As some of our moms (and Kelly Clarkson) predicted, Jordin Sparks is America’s newest “Idol”. The seventeen-year-old singer scored more of the 74 million votes cast for her than for the other finalist, Blake Lewis. Check out Sparks’ first single, “This Is My Now.”Scott Stapp has issued a public apology for the events surrounding his recent arrest, which came about after he allegedly threw an Orangina bottle at his wife’s head.While Green Day will appear in the Simpsons movie, the band’s music won’t be included on the soundtrack, which will feature artists like Panic! At the Disco, Fall Out Boy, and Akon.Pras has quashed all immediate hopes of a Fugees reunion album, calling the project “straight dead.” “You know, unfortunately Miss Hill, she got some things she needs to deal with,” the rapper, who is currently working on his third solo album said. “I wish her the best, but life goes on.”Check out the White Stripes video for their new single “Icky Thump.” The band has also announced new September tour dates.There is speculation that Kelly Osbourne may collaborate with her good pal Amy Winehouse. Osbourne will begin work on her third album soonish, is super tight with Winehouse and has said this about her collaboration aspirations: “I want to collaborate with one of my friends but I have to finish my TV projects first.”Bob Dylan turns 66 today. Happy birthday Bob! Check out our awesome new video made in honor of the man’s big day.Neko Case’s underwear is for sale on eBay. Okay it’s just a bustier she wore a few times but it’s been on her skin …. [via Pitchfork]