Beyonce celebrates her 31st birthday in style, new music from Carly Rae Jepen, and more water-cooler tidbits.
1.) The Wanted said that if they win the 2012 MTV VMA for "Best New Artist," they'll get naked on stage in celebration. BRB, have to rig a VMA ballot box gotta set my DVR in case this goes down. (MTV News)
2.) What did Beyoncé do on her 31st birthday? Oh nothing, just hung out on a gigantic yacht in the Mediterranean with her super adorbz family. (What, you expected her to hit up Applebee's for a free birthday dessert?) (US Magazine)
3.) We may have to wait until Sept. 18 for Carly Rae Jepsen's debut album Kiss to drop, but you can listen to some new song teasers while you wait! (Pop On And On)
4.) Apparently Katy Perry doesn't want John Mayer to be "The One That Got Away." The on-again, off-again couple is apparently back on AGAIN, and have been seen catching a few smooches while in Los Angles. (MTV News)
Check out the rest of this week's 10 Things To Know Now after the jump!
5.) Lana Del Rey admitted that "screenwriting is her happy place" in a recent Australian Vogue interview, and says she's currently writing one. No news on what said screenplay is about, but we're guessing it WON'T be about a couple that falls in love while playing "Video Games." (Entertainment Weekly)
6.) New songs by Solange Knowles are on the way! She's even filming her new video for "Losing You" in South Africa, and promises the new song will debut in October. (VIBE)
7.) Have you ever wanted to be in a Linkin Park music video? WELL, OBVIOUSLY. The band is inviting one lucky fan to appear in their new video for "Lost In The Echo." (Mashable)
8.) We've remained calm in anticipation for No Doubt's new album Push And Shove dropping (Sept. 25!), but now we can't "Settle Down" after previewing these clips of the entire album! (That Grape Juice)
9.) We've been waiting since 2008 for a new Lil Wayne mixtape, but Weezy's back with a new smash on Dedication 4, including cameos by Nicki Minaj, Birdman, Young Jeezy, and others. (Pretty Much Amazing)
10.) You haven't lived till you've heard this epic "Gangnam Style" mashup, including Psy, LMFAO, Dev, The Offspring, and the Bloodhound Gang. It's ridic, AND WE LOVE IT! (BuzzFeed)
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