The Morning Mix: Britney Spears Fights Back Against Ex’s Allegations

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:: Britney Spears plans to take legal action concerning the defamatory reports (and phone calls recorded by ex Jason Alexander) alleging that her boyfriend Jason Trawick has beaten her. Alexander, who took, and passed, a polygraph test, stands by his story. [PopEater]

:: Pop music — it’s not just for your ears. It’s for your brains! Check out these school assignments remaking Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani’s videos into history lessons. [Jezebel]

:: Michael Cera will join a rock supergroup Mister Heavenly as their bassist for their upcoming tour. He knew how to play a mean bass in Scott Pilgrim, so we’re not surprised. Expect the band’s live shows to be both awkward, hilarious and one-note. [Vulture]

:: Fresh off of singing at Rockefeller Center, Kylie Minogue releases a new Christmas cover, “Let It Snow.” [Music & Lyrics]

:: Ke$ha — big fan of Willow Smith, not so much squids. [Just Jared]

After the jump, find out who’ll be lighting up late night.

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