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We knew this was happening - but to have it in writing only makes us THAT much more excited!

After reports circling for weeks that Madonna would be working with both M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj on her upcoming studio album, the Sri Lankan rapper essentially confirmed it herself via Twitter only hours ago!

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Among the many celebrities to pay homage to the late Amy Winehouse, singer/songwriter M.I.A. decided to release her unfinished demo track, 27, to honor Amy.

The name 27 comes from the

One of our favorite M.I.A. songs combined with one of the raddest, most original tracks off of Brit Brit's Femme Fatale?!

Yes, please!

You MUST check out this mash-up of the Sri Lankan rapper's Paper Planes and the pop princess' How I Roll (above)!

The two work PERFECTLY together, and it makes the latter's song much more club/dance-friendly!

We APPROVE!

Well done!!

Hmm, okay. We didn't see this one coming.

But hey, both M.I.A. and Chris Brown are notorious newsmakers so this could be really inneresting.

Chris Brown posted a message on his website that he was recording some music with M.I.A. He wrote:

"Was in the studio with the incredible M.I.A and Polow!! Amazing artist! Real talent."

Producer Polow also confirmed the duo, tweeting:

In the lab with the great @ChrisBrown THE LAB WIT THE GREAT @chrisbrown and the incredible @_M_I_A_ Thank you, Dear Lord!

I’ve waited on this moment my whole career!!!! It's happening. Magic is upon us. Let's go!!!!

Okay, now we're REALLY intrigued! Can't wait to hear this "magic!"

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Out with the old, in with the new!

Earlier this week, Beyonce parted ways with her manager father, Mathew Knowles, after long time reports of a strained professional relationship.

Now, Beyonce is teaming up with producer Dave Taylor, aka Switch (his DJ name), to re-invent her sound for her upcoming fourth album.

Taylor/Switch is renowned for remixing Lily Allen and Fatboy Slim, as well as making beats for Xtina, M.I.A., and Santogold.

Here's what Beyonce had to say about the new album:

"I'm not in a box. The new record is not R&B, not typically pop, not rock. It's just everything I love mixed together."

We're intrigued. We'll look forward to hearing your new sound, Beyonce! Good luck!

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Kanye West's new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has taken the top spot in Rolling Stone's list of the Best Albums of 2010!

Curious to see who he beat out for the #1 position? Here's the list of Rolling Stone's top 30 albums of 2010:

1. Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
2. The Black Keys, Brothers
3. Elton John and Leon Russell, The Union
4. Arcade Fire, The Suburbs
5. Jamey Johnson, The Guitar Song
6. Vampire Weekend, Contra
7. Drake, Thank Me Later
8. Robert Plant, Band of Joy
9. Eminem, Recovery
10. LCD Soundsystem, This Is Happening
11. The Dead Weather, Sea of Cowards
12. John Mellencamp, No Better Than This
13. Taylor Swift, Speak Now
14. Robyn, Body Talk
15. The National, High Violet
16. Kid Rock, Born Free
17. Beach House, Teen Dream
18. Kings of Leon, Come Around Sundown
19. M.I.A., Maya
20. Neil Young, Le Noise
21. Big Boi, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
22. Spoon, Transference
23. Elizabeth Cook, Welder
24. Maximum Balloon, Maximum Balloon
25. Superchunk, Majesty Shredding
26. Yeasayer, Odd Blood
27. Peter Wolf, Midnight Souvenirs
28. My Chemical Romance, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
29. The Roots, How I Got Over
30. Rick Ross, Teflon Don

What do U think of this list? Who do U think should have been #1?

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Well, that was fast!

M.I.A. recently announced via Twitter that that she will be releasing a new mixtape, called Vicky Leekx, which is set to drop on New Year's Eve!

She wrote:

vicky leekx mixtape coming new years eve! layin bad minds to rest 2010!

Hopefully this will be a return to form, with none of that obnoxious pretense to which her last album succumbed!

We're cautiously optimistic, bb!

Bring in 2011 right!

Thoughts??

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