T.I. says he and Dr. Dre have created "chemistry" together on their latest collaboration.
The 'Sleazy 2.0' rapper has teamed up with the legendary producer for his forthcoming mix tape 'F**k da City Up' and he says they worked very well in the studio together.
He told MTV News: "Dre was here. He sent for me over to the spot. We really just turned up more than anything else. It was about creating chemistry.
"Of course we can get together, he got hot beats and I got dope rhymes, so we can always get together and make music. But for people to feel what we're sayin' and for it to sound like a party comin' through your speakers, you gonna have to create some chemistry. So that's what we spent more time doin' than anything else; developing that chemistry."
This is not the first time the pair have worked together.
A few years ago they recorded 'Topless,' a song which was said to be included for Dre's often delayed album 'Detox' but it was leaked onto the internet.
Kanye West's latest album is "almost done."
The 'Stronger' hitmaker - who released collaboration record 'Watch The Throne' with Jay-Z earlier this year - is set to travel to London to complete work on his latest project, which is in connection with his G.O.O.D. Music label, according to rapper Big Sean.
He told MTV News: "We're going to do the G.O.O.D. Music album first: we been working on that.
"So, me, Kanye, Cudi, CyHi, John Legend, Common, Pusha T, everybody on G.O.O.D., Mr Hudson: We're all working on a new project; it's almost done. We're going to London to finish it up and do the last part of it and working on my album at the same time with 'Ye and everybody."
Big Sean expects Kanye's latest album to be released in spring next year, and the Detroit MC is set to have a busy 2012 as he promises to drop his Finally Famous Over Everything (F.F.O.E) mixtape next year, with his new album due in the summer.
He added: "I got the new F.F.O.E. mixtape, 'Finally Famous Over Everything', coming, new G.O.O.D. Music album, the next Finally Famous album, so we going hard."
Lady Gaga has been chosen to lead the New Year's Eve countdown in New York's Times Square this year.
The pop superstar - who is a proud New Yorker - has been personally chosen by Major Michael Bloomberg to push a Waterford Crystal button and drop the ball into the crowd at 11.59pm on Saturday night.
Every year the major picks a special guest to lead the countdown and previous choices have included former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hilary Clinton, boxing legend Muhammad Ali and Rudy Giuliani.
Over one million people are expected to join the celebrations in the 'Big Apple.'
Gaga will also be performing on the annual ABC TV show 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012' to see in the New Year.
The 'Marry the Night' singer will also appear on Japanese broadcaster Nhk's New Year's Eve TV spectacular 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' as part of a live satellite link-up from New York.
Because of the time difference Gaga will 'celebrate' New Year's twice as she will appear on the Japanese TV show before the big countdown happens in the US.
Backstreet Boys are recording a new album in 2012.
The 'I Want it That Way' boy band are getting together ideas for their eighth album, the follow up to 2009's 'This is Us,' with a view to recording next year.
Singer Howie D told online TV channel Clevver Music: "That's one of the things that we're going to be happening this next year, is we're going to be in the studio working on a new record."
Howie - who is joined in the group by Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and A. J. McLean - also said, despite the band having been recording and performing since 1993, they have their "finger on the pulse" and their new record will see them work with top producers to sound fresh.
He added: "That's always the challenge working on new albums; trying to push the envelope, trying to always top the last album. But that's what we do.
"That's one of the reasons why we take our time to make the record the best it can be. To not rush it and to keep your finger on the pulse of what's hot."
Backstreet Boys will tour Europe in 2012 with fellow boy band New Kids On The Block, under the banner NKOTBSB, while Howie's solo single, 'Lie to Me', is out now.
Lil Kim is working with 50 Cent again.
The rapper - who previously collaborated with the 'Candy Shop' hitmaker on hit single 'Magic Stick' as well as on G-Unit's track 'Wanna Lick' - revealed on her twitter page she is also recording with Floyd Mayweather and producer Paris Paige.
She tweeted yesterday: "In da studio with my boys @50cent @floydmayweather @clsdash and @thaboyparis lego!!!(sic)"
Though no details on what they were recording have been revealed, it is expected the resulting tracks will feature on Kim's forthcoming EP.
On Christmas Day, Kim tweeted a new promotional picture from the EP.
She wrote alongside it: "Hey Guys!!! I have a little Gift for U. A little preview of what's to come. Merry Christmas !!!!!"
She also promised that there was "More to come!!!! (sic)"
Last month, Kim announced she planned to release the EP before the end of the year, with a full album to follow in 2012.
She tweeted: "For the Holidays I'm releasing a 5 song EP for yall as a preview of what's to come in 2012 & so on 4rm Lil' Kim!!!!! (Sic)"
Selena Gomez has thanked fans for their support following her mother's miscarriage.
The 19-year-old singer-and-actress pulled out of two concert appearances earlier this month when her mother Mandy Teefey lost the baby she was expecting and has now spoken publicly about the tragedy in a Christmas message to her followers.
She wrote on her Facebook page: "Belated Merry Christmas everybody... I can't thank you enough for all of your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate every one of you... I love you all so much and we hope you and your family had a beautiful Christmas!"
In her posting, Selena - who is dating Justin Bieber- revealed the baby was a girl who her mother and stepfather Brian had named Scarlett.
Signing off the message, she wrote: "Me, Momma, Brian and our guardian angel Scarlett."
Last month, the 'Wizards of Waverley Place' actress had spoken of her excitement at becoming a "big sister."
She tweeted: "Momma and Brian are finally letting me share the news... My mommys carrying my baby brother or sister :) I'm the happiest girl in the world! (sic)"
Mandy, a former actress, was married to Selena's father Ricardo Joel Gomez until the Disney star was five years old. She went on to tie the knot with Brian in 2006.
Justin Bieber thinks family are the most important part of Christmas.
The 'Never Say Never' hitmaker - who is in a relationship with Selena Gomez - loves the festive season and is planning to enjoy today relaxing with his family.
He said: "I love Christmas. It's my favorite holiday for sure.
"It has always been a time for family and friends. To enjoy each other's company and to be able to be back with my family is the most important part to me."
While Justin has few expectations for Christmas this year, last year he requested an extravagant present.
The 'Baby' singer - who was given a car by his mentor Usher for his 16th birthday last March - admitted 12 months ago he was hoping to unwrap another vehicle from either the 'OMG' hitmaker or his mother.
He said: "I got a car for my birthday, Usher helped buy it. Maybe he will get me another car for Christmas.
"My mom is trying to figure out something to get me. I want a motorcycle. Not a big one, a little pocket one, a small miniature one which is really cool. I do like fast cars."
Lady Gaga is giving fans a free download of an unreleased track as a Christmas present.
The 'Edge of Glory' hitmaker - who refers to her fans as 'Little Monsters' - will make the song, recorded on her tour bus, available on Christmas Day to say thank you to her followers for their support throughout 2011.
She tweeted: "Been racking my brain on what to get Little Monsters for Christmas!! I finally figured it out!! (sic)
"On Christmas Day I will leak to you an unreleased Song off Born This Way! It was recorded live, in one take, on the tour bus. Uncensored (sic)."
Gaga is currently in Japan, where she will spend the festive period, enjoying a well earned rest after a year which has seen her release her huge 'Born This Way' album, and finish her extensive The Monster Ball Tour, which took in over 200 dates across the world and grossed over $200 million.
After landing in Japan no December 19, she tweeted: "Ready for redwine and 12 hrs of napping. Is it weird I like flying because I can sleep and my t-t-telephone has no service? (sic)
She later added: "Sipping tea in Japan with Haus. Feeling so grateful. We sold about 1 million albums a month worldwide since the release of BORN THIS WAY (sic)."
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