Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Gene Simmons has refuelled his war of words with guitar great Carlos Santana, urging the Smooth hitmaker to retire. more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Guitarist Carlos Santana has an answer for anyone who questions what a self-proclaimed hippie is doing playing a months-long residency in Las Vegas: He doesn't buy into anyone's illusions of who he is. more info

All About Jazz — From the start of his Thursday set at the Joint in Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Carlos Santana made clear what historical moment he hoped to invoke, if not revive. As the 11-piece group got the polyrhythms of Santana's early hit "Soul Sa... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The fusion rocker now in residence at the Joint handles an eclectic mix in signature smooth style. From the start of his Thursday set at the refurbished Joint ... more info

Fitting that one of Carlos Santana's albums is called Shaman. Talking to the guitar legend is like visiting a guru who likes ... more info

USA Today Music — Fitting that one of Carlos Santana's albums is called Shaman. Talking to the guitar legend is like visiting a guru who likes ... more info

PopSugar — Last night American Idol finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert took the stage for the last time, joined by former contestants and big stars alike. Nicole Richie enjoyed her dad's duet with Danny Gokey with Joel and her little sister Sophia, while Vi... more info

Live Daily — Despite Simon Cowell's talk show predictions that flamboyant glam-rocker Adam Lambert would be this season's "American Idol," underdog Kris Allen of Conway, AR, took home the prize Wednesday (5/20). "Are you serious?" Allen asked of host Ryan Seacres... more info

MTV.com News — Queen Latifah, Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper also slated to appear on Wednesday night's show.By Gil Kaufman David Cook Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images Kris Allen and Adam Lambert will have plenty of company on the "Ameri... more info

Live Daily — A new album featuring the offspring of musicians performing songs originally made famous by their fathers is scheduled to be released through Apple's iTunes store in time for Father's Day, according to a press release. "A Song For My Father," schedul... more info