The buzzing is that Jessica Simpson’s record label has dropped her, since her name is noticeably absent from the rosters of Columbia Nashville and Sony Music Nashville. OK! Magazine has apparently done some investigating and they are now reporting they called the receptionist at Jessica’s label who told them she has “come off the label.”

I remember reading when her country album first came out that it hit #1 on the charts! I was surprised and happy for her. So what the eff is going on? #1 on the charts to getting dropped from the label?

No official statements have been released… yet.

She is earning an income from her shoe, clothing, accessories, etc lines though!

Rihanna’s car was pulled over early Thursday morning in Hollywood after leaving the nightclub, Les Deux!

After being swarmed by paparazzi, the vehicle she was riding in was stopped by police for missing a front license plate and window tinting.

Rihanna has been out and about a lot lately trying to be seen without Chris Brown even though they reconciled and were together both in Miami and L.A. AFTER he was charged with assaulting her. A source says Rihanna, and Chris are now spending time apart:

“They are taking some time off; they haven’t broken up but they are taking a break.”

Everyone knows she took him back, she’s just waiting for the right time to go public … thing is… how long will she keep her distance from him? Going out with her girlfriends and hanging out in VIP booths isn’t fooling any of us.

Passion Nightclub in Hollywood, Florida, is willing to try again.

Lindsay Lohan and SaMAN Ronson recently canceled their Valentine’s Day gig due to an “illness” but now that they have recovered, it’s back on again. The club promoters seem excited they are set to return. Here is the latest press release:

“Passion Nightclub, part of Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will present ‘Redux’ a special event hosted by actress Lindsay Lohan and featuring music by celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson on Saturday, March 7.”

The press release goes on:

“This one-night-only special event is a rescheduling of the duo’s February 14 show that was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. ‘I’m really looking forward to making up the Valentines gig on March 7th at Passion Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock,’ said Samantha Ronson.”

It’s a bargain, only $20 cover charge at the door!

Although fans were supposed to wait another month before the official release for Kelly Clarkson’s new “All I Ever Wanted” album, the Norway division of iTunes mistakenly leaked it onto the Internet.

Supposedly users of the Norwegian iTunes were able to initially first stream 30-second-clips of the new album, but they then found out they could purchase the entire album! Then boom, the album hit P2P sites and message boards around the world.

Her album is a great comeback. Will Apple have to cough up and pay big bucks to Kelly and her record label for this major screw up?

Usher’s Wife Flies Home Alone

Usher’s wife, Tameka Foster Raymond, has been released and is seen here smiling as she catches a flight back to the US from the Airport of Guarulhos after recovering in Hospital Sirio Libanez in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Thursday(February 19).

She spent more than a week in hospital, recovering from a cardiac arrest while being anesthetized for a “simple liposuction” (she just had a baby two months ago). Husband Usher had gone to be at her side but left before her apparently as he is already back in the states.

I wonder why he didn’t fly back with her?

I just posted an article on Nick Carter yesterday that was written by People Magazine before Thanksgiving about how booze and drugs nearly killed him and how now he’s living a sober life.

Today I am reading around and see this picture of him downing a shot at a party celebrating his birthday a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, alcoholism is an addiction making it extremely difficult to kick.

But… when your career requires constant exposure to it, and your friends/family don’t support a sober lifestyle by helping to find OTHER things to do on your birthday, the slips will happen. Going to a club is NOT a good idea for a recovering alcoholic.

Nick has admitted he has lapsed before, he probably will again. Unfortunately, AJ has lapsed too.

Check out the latest picture of BSB Nick Carter. Boy is looking fine.

Nick was diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition eight months ago. Here’s what he had to say about his new life style changes and it’s very obvious that good clean living agrees with him.

On the Hollywood scene party scene and all-night clubbing:

“I would get tired because we were partying so much, so I would do a bump [of cocaine] just to wake myself up. I would be that person who would stay at these clubs till the lights come on and they’re playing, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’.’ People are looking at me going, ‘Is that Nick Carter?’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, it’s me gacked up.’”

On being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy (a buildup of toxins in his heart, weakening the muscle so that had difficulty pumping blood):

“My doctor said, ‘You need to change your lifestyle. I don’t want you to end up like that.’ I was like, ‘I don’t want to end up like that either.’”

On getting his life back on track:

“I’m trying to make myself better. But I don’t regret anything that I’ve gone through, because it makes me who I am.”

On his new sweetie, a sales clerk he’s been dating for the past few months: “I don’t believe in marriage [but I see myself starting a family] someday, a little ways down the line.”

On his two-story, colonial-style home just outside Nashville:

“I had to get away from the temptations [in L.A.].”

Here he is showing his abs back last year in concert, he seems way more buff now.

A mixed blessing happened today. Michael Lohan is giving up his blog which is a very good thing for Lindsay and the rest of their family as it will hopefully put an end to all of the scandalous private family gossip that he was subjecting the world to.

Wonder if Lindsay’s legal team served him with some papers that finally convinced him to stop his public criticisim of her?

Daddy Lohan posted this statement on his blog:

“Well here you have it. My final blog. And for those of you who are doubters or knockers, let me say that I never took a penny for my blog or anything I ever did for any of my children. I did what I did, out of love and concern, regardless of any of your opinions. I did it to help them, advance their careers and give them hope. I taught them [His kids] that anything is possible if you really want it enough, and that when your heart is in the right place, God will make it all happen!

And although I have full confidence in Jonathan Jaxson (Who is the mastermind behind some of the best stories/blogs out there.), I have to say that when it comes to my innocent children, who are at risk and have nothing to do with the situation at hand, I have to respect their request. (ie “I was issued a cease and desist.”)

Before I go, however, I must say that I received a text message from a very close and dear friend of Lindsay’s who I trust and admire. The text said, “between you and me you are doing the right thing. From what I hear, from Lindsay’s nearest and dearest friends, Lindsay is worse off than ever since she she has been with Sam. I told Dina that Lindsay needs you back in her life, and I think you know that I was the one who really helped Linds get into rehab.”

Without divulging this person’s identity, let me say that I know this person and I trust him/her very much. As a matter of fact, I spent time with him/her and wish that he/she was still part of Lindsay’s life.

For the record, when it comes to sexual preference, I am not biased. What matters most is the substance of an individual rather than their preference.It is the love and intent behind the relationship that matters. Something I can not give much credence to when it comes to Samantha. Just look at Samantha’s tax returns before she “engaged” Lindsay, and then after! Look at Lindsay’s career before Samantha and after! Look at all the things Lindsay accomplished and had going for her before Samantha and after. And finally, consider how Lindsay spent every holiday with her family before she met Samantha and then after. Would Lindsay ever leave her little sister in LA with Jenni, and leave with Samantha like she recently did when she went to Boston?! NEVER!

I was with Lindsay when she got out of Cirque Lodge. I saw and experienced the “old Lindsay” with so much hope and promise. I had full confidence in her. Then back came Samantha! Can’t you all see this? Am I speaking to stone walls? (No Michael, you’re speaking to padded walls) All I ask that you put your selves in my shoes and HONESTLY consider what you would do.

As I said, this is my final blog, and I hope what I have said and expressed to you and Lindsay, have a positive effect on your lives.

God Bless you ALL, be well and thank you for your input. Good, bad, positive, or negative, I have learned a lot from all of you.

Be Blessed!!!!”

After enjoying the success from their reunion sold-out New Kids on the Block concerts last year, the band has announced dates for a North American tour beginning in the spring.

“This is beyond our wildest dreams,” NKOTB singer Donnie Wahlberg said. “The T-shirts, the screams, the emails, the messages — it’s been amazing so far, and we are all just so happy to keep it going.”

The tour, will include all five members of the ’90s group and will feature a set list that includes their hits, “Step by Step,” “The Right Stuff” as well as some of their newer songs.

NKOTB’s U.S. tour dates:

Saturday, 03/07/09
Borderfest
Hidalgo, TX

Monday, 03/09/09
BOK Center
Tulsa, OK

Tuesday, 03/10/09
Century Tel Center
Bossier City, LA

Thursday, 03/12/09
Germain Arena
Fort Myers, FL

Friday, 03/13/09
Amway Arena
Orlando, FL

Monday, 03/16/09
Sommet Center
Nashville, TN

Tuesday, 03/17/09
BI-LO Center
Greenville, SC

Thursday, 03/19/09
1st Mariner Arena
Baltimore, MD

Friday, 03/20/09
Giants Center
Hershey, PA

Sunday, 03/22/09
Erie Civic Center
Erie, PA

Tuesday, 03/24/09
Bryce Jordan Center
State College, PA

Wednesday, 03/25/09
Cumberland County Civic Center
Portland, ME

Thursday, 03/26/09
OneCenter
Syracuse, NY

Saturday, 03/28/09
Seneca Niagara Casino
Niagara Falls, NY

This past August, Dr. Dre’s 20-year old son, Andre Young Jr., died from unknown causes. Today it was announced that the exact cause of death was revealed by an LA County Coroner representative:

“This case has been closed, it’s been ruled an accident due to morphine and heroin intoxication.”

Dr. Dre hustled drugs as a teen, and his music encouraged people to blaze and now his son has lost his life due to drugs. Parents warned him about his lyrics and songs, and he must now understand the pain caused by those who have lost their children due to drugs. Perhaps now he and other rappers will not be so quick to encourage that lifestyle.