Day in Pop 2010 Rewind: Top Stories From March

Miley Cyrus Quitting Music- KC and Sunshine Band Founder Arrested For Sex With Teen Boy- Justin Bieber Manager Arrested- Michael Jackson Doctor Interrupted CPR?- (March Recap)

The top Day in Pop digest stories from March 2010 Pt I: Miley Cyrus has promised to turn her back on music for good and concentrate on movies - insisting she's "done" with pop once her next album is released in June, reports the SFGate. On the red carpet for her new film "The Last Song," Cyrus told reporters, "I've got a record coming out in June and then I'm done. I just want to work in movies. That's what I like and that's what I want to be doing." more

"Twilight" star Taylor Lautner picked up two Awards trophies at Saturday's 23rd annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards show. Lautner snared the favorite actor honor for his "New Moon" role as well as the inaugural cutest couple award with his "Twilight" co-star Kristin Stewart. Katy Perry, wearing a bright blue wig and skintight flowery dress, was blasted with slime when presenting the favorite movie actress trophy to Miley Cyrus.

A music producer and co-founder of KC and the Sunshine Band has acknowledged having sex with teenage boys, police said Wednesday. Richard R. Finch, 56, was arrested Tuesday after a boy told authorities he'd had sexual contact with him at Finch's home in Newark

Justin Bieber's manager surrendered to police Wednesday in connection with a mall fan frenzy that sent five people to a hospital with minor injuries last year. Scott "Scooter" Braun pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment, criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a child.

Michael Jackson's doctor halted CPR on the dying pop star and delayed calling paramedics so he could collect drug vials at the scene, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press that shed new light on the singer's chaotic final moments.

Some surprising news broke on Monday including news that the sky is blue, water is wet, the earth is round and Ricky Martin is gay. Like Clay Aiken's coming out, this actually came as a surprise to some people. AFP reported the news like this: in a bombshell to legions of his fans all over the world, confirmed a longtime rumor that he is gay. "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am," he wrote on his rickymartin.com website

The BBC starts us off with this: Hit US drama 24 has been axed, with the eighth and current series being its final TV outing. While it ends in the US on 24 May, a big screen version starring Kiefer Sutherland as anti-terrorism agent Jack Bauer is still in the pipeline. more

While many teenagers are crazy about Justin Bieber, 17-year-old Miley Cyrus admitted she doesn't listen to his music. "Bieber fever ... I'm not necessarily a fan. I don't listen to that kind of music." so said the Disney pop singer. "I like Kurt Cobain. [He] is like my dream boyfriend." What that has to do with music is telling more

Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. He was 70.

Reality TV star David "Puck" Rainey has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after being seriously injured in a car crash on a rural San Diego County road with his 8-year-old son, officials said. California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Pennings says Rainey will be charged with driving under the influence, child endangerment and driving without a license. -

Bret Michaels Denies Undressing Miley Cyrus- Ke$ha Sextape Denied- Corey Haim RIP- Juggalo Murderers Are Grown Retards According to ICP- Susan Boyle Arrest- more (March Recap)

The top Day in Pop digest stories from March 2010 Pt II: Bret Michaels says he has nothin' to apologize for about "Nothin' to Lose," his new song featuring Miley Cyrus. The song caused a bit of controversy with the teen pop queen singing about "slowly get undressed." Now the 46 year-old Poison "rocker" defends the lyric in an interview with US Magazine: "the part where it says she slowly gets undressed, Miley says, 'Yeah she does.' It has no reference to her and I. It's not even a duet... As God is my witness, there is nothing I have to be defensive about," he says. "I'm a good Dad. I just thought it was a beautiful song. "

A representative for Ke$ha has moved quickly to dismiss reports the pop newcomer has been caught up in a sex tape scandal, insisting the singer is not the woman featured in explicit images posted online. more

The New York Times reports that Corey Haim, an actor whose status as a teenage heartthrob of the 1980s gave way to substance abuse and rehabilitation as an adult, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Burbank, Calif. He was 38. The assistant chief coroner of Los Angeles County, Ed Winter, told The Associated Press that Mr. Haim's mother had called paramedics. "As he got out of bed, he felt a little weak and went down to the floor on his knees," Mr. Winter said.

Fox News reports: while an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death, the LAPD suspects an accidental drug overdose. According to the coroner, four prescription drug bottles were found in his North Hollywood apartment but there was no sign of illegal drugs.

A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal. Rob Fusari filed a $35 million lawsuit against the pop star, saying his protege and former girlfriend ditched him as her career soared.

Insane Clown Posse were on ABC's Nightline to discuss recent spree of bloody crimes committed by Juggalos (a term used for their fans, but is now actually classified as a gang in some American communities. Go figure.) Spin reports that Shaggy 2 Dope thinks fans who take their lyrics literally are "grown retards," while Violent J takes a more eloquent approach: "We don't encourage anybody," he says. "We have face paint on. We are entertainers. If any of our fans kill somebody, please don't buy any more of our records. Get out of our lives -- you're a sicko." Read more and watch video of the segment here

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at singer Susan Boyle's home in West Lothian, police said. The incident at the Blackburn home of the Britain's Got Talent runner-up, happened on 26 January. more

Lindsay Lohan is suing online share-trading firm E-Trade for allegedly stealing her identity in an advert about a talking baby called Lindsay who's a 'milkaholic'. Heckerspray took the news like this: For claiming that a drunk baby stole her identity, you might assume that Lindsay Lohan has lost her marbles – but hear her out. After all, it's not as if she's suing E-Trade for a hopelessly inflated, Dr Evil-style sum of money that would instantly make you question her basic relationship with reality, is it? What? She's suing E-Trade for $100 million? Okaaaay. They go on to argue, "If the baby really was modeled on Lindsay Lohan, then it wouldn't really look like a baby – it'd look like a structurally-compromised Terrahawk puppet, have the voice of Dr Claw from Inspector Gadget, chainsmoke and often forget to wear knickers in public. But it didn't. It looked like a baby. more

Lady GaGa is reportedly facing a $19,000 after she was late on stage at her London concert on Friday night, February 26. The "Poker Face " hitmaker kicked off her two dates in the British capital by taking the stage at the O2 Arena around 45 minutes late -

Glee Take On The Power of Madonna

The excitement continues to build for the prime time return of Fox's hit comedy Glee on Tuesday April 13, 2010. The excitement continues one week later with the release of The Power of Madonna on Tuesday April 20th.

The Power of Madonna marks the next official chapter in the Glee music songbook. This mini-album features the cast of Glee's distinctive and unique take on such Madonna classics as "Like A Virgin," "Express Yourself," "Vogue," "Like A Prayer" and more (see below for full track listing).

Entertainment Weekly announced last October that the Material Girl was among Glee's admirers and had given free reign over her catalog for this special Madonna themed episode. This blissful soundtrack gives fans a chance to own the music from this special Madonna themed episode to coincide with its airing on April 20, 2010. - more on this story

Lady Gaga Rock Band To Include South Park Cover of Poker Face

Harmonix and MTV Games announced that a four pack of songs from pop sensation Lady Gaga, as well as a special Lady Gaga cover by Comedy Central's South Park's own Eric Cartman will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and Wii.

Lady Gaga joins the more than 400 artists currently available through theRock Band platform. With more than 1,100 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii Musical maven and international fashionista Lady Gaga makes her Rock Band debut next week with a four pack of songs from both her Grammy Award-winning and Diamond-certified album The Fame and her latest release The Fame Monster. Lady Gaga became the first artist in Billboard history to chart four No. 1 singles when her smash single "Paparazzi" reached No. 1 in 2009. Recently named creative director for a specialty line of Polaroid products, Lady Gaga has proven herself to be an innovative powerhouse outside the music realm as well. - more on this story

Z-Trip Cancels Shows Due To Emergency Surgery From Snowboarding Accident

Due to an unfortunate snowboarding accident Z-Trip has canceled numerous live performance dates. He has also dropped out of the upcoming "A-Team" movie soundtrack. The world-renowned DJ and producer completed successful emergency surgery yesterday to mend a broken clavicle and is recovering nicely.

While the accident occurred Friday, March 12, the extent of injuries and necessary recovery time was not immediately clear and involved a series of medical evaluations. Z-Trip is at this time scheduled to make his triumphant return to the stage at this year's Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 17 as planned.

As he is currently the Friday night headlining resident DJ at Rain Nightclub at The Palms in Las Vegas, where "Z-Trip's Revolution" takes place weekly, he will not be at the planned gigs on March 19 or April 2, and has canceled his scheduled headlining appearance at SXSW in Austin on Saturday, March 20 at Red Bull's "Thre3 Style" event. - more on this story

Snoop Dogg Turns Superhero in Malice N Wonderland The Movie

Hip hop icon and Creative Chairman of Priority Records Snoop Dogg is preparing to add the role of superhero to his growing list of titles with the forthcoming release of More Malice: Deluxe Album and Movie on March 23rd.

Accompanying the eight song disc is a 40 minute mini-movie entitled "Malice N Wonderland The Movie" with Snoop playing the lead as a superhero on a mission to save his city.

In the film, the safety of the city is up to Malice (Snoop Dogg) who fights crime and strives to bring peace back to his neighborhood. Music from the accompanying album is featured throughout. Cameos in the action packed flick include Jamie Foxx, Xzibit, Nipsey Hussle and more. More Malice: Deluxe Album and Movie features 5 songs from the previously released "Malice N Wonderland" along with 5 entirely new songs and 2 remixes. - more on this story

Gym Class Heroes's Travie McCoy Announces Solo album

Travie McCoy has announced details of his upcoming new album. "Lazarus" arrives in stores and at all online retailers on June 8th. Album pre-order details, track listing, and other information will be announced shortly via Travie's newly-launched, official website, www.traviemccoy.com.

Known far and wide as the frontman of alternative hip-hop superstars Gym Class Heroes, McCoy's solo debut sees him teaming up with a diverse array of studio superstars for a genre-busting, groundbreaking new collection. Among the contributing producers, writers, and artists are T-Pain, Bruno Mars and the Smeezingtons (B.o.B, Cobra Starship, Flo Rida), Detail (Akon, Lady Gaga), The Stereotypes (Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige), Evan "Kidd" Bogart (Adam Lambert, Beyonce), and Josh Abraham (Velvet Revolver, 30 Seconds To Mars) & Oligee (Flo Rida, Leighton Meester).

"LAZARUS" is heralded by the first single, "Billionaire"(featuring Bruno Mars), which debuts today at MTV.com. A companion video is currently in pre-production, with a premiere date to be announced shortly. The digital single for "Billionaire" (featuring Bruno Mars) will be available for purchase at all online retailers starting today, March 9. - more on this story

MTV2 Target Dudes

MTV2, Man's Best Friend, is rolling out a slate of brand defining originals, daily features and a cast of MTV2 on-air personalities. Distributed in nearly 80 million homes, MTV2 already the highest concentration of both men 12-24 and 12-34 on TV today, and coming off its highest rated year ever, will expand its programming with a new lineup of original shows and blocks that are unapologetically guy.

Invading the U.S. each week for the first time in English, and the inspiration behind the Jack Black blockbuster movie "Nacho Libre", is the Mexican wrestling phenomenon "Lucha Libre" which promises to take MTV2 viewers to new heights with high flying acrobats and death defying stunts. Plus, audiences will get a mix of hip-hop music, guy lifestyle and action sports programming with new series "Rock N Jock," a mash-up of sports and music, "Funk Flex Full Throttle" and new destinations like "Balls Out Comedy Fridays" and "Sucker Free" Sundays. In addition, MTV2 will introduce viewers to new on-air talent, including Maxim Magazine hot listed Desi Sanchez, Olympic athlete, Todd Richards, automotive guru DJ Funkmaster Flex, popular DJ and radio personality, DJ Envy, and former Fall Out Boy/Rock Roadie, "Dirty".

"The new destination line-up, hosts, and visually arresting on-air packaging presents a personality that is reflective of the taste and lifestyle of young males and further defines MTV2 as Man's Best Friend," said Chris McCarthy, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Digital TV Networks, MTV. "With new original shows like 'Lucha Libre' and 'Funk Flex Full Throttle' along with the shows we know guys can't get enough of." - more on this story

Tegan and Sara Mixing Up Alligator

Tegan and Sara released a digital remix album that features 17 remixed versions of their latest single "Alligator" on the iTunes Store as well as other digital retailers on March 30th.

The album includes remixes of "Alligator" by Passion Pit, VHS or Beta, Doveman, Four Tet, Hi-Deaf, and TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek to name but a few. The digital version will feature a total of 17 tracks (see below for track listing). There will be a physical vinyl release to follow later this year. Details to be revealed shortly.

"Alligator" is the second single from Tegan and Sara's current album Sainthood, which was released by Sire/Vapor Records in October 2009. Sainthood was produced by Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla (who also produced 2007's critically applauded The Con) and Howard Redekopp (who produced 2004's groundbreaking effort So Jealous) and mixed by Grammy Award winner Dave Sardy (Oasis, Primal Scream, Marilyn Manson). - more on this story