Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' Stolen From Christmas Song?

According to the lawsuit -- to be filed today by Aza's lawyer Barry Rothman -- she's suing for unspecified damages ... but based on how insanely popular "Call Me Maybe" is, a ton of money's on the line. more on this story

Lady Gaga Rejected Madonna's Duet Offer

(popmusiclife) Madonna continues to take shots at Lady Gaga during her current MDNA world tour. The singer has made repeated references to Gaga throughout the trek and, on Sunday, when Madonna's show rolled into St. Paul, MN for a date at the Excel Energy Center, the singer brought up Gaga during the concert.

"I have the best fans in the whole world. So take that, Lady Gaga!" said Madonna to wild applause from the crowd.

"You know, I invited her on stage to sing with me. But, she turned me down," added Madonna. "It's okay. I've been rejected before; it's good to build character." Watch video here.

Charlie Sheen Accused Of Making Death Threat

(TMZ) Charlie Sheen threatened to shoot a man to death with a Super 90 semi-automatic shotgun ... this according to a police report filed with the LAPD ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... a man who claims to be a former associate of Charlie's filed the report on October 18 ... claiming he's deathly afraid that Charlie will murder him based on a text message the actor allegedly sent to a mutual friend.

The man told police he had a bad falling out with Charlie recently ... and learned that Sheen vented about him in a text to a woman that read, "I'll blow his head off with my Super 90."

Law enforcement sources tell us ... the case is currently under investigation and cops are hoping to speak with Charlie about the situation ASAP.

A source close to the actor wouldn't go into detail ... but told us, "The accuser is a dishonorably discharged military person with multiple probation violations who is trying to shake him down for money." more on this story

Duo's Civil War Causes Civil Wars To Cancel Tour

(Gibson) The Civil Wars have canceled all their upcoming tour dates, attributing the decision to "internal discord."

The duo, who nabbed two Grammy Awards last year, posted the following on their Facebook page: "We sincerely apologize for the canceling of all of our tour dates. It is something we deeply regret. However, due to internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition we are unable to continue as a touring entity at this time. We thank each and every one of you for your amazing love & support. Our sincere hope is to have new music for you in 2013."

Comprised of Joy Williams and John Paul White, the duo went on to say they would try to reimburse ticket purchasers for any expenses incurred. "We understand that there are many of you stuck with service charges and travel reservations due to our abrupt cancellations," the post states. "Please email us at info@thecivilwars.com if there are costs incurred that you would like to be reimbursed for, include a scan or attachment to your receipt(s) of the costs, and we will do our best to reimburse you for non-refundable charges." more on this story

Teen Modern Family Star Removed From Home Over Abuse Allegations

(TMZ) Ariel Winter, the 14-year-old actress who plays Alex Dunphy on "Modern Family," has been removed from her home by a judge in the wake of serious allegations of physical and emotional abuse by her mother ... court sources tell TMZ.

There's a report Ariel is seeking legal emancipation from her mom so she can be with her boyfriend, but that report is false.

Court sources tell us ... on October 3rd, after a guardianship hearing, a judge determined the allegations that Ariel was being physically and emotionally abused by her mother Crystal Workman were serious enough that the judge placed Ariel in a temporary guardianship with her older sister Shanelle Workman. Our sources tell us ... mama Crystal was ordered to stay 100 yards away from Ariel.

Ironically, we've learned Shanelle suffered the same alleged abuse as Ariel. Nearly two decades ago, the Department of Children and Family Services removed her from Crystal's home based on similar abuse allegations. Law enforcement sources tell us ... D.C.F.S. placed Shanelle in foster care for more than 2 years. She never went back to her mother.

According to court records, the judge has set another hearing for November 20. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan's Assistant Told Police Actress Was Driving

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan's assistant rolled on her when he spoke to cops after her car accident on Pacific Coast Highway last June, and that's a big reason why she will be prosecuted ... TMZ has learned.

Cops interviewed Lindsay's assistant Gavin shortly after the crash -- at the hospital where Lindsay was being treated -- and according to law enforcement sources, he told police he was riding shotgun when the accident occurred ... and Lindsay was driving.

As you know, Lindsay told cops she was a passenger in her Porsche, but authorities don't believe her and she will be charged with the crime of lying to cops.

Gavin's statement dovetails with the account of the truck driver Lindsay hit -- he also claimed he saw Lindsay behind the wheel. more on this story

Orleans Recruit Friends For Benefit Concert for Late Singer's Family

70s hitmakers Orleans are planning a special Orleans & Friends concert to raise funds for late singer Larry Hoppen's family.

The concert will take place this Sunday, November 11, at the Mercy Lounge, One Cannery Row, Nashville, Tennessee. Showtime is 7:30 PM. $20 minimum donation. Tickets sold online and at the door

Many local and regional artists, who are also longtime friends of Orleans, will join them on stage. Artists scheduled to appear include Jimi Jamison, John Ford Coley, Henry Paul (Blackhawk), Jonell Mosser, Kathie Baillie & Michael Bonagura (Baillie & the Boys), Bill Lloyd (Foster & Lloyd), Alyssa Bonagura and Pete Huttlinger. The Boy Wonder Blues Band will open. more on this story

Conflicting Stories About Kim Kardashian Baby Plans

(Hollyscoop) Yesterday, Us Weekly published a story alleging that Kim Kardashian is ready to get engaged and start trying for a baby with Kanye West as soon as her divorce from Kris Humphries is finalized.

A "close confidant" of the star reportedly said Kim and Kanye cannot wait for the divorce to be over because they want babies--and quick!

This is what the source said, "Kim thinks they'll get engaged and try for a baby once the divorce is final. Kanye is actually being very patient."

Every day another new rumor about Kim Kardashian's uterus emerges, so we wondered if this "news story" was just a rumor like all the rest?

We set the record straight. A source close to Kim K tells Hollyscoop that the story is "not true" and that Kim is "really enjoying life right now and focusing on that and work." more on this story

Matt Toka Hits The Road With All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects have recruited Matt Toka to support them on various dates on their North American tour.

Matt Toka has announced that he will join on a string of U.S. tour dates. The dates find Toka visiting cities in California, Arizona, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama.

Toka will also perform several shows on the West Coast with Falling in Reverse, whom he toured with in October, at the end of November. more on this story

Jackson Browne and Sara Watkins Plan Live TV Broadcast

Jackson Browne and special guest Sara Watkins will broadcast their concert at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, November 14 live on AXS TV. The network sent over these details:

Continuing his U.S. Tour, this live Jackson Browne concert event brings his intimate acoustic performance to viewers at home. Playing guitar and piano, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work, while singer-songwriter and fiddle player Sara Watkins, formerly of the bluegrass group Nickel Creek, will open the concert as a special guest.

This one-night-only live concert event with Jackson Browne and special guest Sara Watkins airs on Wednesday, November 14th starting at 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT exclusively on AXS TV more on this story

Frightened Rabbit Set Release Date For New Album

Frightened Rabbit have set a February 5th U.S. release date for their fourth studio album "Pedestrian Verse."

The album was recorded at the famed Monnow Valley Studio in Rockfield, South Wales with producer Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, David Byrne, Grace Jones).

Commenting on the new album, singer Scott Hutchison says – "The title is taken from a lyric in 'State Hospital.' I felt it was a nicely faceted title, with enough layered meaning to remain open to interpretation. Above all though, it was a gauntlet I threw down for myself. If you call your album 'Pedestrian Verse,' you can't settle for any old lyric. It forced me to better myself. In fact, I think we all stepped up on this album and I believe that our producer Leo Abrahams had a major role in that step. He threw our music into areas we had not previously imagined. More than any other record we've done this has been a genuine journey of discovery into new ways of working in order to develop and fully realize each of the songs. As a result, I think 'Pedestrian Verse' the strongest and most interesting record we've made to date." more on this story

Jennifer Lopez Denies Having Maid Fired For Autograph Request

(TMZ) Jennifer Lopez denies the allegations of a German maid who claims the singer got her fired for asking for an autograph.

J.Lo is angry over a story that originated in a German tabloid ... in which the maid says she tried to approach the singer's assistants while they were staying at a fancy German hotel last month and asked for Jennifer's signature. The maid claims the singer complained to management and she was fired the next day.

Now, Lopez lashing back ... saying, "C'mon thought you knew me better than this.. Would never get anyone fired over an autograph."

Sources close to Lopez tell TMZ ... there WAS an incident involving a maid, but it didn't involve an autograph. We're told the maid had "barged" into the room unannounced ... and the singer's security immediately removed the maid from the room out of concern for the singer's safety.

We're told hotel management has since assured Lopez's people that no one was fired -- but the maid company the hotel uses has relocated the maid in question to a different property.

A rep for J.Lo tells TMZ ... "Jennifer always goes out of her way to meet and greet fans as evidenced by her recent tweet 2 meet engagements backstage, as well as stopping to sign autographs and say hello to hotel staff." more on this story

Zoey 101 Star Arrested

(TMZ) Former Nickelodeon star Matthew Underwood -- who played Logan Reese on "Zoey 101" -- was arrested outside of his hookah shop in Florida early Wednesday morning ... TMZ has learned.

Sources say ... around 3AM, law enforcement in Port St. Lucie rolled up to the Cloud 9 hookah lounge, co-owned by Underwood, and arrested the actor on a probation violation ... stemming from his drug possession conviction earlier this year.

We broke the story ... 22-year-old Underwood had been arrested back in April ... when cops say he was in possession of a large amount of marijuana. Underwood had plead no contest and was sentenced to 12 months probation.

Underwood is currently behind bars at the Port St. Lucie jail -- and is expected to remain in custody ... at least until he sees a judge today.

Update: Officials tell TMZ ... Underwood allegedly violated 5 terms of his probation, including:
-- Failed his drug test
-- Failure to complete victim impact panel
-- Failure to complete a substance abuse program
-- Failure to pay court fees
-- Failure to pay monies assessed by the court to his probation officer. He has only paid $5.00 so far.

Underwood's probation officer has recommended that the judge sentence him to 180 days in jail. more on this story

Legal Judgment Against So You Think You Can Dance Judge

(TMZ) "So You Think You Can Dance" judge Mary Murphy took a costly trouncing in court at the hands of her ex-manager ... TMZ has learned.

We broke the story ... Murphy was at WAR with her former manager Michael Sanchez ... who claimed he not only helped Murphy get the SYTYCD gig, but worked like a dog trying to protect her image ... while she [used drugs and has an affair with] a SYTYCD producer.

Sanchez says Mary fired him and then stiffed him on commissions ... and he demanded more than $1 mil in damages.

But Mary never filed an official response to Sanchez's complaint ... so the the judge in the case issued a default judgment against Murphy -- awarding Sanchez $205,160 ... plus 10% of any future earnings Murphy takes in from SYTYCD. more on this story

Jermaine Jackson Changing His Last Name

(TMZ) Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has filed a request to legally change his last name ... trading out "Jackson" for "Jacksun" ... TMZ has learned.

Jermaine filed a petition for a change of name with L.A. County Superior Court yesterday asking for the change in nomenclature.

In the docs, Jermaine says he wants to make the change for "artistic reasons" ... but he does not give any further details about the move.

The request has not yet been approved by a judge -- but a hearing has been scheduled.

Barring any crazy legal situations, Jermaine will be required to have his name change announced publicly several times in the next couple of months before it can be made official. A public announcement consists of having the name printed in a local publication ... just like Ron Artest had to do when he changed his name to Metta World Peace. more on this story

David Cassidy Files Eviction Lawsuit

(TMZ) David Cassidy and his wife filed an eviction lawsuit against a Nick and Anne Economos ... who currently lease the Cassidy's sunny Fort Lauderdale home.

The Cassidys claim Nick and Anne stopped paying rent in August and haven't paid a dime since.

Cassidy says back rent totals $10k as of the end of September and they've had it.

The Economoses defense is interesting. They claim they struck a deal with the lender that holds the mortgage to the property and that agreement provides they don't have to pay rent.

The Cassidys aren't buying it for a second and they want their dough and an empty house. more on this story

Gemini Releasing New EP and Launching Tour

(Sub) Gemini aka Thomas Slinger, the 22-year-old producer, singer songwriter will be releasing the "Mercury EP" on his own label Inspected Records.

Mercury EP is available on Beatport from November 19 and then on iTunes beginning December 2.

Gemini will support the release with a two-week tour of the USA and Canada that culminates with a coveted slot on UKF's big USA launch party in New York City on December 1. more on this story

Carrie Rodriguez Releasing New Album in January

Ninth Street Opus have set a January 22nd release date for Carrie Rodriguez's new album, Give Me All You Got.

Produced by Lee Townsend (Bill Frisell, Loudon Wainwright III, Kelly Joe Phelps) at Berkeley's Fantasy Studios and mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound NYC, the record also features frequent collaborator Chip Taylor in a set that marries Rodriguez's Texas background with a decade spent in Brooklyn, NY.

"These new original tunes run the gamut of intense emotions, from heartache to budding new love, from betrayal to resigned acceptance, and finally to the sheer joy of simply being alive," she says. "For the first time, I feel that the passionate spirit of my live show has truly been captured in a studio album." more on this story