Katy Perry Strips at School- Michael Jackson- Grimm Wins America's Got Talent- Idol Auditions Go Online- Snooki Spears- Joaquin Phoenix Rap Hoax- more was a top 10 story this week . Here is the recap: This week's top digest stories part II: (Yahoo) A lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's mother once again places the spotlight on the pop star's final days as it focuses not just on the doctor charged in his death but also on the concert promoter that was supposed to pay the physician. more(Yahoo) Attorneys for the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death asked a federal judge Wednesday to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the singer's father. more
(Billboard) Effective immediately, Forest Lawn Cemetery, the burial site of Michael Jackson's body, will enact a $3 fee for fans wishing to leave flowers for the King of Pop inside his private mausoleum. more
(Billboard) Katy Perry held a surprise performance at her old high school yesterday (Sept. 14) and after stripping out of a cheerleader outfit into something more revealing, the 25-year-old singer spotted "the most popular kid" in her class -- the same guy that "never wanted to date" her -- and appropriately dedicated her song "You're So Gay" to him more
(Yahoo) Taylor Swift is the latest act to offer bonus album content to an exclusive retailer. The country superstar is aligning herself with Target Corp. for the release of her latest album, "Speak Now." more
Kelly Rowland's music video for the track "Rose Colored Glasses" is out five days earlier than the official release. Captured in 3D, the video is not only offering "vivid colors and unique visuals" but also the R 'n' B singer in a very revealing dress. more
(Yahoo) Bluesy crooner Michael Grimm has traded his fedora for the crown on "America's Got Talent." Grimm, a native of Waveland, Miss., was revealed as the winner of the NBC variety competition on its season conclusion airing Wednesday. more
(Billboard) To mark the 10th anniversary of "American Idol", hopeful pop stars have the chance to submit an audition video at MySpace through Oct. 6 more
(Yahoo) Hootie & The Blowfish is getting a monument in South Carolina's capital city. The State newspaper reported that a large steel and black granite art piece will be unveiled Oct. 21 more
(Hollywood Reporter) Jennifer Garner is in talks to star opposite Jeremy Renner in the dramatic thriller "Better Living Through Chemistry." more
Boyband McFly are giving their forthcoming album away for free to fans who subscribe to their new website. The four-piece's fifth album, "Above the Noise", is set to hit stores in November, but online devotees who subscribe their Super City site will receive the release free of charge. more
(Billboard) Wu-Tang Clan mastermind the RZA will direct Oscar winner Russell Crowe in "The Man With The Iron Fist," a kung-fu film set to begin filming in Shanghai this December more
(NME) Kanye West reveals details of a 40-minute film for new single 'Runaway' The video is about a phoenix who falls to earth and becomes the rapper-producer's girlfriend more
(Billboard) Snooki showed off her Britney Spears pride by lipsynching the pop princess's 1999 hit, "Sometimes." Watch it here.
(Yahoo) A lawyer for the entertainment company sued by Michael Jackson's mother challenged the lawsuit Thursday and distanced AEG Live from the doctor charged in the singer's death. more
(Yahoo) Susan Boyle has dreamed a dream and reprised her winning performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" from "Les Miserables" during a Mass on Thursday celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI. more
(Yahoo) Casey Affleck is admitting to what many critics suspected all along: His documentary about Joaquin Phoenix launching a rap career was a fake. more
George Michael has been dealt another blow - a planned re-release of his debut solo album "Faith" has been put on hold. The former Wham! singer was locked up for eight weeks on Tuesday, September 14 after he pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and driving under the influence of drugs. more
(Billboard) Katy Perry led Billboard's Hot 100 singles for a second week on Thursday with "Teenage Dream," while tunes by Bruno Mars and Rihanna are mounting challenges to take the lead next week. more
(Billboard) After five years of waiting, Fiona Apple fans will be happy to learn that the singer/songwriter has a new album on the way. more
(Yahoo) Shelley Malil, an actor best known for his appearance in the film "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," was found guilty of attempted premeditated murder for stabbing his ex-girlfriend more than 20 times more
(Billboard) The Black Eyed Peas are rumored to perform at the halftime show at the 2011 Super Bowl in Dallas, according to the Sports by Brooks blog. more
(ASB) Ciara's collaborative performance with N.E.R.D at the recent MTV Video Music Awards could stem into a studio session. The R 'n' B singer took over Nelly Furtado's duty in the trio's single "Hot N Fun" during the awards event and she said she got along well with the three of them. more
(Billboard) After weeks of speculation, "American Idol" will unveil the new judging panel for its 10th season next Wednesday (Sept. 22), Fox and Ryan Seacrest have confirmed. more
(ASB) Willow Smith, the 9-year-old singer who is about to take the Hip-Hop realm with her debut single "Whip My Hair", has released a teaser for the single's music video. Pictures from the video shoot which was held in Los Angeles are given in flashes while the upbeat song is played in full. more -
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