged, the keyboard hook from MGMT's hit sounds fantastic in this hip-hop context and, well, don't get us started on the kooky video. Ever wanted to see large superimposed heads of the Chiddy Bang members on younger, smaller bodies? We'll take that as a "yes."

Tags Aerosmith, Beastie Boys, Chiddy Bang, MGMT, Run-DMC, video

If you weren't captivated by watching Alexa Chung force feed pro eater Joey Chestnut, Saturday Night Live's Bobby Moynihan, and Rob Thomas hot dogs, or helping one fan experience her ultimate dream -- a personalized Facebook page serenade by Buzzworthy crush Drew Seeley -- then perhaps you were too busy swooning over her worship-worthy vintage Adam Ant t-shirt. She's lucky she works a few elevator rides away from my desk, because I'm lusting after that ish! Anyway, here's what Alexa Chung wore on today's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung.

Monday, July 6
+ T-shirt: Her own.
+ Skirt: Seventy Two Changes.
+ Shoes: A.P.C.

Seventy Two Changes is a relatively new label launched by Tawainese singer Jolin Tsai. You can find Seventy Two Changes in select Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's stores across the U.S., and you can expect a wider release later this summer, according to the Seventy Two Changes Twitter. Until then, check out this similar zip-up black skirt -- it's a simple staple but but happily, it's not boring, and it's just $39.99 at Urban Outfitters.

Alexa's amazing Adam Ant t-shirt is all hers, but check out this black-and-white V-neck designed by artist Kenzo Minami for Alex & Chloe. It's $46.20 at Alexandchloe.com.

But if you enjoy the thrill of a good vintage hunt, dig through VintageVantage.com's virtual vault of old-school t-shirts, where you can find everything from an $88 MTV hoodie to a 1978 The Who t-shirt (it's $257), to a Run-DMC t-shirt, which will set you back just $6,500.

+ Bonus: Vintage Video: Adam And The Ants, "Dog Eat Dog."

Tags Adam Ant, Alexa Chung, Buzzworthy Style Files, Drew Seeley, It's On With Alexa Chung, Rob Thomas, Run-DMC, video

Remember how famous that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City soundtrack was a few years ago? I'm not a video game guy, but I used to play that one just to drive around and listen to the radio. Flipping between stations you could catch blips of Cutting Crew, Run DMC, Rick James, Hall & Oates, Motley Crue and A Flock Of Seagulls, all while enjoying a flamingo pink Miami sunset.

Well I got no time for video games anymore -- too busy fanning Tamar and feeding her peeled grapes -- but I just found out I can have pretty much the exact same experience, without all the hand-eye coordination, if I just throw on And Then Boom by Iglu & Hartly.

In fact, not only do these smart-assed Fracht-Rockers (that's frat + yacht) out of Los Angeles capture every bit of that Vice City sweetness, but they also cram all of it into every single song. You know that brilliant Frito~Lay product called Munchies that combines Cheetos, Doritos, Pretzels and Sun Chips? Iglu & Hartly are the musical equivalent of the cheese fix waiting in every bite of that genius snack. They've got new-wave disco synths, monster ballad bridges, rap breaks, and soul jazz smoothness bubbling up in every last jam.

Of course I realize that I've made an outrageous claim and will have to back it up. So, why don't you go ahead and stream all of And Then Boom here, download "Day Glo" and "Jump Out Of Your Car" below and see for yourself?

+ DOWNLOAD: Iglu & Hartly, "DayGlo" [mp3]
+ DOWNLOAD: Igly & Hartly, "Jump Out Of Your Car [mp3]

Tags A Flock Of Seagulls, Cutting Crew, Hall & Oates, Iglu & Hartly, Rick James, Run-DMC, The Buzz On

The unstoppable, unsinkable, unflappable Katy Perry just released her latest video, "Waking Up In Vegas," which details the story of a wild, sleepless night in the city that really REALLY never sleeps.

So wake up, ante up, and find out five things very important things you need to know about Katy Perry's latest video.

1.) "Waking Up In Vegas" was directed by accomplished director Joseph Kahn, who's pretty much Britney Spears' go-to video guy. Joseph Kahn directed Britney's  "Womanizer" video, as well as "Stronger," and "Toxic." He directed Eminem's "Without Me" video, which won him a Grammy in 2002 as well as a 2002 VMA, and he directed Eminem's "We Made You" video.

2.) You're probably like "I know that guy in the video, but I don't know his name! Who IS that guy?" The guy in Katy Perry's "Waking Up In Vegas" video is an actor named Joel David Moore, and aside from roles on Six Feet Under, House, and Bones, Joel David Moore's also been in Dodgeball and will star in the upcoming movie, Avatar. He's also been in about a zillion commercials (basically, he's "that guy"), including that singing "Do It eBay" commercial.

3.) "Waking Up In Vegas" was filmed at The Palms Resort. Other videos filmed there include (ahem), Gym Class Heroes' "Clothes Off" video, as well as Eminem's "We Made You." Teairra Mari and Flo Rida just filmed "Cause A Scene" at the Palms, The Real World: Las Vegas was filmed there all the way back in 2002, and the Palms was also the location of the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, which is where Britney Spears, well, you probably know how that went.

4.) The two guys Katy kicks out of her hotel room are Vegas magicians/ comedy staples Penn and Teller -- Penn's the tall one, and Teller's the one who rarely speaks. They also appeared in Run D.M.C.'s "It's Tricky" video back in the day. You've also probably heard Penn without realizing it -- he does lots of voiceover work for Comedy Central. There's also a poker pro in the video -- the guy Katy beats is real-life poker champ Daniel Negreanu.

5.) In the video, Katy wears real vintage costumes from Bob Mackie's personal collection. For the glam-oblivious, Bob Mackie is the esteemed fashion designer behind some of the most sequined, spangled, bejeweled, bedangled and outrageous costumes in the history of fashion. Remember the black feathered headdress Cher wore to the 1986 Oscars? That's Bob Mackie. (And if you still need them, check out more examples of glamourness -- ex-glam-ples?)

+ Now, watch the video. And remember: Always bet on black. (Or is it red?)

Tags Britney, Cher, Eminem, Flo Rida, Gym Class Heroes, Joel David Moore, Joseph Kahn, Katy Perry, Run-DMC, Teairra Mari

+ Holy Sunday! Taylor Swift "appears" to have stolen the show at the Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. After taking the stage via magician David Copperfield's magic elevator, Ms. Fearless went on to win Album Of The Year and accepted a Crystal Milestone Award from Reba McEntire for bringing country back to life! (Associated Press)

+ In other magic crystal news, here's an eyeful of the Ferrari-red shoulder-baring mind-blower that Taylor Swift wore to the awards. (Just Jared)

+ Miley Cyrus to Teen Vogue: "Robert Pattinson? More like Blob-ert Fat-and-sucks." (MTV News)

+ Gabe Saporta's ass-shaking days are over (for now)! A major Vegas ankle bust has the Cobra Starship rocker rockin' a cane and tweeting for dear life. Help me Pete Wentz! Revolting photos included... (@GabrielSaporta)

+ Illin' in a leather trench and cracked black fedora, that same skinny brown-haired Eminem who graced this page Friday, helped induct childhood heroes (and temporary fashion inspirations) Run-DMC into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. What a night for Cleveland ... (MTV News)

+ Ashlee Simpson demonstrates the pregnant splits, among ... other things, via TwitPic. (I Don't Like You In That Way)

+ Madonna and Angelina Jolie squabble over "spicy brown baby," baby island, space babies and more on Saturday Night Live. (Perez Hilton)

+ Wrestlemania champ John Cena to Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg: "Please help me find a job that's not getting punched in the face with chairs?" (MTV News)

Tags Ashlee Simpson, Cobra Starship, Eminem, Gabe Saporta, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Rick Ross, Robert Pattinson, Run-DMC, Snoop Dogg, Taylor Swift, Twilight

+ Although Travis Barker and DJ AM sustained significant second and third-degree burns from Friday night's plane crash, both are slated to make full recoveries. Hospital officials delivered the good news at a press conference held yesterday, adding that the two men are currently in "critical but stable" condition. (MTV)

+ Meanwhile, famous pals like Fall Out Boy, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson want AM, Barker and their fellow crash victims to know their thoughts and prayers are with them. (MTV)

+ Radiohead is challenging fans to remix "Reckoner" from their latest album In Rainbows. Let the games begin! (Radionhead Remix)

+ George Michael reenacts his infamous lavatory arrest! This time, the bathroom bandit (who was once slammed for soliciting stall-sex from an undercover officer) was nabbed on more boring charges of drug possession. (Scandalist)

+ Is Pharrell Williams the next Jerry Seinfeld?? (MTV - UK)

+ What do Metallica and Run DMC have in common? Not much, other than both might be headed for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Rolling Stone)

+ For those of you who (wisely!) missed the 2008 Emmy Awards, here's the 3-minute recap. (Best Week Ever)

+ It's Ashanti, like you never heard her before ... literally! (Billboard)

Tags Ashanti, DJ AM, Fall Out Boy, George Michael, Lindsay Lohan, Metallica, Pharrell Williams, Radiohead, Run-DMC, Samantha Ronson, Travis Barker