Slick Rick among honorees at VH1 Hip Hop Honors (AP)

AP - Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, classic hits like "Children's Story" or even his most recent accolade — getting saluted as a pioneer at the "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors."

Lance Bass: Looking for a Sitcom (E! Online)

E! Online - Don't look for Lance Bass to follow in Justin Timberlake's solo footsteps.

Bruce Springsteen sings for Obama in Michigan (Reuters)

Reuters - Bruce Springsteen concluded his three-day barnstorming tour in support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday night with a 50-minute acoustic set for about 5,000 people in Ypsilanti.

Mystery Illness Forces Janet Jackson to Nix More Shows (E! Online)

E! Online - Janet Jackson's concert cancellations are adding up as fast as concerns about her health.