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+ Acclaimed video director Melina Matsoukas has responded to the controversy surrounding her clip for Rihanna's racy "S&M" video, claiming, "I wouldn't play down the imagery for a song that's so strong. It makes sense to develop it further and really take it there. So if they don't want to play it, [fans] can watch it somewhere else." (MTV News)
+ Here's your first glimpse at Lady Gaga's pretty in pink Vogue cover. (That Grape Juice)
+ And here's Taylor Swift rapping part of Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass." (OceanUp)
+ Check out a sneak peek of Florence + The Machine on "Gossip Girl." (Vulture)
+ "American Idol" will release a greatest hits collection featuring the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood and more. (Idolator)
+ Usher and Slash are rumored to be joining the Black Eyed Peas onstage for this Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show. (EW Music-Mix)
+ John Mayer has reportedly been getting heckled in public by random people who are angry over his treatment of Jennifer Aniston. That's hilarious. (PopEater)