-Rap legend Dr. Dre will tease fans with samples from his much anticipated new album "Detox," in new TV advertisements for soda brand Dr. Pepper. The hip-hop star fronts the drink company's new "Trust Me, I'm A Doctor," campaign, and he's using the TV spots to drum up publicity for his third album, as well as his Beats By Dre headphones.

In the ad, Dre says, "Scientific tests prove when you drink Dr. Pepper slow, the 23 flavors taste even better. For me, slow always produces a hit. "Slower is better-trust me, I'm a doctor."
Detox is expected to be released later this year (09).

-Michael Jackson is opening a 'Thriller' casino. The 50-year-old singer is reportedly planning to launch the zombie-themed gambling den in Las Vegas next year.

Also, Michael Jackson decided to go back on tour for the first time in 13 years to build a trust fund for his children, according to the organizer of his upcoming London concerts. Michael Jackson has ordered his promoters to build a replica of his former Neverland ranch when he stays in the U.K. this summer (09).

-Vivica A. Fox has been left stunned by the sudden death of her "Kill Bill," co-star David Carradine, and she's struggling to accept the possibility he committed suicide.

-Whitney Houston is officially ready to make her chart comeback-she's set to release her highly-anticipated new album "Undefeated" in September of this year.

-Irv Gotti is fuming over Vibe's decision to name Eminem the Best Rapper Alive, insisting he'd be laughed out of a hip-hop contest with stars like Jay-Z, DMX and Ja Rule.

lol @ jah rule

-Bosses at animal rights group PETA want rapper T.I. to bare all after he's released from jail; for their famous "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur," campaign.