Sons of Anarchy Star Found Dead At Bizarre Murder Scene

It's unclear exactly how many days he served and whether he spent the majority of his time in jail or in rehab. Lewis was ultimately released from jail SIX DAYS AGO on September 21st. more on this story

Insane Clown Posse VS FBI

Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records report that they have filed a lawsuit against the FBI for classifying their fans, known as Jullalos, as a gang.

The band had this to say on their website: Everyone remembers back in August at The 2012 Gathering of the Juggalos when Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope announced to the 'Los and 'Lettes that they would be suing the FBI because Juggalos were unjustly called a gang in its 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment. They said they would be fightin' for the family's rights no matter how much time or money it took! And now today, September 25th, 2012, ICP and Psychopathic have made those promises a reality by officially filing their lawsuit against the FBI!

Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records' legal counsel, Hertz Schram PC, has released the following statement: "Hertz Schram PC, by Howard Hertz and Elizabeth Thomson, on behalf of Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records, has filed suit against the FBI in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, alleging the FBI's violation of the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") for its failure to produce any documentary evidence in support of the FBI's classification of the groups' fan base, the Juggalos, as a gang in the 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment: Emerging Trends." Read more here.

Amanda Bynes Pleads Not Guilty To Hit and Run Charges

(TMZ) Amanda Bynes just pled not guilty to two counts of hit-and-run. TMZ broke the story ... Amanda was charged with both counts of hit-and-run earlier this month after two separate incidents -- one in April, another in August -- when she allegedly smashed into other cars and fled the scene.

Prosecutors initially declined to charge Bynes for the first hit-and-run incident -- but after the actress was accused of the second hit-and-run, they reopened case #1.

The L.A. City Attorney subsequently filed charges against Bynes stemming from BOTH incidents.

If convicted on both counts, she faces up to a year in jail. She's due back in court October 19th.

FYI -- Bynes is also still facing one DUI charge and TWO charges of driving on a suspended license. more on this story

Packers Game Replacement Ref Explains His Call

(TMZ) Lance Easley -- the NFL replacement ref who made the TD call in Monday night's Packers vs. Seahawks game tells TMZ ... he stands by his decision, adamantly saying, "It was the correct call."

Easley told us he can't believe he's being vilified ... "I didn't do anything wrong." He says strongly ... the Packers player who allegedly intercepted the ball never had singular possession because, "You have to not only have the ball but have either 2 feet or a body part on the ground, and that never happened."

Easley says this was clearly a case of simultaneous possession -- meaning the catch goes to the offensive player -- adding, "Put any other official who knows the rules and they would make the same call."

Easley told us, no one has ever seen a play like this before, so there's no point of reference to judge the call. He says, "I don't appreciate the negative stuff."

Easley says he feels like he's become a sacrificial lamb, who had to "fall on the sword."

Easley -- who refs at El Camino and Pierce Junior Colleges as well as Occidental, all in Southern California -- says the replacement refs did what they were expected to do.

"We did a damn good job ... for the most part." more on this story

Russell Brand Explains Divorce From Katy Perry

(CBS Local) Russell Brand married Katy Perry in 2010 after dating for a year, only to end their whirlwind romance fourteen months later. Now Brand is finally speaking out about why he called it quits.

In a recent interview with 60 Minutes in Australia , the comedian explained that he and the young pop star didn't really have that much in common.

"Sometimes it goes well, sometimes it don't," he explained. "But if you sort of sense there's an incompatibility, then in any relationship regardless of the status of the individual, it kind of is best to go separate ways." more on this story

Andy Williams RIP

Andy Williams died on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, after a battle with bladder cancer. He was 84.

The Music's Over remembers Williams: With 18 gold and three platinum albums, and a three-time Emmy winning primetime variety show, Andy Williams was a force to be reckoned with during the '60s and '70s.

Williams launched his career with six recordings for an X Records, and RCA Victor label, in 1953. A year later he made his first of many appearances on Tonight Starring Steve Allen which led to his signing to Cadence Records and his first hits. Read more.

Whitney Houston TV Special Coming

(CBS Local) Whitney Houston will be remembered this fall with a TV special that looks at her celebrated career.

We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston, airing November 16 on CBS.

The special will feature some of the most memorable performances of the diva's career including some of the six-time winner's classic Grammy moments. more on this story

John Travolta Wins Legal Victory Against Bathhouse Book Author

(TMZ) John Travolta just won a big legal victory against the author of a book who claims the actor frequented gay bathhouses ... TMZ has learned.

You'll recall, Travolta was sued for libel by Robert Randolph -- the author of "You'll Never Spa in This Town Again" -- who claimed Travolta and his lawyer conspired to discredit him and his book by spreading lies about his mental health.

Randolph's beef stems from a letter fired off and allegedly leaked by Travolta's lawyer Marty Singer, which stated Randolph suffers from mental problems -- and claimed his book was packed with lies.

The judge dismissed the case today -- agreeing with Travolta and Singer's lawyer Lynda Goldman -- ruling the letter was a legitimate part of the legal dispute over the book, and therefore protected by the First Amendment.

Translation -- Travolta and Singer can't be sued over what was written. more on this story

Alanis Morissette Covers Green Day

(popmusiclife) Alanis Morissette filled in for Green Day with a performance on Jimmy Kimmel's show Wednesday night.

Green Day have shut down live appearances and promotions for their newly-released album, "Uno," after singer Billie Joe Armstrong entered rehab following his on stage meltdown in Las Vegas last Friday night.

Alanis performed her current single, "Guardian," as well as a cover of Green Day's "Basket Case," which she finished by saying "We love you, Billie Joe." Watch it here.

Bruno Mars To Premiere New Song and Chat With Fans

Bruno Mars plans a very special online event next Monday where he will debut his new single and interact with fans.

His label sent over word that the exclusive world premiere of his new single, "Locked Out Of Heaven" will take place on October 1st at 7 pm ET on his official Youtube channel here.

The single premiere will be followed by a live chat and Google+ hangout and you can submit questions #askthedragon.

Mars has released a teaser video clip can be viewed here.

Tori Amos Concert To Be Broadcast Next Week

NPR music plan to broadcast a special Tori Amos concert live on their website next week in celebration of the release of her new album, Gold Dust (which comes out October 2.)

Amos concert on Friday, October 5 will be streaming live beginning at 7:30PM (ET) from the intimate New York City venue (Le) Poisson Rouge. The entire show will be available for live streaming at NPR.org/music and in the NPR Music mobile apps, and archived after the show here.

Fans planning to be in the New York City area on the date of the show have the opportunity to attend the event. Free tickets to this rare performance will be given away on Tori Amos' official site here, and by NPR Member Station WFUV (follow @WFUV on Twitter for details). There will be no tickets sold for this event.

Nelly Furtado Soundcheck Concert Now Online

Nelly Furtado stars in the latest episode of the Walmart Soundcheck series which features a six song performance and an interview. We were sent these details:

Nelly performed songs from her new album, 'The Spirit Indestructible,' including current hit single 'Big Hoops' as well as fan-favorites like 'Maneater.'

She also shares fresh insight into how her latest record came together and more during our revealing sit-down interview. You can watch it and check out additional photos here.

Kesha Teases New Video

(popmusiclife) Kesha returned to action this week with the release of "Die Young," the first single from her forthcoming sophomore album, "Warrior," due December 4.

Kesha issued a lyric video for the new track, and now she's posted footage from the video shoot for the single.

"I'm on the set for my new music video," she says. "Right now, we just busted into a church and one of my dancers got a nail in his foot. Sh*t's getting a little out of control; I've been told to tone it down, like, ten times already and we're not even done." Watch it here.

Lonestar To Sing Nation Anthem At Nascar Event

Lonestar fans can tune in this weekend and watch the group perform the National Anthem at Sunday's (9/30) NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware.

The group will also perform a full show at the stock car race, which draws over 80,000 fans a year to the track and over 5 million viewers at home.

"It's the countdown to the green flag," laughs Mcdonald. "We all watch racing on Sundays, when we're not arguing about football. But to actually be down on the infield on that mile-long track, seeing the Air Force jets rip overhead and all those fans go nuts as their favorite drivers get introduced--it's going to be special." The anthem will air at 2:00 PM Eastern on ESPN, and the race is expected to start at 2:15. The band will perform a full show at 11:30 AM at the Victory Plaza at the Speedway. more on this story

Gary Clark Jr.'s The Live Room Performance Goes Online

The Warner Sound has posted the latest episode of their The Live Room series, this new installment features Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr. performs his song "Numb" in an exclusive recording session live at Pedernales Recording Studio in Austin, TX for The Live Room.

The Live Room is an exclusive Warner Sound original series that captures artists performing live recording sessions in the most iconic recording studios across America. Check it out here.

Peachcake Release New Music Video

Peachcake have released a music video for their most recent single, The World Is Our Platform To Mean Something.

The song comes their new full length album, Unbelievable Souls, which was released this week.

"The music video The World Is Our Platform To Mean Something is a very personal video about our moving and revelatory travels and experiences while touring in Europe (particularly performing in Norway at the Slottsfjell Music Festival)", says Stefan Pruett, Lead Singer of Peachcake. "The way people seemed to get us as a band, and love what we are doing was profound; we hope this video will remind anyone who's involved in the making of art, music, film, etc. why they got into doing it in the first place like it did for us." Watch the video here.