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Akon vows to never release any more Michael Jackson tracks

Whether you like it or not, Michael Jackson‘s first of many posthumous albums, Michael, is just weeks away from release. Earlier this week, “Hold My Hand,” produced by and featuring Akon, hit the Net as its official single. Even though he let this track out of his vault, don’t expect Akon to release any more M.J. collabs ever again. As he tells MTV in a recent interview, the only reason “Hold My Hand” is featured on Michael is that it’s actually a finished track.

“‘Hold My Hand’ was one of the records that was actually fully complete,” Akon says. “The rest of the ideas aren’t fully complete. They’re just ideas, concepts, and harmonies which the world will probably never see, because I would never put it out unfinished. So I might just burn it after this interview… We’ve done plenty of records outside of this. But they were just incomplete.” ‘Kon’s sentiment is similar is the Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am, who refuses to release any of the work he and Jackson did during the latter years of his life.

Michael is reportedly mostly comprised of several unfinished and scrapped songs from prior albums. Are you looking forward to the album?

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Rihanna and Christina Aguilera talk about AMA performances

Rihanna is set to prove she's the only girl in the world when she takes the stage at the American Music Awards on Sunday. The Loud singer will be the show's opening act and says that despite some recent big awards-show performances, à la this month's MTV Europe Music Awards, this one will be even more epic.

"We're actually performing at the AMAs. We're actually opening up the show, which is a lot of pressure," she told MTV News about the performance. "But I love a challenge and I can't wait."

Rihanna hinted to us that she might be singing the Loud track "Cheers (Drink to That)," but didn't confirm the selection. She did, however, admit to being nervous about all of the airtime she's been given.

"They gave me nine minutes to do whatever I want and I can't wait," she shared. "That's a long time on an awards show, but it's going to be exciting. I can't wait. I can't wait to do it. I really can't."

The executives behind the AMAs are equally thrilled about Rih's upcoming performance. "We could not be more excited to officially announce one of pop music's biggest stars to open the celebration at the AMAs," AMA producer Larry Klein said in a statement. "Be sure to tune in so you don't miss this surely memorable moment."

In addition to being the show's opener, Rihanna is also nominated for Favorite Female Artist along with Alicia Keys and Sade. Other big performers include Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, the Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block and Christina Aguilera, who'll perform a number from her upcoming movie, "Burlesque."

The American Music Awards are known for their high-octane performances, and this year is no exception, with Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Kid Rock, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Pink, Usher, Ne-Yo, Diddy and more set to hit the stage.

Christina Aguilera will also be performing, doing a number from her upcoming movie "Burlesque." When MTV News caught up with the Grammy winner/ movie newbie recently, while doing press with her hunky "Burlesque" co-star Cam Gigandet, we asked her what fans can expect from her AMA performance.

"It's going to be fantastic," she said. "And it will give you a fitting little look inside the movie."

Aguilera said her saucy, burlesque-style dancing will set her performance apart from past appearances.

"It will be another very new challenge for me," Aguilera admitted. "My legs have been incredibly sore as I stepped into the role of Ali for this." In the film, Aguilera plays a small-town girl with big dreams — Ali — who stumbles on a burlesque club owned by the feisty Tess (Cher).

Aguilera added that, while re-learning the dance routines was grueling, the choreography is amazing. "You're going to get quite the show," she promised. "Quite the spectacle."

While Aguilera is new to the world of acting, Cher told MTV News that the pop star can dish it out with the best of them. "The scenes that she and I had together, I really enjoyed, and I really believe that she's got definite chops," she said. "We worked well together. I enjoyed all of it, and she was toe-to-toe with me the whole time."

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Full List of Samples in Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"

01 Mike Oldfield – “In High Places” (Dark Fantasy)
02 The Turtles – “You Showed Me” (Gorgeous)
03 Cold Grits – “It’s Your Thing” (Power)
04 King Crimson – “21st Century Schizoid Man” (Power)
05 Continent No. 6 – “Afromerica” (Power)
06 Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – “You” (So Appalled)
07 Smokey Robinson – ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” (Devil In A New Dress)
08 Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth – “The Basment” (Runaway)
09 The Mojo Men – “She’s My Baby” (Hell Of A Life)
10 Black Sabbath – “Iron Man” (Hell Of A Life)
11 Aphex Twin – “Avril 14th” (Blame Game)
12 Bon Iver – “Woods” (Lost In The World)
13 Manu Dibango – “Soul Makossa” (Lost In The World)
14 Lyn Collins – “Think” (Lost In The World)
15 Gil-Scott Heron – “Comment #1″ (Lost In The World)
16 Backyard Heavies – “Expo ’83″ (Runaway)
17 Tony Joe White – “Stud-Spider” (Hell Of A Life)

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Janet Jackson Announces 2011 Plans, Asks Fans for Questions

In late 2009, Janet Jackson released her 34-track hits collection 'Number Ones,' but kept busy in 2010 by penning her first book, 'True You,' and appearing in two Tyler Perry films -- 'For Colored Girls' and 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' -- the latter which spawned her 35th hit 'Nothing.' All that time away from touring has led Janet to miss her fans much and make plans for her biggest escapade yet ... but there's a catch. The icon wants her fans to pick the 35 cities for her "largest ever world tour" in 2011 behind 'Number Ones.' Fans can vote and map out the schedule at JanetJackson.com.

On Tuesday, Nov. 30, we'll post an exclusive Q&A with Ms. Jackson featuring questions submitted by her loyal followers. Fans are encouraged to submit questions about her recent turn in movies, book and music to @theboomboxblog on Twitter and The BoomBox on Facebook, of which fifteen will be chosen. Janet reveals more details in the video below.

For all Janet news, check out her official website, Facebook and Twitter. 'Number Ones' is available now at all online retailers and and preorder her book 'True You' here.

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Randy Jackson: New MJ vocals are 'fake'

Randy Jackson has insisted that several tracks on Michael Jackson's new album do not feature his vocals.

The late singer's brother claims that a number of new songs on the album are not sung by Jackson, and admits he was immediately "suspicious" of the project when music bosses banned family members from visiting the studio while the tracks were completed.

In a series of posts on his Twitter page, he said: "Me and my nephew were the first to say that it wasn't his voice on some of the tracks. The family and the executors of the Estate, Branca and McClain, are not on the same page.

"I became suspicious about the album when I heard [that] armed guards were involved. Since my brother's passing, John McClain insisted that no family members were allowed at his studio where the project was being completed."

He continued: "My first thought was, 'What are they trying to hide?' Teddy Riley (producer) was brought in just to mix and insisted on switching studios, at which [point] he called me to come down and hear my brother's music.

"I heard the music and I immediately said it wasn't his voice. Some of the songs are him, and some aren't. I would bet my life on that."

Jackson also insisted that music bosses were being "harsh" and "more concerned about making money off his death".

He added: "They could care less about why and how he died, or maybe they already know."

Michael Jackson's posthumous album Michael is released on December 14.

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Paramore - "Playing God"

Lyrics Video for new Black Eyed Peas single