Alicia & Whitney Together (But Not Like That)

*meow*

No pussy jokes, please!

It's no secret that Alicia Keys is busy working on new music but a rumored collaboration with returning 'Bodyguard' vocalist Whitney Houston is creating buzz across the net.

Keys, currently working on the follow up to 2007s "As I Am," is rumored to have penned a song for the former "I Have Nothing" singer titled "Million Dollar Bill"!

Is this the bill she did all that coke with?!

"Million Dollar Bill" precedes Key's fourth studio album and a host of projects coming from music icon Clive Davis.

If the song makes the cut, "Million Dollar Bill" would join a soon to be released Diane Warren and David Foster helmed single, set to lead Houston's as-yet-untitled comeback in September.

Speaking of the single with enthusiasm, Warren says "Whitney's back big time".

Alicia Keys Is a HOmewrecker!

I guess this may squelch those 'Alicia is a lesbian' rumors.

Nah...

Swizz Beatz's ex Mashonda is not letting him walk away lightly. The R&B star is battling her estranged husband in court, demanding increased child support payments to care for their two year old son.

Mashonda split from the hit producer in April 2008 after four years of marriage and she filed for divorce in February (09).

Mashonda claims the support is insufficient to care for their two kids after the Swizz allegedly slashed his monthly payments from $5,000 a week to $3,500 a month.

"An application is pending before the court, where the facts will be developed," says Mashonda's attorney, Bernard Clair

The split couple has also been disputing about bills for Mashonda's mansion in Westchester, New York, after Swizz allegedly refused to pay to repair the heating during the winter.

A pal of Swizz Beatz tells the New York Daily News, "The house is 30,000 square feet. The heat didn't work in one wing, not where Mashonda and Dean slept. Swizz had been paying all of their bills. On top of that, he was giving her $5,000 a week. His advisers felt that was too much, so now he pays her $3,500 a month, on top of the bills.

"Swizz has put settlement offers on the table, but Mashonda won't say what she needs. She just came back from Paris and London. She drives a Bentley Flying Spur and a Cadillac Escalade. I don't think life's too bad for her."

Beatz's lawyer, Dan Rottenstreich, adds: "He's taken care of her and his son above and beyond what's required."

Swizz Beatz is reportedly dating Alicia Keys.

Alicia Leads The Pack: The AMAs

Alicia Keys leads the pack this year in American Music Award nominations with four – including Artist of the Year and Favorite Soul/R&B Album for her latest CD "As I Am."

Lil Wayne's successful 2008 run – fueled by his hit album "Tha Carter III" – culminated in three nods, including Artist of the Year and Favorite Male Artist-Rap/Hip-Hop.

Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Flo Rida and Usher each picked up two nominations apiece, while Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" earned a nod for Favorite Soul/R&B Album.

The American Music Awards will present 20 trophies in pop/rock, country, soul/rhythm & blues and rap/hip-hop, Latin, alternative, contemporary inspirational and adult contemporary. The awards will be presented in Los Angeles on Nov. 23.

Other nominees from the various Hip Hop, Rap and R&B categories are listed below:

Artist of the Year:
Coldplay, Eagles, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne

Favorite Male Artist-Rap/Hip-Hop:
Flo Rida, Lil Wayne, Kanye West

Favorite Album-Rap/Hip-Hop:
Jay-Z: American Gangster, Lil Wayne: Tha Carter III, Kanye West: Graduation

Favorite Band, Duo or Group-Rap/Hip-Hop:
G-Unit, Three 6 Mafia, Wu-Tang Clan

T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist:
Colbie Caillat, The Dream, Flo Rida, Jonas Brothers, Paramore,

Favorite Female Artist-Pop/Rock:
Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Rihanna

Favorite Female Artist-Soul/R&B:
Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Rihanna

Favorite Album-Soul/R&B:
Mary J. Blige: Growing Pains, Mariah Carey: E=MC2, Alicia Keys: As I Am

Favorite Male Artist-Pop/Rock:
Chris Brown, Kid Rock, Usher

Favorite Male Artist-Soul/R&B:
Chris Brown, J. Holiday, Usher