Cali Swag District Murder Caused By Twitter War Over A Woman?

We're told M-Bone did not back down and the two men started cyber smack-talking each other. TMZ has learned ... the black car in which M-Bone was shot is registered to the woman. Cops are trying to figure out why M-Bone was driving the woman's car and whether the cyber war is in any way related to the shooting. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Death Threats

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan claims she has footage and text messages proving she's being stalked by a person who has been "threatening to kill" her ... and she's now going to the cops for help.

Lilo went on Twitter yesterday and posted a photo of the man allegedly posing the threat -- saying, "This is the freemason stalker that has been threatening to kill me- while he is TRESPASSING! I'm actually scared now." She continued, "all my fans, my supporters, please stand by me. g-d bless xxL."

We're told LiLo believes the man has been obsessed with her for nearly 4 years ... frequently dropping by her home and leaving weird gifts for the actress. We're also told he's been sending her "insane" text messages for the past few years. more on this story

Joe Jonas Sets Solo Debut

Joe Jonas is going solo and will release his debut single "See No More," to radio on June 3rd.

The track comes from Joe's debut solo album which will be released by Hollywoord Records on September 6, 2011 and will feature production by Danja, Rob Knox and Brian Kennedy.

"See No More" was produced by Brian Kennedy. The song will be available digitally for sale on June 13th. more on this story

Facebook Battle Headed To Supreme Court?

(TMZ) It's their last stand -- TMZ has learned, the Winklevoss twins have decided to take their beef with Facebook to the Supreme Court ... to undo a $65 million settlement with the company.

It's their final shot at redemption after losing several rounds in court -- including the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals -- Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss now want the Supreme Court to invalidate the settlement agreement they made with Facebook back in 2008 ... reportedly valued at $65 million.

The twins insist they were defrauded by Mark Zuckerberg during negotiations for the settlement -- which was paid in Facebook stock -- claiming the actual value of the settlement was less than half what they were led to believe. more on this story

Owl City Unveiling New Song Online

Owl City is set to release his new digital single "Deer In The Headlights" next week.

In anticipation of the release, he's giving fans a little glimpse into his creative process this week. Fans can literally watch the song unfold before their eyes starting today when he kicks off a Pro Tools-like player via the home page of www.owlcitymusic.com.

Over next 5 days he'll stream a new layer of the song each day through the player; today the drums, tomorrow an added bass line, then guitars, etc. Fans can come back every day this week to listen to the creation of the new single, with the full song streaming on Friday May 20th and available via all digital retailers on May 23rd. more on this story

Diane Warren TV Special

Diane Warren will present Due Voci: The Music of Diane Warren on HSN during a LIVE one-hour primetime special of her greatest hits on HSN on Thursday, June 2 at 11p.m. (EDT).

Throughout the evening, Warren, a songwriting machine who has written some of the most recognizable lyrics over the past 25 years, will share with viewers the inspiration behind her iconic songs. Due Voci, the duo she developed with Grammy®-winning producer Humberto Gatica will bring her powerful melodies to life through the unparalleled vocals of Kelly Levesque and Tyler Hamilton.

Ms. Warren has composed nearly 100 top ten hits, resulting in nominations for 9 Grammy Awards, 6 Academy Awards, and 4 Golden Globe Awards. In addition to her recent 2011 Golden Globe winning song, "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me," her remarkable career includes numerous hits, such as "Unbreak My Heart," "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," "Because You Loved Me," "If I Could Turn Back Time," and "How Do I Live." more on this story

Singled Out: Ruth Gerson's Knoxville Girl

Today Ruth Gerson tells us about "Knoxville Girl" from her brand new album "Deceived," which hits stores today and proceeds from the effort will benefit domestic violence organizations. Here is the story:

It is hard to pick a song. In the end I was torn between "Ode To Billie Joe," because Bobbie Gentry is my most favorite singer, "Little Sadie," because this recording is among some of Jack Rose's last recordings and he plays it so beautifully (I still think we should strip the vocal off and leave it as an instrumental), and "Knoxville Girl," which was a hit for the Louvin Brothers in the 50s.

I picked "Knoxville Girl" for several reasons. It was my in to the whole album. It was the first murder ballad I was aware of hearing in my early twenties, aside from "Hey Joe," but "Knoxville Girl" is much bloodier, it took me to a more frightening place. I sat and listened to the Louvin Brothers cheerful harmonies on the most disturbing song I had ever heard and I didn't know how to take it. I don't think, lyrically, this song would air on pop stations today (It's more graphic than "Love The Way You Lie.") "Knoxville Girl" was the reason I started listening and looking for songs about women being murdered, outcast, abandoned, and/or deceived, because they had stepped outside of what society considers acceptable sexual behavior for females.

I went to see Charlie Louvin play many times. I got to know him a little bit. I even cooked a big Texas meal for him and he hung out and played with my daughters (pics below) in my tiny east village apartment - but I still never completely understood his take on the song. One night at the Rodeo Bar, he sang "Knoxville Girl," and a group of young guys at a table laughed hysterically through the song - I think they couldn't believe what Charlie was singing about - and Charlie got pretty pissed and shook his finger at them. Did Charlie Louvin hear the song the same way I heard it? As something to sing in protest of murder? The next time I heard him sing it, it was a huge show in NY, a big comeback, and he carefully introduced the song - he wanted the audience to understand there was a reason for this murder. He said, "Listen, carefully to the lyrics of the song. You'll notice there is a reason the man does what he does, because the woman has dark and roving eyes."

I never understood, if that meant we should think of her death any differently, than if she had had dark and lovely eyes.

In the end, I understand the song best through Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds' version. Our band's way into the song, actually came from the drum set we used on it. The studio had purchased Levon Helm's (The Band) old kit. Phil Cimino (drummer) went into the song thinking about Levon and we all followed. We played it once. This is it. I tried to re-do the vocals because there was some distortion on the scratch, but I could never get the exact same moment. So, we left the scratch on. It's got a little distortion in places, but we decided to keep it warts and all.

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

Reprise of Classic Frank Sinatra Album

(conqueroo) On June 7, 2011 Concord Records will mark the 50th anniversary of a pivotal transition in Frank Sinatra's career with a digitally remastered version of Ring-A-Ding Ding.

By the end of the 1950s, Sinatra had spent nearly ten years on Capitol, where he'd made some outstanding recordings. But at the dawn of a new decade, he was eager to establish a creative environment of his own making — one that would open up new territory to explore and take him a step closer to realizing his unique creative vision.

The result was the establishment of Reprise, his own record label and his primary base of operations for the remainder of his career. His initial recording on the new label was Ring-A-Ding Ding, a 1961 album that not only captured Sinatra at the top of his game with a self-confident swagger, but — with the help of songwriters like Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen, and arrangements by Johnny Mandel — also captured the optimistic tenor of the period. more on this story

Jamey Johnson Joins Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown Tour

(Webster) Jamey Johnson is set to join Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown Tour 2011 which kicks off May 27 in Philadelphia.

Johnson has also been busy producing several projects in addition to writing and recording songs for his upcoming album.

After performing and recording in Florida earlier this month, Johnson returned to Nashville, stopping off in his home state of Alabama to see if he could lend a helping hand after it was devastated by deadly tornadoes. Then he attended a listening party at Ben's Studio in Nashville for the Blind Boys of Alabama's new album, Take the High Road, which he produced. more on this story

Emily's Army Hitting The Road

Emily's Army will kick off their tour on June 18th in Kelso, WA four days after they release their debut album, Don't Be A Dick, on Adeline Records. Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong produced the album.

Emily's Army is comprised of Max Becker on bass, Cole Becker on guitar, Travis Neumann on guitar, and drummer Joey Armstrong. Co-songwriters Max and Cole share vocal duties on the album. At the ripe age of 15, 16 and 17 years old, the Oakland-based band has already spent two years touring up and down the West Coast.

The band's name comes from Max and Cole's 15 year-old cousin Emily, who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis in 1998 and has suffered from the disease her entire life. In tribute, the band adopted the name Emily's Army, which also happens to be the moniker for a fundraising organization in their cousin's honor. more on this story

Jean Claude Van Damme In Hot Water Over Reality Show Remarks

(TMZ) Jean Claude Van Damme is accused of dealing a death blow to a home gym product -- after allegedly agreeing to promote it ... and then BASHING it on his reality show instead.

According to a new lawsuit filed today in L.A., Van Damme allegedly agreed to shoot an infomercial for the "Total Flex" gym in Brussels back in February ... but when JCVD showed up to the set, he had no idea how to use the equipment.

The infomercial producers claim Van Damme grew frustrated with his inability to operate the machine ... even though JCVD's wife figured it out right away. Eventually, according to the suit, Van Damme refused to do the infomercial -- addressing the camera for his OWN reality show "Behind Closed Doors" instead -- insisting he would never endorse a product he thinks is no good. more on this story

Athfest Lineup Announced

The 15th annual Athfest music lineup has been announced. The event will be held in downtown Athens, GA, June 22nd through June 26th, 2011.

This year's headlining artists on the three outdoor stages include: Futurebirds, Centro-Matic, Guadalcanal Diary, Chickasaw Mudd Puppies, Kevn Kinney Band, and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit.

Other performers include: Nappy Roots, Bruce Hampton and The Pharaoh Gummitt, Jim White, Don Chambers, Bloodkin, Thomas Hardy (of Dead Confederate), Easter Island, Oryx and Crake, Lera Lynn, Woodfangs, Klezmer Local 42, The Charlie Garrett Band, The Welfare Liners, Dodd Ferrelle, Monahan, The Knockouts, The Whiskey Gentry, Free Mountain, The John King Band, Rachel Farley Band, Lingo, Grogus, Dank Sinatra, Dr. Arvin Scott, and Rick Fowler Blues Band. more on this story

Real Housewife Turns Stripper

(TMZ) Now that she's no longer a "Real Housewife of NJ" .... Danielle Staub has picked up a new career as a fully nude, reconstructed, 48-year-old STRIPPER ... and for better or worse, we've got the photos to prove it.

TMZ has learned ... Staub recently signed a 3-year deal with the people at Scores Gentleman's Club in NY -- in which Danielle agreed to do one live appearance and occasionally appear on ScoresLive.com.

Of course, Staub is no stranger to public nudity -- who can forget her infamous sex tape ... in which Danielle erotically advises her partner about the perils of downing an onion and cheese bagel ... and some broccoli ... right before boom boom time. Check it out

The Big Up Music & Arts Festival Lineup

(Submitted) The Big Up Music & Arts Festival to be held on July 28, 29 and 30, 2011, at Sunnyview Farm in Ghent, New York, announced their 2011 final music lineup.

Just added to the Big Up Music & Arts Festival lineup are: Zoogma, The Werks, Consider the Source, Cosmic Dust Bunnies, Moses & the Electric Company, Normal Instruments, Otis Grove, Insignya, LeSpecial, SplitPhase, Wobblesauce, Auto Orbit, Dirty Paris, Rogue Chimp, Outlet, The Edd, DJ Codiac, The Cyborg Trio, The Chronicles, Space Jesus, VIP, Mentally Ill & Leila, Ian Stewart, DJ Brad Lee, DJ Foges, One.Man.And, and Blue Boy Productions.

Over 60 acts have been selected by festival organizers Shireworks Productions for this year's The Big Up Music & Arts Festival. more on this story