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Demi Lovato will release an e-book on June 11.

+ Demi Lovato is releasing an e-book on June 11, which will be available on Apple's iBooks. She asked Ryan Seacrest to write the foreword, which he read on his radio show and you can listen to now! (Just Jared Jr.)

+ The Teen Choice Awards 2013 nominations are in, and there's some stiff competition. Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, and Bruno Mars compete in the Male Artist category. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato face off in the Female Artist category. (MTV News)

+ Avril Lavigne is the cover woman for Nylon magazine's June/July issue, where she opens up about her forthcoming album. "Lyrically I pushed myself to talk about different subjects. I didn't want to be so simple. I really tried to express myself and go deeper," she said. (Just Jared)

+ Beyoncé (No. 17), Lady Gaga (No. 45), and Shakira (No. 52) have made Forbes' Most Powerful Women list. Of course, they top our awesome women list every day. (Idolator)

+ Kelly Rowland has released the track list for Talk A Good Game, which drops June 18. The set features "You Changed" with her fellow Destiny's Child mates Beyoncé and Michelle Williams. Other guests include Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T, and The-Dream. (Rap-Up)

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Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio have been confirmed as the new "X Factor" judges.

+ Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio have been confirmed as "The X Factor" judges this fall, according to Entertainment Weekly. The two will be joining returning judges Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell. (MTV News)

+ Beyoncé's "Grown Woman," the song we heard a snippet of in Bey's Pepsi commercial, has appeared online. Take a listen to the tune, which sounds like it was possibly recorded during one of her live sets. (Rap-Up)

+ Ray Manzarek, The Doors' cofounder and keyboardist, passed away yesterday. He was 74. His legendary vocals and organ playing was featured as recently as Skrillex's 2012 song "Breakin' A Sweat," which also included other Doors' members and a spoken-word sample of The Doors' late singer, Jim Morrison. (MTV News)

+ J. Cole has moved up the release date to Born Sinner. "Kanye West is one of the greatest artists of our generation," Cole tweeted, adding, "Which is exactly why I'm moving my release date up. Born Sinner June 18th." Also, take a look at his newly unveiled cover art. (RapFix)

+ Check out Blue Ivy Carter chilling in her personalized director's chair, because awwww! Beyoncé shared the photo of her tutu-wearing cutie on Tumblr. (Neon Limelight)

+ Watch a 15-minute animated short film from Queens Of The Stone Age. The ominous flick splices together several new songs, including "My God Is The Sun." Their forthcoming album ...Like Clockwork streets June 4. (Rolling Stone)

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Adam Lambert will perform during the season finale of "American Idol."

+ Adam Lambert is confirmed to perform at the "American Idol" season finale on May 16, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He's slated to duet with contestant Angie Miller. Jennifer Lopez, The Band Perry, and Frankie Valli will reportedly also perform. (Billboard)

+ As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis was arrested yesterday for concocting a murder-for-hire plot. He allegedly solicited an undercover police officer to kill his estranged wife. (MTV News)

+ Listen to two snippets of new Kanye West tracks, rolled out by G.O.O.D. Music's Hudson Mohawke. Meanwhile, Kanye himself premiered "I Am a God" at Monday's Met Gala. (Idolator)

+ Lil Wayne and Birdman are set to hang with "RapFix Live" and host Sway Calloway in Miami today at 4 p.m. ET. Other YMCMB crew members are also expected to make cameos. Tweet questions for the rappers to @MTVRapFix. (RapFix)

+ Selena Gomez is InStyle's June issue cover girl! Inside the issue, she opens up about dating in the spotlight with on-and-off boyfriend Justin Bieber. "It's uncomfortable that everywhere I go, people know. But Justin and I never really focused on the attention. You can't help who you date," she said. (Just Jared)

+ Take a look at Kelly Rowland's sizzling black-and-white cover art for her forthcoming Talk A Good Game, which drops June 18. The album includes guest features from Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell Williams, and The-Dream. (Rap-Up)

+ DJ and producer Peter Rauhofer died yesterday of brain cancer, according to a post on Facebook from his manager, Angelo Russo. Rauhofer was 48. He was known for his remixes of Madonna, Britney Spears, Rihanna, and many others. In 1999, he won a Grammy for his remix of Cher's "Believe." (Rolling Stone)

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Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience Part 2" is due Sept. 30!

+ Looks like Justin Timberlake's readying new music, and it's coming Sept. 30! Yesterday he tweeted an Instagram taken from behind a mixing board with a handwritten sign that read "The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2) Sept. 30th." JT's also in the photo, strumming a guitar. (Billboard)

+ Last night, during a show in Dubai, Justin Bieber was reportedly tackled onstage by a fan. Justin was OK after the incident (although a piano was overturned), and he finished the show after security removed the attacker. (MTV News)

+ This weekend Miley Cyrus joined Instagram! The first picture she shared is her looking stunning from her Maxim photo shoot, which she captioned, "My 1st Instagram is dedicated to all my fans. Thank you for crowning me #1 Maxim Hot 100." (Just Jared Jr.)

+ "Good Morning America" and the "Today" show have each announced their summer concert series lineups. Among "GMA"'s performers are Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and The Wanted. "Today"'s lineup includes One Direction, Fall Out Boy, and New Kids On The Block. See the full schedules. (MTV News)

+ Rihanna's "777 Tour" documentary (where Rihanna, journalists, and fans embarked on a whirlwind seven-day world tour) airs tonight on FOX. In the meantime, get a sneak peek of what seemed like a cray, cray trip --  one journalist streaked through the airplane aisle! (Idolator)

+ Springfield's most famous family will head to Iceland in the May 19 episode of "The Simpsons," which features an appearance from ambient indie rockers Sigur Rós. The Icelandic group scored part of the episode, which will feature a new song, and the band will also reinterpret the show's theme song. (Pitchfork)

+ Watch Kelly Rowland perform "The Star Spangled Banner" prior to Saturday's championship boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero. (Idolator)

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Bruno Mars is this week's cover story in Rolling Stone magazine.

+ Bruno Mars is on the cover of Rolling Stone. He reveals his No. 1 song "When I Was Your Man" was about a time when he thought he and his girlfriend, Jessica Caban, might break up. "You're bringing up all these emotions again," he said. "It's just like bleeding!" The issue hits stands on Friday. (Rolling Stone)

+ Watch Beyoncé perform her new song "Grown Woman" live in Paris. While the fan video's a bit shaky and blown out, it's a full version of the song that Beyoncé first previewed in a recent Pepsi commercial. (Spin)

+ Kelly Rowland and P!nk are among the singers to make People's 2013 "Most Beautiful" list. Watch behind-the-scenes footage of Kelly's photo shoot, which shows the stunning, fresh-faced singer without makeup. "I feel very comfortable in my skin and very comfortable to share it with you guys," she says. (Rap-Up)

+ If you missed the epic premiere of Ke$ha's "My Crazy Beautiful Life," you can watch the first episode right here on demand. Also check out MTV News' recap. (MTV News)

+ Fall Out Boy's Save Rock And Roll bowed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It's their first to debut at the top spot since 2007's Infinity On High. "It really is like getting to do over what should've been one of the best times in my life; last time I was arrogant. This time, I know how insanely lucky we are," Patrick Stump told MTV News. (MTV News)

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Ke$ha and Tegan And Sara will perform at the Logo's "Now New Next Awards 2013" on April 15!

+ Mark your calendars: Ke$ha and Tegan And Sara will perform (and are also nominees in the "That's My Jam" category) at Logo's "New Now Next Awards 2o13"! You can begin voting now "for everything New, Now and Next in Pop Culture." Hosted by Aisha Tyler, the show airs April 15 at 10 p.m. ET. (NewNowNext)

+ Kid Cudi has parted ways with hip-hop label/collective G.O.O.D. Music. But before he told label boss Kanye West, he sought advice from Jay-Z who reassured him. "I never wanted to offend [Kanye], and I didn't know how he would take it, and I was like, 'Man, I do not want to make my brother mad,'" Cudi said. His third studio album, Indicud, drops April 23. (MTV News)

+ Check out a nearly naked Avril Lavigne (and a well-placed teddy bear) on her single cover art for "Here's To Never Growing Up." The song, which will be released on April 9, hails from her as-of-yet untitled fifth studio album. (Neon Limelight)

+ Speaking of album art, 98 Degrees has unveiled the cover to their upcoming album, 2.0. The artwork features the guys looking dapper in smart suits and ties. The record streets May 7, just before they depart on "The Package Tour" (tee hee!) with New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men on May 28. (Billboard)

+ Watch The-Dream's NSFW video for "Slow It Down," which features Fabolous and is apparently (guessing from the lyrics and bottom shots) an R&B ode to women's behinds. The-Dream's IV Play will be released May 28. Collabos include Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Big Sean. (Pitchfork)

+ Though Nicki Minaj's "High School" video boasts extra steamy scenes with Lil Wayne, she says he behaved like a gentleman. "He refused to touch me, he's so respectful," she said during "MTV First: Nicki Minaj." She also confessed wanting to get back into her "first love": acting. (MTV News)

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Ke$ha will perform at the 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 23!

+  Ke$ha and Pitbull have been tapped to perform during the 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, which airs March 23 on Nickelodeon. Christina Aguilera will also join Pitbull for their song, "Feel This Moment." Musical nominees include Taylor Swift, One Direction, Selena Gomez, and Justin Bieber. (MTV News)

+ Watch Selena Gomez and her fellow "Spring Breakers" stars Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine sing karaoke to Britney Spears' "...Baby One More Time." "Awww @selenagomez can duet with me anytime," Britney tweeted with a link to their clip. (E!)

+ Maybe Justin Timberlake's seven-year break between albums was a good thing, because now we get to see WAY more of him (talk about making up for lost time)! He's added "Target Presents the iHeartRadio Album Release Party With Justin Timberlake" TV special to his appearances. It airs on CW at 8 p.m. ET on March 19. (MTV News)

+ Watch Kelly Rowland's video for the flirty get-it-on jam "Kisses Down Low." The song appears on her forthcoming Talk A Good Game. (Rap-Up)

+ Snoop Dogg's metamorphosis into Snoop Lion comes full circle with the new song "No Guns Allowed," which he performed on "Conan." Backed by his daughter Cori B. and other young singers during the set, the former gangsta rapper's contemplative tune advocates peace. (Rap-Up)

+ Rihanna has canceled a second date on her "Diamonds" tour." Following Sunday's Boston cancellation, last night's concert in Baltimore was nixed, too. She's reportedly suffering from the flu and laryngitis. Get well soon, RiRi! (MTV News)

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