Justin Bieber's Bodyguard Takes Down Photographer

The bodyguard's battle scars are pretty clear in the photos from the scene. Check it out here.

Madonna Set For World Tour

(popmusiclife) Madonna has announced dates for her 2012 world tour. Things kick off May 29 in Tel Aviv, Israel, as the tour will stop in 26 European cities including London, Paris, Milan and Berlin.

The first of 26 North American shows is scheduled for August 28th in Philadelphia and includes a September 6th show in NY's Yankee Stadium and an October l0th performance at LA's Staples Center.

The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America as well as Australia where she has not performed in 20 years. more on this story

Family Kept Nick Carter From His Sister's Funeral?

(TMZ) Nick Carter tells TMZ ... he WANTED to attend his sister's funeral in NY this weekend, but his own family made it impossible for him to be there.

25-year-old Leslie Carter was laid to rest at a small ceremony in Upstate New York this weekend after a suspected prescription drug overdose. Several family members were present at the funeral, including Aaron Carter, but Nick was not.

Nick -- who was on the road performing at a concert at the time of the ceremony -- tells TMZ, "I wanted to be at my sister's funeral, but my family has always had a complicated dynamic."

Nick would not get specific about the circumstances ... but sources close to the singer tell TMZ ... he feels family members went out of their way to make sure he was not included.

Nick adds, "There are so many emotions for me surrounding the loss of my sister. I am trying to stay healthy, positive, and focused." more on this story

Monica and Brandy Premiere New Song

Monica and Brandy's brand new single "It All Belongs To Me" will be released on February 14th but you can hear it now.

"It All Belongs To Me" appears on Monica's brand new album New Life available April 10th and Brandy's forthcoming, yet-to-be titled album set for release this Spring.

It's been 14 years since the then-teenage duo released their monumental collaboration, "The Boy is Mine," which held the #1 spot on the Hot 100 Chart for 13 weeks, won the Grammy for R&B Performance by A Duo or Group, and was declared the best-selling song of 1998. Listen to the new song here.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Divorce For Reality TV?

(TMZ) The Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries divorce has become a bitter fight, and we've learned Kris' lawyer intends to put reality TV on trial ... but that could blow up in his face.

Sources tell us ... Kris and his lawyer, Lee Hutton, want to "expose the M.O. of reality TV" by proving Kim had no intention of staying married to him, but just wanted big ratings for her reality show.

Now here's the irony. The duo wants to prove their point by asking the judge to allow TMZ and TV stations to broadcast the trial -- something that the judge might find a tad hypocritical ... not that we're complaining.

TMZ broke the story ... Kim filed for divorce on grounds of "irreconcilable differences." Kris has countered that he wants the marriage annulled based on fraud.`

Kris has a couple of problems with the fraud claim. First of all, he's the one who proposed. Second, the publicity has made him famous and marketable and he'll make millions more than he would have otherwise.

And another big point in Kim's favor... We've learned the prenup is extremely long and complicated ... accounting for what would happen years into the future. Why would she go through the time and trouble of having a long prenup if she planned on pulling the plug on the marriage within a few months? more on this story

Flo Rida Vs Ex-Assistant

(TMZ) WANTED: Assistant to rapper Flo Rida ... must be willing to work 65 hours a week ... answer phones ... organize mail, etc ... and pays $3.08 per hour ... this according to a new lawsuit.

A woman named Mahogany Miller just sued the rapper -- claiming she busted her ass as his administrative assistant ... and in exchange he paid her less than a high school babysitter.

In her suit, Miller -- who claims she started the gig back in August -- alleges she eventually confronted her boss over the long hours and low wages ... and she was FIRED less than 24 hours after raising the issue.

Miller is suing for unspecified damages. Calls to Flo have not been returned. more on this story

Randy Travis Arrested

(TMZ) Randy Travis has an explanation for why he was stumbling drunk in front of a church -- he had just gotten in a fight with his girlfriend.

According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, cops observed Randy sitting in a black car with no lights on just after midnight Monday. When they approached the vehicle, they couldn't help but notice Randy reeked of booze.

The arresting officer says Randy tried to explain the fight with his girlfriend ... but "Mr. Travis' speech was slurred and I was beginning to have a hard time understanding what he was saying."

Randy made an awkward stumbling exit from the vehicle -- as most drunk people do, and that's when the officer hooked him up and placed him under arrest for public intoxication.

Cops say they poured out the rest of the booze -- and towed Randy's car from the scene.

Travis was cited ... and released a short time later. more on this story

Madonna's New Video Online

(popmusiclife) Madonna's Super Bowl weekend kicks off with the release of her new video/single, "Give Me All Your Luvin'."

The song is the first music issued from her forthcoming album, "MDNA," due March 26.

The track features Nicki Minaj, who joined the pop icon at her Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday….along with LMFAO and Cee Lo Green. Check out the video here.

Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Trace Adkins For Act of Valor

(Webster) The soundtrack for Navy SEAL action-thriller Act of Valor, featuring brand new original songs written and inspired by the film from today's top country stars including: Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd, Montgomery Gentry, and more.

In theatres February 24, 2012, the Bandito Brothers' Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a film like no other in Hollywood's history, along with actors Roselyn Sanchez, Alex Veadov, Jason Cottle and Nestor Serrano, in an unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking. Pre-Order of the Act of Valor album is available on the iTunes® store now. The soundtrack will be released by Relativity Music Group and distributed in music retail locations by Capitol Records Nashville on February 21st.

The track listing includes original songs written and performed by artists including: Keith Urban (whose song "For You" is featured in the film's end credits), Sugarland ("Guide You Home"), Lady Antebellum ("I Was Here"), Trace Adkins ("If the Sun Comes Up"), Lori McKenna ("Two Soldiers Coming Home"), Jake Owen ("The Best I Can"), Montgomery Gentry ("What It Takes"), Josh Kelley ("The Best of Me"), Hunter Hayes ("Where We Left Off"), and Wynonna Judd ("Whatever Brings You Back"). more on this story

Lana Del Rey Plays Video Games on Letterman

(popmusiclife) Lana Del Rey's "Born To Die" came out last week, and the singer is making the media rounds to help promote its release.

Last Thursday night Lana stopped by David Letterman's show to perform "Video Games."

The song has become an internet hit: released last August, the video has more than 25 million views on YouTube to date. Check out the performance here.

Adam Lambert Releases New Video

(popmusiclife) Adam Lambert will release his sophomore album, "Trespassing," on March 20. On Friday, Lambert released the video for the first single, which was directed by Ray Kay.

The album's first single "Better Than I Know Myself," hit iTunes and other digital music providers last month.

Lambert describes "Trespassing," as "an exciting journey through the past two years of my life. It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced. All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality." Watch it here.

The Parlotones Set New Album Release

(FCM) The Parlotones will release their fourth studio album, Journey Through the Shadows, on May 8th via Sovereign Entertainment USA.

The new album was recorded in Johannesburg and Cape Town during the final months of 2011 and includes 12 brand new tracks.

"America dictates trends around the world," singer Kahn Morbee says. "If you're big there, the rest of the world listens. It has a ripple effect. We would be very proud to achieve success in the U.S. because very few artists from our country have managed it. I think for a long time, South Africans have had an inferiority complex in terms of our place in the world and our relative insignificance compared to the super powers. It would be nice to have a success story, especially in a nation that needs uplifting, and instill folks back home that 'can do' belief." more on this story

Pia Zadora Fed The Scene of a Car Accident?

(TMZ) Pia Zadora allegedly fled the scene of a fender bender in Vegas last week -- and she might have gotten away with it too ... if the person she hit didn't follow her all the way home!

A rep for the Las Vegas Police Department tells TMZ ... Pia was cited for leaving the scene of a traffic accident last Friday.

Sources tell us ... Zadora was driving a white Cadillac Escalade Hybrid when she struck a red BMW. We're told Pia did not stop to exchange information, but rather she just drove off.

According to our sources, the other driver followed her back to her gated community and called the police. Cops came and Pia was eventually cited for leaving the scene of an accident.

Despite confirmation from the cops, a rep for Pia insists the actress was NOT cited for hit and run ...but rather failure to report an accident.

The rep says Pia acknowledges there was a bump ... but claims she didn't feel the impact and that's why she left the scene ... insisting there was never an intention to break the law.

FUN FACT -- According to Wiki, Pia had a hit duet with Jermaine Jackson titled "When the Rain Begins to Fall" in 1984 from the movie "Voyage of the Rock Aliens." more on this story

Gisele Bundchen Criticized For New England Patriots Criticism

(TMZ) Gisele Bundchen should have kept her perfectly-shaped mouth shut Sunday night -- this according to multiple sources inside the Patriots organization, who claim the supermodel violated a "code of brotherhood" by bashing Tom Brady's receivers.

Sources tell TMZ, the teammates are "disappointed" Gisele decided to air her grievances after the Super Bowl Sunday night -- when she said, "My husband cannot f***ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can't believe they dropped the ball so many times."

According to sources, Tom's teammates feel betrayed by Gisele's behavior -- the Pats organization is a brotherhood and Gisele's pot shot violated the code -- which is basically ... win as a team, lose as a team.

As one source put it, "It's like knocking someone when they are down." more on this story

Teen Mom Offered Rehab Instead of Prison

(TMZ) "Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood won't be heading to prison ... yet -- because a judge just gave the MTV reality star one last chance to clear her name ... by entering rehab.

TMZ broke the story ... Amber struck a plea deal with prosecutors in her drug case last month -- a deal that would allow Amber to avoid a 5-year prison sentence by completing a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program. An Indiana judge approved the deal today.

If Amber successfully completes the Madison County Drug Court program, her drug case will be entirely dismissed -- but if she screws up, she'll be thrown in the slammer.

As we first reported, Amber was arrested in December for drug possession and failing to provide a urine sample (a stipulation of her probation).

Amber will remain in custody pending a full evaluation by the Drug Court team -- which we're told could take up to two weeks. Once accepted into the program, the judge will release her. more on this story

Jay-Z Private Jet Lawsuit Dismissed

(TMZ) A $137,000 private jet lawsuit against Jay-Z has been brought in for an unexpected landing -- TMZ has learned, the case has been dismissed.

TMZ broke the story ... Jigga was sued in 2010 for flaking on a six-figure bill after racking up 55 hours of flying time on a private jet -- and only paying for 37.

But good news for Hova, the private jet company has dismissed the case. It's unclear exactly why -- but you can bet a private settlement was reached. Calls to both Jay-Z's camp and the private jet company were not returned. more on this story

Ray J Bodyguard Alleged Assault Victim Pursuing Charges

(TMZ) One of the guys who claims he was beat up by Ray J's bodyguards earlier this week says he blindsided by the knockout punch and he fully plans on pursuing charges against the people who attacked him.

Phil, who can be seen laid out on the sidewalk in the video, says he was merely standing up for a friend of his. He tells TMZ his friend told one of Ray J's bodyguards to go "f**k himself" after the bodyguard tried to get him to back away from Ray J's car outside of a club in Hollywood early Friday morning.

Phil says the bodyguard responded by punching his friend and when Phil tried to come to his friend's aid, he was blindsided by another of Ray J's bodyguards. He says he "just woke up on the ground."

Phil tells us he suffered a mild concussion and went to the hospital on his own to get checked. Phil says he definitely plans to pursue charges. more on this story

Glee Party Bust

(TMZ) "Glee" star Cory Monteith threw a loud birthday party for one of his friends last weekend -- so loud, in fact, that neighbors called the cops to have it shut down ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ cops were called to Monteith's Hollywood Hills home at 4:30 AM because neighbors were complaining about the noise level.

We're told cops spoke to Monteith and his roommate, who were both extremely nice to the officers.

In the end, we're told Corey agreed to shut off the music and end the party -- which was also attended by other cast members from "Glee" -- but not before cops gave Corey's roommate a ticket for the loud music.

No word on if any of the music in question were mash-ups of popular 90s songs. more on this story

Sinead O'Connor Releases The Wolf Is Getting Married Video

Sinead O'Connor has released a new music video for the song "The Wolf Is Getting Married."

The video was composed and directed by London multi-media band/outfit Breton, and comes off her forthcoming album How About I Be Me (And You Be You)? out February 21st, 2012. Watch it here.

In support of How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?, Sinead will be performing alongside a full band for four select dates this month in Los Angeles and New York City. more on this story

Jenny McCarthy Supporting Jim Carrey's Daughter American Idol Dream

(TMZ) Jim Carrey's "American Idol" wannabe daughter is getting support from an unusual place ... her father's ex-girlfriend.

Jenny McCarthy ... who dated Jim for 5 years before splitting in 2010 ... was out in L.A. this weekend, when we asked if she will back Jane on "Idol."

Without hesitation, Jenny declared ... "YES." 24-year-old Jane got a golden ticket to Hollywood this season after busting out a version of "Something to Talk About."

As for Jenny and Jim ... they had a pretty weird breakup ... with Jenny telling Oprah the relationship had stopped being fun ... and Jim tweeting, "I am now free 2 be my whole self." more on this story

Long Shot Super Bowl Bet To Benefit Charity

(TMZ) Just when you wanted to hate the guy for winning $50,000 on a freak Super Bowl bet -- Giants fan Jona Rechnitz tells TMZ, he's donating every last cent to multiple charities ... INCLUDING one of Tom Brady's choice.

In case you didn't know, Jona -- who runs a successful real estate company in New York -- hit the JACKPOT yesterday, betting $1,000 on the Giants to score the first points in the big game with a safety. The odds were 50 to 1.

Jona tells us, he plans to donate $5,000 to Tom's charity of choice, and $5,000 to the charities of choice for the Giants defensive linemen who made the safety play. Jona also wants to take Tom out for an all-expenses-paid falafel dinner.

As for the rest, Jona says he plans to divide up the balance after taxes ... and donate it to a bunch of charities benefiting the less fortunate.

Jona says he only makes one bet a year -- on the Super Bowl -- and this year, it finally paid off. more on this story

CSI Creator's Wife Claims Husband Makes a Fortune for Doing Nothing

(TMZ) The guy who created the "CSI" shows is raking in $25k per episode for EACH of the three series on the air ... this according to his estranged wife who claims she can't figure out why he deserves to keep getting paid.

Jennifer Zuiker just filed new legal docs in her divorce from Anthony Zuiker ... in which she claims Anthony hasn't given her a dime in child and spousal support since she called off the marriage last April.

According to the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Jennifer is demanding $1,000,000 to pay her lawyers and accountants while they work out a long term financial arrangement. Plus she wants a judge to sign off on an order that would force Anthony to shell out $54,282 in monthly support. After all, Jennifer claims she spends $158,827 in monthly expenses including:

-- personal living expenses ............$91,882
-- children's personal expenses ... $5,236
-- costs related to houses .............. $61,710

In an effort to convince the judge that Anthony can afford it ... Jennifer spells out his yearly income -- an estimated $1.6 MILLION ... and that's JUST from the "CSI" franchise.

Jennifer notes in the docs, "It has not been determined what, if anything, [Anthony] is doing to earn those funds."

Jennifer claims Anthony is also banking a bunch of cash from a new show he's developing for ABC called "Chameleon" ... plus, she believes he's also getting paid for various speaking engagements.

A hearing is set for March. Stay tuned ... more on this story