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The No 17 Could Save Lindsay Lohan From Felony Conviction?

(TMZ) There's a way Lindsay Lohan could avoid going to trial for felony grand theft -- and it all hinges on whether her lawyer uses a magic number -- 17 -- during today's preliminary hearing.

TMZ did some digging ... and there's a law that is commonly used to reduce felony charges to misdemeanors -- and it's used every day in court. It's California Penal Code, Section 17(b). Under the law, the judge has the ability to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor at the end of a preliminary hearing if the offense is relatively minor and the defendant is not a hardened criminal with a long record.

Fact is ... it's done everyday, and Lindsay's judge -- Stephanie Sautner -- has routinely exercised this power, according to courthouse sources. Fact is, in the greater scheme of things, Lindsay's DUI convictions do not make her a serious criminal, and the charge of stealing a necklace is no big whoop. more on this story

Ke$ha on Victorious Tonight

Ke$ha is set for a cameo appearance on brand-new episode of Nickelodeon's Victorious tonight, Friday, April 22, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon sent over this overview along with a preview clip:

After Tori loses an old bet to her sister Trina, she is forced to be her assistant for an entire month. The only way to even the score is for Tori to do something really amazing for her. When an ice cream company launches a contest to win a personal performance by Ke$ha (who happens to be Trina's favorite musical artist), Tori and her friends set out to win the grand prize.

Ke$ha guest stars as herself and performs her current single "Blow." Her little brother Louie also makes a special appearance in Friday's premiere, "Ice Cream for Ke$ha." Preview clip

Usher Adds Special Guests to OMG Tour

Usher is set to launch the second leg North American of his "OMG Tour," next week.

Usher has announced that he will be joined by special guests Dev and The Cataracs as well as Tinie Tempah to appear at select dates of the tour, alongside previously announced superstar Akon.

The "OMG Tour" North American tour launches April 27th at BankAtlantic Center in Ft. Lauderdale. more on this story

Former American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi Sued Over Car Accident

(TMZ) Former "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi has been sued over a 2010 car accident that allegedly left one man with a terrible neck injury ... but the crazy part, Kara wasn't even driving the car!!!

The man doing the suing is Joel Postorino -- who claims he suffered a serious disc injury in his neck after a woman driving a 2005 BMW smashed into the back of his Porsche at an L.A. intersection last May.

In his lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Postorino claims the only person in the BMW during the crash was a woman named Christina Kline ... but Kara happens to be a registered co-owner of the BMW, so the man feels the former "Idol" star should have to pay up too.

DioGuardi's rep tells TMZ ... Kline used to work for Kara ... and she only co-signed on the car to help her employee out several years ago. more on this story

The Dove Awards Recap and Winners List

Here is the official recap and major award winners list for the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards which were handed out last night at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia:

The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards hosted by TV host and comedienne Sherri Shepherd will be televised on GMC, America's favorite network for uplifting entertainment (www.watchgmctv.com), on Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m. PT.

Incoming GMA Chairman of the Board Mitchell Solerek said, "What an amazing night of music and honor. Tonight's performances were all a testament to why we are all here. On behalf of membership of the GMA, we are proud to present this year's Dove winners and congratulate each of them and the nominees on their achievements. We would also like to thank the city of Atlanta and the ACVB for all their efforts in making this year's Dove Awards an unprecedented success." more on this story

Neal McCoy Plans New Album Release

(Webster) Neal McCoy has joined the roster of Blaster Records and plans a January 2012 release of his eleventh studio project.

McCoy has gained Entertainer of the Year honors twice on his way to winning numerous industry and fan voted awards. His endearing style and charismatic music helped the Texas native to earn multiple Top 10 singles along with gold certification on the Billboard charts.

One of the industry's most active touring artists, McCoy is credited with amassing a major fan following and brand loyalty in his 21 year career in the industry—a fact attributed to his consistent dedication to showmanship and producing innovative new music. more on this story

50 Cent Going South For Vh1 Documentary

Vh1 announced the premiere of a new 50 Cent documentary. Here is what they had to say: 50 Cent travels to the tiny town of Edgefield, SC, in search of his family's past and comes face to face with the brutality of slavery in the original VH1 Rock Doc "50 Cent: The Origin of Me," premiering Monday, May 23 at 9PM* on VH1. During an empowering and emotional voyage, 50 Cent crosses state lines to tell a story of pain, bloodshed, and survival.

Born in Queens and schooled on the street, 50 Cent's incredible death-defying story of survival and success does not just begin with him. Like all African Americans, he is the product of a greater journey, one that began thousands of miles away and hundreds of years ago – in slavery.

The birthplace of noted segregationist Strom Thurmond, "Bloody Edgefield," as the town was known, bears the scars of a violent and racist past. This is the town where 50 Cent – born Curtis Jackson III – sets out to track his roots. With help from local genealogists and census data, 50 manages to find his great-great-great grandmother Jane Jenkins, who lived and worked as a slave in the mid-1800's. more on this story

Emi Meyer Sets New Digital Album Release

Emi Meyer's English language album, Suitcase of Stones, will be released digitally on iTunes and Amazon on May 24th.

Meyer began her musical career early in life, starting with classical piano at the age of six and eventually expanding to jazz for the spontaneity it offered. It was her jazz background that paved the way for her win at the Seattle-Kobe Jazz Vocalist Competition – a contest between the sister cities of Seattle Washington and Kobe Japan – in 2007.

The result of this win was the first of many performances in Japan, where Emi has enjoyed a great deal of success, and she credits the competition with giving her the courage to ultimately pursue her musical ambitions. more on this story

A Million Pieces Announce Free Release Party

A Million Pieces will celebrate the release of their self-titled Scallywag Records EP debut with a Key Club Record Release party on Tuesday, April 26, offering free admission to the general public before 9 p.m.

A Million Pieces was produced by Jerrod "Skins" Bettis (original OneRepublic drummer), who will also perform with the band that evening. The creative partnership has proved to be seamless, with Skins capturing the band's musical vision and bringing their Pop ambition organically to the forefront.

Regarding the band's sound, A Million Pieces guitarist Peter Vanderloos says : "I'm a big fan of Pop music and we're from different Pop genre backgrounds, always looking to blend new and unique influences. As a band, we're open to the bigger audience and our goal is to crossover without selling out." more on this story

Teen Party Mom?

(TMZ) Just weeks after beating the crap out of another girl ... "Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans slipped into her bikini yesterday and got right back into ANOTHER dangerous situation at a local beach.

19-year-old Evans -- who's currently on probation stemming from a drug-related conviction -- was surrounded by beer and beer drinkers at Yaupon Pier in North Carolina Thursday.

Jenelle's lawyer insists the MTV star DID NOT engage in any illegal alcohol consumption -- but for someone who's already on thin ice with the law ... and who has a child ... putting herself in the midst of temptation is one hell of a risk. more on this story