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  1. December 23, 4:20 PM ET
    For winner Melanie Amaro: not Disneyland | More »
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    'X Factor' Judges Take Stock of Season One

    December 23, 4:20 PM ET
    'Next year is going to be a bloodbath,' says Simon | More »
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    Week in Review: Remembering the Artists We Lost in 2011

    December 23, 4:00 PM ET
    Plus: Jay-Z and Kanye's 'Ni**as in Paris' by the numbers, R. Kelly, Beach Boys and more | More »

    Weekend Rock Question: Who Is the Best New Artist of 2011?

    December 23, 3:25 PM ET
    Cast your vote in our weekly readers' poll | More »
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    George Michael: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate to Be Alive'

    December 23, 1:40 PM ET
    Pop star opens up about being treated for pneumonia in Austria | More »
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    'X Factor' Recap: Melanie Amaro Takes the Crown

    December 23, 1:15 PM ET
    Plus: The top 12 contestants return and Drew finally meets Justin Bieber | More »
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    Avicii Joins Headliners of Ultra Music Festival

    December 23, 12:10 PM ET
    Swedish DJ tops bill that also includes Kraftwerk, Tiesto | More »

    Free Download: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper's Raucous 'A Christmas Duel'

    December 23, 11:00 AM ET
    Listen to the unlikely combo's rocking holiday tune | More »
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    Listen: Taylor Swift's 'Hunger Games' Ballad 'Safe and Sound'

    December 23, 10:50 AM ET
    Country star teams with the Civil Wars for soundtrack tune | More »
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    Tyler the Creator Detained

    December 23, 10:25 AM ET
    Odd Future frontman reportedly attacked soundman in L.A. | More »
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    'X Factor' Stagehands Injured at Finale Taping

    December 23, 10:00 AM ET
    Riser fell just before 50 Cent performance | More »
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    Spanish Man Arrested For Madonna Leak

    December 23, 8:35 AM ET
    Unclear how fan acquired demo of 'Gimme All Your Luvin' | More »

















    12 Best Hip-Hop Christmas Songs Of All Time
    From a Run-D.M.C. classic to raps with not-so-merry sentiments, here's MTV News' nontraditional playlist.
    Posted 6 hrs ago
  2. Scott Weiland's 'Winter Wonderland' Frame By FrameScott Weiland's 'Winter Wonderland' Frame By Frame
    Foster the People and others help break down the Stone Temple Pilots frontman's Christmas video.
    Posted 12/23/11
  3. 'X Factor' Crowns Melanie Amaro First US Winner'X Factor' Crowns Melanie Amaro First US Winner
    19-year-old from Florida receives a $5 million recording contract and a spot in a Pepsi commercial that will air during the Super Bowl.
    Posted 12/22/11
  4. Rihanna Drops Teaser For 'You Da One' VideoRihanna Drops Teaser For 'You Da One' Video
    Behind-the-scenes clip shows singer in London with a blond bob and gold grill.
    Posted 12/22/11
  5. Justin Bieber Debuts New Song, 'Be Alright'Justin Bieber Debuts New Song, 'Be Alright'
    MTV News' #5 Newsmaker of 2011 tells 'Home for the Holidays' audience in Toronto that the tune might appear on his next album.
    Posted 12/22/11
  6. Foster The People 'Experimenting' With <i>Torches</i> Follow-UpFoster The People 'Experimenting' With Torches Follow-Up
    Band broke through to the big time in 2011 with 'Pumped Up Kicks.'
    Posted 12/22/11
  7. Mumford & Sons' New Songs Get 'New Life' On TourMumford & Sons' New Songs Get 'New Life' On Tour
    'Ghosts' is one song being road-tested for Sigh No More follow-up.
    Posted 12/22/11
  8. Nicki Minaj Is 'Reloaded' After A Breakthrough 2011Nicki Minaj Is 'Reloaded' After A Breakthrough 2011
    Britney Spears tour and 'Super Bass' smash fuel the Young Money rapper's ascent.
    Posted 12/22/11
  9. Lady Gaga To Leak Unreleased Track On Christmas DayLady Gaga To Leak Unreleased Track On Christmas Day
    'Been racking my brain on what to get Little Monsters for Christmas!! I finally figured it out!!' singer tweeted.
    Posted 12/22/11
  10. Madonna Fan Arrested For 'Gimme All Your Luvin' LeakMadonna Fan Arrested For 'Gimme All Your Luvin' Leak
    Recordings of the new song, featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., found in 31-year-old's belongings after leak was traced to Spain, police say.
    Posted 12/22/11
  11. Busta Rhymes And Chris Brown: A Budding Bromance?Busta Rhymes And Chris Brown: A Budding Bromance?
    Busta says new collabo with Breezy, 'Why Stop Now, ' was 'organic.'
    Posted 12/22/11
  12. Nero 'Reaching Out' To '80s Legend Daryl Hall Paid OffNero 'Reaching Out' To '80s Legend Daryl Hall Paid Off
    Skrillex collaborators tell MTV News, 'We all feel like rocks stars now.'
    Posted 12/22/11
  13. Justin Bieber's Big 2011: From 3-D To Fighting False Baby ClaimsJustin Bieber's Big 2011: From 3-D To Fighting False Baby Claims
    Our #5 Newsmaker of 2011 launched a concert film, found his inner rapper and chopped off his famous locks in a boundary-pushing year.
    Posted 12/22/11
  14. 'X Factor' Performance Finale Features Guest Duets'X Factor' Performance Finale Features Guest Duets
    R. Kelly, Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morissette join contestants on their final night of performances.
    Posted 12/21/11
  15. 'X Factor' Finale: Who Has The Edge?'X Factor' Finale: Who Has The Edge?
    Josh Krajcik appears to be the favorite going into the performance finale.
    Posted 12/21/11
  16. Chris Brown Directing 'Slight Work' A 'Secret Weapon,' Wale SaysChris Brown Directing 'Slight Work' A 'Secret Weapon,' Wale Says
    'This is my last video directed by Chris Brown; we won't be able to afford it after today,' Ambition MC tells MTV News.
    Posted 12/21/11
  17. Michael Buble's <i>Christmas</i> Retains #1 <i>Billboard</i> SpotMichael Buble's Christmas Retains #1 Billboard Spot
    Adele's 21 and Justin Bieber's Under the Mistletoe snag #2 and #3 spots.
    Posted 12/21/11
  18. Swedish House Mafia Focus On Future Releases, Expanding TourSwedish House Mafia Focus On Future Releases, Expanding Tour
    Trio parts ways with annual Pacha Ibiza residency in 2012.
    Posted 12/21/11
  19. Drake Wants Video For Rihanna Duet To Be His 'Best'Drake Wants Video For Rihanna Duet To Be His 'Best'
    'We're working on definitely the 'Take Care' video,' Drizzy reveals to MTV News.
    Posted 12/21/11
  20. Britney Spears' Big 2011: From A Smash Album To A Ring On Her FingerBritney Spears' Big 2011: From A Smash Album To A Ring On Her Finger
    A decade into her career, the pop megastar reinvented herself this year as the ultimate Femme Fatale and made a big commitment to Jason Trawick.
    Posted 12/21/11
  21. Nicki Minaj Teases Twerkin', Fried Chicken From Video SetNicki Minaj Teases Twerkin', Fried Chicken From Video Set
    'Barbz, shld i twerk in the stupid hoe vid???' Minaj asks fans.
    Posted 12/21/11
  22. Young Jeezy Recruits 'Rapper' Jill Scott For 'Trapped'Young Jeezy Recruits 'Rapper' Jill Scott For 'Trapped'
    Working with Jeezy 'made sense in a nonsensical way,' soul singer tells MTV News.
    Posted 12/21/11
  23. Lil Wayne Is Our #3 Top Newsmaker Of 2011Lil Wayne Is Our #3 Top Newsmaker Of 2011
    Tha Carter IV release, I Am Still Music Tour and 'MTV Unplugged' highlight Young Money general's year.
    Posted 12/21/11
  24. MTV's 'Power Of 12: Our Voice': Watch It Now!MTV's 'Power Of 12: Our Voice': Watch It Now!
    Short film follows Andrew Jenks on the campaign trail with young voters, and the GOP candidates courting them.
    Posted 12/20/11
  25. Nicki Minaj Hints At Super Bowl Appearance On New SingleNicki Minaj Hints At Super Bowl Appearance On New Single
    Young Money MC's latest Roman Reloaded track, 'Stupid H--,' teases a halftime performance.
    Posted 12/20/11
  26. Common Calls <i>The Dreamer/The Believer</i> A 'Great Piece Of Art'Common Calls The Dreamer/The Believer A 'Great Piece Of Art'
    'I wanted to make hip-hop that I felt right now and the way that I've known it in my years to sound,' rapper says.
    Posted 12/20/11
  27. Swedish House Mafia's 'Antidote' Video: Guns, Gore, GangstersSwedish House Mafia's 'Antidote' Video: Guns, Gore, Gangsters
    'Something's going on there that's really dark — in a good way,' SHM tell MTV News of clip for Knife Party collabo.
    Posted 12/20/11
  28. Rihanna Responds To Dutch Magazine's Racial SlurRihanna Responds To Dutch Magazine's Racial Slur
    'I find you disrespectful and rather desperate!!' Rihanna tweeted about mag's offensive comments.
    Posted 12/20/11
  29. Lady Gaga Is Our Top Newsmaker Of 2011!Lady Gaga Is Our Top Newsmaker Of 2011!
    From Parisian fashion shows to presidential powwows, Gaga was everywhere in 2011 — and MTV News followed her every step of the way.
    Posted 12/20/11
  30. Top Newsmakers Of 2011Top Newsmakers Of 2011
    MTV News counts down the stories that mattered to you most, from Lady Gaga's call to action to Amy Winehouse's untimely death.
    Posted 12/20/11
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