AP - With his latest CD, LL Cool J is readying his exit and preparing for his future at the same time.

AP - The opening of a museum dedicated to Swedish pop group ABBA has been delayed.

Reuters - Rapper T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" began a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday, while Pink's "So What" rose one place to No. 2, swapping places with Rihanna's "Disturbia."

AP - Kanye West's notoriously fickle temper boiled over Thursday, resulting in his arrest for apparently helping smash a paparazzo's camera on the floor at Los Angeles International Airport.

AP - Marvin Hamlisch has been named principal pops conductor for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for two seasons starting in 2009-10.

AP - Rapper DMX is now in custody in a Phoenix jail on theft charges, Maricopa County Sheriff's officials said Thursday.

AP - Paris Hilton is not alone.

AP - Get ready to say goodbye to "Forbidden Broadway" — for a while.

AP - How's this for a twist: Of all the No. 1 songs in the 50 years of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Chubby Checker's "The Twist" ranks as the most popular single.

Reuters - Prince will release his first book, "21 Nights," in October. The lush coffee table book of photographs depicts Prince during his 21 night-stand at London's O2 Arena in 2007. Included with the book is a new CD of his music.

Reuters - Legendary Beatles star Paul McCartney said he was pressed to cancel his upcoming performance in Israel, but reassured Israeli fans in comments published on Thursday he would go ahead with the planned concert.

AP - "Wow, thank you, I'm in shock right now. I was not expecting this." — Britney Spears, looking spectacular in a shimmering silver dress as she accepted her third trophy of the evening for "Piece of Me" at the MTV Video Music Awards.