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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NME — Warners US made 'serious mistakes' with promotion, band claim more info

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

Chorus.fm — *Against Me!* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/againstme) recently talked to Spin (http://www.spin.com/articles/tom-gabel-talks-future-against-me) about the future of the band. more info

Culture Bully — Against Me! will perform at Nashville's Exit/In this coming January 20. more info

Chorus.fm — *Against Me!* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?do=showdetails&l=2769) have left (http://ifeelsicktomystomach.blogspot.com/) Sire/Warner. An update from Tom Gabel can be read in the replies. more info