Damon Albarn's 'Gorillaz' musical journeys west (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Damon Albarn's circus opera is set to make its U.S. debut on May 22.

Tina Turner unveils first concert tour in 8 years (Reuters)
Reuters - Soul legend Tina Turner on Friday unveiled plans to tour for the first time in eight years after her friend and film icon Sophia Loren told her it was time to hit the road again.

Government launches appeal to deny Snoop Dogg a U.K. visa (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - The British Government has launched a second appeal to try to prevent Snoop Dogg from entering the U.K.

Mary J. Blige starts foundation to help women with careers (AP)

AP - The queen of hip-hop soul is establishing a foundation to help women develop careers and gain self-confidence.

Toni Braxton's Las Vegas show to remain dark until June (AP)
AP - Toni Braxton's return to the stage on the Las Vegas strip has been pushed back for at least another month.

Joaquin to (Johnny) Cash in on Record Deal? (E! Online)

E! Online - Joaquin Phoenix has walked the line, now he's walking the walk.

'Idol' finalists bask in adoration of home fans (AP)

AP - Everywhere they go, "American Idol" contestants attract a crowd of admirers, well-wishers, gushy handmade signs and screams fit for a vintage Beatle. But when it comes to feting finalists, home is where the "I (heart) you" is.

Jury selection begins in R. Kelly child pornography case (AP)

AP - Jury selection began Friday in R. Kelly's long-delayed child pornography trial.

Nick Cannon's Ring Around New York (E! Online)

E! Online - Nick Cannon took his ring out for a walk today in New York City. From the looks of it, he might need a little help toting the twinkly thing around.

DMX arrested for drugs and animal cruelty (Reuters)

Reuters - Rap star DMX was arrested on Friday on suspicion of drug possession and animal cruelty after two searches of his home allegedly turned up weapons, drugs, dog carcasses and abused pit bulls.