L.A. Times - Entertainment — Following sporadic live appearances in 2014, hip-hop trio N.E.R.D. is officially back with its first new music in five years. The act has recorded three songs for the upcomingfilm  “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water,” due Feb. 6. more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher As always, there's been some notable news in the hip hop community lately -- like the new N.E.R.D. songs -- and now that the holidays are behind us, we're taking this chance to round up some of... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Perhaps you've noticed that Pharrell has been having a huge moment over the past year or two, thanks to "Get Lucky," "Happy," "Blurred Lines" and whatever else the man with the peculiar taste in hats has been up to.... more info

Perez Hilton — If his song for Despicable Me is any indication of how big this song will be, then look out, world! Pharrell Williams has reunited with his N.E.R.D. band members Chad Hugo and Shay Haley to make some fun new music. [ Related: N.E.R.D. Shows Love For ... more info

Stereogum — Pharrell has reunited with his old songwriting partners Chad Hugo and Shay Haley to put out a new N.E.R.D. track for the upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants movie. The tropical-sounding “Squeeze Me” is their first collaboration since their 2010 album ... more info

Stereogum — Pharrell headlined Odd Future’s annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles over the weekend, and a couple notable things happened during his set. For one, his N.E.R.D. cohorts Chad Hugo and Shay Haley joined him on stage for a brief reunion perf... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Mr Williams shows off an impressive back catalogue with a little help from N*E*R*D pal Shay Haley... more info

MTV.co.uk News — REVIEW: The ‘Happy’ legend brings his baes to Camden’s Roundhouse... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Former N.E.R.D. star has made European fans 'Happy' by confirming a string of gigs for Autumn this year... more info