Jennifer Lopez steps out in her new “Louboutins” on the first single from her sixth studio album love?, due early next year. The Tricky Stewart and Dream production was originally given to Brandy before she exited Epic Records. J to tha L-O will perform the song live at Sunday’s American Music Awards.

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This is the remix. Diddy-Dirty Money’s new Last Train to Paris singles get the remix treatment courtesy of Rick Ross (“Angels”) and Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Red Café (“Love Come Down”).

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Timberlake and Timbaland have hit a surplus. The dynamic duo’s leftover collaboration “Crazy Girl” did not make the standard tracklisting for Shock Value II, but their loss is our gain.

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Consequence keeps it in the family on the G.O.O.D. Music remix to “Whatever U Want” featuring Kanye West, Common, Kid Cudi, Big Sean, and John Legend. Look for the Queens-bred MC’s sophomore album Cons TV next year.

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Listen to 30-second snippets from Chris Brown’s third album Graffiti in advance of its December 8 release. It features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Game, Plies, Tank, and more. Tracklisting below.

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You may not be familiar with Kevin Cossom, but you already know his work. The singer-songwriter has penned hits for Keri Hilson (“Knock You Down”) and Young Jeezy and R. Kelly (“Go Getta”) and can be heard on Rick Ross’ “Usual Suspects.” Signed to super-producer Danja’s N.A.R.S./Jive Records imprint, and with Snoop Dogg assisting on his first single “Relax,” Cossom is poised to be R&B’s next breakout star.

Listen to what the Orlando-raised rookie has in store by downloading his extended EP Hook vs. Bridge, the prequel to his debut album due next year. It features appearances from Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Pusha T, and more. Follow him on Twitter @KevinCossom.

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Lady Gaga debuted her new song “Speechless” at the MOCA NEW 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday (Nov. 14). She performed the Ron Fair production with dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet. Listen to snippets from her new album The Fame Monster below.

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50 Cent bands together with his new G-Unit affiliate Beanie Sigel on “I Go Off.” Curtis, who has a new album to promote, calls out Beans’ former Roc-A-Fella boss Jay-Z.

“You changed, man. You let the money change you, Jay. You used to be from Marcy, n***a. Now you’se a ‘Pass the Grey Poupon ass n***a,’” chides Fif.

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