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+ Rick Ross, Common and Lupe Fiasco will perform the influential "The Message" with creators Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel and Scorpio during "The Grammy Nominations Live -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" on Wednesday. (Billboard)
+ The rumors are true: M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj will appear on Madonna's forthcoming album, due in 2012. "Summond to NYC by bitchesses > MADONNA and NICKIMINAJ," M.I.A. tweeted. (MTV News)
+ Dear Lady Gaga, could you stop being fantabulous for just a sec so the rest of us mortals can feel OK about ourselves? Peep her in pretty pastels for Elle here, and her fancy Vanity Fair spread here. (ONTD)
+ Last night Momma Monster also announced the official release date of her "Marry The Night" video via Twitter. Catch it on E! Thursday. (@ladygaga)
+ B.o.B. dropped a new mixtape, "E.P.I.C. (Every Play is Crucial)," which features Eminem, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Mos Def. Grab the free mix here. (MTV News)