The Newsroom — Soul singer Chrisette Michele wrote most of the songs on her Grammy-winning debut CD, but she takes a back seat to Ne-Yo and other songwriters on her new release, 'Epiphany.' (May 6) more info

The Late Greats — A little over a week ago, the (partial) Philly Folk Fest lineup was released. One of the biggest little names playing this year: Iron & Wine. Other PFF acts: Sonny Landreth, Del McCoury Band, Tom Rush, Rebirth Brass Band, Justin Townes Earle, Tony Tr... more info

Starpulse — Rapper Jim Jones will stand trial this June in relation to charges of assault stemming from a December brawl with Ne-Yo's manager. The Diplomats crew member is facing a count of misdemeanor[...] Read more! more info

People.com — PEOPLE has the first look at "Part of the List," in which the R&B star unexpectedly runs into an ex more info

The Mirror — Hitmaker Ne-Yo is to pen a ditty for JLS. The biggest band to come out of the X Factor couldn't conceal their happiness when they caught up with us at the launch of the Mobos, to be held in Glasgow on September 30. Marvin gushed: "It's a dr... more info

AllHipHop — Rapper Rick Ross is gearing up for the April 21 release of his album Deeper Than Rap by launching an autograph signing tour next week. Ross will hit several key markets on the East Coast to promote his third album, which features appearances by Kanye... more info

MTV.com News — California authorities have dropped charges that the rap singer stalked and threatened his estranged wife.By Shaheem Reid Nate Dogg Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images Nate Dogg doesn't have to worry about the law for now. According to T... more info

Idolator — Last night, American Idol brought Quentin Tarantino in for Songs From The Movies night, and he was probably one of the best mentors the show's ever seen, honestly. (He was completely geeking out the whole time, and it was kind of great how he treated... more info

MTV.com News — 'Medellin, Colombia — we got friends over there,' the rapper says of the setting of the new clip.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Tim Kash Rick Ross Photo: MTV News Rick Ross wanted to get a little exotic for his next video ... more info

MTV.com News — New Cash Money Records signee gets the Weezy F blessing on his first U.S. single.By Akshay Bhansali Jay Sean Photo: MTV News For anyone in pop-music game, getting a feature from a hot MC is a huge gift — an added boost of name recognitio... more info