One Offs

Linda McMahon has resigned as chief exec of World Wrestling Entertainment to follow in Jesse Ventura’s footsteps and run as a Republican challenger to Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd in 2010 …

A magazine signed by John Lennon and containing his infamous remark that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus sold at auction for $12,713 …

Tech N9ne will perform the first concert at the Independence Events Center in Missouri Nov. 21 …

Chris Brown cleaned up a police horse stable Sept. 1 for his first of 180 days of court-ordered community service for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna

Regina Spektor gives her regards to Broadway, collaborating on music for “Beauty,” a retelling of the “Sleeping Beauty” tale, expected to run during the 2011-12 theatre season …

Beyonce may have made one of the best videos of all time, but Abercrombie & Fitch thinks her Sasha Fierce-branded perfume stinks and is suing the diva over the trademark …

Devo inked a 360 deal with Warner Bros. Records, which will service the band’s recorded music, touring, merch, Web services, promotion, sponsorships, licensing and flower pot procurement.