Kat Von D Storms Off TV Set Over Jesse James?

It's unclear what exactly went wrong -- but Kat just tweeted, "Dear GoodDayLA, thanks for the waste of a perfectly good morning. Lack of compassion n respect for eachother never fails to dissapoint me." more on this story

Bob Dylan Spawned Grand Rapper

(Gibson) Bob Dylan's grandson, Pablo may be just 15 years old, but he's already begun his own music career as a rapper.

According to The Guardian, Pablo Dylan says his grandfather is an influence "from a musical and personal standpoint. Everyone around me influences me, and I have learned so much from him just listening to his records."

The young Dylan refers to Grandpa Bob as "the Jay-Z of his time," and namechecks him on his debut single, "Top of the World": "I'm the grandson of a man/ nothing less than legendary, that's a lot of pressure/ so I Berry Gordy/ I am very Motown, b*tch." more on this story

Steve Francis Calls Sexual Assault Accuser Broke Ass Dwarf

(TMZ) Ex-NBA star Steve Francis is firing back against claims he sexually assaulted a woman in Texas last year -- insinuating the allegations were concocted by a "broke ass dwarf who can't sing."

The firestorm unfolded on Twitter this weekend -- where, Francis unloaded on the woman behind the groping allegations ... a singer named Shauna Simien who was signed to Francis' record label at the time of the alleged assault.

Francis wrote, "Well since it's a lockout. I got a new job responding to people askin me about grouping [sic]a broke ass dwarf. Who can't sing. What can a G do??"

It's unclear if Francis dropped her from the label, but the former Knicks star insinuates Shauna's accusations are sour grapes -- writing, "If you can't sing, you can't sing. Keep it moving." more on this story

Tommy Mottola The Movie

(Gibson) Record business executive Tommy Mottola's documentary movie is nearly complete, according to Music-news.com. Mottola ran Sony Records for 15 years, working with superstar acts like Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan and, notably, his ex-wife Mariah Carey.

An insider told the New York Post that: "The doc is of Tommy's life, but also documents the history of music, from Elvis to the iPod."

Director Richard Stratton also helped Mottola with his upcoming memoirs, The Last Starmaker, which will give insight into Mottola's marriage breakdown with Carey. more on this story

Brett Dennen Fall Tour

(FCM) Brett Dennen will hit the road for a run of October dates in support of his of his fourth studio album, Loverboy released April 12th through Dualtone Records.

The fall dates kick off on October 4th at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA and continue through Town Hall in Buffalo, NY on October 28th.

Dennen will also play Dave Matthews Band Caravan at The Gorge on September 2nd. more on this story

Amos Lee Sets Digital Release

EMI sent over word that Amos Lee will release an exclusive eight-song iTunes collection, entitled Live From SoHo, on August 16th.

The release — recorded at New York City's Apple Store Soho on February 22nd, 2011, and featuring Lee backed by his touring band — includes four songs from Lee's current album Mission Bell ("Windows Are Rolled Down," "El Camino," "Violin," and "Cup of Sorrow"), as well as live renditions of tracks from Lee's 2006 album Supply and Demand ("Night Train") and his 2005 self-titled debut ("Arms of A Woman"). In addition, the collection includes two live covers: Ween's "Buenos Tardes Amigo" and Neil Young's "Are You Ready For The Country."

In other news, Lee will perform his latest single, "Flower" — which is currently ascending the Triple A radio chart, and whose beautiful animated video has just been added to VH1's playlist — on Live! With Jimmy Kimmel on August 18th. more on this story

American Idol Haunted House Sold

(TMZ) The 15k sq. foot hotbed of paranormal activity where the kids from "American Idol" lived last season has a brand new owner -- a baby toy mogul who plunked down $11.2 mil on the L.A. mansion!

The "Idol" gang FREAKED OUT when a series of crazy "coincidences" occurred in the Bev Hills mansion back in March ... including a spooky spider infestation, flickering lights and one of the wannabes SWORE they saw a white sheet come to life and float down the stairs.

But now, the house has officially sold to a guy named Steven B. Dunn -- the guy who started a baby product company called Munchkin, Inc. ... which posted more than $100 mil in sales in 2008.

The house -- 9 beds, 9 baths, giant pool, marble all over the place and a motor court with enough room to park 100 cars -- was originally on the market for $12 mil ... so it appears Dunn got himself quite a deal.

Ya know ... except for the GHOSTS!!!!!!! more on this story

Ema Fall Tour

Ema, a/k/a the new project from ex-GOWNS singer/guitarist Erika M. Anderson, released her debut album Past Life Martyred Saints on May 10th via Souterrain Transmissions and has announced Fall tour dates to support the release.

She and her band will support Wild Beasts beginning October 7th at Neptune in Seattle, WA, and continuing through October 13th at The Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA. EMA will then support CSS and MEN starting October 21st at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA, and running through October 30th at La Zona Rosa in Austin, TX, including an October 22nd show at Webster Hall in New York, NY, as part of the 2011 CMJ Music Marathon.

She will also headline Holocene in Portland, OR, on September 8th as part of Musicfest NW; The Independent in San Francisco, CA, on October 12th; and the Casbah in San Diego, CA, on October 14th. A co-headlining show with Washed Out at The Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ, is confirmed for October 15th as well. more on this story

Meiko and Hanson Tour

(WOC) Meiko will be hitting the road with Hanson for a series of dates set to kick off September 4th at the Showbox in Seattle

The shows will see Meiko previewing material from her upcoming album, The Bright Side.

Recorded with producers Styrofoam (Postal Service, Of Montreal) and Jimmy Messer (Neon Trees, Kelly Clarkson), The Bright Side will be released later this year. more on this story

So You Think You Can Lady Gaga- Amy Winehouse Addiction Foundation- Rihanna Headed To Court- Adam Levine and Stevie Nicks Duet- Justin Bieber Jesus Tattoo- more

(Billboard) "Gaga is coming to dance," shouts the intro of a new "So You Think You Can Dance" promo, announcing that Lady Gaga will be appearing on the upcoming episodes of the hit Fox series. Gaga will be judging the final eight contestants tonight (July 27) and will perform tomorrow night more

(BBC) Amy Winehouse's father Mitch reveals plans to set up a foundation in his daughter's name to help people struggling with addiction. more

(Jam!) Amy Winehouse's incarcerated ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil decided against asking prison bosses for compassionate leave to attend the singer's funeral out of respect for her distraught family. more

(Billboard) In the wake of her death on Saturday, July 23, Amy Winehouse's second album, 2007's "Back to Black," re-enters the Billboard 200 albums chart this week at No. 9 with 37,000 sold in the U.S. according to Nielsen SoundScan. more

(Billboard) Rihanna will be heading to court in New York City on Aug. 10 for the first hearing in the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against her by photographer David LaChapelle. more

(Billboard) Throughout his mentoring time on "The Voice," Adam Levine made sure there were no doubts about his admiration for the legendary Adam Levine. His dream seemed to finally come to fruition as he brought out the legendary singer at Maroon 5's Hollywood Bowl show Monday night. Watch here

(BBC) The final Harry Potter film holds off a challenge from Pixar sequel Cars 2 to hold steady at the top of the UK and Ireland box office chart. more

(FMQB) Cee Lo Green has promised that the fifth album from his group Goodie Mob will be out this fall. Green wrote on Twitter: "Its official NEW GOODIE MOB ALBUM "WE SELL DRUGS TOO!" this fall! Expect nothing more then the same thang" more

(Billboard) Justin Timberlake and Chris Jones of Esquire played a practical joke on Comic-Con this past weekend by spending July 21 in Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie costumes, respectively more

(FMQB) Michael Jackson's family has announced a tribute concert to the late King of Pop that is slated to take place on October 8 in Cardiff, Wales. The four-hour show will go on at the 75,000-capacity Millennium Stadium and it will be broadcast via satellite on pay-per-view and into movie theaters. more

(Jam!) Justin Bieber and his father bonded while getting matching Jesus tattoos. more

Justin Bieber Brings Rick Rubin and Anthony Kiedis To Tears

(Gibson) Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis has admitted that teen heartthrob Justin Bieber made him cry. According to the Daily Express, Kiedis watched Bieber's documentary movie on a flight to Los Angeles and became emotional.

He told Q magazine: "I sat on an airplane recently, coming from Hawaii to Los Angeles, with Rick Rubin just across the aisle, watching the Justin Bieber movie, Never Say Never. I cried twice during that film and I want the world to know that!

"They were doing this very cheesy giveaway of concert tickets to 16-year-old girls. The cheesiness didn't matter – it was the reaction of the kids. When you saw those little girls crying deliriously, I lost it. I decided to tell Rick afterwards and he said, 'I was also sobbing during that point in the movie.' There you have it."

Ron Artest Dancing with the Stars?

(TMZ) Ron Artest has a back-up plan in case the NBA lockout torpedoes next season -- we're told, Mr. World Peace is currently in talks with "Dancing with the Stars" ... and is seriously thinking about competing.

Nothing's official yet -- but sources tell us, both Artest and "Dancing" producers have been in touch to hash out a possible deal ... and Ron's pretty excited about the prospect.

But here's the catch -- "Dancing" won't end 'til November and basketball season typically starts in October ... which means if the lockout ends early, Ron could be S.O.L.

That said, Ron could theoretically handle both commitments simultaneously -- because as TMZ first reported, "Dancing" producers are desperate for A-list talent ... so there will be NO minimum rehearsal requirement next season. more on this story

Girlfriend Calls Security on David Hasselhoff?

(TMZ) David Hasselhoff had some sort of blow-out argument with his girlfriend in Las Vegas Saturday night ... and it got so heated hotel security had to come to the rescue.

Hasselhoff was at the Wynn to celebrate his 59th birthday. His friends were throwing the bash for him at Blush, inside the hotel.

But early this evening, Hasselhoff's girlfriend called for security and one source says she appeared to have been in some sort of distress. more on this story

Celtic Woman Filming American Show For DVD and TV Special

Celtic Woman will be filming a North American performance for a live concert broadcast on Public Television and DVD release.

For the first-time-ever a Celtic Woman project will be filmed on American soil on September 6 and 7 at the majestic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA

Celtic Woman's previous smash hit Public Television programs and companion live concert DVD's were filmed at historic locations around Ireland: The Helix Dublin, Slane Castle, Powerscourt House & Gardens. more on this story

Gavin Degraw Webcasts

Gavin Degraw will be airing four live broadcasts over the next few weeks on his Ustream Channel.

Gavin will reportedly be performing songs off his upcoming album "Sweeter," during the webcasts.

Check out the schedule here: July 31 @ 12:00pm PST / 3:00pm EST August 6 @ 1:00pm PST / 4:00pm EST August 14 @ 12:30pm PST / 3:30pm EST August 20 @ 2:00pm PST / 5:00pm EST Check it out here

Joe Arroyo RIP

(Gibson) Colombian singer-songwriter Joe Arroyo died Tuesday morning, due to heart failure, at a local hospital in Barranquilla, Colombia. He was 55.

The news coincides with the announcement by the Latin Recording Academy that Arroyo would be a recipient of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award among Gal Costa, Jose Feliciano, Alex Lora, Les Luthiers, Ruben Rada and Linda Rondstadt.

Arroyo began his career at the age of 15 and was part of various salsa bands such as Fruko y Sus Tesos and the Latin Brothers. In 1981, he started his solo project, Joe Arroyo and La Orquesta La Verdad, creating many hits and a unique sound that launched his international career. more on this story

American Idol's Haley Reinhart Lands Record Deal

Season 10 American Idol contestant Haley Reinhart has inked a record deal with Interscope Records.

Haley is currently on the road with the mega-popular "American Idol Live!" tour, which kicked off July 6th in Salt Lake City, UT, and continues through the summer before concluding on September 10th in Rochester, NY.

"I've always dreamed of getting this kind of recognition," Reinhart says. "I am very thankful to 19 and Interscope for giving me this opportunity to create my own music." more on this story

Grouplove Fall Tour

Grouplove have announced an upcoming North American tour for this fall in support of their forthcoming album.

The headlining dates begin on September 9th at the Black Cat in Washington, DC, and continue through a hometown finale on October 26th at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.

Young Man and Belle Brigade will be serving as main support on select dates throughout the tour. more on this story

Lauryn Hill Vs Guitarist

(TMZ) Playing guitar for Lauryn Hill doesn't pay as well as you'd think ... in fact it doesn't pay at all ... so says a former string-plucker who claims he got the ol' stifferoo after performing with the singer back in 2007.

Pro guitar player Jay Gore has filed a lawsuit against Hill in small claims court in L.A. -- claiming he played with her for a couple of weeks back in 2007 -- and was supposed to make $3,590 for the gig ... but he never got a check.

Calls to Lauryn have not been returned ... probably because she's busy with her new baby. more on this story

Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor and Imogen Heap Guest on New Thomas Dolby Album

(conqueroo) Thomas Dolby will break his 20-year silence with a new release on October 25th entitled A Map of the Floating City.

The album, featuring appearances by special guest artists Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Natalie MacMaster, Bruce Woolley and Imogen Heap, will be available on October 25, 2011 on Lost Toy People Records as a regular and hi-res download, as a physical CD, and in a special Deluxe Edition featuring a second disc of instrumentals and bonus tracks.

Of the album, which is divided into three parts, Dolby says, "The new songs are organic and very personal. A Map of the Floating City is a travelogue across three imaginary continents: In Amerikana I'm reflecting with affection on the years I spent living in the U.S.A., and my fascination with its roots music. Urbanoia is a dark place, a little unsettling . . . I'm not a city person. And in Oceanea I return to my natural home on the windswept coastline." more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Denies Drinking Reports

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan is pissed off that someone is spreading what she says are lies -- that she was falling-down drunk Saturday night as she left a Hollywood hotel.

Lindsay tells TMZ ... "Reports of me being intoxicated and not even able to stand are nothing but absurd."

Lindsay says she wasn't even drinking during her friend's birthday party at the Palihouse hotel.

One of Lindsay's friends says, "Lindsay walked out of the party fine and she never once couldn't stand up by herself. It's strange how someone can come up with such detailed lies." more on this story