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' 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.

DJ AM says fleeing jet crash recalled `Miami Vice' (AP)

AP - DJ AM was jolted from a nap by a real-life nightmare: the fiery plane crash in South Carolina that left him badly burned and killed four passengers.

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.

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.

Janet Jackson resumes tour after bout of vertigo (AP)

AP - Janet Jackson took the stage to exploding fireworks, clouds of smoke and the sounds of some early hits Wednesday in her first concert since she was sidelined for two weeks by a bout of vertigo.

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.

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.

Madonna, queen of reinvention, to divorce again (Reuters)

Reuters - The key to Madonna's enduring appeal has been to stay one step ahead of the game in the famously fickle world of pop.

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.