Music Notes: Eminem Pleads No Contest

April 23 -- Rapper Eminem is expected to avoid jail time after pleading no contest to weapons charges in Michigan stemming from a June 3 argument between the singer and members of Insane Clown Posse.

The Associated Press reports Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Denise Langford Morris is not now considering jail time for the troubled singer, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, but that could change after she reviews the case.

Eminem's attorney, Wally Piszczatowski, said the defense is "very pleased" with the wayMorris has handled the case, and that "she is treating Matherslike she would treat anybody else who comes before her."

Sentencing is set for June 5. Eminem is already serving probation after pleading guilty to a separate weapons charge.

Gwyenth's Backup Singing Career

She gets top billing as an actress, but when it comes to singing, Gwyneth Paltrowis happy to do backups.

The actress, who sang on screen in the comedy Duets, makes a guest appearance on Sheryl Crow's next CD.

The album will also feature Kid Rock, the latest rocker dating Ms. Crow.

"Every time I am around him, I just appreciate him so much more," Crow told Rolling Stone's Web site.

Crow is also expected to appear on Rock's next album.

McCartney Listed as Wealthiest U.K. Celeb

Sir Paul McCartney can add another title to his name — Richie Rich.

Britain's Sunday Times is out with its list of the richest stars in the United Kingdom, and the former Beatle tops it. The paper gives McCartney's wealth as $1.02 billion. He's followed by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber at $607 million.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie are listed as a couple with a combined wealth of $260 million, putting them ahead of Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John, each with $217 million.

Moreover

Bono recently paid $3.4 million for a three-bedroom co-op on New York's Central Park West. … Toni Braxton wed keyboardist Keri Lewis Saturday in a private outdoor ceremony. Monica, Usher and TLC's T-Boz and Chilli were among the 250 guests at the ceremony … Reba McEntire has extended her Broadway run in Annie Get Your Gun. She'll stay in the musical until June 22.