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

MTV.com News — 'I definitely got distracted by the cameras and the fact that the judges were going to criticize me in front of 30 million people on live TV,' he says.By Katie Byrne John Park Photo: Fox His "American Idol" journey might have come to an en... more info

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

Live Daily — The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, has confirmed several acts for its inaugural year including Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Flaming Lips and Alison Kra... more info

Silent Uproar — According to ?uestlove himself, The Roots will produce (and probably perform on) the next John Legend album, Wake Up Sessions, in its entirety. This is great news, but where's How I Got Over? [rapradar.com] more info

Here Comes The Flood — The Black Crowes, Gov't Mule, North Mississippi Allstars and Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB are among the confiormed artist for the first edition of The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival. Further notable acts: The Flaming Lips, Funky Meters R... more info

Detroit Free Press — Evans Blue: with Taddy Porter, 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Machine Shop, $10. John Legend: Performance and talk, 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Orchestra Hall at Max M. Fisher Music Center, $17-$38. Casiotone for the Painfully Alone: with Silverghost, 8 p.m. Feb. 25. The Pike ... more info