Idolator — In Idolator’s recent interview with Robin Thicke, the smooth crooner talked about working with freaky Grammy winner Estelle on his Sex Therapy: The Session album. “I was on tour with Estelle while I was opening up for John Legend years ago,” he... more info

VH1 News — Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, John Legend, Amadou & Mariam, Angelique Kidjo and BLK JKS are among the artists who will perform at the kickoff of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 10. more info

The Parlotones will be kicking off the World Cup at FIFA's inaugural event in South Africa, alongside Alicia Keys, Shakira, Black Eyed Peas and John Legend. more info

Guardian Music — Show aims to be a celebration of African culture with fringe acts such as BLK JKS and Tinariwen also set to performBlack Eyed Peas, Amadou & Mariam and Shakira are among the performers announced for the opening gala for this year's World Cup. Western... more info

MTV.com News — Shakira, John Legend, Amadou & Mariam will also help open tournament in South Africa.By Nick Neofitidis Alicia Keys Photo: Matt Harper/ MTV News Kicking off one of the world's biggest sporting events should be the job of some equally big s... more info

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — Of the 16 acts set to perform during the fifth running of Jazz in the Gardens at Sun Life Stadium, only about half are jazz artists by the genre's strictest definition. When it comes to headliners Mary J. Blige, John Legend, and Robin Thicke — thre... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' vet duetted with Scott MacIntyre on Thursday night.By Gil Kaufman Matt Giraud performs on "American Idol" Thursday Photo: F Micelotta/American Idol 2010/Getty Images It's been a while since America has seen Matt Giraud. The... more info

MTV.com News — He also addresses Ellen's metaphors: 'I probably won't be able to look at a banana the same way.'By Katie Byrne Alex Lambert performs on "American Idol" Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images While Alex Lambert's nerves got the best of him d... more info

ET Online — Multi-Grammy-winning music producer Quincy Jones will soon be honored by the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and other music stars, who will record versions of his hit songs in a new album! Q: Soul Bossa Nostra, set for release ... more info

Mjsbigblog — It’s the last week of the American Idol 9 semi-finals, and it’s make or break time. What should the Idols sing in order to advance to the Top 12? For some, the big priority is to lose the nerves, easier said than done for some, like Lacey Brown... more info