• Shyne feels a personal connection to Bill Gates. Sure, we all go through bad times, but something tells us Bill Gates and his bazillion dollars are gonna' be just fine. [Lowdown]

• Elton John's "Gnomeo and Juliet" is a no-go at Disney. Perhaps the story is a bit too twisted for the kiddies? [Billboard]

• Don't miss this amazing chance to win all 31 of Neil Young's records … ok, fine, miss it. [Stereogum]

• Clay Aiken's fans aren't "homophobic" — they just really, really, really don't want Clay to be gay. [The Scoop]

• Patti LaBelle broke down at a recent show in Florida, encouraging people to walk out of the concert rather than watch her struggle. Ashlee Simpson, you takin' notes? [NYT]