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+ If you're like me, you probably think at least TWO of the guys in up-and-coming boy band V Factory are hotter than hell. And if you're like me, you probably had no idea that the eldest member of the band, Nathaniel Flatt, is hotter than hell AND openly gay (that explains it, right?)! Check out this revealing interview with the hotness that is Nathaniel Flatt. (Towleroad)

+ The day would just not be complete without a juicy morsel about Lady Gaga. Today, we bring you her <TOPLESS> photo shoot for V Magazine. (Gabby Babble)

+ Chris Brown was evidently all over Kanye West's ex-girlfriend Amber Rose at the party Diddy threw for the 4th Of July this weekend... sloppy seconds much? (The Superficial)

+  Quincy Jones gave a shockingly honest interview about Michael Jackson's transformation from a handsome black man to a white guy with an addiction to plastic surgery. (GQ's STYLE)

+ Add Mariah Carey's name to the star-studded list of people who will be on hand at Jackson's memorial service to be held at the Staples Center in L.A. (P.S. MTV will broadcast the memorial LIVE on air and online beginning at 12pm ET tomorrow). (MTV News)

+ Madonna will not be attending the memorial service, but the Queen of Pop paid tribute to her counterpart during a weekend performance at London's O2 Arena, where Jackson was scheduled to perform. (MTV News)

Tags Amber Rose, Chris Brown, Diddy, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Nathaniel Flatt, Quincy Jones, V Factory

With the LOOOOONG wait for Ashley Tisdale's "It's Alright, It's Ok" video finally over, and the wait for her next album, Guilty Pleasure ALMOST over, let's look at five fast facts about Ashley's new break-up video, "It's Alright, It's OK," okay? Okay! You may be shocked (shocked!) to discover how many Zac Efron connections are contained in just this one video -- and not just because Ashley's in it. Oh, and there's even a Twilight tie-in too!

1.) In the very beginning of the video, Ashley kicks over a garden gnome. Not only are those things scary, but the first garden gnome was made in the Gräfenroda region of Germany in the mid 1800s. A group of gnomes is referred to as a "donsy." (Jeopardy! question alert!)

2.) In the video, Ashley's cheating ex-boyfriend is played by actor Adam Gregory, who's got another Zac Efron connection besides the fact that he's in "It's Alright, It's OK" with Ashley Tisdale -- he was also in 17 Again. WITH ZAC EFRON. Adam Gregory's also on the new 90210. Who was also on 90210? Kellan Lutz -- hello, Twilight tie-in! Adam Gregory was also in Hannah Montana: The Movie (Miley alert!), and was once in a Chili's commercial, apparently.

3.) Can you handle ANOTHER Zac Efron "It's Alright, It's Okay" connection? Good. The video was filmed in L.A., which is WHERE ZAC EFRON LIVES!

4.) One of the guys Ashley takes those revenge photos with is Brazilian underwear model Edilson Nascimento. He's modeled for Guess, but did I also mention he's an underwear model? Because he is. He DEFINITELY is.

5.) "It's Alright, It's OK" was directed by Scott Speer, who also directed V Factory's "Love Struck" video (ahem), as well as Aly & AJ's "Like Woah." Aly and AJ... WENT TO ZAC EFRON'S BIRTHDAY PARTY in 2008! But, back to Ashley Tisdale -- she and Scott Speer are totally dating! Cute!

+ Watch "It's Alright It's OK"

Plus:
+ Ashley Tisdale at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards!
+ Ashley Tisdale answers Buzzworthy fan questions!
+ Exclusive MTV photos of Ashley Tisdale!

Tags Adam Gregory, Aly and AJ, Ashley Tisdale, Kellan Lutz, Miley Cyrus, Scott Speer, Twilight, V Factory, Zac Efron

(Credit: Gregg Delman)

So far we know that V Factory's Wesley Quinn thought his prom was kinda just "meh" (despite a late-night pool party), and that the always in-demand Asher Book went to three different proms with three different girls.

Today, V Factory's Nathaniel and Nicky T are sharing their prom stories, and those prom stories involve a black silk tie, an all-white tux, an attempted kidnapping, a busted Holiday Inn, and Coolio.

Unsurprisingly, Nathaniel's prom night was a little blurry.

+ After the jump, watch Nathaniel and Nicky T share their prom memories, watch V Factory rehearse for a “Love Struck” performance, check out photos from their “Love Struck” video shoot, and get more celebrity prom stories.

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Tags Coolio, prom, V Factory

(Credit: Gregg Delman)

Wesley. Wes. If you don't think an afterparty in a heated pool is good prom fodder, then you need to lower your standards, dude. Apparently V Factory's Wesley, like Matt Rubano of Taking Back Sunday, didn't think prom was all it was cracked up to be. Was it all that "Cha Cha Slide" that did it?

+ After the jump, check out Wes' prom memories, watch V Factory rehearse for a “Love Struck” performance, check out photos from their “Love Struck” video shoot, and get more celebrity prom stories.
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Tags prom, V Factory, Wesley Quinn

(Credit: Gregg Delman)

V Factory's Asher Book went to not one, not two, but THREE proms. And he even got asked to senior prom by a senior when he was just a sophomore, winning him the coveted position of "that guy" who got to go to senior prom when all the other underclassmen had to stay home and watch crap on TV.

+ After the jump, find out who Asher Book went to prom(s) with and what he wore (we'll forgive him for not wearing a bow tie), watch V Factory rehearse for a "Love Struck" performance, check out photos from the "Love Struck" video shoot, and get more celebrity prom stories.

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Tags Asher Book, prom, V Factory, VFactory

All the TV dance rehearsals we've seen feature taskmaster instructors barking orders, flashy jazz hands and making gratuitous smiles. But apparently that's not how it works for V Factory. Not even close. From the looks of V Factory's latest video diary, all these boys do to nail down their dance moves, is hang out in front of a huge mirror, crank up their iTunes and make jokes. Is that how it worked for *NSYNC? Prrrobably not, but they had their fun, too!

Watch V Factory warm up for a performance of Radio Disney-dominator, "Love Struck," by ... well, clowning.

+ Plus: Watch more V Factory's video diaries, and check out photos of V Factory on the set of their "Love Struck" video.

Tags NSync, V Factory, VFactory

The wait for V Factory's "Love Struck" video requires strength, fortitude, and patience, and that you may have to dig down deep -- beyond your obsession with Jared, Asher, Nathaniel, Nicky T and Wes -- to find. But V Factory needs you to be strong for THEM while they finish up "Love Struck," which was directed by Scott Speer, who directed David Archuleta's "A Little Too Not Over You" video as well as four Ashley Tisdale videos, including "It's Alright, It's Okay." (He's also rumored to be dating Ashley Tisdale. Ahem!)

Anyway, check out these new V Factory photos from the set of "Love Struck," watch the guys clown around behind the scenes in their latest V Factory tour diary, and if that's still not enough V Factory for you, check out V Factory's exclusive MTV photos, and watch V Factory's exclusive Buzzworthy fan interview to see how they feel about the term "boy band."

(Credit, all photos: Jill Augusto Photography)

+ More V Factory photos from the "Love Struck" set after the jump!

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Tags Ashley Tisdale, David Archuleta, Scott Speer, V Factory

Remember that mysterious Bat Mitzvah we got a whiff of a few weeks back in a V Factory video diary? Well, we've uncovered another piece of the puzzle. After a tour of the incredible lobby of the band's hotel (complete with an active waterfall!) and a stop at the diner for lunch, V Factory bring us along to a ritzy supper club.

Inside, checkered floors and oversized balloons hint at the extravagance of festivities to come. The boys get acclimated to their surroundings, make a few jokes and then... THEN... The video just stops! AHHH! When will the teasing end?!? Is one dance with V Factory too much to ask?!? UGH! Patience, V Freaks, patience.

Other goodeez to look for: a shout-out to Fame 2009, a variety of stylish hats, another van ride, and more smart-ass humor. Did I miss anything? Watch!

+ Watch more V Factory tour diaries!

Tags V Factory, VFactory

What do the V Factory boys do to maintain their boyish pop star physiques? Well, to begin with, they make after-midnight stops at McDonald's and load up on drive-thru deliciousness. What they order isn't exactly clear (we should've asked!), but we do know that sweet tea is on the menu and that their order took half an hour to place. How many times can you say "number three" in half an hour? Assuming it takes three seconds to say, that's 600 double quarter-pounders with cheese! Whole lotta late night Macky Deezzzz, boys!

Think you can handle all the calories? Hop in the van with Jared, Asher, Nicky T, Nathaniel, Wesley and a trunkload of value meals for a wild ride around the Bronx. Keep an eye out for the amazingly bizarre "Jare-bear" interlude. It'll haunt your dreams! More V Factory video diaries to come!

+ Watch more of V Factory's tour videos!

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(Credit: Gregg Delman)

Is it redundant to say "hot" when referring to V Factory photos? It is, isn't it? All I know is that I WISH I had a prom to go to so I could take Jared, Asher, Nicky T, Nathaniel and Wesley with me. Is that excessive? Who cares? The fact REMAINS that V Factory is EXCESSIVE HOT. Just LOOK at these brand-new MTV-exclusive photos of the guys, shot by Gregg Delman.

That settles it. I'm taking ALL of V Factory to prom. EVERYONE IN THE LIMO!

+ Check out MTV's exclusive V Factory photo gallery, get more photos after the jump, and watch V Factory answer Buzzworthy fan questions.

+ MORE V FACTORY PHOTOS AFTER THE JUMP!

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Tags Asher Book, Gregg Delman, Jared Murillo, V Factory, VFactory