Rapper T.I. sets record with singles chart-topper (Reuters)

Reuters - Rapper T.I. has set a new record for the biggest leap to the top of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart.

Billboard single reviews (Reuters)
Reuters - One might think that after 20 years of melodic mastery, recently elusive Sarah McLachlan might be out of surprises.

Usher to help kick off NFL season with concert (AP)

AP - Like the NFL teams beginning their new seasons, Usher is hoping to go all the way to the Super Bowl.

Lindsey Buckingham delivers "Gift" to fans (Reuters)
Reuters - Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham is getting ready to hit the road to promote a new album he considers "a little more accessible and familiar" than some of his other solo releases.

Stars over the moon about Obama's speech (AP)

AP - First word on Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: "It was excellent," Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. "It was amazing."

Lindsay Lohan lashes out at father on blog (AP)

AP - Lindsay Lohan had words for her father on her blog.

T.I. "Likes" Making Hot 100 History (E! Online)

E! Online - House arrest has paid off big time for T.I.

Cuban punk rocker fined for disobedience (Reuters)

Reuters - A Cuban punk rocker whose songs have ridiculed the Cuban government was fined for public disorder on Friday after prosecutors reduced a more serious "social dangerousness" charge that could have sent him to prison for four years.

Michael Jackson at 50: `The best is yet to come' (AP)

AP - Michael Jackson marked a personal milestone Friday: his 50th birthday.

Diddy halts private jet flights over fuel prices (AP)

AP - Fuel prices have grounded an unexpected frequent-flyer: Diddy.