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R Kelly is a wanted man once again. A judge has entered a bench warrant for the R&B singer because he did not show for a court hearing on Wednesday in Chicago. The reason for the no show was said to be because Kelly’s bus was delayed in Utah.The judge has entered the warrant but did not enforce it just yet unless of course, Kelly didn’t show up for the hearing the following morning. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Cook County prosecutors pressed the judge noting he had already shown considerable leeway in Kelly’s case. Someone has got a lot of explaining to do.

Jonas Brothers will be taking the stage at Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve! Nick, Kevin, and Joe are set to join Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood during this year’s bash live in Times Square. The party ushering in 2008 will be hosted by Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest.

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was the first to report that Timbaland leaked Madonna’s rumored new single ‘4 Minutes to Save the World’ and also even posted the track on the website. But it seems that the move has infuriated Madonna’s current record label Warner Bros. because Perez was told to take down the recording. They obliged of course. What’s one simple click of a mouse compared to millions due to a lawsuit?

Timbaland played the song in concert on Sunday night and now, audio and video recordings of the song are all over the internet. Someone may just get a stern talking to.

Here is Lil’ Mama new song titled “Shawty Get Loose” featuring T-Pain. Lil’ Mama will be releasing her debut album entitled “Voice of the Young People” in 2008.

Rihanna’s hit single ‘Umbrella’ has been the biggest single of the year which merited a lot of covers from different artists representing different genres. It’s actually the most covered single of 2007. It’s so big that even Rihanna has done her own cover of her own song!

Rihanna actually went back in to the studio and recorded an amazing acoustic version of the song. Her acoustic version features a new arrangement and even a few added lyrics. It’s incredible! Maybe this would be the end of the ‘Umbrella’ covers. It’s already gone back to where it all started – Rihanna herself.

Britney Spears “Piece Of Me” Lyrics

Britney Spears Lyrics
Piece Of Me Lyrics

Britney Spears “Piece Of Me” Official Promo Video
From her latest Album Blackout,
Sounds Much better then “Gimme More” Hate that song!

Travis Tritt is having some trouble with his record label and its president. He just filed suit against them alleging that the label was started with money Ray Termini siphoned from the nursing home company he also ran. The country crooner filed the suit in US District Court in Nashville this week, claiming that his career has suffered “irreparable damage” because of Category 5 Records’ “false, unfair and deceptive acts”. Tritt is seeking at least $10 million in damages.

Termini is the CEO of the now bankrupt Haven Healthcare which is being investigated the by State of Connecticut. So I guess Tritt’s suit may have some merit.

Scream America!, the limited edition EP from Tokio Hotel, is in stores everywhere today! The latest from the international superstars features “Scream” and “Ready Set Go!” remixed by Jade Puget of AFI and Blaqk Audio. The EP can be purchased at HereMore info Here

The Grammy nominations have been announced, and the Plain White T’s have earned two honors! The band is up for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals” and “Song of the Year” for their smash hit “Hey There Delilah.” The T’s will be battling 2007 sensations like Carrie Underwood, Amy Winehouse, Daughtry, and Rihanna for the honors.

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When you get successful, people all of sudden either want to be your friend and get some freebies bought with your hard-earned money or they want to sue you for it.

While a lot of celebrities get sued for something when they get rich with baseless accusations, I can’t say the same for Soulja Boy who just got sued with a very tough case ahead of him. The rapper with the most obnoxious song of the year is being sued for trademark infringement by a musician named Souljah Boy.

A rep for the guy with an H says “I am writing on behalf of the law firm of Alexander, Odunze & Kang LLP to give you a heads up re: the attached complaint, which was filed in federal court this afternoon on behalf of Willie Lyons p/k/a Souljah Boy. By way of background (and as you may already know), Mr. Lyons, known in commerce as Souljah Boy for over twelve years, is suing artist Soulja Boy (birth name: DeAndre Way), his record label, attorney & manager in connection with his blatant infringement of Mr. Lyons’ trademark.”

Soulja may have to pay up.

Early Thursday morning, Black Eyed Peas front woman Fergie was on hand to announce the nominations for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Despite being a big favorite to score a lot of nods, the ‘Fergalicious’ singer only got one nomination for herself in the category of Best Female Pop Vocal.Despite the disappointing number, Fergie still helped kick off the Grammy’s celebration with a People party at the Avalon Hollywood nightclub on Thursday in Hollywood. I bet she’s saying that she already has 3 Grammy’s anyway so she still has reason to party. And let’s not forget that her album has 5 hit singles off of it. That’s something!

Meet sexy Kerli, the Estonian pop/rock princess with a gothic twist. At just 20 years old, Kerli already has a firm grasp of what matters to her most—and that is her music. Kerli feels that it is her mission to deliver genuine music to her audience. For Kerli making music has never been about fame or money but a hope that her music might help someone in their time of need or even just bring a smile to someone’s face.The debut album, Love is Dead, showcases Kerli’s unique sound and effortlessly ethereal voice. Listeners will be intrigued as they are taken on a journey from the whimsical “Walking on Air” to the haunting “Love is Dead.”

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Gina released her debut album “In Search of Cleo” with some very special shows at The Box in NYC. Not sure if you are familiar with any of the tracks from the record, but here is the MP3 for “Pretty Girls On Prozac”. Its got a dark, edgy feel that is totally unique…I think you’ll dig wiredset.com/media/ginagershon/03%20Pretty%20Girls%20On%20Prozac.mp3

Gina’s keeping it real and doing this release independently so the only places to purchase the album are from her official site:
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You have heard and read about international superstars Tokio Hotel, but now you can now meet the band in exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from their new EPK (electronic press kit). Please check out the video links below.

Also, join hundreds of thousands of fans by watching “Tokio Hotel TV” every Wednesday at 5pm PST on tokiohotel-us.com. Each episode features a different aspect of a day in the life of the band. For past episodes, please visit Tokio Hotel’s official Youtube channel youtube.com/tokiohotelchannel.

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Fergie isn’t one to hide her gorgeous body and being at the ‘Movies Rock: A Celebration of Music in Film’ event held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday was not the place to start hiding it. She took to the carpet and the stage is hip-hugging outfits.

Fergie and Jennifer Hudson got to make like Bond girls when they performed rousing renditions of ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘Goldfinger’ from the James Bond films. Fergie’s also known for her accessories so it’s clear why she went with the Bond theme by having a bejeweled gun decoration on her microphone stand.

Kylie Minogue is a sell out – in a good way. The Australian singer sold out all eight of her UK shows in less than two hours which prompted promoters to add another seven UK shows to her schedule. Tickets went on sale at 9AM on Monday for the eight original scheduled shows and by 10AM the promoter added the extra shows to meet the demand.

Kylie has a lot to party for apart from that. Her new album ‘X’ is #1 in Australia and #4 in the UK during its first week of release. She has also agreed to perform at the Brit Awards in February which will be hosted by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.

Apparently, according to Posh Spice Victoria Beckham, you can only be a true fan if you cry, or even better, pass out. In a video that was filmed just after her arrival in Japan to begin the Spice Girls reunion world tour; she says “When the paramedics are called I think that is a good sign, it shows real determination as a fan.”

The video has been released on her website for those that don’t believe me – check it out for yourselves.

So, if you are made of stronger stuff that passing out because you have met your idol, or crying because you are on the same planet as someone famous; then I am sorry but you do not class as a dedicated fan and you may as well give up now.

Really Victoria, did anyone ever tell you to think before you speak?

Jessica Sierra, a former “American Idol” finalist, was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest, and violation of parole. She was on probation because of an earlier incident where she was charged with felony battery and cocaine possession.This earlier incident occurred in April. Sierra was accused of assaulting a man with a glass in a nightclub in Tampa. She was then found with cocaine on her person as she was being booked at the jail. It was just November 19 when a judge sentenced her to 12 months probation and submission to random drug testing.

This latest arrest came Saturday morning at approximately 2:10 a.m. Sierra was at a bar when officers attempted to arrest her, she tried to push them away and run from the scene. Her lawyer gave no comment, saying that he had not yet spoken with his client.

Sierra was slated to appear on the upcoming reality show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” The show will follow twelve celebrities as they go through rehab for their various addictions.

Is Sierra actually a celeb in the first place?

The alternative band Incubus is auctioning off a boatload of their stuff on eBay. It’s not because they’re broke. It’s all for the benefit of the Make Yourself Foundation, a charity founded by the band which gives to a host of other charities.

This past year, the band raised over $600,000 to support the foundation via their tours in the US and Europe. They are now looking to add to that number via the eBay auctions. There are over 50 items on sale including lead singer Brandon Boyd’s 2006 Mini Cooper, their custom Xbox, a pool cue and a lot of sneakers.