L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Chris Daughtry began his encore Monday night at the Nokia Theatre by announcing, “We’re gonna take you to the '80s for a second.” He was referring, of course, to the 1980s, provenance of “Rebel Yell,” the Billy Idol hit... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol 2010 Betting Odds Have Big Mike And Even Casey James More Likely To Leave Than Aaron Kelly Shock news from the American Idol 2010 Betting Odds, Casey James is more likely to be eliminated than American Idol 2010 Betting Odds outsider A... more info

Mjsbigblog — Jon Bon Jovi and Idol are set to perform on Idol May 12, according to Mix 104.1. The station is holding a contest to send a lucky listener to Los Angeles for the show. But, before you assume that the Top 4 will be “Rock Week”, I heard that the t... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol Fan Shop Tune in QVC’s American Idol Fan Shop featuring new music, jewelry, caps and apparel, USB flash drives, judge and host bobbleheads. And don’t miss live performances Kimberly Caldwell (5/6 & 5/27), Danny Gokey (5/13 & 5... more info

Mjsbigblog — Via KAddicts Kris Allen will be opening for Canadian rockers, Barnaked Ladies on select dates of the popular band’s summer tour. The tour kicks off on July 8 at Harrah’s in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Kris will also open for Keith Urban on sever... more info

Mjsbigblog — Simon Cowell ups fortune by $69 million in past year British TV personality and music producer Simon Cowell increased his personal fortune by 45 million pounds ($69 million) in the past year, according to The Sunday Times’ annual rich list. Cowell... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The "Idol" rocker-turned-Tony-nominated-Broadway-sensation, who's currently starring in "Rock of Ages," lays it all out as this week's guest blogger. more info

MTV.com News — 'He's one of my favorites right now,' Joe Jonas says of Big Mike.By Jocelyn Vena The Jonas Brothers Photo: MTV News The Jonas Brothers were probably pretty relieved when the "American Idol" judges saved Michael Lynche a couple of weeks back... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kris’s LLWD notches yet another milestone by going top 10 on AC. The song has now gone top 10 on 3 different formats (and is still top ten in two). Meanwhile, over on CAC, Phil has gone top 40 with his “Some Kind of Love”. Also reaching a top ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Daughtry drummer, Joey Barnes has parted ways with the band. From DaughtryOfficial: After three successful years on the road and in the studio, Daughtry and drummer Joey Barnes have parted ways. The band and its management will miss Joey’s p... more info