New York Times — New releases from Britney Spears, Akon, Cynic and John Escreet. more info

People.com — The hip-hop star, who has a new album out, talks collaborations and clothing lines with PEOPLE more info

NME — Akon is set to perform a free show at China Club in New York City on Monday (December 1). more info

VH1 News — Kanye West vs. Guns N' Roses: Akon, the Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo and others weigh in on the epic chart battle. more info

MTV.com News — 'I want to pull for both of them,' Jordin Sparks says, before leaning toward GN'R.By Chris Harris, with reporting by Jeff Cornell Kanye West and Axl Rose Photo: MTV News/ Getty Images Will it be Guns N' Roses or Kanye West? That was the q... more info

People.com — The Web site hosts its first live event with dozens of artists more info

MTV.com News — Plus: D.O.E. gets a new lease on life, thanks to Timbaland.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Ludacris Photo: Bob Levey/ WireImage Artist: Shawty Lo Representing: You have to ask? "Baaaayyynk-Headdddddd!" Mixtap... more info

MTV.com News — JT called Thr33 Ringz track 'his favorite song I ever did,' Pain recalls.By Shaheem Reid Justin Timberlake Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images T-Pain says he can't believe what just happened to his hit record "Can't Believe It." Justin Tim... more info

R&B star is aiming to be first black James Bond, with sexy Nicole Scherzinger co-starring more info

People.com — Paris Hilton, Kate Walsh and Akon will also present awards at the Nov. 23 telecast in L.A. more info