Usher's stepson was declared brain dead after a tragic accident over the weekend.

+ Usher's 11-year old stepson Kyle Glover was in a tragic accident on Friday. He was reportedly struck in the head by a Jet Ski while riding an inner tube in a lake in Atlanta, GA, and was declared brain dead yesterday. Usher and ex-wife Tameka Foster are reportedly at Kyle's side. (MTV News)

+ Beyoncé's dad Mathew Knowles, has announced two new Destiny's Child albums. The two comps will comprise formerly unreleased material from Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and they're slated for release in November. (MTV News)

+ Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Questlove, will.i.am and Bruno Mars will star in animated form in an upcoming episode of "The Cleveland Show." The episode is entitled "Menace II Secret Society" and airs Oct. 7 on Fox. (Rap-Up)

+ Kanye also performed two rare solo shows over the weekend at Revel Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Check out photos and MTV News' report. (MTV News)

+ Adam Lambert could return to American Idol in a judge's chair? That's what the rumor mill is spinning with Jennifer Lopez still uncertain about coming back next season. (MTV News)

+ Looks like D'Angelo made another triumphant return to the stage at Essence Music Festival over the weekend. Check out MTV News' story and photos from the fest. (MTV News)

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