Fiona Apple Arrested For Drugs

The 35-year-old singer was arrested for possession and spent the night in jail -- and was released yesterday on $10,000 bond. more on this story

Chad Ochcocinco Johnson Makes Plea Deal For Evelyn Battery Charge

(TMZ) Chad Johnson will likely not serve a single day in jail for allegedly headbutting his ex-wife Evelyn Lozada during a nuclear argument last month -- because TMZ has learned, he just struck a deal with prosecutors to stay out of jail.

Sources close to Chad tell TMZ, the unemployed wide receiver agreed to be placed on probation and complete extensive anger management counseling ... in exchange for either a guilty or no contest plea.

Chad also agreed to a no-contact order that would block him from talking to Evelyn. As we first reported, Chad and Evelyn's divorce was finalized on Wednesday.

Under the deal, Chad will not serve a day behind bars. As we reported, Chad has been charged with misdemeanor battery in connection with the incident.

A hearing has been scheduled for today, during which a judge is expected to sign off on the deal and make it official. more on this story

Christina Aguilera, Rod Stewart and Muppets On New CeeLo Green Album

CeeLo Green has revealed details about his upcoming Christmas album, "Ceelo's Magic Moment," which will be released on October 30th.

The special guests on the album include Disney's The Muppets, who join Green on an original song, "All I Need Is Love." CeeLo and The Muppets will also appear in the track's companion music video.

Green will also be joined by his The Voice co-star, Christina Aguilera for the seasonal favorite "Baby, It's Cold Outside." Additionally, CeeLo will team up with Rod Stewart for a rendition of the R&B standard, "Merry Christmas, Baby." more on this story

Leak Forces One Direction To Release Video Early

(popmusiclife) A leak has forced One Direction to release the video for their new single, "Live While We're Young," early.

The group moved up the video's release following on online leak early Thursday morning. An unauthorized, poor quality version of the video appeared online, prompting Syco/Columbia Records to bring forward the premiere of the single by four days.

The band did not feel that it was right or appropriate for the fans to hear the track as this illegal upload, so they have responded quickly, and sent out a message to fans Thursday afternoon via a live Twitcam announcing the new plans. "We wanted our fans to see the video and hear the single in the proper way so we've moved the premiere to tonight," said the group. "We're really excited about "Live While We're Young", we've worked really hard on it and we can't wait for everyone to see and hear it later today!" Watch the video here.

Tori Amos Teams Up With Orchestra For Her Classics

Tori Amos has set an October 2nd release date for her new album, Gold Dust, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of Little Earthquakes in an interesting way. Her camp sent over these details:

Tori Amos re-imagines a personally handpicked collection of songs spanning her entire catalogue with her thirteenth studio album, Gold Dust. Produced by Amos with arrangements by long-time collaborator John Phlip Shenale, the new album features reworkings of songs in orchestral settings which Amos recorded with the renowned Metropole Orchestra, conducted by Jules Buckley. Slated for release October 2, 2012, Gold Dust is Amos' second recording for Deutsche Grammophon and a natural progression following 2011's classically influenced Night of Hunters.

What better way to commemorate the 20-year career of an artist who has sold over 12 million albums, played over a thousand shows, won numerous awards and, more importantly, touched, healed or changed the lives of millions of fans than with a new album paying tribute to her past? "The 20 years is about celebrating different times that have happened – all the blessings, all the conversations which have taken place and inspired these songs. This is a collection of new studio recordings of where they are now and who they have become" comments Amos. more on this story

Pinback Streaming New Song Online

Pinback are giving fans an early taste of their new album by streaming a new song from the effort online.

Fans can now listen to the song, "His Phase," from the forthcoming album, Information Retrieved, which is due October 16, here.

Information Retrieved is the first album in five years from the duo of vocalist/guitarist Rob Crow and bassist/vocalist Zach Smith. The record marks their full-length label debut for Temporary Residence Ltd. following a pair of highly sought-after limited edition Record Store Day singles last year. The group is also set to tour the east coast this fall in support of the new album. more on this story

Tegan and Sara Streaming New Song Online

Tegan and Sara's new album doesn't come out until January but you can hear a little of what's to come today.

The group are streaming their new song, "Closer," which is the lead single off their forthcoming studio album, online here.

"Sara calls Closer my 'let's get it on' track" Tegan explains to Rolling Stone. "And although I do imagine that this would be an okay song to make out to, all I intended was to write something sweet that reminded the listener of a time before sex, complicated relationships, drama and heart break. In short, I was writing about my youth. A time when we got CLOSER by linking arms and walking down our school hallway or talked all night on the telephone about every thought or experience we'd ever had. It wasn't necessarily even about hooking up or admitting your feelings back then. In fact THAT rarely happened. It was the anticipation of something MAYBE happening that was truly exciting and satisfying. We were perpetually getting CLOSER, yet we rarely got physical with one another, if ever. These relationships existed in a state of sexual and physical ambiguity. Is there anything more romantic than that?" more on this story

LP Plans Letterman Appearance and Intimate Shows

LP plans a special New York City concert and Letterman appearance next month and she will also perform two intimate club show on the West Coast in November.

LP has announced a NYC show at the Mercury Lounge on October 2nd and the next day will perform "Into The Wild" on the Late Show With David Letterman.

Then she will switch coasts and will perform at Du Nord in San Francisco on November 2nd and at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on November 5th. more on this story

Kacey Musgraves Releases Debut Single

Kacey Musgraves has released her debut single, "Merry Go 'Round," on iTunes and is streaming the song online.

Musgraves co-write with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally received an impressive 47 adds its first week.

"Merry Go 'Round" is the first single off Kacey's debut album, which is co-produced by Kacey, Shane McAnally and Luke Laird. The album is scheduled for a 2013 release. Listen to it here.

The Warner Sound Release Finding Cody and Funny Or Die Talk Show Clip

The Warner Sound have premiered Cody Simpson's new movie, Finding Cody on their Youtube channel along with a taste of a new comedy talk show.

Finding Cody is an interactive movie adventure starring Lia Marie Johnson and Gatlin Green, featuring Cody Simpson and Alli Simpson, where fans can choose from a variety of paths to change the outcome of the movie. You can watch it here.

The Warner Sound have also released a trailer for their omedy series called Gorburger, which is an extremely unique talk show and partnership with Funny Or Die. The series features TJ Miller (She's Out Of My League, Our Idiot Brother, How To Train Your Dragon) as well as appearances from many of Warner Music's top artists. Check it out here.

No Doubt Releasing New Album and Single Next Week

(popmusiclife) No Doubt are doing double-duty next week, as the group release both a new single and album on Tuesday.

"Push And Shove," the group's first album in 11 years, and the project's second single, "Looking Hot," are set to hit stores and digital retailers.

The album was recorded this year at producer Spike Stent's studio in Santa Monica, California. more on this story

Lana Del Rey Releases Full Blue Velvet Video

(popmusiclife) Lana Del Rey has released her new video for "Blue Velvet." Directed by Johan Renck, portions of the full video have been used to create tv commercials for clothing giant H&M.

Del Rey is the face of the company's new fall advertising campaign; she'll be seen in commercials and print ads wearing the best of H&M's Fall fashion line.

"We are excited to have Lana Del Rey, the new star and style icon, as the face of our fall campaign," said H&M Creative Director Donald Schneider. "Lana is totally unique, and we wanted to create a print and film campaign that's just as special. The mood is very L.A. noir and is inspired by our Fall collection, which also fits with Lana's own personal style. The commercial that accompanies the campaign is like a mini-film, with a fantastic plot and Lana performing a cover of 'Blue Velvet.' There's never been a TV commercial that's looked anything like this." Watch the video here.

My Father and The Man In Black Movie Premiere Set

My Father and The Man In Black, the new film about Johnny Cash's manager, Saul Holiff, will premiere at The Quad in NYC on October 7th.

The event will also feature a Q&A with Writer-Director-Producer Jonathan Holiff and Cash historian Mark Stiepler. We were sent this synopsis:

Before there was Johnny and June, there was Johnny and Saul. Saul Holiff put Johnny Cash together with June Carter--but you won't find his story in "Walk The Line." more on this story

Real Housewives May Be In Trouble For Lindsay Lohan Incident

(TMZ) One of the ladies from "Real Housewives of Miami" did a really stupid thing ... she sold the car that Lindsay Lohan was driving when she allegedly struck a pedestrian ... but the registration hasn't been changed, and now she could be on the hook if the alleged victim sues.

Here's the deal -- sources tell TMZ, the Porsche Cayenne Lindsay was driving this morning when she allegedly hit a pedestrian belongs to an artist named Domingo Zapata, a close friend of Lindsay's. We're told ... roughly 2 months ago Domingo bought the car from Karent Sierra, the "Real Housewives of Miami" star who is also Domingo's dentist. But the registration hasn't been changed.

Under New York law, if the owner of a car gives express or even implied permission for someone to drive and that person gets in an accident that causes property damage or injury, the victims can go after the owner.

As for whether Karent gave express or implied permission ... that's ultimately up to a judge, but if she handed Domingo the keys without telling him no one else could drive it.

Update: Dr. Sierra's rep has released a statement saying the reality star was "completely unaware of anyone (other than the new owner) driving the vehicle."

The statement continues ... "Through filming for Real Housewives of Miami, press engagements, and crazy travel schedules, the paperwork has not been executed 100% for the sale of the Porsche. But [Dr. Sierra] is not responsible for the unfortunate occurrence that took place with Ms. Lohan and the pedestrian. " more on this story

Kato Kaelin Denies Saying He Knew O.J. Did It

(TMZ) Kato Kaelin just told TMZ ... he NEVER told the New York Post that he knows OJ Simpson murdered his wife or that he's only coming forward now because the statute of limitations on perjury has run.

Kato says he was shocked when he read the report which quoted him as saying, "The statute of limitations has now passed ... so I can now say ... yes, he did it."

Kato tells TMZ ... he never said any of those things to reporter Cindy Adams or anyone else.

Kato says he has expressed his opinion over the years ... that he THINKS Simpson killed Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman ... but tells us, "I have no first hand knowledge."

Update: We just spoke to Kato in Beverly Hills, and he insists he NEVER did an interview saying OJ murdered his wife. He says he has no idea where the quotes came from, adding, "I would never say something like this." Watch video here.

Amanda Bynes Dropped By Her Agent, Publicist and Lawyer

(TMZ) Amanda Bynes' management team is abandoning ship -- her agent, publicist and entertainment lawyer have all dropped the actress as a client in the past couple of weeks ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to Bynes tell us ... all 3 people are telling similar stories -- Bynes was a dream client for years ... but she became extremely difficult in the past 12 months, some say uncontrollable.

One source tells us the management team hasn't been able to get in touch with Bynes for the past month -- no phone calls, no visits, nada.

According to one source, all 3 members of the team made multiple efforts to help Amanda before she went radio silent -- but Bynes was not receptive.

Eventually, the team decided to cut bait ... acknowledging they can't help someone that doesn't want to be helped.

As for Amanda, sources close to the 26-year-old tell us ... Bynes feels she no longer needs their services because she's retired from acting and moving into another line of work -- fashion.

We tried to reach out to a rep for Bynes -- but, well, she doesn't have one anymore. more on this story

Adrienne Maloof Given Restraining Order Against Dr. Paul Nassif

(TMZ) Adrienne Maloof's estranged husband, Dr. Paul Nassif, has been ordered by the court to stay away from Adrienne and their three children ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained a copy of the the temporary restraining order -- granted yesterday -- which requires Nassif to stay at least 100 yards away from Adrienne and their boys.

The order also states Nassif must stay away from Adrienne's home and the children's school.

Adrienne's TRO request was granted by the same judge who gave Adrienne temporary custody of their children yesterday.

As TMZ first reported ... Adrienne accused Paul of spanking and choking the children in her request for temporary custody.

A hearing is scheduled for October 9th to decide whether the TRO and custody orders will be made permanent. more on this story