Cheryl Cole For X Factor- Britney Can't Beat Katy Perry- Beastie Boys Vs Now!- Drugs Ruined Stevie Nicks' Life- Beyonce Tease- T.G.I.F Katy- Modest Outkast- more

(FMQB) Outkast's Big Boi has confirmed that he is producing songs for the new Modest Mouse album. more

Hank Williams, Jr., Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw Plan Relief TV Special

CMT have announced a live, 90-minute concert special featuring Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw and many others to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes.

The fundraising special will air live from Nashville on Thursday, May 12 at 9 pm ET / 8 pm CT on CMT and will be simulcast on CMT.com. Additional artists to be announced; all money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.

Hank Williams, Jr. got the ball rolling on the fundraising event this past weekend when he reached out to CMT to express his urgent desire to address the disaster: "I just couldn't believe what I was seeing on TV. Alabama is home - I am really pumped about helping. I want to raise a lot of money, and thanks to my good friends, we are going to be able to make a difference." more on this story

Lady Gaga's Judas Video Now Online

(Vevo) "Judas" the second video from Lady Gaga's forthcoming album, "Born This Way," has been released

The video just premiered across the VEVO platform which includes VEVO.com, Mobile Apps (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android), Connected Television (Google TV, Boxee) and user embeddable video players. VEVO also powers music videos across Lady Gaga's Facebook page.

"Judas" marks the first time a video premiere has been featured directly on VEVO's home page (you don't have to click to a watch page to see the video). Watch it here

Cancer Fight Helped Beastie Boys Deliver Better Album

(Gibson) The Beastie Boys are speaking out about the recording of their new full-length, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, and those two years the band waited to release the album following Adam "MCA" Yauch's diagnosis with cancer of the salivary gland.

"That sent us all reeling," Mike Diamond (a.k.a. Mike D) told Rolling Stone, "both in terms of having your good friend and your bandmate diagnosed with cancer, and then also, oh, so our record isn't coming out. We'll just put this on hold and see where we're at in six months. And then 12 months."

At least one good thing came from the delay: Taking a break from the album made the Beasties realize they weren't satisfied with the sound. They remixed the whole release with MC Solaar producer Philippe Zdar, and ultimately, Diamond said, "We got to make a much better-sounding record." more on this story

Joss Stone Sets New Album Release

Stone'd Records & Surfdog Records are teaming up to release Joss Stone's Dave Stewart co-produced new album, LP1, on July 26, 2011.

This is the first album Joss has recorded with total creative freedom. She co-wrote and co-produced it with super-producer and Eurythmics co-founder, Dave Stewart. Together they immersed themselves into a rock n' soul musical odyssey in Nashville, Tennessee, finishing LP1 in only six days.

"This is the most fun I've ever had making a record with Crazy Dave Stewart at the helm, and yes the players in Nashville are unbelievable!!!" says Stone. "This album captures a specific moment in time that was spontaneous and full of creativity." more on this story

Tim Easton Sets Two New Releases

(PR) Tim Easton will release not one, but two new recordings in the near future. Beat The Band, fully-produced with full instrumentation, will come out on Easton's own Campfire Propaganda label on June 21, 2011, and the acoustic-based recording Since 1966: Vol. 1 that will be digitally distributed via Dualtone Records on July 5, 2011. All in all, there are 21 new songs on the two albums.

From his Ohio roots through stretches in Paris, Prague, NYC, L.A. and Athens, GA, Easton has earned his credentials with a string of highly acclaimed releases and incessant touring, leading to his latest encampment in the high desert country outside of Joshua Tree, CA. With six solo releases under his belt—his most recent being Porcupine on New West Records--he has shared stages in North America, Europe, and Japan with artists/influences Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, M. Ward and more.

His continuous adventures are evident in the songs on BEAT THE BAND. The recording marks his first entirely independent release since his '98 debut, Special 20, and is also his first effort recorded (and produced) with a traveling band comprising Easton, Aaron Lee Tasjan (guitar & piano, Madison Square Gardeners), Mark Stepro (drums, Ben Kweller), and Alex Livingston (bass, Grand Champeen)--collectively known as The Freelan Barons--during a five day session at Nashville's Club Roar. It was mixed by Grammy® winner Steve Christensen (Steve Earle, Joe Sample) in Houston. Easton's direction and depth of craftsmanship shine on Beat The Band – one foot standing firmly in the history of American folk music, while the other strides deftly into lush pop harmonies and song constructions. more on this story

Big Deal Sign Big Deal with Mute

(Mute) East London boy/girl duo Big Deal have signed a big deal with Mute and their first full length LP is due to be released this fall.

Intrigue has been swirling around Big Dealsince the band's first track "Homework" was released late 2010 on a limited edition hand-painted seven-inch. Uncut magazine in the UK describes the sound on the track as, "coming across like The XX after gorging on John Hughes movies." Check out the video for Big Deal's "Homework" on the band's YouTube page or stream the track via Soundcloud.

The combination of sparse interweaving lo-fi guitars, emotive lyrics, and lack of percussion create a sound that is sweet, seductive, and alarming. Understated and discreet, it feels like a love note passed between classes. You can expect more of the same on their debut album. more on this story

The Kills Beyonce

(Gibson) Alison Mosshart, who splits her time singing with The Kills and with Jack White in The Dead Weather, recently expressed her admiration for superstar Beyonce Knowles. Beyonce also is a big fan of The Kills, so the love runs both ways.

"Her music's awesome!" Mosshart told Spinner.com. "If you listen to 'Single Ladies,' there's definitely a similarity to playground songs, and that was my big inspiration – all those playground songs – for [The Kills' 2008 record] Midnight Boom. So when I heard "Single Ladies," afterward it was like, 'Oh, she's doing the Midnight Boom! It's similar!"

Mosshart's bandmate in The Kills, Jamie Hince, said that he thinks a Beyonce performance beats most rock shows, these days. "You see all these rock bands and you think they're really it and really happening but they barely move onstage, with their nonchalance and not caring," Hince said. "Go and see Beyonce and Jay-Z and every single second has been taken care of where there's something going on; they put rock bands to shame." more on this story

Pawn Stars Sell Missile Guidance System

(TMZ) The "Pawn Stars" crew can finally wash their hands of that whole missile crisis -- because one of the stars of the show tells TMZ ... they finally sold the damn thing.

TMZ ran into Corey Harrison in New York City yesterday, where he told us they unloaded the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile guidance system... but he didn't divulge who he sold it to ... or for how much.

As least the Pentagon doesn't have a reason to sniff around their shop anymore ... for now. more on this story

Tori Amos Album And Tour Coming

We received the following word about a new Tori Amos album and tour: Tori Amos marks her debut album for Deutsche Grammophon, the world's most celebrated classical music record label with Night of Hunters, set for release this September.

The iconic, platinum-selling singer-songwriter continues her legacy of ground-breaking recordings with this 21st century song cycle inspired by select classical pieces spanning the last 400 years.

With Night of Hunters, Amos carries on the classical tradition of variations on a theme: taking inspiration from classical forms to create a bold new work while paying tribute to the mastery of the original compositions. more on this story

Golden Voice Homeless Man Goes Back to Rehab

(TMZ) Ted Williams -- the homeless man with the "Golden Voice" -- is heading back to rehab today ... Ted's manager tells TMZ.

We're told ... later today, Ted will return to the Origins Recovery Center in South Texas -- the same place he bailed on back in January.

Ted's manager says Mr. Golden Voice plans on attending a 90-day program to "get his strength back" and to get a "solid foundation in a 12-step program." more on this story

Wynonna To Love It Out Loud In Judds Finale Surprise

(Webster) Wynonna surprises Naomi with special new song "Love It Out Loud" on "The Judds" season finale this Sunday.

Wynonna co-wrote and produced the track with Cactus Moser to honor the love, affection and appreciation she has towards her mother. As the cameras were rolling throughout The Last Encore tour, Wynonna would sneak away to work on creating this special tribute song which she presented to Naomi on the final show of their tour in Phoenix, AZ.

The surprise performance will take center stage on the finale of "The Judds" this Sunday, May 8th at 10pm ET on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

"Love it Out Loud" is available now on iTunes and Amazon.com.

Eddie Cibrian To Launch Real Housewives Legal Fight?

Eddie Cibrian is adamant he does not want his ex-wife Brandi Glanville to put their kids on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" -- and we're told he's ready to go to court over it.

TMZ broke the story ... Brandi will star on the next season of the show -- and according to sources, Eddie wants to make sure Brandi doesn't drag their kids along for the ride ... threatening legal action if their two children make any kind of cameo appearance.

According to sources, Brandi's pissed -- telling friends Eddie is imposing a HUGE double standard ... because he and the kids JUST appeared in a massive spread in People magazine ... with LeAnn Rimes. more on this story