Hackers Stole Unreleased Michael Jackson Songs

The hack of Michael Jackson tracks is said to have taken place soon after that but has not been revealed until now. The singer, who died in June 2009 at the age of 50, had recorded unreleased duets with artists ranging from the late Freddie Mercury and Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am. more on this story

Calls To Coroner Demanding Whitney Houston Murder Investigation

(TMZ) The L.A. County Coroner's Office has received phone calls and emails from people claiming to be relatives of Whitney Houston.

Sources tell TMZ ... the calls and emails were made by several different people, some claiming to be relatives of Whitney and some relatives of Bobby Brown. The calls and emails have a common theme -- the belief Whitney may have been murdered. At least one person claimed to have information supporting the murder theory.

At least one caller offered a theory about a relative who might have done Whitney in, but offered no supporting proof.

The Coroner's Office has not verified the callers were indeed relatives. The Coroner has already said there was no sign of foul play or trauma, but the official cause of death won't be determined until toxicology results are in.

An official from the Coroner's Office says the investigation is ongoing and would not comment further. more on this story

20 Million Twits For Lady Gaga

(popmusiclife) Lady Gaga has set a new online record becoming the first Twitter user to reach 20 million followers.

The BBC reports the singer tops the social media site's most popular list ahead of fellow pop stars Justin Bieber (18m), Katy Perry (15.7m) and Shakira (14.5m).

Gaga's massive following is in addition to 48m fans on Facebook and more than 800,000 "circles" on Google+. more on this story

Kylie Minogue Plans Intimate Tour

(popmusiclife) Kylie Minogue has announced the first dates of her upcoming intimate Anti tour, celebrating her 25th year in the business.

Billboard reports Kylie will play the Palace Theater in Melbourne, Australia on March 18 and then the Big Top at Luna Park in Sydney on March 20. Both venues have a capacity of about 2,000.

It's expected that further dates of the tour will be announced soon, which may include a visit to the U.S. later this year. more on this story

Casablanca Returning To Theaters for 70th Anniversary Event

(Scoop) Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event will take place on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:00 pm local time, with special matinees in select theaters.

Movie audiences in theaters nationwide will be able to experience the time-honored classic in a stunning digital presentation by NCM Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Warner Home Video.

The event will have a TCM produced introduction by TCM host Robert Osborne who will discuss Casablanca's enduring legacy and reveal some of its fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. more on this story

Dolly Parton DVD and CD Coming

(Webster) Cracker Barrel Old Country Store have set a April 2nd release date for their exclusive Dolly Parton two-disc DVD and CD set An Evening With… Dolly.

The DVD and CD transport you to a front row seat in London as Dolly performs some of her most popular songs "Coat of Many Colors," "9 to 5," and "Jolene," live in front of her sold-out O2 arena concert.

Classics like Dolly's very first million seller, "Here You Come Again" and "I Will Always Love You," along with previously unreleased live bonus tracks "Shattered Image" and "My Tennessee Mountain Home," combine in a memorable collection. The DVD captures Dolly interacting with the audience, sharing stories about growing up in Tennessee, and in the "Soundcheck" feature, fans get to take a peek backstage and see the inner workings of the show. An Evening With…Dolly will be available exclusively at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations and online at crackerbarrel.com/music. more on this story

Bobbi Kristina's Reason for Oprah Interview

(TMZ) Bobbi Kristina isn't doing her first post-Whitney interview with Oprah Winfrey because of the money -- she's doing it because the big O's a close family friend ... and Bobbi trusts her to be fair and respectful.

Bobbi is telling friends -- Oprah "was loyal to my mom, and never did my mother wrong, or made her look bad. She always looked out for my mom."

As a result, we're told Bobbi feels Oprah would show her the same respect -- not bringing up issues that could potentially show Bobbi in a negative light ... i.e. substance abuse.

According to sources close to Bobbi, Oprah was one of the first people who reached out to her after Whitney passed.

So far, it's unclear if Bobbi is getting paid for the interview -- which airs this Sunday. more on this story

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Wedding Gift Controversy

(TMZ) Kris Humphries is a no-good wedding gift HYPOCRITE ... so says Kim Kardashian's BFF, who claims he dropped $5,000 on a special marital gift for Kris ... but the NBA star has still never offered to give it back.

TMZ spoke with Jonathan Cheban ... Kim's close pal who's often featured on the Kardashian reality show ... who tells us he gave wedding gifts to both the bride and the groom .. with Kris receiving a $5,000 gift card to YSL. Not too shabby ...

Cheban says he was down to let Humphries keep his gift when the marriage went bust ... until Kris criticized Kim's post-split gift policy. Now, he's demanding Kris return the card ASAP.

We broke the story ... Kim decided to keep all of the gifts because she believes it's proper wedding etiquette. And for good measure, she cut a check to the Dream Foundation charity for TWICE the monetary value.

But Kris felt that wasn't good enough ... and believes Kim should send everything back to the guests.

Cheban tells us ... as long as Humphries has the YSL card, he's in no place to judge ... and should keep his mouth shut ... telling us, "Kim did the HONORABLE thing." more on this story

Far East Movement Set Album Release and Making Video With LMFAO Star

Far East Movement have set a May 8th release date for their sophomore album Dirty Bass via Cherrytree/Interscope Records.

The album's first single, "Live My Life" has already hit #2 on U.S. iTunes, #1 in 5 countries (Canada, Mexico, Norway, Finland and Peru) and is a Top 10 song in eighteen countries around the world.

Far East Movement are currently overseas with The Cherrytree Pop Alternative Tour and will shoot the "Live My Life" music video today, March 6th, in Amsterdam. This will mark the directorial debut for LMFAO's Redfoo who will transform the video into a Party Rock Production. more on this story

The View's Elisabeth Hasselbeck Headed To The Suburbs

(TMZ) "The View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is HOPING to sell her swanky NYC condo ... but thanks to the down real estate market ... she could end up taking a serious hit on the place.

Hasselbeck and her former NFL quarterback hubby Tim just listed their Upper West Side condo for a cool $3.3 million ... just under the $3.309 they paid for the place back in 2008.

The 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is pretty sick ... marble flooring, 10-foot ceiling, massive windows with a great city view. The building also includes a full-time doorman, courtyard, fitness room and 52-foot indoor swimming pool.

So why are the Hasselbecks packin' up shop? A rep for Elisabeth tells us, "It's time for a backyard! Tim and Elisabeth have decided to trade in city living for the suburbs." more on this story

Terminator Star Jailed For Taxi Crime Charge

(TMZ) "Terminator 3" star Nick Stahl has been charged with not paying a taxi driver -- after allegedly failing to come up with enough cash to cover an $84 fare.

TMZ broke the story ... Nick was arrested back in January when he took a long cab ride to Hollywood -- and found himself a little short on cash when it came time to pay the tab. Nick fessed up to the driver, who then flagged down a cop.

According to law enforcement sources, Nick was charged with "defrauding a taxi operator" -- and has since pled "no contest." As a result, Nick was ordered to pay a $50 fine.

But since Nick spent nearly an entire day in jail following his arrest, the judge suspended the fine. It's unclear if the cab driver ever got his money. more on this story

LeBron James' Mother Plea Deal For Valet Slap

(TMZ) LeBron James' mother is finally facing the music for slapping a valet at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach last year ... but she will NOT spend any time behind bars ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Gloria James struck a plea deal with prosecutors for the incident in which she slapped Rockfeller Sorel after allegedly berating him at the valet stand last April.

Under the terms of the deal, the court has agreed to dismiss the public intoxication charge against Gloria ... if she completes 20 hours of community service, stays away from Sorel and donates $1,000 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. FYI -- Sorel is Haitian and personally agreed to the deal. Watch video of the incident here.

16 and Pregnant Star Not Pregnant

(TMZ) "16 and Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis tells TMZ ... she DID swipe a pregnancy test off the shelf at a Walmart last week ... but says she's glad to report she's NOT with child.

TMZ broke the story ... the 20-year-old reality star was arrested in Georgia on Thursday when store security caught her smuggling a First Response preggo test into the women's restroom.

Purvis admits ... she did INTEND to use the test in the restroom ... but chickened out at the last minute and threw it away before she could pee on the stick.

Purvis explains, "My boyfriend was with me and he had money – but I didn't want to freak him out. I was just being stupid with my decisions. I wish I would have handled the situation better."

The former MTV star was hauled to a nearby jail ... and released a short time later.

But before Purvis could go back to the store to legally purchase another test ... Mother Nature answered her question with a surprise visit from Aunt Flo.

Whitney's reaction -- "I was excited because I didn't want another kid – I already have one."

Purvis says she's learned her lesson -- noting, "I never will go back to jail or steal again in my life." more on this story