411 Mania — From My Chemical Romance, Frank Turner and The Gaslight Anthem to albums by NEW RIOT, Against Me!, Alkaline Trio and The Hextalls, there was a lot to get excited about last year. Check to see which albums made the list. more info

The Newsroom — Britney Spears is set to release her new single Hold It Against Me next week and Jennifer Lopez's husband Marc Anthony reportedly owes $1.8 million in unpaid taxes in today's celebrity gossip. more info

Pop Crunch — A new year means a new musical offering from Pop “It Girl” Britney Spears. On Friday, Jan. 7, Spears will premiere the lead single from her as-yet-untitled forthcoming album, due in March. The track, titled “Hold It Against Me,” will debut on... more info

Perez Hilton — YES! We've FINALLY got a release date! Britney Spears will officially drop her new single, Hold It Against Me, on January 7th! And Sharon Dastur, the program director for New York's Z100, who has heard the track, and reveals: "It's produced by Dr. L... more info

ContactMusic — Britney Spears will premiere her new music next week.The 29-year-old star's latest track, 'Hold It Against Me' will debut on radio in the coming days prior to release in the US on January 7 and insiders who have heard the song - her first release sin... more info

Pop Justice — We have updated the Popjustice Almighty. And the six artistes currently under discussion are... 1. Britney Spears Whatever she does next year stands an extraordinarily strong chance of being Very Listenable Indeed. For the avoidance of doubt we have... more info

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Pop Justice — Britney's comeback single is a Max Martin and Dr Luke tune. As we hinted on Monday (index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5157&Itemid=206), it's called 'Hold It Against Me'. As Luke confirmed on Twitter, (#!/TheDoctorLuke/status/126273424803758... more info