USA Today Music — Other notable releases include albums from Betty Wright, backed by The Roots, and a solo effort from Backstreet Boy Howie D. more info

Stereogum — A couple months ago, Beyoncé took to Fallon to perform a live version of song of the year/video of the year candidate “Countdown” with Fallon’s houseband, the Roots. Though recorded in July, it didn’t air until recently; check out the video ... more info

Stereogum — For her new album Betty Wright: The Movie, the ’70s soul legend teams up with the Roots, whose ?uestlove co-wrote and co-produced the entire album. And on the smooth rocker “Grapes On A Vine,” Lil Wayne shows up to kick a quick verse over a Cap... more info

Popdose — “Friday” is the Song of the Year for 2011. Over the course of about two weeks, this thing went from pseudo-professional amateur project to hipster YouTube sensation to cultural phenomenon to moderately hit single to subject of ironic covers (Step... more info

411 Mania — Check out "Tip the Scale"... more info

Stereogum — In the buildup to the December release of the Roots’ concept album, undun, the legendary rap collective is putting out a video every Tuesday at 12:06, which mirrors the 12/6 release date of the LP. Today’s clip is for “Tip The Scale,” a gritt... more info

Starpulse — Acclaimed hip-hop stars The Roots are to be honored with a mural in their native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The You Got Me hit-makers, founded by rapper Black Thought and drummer Ahmir '?uestlov... more info

Stereogum — In director Clifton Bell‘s video for the Roots’ new single “Make My,” one guy gets shot a whole fuckload of times, and that’s pretty much the only thing that happens. The slow-motion black-and-white clip is just two minutes long, about half... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Last night, Justin Timberlake made an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon yesterday and performed ‘The History Of Rap Pt 3′ alongside The Roots. more info

Mjsbigblog — Here's some fresh news for ya. Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson will participate in the latest VH1 Divas special, along with Mary J. Blige, Florence + The Machine, Jesse J and Jill Scott. This fabulous line up of ladies will pay tribute to the gre... more info