ContactMusic — Director JOHN WATERS is facing legal action after a Grammy-winning songwriter accused him of hijacking a Christmas carol. Theodore 'Teddy' Vann alleges Waters added ... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Celebrity Justice John Waters needs some serious Divine intervention after being sued over an alleged Santa Claus heist.Theodore Vann claims director John Waters had no right to release the CD, "A John Waters Christmas" with track 12,... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: The Chum BucketSpinner.com: The Roots might retire from touring, apparently so ?uestlove can laugh obnoxiously (a la Kevin Eubanks) at all of Jimmy Fallon's late-night hilarity. [Gawker]Prince may be against homosexuality, but his John ... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Brad & Angelina Although these days he's barely recognizable without his six children or common-law wife around, Brad Pitt still tried to go incognito by putting on his best 1930s police detective drag in NYC yesterday... more info

Dlisted — If you can say something nice about these two dick bags, then immediately check yourself into the nearest loony bin. Actually, save a spot for me, because I need some mental help for feeding the douches. AND if you're reading this, you're c... more info

Indie Music News — The new movie version of HAIRSPRAY makes this a good time to take another look at this piece I originally wrote back in 2003. It calls up the event that inspired Waters to create the original Hairspray film.Buddy Dean died on July 16 2003. Probably n... more info

?Hairspray,? the Broadway musical adaptation of the 1988 John Waters comedy, is expected to close on Jan. 18. more info

MTV.com News — 'We've had a great run, and we can't ask for much more,' a rep for the musical says.By Jennifer Vineyard Aubrey O'Day and Karen Mason in "Hairspray" Photo: Bruce Glikas/ FilmMagic It turns out you can stop the beat. First "Rent," then "Le... more info

Dlisted — It was makeover night on "America's Next Top Not-Model" yesterday and the highlight of the episode had nothing to do with the chick's reactions to their new shitty hair. It was all about Ty Ty, once again. The woman's community-theater... more info