Mindy McCready to serve jail time (Reuters)

Reuters - Country singer Mindy McCready will surrender to Tennessee authorities on Tuesday to begin serving a 60-day jail sentence for violating probation on a previous drug-related charge, her lawyer said.

Flaming Lips, All-American Rejects Up For Best Oklahoma song (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Ten finalists have been named by Oklahoma's Official Rock Song Advisory Panel in a contest to elect the Official Rock 'N' Roll Song of Oklahoma. Among the contenders are bluesman J.J. Cale, new wavers the Call, surf heroes the Ventures, '50s rockabilly goddess Wanda Jackson, pop-rockers the All-American Rejects, and psychedelic eccentrics the Flaming Lips.

McCready to serve 60 days for probation violation (AP)

AP - Country singer Mindy McCready will surrender to authorities Tuesday to begin serving a 60-day sentence for violating her probation on a 2004 drug charge.

Britney Spears files appeals in driving case (AP)

AP - Britney Spears' attorney has asked a judge to delay the singer's upcoming trial on a misdemeanor charge for driving without a valid license.

Janet Jackson hospitalized before Montreal show (Reuters)

Reuters - Singer Janet Jackson was rushed to a hospital with an unexplained illness minutes before a performance in Montreal on Monday night, and released after two hours with no public explanation on the cause of illness.

Busta Banned in the U.K.? (E! Online)

E! Online - On the bright side, at least he'll be able to keep the frequent-flier miles.

Coldplay, Duffy lead MTV Europe nominations (Reuters)

Reuters - English band Coldplay and Welsh soul singer Duffy lead the MTV Europe Music Awards nominations on Monday with three apiece, followed by Britney Spears who was shortlisted in the best album and best act categories.

Springsteen, Joel team up for Obama (AP)

AP - Rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are teaming up for their first joint concert to benefit Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

Joel to aid NY clammer's kin with funeral costs (AP)

AP - Billy Joel, who has championed the cause of Long Island, New York, fishermen in songs like "The Downeaster Alexa," is helping with the funeral expenses for a clam-digger whose body was found not far from the singer's mansion.

Rosie O'Donnell's Message to Clay Aiken (E! Online)

E! Online - Support continues to pour in for Clay Aiken.