Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Had Previous Bad History

Scott says he stayed in touch with Mariah and spoke with her Thursday night. Mariah says she wants to bury the hatchet with Nicki on "A.I." and focus on the contestants. more on this story

Coldplay Release Animated Hurts Like Heaven Video

(popmusiclife) Coldplay have released a video for "Hurts Like Heaven," the fifth and final single from "Mylo Xyloto."

The animated clip was directed by Mark Osborne (Kung Fu Panda, MORE, and the upcoming The Little Prince) and charts a graffiti gang's colourful but doomed rebellion against Major Minus and his oppressive regime.

It is the prequel to the story of Mylo Xyloto which will be told via the six-part Mylo Xyloto comic series to be released monthly by Matt Groening's celebrated Bongo Comics from February 2013. Watch it here.

Blur To Continue Reunion Into 2013

(Gibson) Britpop fans can finally stop holding their breath: Blur have announced that their reunion will continue into 2013.

Prior to their Olympic-closing appearance at London's Hyde Park, the band had hinted that they were about to wrap up their reunion.

But now they've booked a headline spot at Belgium's Werchter Festival in July 2013 (alongside Rammstein), with more gigs expected to be booked during the year. more on this story

Justin Bieber Plays Underage Drinking Game

(TMZ) He might not be enrolled in school ... but Justin Bieber is definitely getting a taste of the college experience ... 'cause we got a photo of the Biebs playing an intense game of BEER PONG.

Even though he's underage, we know Bieber pounded some beer during the game ... just like every other underage college kid across the country.

The question -- which country? One source connected with Bieber -- who was not there -- says the game went down on Canadian soil ... or in Georgia (he travels a lot, it's hard to keep track). Either way, the source says it happened a year and a half ago, which would have made Bieber 17-years-old ... and too young to legally booze in either country.

Another source -- who was there -- swears it happened in Alabama back in June ... which still makes Biebs too young to booze. more on this story

Quincy Jones III Fires Back At Lil Wayne

(TMZ) Quincy Jones III -- the filmmaker behind the 2009 documentary "The Carter" about Lil Wayne -- insists he did NOT steal the rapper's music to make the movie ... and now, he wants Weezy's lawsuit thrown out of court.

Quincy -- son of the legendary music producer -- just filed legal docs, responding to Lil Wayne's copyright infringement lawsuit against him, in which Wayne claims he never gave Quincy permission to use his music in the film.

It didn't help that Wayne also HATED the movie -- calling it a "scandalous portrayal" of him -- and then gave Quincy's lawyer hell in a hilarious deposition.

But Quincy's insisting he had the right to use several Weezy songs in the documentary -- including "Lollipop", "A Milli" and "Don't Get It" -- under the "fair use" doctrine because the music was necessary to tell the Lil Wayne story.

Quincy wants Wayne's lawsuit dismissed asap. He also wants Wayne to pay his attorney's fees.

Weezy has also filed a breach of contract lawsuit against QJIII -- and that case is set to kick off in court later today. more on this story

Adam Lambert Trespassing Gets Remixed

(CBS Local ) Adam Lambert's chart-topping sophomore album Trespassing is getting the remix treatment on an extended play album due out October 16th.

Trespassing debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 charts after it was released on May 15th earlier this year.

Starting October 16th, the Trespassing EP will be available at all digital outlets as well as through www.AdamOfficial.com. A physical version will be available exclusively on Adam's official website later this year. Read more and find out who did the remixes

Depeche Mode To Make 'Exciting' Announcement

The members of Depeche Mode, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher, are planning a press conference in Paris on October 23rd.

The announcement gave no hint to the nature of the conference only stating that "they will be making an exciting announcement."

However, the press email that was sent out did says " Depeche Mode have spent much of this year recording their forthcoming new studio album in Santa Barbara, California and New York City." Perhaps it is a release announcement.

The press conference will begin promptly at 1:30pm and will be broadcast live online (presumably at depechemode.com.) more on this story

Oak Ridge Boys Plan 40th Anniversary Tour and TV Special

Oak Ridge Boys are planning to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a tour early next year.

In addition to the tour, the group also plan to release a Commemorative CD and will be part of a network television special. Date for the tour and details about the CD and TV special have not yet been announcement but their camp did sent over these details about the tour:

They'll be kicking off The Oak Ridge Boys 40th Anniversary Tour on January 19 & 20, 2013 at the historic Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Texas. There'll be a commemorative CD that features 4 decades of hits and collaborations, plus a network television special. more on this story

Tristan Prettyman and The Script Tour Kicks Off Tonight

Tristan Prettyman will be hitting with The Script tonight, opening up for the North American tour.

The tour kicks off tonight in New York at Radio City Music Hall and will wrap up in Camden, NJ November 10th.

Prettyman is touring in support of her new studio album, Cedar + Gold, which spawned the current top 10 radio hit "My Oh My". more on this story

Billy Ray Cyrus To Perform On QVC

Billy Ray Cyrus is set to perform live on QVC next Thursday October 18 at 10 PM (ET) to promote their early release of his new album, Change My Mind. The network sent over these details:

Change My Mind, which is Cyrus' 13th studio album, was produced by multi-award winning producer Brandon Friesen and marks the singer/songwriter's return to his country roots. Hailed as "blue grass meets rock n' roll," the new CD features the hit single "Change My Mind" as well as such other stand out songs as "Hillbilly Heart," and a re-make of fan favorite "I'm So Miserable."

Fans are encouraged to tune into this exciting QVC broadcast as Cyrus offers his new CD a week before it hit stores. Change My Mind will be available starting October 18 through QVC.com, while supplies last. more on this story

Pink Doesn't Watch American Idol Type Shows

(CBS Local) Pink recently spoke with Mix 94.1/Las Vegas and discussed her new album, previous radio hits and why she doesn't watch reality singing competiton shows.

P!nk talked of her respect for Kelly Clarkson, citing, "there's true talent," so did the singer ever consider joining American Idol where Clarkson got her breakthrough?

"They did [go after me]. It's not that I don't like the shows, I don't watch the shows," she said. "I don't have an opinion one way or the other. I'm a touring person. I'm a gypsy, I like to keep it moving. I feel like in 20 years when I want to stay home, that's the kind of job you take." They have a lot more with Pink here.

Real Housewives Paul Nassif and Adrienne Maloof Make Custody Deal

(TMZ) Dr. Paul Nassif wants way more than the custody arrangement he just settled for -- which gives Adrienne Maloof the lion's share of time with their 3 kids -- we've learned he's gunning for a 50/50 split.

We broke the story, Nassif and Adrienne Maloof reached a temporary deal Monday ... in which Adrienne gets weekdays and every other weekend with the children.

As part of the deal, Maloof agreed to drop the temporary restraining order against Nassif that barred him from interacting with the kids without a monitor present.

Short story -- while Adrienne's allegations were pending, Paul was in a tight spot. Although he denies the claims ... he had to cut a deal now, or not see the kids.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Paul is getting his ducks in a row to fight any lingering allegations against him, and he's going back to court in January with the end game of joint custody.

As for whether the war between Paul and Adrienne will erupt again ... it depends on 2 things. Will Adrienne continue to make child abuse allegations against Paul, and will she concede 50/50 is fair. more on this story

Former Lakers Player On The Hook For Bling Bill

(TMZ) You know you're a pro athlete when ... YOU BUY A $16,000 PINKY RING ... just like one former L.A. Lakers player, who's now being sued for allegedly bailing hard when the bill came.

The guy at the center of the lawsuit is DJ Mbenga -- an 8-year NBA vet who rode the bench with the Lake Show when they won 2 NBA championship rings in 2009 and 2010.

DJ is being sued by a Texas jewelry company called Lemmerman's -- which calls itself "The Player's Choice."

According to the suit, obtained by TMZ ... Mbenga ordered $59,750 worth of jewelry around 2010 ... including a $16k diamond pinky ring, several bracelets and a $3,750 Polanti watch.

Lemmerman's claims DJ forked over $10k ...but when it came to collecting the remaining $49,750 ... Mbenga refused to pay.

Lemmerman's is seeking the money they say they are owed, plus attorney fees. more on this story

NFL Star Larry Johnson Reportedly Threatened Security Guard

(TMZ) Former NFL superstar Larry Johnson threatened a hotel security guard who responded to a domestic violence incident .... telling the guy, "I'll rip your f*cking vocal cords out" ... this according to the police report obtained by TMZ.

According to the report, the alleged victim identifies herself as Johnson's ex-girlfriend -- and told police he beat the crap out of her and strangled her early Friday morning until she blacked out in a hotel room after the two had been partying together in Vegas.

The GF told police ... while Johnson was strangling her, she told him, "If you are going to kill me squeeze harder and just do it." The GF says she then blacked out and lost consciousness.

As for why he attacked her in the first place, the woman told police Johnson became enraged after they were talking about his daughter ... and began to "beat her and throw her around the room."

According to the report, the GF told police she regained consciousness in a hotel hallway while just in her underwear and a see-through blouse and banged on doors until someone called for help.

Cops say the GF told police Johnson had attacked her multiple times in the past ... including a recent incident at the Wynn Hotel in Vegas.

According to the report, security made contact with Johnson and brought him to the security office.

One of the security guards told police ... while he was in the office, Johnson bragged about being released from charges "last time" ... and then told one of the guards that he was going to "rip your f*cking vocal cords out."

When cops arrived to the scene, officers noticed Johnson had a small cut on his cheek and one on his lip.

LJ was eventually arrested for battery with strangulation. more on this story

Linda Hogan Arrested For DUI

(TMZ) Linda Hogan was arrested last week in Malibu on suspicion of DUI ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Linda -- real name Linda Bollea -- was arrested at 1:34 AM Thursday morning and taken to a nearby police station where she was booked and put behind bars. She was released several hours later on $5,000 bail.

She was also booked for driving on a suspended license.

On her booking sheet, 53-year-old Linda's listed as 5'7" and 160 lbs.

A rep for Linda tells TMZ, Linda was on her way home from a function in L.A. where she drank a glass of champagne on an empty stomach. We're told she has also been on antibiotics and the drugs exacerbated the effects of the alcohol.

The rep says Linda was initially pulled over for speeding. It's unclear if Linda was the only person in the car at the time of her arrest. more on this story

Bobbi Kristina's Boyfriend Replaces Crashed Car

(TMZ) Bobbi Kristina's boyfriend, Nick Gordon, got a brand, new ride following his NASTY car accident last month -- and wouldn't you know ... he took home THE EXACT SAME CAR he had before.

TMZ broke the story, Nick and B.K. got into a scary accident in GA last month and his precious Chevy Camaro was badly wrecked -- with the bumper torn off and a missing front tire.

he details surrounding the crash remain unclear -- but we're told the accident is currently under investigation.

In the meantime, sources close to Nick tell TMZ ... he wasted no time replacing his messed up ride -- and even though he had his heart set on a Maserati, he ultimately went with a new Camaro, just like his old one. See photo here.

Blood In Blood Out Star Suing Over Rape Claim

(TMZ) The star of the 1993 breakout crime-drama "Blood In Blood Out" is suing his German baby mama ... claiming she falsely accused him of rape and got him arrested in the process -- nearly ruining his life.

The lawsuit is pretty insane ... 48-year-old Damian Chapa (who also starred as Ken in the "Street Fighter" movie) claims he met Roxanna Foell in Germany in 2006 at the Berlin Film Festival.

According to the lawsuit, the two hit it off, traveling around Europe together for several months -- enjoying a "very passionate" and "consensual" sexual relationship -- before moving to Damian's California apartment later that year.

Around that time, Damian says he learned Roxanna was pregnant with his child, but when he asked her to marry him ... she dropped a BOMB, confessing she was ALREADY MARRIED to a dude in Germany.

According to the suit, Roxanna swore she'd divorce her husband -- but when it sunk in that Damian wasn't a rich Hollywood celeb, she reconciled with her hubby and move back to Germany.

Damian says his son was born in 2007, and Roxanna made it HELL for him to see the boy.

Damian claims he filed a paternity suit to get visitation, and Roxanna reacted by telling German police he had RAPED her -- so when Damian arrived in Europe to visit his son, he was placed under arrest. He claims he was in custody for 7 WEEKS.

Damian wants at least $1.3 million in damages. Attempts to reach Roxanna were unsuccessful. more on this story

Dogtown and Z-Boys Jay Adams From Skate Legend To Hitchhiker

(TMZ) So there they were ... a couple from San Diego driving along a California road ... when they pick up a hitchhiker -- naturally -- who turns out to be one of the GREATEST LIVING SKATEBOARD LEGENDS EVER!!!

It's a crazy video -- the couple tells us, they routinely pick up hitchhikers and film them (call it a hobby), but this week ... they hit the hitchhiker jackpot, picking up none other than skater legend Jay Adams, who you should recognize from the 2001 skater documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys." Adams was also portrayed by actor Emile Hersch in the movie "Lords of Dogtown."

In case you don't know, Adams is a living legend, credited with shaping modern skateboarding back in the 1970s along with his Z-boy friends Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and more. He's like the Mick Jagger of skateboarding ... and these guys picked him up in their car!!!

The couple says Adams was just looking for a lift to the next exit, so they happily drove him. In return, Adams showed them his trademark zipper-head tattoo. more on this story