Live Daily — "American Idol [ tickets ]" will be hosting its third "Idol Gives Back" event April 21 during the Top 7 results show, according to the "A.I." website. The Emmy Award-winning musical event will raise awareness and funds to benefit several US and inter... more info

People.com — The singer bought his wife "a diamond ring that should keep me out of trouble the rest of my life" more info

MTV.com News — 'It's driving. ... So I hope that's a good thing,' Idol's collaborator said of top-secret song they wrote together over the summer.By Jim Cantiello Mat Kearney Photo: MTV News The JFK assassination, scientology, Justin Bieber's real age ..... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — There was a time when people scoffed at Hair Metal. But now with bands like Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and Daughtry being the popular rock bands of the day...I think everyone wishes for a return to that craziness that was the 80s. Everyone thinks Adam... more info

Chorus.fm — *Timbaland* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/timbaland/) will release Shock Value 2 on November 24th. Confirmed collaborators include (http://www.rap-up.com/2009/10/02/timbalands-shock-value-2-due-nov-24/): Justin Timberlake, Lady GaGa, Shakira, Kin... more info

MTV.com News — Band releases low-key clip for first single from Foo Fighters: Greatest Hits. By James Montgomery Foo Fighters' David Grohl in "Wheels" Photo: RCA Sometimes you need to be reminded that the Foo Fighters are one of the hugest rock acts on t... more info

MTV.com News — 'He had a really strong sensibility,' singer/songwriter says of collaborating with Allen for major-label debut.By Jim Cantiello Mat Kearney Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Mat Kearney's songs have been featured everywhere from "Grey's Anatomy... more info

Topix — Comedian Dane Cook, rock band Daughtry, and musicians Tim McGraw and Brian McKnight were headlining a benefit concert Saturday night at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino to provide funding for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. more info

MSN Music — Daughtry, Tim McGraw, Dane Cook headline Vegas concert to benefit Andre Agassi charter school more info

Live Daily — Currently in the midst of a lengthy North American run, Bruce Springsteen [ tickets ] and the E Street Band are expected to take at least a year or two off after performing 26 shows booked though Nov. 22. Friday on-sales are lined up for the Boss'... more info