Rapper DMX denies theft charges, sings at court (Reuters)

Reuters - Chart-topping rapper DMX pleaded not guilty to a pair of felony theft charges in a Phoenix court on Thursday, and then treated reporters to an impromptu rap about bouncing back from adversity.

France's first lady also first in record sales (Reuters)

Reuters - France's first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, shot to the top of the pop charts with her latest album in its first full week on sale, a music industry body reported.

Ex-Pumpkins Sue for Tomorrow (E! Online)

E! Online - A couple of former Pumpkins are ripe for courting.

After success at R&B, Regina Belle turns to gospel (AP)

AP - When an R&B artist decides to put out a gospel album, some will sit in judgment and question the project's sincerity.