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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Jury selected in Spears' misdemeanor driving trial (AP)

AP - A jury has been seated in Britney Spears' misdemeanor driving-without-a-license trial.

Brit's Back: "Womanizer" Tops Charts, Record Books (E! Online)

E! Online - Britney Spears' Circus is coming to town, and "Womanizer" looks to be the main attraction.