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Timbaland with Madonna and Justin Timberlake Timbaland has given pop singer Madonna's new single its world debut, after playing '4 Minutes to save the world' to the audience at a Philadelphia gig.Timbaland revealed the hip-hop track, which also features singer Justin Timberlake, at the Jingle Ball Christmas concert on Sunday night. The song is reportedly set to be the lead single from Madonna’s forthcoming album, which is due for release next year. '4 Minutes To Save The World' is the third track to be leaked onto the radio, following 'Candy Shop' and 'The Beat Goes On', which was first played by Madonna’s broadcaster pal, Larry Lick, on his American radio show earlier this month. Madonna recently denied Lick’s claims her new disc is to be called Licorice.

Timbaland is about to become a father, it has been claimed.The hip-hop mogul is reportedly expecting a baby girl with a woman who works for his record label Mosley Music Group.A source said: "They are not a couple but Timbaland has promised to be involved in the child's upbringing. "He's very excited about the baby and has been very supportive to the mother."The baby is said to be due at the end of November, although no other details have been revealed. A representative for Timbaland refused to comment.The 36-year-old star - real name Timothy Mosley - is currently working with Madonna on her new album, due out next year.Timbaland - who joined Justin Timberlake on his 'FutureSex/LoveShow' tour this summer - has previously been romantically linked to Nelly Furtado.He masterminded her worldwide hit album 'Loose', and the pair were believed to have grown close while making the record.

Timbaland has revealed he pulled out of collaborating with Britney Spears after she insulted him and her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake.The hip-hop mogul and Justin had agreed to work with the troubled 'Toxic' singer but she threw it back in their faces.Timbaland told MTV: "If Britney and Justin teamed up it would be the best thing that ever happened and would help her out a lot."She needs a story. She has no comeback story. That's the problem. She has to have a team. She needs to come back with Justin doing records. Then we'd see headlines like, 'She went back to her ex and she's making smashes.'"But instead she got so big-headed and was like, 'Screw you, screw you, I don't need nobody.' I don't think it will happen now."Timbaland is refusing to reveal exactly what Britney said to offend him and Justin so much, but has still offered her a pop lifeline.He insists if Britney, 25, calls him and apologises for her behaviour, ...

Timbaland reportedly doesn't want Britney Spears to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards. The hip-hop producer - who is the event's musical director - is said to be worried Britney's comeback appearance at the awards on September 9 could overshadow the other performances. A source is quoted by E! Online as saying: "Timbaland doesn't want her on the show. He thinks it would be too much drama, and that she is going to take away from the other performers." Britney is thought to be in the middle of negotiations with MTV music executives about opening the show. Representatives for MTV, Timbaland and Britney refused to comment on the rumors. Performers already lined up for the Las Vegas awards ceremony include Timbaland, Rihanna, Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Lil' Wayne, T-Pain, Cee-Lo and Daniel Merriweather. Britney's pop comeback gathered pace last night when her new single 'Gimme More' premiered on US radio.The track is t...

Timbaland insists on flying by private jet because he is scared of germs.The music producer won't travel on public airlines because he fears he may catch a cold from other passengers. Timbaland said: "Your health is more important than everything else."I fly private so I can stick to one aircraft rather than have to sit with a bunch of people coughing and sneezing - that way I know what I'm dealing with. "But you can't get better if you don't rest, and I've been going constantly, non-stop. "The hip-hop star is currently suffering from flu and is worried germs could damage his voice.Timbaland also revealed he is planning to retire because music has become"stale" and he is fed up with it. He explained: "Music can easily get stale, so I'm always creating, innovating new stuff."Music is boring right now. I'm too innovative for the world. I'm about ready to throw in the towel. I'm about to de-crown myself and pass ...

Coldplay coming out with new album Coldplay have hired Timbaland to produce their new album.The British band have asked the American hip-hop mogul to take the helm on their upcoming fourth LP and help them come up with a fresh sound.Timbaland is thrilled the group, fronted by Chris Martin, have chosen him to be their producer and insists he cannot wait to get "into their heads". He said: "I will try to get into their heads, to see what they thinking about. I will just try to figure out how they are feeling. And if they are feeling a certain way, I will go by that. It's more about everyday life then it is about music."Timbaland has worked with some of the biggest names in pop, including Missy Elliott, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez and P Diddy. He masterminded Justin Timberlake's worldwide hit album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' and also produced Nelly Furtado's singles 'Promiscuous' and 'Maneater'. Chris co-wrote Nelly's song ...