Michael Jackson Tribute Album in the Works

Quincy Jones tells FOX News that he’s working on a Michael Jackson tribute album scheduled for release next spring. About two dozen hip-hop and R&B stars are recording Jones’ songs for the compilation, which will include a collaboration between Usher and John Mayer.

“We’re trying to set up something for Mariah Carey now,” said the legendary producer behind Jackson’s Thriller and Bad albums.

As of now, Jackson has no plans to participate in the project.

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Kanye West Moves Up Album Release Date

Kanye West has pushed up the release of his fourth studio album 808s & Heartbreak, which was originally scheduled to arrive on December 16th.

According to his blog, it will now be released on “November something.” The reason? “‘Cause I finished the album and I felt like it.” Good enough.

Keri Hilson - ‘Turnin’ Me On’

Keri Hilson has selected “Turnin’ Me On” as the follow-up to “Energy.” The second single from Keri features Lil Wayne and will be available on iTunes on October 7th, while her debut album In a Perfect World… drops November 4th

‘Notorious’ Movie Trailer

check out an official trailer for the upcoming Notorious B.I.G. biopic Notorious (Fox Searchlight), in theaters January 16, 2009. Get a closer look at the actors playing Biggie, Diddy, Faith Evans, and Lil’ Kim. This should be good!

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Nelly, Ashanti, & Akon on ‘Kimmel’ Video

Alicia Keys & Jack White - ‘Another Way to Die’

Alicia Keys is the newest Bond girl. Well, at least on record. A. Keys has recorded the theme song for the new 007 flick Quantum of Solace with The White Stripes’ Jack White. The movie hits theaters November 14th, while the soundtrack drops October 28th. Listen to the first duet in James Bond history below.

Alicia Keys & Jack White - “Another Way to Die”

Barker & DJ AM Expected to Fully Recover

Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ AM, are expected to make a full recovery after a Learjet crash Friday night in South Carolina that killed four people and critically injured the two men.

The men suffered second- and third-degree burns, but had no other serious injuries from the crash. They were listed in critical but stable condition and “are not getting any worse,” according to officials at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, GA.

“[Medical director] Dr. Mullins also stated this morning that he expects a full recovery for these two patients,” said Beth Frits, spokeswoman for the Still Burn Center. “We’ve got walking miracles when you look at the plane crash.”

Family members for Barker and Goldstein released a shared statement on Sunday:

“The families wish to thank fans all over the world for their prayers and concern. Deepest sympathy is expressed to the loved ones who perished in the crash. As the two recuperate and mourn this loss, privacy for them, their families and friends is requested at this time.”

Source: Los Angeles Times