Beyonce To Star In Epic Movie

According to USA Today, The tale is being helmed by Oscar-winning Chris Wedge, who directed 2002′s original Ice Age and it is based on William Joyce's 1996 book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs. more on this story

One Direction Top The Charts

(popmusiclife) One Direction's sophomore album "Take Me Home," has debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart with over 540,000 copies sold.

This makes them the first British band to have their freshman and sophomore albums debut at #1 in the US.

This is the second time this year One Direction made history as their debut album, "Up All Night," entered SoundScan and the Billboard Top 200 Album chart at #1, the first for a British band. more on this story

Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo Have Recorded Duets

(CBS Local) Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo told The Hollywood Reporter that they're both working on new albums.

Both of the young stars, who have been dating for a year, are recording their third albums, but will fans get to hear the two duet?

"We've recorded a couple of songs together," Jordin admitted. "But we're still deciding who gets which one on each album." more on this story

Kelly Clarkson Discusses Future Marriage On Ellen

(popmusiclife) Kelly Clarkson was a featured guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show this week. Out promoting her new "Greatest Hits – Chapter 1" collection, Kelly stopped by to chat with Ellen and to perform the album's lead single, "Catch My Breath."

While welcoming Clarkson to the show, Ellen began with "Congratulations, you're engaged!", which made Kelly laugh before clearing things up.

"No! Everyone thinks we are…we're not…we've actually been dating nine months, but we are totally going to get married," replied Kelly. "We love each other; we're totally going to get married one day. He has two children, and I'm new…I mean, he's gotta put a ring on it at some point." Watch video of the appearance here.

Jason Mraz To Play Historic Concert

(CBS Local) Jason Mraz isn't just playing music in Myanmar next month, he will be making history.

The singer is playing a free outdoor concert in the country, also known as Burma, on December 16 that will raise awareness for human trafficking. It is the first time an international artist has performed an open-air concert in the country, according to Billboard.

Mraz plans to perform his hits "I'm Yours," "I Won't Give Up" and his latest single, "93 Million Miles." More details and his new video here.

Kesha Performs On The Today Show

(popmusiclife) Kesha continues to make the rounds promoting her forthcoming new album, "Warrior." Ahead of its December 4th release, Kesha stopped by NBC's Today Show this week to talk about the project and to perform a couple of songs.

"It was really important for me on this record to sing, because I really can sing," said Kesha. Known for her auto-tuned dance tracks, the pop star said she was disappointed when she heard the criticism of her voice. "I got, like, bummed out when I heard that, and so I really wanted to show people I can sing. It's one of the few things I can do."

Kesha went on to perform her current single, "Die Young," as well as "We R Who We R" from her 2010 EP "Cannibal." Watch video of her appearance here.

MiMOSA Releases SWRV Video

MiMOSA has released the music video for his new single "SWRV," which comes from the upcoming album, FutureTrill, which will be released at the beginning of next year.

MiMOSA is wrapping up his 2 month long FutureTrill tour with the two final shows this weekend.

MiMOSA also be ending the year with four performances, three at the Snowglobe Music Festival and then New Year's Eve in Denver. more on this story

Lil Wayne's Mentor Birdman Hands Out Turkey To The Needy

(TMZ) Lil Wayne's mentor Birdman and his Cash Money co-founder Ronald "Slim" Williams really got into the holiday spirit this week in New Orleans -- handing out special Turkey Day care packages to people in need ... and TMZ has the pics.

Bryan "Birdman" Williams, Slim, and a bunch of other people from Cash Money Records stopped by A.L. Davis Park for the charity drive, distributing turkeys and other Thanksgiving Day essentials (like AriZona Iced Tea).

We're told Lil Wayne had planned to attend as well -- but was advised not to travel in his current health condition. more on this story

Sister Does Not Need Ariel Winter's Money

(TMZ) Ariel Winter's sister may have declared bankruptcy more than a decade ago, but her fortunes have changed dramatically .... as in there is no way in the world she needs Ariel's money ... TMZ has learned.

Shanelle Gray is married to David Barry Gray ... who is an heir to the Pepsi fortune. His grandfather was one of the founding members of Pepsi Cola.

David's grandfather, Philip Rubenstein, owned 23 of the original Pepsi plants and, with the help of a guy named Al Steele, took the company nationwide. Rubenstein served as the President of Pepsi Cola in the 1950s and amassed a fortune.

As for what happens to the untold millions of dollars ... Rubenstein died in 1997 and was survived by his wife, 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren, one of whom is David. Rubenstein's wife died in 1998. Short story -- David -- an actor - is in line to inherit a big chunk of the family money.

Family money aside, Shanelle and David are doing well with their 2 acting businesses -- Gray Studios in L.A. and Gray Studios in Orange County. The business is so successful, it's expanding to NYC next year.

And Shanelle -- who gave up a fairly successful acting career to raise their 2 daughters -- is now back in the acting game and getting gigs.

It seems Chrystal Workman, the mother of Ariel and Shanelle -- doesn't know much about her older daughter, who was taken away from her years ago and placed in foster care. It would seem she has no idea Shanelle is more financially secure than the entire cast of "Modern Family." more on this story

Dead Producer's Co Sues Over Carol Burnett Show

(TMZ) A man that helped create "The Carol Burnett Show" is now suing over a home video deal, but the catch is ... he's dead.

The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in LA County Superior Court by Bob Banner's production company ... and according to the docs Bob had a partnership to co-produce the show with Carol from 1967 to 1972.

Bob died in 2011 from Parkinson's disease ... but according to the lawsuit Burnett and Time Life struck a home video distribution deal in the summer of 2012. The suit alleges Bob -- or rather, his company -- was cut out of the profits from that deal.

Banner's company is demanding a full accounting of all profits earned from the 'Carol Burnett Show' -- including the home video deal ... and, of course, wants its cut. more on this story

Country Star Deana Carter Files For Separation From Husband

(TMZ) "Strawberry Wine" singer Deana Carter has filed for legal separation from her husband, TMZ has learned.

Deana -- also famous for her song "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" -- filed the separation docs in L.A. County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences."

In the docs, Deana claims she separated from her husband Brandon Malone in August 2011 -- fewer than two years after the couple got married.

Deana wants spousal support, and is asking the court to make Brandon pay her attorneys' fees. more on this story

Price Is Right Model Wins Over $7 Million For Firing

(TMZ) The jury that found a former "Price Is Right" model was fired because she got pregnant just gave the beauty a huge parting gift ... $7 Million in punitive damages.

Brandi Cochran sued the show for allegedly harassing her and ultimately giving her the boot when she got pregnant. She claimed she was called names including "wide load."

Earlier this week the jury awarded Brandi $775,000 in damages, but then heard testimony about possible punitive damages, which serve as punishment for intentional wrongdoing.

The jury apparently found plenty of wrongdoing, because it hit the show with punitive of $7,763,440. more on this story