During his arraignment hearing Thursday (May 9), As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis pleaded not guilty to a charge of solicitation of murder, after authorities claimed he tried to hire an undercover detective to kill his estranged wife. His bail was set at $3 million.

Lambesis was arrested Tuesday by the San Diego Sheriff's Department, when law enforcement officials say they learned of his alleged involvement in the murder-for-hire plot.

According to San Diego's CBS 8 News, prosecutors in the case initially asked that Lambesis' bail be set at $20 million, saying the singer was both a flight risk and a danger to the public. The alleged target of the plot, Lambesis' wife Meggan, told the judge she feared for her life and was unsure if there were additional hits put out on her.

Lambesis' attorney disputed those claims, saying his client did not intend to harm anyone and calling the case the result of a "scumbag snitch setup."

Prosecutors said Lambesis gave an undercover detective cash to pay for the hit, as well as photos of his wife, gate codes to her residence and dates of when he wanted her to be killed. They added that he even told the detective to kill Meggan while he was with their adopted children, so he could have an alibi.

Lambesis wore a blue prison jumpsuit to the hearing. His As I Lay Dying bandmates, who sent their thoughts to Lambesis in a statement released Wednesday night, were present in the courtroom. "Our thoughts right now are with Tim, his ...

Just a day after reports revealed that Mariah Carey is no longer the musician/manager's star client, Randy Jackson announced Thursday (May 9) that he is leaving "American Idol."

A judge on the reality competition for 12 seasons, Jackson is the only "American Idol" panelist to be on the show since its inception. His departure paves the way for at least one new judge — if not more — if Carey, Nicki Minaj or Keith Urban decide not to return as well.

Jackson was mum after news broke that Carey signed with Red Light Management, although reports suggested that they parted ways because of schedules that were "too hectic." But Jackson issued a statement Thursday putting to rest the speculation about whether he would remain on the show for a 13th season.

"Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to rest, after 12 years of judging on 'American Idol' I have decided it is time to leave after this season," Jackson said in the statement. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry. It's been a life-changing opportunity but I am looking forward to focusing on my company Dream Merchant 21 and other business ventures."

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Prior to his stint on "American Idol," Jackson was a successful musician and producer, having worked with Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Bolton, George Michael, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters and more. He produced two tracks from the soundtrack to Carey's big-screen bid "Glitter," and collaborated with her on several ...

"First rule of magic? Always be the smartest guy in the room."

Magicians aren't supposed to reveal how they pull off their tricks, but Michael Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) offers this little nugget of wisdom to one particularly disgruntled patron in a new scene from "Now You See Me," which debuted exclusively on MTV Thursday (May 9).

Directed by Louis Leterrier ("Clash of the Titans"), "Now You See Me" follows Atlas and his merry band of illusionists as they stage bank heists while entertaining their audiences. Although they commit their crimes in full view of thousands, the authorities, led by Dylan Hobbs (Mark Ruffalo), are at a loss to figure out how they're pulling them off.

"I can maintain my resolve much longer than you can maintain that phony arrogance," Hobbs tells Atlas. "And the instant that you show even the slightest crack in that smug façade, I'll be there."

Given his pedigree for sleight of hand, Hobbs admits he's remarkably eager to have Hobbs try to keep tabs on him and his crew. "Let me warn you: I want you to follow," Atlas insists. "Because no matter what you think you know, we will always be one step, three steps, seven steps ahead of you."

Watch the rest of the clip to see how the face-off between Atlas and Hobbs comes to its conclusion -- with one in handcuffs and the other struggling to figure out what to do next.

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The "homegoing" service for late Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly 
 took place in Atlanta on Thursday afternoon (May 9). The MC was honored during a ceremony at a Baptist church in his hometown that was attended by mentor Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and members of Xscape, as well as partner in rhyme Chris Smith, who gave a tearful, moving eulogy.

In a tribute to Kelly, 34, both Dupri and Da Brat reportedly wore their pants backwards as they entered the church in a nod to Kris Kross' iconic stage fashion during their "Jump" heyday in the 1990s. The pastor of the service described it as a "commencement ceremony" for Kelly, who he said was graduating to his eternal resting place.

Smith had trouble composing himself at first, but said peace came over him on Thursday morning when he woke up. "I know I can't fill Chris' shoes, but I'm always gonna be here," he told Kelly's mother, Donna Kelly Pratte. "We had too many memories so I'm not gonna try and go through the 30 years that we kicked it." But Smith did recall the last time the duo were on stage in February at the So So Def anniversary concert. Just seconds before they were to perform, he said, Kelly ran over to his side of the stage and said, "Stay focused. I'm like, 'what are you doing man! The curtain's about to come up!'"

He described a chill Kelly calmly walking back to his side of the stage and, his voice cracking said, "That's the Chris I always ...