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MTV Bans "Telephone" Music Video, Remains Completely Irrelevant

Matt Cherette · 03/14/10 05:58PM

CNN reported today that MTV has decided to ban the airing of the music video for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's "Telephone" on its network. The most shocking thing about this is that MTV still believes its decision matters. Video inside.

"Boombox" Finally Gets the SNL Digital Short Treatment

Matt Cherette · 03/14/10 12:21AM

Well, folks, it finally happened: The Strokes' Julian Casablancas made a cameo on SNL tonight with Andy Samberg for a digital short/music video of the Lonely Island hit, "Boombox." It was simultaneously awesome and hilarious, naturally. Video inside.

Suze Orman: "I Am a Total Lady Gaga Freak"

Matt Cherette · 03/13/10 10:45PM

On her show tonight, Suze Orman entertained a request from a woman who wanted to buy $1,400 headphones. Orman then went on a sweet/hilarious/awesome tangent about her love for Lady Gaga—love that's not reciprocated, apparently. Video inside.

Lego Sequencer Creates Crazy 8-Bit Beats

Frank Cozzarelli · 03/10/10 05:49PM

Japanese artist/designer Yoshi Akai has engineered a sequencer that uses Legos to manipulate sound! The Lego Sequencer MRII is a 3-channel, 8-step sequencer that creates beats that wouldn't be out of place on a Crystal Castles record.

The Kids of PS 22: Putting the Precious in Precocious

Zach Mack · 03/10/10 10:45AM

The PS 22 chorus has to be the best feel-good internet sensation ever. The group of fifth graders from Staten Island has amassed over 13 million YouTube views and acclaim from celebrities, and for good reason: they're truly talented.

Biggie Smalls Is Still Influential 13 Years After His Death

Vanessa Prat · 03/09/10 03:53PM

Today is the 13th anniversary of the death of Christopher Wallace—aka The Notorious B.I.G.—possibly the most momentous hip hop artist of all time. Here he is before he "made it," rapping on a Brooklyn street corner at 17.

Census Rap Video Offers Hip New Take on People Counting

Frank Cozzarelli · 03/09/10 12:02PM

When I'm not practicing my break dancing routine with my homeboys, I'm often thinking to myself: "Gee, I wish I could make a difference, but how?" Luckily, this census rap video has shown me the light.

Jay Z and Alicia Keys Spoof Exposes a Trend: The New Dork

Zach Mack · 03/08/10 04:44PM

If you're on this site, there's a good chance that you read Gizmodo and Valleywag regularly. And you probably Tweet. And you have an Linked In account. Well, according to this spoof video, that makes you a New Dork.

Beyonce's "Single Ladies" Gets Mashed Up with Motown Music

Whitney Jefferson · 03/08/10 03:33PM

We promise that this video will be the catchiest thing you hear all day: Beyonce's "Single Ladies" with an upbeat Motown background set on top it. It's the perfect match to the weather outside today!

Lil Wayne Avoids Jail Once Again

Hunter Walker · 03/02/10 05:38PM

Rapper Lil Wayne won't be spending the night at Rikers. A fire at the Manhattan Criminal Court building on Centre Street this morning bought him (another!) temporary reprieve from jail.