Scream queens (still rule with teens even though Brittany Snow is no Jamie Lee Curtis. Plus the in-theater publicity stunt that became a viral ad campaign for the flick. And the multitude of Sarah Marshall virals) (Detroit News) (USA Today) (Pop Candy)

- J.C. Penny targets teens (in stores...Plus an article on how celebrities are making fashion more appealing to teens....which may be why P&G's TAG body spray has teamed up with Def Jam?) (USA Today) (Marketplace)

- 'I Love Chieftown' (new MySpace series from the makers of KateModern [on Bebo]) (Alley Insider)

- The 'Rap on Rap' (The Parents Television Council attacks MTV and BET in a new report. Plus parents more disgusted with sex in video games than violence. And on the other side of the spectrum, one parent blogs about letting her kids go "free range" - thanks Andrea!) (Media Week) (Ars Technica) (Boing Boing)

- Crossing the street and cell phones (don't mix. Check out this horrifying PSA driving the point home) (Textually)

- Speaking of teens, phones & driving (NPR's beloved "Car Talk" hosts are getting their own animated show -- where you'll hear zingers like this in response to teens using cell phones while driving: "As a parent, you have to threaten to kill them." Added Tom: "What also works are punishments that disrupt their social lives. I found, with my son, that writing 'LOSER' on his forehead in permanent marker was somewhat effective.") (CNN)

- Trojan 'evolves' (launches the "Evolve Tour" to encourage safer sex. Good for them! And Reel Pop reviews the new Montana Meth Project ads directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, of "21 Grams" and "Babel" fame.)

- RAINN launches online hotline (The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network goes online offering even more anonymity and encouraging young victims to reach out for help.) (USA Today)

- UK study finds pro-suicide sites (overtaking suicide resources online - this is scary) (BBC)

- It's the plunging, padded... (Pre-teen bra! Plus the fashion industry trying to make runway modeling more like driving - 16 and up) (Telegraph UK) (Reuters)

- Miley makes mad money (Plus another story on how Disney created brand Jonas Bros. And if you're sick of all the sugary tween pop, check out the Tiny Masters of Pop) (MTV News) (BusinessWeek)

- Math Counts (launches a new site for the "tiny masters of math" in your life. And Wired's "Geek Dad" marvels at the 14-year-old founder of Elementeo)

- College Humor (now sells posters) (Alley Insider)

- Next Great Thing (has a new free youth trend report)

P.S. I'm watching "The Paper" tonight on MTV...look for thoughts tomorrow.

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