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MTV didn’t have to reveal much for the new series “Skins” to cause a stir. (more)

Twitter users will have to step up their game if they want to compete in MTV’s new online-only awards show. (more)

Lady Gaga and Ke$ha seem to release a new single every three months or so. But fans of Subtle Sexuality, the red-hot fake girl group featuring The Office mates Mindy Kaling and Ellie Kemper, have been forced to wait more than a year for the follow-up to “Male Prima Donna,” even though Kaling promised us last August there would be more tunes forthcoming. Well, the agony is almost over: A video has been shot for the new song, and Kaling says it’s expected to drop in about a month via a new NBC.com webisode series. So what’s the title? (more)

Almost 25 years ago, a catastrophe befell American conservatism. University of Chicago professor Allan Bloom wrote about rock and roll. (more)

Dear Kanye West, (more)

Whether it was about marriage, Karl Rove or masturbation, former Republican Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell addressed every question “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno had during her first big interview since her 2010 midterm election loss. (more)

MADRID (AP) — Lady Gaga won three prizes at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, claiming Best Female, Song, and Pop honors, just a year after taking the plaudits for best new act. (more)

Kanye West says he sympathizes with George Bush, who in his new book says West calling him a racist right after Hurricane Katrina hit “was one of the most disgusting moments” of his presidency. (more)

Though Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s fortunes seemed to be improving on “Dancing With the Stars,” Monday night’s (October 11) episode might end up being the nail in the “Jersey Shore” star’s coffin. His Argentine tango was pretty brutal, and the rehearsal footage of he and professional partner Karina Smirnoff looked especially problematic (and also sort of dangerous). It’s a good thing that he found the time and the opportunity to flash his trademark abdominal muscles, as it seems unlikely that he’ll get that chance again on the show. (more)

Jon Stewart is the bigger jerk by far.  CNN is the smaller jerk. (more)

While it is tempting to think we’re being punk’d by the tweets and stories about Ashton Kutcher reviving his celebrity spoofing series “Punk’d” — with teen superstar Justin Bieber as his replacement — it seems this is totally true. (more)

You can bet good old Moe Syslak will have no problem at all with Katy Perry’s low-cut dresses when the singer drops in to visit “The Simpsons” in December. After getting the hook on “Sesame Street” for showing Elmo too much cleavage, Perry is gearing up to add to her comedic résumé with a coveted guest spot on the long-running Fox sitcom on December 5. (more)

Historically, MTV’s Video Music Awards are less award show and more a compilation of awkward people and moments. Naturally, then, it was difficult to narrow down the most awkward parts of this year’s show, yet somehow, we managed: (more)

Lady Gaga turned her red carpet arrival into a statement against the soon-to-be-sunk policy of discharging openly gay and lesbian members of the military. The eccentric pop-stress was flanked by four ex-servicemen who were all discharged or left the military as the result of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. (more)

The coming season of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” will feature another eclectic mix of competitors representing an expansive definition of the word star, including vintage sitcom actors, familiar faces from MTV reality shows and the oldest daughter of the 2008 Republican nominee for Vice President, ABC said on Monday night. (more)

Looks like “Jersey Shore’s” pint-sized reality star is no longer snookin’ for love. (more)

Guidos on the Jersey Shore better look out – JWoww is back on the market. (more)

Dear Snooki, (more)

We didn’t think it got much worse than Spencer Pratt rubbing his therapeutic crystal “rocks” and Heidi Montag worshiping her own new set of plastic rocks  (among other assets).  However, People reminds us of all the other stunts that the duo, affectionately known as Speidi, have performed for MTV fans’ personal entertainment. (more)

NEW YORK — President Barack Obama has not heard of Snooki, but New Jersey police certainly have after arresting the “Jersey Shore” reality TV star Friday on a charge of disorderly conduct. (more)