SPIN.com's Best of the Week, January 12-18

Thanks to J.T., Neil Young, and others, 2009 is already jam-packed with new tunes. Plus: Metallica, Ryan Adams, and more!
Justin Timberlake / Neil Young

It's freezing outside, but here at SPIN.com HQ we're combating frostbite with hot new tracks courtesy of our favorite artists, including Justin Timberlake, Neil Young, the Decemberists, and Kelly Clarkson, all of which were unveiled just this week. Throw in news about Metallica, Lil Wayne, and Ryan Adams, and 2009 is shaping up to be a pretty hot year -- take that Old Man Winter!

Listen: Justin Timberlake's New Song

Click here for "Bigger Than the World," a guitar-led track produced by Timbaland!
Justin Timberlake

Singer-cum-restauranteur Justin Timberlake is back with new music. Following his recently leaked collaboration with T.I. is "Bigger Than the World,"which you can hear below!

Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis Duet

The two singers will collaborate on a famously romantic tune. Click here for details!
Leona Lewis / Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake and British pop singer Leona Lewis are making plans to cover Dolly Parton's classic tune "I Will Always Love You," reports the Sun.

Listen: Justin Timberlake and T.I.'s New Track

Click here for the funky Timbaland-produced tribute to tipsy girls who drop their jeans.
Justin Timberlake and T.I.

Having worked together previously on "My Love," Justin Timberlake and T.I. reprise their duet duties with their new funk-infused track "If I."

Legal Troubles: Michael Jackson, Prince, Justin Timberlake

The pop and rock royalty are set to hit the courtroom. Click here to find out why!
Michael Jackson / Prince / Justin Timberlake

Shocker! When you're rich and famous, people want your money and are willing to go to court for it. And now the King of Pop, Prince, and Justin Timberlake are suiting up, consulting their lawyers, and getting ready to duke it out before the judge.

Ryan Adams, Oasis: The Musical Feuds End!

Finally, rockers quash the beef and play nice. Among them: Oasis, Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Justin Timberlake, and Kanye West.
Ryan Adams (Photo: Mark Abrahams) / Oasis

Everyone takes notice when music heavyweights start talking smack. But what about when those trash talkers decide to play nice?  Below, a recent collection of musical kindness. Can it be that Barack Obama is inspiring everyone?

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