Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was charged on Monday (February with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the pop star's death on June 25, The Associated Press reports.

Murray, who was with the singer during his final hours, is alleged to have acted "unlawfully, and without malice [to] kill Michael Joseph Jackson," according to the criminal complaint filed by prosecutors. Murray is expected to surrender to authorities later today. If convicted, Murray faces a maximum of four years in prison.

"We'll make bail, we'll plead not guilty and we'll fight like hell," Ed Chernoff, Murray's lawyer, told reporters before the charge was filed.

Following a lengthy investigation into Jackson's death by Los Angeles police officials and the findings of the county coroner's office, the involuntary manslaughter charge was long predicted. The charge was expected to be filed last week, but negotiations between Murray's lawyers and prosecutors broke down over the issue of Murray's plans to surrender. An announcement that charges would be filed on Monday was made last Friday (February 5).

Murray, who was treating Jackson as the singer geared up to launch a series of comeback concerts in London, told investigators that he administered the surgical anesthetic propofol, as well as other tranquilizers, to Jackson several times in the hours leading up to his death. The coroner has ruled that the singer died of lethal levels of the drug. Murray obtained propofol legally, according to the AP, but is accused of negligence in the administration of the drug, a stance prosecutors came to after speaking with more than 10 medical experts.

The complaint says that Murray told investigators he gave Jackson propofol at 11 a.m. on the day of his death and then left the room to use the bathroom. The chain of events that followed are disputed. While Murray told officials he returned from the bathroom to find Jackson no longer breathing and that he tried to revive the singer, a call to 911 was not made until 12:21 p.m. During that time, Murray made many non-emergency calls. Murray's lawyer, however, says that Murray misspoke during his interview with prosecutors and that the doctor did not discover Jackson until about 12 p.m.

Murray is expected to be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. PT. According to TMZ, bail will be set at $25,000. Murray is expected to arrive before the arraignment with lawyers and a bail bondsman. (MTVNews)

Lil Wayne's life revolves around a daily regime of "SportsCenter," studio time and sweets. But on Tuesday (February 9), the Cash Money lyricist will be formally sentenced to prison after he struck a plea deal with Manhattan prosecutors stemming from a 2007 arrest in New York on gun charges. After he officially enters his plea, the rapper is expected to then turn himself in immediately to begin a one-year jail sentence.

Not since Tupac has such an accomplished and relevant MC faced an impending prison term. But will the lithe New Orleans rapper survive the daunting conditions at the notorious Rikers Island facility?

"Lil Wayne is gonna be OK," retired NYPD detective and noted "hip-hop cop" Derrick Parker told MTV News. "While he's in jail, it's a matter of fact they may not put him with the general population because of who he is and his popularity. They might lock him down and let him come out with a supervisor and stuff like that [when he's] in the main area — but he's definitely going to be treated differently."

According to Parker, the way Wayne will be handled will depend on safety concerns for the rapper as well as an effort to maintain as much normalcy at the facility as possible — it won't resemble pampered treatment by any means. Parker said despite Wayne's small physical stature and his propensity to signal a particular gang affiliation in his rhymes, the rapper won't have much to fear in terms of extortion, bullying or worse.

Parker compared Wayne to former New York Giants football player Plaxico Burress, another celebrity who was convicted on gun charges in New York. However, Wayne could be better prepared for life behind bars — Burress hired a jail coach to assist him with acclimating to prison, something Wayne wouldn't even consider.

"Wayne is from the streets, from the Magnolia Houses in New Orleans, so I'm sure those guys have been in jail or locked up at some point," Parker said. "So being in prison is no big deal to them. Plaxico isn't built for that — he's the type of guy that's never been locked up like that before. He's gonna need a coach or someone to tell him what to expect, since he's not used to that."

But what exactly can Wayne expect? Fortunately, he won't have to cut his trademark tresses.

"The days of doing that are over," retired corrections officer Charles Reid stated. "They can't make inmates do that anymore — it's within their rights to maintain any kind of hairstyle."

Wayne will have a few comforts of home while he's away. He will be able to watch network television — not cable, however. And he'll be able to watch DVD movies. He told Rolling Stone recently he plans to take an iPod in with him to assist with writing music, but a source close to the prison facility said that would not be allowed.

Reid, who worked at Rikers Island for 21 years as an officer and an investigator, said Wayne's days would continue to be regimented, but in a much different way. He suggested the rapper may have to succumb to some work conditions, whether in sanitation or the mess hall, for example. Reid also noted that different wings of the prison carry different types of criminals, but guessed that Wayne would be housed in a dormitory area and not even be confined to a cell.

"Like a hospital, where there's maybe 20 to 25 beds in an open ward, or it maybe bunk beds," Reid said of Wayne's possible lodgings. "Where he has a nightstand to keep his personal belongings."

Due to the short nature of Wayne's sentence — one year, which could mean 10 months, including the possibly of early release after serving 80 percent of good time, possibly putting him back onstage in a little as eight months — the rapper could very well spend his entire term at Rikers Island.

It won't be known for sure if Wayne will be transferred upstate until he enters the New York corrections system and is processed.

"I think he's gonna go in there and do his time and do it quietly," Parker said. "If he does it with good behavior, that will be a plus for him — then he'll be out and putting out a new album."  (MTVNews)

Twilight's Kellan Lutz joins Eva Mendes as one of the new faces bodies of Calvin Klein. Steamy!

The 24-year-old actor will be featured in Calvin Klein’s new underwear campaign for their X underwear line. Kellan joins CK underwear veterans like Mark Wahlberg and David Beckham; so he definitely has some big boxer briefs to fill!

Kellan’s Calvin campaign launches March 1st, but he’ll be putting his pants back on to reprise his role as Emmett Cullen in “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” when the film hits theaters on June 30.

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Jessica Alba is shutting down rumors from last November that her husband, Cash Warren, hooked up with Lindsay Lohan.

Jessica told British Cosmopolitan in their March issue:

“Lindsay’s had to deal with this for so long. Everyone has to live their life, and that’s what people forget when you’re in this business… she’s really nice. We hang out and chat for hours about girl stuff.”

The 28-year-old actress said reports of a kiss between Cash and Lindsay were merely gossip – something that she doesn’t let bother her.

“When people wrote lies about me before I had [my daughter] Honor, I’d get upset or I’d get nauseous or I’d get angry or I’d want revenge. Now, it’s like, it’s just so ridiculous and it’s not even close to being the truth.”

In fact, she told the mag that Cash and Lindsay are possibly working on a TV show together.

“My husband may do a TV show with [Lindsay] – ironically, about the ridiculousness of tabloids."

Jessica and Cash have been happily married for two years, but Jessica revealed that she wasn’t keen on walking down the aisle at first.

“I had a hard time agreeing with marriage at all because I feel like it’s been warped. Originally it was two families coming together to make a stronger family. It was about survival – not love or soulmates. And it wasn’t until the last, what, 100 years that we’ve put this onus on marriage being about finding your soulmate. And now, the way they market marriage – even as a kid through Disney movies – is that it’s all about Prince Charming sweeping you off your feet. There’s this mentality that you need the big dress and the big day – the day every girl gets to be a princess. I didn’t agree with any of that. I chose to get married because, essentially, you’re given a deck of cards in life… the one person you can choose to bring into your life as your family and to have that unconditional love with is your husband or wife. I’m choosing you as my family, and we’re going to love each other through thick and thin.”

The actress explained that she and Cash have taken a modern approach to their wedding vows.

"This tradition of obeying your husband like he’s king? It’s a load of crap. Love and honor, yes. But you should love and honor yourself too, and your friends.”  (AccessHollywood)

Funny how Jessica made no mention of infidelity in this article. What do you do then?

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Go Saints!

Team Jacob has reason to celebrate: "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner has signed on to star in "Stretch Armstrong," based on the action figure from Hasbro.

The Hollywood Reporter announced Lautner's commitment to "Armstrong," Universal's upcoming 3-D adaptation of the Hasbro toy property slated for release at some point in 2012. The film was initially scheduled for May 15, 2011, before Lautner's involvement.

"Stretch Armstrong" focuses on an uptight spy who inadvertently exposes himself to a formula that allows him to physically stretch his body to great lengths. With his newfound ability, the spy is forced to not only re-adjust to everyday life, but also to rethink his own crime-fighting tactics.

"In the past two years, Taylor has emerged as a real star at the global box office," Universal co-chairman Donna Langley told THR. "He brings the perfect balance of energy and athleticism to the role of an unlikely superhero with a fantastic superpower."

Interestingly enough, "Stretch Armstrong" isn't the only action-hero franchise Lautner has been linked to in recent months. Following the actor's contagious success as Jacob the werewolf in the "Twilight" franchise, it was announced that Lautner was in talks to headline "Max Steel" for Paramount. He has also signed on to star in "Cancun," an action film that thrusts the young star into the role of an out-of-place college student who has to free his friends and girlfriend while vacationing in Cancun.

With his three upcoming roles, it's clear Lautner is being positioned as an action star for a new generation of young moviegoers. (MTVNews)

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Oh, snap!  This Alacranes Musical drama is getting out of hand! You probably remember the legal troubles in regards to the band name, which is currently being used by two bands, as the dispute for legal control of the name continues between Memo Ibarra's group and that of los hermanos Urbina.

Pues anoche las cosas se pusieron color de hormiga as yet another band, Los Alacranes de Durango, have filed suit against Memo Ibarra y Omar Sanchez, and the entire group was arrested before a concert in Guanajuato, México.

A representative for the band issued a statement in which he expressed his confusion over the entire situation:

"No entendemos lo que pasa, por qué los de Alacranes de Durango alegan que ellos fueron los primeros en registrar el nombre; sin embargo, son conceptos distintos Alacranes Musical y Alacranes de Durango."

Come on, guys!  Can't we all just get along?  Qué opinan ustedes?  Has this naming game gone too far?  [People en Español]

Quieres más de la música regional mexicana?  Don't miss ReMexa, de lunes a viernes a las 6pm EST!  And check out the Best of Season 2 clips here!

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El reggaetonero made one lady fan's dreams come true this week, but it's not any kind of fan you would expect.  Tito "El Bambino" reportedly met super-fan Luz Prats, una señora de 90 años(!), who dreamed of meeting el cantante and having him sing "El Amor" to her.

Talk about a Valentine's Day treat!!  La señora, who called Tito her idol, had this to say about her favorite song:

“...esa canción es donde se dice lo que es el amor, cómo llega el amor. La escuché por primera vez en la radio cuando iba para Isabela.”

Tito "El Bambino" assures that his lyrics, though primarily aimed at los jovenes, "son para todo tipo de público."

El cantante también anunció que se encuentra solterito y sin compromisos, and despite any rumors, he will not be dating anyone from the artistic world anytime soon.  He also confirmed that he will be performing at the annual Viña del Mar International Song Festival en Chile este 25 de febrero.

We love that he paid his super-fan a visit and serenaded her!  Que tierno, verdad?  [Ritmo Urbano]

The energy was electric Monday night (February 1) at Henson Studios as more than 80 of music's biggest stars gathered for a charity remake of "We Are the World" in support of Haitian earthquake relief.

Among the voices in the 81-member choir were Enrique Iglesias, Carlos Santana, Pink, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Nick Jonas, LL Cool J, Robin Thicke, Celine Dion, Akon, Rob Thomas, Wyclef, Jeff Bridges, Vince Vaughn, Barbra Streisand, Jordin Sparks, Good Charlotte's Madden brothers, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Keri Hilson, Jamie Foxx, Tyrese, Katharine McPhee, Sean Garrett, Will.I.Am,  Melanie Fiona, Toni Braxton, Jason Mraz, Miley Cyrus, Busta Rhymes, Nicole Scherzinger, Nicole Richie, Usher, Julianne Hough, Raphael Saadiq, Zac Brown, India.Arie, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, Musiq Soulchild, Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson, Fonzworth Bentley, Kid Cudi, Iyaz, Bizzy Bone, Nipsey Hussle, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Al Jardine, Trey Songz, Faith Evans, Mya and Gladys Knight.

The inspirational lyrics were laid down over a track that had a more modern Southern hip-hop bounce to it. The recording session took place almost 25 years to the day since the original song for African famine relief was recorded.

"We Are the World" and the accompanying video will be available for purchase through a variety of on-line and retail partners, with all proceeds going directly to the earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti through the We Are The World Foundation, a newly created not-for-profit organization made up of board members Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Wyclef Jean, Paul Haggis, Randy Phillips and Ambassador Louis Moreno of the Inter-American Development Bank.  (MTVNews)

Lady Gaga simply adores her little monsters. And, for those of you who are not hip to Gaga's lingo, "little monsters" is her pet name for her fans. So after she took home two Grammy Awards on Sunday night, she decided to make her love for her fans permanent.

Gaga took to her Twitter to show off a new tattoo that reads "Little Monsters" in swirling script on her arm. She tweeted:

"Look what I did last night. Little monsters forever, on the arm that holds my mic. Xx."

As if getting inked in their honor weren't enough, in the days since she won her Grammys, she's been tweeting a slew of thank-yous to her fans, saying that she's even found a very special place for her newest awards.

"We won big tonight little monsters. I am so proud to make music 4 you. I hope I continue to inspire u the way u inspire me. You're everything. Woooh little monsters! I'm going to put these right next to all your beautiful fan art. I love you. x."

What do you think of Gaga's latest ink? Are you one of her "little monsters"? Tell us in the comments below! (MTVNewsroom)

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