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."

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

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

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.

Coldplay Heats Up Q Awards (E! Online)

E! Online - So much for crafting a rock-star attitude. Chris Martin, he of the newly crowned Best Act in the World Today, has reverted back to his humble beginnings.