Mjsbigblog — What’s the holdup? Seven reasons Fox hasn’t signed an ‘Idol’ judge Why is hiring a TV talent show judge (or two, or three) taking so long? Sources say there are at least seven variables at play: 2. Money, honey. Top-pick Elt... more info

Detroit Free Press — Most sellouts at Palace venues since 1988 (Palace of Auburn Hills, DTE, Meadow Brook) 24: Jimmy Buffett 21: Kid Rock 17: Barenaked Ladies 16: Neil Diamond 15: Elton John (Source: Palace Sports & Entertainment) more info

Guardian Music — Christina Aguilera is just a small-town gal trying to make it as an unclad dancer. Can Stanley Tucci help? Stuart Heritage analyses the trailerOne of the worst crimes that a movie trailer can commit is giving away too much about the film that it's me... more info

All About Jazz — By Nick DerisoThis song, taken from a brilliant album called "Tumbleweed Connection," is the reason why you have to hate Elton John's last period.John is never in half light any more—never so patient, so bravely remote, so note perfect. Back then... more info

ContactMusic — SIR ELTON JOHN's recent residency in Monaco was rudely interrupted one night when two women began violently feuding in the audience.The Rocket Man took to the stage at... more info

MTV.com News — Aerosmith guitarist says Tyler's judging job is a 'done deal,' but the rocker didn't give the band a heads-up.By Mawuse Ziegbe Joe Perry and Steven Tyler Photo: Kevin Kane/WireImage Aerosmith's Joe Perry said he has been in the dark about ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A list of upcoming concerts across the Southland, with on-sale dates in parentheses. UCLA Live John Cale, Sept. 30; Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Oct. 2; Laurie Anderson, Oct. 21; Taj Mahal, Oct. 22; Ornette Coleman, Nov. 3; Mavis... more info

MTV.com News — Former 'Idol' executive producer left the show in 2008 to focus on 'So You Think You Can Dance.'By Mawuse Ziegbe In addition to switching up the judges' panel, "American Idol" is making some changes behind the scenes: Nigel Lythgoe, a former "Idol... more info

ContactMusic — A visit to an ELTON JOHN show at London's O2 Arena cemented LED ZEPPELIN's one-off reunion in 2007 - because bandmates JOHN PAUL JONES, JIMMY PAGE and ROBERT PLANT were... more info

Gigwise — Band were taken to see the singer... more info