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(FMQB) Whitney Houston is in talks to star in a remake of the 1976 movie Sparkle. American Idol winner Jordin Sparks and actor Mike Epps also are set to star, according to the Hollywood Reporter. more more on this story

T.I. Denied Legal Counsel

(TMZ) T.I. is up the creek without a paddle -- because TMZ has learned, prison officials in Atlanta have barred the rapper's lawyer from challenging the decision to put him back in prison.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons sent T.I.'s lawyer a letter yesterday, explaining the rapper was "not entitled to legal counsel" during the process by which officials review the decision to lock him up again.

T.I.'s lawyer originally sent the Bureau a letter last week, asking to be present at the hearings -- but the Bureau flat out rejected him.

According to the Bureau's response, two hearings have already occurred without T.I.'s lawyer present -- one last week and one the week before -- but it's unclear what transpired. more on this story

Tupac's Mother Still Hurting Over His Murder

(TMZ) It's been 15 years since Tupac Shakur was shot to death -- but his mother is still coping with the rapper's untimely end ... claiming she feels the same pain now she felt back in 1996.

A rep for Afeni Shakur tells TMZ, she's spending the anniversary of Tupac's death with family and friends in Northern California -- mourning her son's passing.

According to the rep, Afeni feels like it was just yesterday that her son was shot dead -- and the pain hasn't subsided even a little.

R.I.P. more on this story

Estate To Pay Michael Jackson's Children and Katherine Jackson $30 Million

(TMZ) A huge development in the Michael Jackson Estate case. The Executors have done so well making money for the Estate since Jackson died, they want to fund the Michael Jackson Trust to the tune of $30 million for the benefit of Katherine Jackson and Michael's 3 kids.

TMZ has obtained court documents in which co-Executors John Branca and John McClain are asking the court's permission to fund the trust. According to the docs, the Estate generated more than $310 million in gross revenues as of December 31, 2010 -- that's the latest accounting.

In addition to funding the trust, the Executors are asking the court's permission to sell the longtime family home on Hayvenhurst Avenue in Encino, CA. According to the docs, Katherine wants to sell the house and, although no price is mentioned, the property was valued at $4,150,000 when Michael died.

The docs say Katherine wants the Estate to purchase another home and she's eying several properties, but we're told the home she really wants is the Calabasas house in which she and the kids are currently living. more on this story

Manny Ramirez Wife's 911 Call Goes Online

(TMZ) TMZ has obtained the 911 call made by Manny Ramirez' wife Juliana after the MLB star allegedly slapped her during a domestic dispute this week.

During the call, Juliana tells the operator, "Hi, My Husband Just Hit Me."

When the operator asks if she's safe ... Juliana replies, "He's not doing anything anymore 'cause he knows I'm calling the police." Listen here

Ladytron Streaming New Album Online

Ladytron released their fifth studio album, Gravity The Seducer, yesterday and are giving fans a change to listen to it online.

According to Nettwerk, "while listeners have come to expect the four-piece collective to write serenely stoic synth tracks —Gravity is a lush, orchestral, cinematic, ethereal beauty." Listen to it here

Also, the band is currently prepping for their North American Tour, with Sonoio, VHS Or Beta and Geographer. more on this story

Gavin DeGraw and David Cook Team Up For Fall Tour

Gavin DeGraw and David Cook will team up for a North American co-headlining tour this fall.

The trek will be kicking off on October 9th at Penn State University. The US tour, with opening act Carolina Liar, will wrap on November 10th in Athens, GA.

Gavin DeGraw will be performing new material off his fourth album Sweeter, out next week on September 20th on RCA Records. David Cook is touring in support of his most recent release This Loud Morning (19 Recordings / RCA Records), which came out on June 28th. more on this story

Jason Mraz Expands World Tour With Some Special Shows

(Atlantic) Jason Mraz has announced additional dates to his upcoming international tour. The wide-reaching trek – which finds Mraz teaming up with his longtime friend, percussionist Noel "Toca" Rivera, for a series of acoustic dates celebrating the tenth anniversary of their independently released classic, "Live And Acoustic 2001" – will now include performances in the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and New Zealand.

What's more, Mraz has unveiled a unique third performance in addition to his two long-sold-out shows at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall – a very special kids' matinee, slated for November 25th at 3pm.

The concert – which sees support from Nick Jr.'s The Fresh Beat Band – featuring Mraz performing both his own original material alongside favorite songs from his childhood. more on this story

Shwayze & Cisco Score High Debut and Offer Free Song Download

Shwayze & Cisco's new album, Island In the Sun, has debuted at no 2 on the iTunes pop album charts, and is now available on all digital platforms.

Island In The Sun features Sky Blu of LMFAO, Nikko Gray, Kendrick Lamar, and Sophie Stern.

"We're very excited to announce the release of this album," says Luis Calderin, principal of OKAY!! OKAY!! marketing and creative. "For the last year, we've worked to develop and execute an international marketing strategy for the band and this release, which has been anchored around and continues to build off of grassroots, word of mouth, viral and direct-to-fan initiatives."

For their second single, Shwayze & Cisco collaborated with Sky Blu of LMFAO to give us "Drunk Off Your Love," with remixes by Bananabeat's own Mark Goodfeather, electro-producers Les Professionnels, and Miami Ski Team, who have done remixes for some of the world's largest recording artists including the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z. The Goodfeather remix is available for free here

Limo Driver Sues Reality Show For Exploiting Medical Emergency

(TMZ) A limo driver is suing the people behind the TV Guide reality show "Nail Files" -- claiming the show RECORDED him when he went into diabetic shock ... and made it appear like he was DRUNK.

According to the lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Fred Busby claims he was dispatched by his limo company to pick up celebrity manicurist Katie Cazorla and drive her to the airport last year.

Busby claims Cazorla was accompanied by a reality TV crew from 495 Productions -- which also produces "Jersey Shore" -- but Busby insists he NEVER consented to be on the show.

During the drive to LAX, Busby -- who says he's a diabetic -- claims he "felt his blood sugar levels dropping and he started sweating and feeling disoriented."

According to the suit, Fred claims the last thing he remembered was a passenger screaming, "Is this guy drunk?"

Fred claims when he came to ... the 495 cameraman repeatedly asked him for permission to use the footage from Fred's medical emergency, but Fred "emphatically and unambiguously said, 'No.'"

But Fred claims "Nail Files" aired the footage anyway -- violating his right to privacy and making him out to look like someone who drove while drunk.

Fred wants a judge to force the show to stop running the episode -- plus he wants unspecified damages and part of the show profits. Calls to 495 Productions have not been returned. more on this story

Nancy Grace Denies Trashing Ryan O'Neal

(TMZ) Nancy Grace is perplexed that Ryan O'Neal dropped out of "Dancing with the Stars" because of her, telling TMZ, she never said anything bad about him.

Sources directly connected to Ryan tell us ... the actor was all set to do DWTS but dropped out because Nancy has said bad things about his son Redmond, who has had chronic drug problems, and also suggested he was a bad parent.

But Grace tells TMZ, "We have never covered Mr. O'Neal nor his family on our show," adding, "I hate that he dropped out of DWTS; I would have loved to compete with him and wish him the very best."

Grace says she considers O'Neal to be one of the great actors of our time and she finds his relationship with Farrrah Fawcett "an inspiration to me."

Nevertheless, O'Neal has bitter feelings toward Grace ... and he freely discusses that in private. more on this story

Aruba Murder Suspect Hires Casey Anthony's Attorney

(TMZ) Casey Anthony's attorney Jose Baez must love a challenge -- because he's been retained to help defend the main suspect in a Maryland woman's disappearance in Aruba.

Gary Giordano remains in jail on the Caribbean island ... held as the principal suspect behind the mystery of Robyn Gardner. Giordano has claimed Gardner got swept out to sea when the two went snorkeling on August 2 -- she hasn't been seen since.

We're told Baez is currently in Aruba -- and has already met with Giordano.

Baez will NOT be the lead attorney in the case -- but will consult with Giordano's trial team regarding the forensic evidence in the case. more on this story