Arrest Warrant Issued For Russell Brand

Russell is still in New Orleans filming a movie. We contacted a rep for the production ... who refused to comment on the warrant. more on this story

Gallagher Hospitalized For Heart Attack

(TMZ) Watermelon-smashing comedy legend Gallagher was hospitalized in Texas last night ... after suffering a heart attack at a bar moments before he was supposed to perform ... TMZ has learned.

65-year-old Gallagher was walking towards the stage with another person when he stopped suddenly and collapsed. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported Gallagher to a nearby hospital.

Gallagher's manager tells TMZ ... the comic suffered a "mild to serious" heart attack and will remain in the hospital for the next couple of days while doctors try to figure out what's wrong with his ticker.

The incident occurred just one year after Gallagher collapsed on stage during a performance in Minnesota after suffering a "minor heart attack. more on this story

Whitney Houston's Daughter Romantically Involved With 'Adopted' Brother?

(TMZ) Whitney Houston's mother Cissy has reacted fiercely to the video TMZ posted Wednesday ... showing Bobbi Kristina and Whitney's "adopted" son Nick Gordon in a romantic grip, and then kissing.

Cissy told a close friend, "What they're doing is incestuous." Cissy feels her granddaughter has problems and Nick is taking advantage of her.

Although Whitney never formally adopted Nick, she considered him her son and Bobbi called him her brother. For his part, Nick called Bobbi his sister.

Cissy is so concerned that Bobbi has become impressionable and therefore an easy target for Nick, she's asking the Whitney Houston Estate to take legal steps to get him evicted from Whitney's home -- where Bobbi Kristina is also living. more on this story

American Idol Disqualify Finalist For Criminal Past

(popmusiclife) As rumored, American Idol producers have removed top 12 contestant Jermaine Jones from the competition.

On Wednesday night's show, Idol aired footage of Jones meeting with Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe, the show's executive producers, to discuss issues surrounding his legal problems. Jones was criminally charged twice in 2011 and attempted to use fake names to the police.

"There are four active warrants out on you, to be honest, Jermaine," said Warwick during the Tuesday afternoon meeting in the show's offices, insisting that "we're not judgmental at all" and that he wished Jermaine would have "come clean and told us in the beginning" about his criminal history.

Asked why he hadn't revealed this information, Jermaine replied, "I just was scared and nervous and I didn't want to get judged, I didn't want to get penalized for anything that happened in the past. I was just hoping I could just pay it and get it taken care of, and it just didn't work out that way." More including video

Witness Says Lindsay Lohan Didn't Hit Man With Car

(TMZ) An improbable eyewitness has jumped to Lindsay Lohan's defense over the alleged hit-and-run incident outside a club early Wednesday morning -- a 16-year-old girl who was moonlighting as a paparazzo.

The girl -- Sarah -- tells TMZ, she went in the alley outside the Sayers Club to speak with Lindsay, who was already sitting in her parked car with a passenger. The manager of the adjacent hookah lounge appeared on his staircase and asked Lindsay what she was doing, and she replied, "Don't worry we're leaving."

Sarah says she was trying to guide Lindsay out of the tight alleyway, which Lindsay successfully navigated and then left. Sarah says at no point did Lindsay strike a vehicle. Even more important, Sarah claims the hookah manager never left his staircase and was nowhere near Lindsay's Porsche.

Sarah explains in the video how the manager then concocted a story that he and his car were struck, promising, "[Lindsay] is definitely going to pay." more on this story

Adele Bumped From The Top Spot On Billboard Chart

(popmusiclife) Adele has owned the top spot on the US album charts for some time but that came to an end this week.

Last week, the UK singer's "21" marked its 23rd non-consecutive week on the Billboard 200 to become the longest-running #1 since Prince & the Revolution's "Purple Rain" soundtrack scored 24 weeks on top in 1984 and 1985.

This week, though, Adele slipped to second place behind "Wrecking Ball," the new album by Bruce Springsteen. But it was a close race.

Whitney Houston's Hit Film The Bodyguard Returning To Theaters

Whitney Houston's hit film The Bodyguard is set to return to movie theaters for one night only to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary.

The 20th Anniversary of The Bodyguard special one-night in-theater event will take place on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. local time.

"When originally released, the story and unforgettable songs of The Bodyguard, captured the hearts of audiences everywhere," said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of NCM Fathom Events. "Through this special anniversary presentation, fans will be able to come together for one night and see it once more on the big screen." more on this story

Keane Premiere New Song on Jimmy Kimmel

Keane took the stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live this week to debut their new single "Silenced By The Night."

The track is the first single off their fourth studio album Strangeland (Cherrytree/Interscope) which will be released on the U.S. on May 8th.

"Silenced By The Night" is available now at all digital retailers and you can watch the Jimmy Kimmel Live performance here.

X Factor's Marcus Canty Releases New Single

X Factor finalist Marcus Canty has released a new single called "Won't Make a Fool Out of You"

The song will be featured on the "Think Like a Man" soundtrack which will be released on April 10th.

Marcus will also include the track on his upcoming debut album. For now, Epic sent over a link to check out the song here.

Madonna Teases Fans With Another Song Preview

(popmusiclife) March 26 draws nearer as Madonna fans await the release of her new studio album "MDNA."

On Wednesday, the pop icon issued another song preview from the new album.

This time out it's "Falling Free," a William Orbit-produced ballad that showcases Madonna's vocals and the song's melody. Listen here.

Haley Reinhart To Perform Debut Single On American Idol

American Idol Season 10 finalist Haley Reinhart will return to the show next Thursday to perform her new single.

Her debut single, "Free," will be released digitally on March 20th and is the lead-off single from Haley's debut album, Listen Up!, which will be released by 19 Recordings/Interscope Records on May 22nd.

To celebrate the release of "Free," Haley will return to American Idol to perform the song on March 22nd. She will also appear as herself on the CW's 90210 on the March 27th episode, performing a part of the song. Listen to the song here.

Andy Grammer And Other Stars To Walk The Line For Johnny Cash

(MSO) Andy Grammer has been added to the all-star lineup of the "We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash."

The one-time event--taking place April 20 at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX--will celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Cash in honor of what would have been his 80th birthday this year. Others confirmed to perform include Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Ronnie Dunn, John Hiatt, Amy Lee, Shooter Jennings, Lucinda Williams, Ray LaMontagne and Jamey Johnson with more legendary surprise guests to be announced soon.

"I think he brought a very distinguishable point of view," says GRAMMER of Johnny Cash. "We all get the same chords and words to choose from, but few singers get across the raw honesty and vulnerability that Johnny Cash does. Music is supposed to make you feel, Johnny Cash will make you feel." more on this story

Alan Jackson Added To BamaJam

Alan Jackson has been added to the lineup of this year's BamaJam which will take place Thursday, June 14 through Saturday, June 16 in Enterprise, Ala.

Jackson will join the previously announced artists including Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Eric Church and the Zac Brown Band.

Organizers promise that more artist additions will be announced in the coming weeks as the event approaches. More info

Kenny Rogers To Join Lionel Richie For HSN Live Concert Series

(HLG) Lionel Richie will be the first artist to take part in the HSN Live concert series which will kick off with his performance on Friday (March 16) at 8 p.m. (EST) on HSN, HSN.com and via HSN Mobile.

During the special multi-platform concert event "HSN LIVE Presents Lionel Richie" Lionel will perform tracks from his Mercury Nashville release Tuskegee, a collection of 13 reinterpretations of his most popular hits with some of the biggest names in country music.

Superstar Kenny Rogers will join him on stage to perform "Lady," a song shared by both artists over the years. more on this story

Countdown to Diggy Part of New Warner Sound Video Channel

(FTM) Warner Bros have launched new Youtube Channel, The Warner Sound, which features exclusive content, and shows from a wide range of their music acts.

You can check out one of their first episodes, which is called Countdown to Diggy, Filming the "88" Music Video [Episode 1/5], which is a behind the scenes shoot during the taping of Diggy's "88" video. Watch it here.

The channel launched with live webcasts from the SXSW Music Conference and Festival March 13-15 by acts like T.I., B.o.B., Dr. John, Ed Sheeran, Theophilus London, Kimbra and Gary Clark, Jr.

Here are some more details they have put out about the new venture: Built around exclusive access to superstars, celebrities and breaking talent, "The Warner Sound" will offer an eclectic mix of specially produced programs, all with music at their core. The digital destination will embrace a broad spectrum of genres and formats, from artist interviews, backstage documentaries and live events to animated series, scripted comedy and experimental concepts that take advantage of YouTube's unique technology. Select programs will give fans the chance to decide the direction of the action, interact with artists or offer feedback. Accessible worldwide, 'The Warner Sound' will also feature rare films from Warner Music's vaults as well as material from artist channels.

The Warner Sound's content will include "ManTazia," an experimental film series by Cee-Lo Green; a documentary skein spotlighting WMG acts by Michael Rapaport (director of the A Tribe Called Quest docu "Beats Rhymes & Life"); and "Staged," a scripted drama based on lyrics by WMG artists.

Also airing will be "The Live Room," a series of intimate performances with scheduled appearances by B.o.B. and Regina Spektor; "Countdown To…," a docu about the ramp-up to the debut album release by rapper Diggy; and "Finding Cody Simpson," an interactive show for fans of the Aussie pop singer.

For more information, please visit www.thewarnersound.com

13-Year-Old Charlie Dane Added To Mountain Jam Festival

(PopCore) 13-year-old Charlie Dane has been added to the lineup for the 8th annual Mountain Jam Festival at Hunter Mountain, NY which will take place from Thursday, May 31 through Sunday, June 3, 2012.

"I think that it's awesome to be included to perform on the same stage with so many big names in music" Charlie said "playing Mountain Jam is going to be so much fun and is one of so many amazing things that are happening for me this year"

Gov't Mule will headline Friday and Saturday nights, with the legendary Steve Winwood headlining Sunday night following performances by Michael Franti & Spearhead, Dawes, and the just-added Tedeschi Trucks Band, hot off the heels of their recent Grammy Award for Best Blues Album for their 2011 release, Revelator. Also added to the Mountain Jam 2012 lineup is a very special latenight DJ Set from James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem), as well as an after-hours set from electronic jam-band, Lotus, back for their third Mountain Jam appearance. more on this story

Liz Primo Delivering New Single Next Week

Rising dance music star Liz Primo will release her new single, "Wind Me Up," on March 20th.

The track is the follow-up to her dance club hit "State of Amazing," and both are featured on her debut EP Exposed (444 Records).

DJ Dark Intensity's dubstep/house mix is the focus track from a remix package titled Rewound Mixes. The CD also features mixes from Haydn Hoffman, Michael Bradford, and Justin Trugman. Liz's music is fun, energetic and can be heard in dance clubs across the country. more on this story