+ Young Jeezy isn’t exactly a glass-is-half-full kinda guy, (in case you couldn’t tell from his album title, The Recession). And not surprisingly, he’s taking the upcoming presidential elections very seriously: “I understand [Sarah Palin]’s the soccer mom and all that,” Jeezy said. “But if something happens to McCain, then what? Do you want a soccer mom to run the country?” (MTV News)
+ Who says romance is dead? New mommy Jennifer Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony renewed their vows over the weekend. (Usmagazine.com)
+ Britney Spears has a sweet new fragrance out called “Hidden Fantasy” — but what will she name her next one? We’re not sure, but our vote is for “Brit Happens.” (E! Online)
+ Janet Jackson’s doctors put the kibosh on her RockWitchu comeback. (Newsroom)
+ Panic at the Disco? More like Manic at the Disco. According to frontman Brendon Urie, the guys have been “writing non-stop since we finished recording [Pretty. Odd.]” and their third album might even be ready as early as summer ‘09. (Billboard)
+ Miley Cyrus admits she’s a sucker for a British accent. (Scandalist)
+ Travis Barker had some inspirational words for family, friends and fans on his MySpace page: “Today I finally was able to move all my fingers on my right hand,” he wrote. “Every step seems huge at this point, and I’m doing EVERYTHING I can possibly do to get back to my kids.” (MTV News)