The Day in Pop Digest for 1/14/11: (Jam!) Justin Bieber was hospitalized in Burbank, California on Wednesday night after suffering an allergic reaction on the set of TV drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. A representative for the Baby singer has confirmed the hospital visit, "He's fine now and back on set." more(Billboard) Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean has confirmed that he has entered a rehab facility. "For personal reasons, I've checked myself into a rehab clinic," the singer says in an official statement. more
Can you say EGO?: Kanye West has celebrated the success of his latest album by splurging $180,000 on a diamond-studded watch featuring an image of his own face. more
(Jam!) Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's eldest son Chester Hanks is stepping away from the family's acting legacy - he's styling himself as an aspiring rapper. The 21 year old is moving away from Hollywood and has reinvented himself as Chet Haze more
(Billboard) Kelly Clarkson confirmed yesterday on her Facebook page that her new album, tentatively-titled "May," will "supposedly" be released in March. The announcement in question has since been removed more
(Billboard) This Sunday's (Jan. 16) episode of the animated Fox hit "The Cleveland Show" will feature the cast of "Glee" in a quick cutaway. more
(FMQB) Drake has begun work on new songs with the xx member Jamie Smith and Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine. It looks like the rapper's collaboration with Smith is intended for his own second album, Take Care, while his work with Welch is slated to appear on her next record. more
Check out Taylor Swift's new video for the song "Back to December" off her latest album Speak Now here.
(Billboard) After taking 2010 off from touring, Kenny Chesney will return to the road in a big way in 2011 -- he just announced 41 new arena and amphitheatre dates on his Goin' Coastal Tour. more
(FMQB) Rihanna is set to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine, according to a new tweet from the singer. more
(FMQB) Muse frontman Matt Bellamy and actress Kate Hudson are expecting a baby together. more
(BBC) Wyclef Jean says he's talking to former Fugees bandmate Pras Michel about ideas for the group after sitting next to him on a flight to Haiti. more
The opening night of the new Spider-Man musical on Broadway is once again delayed. more
A friend up north sent us this bit of news: Regis Philbin & Kelly Ripa are hosting a contest where they will pick one person from North American Radio to sit in and received over 10,000 entries. Winner announced on Sunday...It is now down to the final 10 with voting ending on Sunday, and Scott Mauler from Ottawa's Hot 899 being the 'lone little Canadian' according to Mike Greenberg on ESPN's Mike & Mike. Other Top 10 Contestants include Former WWE Host & Current WPLG (NY, NY) Host Todd Pettingill, and the aforementioned Mike Greenberg from ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike Syndicated Morning Show. If you want to show your support, log on to the Men Of Radio Co-Host For A Day Search on the LIVE! with Regis & Kelly website to view the final top 10 and vote here
