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The shows will kick off on June 23rd in Hartford, Connecticut, and run through September 4th in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Tickets for most shows will go on sale March 27th. Sean Kingston is listed as a "special guest" on the tour. Here’s a link for all the 411

This is the biggest recording deal in history! One of the projects under the deal will be an album of never-before-released recordings that will be available sometime in November. The deal also includes a re-release of Michael's 1979 album "Off the Wall" and a DVD of all his music videos. The two-disc album that accompanied Michael's "This Is It" movie is one of the projects counted under the deal. Make sure you keep checking back for updates on releases!

She is expected to perform at 31 stops in the United States and Canada throughout the summer and fall. The tour is set to kick off June 28 and end on September 19.

The Correction Officer's Benevolent Association said, "Lil Wayne is not a celebrity in here.” In addition, Lil Wayne has not requested nor will he receive any preferential treatment during his stay. If he keeps out of trouble while in jail, he might be released within eight months on good behavior.

A percentage of all sales will benefit Akon's Konfidence Foundation which helps underprivileged African children gain an education. You can purchase items at AkonFragrances.com.

It'll run from March 24th in Minneapolis through May 3rd in Tucson, Arizona. Tickets for the tour are now available on www.ticketmaster.com. For the dates click here

It will include "Bad Romance", "Just Dance", "Monster", and "Poker Face".

Wu-Tang Management will tour major cities and hold auditions for individuals, who are within the ages of 18 to 33, to be a part of what's being called "The Next 9 Generals". Participants must represent the Wu Tang Clan's style through their lyrics. Visit WuCompetition.com for more information.

Her label Interscope talked with MTV and said, "There are talks about a 3-D concert and DVD in the near future." Back in December, Lady Gaga released a deluxe edition of her Fame Monster album, which included a pair of 3-D glasses that she explained would come in handy "for things happening soon."

DMX's lawyer, Gary Jenkins, says, "He's been battling addiction for some time and he's in need of treatment." We'll keep you posted on this story.

Drake is prepping his debut album, "Thank Me Later", which is due out later this year. Tickets for the May 13th Club Nokia show go on sale this Friday (3/12).

Dru Hill's fourth studio effort will be their first disc in over seven years. We'll keep you posted on a release date.

It's the first new song he's released since he went to prison last May. It'll be the first track off T.I.'s upcoming album, which is scheduled to drop on August 24th. There's no word on a title yet. T.I. is finishing out his time at a halfway house in the Atlanta area. He gets to go home on March 26th.

He's planning something called "Tribute By Jermaine". It'' supposed to go down June 8th at London's Wembley Arena. And it'll be filmed for a DVD release. Jermaine says "The best way and most suitable way is to assemble the world's largest tribute in history that is only fitting to a man who moved the hearts and souls of an unimaginable amount." There's no word yet who'll perform.

And as expected, he began serving his time immediately after three postponements. Back in October, Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a loaded gun. He will be serving one year in jail.

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