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.

Bon Jovi complains over Republican rally song (Reuters)

Reuters - Rocker and Democratic supporter Jon Bon Jovi on Wednesday became the latest musician to complain about Republican John McCain's presidential campaign using songs without the artists' approval.

Migraine-hit Janet Jackson to resume U.S. tour (Reuters)

Reuters - A rare form of migraine forced Janet Jackson to cancel several dates on her Rock Witchu concert tour but she planned to return to the stage on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., her manager said.

James Taylor schedules concerts for Obama (Reuters)
Reuters - Singer-songwriter James Taylor will play five shows in North Carolina in support of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

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.

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.

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

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

Day 1 in Spears case ends without jury (AP)

AP - The first day of Britney Spears' misdemeanor driving without a license trial ended Wednesday without a single juror being seated.

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.

Too Much Tim McGraw? (E! Online)

E! Online - Tim McGraw is sincerely sorry. Country music sorry. So sorry that he has a message for fans about his latest Greatest Hits album.