Weezer raids its vaults for "Odds and Ends" (Reuters)
Reuters - On the heels of the release of the second volume of Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo's home recordings, the alternative rock group is now taking a look back into its own vaults.

Boy George denies he intended to hurt escort (AP)
AP - Singer Boy George admits in a recording played in court that he restrained a male escort with handcuffs.

Akon ushers in "new phase" with "Freedom" (Reuters)

Reuters - Holding a red velvet cupcake with white frosting and colored sprinkles, Akon stands atop an extended conference room table at Universal Records' New York headquarters. He's ecstatic.

Costello's `Spectacle' a different look at music (AP)

AP - During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles.

Second Spears comeback almost as good as the first (AP)

AP - Britney Spears, "Circus" (Jive)

Axl Rose Accuses Dr Pepper of Malpractice (E! Online)

E! Online - All is fair in Chinese Democracy, except when the citizens are denied the opportunity to drink what the Dr ordered.

Britney Spears: Looking for a Husband? (E! Online)

E! Online - Britney Spears hasn't given up on love. The former Mrs. Kevin Federline says she'd like another walk down the aisle.

Latest Details on Travis Barker, DJ AM Reunion Gig (E! Online)

E! Online - More details on the Travis Barker-DJ AM reunion we reported last week.

Whitney Houston Denies Rekindling Romance With Bobby Brown (E! Online)

E! Online - Whitney Houston isn't singing "I Will Always Love You" to ex-hubby Bobby Brown.

No Doubt set to reform for live shows (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - No Doubt have announced plans for a comeback tour next year.