UK music magazine The World was today forced by an English court to apologize to Morrissey for mischaracterizing him as a racist. The publication had accused Moz of “attacking immigration” in an article after he had said in an interview that he’s hesitant to move back to the UK because of its dwindling British identity.

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• Morrisey would rather eat his own genitalia than reunite The Smiths, which apparently is "a lot coming from a vegetarian." But not much coming from a total crazy. [Page Six]

• People are strangely surprised that Britney Spears will be attending Kevin Federline's album party in Vegas tonight. Isn't that, like, a mandatory wife events? [TMZ]

• Christina Milian broke up with Eric West through her MySpace blog, and becomes our hero. [Gatecrasher]

• Rapper Cassidy credits Lil Kim with helping him get through his recent time in jail. We hope he's returning the favor for Kim and her leaky breast implant during her time of need. [MTV]

• Mainstream rappers are taking promotion back to the mix tape. Awww, now those guys on the corner selling bootleg mixes are totally vindicated. How street. [USAT]

• As if one "Serialized Pop Song" isn't enough, Stereogum is offering an R. Kelly' DVD to the most inventive idea for a plot-line based on an indie rock band. Cruise over and check out what crazy hippies think about when they're high. [NYT, Stereogum]

• Members of The Smith's are getting together to perform at a cancer benefit in Manchester. Nasty reunion comments from Morrissey, who will be busy brooding, TK. [Billboard]

• Young Buck pleaded no contest to the stabbing charge from last years Vibe Awards. Buck will have to serve three years probation, 80 hours of community service, and most likely hand in one gritty anthem about the experience. [NME]

• Does this mean more bands are going to ask to be our myspace friend? [Coolfer.com ]

• For $300, that gourmet buffet better be full of white powdery candy. (Not for us, guys, for the people who would be caught dead at a Hard Rock New Years party). [Little Steven's Underground Garage]