MTV.com News — Eight dates have been axed from the summer tour featuring season-nine 'Idol' contestants.By Mawuse Ziegbe Season 9 finalist Katie Stevens, winner Lee DeWyze, runner-up Crystal Bowersox and finalist Aaron Kelly perform during the 2010 American Id... more info

MTV.com News — Mysterious videos never really turned into anything, in Bigger Than the Sound. By James Montgomery Iamamiwhoami Photo: iamamiwhoami Back in December, the Gulf of Mexico had yet to be sullied by roughly 50 kajillion gallons of crude oil, peo... more info

MTV.com News — Drake's Thank Me Later holds onto Billboard #2, while 'Eclipse' soundtrack jumps up to #3 with movie's release.By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage He may not have crossed the platinum plateau in his first week on shelves, bu... more info

MTV.com News — Fans also rep for Christina Aguilera, Jonelle Monae.By James Montgomery Drake Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images Last week we had reached the midway point of 2010, and I wrote my annual "Best Albums of the Year (So Far)" list. And, much l... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - We may have love affairs with all kinds of gimmicky divas, but it takes Christina Aguilera to remind us that singing really matters. That's not to say the pop star's latest release, "Bionic," is all about her voice, a muscular ... more info

Pop Bytes — † Angelina Jolie showed off her new swirly tattoo in Mexico! Hollywood Life † Fifty animals who will put your own patriotism to the test ... Best Week Ever † Your first look at Christina Aguilera in 'Burlesque'! Pajiba ... more info

MTV.com News — Sarah McLachlan-headlined festival is struggling at the box office.By Gil Kaufman Photo: Arista In the midst of one of the cruelest summers the touring industry has had in decades, the Lilith Fair announced on Thursday that it was canceling ... more info

Idolator — Did You Hear? :: The Black Eyed Peas are reportedly teaming up with James Cameron for  3-D film of their massively successful world tour. This is both a bizarre and exciting prospect, and knowing Cameron’s track record, it will be nominated for ab... more info

VH1 News — Christina Aguilera says her "Burlesque" character's story arc is what she found most appealing, in an interview with USA Today. The movie, co-starring Cher, opens in November. more info

XLR8R — After one quick look at Parisian DJ/producer French Fries' MySpace page, it's apparent the guy is into 'club' tunes. Thankfully for us, he doesn't equate bad remixes of "Baba O'Riley" or the new Christina Aguilera as mus... more info