T-Pain gets animated in 'Freaknik,' talks new CD (AP)

AP - You wouldn't think T-Pain was inhibited at all. But the rapper-singer, known for his synthesized vocals and catchy hooks, says he sometimes feels creatively restrained when it comes to music.

Blige, Bocelli to sing for Haiti at Grammys (Reuters)
Reuters - Singer Mary J. Blige and Italian pop tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" at the Grammy awards on Sunday to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Trent Reznor confirms Nine Inch Nails will record new material (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Courtesy of NME -- Band set to continue releasing new music despite quitting live circuit

Wyclef Jean talks about Haiti relief efforts in NY (AP)

AP - Singer and producer Wyclef Jean is working with his foundation to deliver cooked meals, water and medical assistance to survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Quincy Jones wants 'We Are the World' Haiti redo (AP)

AP - Quincy Jones is re-recording the charity song "We Are the World" and sending the proceeds to Haiti.

Rocker Joe Walsh takes on namesake politician (Reuters)
Reuters - Another musician is claiming that a political candidate is tone deaf to the nation's intellectual property laws. And this one has an amusing twist.

Kanye West begins recording new album (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Courtesy of NME -- Rapper looks to Gill Scott-Heron and Nina Simone for inspiration

Sly Stone sues ex-manager, claiming millions kept (AP)

AP - Sly Stone is suing a former business manager and others claiming tens of millions of dollars in royalties were kept from the singer.

Hearing scheduled in Jackson dad's bid for stipend (AP)

AP - A judge has scheduled a hearing to decide if Michael Jackson's father should receive a monthly allowance of more than $15,000 from the pop star's estate.

After Mamma Mia!, fans can sing along with ABBA (Reuters)
Reuters - If singing along to ABBA classics on the "Mamma Mia!" soundtrack is not enough, fans have the chance to perform alongside 3-D, holographic versions of the Swedish quartet at a new exhibition dedicated to them.