Music Notes: Eminem Frets About Lyrics

May 2 -- Politicians are not the only ones debating the impact of song lyrics. Even Eminem is starting to worry about the violent things he says in his raps.

"Sometimes I do think, like what if I push the limit on something," Eminem told the BBC.

He's won Grammys for his fictional stories of killing his wife, and says he recognizes the lyrics could affects people's actions. Although his concerns are not entirely selfless.

"What if there's a crazy fan who wants to shoot me while I'm on stage or something, you know what I mean?"

The Beautiful People

It's time again for People magazine to celebrate some of the most beautiful people in the world.

Several pop and other music stars are among the 50 chosen by the magazine staff. Faith Hill, who is on the list for the third time, tells People she attributes her enduring appearance to yoga and her choice of wearing makeup only when necessary.

Also on the list: Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce Knowles of Destiny's Child. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones gets the cover treatment, and the mag also included Demi Moore and of course Brad Pitt.

Graduation Time for Bon Jovi

Being a rock star is helping Jon Bon Jovi get an education.

He's set to receive an honorary doctorate from Monmouth University, near his hometown in New Jersey.

The singer, who is currently on tour with the band Bon Jovi, will take time out for the May 16 commencement, where he will also make a speech.

Moreover

No Doubt will show up as cartoons on King of the Hill May 20 … A Cher doll dressed in a Bob Mackie ensemble is expected this spring … And, Peter Gabriel will perform at the WOMAD festival in Redmond, Wash., this July along with the Neville Brothers, Youssou N'Dour and Robert Plant.