The nominations for the 2008 Grammy nominations were announced this morning in Los Angeles. Kanye West and UK singing sensation Amy Winehouse lead the pack. Kanye was presented with eight nods and Winehouse with six.

Other top nominees included Jay-Z, the Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, T-Pain, Rihanna and Timbaland. West and Winehouse were nominated for album of the year for their CDs, “Graduation” and “Back to Back”.

Other record of year nominees included Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable,” the Foo Fighter’s “The Pretender,” Rihanna’s “Umbrella” and “What Goes Around Comes Around” by Justin Timberlake.

Make sure to tune in to the 50th Annual Grammy Awards on February 10, 2008. LuxeRepublic will feature live Grammy coverage so stay clicked here as well.

For a complete list of the nominees check out Grammy.com.

Finally! After what seemed like years of waiting, the video for ‘Work’ from Kelly Rowland’s sophomore album ‘Ms. Kelly’. We are in love with the video! The art direction, the styling, the choreography its just hot!

Make sure you pick up the re-release of ‘Ms. Kelly’ that will feature the lead single ‘Daylight’ with Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes.

Here’s the first listen of the Timbaland produced new single from Ashlee Simpson’s new album slated for release early next year. The song is called “Outta My Head” and we think it sounds ALOT like a Janelle Monae track. Hmm. We think it’ll grow on us though. We love Ashlee! What do you think of the track?

Listen and Download Ashlee Simpson’s ‘Outta My Head’

Its been a while since an album has come across as a well produced, solid piece of pop pie. That is exactly what American Idol winner Jordin Sparks debut release is. Rocketed by her lead single, the Stargate produced ‘Tattoo’ which currently sits at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, the album is an addictive mix of poppish lyrics fused with rock and R&B. Her voice is reminiscent of the inaugural Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson. I’m not sure that is such a bad thing either. The album is jam packed wih Top 40ish radio friendly tunes that showcase Jordin’s incredible vocal ability.

Tracks to Put on Repeat: Tattoo, No Air, Freeze, Permanent Monday

Tracks to Skip: Shy Boy

7/10 Stars

The very pregnant Christina Aguilera has posed nude (tastefully) in the new January edition of Marie Claire magazine. She looks stunning. Chick has no stretch marks on that belly! Thanks to XtinaWeb.org for the pics.