AP - For a singer who crafted most of the lyrics on her debut CD, Chrisette Michele found it hard to let someone else write the tunes for her sophomore release.

AP - Paula Abdul has told a magazine that she overcame a 12-year addiction to painkillers last year.

AP - Rihanna is back — on the red carpet, at least.

AP - A judge warned Corey "C-Murder" Miller Tuesday that he's "walking a tightrope" but denied a request by prosecutors to send the rapper back to jail until his August trial on a second-degree murder charge.

AP - A former member of Wilco is suing the band's lead singer, claiming he's owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with the group.

AP - The Wolverine has met a real-life superhero of Brazilian football.

AP - The "American Idol" final four paired off to channel their inner rock stars Tuesday. The result? Some shined, some stumbled.

AP - Rihanna is back — on the red carpet, at least.

AP - Despite landing in the bottom three last week, "American Idol" front-runner Adam Lambert has found another fan: Slash.

AP - Rihanna has shelved plans for a concert later this month in Dubai because the timing was "inappropriate," a Middle East concert promoter said Tuesday.

AP - Country music star Brad Paisley has found inspiration for songs in some unexpected places. So why not the name of his second child?