New York, NY -- The south has risen again, at least in rap circles. So says a new hip-hop documentary hitting stores today (Jun. 1). "Dirty States Of America" features footage of southern-centered hip-hoppers like Li'l Jon, Lil Flip and 8 Ball showing their roots in southern soil.

HOUSTON, Texas -- George Bush, Sr., is dropping hints about how he'll spend his 80th birthday. On June 13, the former Prez plans to skydive over his Presidential Library in College Station, Texas.

NEW YORK -- Former Tom Tom Club keyboardist Gary Pozner is going from a "Genius Of Love" to King Arthur. Pozner has written a soundtrack for a documentary about the legendary king that will air June 20 on the History Channel.

BOSTON -- Ted Williams' memory -- and his head -- will be forever frozen in time. But sales for a 1959 Red Sox uniform worn by the Splendid Splinter are expected to heat up when it goes on the auction block on Sunday (Jun. 6). Williams' uniform has an estimated value of $120,000.

LONDON -- Christian Bale has signed on to play Batman but he better check the suit first. According to Popbitch.com, one of the suits being used in "Batman Begins" is covered in fibre-optic lights and another is all-white. But here's the key news: One of the costume designers is reportedly bragging that he and a boyfriend "enjoyed a week of superhero sex in the costumes" before delivering the finished products.

NEW YORK -- Alice Cooper has his priorities straight. His rider for his summer tour includes detailed descriptions about the quality of golf courses he expects to play and insists Cooper be given a midday tee time. Also, the shock rocker wants guaranteed access to fresh sushi 24 hours a day.

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