Beyonce Knowles is to play soul legend Etta James in the new Hollywood movie Cadillac Records. The singer will also co-produce the film, which is about the music business in the 1950s, according to reports. Read more >>

US rapper Eminem will publish his first set of memoirs later this year, a book publisher has confirmed. ‘Eminem: The Way I Am’, which is released on October 16th, will provide a unique insight into the rapper, including, unseen photographs and lyric sketches. Read more >>

Outspoken country singer Willie Nelson has called on America to impeach George Bush for crimes he believes the President has committed. Read more >>

US hip-hop star Kelis will release her greatest hits album in March, it’s been confirmed. ‘Kelis: The Hits’ will feature a collection of the singers singles, including the hit song, ‘Milkshake’. Read more >>

A naked photo thought to be of Marilyn Monroe, which was to be unveiled at a press conference, has turned out to be a picture of Madonna. The picture was discovered by an American couple at their home and was verified by a Marilyn Monroe expert. Read more >>

A host of ‘diva demands’ were the reason why Michael Jackson failed to appear at this years Grammy Awards, it’s been reported. Jackson had been due to appear at the ceremony in Los Angeles on February 11th to promote the re-release of ‘Thriller’ – which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Read more >>

U2 has hit the studio in Dublin to continue work on its next album with longtime collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. "We're going to try and break new sonic ground and deliver a masterpiece," Lanois tells Billboard.com. "The sleeves are rolled up. Bono is all charged up with a lyrical angle." Read more >>

Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am will make his feature acting debut in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," the "X-Men" spinoff starring Hugh Jackman. Danny Huston, Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins also have joined the Fox project, and Ryan Reynolds is making a cameo. Gavin Hood ("Tsotsi") is directing. Read more >>