Idolator — JoJo, we are duly excited for your upcoming album, which you recently admitted you deferred your first year of college to put together. After all, “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late” are such classic ’00s misty tunes that we still h... more info

VH1 News — Lloyd Banks spoke to MTV News about being influenced by Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland on his next album. "A lot of people don't know I write more than rap music," the MC said. more info

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MTV.com News — 'A lot of people don't know I write more than rap music,' MC says.By Shaheem Reid Lloyd Banks Photo: MTV News Lloyd Banks may be joining the recent ranks of Jay-Z (The Blueprint 3) Raekwon The Chef (Only Built 4 Cuban Linx ... Pt. 2) and Ca... more info

VH1 News — Keri Hilson says her next album, with production from Timbaland and an assist from Kanye West, will draw inspiration from her travels to Africa. more info

MTV.com News — 'Everywhere I travel, I get music from that region of the world,' she tells MTV News.By MTV News staff, with reporting by Audrey Kim Keri Hilson Photo: MTV News Keri Hilson received plenty of accolades during her transition from songwriter ... more info

MTV.com News — 'We have a real funny rapport. I always enjoy my conversations with Jay,' MC says.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: MTV News It was Jay-Z that alerted Timbaland to Drake's skills, and Drizzy himself said that when he talks with Hov, the Jiggama... more info

Musicaddictz - Addicted To Music — For those who want to sing along with these tracks ;)Put It In A Love Song (Instrumental) - Alicia Keys Ft. BeyoncéTelephone (Instrumental) - Lady Gaga Ft. BeyoncéCarry Out (Instrumental) - Timbaland Ft. Justin TimberlakeBreak Your Heart (Instr... more info

MTV.co.uk News — 50 Cent has been on tour across Europe recently and it seems that the dance music bug has finally bitten him. The rapper is going to follow in the footsteps of Flo Rida, Timbaland and Black Eyed... more info

MTV.com News — Singer signs with Interscope instead of Young Money.By Shaheem Reid Lloyd Photo: Universal Motown Coming off the success of Young Money's "Bed Rock" and factoring in their previous track record of hit singles like "Every Girl," everyone fi... more info