The Day in Pop Digest for 7/29, today's roundup of the top pop news stories from across the web: (Hecklerspray) If reports are to be believed, former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe might be about to return to the show. And if that happens, it's expected that his first move will involve firing Randy, Ellen and Kara and bringing in Justin Timberlake, Elton John and Usher as judges. No word on who'll replace Ryan Seacrest, though. He is being replaced, right? Oh, say that he's being replaced. moreIn related news, Billboard reports: As the "American Idol" judge rumors continue to swirl, Jessica Simpson is reportedly the latest candidate to replace Simon Cowell. more
(Billboard) Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins has announced plans to work on a project involving unreleased Michael Jackson songs. more
(BBC) Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say. more
(Yahoo) Eminem ruled the U.S. pop album chart for a fifth week on Wednesday, fending off a strong debut from fellow rapper Rick Ross more
(Hecklerspray) Justin Bieber arrested, presumably for his stupid haircut. Oh, not really. Justin Bieber wasn’t arrested for his stupid haircut. He was arrested for his annoying voice. Oh, not really. Justin Bieber wasn’t arrested for his annoying voice. He was arrested for his ridiculous shaved-chipmunk face. Oh, not really. Justin Bieber wasn’t arrested for his ridiculous shaved-chipmunk face. .... find out what this all about here
Usher reportedly has hooked up with Chris Brown in a studio to record a duet song. According to Jamaica Observer, Reggae SumFest organizer Johnny Gourzong said the two stars laid the track at a studio in Montego Bay , Jamaica over the weekend. more
(Yahoo) CBS says the upcoming edition of the reality show "Survivor: Nicaragua" will divide contestants into two tribes, young vs. old more
(ASB) Facebook headquarters apparently was not the only place where Kanye West stopped by to promote his upcoming studio album. The rapper made a visit to Twitter office on July 28 and performed in front of several employees, making his feud with the micro-blogging site so yesterday. more
Speaking of Kanye on Twitter, he told fans "The album is no longer called 'Good Ass Job' I'm bouncing a couple of titles around now." more
Low-tech William Shatner eyes Twitter, says what the "$#*!" more
(Yahoo) Standup comic Richard Lewis will join Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter in the romantic horror comedy "Vamps." more
(Hollywood Reporter) The head of entertainment programming and production at ABC resigned from the network as the company conducted an internal sexual harassment investigation, a source said Wednesday. more
(ASB) Madonna's charitable foundation has shot down reports the pop star is organizing a huge Live Aid-style concert to raise funds for Malawi. more
(ASB) Lauryn Hill jetted off to Africa to stage the first show of a much-anticipated comeback - the former The Fugees star performed at a festival in Kigali in Rwanda at the weekend, July 24. more
