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+ "VH1 Divas" airs tonight. Watch Kelly Clarkson, Florence Welch, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott and Jessie J perform. Welch, Wanda Jackson and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings pay tribute to Amy Winehouse, and The Roots serve as house band. (MTV News)

+ Justin Bieber and Drake joined Stevie Wonder for his 16th Annual House Full Of Toys benefit concert on Saturday. Watch Wonder and Bieber perform "Someday at Christmas." (Idolator)

+ Biebs and Drake (busy boys!) were also joined by Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole, Lil Wayne and more for L.A.'s Power 106 holiday concert on Friday. Watch various callabos here. (Idolator)

+ If you didn't get to catch the gazillion Jay-Z/Kanye West encores of "N****s In Paris" live, perhaps watching Timbaland premiere a live remix of it will almost make up for missing out. #craycraycool (Rap-Up)

+ Kanye West's been relatively Twitter silent the last couple months, but this weekend he shared a couple dozen photos ranging from fancy cars to sexy women. Holiday wish list or some secret communication? (@kanyewest)

+ Ke$ha dishes about her "Sleazy" remix with Lil Wayne, T.I., Wiz Khalifa and Andre 3000 to MTV News. "Dr. Luke and I had this idea that we wanted to just get them all on one track and make it as gangster of a track as we possibly could." (MTV News)

+ Jonas Brothers fans, hold on to your fan-made lockets: They premiered a new tune, "Dance Until Tomorrow." (Just Jared Jr.)

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+ Drake headed to hometown Toronto for a MuchMusic special. Watch the three-part video where he signs autographs, answers fan questions, discusses Rihanna's perfect fit on "Take Care" and more. (Rap-Up)

+ Check out video from the "Christmas In Rockefeller Center" telecast where Justin Bieber and Usher performed "The Christmas Song," and Biebs and Busta Rhymes' gave "Drummer Boy" a rap spin. (Neon Limelight)

+ Sonny Moore aka Skrillex found out he was nominated for five Grammys while on tour. When MTV News caught up with him, it was still sinking in. "This whole year has been insane, and these are surprises and things beyond my wildest fantasies." (MTV News)

+ Willow Smith finally has a release date for her debut album. The album, whose singles include "Whip My Hair" and "Fireball" with Nicki Minaj, drops April 3, 2012. (Rap-Up)

+ In this month's Glamour, Demi Lovato dishes on heartbreak, makeup and tattoos: "I think scars are like battle wounds –- beautiful in a way... My tattoos say 'Stay strong.'" (Just Jared Jr.)

+ VH1 announced a series of scripted music bio-pics, and the first is on TLC. Surviving members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Chilli will serve as consultants and executive producers. (VH1)

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+ Kelly Clarkson's asking fans to participate in her "Stronger" video by submitting flash mob video. She posted a video of the choreography on her website and wrote, "Learn it with me and get your cameras ready to record." (Idolator)

+ Beyoncé is giving us a sneak peek at her DVD Live at Roseland: Elements of 4. Watch "End of Time" and "I Was Here." The latter features clips from her life and career. (Rap-Up)

+  Rick Ross told "RapFix Live" that he's postponing the release of God Forgives, I Don't due to his recently suffered seizures. "[Because of] my little health situation, I had to postpone a lot of my groundwork," Ross said. (MTV News)

+ The paternity suit against Justin Bieber has reportedly been dropped. A lawyer for the woman alleging he was the father of her child told MTV News that while the case was withdrawn, "We are still pursuing a DNA test." (MTV News)

+ Wanna know what Drake wants backstage? Apparently his tour rider includes scented candles, booze, ChapStick, chicken wings and gummy bears. (ONTD)

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+ This Christmas, the Obama's might catch Bieber Fever: Justin Bieber will play TNT's "Christmas in Washington" special. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, musical guests include Cee Lo Green, Jennifer Hudson, The Band Perry and Victoria Justice. (Neon Limelight)

+ Watch as Lady Gaga reads her intro for photographer Terry Richardson's book, Lady Gaga X Terry Richardson and check out a photo still from her upcoming Thanksgiving Day TV special. (E!)

+ Want some free music? Sure you do! Download Ludacris' free mixtape, "1.21 Gigawatts: Back to the First Time." Guests include Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Rick Ross and more. (Rap-Up)

+ Rihanna performed "We Found Love" for the first time live yesterday. She dropped the track after singing "Umbrella" on night two of her three-night stint at O2 Arena in London. (MTV News)

+ Aaaannnd now, here's Lil Wayne skateboarding on the roof of his mansion in Miami. It's oddly soothing. (Rap-Up)

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+ Jonas Brothers have been really busy, but mainly with their individual projects. However, Nick Jonas reveals they "want to take [their] time" for the next album. He also talked about a tour. "I don't know necessarily when that will be, but it will happen." (MTV News)

+ Jay-Z raps about his impending fatherhood in GQ's "Men of the Year" issue; he's one of four GQ covers for the issue. "Providing -- that's not love," Jay says. "Being there -- that's more important," he said on being a dad. GQ crowned Hova "King of the Year." (MTV News)

+ If this video has a lesson, it's never hold a Kurt Cobain photo at a Courtney Love concert, unless you want a litany of swears thrown at you, and for her to insult Foo Fighters and storm off stage. NSFW, unless your boss loves hearing the F-bomb multiple times. (Rolling Stone)

+ Dr. Dre needs some time off. He's taking a break from recording his forthcoming Detox album. "I'm gonna just wrap it up for a minute... the longest I've been out of the studio in 27 years has been two weeks." (Rap-Up)

+ So there's been some controversy around Nickelback playing halftime during the annual Detroit Lions home football game on Thanksgiving. Fans started a petition to remove them, but they're officially on the bill. Um, U.S. Thanksgiving, Canadian band? Just sayin'. (MTV News)

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+ Only Lady Gaga could pull off singing headless. Well, her head was present, just not where it was supposed to be (just watch the video) during her performance of "Marry The Night" on the show "X Factor UK" yesterday. (Neon Limelight)

+ Kanye West's headline performance at Brazil's SWU Music & Arts Festival on Saturday featured surprise guest Fergie during "All of the Lights." Watch that and "Stronger" here. (Rap-Up)

+ Happy birthday, Kevin Jonas! He celebrated with wife Dani and brother Joe Jonas in Vegas. They surprised him with a guitar-shaped birthday cake. Peep photos here. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ Nick Jonas reveals Kevin encouraged him to go for the lead role Nick secured in the Broadway play "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. "'[Kevin] said, 'You have to see that show, you have to be in it one day,'" Nick told MTV News. (MTV News)

+ Justin Timberlake made good on a promise to escort Corporal Kelsey De Santis to the Marine Corps Ball after she asked him to be her date via YouTube. After the event this weekend, JT wrote a moving letter about it. Read it here. (ONTD)

+ Coldplay's Chris Martin channeled the funny during "Saturday Night Live"'s Weekend Update, where he made a cameo during a silly Thanksgiving songs skit. Coldplay was "SNL"'s featured music guest. (Neon Limelight)

+ Watch Beyoncé, who was backed by house band The Roots, kill it during her "Countdown" performance for "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." (Rap-Up)

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+ Katy Perry announced during her appearance on "Ellen" that she's thanking fans by renting out L.A.'s Staples Center and playing a free (!!!) show on Nov. 23. She also said she wants kids, but not too soon: "If it doesn't hurt the first time, I'll keep popping them out." (E!)

+ Lady Gaga released a photo from her forthcoming "Marry The Night" video. She (or maybe Jo Calderone?) is lying on a gurney with two nurses beside her. #mysterious (Neon Limelight)

+ Nicki Minaj and David Guetta will open the 2011 American Music Awards on Nov. 20 with their collabos "Where Them Girls At" and "Turn Me On." Other performers include Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera and Katy Perry. (Rap-Up)

+ Noel Gallagher wants to make something clear: He's NOT gunning for an Oasis reunion. He told MTV News his words were misconstrued by a journalist, adding, "It isn't going to take place. Do I look desperate? No, I'm not desperate at all." (MTV News)

+ Broken Social Scene kissed us goodbye (sniffle) with their self-proclaimed final concert, which took place in Brazil. Watch them cover U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and Beastie Boys' "Funky Boss," before playing their own "Major Label Debut (Fast)." (Pitchfork)

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+ Taylor Swift took home the Entertainer of the Year trophy at the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards last night. Other winners included The Band Perry, Jason Aldean, Sugarland and Lady Antebellum. (Billboard)

+ Prince, Nicki Minaj, styling clothing...did my invite get lost in the mail? The pair attended and performed at the Versace For H&M Launch event. (MTV Style)

+ Check out Alicia Keys now aka DJ AK-47 rocking the ones and twos at a recent gig with hubby Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes backing her up. (Rap-Up)

+ R. Kelly's forthcoming autobiography, Soula Coaster: The Diary of Me, which was slated to release this month, has been postponed. It's now due in spring 2012. (Billboard)

+ Looks like comedy series "Portlandia," featuring Wild Flag's Carrie Brownstein, is gonna be even more rockin' next season. Guests include Eddie Vedder, Sex Pistols' Steve Jones, Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock, Johnny Marr, St. Vincent's Annie Clark and Joanna Newsom. (Rolling Stone)

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+ Influential rapper Heavy D died yesterday at the age of 44. Heavy D & The Boyz will always be remembered for hits such as the 1991 classic, "Now That We Found Love." The cause of death is yet unknown. His last tweet read, "BE INSPIRED!" (MTV News)

+ Looks like Selena Gomez was having a ball during her "Hit The Lights" video shoot. Peep the photos of her frolicking amid yellow balloons and wheat fields. (Just Jared Jr.)

+ The People's Choice Awards noms are in, and Katy Perry led the pack with seven noms. Beyoncé and Lady Gaga followed with five, and Adele garnered four. (MTV News)

+ Avril Lavigne and boyfriend Brody Jenner are reportedly recovering from an attack involving a broken bottle in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Lavigne wrote on Twitter they were attacked by five people. (Billboard)

+ Wait, is it true? New Edition is REUNITING?! According to a magazine interview with Bobby Brown, the group is getting back together. (ONTD)

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+ Sister LaToya Jackson, Nicki Minaj, MJ producer Darkchild and other celebs, family and fans react to the involuntary manslaughter guilty verdict of Michael Jackson's former doctor, Conrad Murray. (MTV News)

+ Looks like Nicki Minaj's alter ego, Roman Zolanski, may drop some music soon. "He has two more weeks in boarding school. We're going to pick him up now. When he lands, he will address the nation in the form of music," Minaj wrote on her blog. (Rap-Up)

+ A spokesman for Justin Bieber said Bieber will take a paternity test and plans to sue the woman who has alleged he's the father of her child. Bieber has denied ever meeting the woman. (Billboard)

+ Adele underwent throat surgery in Boston. The doctor said he "expects Adele to make a full recovery from her laser microsurgery." (Billboard)

+ Listen to Feist and Joanna Newsom's contributions to The Muppets soundtrack. Feist appears on "Life's A Happy Song," which was written by Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie. (Pitchfork)

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