Ready for Last Lap’s dose of music news before the weekend starts? Nicki Minaj makes a splash with “Anaconda,” Chris Brown hits fans with new music, and Sisqo is back in the music game.
- Kacey Musgraves had her birthday party at a roller skating rink, and she invited Katy Perry. [Perez Hilton]
- Nicki Minaj’s video for “Anaconda” has set a record. [Rap Radar]
- Agents for Metallica and Arcade Fire aren’t feeling the NFL’s plans to make artists pay for Super Bowl performances. [Rolling Stone]
- Speaking of the NFL, M.I.A. has settled her lawsuit with the league. The case stemmed from the British rapper’s appearance at the 2012 Super Bowl, where she showed her middle finger. [The Hollywood Reporter]
- Chris Brown dropped his long-awaited single, “X,” which was produced by Diplo. [Idolator]
- Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora are pumped for Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. The ladies shared peeks from their rehearsal performance. [MTV News]
- Sisqo is ready to reclaim R&B’s throne, releasing a new track called “A-List.” [Fuse TV]
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