Now who didn't enjoy Sean Kingston's, RedOne-ified, track "Fire Burning" (not that you, nor I, nor anyone else in America, had a choice in the matter)? But with remembered lyrics such as, "My pocket started tickling, the way she drop it low," and "She get it pop it lock it drop it, That birthday cake," I was completely refreshed when Kingston's second single off his new album, Tomorrow (out September 22) gave honest accounts of rejection and insecurity.

While it's still a moving and shaking track, Kingston shares the pain of a girl who said he'd "look better if he was thinner"; well, girl, "you should have loved him for his inner" ... no joke, 'cause Sean's "inner" is Lil' Sean, a wacky, CGI-dancing sprite who can walk on water.

In the "Face Drop" video, the same pretty much applies to all romantic rejects, who join Sean Kingston in a swirl of purple lights and rainbows to kick up an animated dance party on top of a pool. Don't believe me? Just watch the Ro Rao-directed video yourself. The featured style of animation, also on Kingston's Tomorrow album cover, is very Graduation-era Kanye West (sunglasses and everything), minus the interruptions.

In addition to schmoozing with the pocket-sized Arden Myrin, hanging out with Sean Kingston -- who gave her a necklace the size of her couch-- and discussing kissing boys with A. Dick -- ANDY Dick, you guys -- here's what Alexa Chung wore on today's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung.

Monday, July 13
Top: Her own Dazed And Confused t-shirt.
Shorts: Levi's.
Shoes: Topshop.

I went a leeeeeettle overboard on my hunt for blue ballet flats, so take your pick, okay? These mint APC ballet flats are beyond. They're $218.40 at Refinery29.com.

... Or, if you're like "BUT I INSIST UPON ANKLE SUPPORT," check out See By Chloe's blue flats. They're $227.50 at Bloomingdales.com.

These blue polka dot Nadia Grilli bow flats are pure joy. Not joyous -- they're not in my size. Maybe they're your size? AND They're only $30 at Yoox.com.

You're overwhelmed by the blue shoe selection? Seriously? They're just shoes. It's okay. But, here's something more simple: American Eagle blue suede flats. $29.50. Grab 'em and go.

Finally, what better way to sneer at the tourists crowding up your favorite beach (or city!) than with this bratty Sophomore t-shirt that says YOU GOT HERE FIRST! It's $70 at CreatureofComfort.us.

Not that anyone needed to tell Sean Kingston this, but when RedOne calls to offer you his latest composition, you take that call.

Revealed in his new MTV Buzzworthy Blog "The 5" interview below, the young Jamaica hip-hop artist collaborated for his new single, "Fire Burning," with producer RedOne, who's behind Lady GaGa's "Poker Face" and "Just Dance" (perhaps you've heard those once or twice?). And OK, Sean was in Africa when RedOne called, so RedOne had to wait -- but you know Sean was pumped.

Check the video to hear Sean's insane list of bigwig collabos on his upcoming album, Tomorrow; quite impressive for someone his age, although Sean sure knows how to maintain relationships: this Twitter junkie stays connected on three technological fronts, even in the studio! Sean even gives fans a taste of his custom SK jewelry (although that clunker of a necklace stayed in the car).

Sean Kingston also performed "Fire Burning" at the MADE Hip Hop Dance Battle -- and the track is still chock-full of that synthy RedOne sound you know and you know you love.

Sean Kingston's going back to school tomorrow on the premiere of MADE: Hip Hop Dance Battle, but he's not going to Kingston. He's going to Connecticut, where three of Coventry High School's least hip-hop-inclined students will vie for the title of hottest hip-hop dancer, shedding the title of Girl In School With Absolutely No Friends And No One To Sit With At Lunch (Abby), Total Redneck (that'd be Pat), and Massive Bee-hotch (hey, Megan!).

The coaches: Ernest "E-Knock" Phillips of Status Quo, Suzette Sagisi, and Marcos Aguirre of Boston's Wrush Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance.

The judges: Tina Landon, Fonzworth Bentley, and... Sean Kingston, who'll also perform "Fire Burning."

The challenge: Abby, Pat, and Megan will perform live in front of their ENTIRE SCHOOL... for a chance at...

The prize: $5,000!!!

The time: Saturday, June 27 at 12p ET on MTV.

Watch Sean Kingston's exclusive "Beautiful Girls" performance, and, after the jump, watch a drama-filled sneak peek of tomorrow's episode of Made: Hip Hop Dance Battle.

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Screw on your interviewer caps nice and tight, because I have an assignment for you. Obviously by now you're well acquainted with Sean Kingston's sound. His last name tells you all you need to know about his reggae-licious club bumpers. But everybody's been so busy calling 911, throwing hands in the air, and generally grinding to his breakout hit, "Fire Burning," that they've forgotten to get to know the man behind the music.

For instance, did you know homeboy's only 19 years old?? NINETEEN! When did you find the time to get so talented, baby boy?! Don't you have homework??

That's the last question I'm gonna ask, because everybody knows that all the best questions come from you. We got Sean Kingston dropping by the office on Wednesday, June 24. You know the drill -- Submit your questions in the comments of this post for Sean Kingston, who will read and answer them in an exclusive Buzzworthy video!

So think up something good. Something off-beat. A whole world of fans is counting on you.

Somebody call 911! Sean Kingston gives the "what a gwan" dancehall revival a Bollywood makeover in his sauna of a new video for Tomorrow single, "Fire Burning." And let me tell you. That little preview we broke you off with last week had nothing on the real deal.

Processions of zoot suit G-men and fly dancers on Razor scooters snake their way through a bass-bumping warehouse where the animal-print-Spandex-clad guests are jumping higher than the temperature. And just when you think it couldn't get any hotter, the dance crews show up.

The explosive scene gets packed enough to make "Jai Ho" jealous! And, between the swing kids, the booty dancers, and the break crews, if you watch close, you could really learn a thing or two. Get with it! Sean Kingston! "Fire Burning!"

In his balmy new video, "Fire Burning," Sean Kingston packs a factory dance club with sweat-drenched gyrators, creating the ultimate fantasy preview of summer nights to come. It's also a preview of Kingston's upcoming second album, Tomorrow. In the spirit of all those sneak peeks, we've arranged for a preview of our own!

You can't see "Fire Burning" anywhere yet, but we've got an exclusive 30-second preview of the ridiculously catchy rumpshaker, right here on Buzzworthy!

Watch it now, and get stoked for more reggae-infused dance madness from 19-year-old body-mover Sean Kingston!

Stand by for gyration...

There are two types of punk and pop-punk fans -- those who'd rather be caught dead than caught listen to Britney Spears and/or Pussycat Dolls, and those who'd only listen to Britney Spears and/or Pussycat Dolls if and when covered by A Static Lullaby, August Burns Red (their cover of "Baby One More Time" sounds like angry indigestion) and Mayday Parade respectively. (There's also the third type -- the closeted pop fan who'll only listen to pop on someone else's iPod.)

Fearless Records isn't unleashing Pop Goes Punk 2 -- a tongue-in-cheek collection of punk-covered pop hits -- until March 10, but you can stream the entire album track right now on "The Leak."

Extra points go to There For Tomorrow for covering one of my favorite R&B joints -- "Ice Box" by Omarion (two great tastes that taste great together!) and to Bayside for putting what I'm almost positive will be a fresher coat of paint on Sean Kingston's cloying "Beautiful Girls."

+ Listen to Pop Goes Punk 2 now!

+ Madonna has preemptively banned Republican VP hopeful Sarah Palin from attending to her shows. "It's nothing personal," the Material Girl explained at a recent concert, before launching into an impromptu impersonation of "the sound of Sarah Palin's husband's snowmobile when it won't start." Oooh, BURN! (NME)

+ R. Kelly just received $3.4 million in back payments, which should be enough to put an insignificant dent towards his outstanding legal fees. (MTV News)

+ Relax, world. Sean Kingston (AKA The Blog King)'s jewels are FINE, okay? (WSHH)

+ Meanwhile, Kanye West hits an L.A. nightclub to support T.I. and promote the release date (November 25th!) of his new album, Love Lockdown. Pre-order it now, y'all! No makey Kanye angry! (MTV News)

+ Ice Cube agrees to be part of a hypothetical rap trio comprised of himself, Nas and Scarface. (All Hip Hop)

+ American Idol winner Taylor Hicks to release the indie follow-up album nobody wanted. (Billboard)

+ Weird Al Yankovic goes digital with his new parody of T.I.'s "Whatever You Like." We're still partial to "Amish Paradise," though we'll give Al props if he can surpass the glory of "White and Nerdy" or "It's All About the Pentiums Baby." (Idolator)

Calling all pop music lovers, die-hard Britney fans and shameless procrastinators! With the VMA's rapidly approaching, it's time to strap on your voting shoes once again and nominate your fave artists for the Best Pop Video category. And since pure, unadulterated power can be somewhat of a head trip, we've decided to give you a few helpful hints to start the creative juices flowing. (Just make sure to get those ballots in by 11am tomorrow).

+ Jordin Sparks, "No Air" - Because anything that debunks rumors of your broken vocal chords (while simultaneously fueling rumors that you and Chris Brown are more-than-friends) is definitely good.

+ Britney Spears, "Piece of Me" - When life gets hard, sometimes you just need stop thinking about rehab and palimony -- and start thinking happy thoughts! Like remembering when you used to be insanely hot and K-Fed was just another crappy backup dancer.

+ Avril Lavigne, "Girlfriend" - It's about time someone made a catchy, energetic defense of man-stealing! (Although weird that the Ode to the Other Woman is coming from newlywed Avril).

+ Sara Bareilles, "Love Song" - Have we told you lately that we love this girl? And not in a passive-aggressive, "We actually kinda hate you and will never, ever write a song for you" sorta way. No, it's much more of a "We like your music, but please don't ever get angry at us" kinda thing.

+ Jonas Brothers, "Burnin' Up" - Okay, have you ever had an embarrassingly large crush on someone and then realized, 'Hey, they're actually kinda funny!' -- and then felt stupid (instead of thrilled) because you probably should have already known that already, what with you being soulmates and all? No? Yeah, us neither.

+ OneRepublic, "Stop and Stare" - If somebody ever bothered to make a soundtrack of your life, this song would 100% be on it. It's so emotive! Perfect for those intense, life-changing moments where you'd (ideally) say something clever, meaningful and profound -- if only you weren't so inarticulate and awkward...

+ Miley Cyrus, "7 Things" - Although it's killing us not to know who this song is about (C'mon, Miley, your secret's safe with us!) we love this video because it's angry in the peppiest possible way. Also, props to Miley for limiting her list of post-breakup grievances to only seven.

+ Tokio Hotel, "Ready, Set, Go!" - Hey, if it's good enough for Prince Albert II, it's good enough for us. Even if these guys have enough product in their hair to singlehandedly solve the oil crisis.

+ Sean Kingston, "Beautiful Girls" - An ode to ridiculously good-looking people? Why, Sean, you shouldn't have! (But we're so glad you did).

+ The Ting Tings, "Shut Up and Let Me Go" - What is it about two Brits yelling that makes us want to get up and shake it like a Polaroid picture? We're not sure, but we do know one thing: No matter how strong the urge, you MUST resist the impulse to stand up and dance on your desks. (Seriously, bosses just don't understand).

+ Madonna, "4 Minutes" - How is it possible that Madonna is middle-aged and still officially the coolest person we know? (Note: By "know" we don't mean "socialize with regularly" so much as "obsessively worship from afar.") Madge is looking FIERCE in this video, and Justin's never sounded better. It's almost enough to make us forget about that rumored divorce/A-Rod thing! Almost...

Having trouble making up your mind? Check out a complete list of nominees and vote for your favorite videos!