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mtv.com — It's hard to remember it now, but when "Jersey Shore" debuted in 2009, Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino was the stand-out star who caught everyone's eye. Yes, Snooki has always been Snooki, but the Situation arrived on the shore as a character that none of us had ever seen on TV before: bold, loud, full of catchphrases and towing behind him one of the greatest nicknames in reality TV history.

hollywoodcrush.mtv.com — Jesse McCartney not only make us swoon as a pop star, but as an actor as well. Zac Efron's one-time "Summerland" co-star sure has grown up since his days on The WB. And this week he stars in the creepy thriller, "Chernobyl Diaries."

mtv.com — And there you have it. "American Idol" wrapped up performances on Tuesday night with a scintillating finale that pitted growl against gravitas, mumble versus melisma, stoicism opposing stank. Yes, it was Phillip Phillips v. Jessica Sanchez, in a battle for not only the season 11 crown, but the very future of "Idol" itself.

rapfix.mtv.com — Jay-Z and Kanye West are currently in Europe performing dates on their Watch the Throne tour, but at this point their platinum-selling album has infiltrated even the silver screen. The anticipated trailer for "The Great Gatsby" (starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan) debuted this week, and it's soundtracked by The Throne's "No Church in the Wild" featuring Frank Ocean.

mtv.com — Host Peter Rosenberg brings together the biggest personalities in hip hop and beyond - Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Ghost-face Killah, Mac Miller, Donald Glover, Tech N9ne, and more - a new school twist on a classic game show.

moviesblog.mtv.com — O! M! G! "The Great Gatsby" trailer is out and the full film can't come soon enough. It had me hooked from the moment I heard the pulsing beat of Kanye West and Jay-Z's "No Church In The Wild." From there, director Baz Luhrmann transferred "Gatsby" fans to a glitzy, yet gritty take on F.

mtv.com — Leonardo DiCaprio revisits his matinee-idol days and Baz Luhrmann recalls his previous work in sizzling new sneak peek. By Kara Warner Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Great Gatsby" Photo: Warner Bros. Anyone who doubted the cinematic treat director Baz Luhrmann will deliver this Christmas in the form of his "Great Gatsby" need only watch the first teaser trailer to have their curiosity decidedly piqued.

mtv.com — With the 'Idol' finale upon us, and Phillip Phillips the likely winner, Bigger Than the Sound tries to save the show from itself.

mtv.com — Watch Bill Murray Crashes A Wes Anderson Interview At Cannes for free on MTV.com.

mtv.com — Watch Bill Murray Crashes A Wes Anderson Interview At Cannes for free on MTV.com.

buzzworthy.mtv.com — She's had Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha slaying lives on the remix of her radio smash "Till The World Ends." She's jumped into the dungeon with Rihanna (and a few good whips) for her tag-team remix of RiRi's "S&M." But tomorrow, Britney Spears will be the only girl in the mix.

mtv.com — MTV News dives into Mayer's new album, a countrified LP that finds the onetime pop heartthrob grappling with being a grown-up. By Jocelyn Vena John Mayer Photo: Ethan Miller/ Getty Images John Mayer has always been something of an old soul when it comes to music.

mtv.com — This June, Miranda Cosgrove will hit the "iCarly" set for the last time. She's set to tape the show's series finale in the coming weeks, and, admittedly, it's a pretty emotional time for the 19-year-old actress. "We're getting ready to film the very last episode of the show.

mtv.com — DMB returned to the stage at the fest, while the Flaming Lips paid tribute to an old classic.

mtv.com — 'I know if I read too far ahead, I'd start preempting character traits or decisions he makes,' Richard Madden tells MTV News.