A rejuvenated Maxwell returns after 7-year break (AP)

AP - It's hardly unusual for a singer to drop off the musical map. Declining album sales, drug habits, legal woes and other dramas have landed a multitude of chart-toppers on the "Whatever Happened To ..." list.

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."

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.

Xtina's New Look: The Cheeky Checkerboard (E! Online)

E! Online - Singer Christina Aguilera shops for clothes in Hollywood and, if these checkerboard leggings are any indication, not a moment too soon.