Mindy McCready Must Return Son Today or Face Jail

She has been ordered to return the child by 5:00 PM local time today or face penalty for violating the court order. The NY Daily News spoke with her about this current drama and she told them, "The court system in Florida is tragically corrupt..... Maybe if I speak out and stand up for my child it will keep other parents from having to fight the same corruption to protect they're children". Read The News report for more details

Tyrese Hospitalized For Poisoning

(TMZ) Tyrese says tainted seafood did a major number on his insides ... sending him to an L.A. hospital Tuesday night ... TMZ has learned.

According to a rep, Tyrese is recovering at home today ... but before he left the hospital he fired off a twitpic of his feet in the hospital bed -- and the message, "ER...pray for me."

Ty's rep says the singer/actor started feeling sick almost immediately after he went out for a meal yesterday.

The rep says docs sent Tyrese home this morning, and ordered him to stay in bed. more on this story

Jersey Shore Rape Rap Outrage

(TMZ) The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization is FURIOUS with Vinny from "Jersey Shore" -- claiming the lyrics about rape in his new rap song are "ignorant" and "send a dangerous message to the public."

As we previously reported, Vinny posted the new song on his YouTube page -- in which he raps about having sex with a stripper and "actin like I'm raping it."

Now, a rep for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) -- tells us, "The lyrics in Vinny Guadagnino's new rap song that glorify rape are ignorant. Trivializing this violent crime sends a dangerous message to the public."

"Use of the term 'actin' like' doesn't mitigate the harm this crime has on survivors of sexual violence."

The rep adds, "We hope that Mr. Guadagnino will reconsider his stand on this issue and leverage his platform to reinforce a zero tolerance policy for sexual violence, as he has with bullying."

For what it's worth, Vinny has since pulled the video … and tweeted ... "Whoa! Some people really know how to take things out of context ! ... It was fun though!" more on this story

Michael Buble's Christmas Is Tops

Michael Buble's "Christmas" album climbed one spot to No. 1 for next week's Billboard Charts with sales of 227,133 units according to his label Warner Bros./Reprise Records. He just barely beat out Nickelback for the top spot.

"I feel like Christmas has come early for me...I'm really proud of this record so this is icing on the fruitcake. Thank you America and Happy Holidays," commented Buble on the success of his CD which was released five weeks ago. Buble described his "Christmas" CD as "the album I dreamed about making my entire life."

With a 60 Minutes profile scheduled to take place this Sunday, December 4th, his own NBC Christmas Special December 6th, a guest host stint on "Live" with Kelly Ripa on December 15th and 16th and the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on December 17th, Buble is expected to continue to reign supreme on the charts through the end of this year.

Jimmy Fallon Taking Over American Top 40 This Weekend

Comedian and late night TV host Jimmy Fallon is set to guest host American Top 40 this weekend, December 3 and 4, filling in for Ryan Seacrest.

In addition to counting down the Top 40 songs, the "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" host will answer questions directly from fans and talk about his upcoming return to "Saturday Night Live" for his first time as a guest host on December 17.

Jimmy Fallon began his TV career with "Saturday Night Live" in 1998, where he quickly became an audience favorite. Known for his spot-on impressions, hilarious sketches and his stint as co-anchor of "Weekend Update", Fallon spent six successful years on the show. more on this story

Celtic Woman's Platinum Christmas

Celtic Woman's A Christmas Celebration album and companion live concert DVD (A Christmas Celebration: Live from Dublin) have each been certified Platinum after having sold more than one-million CDs and more than 100,000 DVDs.

A Christmas Celebration features an assortment of treasured carols ("Christmas Pipes", "Little Drummer Boy", "Carol of the Bells"), hymns ("Silent Night", "O Holy Night", "O Come All Ye Faithful") and pop standards ("The Christmas Song", "White Christmas") wrapped in a bow of traditional Irish fare ("That Night in Bethlehem").

The announcement of Platinum status comes just as Celtic Woman are about to commence their first-ever A Christmas Celebration – The Symphony Tour on Dec 1 in Temecula, CA with many dates already sold-out. more on this story

Robin Thicke Releasing New Album Next Week

(42 West) Robin Thicke has set December 6th, 2011 release date for his fifth studio album, Love After War.

Completely written and produced by Robin Thicke with producing partner Pro Jay, the album will be released by Star Trak/Geffen. Love After War is Thicke at his most raw and honest condition yet.

This was an album born out of a desire to be the uncompromising, idealistic artist he was as a boy, married with the weight of being a man with responsibilities and the scars of the past. The video for the first single, the title track "Love After War" premiered on the online outlet VEVO.com as well as BET's 106 & Park. more on this story

Conrad Murray Doesn't Regret Documentary

(TMZ) Conrad Murray doesn't regret for a second doing the documentary that infuriated Judge Michael Pastor, because he wanted the public to hear his side of the story.

Murray -- who declined to testify in his trial -- spoke with friends and family after the sentence. We're told Murray said he knew he was going to get the maximum sentence, so it didn't bother him that he became Judge Michael Pastor's human punching bag over the things he said in the documentary -- in particular, trashing Michael Jackson and not accepting any blame for his death.

And we know more about Murray's reaction to the sentence. He's saying he's "surprisingly upbeat" about the sentence, telling one friend, "I'm just relieved it's finally over," adding, "Don't worry, I'm fine, and I'll be out soon." more on this story

Hot Chelle Rae, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber New Year's

Hot Chelle Rae will be ringing in the New Year with Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber as performers on "New Year's Rockin' Eve 2012."

Jenny McCarthy will once again join the celebration by reporting live from Times Square with hosts Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest celebrating 40 years of "Rockin' Eve" history on Saturday, December 31 on the ABC Television Network.

Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas will return to host the Los Angeles-based portions of the specials. The bi-coastal celebration will include over 5 1/2 hours of special performances and reports on New Year's celebrations from around the globe, as well as the American tradition of Dick Clark counting down to midnight from Times Square in New York City. more on this story

Tony Rice To Deliver The Bill Monroe Collection in Jan

Rounder has set a January 31, 2012 release date for Tony Rice's The Bill Monroe Collection, which contains 15 years of influential bluegrass guitarist Rice's interpretations of songs by "The Father of Bluegrass Music."

Here is the official word: (Conqueroo)Over the past year's Bill Monroe Centennial there have been numerous anthologies of various artists doing their versions of his music, restating the enormity of Bill Monroe's legacy on the entire field of bluegrass music. Tony Rice's The Bill Monroe Collection, due out on Rounder Records (division of Concord Music Group) on January 31, 2012, may have a somewhat different impact, in part because it is a collection by one artist only, recorded over a period of some 15 years. The material, consisting of major songs and instrumentals by Monroe, was recorded in a variety of band configurations over these years, allowing guitarist Rice to make his own unmistakable mark on bluegrass music.

Though Tony Rice grew up exposed to a fairly broad range of music, as did Monroe himself, he primarily "grew up" in bluegrass. Unlike the mentoring that happens to young bluegrass virtuoso instrumentalists of today, Rice's early influences were arguably deeper, as there were fewer of them. more on this story

hasHBrown Offers Up New Album For Free

hasHBrown is offering his new album, Break Something, as both a free download, and for sale through his Bandcamp (for $5) or iTunes, allowing listeners easy access to the music, while also giving those who'd like to support hasH the opportunity to do so.

Despite the month-long lead-up to the album's release, Break Something is a project that's been in the works for much longer. "For the last two years almost, I've been working on Break Something, song by song," explains hasHBrown. "Since I first started I've taken several breaks from its completion." And for hasH, his hard work and dedication - his understanding the value of patience - has resulted in album that truly meets his vision.

The album's title, Break Something, draws from hasH's feelings on hip-hop, towards his city, and his own inner frustrations from trying to make it in the music industry. "The album is about breaking away from people's expectations, about fighting for an identity of your own," explains hasH. "From parents, to friends, to media everyone projects what they think you should be at some point in time. The LP is about shattering all of those forced identities and staying on your own path." more on this story

Kristeenyoung Releases I'll Get You Back Video

Kristeenyoung has released a new video for the song "I'll Get You Back" from her current EP V The Volcanic.

Teaming with director Seaton Lin, who did the same honors for her last video for "Fantastic Failure," the clip is set to a special remix by the album's producer Tony Visconti.

The clip features Kristeen in a piece of her custom wardrobe engaging in a 'Dance Apache'—a violent French dance from the early 20th Century associated with Beatnik culture--to the song. Watch it here.

Howard K. Stern Settles Gay Accusation Suit

(TMZ) Howard K. Stern has settled his lawsuit with a woman who claimed ... she and Anna Nicole Smith walked in on Howard and Larry Birkhead in the middle of a romantic liaison.

Stern -- who said the claim was a bold-faced lie -- sued Jackie Hatten for defamation, and now we've learned the case has settled. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

Hatten's account was published in Rita Cosby's book, "Blonde Ambition: The Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith's Death." Stern also sued Cosby, and that case settled several years ago. more on this story

Baseball Wives Sex Toy Meltdown?

(TMZ) "Baseball Wives" -- a new show that debuted last night on VH1 -- is in meltdown mode, because one of the women is so out of control, she's threatening other BB wives with a 12-inch sex toy.

During a recent filming, Anna Benson -- the wife of former Mets pitcher Kris Benson -- got into it with Cheri Knoblauch -- wife of former Yankee second baseman Chuck Knoblauch.

Anna got creative, pulled out a stun gun and set it on a table in front of her in a threatening manner, then produced a 12-inch sex toy from her purse and started swinging ... which raises the question, Why such a big purse?

Sources connected with the show tell TMZ ... some of the staffers are now threatening to quit, because they can't handle Anna's insane behavior.

Sources tell us ... show execs are trying to contain Anna. more on this story

Kris Humphries Files For An Annulment From Kim Kardashian

(TMZ) TMZ has learned ... Kris Humphries just filed for an annulment against Kim Kardashian, on grounds Kim defrauded him into marrying her.

Sources close to Kris tell TMZ ... Kris was not in on the fraud, meaning he did not stage the marriage for Kim's reality show. We're told Kris wanted this to be a genuine marriage, but Kim was never really on board.

Kim has already filed for divorce -- but according to the docs, obtained by TMZ -- Kris wants Kim to pay his attorney's fees.

We broke the story the couple has a prenup, but according to the documents Kris claims there are "community and quasi-community assets." Sources connected with Kim claim there's no community property.

The short story here -- there's going to be a fight, because Kris thinks Kim did him in. more on this story

Jonquil Sets New Album Release

Dovecote Records have set a February 21st release date for Jonquil's forthcoming full-length, Point of Go.

The album follows a split 7" with Solid Gold Dragons (Jonquil bass/trumpet player Sam Scott), and their radiant One Hundred Suns EP, celebrated for its upbeat tempos and creative integration of afro and indie-pop.

Fronted by Hugo Manuel, who also performs under the solo moniker Chad Valley, the quartet recently returned stateside for CMJ '11, following a phenomenal US spring debut where they performed three sold-out New York sets in 48 hours. more on this story

Kimbra Scores iTunes Video of the Week

Kimbra's "Settle Down" has been selected as the iTunes Video of the Week from November 29th - December 5th.

"Settle Down" is the first single off Kimbra's Australian debut album, Vows, which is certified gold. It is also the title track of her US EP, which was released digitally last month. KCRW recently selected the song as their "Today's Top Tune." Watch the clip here.

Due to the breakthrough success of Vows, The New Zealand-born singer and songwriter, who has been performing since she was ten, took home the "Best Female" award at the 2011 ARIA Awards last weekend. Kimbra is also featured on Gotye's #1 hit "Somebody That I Used To Know," which won five ARIAS, including "Song of the Year" and "Best Video." more on this story

Lindsay Lohan's Lawyer Says Conrad Murray Doesn't Deserve 4 Years in Prison

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan's lawyer is coming to the defense of Conrad Murray ... claiming the Doc should NOT get the maximum sentence for manslaughtering Michael Jackson ... because it just wouldn't be fair.

On the eve Murray's sentencing hearing TMZ asked the effervescent Shawn Holley if Conrad deserves the 4 year prison sentence he's expected to receive.

Holley makes it clear she doesn't excuse Murray's "horrible" crime ... but claims he shouldn't get the full sentence because, "He has no record." more on this story

Hulk Hogan's Son Being Sued For Crash

(TMZ) Hulk Hogan's son Nick is being sued by a woman who claims the reality star messed her up pretty bad in a 2009 freeway crash … and now she wants Nick to fork over a ton of cash to make things right.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the woman -- Marcela Posada -- claims she suffered pretty significant injuries to her body and her ride when the two collided on an LA freeway while Nick was driving home from a charity event.

As TMZ first reported, Posada did not report any injuries when police arrived to the crash scene -- but now, it seems she's singing a different tune.

According to the docs, Posada is demanding in excess of $25,000.

We reached out to Posada and her lawyer for comment -- so far, no response. more on this story

Blush Dance On From Undivided

(MSO) Blush will follow up their No 3 Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart hit "Undivided," with the release of their new single, "Dance On."

"Dance On" comes at the end of an exciting year for Blush--Victoria, Natsuko, Angeli, Ji Hae and Alisha--who started the year opening for Justin Bieber in Asia, then arrived in the U.S. just in time to perform "Undivided" on FOX's wildly popular "So You Think You Can Dance" show.

Together the girls represent China, Japan, Korea, India and the Philippines, and Blush now divide their time between their home base of Hong Kong and their adopted Los Angeles hometown. They bring together five distinct cultures within one incomparable sound. more on this story