Rihanna Posts Topless Photo Online

No word on whether Rihanna will be topless in the actual video, but fans will have to wait to find that out for themselves. See the photo here.

American Idol Contestant Has Emergency Medical Treatment

(TMZ) "American Idol" contestant Phillip Phillips was taken to a medical facility yesterday morning for emergency treatment ... TMZ has learned -- and his future on the show is now in question.

Sources tell TMZ, Phillip -- the guy who always performs with a guitar on the show -- was complaining of intense pain in his abdomen ... and it seemed serious enough to sound the alarm.

Phillip's dad tells TMZ ... his son has had 5 kidney stone procedures to remove kidney stones. He says it's been a problem since October. As for performing, we're told Phillip is determined to continue on A.I. and will postpone any type of procedure ... at least until he knows the results tonight. But it's still really painful. more on this story

Katy Perry 3D Movie Coming

(Gibson) This year has brought some major ups and downs for Katy Perry, her biggest down, of course, being her divorce from husband Russell Brand. But, thankfully, it seems things are looking up for the pop starlet. Perry announced via Facebook on Wednesday (March 7) that she's getting her own movie – a 3D one, to boot.

"Ready for huge news?!" her Facebook status read. "FINALLY, my MOVIE is coming out with Paramount this summer! It's called 'KATY PERRY: PART OF ME' Presented In 3D!"

The Perry movie will be a 3D concert-documentary film hybrid that is set to show Perry's life both on-stage and off and also give fans' perspectives on the pop starlet, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Whether the film will go so personal to shed some light on the Perry/Brand split is still a mystery. The Magical Elves producing duo of Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz are in talks to direct the movie. more on this story

Kelly Clarkson Signs On For TV Show

(popmusiclife) Kelly Clarkson is returning to reality television. Billboard.biz reports Clarkson, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke have signed on for Duets, a new reality singing series produced for ABC.

Each of the four singers will comb the country in search of undiscovered talent to mentor, and each will choose two singers to be their duet partners for weekly performances with one winner getting a recording contract with Hollywood Records.

"What first drew me to the whole idea of the show Duets," explains Kelly, "was the fact that it's kinda completely different, in the sense that we actually get to collaborate with the artists that we choose. They don't get to audition like a normal process; so I think it's really cool that we get to go find the talent that we really believe in and we get to perform with them." more on this story

Madonna Previews Gang Bang

(popmusiclife) Another day brings another preview of a track from Madonna's upcoming album, "MDNA," which hits stores on March 26.

"Gang Bang" is the latest, and third, song that the pop superstar is offering to fans this week.

Madonna kicks off her 2012 world tour on May 29 in Tel Aviv, Israel, with North American dates starting August 28 in Philadelphia. more on this story

Amanda Bynes Takes Off As Cop Writes Her A Ticket

(TMZ) Amanda Bynes made a HUGE mistake during a traffic stop in L.A. this week ... she blew off the cop while he was writing the ticket and drove away from the scene ... TMZ has learned.

Bynes was originally pulled over for talking on a cell phone while driving yesterday afternoon. The officer approached the car and collected all of Amanda's information so he could write up the citation.

But Amanda didn't feel like waiting around ... and hit the gas before the cop could hand over the ticket for the actress to sign.

We're told the cop decided NOT to pursue Bynes because he didn't feel she was dangerous ... and besides, he already had all of her information.

Later that day, Bynes rolled by the police station and signed the ticket ... but we're told she's not off the hook for leaving the scene early.

Authorities are currently investigating the situation ... and will decide if Bynes should face further charges for her untimely exit. more on this story

Adele Hits Another Chart Milestone

(popmusiclife) Adele's "21" continues to sell big in the States, as it holds down #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for the 23rd week.

Billboard reports Adele's sophomore release sold another 247,000 copies this past week (down 17%) according to Nielsen SoundScan, to become the longest-running #1 since Prince & the Revolution's "Purple Rain" soundtrack scored 24 weeks on top in 1984 and 1985.

"21's" year-to-date sales now stand at 2.07 million (by far 2012's top album). Well behind, in second place, among the best-sellers this year is Whitney Houston's "Whitney: The Greatest Hits," with 527,000 sold. more on this story

Howard Jones Giving Away Song Download Ahead of Tour

(Noble) Howard Jones is offering fans a free mp3 download of "Like To Get To Know You Well" to coincide with his Nationwide UK Tour, which starts on Wednesday April 11th.

This is the first time Howard will undertake a nationwide tour to perform his first two studio albums "Human's Lib" and "Dream Into Action" back to back, in their entirety.

The live track, originally recorded on November 6th 2010 at the London indigO2, is now available to download for free from HowardJones.com. The live recording also appears on a free limited edition double live CD which, given to all VIP ticket holders at the London's Shepherds Bush Empire show on April 21st. more on this story

Kris Humphries To Act As Own Lawyer in Kim Kardashian Divorce?

(TMZ) Kris Humphries has filed legal documents in his divorce case appointing himself as his own lawyer ... TMZ has learned.

Kris -- who makes $8 mil a year with the New Jersey Nets -- wanted his Minnesota business lawyer to rep him in the Kim Kardashian divorce. But in California, an out-of-state lawyer must have a local attorney by his side. So Kris hired a Los Angeles lawyer.

But we found out the L.A. lawyer has withdrawn from the case, so the Minnesota lawyer doesn't have a sponsor anymore. Translation: Mr. Minnesota is persona non grata in court.

As if that's not bad enough for Kris ... guess who he's squaring off with in court? That would be disso-queen Laura Wasser, one of the most powerful divorce lawyers in Hollywood with a celeb roster that includes Britney Spears, Maria Shriver, Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Ryan Reynolds, Kiefer Sutherland, Stevie Wonder ... get the picture.

Bottom line -- Kris has no chance on this court ... more on this story

Wilson Phillips New Album and Reality Show Coming Next Month

Wilson Phillips have a busy April ahead of them. They are releasing a new album, debuting a new reality show and appearing on QVC. We were sent these details:

Wilson Phillips will release, Dedicated, on April 3, an 11 track tribute to the legendary groups The Beach Boys and Mamas & The Papas.

Wilson Phillips is scheduled to make a special live appearance on leading multimedia retailer QVC Tuesday, March 20 at 7 AM (ET) and 10 PM (ET). During the broadcasts, the trio will not only perform a selection of songs from Dedicated but will also share the inspirations and personal stories behind the CD. Fans will also have the opportunity to pre-order Dedicated, which has been specially packaged for QVC with an eight-track bonus disk. more on this story

Jamie Foxx Does Michael Jackson Dance In His Underwear

(TMZ) Jamie Foxx does an AMAZING Michael Jackson impression ... in his underwear ... and TMZ has unearthed the unbelievable footage to prove it.

The video was shot at an after-party at Jamie's mansion in L.A. ... roughly ten years ago ... right around the time he was blowin' up for his role in "Ali."

Foxx -- sporting nothing but a pair of red briefs, white sneakers and a baseball hat -- gets downright funky in front of a group of friends while Prince's "I Wanna Be Your Lover" plays in the background.

We're told everyone had a blast that night ... and Foxx continued to dance even after the camera shut down. Watch the video here.

Elderly Woman Sues Let's Make A Deal Over Taping Injury

(TMZ) A 75-year-old woman is suing CBS and the people behind "Let's Make a Deal" ... claiming she went to watch a taping in L.A. ... and walked away with an extremely painful parting gift.

According to the suit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Mary Hutchinson says she was walking through the studio towards her seat in 2010 ... when she placed her hand on a seat for support.

Hutchinson claims the seat was NOT bolted to the ground and it gave way ... causing her to fall and injure herself. Sources close to Hutchinson tell us the woman suffered neck and back injuries ... but no broken bones.

Hutchinson claims CBS and producers created an unsafe and dangerous premises ... and now she's demanding more than $25k in damages. more on this story

Eddie George Says Pro Golfer Rachel Connor Just Giving Him A Ride

(TMZ) Retired NFL superstar Eddie George is adamant ... he's JUST FRIENDS with pro golfer Rachel Connor ... despite the fact he was a passenger in her car when she was busted for DUI at 2 AM this week.

George -- who's been married to singer Tamara Johnson since 2004 -- tells TMZ ... Connor was "simply trying to be nice by offering me a ride" Wednesday morning after a golf event in Florida.

George says he "realized that Rachel lived the closest to where I was staying. So she offered to drop me off. I believed her to be competent to drive and not impaired at all."

He was wrong ... allegedly. As TMZ first reported, cops believe Connor was HAMMERED ... because she could barely walk, couldn't count and reeked of booze. George was never accused of any wrongdoing.

Still, George reiterates, "Rachel Connor was simply trying to be nice by offering me a ride."

Here's Eddie's entire statement: "As part of a two-day charity golf event, a group of us who had played together on Tuesday celebrated at dinner. The group included Rachel Connor."

"After dinner, as everyone left the restaurant together, we realized that Rachel lived the closest to where I was staying. So she offered to drop me off. I believed her to be competent to drive and not impaired at all. We were stopped shortly after we left."

"At first, I hesitated to respond to this story. But I now see that people are willing to think the worst. So my wife, Tamara , and I believe we have to address this."

"Rachel Connor was simply trying to be nice by offering me a ride. No one in our group felt she was impaired or we all would have stopped her from driving." more on this story

Teen Mom Avoids Prison Over Drug Test

(TMZ) "Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood will NOT be heading back to the big house after failing to take a required drug test this week ... TMZ has learned -- but the judge didn't let her off the hook either.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the judge ordered Amber to submit to an extra 30 DAYS of daily drug testing for failing to procure a urine sample on Monday -- an automatic "fail" when it comes to drug testing.

And there's more -- we're told Amber didn't just botch a drug test, she also missed an AA meeting recently ... another big no-no, according to the terms of her release.

As punishment for playing hooky, Amber is also required to re-read the drug court handbook and write a report on her responsibilities as a drug court participant. more on this story

Kelsey Grammer Buys Beverly Hills Home To Be Close To Kids

(TMZ) Kelsey Grammer has purchased a multi-million dollar house in Beverly Hills in part to be close to his kids ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell us Kelsey was quietly looking at homes in the $7 million range and has settled on one he and his new wife Kayte really liked.

Kelsey has joint custody of the 2 kids he had with ex-wife Camille Grammer, and we're told he wants to spend time on the West Coast to keep his relationship with the children in tact. more on this story

Whitney Houston's Brother Not Upset Being Left Out Of Her Will

(TMZ) Whitney Houston's brother Gary Houston isn't bothered one bit that Whitney snubbed him in her will -- telling TMZ, "I don't concern myself with any of that [will stuff] ... All I know is my sister's gone."

Gary just arrived in New York from Atlanta -- where a hearing was held yesterday naming his wife Pat the executor of Whitney's estate -- and we asked him about Whitney naming her daughter Bobbi Kristina as the sole beneficiary of her estate.

Gary left the airport with his wife Pat by his side -- who tells us, she's coping with Whitney's death "day by day."

As we previously reported, if Bobbi dies before probate is completed -- Whitney's assets will be split among her ex-husband Bobby Brown and several relatives. more on this story

Usher Premiering Climax Video Today

RCA sent over word that Usher will be premiering his new music video for the new single "Climax" simultaneously in the US, UK and Canada this morning, Friday March 9th at 5am ET/10 AM UK time on VEVO.com as part of VEVO's platform update.

Directed by Sam Pilling, this dramatic, highly-suspenseful and attention-gripping video was shot in Atlanta, and visually captures the energy and extreme intensity of Usher's game-changing and "Sexxxxxxy" (Rolling Stone) lead single "Climax" from his forthcoming album due out later this spring.

The "Climax" premiere coincides with VEVO's unveiling of a major platform update, revamping their VEVO .COM and VEVO apps for iPhone, Android and Facebook, offering viewers a more personal, social and innovative viewing experience.

Bette Midler To Receive Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award

Bette Midler will be the 2012 recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 14th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

"Bette Midler captivated the world early in her long career with her stylish presentation and unmistakable voice, making each song her own, and turning them into pure gold," commented SHOF Chairman Jimmy Webb. "It will be our great pleasure to honor her at our Annual Awards Gala with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award."

The Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award honors industry veterans who are acknowledged as pioneers in their craft, whose body of work over time has been substantial, enduring and influential, and whose success and contributions over a lifetime have inspired the music community. Past awardees include Peter, Paul & Mary, Les Paul, Patti LaBelle, Dick Clark, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Neil Diamond, Berry Gordy, Tony Bennett, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Nat King Cole, Neil Sedaka and Quincy Jones. more on this story

Child Endangerment Case Dropped Against Gabriel Aubry

(TMZ) The dependency court case against Gabriel Aubry has been dropped ... sources connected with the matter tell TMZ.

As TMZ first reported, Gabriel was in court today as the judge wanted to discuss various conditions for his visitation rights with 3-year-old Nahla. Parents are sent to dependency court when there are concerns over the well-being of their children.

Gabriel was hauled into court after the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services expressed concerns about the child's safety in the presence of Gabriel.

We're told additional conditions were imposed on Gabriel's visitation, and the matter has now been dropped and sent back to family court, where Halle Berry and Gabriel continue to fight over custody. more on this story

Tyrone Wells Singled Out Week: Don't Be Afraid

Tyrone Wells released his new album, "Where We Meet," this week and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about some of his favorite songs from the release. Today he tells us about the track "Don't Be Afraid":

I can rarely watch the news, because usually it goes something like this.. A man goes ape and kills a bunch of people. Fires are spreading all over California. The economy is hurting everyone and you're next. A man rapes and kills a teenage girl. I mean, jeesh.. the news is almost always bad. There are a lot of things to be afraid about in today's society. But if I sit around and worry about all of the scary stuff out there.. it doesn't do me any good. Really, I borrowed the sentiment for this song from the most famous book in history. So I figure I can't go wrong.. Whether or not you subscribe to the worldview of the Bible, I think the following is interesting. Did you know the Bible says "Don't be Afraid" (or some form of "don't be afraid") 365 times? That's once for every day of the year.

One of the lyrics in the song says "Perfect love casts out all the fear, pulls you closer, I hope that you can hear". I copped that from a verse in 1 John that says "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." The Bible is old enough that you can totally plagiarize it without getting busted. Sweet huh? The idea behind the song is, we shouldn't be afraid, because God knows our name, he knows what we're going through, and he loves us. So really, we can get through anything.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!