2010 is almost halfway gone. Join us each weekend this month as we look back at the top stories from the first half of this year. Below is our look back at March. We'll be back with a new Day in Pop report Monday morning.

Ke$ha Sex Tape- Crystal Bowersox Hospitalized- Michael Jackson's Doctor Halted CPR- KC and the Sunshine Band Child Sex Arrest- Lady Gaga - Miley To Quit Music- more

Remember Ke$ha? This story made a minor splash back in March: A representative for Ke$ha has moved quickly to dismiss reports the pop newcomer has been caught up in a sex tape scandal, insisting the singer is not the woman featured in explicit images posted online. Jam! reports, the X-rated stills from the adult video first appeared on gossip website ZackTaylor.ca under the headline, 'Photos of Ke$ha having sex have leaked online!!'. more

AP reports that Michael Jackson's doctor halted CPR on the dying pop star and delayed calling paramedics so he could collect drug vials at the scene, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press that shed new light on the singer's chaotic final moments.

While many teenagers are crazy about Justin Bieber, 17-year-old Miley Cyrus admitted she doesn't listen to his music. "Bieber fever ... I'm not necessarily a fan. I don't listen to that kind of music." so said the Disney pop singer. "I like Kurt Cobain. [He] is like my dream boyfriend." What that has to do with music is telling.

A music producer and co-founder of KC and the Sunshine Band has acknowledged having sex with teenage boys, police said. Richard R. Finch, 56, was arrested after a boy told authorities he'd had sexual contact with him at Finch's home in Newar

A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal. Rob Fusari filed a $35 million lawsuit against the pop star, saying his protege and former girlfriend ditched him as her career soared.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at singer Susan Boyle's home in West Lothian, police said. The incident at the Blackburn home of the Britain's Got Talent runner-up, happened on 26 January.

Actor Corey Haim's death is being linked to a major drug ring which has been illegally obtaining prescription drugs. "Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription drug abuse,". said California Attorney General Jerry Brown. "This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription drug ring under investigation."

The 10 male American Idol semifinalists performed Tuesday on the Fox singing competition instead of the 10 female semifinalists because 24-year-old Crystal Bowersox from Toledo, Ohio, was hospitalized according to the show's host. Her condition was not disclosed, it was simply described as a "medical issues which would prevent" her from performing according to AP

Twilight star Taylor Lautner picked up two Awards trophies at the 23rd annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards show. Lautner snared the favorite actor honor for his "New Moon" role as well as the inaugural cutest couple award with his "Twilight" co-star Kristin Stewart. Katy Perry, wearing a bright blue wig and skintight flowery dress, was blasted with slime when presenting the favorite movie actress trophy to Miley Cyrus.

Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie was left red-faced at a Black Eyed Peas' concert on Wednesday, March 24 when she slipped and fell to the floor. The band was performing their track "Let's Get It Started" in Kansas City, Missouri when Fergie, dressed in a futuristic robot costume, lost her footing and landed faced down on her hands and knees.

Unsealed search warrants in the Michael Jackson case reveal large quantities of general anesthetic and dozens of tubes of skin-whitening creams were among items found in the singer's home after his death.

The official ambulance report concerning Michael Jackson's death allegedly confirms rumors Dr. Conrad Murray misled medics at the scene. The papers appear to show Murray failed to inform medics he had given the singer a dose of Propofol prior to his death

Miley Cyrus has promised to turn her back on music for good and concentrate on movies - insisting she's "done" with pop once her next album is released in June, reports the SFGate. On the red carpet for her new film "The Last Song," Cyrus told reporters, "I've got a record coming out in June and then I'm done. I just want to work in movies. That's what I like and that's what I want to be doing."

There is a feud going on the web between rapper Soulja Boy and Chris Brown. The young MC started the rift on Twitter by giving a remark that he has more followers than the ex-boyfriend of Rihanna. "#ListenB**ch add @ChrisBrown & @BowWow followers together and you still aint half way f**kin wit me lol," Soulja wrote

Justin Bieber's manager surrendered to police Wednesday in connection with a mall fan frenzy that sent five people to a hospital with minor injuries last year. Scott "Scooter" Braun pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment, criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a child.

Beyonce has decided that she no longer needs her alter ego, Sasha Fierce, to enable her to do her wild stage moves without being inhibited. In a recent interview with Allure magazine, the singer declared that, "Sasha Fierce is done. I killed her." more

Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. He was 70

Pop tart fight! Ke$ha has blasted Britney Spears for doing lip-sync performances on her "Circus" world tour. "I think that's bulls**t," she told the Daily Record. "I don't think that's fair at all for people who are going to see the show. I think if you are going to be a singer, you should sing. If you are going to be a dancer, you should dance." more -

Lady Gaga Rock Band To Include South Park Cover of Poker Face

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a four pack of songs from pop sensation Lady Gaga, as well as a special Lady Gaga cover by Comedy Central's South Park's own Eric Cartman will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and Wii.

Lady Gaga joins the more than 400 artists currently available through theRock Band platform. With more than 1,100 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii Musical maven and international fashionista Lady Gaga makes her Rock Band debut next week with a four pack of songs from both her Grammy Award-winning and Diamond-certified album The Fame and her latest release The Fame Monster. Lady Gaga became the first artist in Billboard history to chart four No. 1 singles when her smash single "Paparazzi" reached No. 1 in 2009. Recently named creative director for a specialty line of Polaroid products, Lady Gaga has proven herself to be an innovative powerhouse outside the music realm as well. - more on this story

Snoop Dogg Turns Superhero

Hip hop icon and Creative Chairman of Priority Records Snoop Dogg is preparing to add the role of superhero to his growing list of titles with the forthcoming release of More Malice: Deluxe Album and Movie on March 23rd.

Accompanying the eight song disc is a 40 minute mini-movie entitled "Malice N Wonderland The Movie" with Snoop playing the lead as a superhero on a mission to save his city.

In the film, the safety of the city is up to Malice (Snoop Dogg) who fights crime and strives to bring peace back to his neighborhood. Music from the accompanying album is featured throughout. Cameos in the action packed flick include Jamie Foxx, Xzibit, Nipsey Hussle and more. More Malice: Deluxe Album and Movie features 5 songs from the previously released "Malice N Wonderland" along with 5 entirely new songs and 2 remixes. - more on this story

Z-Trip Cancels Shows Due To Emergency Surgery From Snowboarding Accident

Due to an unfortunate snowboarding accident Z-Trip has canceled numerous live performance dates. He has also dropped out of the upcoming "A-Team" movie soundtrack. The world-renowned DJ and producer completed successful emergency surgery yesterday to mend a broken clavicle and is recovering nicely.

While the accident occurred Friday, March 12, the extent of injuries and necessary recovery time was not immediately clear and involved a series of medical evaluations. Z-Trip is at this time scheduled to make his triumphant return to the stage at this year's Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 17 as planned.

As he is currently the Friday night headlining resident DJ at Rain Nightclub at The Palms in Las Vegas, where "Z-Trip's Revolution" takes place weekly, he will not be at the planned gigs on March 19 or April 2, and has canceled his scheduled headlining appearance at SXSW in Austin on Saturday, March 20 at Red Bull's "Thre3 Style" event. - more on this story

Glee Cast Take On The Power of Madonna

The Power of Madonna marks the next official chapter in the Glee music songbook. This mini-album features the cast of Glee's distinctive and unique take on such Madonna classics as "Like A Virgin," "Express Yourself," "Vogue," "Like A Prayer" and more (see link for full track listing).

Entertainment Weekly announced last October that the Material Girl was among Glee's admirers and had given free reign over her catalog for this special Madonna themed episode. This blissful soundtrack gives fans a chance to own the music from this special Madonna themed episode to coincide with its airing on April 20, 2010.

Celebrated for its witty writing and ability to breathe new life into pop music, Glee has proven to be an unstoppable cultural phenomenon. The most award winning new show, Glee was recently honored with accolades from the Golden Globes (Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical), Screen Actors Guild (Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series) and People's Choice Award (Favorite New TV Comedy). The music from Glee has become an international sensation with Glee: The Music, Volume 1 and Glee: The Music, Volume 2 topping charts in Australia, UK, New Zealand, Ireland and Canada. Here in the US, over 4.5 million songs have been downloaded in addition to both Glee:The Music, Volume 1 and Glee:The Music, Volume 2 being certified Gold by the R.I.A.A for sales in excess of 500,000 units. - more on this story

David Guetta Premiere New Single Live

Grammy Award winning DJ/Producer David Guetta premiered his latest single "Gettin' Over You" with Chris Willis featuring Fergie and LMFAO live during his set At Ultra at Winter Music Conference with a special live performance with Chris Willis and LMFAO.

The new single is an updated production of the album track "Gettin' Over" featuring Chris Willis and has been revamped for the global dance floors and airwaves with addition vocals from Fergie and LMFAO. It will be released digitally on April 13th by its inclusion on the digital versions of Guetta's Grammy nominated album 'One Love.' The new mix will impact Top 40 Radio late April. "Gettin' Over You" is the follow up to Guetta's global smash "Sexy Bitch" featuring Akon which hit #3 at Top 40 radio and has sold over 2.4 million digital downloads to date.

"I'm really excited about the new mix of 'Gettin' Over You,' said Guetta. Fergie's and Chris Willis' powering vocals combined with LMFAO on the mic results in a dance floor explosion unlike anything else being heard right now."
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