With an Apple media event scheduled for September 9, everyone is speculating about what will be released. The event is being billed as Apple's annual iPod event. The event is used to introduce iPods for the holiday buying frenzy and gives us an excuse to "accidentally" break our current iPods.

As with any Apple event, there are tons of rumors rolling around about what Steve and the Gang might release. To help you get caught up what the Internet has conjured up for the event, we present the following rumors. 

1. Apple TV is coming, maybe

This rumor actually seems to be logical as the Apple TV has been out of the update loop since its release in 2007. Of course we'd all like to see a really cool media center/gaming rig from Apple (can anyone say Pippin?), but we might get something less spectacular. The Loop's beard reports that there will be no Apple TV at next week's event, but this directly opposes Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster who said that Apple TVs would see an update at the event. Munster believes that the hardware might see an upgrade and that Apple could phase out the 40GB model for a larger 160GB model. The Apple store is showing a 1-2 week delivery time on the 40GB model. This has normally been a tale-tale sign of an imminent refresh in the past.

2. Pre-cut Ringtones will irritate you with the latest hit song

In somewhat of a strange rumor pop up, CNET is reporting that Apple could be introducing pre-cut ringtones at the event. These ringtones would give iPhone owners the ability to download annoying rings directly from iTunes without having to create their own. If this pans out, expect an onslaught of "Poker face" ringtones at work. The horror. 

3. The never-ending Apple tablet

Will the rumor mill ever stop with the Apple tablet rumors? Until Apple actually release a tablet, the rumors will never die. There's no doubt that many Mac users might like a tablet, but we just can't see this one becoming a reality at this Apple event. Although, between mysterious phone calls, anonymous analysts with hands on experience, and trusted sources, the Apple tablet is looking like it could finally see the light of day. The latest rumors speculate that we might see a 15-inch tablet. Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that Apple has included an oversized on-screen keyboard in Snow Leopard. We'd like to see a tablet at the event, not just because we think Apple could do it correctly, but also because we're sick of this rumor. 

4. iPods with cameras

Getting into the more possible of rumors is iPods with cameras. How many times have you been out and about with only your iPod and wanted to take a picture? Well, if the rumor mills have their way, we'll soon see the entire iPod line with 3-mega-pixel cameras on their backs. Wired of course was one of the first to mention this possibility. They report that the iPod touch could include cameras and microphones that could enable the potential of VoIP on the touch. Engadget adds fuel to the fire by showing us more evidence of iPod camera. What's the evidence? It's third-party cases for the new devices! D'oh! 

5. iTunes 9 gets all up in your Facebook

iTunes 9 rumors have surfaced, been crushed, and resurfaced again. It's just like that scary movie that you can't stop watching. We're hoping for all of the cool features, but we just can't see Apple including Facebook and Twitter support without making the app rating 17+. BGR found the screenshots of the purported iTunes 9 showing off some of the social media functions. Besides irritationg your friends with updates about your listening habits, Blu-ray support is allegedly coming to iTunes 9 even though Steve Jobs thinks it's, "a world of hurt." Those features are nice, but our fingers are crossed for an iPhone app management feature. Please let it be true, please! 

6. Will Steve Be There?

With Steve Jobs fully returned to the big Apple, we can only wonder if he will be doing the event keynote. Of course, we might see him, but we don't think he'll do the full address. Perhaps he'll invite Greg Joswiak, Scott Forstall, or Phil Schiller to take over while he MCs the event. We have a secret desire that the guys will bust out their barbershop quartet act for the event. It's about music right?

7. And tonight's musical guest...

Every iPod event ends with a performance by a popular artist. Who will it be this year? Since the event is being held on 9/9/09, the same day The Beatles Rock Band game is launched and the day remastered Beatles albums will be available, there is speculation that we'll get The Beatles in iTunes. 

If that happens, there is a very slim possibility that Ringo and Paul will show up and belt out a few tunes for us. If that happens, expect tech journalists to scream like little girls. Well, more so than usual. 

Did we miss a rumor? We probably did, but the fun doesn't stop here. If you come across another rumor be sure to let us know in the comments. And don't forget that we'll be liveblogging the event on September 9, 2009 at 10am Pacific time.