Pop star Ke$ha, who made a big splash Thursday at KDWB's Star Party in Minneapolis, is a pop-culture vulture. She's excited about two of her friends who also make music.

JON BREAM

"My really close friend who plays my love interest in the 'Tik Tok' video is a guy, Dirt Nasty. You should check out his music. It's really funny. He's a hilarious rapper. It's just like on Myspace. And my friend Neon Hitch is an amazing singer. She did a song for the soundtrack of 'Alice in Wonderland.' You should check her out as well."