VH1 News — VH1's "Hip Hop Honors" paid tribute to Def Jam, with special attention paid to Public Enemy, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys. more info

MSN Music — Apple defends its right to sell Eminem's music on iTunes as trial over copyright begins more info

Detroit Free Press — Barring a last-minute settlement or delay, a trial involving hip-hop megastar Eminem's lawsuit against Apple Inc. will begin this morning in U.S. District Court in Detroit. more info

The Quietus — Rapper launches lawsuit more info

MTV.com News — Eight Mile asserts that Aftermath Records did not have the right to strike a deal for iTunes sales.By Eric Ditzian Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage The multimillion dollar courtroom battle between Eminem and Apple Inc. over the rights ... more info

MTV.com News — LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, other label greats are honored at annual event, which airs on VH1 October 13.By Shaheem Reid Eminem on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage BROOKLYN, New York — For fiv... more info

The Newsroom — The day's top showbiz news and headlines including John Travolta testifies, Eminem and Apple to go to court, and Catherine Zeta-Jones readies for Broadway. more info

Detroit Free Press — Apple Inc. and Eminem's music publisher have failed to settle a dispute over 93 songs on iTunes, clearing the way for a trial in Detroit. more info

USA Today Music — Apple Inc. and Eminem's music publisher have failed to settle a dispute over 93 songs on iTunes, clearing the way for a trial ... more info

VH1 News — Drake has pulled in Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem and even LeBron James to appear in his video for "Forever," which is from the soundtrack of the James documentary "More Than a Game." more info