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PRISCILLA RENEA // “DOLLHOUSE”
The Florida-based singer borrowed Katy Perry’s producers for her debut single from her upcoming album, “Jukebox”—a move that seriously paid off. The infectiously bitter lyrics and bouncy melody are sure to make this the kiss-off song of 2009.
OWL CITY // “VANILLA TWILIGHT”
Hot on the heels of his breakout song “Fireflies,” the one-man-band is back with his latest track, “Vanilla Twilight.” The tranquil melody and tender lyrics are reminiscent of bands like Death Cab For Cutie and Bright Eyes, even though he’s in a class of his own.
3OH!3 & KATY PERRY // “STARSTRUKK”
The electro duo pumps up the volume with their latest single, thanks to remixed beats and a new verse from bi-curious beauty Katy Perry. From the pulsating percussion to Perry’s raspy vocals, this is sure to be a club banger.
COBRA STARSHIP // “HOT MESS”
There’s nothing messy about the band’s second single off their latest CD. The song picked up steam thanks to cross promotion with Gossip Girl—though it proves the band doesn’t need the TV show’s resident mean girl, Leighton Meester, to generate a hit.
Ke$ha // “TiK tok”
The LA native made her debut on rapper Flo Rida’s hit “Right Round.” Now she’s stepping out on her own with her debut, “TiK ToK.” With sassy lines like “Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack,” this pop gem will be on every DJ’s playlist.
10 Places You Don't Want to See Your Professor
1. DANGEROUS CURVES: The only professor’s curves anyone needs to see are when final grades are submitted.
2. WELCH AVENUE: Unless your law professor talks a cop out of giving you a public intox, you’ll never be able to forget seeing them do body shots.
3. LIED REC.: Nobody should be exposed to old men in khakis grunting and moaning to “What’s Your Fantasy?” while trying to lift 10 lb weights.
4. THE URINALS: Comparing your manhood with your professor’s is already uncomfortable. Finding out that you don’t measure up? Devastating.
5. THE CAMPANILE: You may be paying their salaries, but professors shouldn’t be the ones to initiate you as a “true” Iowa Stater.
6. LIBRARY TIERS: That “anatomy lesson” with your boyfriend might get awkward if your professor decides to tutor you on the spot.
7. TAILGATE LOTS: Nothing’s more embarrassing than getting interrupted by your professor during a game of beer pong …until he beats you.
8. YOUR APARTMENT: This is one To Catch a Predator spinoff we’re not looking forward to seeing.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: It’s bad enough you’re sentenced to the meetings, but to have your professor know why you’re not in class? Oops.
10. PLANNED PARENTHOOD: It’s awkward when your backup plan coincides with a professor’s lesson plan.