I don’t mean to brag, but OKAY! I’LL BRAG! Justin Bieber is performing live for MTV.com! He’ll be here in New York City next week for an exclusive, acoustic performance! And what’s the next best thing to meeting Justin Bieber? Having Justin Bieber dedicate a song to you! Want him to dedicate one of his songs to you? Yeah you do. So just follow MTV on Twitter, and retweet this Tweet by Tuesday, March 16 for a chance to win a song dedication from Justin Bieber during his MTV.com acoustic set. (Justin Bieber could actually SAY YOUR NAME!)

And don’t miss the results of MTV’s BieberMania — come back to MTV.com and Buzzworthy on Tuesday, March 23 to watch all of Justin Bieber’s acoustic performances of songs from his new album, My World 2.0.

Bie-lieve it!

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In this week’s top 10 videos that had everyone buzzing, Lady Gaga reveals the inspiration for her “Telephone” video, Ludacris gets tipsy with Martha Stewart, Nicole Richie busts a rhyme for Ellen DeGeneres, and more.

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Videos of the Week: Lady Gaga Talks ‘Telephone,’ Ludacris Gets Tipsy, Nicole Richie Raps

To follow up the studio’s critically acclaimed nature film, Earth, Disney will be releasing, Oceans. And to promote what will undoubtedly be an incredible cinematic adventure into the mysteries of the deep, Disney enlisted two of the world’s foremost oceanographers, Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato.

I kid! The Sonny and Cher of Disney have actually teamed up for the single “Make A Wave,” a lush ballad celebrating all the glories of the world’s oceans.

Joe and Demi are pretty cute, but they’ve got their work cut out for them here, going up against a veritable who’s who of the cutest of ocean dwellers. I mean, Demi Lovato vs. a Sea Otter?

Sorry, Lovato, YOU LOSE! Joe Jonas? He may be the dream date of millions of girls, but can he jump out of the sea and do a 360 twirl like a dolphin? I don’t think so.

The video is super cute and full of adorable pop stars singing and sea creatures doing their sea creature business.

Disney’s Oceans is in theaters April 22nd.

+ Watch the video for Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato’s “Oceans,” here.

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New Video: Joe Jonas And Demi Lovao, ‘Make A Wave’

Word around the campfire is that Usher’s still-delayed new album, Raymond vs. Raymond, is going to be the musical equivalent of tell-all book, with Usher pulling back the veil on his failed marriage with Tameka Foster.

This is, commercially and artistically, a good look for Usher, seeing as how last time he took a look in the mirror, musically speaking, it produced 2004’s Confessions. That album, which was allegedly about the infidelities that crippled his relationship with T.L.C. singer Chilli, catapulted Usher to the top of the pop  heap, producing songs like “Yeah” and “Throwback.”

After the light flirtations of “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home),” Usher will surely get tongues wagging with “Guilty.” Produced by the talented Ester Dean (”Drop It Low“), “Guilty” starts out with some TMI and never retracts, with Usher singing, “I guess I’m guilty for wanting to be up in the club, I guess I’m guilty cause girls always want to show me love, I guess I’m guilty for leaving and having a little fun.”

T.I. joins in on the action, claiming, “she ain’t caught me on no Tiger Woods s++t, knew what I expected when she met me.”

One listen and it’s clear that heartbreak and 808s are the magic formula for more artists than just Kanye West. This is probably the best Usher track since his mid-decade glory days. Raymond vs. Raymond is due out March 26th.

+ Listen to Usher, featuing T.I., “Guilty,” here.

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Song You Need To Know: Usher, Featuring T.I., ‘Guilty’

This Sunday (March 14), we jump the clocks forward an hour in accordance with Daylight Savings Time. Do you know what that means? It means that this weekend is one hour shorter than it should be. So you have 60 fewer minutes to cram in the trip to your local multiplex to see “Remember Me” and grab a spot on the couch to watch Pearl Jam on “Saturday Night Live.” That also means you have one less hour to catch up with all the stories you might have missed this week, including a number of looks at Lady Gaga’s new video for “Telephone” and a peek into the budding feud between Justin Bieber and Aziz Ansari’s alter-ego “Raaaandy.” Check out the rest of the week’s top links below.

» Conan O’Brien turned a woman from Michigan into an Internet celebrity with a single click of his mouse, and MTV News talked to her first to get the full story. Then he scheduled a national tour and everybody celebrated all over again.

» “American Idol” soldiered on, whittling the group down to the 12 finalists. Hopefully, we’ll be hearing some indie rock covers in the coming weeks.

» Still, if they decide to stick to classic rock, everything should sound as good as Siobhan Magnus’ cover of “House of the Rising Sun.”

» T.I. debuted a new single this week called “I’m Back,” and it’s a stunning return to form for the King of the South.

» In legal news, Lil Wayne began his prison sentence. He missed an awful lot during his first day in, and he’s sure to miss plenty more.

» Justin Bieber has entered into his first feud (though somewhat unwilling and certainly in jest) with Aziz Ansari’s alter-ego “Raaaandy.”

» Last week, we got another set of clues about the identity of Iamamiwhoami, but there aren’t any more answers. Still, there remain plenty of excellent conspiracy theories.

» David Otunga continued his reign on “WWE NXT,” and he owes much of it to idols like Andre the Giant and the Rock.

» There was a bit of tragedy amidst the fun this week, as the music community learned about Sparklehorse mastermind Mark Linkous’ suicide.

» Also in the untimely death department, actor Corey Haim passed away at the age of 38. He left behind “The Lost Boys,” “License to Drive,” “Dream a Little Dream” and Michael Damian’s “Rock On” video.

» MTV News also celebrated the life and career of the Notorious B.I.G. on the anniversary of his tragic death.

» Thanks to their new show for kids, the men of Kiss are running out of endorsements, which is why they need to invest in some medical research. Who wouldn’t want to undergo Kissmotherapy?

» MTV News sent two superfans to Las Vegas to cover this year’s 311 Day. Check out the dispatches from Lauren Black and Dave Kosin.

» Finally, take some time out to watch both Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion video trilogy and Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” and contemplate which trilogy will stand alone as the greatest.

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Conan O’Brien, ‘American Idol,’ Lady Gaga And Justin Bieber: This Week’s Deep Cuts

French super-producer/DJ David Guetta takes over the Top 40.

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David Guetta: The Billboard Cover Story

The impending release of “The Runaways” film is bringing singer Cherie Currie back to music, as well as book stores.

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Runaways Movie Brings Cherie Currie Back To Music

The music of British newcomers Fenech Soler craftfully balances classic synth pop and kicky Euro dance grooves. Watch the video for their brand-new single "Stop And Stare" that is starting to make waves overseas. Think Groove Armada meets Alan Braxe with a little Armand Van Helden. In fact, it was Braxe who first spotted the group and released their
debut single "The Cult Of Romance"on his Vulture label last summer. Look out for the release of "Stop And Stare" in the U.K. on April 19. The single comes with remixes by Jaymo & Andy George, Mighty Mouse, Tony Senghore and Reset.

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Watch Fenech Soler "Stop And Stare"

“It’s flattering. I’m not letting anything go to my head, though. It’s definitely up for grabs, it’s still up in the air. We don’t know who’s gonna win! But it’s flattering to hear. Everyone’s really talented.”

-“American Idol” contestant Crystal Bowersox, talking to MTV News’ Jim Cantiello about her status as the current favorite on the ninth season of the show. Bowersox chatted with Cantiello during the Top 12 Party in Hollywood on Thursday night (March 11), where the dozen remaining contestants met the media and began to get acquainted with their new lives as stars in both music and television. Bowersox is a rare case in the world of “American Idol,” as she had never really seen the show prior to auditioning, so she is constantly being surprised by aspects of the show. “I had no idea what happens behind the scenes,” she told Cantiello. The resident MTV News “American Idol” expert also asked Bowersox about the group numbers that open up every show. “I may not look like I’m having the best time, but I am. I enjoy it,” she said.

So far, Bowersox has had a handful of excellent performances but may be best known for her hospital stay that nearly cost her a spot on the show. But she ended up recovering in time to tear the house down, which became her personal highlight. “My favorite performance was ‘As Long As I Can See the Light,’” she told Cantiello. “Hours earlier I had gotten out of the hospital, and I was just really happy to be healthy enough to perform that song.”

Do you think Crystal Bowersox will be this season’s “American Idol” winner? If not her, who is the favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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Crystal Bowersox Isn’t Counting Her Chickens: The MTV News Quote Of The Day

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+ Lady Gaga’s music videos have become must-see TV; events unto themselves. Her 9-plus minute epic “Telephone” clip, featuring a foul-mouthed turn from Beyonce, certainly has tongues wagging today, and that’s exactly how she wants it, telling MTV News, “I’m always trying to convolute everyone’s idea of what a pop music video should be. (MTV News)

+ Chris Brown is appealing to fans to help him out with a very important cause. What cause? The health and well-being of Chris Brown’s career. Brown released an audio message to his fans, asking them to call radio stations and request his songs, which he feels are not being played due to the nosedive his public image has taken in the wake of his recent Rihanna-related legal issues. (Idolator)

+ Soiled Ballet Slippers by Amy Winehouse…because you’re worth it. Yep, the “Rehab” singer is expanding her horizons, collaborating with legendary English fashion label, Fred Perry. Winehouse, when she’s feeling up to it, is frequently seen wearing the brand, which has been a longtime favorite of Brit musicians, from The Specials to Oasis. (Limelife)

+ The artwork for Alicia Keys‘ new single, “Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)” has been leaked. And, no surprise, she looks absolutely stunning. (We Are Pop Slags)

+ Madonna was a guest judge on Jerry Seinfeld’s new show The Marriage Ref. With her wealth of experience in the fields of unions and divorces, she was probably the perfect person for the gig. But that didn’t stop Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry David and Brit funnyman Ricky Gervais from poking fun at her. (Seriously? OMG! WTF?!)

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Buzz Bites (3/12/10): Behind The Scenes Of Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’

Since she first shook around in haute couture in the clip for “Just Dance,” Lady Gaga has made a name for herself as one of the greatest music video artists in pop history. Over the course of two albums, she has crafted videos that have become increasingly elaborate, featuring more narrative elements, crazier fashion, eye-popping special effects and genre-pushing dance moves. “Telephone,” her newest video that just premiered Thursday night (March 11), is the crown jewel in her visual work.

But is it truly epic? MTV News took a look at the criteria that can turn a video from a simple accompaniment to a song into a truly transcendent piece of art.

Based on those rules, does “Telephone” join those clips by Michael Jackson, Meat Loaf, Aerosmith and Green Day as epics?

Big Name Director
“Telephone” was directed by Jonas Akerlund, and while he doesn’t have the most illustrious resumé when it comes to feature films (it consists of 2002’s barely watchable “Spun” and 2009’s unseen “Horsemen”), but when it comes to music videos, he is in an elite class of visionaries. His award-winning clips include Madonna’s “Ray of Light,” Metallica’s “Turn the Page,” U2’s “Beautiful Day,” Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” and Pink’s “Sober.” He may not have had the Hollywood success of David Fincher or Michael Bay, but he certainly is big time.

Melodramatic Plot
There is more drama in the two minutes before the song even starts in “Telephone” than in many artists’ entire video catalogs. Gaga goes to jail, fights with inmates, mixes some poison, kills Tyrese, makes some sandwiches and drives off into the sunset while trading hard-boiled lines with Beoyncé. With performances this operatic, “Telephone” has drama to spare.

Big Hollywood Star
OK, so this is where it gets a little sketchy, as “Telephone” doesn’t really feature a big Keanu Reeves-style cameo. (Sorry, Tyrese.) However, it does feature Beyoncé. Sure, she’s on the song and basically shows up as a collaborator, but are there many stars on the planet bigger than Ms. Knowles? Anyone else would have simply been eclipsed by her and Gaga’s collective star power.

Length
This is pretty automatic, as “Telephone” is nearly 10 minutes long. To put that in perspective, that’s not quite as long as the full version of “Thriller” but slightly longer than “November Rain.”

Is Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” video truly epic? Let us know in the comments!

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ Joins The Pantheon Of Truly ‘Epic’ Videos

Well, this thing certainly starts awesome! Shakira wandering out of a sunset wearing a somewhat see-thru sarong, playing a harmonica while tennis star Rafael Nadal sits on a chair, wistfully staring at post-apocalyptic landscape.

What!?

“Gypsy,” the latest video from Shakira’s She Wolf album, is a kind of Celtic ballad. It’s really pretty. None of the lyrics or music would suggest what happens in this awesomely crazy video, though. The action is largely comprised of Shakira and Nadal making out and writhing around with one another. At some point, Shakira does a belly-dance routine for a shirtless Nadal, who seems pretty happy to be resting his busted-up knee in this setting.

The Jaume De La Iguana-directed clip is really just a stage for these two to get physical with one another. And while the question as to why the unbelievably hot duo are getting down in a barren wasteland never quite gets answered (there is no “story” to this video, per se), you’ll probably find yourself not terribly minding.

Enjoy the belly dancing, the Irish folk music, and the heavy petting below. She Wolf is in stores now.

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New Video: Shakira, ‘Gypsy’

Check out Hollywood’s sweethearts pose for the camera during the Oscars and more.    

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POTW: Lil Wayne, Jennifer Lopez, Robin Thicke, Katy Perry

Check out Hollywood’s sweethearts pose for the camera during the Oscars and more.    

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POTW: Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Robin Thicke, Katy Perry

Late actor’s name was found on a fraudulent prescription obtained through a drug ring, authorities tell the AP.
By MTV News staff

Corey Haim in 2009

Photo: Joey Foley/ Getty Images

Corey Haim may have been involved in a major drug ring that provided him with an illegal prescription for a painkiller, authorities told The Associated Press on Friday (March 12).

During an investigation of the ring, the California attorney general’s office found records of the fraudulent prescription in the late actor’s name. Law-enforcement officials were investigating the drug ring and whether Haim himself actually filed the prescription or if someone used his name to obtain it.

Haim was found dead Wednesday, but coroner’s officials have not yet determined his cause of death. According to the actor’s manager, preliminary reports reveal that he died of an enlarged heart with water-filled lungs. The Los Angeles County coroner told Haim’s mother that the culprit was pulmonary congestion, manager Mark Heaslip said.

The initial buzz of what might have actually killed Haim came from the 1980s teen icon’s decades-long struggle with drug addiction. Longtime friend and frequent co-star Corey Feldman asked Wednesday that people not “jump the gun” to conclude a drug overdose killed Haim.

Heaslip, manager to both Feldman and Haim, said he seemed to be winning his battle against drug abuse in the weeks before his death. Haim was “weaned down to literally zero medications” in the past two weeks by an addiction specialist, Heaslip said Wednesday on CNN’s “Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell.”

The doctor “put him on a new line of medications,” Feldman said on “Larry King Live” on Wednesday.

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Corey Haim Might Have Been Involved In Illegal Prescription-Drug Ring

This Saturday night (March 13), Pearl Jam will take the stage at 30 Rockefeller Center’s Studio 8H and rock out on “Saturday Night Live” for the fourth time in their two decades as a band (Jude Law will cover hosting duties). From their humble origins as a band called Mookie Blaylock who formed in the wake of the tragic death of Mother Love Bone frontman Andrew Wood to their world-conquering dominance on albums like Ten and Vs. to their battles with Ticketmaster and George W. Bush to their current incarnation as one of the most consistent and beloved touring acts in the world, Pearl Jam have held onto their core members (save for some shuffling in the drummer’s stool) and delivered their rugged mix of classic rock, punk, garage and everything in between.

In 20 years, frontman Eddie Vedder doesn’t appear to have aged very much. He still has that youthful glow and a hunger in his eyes, and he has constantly experimented with his look. There was the flannel-fueled early grunge era, the shorter hair of the late ’90s, the awesome-looking Mohawk from 2002 and a number of different paramilitary incarnations.

But how has Eddie Vedder really evolved since 1991? Check out the photo gallery below, which features promotional and performance shots from Pearl Jam’s entire existence in the spotlight. Watch as Vedder goes from a smooth-skinned singer to a number of different beard variations, and watch out for the special cameo from Neil Young.

(Click here for more photos of Eddie Vedder throughout Pearl Jam’s long and storied career!)

Which version of Eddie Vedder do you prefer? Let us know in the comments!

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Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder: An Evolution In Photos

A few months ago, electro-pop mastermind Kenna got the idea to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise awareness for the worldwide clean water crisis. He recruited a bunch of friends (including Jessica Biel, Santigold, Lupe Fiasco and Emile Hirsch) and scaled to the peak of the tallest mountain in Africa.

It was a remarkably taxing trip, as the climbing crew fought inclement weather, fatigue and altitude sickness and had to constantly ward of frostbite, hunger and dehydration. The whole trek was captured on film, and the special documenting the trip will be airing this Sunday (March 14) at 9 p.m. on MTV.

“Even with as many grandiose illusions that I have had, this has gone beyond my wildest dreams and expectations,” Kenna said once he reached the top of the mountain. “The influencers, educators, staff, crew, and publicists have literally braved this on behalf of the world and, in a personally meaningful way, on behalf of my father.”

It was an especially important project for Kenna, as his dad nearly died of water-born diseases in his youth. It opened his eyes to a worldwide crisis, as over one billion people do not have access to clean drinking water.

“I also can’t be more thankful for all the people that followed us, donated and have fought the global clean water crisis with us,” he added.

For more on “Summit on the Summit,” check out the project’s official Web site, stay tuned for more updates from MTV News and be sure to tune in Sunday (March 14) at 9 p.m. on MTV.

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‘Summit On The Summit’ Tackles A Mountain, Fights The Clean Water Crisis

A few months ago, electro-pop mastermind Kenna got the idea to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise awareness for the worldwide clean water crisis. He recruited a bunch of friends (including Jessica Biel, Santigold, Lupe Fiasco and Emile Hirsch) and scaled to the peak of the tallest mountain in Africa.

It was a remarkably taxing trip, as the climbing crew fought inclement weather, fatigue and altitude sickness and had to constantly ward of frostbite, hunger and dehydration. The whole trek was captured on film, and the special documenting the trip will be airing this Sunday (March 14) at 9 p.m. on MTV.

“Even with as many grandiose illusions that I have had, this has gone beyond my wildest dreams and expectations,” Kenna said once he reached the top of the mountain. “The influencers, educators, staff, crew, and publicists have literally braved this on behalf of the world and, in a personally meaningful way, on behalf of my father.”

It was an especially important project for Kenna, as his dad nearly died of water-born diseases in his youth. It opened his eyes to a worldwide crisis, as over one billion people do not have access to clean drinking water.

“I also can’t be more thankful for all the people that followed us, donated and have fought the global clean water crisis with us,” he added.

For more on “Summit on the Summit,” check out the project’s official Web site, stay tuned for more updates from MTV News and be sure to tune in Sunday (March 14) at 9 p.m. on MTV.

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‘Summit On The Summit’ Tackles A Mountain, Fights The Clean Water Crisis

Billboard readers discuss album sales for a pair of ’80s pop/metal bands, debut country albums, and La Roux’s breaking hit “Bulletproof.”

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Ask Billboard: Who’s Bigger, Def Leppard Or Poison?

It’s here! Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” video is FUH-I-NALLY here! So put down the brown paper bag you’ve been breathing into and allow yourself a much-needed sigh of relief as Gaga goes to jail, shares a smooch with… a butch chick? Dude? Whatever! Who cares? Gaga looks like Desperately Seeking Susan-era Madonna! She wraps herself in crime scene tape! Adeptly makes tasty-looking sammies! Kills Tyrese with Beyonce! And makes prison look even sexier than it does in Chicago.

While “Telephone” isn’t my favorite of her extended-play/ long-version cinematic videos (my favorite being “Paparazzi”), and it doesn’t trump the stunning effects and shock and awe of “Bad Romance,” it’s certainly the funniest and most satirical work Gaga’s done. A play on mid-century TV commercials? Gaga and Beyonce as a Bonnie and Clyde killer duo? All. That. Tarantino? Knowing winks at the camera? CHOMPING ON A HONEYBUN? What’s not to love? For as intense as Gaga can be, she’s clearly got a lighter side, and that biting wit is laced throughout the tongue-in-cheek video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund.

Okay. Enough me. More you… you watching “Telephone.” Did it live up to your expectations?

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New Video: Lady Gaga Featuring Beyonce, ‘Telephone’