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Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry says the legendary rock band isn't breaking up - although it needs a new singer.

Perry said on the micro-blogging site Twitter that Aerosmith is "not splitting up" but "looking for a new singer to work with" amid growing speculation about the future of the band and the role of front man Steven Tyler, who has been quoted as saying he is considering a solo career.

Tyler could not immediately be reached for comment.

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• A Los Angeles judge has ordered a woman to stay away from Justin Timberlake for three years. Timberlake wrote in court filings that Karen McNeil repeatedly showed up at his house and trespassed on his property last month.

• Halle Berry has been chosen to receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award next month. The award recognizes groundbreaking contributions to the entertainment industry.

An arrest warrant has been dropped for actor Randy Quaid and his wife after they were accused of stiffing a California hotel on a $10,000 bill. Santa Barbara County prosecutor Lee Carter says the warrant was recalled after the Quaids posted bond of $20,000. They must appear for arraignment Dec. 15. - From Wire Reports