KELIS SIGNS WITH WILL.I.AM'S LABEL: Interscope imprint to release her as-yet-untitled new album.

      The announcement comes on the heels of last week's Internet release of her David Guetta-produced retro dance song "Acapella." The album also features tracks produced by will.i.am, as well as Free School, Boyz Noize, Burnz and DJ Ammo.

       Kelis' last label deal was with Jive Records, and she reportedly was dropped in late 2007. Earlier this year, a pregnant Kelis filed for divorce from her husband, rapper Nas. In July, a judge ordered him to pay Kelis, who has since given birth to a baby boy, nearly $44,000 in monthly support.      

       The artist is best known for her 2003 single "Milkshake," which peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 chart and sold 883,000 digital downloads, according to Nielsen Soundscan. The track is from her best-selling album, "Tasty," which sold 535,000 copies.