Reuters - Missy Elliott is eyeing an August release for her next studio album, "Block Party," on which she's now putting the finishing touches.

AP - R. Kelly told the judge in his child pornography trial Tuesday that he doesn't plan to testify.

Reuters - Pearl Jam has struck a deal with Verizon Wireless' V Cast service to sell select tracks from the authorized live bootlegs that will be available in conjunction with the band's upcoming summer tour, which begins Wednesday (June 11) in West Palm Beach, Florida.

E! Online - R. Kelly has spoken up for the first—and probably last—time in his child-pornography trial.

E! Online - It'll take more than that honking diamond ring to throw off Mariah Carey's balance.

Reuters - He is an acclaimed actor and Oscar winner for writing the movie "Sling Blade" but most of the time Billy Bob Thornton would rather be pursuing his first love: music.

AP - Prosecutors said Monday they won't pursue charges against rapper Warren G, who was arrested a day earlier for being in a car with marijuana.

Reuters - It was billed as his comeback, the biggest test so far for star Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon since an extended break due to burnout.

Reuters - Fans of James Brown will have a chance to own some of the legendary soul singer's funky stuff when Christie's puts hundreds of items up for sale on July 17.

AP - R. Kelly told the judge in his child pornography trial Tuesday that he doesn't plan to testify in his own defense.

AP - Amy Winehouse's husband beat up a pub landlord and then offered him $400,000 to keep quiet about the attack, a prosecutor said Tuesday.