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In Honor Of Ariana Grande + Nathan Sykes Confirming Their Relationship, Let’s Look At Some Photos Of Them Pretending Not To Be A Couple!
by Jenna Hally Rubenstein | September 25, 2013 at 6:15 pm

Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes in a perma-embrace = FULL-ON DATING. We don't claim to be scientists or anything, but let's just say that it's not our first time at the "reading celebs' body language" party. Translation: If you've ever watched Ariana Grande and The Wanted's Nathan Sykes' "Almost Is Never Enough" video, or looked directly at […]

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The Key Differences Between Miley Cyrus’ ‘Wrecking Ball’ Video And The Director’s Cut
by Rachel Brodsky | September 25, 2013 at 4:45 pm

Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" director's cut: no tongue, no twerk, and all the #feelings. We're honestly still piecing ourselves together after watching Miley Cyrus' smashing "Wrecking Ball" video -- you know, that Bangerz clip where she tongues a sledgehammer, swings around on a literal wrecking ball, and strips down both physically and emotionally. (But mostly […]

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Miley’s Foam Finger Flashback: Watch The Notorious Finger’s First Appearance On An Episode of ‘Hannah Montana’ (VIDEO)
by John Walker | September 25, 2013 at 3:49 pm

This ain't Miley's first time at the foam finger rodeo! You know how everyone and their mom and their mom's Parents' Television Council and their mom's Parents' Television Council's mom were all pearl-clutching over Miley Cyrus' twerk-nasty VMA performance? Well, one clever Vine user named Kendall West has uncovered compelling evidence that the "Wrecking Ball" […]

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Star Spotting: Attention Kevin + Danielle Jonas Stans! #BabyJonas Bump Watch Is In FULL Effect! (PHOTO)
by Jenna Hally Rubenstein | September 25, 2013 at 2:16 pm

NBD, just a prime shot of #BABYJONAS. Not to sound like a fully formed creeper, but how nicely is Danielle Jonas' #BabyJonas bump coming along?? RIGHT?! We haven't really gotten to see a full view of Kevin Jonas' wife/ #BabyJonas mama-to-be since the summer (she was hidden in a group shot at Nick's birthday bash […]

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Buzz Bites (9/25/13): Watch Miley Cyrus’ ‘Wrecking Ball (Director’s Cut)’ Video
by Althea Legaspi | September 25, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Catch Miley's emotional director's cut for "Wrecking Ball." + Watch the director's cut of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" video. Remember those raw, heart-wrenching close-ups in the original? This new Terry Richardson-directed clip is one long, unbroken shot of Miley's face as she delivers the heartfelt lyrics. (MTV News) + While we've had an inkling that Ariana Grande and The […]

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Star Spotting: Katy Perry Got A New Wax Figure, And It Bears A Striking Resemblence To… Anjelica Huston (PHOTOS)
by John Walker | September 24, 2013 at 10:31 pm

Katy Perry... OR IS IT?! Whoa, Katy Perry, what are you doing at New York City's famous celebrity wax figure emporium, Madame Tussauds? Oooooooh duhhhhh, your new waxy likeness is debuting alongside Justin Bieber's inanimate doppel and Rihanna's waxy twin. Hmmm, but where is it? Unless... OF COURSE! You're not really the "Dark Horse" singer […]

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ Tour: The Biggest, Best, Most Star-Studded Slumber Party EVER! (VIDEOS)
by John Walker | September 24, 2013 at 9:53 pm

Check out the faves-on-faves AH-MAY-ZINGNESS that was Taylor Swift's "Red" Tour. After six months and 63 shows, Taylor Swift's "Red" Tour finally closed out its North American leg. (Shout-out to Oceania! Tay-Tay's heading your way in November.) Hearing those sweet, somber swan songs and razor-in-the-cupcake kiss-off tracks in full blast was incredible! But, honestly? That […]

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Meet Flagship, North Carolina’s Biggest New Britpop Troubadours + Watch Their ‘Break The Sky’ Lyric Video
by David Greenwald | September 24, 2013 at 9:00 pm

Get to know the stormy, U2-influenced rock sound of Charlotte, North Carolina's Flagship. When it comes to the tricky business of band-naming, Flagship pretty much nailed it. On songs such as "Are You Calling" and "Break the Sky," the Charlotte, N.C., group sounds immense and gray, ready for choppy seas (and packed venues). The band […]

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Sky Ferreira Is A Literal Pain In The Neck In Her ‘You’re Not The One’ Video
by Luke O’Neil | September 24, 2013 at 8:30 pm

Sky Ferreira's getting a little, shall we say, picky. Although Sky Ferreira getting arrested last week may not have been her finest hour, the dazzling new video for "You're Not The One" is an instant reminder of why we fell in love with the ethereal-looking pop singer in the first place. The song, which has […]

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The Pretty Reckless Might Be ‘Going To Hell,’ But They’re Gonna Rock Out REALLY Hard On The Way
by Luke O’Neil | September 24, 2013 at 8:00 pm

The Pretty Reckless don't give a damn 'bout their bad reputation in "Going To Hell." "Bless me father for I have sinned," Taylor Momsen whispers in the opening of "Going To Hell," before proceeding to outline all the different ways that's true. The first single from The Pretty Reckless' forthcoming full-length (coming out next year) […]

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