
+ A toy company has just introduced the Katy Perry doll! Sadly, critics lament that the foxy figurine (designed by Jason Wu and priced at a semi-affordable $49.99) "looks nothing like Katy Perry, or even Zooey Deschanel." (Rolling Stone)
+ Janet Jackson was hospitalized yesterday due to "unspecified causes." Jackson, who is currently in Montreal on her RockWitchu tour, "got suddenly ill during the sound check" and had to be rushed to the hospital. (MTV News)
+ Meanwhile, DJ AM and Travis Barker are both out of the hospital and on the road to recovery. Yesterday, AM attended a memorial service for his friend -- and fellow plane crash victim -- Chris Baker. (Usmagazine.com)
+ Britney Spears unveils plans for an "around the world" tour in 2009! Better reserve your seats now. (PopCrunch)
+ Pink reveals the scents that make her wanna get frisky: "diesel fuel" and "canine." Yep, nothing says "aphrodisiac" quite like the intoxicating aroma of tractor exhaust...with a hint of dog poo. (Scandalist)
+ Apparently, 50 Cent isn't satisfied with being just a top MC and a Vitamin Water mogul. The rapper has a new song on his website outlining his latest career aspiration: "50 Cent for President." (MTV News)
+ Good thing Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins isn't the jealous type. The super-producer is all about Brandy's new album -- and totally over that LP she dropped with his work nemesis, Timbaland. (Rap-Up)

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