Today's top pop and entertainment stories, we begin with: Clay Aiken has his own idea of what American Idol should do to replace departing judge Simon Cowell. "I've always thought it would be a great addition to the panel to have someone who's a former contestant and knows what it's like to be up on that stage and be critiqued," Aiken tells Billboard.com. moreSyfy has cast 1980s pop-star rivals Debbie Gibson and Tiffany in one of the network's signature Saturday night original movies. The cable network promises an epic battle between the former teen pop stars, who will co-star in "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid." more
Drake's debut album flew to the No. 1 spot on the U.S. chart Wednesday, while Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers came in at No. 2 with their highest ranking since 1980. more.
But it doesn't look like Drake will hold on to the top spot: Eminem's "Recovery," could sell more than 600,000 copies by Sunday for the biggest sales week of the year, industry sources estimate. It could even surpass the 608,000-unit haul of his last set, 2009's "Relapse." more
Mariah Carey is in the doghouse with a veterinarian who says the pop superstar hasn't paid nearly $30,000 in bills for three of her prized pooches. more
Lady Gaga was left red-faced on Wednesday when she tripped over in her sky-high heels and fell to the ground upon her arrival at London's Heathrow Airport. more
Twilight's Robert Pattinson isn't the only famous vampire in his family. AP reports that genealogists say the 24-year-old star is related to Vlad the Impaler, widely cited as the inspiration for the main character in Bram Stoker's "Dracula." There is a royal tie involved in all this, read about that here.
A never-before-seen picture of Michael Jackson which serves as an optional cover art of his tenth studio album "Invincible" has hit the web. It features the short-haired Michael with a sad expression and a blue glittery ring painted on his left eye. more
FUSE have released a new promo video for this weekend's tribute to Michael Jackson. Check it out here. On the anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, Fuse, Madison Square Garden's national music television network will celebrate the iconic artist's life and legacy with two days of non-stop MJ. Beginning Friday, June 25th through Saturday, June 26th between 11am – 6am, Fuse will pay tribute to the King of Pop with programming that includes two world-premiere documentaries, Michael Jackson: The Inside Story and Michael Jackson: A Tribute, as well as a biography highlighting the pop star's wildly successful career and some of his most iconic music videos.
Animal Planet aired a special "Michael Jackson & Bubbles: The Untold Story" documentary last night in light of the anniversary of the King of Pop's death, and in the clip, the late singer's sister, LaToya Jackson, bursts into tears after seeing the chimpanzee again more
LaToya Jackson claims her brother Michael was killed because he was "worth so much more dead than alive". more
Britney Spears is going to hook up with Akon for one of the new materials in her upcoming seventh studio album. Confirming that matter is a reggae artist Predator Dub Assassins who wrote on Twitter, "Co -Writing on a track for Britney Spears ft Akon. WTF ?! What is gonna happen next?" more
Tickets to Jimmy Buffett's free concert to show support for the oil spill-stricken Gulf Coast were grabbed up quickly Wednesday and began showing up for sale on eBay for more than $100 each — prompting the online service to ban the sales on its site. more
AMC is near a deal to acquire a drama from "The Blind Side" director John Lee Hancock. "The Wreck," set in the world of Southern college football, centers on the high-profile head coach of a once-legendary team that has just finished a losing season. more
The Game has found himself at the centre of a lawsuit filed by record label executives seeking to delay the release of his new release The R.E.D. Album" amid allegations of unpaid royalties. more
Heidi Montag refuses to back out of music despite the fact that her first studio album is a flop. On June 23, the reality TV star-turned singer announced that she is moving forward with plan to make a second effort. more
Katy Perry injured her leg when she went out dancing after her performance at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto over the weekend. more