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First Dibs: Lady Gaga Releases The Lyric Video For "Applause"

By Rahsheeda Ali

August 15, 2013 / 8:45 AM

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Just Blaze and Baauer introduce us to their new single — and traditional Indian martial arts, the teen producer who worked with Jay Z is about to lay down some heat with another top rapper, and Justin Timberlake gives us the tracklist to The 20/20 Experience's second half.

Lady Gaga's marketing blitz continues as she drops the lyric video for her new single, "Applause." The clip above features the pop star partying among drag queens, clubgoers, and devotees. [MTV]

Just Blaze and Baauer released the "mini-movie" for their explosive new single, "Higher." Get ready to be transported to the jungles of India as you nod your head to this one. [Thump]

Ebony Oshunrinde, also known as Wondagirl, created the beat for Jay Z's "Crown," which was featured on Magna Carta Holy Grail. Now the 16-year-old is crafting sounds with fellow Toronto native Drake. [Billboard]

Justin Timberlake went the minimalist route to unveil the tracklisting for the second part of his 20/20 Experience album. The singer posted a quick video to Instagram, with his handwriting scribbled in a notebook. [Rolling Stone]