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Couldn't catch your favorite bandas at this year's South By Southwest live musical marathon?

The music festival SXSW transformed Austin, Texas into the epicenter of indie música and fresh new artistas last week. The five-day event featured a never-ending performance roster that starred up-and-coming Latin rock bands like Hello Seahorse, Bomba Estereo, and Zoe also revived up the masses with help from Kanye West, Metallic, and more. The fiesta was so over-the-top that even Perez Hilton was rocking an advisory jacket while on stage with Kanye.

Watch our recap courtesty of MTV News and catch more noticias at sxsw.mtv.com. Don't forget to rep your favorito indie band aquí!

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Tags Chisme, Kanye West, Música, MTV NEws, Perez Hilton, Tr3s, Tres

The Grammy Awards used to offer a dry lineup of performers, but not this year...

New performances were announced today, including T.I. and Justin Timberlake. The hip-hop palette is also going to be mixed with a watch-worthy trio performance of "Swagga Like Us" featuring, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West (a.k.a. Martin Louis the King Jr.). Los roqueros are also dominating the mic with modern power players like Radiohead (who are up for five Grammy's) rocking the stage on February 8th.

La loca Katy Perry, 'Viva la Vida' Coldplay, country songstress Carrie Underwood, and Los Jonas Brothers are only a few of the other pop stars hitting the stage. Now we are just wondering dónde están los Latinos????? Hopefully, Wisin y Yandel get added in the upcoming announcements. What other Latino artists do you think should hit the stage? [MTV News]

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Tags C, Carrie Underwood, Coldplay, Jay Z, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, Lil Wayne, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, T.I., the Jonas Brothers

After a triumphant and memorable day, America was finally ready to celebrate...

And no one knows how to party quite like MTV. Live from the Hilton Washington, we partied with todo el mundo during the "Be the Change: Live from Inaugural Youth Ball." The night commenced with Kanye West performing a medley of his songs, including "Touch the Sky" and his recent #1 hit "Heartless." Never the one to shy away from the spotlight, West shared his feelings:

It feels so good to be standing here. My mama would be so proud to see her baby boy performing the #1 song in the country for our new African-American president.

Other performers included Fall Out Boy and Kid Rock. Not sure who looked more smashin', guest host Rosario Dawson or celeb Demi Moore. Other celebs in the house included Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, Ashton Kutcher, Usher, Santogold and on-screen superhero, Tobey Maguire.

But the real star of the night had to be the guest of honor himself, Barack Obama and his lovely wife, as they took to the dance floor. Michelle donned a beautiful white gown designed by up-and-coming designer, Jason Wu. Wu explained the dress was meant to convey a sign of hope. Read more right below the hood!

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Tags Adam Yauch, Ashton Kutcher, Barack Obama, Carlos Santos, Demi Moore, Kanye West, Kid Rock, kim stolz, MTV, MTV NEws, MTV Tr3s, Rosario Dawson, Santogold, tim kash, Tobey Maguire

With all the celebs jetting to Washington D.C. for Obamarama, it's amazing there's anyone left in Hollywood.

On January 17th, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced that Kanye West, Kid Rock and Fall Out Boy will headline MTV and ServiceNation's Youth Inaugural Ball.  The event, which is airing on MTV Tr3s this Tuesday January 20th at 10PM EST, will broadcast to 162 countries, in 33 languages.

Learn more about "Be The Change" on Blogamole and check out the official "Be The Change: Live from the Inaugural" page on MTV.com.

Pero, the fiestas have already started in honor of our soon-to-be 44th President.  Get your inaugural highlights from this weekend after the jump...

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Extra extra! Miley Cyrus' noticia backup dancers were freaky...

But not as freaky as some of the estrellas that walked the red carpet at last night's American Music Awards. Revealing silhouettes and bright metallic hues ruled la noche, but unfortunately not all of the celebs were caught rocking their get-ups in style. The vicious estilo trends claimed their victims without mercy, but who wore their look the best? YOU DECIDE!

Best Dorado Mini-Dress

"High School Musical 3" starlet Vanessa Hudgens vs. reality television star Paris Hilton

Best Dressed "American Idol" Star

"Crush" singer David Archuleta vs. seventh season winner David Cook

Best Dressed Couple

Nick Lachey and actress Vanessa Minnillo vs. rocker Nikki Sixx and tattoo artist Kat Von D

Sharpest Male Getup

"Run It!" singer Chris Brown vs. emcee Kanye West

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Tags American Music Awards, Fashion, Kanye West, Kat Von D, Miley Cyrus, MTV, Paris Hilton, Vanessa Hudgens

Pop your collars and strap on your best dancing shoes because the MTV Europe Music Awards are coming...

Need a reason to get hyped? London-born singer Estelle and hip-hop mastermind Kanye West are set to represent their red, white, and blue spirits with a premium performance of "American Boy" at the Echo Arena Liverpool on November 6th. Los Premios quinceañera, Katy Perry is leaving her cake behind and picking up the mic as the award show host. Expect to be transfixed by LIVE mind-blowing performances from Pink, Duffy, The Killers, and Kid Rock!

Fanáticos be warned! You only have one more week to vote for your favorite artists to win ten of the eleven categories, including "Ultimate Urban" and "Act of 2008." ¿QUE ESPERAS? Go vote at EMA now!

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Tags Duffy, EMA Awards, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Latin Music, Musica Latina

Who can you turn to when you want to gain attention for a pro-social cause?

Juanes of course! At least that's what MTV did for the BE BRAVE campaign. BRAVE (The Bill of Rights for America’s Veterans) was created to mobilize support for veterans rights. By signing this petition to support BRAVE, individuals are demanding that our elected officials advocate for our troops.

In order to raise awareness for the petition, MTV's Choose or Lose campaign and CNN put together a snazzy little concert called "A Night for Vets: An MTV Concert for the BRAVE." The concert features performances by activist extraordinaire Juanes as well as Kanye West, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Hinder and Saving Abel. The ladies will also be representing as we hear Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson may make a surprise appearance (you didn't hear that from us!)

Check out the fun for a cause when the concert airs on Friday at 8 p.m. ET on MTV and again Saturday on MTV Tr3s.

You can sign the petition aquí:

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Tags "A Night for Vets: An MTV Concert for the BRAVE, 50 Cent, CNN, Hinder, Juanes, Kanye West, Ludacris, MTV's Choose or Lose, Saving Abel

It's official, Kayne West managed to beat felony charges related to allegedly assaulting a pap earlier this month.

We previously reported that there was a fuerte chance that the "Stronger" emcee could be dismissed of any charges due to specific guidelines outlined in the California law. La ley states that someone who criminally damages property worth more than $400 can be prosecuted for felony vandalism, but the "Love Lockdown" crooner allegedly damaged a photographer's lighting rig, which was only worth a measley $100.

Kanye has been legally cleared from any felony charges, but still faces a possible misdemeanor charge. Unfortunately his assistant Crowley isn't so lucky since he still faces felony counts. Nonetheless, we think Kanye will be a whole lot nicer to the paps moving forward!

Do you think Kanye deserves to get off easy?? [MTV News]

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Kanye West is not going down without a fight! The "Love Lockdown" star made headlines after getting arrested and charged for allegedly attacking a pap on Thursday. Kanye was released on $20,000 bail, but the beat-maker is still working on dodging the felony charge.

According to reports, the "Stronger" emcee might beat the legal charges due to a 'quirk' of California law, which states that a person who criminally damages property worth more than $400 can be prosecuted for felony vandalism. Turns out the damages Kanye allegedly caused on the paparazzi camera was only worth $100. As a result, the inked standards could kick down his charge to a misdemeanor.

After the incident Kanye blogged about all the buzz:

We back in the lab!!! I'm cool with the paparazzi. This guy wasn't cool. I gotta work now.

The hip-hop star flew to Hawaii to finish recording his next album, "808's and Heartbreak" shortly after his release. What a better muse than hitting up the beach and unleashing all this drama right? [MTV News]

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Tags Arrest, Gossip, Kanye West, Lockdown, MTV, MTV NEws

Put on your finest suit and jump right into our Mercedes Benz Spring 2008 Fashion Week face-off! We have seen everything from Oscar de la Renta's vibrantly chic designs to Tommy Hilfilger's classy nautical styles, but you know this annual event is never complete without celebrity estilos! You determine who was ready for the catwalk and who should be deemed runway roadkill!

Most Stylish Mamacita

Fashion icon Jennifer Lopez vs. actress Jessica Alba

Best Black & White Getup

Blanquita Danity Kane member Aubrey O'Day vs. Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively

Best Preppy Look

Musician John Legend vs. hip-hop star Kanye West

Most Elegant Dress

Cuban actress Eva Mendes vs. R&B songstress Ashanti

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Tags Ashanti, Aubrey O'Day, Blake Lively, Eva Mendes, Fashion Week, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, John Legend, Kanye West