Britney Spears Hold It Against Me Video- Lady Gaga Milestone- Rolling Stone Sandbagged Justin Bieber- Kanye West and Rihanna?- Darth Vader Does Bieber- more

(Jam!) Two computer experts who allegedly hacked into laptops owned by leading record producers had "thousands" of unreleased songs by stars including Mariah Carey, Shakira, and Lady Gaga, according to a report. more

(Billboard) Kanye West may join Rihanna as a performer during the NBA All-Star Halftime Show this Sunday (Feb. 20). more

(BBC) Lady Gaga's latest single makes US chart history as it becomes the 1,000th number one on Billboard's Hot 100 countdown more

(Billboard) A controversial Justin Bieber quote from his upcoming Rolling Stone cover story has been adjusted after an "editing error" by the magazine, according to RollingStone.com. See the full quote and their edit here

(AP) His voice barely audible, the patriarch of the acclaimed 5 Browns classical music group said 'guilty' to each charge of sexually abusing his three daughters when they were children more

(ASB) Not only does Heather Russell have Grammy-winning producer Rob Fusari as her mentor, but also she signs a major deal with music mogul Simon Cowell. The 10-year-old Canadian girl, who is dubbed the female version of Justin Bieber, is hoped to follow the footsteps of the "Baby" hitmaker more

(Billboard) John Strauss, a composer and sound editor whose work includes theme songs from early TV shows and the film and soundtrack for Oscar best picture winner "Amadeus," has died. more

(Billboard) Drake is set to appear on "The LeBrons," an upcoming animated web series spearheaded by Miami Heat superstar LeBron James. more

(AP) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will not be appearing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". A show spokesman said Wednesday representatives of the NFL star called late Tuesday to cancel his appearance for personal reasons more

(ASB) Lil' Kim debuts the music video of "Black Friday" which is 'dedicated' to Nicki Minaj. The video, which is over six minutes, starts with a testimony of how much Kim is loved and the song doesn't start until over a minute. more

(Billboard) The voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, actor James Earl Jones, paid tribute to Justin Bieber on the Gayle King Show, when he performed a dramatic reading of the lyrics to Bieber's "Baby." Check it out here.... P.S. Darth does not need Auto-Tune.

(Yahoo) When asked about why he thought Piers Morgan's show had rated badly, Larry King said it had been given too high profile a launch. "One of the problems they did was to oversell it -- they said he was going to be dangerous, he was going to be water-cooler talk, it was 'wait till you see me, I'm different.' Well, he's good -- but he's not that dangerous." more [Could also be the fact that it airs on CNN]

Special Jack Johnson 10th Anniversary Reissue With Extras

Celebrating their 10-year anniversary, independent record label owners, Andy Factor and JP Plunier re-release their first album, Jack Johnson's Brushfire Fairytales, with the help of Bernie Grundman. Pulling the original 1/2" analog masters from the "vault" and re-mastering with the famed engineer, Everloving improved the fidelity of the album and will reintroduce it to old and new fans alike.

The vinyl edition, cut directly from tape to lacquer (AAA to all you audiophiles) is available now at local independent record shops and includes a digital download card with purchase. Two live bonus tracks of "Flake" and "Inaudible Melodies" are offered only on the digital download version of this release. more on this story

Scissor Sisters Giving Away Tickets to Their Shows With Lady Gaga

The band will open on a total of 24 dates, beginning on February 19th at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall and including shows at New York City's Madison Square Garden Arena, Los Angeles' Staples Center and Honda Center in Anaheim.

While on the road with Lady Gaga, Scissor Sisters will also play a series of headlining dates. They will be giving away tickets to both their headline and support shows via their Twitter. Follow @ScissorSisters for your chance to win! more on this story

The Judds Reality Series

The six-episode series follows the award winning mother/daughter duo as they hit the road for their first and final concert tour in ten years. Cameras capture their emotional journey as they work to heal their relationship, reconnect with their fans and share the spotlight once again. "The Judds" premieres April 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

After decades of struggle and recovery, Naomi and Wynonna are ready to share their celebrated and often complicated lives. The series begins as both mother and daughter prepare for their final reunion tour. Stress is high as both Judds realize that performing together again is a "make or break" deal when it comes to their relationship. They love each other and want more than anything to heal their connection, but the tour, combined with unresolved issues and painful memories from the past, threaten to derail their efforts. more on this story

Far East Movement, Travie McCoy and Tony Hawk For Hall of Game Awards

Skate legend, Tony Hawk will host this first of its kind awards show, where kids are able to vote for their favorite athletes and teams in off-beat categories like "Most Awesome Mascot," "He's Got Game," the award for the best male athlete; "She Got Game," the award for the best female athlete; "That's How I Roll," and awarded to the most stylish athlete; "Alti-dude," the alternative sports award for athletes that spend most of their time in the air; "Dance Machine," the award for the best celebratory dance; and "My Bad," the award for the best sports blooper or blunder.

(Voting is now open on www.hallofgame.com) . The evening will feature appearances by: Kobe Bryant, Robbie Maddison, Andrew W.K, Drew Brees, Landon Donovan and AJ Hawk, among many others.

Behind The Music: Nelly in March

"Behind The Music: Nelly" will air on Monday, March 7 at 10 PM* abd will examine the hip hop artist's triumphs and tribulations over his decade-long music career as well as his rise to stardom from humble beginnings.

Nelly candidly opens up about his life as a musician, actor and businessman and, for the first time, publicly addresses the death of his sister and his relationship with singer Ashanti, who is also interviewed for the special. Hear the poignant tale of Nelly's life through in-depth interviews with his closest friends, family, and the person who knows it best � Nelly himself. more on this story

2011 Billboard Music Awards Announced

The show is scheduled to air on Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 and will become one of the most important music forums for artists on television.

"This show marks the first of several broadcast platforms we plan to build around the Billboard franchise," said Beckman. "We have an incredible network partner and with Don Mischer, one of the finest producers in the world. We look forward to entertaining music fans with Billboard's own rendition of a televised celebration of music." more on this story

Lord of the Rings Symphony

The performances feature Howard Shore's Academy Award-winning score performed live, synchronized to film.

Erik Ochsner, known for his clear, powerful conducting presence and attention to detail, is one of today's promising and gifted conductors. He is the music director/founder of SONOS Chamber Orchestra, winner of the 2003 American Scandinavian Society's Cultural Advocacy Award. Ochsner led the ensemble in six U.S. premieres, including Karl Jenkins' Requiem, and two world premieres. This season, Ochsner will conduct the U.S. premiere of Fredrik Sixten's Requiem. more on this story

Rod Stewart Becomes A Father Again

After the long awaited arrival of their second child, Rod and Penny are proud and thrilled to welcome Alastair's baby brother Aiden into the world.

Born February 16th, 2011, weighing 7Ib 12oz, Mother and baby are healthy and blissfully happy.

Ronettes and Sha Na Na Stars For March TV Special

Pop-rock legends Ronnie Spector (of The Ronettes) and Jon "Bowzer" Bauman (of Sha Na Na) team up to host a celebration of the best-loved songs from the '50s and '60s.

Recorded in May 2010, this all-new MY MUSIC concert event features emotion-packed performances from iconic American voices that helped define rock and roll's golden age. more on this story

Trin-i-tee 5:7 Set New Album Release

The New Orleans natives and original group members, Chanelle Haynes and Angel Taylor, have been putting the final touches on their new CD project. "The album is a celebration of truly loving the life that God has given us," said Chanelle. "Every song is a reflection of our everyday reality mingled with God's message."

This week, "Over and Over" debuted at #24 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Song chart. The single is #1 Most Added on Billboard's Top Gospel Singles chart with a first week listening audience of over 1.1 million. "Over and Over" was also the #1 Most Increased Spins (+318) at radio. In addition, the single was on the Gospel Indicator Most Increased Spins list. more on this story