Hugh Grant To Replace Charlie Sheen?- Beyonce 4- George Michael Orchestra- Idol Duo- Lil Wayne Unplugged- Mos Def for Dexter- Big Boi for Kids- J.Lo Bombs- more

(FMQB) Gucci Mane, who is currently in jail for misdemeanor battery charges, will be released by the end of June. more

Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Jail Sentence

(TMZ) Judge Stephanie Sautner gave actress Lindsay Lohan 120 days in jail -- that's the sentence for her probation violation ... so Lindsay won't do additional time for the theft.

And TMZ has learned the Sheriff's Department will probably let LiLo do her time at home with an electronic monitoring device -- and she'll only have to stay there for 14 days. Lohan just released a statement saying, "I am glad to be able to put this past me and move on with my life and my career. I support the judge's decision and hold myself accountable for being in this situation."

Lohan added, "I have already started my community service at the Downtown Women's Center and thank everyone there for their warm welcome." She concluded, "I hope to be able to fulfill my obligation without any press attention. I think the media spotlight should be on issues such as homelessness and domestic violence instead of on me." more on this story

CMT Disaster Relief Concert Airs Tonight

Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert will air live from Nashville on tonight, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on CMT and will be simulcast on CMT.com. All money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts. Here is the latest on the lineup:

live, commercial-free, 90-minute concert special features performances by Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins and more to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes.

Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert will highlight a number of regions affected by recent storm, tornado and flooding damage including Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Ala.; Natchez and Vicksburg, Miss.; Vidalia, La.; Memphis, Dyersburg and Tiptonville, Tenn.; and Raleigh, N.C. to name a few. In addition to performances, the special will include additional calls to action from Big Kenny, Carrie Underwood, Courteney Cox, Ellen Degeneres, University of Alabama Coach Nick Saban, Nicole Kidman, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and others. HLN will re-air the telecast Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 p.m., ET.

Cops Question Actor Tom Sizemore About Missing Girlfriend

(TMZ) Tom Sizemore's girlfriend went missing over a month ago -- and TMZ has learned, the actor was recently questioned in connection with the case.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, there is an active investigation into the disappearance of 25-year-old Megan Wren -- who had been living with Sizemore for six months prior to her disappearance on March 31st.

Law enforcement sources confirm ... Tom was questioned recently and has "been very cooperative" -- but they wouldn't comment on whether he was considered a suspect. According to law enforcement, multiple witnesses claim Megan was last seen with Sizemore. more on this story

Billy Ray Cyrus To Deliver I'm American

Billy Ray Cyrus has announced a June 28 release date for his new album I'm American on Buena Vista Records.

Cyrus' collection of songs dedicated to the spirit of being American features special guest appearances by Amy Grant and country artists (also veterans) Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan and Darryl Worley.

Cyrus' single, "Runway Lights," will be shipped to Country radio later this month, and will be the theme song to his upcoming TLC "Surprise Homecoming" series that debuts on May 30, in which the artist will greet troops coming home from the war. more on this story

Randy Travis To Launch Anniversary Celebration On TV

Randy Travis will celebrate 25 years of chart-topping hits with the exclusive world launch of his latest CD Anniversary Celebration on HSN on May 27th.

The country star will perform LIVE on HSN and hsn.com during a special one-hour primetime show at 9 p.m. (EDT) as part of HSN's first-ever 24-hour Americana Event featuring unique American-themed experiences, brands and products.

HSN customers will have the opportunity to be first to order a special 2-disc bundle ($14.95) that includes Randy's new Anniversary Celebration release and his best-selling Top Ten greatest-hits CD. more on this story

Marvin Gaye's What's Going On 40th Anniversary Edition

Motown/Ume will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On with the release of a Super Deluxe Edition, on May 31, 2011.

This new Super Deluxe Edition includes two CDs and one vinyl LP, 14 unreleased tracks, copious rarities, all complemented by an oversized booklet with two essays and rare photos from the original cover shoot.

Inside as well is a reproduction of the album graphics, which showcased, for the first time at Motown, the song's lyrics—and identified the musicians.
Leading off this lovingly produced, double-gatefold 12x12 package is a newly remastered version of the original album, which delivers a deeper, warmer sound than in previous reissues. more on this story

Prince Ends Whitney Houston Ban

(TMZ) Apparently, Prince had no idea Whitney Houston had been blacklisted from his concerts ... and now, The Purple One wants everyone to know "she's always welcome 4 all of eternity."

TMZ had confirmed the ban with several sources connected to Prince's tour -- but Wednesday, Prince's manager released a statement welcoming Houston to come back whenever she wants ... insisting the singer enjoys having Houston in his audience.

One extremely connected source tells us, "Someone could have taken it upon themselves to say Whitney was banned ... but it did not come from Prince." more on this story

Rod Stewart Returning to Las Vegas

(AEG) Rod Stewart confirmed his long-rumored return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for his first 18 concerts of his two-year Las Vegas residency, kicking off on August 24, 2011.

Rod Stewart: The Hits. will be a concert celebration featuring a set list of the rock and R&B favorites which have defined Stewart's unparalleled five-decade-long career.

The spectacular, state-of-the-art production, presented by AEG Live, will be a culmination of Stewart's seminal hits like "Maggie May," "You Wear it Well," "Hot Legs," "You're in My Heart," and "Some Guys Have All the Luck" mixed with a few surprise rarities and sizzling covers. more on this story

Family Force 5 Friday The 13th Webcast

Family Force 5's show this Friday, May 13th at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin will be webcast live by The Rave Live, but it won't be free.

Family Force 5 will be playing brand new tracks from their upcoming late summer CD release as well as fan favorites from their previous releases "Dance or Die" and "Business Up Front/Party In The Back".

The live concert webcast is scheduled to begin at 9pm CT (10pm ET / 7pm PT) on Friday, May 13th. The webcast is available as a live pay-per-view; $2.99 in advance, or $3.99 on the day of the show. more on this story

Gabriel & Dresden Reunite

After a three-year hiatus, DJ / songwriting / production duo Gabriel & Dresden have officially announced a reunion.

To celebrate the reunion Gabriel & Dresden will embark on a massive world tour through the fall months. Fans can expect sets filled with new interpretations of the classics and samplings of brand new original tracks and remixes.

On December 31, 2010, one of the most revered American dance music production teams reunited after a three year absence and reignited the magic that made them true legends in the international dance community. The fan and media response to Gabriel & Dresden's New Year's Eve show at The Hollywood Palladium was overwhelming, inspiring the duo to take things further and make it official…the boys are back and a full reunion world tour is confirmed! more on this story

Nightclub Attack Under Investigation

(TMZ) The LAPD has opened an investigation into the horrifying attack in front of a Hollywood nightclub Wednesday morning ... in an effort to identify the man who K.O.'d an unassuming clubgoer.

TMZ captured the incident on tape outside the Roxbury nightclub -- when an unknown man took a running start and delivered a ferocious punch to the head of a man who had just walked out of the club.

The victim -- said to be in his 30s -- instantly crumbled to the ground and laid unconscious for ten minutes before an ambulance arrived to the scene. more on this story

A Bad Situation for Jersey Shore Star

(TMZ) TMZ has learned the MAIN reason The Situation's father decided to launch his expletive-filled campaign against his son on the Internet yesterday ... and it all comes down to medical insurance.

One of Frank Sorrentino's business associates tells TMZ, Frank had asked Sitch for some help making his monthly medical insurance payments recently -- and the "Jersey Shore" star flat out refused.

According to sources, The Situation not only said no -- but told his dad to "move to Florida and go on welfare." more on this story

Charlie Sheen Loses Battle With Denise Richards

(TMZ) Charlie Sheen and his ex-wife Denise Richards went to battle at an L.A. lawyer's office this week over a custody agreement regarding their kids ... and TMZ has learned the Warlock did NOT emerge victorious.

Sources connected to the negotiation say Charlie wants his daughters Sam and Lola for weekends ... but Denise has had deep concerns about the welfare of the children and under current circumstances, she does not want Charlie to have the kids.

When the two faced off -- we're told there were "neutral third parties in the room" who agreed with Denise that Charlie should not have the kids. more on this story

Celeb Accused of Spreading Sexual Disease

(TMZ) A new lawsuit obtained by TMZ alleges "An A-list celebrity of substantial fame internationally" knowingly exposed a sex partner to the herpes virus. But here's the rub -- the suit doesn't name the celeb.

According to the suit, the plaintiff -- who also is not named -- met the celebrity in Las Vegas April 1. The suit claims the celeb -- a male who is worth in excess of $100 million -- "entered into a nefarious plot designed to lure Plaintiff into his luxurious hotel room to serve his prurient desires."

According to the lawsuit, filed by attorney Keith Davidson, it didn't end well, because the plaintiff contracted herpes. The suit claims the celeb knew all along he had herpes and lied to the plaintiff in order to satisfy his desires. more on this story

Listen to Charlie Sheen's Winning Song with Snoop- Jeff Bridges' Real Crazy Heart- Hear New Glee- Shania Twain Reality Hit- Google Music- Beyonce Millennium- more

The Day in Pop Digest for 5/11/11: (Billboard) Now that his Violent Torpedo of Truth tour has wrapped up, Charlie Sheen has at long last released "Winning," his single with Snoop Dogg. The track features two playful Snoop verses and synth-driven hook, as well as a well-placed tiger growl. Listen to it here

(Billboard) A track from the late Stephen Bruton that was left out of the film "Crazy Heart" will lead off Jeff Bridges' first solo album in 11 years. EMI's Blue Note will release the disc on Aug. 16. more

(FMQB) Billboard will honor Beyoncé with its Billboard Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards on May 22. more

(Billboard) Proving unable to come to an agreement with all the major labels for the music service it originally wanted, Google is going to pull an Amazon and unveil a digital music locker service without any licensing deals more

Il Volo will appear on American Idol next Thursday, May 19th.

Check out the world premiere of the Glee cast original song "Light up the World" here

(Jam!) Eleven-year-old musical prodigy Jackie Evancho will perform live at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto on May 31 to promote the new season of America's Got Talent, as well as her new CD more

(Jam!) Courtney Love has been linked to an actor who once played a character based on her late husband Kurt Cobain. more

(Billboard) "Why Not? with Shania Twain," the country singer's new reality show on OWN, debuted to strong ratings on Sunday (May 8) more

(Reuters) Rod Stewart has signed a two year Las Vegas residency deal which will see him return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning August 24 more

Prince Bans Whitney Houston

(TMZ) Whitney Houston has lost her Prince privileges ... because sources tell TMZ the Purple One's people became so fed up with her erratic behavior and constant ticket demands ... that she is no longer allowed at his shows.

According to our Prince sources, Whitney attended several Prince concerts in the last few weeks and appeared to be "intoxicated" at each show -- though our sources never saw Whitney drink alcohol or take drugs.

We're told Whitney was constantly badgering Prince's staff to let her up on the stage ... but Team prince shot her down every time because P's people "didn't want her to embarrass herself." Our sources say Whitney's erratic behavior, coupled with repeated and excessive ticket demands became too much for Prince -- and his team ultimately banned Houston from his concerts. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Court Hearing To Stream Live

(TMZ) TMZ has learned The L.A. County Sheriff's Department now says Lindsay Lohan is eligible for early release, even with home detention instead of jail -- which means she will probably end up locked up at home for only around 2 weeks.

TMZ posted a story yesterday ... quoting an L.A. County Sheriff's official ... stating that she may not get early release based on jail overcrowding, and therefore she would likely serve roughly 84 days of the 120 day sentence.

But now we're told ... the Sheriff's position is that Lindsay CAN get early release ... short story -- around 14 days will do it. So Wednesday, after Lindsay pleads no contest to misdemeanor theft, it's likely Lindsay will end up with electronic monitoring at home, and she's at the beach for cryin' out loud.

TMZ be live streaming Wednesday's court hearing. more on this story

Jordin Sparks Returns to American Idol This Week

Jordin Sparks will return to American Idol this Thursday, May 12th to perform her new single "I Am Woman" on.

"'I Am Woman' is exactly what it means," Jordin explains about the song title. "I just turned 21, I'm breaking out and the world is my canvas! The song is for me and all the young women who are discovering who they are and are proud of it!"

Jordin will also join the New Kids On the Block and the Backstreet Boys as a special guest on the NKOTBSB North American concert tour in Rosemont, IL on May 25th 2011. more on this story

Justin Bieber Violently Ill

(TMZ) Justin Bieber was so sick at his show in the Philippines, TMZ has learned, the singer repeatedly took breaks during his set to run backstage ... and barf his brains out.

Sources close to Bieber tell TMZ, JB came down with some kind of chest infection last week -- and when he hit the stage last night in Manila ... the wooziness was way too much to handle.

Gotta give the kid props -- in fact, just before his concert last night, he tweeted, "Sick as a dog ... But the show must go on." more on this story

Al Pacino Joins Lindsay Lohan and John Travolta in Gotti

(TMZ) Scarface is about to join the mob ... TMZ has learned Al Pacino has agreed to join the cast of the upcoming "Gotti" flick alongside Lindsay Lohan and John Travolta.

Marc Fiore -- the executive producer of "Gotti: Three Generations" -- tells us, "Pacino will portray Gambino crime family underboss and Gotti associate Neil Dellacroce."

Fiore adds, "We are very pleased to have Al join the extraordinary team that we are assembling to make this movie." more on this story

Singled Out: Lovett's The Fear

Today Ben Lovett tells us about "The Fear" from the new Lovett album "Highway Collection," which was released earlier this year. Here is the story:

It was an accident, one of those things that just happens to you. I had been up all night and most of the night before, sneaking into a studio that isn't there anymore, recording my first album of songs, Highway(Collection. We were 5 days into what would take years to complete, but I didn't know that then. I had just laid down a scratch vocal on a song called, "The Fear" when I got a call from a friend who taught a summer camp for kids.

"I heard you were in town, I need a favor." It was late on a Thursday night, our session was just starting. "This guy was supposed to come and speak to the kids for an hour tomorrow about music and he just cancelled on me." He explained that the camp is supposed to provide a guest speaker each week and they needed a replacement. We made a deal.

"If you come talk to these kids for an hour tomorrow morning you'll have the whole camp in one room and you can do whatever you want."

"How many kids?" I asked.

"100 kids."

"I'll be there."

I hung up and spent the next 8 hours in the studio, recruiting people from the bar across the street to yell and shout out a group vocal part I was hearing for the song. It was an all night party in the studio, then around 8:00 am I walked out into the merciless sunlight and drove in rush hour traffic to an elementary school in the suburbs. When I got there the kids were all seated in the auditorium. My friend greeted me, smiled, handed me a wireless microphone and said, "You look like absolute hell my friend, they're all yours." I walked onto the stage and suddenly realized I had no idea what I was there to do.

At that point I basically blacked out. Whether it was panic or sleep deprivation or divine intervention I cannot say, but 60 minutes later I had recorded 100 kids feverishly clapping and shouting the chorus and third verse to "The Fear." I apparently took the microphone and reversed the signal path from the PA back to my laptop, thrown on a pair of headphones, and, with arms flailing wildly about somehow orchestrated the camp into a rousing discontented choir of believers shouting, "We are not alone" at the top of their lungs.

I came out of there dizzy. Everything seemed to happen in an instant. It's the kind of moment that you can describe in 10 words or 10,000 words knowing neither will ever fully explain the feeling. In the final mix I used both the bar crowd and the kids, and there's a certain power to the combination Q neither of them were supposed to be there, it was an accident, one of those things that just happen to you.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself with a free download and learn more about the album right here!

Get Unreleased Lady Gaga Songs in FarmVille

Atom Digital sent over this news for Gaga fans: Lady Gaga and Zynga today announced a partnership to launch the mega-artist's new album Born this Way. Launching May 17, the first-of-its-kind program gives "little monsters" throughout the world a first listen to exclusive un-released songs from the upcoming album when they visit GagaVille, a uniquely designed neighboring farm in FarmVille (There will be unicorns and crystals. Enough said.).

The full album also comes bundled as a free download with the purchase of a special Zynga $25 game card, available exclusively at Best Buy.

The program reaches across Zynga games and across platforms. Words With Friends, the popular mobile social game available iPhone, iPad, as well as Android devices, will feature a daily "Words with Gaga" contest, giving players a chance to win Gaga prizes including tickets to an upcoming concert and a signed copy of Born This Way. Zynga is also rewarding players with limited edition Lady Gaga virtual items on RewardVille.com for them to enjoy across the Zynga games they love to play. more on this story

Rihanna Delivers California King Bed

Rihanna has premiered her new video, "California King Bed," on Vevo this week.

The video 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.

You can also watch the video on the dozens of sites where VEVO syndicates music programming including AOL, BET, CBS Interactive Music Group (including Last.fm), Univision and YouTube. Or just click here

Charlie Sheen's Former Goddess Bree Olson Goes Playboy

(TMZ) Charlie Sheen's former goddess Bree Olson dolled herself up yesterday for a classy nude photo shoot for Playboy ... TMZ has learned.

Bree -- who dumped Charlie Sheen last month via text message -- reportedly swore off the adult industry after she started dating the Warlock ... but now that the relationship is over ... it appears she's easing up on her no-adult policy.

So far, no word on when the spread is set to hit the shelves. Moments before the shoot, Bree tweeted the a picture with the caption "So EXCITED!!!" See the photo here

Hear Greyson Chance's New Song

(Atom) Greyson Chance's newest song, "Unfriend You," will be up on iTunes on May 17th but you can listen to it now.

Greyson is currently wrapping up the Waiting 4U Tour with Cody Simpson.

And don't forget about Greyson's debut EP! Released April 19th, it includes his first single "Waiting Outside the Lines," studio versions of his covers of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" and Augustana's "Fire," plus a brand new remix of "Waiting Outside the Lines" featuring fellow teen poster Charice. Listen to the new song here

Britney Spears The Comic Book

Today marks the release of the Bluewater biography comic "Fame: Britney Spears." The 32-page bio title covers most of the public spectacle a casual reader might expect.—her meteoric rise to superstardom and her harrowing difficulties stemming from her private life. However, the book looks to delve beyond the salacious headlines.

"She is far more complicated than most people realize. No matter what preconceptions you have about her, there will always be more layers and surprises," said issue author Patrick McCray. "Beyond the performer, there is a real human being there, struggling for a real life, struggling to connect with her art, and struggling to be understood."

According to publisher Darren G. Davis, Spears' life reflects the core of what the "Fame" line of biography titles tries to achieve. "She was created in the Internet Age to be put on a pedestal, but no one can stand the glaring lights of celebrity that intensely. The title seeks to find the person within." more on this story

Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Little Big Town, Train, REO Speedwagon For Music Festival

Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, One Republic, Little Big Town, Train, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Sawyer Brown, REO Speedwagon, Gloriana, Kellie Pickler and many more are all set to appear at the Show Me Music and Arts Festival.

Friday June 17th marks the kick-off of the festival, with entertainment beginning at 1:30pm and wrapping up with ACM Award winner and Grand Ole Opry member Trace Adkins. Friday's line-up also includes Gloriana, REO Speedwagon, Love & Theft, Matt Kennon and Bushhawg, bringing non-stop entertainment to jump-start the music-filled weekend.

Taking the stage Saturday will be pop/rock group Train, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sawyer Brown, The McClyments, Brennin and Jessie James. Also joining the party on Saturday night is country music's dynamic duo Big & Rich who, along with Gretchen Wilson, will bring their "Xtreme Muzik" tour to the stage. more on this story

Who Are The Single Ladies?

Vh1 sent over details about their first original drama Single Ladies which premieres on May 30th. Here is the 411:

"Single Ladies" is a comedic drama set in the world of Atlanta fashion, music and celebrity that follows three best friends— Val, Keisha, and April—through their journey to find love. Each of these ladies has their own philosophy on sex and relationships, posing the question: What do women really want in relationships?

The series will mark VH1's first foray into the hour-long scripted series genre. "Single Ladies ," the two-hour movie event, premieres Monday, May 30th at 9PM*, and the one-hour ten episode series kicks off a week later on Monday, June 6th at 9PM* on VH1. more on this story

Mike Epps Gets Served

(TMZ) "Hangover" star Mike Epps went BALLISTIC on a woman who served him with a lawsuit during a comedy performance in Texas last week -- calling her a "white bitch" and telling her to "suck my d*ck."

It all went down at the Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie ... while Mike was in the middle of his set, a process server approached the stage and served him with a lawsuit stemming from an altercation inside of a Detroit nightclub in December.

Mike looked down and said, "White b*tch just threw some papers up on the mother f*cking stage ... b*tch, f*ck you." Mike then admitted participating in the nightclub brawl ... saying, "This is from when I whooped that n*gger's ass in Detroit." more on this story

50 Cent: The Origin of Me Premieres This Month

VH1 will premiere of the VH1 Rock Doc "50 Cent: The Origin of Me," on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 9:00PM ET/PT. Here is the synopsis:

Watch as hip hop legend, actor, and business mogul 50 Cent travels to the town of Edgefield, SC, in search of his family's past and comes face to face with the brutality of slavery.

Along the way, 50 also learns that in the years following the Civil War, his ancestors faced the infamous 'REDSHIRTS', the precursors to the KKK, giving him a new perspective on the violence he encountered as a young man in Queens. As America commemorates the 150th anniversary of that war this spring, the film provides a moving testament to the lines that still divide us. more on this story

UFC legend Matt Hughes Won't Face Bar Fight Charges

(TMZ) UFC legend Matt Hughes has dodged a major bullet -- TMZ has learned the champ will not be charged with a crime for allegedly breaking a woman's nose during an incident at an Illinois bar back in April.

TMZ spoke with the Illinois State's Attorney ... who told us there was not enough evidence to prove the fighter committed a battery when he allegedly shoved another man into a female bystander at the Trails End Bar and Grill in Taylor Springs, IL.

TMZ broke the story ... the female bystander blamed Hughes for the injury she suffered during the alleged scuffle. more on this story