The Day in Pop Digest for 11/19/10: (Billboard) Beyonce's Thanksgiving TV special has just earned a bit of friendly competition: Taylor Swift has announced her own "Taylor Swift: Speak Now" primetime musical show, set to air Thanksgiving night more(Billboard) Rumors are afloat that Britney Spears is in negotiations to star in a reality show about the production of her new album. more
(Billboard) According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lil Wayne is scheduled to perform with Eminem on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on Dec. 18. more
(NME) Michael Jackson's estate responds to 'fake vocals' accusations Lawyer outlines measures taken to ensure authenticity more
(NME) In related news: Michael Jackson's brother wades into 'Michael' album controversy Randy Jackson joins nephews in slamming Sony Music more
(ASB) Black Eyed Peas have been tapped to make a live performance at the Super Bowl XLV halftime show in February next year, according to the Dallas Morning News. more
(Billboard) Akon recently stated that he will not released unfinished Michael Jackson tracks that he and the King of Pop worked on before the singer's untimely death. more
An autopsy finds that the Minnesota rapper known as Eyedea died of an accidental overdose. more
(Jam) Katy Perry's bust has hit the headlines again after her handlers asked VH1 marketing men to tone down her assets for the poster advertising the upcoming Divas Salute The Troops TV special. more
(Billboard) Lady Gaga Tweeted early yesterday (Nov. 17) that "Born This Way," her album slated for a release during 2011's first half, is "almost perfect." more
(Jam) Rihanna has vowed never to strip off for a bumper payday after rejecting numerous offers to reveal all for Playboy magazine more
Check out B.o.B's new video for "Don't Let Me Fall" here
Trace Adkins has been tabbed as the host of the American Country Awards. more
(BBC) Ryan Reynolds, star of The Proposal and the upcoming Green Lantern, is named "sexiest man alive" by US magazine People. more
(Yahoo) The dirt is flying between Donald Trump's producers for TV's "Celebrity Apprentice" and the owner of the city's biggest, glitziest rooftop garden. more
(Yahoo) Drew Carey is bringing his improv stylings back to TV. Carey will star in an improvised sketch comedy series that's set to debut next spring on the Game Show Network. more
(Billboard) Though a hefty number of blockbuster new albums reached the marketplace on Tuesday, Nov. 16, none of them look like they'll topple Susan Boyle's "The Gift" from No. 1 on the Billboard 200 next week. more
(Yahoo) City prosecutors are unlikely to file charges against Russell Brand over a spat with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport, an official said Thursday. more
Gareth Liddiard album, Strange Tourist will now be released in Europe and the US in the week of January 17th. You can see a video for Blondin' Makes An Omlette here
(BBC) Anne Hathaway will co-host this year's Nobel peace prize concert in Norway with Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington more