Photos Shows Drake and Rihanna Getting Up Close and Personal

Rihanna has denied the two are an item -- but after seeing this pic, you buyin' what she's sellin'? more on this story

Special Rodrigo y Gabriela TV Appearance This Weekend

Acoustic duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will be the featured artist in the next episode of the music series Guitar Center Sessions this Saturday, July 9.

Guitar Center Sessions features exclusive performances and intimate, enlightening conversations conducted by Nic Harcourt.

The Rodrigo y Gabriela episode premieres Saturday, July 9 at 10pm ET/PT in 2D hi-definition on DIRECTV'S Audience Network (channel 239) and in 3D on DIRECTV'S n3D

A sneak preview of the Rodrigo y Gabriela episode -- an exclusive performance of "11:11" and the duo explaining to Harcourt how they developed their sound-- can be seen here

Video of Repo Games Shootout Goes Online

(TMZ) A bullet ripped a MASSIVE hole through the side of the "Repo Games" van when a crazed gunman opened fire on the reality show crew back in April ... and now TMZ has footage of the frightening incident.

Terrified crew members can be seen running for their lives ... when 40-year-old Carlos Barron emerged from his Las Vegas home with a pistol on April 25 and began shooting ... all because he felt the production was too close to his house.

Barron can be heard threatening production members ...saying, "I'll blow your ass away man ... I will kill your ass."

As the cameras rolled, one crew member instructs a cameraman, "Tape motherf**ker ... this is real, real sh*t ... that's what Anderson Cooper does, b*tch."

Afterward, "Repo Games" star Josh Lewis admitted, "I thought I was gonna go Steven Segal for a hot minute and start throwing rocks ... [but then I] heard the second gun shot and I was like, 'F*ck that!'"

Cops quickly rolled to the scene and sent a K-9 unit after the suspect. Barron was eventually arrested and booked for attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing a police officer. more on this story

Cops Deny Tasing 7th Heaven Actor

(TMZ) TMZ has obtained video of Andrew Keegan's crazy encounter with police Saturday -- which raises some interesting questions about whether cops tased Teegan during their encounter with him.

As TMZ first reported, Keegan was handcuffed and detained by police officers after he was "uncooperative" when cops asked Keegan to turn down his music.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they did not tase Keegan at any point, pointing out that if they had ... they would be required to take him to the hospital. But several witnesses to the encounter tell TMZ they say Keegan get tased.

Here's where the video comes in to play ... at around the :45 and :54 marks, you can hear what sounds like a taser going off -- it's hard to make out for certain over Andrew's screams.

When contacted for comment, Keegan gave us a very diplomatic response, which said in part, "I always cooperate with the authorities and am confused by the show of force."

Watch the video and the judge for yourself.

DJ ?uestlove, Yuck, Tennis, Joy Formidable Get Popped

DJ ?uestlove, Yuck, Tennis, Joy Formidable, Miniature Tigers, & Dead Confederate have been added to Popped! Music Festival 2011.

The event will take place at Philadelphia's FDR Park on Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24.

The Shins, Girl Talk and Pretty Lights are set to headline the music festival that will feature three stages of live music as well as DJ's, and stand-up comedy. more on this story

Zaz Makes US Debut

(Stache) The US and self-titled debut studio album from the chart topping, diamond and platinum selling, French pop/gypsy jazz singer Zaz, is now available via SonyMusic Independent Network (SIN). Established as an accomplished star in her native France since the release of the record last summer, Zaz brings her accomplished vocals and hooky, and often playful, songwriting and her combination of jazz manouche and chanson Française to the US.

Zaz (real name Isabelle Geffroy), a singer with a powerful, husky voice, struck a chord with fans and critics when Zaz was released in 2010 on Play On Records. The album went to #1 on the French and Belgian charts and was Top 10 in Switzerland and Germany (where it went to #1 on the iTunes' chart). Zaz was certified Diamond in France, Platinum in Belgium, Switzerland and Poland and is quickly approaching platinum in Germany. She also has an ever-growing hoard of devotees worldwide thanks to her videos on YouTube which have received a remarkable 23 million views.

With a passion for song, Zaz is truly a musical Renaissance woman. On the record, she assimilates a wide range of influences with unfailing flair, moving from jazz to blues to pop, and French song to African, Andalusian, Brazilian and Latin genres, all with a joyful, poetic enthusiasm.The first single from Zaz, "Je Veux," which Le Nouvel Observateur said "immediately catches the ear," was eagerly devoured by a growing fan base and was #1 on the French SNEP charts for nine weeks. more on this story

Eleanor McEvoy Sets New Album Release

(Noble) MOSCODISC have set a Monday 12th September UK release date for Eleanor McEvoy's ninth studio album 'Alone'.

The album is comprised of a beautiful collection of 12 stripped-down solo tracks, including the new single 'You'll Hear Better Songs (Than This)', 'A Woman's Heart', and a unique take on P.F. Sloan's 'Eve Of Destruction'.

One of Ireland's most accomplished singer/songwriters, McEvoy's life as a musician began at the age of four. To date, she has released albums on the Geffen and Columbia record labels and continues to tour the world over to her ever increasing legion of fans. more on this story

Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane Divorced

(TMZ) Patricia Arquette and "Hung" star Thomas Jane went back and forth on whether to get divorced, but as of Friday afternoon, it's official. They're divorced.

Patricia's lawyer, Samantha Klein of Wasser, Cooperman & Carter, filed for divorce in January, 2009, but Patricia had a change of heart a few months later and called it off.

But in August, 2010, the couple separated and the divorce was back on. The couple married in 2006. They have an 8-year-old daughter. Patricia and Thomas will share joint custody of the child. more on this story

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Get Biblical

(TMZ) Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are spending their free time in a surprising new way -- they're studying the bible ... but like all things these days, it has to do with their upcoming nuptials.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ they've been going over their favorite passages in hopes of picking a few to be engraved on their wedding bands. We're told Kim will pick a passage for Kris' ring, and Kris will pick one to be engraved on Kim's.

According to our sources ... they are each taking it very seriously and they both want to pick something "with meaning."

As we previously reported, Kim already has a bible verse engraved into her massive engagement ring.

Can we get an amen? more on this story

George Lopez Finalizes Divorce

(TMZ) George Lopez is officially back on el mercado ... TMZ has learned his divorce from the Ann Serrano has been finalized.

Serrano had filed for divorce back in November -- citing "irreconcilable differences" ... and according to court documents filed this afternoon, the marriage is officially over and out.

The two had been married for 17 years and have one minor daughter together. more on this story

Nic Cage Settles Vampire Dispute

(TMZ) It may be the quickest resolution ever of a lawsuit -- but a day after Nic Cage was sued for $77,176 by a big-shot movie producer, the case has gone away.

We're told the dispute between producer Paul Brooks -- who worked with Cage on "Shadow of the Vampire" -- has been resolved.

Cage's rep tells TMZ ... "Contrary to recent reports that a lawsuit was going forth by Paul Brooks and Early Bird Productions against Mr. Cage, this matter has been resolved privately and amicably between the parties and therefore no legal action is being pursued."

Sources connected with the case tell TMZ .. the lawsuit will be formally withdrawn on Tuesday. more on this story

Octomom Claims In Touch Fabricated Interview

(TMZ) Quotes from Octomom flew all over the Internet this week -- the most damaging being, "I hate babies, they disgust me" -- the only problem is ... Octomom says SHE NEVER GAVE THEM!!!

Nadya Suleman tells TMZ every single quote that was attributed to her from an interview with In Touch magazine is false ... because she never even gave them an interview.

In another passage from the "interview," Nadya supposedly said she thinks her older children are animals and that she often locks herself in the bathroom and cries.

To that she says, "I hardly have 30 seconds to go to the restroom, I could never lock my self in the bathroom for hours. I Love ALL my children, I do not regret them and it's ridiculous that I have to continue to defend myself against these disgusting fabricated lies." more on this story

The Situation's Dad Is Sorry

(TMZ) The Situation's dad has finally admitted that releasing those terrible videos about his son was a CRAPPY thing for a father to do ... and now, he's filed legal documents saying "I am sorry."

TMZ has learned ... Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is dropping his lawsuit against his dad, Frank Sorrentino. Father and son filed legal docs asking the judge to dismiss the case. In the settlement ... Frank agrees to stop using the "Jersey Shore" star's name, image and likeness to make a buck.

And while Frank takes some of the blame for going on camera and trashing his kid -- Frank claims in the dismissal docs he's the real victim ... because he was exploited by a "con artist" named Robert Fletcher who wanted to reap the profits from the Sorrentino family feud.

Frank says Fletcher, his former publishing agent, was the driving force behind the website -- and concocted the plan to illegally exploit Mike's name and image.

UPDATE: We've learned there was a financial component to the settlement. We're told although the Situation's dad didn't have to pay any money, Fletcher had to cough up $5,000. Better than nothing.

In the docs, Frank says, "I regret getting involved with Robert Fletcher and I am sorry that I participated, to the detriment of my son Michael." more on this story

Notorious B.I.G. Killer Named?- Adele Cleared To Sing Again- New Worst For Justin Bieber- Glee Drop Cast Member- American Idol's Pia Toscano- more

(Billboard) A man named Clayton Hill has reportedly come forward to confess who allegedly murdered The Notorious B.I.G. and speaks on his own involvement. On June 8, former Nation of Islam member, Hill, contacted HipHopDX and confessed to being handed a semi-automatic handgun that was allegedly used in the shooting of B.I.G. on March, 1997. And goes on to name the alleged killer here

(BBC) Adele says she's been given the all-clear after recent problems with her vocal cords. She told Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles she'd been recovering in the UK for the past month after suffering laryngitis. more

(Billboard) The February Vanity Fair that featured Justin Bieber covered in lipstick kisses is on track to become the worst selling issue in 12 years, Women's Wear Daily reports. more

"American Idol's" Pia Toscano has officially signed a recording contract with Interscope Records, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. She will release her debut single, "This Time," on July 12 more

(BBC) Lionel Richie is to headline Radio 2 Live, a one-day festival taking place in London's Hyde Day Park later this year. more

(BBC) Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third movie in the franchise starring Shia LaBeouf, tops the UK box office, taking £10.7m on its opening weekend. more

(Billboard) After acting as a judge for the successful U.S version of the Dutch hit "The Voice," Cee Lo Green will reportedly be moving along to another adaptation of the show, this time set in the U.K. more

(Billboard) "Glee's" resident "trouty-mouthed," floppy-haired love interest, Sam Evans, will no longer be a series regular, after just one season on the Fox series. more

A spokesman for Victoria and David Beckham has dismissed reports the couple became parents for a fourth time on Monday following a slew of rumours suggesting the singer gave birth to a baby girl called Felicity at a Los Angeles hospital. more

(NME) Ashley Cole confirms plans to open London restaurant and club with Jay Z Pop star and footballer team up for 40/40 project more

(AP) Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott is engaged. The 25-year-old singer's boyfriend, Chris Tyrell, popped the question over the Fourth of July weekend at a family getaway in East Tennessee. more

Casey Anthony Porn Offer

(TMZ) Casey Anthony clearly has daddy issues ... which means she'd make a GREAT porn star ... and TMZ has learned she's already received an offer from the biggest name in the biz.

Hours after she was found not guilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter Tuesday, Vivid Entertainment honcho Steve Hirsch called up Casey's lawyer, Jose Baez, to discuss the possibility of a business relationship.

Hirsch tells TMZ ... "Whether you agree with the verdict or not, Casey will want to move forward with her life and has a right to make a living. It's not going to be easy for her and we believe we can help her make the transition into a new life."

No word on how much Hirsch is willing to pony up ... but he thinks there's a realistic chance ... noting, "We've all seen the pictures of her partying and having a good time with friends where she definitely looks hot."

So far, Hirsch has yet to hear back from Anthony's lawyer ... but he says, "I'm sure Baez and Casey are celebrating today, but I'm hoping to connect with him very soon." more on this story

Nicki Minaj Family Member Murdered

(TMZ) Nicki Minaj says her "precious cousin" was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Monday ... and TMZ has learned the shooter is still on the loose.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... 27-year-old Nicholas Telemaque was killed around 2:40 AM on July 4 from "multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso."

Minaj posted photos and messages on Twitter ... saying, "Lived in Brooklyn his whole life. My precious cousin. My baby. Killed last nite."

We're told cops are investigating the incident -- but so far, no arrests have been made. more on this story

Eminem Makes Digital History

(IR) Eminem's 2010 album Recovery has sold over a million digital copies in the U.S. making Eminem the first artist to ever pass that digital milestone.

This record-setting career milestone comes just one week after the superstar artist landed at No. 1 with Hell: The Sequel, the release from Bad Meets Evil, Eminem's collaboration with fellow Detroit native Royce Da 5'9. This marks the first time in the last five years an artist has scored two No. 1 albums within a 12-month period.

"Recovery selling one million digital albums is an incredible achievement by an incredible artist," says Interscope Records' Vice Chairman Steve Berman. "I have had the pleasure of working with Eminem throughout the course of his career, and I'm delighted to be a part of yet another milestone on his amazing journey." more on this story

Singled Out: Martha Wash's I've Got You

Today music legend Martha Wash (who has had no.1 hits like "It's Raining Men," "Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)," and "Carry On") tells us about her brand new song "I've Got You". Here is the story:

I've learned a lot through the years about standing up for yourself. When C&C Music Factory used my voice and another woman for their video in 1990's "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" I learned to speak up, be strong. I use my voice to really say something and to take control over my situation and my career. But sometimes, you can't do it all alone—and this is what I've Got You is really all about.

Everybody is going through something—no matter the size of the problem it can seem tremendous to whoever it's affecting. We all need someone who will stand with us and say, "I know what you're going through, it's ok, I've Got You." We need someone in our lives that will help us and lets us know that they will be by our side.

Moving from my dance roots for this song was exciting. I want to feel something when I hear somebody sing to me—I want to really feel something. I could dance all over the room if I wanted to, but when my soul needs satisfaction, I want to hear somebody that is going to move me.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself as you watch the video right here!

Milli Vanilli Comeback?

(TMZ) It's been 21 years since Milli Vanilli was exposed as a couple of lip-synchers -- but TMZ has learned, one half of the infamous duo is planning a revolutionary REAL-VOICE comeback ... with Eminem's DJ.

The DJ in question -- named The Alchemist -- dropped the bombshell in L.A. recently .. telling TMZ, "I'm working on a joint with Vanilli ... Vanilli making a comeback."

And according to the Alchemist, Vanilli -- real name Fab Morvan -- is bringing his real voice to the recording sessions, adding, it's "real sh*t dude."�

We spoke with Vanilli's rep -- who tells us Fab is DEFINITELY serious about his comeback ... and has recently worked with DJ Tiesto ... one of the biggest DJs in the world.

Hey, if the New Kids on the Block can do it ... more on this story

Katt Williams Bodyguard Shoots Dog

(TMZ) Katt Williams' recent tour bus stop set off a bizarre string of events -- starting with his bodyguard shooting a family's dog to death, then replacing it with a new puppy ... all in a matter of hours.

t all went down June 24 when Katt's tour bus pulled into a Jack-in-the-Box in Williams, Arizona. According to police, one of Katt's bodyguards was bitten by a German shepherd -- prompting the bodyguard to open fire twice ... killing the dog.

The German shepherd -- named Lester -- was a retired police dog that had gotten loose during a walk with its owners. The family tells TMZ they were in shock when, "Katt Williams came outside and told us that he [the bodyguard] will be fired immediately."

This is when it gets weird. The family says Katt went inside his tour bus and walked off with an 8 week old Mastiff ... and offered it to them to replace the dead dog. They accepted and then -- shockingly -- posed for a picture with Katt ... and everyone was all smiles! more on this story

Pretty Lights Hitting The Road

Derek Vincent Smith, a.k.a. Pretty Lights, has announced an extensive fall tour that kicks off this September and runs through the end of October.

Here is the announcement with more details and dates: Derek Vincent Smith (PL) has been hard at work in the studio, creating an arsenal of new tracks that will be dropped live this fall before being released. He's been experimenting with new sounds, styles and techniques, all while keeping true to the original PL sound…and they'll be heard first on the PL fall tour.

Along with the new music, the already majorly stepped up stage production which was debuted at Bonnaroo in June has continued to evolve, becoming more sophisticated, synchronized, and stimulating. To put it simply, the massive 3D on stage LED city and out of this world light show will leave longtime PL fans and first timers alike speechless and mesmerized. more on this story

Erasure Sets New Album Release

Mute have set an October 4th release date for Erasure's new album Tomorrow's World and announced "When I Start To (Break It All Down)" as the title of the forthcoming single.

The new album news is accompanied by the announcement of the US tour dates, the first in more than five years.

Following the US tour, Erasure heads to the UK for a 16 dates starting October 12th, including an October 25th show at London's Roundhouse. more on this story

Brooke Mueller Off Limits at Charlie Sheen Roast Or Else?

(TMZ) Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller knows she's a potential target at the upcoming Comedy Central Roast -- and she vows to unleash her lawyers if anyone trashes her.

Sources close to Mueller tell TMZ ... she wants her name "completely off-limits" when The Warlock is roasted in L.A. on September 10.

And Brooke may have the law on her side. In her divorce settlement, Charlie promises not to ever publicly discuss her drug use, and people in Brooke's camp are telling us, "He better not go there."

We're told Brooke's people are seriously considering sending Comedy Central a letter, demanding it not broadcast any anti-Mueller jabs.

But a rep from Comedy Central says the only person the network is afraid of is Charlie saying, "Charlie has assured us that nothing will be off limits in this Roast which scares even us." more on this story

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds Finalize Divorce

(TMZ) Scarlett Johansson and "Green Lantern" star Ryan Reynolds are officially back on the market, because their divorce just became final.

Final divorce papers were filed in L.A. County Superior Court [late last week]. Sources tell TMZ ... the divorce was amicable. Neither Scarlett nor Ryan asked for spousal support and there was no prenup, so they divided the property and earnings accumulated during the marriage 50/50.

The papers were filed by Ryan's lawyer, Laura Wasser, Friday afternoon. The couple married in September, 2008 and have no children. more on this story

Maria Shriver Turns Down TV Offers

(TMZ) Sources connected with various broadcast and cable networks tell TMZ ... Maria Shriver has been deluged with offers to go back on the air, but she's turning them all down flat ... at least for now.

Maria has been getting offers to host talk shows, anchor news magazine shows and join news organizations, but she made it clear she does not want a time-consuming job that will take her away from her responsibilities as a mom.

We're told all of the usual suspects on broadcast and cable are trying to snag an interview with Maria, but she has no interest. We're told Maria has "a special place in her heart for Oprah" and if she ends up doing anything it will probably be with her.

Bottom line .... Maria doesn't want a full-time job now -- and with a settlement that could approach $200 million, she doesn't need it. more on this story

Michael Jackson Estate Vs Prankster

(TMZ) The Michael Jackson estate has dropped the hammer on the man who famously crank called MJ in 2007 ... claiming he has NO RIGHT to sell the recording because it contains MJ's REAL voice.

The call was made by legendary prankster Ralphige -- who has fooled the likes of Donald Trump, Paris Hilton, and Chris Brown.

During the MJ call, Ralphige pretended to be Akon ... and he teased Michael about molesting children. MJ claimed Ralphige was NOT talking to the real Michael Jackson ... but merely an impersonator.

Now, the MJ Estate is acknowledging that the King of Pop REALLY WAS was pranked -- because they've threatened to sue Ralphige for selling the recording on his website for 99 cents a pop ... without permission from MJ's camp.

The threat worked -- because Ralphige's site is down ... but the prankster sees a silver lining ... telling us, "The letter, if anything, it at least proves to the doubters that the prank call is real."

He adds, "I am afraid the estate is not aware Michael personally gave me permission to release the phone call. This is something that I am sure will be discussed in the near future." more on this story

Weston Cage and Wife Arrested for Felony Domestic Violence

(TMZ) TMZ has learned ... Weston Cage and his wife, Nikki Williams, have both been booked on FELONY domestic [violence charges] after she allegedly went after him with a bottle this weekend ... and it all happened just days after both of them got out of rehab.

TMZ broke the story ... Weston and Nikki were taken to the police station for questioning after the domestic disturbance. But now we're told witnesses claim Nikki went nuclear inside their apartment.

Witnesses say in addition to cutting him on the arm with a bottle, she punched him wildly and threatened to jump off the balcony. But cops believed Weston was also violent and booked him on felony domestic violence as well.

Sources tell TMZ Weston went into rehab shortly after the altercation with his trainer last month and his wife followed suit. more on this story