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Are you into “Jerkin?” Relax, WebNewser is still a family-friendly blog: Jerkin is a new dance craze being spread via social media, and Myspace is looking for the best Jerk talent.

The social network teamed up with Electus, the digital studio led by former NBC Entertainment co-chairman Ben Silverman, on Jerk All-Stars Sponsored by Sprite. The 14-episode original series debuts Tuesday, Nov. 30, and dance crews can submit videos for the change to appear on the competition show.

For those who aren’t part of dance crews, the “Be A Jerk” app allows users to create videos of themselves jerk-dancing using their photos.

Jerk All-Stars Call to Action

Jerk All-Stars | Myspace Video

Last night IAC hosted a star-studded launch party for DumbDumb, a production company from actors Will Arnett and Jason Bateman. DumbDumb is being backed by Electus, the IAC-supported company run by former NBC entertainment chief Ben Silverman.

“Obviously the name DumbDumb says a lot about the guys who started this company,” Silverman said when introducing Arnett and Bateman at the party.

“I wish you had listed some of our credits,” quipped Arnett, following Silverman’s introduction. “We didn’t really know what this thing was going to be, and it turned out to be a really great relationship.”

Arnett, Bateman and Silverman (using a cane because of an undisclosed injury) introduced the company to the crowd, and premiered the first short.

Wrigley gum brand Orbit is the first sponsor to sign on to DumbDumb, and is featured prominently in the shorts.

WebNewser also spoke to comedian Zach Galifianakis, who introduced himself to guests as “Zach from Zachgalifianakis.com,” fitting for an IAC party, and fellow “Hangover” actor and star of the upcoming “A-Team” movie Bradley Cooper.

Other guests included Arnett’s wife and “Parke and Recreation” star Amy Poehler, actress Amanda Peet, actor Justin Long, “Inside the Actors Studio” host James Lipton, Actress Renee Zellweger, actress Kristin Bell, Comedian Chuck Nice and “30 Rock’s Katrina Bowden.

The first short from DumbDumb, “The Prom Date,” is after the jump.

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