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Usher’s Divorce From Wife Finalized

November 06, 2009

ATLANTA, Ga.

R&B singer Usher’s divorce from his wife is final.

Fulton County Superior Court spokeswoman Jada Hudspeth says a final decree in the divorce case was issued Wednesday.

Joe Jackson Seeks Monthly Stipend From Son Michael’s Estate

November 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Court records show Michael Jackson’s father is seeking an allowance from his son’s estate.

An attorney for Joe Jackson filed papers in Los Angeles on Friday seeking a stipend, saying there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the 81-year-old family patriarch.

Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Keith Urban & Shakira Added As ‘American Music Awards’ Performers

November 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Keith Urban and Shakira have joined the already star-filled list of performers set to take the stage at the “2009 American Music Awards,” Access Hollywood has confirmed.

These artists join other previously announced acts including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert.

On The Download: Catching Up With Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta

November 06, 2009

By Anthony Ramos

BURBANK, Calif.

Cobra Starship invaded pop radio waves this summer with the catchy tune, “Good Girls Go Bad,” from their recently released third album “Hot Mess.” I recently checked in with front man Gabe Saporta about collaborating with a “Gossip Girl,” Pete Wentz’s latest tattoo and found out what exactly a “hot mess” is.

As for collaborating with Leighton Meester, Saporta isn’t afraid to admit that he’s a huge fan of hers and calls “Gossip Girl” a guilty pleasure.

Rihanna: Chris Brown ‘Had No Soul In His Eyes’

November 06, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw “no soul in his eyes.”

“There was no person when I looked at him,” the 21-year-old singer recalled during the second installment of an interview airing on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” '‘He had no soul in his eyes. Just blank.”

Fergie: Josh ‘Was Excited’ Over ‘Nine’ Weight Gain

November 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Though Fergie is battling accusations about her marriage to “Transformers” star Josh Duhamel this week, in an interview with the December issue of Cosmopolitan, the Black Eyed Peas singer couldn’t have sounded happier about her husband.

A&E: Reality Show About Jacksons Premieres December 13

November 06, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST.

“The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” focuses on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare to reunite for a concert tour. It also chronicles their lives as they cope with Michael’s drug-induced death in June.

Britney’s Lip-Synching Comes Under Fire Down Under

November 06, 2009

PERTH, Australia

Australian fans might be excited that Britney Spears is embarking on her first tour down under – but Australian officials are not happy about the singer using pre-recorded tracks during her “Circus” tour.