First Dibs: What's Britney Spears' Big News?

By Rahsheeda Ali

September 17, 2013 / 8:45 AM

Who's Billboard's Woman Of The Year? R. Kelly churns out another baby-making tune, and Katy Perry shows her range on "Dark Horse."

Britney Spears has teased a big announcement on September 17 for weeks, and now that the date is upon us, the singer followed through on delivering big news. She's beginning a two-year residency in Las Vegas and also releasing a new album in December. [PopSugar]

Pink was named Billboard's Woman Of The Year, snagging her latest No. 1 single earlier this year with "Just Give Me A Reason." [Billboard]

R. Kelly's electronic-inspired new track, "Genius," is poised to score the Chicago crooner another hit. Take a listen below. [Vibe]

Katy Perry veers into hip-hop territory with her single, "Dark Horse," but does she manage to pull it off? Collaborator Juicy J seems to think so. [MTV News]

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