New York Yankees centerfielder Bernie Williams [ tickets ] has signed a recording contract with GRP Records, and will release his debut album, "The Journey Within," on July 15.

Williams--who plays guitar--penned seven of the album's 11 tracks. The first single, "Just Because," features pianist David Benoit. Other guests who appear on the largely instrumental album include Bela Fleck and Ruben Blades.

The album is described in a press release as a "blend of highly melodic, contemporary and Latin-flavored jazz selections."

Whitney Houston [ tickets ] and Bobby Brown--who were in Israel on a "spiritual retreat" and to visit with friends and family--met briefly with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Tuesday (5/27), according to published reports.

Michael Jackson [ tickets ]'s former financial advisers have filed a lawsuit in which they claim that the singer owes the firm $12 million in fees and expenses, plus interest, according to published reports.

The suit reportedly claims that Jackson is near bankruptcy, and that his "extravagant lifestyle" has created "a ticking financial time bomb waiting to explode at any moment."

Virgin Records will release the debut English-language album from Latin pop star Thalia [ tickets ] on July 8. The Mexico native has sold more than 7 million copies of her self-titled debut album worldwide, according to the label.

The only English-language track on her debut album was her hit single "The Mexican," which features guest vocalist Marc Anthony. The first single from Thalia's forthcoming album--which is also self-titled--is titled "I Want You," and features Fat Joe.

Steve Winwood [ tickets ], the Flaming Lips, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, and Hot Tuna are the latest acts to be confirmed for the inaugural Bonnaroo NE festival. The event takes place Aug. 8-10 in Riverhead, N.Y.