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Vanessa "VV" Brown isn't the first Brit to set her sights on the U.S. music charts, but this gal's got more than just a record deal and a dream. Already a sensation in the U.K. (she's the biggest thing in France since pommes frites), VV's taking her retro indie act stateside, touring with Maroon 5 and Pink, and working on her music 362 days outta the year--give or take an hour. And while it can be a lonely road to the top, the model-slash-singer-slash graphic artist is determined to show America what we've been missing. Yesterday, VV gave "World Of Jenks" fans a little taste of her talent, and we gotta tell ya: Girl's givin' Amy Winehouse a run for her money.

In fact, it may seem like VV's got it all figured out already. At 27 years old, the 5-foot-11-inch beauty (she just landed a Marks & Spencer campaign, FYI) writes all her own songs and plays more instruments than a high school marching band. Still, as we saw last night, having legions of fans at home doesn't always translate into crossover success (despite what Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen and Duffy might tell you). Which is why VV's thrown herself into overdrive, spending all her time practicing, promoting and perfecting her music, and leaving behind friends, family and local stardom--with no guarantee of a big return.

So does VV Brown have what it takes to lead the next British Invasion? We asked, you answered and nearly 70% of you predicted she'll be lighting up the U.S. charts in no time! Check out this rising star in action by watching her video, "Shark in the Water" (psst, you might've already heard it on "The City"!), plus keep your eyes peeled for her 2011 North American tour dates, hear what she really thought about Jenks and listen to her debut album, Travelling Like the Light, on Rhapsody.com!

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First there was the SNL sketch. Then, Snooki, Pauly D and The Situation got in on the joke with an amazing self-parody. So what's next? Jersey Shore's getting the rug rats treatment!

Okay, so it's not a total slam dunk -- there's no hot tub-slash-kiddie pool (and they wrote out Vinny, Angelina and Danny the Landlord) -- but what the clip lacks in junior jacuzzi hours, it more than makes up for with mini spray tans, lopsided Amy Winehouse wigs and the most adorable juice (box) heads the world's ever seen. So check out this brand-new Babelgum video and tell us what you think of pint-sized Pauly, miniature Mike and She Who Would Be JWOWW.

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Everyone was thrilled to see rapper Chamillionaire swing by From G's to Gents to teach the gentlemen-in-training about proper speech and eloquence. And while we're not sure which other special guest speakers are lined up this season, we have a few helpful recommendations:

• Kanye West, the self-proclaimed "end-all, be-all of music," to act as an example of humility.
• Hollywood playboy Brody Jenner, to speak on the importance of monogamy.
• The members of failed girl group Danity Kane (RIP), to serve as models of compromise.
• A lecture on "The Joys Of Moderation" from visiting professor, Amy Winehouse.
• Blinged-out Bad Boy Diddy, to opine on the long-lost art of subtlety.

Anyone else you would like to see on this season's G's to Gents? Let us know in the comments below!

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Tila Tequila isn't exactly what one would call lucky in love. After two seasons of Shot at Love, Tila ended up with two failed relationships, one broken heart and a gazillion reasons to throw in the towel. Naturally, we couldn't help but wonder what went wrong.

Was this just the universe's way of telling Tila she was inherently unlovable? Was she destined to live a life of chronic singledom and end up impoverished and alone, like some sort of modern-day/bisexual Lily Bart? Or was she just a lousy judge of character -- you know, one of those people who can't tell a good apple from one that's icky, commitment-phobic and rotten to the core?

Turns out, it was the latter. Our proof? Tila's recent disclosure of her dream BFF: Ms. Amy Winehouse.

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For the most part, the crimes we see committed on Busted are all pretty petty, and being caught on camera at your very worst (eg. drunk/stumbling, dressed like a stripper and jonesing for Pizza Hut) can be punishment enough for a person. So, in honor of those of us who've been completely humiliated in front of a wide-eyed audience of people, we're taking a moment to sort through the most "character-building" public embarrassments of all time. Drumroll, please....

Jim McGreevey Leaves Closet Involuntarily
In 2004, New Jersey's Governor resigned after 1) publicly declaring his affection for the opposite sex, and 2) Admitting to having an extra-marital affair with the Israeli man he had appointed homeland security adviser. Becoming the first and, to date, only openly gay state governor is certainly no embarrassment, though McGreevey's taste in himstress left much to be desired. I mean, did you see that guy's shoes?

A Day in the Life of Amy Winehouse
It's hard to choose which moment has been her most embarrassing, as the British singer never quite seems regretful when the pics of her bombed and only wearing a sequenced bra surface the next morning. A day in Amy's life meets all the requirements of public humiliation: paparazzi snapping pics of her diseased skin, on-stage fighting with fans, field trips to her husband's prison ward... yeah, it's about time she became mortified by herself.

Pat O'Brien Stalks a Stranger for Sex, Drugs, and More Sex
Need a reminder to never drink and dial? The Insider's Pat O'Brien learned his lesson a few years ago when a string of scandalous voicemails made the Internet rounds. It seems that Pat had been partying a bit too hard one evening, and between the hours of 7pm and 9pm he left a total of six messages for a woman he'd just met containing some hardly subtle sexual advances, as well as a total of 30 F-bombs. Refresh your memory at Newgrounds.com, or really, don't -- it's icky. Following the incident, O'Brien went directly to rehab and has been sober ever since. Yay for him -- and unsuspecting women everywhere!
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