Chris Brown Allegedly Threatened To Shoot Frank Ocean

Two additional men got involved and beat up Ocean, the report states. "The victim believes he might have heard someone yell, 'f—-t!' (homophobic slur) but was unsure who, if anyone, made the statement. After the beating, Brown allegedly said, 'We can bust on you too!'" The word "bust" is described as a threat to shoot Ocean. more on this story

Lil Wayne Loses His Cool Over Cameraman Bump

(Radio.com) From the "Beyonce blackout" to Jacoby Jones' 108-yard kick-off return, the Super Bowl offered lots of highlights on the field and stage. But Lil Wayne let the sparks fly before game day when a cameraman set off the YMCMB leader with a bump.

Wayne participated in the "DirecTV Celeb Beach Bowl" on Saturday (February 2) in his hometown of New Orleans, where he played in a game of flag football. He didn't seemed fazed by his team's loss but was pretty ticked off as a result of a bump from a cameraman.

In his post-game interview with E! News, Weezy lost his cool and decided to leave the building rather than deal with the authorities or return the shove he claimed he had received.

"One of these camera dudes just pushed me right now," a visibly distraught Wayne explained. "I don't like being touched by other people I don't tell to touch me. So I'm gonna get out of the building, because if I touch someone, I go to jail because they are not the same color as me, so you know how that go." more on this story

Justin Bieber Sets New Chart Record With Believe Acoustic

Justin Bieber has made his fifth No. 1 debut at the top of the Billboard 200 chart with his new release "Believe Acoustic."

Bieber's new release sold 211,000 copies in the United States its first week in stores according to Nielsen SoundScan numbers.

This latest No. 1 gives Bieber a new record. He now has become the first teenager to score 5 No. albums, topping Miley Cyrus who had a record of four No 1's while a teen.

The second place spot on the chart went to Andrea Bocelli, who sold 94,000 copies of his new album "Passione."

Tegan and Sara came in third with their new release, "Heartthrob" which sold 49,000 copies, a new high for the duo.

Justin Timberlake Reveals More New Album Details

Justin Timberlake has revealed new details about his new album, "The 20/20 Experience," which is set to be released on March 19th.

This week Timberlake disclosed the album art and the tracklisting via an interactive photo on his website.

The photo shows the album photo, which was shot by photographer Tom Munro, and Timberlake is shown in a in a tuxedo, behind an eye machine.

When fans click portions of the photo different details are revealed including a link to a handwritten tracklisting for the album.

Timberlake surprised fans last month with the release of the album's first single "Suit & Tie." The new album will be his third solo effort and his first album release since 2006. Check out the tracklisting as well as the photo

John Travolta Cruise Ship Assault Suit Dropped

The cruise ship employee that was suing actor John Travolta for assault has reportedly decided to drop the lawsuit.

Last week a judge ruled against Travolta's attorney's motion that the case be handled through arbitration and would therefore be heard in open court.

On Monday the case was dismissed, according to TMZ who report that the terms were not disclosed, making it unclear if Travolta made a financial settlement with the cruise ship.

The actor was sued by Fabian Zanzi, a cruise ship employee, last summer. Zanzi claimed that Travolta exposed himself to the employee in his stateroom, and forcibly embraced the employee after requesting a neck message, according to TMZ.

Lance Armstrong Under Federal Criminal Investigation

Lance Armstrong is reportedly now under federal criminal investigation in relation to his actions to cover-up his performance enhancing drug use during his cycling career.

Armstrong made headlines recently when he admitted during an interview with Oprah that he had used the drugs.

Now ABC News reports that a source told them "Agents are actively investigating Armstrong for obstruction, witness tampering and intimidation."

TMZ reports that multiple cyclists, as well as other people close to Armstrong, have publicly accused him of threatening them into silence over the years, and now after his public admission those claims are being taken seriously.

Investigators are reportedly looking into Armstrong's attempt to cover-up his drug use by allegedly threatening and interfering with potential witnesses, and not directly with his drug use, according to the ABC report.

ABC also reportedly yesterday that Armstrong may testify under oath about his drug use, read that here.

Mariah Carey Records Song For Wizard of Oz Prequel

Disney's new prequel to The Wizard of Oz, 'Oz The Great and Powerful' will feature a new song from Mariah Carey.

Carey recorded the song "Almost Home" for the film and it will be released on February 19, 2013 ahead of the March 8th North American release of the film, according to Noise11.com.

Mariah will also release a music video for the track where she will be featured with characters from the movie.

"'Almost Home' has a message that works beautifully with the film," Mariah Carey said. "It's a feel-good record, evoking the feeling of reaching your home and being with people that you love." Watch the film trailer here.

A$AP Rocky Shrugs Off Tyler, The Creator Diss

(Radio.com) A$AP Rocky hit number one with his debut album, Long.Live.A$AP. But some critics, most notably Tyler, the Creator, had a problem with A$AP's flashy hit single, "F–kin' Problem," which features Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, and Drake.

Shortly after Rocky released "F–kin' Problems," Tyler tweeted a not-so-subtle dig. "So funny when someone releases a new song with the same four people that we expected to be on it with the same sh*tty 'Trap' beat…"

Despite the jabs thrown his way, A$AP bats away any suggestion of beef with the Odd Future frontman.

"He has his opinions and he's entitled to them, so it's whatever," he told LifeAndTimes. "Hell no, I'm not tripping over what Tyler, The Creator said. I'm Jiggy." more on this story

Sting To Perform At The Grammys

(Radio.com) Sting has just been added to the long list of performers at the Grammys. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, who hasn't released a new album since 2009′s If On A Winter's Night…, will hit the stage in a collaborative performance that will feature a pair of hitmakers from a younger generation, Bruno Mars and Rihanna.

There are no details on what the trio will sing, although Mars' music — like Sting's when he fronted the Police — often has a reggae influence, as does Rihanna's.

Sting has played the GRAMMYS a number of times in recent years. In 2007, The Police not only kicked off their reunion tour with a performance of "Roxanne," but opened the night's show. more on this story

Tim McGraw Energized With New Start

(Radio.com) Tim McGraw is having a good day. At least it appears that way, from how energized and engaged he is during a recent interview with Radio.com, talking about his brand-new album, Two Lanes of Freedom.

"I feel there's way more ahead of me than behind me," Tim says. "It's just sort of an open road. I'm really only 35 percent into what I'm here to do musically."

Released on Tuesday (Feb. 5), Two Lanes of Freedom is Tim's first record on his new label Big Machine Records (he had been signed to Curb Records since the mid-1990s). It's his 12th studio record overall.

Switching to a new label, he says, doesn't necessarily affect the recording process–writing and finding songs, cutting them in a studio–it's more about support after the fact. "You don't have to worry about what's going to happen with the music, how it's going to be presented."

But he does admit that this new energy from the business side may have an indirect impact on the recording itself. "I'm sure in a certain way that backwashes into the making of the record, and the feeling of the record. And we certainly felt like we had a weight off our shoulders when we went in there to record it." more on this story

Elton John Got Ed Sheeran Grammy Gig

(Radio.com) Ed Sheeran will perform a duet with Elton John during Sunday's 55th Grammy Awards and he revealed how it all unfolded.

"I just got a call from him about two months ago just saying, 'Yeah I've been trying to get you a slot playing on the Grammys.' I was like, 'Okay, cool!' Should be fun."

While Ed's no stranger to having duet partners he's curious at how rehearsing with Elton will take place.

"I've dueted with a lot of musicians in the past. Rehearsing with them you just invite them around your house, have a cup of tea and a play," he said. "How do you rehearse with Elton John? What do you do? He basically only plays one piano so it has to be his piano and I have to go to wherever that is."

Nominated for Song of the Year for "The A Team," Ed Sheeran is humbled yet realistic. "It's got some big competition there," he told Y98/St. Louis. more on this story

The Story Behind Kelly Clarkson's Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

(Radio.com) What started as simple advice from a mother to her daughter became one of the well-known and beloved songs of 2012.

Nominated for three GRAMMYs including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, the song began organically. Radio.com chatted with songwriter Ali Tamposi and producer Greg Kurstin, two of the masterminds behind Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)."

On the day of her writing session with Jorgen Elofsson and David Gamson, Ali was spending time with her mom who was in town visiting.

"I was going through a break-up from someone I had been with for seven years. In the midst of tears, anger, and a bad attitude she said the magic words, 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger,'" Ali recalled.

Those words resonated with her and when it came time to picking the song's title it was a natural contender.

"From there, the session was over in about three hours. We all felt really good about the song," she said. "A couple of months later, David Gamson emailed us the demo. My mind was blown! I'll never forget all of the 'smash' responses from our managers and publishers on the email chain." more.

TJ Needs Money To Care For Michael Jackson's Children

The Executors of Michael Jackson's estate are requesting that a judge give TJ Jackson some compensation so that he can continue to care for Michael Jackson's 3 children.

TMZ obtained legal documents filed by the estate that state TJ spends 40 hours a week caring for Paris, Prince and Blanket .

TJ has been co-guardian of the children, along with Michael's mother Katherine Jackson, since July and has not received any money for his services.

He has is married with 3 children of his own and the executors say in the documents that caring for Michael's children has been a hardship, according to the report.

They executors are asking the judge to give them permission to pay TJ $9,000 including retroactive compensation to July.

Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich Plan Live DJ Gigs

(Radio.com) Thom Yorke and Atoms For Peace collaborator Nigel Godrich, have announced a series of three dates where they'll play the roll of DJs.

This isn't the first time Yorke spun the wheels of steel. Among his appearances as a DJ, the Radiohead frontman famously showed his skills last year during a DJ set at the Ace Hotel pool party, sandwiched between the band's bi-weekend Coachella sets.

"Me & Nigel out & about with two turntables & a microphone – London 22feb, Berlin 8march, NY 14march. special guests & location to follow.." more on this story

Mod Sun Releases My Hippy Video

Mod Sun has released a new music video for his single "My Hippy" complete with psychedelic and colorful visuals.

The video was directed by Mikey Easterling of Talkboy TV and Mod Sun and fans can check it out here.

He recently stated, "My Hippy is filled with futuristic fashion, bright colors, beautiful camera work, trippy effects, and even has a cameo from the infamous Sunset Blvd. Jesus. I am here to clean minds of negativity, and build confidence in others".

Mod Sun is currently co-headlining The 2013 Road Trippin' tour with Cisco Adler.

Rave Drug Report Sparks Controversy

(Radio.com) An investigative report by the L.A. Times highlighting the connection between large-scale raves (specifically those promoted by event firms Go Ventures and Insomniac) and a series of drug-related deaths has sparked Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella to launch an online call to action against the newspaper's claims.

The story details 14 drug-related deaths that have occurred at Insomniac and Go Ventures events since 2006.

"As part of their mission to twist facts to suit their sensational story, the L.A. Times treated the opinions of a few people as gospel, turned everyone who enjoys electronic music events into villains, and ignored anyone that did not agree with their biased opinion," reads the letter Rotella posted to his Instagram account in response to the front-page story.

"Rather than addressing the real issue, rampant drug use in the United States, Rong-Gong "Ron" Lin II and his team preferred to attack our company, our events, our music and Pasquale instead of doing any credible research on health and safety issues facing large music festivals across the world," the letter added. more on this story

Bethenny Frankel Is Good and Terrible Right Now

(Extra) "Extra's" AJ Calloway caught up with Bethenny Frankel about her life as she prepares to launch her syndicated talk show "Bethenny."

"Right now I'm sort of good and terrible," she told AJ. "I'm going through something very difficult. And you know what? Every dark cloud has a silver lining. I do have a beautiful daughter and I have a lot of things to be thankful and grateful for."

Frankel, who celebrated the new show at a Warner Bros. bash in NYC, explained that launching the program "feels so true and honest." She went on to say, "People are going to watch because we're going to be having a good, real honest fun inappropriate sometimes conversation."

The author and Skinnygirl creator has a lot on her plate. How does she do it? Bethenny told AJ, "I definitely multi-task. I prioritize. It's like Nike says… you 'just do it.'"

Knowing that AJ is expecting a baby soon, she also offered some words of encouragement, saying, "You are going to be a great dad. Enjoy the ride and you are going to experience the truest, most pure form of unconditional love anyone could ever experience." Extra

Kylie Minogue Moves To Roc Nation

Kylie Minogue announced yesterday that she is the latest music star to relocate to Jay Z's Roc Nation.

Minogue broke the news to fans with a posting on her Twitter account that read, "greetings from my new home rocnation #KM2013ROC."

The Twitter posting was accompanied by a photo showing her wearing a Roc Nation t-shirt.

The label also announced the signing on their website saying, "Roc Nation would like to welcome Aussie singer, recording artist, songwriter, actress and designer Kylie Minogue to the family.

"In a career now spanning 25 years, Kylie has released 11 studio albums, two live CDs, eight live concert DVDs, a greatest hits double album, and multiple video packages. She has released over 50 hit singles worldwide, including the Grammy-winning Come Into My World, and has sold more than 68 million albums worldwide. Needless to say, we're excited to have Kylie join the Roc fam."

Minogue also announced that she will be performing at the House of Blues in West Hollywood on Sunday with Timbaland Deadmau5, Demetrius, Nero, Crookers and DJ Reflex. more on this story