Remember the 80’s? We don’t! — You know, what with being practically in utero and all.  Fortunately, thanks to VH1 and their decade-centric nostalgia, we have developed a fine (if slightly belated) appreciation for all things Madonna/Debbie Gibson/Tiffany-related. (Not to mention neon leggings, micro-minis, and the movie Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.)

And while some fads are better left in the past (take, for example, shoulder pads) we were happy to see that some of our fave ’80s trends live on in curly-haired bubble gum popper, Kimberly Cole.

Hmm, doesn’t ring a bell? Well, the retro-chic chanteuse (she looks a bit like Nicole Scherzinger, minus about 10 pounds of foundation) recently popped up on our radar when she opened for Katy Perry. And she pairs hot stage moves with simple dance beats and dare-you-not-to-sing-along harmonies. The result? A sound that’s part ’80s (think old-school Madonna), part ’90s girlie-pop (think: Willa Ford, “I Wanna Be Bad”) and part right-frickin’-now (think: Britney Spears “Womanizer.”)

Get a feel for Cole’s style by checking out her MySpace page — and keep your eyes peeled for her debut EP, which drops January 27. And while you’re at it, you might wanna take a look at her one-of-a-kind choreography. Nope, you’re not seeing things — girl’s bumping and grinding like Xtina during her “Dirrty” years — and she’s doing it ON ROLLER SKATES.

And you thought you were coordinated cause you made J.V. volleyball…

With a name like Forrest French and hair like Robert Plant, you can’t very well grow up to be a school teacher or a pediatric dentist. No. When you’re Forrest French, you gotta rock. You gotta rock hard and you gotta rock now. That’s gotta be one of the reasons that Oklahoma-native Forrest French (along with longhair Okie bros Jesse Cooper, Josh McDowell and Boomer Simpson) set out at the age of 13 to make music that, as Cooper says, “will rip your head off.” That’s how they became Crooked X.

Now, after opening for Ted Nugent and Kiss, playing the CBS Early Show and landing three of their songs in the rotation on “Rock Band,” Crooked X are finally on the verge of releasing their first full-length album (out January 27). They’re also finally about to turn 15. INSANE.

To give you some idea of how these high school freshmen managed to cram a whole career’s worth of AC/DC energy into one album before they even got their driver’s licenses, MTV will debut Crooked X: Rock N’ Roll Dream at midnight on January 27. The documentary follows the band’s progress from Pantera-fans playing their friends’ Oklahoma backyards to rock stars playing Swedish stadiums. TOTALLY NORMAL. Not really. These dudes are intensely talented. Check them out now and at midnight on January 27!

Behold, the triumvirate of true perfection: The Jonas Brothers on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, and they were by far the best-dressed boys of the night! Joe suited up in Dior Homme, Nick rocked some super-suave, Clooney-in-training open-collar Burberry action, and Kevin — no stranger to the bowtie — went straight for Emporio Armani.

Greatly in need of the JB’s stylist, Michelle Tomaszewski, (and maybe a little more purity), by the way: Mickey Rourke. Just… oy.

+ So, whose Golden Globe look was your favorite? Joe, Nick, or Kevin? Plus: Get Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron red carpet recaps, and more Golden Globes red carpet pix!

New Year’s Eve may have come and gone, but thanks to one hardworking flipcam and a two VERY cooperative Origliasso sisters, we’ve got one last awesome backstage video of The Veronicas to remember it by.

Check out this clip of Jess and Lis getting ready to party like it’s 2009, and take in their patented pre-NYE show ritual. (Hint: It involves fairy wings, frilly butts, shiny tiaras and a shoutout to whoever it was who got them that DEE-lish pasta. You know who you are.)

+ Feeling nostalgic? Relive the excitement of Lis and Jess’ early bday celebration, plus see the inside of their dressing room, hear the sisters talk Twilight and watch them land their dream NYE hosting gig.

After countless boxy bustlines and boring black basics, Miley Cyrus OWNED the Golden Globes red carpet in her spot-on white Marchesa dress with gold accents, dewy makeup, and natural ringlets, providing the perfect foil for DREW BARRYMORE, who looked like she…

a.) Mistook her Golden Globes invite for a Carrie costume party,

b.) Fell over drunk in a bathtub,

c.) Passed out in the limo ride over to the Beverly Wilshire,

d.) Then suffered additional Tippi Hedren-levels of misfortune when giant crows set up shop in her hair.

If you didn’t see the Golden Globes, believe me when I tell you that the usually gorgeous Drew was even more retina-scorching in HD, especially next to picture-perfect Miley.

My Cy, perhaps you could teach Drew a few, if not “7 Things” about getting it right on the red carpet. (And also maybe you could ask your dad when he plans on putting those flat-ironed highlights to bed? They almost make me miss that mullet.)

+ Check out more Golden Globes photos, and get an in-depth look at Drew’s hair at the MTV Movies blog.

(Credit: Universal Pictures Company, Inc.)

Zac. Dude. Buddy. You’ve got so much going for you: the lead in the remake of Footloose, a role in 17 Again, a gorgeous girlfriend, a well-healed scar where your poisonous appendix once was, sapphires for eyes, all this, and chiseled facial features like that of a Greek god.

So why did you not pick up a Bic or a Schick before last night’s Golden Globes? You could PAY someone to shave you. Why no shavey? Furthermore, how come no shower?

You looked like a freaking STALLION at the 2008 VMAs with just a little scruff and a LOT less grease:

See what a difference a shower makes?

So, to recap: Zac Efron? Less grease, more groom. Thx.

+ Josh Duhamel liked it AND he put a ring on it: he and Fergie got hitched! All the Black Eyed Peas-ers were there along with Kid Rock and a whole mess of other stars at a private ceremony in Malibu on Saturday night. (MTV News)

+ One door opens and another one slams shut: looks like Amy Winehouse is (finally?) getting a divorce from her jailbird hubby Blake Fielder-Civil. Sidenote: you can file for a divorce in England on a Sunday?! Rad! (Perez Hilton)

+ I spy with my little eye, Britney Spears and her little boyz. Rumor has it that Britney’s asked her little Sean Preston and Jayden James to spy on their daddy K-Fed… and… uhm, his new lady friend, Victoria Prince. *Awkward.* (Showbiz Spy)

+ Taylor Swift rocked SNL this weekend and went home with a standing ovation. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Watch yourself around poultry, kids! Miley Cyrus cut her uvula on a piece of chicken! Ouchies! (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Speaking of Miley, you should also know that her milkshakes bring all the boyz to the yard. (Perez Hilton).

+ Kelly Clarkson revealed the cover of her new album, All I Ever Wanted, and she’s not afraid to confess that Photoshop is her friend. (Idolator)

+ Tokio Hotel’s drummer, Gustav Schafer had a bad tummy ache… which turned out to be appendicitis! So, he had a quick operation last week, and now everything is OKsies. Phew! (Tokio Hotel Zimmer)

+ Bono apparently still hasn’t found what he’s looking for, so he’s decided to take journalism for a spin. His first op-ed for The New York Times was published this weekend. (Gawker)

To help you wile away the hours until Barack Obama takes office (so soon!), we bring you two of many artists who have stuck their necks out in recent times in hopes of making some radical change: John Legend and will.i.am. Remember “Yes We Can,” their Barack support video from a few months back? Remember when they performed it live at the Democratic National Convention?! Of course you do. It was major news and is ultimately one of the many public outcries that helped the distinguished Senator from Illinois become President Obama.

But that wasn’t, by a long shot, the first time will.i.am met John Legend. Their careers have been interlaced from the beginning! Legend did guest vocals on Black Eyed Peas song “Like That,” and will.i.am has produced several Legend tracks over the years. Now they come together again with MTV to help us ring in what is already a major slice of history. Keep an eye out across the next two weeks for a host of MTV-exclusive will.i.am / John Legend video insanity. Much more after the jump!

+ Exclusive will.i.am photo flipbook

+ Rumor has it, Rihanna’s been keeping Chris Brown on a tight leash, holding her “friend” to rules like “no girls past midnight” and no unsupervised visits from members of his female entourage. Sheesh, possessive much? (Scandalist)

+ Rapper Lil’ Kim’s character plays a big part in the Biggie documentary, Notorious. But that didn’t stopped the Queen Bee from blasting the film, skipping the premiere, and waging war with Biggie’s widow, Faith Evans. (MTV Movies)

+ More praise over Britney Spears‘ “comeback!” This time, critics credit Brit with looking “toned” and “stunning” for her brother’s wedding. Not mentioned: the fact that her plunging neckline stops about two inches above her belly button. (The Sun - UK)

+ Fall Out Boy’s still up in arms over the Blender cover story that depicts Pete Wentz as a “paranoid, pill-popping narcissist” and claims Patrick Stump nearly killed himself over a football game. (MTV News)

+ And speaking of Wentzes, Bronx Mowgli can officially sleep easy tonight knowing that there’s a celebrity baby out there called Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. (Huffington Post)

+ After 11 years of marriage, three years of separation, and some kiddie porn charges, R. Kelly’s marriage to now-ex-wife, Andrea, is officially over. (MTV News)

+ Forget what you heard — The Hills‘ Holly Montag will NOT be rushing into a quickie engagement/wedding anytime soon. Unlike some OTHER Montags we know… (Remote Control)

+ It’s official: Miley Cyrus admits she still dreams about the Jonas Brothers. (Fashion ie)

+ Wanna win tickets to SXSW? Lucky, for you, Ebony Bones is just GIVING them away! (Newsroom)

+ Watch Taylor Swift rehearse for her appearance on this weekend’s SNL! And yes, that’s Neil Patrick Harris (a.k.a. Doogie Howser, M.D.) she’s standing with. (Just Jared Jr.)

In two short weeks it’s out with the old, in with the new as President-elect Obama finally moves into the biggest digs in D.C. after his inauguration ceremony on January 20th.  There’s going to be screaming supporters, fanfare, crowds, parades … and the Jonas Brothers?! Well, there should be.

One rumor floating around Jonas Land is that the Jonas Brothers have been invited to take part in the festivities — specifically at an inaugural ball for kids, with Miley Cyrus, on January 19.

No matter what your political views are, we think this is an opp for us all to truly come together as a country, Jonas style. Here are the top 5 reasons the JBs should be sayin’ — nay, SINGING — “YES WE CAN” at the inauguration:

5. Spies Like Us: As they proved in their “Burnin’ Up” video, any one of the JoBros could sub in for the secret service if needed. Sure there won’t be any JetSkis at the ceremony (unless Diddy’s there), but I bet there’s one of those crazy laser beam security systems in the Capitol!

4. Obama Girls: Sasha and Malia have gone ON RECORD about their JB love! Adding Nick, Joe and Kevin to the musical act roster would be as exciting as the prospect of a new presidential puppy!

3. Timing Is Everything: The Jonas Brothers’ new video, “Tonight,” comes out January 19th! The day before the inauguration! Coincidence? HARDLY!

2. Security: The only other person on the planet with a tighter security detail than the JoBros? You guessed it!: El Presidente Obama.

1. Practice Makes Perfection: Nick has told us that he wants to run for President, so this will be perfect practice for him.

We mean it everyone: this Jonas Bros performance needs to happen. It has to happen.  It MUST! (call your senators!)  And just to be safe, we’re sending out an “S.O.S.”