JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. B.o.B, “Strange Clouds” (Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records) B.o.B is a rapper who has totally gone pop, but that’s completely OK because it suits him. The Atlanta-based artist fused elements of hip-hop, R&B and rock on his 2010 debut album, “The Adventures of Bobby Ray,” which produced the chart-topping “Nothin’ On You,” featuring Bruno Mars, and the top 10 hit “Airplanes” with Hayley Williams. The rapper-singer-producer sticks with the same formula on his sophomore album, “Strange Clouds,” while tapping … →

Since the death of his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown has been targeted by those who believe his “negative influence” on the legendary singer led to her tragic end. Now, Brown is speaking out for the first time since Houston’s death, telling NBC’s “Today” show anchor Matt Lauer, “I’m not the reason she’s gone.” Brown had dinner with Houston and the ex-couple’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, a week before the singer’s death and remembers a glowing Whitney who “looked really well” … →

DJ Khaled missed a gig late Sunday night, but he has a pretty good excuse: The rapper/producer/radio personality’s tour bus exploded in flames. The “Way Too Cold” hypeman tweeted a photo of what appears to be the bus in flames on the highway. In a video log posted on his website, Khaled speaks about the incident while fire crews in the background attempt to snuff out the blaze. The cause of the fire is not known and no one was … →

“Battleship” hasn’t even debuted in the U.S. yet, but that’s not stopping Rihanna from continuing her big screen takeover. According to U.K. paper The Sun, the “We Found Love” singer has been cast as a villain in the sixth installment of “The Fast and the Furious” franchise. The pop music hitmaker will make her film debut in “Battleship” — out May 18 — but The Sun reports that Rihanna will play a dangerous femme fatale alongside regulars Paul Walker and … →

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Court records show Martin Lawrence has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly two years. The actor-comedian cited irreconcilable differences in his filing Wednesday. He and Shamicka Lawrence married in July 2010. The couple dated for years and have two daughters together, ages 9 and 11. The 47-year-old star of “Big Momma’s House” and the sitcom “Martin” is seeking joint custody of the children. The filings state the couple separated last week and they have … →

LONDON (AP) – Would a red-soled stiletto by any other name than Christian Louboutin look as sweet? Certainly not for the luxury French shoe designer, who passionately defended his court battle to protect his famous glossy red-soled shoes Monday. Louboutin was in London to open a museum exhibition marking his brand’s 20th anniversary, talking to reporters about his inspirations and his rise to global success. But he also hit out at fellow French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent and its … →

The Associated Press Cute, but potentially dangerous “sippy” cups and defective components that could render a fire sprinkler system useless are among a list of consumer products recalled this week. Other recalled products include jackets with waistband drawstring issues, computers that pose a fire hazard, and knives with a faulty folding mechanism. Here’s a closer look at the recalled products: ‘SIPPY’ CUPS DETAILS: Target Home Bunny Sippy Cup with handles on both sides in pink and blue, female and male. … →

Mo. woman wins $5.8M in ‘Girls Gone Wild’ case JIM SALTER ST. LOUIS (AP) – The company that makes “Girls Gone Wild” DVDs is seeking to overturn a verdict awarding nearly $6 million to a St. Louis-area woman who claims her bare breasts were recorded without permission. St. Louis Circuit Judge John Garvey last month sided with Tamara Favazza in her suit against Mantra Films Inc. and MRA Holdings LLC, awarding her $5.77 million. She was a 20-year-old college student … →

Idaho man accused of using gun to force ‘moonwalk’ SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) – An Idaho man has been charged with assault after authorities say he ordered another man to perform the “moonwalk” at gunpoint. The Bonner County Daily Bee (http://bit.ly/IGAoPn) reports 30-year-old John Ernest Cross was charged with the felony Tuesday in 1st District Court and appointed a public defender. Police say they were called Monday to Cross’ home in Clark Fork after getting a report that he pointed a … →

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon say “I do” – again. A publicist for the pair says they renewed their vows Friday at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Spokeswoman Cindi Berger said the couple celebrated with an “intimate ceremony after a romantic dinner at the beautiful Jules Verne restaurant” just after midnight local time. Carey, 42, and Cannon, 31, married in the Bahamas in 2008 after a whirlwind romance that began just months earlier. Carey gave birth to their twins, … →