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Mariah Carey's schedule is way too full to accept a gig as a judge on Simon Cowell's 'X Factor.' With twins due soon and and new album in the works, the pop diva has, well, no time for a judge gig. Essence exclusively reports that Cowell did approach Carey and offered her a job on the new talent competition that he is launching on FOX this Fall, but the singer could not accept another commitment a

CJ Holland, a 17-year-old pop singer from Tennessee, somehow enlists none other than Lady Gaga to co-pen and sing the chorus of his new single 'Luv U Sum.' Unsurprisingly, it's headed straight up the pop charts.

Extraterrestials are coming, according to Katy Perry! Perry's video for 'E.T.,' which features a special guest appearance by Kanye West, will debut on March 31st, but the pop star built anticipation and curiosity by dropping a video teaser, which is all of 20 seconds!

The always ravishing Rihanna is among a handful of artists to be featured on a digital-only album designed for Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief. Universal Music Group is fast-tracking for release later this week, according to Reuters. As of press time, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, U2 and Bon Jovi were also confirmed to participate, with several other artists pending.

Selena Gomez is gearing up to hit the road for the summer, and she is already planning for several surprises! Besides working up a handful of her favorite cover songs, Gomez says to anticipate a special tribute to take place during her show, honoring one of her favorite female singers: Britney Spears.

Utah natives Neon Trees are waiting for 'Your Surrender' on their new single. It's the third track to be released from their 2010 debut full-length album 'Habits,' following the No. 1 alternative hit 'Animal' and '1983.'

Is there another baby spice on the way? According to HELLO! Magazine, former Spice Girl Melanie "Mel B" Brown is pregnant with her third child. This will be her first child with her music producer husband, Stephen Belafonte, who she married in a private ceremony in 2007.

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Do we smell a prank war brewing? Last night, Justin Bieber and his cohorts played a lighthearted prank on tourmate Willow during her performance of 'Whip My Hair' in Manchester, England.