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It seems that everywhere you turn, Jay-Z's ode to New York, 'Empire State of Mind,' is being played at top volume, not just by fans but also by Jay-Z himself. The rap star performed it with Alicia Keys at Game 2 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium last month, and used it to close out the NYC-based MTV Video Music Awards. What's more, Bono introduced him as "the Mayor of New York" when he performed at U2's Berlin Wall concert last week.

Could it be that Jay-Z is angling to displace Frank Sinatra's famous song 'New York, New York' with his own 'Empire' as the anthem of the Big Apple? The rapper has long compared himself to Ol' Blue Eyes and makes some boastful claims in the song, which appears on his latest album 'The Blueprint 3'.

"I'm the new Sinatra," he raps, "and since I made it here I can make it anywhere."

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Since the untimely death of pop legend Michael Jackson, fans and artists alike have been searching for the best way to express their grief and one method is returned to again and again: through the music itself. Just yesterday, for instance, we told you about the new 'Thriller' cover by Frou Frou lead singer Imogen Heap. And with the release of the eagerly anticipated concert film 'This Is It', now seems like the perfect time for us to celebrate his legacy by unveiling our list of the greatest Michael Jackson covers of all time. We just ask that you remember one thing while listening to these songs: they're for dancing, not reading, so don't be afraid to get out of your chair. Video Compilation After the Jump!

Singer-songwriter and actor Jesse McCartney chatted about his new video 'Body Language,' which features T-Pain. McCartney tells PopEater that the video -- which features a lot of behind-the-scenes and tour footage -- "just accidentally happened."

"It became this really fun intimate video," he adds. Jesse also talked about what it was like working with the hip-hop artist, who else he wants to collaborate with and how he stays grounded in Hollywood. Watch the Video and Read Our Interview

Kanye West is getting all of the headlines thanks to his Video Music Awards stage bum-rush, but he wasn't the only unexpected celebrity cameo. Watch the video below!

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Every year MTV has a special way of topping the previous year's VMAs with new moments going down in pop culture history. Whether Britney Spears is caught kissing Madonna or a Rage Against The Machine bassist decides it's a good idea to climb the set fixtures, we're sure this year will have plenty of surprises. After the jump, check out what we think will be the most talked about moments during the 2009 VMAs, and be sure to tune into the show (Sept. 13 @9pm EST) and PopEater.com for full live coverage.