Friday Producers Vs Rebecca Black Over Friday Video

AMF adds, "We are going to continue to take the high road and work out the complaint as soon as possible." more on this story

Alicia Keys Songs in A minor 10th Anniversary Show

(ID) Alicia Keys will celebrate the 10th Anniversary for her debut album, songs in A minor, with a special concert for her fans at Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, June 24th.

Keys added the Los Angeles date on the heels of the "Piano & I: A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys" shows in Paris and London earlier this month in which she performed to sold-out crowds. The LA concert will be held four days before her 10th Anniversary Deluxe and Collector's edition of songs in A minor is released.

The intimate show, titled "Piano & I: A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys," will feature Keys accompanied only by her piano. The night of songs and storytelling will take audiences through the entire songs in A minor album as well as many of Alicia's classic hits that followed. more on this story

Jersey Shore Cast Wins Battle With MTV

(TMZ) The "Jersey Shore" cast has put the screws to MTV for a FIFTH TIME -- negotiating new contracts for an upcoming season back in New Jersey ... and we're told, they locked down their biggest salaries yet.

Plans are already in motion for a fifth season back in Seaside Heights -- but sources connected with the "Jersey" cast tell TMZ, Pauly D and the gang refused to take part without signing new contracts first.

We're told MTV originally planned to shoot the new season under the terms of the Season 4 contracts -- but lawyers for the cast refused ... so MTV drew up new papers. We're told the majority of the cast has already re-signed for a bump in salary -- not a HUGE raise, but still significant -- and the rest will sign this week.

The cast is scheduled to fly back from Italy on the 23rd -- and start shooting the new season in Jersey on the 26th. 495 Productions has not returned calls, and MTV had no comment. more on this story

Snoop Dogg Leads Pacific Festival Lineup

Snoop Dogg has been snagged as the official festival headliner spot for the 2nd annual Pacific Festival: OC

The festival will be held on August 13 (10am - 12am). The festival will be held at the picturesque Oak Canyon Ranch near Irvine Lake in Silverado, CA.

This year's event will be offering entertainment from over 50 live acts and DJs from around the world. Artists scheduled to appear include: Snoop Dogg, Cut Copy, Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, Ghostland Observatory, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Phantogram, Toro Y Moi, Bag Raiders, Zeds Dead, The Twelves, Classixx, Fred Falke, Afroman, Zoot Woman, The Growlers, Hanni El Khatib, Jacques Renault, Bird Peterson, Superhumanoids, Poolside, Autoerotique, Ali Love, Dangerous Dan & Gus Da Hoodrat (Bang Gang Deejays), Mr. White, The C90s, Justin Miller, Cosmic Kids, Them Jeans, Posso, Dan Sena, American Royalty, Fifinasty, Kedd Cook, Wishengrad, Frankie Wilde, Bones, G.L.O.V.E.S., Guns In The Sun Deejays, Steffi Graf, Brady Miller, Morgan Collett, Cassette, Brazzabelle, Isaiah Martin, Tropicool & Mo: Rockin with more to be announced each week.

Your Chance For Once In Lifetime Paul Simon Experience

(charitybuzz) Paul Simon taking his talent to the auction block to raise funds for a cause close to his heart, The Children's Health Fund. Simon co-founded the Children's Health Fund with pediatrician Irwin Redlener in 1987 to develop the nation's largest network of mobile medical, dental and mental health services for America's most underserved children and families.

To raise funds, Paul Simon is auctioning a truly rare, one-of-a-kind experience - the chance for one lucky winner to join him for either a personal guitar lesson or song writing lesson in New York City. A living legend and musical master, Simon will surely share words of wisdom from his ascent to the very top. Bidding is open at leading charity auction site charitybuzz now through June 22nd here: The experience is valued at over $30,000.

For those on tighter budgets, Simon is also auctioning a signed Martin guitar on charitybuzz.com to raise funds. Bidding is open through June 22nd here: The guitar is valued at $5,000. more on this story

Willie Nelson, Rhett Miller and More on New Sara Hickman Compilation

Sara Hickman's new 38-track compilation Best of Times will feature Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen, Rhett Miller and more. Here are the official details:

With an unwavering dedication to increased awareness and funding for arts education and a passion for art and the creative process, Sara Hickman provides a unique and powerful voice for women, her generation and the value and importance of the arts in school.

It is no wonder more than 30 Texas music legends including Willie Nelson, Rhett Miller, Shawn Colvin, Robert Earl Keen and dozens more have come together to both pay tribute and add to her philanthropic endeavors with The Best of Times. more on this story

Weird Al iPad and iPhone App Released

HarperCollins Children's Books have released "Weird Al" Yankovic's When I Grow Up interactive app based on Yankovic's bestselling children's book at the App Store for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

With virtuosic narration by Weird Al, fans of all ages can explore the story like never before as young Billy catalogs his wildly improbable career choices in an unbridled celebration of creativity and possibilities. With multiple interactions and animations on every screen, fun and challenging games based on the story, and the ability to personalize the app, users will eagerly consider what they want to be when they grow up.

"Ever since I was a small child, I dreamed of one day helping to produce a cross-platform app that would be sold in the iTunes Store. I was a very prescient kid," says Yankovic. more on this story

Lesley Gore and Arlene Smith of the Chantels For The She's Got the Power Event

(WPR) Lincoln Center Out of Doors and the Ponderosa Stomp will present She's Got the Power, a celebration of the Girl Group sound and a salute to the women behind the unforgettable hits on July 30th.

Lesley Gore, La La Brooks (formerly of the Crystals), Arlene Smith (of the Chantels¬¬), Barbara Harris (of the Toys) Margaret Ross (of the Cookies), Maxine Brown, Brenda Reid and Lillian Walker Moss (of The Exciters), Peggy Santiglia Davison and Jiggs Sirico ( of The Angels), Beverly Warren (of the Raindrops), Nanette Licori (of the Delrons), Baby Washington and Toni Wine will breathe life into unforgettable songs with the backing of the Boyfriends, led by musical director Jeremy Chatzky.

An afternoon symposium dubbed Girl Talk will present moderators Lauren Onkey of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, journalist Alison Fensterstock and Sheryl Farber (producer of One Kiss Leads to Another and radio dj) discussing their histories and lives on the road and in the studio, with a special panel devoted to the legacy of the late Ellie Greenwich, who'll also be honored with a musical tribute that evening. An Interview with Lesley Gore and a panel with the Exciters and the Angels will also be presented. Jill Sternheimer, Associate Producer of Lincoln Center Out of Doors, says that "As we've been pulling the day together, I've spent hours on the phone with these ladies and I'm constantly blown away by their stories. Not only how everyone's careers were intertwined, but about their connections to so many of the other architects of rock and roll, from the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix to Joey Ramone and so many more. We're excited that they will have a chance to share some of this history with Lincoln Center's audiences, and that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be able to preserve these important cultural oral histories." Film Archivist extraordinaire Joe Lauro will be showing rare film clips of the girl groups in action during intermissions, completing the 360 degree look at this unforgettable window in musical time. more on this story

Another Earth Soundtrack Features LCD Soundsystem Offshoot from Fall On Your Sword

(PW) We received word about some NYC screenings for the film that won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at Sundance this year - "Another Earth."

The "Another Earth" soundtrack features original music from Fall On Your Sword, the new music project of Philip Mossman - a founding member of LCD Soundsystem.

"Another Earth" has been picked up by Fox Searchlight Pictures and will see a release in NY and LA on July 22. more on this story

Audrina Season Finale Sneak Peak

Vh1 sent over details and a preview clip for the season finale of "Audrina" which will air on the network this Sunday, June 19 at 9pm ET/PT.

It's been a whirlwind of drama for Audrina Patridge and her family on this season of VH1's "Audrina." Whether it was catwalks or catfights, her tumultuous relationship with boyfriend Corey Bohan and her mom's troubled relationship with Casey, life for Audrina has been anything but uncomplicated.

In the finale, Audrina faces a tough decision when she must decide what to do about her on again/off again relationship with jealous Corey. Will Corey be able to handle Audrina walking away for good or will he cause another embarrassing scene? Meanwhile, Casey returns to her parent's house for the first time after her and Lynn's explosive fight, to celebrate her little sister Samantha's sweet sixteen party. Will Audrina get the happy ending she has been hoping for or will Lynn and Casey go for round two? Find out in the season finale of "Audrina" Want a preview?

Brooke Mueller's Strange Behavior

(TMZ) A stressed out and seemingly desperate Brooke Mueller was seen walking around Maui this week ... engaged in conversations with random people in cars ... while clutching a wad of cash in her hand.

Brooke was in Hawaii with her two little kids -- no word on where the children were during Brooke's outing.

Brooke had recently struck a custody agreement with Charlie Sheen -- who seemed unhappy with the arrangement after Brooke entered rehab back in April for substance abuse issues.

TMZ contacted Brooke's people who refused to comment on the situation. more on this story

Dispatch Webcast Tomorrow

(Livestream) The Red Bull Arena will host its first-ever concert, with Dispatch tomorrow Saturday, June 18 at 7pm ET/4pm ET, and will stream the event on Livestream.

Dispatch will visit Red Bull Arena as part of a six-city nationwide tour in their first appearances since 2007.

Viewers are invited to tune into the action live on the official Red Bull Arena Livestream page here

WWE Star Shawn Michaels Gets New Show

(TMZ) Ex-WWE legend Shawn Michaels is grabbing life by the horns -- and slaughtering it with a CROSSBOW ... killing all sorts of majestic wildlife for a new hunting television show.

The show is called "Shawn Michaels' MacMillan River Adventures" -- premiering next month on the Outdoor Channel -- but according to the show's rep, Shawn ain't just hunting for sport ... the guy actually EATS everything he kills.

We also spoke to Michaels himself, who tells us, "I am a Christian, I am an American, I am a family man, and I am a predator, and MacMillan River Adventures will allow my long-time fans and newfound friends to see what really makes Shawn Michaels the man that he is today."

** Disclaimer: Animals were definitely harmed during the production of this show ** more on this story

Lenny Dykstra Wants To Go To Rehab

(TMZ) Lenny Dykstra is finally admitting he needs help ... telling friends he wants to seek treatment for substance abuse once he gets out of jail ... sources close to the former baseball star tell TMZ.

Dykstra is currently behind bars in L.A. after he was charged with 23 felonies earlier this month -- including possession of cocaine and ecstasy.

Lenny's team has been trying to convince the judge to lower Dykstra's bail in the hopes he can get out of jail and begin treatment ASAP ... but so far, the judge won't budge. more on this story

Electric Daisy Carnival Coming Next Week

(KDC) North America's largest electronic music festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway June 24-26, 2011, with more than 200 artists/performers and more than 200,000 attendees expected.

"I am very honored and excited to be able to stand beside a true ambassador for the City of Las Vegas, Mayor Goodman," said Insomniac CEO and Founder, Pasquale Rotella. "Las Vegas has provided a wonderful welcome, and this proclamation – declaring Electric Daisy Carnival Week - only adds to the excitement as we prepare to welcome thousands of visitors to this City and to our festival next week."

Mayor Goodman praised Rotella for bringing the opportunity to Las Vegas, and for contributing to the community by donating $1 for each ticket and $10 from each guest list attendee to Las Vegas charitable organizations including the Clark County School-Community Partnership Program, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Injured Police Officers Fund – Las Vegas. more on this story

Jackie Evancho's Angel Vs Eminem's Devil- Hear New 50 Cent- Susan Boyle The Musical- Fight Over Final Michael Jackson Footage- Britney Spears Tour Guide- more

(Columbia) Dream With Me, the debut album from the top selling debut artist of 2010, 11-year-old soprano prodigy Jackie Evancho, is a surprise top contender for the #1 slot on America's music charts next week. The angelic newcomer's primary competition for the #1 spot is Bad Meets Evil's Hell: The Sequel, a long awaited new album pairing of bad boy rappers Eminem and Royce Da 5'9", pitching a celestial classical crossover star's debut against an urban hip-hop follow-up EP for the top of the nation's charts.

(BBC) The life of Susan Boyle, who found fame on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, is to be made into a stage musical, it is announced. "I never thought my life story would end up on the stage," Boyle said. more

To commemorate the start of Britney's summer tour, Popduct put together the Complete Guide to the Femme Fatale Tour. Packed with setlists, opening act bios, dates, and plenty of videos & photos here

(Billboard) Britney Spears' official "I Wanna Go" video will make its MTV premiere at 6 a.m. ET Wednesday (June 22), sliding in just in time to qualify for this year's Video Music Awards. more

(BBC) Sony Pictures is fighting lawyers for Michael Jackson's doctor over access to raw footage from the singer's posthumous concert film, This Is It. Prosecutors plan to use clips from the film to show Jackson was in good health before he died; the defense believes rehearsal footage will show otherwise. more

(Billboard) Currently in the middle of some label drama regarding his in-the-works fifth full-length, "Black Magic," 50 Cent decided to take matters into his own hands and released a new album track, "Outlaw," on Thursday (June 16). Grab a listen here

(Billboard) Christina Aguilera Earning More Than Other 'Voice' Judges: Report. In an extensive look behind NBC's "The Voice," The Hollywood Reporter uncovers a substantial disparity in its judges' earnings. more

(BBC) Veteran Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds is to auction items including dresses worn in films by Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Dame Elizabeth Taylor. more

Nappy Boy sent over a link to a video clip with this description: Tay Dizm comes back to Miami, FL for a live performance with The Officials band and then enjoys the after party with DJ Epps for his birthday bash. The video shows the night at the performance and after party with Tay Dizm performing BEAM ME UP, SUPERSTAR, and DRO while being backed up by DJ CRAZY BABY! Check it out here

(FMQB) Beyoncé is set to perform at the 2011 BET Awards, which will air live from Los Angeles on June 26. She joins previously announced performers Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Drake and more

(Jam!) Justin Bieber has dismissed reports he's fallen out with rapper Kanye West and snubbed an invitation to record a track for his upcoming collaboration album with Jay-Z. more

(MTV) On Wednesday, Dexter Isaac told AllHipHop.com that he had a role in the 1994 robbery and shooting of Tupac Shakur and he alleged that Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond paid him $2,500 to do the deed. Now, on Thursday (June 16), the Smoking Gun reported that two men tied to Rosemond have been charged with the 2009 murder of Lowell "Lodi Mack" Fletcher, a known G-Unit associate. more

Rebecca Black Removes Friday Video From YouTube

(TMZ) The FUN, FUN, FUN is over ... Rebecca Black has officially pulled her "Friday" video off of YouTube ... and TMZ has learned it's all over a fight over Rebecca's image.

TMZ spoke with a rep for Black who tells us, "We can confirm that we submitted a Take Down Notice to YouTube as a result of the dispute we have with Ark Music regarding the 'Friday' Video."

As we previously reported, Black's people have threatened legal action against Ark -- claiming the company is wrongfully exploiting her image and her song because Ark does not own the rights to either.

Earlier this week, Ark -- which ran the YouTube account that hosted the video -- set up "Friday" as a $2.99 YouTube video rental. Clearly, the move pissed off Black's camp ... a camp that was simply looking forward to the weekend. more on this story

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Rapper Beats Up Fans?

(TMZ) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony rapper, Bizzy Bone, is under investigation in Chicago for allegedly beating up TWO fans after a concert last week ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... the two alleged victims -- both male -- told police they each paid $80 for a meet-and-greet with the rappers on their tour bus last Thursday night ... but when they entered the vehicle, Bizzy flipped out.

One of the men told cops the screaming match quickly escalated ... and Bizzy began throwing punches. Bizzy allegedly wailed on BOTH men until another member of the group stepped in and broke things up. We're told both of the fans appeared bruised after the alleged attack -- and one of the men claims he suffered a broken nose.

Chicago Police confirm one of the men filed a police report against Bizzy the following day. Cops tell us they have not spoken to Bizzy about the incident, but are actively investigating the complaint. more on this story

More Details About Bizarre Joss Stone Kidnap Plot

(Gibson) Details in the bizarre alleged plot to kidnap British singer Joss Stone continue to emerge. Two men from Manchester, North West England, have been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm to the singer, London's The Sun has reported. A body bag, a rope and a sword were among the items allegedly found in the car driven by the two men.

Stone issued a statement in the wake of the ordeal: "I'd like to thank everyone for their concern," she said, "but I'm absolutely fine and getting on with life as normal while the police continue with their inquiries."

A neighbor of Stone, Simon Alsop, said the singer visited with his wife not long after the incident. "She was shocked but she was okay," Allsop said. "I think she has friends in with her at the moment but she's holding up fine. When she told us what happened, it was the first we had heard of it. She didn't go into too many details." more on this story

Lady Gaga's The Edge of Glory Video Now Online

(AD) Lady Gaga's new video for the song "The Edge of Glory," premiered last night on during So You Think You Can Dance?, but if you missed it you can check it out online via VEVO.

"The Edge Of Glory," the third official single spun off from Gaga's Born This Way, the fastest-selling album of the year, debuted #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Gaga's 10th consecutive Top 10.

The track was written by Lady Gaga and produced by Gaga, Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow. Watch "The Edge of Glory," directed by Lady Gaga's creative team Haus of Gaga, here

Tupac Albums Going Digital

Interscope Records have announced the July 5th release of five classic Tupac Shakur albums, including his first three solo albums, in the digital format for the first time.

2Pacalypse Now, his 1991 debut album which will mark its 20th anniversary on November 12, 2011, includes "Brenda's Got A Baby," "Trapped" and "If My Homie Calls."

Strictly For My N.I.G.G.A.Z., his 1993 platinum album featuring "Holler If You Hear Me," "I Get Around," "Keep Ya Head Up" and "Papa'z Song." more on this story

David Mamet Ignites Firestorm By Proclaiming Phil Spector's Innocence

(TMZ) David Mamet -- the guy directing the upcoming HBO flick about Phil Spector -- ignited a firestorm after publicly claiming Spector is innocent of murder ... and now the victim's friends are horrified that Phil "will be portrayed with some kind of sympathy."

Friends of late actress Lana Clarkson were FURIOUS this week when Mamet told the Financial Times, "I don't think [Spector] is guilty. I definitely think there is reasonable doubt ... they should never have sent him away ... If he'd just been a regular citizen, they never would have indicted him." Now, Clarkson's friends have banded together -- and have fired off a letter to the director, claiming his comments were "mind-boggling and wrong in so many ways."

According to the letter, obtained by TMZ, the group's main concern is that "the loathsome, lying, gun-abusing convicted murderer of our friend Lana Clarkson will be portrayed with some kind of sympathy." Lana's friends want to remind Mamet -- whose upcoming film stars Al Pacino and Bette Midler -- that Spector was CONVICTED by a jury of his peers ... and plead, "Please refrain from rewriting history for 'creative license.'"

Spector is currently serving 19 years to life in prison for murdering Lana in 2003. more on this story

Michelle Branch Livestream Today

(Livestream) Michelle Branch will celebrate this week's release of her brand new single, 'Loud Music,' by performing live at Warner Bros. Records Summer Sessions on today, June 17 at 4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT.

This exciting event will be streamed live on Livestream, as Michelle gears up to hit the road with The Goo Goo Dolls for a summer-long tour in July.

Viewers are invited to tune in live for this special event on Michelle Branch's official Livestream page here