First a top hit, now Grammy nod: M.I.A. firmly pop (AP)

AP - Though M.I.A. has been hailed by critics since she made her debut in 2005, her fiery lyrics, which speak against corrupt political systems and talk of revolution and violence, have always ensured her a place far outside of music's mainstream — until recently.

Boy George guilty of false imprisonment (AP)

AP - Boy George, the flamboyant former Culture Club frontman, was convicted Friday of falsely imprisoning a male escort.

Paris Hilton completes Kylie Minogue-influenced second album (Yahoo! Music)

Jennifer Hudson says she's honored by Grammy nods (AP)

AP - Jennifer Hudson says she's honored to be a Grammy nominee. The Oscar-winning actress and singer, who has been in seclusion since the killings of her mother, brother and nephew, was nominated Wednesday for four Grammy awards for her self-titled debut album.