VH1 favorite Shakira is premiering a new video for her single “Give It Up For Me” before her album She Wolf is released on Nov. 23. The video is all about dancing, mixing an unlikely combination of Jamaican dancehall, stepping and traditional Thai dance. This polyglot of styles may not seem surprising coming from a Colombian-born pop star of Lebanese, Italian and Spanish descent who speaks five languages.

But what’s unusual — and smart, too! — is that Shakira’s debuting her new video simultaneously on her Facebook and Ustream, allowing her social media-savvy fans to chat via Twitter (use @shakira), Facebook, MySpace or AIM. Huge props to the record label for allowing unfiltered comments to be posted to the singer’s Facebook — because not 100% of them are positive.

Produced by Timbaland, “Give It Up For Me” features Lil Wayne. Watch a 15-second sneak peek of the video above and join the conversation after the jump. Plus, check back here at 3pm to watch the live premiere.

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The interview clip above was shot for Lil Wayne’s Behind the Music (kicking off the show’s new season on Thursday at 10/9c). If the story of how and why he learned to play the guitar doesn’t mesmerize you, his voice surely will. We’ve got uncharted levels of grit here. Play this in your home, and look forward to a life without splinters.

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Those longing for additional music programming from VH1 are in luck: six new episodes of Behind the Music are on the way starting with the Sept. 10 profile of Lil Wayne (premiering at 10/9c). Check the details in the press release below:

VH1 is re-launching its Emmy Award-nominated and critically-acclaimed series Behind The Music. The iconic series that helped put VH1 on the map will premiere on Thursday, September 10 at 10/9c with Behind The Music: Lil Wayne.  The self-proclaimed “best rapper alive” opens up about his childhood, his music, and his struggles, as he and the people who know him best describe his ascension from a poverty-stricken childhood in New Orleans to his reign as one of hip-hop’s heavy hitters.  New episodes of the series will feature some of the best and brightest in the music industry today, including pop songstress Pink (September 17), self-proclaimed “King of R&B” Bobby Brown (September 24), rock star Bret Michaels (October 1), the “King of the South” rapper T.I. (October  8 ) and hip-hop megastar 50 Cent on (October 13).  All episodes will air on Thursdays at 10/9c except for  Pink, which will air on Thursday, September 17 at 8PM* in advance of VH1’s Divas Live and 50 Cent,  which will air on Tuesday, October 13 at 8PM* in advance of the premiere of VH1 Hip Hop Honors.

Which episode is your favorite? Motley Crue? David Crosby? Biggie?

Most Behind the Music afficionados have their go-to shows, tales that clock the glories and pitfalls of a particular music act. The famed VH1 franchise hasn’t been that active in the last few years, but there’s good news for BTM freaks: VH1 is re-launching the Emmy-nominated and critically acclaimed series this summer. From the press release:

After more than 200 episodes, Behind the Music is now focusing on some of our favorite artists of today. From rock to hip-hop to pop, these innovative artists we are profiling are sure to captivate a whole new generation of viewers. In addition to the dramatic storytelling that made Behind The Music a worldwide hit, the reimagined version of the series will celebrate them as artists and will also feature originally shot verite footage of each artist, which will anchor each story in the present day.

New episodes will begin airing this summer and continue into the fall. Two confirmed episodes will be portraits of Lil Wayne and Scott Weiland. More information will follow.

Leave comments: which music acts would you like to see portrayed in new epsisodes of Behind the Music?

Everyone has their favorites when it comes to the competition for this year’s Grammys categories. During the next two weeks, we’ll list the artists that are up for an award, and you can watch videos and read news while you weigh in on who you think will take the prize.

This time it’s Rap Song of the Year. Hit the comments field to speak your mind. Is there any chance that Jay-Z could top Lil Wayne this time around? Click the artists’ names for videos, performances, photos, news, tour dates, lyrics, and lots more. The show airs on Sunday, February 8.

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Lil Wayne - “Lollipop”

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Jay-Z - “Swagga Like Us”

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Check our photo gallery of all the Grammy nominees and their categories

In a surprising turn of events, Kanye West has taken to his blog to praise an individual other than himself. After fellow rapper Lil Wayne’s record setting album sales this week with his Tha Carter III, Ye took to his blog and, under the headline “A MILLION HERE… A MILLION THERE!!!!! EXACT NUMBER 1,005,545!!!!!!!!!!!!!” stated the following:

CONGRATS TO MY HOMIE WAYNE. I’M HAPPY 2 KNOW THIS GUY!!! BOW IN THE PRESENCE OF A TRUE LIVING LEGEND IN HIP HOP… LIL WAYNE THE GOD!!!

It’s unclear as to how Kanye was allowed to discover evidence of someone else’s success, as his handlers attempt to keep him unaware, so as to prevent the childish tantrums he’s known for.

The video for Lloyd and Lil Wayne’s summer jam “Girls Around the World” has debuted, and as she told us last month, Flavor of Love 3’s Black is all up in it. She moves sensuously as light shines out of her eyes and…uh, that’s about it. But at least she looks hot! Not many girls pull off the laser-beams-from-the-eyes style with such grace. Check the full clip below. [via Idolator]

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Ask Weezy: Your Questions Answered Part 1
Ask Weezy: Your Questions Answered Part 2

The web was buzzing yesterday over a rumor that Lil Wayne (whose new album also has mouths flapping) had checked himself into a Florida rehab. It’s not that far-fetched, seeing as Weezy often raps about his various drugs of choice and is known to be a fan of sizzurp. But a Cash Money rep’s only response to the rumor, when called, was “Hell nah.”

Meanwhile, Weezy’s ex Karrine “Superhead” Steffans sent Perez Hilton a frantic message today accusing her current boyfriend, Darius McCrary (best known as Eddie Winslow on Family Matters) of attempting to run her over with his car (among other things). Eek. Such serious stuff for the former lovers. Maybe they need each other now more than ever?

You asked, he answered. In the latest installment of Ask Weezy, Lil Wayne fills us in on his bedroom soundtrack.

He has a lot more solutions to sex and romance queries.  Watch ‘em all right here, and pre-order Tha Carter III, out June 10.

A few weeks ago, we asked you to submit your love and relationship questions to Lil Wayne. No question was too racy, no situation too complicated — the superstar MC would tackle anything.

Well, our hero has listened to all the questions, and in the first installment of “Ask Weezy,” he explains what to do when you’ve got a lazy lady, whether a man’s taking advantage, and if there’s something too freaky for even Wayne to do in the bedroom. Be sure to stop back on Friday, when we’ll have Wayne answer more questions, and pre-order your copy of Tha Carter III here, out June 10.

There’s no question about it: the most popular MC in the game right now is Lil Wayne. Kid came up from N’awlins a few years ago, and step by step he’s blown minds and put asses in motion with each new track dropped. He used to be all about the hustle and the green, but these days our boy is dispensing information about the wild thing, too. “Lollipop,” the saucy single that’s currently rocking the top of the charts suggests that a good romantic relationship is always enhanced by a good physical relationship. LW wants to make it juicy for everyone.

So we figured that he was the perfect dude to help people when it came to issues regarding love and sex. For the next two weeks we want you to send us questions on these subjects. Got intimacy problems? Need to have your bedroom game tightened up? Want to find out if the club is the best place to take a first date? He’ll tape his answers and we’ll start rolling ‘em out on the blog around the end of May. We’re calling this deal “Ask Weezy.” Step off, Dr. Phil, there’s a new shrink in town.

Leave your questions in the Comments section.