+  Eminem did a lot of reaching out when he was addicted to drugs. Reaching out to people he has things in common with. People who understand the lifestyle he leads. People like Elton John. (MTV News)

+ There has been a lot of good buzz about Depeche Mode's new album "Sounds Of The Universe" and the subsequent world tour this summer. Sucks that singer Dave Gahan is having really bad stomach problems, forcing them to cancel tons of shows. (The Tripwire)

+ Looks like that Rihanna and Lady GaGa track we told you about Tuesday was a fakity fake. Ugh... it's always too good to be true. (Singersroom)

+ Our favorite feline Kitty Purry (Katy Perry) brought the lolz on last night's American Idol when she managed to piss off anyone from middle America who is not voting for little "Lamchop" (Adam Lambert). What didn't bring the lolz, however, was how flat she was. Give a girl an earpiece! (Neon Limelight)

+ Speaking of things that AREN'T flat (and no, we're not talking about Katy Perry's boobs) -- have you seen her new video for "Waking Up In Vegas?" She took us behind the scenes as only KP can do. (Buzzworthy)

+ DMX has evidently found Jesus (by Jesus, we mean the Son of God, not Madonna's love sponge Jesus Luz) and you'll never guess where -- in jail of course, while the rapper was doing time for animal cruelty and sundry other indiscretions. (NME)

+ If it's really true that actress Bette Midler wants to collabo with 50 Cent, then we really WILL be able to eat Dippin' Dots in hell. (The Hip Hop Chronicle UK)

+ Know this: Kanye West claims he's NOT a member of the Twitterverse (guess he's too busy blogging). So it looks like someone's nabbed Ye's identity (zoinks!) and is sending out faux Tweets (Feets?). And now Kanye's fake Twitter is down, and maybe he isn't *actually* fighting with Stephen Colbert, but he still really does want to be a fashion design intern, and this is all getting so Web 2.0 my head is gonna explode. (Stereogum)

+ Suge Knight's free and clear after allegedly beating the beejeebus out of a woman in a Las Vegas parking lot. He was also allegedly brandishing a knife and maybe/possibly/probably carrying some ecstasy and hydrocodone too, but all charges were dismissed without prejudice. We're guessing OJ Simpson is all "Seriously, WTF?" right about now. (Evil Beet)

+ Uhh, DMX might want to think about hiring Suge's lawyer, as his legal probs just got a whole lot worse. After failing to appear in an Arizona court to answer charges of animal cruelty and drug possession, a judge issued a warrant for the rapper's arrest (and we're really trying to resist making a "Jailhouse Rock" joke here. REEEALLY. TRYING. HARD.) (MTV News)

+ Looks like Britney Spears might get her birthday wish after all: Circus is selling like woah, and figures indicate that Brit's gonna debut at #1 on the Billboard chart this week. She's so hot, even Opes (Winfrey if you're nasty) -- wants to chat her up. The comeback is SO on, people (Perez Hilton).

+ T.I. performed "Whatever You Like" as this week's musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Next week Kanye West performs. Expect ranting. (Rap-Up)

+ Grammy-nominated M.I.A. has R.S.V.P'd "no can do" to the February 8th awards. Apparently her baby's due date the same night! M.I.A., can we has your ticket? Also, please do not name your baby Grammy. Or anything pertaining to "Bird Flu." (Perez Hilton)

+ Speaking of babies, rumors are flying that Janet Jackson is pregnant. Janet missed a number of tour dates in October, and now peeps are wondering if it was all because she's preggo. However, Jermaine Dupri is not ashamed... to tell the world she's not expecting. Hmmm... (Contact Music)

+ Jordin Sparks admits she used to have a thing for American Idol judge Simon Cowell. "I did have a crush on Simon before going on the show," she confesses. Then, presumably, she met him and immediately came to her senses. (ICYDK)

+ Barack Obama has reportedly picked Jennifer Hudson to sing the national anthem before his DNC acceptance speech. (Entertainment Weekly)

+ Jo Bros fend off Kid Rock, hold onto the album charts' top spot a little bit longer. (MTV)

+ The juicy story behind Kelly Osbourne's black eye? A wayward kitchen cabinet fell on her face. But hey, you should see the other guy! (Starpulse)

+ Lil Wayne misses a court appearance due to an emergency orthodontic-related mishap. (TMZ)

+ Meanwhile, DMX does show up to court, and manages to get himself a plea bargain ... despite dropping the F-bomb. (MTV)

+ Tropical Storm Gustav (not to be confused with Tokio Hotel drummer Gustav Schafer) continues to wreak havoc near the coast of Mexico. Dios mio/ Oh mein gotte! (MarketWatch)

+ 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)