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Pink comforts a crying fan and flawlessly performs "Who Knew" during a tour stop.

+ While performing on a tour stop in Philadelphia, Pink paused in the middle of "Who Knew" to comfort a crying fan. "Honey, do you want this frog and Rice Krispie treat?" Pink offered, because she is one awesome momma. She then gave an equally awesome performance of "Who Knew" from the top. (E!)

+ While Lollapalooza hasn't officially announced its lineup, the Chicago Tribune reports Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, and The Killers will headline Lolla, and The National and The Postal Service will also perform. The annual fest hits Chicago's Grant Park Aug. 2-4. (MTV News)

+ Bruno Mars is on the cover of GQ's Second Annual Style Bible due out in April. Check out photos from the dapper singer's spread. (Rap-Up)

+ Just days before Lil Wayne had a seizure that sent him to the hospital, he was working with Nicki Minaj on her "High School" video shoot. Watch behind-the-scenes footage, where Weezy playfully teases his diva protégé while a bodyguard carries her (we'd do the same, those killer Louboutins need protecting!). (MTV News)

+ Paramore say they're excited and terrified about dropping their forthcoming self-titled album, due April 9. "You're living in your head, thinking of all the scenarios; you know 'Are people going to like it? Are they gonna hate it? Is it going to flop? Will it be huge?'" guitarist Taylor York said. Check out the interview. (MTV News)

+ It looks like Katy Perry and John Mayer may be splitsville... again. A source tells Us Weekly, however, that "She's leaving the window open. They have both been so focused on work." (MTV News)

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Lil Wayne is heading home after being hospitalized.

+ Great news! According to Young Money president Mack Maine, Lil Wayne went home yesterday after spending six days in Cedar-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles for a seizure. "@LilTunechi has been officially released and is headed home....God is great," Mack tweeted. (MTV News)

+ Remember how we reported that Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience may be a two-parter? Well (pats back), IT'S TRUE! "I gotta clear a rumor up. This whole thing about this being the first half of the album is true," JT told Ryan Seacrest during his album release show in Los Angeles last night. (MTV News)

+ One Direction has revealed the name of their forthcoming 3-D film: It's called "This Is Us." Directioners were even invited to go on an internet scavenger hunt that revealed parts of the movie's title. The concert/documentary film hits theaters Aug. 30. (MTV News)

+ Speaking of films, Rihanna has one of her own in the works. "Rihanna 777" will air on Fox on May 6. It documents a promo jaunt for the Unapologetic tour in which journalists and fans traveled with RiRi on a Boeing 777 for a one-week tour around the world. As you may recall, things got kinda out of hand. (MTV News)

+ Praiiiisse! Azealia Banks and Angel Haze have made peace (at least for now)! The pair began a Twitter beef back in December, but Haze said it was over during a SXSW interview. Azealia has even sent a nice tweet over to Haze. (RapFix)

+ File this under "WE KNEW IT!": Taylor Swift pretty much confirmed "I Knew You Were Trouble." is about One Direction's Harry Styles. "It's not hard to access that emotion when the person the song is directed to is standing by the side of the stage watching," she said of her Brit Awards performance where Styles was watching. (E!)

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Is Justin Timberlake releasing a sequel to The 20/20 Experience in November? (Please be true!)

+ Happy Justin Timberlake album release week!! But first, some news: According to Questlove, JT will release a sequel to The 20/20 Experience in November! "Spoiler alert. 20/20 Vol 2 comes out in nov. (10 songs now....10 songs later= 20 vision," Questlove wrote in an Okayplayer forum. (MTV News)

+ And speaking of the "Mirrors" singer, Justin Timberlake spent every night last week on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" where he performed several new songs, along with earlier hits. Of course his visit wouldn't be complete without doing a "History of Rap 4." Watch it now. (Rap-Up)

+ Lil Wayne was hospitalized on Friday after reportedly suffering seizures for the second time in a week. Artist friends including Birdman, Drake, and Nicki Minaj all visited Weezy over the weekend. (MTV News)

+ Check out Miley Cyrus' new tattoo! Tattoo artist Kat Von D posted an Instagram of her work on Miley, which depicts Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical heart. We're not sure if this is related to all the Miley Cyrus/ Liam Hemsworth breakup rumors, but she did tweet about getting her engagement ring fixed. (MTV News)

+ Madonna wore a Boy Scouts costume to the GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday, as a protest to the ban on gay scouts and leaders. Watch her speech, which she gave before presenting the Vito Russo Award to Anderson Cooper. (Just Jared)

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Justin Bieber slams the press in his latest Instagram post.

+ Justin Bieber slammed the press in a recent Instagram post, writing that he was sick of all the rehab rumors. He wrote, "Everyone in my team has been telling me, 'keep the press happy,' but I'm tired of all the countless lies in the press right now... Saying I'm going to rehab and how my family is disappointed in me. My family is beyond proud." (MTV News)

+ Lil Wayne reportedly went to the hospital this week for multiple seizures, although he has since checked out and is doing better. He was also hospitalized for seizures In October and has told MTV News that he taking seizure medication. (MTV News)

+ Is Katy Perry writing an autobiography? According to The Sun, she is. They report she will be dishing on "her life so far, including marriage and divorce from comic [Russell Brand]." Katy's also supposedly opening up about her new relationship with John Mayer. (Idolator)

+ Check out a photo of Demi Lovato from her "Heart Attack" video shoot. In it, she mysteriously has what looks like black painted-on latex gloves. "I feel like I have my own thing going, like rocker-chic sophisticated, just a different kind of fashion style this time around," she said of the new look. (MTV News)

+ Watch Taylor Swift and her "Red" tour opener Ed Sheeran perform "Everything Has Changed" during their first tour stop together in Nebraska. Also, check out Taylor's 17-song set list. (MTV News)

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Watch Nicki Minaj, Elle's April cover girl, interview herself.

+ When you're an A-lister, you get to do things like sell perfume and interview yourself, NBD. Nicki Minaj did just that for an Elle's mock video interview, where she asked herself things like what kind of undies she wears (answer: thongs, natch). She's also the cover girl for Elle's April issue! (Rap-Up)

+ Giving us reason No. 5,464,221 to hit the gym, Beyoncé is Shape magazine's April cover girl. Despite her bangin' bod, she admits that keeping fit is not an easy task. "I'm not a person that is naturally very thin. I am a person that has to work to keep my body in shape," she said. (Rap-Up)

+ More bad news for Justin Bieber: His hamster Pac has died #supersadz. He gave Pac to Belieber Tori McLure at the Atlanta Jingle Bells concert in December. McClure tweeted Pac was not doing well, and later revealed Pac's demise. (Huffington Post)

+ Lil Wayne and Birdman's daughters are following in the footsteps of their dads, except their collabo is on the page instead of the stage. Reginae Carter and Bria Williams, both 14, cowrote the novel "Paparazzi Princesses" along with along with Karyn Langhorne Folan. It hits shelves June 4. (Rolling Stone)

+ Jared Leto of 30 Seconds To Mars lost 30 pounds for the flick "The Dallas Buyers' Club," where he plays a transexual with AIDS. "I think the role demanded that commitment... It was about how does that affect how I walk, how I talked, who I am, how I feel," he said. Incidentally, the band's debuting new song "Up In The Air" next week (FROM SPACE!). (E!)

+ Every major event needs a playlist, right? Check out MTV News' "Papal Playlist," which includes Beyoncé's "Halo," Kanye West's "Jesus Walks," Lady Gaga's "Judas," and more. (MTV News)

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Ke$ha will perform at the 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 23!

+  Ke$ha and Pitbull have been tapped to perform during the 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, which airs March 23 on Nickelodeon. Christina Aguilera will also join Pitbull for their song, "Feel This Moment." Musical nominees include Taylor Swift, One Direction, Selena Gomez, and Justin Bieber. (MTV News)

+ Watch Selena Gomez and her fellow "Spring Breakers" stars Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine sing karaoke to Britney Spears' "...Baby One More Time." "Awww @selenagomez can duet with me anytime," Britney tweeted with a link to their clip. (E!)

+ Maybe Justin Timberlake's seven-year break between albums was a good thing, because now we get to see WAY more of him (talk about making up for lost time)! He's added "Target Presents the iHeartRadio Album Release Party With Justin Timberlake" TV special to his appearances. It airs on CW at 8 p.m. ET on March 19. (MTV News)

+ Watch Kelly Rowland's video for the flirty get-it-on jam "Kisses Down Low." The song appears on her forthcoming Talk A Good Game. (Rap-Up)

+ Snoop Dogg's metamorphosis into Snoop Lion comes full circle with the new song "No Guns Allowed," which he performed on "Conan." Backed by his daughter Cori B. and other young singers during the set, the former gangsta rapper's contemplative tune advocates peace. (Rap-Up)

+ Rihanna has canceled a second date on her "Diamonds" tour." Following Sunday's Boston cancellation, last night's concert in Baltimore was nixed, too. She's reportedly suffering from the flu and laryngitis. Get well soon, RiRi! (MTV News)

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Justin Timberlake's  The 20/20 Experience is streaming on iTunes before its release.

+ Listen to Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience, which is streaming at iTunes a week before its release. The disc officially drops March 19. For more JT goodness, catch him on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" all this week. (MTV News)

+ Justin Bieber's had a rough go lately, but several stars have his back. One Direction's Zayn Malik and Louis Thomlinson tweeted their support. Also, Will Smith spoke with Justin directly and Jada Pinkett Smith wrote an open letter on Facebook, titled "Are We Bullying Our Young Artists?" (MTV News)

+ Watch out, Swifties: Taylor Swift is releasing her "22" video tomorrow! Tune in to "Good Morning America" for a teaser, which will be followed by the video premiere on the show's website at 8:30 a.m. ET. (MTV News)

+ Data on Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, and other celebrities was reportedly hacked by an unnamed website, which published personal and financial records. The Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI are investigating. Reports also suggest that the hack may be a hoax. (MTV News)

+  Weezer has announced the second edition of The Weezer Cruise. During their floating party the band will play three times as the ship travels from Jacksonville, Fla., to the Bahamas. It sets sail Feb. 13-17, 2014. (Pitchfork)

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