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' 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.