Brad Paisley and wife expecting their 2nd child (AP)
AP - A publicist for Brad Paisley says Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are expecting their second child.

Britney Spears' Return to the Glamourous Life (E! Online)

E! Online - Another day, another step on the ladder for Britney Spears' return to the top.

Britney Spears' new single hits top of pop charts (Reuters)

Reuters - Britney Spears' new single "Womanizer" made a record-breaking leap to top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart on Wednesday, underscoring her musical comeback after making headlines with her personal woes.

Britney Spears Ready to Hit the Road (E! Online)

E! Online - Britney Spears is one step closer to going on tour.

Lee Ann Womack returns after 3-year hiatus (AP)

AP - Lee Ann Womack's 2005 disc, "There's More Where That Came From," was arguably the best album of her career. It won her three Country Music Association awards, including album and single of the year, and was praised by critics for its deft take on classic country.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie announce their divorce (AP)

AP - After countless denials of domestic trouble, Madonna and Guy Ritchie announced Wednesday they are divorcing after nearly eight years of marriage.

Alicia Keyed Into AMAs; Coldplay Hot on Heels (E! Online)

E! Online - Alicia Keys is the all-American girl.

Amy Winehouse Wants to "Own" It (E! Online)

E! Online - Despite Amy Winehouse's troubled private life, her Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson still has complete faith in her.

Bon Jovi Raises (Mc)Cain Over Palin Tune (E! Online)

E! Online - Add Bon Jovi to the ever-growing list of liberal-leaning artistes taking umbrage at being used as pied pipers for Sarah Palin.

Alicia Keys leads American Music Award nominees (Reuters)

Reuters - R&B singer Alicia Keys picked up five nominations for the American Music Awards, while rock bands Coldplay and the Eagles scored four each, organizers said on Tuesday.