Wednesday Music News Roundup

Chris Brown prepares for life after music by picking up garbage.

Whitney Houston says she doesn’t do drugs anymore — unless crack counts. Cuz she’s still down with that shit.

Jay-Z’s new album debuts at No. 1, prompting plans for The Blueprints Vols. 4-767.

Turns out Kanye isn’t the only dick on the VMAs. —Michael Gallucci

This article appears in Sep 16-22, 2009.