Lauryn Hill releases her first new single in three years: "Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)."

It's been a few years since we heard anything new from former Fugees member Lauryn Hill (remember 2010's "Repercussions"?), but according to a new blog post on her Tumblr, she's "immediately" required by her new relationship with Sony to release a new single, "Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)."

"Here is a link to a piece that I was 'required' to release immediately, by virtue of the impending legal deadline. I love being able to reach people directly, but in an ideal scenario, I would not have to rush the release of new music… but the message is still there."

So, yes, Lauren might still be in a tax bind (she recently paid off about $900,000), and yes, she may have signed on to work with Sony as a way to pay off said taxes, and YES, maybe she's feeling a little rushed, but at least Lauren can rest easy that her new fire-spitting single is, well, great. Consider those taxes paid! (But good luck at your hearing today, bb.)

Listen to "Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)" after the jump.

Set to a crashing, cascading line of harp-like notes and uneven drumbeats, "Neurotic Society" could either be the "Doo Wop (That Thing)" singer's run-of-the-mill laundry list of complaints with society, corruption and whatnot, but really it just sounds like a bottled up stream of consciousness that's been unleashed for the first time in years. "We're living in a joke time, metaphorical coke time/ Commerce and guru men, run the whole world man, old world brutality/ Cold world kills softly, whole world runs savagely/ Reading into prior things, program TV screens/ Quick scam and drag queens, real likely to blast fiends/ Think twice and past dreams, crime if you ask clean/ Quick fast, the poison has entered the blood stream," spits Lauren.

Yep, clearly Ms. Hill's got a lot on her mind. And do we blame her? Of course not. But do we believe in her never-ending ability to rise above? Absolutely. As long as Lauryn's got something to say, we'll always listen.

+ Listen to Lauryn Hill's "Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)."

Photo credit: Sony

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Janelle Monáe twerks it out in something fierce in her brand-new "Q.U.E.E.N." video.

HOO boy. We THOUGHT we knew what it was to miss soul-funk pioneer Janelle Monáe in the time between 2010's The ArchAndroid and her upcoming sophomore effort, The Electric Lady. We also felt another twinge of "we need more Janelle solo stuff!" after her appearance on fun.'s "We Are Young." But now, after watching Janelle's hyper-stylish, black-and-white video for her powerful Erykah Badu-assisted jam "Q.U.E.E.N.," we are ENTIRELY aware of just empty life was without Janelle and her unbeatable tuxedo-ed swagger.

Watch Janelle Monáe featuring Erykah Badu's "Q.U.E.E.N." video after the jump.

Directed by Alan Ferguson (Solange's boyfriend!), "Q.U.E.E.N." depicts Janelle and Erykah (aka "Badula Oblongata") as frozen human sculptures in what could easily pass for an interactive Soho pop-up art gallery. As "Q.U.E.E.N."'s funk-tinged bass line kicks in, the sculptures flicker to life with Janelle twerking in her chair (seriously, best "chair dance" we've ever seen) and singing about haters and their snap judgements: "I can't believe all of the things they say about me/ Walk in the room they throwing shade left to right."

Backed by an aesthetically stunning bevy of mod '60s dancers, Janelle finally sidles up to a queen-like Erykah Badu, who's looking terribly regal in all white and gold. Together, they sing about female equality ("Baby, here comes the freedom song") and loving oneself despite social pressure ("But you gotta testify/ Because the booty don't lie").

Aaaand we're dead. Join Janelle's perfectly mod dance party below, and look out for The Electric Lady this fall.

+ Watch Janelle Monáe featuring Erykah Badu's "Q.U.E.E.N." video.

Photo credit: Bad Boy/Atlantic Records

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Demi Lovato dutifully took an iPhone selfie with two Lovatics at LAX.

You know how it is being a pop star (OK, maybe you don't know, but try to imagine for a sec): You're shuttled from place to place, morning show to morning show, concert to concert, hotel to hotel -- things get exhausting! And even though your eyes are basically plastered shut from makeup and fatigue, you're ALWAYS expected to smile like the flawless, giving person you are when fans recognize you in public. You may even be cajoled into taking impromptu phone selfies with them. But it won't be like taking impromptu airplane selfies with, say, Gwyneth Paltrow, who you'd perk up from ANY level of exhaustion to pose with; sometimes being recognized in public gets a little out of hand! For example, when Demi Lovato ran into a pair of overzealous Lovatics at LAX. Way to smile through the pain, Dem!

Check out more photos of Demi Lovato at LAX after the jump.

One goes in for the hug...

Snapped walking through LAX in Los Angeles, Demi was straight up accosted by a couple of wayyyy over-the-top Lovatics who just HAD to get an iPhone selfie with the "Heart Attack" singer. Luckily, Demi kept her wits about her and played along for a few photos before gently pushing the girls aside so she could go about her business. As uncomfortable as Demi's moment looked, it could've been way worse -- she could've been overrun by a hoard of fans like Justin Bieber, One Direction, or The Wanted! It could've been a "get in the car or get killed" situation! But still, maybe Demi had just exited a plane and needed to hydrate. Maybe she was on her way to purchase an overpriced airport sandwich and a too-big bottle of water. Or a Cinnabon! All we know is, celebrities have needs, too. And under most circumstances, if you run into them, it's probably just better to smile, compliment their shoes, say "LOVE YOUR WORK," and mooooove on.

DENIED.

Photo credit: Splash News

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08:58

Selena Gomez will perform new single "Come & Get It" at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards!

Is everyone here sitting down? Well, if you're not sitting down, you'll probably want to pull up the nearest armchair because we have some VERY exciting 2013 MTV Movie Awards news to share. Sure, you may already know that this year's Movie Awards will be hosted by Australian funny girl Rebel Wilson AND you may have memorized the nominees for Best Musical Performance, but here's the best Movie Awards tidbit so far: Selena Gomez will perform her new single "Come & Get It" for the FIRST TIME EVER at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards! How's THAT for having the best post-breakup year ever? Better dust off those shoulders, girl.

Watch Selena Gomez announce her 2013 MTV Movie Awards performance after the jump.

The "Spring Breakers" star announced her Movie Awards performance during a chat with MTV "After Hours" host Josh Horowitz, saying, "I think it's really cool because I got to take a year off of music and really be a part of great movies and work with great people, so I thought it would be perfect that I go into music again through MTV and the Movie Awards. I'm so stoked." Needless to say, we're stoked TOO. Like, x1,000. We've only been reading about Selena's upcoming new tunes for-EVER, and we can only pretend to be patient for so long! Oh, and before we wrap up, it's worth repeating: SELENA GOMEZ = KILLING the post-breakup game. Seriously, one day you're battling post-Jelena breakup rumors, and the next you're Hollywood's most threatening triple threat. #WinningAtLife

+ Watch Selena Gomez announce her 2013 MTV Movie Awards performance.

Will Jennifer Lawrence get her silver lining in the form of a Golden Popcorn? Which beefcake will sizzle in our brand-new Best Shirtless Performance category? It's up to you to decide the winners of the 2013 MTV Movie Awards! Vote now, and tune in Sunday, April 14, at 9 p.m. ET, as star Rebel Wilson takes the stage at the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, California.

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