(BBC) Production of Two and Half Men has been halted after remarks by the hit US series' star, Charlie Sheen. Sheen slammed the program's producer in a radio interview on Thursday. The decision was based on the "totality of Charlie Sheen's statements, conduct and condition", Warner Bros Television studio and the CBS network said in a joint statement. more

(Billboard) Eminem is the most "liked" living artist on Facebook. The Detroit rapper overtook Lady Gaga this week for the distinction, currently coming in at over 28,883,000 'likes' as opposed to Gaga's 28,872,000. more

(BBC) Piers Morgan responds to criticism from his predecessor, Larry King, that he is not "dangerous" enough on his much-hyped US talk show. more

(Jam) Justin Bieber is set to pay publishing mogul Hugh Hefner a visit at his iconic Playboy Mansion - and he's taking his father with him. Hefner insists he will be happy to play host to the teen superstar and his father Jeremy. more

(Billboard) In its 10th season, "American Idol" has added a voting booth that does not require a telephone. Viewers will be able to cast votes on "Idol's" Facebook page more

(Billboard) A single lock of Justin Bieber's newly-shorn hair is being auctioned off for charity and bids had reached $6,700 on eBay early on Thursday. more. Don't worry, he still looks girly with his new haircut.

(AP) Attorneys for Michael Jackson's mother have told a judge they will not pursue a civil conspiracy claim in a wrongful death lawsuit against the organizers of the pop singer's planned series of comeback concerts. more

(Jam) Seal launched a vicious war of words on a Twitter.com user who branded him "ugly" - accusing his detractor of "cowardice". more

(Yahoo) The odds are pretty great that Adele's "21" will score the British singer her first No. 1 album next week on the Billboard 200 chart. more

(AP) Remy Ma, whose meteoric rise as a rap star ended with the shooting of a friend outside a nightclub during a dispute over $3,000, lost an appeal of her eight-year prison sentence Thursday. more

(Billboard) "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez will premiere the music video for new single "On the Floor" during the singing talent show March 3. more