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Star Spotting: We're Pretty Sure Rita Ora And Calvin Harris Are Officially A 'Thing'! (PHOTO)

Posted 5/17/13 10:05 am EST by in Celebrity, Photos

Rita Ora and Calvin Harris are holding hands, which means they're a couple!

New couple alert!

We'd kiiind of heard rumors that U.K. super-producer Scott Calvin (aka Calvin Harris) and Jay-Z's Roc Nation songbird Rita Ora were dating, but now we have full confirmation! Well, fine, it's not exactly full, but the two were caught holding hands and looking miiiighty datey last night while leaving a sushi restaurant in London, and if an old-fashioned hand-holding moment in this day and age doesn't say "we're official," then we don't know what does!

Truth be told, we were sort of rooting for Calvin to make it official with his "I Need Your Love" video co-star, Ellie Goulding. But we suppose if those two can't make a go of it, then the "Shine Ya Light" singer is isn't a bad choice either, because, well, remember her GORGEOUS Elle magazine cover?? Also, we don't know him personally (can that change?), but we kiiiind of get the vibe that Calvin's a total badass, so it makes perfect sense that he'd go after a lady who (gracefully) flips us the bird! Mazels, you two!

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New Video: Rita Ora, 'Facemelt' (NSFW)

Posted 4/30/13 5:30 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music, Videos

Watch Rita Ora's "Facemelt" video.

Rita Ora wants to melt your face off in her fashion-forward new video. And SHE DOES.

Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised at the dead-on accuracy of Rita Ora's "Facemelt" title -- after all, she is best known for teaming up with DJ Fresh (and rocking killer hot pants) in her explosive "Hot Right Now" video. Maybe Jay-Z's protégé's next song should be called "The Biggest Thing Ever," because it's already starting to look like that's where things are heading.

Watch Rita Ora's "Facemelt" video after the jump.
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Rita Ora's A Glam Mouseketeer On The Cover Of Elle's Women In Music Issue (PHOTO)

Posted 4/18/13 4:00 pm EST by in Celebrity, Photos

Rita Ora is on the cover of Elle's May Women In Music issue.

Rita Ora is a glam Mouseketeer on the cover of Elle's Women In Music issue.

Let us introduce you to the many sides of Rita Ora: One minute the "Shine Ya Light" singer is flipping the bird (while still looking like the friendliest person ever), and the next she's decked in head-to-toe in Mickey Mouse-themed couture on the cover of Elle's May Women In Music issue! And while we think it's totally fine to give the world the finger (sometimes people suck!), we much prefer to see Rita twerking it in mouse ears and spilling deets about how she got hooked up with Jay-Z's Roc Nation in a national fashion mag.

Inside the issue, Rita opens up about what it was like to meet and eventually sign with Jay-Z's Roc Nation: "I didn’t think in a million years that I'd fly to New York to meet one of the biggest music moguls of our time." The "Torn Apart" songstress also admits to being obsessed with the Spice Girls (Uh, join the club, honey): "I just remember watching them -- not even meeting them -- and I was completely mesmerized. It feels great to meet someone who is not human, but is." Yep, we totally get that, Rita, except now, hardcore Ora Stans probably feel that way when they meet you! #FullCircle

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New Song: Snoop Lion Featuring Rita Ora, 'Torn Apart'

Posted 4/17/13 1:00 pm EST by in Celebrity, Music

Listen to Snoop Lion and Rita Ora's "Torn Apart."

Rita Ora and Snoop Lion mourn their lost loves in "Torn Apart."

The artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg, aka Snoop Lion, just loves him some blondes! First, he calls on professional pixie blonde Miley Cyrus for an assist on "Ashtrays And Heartbreaks," and now Snoop's all about the Jay-Z-championed singer Rita Ora. Word on the street is that Snoop and Rita became besties during their "Torn Apart" video shoot in Thailand, a sequence of events that seems bizarre since, well, we haven't even heard the song yet! That is, of course, until now, as Snoop and Rita have finally unveiled their hotly anticipated collaboration jam, slated to appear on Snoop's forthcoming album, Reincarnated.

Listen to Snoop Lion featuring Rita Ora's "Torn Apart" after the jump.

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Buzz Bites (4/10/13): Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace Opens Up About 'My First Year As A Woman' In Cosmopolitan

Posted 4/10/13 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music, News, Videos

Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! writes My First Year As A Woman for Cosmo; Adele, Alicia Keys + Rita Ora each cover Elle's May issue + Thom Yorke gives teen relationship advice in today's Buzz Bites.

Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace in December with Joan Smalls from MTV's "House Of Style."

+ The May 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan features Against Me! lead singer Laura Jane Grace sharing an intimate account of her first year as a woman. In December 2012, Laura Jane opened up about her transition and her new sense of fashion on  MTV's "House Of Style" (watch the episode below). In her May Cosmopolitan feature, she writes about breaking the news, transitioning, performing (her voice remains unchanged), her daughter, and more. Laura's wife Heather also opens up about their relationship. (Cosmopolitan)

+ Adele, Alicia Keys, and Rita Ora each individually appear on the rotating cover for the May edition of ELLE, which is their "Women In Music" issue. Adele also receives a tribute in the mag from fellow musicians Katy Perry, Britney Spears, John Mayer, and Barbra Streisand. (Billboard)

+ Watch Radiohead collaborators Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich answer fan questions about relationships for Rookie's "Ask A Grown Man" series. One choice response, "If you have a crush on him... how about just write him a note?... Or throw him against the wall sometime," advises Yorke. Works every time! (Rolling Stone)

+ Justin Timberlake stopped by the White House yesterday to participate in "Soulsville USA: The History of Memphis Soul." Justin and fellow workshop musicians Ben Harper, Mavis Staples, and others also performed. Their "In Performance At The White House" will air April 16 on PBS. (E!)

+ Snoop Lion has teamed with MTV and Jewelry For A Cause to help cut down on gun violence by creating limited edition "MTV x Caliber" bracelets made from the steel of illegal guns. Proceeds from the jewelry will benefit Newark Police Department to help fund future gun buyback amnesty programs. (MTV News)

+ Speaking of Snoop Lion, or Snoop Dogg aka "Nemo Hoes," check out his latest GGN YouTube show (NSFW) where he interviews Azealia Banks. They bonded over Twitter trolls, giggles, and a shared interest in a certain illegal activity *cough*. (Rap-Up)

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Buzz Bites (3/1/13): Stream David Bowie's 'The Next Day' Album Before Its Release

Posted 3/1/13 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music, News

Stream David Bowie's "The Next Day" album; Justin Bieber celebrates his 19th birthday in London, goes shirtless + Rihanna is Elle UK's multiple cover girl in today's Buzz Bites.

Stream David Bowie's "The Next Day" before its release.

+ David Bowie's The Next Day streets on March 12, but in the meantime, you can head to iTunes to stream it in its entirety. It's his first studio album since 2003's Reality. (Pitchfork)

+ Happy 19th birthday, Justin Bieber! He officially started celebrating after his London concert, where he gave fans a "present" by going shirtless while heading back to his hotel. "Great show!!! Now gonna celebrate 19!! Thanks," he tweeted. (Just Jared)

+ It's one thing to be a cover girl, but Rihanna is an Elle U.K. cover girl times four. Two covers will reportedly hit newsstands for the April 2013 issue, while the other two will be available on Elle's website. Check each of them out. (Neon Limelight)

+ Nicki Minaj gives "multitasking" new meaning. She's judging on "American Idol," prepping her video for "High School," and she told MTV News that recording a new album is up next. "I'll be doing it here in L.A. while I'm shooting 'Idol,'" she said. (MTV News)

+ Snoop Lion's debut album, Reincarnated, will be released April 23 and features collabos with Drake, Rita Ora, Chris Brown, and more. Watch a trailer for the companion documentary, which chronicles his Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion Rastafarian transformation. It hits select theaters March 15. (Rap-Up)

+ Watch Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' anti-homophobia PSA for the You Can Play campaign. "Don't let being gay hold you back, and if you're straight, do not hold others back ... Anti-gay language has no place in sports, or music. If you can play, you can play," Macklemore says in the clip. (MTV News)

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Buzz Bites (2/7/13): Justin Timberlake Reveals 'The 20/20 Experience' Cover And Track List

Posted 2/7/13 9:00 am EST by in Buzz Bites, Celebrity, Music, News

Justin Timberlake unveiled the

Justin Timberlake unveiled "The 20/20 Experience" cover and track list yesterday.

+ Dear Justin Timberlake: We waited seven long years for a new album, but it's OK, because you've given us "Suit & Tie," "Pusher Love Girl," and "That Girl." And now you've shared the 20/20 Experience cover and 10-song track list! Can't wait to watch you on Grammy Sunday!! THANK YOU -- xoxo, everyone. (MTV News)

+ Speaking of long waits, this week Fall Out Boy ended a four-year hiatus, released a new song, performed intimate shows, and announced Save Rock And Roll (out May 7), and a full tour. "We wanted to do something that was us now. And if it weren't right, we weren't going to do it," singer Patrick Stump told MTV News. Watch the interview. (MTV News)

+ Lady Gaga can be cryptic at times, but if we're getting this right, we think she may have shared a new ARTPOP lyric and song title. "All I need is to write music and love my fans," she wrote on Facebook. "We could be caught, were both criminals of thought. –Sex Dreams, ARTPOP." (Idolator)

+ Some very lucky kids got a surprise visit from the Jonas Brothers in Minneapolis yesterday. The boys stopped by Patrick Henry High School to announce they'll be playing an Oct. 8 concert on We Day, which students earn entrance to by committing to global and local social action as part of a yearlong We Act program. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ "The 55th Annual Grammy Awards" are in just three days, and more performance collabos are being announced. Miguel, who is up for five Grammys, and Wiz Khalifa will team up Sunday. (Rap-Up)

+ Watch an extended trailer for Fast & Furious 6, which features Ludacris reprising his role as Tej Parker, Tyrese, and Rita Ora making her film debut. (Rap-Up)

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Rita Ora (Sort Of) Flips The Bird In Glasgow, Still Looks Like The Friendliest Person Ever (PHOTO)

Posted 2/1/13 1:16 pm EST by in Celebrity, Photos

Rita Ora flashes the middle finger on her t-shirt.

Rita Ora flashes the finger on her t-shirt!

We don't think there's ANYTHING Rita Ora has to be mad about these days. Not only is she currently hitting the stage (and looking hot in Pucci) on her "Radioactive" tour, but she's kinda morphed into the fashion world's latest "it" girl (just ask The New York Times). Shall we go on? She's been spotted (maybe) shooting a new video with Snoop Lion AND she recently performed at MTV's Club NYE 2013! See? Nothing to be upset about. So you can imagine how thrown off we were after seeing this picture of RitaBot wearing a jokey T-shirt with digital middle fingers all over it. And yet somehow in a bird-flipping T-shirt, Rita still manages to look like the friendliest person EVER. How is that possible?!

The "Shine Ya Light" singer was snapped outside of Glasgow's O2 Academy wearing a harmlessly profane T-shirt (but that's OK -- we can think of worse clothing patterns, ahem, RIHANNA). Sure, Rita's top looks like an updated, way less appropriate interpretation of your everyday mouse cursor (actually, that's GENIUS!), but it could also be a not-so-subtle kiss-off to what few haters she has (like a certain Rob Kardashian, for example). Whatever the case, we're still gonna give Rita the "Props Of The Day" award for a) applying red lipstick like a pro, b) probably not getting hat hair, and c) looking absurdly fun and likable even with "eff yous" littered all over her torso. Just saying, Rita, my schedule is WIDE OPEN this weekend for a lipstick application/closet reorg date. You can just show up -- no planning ahead necessary!

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