MTV.com News — Danny Gokey performs his debut country single during results show.By Gil Kaufman Haeley Vaughn on "American Idol" on Thursday Photo: Fox In some ways, the first two weeks of this year's "American Idol" semifinals have felt a lot like an ex... more info

MTV.com News — Michael Lynche, Alex Lambert lead the pack in a week that showed much-needed improvement.By Eric Ditzian Michael Lynche performs on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images The top 10 "American Idol" men could only i... more info

Mjsbigblog — That’s right–it’s the boys tonight. Crystal Bowersox is unable to perform tonight due to “medical reasons”–sources are reporting that a trip to the hospital today was prompted by complications from Type 1 diabetes. At any rate, those s... more info

MTV.com News — Lee Dewyze and Alex Lambert make an impression, while Jermaine Sellers and John Park still don't get it.By Gil Kaufman Lee Dewyze Photo: Fox Tuesday night's (March 2) last-minute switcheroo was as good a lesson as any for the "American Ido... more info

Rolling Stone — All that is dull and predictable in modern rock-show films — caffeinated-jitter edits, hagiographic close-ups, the cheesy melodrama backstage — can be traced to this fact: The best example of how to do it right, The T.A.M.I. Show — a 12-act rev... more info

Guardian Music — Timeless and transcendent, this visionary house anthem lives up to the ambitious promise of its titleFirst released in 1985 (on Alleviated Records), then remixed by Larry Heard for a DJ International 12", Mystery of Love seemed to come out of nowhere... more info

MTV.com News — MC gives us a peek into some footage he shot during his pre-jail weekend in Miami.By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne Photo: MTV News Nino Brown: The Road to Rikers, Part 4 In Lil Wayne's world this past weekend, Saturday was bleeding into Sunday m... more info

Soul Sides — The Violinaires: Groovin' With JesusPut Your Hand in the HandFrom Groovin' With Jesus (197?)One of the best known gospel funk songs out there is the appropriate titled "Groovin' With Jesus" by the venerable Violinaires. This Detroit-founded group has... more info

Live Daily — Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers [ tickets ] have unveiled a lengthy US arena tour as the classic rockers anticipate the forthcoming release of "Mojo," their first studio effort in eight years. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will kick off the exten... more info

Soul Sides — Sebastian: Living In DepressionFrom 7" (Brown Dog, 1975)Sebastian's "Living in a Depression" highlights a different kind of "cover" (even though it's technically not): the recording of a new vocal track over a pre-existing instrumental. This happens ... more info