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Prince owes half million US$s in taxes

Prince reportedly owes around $506,000 in taxes. Carver County tax records show the 'Purple Rain' singer - real name Prince Rogers Nelson - and his companies PRN Music Corp. and Paisley Park Enterprises Inc. owe the combined sum in delinquent property taxes to the state of Minnesota for 2009.

PRN Music Cor, based in the musician's Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, which is located west of Minneapolis, alone owes more than $227,000 in taxes to the state and other government bodies.

Prince, 51, now has until April 21 to file an objection to the sum he and his businesses are alleged to owe, if he does not "a court judgment will be entered against the properties for the unpaid tax, penalty, interest and costs', according to local newspaper the Chaska Herald.

However, he has until now and May 2013 to pay off the sum until any forfeiture process could start against Prince's listed properties.

According to Laurie Engelen, taxpayer services manager for Carver County, the pop legend was late in paying taxes on his studio in 2006 and 2008, and on a piece of land he owns in 2008, but eventually settled the matter. - Daily News

Rihanna remains atop Hot 100

Rihanna maintains her No. 1 standing on the Billboard Hot 100 as 'Rude Boy' holds at No. 1 for a second week. The track earns the Airplay Gainer award for a fifth straight frame, the longest streak since Black Eyed Peas had an equal run with 'I Gotta Feeling' in July/August 2009.

'Rude Boy' bounces 7-2 on Radio Airplay with 98.3 million listener impressions (up 16.2 million). Atlanta rapper B.o.B jumps 5-2 on the Hot 100 with 'Nothin' on You,' featuring Bruno Mars. Lady Gaga and Beyonce dial up the biggest mover within the top 10 as 'Telephone' soars 9-3.

After holding the runner-up slot for the past two weeks, Lady Antebellum's 'Need You Know' dips 2-4. Also slipping two spots is Taio Cruz's 'Break Your Heart' (3-5), which is able to hold on to its No. 1 ranking on Digital Songs for a third week. The Black Eyed Peas fall back 4-6 with 'Imma Be,' while Train's 'Hey, Soul Sister' dips 6-7, though the title keeps it bullet as it continues to gain in radio airplay.

Rounding out the top 10 are 'BedRock' by Young Money featuring Lloyd (7-8), Ke$ha's 'TiK ToK' (8-9) and 'Baby' by Justin Bieber (12-10). Bieber's track returns to the top 10 for the first time since it debuted at No. 5 two months ago, posting it best download sum since that debut frame (130,000). Meanwhile, Bieber scores the Billboard Hot 100's Hot Shot Debut for the second time in three weeks as 'U Smile' opens at No. 27, selling 83,000 downloads. Two weeks ago, 'Never Let You Go' debuted at No. 21 (101,000). The three tracks preview his 'My World 2.0' album set to debut atop the Billboard 200 next week. Last week's Hot Shot Debut, Drake's 'Over,' earns further accolades as it jumps 35-17 as the Digital Gainer (100,000, up 115 percent). Among the other debuts, T.I. debuts at No. 44 with 'I'm Back,' which serves as his return to the list following his release from prison in December and Maine rapper Spose opens at No. 54 with the modestly titled 'I'm Awesome.' The song moves 33,000 downloads in its first week of release and also debuts at No. 36 on Pop Songs.

Also debuting are new tracks by Usher (No. 76), Disney's Friends for Change, featuring Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato (No. 84), The-Dream (No. 92), Maxwell (No. 96) and George Strait (No. 100).

George Michael caught with mystery man

The 'Careless Whisper' singer - who has an open relationship with his long-term boyfriend Kenny Goss, has been spotted canoodling with a shaven-headed hunk whilst on a yacht in Sydney, Australia.

The two men frolicked together on the MV Enigma boat, which costs £400-an-hour to rent, applied sun cream to one another and dived into the sea before locking lips whilst clutching onto the side of the yacht.

A source told The Sun newspaper, 'George went cruising on Sydney Harbour with some of his new-found male friends. He chartered a cruiser on Monday and took the guys exploring the private coves. He has been in great spirits after some good reviews. He has been loving it Down Under.' The 46-year-old star has been holidaying in the country since he finished touring Australia three weeks ago. He has been staying in a serviced apartment in the city and has also rented a car so he can see the sights. This is not the first time George and Kenny's 14-year-long romance has come under scrutiny.

The art dealer is believed to have secretly dumped George in 2008, after the former Wham! singer was arrested in the public toilets on London's Hampstead Heath and charged with possession of drugs.

However, the couple have been pictured together many times since then and George has always been adamant Kenny doesn't mind having an open relationship.

"People want to see me as tragic with all the cottaging and drug-taking. I don't see them as weaknesses any more. It's just who I am," he said.

Katy Perry and Robert Downey Jr. to host

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards:

The famous pair are among a host of stars, including Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Chris Rock, Jackie Chan, Jonah Hill, Queen Latifah, David Spade and Dev Patel, who will give out prizes at this weekend's ceremony in Los Angeles.

The event, which is being hosted by 'Mall Cop' actor Kevin James - will also feature performances from 'Rudeboy' singer Rihanna and teen sensation Justin Bieber, while eight-time Olympic speed skating medallist Apolo Anton Ohno will attempt to set a new world record for being catapulted into the show's green slime via the Kids' Choice Awards Slime Slingshot.

Voting in 19 categories for the 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards, which take place at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion - is still open.

'Hannah Montana' star Miley Cyrus has the most nominations after receiving nods for Favourite Singer, Favourite TV Actress and Favourite Movie Actress, as well as Favourite Song for her track 'Party in the USA'.

In both music categories she faces competition from Lady Gaga - whose single 'Paparazzi' made the Favourite Song list - and Taylor Swift, whose track 'You Belong with Me' is competing for the Favourite Song title.

Black Eyed Peas are also up for two awards, Favourite Single for 'I Gotta Feeling' and Favourite Group.

Bieber: I'm '100 Percent' behind accused manager

Justin Bieber is standing by his manager, who surrendered to police Wednesday (March 24) in connection with a mall fan frenzy that sent five people to a hospital with minor injuries last year.

Scott 'Scooter' Braun pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment, criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a child.

"My mother and I are 100 percent behind my manager," the 16-year-old singing sensation said in a statement released to the Associated Press on Wednesday night. "He is someone of high moral character and principle. The decisions he made that day were to protect the safety of myself and my fans and I am very thankful to have someone in my life who watches over me the way Scooter does." Braun's arrest stemmed from a planned appearance in November by Bieber at Roosevelt Field Mall in a New York suburb. Authorities claim Braun didn't send out a tweet fast enough to let the raucous crowd of 3,000 know Bieber wouldn't be making an appearance.

Nassau County police canceled the event when the crowd became unruly. But some fans refused to leave, crowding the narrow area outside the clothing store where Bieber was scheduled to sign autographs. Five people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries.

"People started screaming, 'Justin!' And they ran forward and the ropes collapsed," said 13-year-old Aimee Macchi, who was knocked to the floor in the rush.

According to a release from the district attorney, police efforts were hindered by a message from Bieber's Twitter account to fans stating: "On my way to Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island, NY to sign and meet fans! I'm pumped. See u there." The release said police asked James Roppo, a senior vice president of Island Def Jam Records, Bieber's record label, to send out a tweet telling fans that the event was canceled. Island Def Jam employees also contacted Braun to send out the tweet. An hour later, no tweet was sent and the crowd remained.

Roppo was arrested for not cooperating with attempts to break up the crowd. He was charged with a series of misdemeanors, including endangering the welfare of children and obstructing governmental administration. His case is pending.

When police called Braun, he told them he "was in a meeting in Manhattan without access to a computer," according to the district attorney. When told that he would be arrested, he asked police to make sure they spelled his name right on the warrant, the release said.

Braun sent two tweets 90 minutes later about three minutes apart, once Roppo called him after being placed under arrest, according to the district attorney.

The crowd dispersed within 15 minutes. Bieber never made it inside the mall.

Braun's lawyer, Ravi Batra, said his client responded promptly to the police request, finding a computer and sending the tweets in seven minutes. He is hoping the district attorney reopens the investigation.

The 28-year-old Braun faces up to a year in jail if convicted.

Bieber caught the attention of the music industry after he began posting videos of himself singing on YouTube. His album ' My World 2.0,' with the hit song 'Baby,' was released Tuesday.

Bieber wore a T-shirt with the words 'Free Scooter' imprinted on it Wednesday as he was met by a group of screaming fans in Chicago.

Pink admits she's an easy date

The 'So What' singer went to see American punk band Bad Religion at The House of Blues in Los Angeles with her husband Carey Hart and on the way home the motocross racer made his wife's day by treating her to a cheap snack.

She tweeted, 'He (Carey) is so romantic. He just bought me a 24 oz Heineken in a can and a string cheese from 7-Eleven. I'm so lucky... Bad religion!' Although Pink, 30, and Carey enjoyed the gig, the 34-year-old racer admits he can no longer party as hard as he used to.

He wrote on his twitter page: 'Bad religion killing it at HOB in LA! 30 years strong!

But man, Im old. I used 2 leave punk shows w/a bloody nose in my old van. Now I'm sober in a town car. (sic)'