Thirty Seconds To Mars Working On New Album, Not Breaking Up

The new album is a "dramatic departure from the past", says singer and songwriter Jared Leto, describing it as being "very orchestral, narrative, interactive and even more electronic than previous projects". more on this story

Beach Boys Releasing Their New Album in June

(Gibson) Not content with reuniting for their 50th anniversary tour, American pop icons The Beach Boys are also finishing off a brand-new album.

The Guardian reports that the pop veterans are planning on releasing an album of all new material on June 5th, according band member Bruce Johnston.

"It's all brand new. There's a lot of what you'd hope to hear from Brian [Wilson] on there. It's not a quilt or a pot luck dinner, it's not like, 'OK, everybody show up with your songs.' It's not one of those kind of albums," Johnston told Billboard.com. "There's a lot of Brian in there, and Mike [Love]. It's just nice to know there is a Mike Love and a Brian Wilson still around to write together." more on this story

Octomom Under Investigation For Child Neglect

(TMZ) The La Habra Police Department and the Orange County Dept. of Family and Children's Services showed up at the home of Octomom Nadya Suleman Tuesday night, after receiving a complaint from her hairstylist that the mother of 14 allows her kids to live in horrendous conditions.

Octomom's hairstylist went to the PD today and she tells us ... she told cops she has been in the house and seen the following:

-- the plumbing is a disaster ... there is only one working toilet in the house
-- some of the kids are pooping on portable training toilets located in their bedrooms and in the backyard
-- the kids appear malnourished and unbathed
-- she observed Octomom locking her kids in a bedroom while she tended to personal matters
-- the house is filthy

The stylist made other allegations as well.

When the cop and 3 children's services workers arrived and walked inside, you can hear Octo say, "Excuse the graffiti."

The authorities stayed an hour-and-a-half and left. We're told they determined the kids not in danger so they were not removed from the home, but there will be follow-up with Children's Services.

We're told the authorities will continue to investigate. Check out video here.

Police Looking For Dennis Rodman

(TMZ) Cops are on the hunt for Dennis Rodman .... we've learned he's about to be arrested for failing to pay child support.

Rodman owes $179,000 in back child support. An even bigger problem for the worm is that he owes the dough in Florida, which jails deadbeat dads.

After police hook Rodman up, he can bail out for $4,949.95 -- or he can stay in jail and buy a flat screen.

By the way, Rodman is also a wanted man because he failed to show up for his last child support hearing.

Rodman's longtime lawyers, Bradford Cohen and Vanessa Prieto, tell TMZ ... they'll walk Dennis into court to "clear it all up." The lawyers say Dennis was never properly served with legal papers, so he had no idea there was a hearing. As for not paying his child support ... we'll see what the lawyers say about that.

One final thing. There's another pesky child support matter hanging over Dennis' head. He owes more than $800,000 in back child support to his ex-wife, Michelle Rodman. Dennis says he can't afford to pay the tab. more on this story

Don Cornelius Was In Extreme Pain Before Death

(TMZ) Don Cornelius was in an extreme amount of pain in the days before his death ... and minutes before he shot himself, Don phoned his son and told him, "I don't know how long I can take this" ... this according to the autopsy report obtained by TMZ.

According to the report, the "Soul Train" legend had been experiencing seizures as a result of an aneurysm he suffered 15 years ago.

But Don's health took a dramatic turn for the worse in the last 6 months of his life ... and he became "very depressed about his failing health."

Don called his son at 3:00 AM on February 1 ... and warned his son, "I don't know how long I can take this." Don's son told him he'd rush right over ... and Don said he'd leave the back door open.

When Don's son arrived to Cornelius' Los Angeles home, he detected an odor of smoke and saw Don seated in a chair with a pistol in his right hand.

Don's son called 911 ... and paramedics treated the 75-year-old for a bullet wound to his right temple.

He was transported to a nearby hospital ... where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Don's son told cops he had no idea his father even owned a gun. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan vs Rosie O'Donnell

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan is in utter shock after Rosie O'Donnell bashed her on live television this week -- telling friends, she's always had a great relationship with Rosie ... or so she thought.

Sources close to LiLo tell TMZ, there was never any bad blood between the two actresses -- in fact, Lindsay and Rosie were always on great terms ... Lindsay would even say hello to Rosie whenever she saw her at various events. Rosie was always nice to her.

According to sources, Lindsay always had a special fondness for Rosie -- because one of Lindsay's first ever talk show appearances was on Rosie's old show back in 1998 ... when a 12-year-old Lindsay was promoting "The Parent Trap."

But even though she's surprised ... Lindsay isn't upset -- because Rosie's not the only person who doubts Lindsay's comeback ... starting with her upcoming Liz Taylor role.

As far as Lindsay's concerned -- Rosie's just another hater she's gotta prove wrong. more on this story

Kardashian Ink $40 Million Deal With E!

(TMZ) The Kardashian family has just signed on for 3 more seasons with E!, and it's the richest deal ever in reality TV ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected with the deal tell us, the family will get more than $40 million for 3 more seasons of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

The 6th season of the show averaged 3 million viewers. The 7th season begins airing May 20.

Our sources ssay the $40-plus million deal does not include all of the products and other items associated with the show that Kim, Kris and the rest of the brood are able to hock. more on this story

See Mayweather vs. Cotto Title Fight Live In Theaters

The Mayweather vs. Cotto title fight is set to be broadcast live in nearly 440 movie theaters nationwide on May 5 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. CT / 7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT. Fathom sent over these details:

This match-up brings boxing superstar Floyd "Money" Mayweather face to face with World Champion Miguel Cotto, who will attempt to defend his WBA Super Welterweight World title.

Also featured on this blockbuster card will be young superstar Canelo Alvarez facing six–time World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley. Full list of theaters here.

The Hives Mini Tour

The Hives have mapped out a string of nine North American tour dates for this June.

The trek will kick off on June 19th in Washington DC and the band will be supporting their forthcoming album, Lex Hives, which hits stores on June 5th.

Dates include stops in Philly, New York, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Milwaukee and Pontiac, Mi. The band plans to return this fall for an extensive North American tour. more on this story

Modest Mouse Touring In June

Modest Mouse have lined up a number of live dates in North American in June including several festival appearances.

Modest Mouse will appear at the Randalls Island, NYC Governors Ball Music Festival and the 2012 Orion Music + More festival in Atlantic City, NJ.

The band have just announced today that they will also make stops in D.C., Pittsburgh and Columbus. more on this story

Andrew Bird Expands Tour and Will Perform on Jimmy Kimmel

Andrew Bird has expanded his North American tour and will also appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live next week.

The tour is in support of his new album, Break It Yourself (out now via Mom + Pop Music), and has been expanded with dates throughout July and August.

Bird is also set to perform on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on April 30th to celebrate the album's release. more on this story

Lane Garrison Says Video Does Not Really Show Him Hitting His Ex

(TMZ) Prison Break star Lane Garrison -- who was arrested Sunday for felony domestic violence -- told Beverly Hills detectives Monday he never struck his ex-girlfriend, and he says the surveillance video proves it.

Lane and his ex-girlfriend, Ashley Mattingly, got into a verbal argument that turned physical Saturday night and the surveillance video, obtained by TMZ, shows Lane with what looks like an outstretched, closed fist make contact with Ashley's face.

But Lane told detectives .... what really happened was that Ashley had grabbed his cell phone and the video actually shows him reaching to grab his phone back -- NOT striking her.

Lane says he ended up getting Ashley's cell phone, and that's when she threw his phone against the wall and smashed it. He says when he walked out, he childishly threw her cell phone in retaliation.

When you look at the surveillance video closely, Lane's scenario is plausible.

Our sources also say Lane told detectives there are text messages from Ashley that are incriminating and that's why they were fighting over the cell phone -- she didn't want him disclosing any of the info she sent to him. more on this story

Real Housewives of DC Star Running for Gov?

(TMZ) Just 7 months after his life completely fell apart, former "Real Housewives of DC" star Tareq Salahi has decided to take the only logical next step -- run for Governor of Virginia.

Salahi -- whose estranged wife left him back in September to bang the guitarist from Journey -- tells TMZ, he wants to formally announce his candidacy for VA Governor in the upcoming election.

Salahi says he wants to use his extensive life experience as a vineyard owner and reality TV famewhore to change how things are run in his home state.

Salahi tells us, "I am troubled to see how our current political figureheads continue to waste tax payer dollars! I'm a big believer in limited government, keeping taxes, regulation and litigation low, and if I do win, everyone is invited to crash the inauguration!" more on this story

Alabama Shakes Headline Tour and Jack White Trek

Alabama Shakes have extended their North American tour plans with a headline run that kicks off July 29 at the Paper Mill in Syracuse, NY and includes a show at Los Angeles' Music Box on August 14.

The band heads out with Jack White on May 15 for a series of sold-out dates. Alabama Shakes will play a free show in New York City's Central Park on June 24 as part of the 2012 SummerStage concert series and perform at the Hangout, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, Newport Folk, Lollapalooza and Outside Lands music festivals.

Available a week early on the iTunes Store,Alabama Shakes' debut album, Boys & Girls (ATO Records), bowed in the Top 20 on The Billboard 200 and at No. 1 on the Independent Label chart. Last week, following its wide release, the album jumped to No. 8 on The Billboard 200. Released in Europe by Rough Trade, Boys & Girls debuted at No. 3 on the U.K. album chart. more on this story

Graffiti6 Expand Headline Tour

Graffiti6 have mapped out additional dates for their first ever headline tour this spring in support of their debut album, Colours.

The tour, with support from Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna, kicks off May 29th in Indianapolis, IN and runs through June.

Graffiti6 is currently on the road supporting Eric Hutchinson through May 20th and are confirmed to play the Sasquatch Festival in Gorge, WA on May 27th and the inaugural Firefly Music Festival with artists such as The Killers, The Black Keys, Death Cab For Cutie, Flaming Lips and more in Dover, DE on July 21st. more on this story

The Rocket Summer Spring Tour

The Rocket Summer will be hitting the road this spring for a North American headline tour.

The first leg will kick off Thursday, May 31 in Seattle, WA with The Scene Aesthetic and special guests States

The Rocket Summer will be touring in support of the new full-length album Life Will Write The Words, which comes out on Tuesday, June 5. more on this story

Carrie Manolakos Goes Viral With Radiohead's Creep

Carrie Manolakos has scored a viral hit with her performance of Radiohead classic Creep.

The viral video was captured on April 2, 2012, at her album release concert in New York City, at Le Poisson Rogue.

Manolakos has a background in musical theater, with Broadway credits, including the lead role in Mamma Mia - but her debut album, Echo, is a lyrical blend of folk, pop and soul. Her sound dances among the stars of Adele and Joni Mitchell, with a kiss blown to Jeff Buckley, but a voice that is unmistakably hers alone.

Hear what everyone has been raving about (it really kicks in at 2:25) here!

Kevin Farley Denies Making Death Threats To Ex

(TMZ) Comic actor Kevin Farley -- younger brother of the late Chris Farley -- has been accused by his ex-GF of making death threats over the phone ... but Kevin is adamant she's lying through her teeth.

Farley's ex, Fayrene Byrd-Doig, filed a request for a restraining order in L.A. County Superior Court ... claiming Kevin called her up on March 23, 2012 and said, "He was going to f***ing kill [me]."

In the docs, Fayrene also claims Kevin called back on March 29 ... saying, "He was going to 'bury me' and that he was going to make sure that I never saw my kids again."

Fayrene never explains why she believes Kevin made the alleged threats ... but suggests the 2Gether star is a loose cannon with anger management issues.

But Kevin tells TMZ ... Fayrene is simply a "sick woman" who has concocted dangerous lies in an effort to get back at him for breaking things off with her in 2009.

Kevin says, "She's been blaming me and harassing me ever since."

"All I want is for this woman to leave me alone," Farley says.

A hearing in the case is set for May 15. more on this story

Ray J No Show Costs Him

(TMZ) A judge has ordered Ray J to pay more than $26,000 ... after allegedly blowing off a radio appearance in South Carolina back in 2010.

The SC station -- called Cox Radio -- originally sued Ray J, claiming it paid him $20,000 to MC at a local event for a couple hours ... then attend a meet-and-greet with fans for another 30 minutes.

But according to the lawsuit, Ray blew the entire thing off -- and absconded with the money.

A South Carolina judge ruled in favor of Cox radio because Ray never showed up, awarding it $25,100 -- but Ray didn't pay, so Cox took the judgment to Ray's primary state of residence ... California.

The judgment has since swelled to $26,848.33. So far, no word back from Ray. more on this story