on the money

Christian Chávez of RBD says he's too busy to be a spokesperson for the gay community: "I'm focused on singing and the fans have given me a lot [of support], so what I want to do is work for them."

Republican presidential candidate John McCain has proposed a $300 million government award for the person who can develop a car with "the size, capacity, cost and power to leapfrog the commercially available plug-in hybrids or electric cars."

Bolivia's Tajira province has voted in favor of greater autonomy from the country's central government. The oil-rich region joined the provinces of Santa Cruz, Beni and Pando, which also voted to distance themselves from the socialist government of Evo Morales.

T.I. drops a new track, "A Better Day," while under house arrest. The Atlanta rapper is currently awaiting his trial on federal gun charges.

Ice-T responds to Soulja Boy's "you're old" dis on YouTube: "Sometimes when old school brothas tell you something, you're supposed to just accept it and keep it moving." (via Idolator)

Miami rapper Rick Ross and New York rapper Foxy Brown are reportedly engaged.