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In case ya hadn't heard--and there's pretty much NO WAY that's feasible because we've been beating our chests and yodeling it from the rooftops here at MTV.com for weeks--the 2011 Video Music Awards premieres tonight at 9/8c with a special pre-show appetizer offered at 8/7c. Our seasoned team of newsies and bloggers are currently out in Los Angeles hangin' with the likes of Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Demi Lovato, and yes, America's beloved "Jersey Shore" cast--who narrowly escaped the claws of Hurricane Irene yesterday via private jet--to feel them out on what kind of wackiness will happen during this year's big event (what could possibly outdo Gaga's meat dress? a lobster tail?) and who they think has a shot at taking home a Moonman.

In this MTV News video, the world-famous "Jersey" gang make a few ungrammatical predictions about which music artists will claim victory while Snooki gets cougarish about Justin Bieber's doability. Check it out:

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Tags Bruno Mars, Demi Lovato, Jersey Shore's Deena, Jersey Shore's Snooki, Lady Gaga, Video, VMAs

You know that old-fashioned expression "slow and steady wins the race"? The "Vice Guide to Everything" guys obviously don't. Their very first episode took us to Yemen, Naples and Detroit, jumping from an anti-American movement in the Middle East to a dude running a strip club out of his parents' basement. They also went ahead and recruited the Black Lips--best known for their moody lyrics/OMFG live shows--for the soundtrack.

Not familiar with the Atlanta-based punk rockers? We've got 10 reasons why you should be. Read on to hear guitarist Cole Alexander give his thoughts on Snooki, eugooglize Kurt "Inventor of Grunge" Cobain and explain why The Pope probably wouldn't be their biggest fan, then watch the BL's latest video, "Cold Hands," after the jump.

Your shows are so insane--you've gotten kicked out of venues, had tour dates canceled and come close to getting thrown in jail. Wikipedia's accused you of urinating onstage, flashing the crowd and setting your guitars on fire. Is it fair to say you're a little more hard-core than Justin Bieber?
Actually, we have been thrown in jail, several times--but most of the time, we're sweet guys. And I don't think it's fair to compare who's more hard-core 'cause I'm sure Justin has a hard-core side that lives within. He just doesn't know it's there, or hides it deep inside his subconscious.

Paying for CDs is expensive. Tell us why fans should shell out cash for your upcoming album.
I say burn it--and if you really like it, then buy it. You can always use the art packaging for a coffee coaster.

You wake up in Seaside Heights with a backpack full of Axe body spray, Ed Hardy shirts and Lysol disinfectant. Who would you take to the Smush Room at the "Jersey Shore" house?
What's the Smush Room!? Are you asking which one I'd [have sex with]? Hmm, the only female cast member whose name I know is Snooki, and I know I don't want to smush with her. I don't have cable so I've only seen the show, like, twice, but I heard President Obama secretly likes it. I am pretty excited about "The Vice Guide to Everything"--I think it will be a little more sophisticated than "Jersey Shore," but in a still-belligerent way that everyday teenage youth can appreciate.

Finish this sentence: If Kurt Cobain were alive today, he'd probably...
Play music less loud and snotty. I've always thought if Kurt had done another album, he would have abandoned the stereotypical grunge sound--it was getting tired by the time he died. So he might have wanted to try something a little more folky, maybe something with a quainter, indie vibe. Maybe even a little less screaming. I heard he had vocal chord damage by the end so less screaming might've helped.

You guys have been making music together for more than 10 years now. Aren't you sick of each other yet? And if not, why not?
We get sick of each other sometimes--I guess that's natural--but we must have some redeeming qualities [since] we have stayed together this long. Some great bands I like have imploded cause the chaotic people who play in them self-destruct. It's funny that chaos is what makes them so great, but it is also what kills them.

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Demi Lovato's name has made MTV News headlines all week as she gets settled into a treatment facility for what her rep called "emotional and physical issues that she has dealt with for some time." People close to her told RadarOnline.com she has experienced problems in the past with being bullied, cutting herself and poor body image, but there's been a ton of speculation over what prompted the sudden decision to seek inpatient care.

This just in: The catalyst came in the form of a Beat Freak.

According to TMZ, the Beat Freaks' Alex Welch of Season 3's "America's Best Dance Crew" is walking around with a big shiner due to a scuffle with Lovato--and it was that scuffle that served as Lovato's bottom, as well as a wake-up call to get help.

A Lovato family source told People that after the physical altercation, which took place on an airplane, "Demi felt awful about her behavior and realized she needed to take personal responsibility for it. Because of this, and because of the battles Demi has fought throughout her life, both she and her family realized she needed to take steps to get help immediately."

+ Check out the video for more details from Julie Alexandria of "The Seven." We're pulling for Demi here at MTV HQ, and also hoping Alex's face makes a quick recovery.

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Over the weekend, the premiere of "When I Was 17" explored the teenage lives of Khloe Kardashian, Trey Songz and Perez Hilton. These three stars had a few embarrassing moments to look back on, so we thought we'd point out some current 17-year-olds that are the very definition of cool. Below, our Top 17 List!

DEMI LOVATO
Why She Rocks: This singer-songwriter proved she could do more than just belt her heart out when she stole the show in Disney’s original flick, “Camp Rock.” It earned her a Young Artist Award nomination in 2009!

MILEY CYRUS
Why She Rocks: The daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley’s best known as the mega-star in "Hannah Montana." The TV series/film capitulated her toward fame and earned her a Gracie Award in 2008 and 2009.

TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS
Why He Rocks: The star of the hit show, “Everybody Hates Chris,” Tyler was nominated for an Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. He also ranked #9 in the "Forbes Magazine" list, 'Young Hollywood's Top-Earning Stars Under 21.'

BRENDA CASTILLO
Why She Rocks: In June 2009, this professional volleyball player from the Dominican Republic received a multitude of accolades, including 'Best Digger,' 'Best Receiver,' 'Best Libero' and 'MVP.'

KARLIE KLOSS
Why She Rocks: The long-legged runway model has strutted her stuff down the catwalk for all of the major designers, including Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs and Zac Posen. She's also appeared in loads of major fashion magazines.

NICHOLAS JONAS
Why He Rocks: Duh. A member of the world-famous trio, The Jonas Brothers, Nick was recently diagnosed with Type I Diabetes and is now an Ambassador for Bayer Diabetes Care.

GAURI SHANKAR
Why He Rocks: This Indian chess superstar won 27 international medals before the age of 14. He's a FIDE Master and currently ranked 16 in the 'Under 18' division in India.

KIANNA UNDERWOOD
Why She Rocks: She's been in the biz since she was 7 years old, but Kianna didn't burst onto the scene until she appeared in Nickelodeon’s “All That.” Since then, she transitioned to Broadway to appear in the smash hit, “Hairspray.”

SPENCER BRESLIN
Why He Rocks: This actor and musician starred in “Meet The Parents” and even worked alongside his real sister Abigail Breslin in the movie, "Raising Helen." Earlier this year, he was in the film "Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey," where he voiced the part of Anthony. We so heart sci-fi geeks!

SELENA GOMEZ
Why She Rocks: The actress, singer and songwriter has won multiple awards for her role as Alex Russo in “Wizards of Waverly Place.” Her first music album, "Kiss & Tell," dropped last year. Can you say 'triple threat'?!

ANDREY TERNOVSKIY
Why He Rocks: His name might not sound familiar, but he's the guy that created Chat Roulette. Ya know, the popular webcam-based chat program that's caused TONS of impersonators to give it a whirl?!

MALCOLM DAVID KELLEY
Why He Rocks: He played a young Antwone Fisher in the film and won the Young Actors Award for his unworldly powers as Walt Lloyd in the uber-popular TV series ”Lost.”

MIRANDA COSGROVE
Why She Rocks: Cosgrove is best known for her role as Megan Parker in “Drake & Josh.” She was also a promotional ambassador for the skincare line Neutrogena.

ALI LOHAN
Why She Rocks: The younger sister to Lindsay Lohan, Ali has been modeling since age 3. In 2006 she released her first music album, Lohan Christmas, and later she starred in the reality series "Living Lohan," where she spoke out against being bullied. (Ali is now home-schooled so she can focus on career moves.)

KIM HYEON-JUNG
Why She Rocks: This graceful Olympian figure skater made her international debut during the 2007-2008 season and the following year nabbed the silver medal during the South Korea Figure Skating Championships.

FRANCES BEAN COBAIN
Why She Rocks: Frances is the only child of Courtney Love and the late, great Kurt Cobain. The starlet made her recording debut just a few months ago when she sang on Dresden Dolls members' project.

JAKE BURBAGE
Why He Rocks: He’s the voice of Benny the Bull in “Dora The Explorer” but is more commonly known for his role on “Grounded For Life,” where he played Henry for four seasons until moving back home to New Jersey ... where the coolest of the kids tend to hang.

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Tags Ali Lohan, Andrey Ternovskiy, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brenda Castillo, Courtney Love, Demi Lovato, Frances Bean Cobain, Gauri Shankar, Jake Burbage, Karlie Kloss, Khloe Kardashian, Kianna Underwood, Kim Hyeon-Jung, Kurt Cobain, Lists, Miley Cyrus, Miranda Cosgrove, Nicholas Jonas, Perez Hilton, Selena Gomez, Spencer Breslin, Trey Songz

As much as we loved scoping out Andrew, Alexis and Cole's pads, there are so many more celebrity Teen Cribs we're just dying to see. Below, the three famous abodes on our Fantasy Cribs list.

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Tags Annie Leibovitz, Billy Ray Cyrus, Daniel Radcliffe, Demi Lovato, Elle Woods, Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers< Hanson, Justin Gaston, Kevin Jonas, Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez, Teen Cribs' Alexis, Teen Cribs' Andrew, Teen Cribs' Cole

+ Hugh Jackman (a.ka. the X-Man who's bringing sexyback) will be hosting this year's Academy Awards. Snicky, snicky, soine! (FYI, that was us imitating Wolverine's berserker attack with his Adamantium claws. As if you didn't know.) (TV Squad)

+ Demi Lovato's rep says her client's scary wrist injuries were actually the result of a "gummy bracelet" gone wrong. Well, obvs. (MTV News)

+ Um, has Paris Hilton been stealing style tips from Gumby? Just askin'... (Scandalist)

+ Saturday Night Live's Andy Samberg to release a new comedy album, Incredibad, with a little help from his famous friendzies like Justin Timberlake and Natalie Portman. Why? Well, for starters, cause "D--k in a Box" is still funny as hell. And, yeah, Mr. Pibbs + Red Vines are still crazy delicous. (MTV News)

+ Brad Pitt to George Clooney: Stop rockin' my 'stache, yo! (People)

+ Candace Cameron (you know her as D.J. Tanner from Full House) is now officially a skinny mini! And she says she dropped the weight without a super-expensive personal trainer/private chef/crazy fad diet! After all, we're in a recession. (Usmagazine.com)

Tags Andy Samberg, Brad Pitt, Candace Cameron, D.J. Tanner, Demi Lovato, George Clooney, Gumby, Hugh Jackman, Justin Timberlake, Natalie Portman, Paris Hilton

+ Either Camp Rock star (and squeaky-clean teen) Demi Lovato is secretly a cutter, or it's about time she had her cat declawed. Of course, there is a third explanation:it's just a scratch on her wrist. No, seriously. GET OVER IT. (Scandalist)

+ Kate Walsh's hubby, film executive Alex Young, has reportedly filed for divorce. Naturally, we're saddened by the split, but confident that the brilliant/beautiful Dr. Addison Montgomery Shepherd had the wherewithal to make like Kanye -- and holla "We want prenup!!" -- before skipping down the aisle. (LA Times)

+ Lance Bass sez competing on Dancing with the Stars "destroyed" his love life. Fortunately, he's still got that brief resurgence of fame to fall back on! (Usmagazine.com)

+ Introducing the world's newest Cover Girl ... Ellen DeGeneres?? (People)

+ Sad news, folks. That already-overhyped Gossip Girl spinoff is reportedly dead (you hear us? DEAD!) along with plans for a new Full House remake starring the once-hot Uncle Jessie. Sigh. (E! Online)

Tags Alex Young, Camp Rock, Dancing with the Stars, Demi Lovato, Ellen DeGeneres, Full House, Gossip Girl, John Stamos, Kanye West, Kate Walsh, Lance Bass