This Week's Top Pop Stories

Here are the top stories from this week's Day in Pop and the top Day in Pop digest stories

Naughty Miley Protest- Elton Glee Duet?- Lady Gaga Sopranos- Harry Potter 3D Canceled- Eminem Beats Justin Bieber- Culture Club Reunion- Gorillaz Slam Glee- more

(ASB) Miley Cyrus has pissed off parents across the country. She comes under fire over her newly-debuted "Who Owns My Heart" music video which sees her partying in revealing clothes until wee hours. President of the Parents Television Council Tim Winter said, "It is unfortunate that she would participate in such a sexualized video like this one." more

(BBC) Warner Bros Studios says it is cancelling the 3D conversion of the next Harry Potter film. The studio said it could not complete the 3D conversion of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 in time for its 19 November UK and US release date. more

(Jam!) Justin Bieber is set to cash in on his hordes of teen girl fans - by releasing his own line of nail polish. more Best to strike while the iron is still hot.

(Yahoo) He might want to tell Madonna he's crazy for her, but a fan who was arrested while proclaiming his love near her New York City apartment is being told to stay at least 10 blocks away as a condition of bail more

(Jam!) Eminem's publishers are demanding executives at Apple Inc. pay more than $2 million as part of a settlement over songs the rapper's bosses allege were not permitted for download. more

(Yahoo) MTV is helping to bring Stan Lee's newest superhero to life. The network is joining forces with Lee's POW Entertainment to create a new digital comic series called "The Seekers." more

(Billboard) Albertina Walker's singing once stopped the filming of a movie because so many actors were moved to tears by the "Queen of Gospel." The Grammy-winning singer died Friday at age 81 of respiratory failure at RML Specialty Hospital in Chicago, said her granddaughter, Tina Nance. more

(Yahoo) An auction of some 100 items of Michael Jackson memorabilia has fetched more than $1 million, with a basketball autographed by the late singer and Michael Jordan netting $245,000. more

(ASB) Katy Perry has unveiled a number of dates for her upcoming tour which is held to promote her summer album "Teenage Dream". more

(Yahoo) "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher admitted Monday to taking cocaine on the set of "The Empire Strikes Back", saying she didn't even like the drug but was intent on getting high. more

(OMG) Ben Harper has filed for divorce from actress Laura Dern after five years of marriage. In the divorce papers, filed Friday, Harper claims he and Dern separated back in January. more

(ASB) Glee's Matthew Morrison is close to make music with Elton John for his upcoming debut album. The news was brought into attention by the British singer himself when doing a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly. "I am supposed to be doing something with Matthew Morrison for his album," John spilled the beans. more

(Jam!) George Michael walked free from Highpoint Prison in Suffolk, England after serving 27 days of an eight-week sentence for possession of marijuana and driving under the influence of drugs, stemming from an incident in July. more

(Billboard) Lady Gaga's appearance on a 2001 episode of "The Sopranos" has surfaced online. In her cameo role, Gaga and her gal-pals help Tony Soprano's son A.J. get into some trouble at the school pool. All while trying to look sexy in a cropped sweater, smoking cigarettes and flirting with boys, of course. Watch it here

(Yahoo) Adam Lambert has pledged to obey Malaysian government rules that forbid the flamboyant, openly gay glam rocker from kissing anyone onstage and wearing revealing clothes for a concert this week, a show organizer said Tuesday. more

(BBC) The Simpsons opens a new episode in the US with a controversial 'couch gag' designed by UK graffiti artist Banksy. more

(Yahoo) A jury is set to decide whether Anna Nicole Smith's two doctors and lawyer-boyfriend gave her too many prescription drugs, contributing to her 2007 accidental overdose death. more

(ASB) Taylor Swift admits to a former boyfriend that she made a mistake. After a small talk during a meeting, she finally tells him that she's sorry for all she did wrong. She made the confession in a ballad pop/country song "Back to December" which was released on iTunes as part of countdown to her "Speak Now" album release. more

Say it isn't so.. Yahoo reports that Courteney Cox and David Arquette announced Monday they have been separated for some time but said they remain committed parents and "best friends." more

(Hecklerspray) There is no f***ing swearing in Eminem's House, got that? Remember when there was a flicker of life in Eminem's eyes? Remember those days? He was the Bart Simpson of the rap world and got up people's noses and occasionally made a tune worth listening to. And everyone kinda liked 'Stan' for a few months more

(Billboard) Ne-Yo shared a stage with Stan Lee, the 87-year-old former president and chairman of Marvel Comics, at New York Comic Con on Saturday (Oct. 9) to discuss his debut venture into comics more

(ASB) Kid Cudi is a rock star in a music video for his song "Erase Me". The "Day 'N' Nite" rapper wears black long curly wig, straps his guitar and performs with a full band. Fellow MC Kanye West who is featured in the song later joins him, sending the crowd to their loudest scream. more

(BBC) Morgan Freeman is to receive a lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute more

(FMQB) Eminem Tops American Music Award Nominations Slim Shady ties Lady Antebellum with five nods, followed by Canadian Justin Bieber with four. more

(Jam!) Boy George has confirmed Culture Club will reunite in 2012 to mark the band's 30th anniversary. He says, "We're definitely doing it, yeah, yeah, in 2012. Our D-Day is April 30, which is the same day as our first ever single release" more

(NME) Gorillaz say 'We wouldn't let Glee use our songs' Frontman Damon Albarn says shows like Glee are 'a very poor substitute for the real thing' more

Xtina a.k.a. Christina Aguilera is now officially an X after splitting from her husband Jordan Bratman after almost five years of marriage. more

(BBC) An actor's positive HIV test has caused two of the US adult film industry's largest studios to postpone filming. Wicked Pictures and Vivid Entertainment told The Los Angeles Times that production had stopped as a precaution. more

(NME) Rhys Ifans has landed the role of the villain in the upcoming Spider-Man film, which is planned to 'reboot' the franchise. more

Christmas is still roughly two months away, but a new holiday tune from Rihanna has been offered for listening pleasure. The song titled "A Child Is Born" is infused with reggae flavor, giving this seasonal jam island vibes. more

La Roux and Kanye West's studio hook-up has just been unveiled. It's a revamped version of the duo's song "In for the Kill" and has the G.O.O.D Music MC rapping about "The Thriller version of Michael [Jackson]." more

Reality TV goofball Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is headed back to the Jersey shore after he was eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday. more

(BBC) The Australian outback pub made famous by the 1980s film Crocodile Dundee is up for sale more -

Tim McGraw Announces New Double Hits CD and Two Films Roles

Tim McGraw has announced a new double disc Number One Hits set as well as two acting roles. Here is the official word:

On November 30th, Curb Records will release, Number One Hits, a two-disc set featuring 22 of Tim McGraw's chart-topping singles. The collection will also feature two bonus tracks - a dance mix of his 1994 hit, "Indian Outlaw," and "Felt Good on My Lips," McGraw's latest single.

He also continues to go Hollywood: McGraw co-stars alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester in Country Strong. The film, which was written and directed by Shana Feste (The Greatest), will be released in theatres nationwide on January 7th, 2011. - more on this story

Glee Duets

The tracklist and synopsis for this week's episode of Glee: The glee club works on a duet assignment, and Finn and Rachel plan to throw the competition so that Sam can have a shot at winning.

Meanwhile, a love triangle between Mike, Tina and Artie develops in the all-new "Duets" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Oct. 12 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Duets Track-list: "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (Elton John & Kiki Dee) - "Lucky" (Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat) - "Le Jazz Hot" (from Victor Victoria) - "Happy Days Are Here/ Get Happy" (Barbara Streisand & Judy Garland) - "Sing!" (from a Chorus Line) - "River Deep, Mountain High" (Ike & Tina Turner) -

Indigo Girls Give Fans A Christmas Gift This Week

Indigo Girls released their first holiday record, specially packaged in holiday wrapping (and containing three surprise ornaments packed inside), yesterday on IG Recordings/Vanguard Records.

Recorded in Nashville and produced by Peter Collins, the album's arrangements have a down-home feel and reflect both the Girls' Southern roots and their love of Appalachian and bluegrass music.

The band, all amazing players, includes Alison Brown on banjo, Victor Krauss on bass, Luke Bulla on fiddle, mandolin and guitar, Jim Brock on percussion, and Lloyd Maines on dobro and pedal steel. - more on this story

Corinne Bailey Rae Covers Marley and Announced Special TV and Radio Events

Corinne Bailey Rae has released her take on the classic Bob Marley song, "Is This Love."

The track is available beginning today at all digital retailers. Bailey Rae will perform "Is This Love" on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday, October 28th, and KCRW will present her live in concert at The Avalon Hollywood that same evening.

Bailey Rae has also contributed a cover of the Donny Hathaway song "This Christmas" to the Starbucks Christmas compilation Sleigh Ride, due out in November -

Jensen Reed Delivers New Album

Jensen Reed has released his debut album Forget About The Cameras this week.

The 12-track album features single "After The War (featuring superbeautiful)," and is now available on iTunes. Stand out tracks "Going Under" and "That Something" have recently been featured on MTV's smash hit TV shows The City and World of Jenks.

Last month Reed told us the story behind "After The War featuring superbeautiful)," for our Singled Out series. Check that out - here

Lil Wayne Def Jam Rapstar Album Bonus

(Def Jam Interactive) For a limited time, consumers who purchase Def Jam Rapstar on any platform from participating Best Buy stores between Tuesday, October 12th and Tuesday, October 19th, will receive Lil Wayne's ninth album, I Am Not A Human Being, for free.

Available in stores now, Def Jam Rapstar is the ultimate emcee experience and the only music game focused exclusively on Hip Hop, you and your social networks. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, including Lil Wayne's smash hit "A Milli", Def Jam Rapstar allows YOU to be the star by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community at www.defjamrapstar.com. Def Jam Rapstar also features a Freestyle Mode that allows aspiring emcees the chance to deliver their own original rhymes over never before heard tracks by some of today's hottest producers.

In addition to this exclusive Best Buy promotion, Lil Wayne is also the featured artist in the Def Jam Rapstar out-of-home advertising campaign that can now be seen in all major markets. - more on this story

CMT Artists Of The Year

CMT will honor Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Zac Brown Band, as the top artists of the year in the new 90-minute special, Cmt Artists Of The Year, premiering Friday, December 3.

Taping in Nashville, CMT Artists Of The Year will bring the honorees together with their peers, as well as celebrities from across the entertainment spectrum for a glamorous evening of star-studded performances from the country world and beyond, all in celebration of the successes of the past year.

CMT Artists Of The Year acts were chosen by ranking the top five artists based on the following criteria: sales (physical albums, digital albums, and single downloads); country radio airplay based on spins; concert grosses as a headliner or co-headliner; and activity on CMT.com (video streams, searches, and artist page views). The rankings were then compiled to identify the leading performers across the four categories cumulatively. - more on this story

Bon Iver Re-Orchestrated By Lost In The Trees

Lost In The Trees' Ari Picker has re-orchestrated the haunting Bon Iver track 'Lump Sum' off of Bon Iver's debut album For Emma Forever Go.

The song's original recording was a Thoreau like tale of rebirth through isolation, with songwriter Justin Vernon isolated in a Wisconsin cabin alone with some instruments. While the original recording was eventually augmented by some further instrumentation, it retains an intensely intimate and distinctly home made feel that only empowers the impressionistic tale of loneliness and loss.

On the new recording, Ari Picker utilizes a classical background forged at the Berklee School of Music to enhance the song with further instrumentation, most noticeably powerful washes of strings and an echoing dream like piano. This new interpretation successfully retains all the intimacy and heartbreaking emotion of the original while lending it an additional sonic power perfectly complimenting Vernon's beautiful and mournful vocals. - more on this story

Z-Trip Mixes Tupac and Marvin Gaye

Z-Trip has remixed Tupac Shakur's hit "Better Dayz," in honor of Tupac's recent birthday.

Dubbed the "Make Me Wanna Holler" remix, it is now available due to popular demand.

"I made this blend of Tupac's 'Better Dayz' with Marvin Gaye's jam 'Inner City Blues' after a request from Afeni Shakur (Tupac's mom!) It's supposed to be a conversation between the two artists," reveals Z-Trip. - more on this story

16 and Pregnant Again

MTV will air nine new, one-hour episodes of the docu-series "16 and Pregnant," beginning on Tuesday, October 26 at 10pm ET/PT.

With statistics showing that three in ten girls in the U.S. will get pregnant before the age of 20, each episode will take an intimate look inside the challenges of being a pregnant teenager.

Additionally, research released today by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy finds that TV programs incorporating teenage pregnancy, like MTV's series, make young people think more about the risks of pregnancy and how to prevent it. - more on this story

2010 MTV EMAs Adds More Acts

2010 MTV EMAs have announced additional stars for the this year's event which will be broadcast live from Madrid, Sunday 7th November 2010.

Shakira will perform along with Plan B in addition to performers already announced: Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Kings of Leon, Linkin Park, Ke$ha and host Eva Longoria.

"This will be my first time in Spain and at the MTV awards," said Plan B. "Nothing reminds me more of how far I've come in the last six months than opportunities like this." - more on this story

Mario Lopez: Saved By The Baby

Vh1 sent over word that Mario Lopez: Saved By The Baby premieres on Monday, November 1 at 10:30 PM ET/PT.

From the hottest parties to the dirtiest diapers, VH1 is giving viewers a fly-on-wall look into the life of one of Hollywood's former sexiest bachelor's as he makes the transition to super dad.

Mario's bachelor days came to an end two years ago while performing in a "Chorus Line" on Broadway where he met and fell in love with dancer Courtney Mazza. - more on this story