Guardian Music — American Idol winner Jordin Sparks tells Rob Fitzpatrick about Christmas carols, Creationism and being a 'Jesus freak'Hello Jordin Sparks. Where are you right now?I'm sitting in the hotel opposite the QwestCenter in Omaha, Nebraska (1). It's humungo... more info

MTV.com News — Eldest Jackson, also a professional singer, has three grown children.By Eric Ditzian Rebbie Jackson Photo: Harrison Funk/WireImage With the ultimate decision involving custody of Michael Jackson's three young children still very much up in... more info

Detroit Free Press — It may seem an odd bill on the surface, but there's actually a solid lineage to be traced among Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick. All share a fetish for power-pop melodies and a penchant for upbeat rock flash. It's a night of classic tu... more info

Stereogum — From the demise of Minneapolis's Hockey Night comes Free Energy. Guitarist Scott Wells and singer Paul Sprangers are the main Hockey Night dudes to spearhead this new project, a throwback classic rocking quintet calling Philly home and earning consta... more info

Chicago Tribune — The death of Michael Jackson has been a means to introduce the younger generation to the King of Pop's pre-"Thriller" years through videos and the remembrances of those who grew up listening to the Jackson 5. The Def Leppard , Cheap Trick and ... more info

411 Mania — Like Queen, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, XTC, or Cheap Trick? Step right up folks, as this week C.A. takes some notes from the Paisley Underground. more info

JamBase — TIME TO GET SOME SAND BETWEEN YOUR TOES A distinctly summery feel permeates this week's mini-mix. The music on our stereos and in our tiny, white ear-buds shifts as temperatures rise, the humidity and sunshine steering us towards tunes fit for ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — "Don't need nothin' but a good time," goes that old rock chesnut by '80s glam-metal outfit Poison. Well, look no further than Saturday night's trio of British heavy metal veterans Def Leppard with opening acts '70s pop-rock outfit Cheap Trick and Poi... more info

Buffalo News, New York — The guy in the Cheap Trick T-shirt standing near the box office just prior to the commencement of Friday's Def Leppard show at Darien Lake did not look happy. more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Mazur/WireImage U2 are holed up in Barcelona preparing for the launch of their 360° Tour — and we’ve got proof in our roundup of the week’s best live shots. Check out Lady Gaga’s flaming bra after the jump, and our live gallery for M... more info