Last Lap: When Is Shakira Dropping Her New Star-Studded Duet?

By Rahsheeda Ali

January 6, 2014 / 6:00 PM

Kanye West is cooking up something in the studio, Jay Z gets a big payoff, and we find out what Pharrell Williams has planned for 2014.

We already knew that Shakira was recruiting Rihanna to collaborate on her next single, but it looks like Riri has given us a date to grab the track. The duet is supposed to hit us next week on January 13! [Vibe]

Tyga briefly posted an Instagram pic featuring him and Kanye West plugging away at a new project. Seems like we've got something to look forward to this year! [Idolator]

Even though it was tinged with controversy, Jay Z's collection at Barneys New York has brought in over $1 million. The holiday line, stuffed with luxury items, was launched soon after a racial profiling scandal hit the upscale retailer. But as an upside, the profits will go to Hov's charity foundation. [Huffington Post]

Pharrell Williams had a huge year in 2013, but he's poised to make 2014 just as big. Find out more about what the producer has up his sleeve. [MTV News]

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