MTV.com News — Kevin Rudolf says 'Let It Rock' is more than a 'party record'; Chester French take credit for 50 Cent's abs.By James Montgomery Kevin Rudolf in his video for "Let It Rock" Photo: Cash Money/ Universal Republic 2008 was a huge year for rock... more info

MTV.com News — Ludacris, Miley Cyrus, Beastie Boys, Young Jeezy will also reportedly rock D.C. this weekend.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images It's fitting that the first post-baby boomer president will be inaugurated with a celebra... more info

Panda Toes — To kick things off, let's take a look at Ludacris's new video with T-Pain. It advocates drinking and driving (with added emphasis on avoiding the police), hooking up with ugly girls (specifically with gap teeth), and stealing big girls from their men... more info

MTV.com News — Slow New Year's sales week with few new album releases finds little changed in the top 200.By Gil Kaufman Taylor Swift Photo: Candice Lawler Even during the traditionally slow New Year's sales week, Taylor Swift reigned supreme. The coun... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm very honest with my music and I think people appreciate that,' the suburban rapper says.By Steven Roberts Asher Roth Photo: MTV News Asher Roth is a white rapper. He also happens to sound like another (very popular) white rapper. It c... more info

People.com — "I've been a fan of Luda's throughout his career, and having him on this track was an amazing honor," McCartney says more info

MTV.com News — Label rep confirms the rapper will appear at precinct on Monday to discuss Christmas Eve incident at Louis Vuitton store.By Shaheem Reid Photo: MTV News Jim Jones' first order of business in 2009 is to meet with the police in New York on Mo... more info

Welcome to Dance Club — pic:julieceriseWell, happy new year... I trust all your nights were hectic. 72 hours of party have left my mouth tasting somewhat like feet. Anyway, I've begun 2009 in a mood to enjoy some remixes of classic hip hop tracks. Winner. Kriss Kross - Jump... more info

Welcome to Dance Club — pic:julieceriseWell, happy new year... I trust all your nights were hectic. 72 hours of party have left my mouth tasting somewhat like feet. Anyway, I've begun 2009 in a mood to enjoy some remixes of classic hip hop tracks. Winner. Kriss Kross - Jump... more info

Welcome to Dance Club — pic:julieceriseWell, happy new year... I trust all your nights were hectic. 72 hours of party have left my mouth tasting somewhat like feet. Anyway, I've begun 2009 in a mood to enjoy some remixes of classic hip hop tracks. Winner. Kriss Kross - Jump... more info