• When Pete Doherty paints something with his own blood and it's called "art." Yet, when a serial killer does it, it's called sociopathic insanity. Go figure. [NME]

• Avril Lavigne gets tips from Richard Gere on how to have a long, illustrious barely noticeable acting career. [MTV]

• It seems that 50 Cent is becoming quite the movie star these days. As we always say, better him than Paris Hilton. [Billboard]

• An R.Kelly concert is reviewed by a reporter from Reuters. Awkwardness and hilarity ensues. [AOL]

• Barack Obama and Neil Young are running buddies now. The future of our country just got a little brighter. [AOL]

• Bob Dylan is set to become the oldest radio DJ ever. [Guardian]

• Nick Lachey's new album takes the Justin Timberlake route — he swears he didn't mean to hurt her, just make millions off their memories. Does he remember that she dumped him? [People]

• What do rapper DMX and college football star Vince Young have in common? BET found them interesting — or at least available enough — to make reality shows out of them. [Hip Hop Game]

• In other "old musicians way past their prime" news, Neil Young plans to follow his new album with a blog. We are breathless with anticipation. [PitchforkMedia]

• Michael Jackson wants to collaborate with 50 Cent. If this is his way of reaching out to America's youth, we'd just rather him not. [AP]

• 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]

• Jay-Z is planning yet another Fade From Black, this time produced by Dr. Dre. Needless to say, it's causing a few ruffled feathers over at Def Jam, so, everyone watch your back on the video shoot. [Page Six]

• Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips trashes pop stars who sing about life experiences they've never actually had. All good — until he talks about Beyonce getting a bikini wax. [FMBQ]

• Need a new conversation piece in your apartment? Check out this one of a kind Johnny Cash portrait. We don't love it, but, that's probably because it's not Joaquin Phoenix enough. [EBay]

• Eminem's posse tried to beat up Tommy Lee for talkin' trash about Kid Rock. So, maybe we should just keep all the aging rockers out of Detroit. [Page Six]

• Neil Young switches tunes from singing about heroin use to releasing a "family film." And then, Courtney Love will open a daycare center. [Reuters]