Quick Hits II

Judge Says Madonna Doesn't Own Material Girl- Jonas Brother Going Broadway- Adele Still Sick- Big Sean in Court For Teen Sexual Assault Charge- George Strait- more

09/08/2011
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(Billboard) Madonna might be living in a material world, but her hold on the phrase "Material Girl" is legally dubious. A federal judge in California has rejected the pop star's argument that she has established trademark primacy over "Material Girl" for a line of clothing just because she created a song by the same name in 1985. more

(FMQB) The Black Eyed Peas have raised at least $1.3 million to help flood recovery efforts in Minot, ND after playing a benefit concert on Saturday at the North Dakota State Fair Grandstand. more

(Billboard) While Lil Wayne likely has next week's No. 1 locked up, look for country icon George Strait to be the top debut. The singer's new release, "Here For a Good Time," could start with over 80,000 by week's end on Sept. 11, according to industry prognosticators more

(Billboard) Producers looking for someone to replace Daniel Radcliffe on Broadway have landed their prize -- a Jonas. Nick Jonas will step into the role of J. Pierrepont Finch next year in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." more

(FMQB) Britney Spears has revealed via Twitter that her shoot for the upcoming "Criminal" video will take place in England. "So excited to stop over in the UK before I start my European tour in a few weeks," she tweeted more

(Jam!) Adele has cancelled two more concerts as she desperately battles a chest infection. The Chasing Pavements hitmaker axed the start of her U.K. tour on Sunday and also pulled a show on Monday and a planned performance at the Mercury Prize ceremony on Tuesday... more

(Billboard) Following an acclaimed performance of the song on the MTV Video Music Awards Aug. 28, Adele's stark ballad "Someone Like You" bounds to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, vaulting 19-1 with dual Digital and Airplay Gainer honors. more

(BBC) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is to star opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in a new film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. more

(Billboard) Sean "Big Sean" Anderson and Willie "Sayitainttone" Hansbro returned to Lewiston, NY on Tuesday (Sept. 6) to appear in court on charges he sexually abused a 17-year-old female fan. more

(FMQB) David Guetta told MTV News that the collaboration with Usher on "Without You" is the "biggest record" on his new release, Nothing but the Beat. The album also features Lil Wayne, will.i.am, Akon, Timbaland, Nicki Minaj, and Jennifer Hudson, amongst others. more

(FMQB) Viacom has teamed with artists Lady Gaga, Nas, DJ Pauly D, Julianne Hough, and Drake Bell to create a national service campaign commemorating the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. more

(Jam!) A man arrested for allegedly breaking into Celine Dion's home in Montreal has undergone a mental evaluation after making suicidal comments while in custody. more

(Reuters) 'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller is among parties in the final stages of bidding for Los Angeles music publisher Bug Music, according to three people familiar with the process. more

(Jam!) Neil Diamond is engaged to wed for the third time. The Sweet Caroline crooner announced the news on his Twitter.com page on Wednesday morning. more