Akon 'fan tossing' trial postponed (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - The trial of Akon, which was scheduled to begin yesterday (December 1) in Fishkill, NY, has been postponed until December 17.

Paris Hilton completes Kylie Minogue-influenced second album (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Paris Hilton has confirmed that she has completed her new album--despite not knowing which label will release it.

Green Day speak about new 'powerpop' album (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has hinted that their forthcoming new Butch Vig-produced album could take a "powerpop" direction.

Don Cornelius enters not guilty plea (AP)

AP - Former "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius has pleaded not guilty to spousal battery charges.

Rolling Stones insider pins Altamont fracas on cops (Reuters)

Reuters - December 6 is a day that will live in infamy in the annals of rock 'n' roll.

New star-studded Web video protests Proposition 8 (AP)

AP - Since Proposition 8 passed in California, much of Hollywood has been up in arms. Now, they are singing and dancing, too, in a new Web video called "Prop 8: The Musical."

Jennifer Hudson says she's honored by Grammy nods (AP)

AP - Jennifer Hudson says she's honored to be a Grammy nominee. The Oscar-winning actress and singer, who has been in seclusion since the killings of her mother, brother and nephew, was nominated Wednesday for four Grammy awards for her self-titled debut album.

Don't Cry, Argentina. MadRod Didn't Cause Delay (E! Online)

E! Online - Don't blame the Yankee.

U2 scrap Rick Rubin tracks on new album (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - U2 have shelved a host of tracks recorded with Rick Rubin on their forthcoming 12th studio album.

Nine Inch Nails scraps plans for 3-D tour film (Reuters)
Reuters - Trent Reznor has scrapped plans for a 3-D film chronicling Nine Inch Nails' most recent tour, according to a post on the band's Web site (http://www.nin.com).