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You already knew that Jackson Rathbone, "The Twilight Saga"'s sexy southern vampire, is also an accomplished musician and member of a band called 100 Monkeys (you have been following his Hollywood Crush EXCLUSIVE web diary, right?). But what you may not have know is that 100 Monkeys is about to release a super-mega-sexy music video for their song "Modern Times, Part 2," and not only is the music a boss mix of country twang, big vocals, and brass accents...

...but it's got puppets in it. PUPPETS! As you can plainly see in our EXCLUSIVE peep at the video's teaser! Which, in addition to little men on strings, appears to involve some major drama of the Old West variety. There's a drink-slinging saloon bartender, a high noon showdown and...is that puppet beating up a piano with his gun? (Check out the video after the jump!)

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by Christina Garibaldi

"Breaking Dawn" star Jackson Rathbone has been working nonstop since wrapping the vampire saga earlier this year. The actor/musician is currently on the road with his band 100 Monkeys, hitting towns all across the U.S. before taking their act oversees later this year.

The band stopped by MTV News headquarter today (before their NYC show Saturday night!) for a fun chat, giving us the scoop on what fans can expect from their tour.

"It’s a raucous theatrical live set constantly switching instruments and singers and jumping and running around on stage," band member Ben Graupner said. "Very interactive with the audience, we pull ideas from the crowd and make up a song on the spot; people will come out of nowhere and start rapping. You really don’t know what to expect except for a smile and a good time."

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If you're a fan of "Twilight" star Jackson Rathbone's band, 100 Monkeys, it's likely you've seen a piece of pretty funny leaked footage flying around the internet over the past few days (if you haven't, click play on the video below). We can confirm that the video (and its message) are indeed real: The boys are embarking on an international tour! How do you say "rock on!" in Swedish?

Following their U.S. tour dates this summer (Jackson told us all about it last weekend at the MTV Movie Awards), 100 Monkeys will spend their winter (after the "Breaking Dawn" premiere, obvi) jamming around Europe, with things kicking off November 28 in Stockholm, Sweden. Additional stops are scheduled in Denmark, Germany, France, The Netherlands and the U.K.

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It's no secret "The Twilight Saga" has its fair share of double threats. Taylor Lautner is a martial arts machine. Nikki Reed is an aspiring director. And Robert Pattinson has not one, but two songs to his credit on the "Twilight" soundtrack. And soon, co-star Jackson Rathbone may join Robert as the second star to sing a ditty for the franchise.

When we caught up with Jackson, following Sunday's MTV Movie Awards, we asked if his band, 100 Monkeys (who embark on their two-month summer tour on June 28), might make an appearance on the "Breaking Dawn" soundtrack, to which the actor gave a rather hopeful answer.

"It could happen. It could happen," he said. "It's one of those things, you know. We don't push it. But, hey, if we were approached, we wouldn't say no."

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The rock star life isn't always groupies galore and bottomless flutes of champagne. It's hard work, y'all! That much is evident from the latest installment of "Twilight" star Jackson Rathbone's EXCLUSIVE web diary. Watch as he and his 100 Monkeys load a van. And fry bacon. And pump gas. Yep, all the things us regular folk do when gearing up for our very own road trips. Though, we're not usually traveling to our own headlining concerts in Las Vegas...

Looking dapper in his swanky gray suit and fedora, Jackson and his band hit the road, heading to the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas for a concert double-header (i.e. two shows in one night!). And for all of you unable to attend a 100 Monkeys concert, don't fret. Jackson's latest diary entry includes some choice performance footage. You're welcome.

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Welcome to the third installment of "Twilight" star Jackson Rathbone's EXCLUSIVE web diary on Hollywood Crush! We know it's been a while, but we bet you'll agree the wait was worth it for this. Because we get to watch Jackson and his 100 Monkeys MODEL. That's right. Jackson strikes his best (and silliest) poses trying on clothes in a Buffalo Exchange in Las Vegas, preparing for a photo shoot. (Hey J, we're digging the bonnet!)

After the vogue-a-palooza, the boys head over to Tommy Bahama's for a late brunch and a jam session. (Sounds like the perfect mid-day meal to me!) And then...it's photo shoot time! Jackson, wearing a very tight pair of purple pants says it best, "That's why I look like Mick Jagger, and I feel very uncomfortable."

We love your wit, Mr. Rathbone!

Click play on the video above for all of the 100 Monkeys hilarity!

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Earlier this week we shared the news that on June 28, "Twilight" star Jackson Rathbone and his eclectic, funky band 100 Monkeys would not only be releasing their second full-length album (on pre-sale now), but they'll also be kicking off a big summer tour (stops will include Cincinnati, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Diego).

That's right, not only will Twilighters get to see Jackson up close and personal, but they'll also get to see him and his band—whose other members include two Bens, J.Rad and a fellow simply known as Uncle—totally rock out.

And as luck would have it, Jackson (who has always been kind to Crush when it comes to sharing his music) and 100 Monkeys have EXCLUSIVELY given us the track list for the new album, which is titled Liquid Zoo! Check it out after the jump!

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Get ready to go bananas, Crushers: Jackson Rathbone's band 100 Monkeys is not only gearing up to release their second full-length album, but they'll be hitting the road this summer to promote it!

It's refreshing to see that the "Twilight" star, despite being busy finishing up the second half of "Breaking Dawn," hasn't neglected his funky, eclectic band that caught our attention in 2009 (he was even kind enough to do a video diary and debuted one of their music videos exclusively for Hollywood Crush!)

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Welcome to the second installment of "Twilight" star Jackson Rathbone's EXCLUSIVE web diary on Hollywood Crush! Today's entry is especially juicy as it features not one, but two 100 Monkeys exclusives. First, is the band's new music video "Kolpix." That's right, you're seeing it here first. The video, directed by Jackson's bud William Schmidt, finds the band members rocking out from different far-flung locales.

"Everyone has such a fun time performing on stage," William said speaking to Jackson. "I thought it was really fun that you [the band] all have your own personalities, so we kind of divide you up and put you around the world in different points and watch you play."

"We filmed on location," Jackson explained with a sly grin. "Very exotic locations like Brooklyn. Los Angeles. Milan, Italy. We flew Jerad Anderson and [William] to Milan. And Nepal. It was difficult getting Uncle Larry up to Nepal."

Watch "Kolpix" below and keep reading for more 100 Monkeys scoop.

The second bit of news from Jackson's diary? The name of the band's upcoming album! Liquid Zoo! Monkeys! Zoos! It's a regular issue of National Geographic up in this joint! We kid, we kid.

All right, Jackson fans. Time to weigh in. What did you think of "Kolpix"? Will you buy Liquid Zoo when it comes out? Tell us in the comments section and on Twitter. Don't forget to follow Hollywood Crush editor Amy Wilkinson, too!

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The next few months are jam-packed for "Twilight" star Jackson Rathbone. Not only is he filming the final installment of everyone's favorite vampire film franchise in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but his bandmates from 100 Monkeys are down there with him, working on their upcoming album and performing fun-filled shows. Wish you could join in on all the fun? Well now you can! Welcome to Jackson Rathbone's web diary (a Hollywood Crush EXCLUSIVE!)

Jackson will be filming all the behind-the-scenes action down in Louisiana. Music video shoots? Check! Raucous performances? You bet! A few "Twilight" friend cameos? You'll have to wait and see. Click play on the video above as Jackson explains what's to come over the next few months. (Do we spy a monkey Snuggie?)

Will you be tuning in for Jackson Rathbone's EXCLUSIVE web diary?

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