Wanna get "MADE" into a rock star? Just Kait singer Kaitlyn DiBenedetto knows a little something about that. Born and bred in New Jersey (a.k.a. The State That Springsteen Put On The Map), Kaitlyn borrowed her dad's drumset at age five, picked up her first guitar as a pre-teen and started slappin' da bass ("I Love You, Man," anyone?) before the rest of us had even passed Drivers Ed. By sweet sixteen, her punk pedigree also grew to include songwriting, and she scored her first big break when her song, "U Suck," was chosen as the new (and appropriately named) theme song to MTV's dating disaster series, "Parental Control".

So what makes this girl different from all other aspiring Avrils? That'd be her edge. After you get past Kaitlyn's wholesome, girl-next-door looks (think Amanda Bynes), you'll notice she's actually rockin' some razor-sharp vocals (think Joan Jett). Her femme, Fall Out Boy-style single, "Heart Shaped Bruise" is more Pixies punk than Selena sweet, and her steamy cover of "Hot Stuff" is enough to make Miley Cyrus and the Disney Dream Team blush.

Now at the ripe old age of eighteen, Kaitlyn's already released her first EP, Being On TV (Again), seen her new single, "Sick," tearin' it up on E! and landed a killer track ("Girls World") in "MADE, The Movie" (slow down, girl!). Download her pump-you-up pop anthem for free at MTV.com, plus peep Just Kait's upcoming VMA tour dates, watch the music videos for "Sick" and "U Suck," and then check out the rest of the "MADE, The Movie" soundtrack, below!

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Songs from the "MADE, The Movie" soundtrack:

"C’Mon” -- The Soft Pack (Theme Song)
"My Friends" --  The Franks
"Fascination Girl” -- Tha Vill
"Getting By" --  The Robotanists
"Faces In The Dark” --  Generationals
"Won't Give In” -- Lovers Electric
"Cryin' Shame" -- Happy Problems
"Bad Luck Charm" -- The Eyeliners
“Ride It” -- Performed by Tha Vill
"Feel Good About It" -- Marching Band
"Blindspot" -- Performed by Darling
“Leather Wings” -- This Will Destroy You
"Is It Over" --  Lovers Electric
“Young Pioneers” -- Uncut
“Night Stroll” -- Moonlit Sailor
“Show You Mine” -- Alyx
“Original” -- Big In Japan
"Stacking Up Reasons" -- Buildings Breeding
"Girl's World" -- Just Kait
“Float” -- Sissy Wish

In an attempt to debunk some myths about periods, Kim Stolz and her friends have been traveling throughout the country to talk with some popular MTV casties about their cycles. Their first stop was New York City, where the girls gabbed with "My Life As Liz" star Liz Lee. Later they headed down South to ask the "Real World: New Orleans" ladies whether they were comfortable chatting about their monthly woes with their guy roomies. Now, Kim's at a cheerleading camp speaking with a group of young athletes.

Check out the video below to hear from the spirited teammates about how their period has become much less of a big deal since when they first got it. We sure hope these girls are watching tonight's "MADE: The Movie," a story about an unpopular band geek that wants to land a spot on the school's cheerleading team -- maybe they're looking for a new recruit?

In the same way that "MADE" chronicles the plight of young people who dream of breaking out of character and pursuing a life goal, this long-running MTV show has managed to grow a set of wings and evolve into something even broader -- a movie. Tonight's latest iteration of the series, "Made: The Movie," is a story about a wide-eyed band geek named Tuba who has a burning desire to become a toe-touching, popular cheerleader. Check out the trailer below, then tune in at 10/9c to find out whether or not she gets a chance to trade in her marching band uniform for a pair of spandex hot pants and fluffy pom-poms.

America's Best Dance Crews aren't born -- they're MADE. At least, that's how it is for one group of ABDC hopefuls. Meet Majestic Crew, a young (but determined) team of hip-hop dancers who dream of taking the Dance Crew stage by storm. So what's in their way? Well, if they wanna ace their Season 5 audition, they're gonna have to work harder than ever before and learn how to come together on AND off the dance floor.

Think these guys have what it takes to follow in Massive Monkees' footsteps? Watch a special ABDC episode of MADE this Sunday at 1/12c, then catch the Season 5 premiere of America's Best Dance Crew Thursday at 10/9c to see if Majestic make the cut!

+ Want more ABDC in your life (slash weekend)? Tune into MTV at 12/11c to crash Lil Mama's Birthday Ball! (Think My Super Sweet 16, for non-adolescents).

As anyone who's seen Miss Congeniality knows, Miss United States isn't a beauty pageant ... it's a scholarship fund. And for these five women, walking away with the crown (and a hefty chunk of pocket change!) was just the beginning. In honor of today's MADE, read up on a few high profile ladies who used their pageant success to jump-start their careers!

If you followed the 2008 presidential elections, you might remember that Sarah Palin's got some old pageant gowns gathering dust in her closet. The former Miss Wasilla placed third in the Miss Alaska pageant in 1984, then went on to become Governor of Alaska (and VP nominee, don'tcha know)!

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Everyone likes a little friendly competition. But come Saturday, three high-school students will be putting on some serious game face in a fight to win the title of MADE: Hip Hop Dance Battle champ, as well as long-term bragging rights. Tune in tomorrow at noon and watch as these wannabe hip hoppers cap off a grueling month of training by going head-to-head in a full-on dance war. Oh, and did we mention they'll be performing to a packed auditorium and being judged by Sean Kingston and Fonzworth Bentley? Yep, no pressure there ...

+ Don't miss the premiere of MTV's MADE: Hip Hop Dance Battle on Saturday, June 27 at 12pm ET/PT.

For some kids, winning is everything. But for Amanda, it was never really about acing her dance tryout so much as gaining the confidence she needed to be herself. And in the span of just four weeks (and 60 minutes of condensed footage), girl went from introverted band geek to outgoing mover-and-shaker. Plus, instead of giving up, she's already talking 'bout coming back for tryouts next season!

So we say, forget making the school squad (for now) and give it up for the new and self-improved Miss Amanda! Keep up the good work, lady! And, in the immortal words of guru/bisexual disco queen Lady Gaga, just DANCE!

Watching Hannah learn the ABC's (Run DMC's??) of rap on MADE got us thinking about all the other ladies doing their thing. Think Missy Elliott spits the best rhymes? Or are you more of a Lauryn Hill kinda girl? Take our poll and let us know who's the baddest female MC to ever rock da mic!

You know that girl in your gym class who's so terrified of breaking a nail that she faked an ankle injury just to get out of the dodgeball unit? Well, Sabrina, Jenna and Erin make her look like an American Gladiator! At least, they did. Now, these blond-haired, blue-eyed babes claim they're ready to shed their girly girl reps -- and come out swinging!

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So we've got a little bone to pick with, um, ourselves. MTV's Best of '08 just launched and somehow we neglected to award any honors to MADE OR True Life -- the bestest of the best MTV shows E-V-E-R!

To be fair, it wasn't completely our fault. With categories such as "Best (Almost) Nude Moments," it was hard for these two smart doc series to compete with the filthy (but equally fascinating) likes of A Shot At Love 2 and Real World: Hollywood. Still, we just couldn't let MADE or True Life go unnoticed -- and that's why we asked Christine Rochelle, MTV.com Production Assistant-slash-Remote Control Contributor-slash-uber obsessed fan to make a list of her personal fave moments from this year's episodes. Check it yo:

First up I have to pay homage to a MADE staple: fighting tooth and nail with your coach. Lucky enough for aspiring skateboarder, Alex, her mom did all the dirty work (even threatening to rip Coach Holly's head off)...

A typical MADE story is comprised of a shy brainiac who wants to break out of his/her shell. But every once in a while we stumble upon some characters with maybe a little too much confidence. BFFs Amanda and Natalie really overestimated their ability to become survivalists...

Temper tantrums and crying fits aside, there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned MADE story where someone's goals are reached and dreams are fulfilled. There was no other MADE subject this year like Brandon, who wanted to be a triathlete in order to overcome his diabetes. We were right beside him as he stepped on the scale week after week -- and we were there again when he refused to let a spandex uniform get the best of him. When Brandon crossed that finish line, there wasn't a dry eye around. Rock on, Brandon, rock on.