Manny Ramirez Arrested For Domestic Violence

Ramirez' wife, Juliana, left the house shortly after Ramirez was taken away in the back of a police car. more on this story

Ne-Yo Death Threat

(TMZ) A man who allegedly threatened to shoot Ne-Yo in the head was detained for a psychiatric evaluation in L.A. ... and top ranking execs at Sony Music believe they are also on the hit list.

Sony Music Entertainment has just obtained a temporary restraining order against Jeff Choi -- who allegedly has been making deranged, escalating threats for months ... because he believes the music company released several songs ABOUT HIM without permission.

Sony claims Choi sent hundreds of threatening emails, made dozens of angry phone calls and even went down to the Sony offices in person to complain ... but was escorted out of the building after he became belligerent.

According to court docs, Choi believes Ne-Yo, Sony honcho Clive Davis and Sony CFO Kevin Kelleher are all to blame ... and he's made threats to "shoot people in the head" unless Sony pays him $800,000.

Sony security contacted the FBI -- which conducted its own investigation and decided to detain Choi for a psychiatric evaluation in August. He was eventually taken to a mental health facility, where he he continued to phone in threats to Sony execs. The FBI and federal prosecutors have now decided to prosecute Choi for making the threats.

Sony then filed for the restraining order against Choi -- fearing he will make good on his threats when/if he is released from custody.

An L.A. County Superior Court judge granted the request -- temporarily banning Choi from going near the Sony offices and requiring him to stay 100 yards away from Davis and Kelleher.

The court will determine whether to extend the restraining order on Sept. 28. more on this story

Coldplay Debut New Song: Paradise

(Gibson) Coldplay have launched their new single "Paradise" on U.K. and Australian radio.

The song is from the band's forthcoming album Mylo Xyloto, which is due for release on October 21. Fans who pre-order the new album on iTunes will instantly receive a download of "Paradise," or the track will be available to purchase as a single download.

Mylo Xyloto was produced by Markus Dravs, Daniel Green and Rik Simpson, with additional composition and production input by Brian Eno. The track "Princess of China" features guest vocals by Rihanna. Listen here

LeAnn Rimes Tackles Homeless Teens in Give Video

LeAnn Rimes has released a music video for her new song "Give" from her upcoming album Lady & Gentlemen which comes out on September 27.

"'Give' is a song with a message about how if we want love, kindness and happiness in our lives, then we need to give some of that back," LeAnn says. "I believe that message needs to be shared with the world."

LeAnn wanted to create a video for the song that tied into its message, and raised awareness of an issue that is very important to her - Homeless Teens across America. more on this story

Paul Wall Fighting Drug Bust

(TMZ) Rapper Paul Wall claims he was unfairly targeted by a police officer in El Paso this weekend ... and claims he's prepared to fight his marijuana possession case ... if push comes to shove.

TMZ spoke with Wall's rep ... who tells us cops entered the nightclub where Wall and fellow rapper Baby Bash had performed and told the rappers that their rented van smelled like marijuana.

The rep says cops searched the vehicle and all of the passengers and found "a filter of a joint, which tested positive for marijuana resin."

We're told Paul was charged with possession of marijuana under 2oz. in a drug free zone -- because they happened to be near a school.

The rep says Paul insists the weed wasn't his ... but adds, "This is truly the vendetta of a singular member of the El Paso County Constable Department and these facts will bear out over time."

"In the meantime," the rep adds ... "if Baby Bash and Paul Wall have to fight this like Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, they are certainly not in bad company." more on this story

Hank Williams: The Legend Begins Today

(Sub) Hank Williams: The Legend Begins hits stores today, September 13th, through Time Life and the Estate of Hank Williams.

The 3-CD box set offers Williams' first recordings at fifteen and seventeen years old, which have never been heard before, along with his first radio series, Health & Happiness. The recordings have been restored with the highly acclaimed technology that was used for the Grammy nominated project last year, The Complete Mother's Best Recordings….Plus!. Hank Williams: The Legend Begins will be available online at Amazon.com, along with other digital and retail outlets.

"I am very proud that these recordings have been made available to everyone," says Hank Williams, Jr. "It was great to hear of their discovery, and then to share the treasure of daddy's music is wonderful! It really takes you back to a time when family meant something, where we would all circle around that radio and listen to those legendary shows. It is a rare find indeed and I'm so glad people will now have the chance to hear that part of history." more on this story

Carolina Liar, Gavin DeGraw and David Cook Tour

Carolina Liar have announced a fall North American tour with Gavin DeGraw and David Cook that kicks off October 10th at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH.

They will be hitting the road in support of their new album, Wild Blessed Freedom, which hits stores on September 27th.

The tour will see Carolina Liar (vocalist/guitarist Chad Wolf, lead guitarist Rickard Goransson, bassist/keyboardist Johan Carlsson and drummer Peter Karlsson) playing an mix of fan favorites such as "Show Me What I'm Looking For" and "I'm Not Over," along with new lead single "Drown" and "Beautiful People". more on this story

Wife Claims T.I. In Trouble Because He's A Rapper

(TMZ) T.I.'s wife tells TMZ, prison officials are trying to make an example out of her husband by dragging him back to prison -- targeting him simply because he's a famous rapper.

Tameka "Tiny" Cottle tells us, "It's important that the world know how unfair he's being treated on such minor charges ... all because he's T.I."

According to Tiny, T.I.'s the victim of a vicious double standard -- "There are way more dangerous and carefree [celebrities] that get slapped on the wrist and sent on their way."

Tiny adds, "Our family needs [him] ... and because of someone's personal vendetta against him, we have to watch our kids' sad faces everyday when he still doesn't show up at home."

T.I. -- who was hauled back to prison last week on his way to a halfway house -- is scheduled for release in a few weeks. more on this story

Justin Bieber's Stereotypes Are Now Jon Mcxro

With countless chart topping singles under their belt (Far East Movement, Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo and many others), the LA based hit makers Stereotypes are now morphing into Jon Mcxro (pronounced like the tennis great) and readying their debut album, 'The Fifth of Never,' to be released on November 8th via their label imprint Stereotypes Music.

Jon Mcxro is an acronym made from its lead members' names. Comprised of Stereotypes (Jon Street, RayRo and Jerm Beats), along with their artist Three (government last name McDaniel), Jon Mcxro are bringing the fun back to music with their lead single, 'Lego.' The sonically futuristic song features a contagious hook and is an undeniable hit.

Jon Street explains, "We took a newly popular term for 'Let's Go' and ran with it, and had fun. It's an invitation to our world." When watching the accompanying video, their world is filled with bright colors, block letters and cameos from their artists Far East Movement, Sterling Simms and friend D.A. from Chester French. more on this story

Serena Williams Sorry About US Open Outburst

(TMZ) Serena Williams is telling friends ... she's sorry about her outburst during the women's final at the US Open this week -- when she berated a referee for penalizing her at a crucial point in the match.

Sources extremely close to Serena tell TMZ ... the tennis star feels like she got lost in the heat of the moment -- and simply believes her emotions got the better of her.

Serena was fined $2,000 for the outburst -- but sources tell us, the tennis star is less concerned about the money than she is about getting her game back on track.

Calls to Serena's rep weren't returned. more on this story

Michael Jackson Death House Star Maps Flap

(TMZ) The owner of the home where Michael Jackson died is suing a woman who is selling maps to movie stars' homes .... just feet from the MJ house.

Linda Welton has become semi-famous for anyone who drives on Sunset Blvd. in the fancy area where MJ rented the house. She's done a booming business since Michael died, in no small part because she's selling the maps in plain view of the MJ home.

In the lawsuit ... obtained by TMZ ... the owners of the now-infamous 100 North Carolwood Drive claims they can't sell the house because "Potential buyers are bothered upon approach by the quite visible and annoying constant illegal stopping and/or parking of cars in front of the home on what otherwise would be a quiet residential street."

The owners -- Hubert and Roxanne Guez -- claim their property value has plummeted because of the stream of traffic, Linda's lawn chair, coolers and large patio umbrella, and the illegally parked cars. They also allege Linda is violating the law by essentially having a newsstand on a street corner.

Linda claims she's running the same business her mom did, and her mom already went to court and won a lawsuit giving her the right to sell the maps. Linda thinks the current case is nothing more than harassment.

Here's the problem with the lawsuit ...The way we see it, even if Linda went away, there would still be a steady stream of cars loaded with people who want to see where Michael died. more on this story

Singled Out: Notar's You Went Away

Today Notar tells us about the deeply personal song "You Went Away" from his brand new album "Devil's Playground," which hits stores today. Even if you don't know who Notar is, this is a story to read. Here is the story:

"You Went Away" is the most important song to me personally on "Devil's Playground" it is also the last song on the record. This piece of music served as a release for me in an almost cathartic sense and allowed me to throw away some of the baggage I had been carrying with me for so long.

This song was my way of dealing with how I felt as a child when I lost my father and his father with in the same month. This song allowed me to harness the pain of death and loss I was feeling as a young boy and relay it in the most honest, sincere way I knew how. This was not an easy song for me to write.

If you listen to the string arrangement that begins the piece you will hear the workings of the incredible Grammy Award winner composer/musician/songwriter Victor Vanicore. I wanted Victor to be a part of this song for a few reasons but most importantly because he was my father's best friend and roommate at Berkeley School of Music. My father always use to speak about Victor and how talented he was. I remember taking trips to his house (the same house I recorded the strings with him on this song) when I was a child. My first trip to California was one to go meet Victor and his Son for the first time with my Father and little sister. I remember seeing the pictures Victor had hanging on his walls with him and Michael Jackson, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, as well as a slew of others. I thought that was so cool. He would sit at that piano and play for my family and from the first note of hearing him, even as a kid he would give me chills. He is an amazing man and I'm am blessed to have him as part of my debut album.

At the beginning of the piece you hear Victor's beautiful, dark strings. As the Strings paint the mood for the piece the lyrics come in as the build increases with... "You ever feel you have to end something before it starts? Right when you become attached things fall apart? Well loving and
leaving for me it just Ain't right/ I'm so jaded I'm amazed that I don't hate life." Hear I am really trying to express how I feel about having lost so many people in my life to the point I almost feel incapable of love or attachment.. I was trapped in this mentality of rather not getting involved with anyone rather than loving them only to eventually get hurt. I try not to be anymore but when the evil wind whispers in my ear some days I just can't help but feeling that way.

The next lyrics show that exactly with: "I lost count how many times I've ever loved and lost/ Watching someone I care about being "carried" off"/ Either that or we are fighting right out the door/ it happens so often I can't love anybody anymore" I guess as I grew from child to young man I grew cold and numb to pain because of how much I experienced growing up. I was almost used to death and agony as unpleasant as that might sound. There was this one day I remember when my Father was in the Hospital towards the end I decided to call him from the cafeteria phone at school. He answered and I'll never forget that day because all I wanted to do was call him and tell him I loved him. Unfortunately I wasn't able to do that because as soon as I started to say it one of the bully kids in my class thought it would be funny to hang up the phone. I still have nightmares about that. The next day my Dad was gone. Hence these lyrics which were inspired by this incident... "I'm seeing Hell in my Dreams Tell Myself Don't Look!/ I wonder if Heaven has a number in a phone book". Even after I knew he was gone I would still call that hospital room number. I still remember to this day what the phone number was and as much as I'd hate to admit I still call.

"You Went Away" is a song about my life. It's a way for me to remember my father and how great of a man and musician he was and that is why I decided to play trumpet on this track as well. Adam and me talked about bringing in another musician Curtis Watson to blow over the changes as well and our call and response on trumpet sounds like a conversation between father and son. I was honored to have the chance to work with Curtis as well. I cannot forget about the efforts from Kevin Augsburg and also Grammy Award Winner Ken Lewis on pulling the little splashes together to make this record sound as good as it does. I believe they both play some really great guitar stuff on it as well. There is a piano piece (my favorite moment on the entire record) played by the incredibly talented Timothy J. Reinhart. This truly takes not only the song but the entire album full circle and instrumentally paints the perfect image. Just creating this song and pulling people I truly care about to help me make it means everything to me. It's the realest stuff I have probably ever written. I spit on it like I actually trusted the listener... I'm naked walking up a highway on this track. Completely vulnerable. Completely Real.
Much Love, Notar

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