The performances at the 2009 MTV Europe Awards were like hitting "shuffle" on your iPod... except exponentially more intense. Shakira and Beyonce, Jay-Z, Leona Lewis, U2, Green Day, Foo Fighters, and Tokio Hotel -- all celebrated popular music's bounty, from U2's timeless unifier, "One," to Shakira's box-fresh "Did It Again."

Watch each and every live performance from the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards now.

Soooo.... Shakira. I am looking at your two latest videos -- the already classic "She Wolf" and the newly released "Did It Again"-- and I am wearing my trope-detector, and I am detecting some tropes.

One: Shakira likes Sapphic spas. She also like floor exercises. That's not a euphemism. I mean she seems to really dig some Shawn Johnson/Nadia Comaneci-style tumbling.

Two: Shakira likes to take said floor exercises and other sorts of gymnastics and whatever and take it to the bedroom, be it literally (as in the new clip) or metaphorically (as in the sustained writhing of "She Wolf").

Now I feel weird saying this out loud (so thank God I'm just writing it on the Internet) but I suppose I find "She Wolf" a bit more alluring. I know the obvious reason is right there for all to see: she is doing suggestive moves in a flesh-colored body suit...in a cage!!!). BUT! I gotta say, I am not a fan of the Parkour-as-foreplay thing going on in the "Did It Again" video. What's that all about? Love him or leave him alone, 'Kira. But you don't have to do somersaults and leg-sweeps. That's beyond playing hard to get.

Which Shakira video do ye, the readers find more alluring? Settle this national debate in the comments!

The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards are just around the corner. If you haven't booked your ticket to Berlin, well, you're probably screwed. But fortunately Buzzworthy's gonna give you a first-hand look at all of the international stars, performers and performances, and fan-picked awards on Thursday, November 5.

Here's what you need to know about the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin.

+ Katy Perry's hosting! Fun and fashion are expected... if not DEMANDED!

+ Rock royalty Foo Fighters and Green Day, hip-hop kingpin Jay-Z, the lycanthropic Shakira, and the gorgeous Leona Lewis will all perform too.

+ ... And Hometown heroes TOKIO HOTEL will perform! LIVE. Digest that.

+ U2 will hold a special musical performance in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

+ Pete Wentz will be hosting the online show with exclusive backstage access.

+ And THE JONAS BROTHERS AND BACKSTREET BOYS are presenting! It's like boy bands' greatest hits go to Germany!

+ More presenters include the darling Miranda Cosgrove, and the empirically bananas-hot Bar Refaeli, Joss Stone, and more.

It's like the VMAs but with a more impressive passport.

Stay tuned to the MTV Buzzworthy Blog for more 2009 EMA info, AND to stream the entire show as it happens, live in Berlin.

Feeling ready? Almost? Not quite? Vote for your favorite EMA nominees, watch Katy Perry battle Hans the creepy German puppet, check out this greatest hits video of EMAs past, featuring Justin Timberlake, Snoop, Wyclef Jean, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and more, to see what you're in for, and watch Tokio Hotel perform "Automatic" live on MTV.

I feel pretty bad for Ciara, Rihanna, and Beyonce right now. I thought Ciara and Justin Timberlake in Ciara's "Love, Sex, Magic" video was hotter than hell. Then Rihanna was tipped the sexy scale in that little black naughty number in Kanye's "Paranoid" video. When Beyonce busted out her "Sweet Dreams" video, I was like, okay, we're done. We're done here. What's gonna get hotter than Beyonce jiggling in a jumpsuit? But Shakira, you did dat with the Brigitte Bardot hair and the... the no clothes basically in your new "She Wolf" video.

Honestly, I have NO clue what wolves in the closet means (lost in translation?), and Shakira still sorta sounds like she swallowed Kermit The Frog after he swallowed a bag of Auto-Tune chips.

But the Jake Nava-directed video (he directed Britney's "If U Seek Amy" and Beyonce's "Single Ladies" videos) is so hot that the next lady who wants to make a sexy video is pretty gonna have to take off her pants and just film her crotch the entire time. Oh wait...

Watch Shakira's "She Wolf," shower, repeat.

Awoooooo! Talk about barking (and perhaps salivating) at the moon. Shakira's new single, "She Wolf," is a downright libidinous new jam, replete with heavy breathing and panting, but maybe it's just a bit sexier then Ozzy Osbourne's similarly-themed '80s song about wolves and cutting loose. OK, waaaay sexier. Yes, the Colombian pop singer is hot. But no really. Take a closer look -- it's like she's getting even hotter. The video, which features the temptress swinging around in a cage, seems sweaty, balmy ... must stop ... impure ... thoughts.

Check the lyrics: "Theres a she wolf in the closet, Open up and set it free / there's a she wolf in the closet / Let it out so it can breathe." What do they mean? Are we catching a sexual liberation theme perhaps?

The sexiness factor doesn't hurt when you consider the single is a propulsive electro-disco jam seemingly made for a sweaty dance session at da club (as Fiddy might say).

Also, here's an interesting, "did you know?" This track was produced by some unlikely collaborators, Sam Endicott of The Bravery and John Hill, who has turned producer knobs for Santigold. The song will appear on Shakira’s newest English-language album, set for worldwide release in October. The album, her sixth studio effort, was written and produced by Shakira, and features guest collaborators that include Pharrell and Wyclef Jean. A tour is expected to follow in 2010, along with a new Spanish-language album.

Check out this 15-second sneak peek at the "She Wolf" video to hold you over until tomorrow, when MTV and MTV.com will premiere the smokin' new video in full at 8 p.m. ET.

Asher Roth, your new video "Be By Myself" is so great that I wrote you a letter by hand, mailed it and then transcribed it here from memory. Please write back ASAP so we can become best friends.

Dear Asher Roth,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for "Be By Myself," the new video that you have just now released, featuring his soulfulness Cee-Lo Green on the hook. To be greeted first thing on a three Advil morning by such sultry, grooving wonders as your beats, and then by the painted bikini ladies dancing along with them, was an unexpected joy. Next time you see your co-stars (the aforementioned paint-dripping swimsuit models) please pass on my most enthusiastic compliments. As the great artist Shakira once put it, they "make a man wanna speak Spanish."

Furthermore, your video's director, John Christopher Pina (Kanye West's "Champion," Common's "The Game"), has elevated their talents to new heights with his visionary camera work. His use of supersaturated colors and overlapping images -- simultaneously retro and next-level futuristic -- does stunning justice to your mellow but funk-a-fied new jam, my friend.

And finally we come to you, emerging rap artist Asher Roth of Morrisville, Pennsylvania. This is the third single from your debut album, Asleep In The Bread Aisle, and once again you have outdone yourself. Laying that lazy new-school swagger of yours over a deeply vintage loop was a very good idea. Tricking it out with a little Cee-Lo soul was an even better one. Your batting average is astounding, Asher Roth. The only downside to "Be By Myself" that I can think of is that, with a single this sweet, ain't nobody gonna leave you alone. OK, talk to you later Asher Roth.

Sincerely,
Daniel From Buzzworthy

If you wanna add a P.S., be my guest, but I recommend that you skip the chit-chat and get to watchin' that video with a quickness.

(Credit: Matthias Vriens/ Details Magazine)

+ Our cube mate swears he saw Mandy Moore on the street today (trust me, I was miffed that I missed it), but these ultra-hot photos of her somehow suffice. (Details)

+ Turns out Miley Cyrus likes chicken, and it's not what you're thinking. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ In other Miley news, it's "apology not accepted" for her dad Billy Ray Cyrus after what Jamie Foxx said about Miley a few days ago. (Us Magazine)

+ We can't tell if this new report about Leona Lewis being a diva is true or just nasty.  What do you think? (Allie Is Wired)

+ Attention all pop tartlets who can't carry a tune: take a note from the Kelly Clarkson tip sheet, 'cause girl can SING! Check this vid of Kelly nailing the National Anthem today at the new Yankee stadium. (MJsBigBlog)

+ Shakira never had a problem stripping down to nearly nothing -- now she's doing it for a good cause. (Blogamole)

(Image via Scandalist)

... At least that's what Paris told The Sun. I mean... Who am I to go around pointing the finger, but isn't that kinda like saying Pamela Anderson "kinda" had her boobs done? Amy Winehouse "had a bit" of a drug problem? Nick Jonas' hair is only "kinda nice?" Miley Cyrus "kinda" has a lot of money? Onch was "kind of" a tranny? Also, once you've had sex with Rick Salomon and Joe Francis, you can multiply that number exponentially until you can no longer multiply and your calculator blows up.

Anyway, please, take a minute to appreciate the handiwork of my cohorts at Scandalist -- they expertly crafted the coLOLage-o'-shame above.

Then, BECAUSE I COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY RANDOMLY felt like posting it and IN NO WAY, SHAPE OR FORM AM I IMPLYING ANYTHING, watch Shakira and Beyonce's "Beautiful Liar."

+ While u were all busy eating turkey, and fighting with your famz for the wii controller, Britney Spears had a pretty Brit-tabulous holiday weekend: She started off the action on Thursday with a kickass performance at the Bambi Awards in Germany; on Saturday night she performed on the hit British show X Factor (beating all previous ratings records); and she capped off the weekend with her much-anticipated Britney: For the Record MTV special along with a sneak peek of the upcoming video for her "Circus" single. Oh, and she had an early birthday celebration in London before her big b-day event on Tuesday with Good Morning America. I for one am *very* thankful for all of this Britney Spears fabulosity (and I need a nap now). (MTV Newsroom)

+ Madonna-n-A Rod sittin' in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G ... or at least, enjoying a nice tall glass of holy Kaballah water. After rumors of his Thanksgiving plans hit the interwebs last week, A Rod did indeed show up front-row-and-center to Madge's concert last Wednesday eve. He even passed her a bottle of water mid-show. Awww. (Evil Beet )

+ Diddy dyes ... uhm, down *there*. (The Superficial)

+ Goodbye innocent childhood, hello Goth Punk Barbie. (Idolator)

+ Pharrell and Shakira R maybe/probably making some beautiful music together. The two were spotted in the studio recently and are reportedly at work on Shakira's sixth album. We've got no "Objection" to that. (Rap-Up)

+ Looks like Miley Cyrus is hoping to reach beyond the limitations of her pesky iPhone camera and study photography for realzies. In London! With her bra and undies on! (Perez Hilton)

+ Whitney Houston to World: Me and Bobby Brown back together again? Hell-to-the-no . (Yahoo)

+ Alicia Keys, John Legend and Christina Aguilera were among the many celebs who performed at CNN's Heroes Awards. (Huffington Post)

+ I could have sworn Chris Martin from Coldplay was super cute. After reading this interview all I can say is: my bad. (The Times)

My all-time TRL-era pick for #1 girl power video would've been Destiny's Child's "Survivor." (I am the biggest closet Destiny's Child fan ever, and with that, I just revealed myself... but for real, give me a little "Jumpin' Jumpin'" and watch me lose it).

Despite the fact that Kelly Rowland's hair was having a wack attack, that song's got legs, and I love how they were like "SOS! We're a hot chick army, and we'll effing SWIM our way to safety!" And of course, that "You know I'm not gonna dis you on the Internet" line is a classic. Take THAT, Perez!

Even though the "Survivor" video won a 2001 VMA for Best R&B Video, it only came in at #8 on yesterday's TRL countdown, while Kelly Clarkson's eff-you anthem came in at 9, Shakira's shakily annoying "Objection (Tango)" got the runner-up spot, and relative newcomer in TRL land Miley Cyrus' "7 Things" took the top honors, beating out Britney's "Stronger" and Christina Aguilera's "Fighter" at numbers 7 and 6 respectively, even though My Cy was still in nappies when Destiny's Child was opening for Dru Hill. Whatevskies. I'm not slightly bitter.

Check out some choice video picks from TRL's girl power countdown below, watch them all here, and don't miss today's show at 3:30p.m. ET -- Michael Phelps is on!

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