Today's Full Report
Scarlett Johansson Nude Photo Hacker Busted
(TMZ) The FBI has arrested one person suspected of hacking into the phones of Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson and Vanessa Hudgens ... and leaking private photos. And, we've learned, the FBI is convinced the guy is a lone wolf, who never got a cent for the pictures he stole ... he just did it for the thrill.
Law enforcement sources tell us the man is from Florida, and the FBI has known about him for several months, but the U.S. Attorney didn't take action until now.
Our sources say the man hacked into numerous celebrity phones and then distributed the ill-gotten photos to third parties, never asking for any money. He did it because he got a charge out of it.
The FBI says the investigation was dubbed, "Operation Hackerazzi."
So far, the identity of the suspect has not been released.
Among the stars who claim they were victimized by the hacker -- Ali Larter, Jessica Alba and Emma Caulfield. more on this story
American Idol Scotty McCreery Makes History
American Idol champ Scotty McCreery's debut album, Clear As Day, has entered the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts at No. 1.
McCreery is now the youngest male in history to open at the top of the all-genre chart with a debut release. This is also the highest first-week album sales of any solo country artist in 2011.
With first-week sales totaling 196,739, he is the first new country artist this year to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. He has the second-highest debut week for a new artist in all genres in 2011, behind rapper J.Cole. more on this story
Whitney Houston Gets Diva Over Airplane Seatbelt?
(TMZ) Whitney Houston almost got kicked off a Delta Airlines flight this week ... because she refused to buckle her seatbelt.
Multiple sources tell us ... Whitney boarded a flight in Atlanta Wednesday afternoon ... and when she settled into her seat, a crew member asked her to buckle up.
We're told Whitney refused and "got diva" on the crew member ... until another crew member came over and warned Houston that if she didn't buckle up, she would have to get off the plane.
Whitney eventually allowed one of the crew members to grab the buckle and fasten it for the singer -- and the plane was then cleared for takeoff.
Sources close to the singer tell us ... Whitney "overreacted a little bit after missing an earlier flight but she's still 100% sober and was on the way to Detroit for her first day of shooting a new movie."
It's not right, but its OK ... more on this story
Coldplay, Jessie J and LMFAO Added To MTV EMAs
Coldplay, Jessie J and LMFAO are all set to perform at the MTV EMAs which will premiere Sunday, November 6th at 9PM CET* from Belfast, Northern Ireland and is hosted by Selena Gomez.
These three acts – who are each up for multiple EMAs this year – join previously announced performer Red Hot Chili Peppers.
"I can't quite believe I'm nominated for three awards. It's like a dream, I keep pinching myself. And being nominated for Best UK/Ireland Act alongside artists like Adele, Coldplay, Kasabian and Florence is an honour," said Jessie J. more on this story
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star Hit and Run Victim
(TMZ) Charisma Carpenter -- who played hot cheerleader Cordelia Chase in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" -- tells TMZ, she narrowly avoided serious injury this week ... after a maniac driver smashed into her car ... then fled the scene.
Charisma says the other car was speeding down an L.A. street at speeds around 60 mph ... before slamming into her car -- and 4 others.
The actress isn't sure what caused the other driver to be so reckless ... but thinks whoever was behind the wheel was "probably on something ... or running from the law."
So far, the mystery driver has not been identified, but Charisma DID catch his license plate number ... and has already been in contact with police. more on this story
Goo Goo Dolls To Rock NFL International Series Game
(PR) The Goo Goo Dolls are set to perform at the pregame show at the NFL's International Series game at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 23rd.
Due to the routing of the performance date, the band will be rescheduling two shows on their fall tour, which kicked off yesterday in Milwaukee.
The band will perform prior to the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicking off in the fifth competitive regular-season NFL game to be played in London. more on this story
Jackie Evancho To Give Fans Heavenly Christmas
11-year-old singer Jackie Evancho is following up last year's hit Christmas EP with a full length Christmas album this year.
SYCO/Columbia Records will release Jackie's Heavenly Christmas, exclusively at Walmart stores and on Walmart.com starting November 1st.
With Heavenly Christmas, Jackie picks up where her first holiday recording, last year's chart-topping EP O Holy Night, left off. On her new album, she performs a whole new collection of heart-warming standards like "White Christmas," traditional tunes like "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" and perennial favorites like "The First Noel." more on this story
Meshell Ndegeocello Announces More North American Dates
Meshell Ndegeocello will be hitting the road next month for some North American dates and will also play a string of dates in January.
The singer/songwriter/bassist/rapper will release her new album Weather on November 8th through Naïve Records.
Produced by Grammy-winner Joe Henry (Aimee Mann, Solomon Burke, Ani DiFranco), Weather is the latest addition, to Meshell's diverse catalog and is her ninth album in 20 years. more on this story
The Dirty Heads and Gym Class Heroes Kick Off Tour
The Dirty Heads and Gym Class Heroes kicked off their co-headlining tour yesterday in St. Petersburg, FL
The tour will cross North America and will conclude on November 19 in Anaheim, CA at the House of Blues.
The Dirty Heads have hit the road in support of their debut album, Any Port In A Storm, which has recently spawned the new single, "Believe." more on this story
Cher Comic Book Coming in December
(Sub) "Female Force: Cher" is the new biography comic book is due out in December 2011 and it shares how the woman born Cherilyn Sarkisian came to be known by one name - Cher!
"We have been creating the biographies of the famous in a sequential art form for almost two years and it was only a matter of time before we got to this icon," said Darren G. Davis, publisher of Bluewater Comics. "Her life has been marked failures and successes, but she still stands boldly for herself and for her friends and we had to tell her story."
"Female Force: Cher" turns back time and tells how this platinum selling singer became an award winning actress and a performer for the ages. more on this story
Cody Simpson Premieres New Video
This week Cody Simpson premiered his new music video for his single "Not Just You" on MTV.
"Not Just You" is the latest single off of his new six song EP, "Coast To Coast" – which includes the #1 Radio Disney hit, "On My Mind." Simpson celebrated the release of "Coast To Coast" with a number of high profile TV appearances, including visits to the Disney Channel's Prank Stars, QVC's Sunday Best, and the nationally syndicated Ellen DeGeneres Show (streaming now at Cody's official webpage here).
He is currently being featured as MTV's Push Artist this Week with an array of further TV appearances set for the coming weeks, including Nickelodeon's Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures, ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, NBC's Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular and the nationally syndicated Live! with Regis & Kelly (slated for December 8th), as well as a performance and mentor role on Radio Disney and the Disney Channel's "N.B.T. (Next Big Thing)" talent contest (check local listings).
Canceled Bama Jam Festival Replaced With New Event
(Webster) People who bought tickets to the now canceled Bama Jam Music and Arts Festival can look forward to another event.
And organizers of the new event – Fall Festival at Bama Jam Farms – say your ticket is still good and is worth more than what you paid for it. Here's how:
Customers WHO HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED A TWO FOR ONE ticket voucher to next year's Bama Jam can now redeem that voucher for a 5 for 1 ticket to Fall Festival.
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