Mjsbigblog — SIR ELTON JOHN TO PERFORM ON “IDOL GIVES BACK” ON BEHALF OF ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION As part of his global effort to raise awareness for and to end HIV/AIDS, Sir Elton John will perform on IDOL GIVES BACK, airing Wednesday, April 21 (8... more info

Pitchfork — Welcome to 5-10-15-20, where we talk to artists about the music they loved at five-year interval points in their lives. Maybe we'll get a detailed roadmap of how their tastes and passions helped make them who they are. Maybe we'll just learn that the... more info

MTV.com News — 'We're going into this third 'Idol Gives Back' with a slightly different approach,' Cécile Frot-Coutaz says.By Eric Ditzian Justin Bieber Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ Getty Images After a one-year break, "Idol Gives Back" is set to return to the s... more info

Mjsbigblog — Alicia Keys will mentor the Top 7 next week, as they choose from a pool of Inspirational songs for Idol Gives Back week. On Wednesday, there’s a two hour special featuring Carrie Underwood, Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck and Sir Elton Jo... more info

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BBC News - UK — Acclaimed folk performer Vashti Bunyan last night paid tribute to the late string arranger Robert Kirby, famed for his work with Nick Drake, Paul Weller and Elton John. more info

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AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Jacob the Jeweler was transferred to a half-way house last week, after having a 2 ½ year prison term reduced by six months, for good behavior. Jacob the Jeweler was extremely popular in Hip-Hop circles, counting rappers like Sean ... more info