Best Of Mixtape Monday Video

These are some of our favorite clips, songs and artists of 2008.

MTV News' Women And Men Of The Year

We're counting down the artists who made big news this year. Who will be #1?

How Afro-Punk Turned Into A Movement

African-American youth take a stand against common stereotypes about black identity through music, films and activism.

• Janelle Monae
• TV On The Radio
• Santogold

Jesse McCartney Grows Up, Sort Of

The singer discusses the Timberlake comparisons, his evolving sound and ... his line of tutus?

Golfing With Scarface

What happens when a Houston legend hits the links with MTV News' hip-hop editor?

• Scarface

Before They Were Golden Globe Nominees

Earlier this year, we spoke to many of the nominees about their award-worthy performances.

MTV News RAW: T.I.

T.I. addresses everything from his looming court date to rumors about signing Young Buck to his overall appreciation for the success of "Paper Trail."

Britney Spears Is #1

<i>Circus</i> debuted at the top of the <i>Billboard</i> albums chart, with sales of over 500,000 copies.

• Britney Spears

Dan Deacon's Electronic Music Comes To Life

The artist called on 14 musicians to help bring his compositions from the laptop to the real world.

Brandy Shows Her 'Human' Side

Brandy's new album touches on forgiveness and long-distance love.

MTV Rough Cut: 'Marley & Me'

Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston talk about their four-legged friends, onscreen chemistry and the weirder aspects of voice-acting.

Akon And T-Pain Take Credit For Hip-Hop's Latest Sound

The Konvict Music artists say Kanye West, Lil Wayne and others were inspired by their use of melodies and Auto-Tune.

• T-Pain
• Akon

On The Set Of John Legend's 'Everybody Knows'

Legend discusses the meaning of the song and the video while on the SoHo set in New York.

Lily Allen Overcomes Her 'Fear' Of Dancing

We caught up with the singer on the set of her lighthearted video for "The Fear."

• Lily Allen

MTV News RAW: Soulja Boy Tell'em

The young rapper talks about trying to top "Crank That," beefing with Ice-T and Kanye West's new sound.

• Soulja Boy Tell'em

Nickelback Embrace The Role Of 'Dark Horse'

The Canadian rockers give us the background on their new album title and lament the lack of rock bands around today.

• Nickelback

Hitting The Record Store With Q-Tip

The MC talks about his new solo LP, "The Renaissance," and how A Tribe Called Quest have influenced Kanye West, the Cool Kids and others.