Talk about a clash of the titans - it's being reported that label execs are planning to pit Britney Spears' latest album against Whitney Houston's later this year!

The Sun reveals that, after bowling her label over with demos of her newest material, plans are in the works to release Brit's as-yet-untitled follow-up to Blackout during the crucial Christmas shopping season - in direct competition to Whitney's forthcoming LP.

"Britney has been on fire in the studio of late," one label spy told the paper. "She is determined to make a triumphant comeback. Top brass have been amazed by the quality of tracks they've heard."

Of course, Britney's been working on more than just her music - she's also been getting her style right, too!

Her aunt Chanda McGovern spoke to the Sun about Britney's transformation to the Sun, commenting that the whole Spears family is "very proud of her now" and opining that Britney's troubles came from the pop princess being "very headstrong" and resistant to guidance.

"I hope she'll never walk down that path again," McGovern said. "I think she's got a bright future."

Looks like Britney's label bosses agree!

But Whitney's not going down without a fight - in fact, not only will her album feature songs written by R. Kelly, Will.I.Am, and John Legend, but she's gearing up to release a collaboration with Akon as a single to get her fans pumped!

Either way, this Christmas is shaping up to be one heck of a showdown - who do you want to see win?

The National Enquirer is reporting some terrifying news - during an argument with her mother, Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina tried to stab the legendary songbird before attempting to turn the knife on herself!

According to the mag, the confrontation touched off during an argument which took place a few days before Kristina's 15th birthday. Family friend Ann Davis wouldn't give out too many details, but confirmed that Kristina "tried to stab" her mother with a razor, then started trying to cut herself.

Davis goes on to claim that the incident was touched off over Kristina's reluctance to live with Whitney.

Fortunately, it sounds like the girl's getting some help - according to other sources who spoke to the mag, Kristina landed in at Atlanta psychiatric ward as a result of her actions.

Houston's reps declined to comment.

We'll let you know anything else as soon as we hear it!

Before the actual Grammys on Sunday - when Amy Winehouse took home an incredible five awards, all deserved! - Clive Davis had a little pre-Grammy bash, sponsored by Intrigue Spirits, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday.

Only a couple people showed up, though - ya know, like Lindsay Lohan...

Someone named Fergie?

A crazy-eyed Ashlee Simpson and Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz

Rihanna in a... colorful... outfit

Carrie lookin' classy

And of course Clive himself, Alicia Keys and Whitney Houston.

Whitney's such a hot mess, right? Make your comeback already, Whit!

After taking their sweet time enjoying their date at Crustacean last night (our cameramen reported that the couple spent four hours in the restaurant), Whitney Houston and Ray J were in a hurry to get home - but not too big a hurry! As the paparazzi congregated around Ray's super-sick set of wheels, we noticed Brandy's little brother beckoning to us from the window and politely asking us to step away - in his words, he didn't want to hit any of us! Given his family's recent run of bad luck behind the wheel, we certainly understand his concern - although he wasn't concerned enough to resist the temptation to burn rubber away from the scene!

With Whitney shooting come-hither looks like these at Ray J, it's a wonder he was able to tear himself away last night!

"I learned how to wink from Kitty Bluth!"

You're far too kind, Ray!

That's much better!

Far be it from us to call Whitney Houston crabby - but sometimes, that's just how things play out! Lord knows it was an apt description of the former Mrs. Bobby Brown when we caught her on another date with Brandy's brother Ray J last night, this time at trendy Beverly Hills seafood restaurant Crustacean - as soon as Whitney saw our cameras, she took off for clearer waters in a big hurry! (Of course, if she wants to change her demeanor, at least she's dating a good role model - Ray J was as cool as a cucumber to be caught out with the cracked crab!)

First Britney and KFed set the rumor mill abuzz with talk of reconciliation, are Whitney and Bobby next? Considering that Whitney didn't even bail her ex out of jail - that honor (or dishonor , as it were) went to DC's Hot 99.5 radio station - I'd say hell to the no! But now that Bobby's out of jail and out on bail, the Being Bobby Brown family was seen spending a little quality time together at Mr. Chow last night...I guess never say never!