'Singer' Driven Off Stage By Fans For Lip-Syncing

All in all, we're told the concert barely lasted a few minutes -- and the bar ain't refunding the $30 tickets. Calls to Jeremih's camp were not returned. more on this story

Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Fergie and Janet Jackson X Factor Rumors

(popmusiclife) Avril Lavigne joins a growing list of reported potential X Factor judges, including Britney Spears, Fergie and Janet Jackson...but nothing has been confirmed to date.

They would fill the spots abandoned by Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, who parted ways from the show earlier this year.

CBS says the latest report suggests that Avril Lavigne is in talks to move into one of the open slots, according to TMZ. Insiders said Lavinge's rep contacted "X-Factor" producers about the gig and now both sides are mulling it over, according to the website. more on this story

Russell Brand Arrested

(TMZ) Russell Brand has been arrested for allegedly grabbing a photog's cell phone and firing it through the window of a New Orleans law firm ... TMZ has learned.

Russell turned himself in to New Orleans police yesterday and was released on $5,000 bond.

TMZ broke the story ... Russell got pissed Monday night, after a photog began taking pictures on his iPhone. Russell allegedly took the cell phone and hurled it through the window of a law office.

The photog got the phone back and Russell agreed to pay for the window, but that didn't satisfy cops and prosecutors. A warrant was issued for Russell's arrest. more on this story

Whitney Houston's Daughter Dating 'Adopted' Brother

(TMZ) Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina isn't fazed by her granny's accusations she's committing incest by hooking up with her "adopted" brother -- telling friends, she's gonna do what she wants ... no matter what.

Sources close to BK tell TMZ, the 19-year-old finally 'fessed up to her close buddies ... she and 22-year-old Nick Gordon are dating -- ten years after Whitney unofficially adopted the boy because he was having problems at home.

TMZ broke the story ... Bobbi's grandma Cissy Houston saw the video we posted -- showing Bobbi and Nick holding hands and kissing on a lunch run in Atlanta this week -- and told a close friend, "What [Bobbi and Nick] are doing is incestuous."

But Bobbi couldn't care less -- telling friends ... she doesn't give a damn about what Cissy thinks about her controversial relationship ... and because Nick's not her blood brother, she definitely doesn't consider it incest.

As one source put it -- Bobbi "can't please everyone, so she is going to please herself by doing what she wants to do for once."

As for the maybe engagement ring Bobbi was wearing -- we're told she's been mum on what it means ... but cryptically told friends, she and Nick ARE planning a trip to Vegas in the near future. more on this story

Madonna Superstar Preview

(popmusiclife) Another day brings another preview of a new Madonna song. The pop icon has issued a preview of "Superstar" from her forthcoming album, "MDNA," due March 26.

"Superstar" is at least the fourth track to be teased in advance of the new project's release.

Reports suggest Madonna's daughter Lourdes is featured on the song, although it's not clear in what capacity; speculation is that she may appear as a background vocalist. Listen here.

Demi Lovato 'Rocks' American Idol

(popmusiclife) Demi Lovato brought a rock look to a pop song Thursday night on American Idol.

Wearing a leather jacket and Guns N' Roses t-shirt, Lovato performed "Give Your Heart A Break," the latest single from her "Unbroken" album.

Demi and Daughtry were on hand for this week's Idol results show, as the contestants were whittled down from 11 to 10 – a critical point in the competition, because no matter what happens moving forward, the top 10 are confirmed to be a part of the traditional Idol summer touring lineup. more on this story

LAPD Want To Question Lindsay Lohan

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan's not in the clear yet after allegedly bumping a hookah lounge manager with her Porsche this week -- because TMZ has learned, the LAPD wants to chat with her about the incident.

Law enforcement sources tell us, they want to talk to Lindsay to get her side of the story -- and decide once and for all if a criminal investigation is worth pursuing.

There are conflicting stories all over the place -- multiple eyewitnesses claim Lindsay bumped the manager of a nearby hookah lounge on her way out of The Sayers Club in Hollywood early Wednesday morning. Another eyewitness insists ... no contact occurred whatsoever.

So now, police want to go right to the source -- and speak directly with Lindsay to make sense of it all. more on this story

Josh Turner To Co-Host The Today Show

(EBM) Josh Turner will once again co-host The Today Show with Hoda Kotb on Monday, March 19 at 10 a.m. EDT.

Celebrating a new radio single, "Time Is Love" -- currently No. 23 on the Country Billboard chart this week and one of his fastest-rising singles to-date -- while also anticipating his forthcoming summer album release, Punching Bag, Turner will talk about his new music, songwriting, touring, family and more to Today audiences nationwide. "I'm looking forward to co-hosting again with my beautiful Egyptian goddess!" says Turner. "It's always a blast for me."

Also on Monday, Great American Country (GAC) will host the world premiere of Turner's highly-anticipated music video, "Time Is Love," which will air throughout the day beginning at 10 a.m. EDT / 9 a.m. CDT.
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Lisa Marie Presley Sets New Album Release

(TMZ) Lisa Marie Presley has set a May 15 release date for Storm and Grace, her first album in five years.

The album was produced by 12-time Grammy winner T Bone Burnett and recorded at The Village in Los Angeles.

"Just over two years ago, I went to England to attempt to write another record after finding myself in a considerably disheartened and uninspired state creatively. Over an eight-month period, I wrote 30 songs. I was fortunate to be able to write with some incredible artists and singers such as Richard Hawley (from Pulp), Ed Harcourt, Sacha Skarbek and Fran Healy (from Travis), to name a few," recalls Lisa Marie Presley. "Nothing was planned or contrived in any way and out of it came a very organic record that was always inside of me and that I am incredibly proud of. It was a dream come true and such an honor when T Bone liked the songs and produced and played on the record." more on this story

American Idol Contestant Won't Let Medical Issue Stop Him

(TMZ) "American Idol" contestant Phillip Phillips' bum kidney will NOT end his run on the show -- TMZ has learned, he's still determined to compete ... even after undergoing an extremely painful medical procedure.

TMZ broke the story, Phillip -- who has a long kidney stone history -- was rushed to a medical facility last week, complaining of some nasty abdominal pain.

According to sources, Phillip underwent a procedure to install a 'stent' in his kidney -- a kind of medical tube thing -- to help alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones.

Here's the catch -- stents are super painful ... the kind of pain that makes it hard to compete on a nationally-televised singing competition.

But Phillip's dad tells us, his kid wants to stay in the competition as long as possible -- despite the excruciating pain caused by the stent ... and won't have it removed 'til his "Idol" run is done.

Kid really does have some serious stones. more on this story

Ryan Sheckler Robbed Of Nearly $100k Worth Of Jewelry

(TMZ) Ryan Sheckler -- a world-class skateboarder who has also ventured into reality TV -- had nearly $100k worth of jewelry stolen from his Las Vegas hotel room while he was snoozing, and the woman he planned on spending the night with has been arrested.

According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, on February 27, Ryan was staying at the Palms Hotel and at 3:45 AM he took Stacy Salazar back to his room -- a woman he says he's known for 4 years.

Ryan claims he fell asleep but was awakened by the sound of his door closing. He then noticed Stacy was no longer in his room. A few hours later he noticed his jewelry was missing -- a Rolex watch valued at $12,500, a gold/diamond bracelet worth $14,975, a diamond and white gold ring ($63,275) and a diamond necklace of unknown value. more on this story

Fabolous Rains Down Money at Strip Club

(TMZ) Rapper Fabolous lived up to the phrase "make it rain" better than ANY rapper in recent memory this week ... unleashing a $28,000 downpour at an Atlanta strip club ... and we got the pics.

The moneystorm took place Wednesday night at a new strip joint called Diamonds -- where local radio personality Kenny Burns was throwing a party -- and shocker ... Fab brought along a truckload of cash.

Also making it precipitate -- comedian Kevin Hart, who we're told dropped $7,000 on butt-in-the-face action.

The cash tornado got so out of control -- a layer of money even settled on the club chandelier. See the photos here.

Brooke Mueller To Take Plea Deal in Cocaine and Assault Case

(TMZ) Brooke Mueller will cop a plea on Monday in her Aspen cocaine possession case -- and she will not serve a day in jail, TMZ has learned.

Brooke was arrested in December and charged with felony possession of cocaine under 4 grams, and felony possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, as well as misdemeanor assault.

Sources tell TMZ ... Brooke will plead guilty to felony possession of cocaine under 4 grams, and the other charges will be dismissed.

Brooke will not get any time behind bars, and will be placed on 12-months probation.

The plea will be a deferred judgment -- translation: the judgment will not be entered, and if Brooke is a good girl and obeys all laws during her probation, the guilty plea will never be entered ... it will just go away.

Sources say one of the reasons the D.A. was agreeable to a plea bargain is that Brooke entered an intensive rehab program after her arrest.

The prosecutor, Chief Deputy D.A. Arnold Mordkin, refused to comment on the plea, but did say, "We are treating Ms. Mueller no differently than any other defendant."

As for Brooke's lawyer, Yale Galanter, he now has a perfect record in Sheen-ville. He kept Charlie out of jail in his 2009 Aspen domestic violence case, and now he's kept Charlie's ex out of jail as well. more on this story

D.A. Drop Child Endangerment Case Against Kill Bill Star

(TMZ) "Kill Bill" star Michael Madsen won't face any charges stemming from his child endangerment arrest last week -- this according to the L.A. County District Attorney.

A rep for the D.A.'s office tells TMZ, charges won't be filed due to insufficient evidence.

TMZ broke the story, Madsen was arrested at his Malibu home on Friday on suspicion of felony child endangerment after allegedly getting into a physical fight with his juvenile son ... who he found smoking pot in the house.

Cops responded to a call about a domestic dispute at Madsen's home -- and when they arrived, we're told they observed signs of injury on the boy. According to cops, Madsen also appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of his arrest.

His son did not require medical attention.

Madsen's attorney Perry Wander tells TMZ, "Michael is grateful that this unfortunate family incident is now closed and thanks those that thoroughly investigated this matter." more on this story

Gary Busey On The Road To Financial Recovery?

(TMZ) Hollywood legend Gary Busey has officially passed an online financial management course -- in an effort to convince a U.S. Bankruptcy court he'll stop blowing his cash.

TMZ broke the story ... Gary recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in federal court in L.A. ... claiming he has more than $500,000 in debts ... and only a bunch of crappy assets to his name ... including 5 pairs of old moccasins, 2 small decorative teepees and 300 VHS tapes.

Before the court will sign off on the perks of bankruptcy ... Gary was required to complete the finance class ... and he PASSED with flying colors!

According to the docs, Gary earned his official Certificate of Debtor Education on March 5, 2012 ... at 5:12 PM ... which means he's officially on the road to financial recovery.

Now, Gary faces the same challenge as most graduates ... finding a job.

A rep for Gary tells TMZ, "Gary is excited for this fresh new start and wants to be an example for Americans all around that you can recover very quickly. Remember ... the Buseyism for Bankruptcy is: Bringing A New Knowledge Regarding Understanding Past Tribulations Concerning Yourself." more on this story