Dr. Dre has sued the new iteration of Death Row Records on Thursday claiming the label failed to pay royalties and released a new version of his iconic album "The Chronic" without his permission. Dre has not been paid royalties on the original "The Chronic" album since he split with Death Row in 1996, the lawsuit states. moreMalawi's government has told a group of villagers they will have to move to make way for a $15 million girls' school being built by pop star Madonna. Residents have refused to leave the site just outside Lilongwe, the capital. First lesson for the students? Money talks! In her defense, the Material Girl did offer to pay them. Details here
Alec Baldwin was taken to a hospital Thursday after his 14-year-old daughter called 911 saying he had threatened to take pills during an argument on the telephone, a law enforcement official said. Authorities came to the "30 Rock" star's Central Park West apartment after his daughter called 911 but he was released after an hour. more
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen, whose provocative collections made him a global star, was found dead at his London home on Thursday in what media said appeared to be suicide. He was 40. more
Lady GaGa, Britney Spears and Lily Allen were the big winners at the 2010 Virgin Media Music Awards - with female singers taking the top accolades in the public vote. The annual awards, which are voted for by British music fans, were announced on Thursday, February 11 and the categories were dominated by women - with Lady Gaga taking Best Album for "The Fame". more
Michael Jackson's voice will be heard on "We Are the World" remake which is recorded to celebrate its 25th anniversary of the original song and benefit Haitian relief effort. Confirming that matter are Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones. more
The son of Etta James says the R&B singer is making progress in fighting serious infections and has been moved to another hospital in Southern California. more
Olivia Newton-John's 1981 hit "Physical" has been named the most popular sexy song of the last 52 years in a new poll. The "Grease" star beat rocker Rod Stewart to the number one spot more
Kelly Clarkson apparently is not happy with the situation in RCA Records. In a brief chat with her fans during a concert in Manchester, the singer talked about how she desires to make soul music but the label doesn't allow her. Kelly, Kelly, Kelly. Don't you know that soul doesn't fit Clive's Really Cheesy Music mold that the label won't let go of? more
Damon Albarn made a surprise appearance at Massive Attack's London show Thursday night (February 11). The Gorillaz man took to the stage at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo during the encore, to perform recent EP track 'Splitting The Atom' more
Penelope Cruz is in talks to join director Rob Marshall in the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Cruz will star opposite Johnny Depp, says The Hollywood Reporter. more
