Michael Jackson Football Statue- L.A. Reid Leaves Island for X Factor?- Kelly Clarkson Delayed- Katy Perry Relief- Janet Jackson Pictures- Rapper Tru Life Going To Prison- more

(Billboard) Antonio "L.A." Reid will leave his job as chairman of Island Def Jam to become a judge on Simon Cowell's upcoming show "The X Factor," a source familiar with Cowell's offer confirmed to Billboard Wednesday. more

(Billboard) According to a recent post on Kelly Clarkson's official Facebook page, her currently untitled fifth album's release has been delayed until September 2011 more

(BBC) KT Tunstall will be among the headline acts at this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival. more

(FMQB) Katy Perry is helping the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami by selling some of her tour merchandise and giving the proceeds to the Red Cross. more

(AP) Tru Life, born Robert Rosado, a rapper once being promoted as a rising star at a label run by Jay-Z, was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for taking part in a deadly attack on a man he said he didn't mean to harm. more

(FMQB) Janet Jackson is pursuing her passion for movies by signing a production deal with Lionsgate to select, develop and produce feature films. more