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Hugh Grant To Replace Charlie Sheen?- Beyonce 4- George Michael Orchestra- Idol Duo- Lil Wayne Unplugged- Mos Def for Dexter- Big Boi for Kids- J.Lo Bombs- more

05/11/2011
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The Day in Pop Digest for 5/12/11: (AP) Hugh Grant has been weighing a big move: replacing the fired Charlie Sheen on CBS' "Two and a Half Men." A person familiar with the situation said Wednesday the British film actor was in negotiations to join the sitcom as its new leading man. more

Beyonce's upcoming fourth solo album will be called '4,' a title she says was inspired by her fans. more

(BBC) George Michael is to return to live performance with a 47-date tour of Europe that will see him accompanied by a symphony orchestra more

Check out Destinee and Paris' new YouTube video featuring their acoustic version of Fleetwood Mac's hit "Landslide". The teen duo have been appearing weekly on American Idol as backup singers for this season's contestants. They are currently working in the studio with producers such as Polow Da Don and RedOne on their debut album. Watch the video here

(Billboard) Mos Def has finalized a deal for a multi-episode arc on the sixth season of "Dexter," according to sources. more

(FMQB) American Idol alumni Kimberly Locke has formed her own entertainment company, I Am Entertainment, and will be be partnering with industry veterans Bob Catania and Jimmy Fay, of Right Way Music Group, to promote the release of her next radio single more

(Jam!) Love? J.Lo wasn't feeling any of it on the Canadian album charts this week. Neither were the Beastie Boys, whose long-awaited studio album also received a lukewarm reception from music buyers. more

Meanwhile stateside: The Beastie Boys made their triumphant return to the sales chart this week with the long-awaited Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, which sold 128,000 copies in its opening frame, according to Nielsen SoundScan. As for J.Lo find out here

(Billboard) Lil Wayne will be the first hip-hop artist to tape an episode of MTV's "Unplugged" in a decade when he takes the stage Thursday (May 12) in Los Angeles. more

(BBC) The King's Speech is the big winner at this year's National Movie Awards, winning three prizes. more

(FMQB) "Don't Wanna Go Home" is the lead single from Jason Der�lo's upcoming album, Future History, and the singer is already working on the video with director Rich Lee. He says the clip will be one big dance party. more

(Billboard) Outkast rapper Big Boi tells Billboard.com that he and his 16-year-old daughter, Jordan, have formed Purple Kids, a new record label that will launch in the coming weeks more

(Billboard) According to fan site BreathetheHeavy.com, Britney Spears' third "Femme Fatale" single will reportedly be the funky track "I Wanna Go." more

(FMQB) Gucci Mane, who is currently in jail for misdemeanor battery charges, will be released by the end of June. more

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