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Omarion ft Gucci Mane - I Get It In.

The headstand is a move seldom employed by pop choreographers, and for good reason: just think of the ensuing clash with the pop hairdressers! It would be straightening irons at dawn. No such problems for Omarion’s team however, as he and his troupe have not only passed their BAGA Level 3 Gymnastics but have trimmed their crops short enough that no amount of inversion will muss them up.

In fact, such is the dedication of Omarion’s backing dancers that they have all squished their heads up to be the same size as his, to make sure the bit at 1.28 works properly. That was sweet of them.

(h/t @lexpretend for this!)

Livvi Franc ft Pitbull - Now I’m That Bitch.

Of all the reputed weight-loss methods available, those machines where you stand up whilst a rubber belt jiggles round your waist seem the daftest. Think of the friction burns! I’m not sure why the already flat-stomached Livvi Franc is bothering with her bright yellow version (2.05) when she’s doing all that rhythmic gymnastics anyway. Maybe Beyonce got one for her birthday and Livvi was jealous?

Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow.

Brace yourselves people, we have a 2009 video with a budget! BEP’s new effort looks slick and symmetrical and suitable for the 21st century.

Plus Will.i.am’s vocoder magically transforms a rifle into a trumpet and Fergie’s colour-changing leotard allows her to gain her BAGA Level 4 award. Infinitely better than this sort of thing (but somehow not quite as good as this).