The Daily Mail — Sir Paul McCartney and Elton John are close to signing up to join Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, Take That and Alexandra Burke, alongside X Factor winner Joe McElderry on the single. more info

Perez Hilton — The Rocket Man isn't interested. There was some speculation during the week that Elton John may step in to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. Sadly, Elton won't be accepting that offer, confirms his rep. In related news, we're still waiting anxio... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - A representative for Sir Elton John has shot down reports the singer will take Simon Cowell's place on American Idol next year. more info

Undercover, Australia — The interesting news coming from the Leon Russell camp this week after we heard of his brain surgery was that recording for the album he has written with Elton John and Bernie Taupin is still going ahead. more info

All About Jazz — Celebrates January 23rd Centennial of Gypsy Guitarist Django Reinhardt Nashville, Tenn.-- As one of the pioneers of American gypsy jazz music, Jorgenson is celebrating the father of gypsy jazz, Django Reinhardt, whose 100th birthday would have been... more info

AngryApe — His rep denies the Rocket Man will become a judge more info

411 Mania — Sources say he's too busy... more info

411 Mania — "The Bitch is Back," indeed... more info

Perez Hilton — It hasn't even been a week since Simon Cowell has announced this will be his last season as a judge on American Idol and people are already suggesting and speculating who should take his place. The latest whisper coming from the AI set is Elton John ... more info

Dlisted — The producers of American Idol might be freebasing a mysterious powdery substance left in Paula Abdul's dressing room, because TMZ says they are actively trying to find a replacement for Simon Cowell. And a source says that word on the set is th... more info