MUSIC BUZZ – A fiery little thing, the self-proclaimed “princess of Harlem” - whose album is slated to drop later this year - is the irresistibly cute and colorful protege of hip hop phenom Pharrell Williams. She’s already choreographed a video for Beyonce, and is allegedly a pioneer of the Chicken Noodle Soup dance. How can you not love this girl? She’s like Kelis with a sense of humor!

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1. “Google Me” (The Video) …If Only She Would Throw a Line in There About Showing Up On Buzzfeed
2. Teyana Taylor: Official Site
3. Teyana Likes Shopping!
4. Behind the Scenes at the “Google Me” Shoot
5. It’s Official: Teyana Scared Jay-Z
6. Teyana Don’t Need No Finished Album to Grace a Magazine Cover

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TV BUZZ – The youngest comedian to ever appear on Letterman, Mike Birbiglia’s Secret Public Journal has been picked up as a pilot by CBS. With an act that draws heavily from his blog, Birbiglia might leave the “Tiffany Network’s” demographic puzzled, wishing for the good old days of old doctors and black lady angels.

The Best Links:

1. Read Mike’s Secret Public Journal
2. Mike Birbiglia Goes From Computer Screen To TV Screen
3. Birbiglia’s 23/6 Blog: Why Shouldn’t I Mess With You, Texas?
4. Download His Podcasts
5. Mike Dispenses Advice For College Freshmen
6. Birbigs Talks Bears
7. Birbiglia on MySpace
8. Mike Birbiglia’s Wall Of Quotes
9. He’s Already Got Albums Out, Too

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SCIENCE BUZZ – Scientists have linked a gene called “IGF1R” - often found in short women - to a long lifespan. Does this mean Natalie Portman will live forever? Yay!

The Best Links:

1. “Methuselah” Mutation Linked to Longer Life
2. Shorter Women May Have Very Long Lives
3. Shorties But Goodies
4. How Wrong You Are, Randy Newman, How Wrong You Are

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