It's come down to the princess of pop Britney Spears and California rockers Papa Roach during Fuse TV's Best Video of 2009 contest, which determines the channel's year-end countdown show of the top 40 videos as voted by viewers.

Amidst a year filled with controversy, R&B singer Chris Brown will cap off 2009 with the release of his third studio album. The 20-year-old releases "Graffiti," a mix of uptempo dance numbers and R&B slow jams, including the first two singles "I Can Transform Ya" and "Crawl."

One of the year's most renowned movies comes complete with a soundtrack of equally high quality status.

Singer Kelis released her new single, "Acapella," on her official website and Twitter. The track, produced by dance producer superstar David Guetta, is the lead singe from Kelis' upcoming new album, slated to be released in 2010.

Alt-country quartet The Avett Brothers are moving from the underground music scene to up the charts with their latest album, "I and Love and You," which hit #16 on the Billboard charts. The group has also announced their Spring 2010 tour dates.

Kids now have a new Christmas soundtrack to add to their collection. The "Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas" soundtrack will hits stores across the country today, just in time to catch the movie on PBS.

U2 has been confirmed to play at the Glastonbury 2010. The Irish mega band will be the festival's headline act for its 40th anniversary.

Canadian singer Justin Bieber's autograph signing caused a near-riot at a Long Island mall after thousands of fans showed up. His record label Island Def Jam Records senior VP of sales was also been arrested in the incident.

There's no doubt anymore. It's Taylor Swift's year. The 19-year-old country/pop songstress has swept the 2009 American Music Awards, beating industry veterans including the late Michael Jackson with the most number of wins.

Taylor Swift is a doll. Plenty of her fans already think so. But now, thanks to toy-maker Jakks, the country starlet really is.

Veteran performer Jimmy Buffett will be sharing the stage with this year's breakout artist, the Zac Brown Band, in a new CMT Crossroads series. The "CMT Crossroads: Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band" will be filmed before an invitation only audience next month in Nashville.

Elton John's U.K. shows will not be rescheduled. The music great has been forced to cancel four British shows and a Dublin concert following their postponement.