Timbaland

Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton, and Ciara headed out to Drai's Hollywood in LA last night to celebrate Timbaland's birthday. Paris got the party started by showing off her moves on a stripper's pole, as she continues making the club rounds following her breakup from Doug Reinhardt. She was wearing a skimpy dress, though was still a lot more covered up than at her weekend bikini party. Justin Timberlake, meanwhile, raised his glass to his frequent collaborator Timbaland after their last single "Carry Out" hit airwaves in February.

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Rihanna was in Miami last night to take the stage during a pre-Super Bowl performance in Miami. She was dressed down for a rehearsal earlier in the day, but once showtime rolled around, she was decked out in a bra-bearing, leg exposing catsuit. Joining Rihanna were Justin Bieber and Timbaland, with Young Jeezy even making a cameo during her song "Hard." The Fan Jam concert series continues tonight with Nelly Furtado and Pitbull, as the city gets ready to host Sunday's big game between the Saints and the Colts.

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It's a match made in pop heaven: beat-maker Timbaland joins Katy Perry on the innocently fun track "If We Ever Meet Again." Even if it lacks Timbaland's bite, which is how I felt upon listening to Shock Value II, the song is actually pretty infectious.

The ear candy is complemented by its new, cinematic video — in it, two art and jewel thieves (Duplicity/Entrapment anyone?) gaze longingly at each other, steal stuff, end up together. The usual. All the while, Katy and Tim groove around each other. It's a light, silly good time, so to see the video, just read more

I've already gone over today's DVD releases; now here are a few music picks to help breathe life into your iPod. (If you want to weigh in on a new album, head over to the Music Review Group and write your two cents. I may even feature your thoughts on the site!)

A head-scratcher: Timbaland's collaborations seem even more forced in this follow-up to Shock Value, featuring pairings with Chad Kroeger, The Fray, even Miley Cyrus. Why does it feel like he's trying so hard? I was happy to see him return to old partner Justin Timberlake for "Carry Out," but the song is a ridiculous (albeit silly-fun) take on sex and fast food that makes me think of Timberlake's "I'm Lovin' It" McDonald's campaign. I prefer "Say Something" with Drake and "Ease Off the Liquor" — the only track where Tim is all by himself.

Never really takes off: I already shared my excitement about 30 Seconds to Mars's This Is War after previewing "Hurricane" with Kanye West, so imagine my disappointment when I heard the album in its entirety and the rapper's voice is missing (reportedly due to legal issues). Without West, War loses some of its oomph and many of the songs feel repetitive. Jared Leto's voice sounds great, but unfortunately, the music and lyrics don't pack the punch necessary for an album with This Is War as its title. Not that the boys don't have tracks worth checking out; "Alibi" showcases Leto's pipes, wailing with emo-ness.

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