Justin Timberlake unveiled the

Justin Timberlake unveiled "The 20/20 Experience" cover and track list yesterday.

+ Dear Justin Timberlake: We waited seven long years for a new album, but it's OK, because you've given us "Suit & Tie," "Pusher Love Girl," and "That Girl." And now you've shared the 20/20 Experience cover and 10-song track list! Can't wait to watch you on Grammy Sunday!! THANK YOU -- xoxo, everyone. (MTV News)

+ Speaking of long waits, this week Fall Out Boy ended a four-year hiatus, released a new song, performed intimate shows, and announced Save Rock And Roll (out May 7), and a full tour. "We wanted to do something that was us now. And if it weren't right, we weren't going to do it," singer Patrick Stump told MTV News. Watch the interview. (MTV News)

Lady Gaga can be cryptic at times, but if we're getting this right, we think she may have shared a new ARTPOP lyric and song title. "All I need is to write music and love my fans," she wrote on Facebook. "We could be caught, were both criminals of thought. –Sex Dreams, ARTPOP." (Idolator)

+ Some very lucky kids got a surprise visit from the Jonas Brothers in Minneapolis yesterday. The boys stopped by Patrick Henry High School to announce they'll be playing an Oct. 8 concert on We Day, which students earn entrance to by committing to global and local social action as part of a yearlong We Act program. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ "The 55th Annual Grammy Awards" are in just three days, and more performance collabos are being announced. Miguel, who is up for five Grammys, and Wiz Khalifa will team up Sunday. (Rap-Up)

+ Watch an extended trailer for Fast & Furious 6, which features Ludacris reprising his role as Tej Parker, Tyrese, and Rita Ora making her film debut. (Rap-Up)

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Beyoncé's world tour presale starts selling tickets to BEYHIVE members today.

Beyoncé's presale tour tickets for 14 cities begins today.

+ Presale tickets for Beyoncé's "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" will be available to BEYHIVE blog members beginning at 10 a.m. local venue time today for 14 North American cities, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles (some European presale tickets have already gone on sale). #COUNTDOWN! (Beyonce.com)

Demi Lovato is U.K. Cosmo On Campus' Spring issue cover girl. She raps about being ready to date, "The X Factor," and has relationship advice for Lovatics: "It is very unhealthy when girls devote all of their time to a guy and forget their friends and family. I did that. I was always looking for distractions because I was so afraid of being alone." (MTV News)

+ Speaking of Demi Lovato, she will be on the Feb. 22 episode of "The Price Is Right." Demi will be competing for the charity Free The Children, whose program's work to eradicate child exploitation. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Austin Mahone will be chatting with fans on @MTV's Twitter tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET. Pose questions using the #AustinMahoneMTV hashtag. Also, stay up for the MTV.com video premiere of Austin's "Say You're Just A Friend" featuring Flo Rida, which hits at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday. (MTV News)

+ Fun. and Tegan And Sara are hitting the road together! The "Most Nights" North American tour launches July 6 in Toronto, and wraps on Sept. 26 in Charlottesville, Va. (Idolator)

+ Pink opens up about her family and what makes her feel beautiful in the March issue of Redbook. "Beautiful has never been my goal," she says. "Joy is my goal -- to feel healthy and strong and powerful and useful and engaged and intelligent and in love. It's about joy. And there's such joy now." Now that is beautiful. (Just Jared)

+ Listen to Taylor Swift duet with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban on "Highway Don't Care," from Tim's Two Lanes Of Freedom album. Taylor's also announced that "22" will be her next single from Red. (Just Jared)

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Rihanna to perform with Bruno Mars and Sting at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.

Rihanna, Bruno Mars, and Sting will perform together at the Grammys on Sunday.

+ Rihanna will be performing with Bruno Mars and Sting at the "55th Annual Grammy Awards" on Sunday. Kelly Clarkson has also been added to the performers list, which includes Justin TimberlakeTaylor SwiftJack WhiteFrank OceanThe Black KeysAlicia KeysMaroon 5Ed Sheeran, and more. (MTV News)

+ Justin Timberlake is filming a documentary about the making of The 20/20 Experience. The countdown video on his website is a part of it. "That little piece of footage is from a documentary we started working on throughout the making of the album, which started last June," Justin told Ryan Seacrest in an interview. (MTV News)

Rilo Kiley returns from a six-year hiatus with a compilation of archival material. Entitled rkives, it will be released April 2 and includes 16 songs. (Pitchfork)

+ Shakira and her fiancé Girard Pique shared a photo of their baby boy, Milan. "Visit our @Unicef #Babyshower to see the 1st pic of my 2 angels and help underprivileged babies," Shakira tweeted. (Just Jared)

+ Miley Cyrus, Lil' Kim, and her protégé Tiffany Foxx have teamed up for Foxx's "Twisted" video. "Good lawd you are beautiful. Had so much fun last night xoxo,” Miley tweeted after shooting her cameo for the clip. (RapFix)

+ Watch Hunter Hayes during "Live from the MTV Newsroom: Hunter Hayes" tonight on MTV.com at 7 p.m. ET. He'll perform an acoustic set and hang out for an interview. Tweet your questions for him to @MTVNews with the hashtag #AskHunter. (MTV News)

+ If you still haven't found a Valentine's Day gift for that special someone, The Flaming Lips have a unique idea. They've made a USB mix called Songs Of Love, which is encased inside an anatomically correct (as in it looks just like the one that beats inside you) chocolate heart. (Pitchfork)

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Justin Timberlake performed new songs this past Super Bowl weekend.

Justin Timberlake premiered two new songs on Saturday in New Orleans.

+ Things were hot in New Orleans this weekend, and we're not just talking about the Superdome. Justin Timberlake returned to the stage in NOLA on Saturday with brand-new material. Watch him sing "Suit & Tie" (with surprise guest Jay-Z) and premiere two new songs, "That Girl" and "Pusher Love Girl." (Rap-Up)

+ Beyoncé, has dubbed her 2013 tour "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour," which references hubby Jay-Z's real last name. She hits Europe and then heads to her first North American date on June 28 in Los Angeles. The tour wraps in Brooklyn on Aug. 3. (Beyonce.com)

+ Speaking of the venerable Beyoncé, she and Destiny's Child slayed the Super Bowl halftime show (as we knew they would), and Alicia Keys also nailed her Super Bowl appearance. Listen to a bit of Alicia's lovely rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." (MTV News)

+ Jennifer Hudson also joined the Super Bowl festivities. Watch her sing "America The Beautiful" with students from Sandy Hook Elementary. (Rap-Up)

Carly Rae Jepsen is Seventeen's March cover girl. "I love that he works hard and has fun," she shared about her mentor, Justin Bieber. (Idolator)

+ Frank Ocean announced he won't be pressing charges against Chris Brown over their recent fight. "I'm an artist and a modern person. I'll choose sanity. No criminal charges. No civil lawsuit. Forgiveness, albeit difficult, is wisdom. Peace, albeit trite, is what I want in my short life. Peace," Frank wrote on Tumblr. (MTV News)

+ Watch Selena Gomez's racy and NSFW international trailer for "Spring Breakers," which also stars fellow singer Vanessa Hudgens. (Idolator)

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Jennifer Hudson and Sandy Hook Elementary students will perform at the Super Bowl pregame show.

Jennifer Hudson and Sandy Hook Elementary students will perform at the Super Bowl pregame show.

+ We already know Beyoncé will dominate the Super Bowl halftime show, and now Jennifer Hudson has been asked to sing at the pregame festivities! She and students from Newtown, Conn.'s Sandy Hook Elementary will sing "America The Beautiful." Alicia Keys will perform the national anthem. (Rap-Up)

+ Feb. 10 will be a big night for Drake. Not only is he up for three Grammy nominations (including Best Rap Album), but he's also releasing a new song that night. It will be the first single from his forthcoming third album and is rumored to be called "Started From The Bottom." (Rap-Up)

+ Speaking of the Grammys, Frank Ocean has been added to the list of performers. He's up for six awards, including Record Of The Year and Album Of The Year. (RapFix)

Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg's reggae persona) has announced a release date for his Reincarnated documentary. Set to hit select theaters on March 1, the film will chronicle his path to Rastafarianism. (RapFix)

+ Justin Bieber can now add Mike Tyson to his legion of fans. "I just think he's pretty awesome," the boxer-turned-actor said, "And I think his cut with Big Sean ["As Long As You Love Me"] was pretty awesome, too." Mike then sang (what we think is supposed to be) a Bieber song. Take a listen. (MTV News)

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Beyonce releases photos fom her Super Bowl Halftime Show rehearsal

Beyoncé warms up at her Super Bowl halftime rehearsals.

+ We're so excited for the Super Bowl on Sunday! OK, maybe it's Beyoncé's Super Bowl Halftime Show and the excuse to eat tons of junk food that has us extra pumped (we're not opposed to guys working it in tight pants either). Check out Bey's Instagram photos from her Halftime Show rehearsals. (MTV News)

+ Britney Spears is working on new music. "I'm at the studio recording a new song for my boys. They are going to freak out when they hear it. So excited!" she tweeted. We're not sure if "the boys" are her kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James, or just the general male population. Either way, we look forward to hearing it. (Idolator)

The Strokes have announced the album title and release date for their fifth studio album. Comedown Machine streets on March 26. Listen to their new song, "One Way Trigger." (MTV News)

+ While One Direction's Zayn Malik is taken (he's dating Little Mix's Perrie Edwards), he admitted in an interview that he'd kiss Selena Gomez, natch. Sel was asked the same question and she also said yes, natch. Selayn, Zaynela, anyone? (Just Jared Jr.)

+ In other Selena Gomez news, she's been busy recording her next album. Take a look at some photos she's tweeted from her studio sessions. (MTV News)

+ Listen to Jewel's update to her '90s hit "Foolish Games"; it's been turned into a duet with Kelly Clarkson. The song appears on Jewel's forthcoming Greatest Hits, which drops Feb. 5. (Idolator)

+ Watch Miley Cyrus turn the tables on a paparazzo! She was out walking her dogs, while videotaping him. The clip shows the paparazzo (who she says jumped out of a handicap vehicle and calls "a criminal") running while still snapping shots of Miley. (Idolator)

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Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" will be released March 19.

Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" will be released March 19.

+ Justin Timberlake will perform a the Grammys (WE KNEW IT), and his The 20/20 Experience album will officially drop March 19. (MTV News)

+ Rihanna is Rolling Stone's cover gal! The issue streets this Friday. Get a sneak peek at the cover. (Rolling Stone)

+ Watch Justin Bieber's perform an acoustic version of "Boyfriend" on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." His Believe Acoustic, which dropped yesterday, has hit No. 1 on iTunes. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose have a name picked for their baby boy. They aren't revealing it yet, but they did drop vague hints during a radio interview yesterday. Amber said it's a "normal" but "not common" name, and Wiz shared he has a rapper nickname and an alter ego to go with it. Your guess is as good as ours. (MTV News)

+ Watch U.K. sensation Emeli Sandé perform new single "Next To Me" and "My Kind Of Love" from Our Version Of Events on Tuesday's "The Today Show." (Idolator)

+ Details surrounding Frank Ocean and Chris Brown's altercation over the weekend are still surfacing, the latest being that Brown will reportedly speak with police about the incident (Ocean has already done so). Unnamed sources also told TMZ there's videotape of the incident showing part of the fight. (RapFix)

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Rick Ross was the target of a drive-by shooting early yesterday morning.

Rick Ross was confirmed as a drive-by shooting target yesterday, per a police statement.

+ Rick Ross was confirmed as a target of a drive-by shooting yesterday. According to a Fort Lauderdale police statement, multiple shots were fired in Ross' direction early Monday morning after he left his birthday celebration with his girlfriend. Ross reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an apartment building. No one was injured, and the suspects fled. (MTV News)

+ The conflict between Frank Ocean and Chris Brown that led to a parking lot fight over the weekend may lead to charges. Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore stated that Ocean "is desirous of prosecution in this incident." Brown is still on probation for assaulting Rihanna in 2009. (MTV News)

+ Paramore have announced the first dates of their North American tour in support of their forthcoming eponymous album, due April 9. The group kicks things off in Houston on April 25 and ends this leg of the tour on May 16 in New York. (MTV News)

+ Justin Bieber opens up in this week's Billboard cover story about the Grammy snub, his music, and also about his breakup with Selena Gomez. "I'm not in the happiest place that I've ever been," he said. "I'm trying to get through what I'm going through." (MTV News)

+ Watch a promo of Selena Gomez's upcoming "Wizards Of Waverly Place" special, called "The Wizards Return: Alex Vs. Alex." It premieres March 15 on the Disney Channel. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Listen to a smooth new version of Cat Power's "Manhattan"; the track has been remixed by producer Ryan Hemsworth and features vocals by Angel Haze. The original tune appeared on Cat Power's Sun, which was released last year. (Pitchfork)

+ And now, take a gander at cats that look like One Direction, because THERE ARE CATS THAT LOOK LIKE ONE DIRECTION! (E!)

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Watch Adam Levine, Kendrick Lamar, and The Lonely Island in their new Digital Short from "SNL."

Adam Levine hosted "Saturday Night Live," where he, Kendrick Lamar, and The Lonely Island performed "YOLO."

+ Watch "Saturday Night Live" host Adam Levine, musical guest Kendrick Lamar (who also performed "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Poetic Justice"), and The Lonely Island's digital short "YOLO," which ironically preaches to be cautious. (RapFix)

+ Also check out Adam Levine's monologue from "SNL" where he ends up shirtless because #wowkillerabs, and it also features him being judged (a play on his coach duties on "The Voice") by Andy Samberg, Cameron Diaz, and Jerry Seinfeld. (Just Jared)

+ Chris Brown and Frank Ocean were reportedly involved in a brawl outside of a recording studio in Los Angeles late Sunday night. While there are conflicting reports of who exactly started the scuffle, no charges have been officially filed. (MTV News)

+ More than 230 people died during a fire at the Kiss Club, a nightclub in the university town of Santa Maria, Brazil, on Sunday. A local band was performing when their pyrotechnics reportedly ignited the ceiling at the club. AP reports many of the victims were under the age of 20. (Rolling Stone)

+ Justin Bieber is filming a concert movie (!), starting with two recent shows in Miami. "Yeah word is out. We are shooting a movie here in Miami. Need u all live tomorrow again!" Justin tweeted after the first of the two filmed shows. (Just Jared)

+ Big ups to One Direction, who took home the 2013 NRJ Music Award for Best International Group on Saturday in Cannes, France. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Speaking of the NRJ Music Awards, Taylor Swift performed "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" at the event. Not-so-subliminal message for Harry Styles of One Direction? Watch her performance. (Idolator)

+ Morrissey has canceled several shows after reportedly being diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer, though he's expected to make a full recovery. He plans to resume his tour on Feb. 9 in Las Vegas. (Billboard)

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The 2013 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival released its lineup last night.

+ The 2013 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival, taking place April 12-14 and April 19-21 in Indio, Calif., announced its lineup. Headliners are Blur, The Stone Roses, Phoenix, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Postal Service, and Vampire Weekend. Many more will also perform. (MTV News)

+ Some rumored details on Beyoncé's set list for the Super Bowl Halftime Show have supposedly leaked. According to Us Weekly, she'll kick things off with "Crazy In Love," and then the rest of Destiny's Child will join her (#pleaseletthisbetrue!) for "Bills Bills Bills," "Survivor," and "Nuclear." The Super Bowl takes place on Feb. 3. (RapFix)

+ Taylor Swift is good people. Kayla Kincannon, a 17-year-old battling brain cancer, wanted to meet her idol so her friends started a Twitter campaign to bring them together. Her dream became a reality. "Can not believe I just had lunch with @taylorswift13 today, I was enchanted to meet you!" Kayla tweeted. (E!)

+ The Nas and Frank Ocean track "No Such Thing As White Jesus," which was thought to be lost, has surfaced. "It got mixed up with some drives that Kanye's engineers had, and they finally they sent it back and I got the files now," producer Hit-Boy revealed, adding, " That song is gonna be heard by the world one day." (MTV News)

Ed Sheeran has been added to the 55th Annual Grammy Awards performance lineup. He's slated to take the stage with Elton John. "Buzzing to announce i am going to be performing live on@TheGRAMMYs on Feb the 10th on @CBSTweet. Cannot wait!!," Ed tweeted. (MTV News)

+ The Flaming Lips have announced the title and release date for their 13th studio album. The Terror streets on April 2. A song from the set, "Sun Blows Up Today," will be featured in a TV commercial on Super Bowl Sunday. (Billboard)

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