Idolator — The rapper Shyne must really feel a little out of place — you may remember, he tasted stardom in the late 90s as a protege of P. Diddy, and then was carted off to prison to serve a ten-year sentence for his involvement in a New York nightclub ... more info

MTV.com News — Singer will also join Elton John, Carrie Underwood, Black Eyed Peas and more on 'Idol Gives Back.'By Jocelyn Vena Alicia Keys Photo: Chris Jackson/ Getty Images While "American Idol" will be giving back next week, Alicia Keys will be giving... more info

VH1 News — Alicia Keys has been tapped to be next week's "American Idol" mentor and will also perform on Wednesday night's "Idol Gives Back." more info

AngryApe — She'll be advising contestants next week more info

Mjsbigblog — SIR ELTON JOHN TO PERFORM ON “IDOL GIVES BACK” ON BEHALF OF ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION As part of his global effort to raise awareness for and to end HIV/AIDS, Sir Elton John will perform on IDOL GIVES BACK, airing Wednesday, April 21 (8... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Look what recently landed on our desk: Harley Pasternak’s book, The 5-Factor World Diet. You may not know Harley, but you certainly recognize the bodies that he’s help shape and tone. He’s worked with celebs like John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Katy P... more info

MTV.com News — 'We're going into this third 'Idol Gives Back' with a slightly different approach,' Cécile Frot-Coutaz says.By Eric Ditzian Justin Bieber Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ Getty Images After a one-year break, "Idol Gives Back" is set to return to the s... more info

Pop Crunch — On next week’s American Idol, Grammy-winning songbird/accused mistress Alicia Keys will be in the house to train this year’s finalists in the fine art of hubby-humping and homewrecking. I kid, I kid….. Next Tuesday night, the remaining eight Id... more info

Mjsbigblog — Alicia Keys will mentor the Top 7 next week, as they choose from a pool of Inspirational songs for Idol Gives Back week. On Wednesday, there’s a two hour special featuring Carrie Underwood, Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck and Sir Elton Jo... more info

MTV.com News — On the track, he spits game and throws a jab at old rival 50 Cent.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Shyne Photo: YBF Shyne continued to release new music Wednesday (April 14) with his third new set of bars in as man... more info