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."

Alice In Chains to record first album in 13 years (Yahoo! Music)

'Idol' singer Paris Bennett gives birth to girl (AP)

AP - Former "American Idol" contestant Paris Bennett has given birth to a daughter named Egypt.

Pink's "So What" tops British pop charts (Reuters)

Reuters - American singer Pink has toppled Kings of Leon from the peak of the British pop charts with her single "So What," the Official UK Charts Company said on Sunday.