Rob Dyrdek is a man of many talents; skateboarder, captain of industry, reality television show star. Now he can add R&B singer to his sparkling resume.

One thing you can say is that when Rob does something, he goes big (no pun intended). So when he created the R&B crooner Bobby Light as an alter-ego and made the video for "Dirty Girl," you had to expect a sequel.

And here it is: Light strikes back. Check out Bobby Light performing "Lights Out" with Blink-182's Travis Barker, live on stage at Blink's recent stop in Las Vegas. Feel the love.

+ We're having (slightly nightmarish) flashbacks to our uber-Christian, ultra-conservative childhood after stumbling upon this gem, a duet with gospel group Mary Mary and R&B songmaster Ne-Yo. (Rap-Up)

+ Celebrity Twitter fights are fun for the whole family, especially when they're brought to you by parenting gurus Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler. (Evil Beet Gossip)

+ If you haven't seen the VMA promos that MTV has been running for this year (the full-length West Side Story-themed ones that feature Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Cobra Starship, Leighton Meester, and Russell Brand all singing their own verses...) then stop what you're doing right now (unless you're searching YouTube looking for fan vids of Britney's performance last night at MSG like we've been doing all morning) and WATCH the full length version here!

+ Oh -- and how cute are Katy and Taylor having dinner together the other night in England?? (Socialite Life)

+ It was just announced today that Paula Abdul's first post-Idol gig will be hosting VH1 Divas later this month, which will star Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and more. (Pop on the Pop)

+ And in case you missed yesterday's totally fun NYC scavenger hunt hosted by Britney via Twitter, check this out! (Perez Hilton)

+ File this one away in the "Whitney, what were you thinking?" category: Until the August 31 street release date, Whitney Houston is leaking her entire brand-new CD on, QVC.com??????

When people talk about Paul Wall, they invariably talk about his teeth. It's his own doing, of course -- not only does Paul Wall rap about grills, but he also makes and sells them. But when it came time to list the most important factors that influenced his new album, Fast Life, grills didn't even crack Paul Wall's top five.

What did? Beef jerky and baseball. The essentials.

Also notably absent from Paul Wall's list are Fast Life collaborators Travis Barker, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, Too $hort and Tech N9ne. No room for Mr. Boomtown (the Dirty South's leading video director responsible for Paul Wall's "Bizzy Body" clip, as well as new joints from Mike Jones, Slim Thug, Gucci Mane and Bun B) either.

That's how important beef jerky and baseball are to Paul Wall. Don't forget it. Fill in the blanks on the rest of his list in the video below.

Guise, we here on earth are faced with some SERIOUS global challenges, and I'm not even talking about nuclear warfare, or climate change, or the fact that, like, most of the world is broke (except for probably Diddy... and Barack Obama, who gave the Queen of England an iPod!).

I'm talking about the fact that THE FUTURE OF DAY 26 REMAINS VERY MUCH IN JEOPARDY! Dudes are fighting harder than Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler! Are they gonna get it together and remain a band of bros? Or will they go the way of Danity Kane?

I don't have the answers, but I do have a brand-new video by Day 26. It's called "Imma Put It On Her," and in it, the Making The Band members, plus Diddy (obvs), make it very clear that whether you're in da club, on da beach, or in Taiwan,  they're gonna put it on you... and then take it right off. I'll raise a glass of Ciroq Obama and toast to that.

+ Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker are getting married again. And gay marriage is still outlawed??(Scandalist)

+ M.I.A. finally gave birth and you'd think the cunning linguist would have come up with a clever name. Nah. She just named him Ickitt.  (The Blemish)

+ Ever the classy dame, Tila Tequila was feeling cool and casual in a pair of jean shorts, cute cowboy boots, and nipples. (Totally Crap)

+ Just when you thought Steve-O got clean and sober, he's still doing stupid s*$t. (Remote Control)

+ WHO CARRRRES that Zac Efron got condoms in his stocking??? I got a travel-size bottle of Bean-o in mine and I'm not phoning it in!!! (PopSugar)

+ Fergie launched MAC's Viva Glam IV campaign looking surprisingly freshfaced. i cannot, however get past those TEEF ya'll! (The Superficial)

+ Totes lolzing at this picture of Rihanna, considering the circumstances. Where's my bottle of TrimSpa? (Best Week Ever)

The world has been waiting for the longest time for a new blink-182 record, and finally our prayers will be answered! The full band hopped on stage last night and made the big news known at the 2009 Grammys. Travis Barker said it like this: "We used to play music together, and we decided we're going to play music together again." The band's official/casual press release said it like this:

Hi. We're blink-182. This past week there’ve been a lot of questions about the current status of the band, and we wanted you to hear it straight from us.  To put it simply, We're back. We mean, really back. Picking up where we left off and then some. In the studio writing and recording a new album. Preparing to tour the world yet again.  Friendships reformed.  17 years deep in our legacy.

Summer 2009.

Thanks and get ready...

Yeah. Get ready. Here, I'll help.

+ Watch all of blink-182's videos here!

+ Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson deny whispers that they're having trouble unloading Bronx Mowgli Wentz's baby pics. Also? Shame on you! These are precious memories, people -- they're totally not for sale ... at least, not yet. (Usmagazine.com)

+ Meanwhile, Demi Lovato's peeps are denying nasty internet rumors that the wholesome Camp Rock star is also a "cutter." (MTV News)

+ Miley Cyrus got her mom's old Porsche as a belated bday present?? Best. Hand-me-down. Ever. (Usmagazine.com)

+ Holy celebrity cameo! Was that Miss Aubrey O'Day poppin' by 50 Cent's new show last nite? (Remote Control)

+ Here are five of your fave Britney Spears videos for no reason whatsoever. Happy Friday! (Scandalist)

+ Travis Barker's not only back on his feet, but he's already back to business! Hear what the drummer had to say about his "Jockin' Jay-Z" remix. (MTV News)

+ Amy Winehouse's drug dealer is officially off the streets -- and behind bars. Hey, just like Amy's husband, Blake! (E! Online)

+ John Mayer on Jennifer Aniston's stripped-down GQ cover: "When I touch it, angels die." (Hollyscoop)

+ SNL hottie Andy Samberg is teaming back up with Justin "D--k In a Box" Timberlake for his new comedy album, Incredibad. (MTV News, via AceShowbiz)

+ Ever dream about getting culinary pointers from Sonic Youth? (Wait, you actually have?? Weird!) Anyhow, your wish has officially been granted. Freak. (The Trip Wire)

+ "It's definitely true that we're totally gay." -- Panic At the Disco's Spencer Smith (Out.com)

+ Britney Spears is joining the circus! (no jokes here, folks...nope, nothin' to see). To celebrate the release of her upcoming album, Circus, Briters is staging her very own fan circus at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square on December 1. Diehard fanzies can sing, dance, or wrestle lions in order to prove their unwavering devotion to the pop diva. Can anyone say greatest show on Earth? (MTV News)

+ Beyonce is such a diva, just FYI. On Saturday, Mrs. Carter-Fierce shot the second video for her next release, "Diva" off of her I Am...Sasha Fierce album. Sadly, Justin Timberlake will not be appearing as a back-up dancer in this one. Alas! (Rap-Up)

+ Travis Barker won't be flyin' the friendly skies anytime soon, and who can blame him? The former blink-182 drummer is suing pretty much anyone and everyone involved in his September plane crash with DJ AM. 1-800-LAWYERS!!! (MTV News)

+ Ludacris and T-Pain rocked the house on SNL this weekend with two kick-ass performances. But holy hilariousness = their Blizzard Man sketch with Andy Samberg! (Hulu)

+ B-A-N-A-N-A-S! No Doubt is getting the band back together! After four long years, Gwen Stefani and the guys will hit the road on a world tour. (MTV News)

+ Kanye West's apartment is too nice to play rap music in. Know this. (Kanye Universe City)

+ Are Paris Hilton and Avril Lavigne besties now? They were holding hands on Saturday night at The Villa after party in Los Angeles. LYLAS much? (Gawker)

+ Someone made a picture of Eminem ... with, uhm, M&Ms. Big lulz. (Idolator)

+ Taylor Swift may not have been the most popular girl in school (she says her classmates found her "annoying") but she's currently got the most popular album in the country. And for those of you keeping track, her new album, Fearless, outsold the Jo Bros' latest effort by nearly 60,000 copies in its first week. Game on! (Usmagazine.com)

+ Meanwhile, Taylor's future ex-boyfriend better watch out. "I like writing songs about boys and relationships," Swift admits. “And when someone breaks up with me, I like to write about it, because I feel like I have the last word." (Rolling Stone)

+ Miley Cyrus calls those YouTube hackers "dumb," refuses to confirm that she and her hottie hot hottie boyfriend are officially dating. (MTV News)

+ Britney Spears comes thisclose to admitting her marriage to Kevin Federline was a mistake. OMG, progress! (Scandalist)

+ Mother pucker! Has Jessica Simpson come down with a sudden case of the Angelina Jolies? (The Dirty Disher)

+ Meanwhile, why does Fetus Simpson-Wentz refuse to emerge from Ashlee's womb?? (SF Gate)

+ Beyonce congratulates Justin Timberlake on his leotard-wearing dance moves, and preemptively agrees to perform at Barack Obama's inauguration. (People)

+ Blink 182's Mark Hoppus blogs about reconnecting with Travis Barker and hints at a possible Blink reunion. Wait, what's their age, again? (MTV News)

+ Joe Jonas takes to the Jo Bros' MySpace page to present his side of the well-publicized split from Taylor Swift. "Maybe there were reasons for a breakup. Maybe the heart moved on," he suggested. And maybe the 27-second-long breakup wasn't 100% his fault. "Phone calls can only last as long as the person on the other end of the line is willing to talk," Jonas points out. (People)

+ Is Kanye West really back to waging war against the paparazzi? Or are fame-hungry photogs just starting to see the hot-tempered rapper as a human dollar sign? (MTV News)

+ Meanwhile, 50 Cent and 'Ye won't be going head to head with album sales this time around. West's LP, 808s & Heartbreak, hits stores November 25th, while Fiddy's record, Before I Self-Destruct, won't be out 'til early '09. (Rolling Stone)

+ Rumor has it Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony love the pitter-patter of little feet so much they're ready to do the parenting thing all over again. (I'm Not Obsessed)

+ Who wears short shorts smack dab in the middle of winter? Amy Winehouse, of course! (DListed)

+ Paramore's Hayley Williams reveals her favorite Twilight characters. (MTV News)

+ Jessica Biel will be designing a collection of limited-edition handbags for Justin Timberlake's William Rast clothing line. No tiny backpacks, please! (PopCrunch)

+ Lily Allen's new hairdo looks like a bizarre combo of Katie Holmes' Anna Wintour cut ... and the late, great Dudley Moore. Kidding! Sort of! But seriously, go check it out. Um... (Seriously? Omg! WTF?)

+ Travis Barker is on the road to recovery. Yay! (MTV News)

+ Justin Timberlake thinks New York City is "the greatest city in the world." Good thing, too, since he reportedly just bought a condo in downtown Manhattan for $5.25 million. (People)

+ A sneak peek at Britney Spears new album, Circus? Yes, please! (MTV News)