Madonna, Lil Wayne in News Notes

Madonna revealed that her forthcoming 12th studio album will be titled M.D.N.A. Lil Wayne has unveiled his skateboard-inspired fashion line. Aretha Franklin among others join Essence festival.

During a pre-taped interview for The Graham Norton Show, Madonna revealed that her forthcoming 12th studio album will be titled M.D.N.A. The disc, Madonnas first for Interscope, is expected to be released sometime in the first quarter of this year

Lil Wayne has unveiled his skateboard-inspired fashion line. The line debuted this weekend at a trade show in Long Beach, California. The collection is expected to hit store shelves at the end of the month

Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, and Stephanie Millsare among the artists announced to appear at the 18th annualEssence Music Festival, which takes place at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 6 through July 8.

Rise Against, No Doubt, and Nicole Scherzingerhad their Twitter accounts hacked by supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul. The fraudulent posts were removed by the respective artists after several hours

The Red Hot Chili Peppershave been forced to postpone their forthcoming tour due to lead singer Anthony Kiedis ongoing foot problems which forced him to undergo surgery recently. The tour was scheduled to kick off January 20, in Sunrise, Florida. The tour will now open in St. Petersburg, Florida, March 29