One Offs

Live Nation’s Bobby Melatti, who planned beach concerts and holiday light shows at the oceanfront near Virginia Beach, Va., has reportedly left the company …

Ludacris fell out of favor with Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, who denounced the hip-hop artist’s song "Politics As Usual" that has choice words for Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain …

"American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe, who guided the top-rated TV show since its debut, is leaving the job and will be devoting his time to new enterprises, according to a statement …

Britney Spears will remain under her father’s care for a few more months, which could be a good thing considering Spears has shown signs of restarting her career …

The MGM Tower in Los Angeles, home to ICM among other tenants, was reportedly vacated for a few hours because of a bomb threat August 5.

Mickey Gilley credits a July 8 brain surgery to treat hydrocephalus, formerly known as "water on the brain," for stopping the onset of dementia …

Lupe Fiasco, Atmosphere, Mos Def, Steve Earle, Allison Moorer, Tom Morello and Billy Bragg are slated for the Take Back Labor Day Festival, which is expected to take place at the foot of the Republican National Convention at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, Minn., September 1 …

Two former Pollstar HotStars, Dixie Chick Emily Robison and her husband, singer Charlie Robison, have divorced …

The Amazing Kreskin, one of the presenters at this year’s Pollstar awards show, is expected to host a new half-hour reality series on CBS called "POI: Persons of Interest" where the famed mentalist assists police investigators in finding missing persons and solving crimes, according to E! Online …

Klaus Flouride announced August 7 he is no longer a member of The Dead Kennedys, although he remains an active member of three other bands.