NEW YORK – Alice in Chains thought it would take a miracle to get Elton John to play on the band's tribute record to their late lead singer, Layne Staley. But it only took a listen to the song to get the rock legend on board. "He's a really warm person," said Alice in Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell of John.

Rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller -- a former No Limit rapper and the youngest brother of Master P (Percy Miller) and Silkk the Shocker (Vyshonn Miller) -- was found guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday (Aug. 11), a verdict stemming from a fan shooting that dates back to 2002. He faces a mandatory life sentence in prison.

Los Angeles (E! Online) - The clubs won't be spinning Britney Spears' new single this weekend.

According to label sources, the official premiere of "Womanizer," Spears' first single off of her upcoming album Circus, has been pushed back due to an undisclosed issue with "the mix"—i.e., not Britney's vocals, per se, but rather how all facets of the track sound together.

The actress-and-singer - who was a contestant on US TV talent show 'American Idol’ in 2004 - insists Whitney’s ongoing support and advice has been crucial to her success.

She said: 'I sang a Whitney song on 'American Idol’ and we have been in contact ever since. I wouldn’t be here without her. There has been nothing better than having her support.'

Lou Pearlman, the producer who created the popular boy bands the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison.

Pearlman pleaded guilty in March to two counts of conspiracy, money laundering and using false statements in a bankruptcy proceeding.

Kate Moss has infuriated her new neighbours with her all-night karaoke sessions.

The supermodel invited pals including boyfriend Jamie Hince and designer Sadie Frost to party at her new home in north London's plush St John's Wood in the early hours of yesterday(23.01.08).