Pharrell paid Justin Bieber the ultimate compliment after he heard his new Christmas album Under the Mistletoe, which arrives tomorrow.

“Listening to your vocals, man, I’m impressed,” said The Neptunes hitmaker while kicking it in the studio with the pop star and Usher. “It’s amazing. I didn’t know that his voice had matured this much. Those runs are really, really clean. A couple times I [got chills].”

Skateboard P co-signed the album, which features collaborations with Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men, and Usher himself. “Ya’ll gotta get this Christmas album. I’m definitely stamping it,” remarked P.

Usher added, “The world is bugging right now ’cause your voice is incredible.”

Bieber is working with Kanye West and Drake on his next studio album Believe, which is due in early 2012. “I feel like this Christmas album is like the iPhone 4S,” said Biebs. “Everyone was waiting for the 5, but we just put out the 4S to give them something real quick.”

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Here ye, hear ye. T.I. is coming back with a vengeance on his new collaboration with Pharrell. The hip-hop stars go bar for bar on the lyrical street record produced by The Neptunes hitmaker. Tip said he and P have more collabos on the way and revealed the two potential titles for his next album.

“The first of two album titles I’m debating is Kill the King because in all that I’ve gone through I’ve observed how people respond to my circumstances, and I always wonder ‘Why y’all coming at me like this?’ But I thought, ‘How do you expect them to act?’” he told Rolling Stone. “Life is a game of chess and the object is to kill the king. If you anoint yourself king, you have made yourself a target. The second one is self-explanatory—Trouble.”

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Pharrell satisfied his sweet tooth by visiting the Sugar Factory American Brasserie in Las Vegas on Saturday (Oct. 15). Skateboard P stocked up on some tasty treats before heading to the grand opening of Chateau Gardens at Chateau Nightclub at Paris Las Vegas. Dressed in an olive green jacket, he entertained clubgoers with his solo hits and N.E.R.D. records at the newest hotspot located underneath the Eiffel Tower. Additionally, the hip-hop mogul promoted his Qream liqueur on the red carpet and stopped to take photos with fans.

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Rihanna and Pharrell lent their expertise to the contestants on last night’s “X Factor.” RiRi joined former Def Jam executive L.A. Reid at his Hamptons home as she judged the boys, including 14-year-old Brian “Astro” Bradley, who she likened to a “mini J. Cole,” and Phillip Lomax, who charmed her with his cover of “Don’t Stop the Music.”

“I’m definitely looking for individuality, star potential. Just have fun, knock it out the park, and good luck,” the pop superstar told the aspiring artists, who hope to score the $5 million recording contract prize.

Meanwhile, Pharrell was over at Paula Abdul’s house mentoring the groups. The N.E.R.D. frontman watched a country cover of “Born This Way” and acoustic version of “Only Girl (In the World)” performed by two brothers.

Nicole Scherzinger called on her friend Enrique Iglesias to critique the over-30 contestants, while Simon Cowell’s guest judge Mariah Carey was a no show because her flight was grounded due to Hurricane Irene.

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The stars stepped out in style as Us Weekly honored its 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers with a chic rooftop celebration at PH-D at Dream Downtown during New York Fashion Week. The magazine’s annual list included familiar faces from the worlds of music, showbiz, and sports. Ashanti bared her chest in a flower-printed blazer, Estelle shined in a red and black gown, Pharrell showed off his funky shoes, and The Roots’ ?uestlove drummed up attention in a plaid blazer.

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MTV2’s “Sucker Free” caught up with Pharrell and Tyler, the Creator at the BBC store on Fashion’s Night Out in New York City last week.

The Odd Future leader looks back on the past year—from stealing stuff and selling it to pawn shops to hanging out with his idol P. Pharrell shares his experiences shopping at Walmart while on the road, riding around the store on electric scooters and trying on clothes. Tyler soon chimes in with his own expletive-laced response about the junk food he prefers.

The N.E.R.D. frontman goes on to explain how he wanted to sign Odd Future to his label, but it was too late. Good luck paying attention while the mischievous Tyler distracts from the interview.

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Solange reunited with Pharrell to cook up another batch of songs. The two were working on the singer’s third album, which is said to have a dance, new wave-inspired sound. The Neptunes hitmaker played the keys and vibed with the younger Knowles on the couch during their recent recording sessions.

They have collaborated several times in the past including Solange’s 2003 debut Solo Star and most notably on “I Decided” off 2008’s Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams.

“So excited my album is shaping up so well!” tweeted Solange. “My sessions here with Pharell have been amazing.”

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Pharrell was in the Big Apple to premiere his documentary Tokyo Rising, a collaboration with boot manufacturer Palladium. In the five-part web series, the creative genius ventures to his second home of Japan following the devastating earthquake that struck on 3/11. Skateboard P speaks with his friends about the aftermath while exploring the city that has provided him with so much inspiration. “I’m still in awe of the people carrying on here,” he said. Follow him on his fascinating journey.

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The-Dream flaunts his lavish lifestyle and a “f— you” attitude on “This Shit Real Ni**a” featuring Pharrell, one of the 11 cuts off his free album 1977. The falsetto-voiced crooner flexes his rap skills, bragging about his watch, yacht, and drop-top on the clanging beat, while Skateboard P kills his verse.com. The five-minute ballers’ anthem culminates with aggressive guitars.

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