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+ The Jonas Brothers will embark on a world tour this summer, starting on July 27. Along for the ride will be Joe Jonas' ladyfriend Demi Lovato, who will open the tour, and Kevin Jonas' wife, Danielle. (PopEater)

+ Drake revealed during a concert in Los Angeles last week that the first track on his upcoming debut, Thank Me Later, is called "Fireworks," and it will feature Alicia Keys. (MTV News)

+ Bits and pieces of Glee's upcoming Lady Gaga episode are leaking out. Hear snippets of "Bad Romance" and "Poker Face." (Idolator)

+ Pink is taking The Ting Tings, The Gossip and VV Brown out on the road with her this summer. They'll be touring under the Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour banner. (ImNotObsessed)

+ Due to Twitter updating its trending topic algorithm (what?), Justin Bieber has lost his supremacy over the social-networking platform. (LimeLife)

Tags Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato, Drake, Glee, Joe Jonas, Jonas Brothers, justin bieber, Kevin Jonas, Lady Gaga, Pink, The Gossip, The Ting Tings, Twitter, VV Brown

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Usually, when you greet someone, you offer a handshake, a hug or a kiss on the cheek, right? Not The Gossip's Beth Ditto, who said hello to Alpine skier Hansi Hinterseer by popping a squat on his lap.

The two were both appearing on Austria's "Wetten Dass...?" TV show when the outburst occurred. Can you say, "Awkward?" Or, "I've fallen and I can't get up!"

If this eye candy isn't perfect for "Caption This," then I don't know what is. Now throw on your copy of Music For Men, get inspired and take to the comments with your best one-liners. Here are a few to get you in the mood:

+ Are those Spanx under your dress or are you just happy to see me?

+ [Insert inevitable fat joke here.]

+ Quick! She's choking! Must. Perform. The. Heimlich.

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Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman and JD Samson are Le Tigre, the art-school/dance-punk offspring of the Riot Grrrl movement. Though they were never quite celebrities, a series of scruffy, chaotic anthems promoted them to a level of fame rarely seen by underground feminist electropunks. How often, after all, do you hear of pretty girls with mustaches having their songs played in cosmetics commercials?!?

Le Tigre remain three of the most visible faces of a politically-motivated art movement that bends musical standards as readily as it does gender. Along with Peaches, The Gossip and others, they have created a musical environment that's more hospitable to edgier artists who aren't as easy to digest as, say, Christina Aguilera.

Well, here it comes, breaking news: It's just been announced that Le Tigre -- who have worked with everyone from Yoko Ono to drag queen Vaginal Davis -- are now in the studio with Christina Aguilera. Get the f--- outta town, right? Right. For her new album, Aguilera has been buzy assembling an A-list of electroclash collaborators, including Goldfrapp, Ladytron and Sia. Big news for a little scene!

Anyway, before their beats start popping up on Disney soundtracks, we thought we oughta share five things you must know about Le Tigre. Check it.

1. LE TIGRE DID NOT BREAK UP!
A recent MySpace bulletin laid wild rumors to rest, and confirmed that the band was not extinct, but "on Sabbatical." While they rest, dig into their permanently frenzied back catalog.

2. Le Tigre Are No Strangers To The Mainstream Spotlight.
Not only have Le Tigre's songs found their way into a smattering of offshore advertisements, they've also been featured on One Tree Hill, The OC and regularly in the official Boston Red Sox radio broadcast!

3. Le Tigre Don't Need Restraining Orders.
Although Le Tigre member JD Samson is a gracefully androgynous club DJ with close-cropped hair and enviable style, she is not in Lindsay Lohan's speed dial. Maybe Xtina will introduce them?

4. Le Tigre Are Multi-Talented.
When Johanna Fateman isn't beating on her Gibson, she frequently contributes writing to Art Forum magazine, as a professional art critic. She and JD are also part of a new Brooklyn DJ group called MEN.

5. Le Tigre Married Well.
Kathleen Hanna, who was originally responsible for pulling Le Tigre together, has been married to Beastie Boy Ad-Rock for three years! Like Ad-Rock, all three members of Le Tigre are enthusiastic activists.

Keep an eye out for their upcoming collab with Christina Aguilera. Can you even imagine?? Pretty cool! What do you think it'll sound like? Will Xtina do another fashion 180? Watch Le Tigre's "New Kicks" after the jump for a better idea of what to expect.

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Tags Christina Aguilera, Goldfrapp, Ladytron, Le Tigre, Lindsay Lohan, Peaches, Sia, The Gossip

+Something tells us that if Fergie isn't willing to slow to down to give Josh Duhamel a babezorz, there are a MILLYUN guhls who would KILL for that job. Tick tock, Fergs. You better step it up! (Hollywood Rag)

+ Check out this new song by Cobra Starship featuring Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester AND co-written by American Idol's Kara DioGuardi. We're not mad at it -- it's kind of cute, and to be honest, we sanction just about anything that's comes out of the mouth of Cobra lead singer Gabe Saporta. <LICKITY LICK> (RyanSeacrest.com)

+ Yesterday, we told you about the mini version of Beth Ditto. Now, a new single off The Gossip's forthcoming album Music For Men has just dropped, called "Heavy Cross." B Ditts, we heart ye. (Tripwire)

+ Never mind that Britney released "Blackout" two years ago, and that the song "Radar" was featured not only on that album but also on her most recent album "Circus" -- the song will now be her next single. Wonder if she's going to make a video for it? (Dean Kelly)

+ Uh oh. Amy Winehouse is scheduled to perform in St. Lucia today. Do you think our favorite thirsty turtle will make it all the way through without fainting? (People)

+ Nudie photos are all the rage these days.  First there were Cassie's nibbly bits on parade. Now, is that really Rihanna? Her bum looks all sorts of hot, but that don't mean you should go snappin' pics of it! (The Blemish)

Tags American Idol, Amy Winehouse, Beth Ditto, Britney Spears, Cassie, Chris Brown, Cobra Starship, Fergie, Gabe Saporta, Gossip Girl, Josh Duhamel, Kara DioGuardi, Leighton Meester, Rihanna, The Gossip