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MTV.com News — Longtime Keys producer Kerry 'Krucial' Brothers tweets about 'new AK and Drake' track.By James Dinh Alicia Keys Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage After so successfully collaborating with Jay-Z on "Empire State of Mind," it looks like Alicia Key... more info

AllHipHop — Queens, New York rap legend/actor LL Cool J has been tapped to host The Grammy Nominations Concert Live - Countdown to Music's Biggest Night."   LL, who has earned two Grammy's of his own, will host the concert for the second year in a row, live fro... more info

ET Online — ET has the latest... The Black Eyed Peas is just one group set to perform at "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" in December. Read on to find out what other music stars have been tapped! Joining the Bl... more info

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Rolling Stone — The first of two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary shows at Madison Square Garden isn’t even over yet, but a host of monumental moments have already gone down on the stage of the storied New York venue. Here’s a rundown: • Crosby, Sti... more info

All About Jazz — Check out Norah Jones' "Chasing Pirates" official video world premiere on VH1.com! Filmed in Norah's hometown of NYC, the video was directed by Rich Lee (Fergie, Michael Buble) who has worked on the visual effects for all three Pirates of the Caribbe... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — COUNTDOWN TO 'MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT' It’s no secret that Michael Jackson went to his grave in search of sleep. The pop icon's death was linked to his use of the powerful anesthetic propofol and sedatives, according to the... more info

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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — COUNTDOWN TO 'MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT' In March, Michael Jackson called a press conference to announce what would have been his swan song as a touring artist: the 50-date concert series at London’s O2 Arena, “This Is It.” â�... more info