Chris Brown and Rihanna Not Back Together

The rep adds, Chris and RiRi are just friends. more on this story

Katy Perry Expanding Her Teenage Dream

(popmusiclife) Katy Perry is re-releasing her smash album, "Teenage Dream," on March 13. MTV reports it will be called "Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection."

Producer Tricky Stewart shed some light on the project when he spoke to MTV News last fall; he teased that several tracks that didn't make the final cut for "Teenage Dream" were being reworked for this project.

"Katy and I went into [the studio] just to address some issues with records that we had done in the past that didn't end up going on Teenage Dream," he said in October. "So we are in the process of just listening and freshening up things and getting ready for something special she has going on." more on this story

Webbie Denies Involvement in Nightclub Murder

(TMZ) Rapper Webbie is adamant ... he had nothing to do with an Alabama nightclub shooting that left one man dead -- telling TMZ, he was just there to perform ... and that's what he did.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, cops rushed to Webbie's show at Primetime nightclub in Dothan around 3am Sunday -- responding to a call of shots fired. When they arrived, they discovered a man lying face down on the pavement outside the club with a gunshot wound to the chest. He died later at the hospital.

Webbie -- real name Webster Gradney -- was taken in for questioning following the incident, and there were Internet reports he was being investigated for murder. Webbie insists that's not true.

Webbie's manager tells us, the rapper was questioned simply because the shooting occurred at his concert -- and police thought he might have some info about what went down.

But according to law enforcement sources, Webbie didn't know jack ...so they let him go -- no arrest, no charges filed. more on this story

M Ward To Deliver A Wasteland Companion

Merge Records have set an April 10th 2012 release date for M Ward's sixth solo album, A Wasteland Companion.

The album, consisting of 12 tracks, was made with 18 musicians and recorded in eight different studios in Portland, Omaha, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin and Bristol (UK).

A Wasteland Companion features the talents of M Ward (piano, guitars, voice, production), Mike Coykendall (percussion, bass), Giant Sand's Howe Gelb (piano), John Parish (percussion, marimba), Bright Eyes' Mike Mogis (organ), Susan Sanchez (vocals), She & Him's Zooey Deschanel (vocals), Jordan Hudson (percussion), Adam Selzer (bass), Nathan "JR" Andersen (piano), Scott McPherson (percussion), Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley (percussion), Dr Dog's Tobey Leaman (bass), Devotchka's Tom Hagerman (strings), Oakely Hall's Rachel Cox (vocals), Amanda Lawrence (violin), John Graboff (pedal steel) and Tyler Tornfelt (bass). The recording utilized eight engineers, including Tom Schick (Rufus Wainwright) and John Parish (PJ Harvey). more on this story

Andrew Bird Streaming New Song Online

Andrew Bird is giving fans a first taste of his new album, Break It Yourself, which is set to be released on March 6th.

Bird is currently streaming the new album cut "Eyeoneye" here. On Tuesday, January 24, fans can pre-order the Break It Yourself deluxe edition box set at http://andrewbird.net and receive an immediate digital download of the track. Hand numbered and limited to 1,000, the linen wrapped box set includes the 180-gram double vinyl album, CD, Here's What Happened DVD, original Jay Ryan poster, stationary and stamp set, lyric booklet and a photographic reproduction of the 1915 album cover image.

Bird will celebrate the release of Break It Yourself with a North American tour set to kick off in Texas in mid-March. more on this story

Tracy Morgan Leaves Utah Following Hospitalization

(TMZ) Tracy Morgan left Utah on Monday ... with a breathing tube secured in his nose that was attached to an oxygen tank.

The photog asked Tracy just before he boarded the plane if diabetes or alcohol played a part in his 911 emergency at Sundance, when he fell into unconsciousness.

Tracy gave 2 answers: Serious -- "the altitude made him sick." and funny -- "Superman ran into a little Kryptonite today." more on this story

Managers And Lawyers Picked Lana Del Rey's Name

(popmusiclife) Some footage of Lana Del Rey singing under her real name has surfaced online.

Born Elizabeth Grant, the singer attempted to launch a pop career as Lizzy Grant before she eventually changed her identity to Del Rey. Grant's management chose her stage name.

"I wanted to be a band but the label I was with and the team I had around me absolutely wanted me to be a solo artist," she explains. "Lana Del Rey came from a series of managers and lawyers over the last 5 years who wanted a name that they thought better fit the sound of the music." more on this story

Alison Krauss & Union Station Tour

(PH) Alison Krauss & Union Station are hitting the road this spring in continued support of their latest release, Paper Airplane.

The Paper Airplane Tour 2012 is set to kick off in Little Rock, AR on March 23rd.

The actual dates were not provided in the announcement but a tour routing of the cities that the tour will hit was included

Emma-Lee Collaborates With Nicole Atkins, Jill Barber and Luke Doucet

Emma-Lee's new album, Backseat Heroine, is set for release on February 7th and features some notable collaborations.

Emma-Lee says the new album "Will be a departure from Never Just a Dream, leaning more Stevie Nicks than Sarah Vaughn."

The album features collaborations with Nicole Atkins, Jill Barber and Luke Doucet. Her first video debuted on My Old Kentucky Blog, who praised her thusly, "..."Not Coming By', an deliriously catchy (North) Americana number that overtakes you like a cool evening fog, slowly gaining energy before finally exploding into a shower of Marachi-flavoured horns. Keep an eye on this gal." You can watch it here.

New Joan Osborne Album and Tour in March

(Webster) Joan Osborne will release her new album, Bring It On Home, on March 27th and begin her North American tour that night.

Osborne kicks off her national tour with two New York City Winery performances March 27th and March 28th that will feature her hits and new songs from the new album.

The first leg of the tour continues through mid- April and includes markets such as Philadelphia, Charlotte, Nashville & Louisville. Ms. Osborne will hit the road again later in the spring & summer with dates in the Mid-West and on the West Coast. more on this story

Your Chance To Go To Rehab With Dr. Drew

Vh1 are talking the celebrity out of Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew. The network announced a new series with non-celebrities and the casting director has launched a website where addicts can sign up to tryout for the show.

Doron Ofir Casting sent this out yesterday: for the first time ever, real people struggling with addiction will have the opportunity to take part in a revolutionary and groundbreaking documentary series chronicling the emotional and physical struggles of addiction—"Rehab with Dr. Drew".

Participants will be given a once in a lifetime opportunity to enroll in a no-cost, 30-day treatment program to begin the process of breaking free from the bonds of addiction and take their first steps down the road to recovery. more on this story

Porn Star Tori Black Arrested For Domestic Battery

(TMZ) Award-winning porn star Tori Black and her baby daddy were arrested for domestic battery in Las Vegas after the couple got into a drunken brawl over their infant's baby formula. Eat your heart out Jerry Springer.

Officers responded to a domestic dispute call at Tori's Hard Rock Hotel room early Friday morning. According to the police report, Tori -- real name Michelle Chapman -- told cops she had been drinking before she got back to the room where her fiance, Lyndell Anderson, and their 5-month old son were waiting.

The report states Tori and Lyndell started arguing because, as Tori told police ... Lyndell didn't have "enough breast milk" to feed the baby.

The two-time AVN Performer of the Year then claims Lyndell called her an "unfit mother" ... and that's when things got physical. In the report, police say Tori admitting punching Lyndell in the back of the head, but also claimed he shoved her into a wall.

According to the report, police reviewed the hotel security tape of the hallway outside the couple's room and saw Lyndell push Tori "with such violent force that she flies across the hall." Police say she had bruises on her arms.

Lyndell and Tori were both arrested and booked for domestic battery.

Sources tell us Tori's friends first suspected trouble when she missed a hosting gig at RPM Nightclub Friday night. Tori -- along with her fiance and BABY -- were primarily in Vegas for the AVNs where she was a nominee ... but did not win. more on this story

Heidi Klum Shopped Around For Divorce Lawyer

(TMZ) Heidi Klum did not make a snap decision to divorce Seal. She's interviewed a number of the best divorce lawyers in L.A. over the last 2 weeks ... TMZ has learned.

Our sources say Heidi has already selected one of the lawyers based on her interviews, and as we first reported, she has already decided she will file for divorce.

We're told the interviews with the lawyers were conducted at a secret location because Heidi was concerned about a leak.

We're told all of the lawyers she met with have repped a number of celebrity clients -- the attorney's are among the most prominent in town.

And there's a twist. Seal can't hire any of the lawyers Heidi rejected because she shared confidential information with them, so representing Seal would create a conflict of interest. The good news for Seal -- there are still other good divorce lawyers to be had.

As we reported, when Heidi files, she will cite "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce. Seal's temper, we're told, was a significant factor in her decision. more on this story

Halle Berry Vs Baby's Father in Child Endangerment Investigation

(TMZ) Halle Berry is going to court this AM, and she'll ask a judge for an order prohibiting her baby daddy, Gabriel Aubry, from having ANY contact with 3-year-old Nahla until the child endangerment investigation against him is resolved.

As TMZ first reported, the LAPD is conducting a criminal battery and child endangerment investigation after Gabriel allegedly pushed the nanny with Nahla in her arms. And before the alleged pushing, the nanny says Gabriel screamed at her and hurled a racial epithet. In addition, we've learned the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services is also conducting a child endangerment investigation.

TMZ has learned more about what nanny Alliance Kamdem has told the cops. Law enforcement sources tell us ... Kamdem claims Gabriel repeatedly yelled and cursed at her, often while Nahla was present. Kamdem also says it got so bad ... Gabriel would make her sit in a corner in his condo until he called for her.

Kamdem also claims Gabriel often yelled at Nahla, causing the child to cower and cry. And she told police... when Nahla had a rash he refused to treat it.

Kamdem quit last week after Gabriel allegedly shoved her.

Gabriel's rep tells TMZ, "Anyone can file a police report at any time, regardless of it being accurate."

As for Halle's court appearance later this AM ... we'll be there. more on this story

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Didn't Plan Pregnancy

(TMZ) If you were surprised to hear Kristin Cavallari was pregnant with Jay Cutler's baby, you're not the only one -- the couple themselves were shocked by the news ... TMZ has learned.

Jay and Kristin announced yesterday they were with child -- following a crazy few months where they broke off their engagement, only to announce it was back on.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ, K&Jay had discussed the possibility of kids -- but planned to start cranking 'em out in a few years ... not any time soon.

But shocking as it was, we're told they're thrilled with the news ... renewing their commitment more than ever to making their relationship work.

If Jay wasn't locked down before, he sure is now. more on this story