Mariah Carey Hires Extra Security After Nicki Minaj Idol Incident

Now, Mariah tells Barbara Walters of The View that she has hired extra security to handle Minaj: "Just before we went on the air, I called Mariah," said Walters. "She said that what you heard was troublesome, but that's not what really worried her. She said that that when Nicki walked off the set, multiple people heard Nicki say, 'If I had a gun, I would shoot that b----.'" more on this story

Adele Premieres New James Bond Theme Song

(popmusiclife) Adele has premiered "Skyfall," the theme song for the forthcoming James Bond film of the same name.

Written by Adele and producer Paul Epworth, the track and was released on October 5 (UK Time) to coincide with Global Bond Day, marking the 50th anniversary of the first Bond film, 1962's "Dr No" starring Sean Connery.

"There's a lot of instant spotlight and pressure when it comes to a Bond song," said Adele. "But I fell in love with the script and [producer] Paul [Epworth] had some great ideas for the track and it ended up being a bit of a no brainer to do it in the end. It was also a lot of fun writing to a brief, something I've never done which made it exciting. When we recorded the strings, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. I'll be back combing my hair when I'm 60 telling people I was a Bond girl back in the day I'm sure!" Listen to it here.

Former Hollywood Undead Singer Suing Band For Assault and Battery

(TMZ) Former Hollywood Undead singer Aron "Deuce" Erlichman didn't just quit his band ... he's now SUING them for assault and battery -- claiming they ambushed him outside an L.A. club ... and beat the holy hell out of him.

TMZ broke the story ... Erlichman filed a police report against ex-bandmates Dylan "FunnyMan" Alvarez and Jorel "J-Dog" Decker earlier this year, claiming they jumped him outside Angels & Kings in Hollywood on May 25th ... punching, kicking, and stomping him.

Now, he's filed a lawsuit against them and others -- claiming the "brutal" attack caused permanent damage to him and his friend, who was also allegedly victimized in the beating.

Erlichman -- repped by courthouse colossus Donald Karpel -- is suing for unspecified damages. more on this story

Terror Threat At CBS Over Dancing Contestant

(TMZ) Someone has it out for Bristol Palin on "Dancing with the Stars" -- TMZ has learned, the suspicious package that was sent to the CBS lot Wednesday came with ONE demand ... remove Bristol from the show ... or else.

Sources at CBS tell TMZ, a note was attached to the white-powdery package that read something like, "This is what will happen to you if Bristol Palin stays on [the show]."

The white powder was later determined to be harmless -- but we're told law enforcement is still treating the situation as a credible threat, and is currently investigating the situation.

FYI -- this is the SECOND time Bristol has been targeted by a suspicious letter while appearing on "Dancing with the Stars." The first package was sent when Bristol first appeared on the show in 2010. It also contained a threat.

Bristol is currently a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars." more on this story

Kelly Clarkson Compilation To Include New Songs

(popmusiclife) Kelly Clarkson will release "Greatest Hits - Chapter 1" on November 19th and the compilation will feature three new tracks from Clarkson, including the first single, "Catch My Breath," which will be released on October 16.

The song is co-written by Clarkson, Jason Halbert and Eric Olson. "It's been a decade now since I won American Idol," says Clarkson. "Sometimes it feels longer because, although it has been exciting, that was a lot of pressure to have as a 19 year old girl. To own a company, lead an organization as a business woman, and be able to create music I'm proud of has been tough but inspiring for me."

"To celebrate the strength and longevity that my fans, friends, and family have supported me with I wrote this song 'Catch My Breath' with one of my best friends that has seen me through everything," Clarkson continued. "This song represents who I've been, what I've felt, and where I'm headed as not only an artist, but as a 30 year old that is now smart enough to know that it's time to stop, catch my breath, and be proud of not only what has been accomplished but of all the people that have helped me become the woman I am today." more on this story

Phish's Trey Anastasio Plans Solo Tour For New Album

Phish's Trey Anastasio will be hitting the road this month in support of the release of his new solo album.

Anastasio's album, Traveler, will be released on October 16 and he will hit the road two days later for a short tour.

He co-produced the album with Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Jónsi) last fall in Katis' Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, CT. "My goal was to create an album that used the studio as an instrument," says Anastasio, who began recording Traveler after Phish wrapped up its 2011 summer tour. "I wanted to work with Peter because he is a master at creating a sonic landscape," notes Trey. "We were hoping for a cinematic end result." more on this story

Mumford & Sons Daytrotter Session Goes Online

Fans can now check out the Mumford & Sons and friends Daytrotter Session which has now gone online.

Mumford & Sons along with some summer tourmates recorded the session for Daytrotter at their Gentlemen of the Road Stopover in Dixon, IL this past August.

The songs range from songs off the band's new album Babel, traditional songs, and covers of The Stanley Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Guy Clark, Roger Miller, Bob Dylan and others. Participating musicians included: Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall Ted Dwane of Mumford & Sons, Ross Holmes, Abigail Washburn, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), Apache Relay, Gogol Bordello, HAIM, and The Very Best. Check it out here.

Placebo Releasing New EP This Month

Placebo will be releasing a new album next year but they couldn't wait that long to deliver new music to fans so they are releasing a new EP.

The new five-song EP B3 will be released digitally in the U.S. October 16 and will be followed by a Limited Edition physical CD on October 30.

Placebo has also launched the #B3KISS Competition, asking fans to create their own version of the B3 EP artwork. more on this story

Searching For Sugar Man's Rodriguez Featured On 60 Minutes This Week

Cult musician Rodriguez, the subject of the acclaimed film Searching For Sugar Man, is set to be featured in a new CBS "60 Minutes" segment airing this Sunday, October 7.

"Rodriguez is an inspiration...and his music is as potent now as it ever was," said Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.

Fans are able to witness Rodriguez live on his current North American headline tour and also check out NPR's World Café's Searching For Sugar Man special on October 18. You can learn more about Rodriguez, watch the film trailer and see the tour dates here.

Pawn Stars Sued

(TMZ) Rick, Corey, the Old Man and Chumlee ... are all getting sued by their ex-manager, who claims he discovered the "Pawn Stars" and made them famous ... only to get stabbed in the back.

The man behind the lawsuit is Wayne Jefferies -- who claims he found the guys from Gold & Silver Pawn back in 2007 and got them a reality TV show deal with A&E and the History Channel ... after Rick had struck out in the past.

Jefferies claims things were going great for years -- with the show killing it in the ratings and the guys all cutting various endorsement deals ... including credit cards, slot machines, books and even an energy drink.

But according to the suit, things fell apart earlier this year .. when network honchos became upset over a story Jefferies claims he leaked to TMZ. The story detailed how the "Pawn Stars" cast was blindsided when they learned A&E had commissioned a "Cajun Pawn Stars" spinoff.

In his suit, Jefferies claims network execs pressured the "Pawn Stars" cast to cut ties with Jefferies ... which they did.

Jefferies is now suing the "Pawn Stars" guys for breach of contract ... and he's also suing A&E, the History Channel and various execs for interfering with his management deals.

Jefferies is asking for unspecified damages. Calls to the Pawn Stars and the networks have not been returned. more on this story

Star Trek's Data Says Apple Stole iPad Idea From Show

(TMZ) "Star Trek: The Next Generation" star Brent Spiner (who played android Lieutenant Commander Data) says Steve Jobs was a DIRTY COPYCAT ... who stole the idea for the iPad from "Star Trek" producers ... 23 years AFTER they invented it.

Spiner was leaving a supermarket in L.A. when we asked about the influence of "Star Trek" on modern technology -- and he replied, "We invented everything!"

Spiner pointed out Captain Picard's iPad-like device called the "PADD," but says the intellectual thievery didn't stop there -- claiming "Star Trek" creators also masterminded the flip phone, blue tooth, and TELEPORTATION. more on this story

Moe Green Giving Away New Lionheart II EP

Bay Area hip hop star Moe Green is giving away his new EP, Lionheart II, which features a mixture of both remixes and new songs from Green.

"With this project I decided to pick some of the standout songs and some of the personal favorites I have done and give them new life," says Green. "I usually keep features to a minimum, but for Lionheart II I chose to work with people I personally know and truly believe in."

The cast of features and producers on the EP includes Erk Tha Jerk, Tanya Morgan, DJ Toure, Fly Commons, Insightful, and more, each of whom bring an element to contribute to the Lionheart sequel. Grab it here.

Cher Lloyd Releases Oath Video

(popmusiclife) Cher Lloyd has just released a music video for the song "Oath" ft. Becky G from her new album "Sticks & Stones."

Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the clip features the album's second US single, which was produced by Dr Luke.

Lloyd has been making several high-profile appearances on US TV this week to launch the album. Watch the video here.