Nas signs to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Friday label

Rumour has it that Nasir Jones better known as NaS will be heading over to Kanye’s label G.O.O.D Music. Word is that NaS has no plans to release another album on Def Jam and that ever anticipated Lost Tapes will be a bonus CD. Wow, talk about left field.

In other news, NaS caught a break with his ex wife Kelis according to AHH and TMZ.

Rapper Nas caught a break in Los Angeles County Superior Court recently, when a judge agreed to cut his child and spousal support in half.

In December of 2010, a judge ordered the rapper to pay Kelis $40,00 per month in spousal support, in addition to the $10,000 per month for their child, Knight.

According to TMZ.com a Los Angeles superior court judge cut this child support in half, leaving the rap star with a bill of around $5,000 per month.

Additionally, the spousal support payments have also been sliced, leaving Nas with a $20,000 per month payment due to Kelis.

Nas and Kelis officially divorced in May of 2010, citing irreconcilable differences.

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Top Ten Worst Songs of 2010 - #7, #6, #5, #4

Triple threat plus one.

Press Release for Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me"

Britney Spears’ new highly anticipated song “Hold It Against Me” will premiere simultaneously on radio stations and be available immediately in the U.S. exclusively on the iTunes store, Tuesday, January 11th at 12AM EST.

“Hold It Against Me” is produced by Britney’s long-time collaborators Max Martin and Dr. Luke and is the official lead single from her forthcoming album. The as-yet-untitled seventh studio album is slated for release in March, 2011 on Jive Records.

Fans will have the opportunity to purchase the song exclusively on the iTunes store until 1/18.

During her 12-year career, Britney has had five albums debut in the No. 1 position on Billboard ’s Top 200 Albums chart and she’s had 24 Top 40 hits on Billboard’s Mainstream Top 40 chart. Globally, Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the past decade, dominating charts with her albums, selling an astonishing 67 million albums worldwide. Her previous albums include: …Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!… I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003); Blackout (2007); Circus (2008); and The Singles Collection (2009).

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New Britney Spears info, single cover, etc.

It’s been over two years since Britney Spears released her sixth studio album Circus, and with the welcoming of 2011, the reigning princess of pop is set to take back the music scene. Tuesday, Spears is set to release her first single “Hold It Against Me” from her forthcoming album slated to hit stores and iTunes in March.

Spears’ managers Larry Rudolph and Adam Leber gave Ryan a first listen to the high-energy single on Thursday, which blew away the demo that leaked online earlier this morning. Leber played the song off of his trusted iPod Classic in Ryan’s radio studio (see photo below). Britney’s managing team also played a second song for Ryan, “I I I Wanna Go” another powerhouse single from the new album.

Rudolph and Leber explained to Ryan that the creative process for “Hold It Against Me” music video is well underway and are nothing short of spectacular. Spears has been rehearsing choreography for the video for a month now, and will shoot in two weeks.

Check back to RyanSeacrest.com Tuesday for the premiere of “Hold It Against Me”!

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Usher Explores ‘Revolutionary’ New Sound

Usher’s ready to start a revolution. The “OMG” singer, who is currently in the early stages of recording his next LP, is setting out to create a new genre of music on the follow-up to last year’s Raymond v. Raymond. Instead of dipping into Euro-pop like he did in 2010, Ursh is planning on making an album’s worth of “Revolutionary Pop.”

“I’m a consumer of culture and love mixing styles and inspirations, both in my music and my style,” the superstar told StyleList. “I’m working on a new genre of music—Revolutionary Pop—which combines several music genres to create a new sound experience.”

His fauxhawk also reflects the style of music he wants to develop with his seventh studio album. “I love that people are talking about the new hair, it represents who I am now and the creative movement of Revolutionary Pop,” he stated.

Though details are scarce surrounding the new project, Usher will be teaming back up with songwriter Rico Love, who penned his recent hits “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)” and “There Goes My Baby.”

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Demo for Britney Spear's New Single

People's Choice Awards - Music

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

Eminem
Enrique Iglesias
Michael Buble
Tim McGraw
Usher


FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

Carrie Underwood
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Pink
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE SONG

Airplanes – B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore
California Gurls — Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg
Love the Way You Lie — Eminem featuring Rihanna
OMG – Usher featuring Will.i.am
Telephone — Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce


FAVORITE ROCK BAND

Daughtry
Linkin Park
Maroon 5
Nickelback
Paramore

FAVORITE BREAKOUT ARTIST

B.o.B
Bruno Mars
Justin Bieber
Ke$ha
Selena Gomez and the Scene

FAVORITE POP ARTIST

Beyonce
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Pink
Rihanna

FAVORITE COUNTRY ARTIST

Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Taylor Swift


FAVORITE RnB ARTIST

Alicia Keys
Beyonce
Mary J. Blige
Ne-Yo
Usher


FAVORITE HIP-HOP ARTIST

Drake
Eminem
Jay-Z
Ludacris
Snoop Dogg

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO (Presented by VEVO)


Baby – Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
Love the Way You Lie — Eminem featuring Rihanna
Teenage Dream – Katy Perry
Telephone – Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce
Waka Waka – Shakira featuring Freshlyground

Kanye West Wants To Produce Bieber's Next Album

Rap superstar KANYE WEST is keen to use his producing power to turn JUSTIN BIEBER's next album into a guaranteed smash hit - he's offered to provide some beats for the teen sensation's forthcoming project.

The Stronger hitmaker delighted Bieber last year when he revealed he couldn't stop listening to his song Runaway Love - and West was so eager to put his own spin on the track, he hit the studio with the Baby singer and rapper Raekwon to produce a remix.

Now West wants to lend a hand again and has reached out to the 16 year old's camp once more.

Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, reveals, "Kanye wants to produce a bunch of new songs for his new album."

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Nicki Minaj and Rihanna to Shoot ‘Fly’ Video

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna are ready to spread their wings and “Fly.” The ladies are scheduled to shoot a video for their collaboration off the Young Money rapper’s platinum-certified debut Pink Friday, with Sanaa Hamri in the director’s chair. Hamri has helmed videos for Mariah Carey, Prince, and B.o.B.

The Harajuku Barbie has been steady on the video grind, most recently shooting a clip for “Moment 4 Life” with her Young Money cohort Drake. Already, Nicki has released visuals for “Your Love,” “Check It Out,” and “Right Thru Me,” where she flexed her acting chops.

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Katy Perry to Guest Star on 'How I Met Your Mother'

Pop star Katy Perry will guest star on an episode of CBS hit show How I Met Your Mother later this season as a potential love interest for Josh Radnor's Ted, CBS said Thursday.

The episode, titled Oh Honey, will see her play Zoey's (Jennifer Morrison) cousin, described as "a beautiful, naive girl who the gang resorts to calling 'honey'."

"Katy is a tremendous talent and we are delighted to be able to work with her," said Carter Bays, co-creator and executive producer of the show.

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Unreleased Avril Lavigne Music Video

Cover/Parody of the Week: Straight No Chaser's "Teen Sensation" Medley