+ Katy Perry's evangelical mother isn't exactly thrilled with her daughter's VMA-nominated ode to bicuriosity. Instead, she says, "its message is shameful and disgusting....When ["I Kissed A Girl"] comes on the radio I bow my head and pray." Fortunately for Katy, lots of us disagree. (Popeater)
+ The Game to Lil Wayne: "I don't ever put nobody before myself," says Game. "I feel I'm the greatest alive, I hold it down. But Wayne, he's got it right now. So I don't mind stepping behind for a minute until it's my turn." (MTV)
+ Calling all "Buddy Holly" fans! Weezer needs some extras for their new "Troublemaker" video. Preferably, those living in the "Beverly Hills" area. (Pitchfork)
+ Those never-before-heard U2 songs that hit the web this weekend? Apparently, they were the work of an overzealous fan, who staked out Bono's house and then recorded the sunglasses-wearing frontman listening to his own stereo. Seriously. (Rolling Stone)
+ Forget about Octoberfest. Phil Spector will spend the days leading up to St. Hallow's Eve getting retried for murder. (BBC)
+ Bad news for DMX. The oft-jailed rapper could be stuck behind bars until October. (The Boombox)
+ Jared Leto's not about to take a $30 million lawsuit -- against his band, 30 Seconds to Mars -- sitting down. Instead, he's firing back, describing the suit as "ridiculously overblown," "insane" and "totally unrealistic." Angela Chase would be super proud. (MTV)