Sam Ronson DUI Not Surprising To Her Friends

TMZ broke the story ... Ronson was arrested for DUI on her drive from Vegas to L.A. yesterday ... and law enforcement sources tell us her blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. more on this story

Sims Head Up The Good Time Zoo

Sims is set to headline the "Good Time Zoo" tour with Lazerbeak and special guest Cecil Otter.

The tour kicks off on September 16th at Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheater with a Doomtree collective performance for the "Snowboard on the Rocks" Film Festival.

The "Good Time Zoo" tour picks up from there on a month long trek spanning the country and ending with a hometown show in Minneapolis, MN. more on this story

America's Next Great Restaurant Failure Being Blamed on Chipotle

(TMZ) His restaurants failed miserably just two months after opening their doors -- and now, the winner of "America's Next Great Restaurant" is blaming the entire culinary disaster ... on Chipotle.

Jamawn Woods tells TMZ, Chipotle -- an investor in the NBC reality show -- was supposed to provide a management team to run his three Soul Daddy restaurants for one year ... but they really screwed the pooch.

According to Jamawn, Chipotle hired a bum management team with NO experience cooking soul food OR running a soul food restaurant -- and his restaurants tanked as a result ... closing soon after.

J hasn't filed any legal papers yet -- but he's telling friends ... the show owes him $46,000 for a year's worth of salary ... and still hasn't paid a dime.

A rep for Chipotle tells TMZ, "The Soul Daddy restaurants were generating significant negative cash flows and, after a careful review of the business, the investor group made the decision to close the restaurants."

But there's a light at the end of the tunnel -- sources tell TMZ, Jamawn and Chipotle are currently hammering out a settlement deal. more on this story

Candice Night Goes Solo

(Susan Blond) Candice Night has released her debut solo single "Call It Love," on iTunes.

The single is the first listen to Night's first solo adult contemporary album, Reflections, set for release on September 27, 2011.

When talking about "Call It Love", Night states, "So many people are so afraid of the word "love". It's all consuming, life changing and can leave you so open and vulnerable that saying, "I love you" for the 1st time can be a scary moment. We hide behind so many other words to describe the emotion: fate, a dream, luck that we met the right one...but once you give in and surrender to the truth of being in love, there is a comfort and a warmth of completion that doesn't come until you give yourself fully to that incredible feeling of being in love. And there is nothing else like it." more on this story

Jersey Shore Star The Situation Gets Into Tux Biz

(TMZ) No prom is safe -- TMZ has learned The Situation just locked down a brand new deal to endorse a line of TUXEDOS ... and if that wasn't shocking enough ... we're told it's worth SIX FIGURES.

It's all for a company called FLOW Formal -- a New York-based tux manufacturer -- and CEO Brian Weintraub tells us, Sitch is the perfect spokesperson ... because the company is trying to target a younger demographic.

Weintraub adds, "This is great for us and great for the industry. [Tuxedos have] become an old man thing."

The line is called ... wait for it ... "The Situation" -- and it includes tuxedos, slim-fit shirts, and accessories. It's expected to launch in February 2012. more on this story

Peggy Sue Goes Electric

(S&C) Yep Roc Records have set an October 25 release date for Peggy Sue's first electric album, Acrobats.

Singer/guitarists Katy and Rosa along with drummer Olly recorded Acrobats in Bristol with producer John Parish, best known for his work with PJ Harvey, Sparklehorse and EELS.

The band took a different tack for the new record, most notably by plugging in their instruments—the new album contains only one acoustic guitar. This sonic change came about as the trio revisited the bands they loved as teens turning to The Breeders and Sonic Youth for inspiration. more on this story

Dancing with the White House Crashers?

(TMZ) Alleged White House crashers Tareq and Michaele Salahi are HUGE down under -- in fact, we're told, the "Real Housewives of DC" stars are closing in on a deal to appear on Australia's "Dancing with the Stars."

The offer's already on the table for next season -- and sources tell TMZ, Tareq and Michaele are just hammering out the nitty gritty before signing on the dotted line.

And to prove just how famous they are over there -- we're told the couple also shot a commercial for an Australian laundry detergent last week ... LAUNDRY DETERGENT. more on this story

Mel Gibson Custody Hearing Set

(TMZ) Mel Gibson wants more quality time with his little girl -- and in order to get it ... he's demanding a change to his child custody agreement with Oksana Grigorieva.

Sources connected to the former couple tell TMZ Mel has filed a request with the court ... for additional overnight visits with 1-year-old Lucia.

Under the current agreement ... Mel gets 3 overnights with Lucia every 2 weeks. Nothing's decided yet -- a hearing is set for September -- but if the judge grants Mel's request, he and Oksana will be much closer to an even 50-50 split of their time with Lucia. more on this story

Bryant McKinnie Says He Wanted To Leave Minnesota Vikings

(TMZ) The Minnesota Vikings officially released him -- but 335-pound left tackle Bryant McKinnie tells TMZ, it was his decision ... after the team sidelined him over health concerns.

McKinnie tells us, his agent put in word with the Vikings moments ago -- before they officially cut him loose -- asking honchos to release McKinnie... so he can sign with another team before next season.

McKinnie was placed on the reserve/non-injury list yesterday, after doctors said his cholesterol was too high and he had to lose weight -- but McKinnie tells us, "I'll definitely be ready for next season. That's not even a question."

The Vikings just released their own statement, claiming "This decision, while not an easy one, is in the best interests of our football team as we move forward preparing for the season. We appreciate Bryant's contributions to the Vikings, and we wish him the best in the future." more on this story

Jamie McCourt Has Spent $9.9 Million For Divorce Lawyers

(TMZ) Jamie McCourt says she's already racked up $9.9 million in bills from the lawyers working her nasty divorce from L.A. Dodgers owner Frank McCourt ... and she expects to drop at least $7 million more.

Jamie just filed legal documents in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming Frank is in control of the family fortune ... and she wants the judge to order Frank to send her more money so she can continue to make her legal payments.

According to the docs, Jamie's lawyers ain't cheap -- and they charge anywhere from $325-per-hour to $940-per-hour. FYI -- the McCourts filed for divorce back in 2009.

Jamie claims she needs the cash to "level the playing field" -- because Frank has had access to $70 million of non-Dodgers money to spend on top-flight lawyers ... and she wants to be able to keep up. more on this story

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(FMQB) Adam Levine has plans with NBC beyond judging for the singing competition The Voice. The Maroon 5 singer has signed on as an executive producer on a new NBC ensemble sitcom which is to be set in a karaoke bar and will fuse comedy with vocal performance. more

(AP) A 21-year-old who bragged about hacking into Miley Cyrus' email account and distributing revealing pictures of her pleaded guilty in federal court to unrelated charges of credit card fraud and hacking. more

Culture Brats have a new interview with Thomas Dolby, where he discussed his upcoming album, his online game, his past collaborations, the early days of MTV, how MTV gave his career a boost and nearly killed it, and Jessie J. Check it out here

(Billboard) The-Dream's fourth studio album, "The Love, IV: Diary of a Madman," has been delayed due to "contract negotiations," he revealed on Twitter yesterday (Aug. 1). In the meantime, the R&B singer/producer will tide fans over with a free, 10-song "Internet album," set for release Aug. 31. more

(BBC) Footage of what is believed to be Alfred Hitchcock's earliest surviving feature has been discovered in New Zealand. more

(Reuters) Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" reached a new height this week as "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" became the album's fifth single to reach the top of Billboard's pop songs chart, marking the first time any album has amassed such a feat in its 19-year history. more

(Jam!) Joe Jonas' rumoured new love interest Karlie Kloss has dismissed dating gossip, insisting she's just 'great friends' with the Jonas Brothers star. more

(Billboard) On Monday Kanye West and Jay-Z gathered journalists, fans, close friends and family, such as Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Solange, Pusha-T, Busta Rhymes, Teyana Taylor, Q-Tip and Jada Pinkett Smith, to sip champagne and listen to the "Watch the Throne," album under the stars of the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium.

(BBC) Harry Potter remains the hero of the UK and Ireland box office chart - despite competition from Captain America - taking £4.6m to stay at number one. more

(Billboard) The script for "C.R.E.A.M.," a biopic about Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon, is reportedly still being finalized, but R&B singer Cee Lo Green has already been cast as the rapper's father in the upcoming film more

(FMQB) Miley Cyrus has taken another step towards a more adult role in her move to star and produce a new comedy with Paramount. The yet untitled comedy pitch was picked up by Paramount, and is planned to be produced by Miley and mother Tish Cyrus more

(Jam!) Jennifer Lopez has broken her silence about the breakdown of her marriage to Marc Anthony, insisting she "really worked hard" to save their relationship more

Waka Flocka Flame Pot Bust

(TMZ) More legal trouble for Waka Flocka Flame -- TMZ has learned the rapper was detained by police in Georgia yesterday after cops say they found marijuana in his car.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Waka was pulled over for a routine traffic violation a few hours ago ... but when cops approached the rapper's White Chevy Tahoe, they could smell the odor of weed.

We're told Waka was asked to step out of the vehicle -- and was placed in handcuffs. When cops searched the ride, officers say they found "a small amount of marijuana" on the floor.

Waka was cited for possession of less than 1 ounce of weed AND failure to wear a seat belt. He was eventually released and sent on his way. We're told Waka was "very cooperative" during the incident.

Flame is no stranger to the law -- earlier this month, he was arrested for drug possession in NY when cops say he brought weed to a mall. Back in 2006, he pled guilty to possessing a sawed-off shotgun.

The list goes on ... but we're running out of room. more on this story

Indigo Girls To Deliver Beauty Queen Sister in October

(FCM) Indigo Girls have set an October 4th release date for their fourteenth studio album, Beauty Queen Sister.

The new album is a 13-song collection featuring the signature storytelling that fans have grown to love, touching on modern-world worries and romanticizing the simplicity of days gone by.

Recorded in Nashville, the duo reunited with producer Peter Collins, with whom the Indigo Girls worked on 1992's Rites of Passage and 1994's Swamp Ophelia. Beauty Queen Sister will be the fourth album released on their own IG Recordings/ Vanguard Records. more on this story

Casey Anthony Hiding In Plain Sight

(TMZ) Casey Anthony was hanging out in Ohio this past weekend -- and now new photos have surfaced showing the 25-year-old hiding in plain sight during a mid-day shopping trip.

Casey was photographed on Sunday -- trying to blend in by wearing an Ohio State University baseball cap, a tight-fitting top and glasses as she walked around town. We're told Anthony checked out some dresses at a local Old Navy store.

Anthony has several relatives who live in Ohio -- but it's unclear if she has spent time with any of them. Sources extremely close to Anthony tell us she has been bouncing around the country ever since she was acquitted of murder three weeks ago.

Next stop -- no one seems to know. However, TMZ broke the story ... Casey intends to seek treatment for mental issues. No word on where and when that will happen. more on this story

Behind The Scenes With Gavin DeGraw

Sony sent over this big new for Gavin DeGraw fans: DeGraw has been selected as VH1's featured "Posted" artist for the month of August, with his video "Not Over You" currently in "Gung Ho" rotation.

VH1's "Posted" connects artists and fans by offering exclusive behind the scenes content and chances to interact with artists as they're going about their day-to-day, be it on the tour bus or in bed.

Previously featured "Posted" artists include Jason Derulo, 30 Seconds to Mars, Adam Lambert, and The Script. more on this story

OMD Map Out North American Tour

(Press Here) Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have announced an extensive North American tour this fall.

The 21-stop tour will feature the original OMD line up of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper (keyboards) and Malcolm Holmes (drums).

Kicking off September 16 in Miami, the outing brings the band to New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco and many more. more on this story

Basketball Wives LA Premiere Set

VH1's "Basketball Wives LA" is set to premiere on VH1 on Monday, August 29 at 8 pm ET/PT. Here is the background info they sent over:

Elbow throwing, trash talking and in-your-face action: forget the NBA, we're talking about their wives! The successful VH1 franchise "Basketball Wives" just tapped a new team of leading ladies to take Los Angeles by storm.

The cast of "Basketball Wives LA" includes Gloria Govan (fiancée to LA's Matt Barnes), Laura Govan (sister to Gloria Govan), Kimsha Artest (wife to Ron Artest), Imani Showalter (ex-fiancée to Stephen Jackson), Malaysia Pargo (wife to Jannero Pargo), Jackie Christie (wife to Doug Christie) and Draya Michele (model and actress). more on this story

Glee The 3D Concert Movie Soundtrack Details

Glee The 3D Concert Movie soundtrack is set to be release next Tuesday August 9th ahead of the limited theatrical run which begins August 12th.

This soundtrack features 22 songs from Glee The 3D Concert Movie (in theatres August 12th) performed at the Glee Live! In Concert! tour.

Glee The 3D Concert Movie (Motion Picture Soundtrack) includes the cast's [autotuned?] version of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin,'" the original song "Loser Like Me", and a bonus track of the cast's rendition of Florence + The Machine's "Dog Days Are Over." more on this story

Jalen Rose Now In Jail

(TMZ) Moments before beginning his 20-day jail sentence for DUI this morning, former NBA star Jalen Rose posed for a brand new mug shot ... obtained by TMZ.

Rose checked into Oakland County jail outside Detroit at 8AM yesterday to kick off his sentence -- which his lawyer called "outrageous."

As TMZ first reported, Rose was arrested for DUI back in March -- after crashing his car into a ditch. more on this story

Dawes and Blitzen Trapper Teaming Up For Tour

Dawes have announced a fall North American co-headlining tour with Blitzen Trapper.

The 29-date tour kicks off on October 7th in Petaluma, CA, and will hit major cities across the US and Canada.

This tour follows the June release of their sophomore album, Nothing Is Wrong. more on this story