MTV.com News — 'American Idol' castoff encourages people to vote for their pick: 'It's going to be a very tight race.'By Eric Ditzian Danny Gokey Photo: FOX "American Idol" third-place finisher Danny Gokey may out of the competition, but he hasn't forgot... more info

Rolling Stone — In a new interview with EW’s Music Mix, Joe Perry opened up about Aerosmith’s delayed new album and upcoming tour with ZZ Top — and also inadvertently let slip that the band’s new album might be a Walmart exclusive, like AC/DC’s Black Ice a... more info

AOL Music — Last season, 'American Idol' contestant Michael Johns' departure caused a lot of stir. He was shockingly voted off the show, despite unanimous praise from all the judges after his performance of Aerosmith's 'Dream On.' Looking back, Johns admits to P... more info

MTV.com News — 'Idol' experts Rickey and MJ think the season will be remembered for the changes, from the judges' save to Kara DioGuardi.By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Kris Allen performs "Falling Slowly" on "American Idol" Photo: Frank Mice... more info

411 Mania — Who had phone sex with Aerosmith? Learn about another lame 90s hair band, and who the hell has the right to censor my music? Find out all of this inside this week's edition of Ask 411 Music! more info

Live Daily — This edition of the LiveDaily Weekend Podcast features tour, ticketing and music news about Kelly Clarkson, Gavin DeGraw, Collective Soul, Tori Amos, Jay-Z, Ciara, Counting Crows, David Byrne, Casting Crowns, Gov't Mule, Green Day, Creed, Kylie Minog... more info

Live Daily — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX, has re-opened following a $9.5 million rebuilding effort that became necessary after Hurricane Ike ravaged the facility. The newly renovated venue now boasts a bigger and better canopy, a new ... more info

Live Daily — The eighth season of "American Idol" is now down to the final two as the "American Idols Live!" tour approaches. Danny Gokey got the boot on Wednesday's installment of the Fox reality competition, while Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are still standing.... more info

Live Daily — Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton sees his summertime "Guitar Hero"-sponsored jaunt with ZZ Top as a sign of the times. "Actually, before ZZ Top, we're putting together a huge 'Guitar Hero' contest in each city," Hamilton said via telephone from his "li... more info

MTV.com News — Danny Gokey says goodbye to the 'Idol' stage as judge Simon Cowell congratulates him on a 'brilliant' performance.By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert and Kris Allen Photo: M Becker/ American Idol/ Getty Images It's the screamer versus the quiet so... more info