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Jadakiss pled not guilty to weapon and drug possession charges stemming from his Oct. 7 arrest in Yonkers, New York. Police say they pulled over the car the rapper was riding in after smelling marijuana, and then found a loaded handgun in the front console. Two of his fellow passengers were also indicted.

The Sting-led '80s rock group The Police have scheduled a "special announcement" immediately followed by a "special rehearsal" in Los Angeles Monday, the day after the group is set to open the Grammys. Not to spoil the surprise, but sources...and by sources we mean every media outlet in the world...tip the announcement to be dates for a 30th anniversary reunion tour.

Celine Dion has announced plans to unveil her new single, "I Knew I Loved You," during a tribute to Italian composer Ennio Morricone at the Oscars Feb. 25.

Dr. Dre has inked a production deal with New Line Cinema for his new venture Crucial Films, per Daily Variety. The rap icon plans on starting out with dark comedies before branching out into other genres. "This is a natural switch for me, since I've directed a lot of music videos," Dre said. "And I eventually want to get into directing."

Justin Timberlake is premiering his new music video, "What Goes Around Comes Around," starring Scarlett Johansson, on iTunes Friday, marking the first time an artist has ever debuted a video on the online store.

Gwen Stefani told "Extra" that her next album will not be a solo effort, but instead reunite her with No Doubt.

E! Online's Marc Malkin has confirmed that Sharon Osbourne is pulling a Tori Spelling this weekend, holding a tag sale to pawn off designer clothes, shoes, and accessories to benefit the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Former glam pop star Gary Glitter is getting his three-year child molestation sentence reduced by three months in Vietnam court, setting his new release date at August 2008. Last March the Brit star was convicted of committing obscene acts with a 10-year-old and 11-year-old Vietnamese girl.

Deborah Koons Garcia, the widow of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia, has filed a civil suit against the rocker's beneficiaries to gain access to and restore The Garcia Tapes, a series of unpublished recordings from her late husband.

Jermaine Dupri has been tapped as the new president of urban music at Island Records, with a formal announcement expected later today, per the Hollywood Reporter.

Reba McEntire is returning to perform at the CMA Music Festival this summer after an 11-year absence from the gig. The country music showcase, which this year counts Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride among its stars, is held June 7-10 in Nashville.

Dave Matthews is expecting his third child with doctor wife Ashley Harper this June, per People. The couple already has twin five-year-old daughters.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is claiming he will make iTunes compatible with mp3 players other than the ubiquitous iPod when record companies begin to sell songs online without copyright protection software, in an open letter Wednesday.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Paul Fidler said that he's leaning toward allowing TV cameras in the courtroom when Phil Spector finally goes on trial for murder next month. "I always have a problem with commentators telling people what is going on rather than letting the public see the trial for themselves," Fidler said. "I'm a firm believer in having the public see it." Jury selection is scheduled to begin Mar. 19.

British pop star James Blunt has been tapped to perform at Elton John's 15th annual post-Academy Awards bash benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation, to be held at Los Angeles' Pacific Design Center. "James is a truly talented singer-songwriter, his voice and expressive lyrics enchant audiences worldwide," John said. "I have no doubt that he will do the same for our guests on Oscar night."

Sharon Osbourne has announced that admittance to this year's Ozzfest tour will be completely free of charge in the wake of escalating summer ticket prices and that the cost of the gigs will be underwritten by additional sponsors. Fans will be able to secure tickets at a later date by visiting sponsor Websites.

Keith Urban has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit alleging unfair competition, violation of the anti-cybersquatting act, and dilution of a federally registered trademark against a same named New Jersey painter, claiming the palette-wielding artist is attempting to profit off his paintings by misleading Website visitors into believing that he and the country star are one in the same.

"E! News" has exclusively learned that Jennifer Hudson and her "Dreamgirls sisters"...that would be Beyoncé Knowles and Anika Noni Rose...will be performing one of their Best Song nominees at the Oscars Feb. 25.

Prince performed a selection of wardrobe malfunction-free hits, including "Let's Go Crazy," "Purple Rain," and "Proud Mary," during the Super Bowl halftime show in Miami Sunday. His Royal Purpleness was joined on the docket by Billy Joel, who sang the national anthem.

Apple computers have settled its lengthy trademark dispute with the Beatles' record company, Apple Corps Ltd., over its use of the apple name and logo in connection with iTunes and iPod. Paul McCartney's musical troupe had previously claimed exclusivity for the bitten-out produce sign in all things relating to the music industry.

Justin Timberlake has signed on to host the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles Mar. 31.

LL Cool J has signed on to host the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards Mar. 2, with Bono, Bill Cosby, and Soledad O'Brien set to be honored.

Kylie Minogue and Unfaithful actor Olivier Martinez announced their separation Friday after more than four years together in a joint statement that denied media accusations of infidelity on either star's part.

Van Halen is set to reunite for a 40-city North American tour this summer, with David Lee Roth returning to lead the road trek for the first time since decamping from the band in 1984. No dates have been announced for the tour.

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