The Day in Pop Digest for 12/29/10: Miley Cyrus is facing fresh controversy after a set of photographs leaked. She is pictured lying on a sofa in a revealing black mini-dress, as a girl, believed to be her assistant, pulls at the fabric and pretends to lick the star's breast. more. The pics are posted hereEminem has released perhaps the most star-powered jam of the year (that doesn't include Kanye). Eminem, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Stat Quo, and Cashis all appear, and while the chorus is questionable and the track runs about two guests too long, but listen here
(Billboard) DMX has been moved to a mental health unit at the Arizona State Prison Complex facility, Alhambra, where he is serving his latest prison term. more
(Billboard) In the latest disappointment for the ambitious Broadway production of "Spider-Man," one of the lead actresses who suffered a concussion during its first preview performance is quitting the show. more
(Jam!) A photo which appears to show rumoured couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez kissing has been dismissed as a fake by the Baby hitmaker's representative. more
(Jam!) In related news Justin Bieber's romance with Selena Gomez is heating up if a new U.S. report suggesting the young couple spent the night together at Miami, Florida's swanky Gansevoort hotel are to be believed. more
(Billboard) In the midst of all the holiday engagements and births comes one bit of sad news -- Rihanna and her boyfriend of nearly a year, Matt Kemp, have gone their separate ways, according to multiple reports more
(Jam!) Lady Gaga has another chart-topping feat to celebrate ahead of the New Year - she recorded the bestselling album of 2010. Gaga's The Fame Monster - an extended version of her 2008 debut The Fame - has scored nearly six million sales worldwide over the last year. more
(Jam!) Country music icon Merle Haggard has been given the all-clear after a two-year battle with cancer more
(NME) A stuntman has been involved in a serious accident on the set of forthcoming comedy sequel The Hangover 2 more
(NME) Hero director Zhang Yimou has announced that Christian Bale will star in Nanjing Heroes, the story of the Nanjing Massacre more
(BBC) Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back is to be preserved by the US Library of Congress in its National Film Registry more
(Yahoo) Reese Witherspoon is engaged to Hollywood agent Jim Toth. A representative for the actress confirmed that the couple will wed and says they're "extremely happy." more
(L.A. Times) Disneyland Resort temporarily halted ticket sales at both of its Anaheim theme parks Tuesday because of massive crowds, and visitors complained of slow traffic and especially long lines. more