Y’know it’s going to be a good day when one of your favorite songs of 2008 finally gets a video. So world, I’m delighted to present to you N.E.R.D.’s “Everybody Nose” which I have already proclaimed “Party Anthem of the Year.” Yeah, I know it’s too soon and Soulja Boy still has all of 2008 to occupy the number one spot, but the genius of this song is undeniable. It sounds like the Sanford and Son theme song on acid, no, on cocaine! Also, it’s only appropriate that a song about the white stuff (and I ain’t talking about Oreo cookies) has a cameo from notorious white-stuff lover Lindsay Lohan. Oh yeah, Kanye West is in it, too. The video ain’t that great, but seriously, no visual representation could ever do “Everyone Nose” justice.

Scarlett Johansson is about to release her album “Anywhere I Lay My Head” a compilation of Tom Waits covers. She’s got rock legend David Bowie on it

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Here’s the long-awaited Mariah Carey video for the lackluster “Touch My Body.” Y’know what? I take that back. After watching this for the third time, the song has grown on me a little. It’s no “We Belong Together” but it’s got the same charm. And Mariah pokes fun at herself in the new clip, which is refreshing because we always get I-can-only-be-shot-from-one-angle-with-soft-light-Mariah.

And now I present to you the biggest comeback of the past 20 years, Paula Abduuuuuuul!

Listen to the new Mariah Carey single here. Apparently, she’s calling her new album E=MC²

You can count on Missy Elliott

Janet Jackson has posted 2 new songs on her Web site from her upcoming album “Discipline” which is set for a Feb. 26. release. “Rock With U” and “Luv” both sound promising, but are they good enough to put Ms. Jackson back on top? It’s been a while since we’ve heard a hit album from the Jackson clan. Let’s hope “Discipline” can deliver the goods. Give the new songs a listen here.

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AP’s rundown on the latest releases expected for 2/5/08