Guardian Music — The Duchess, York"I have a lot of memories of this place," begins Emma Pollock, once of the Delgados, recalling how as an eight-year-old child she was brought to York on a school trip to visit the railway museum. After 11 years in her acclaimed forme... more info

The Vinyl Villain — GAY TIMESHere’s a question – have you ever fancied a ‘famous’ singer or musician? As a male, I’m not talking your usual Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Clare Grogan, Kate Bush or whoever, I’m more interested in a queerer ... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' Top 12 cheat sheet looks at Lynche's strengths and weaknesses.By Jim Cantiello Michael Lynche at the "American Idol" top 12 party Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage On Thursday night, "American Idol" revealed its Top 12 finalist... more info

MTV.com News — From Michael Lynche's 'This Woman's Work' to Alex Lambert's tear-heavy exit, it's all in the latest 'Idol in 60 Seconds.'By Jim Cantiello Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert and Katie Stevens on Thursday's "American Idol" Photo: Frank Mi... more info

Pop Bytes — † FROM DJ PAUL V. Last night here in LA, we got treated to a dazzling live performance by London's Little Boots , and we were all ready to dance! Aside from a seriously mind-blowing laser show, Miss Boots gave us everything we adore in c... more info

MTV.com News — Michael 'Big Mike' Lynche shined, while Aaron Kelly gets an 'unsatisfactory' grade on this week's 'Idol' report card.By Eric Ditzian Aaron Kelly performs on "American Idol" on Wednesday Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Yesterday we gav... more info

VH1 News — The story behind Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work," which Michael Lynche performed during Wednesday's "American Idol." more info

MTV.com News — Lynche sang Kate Bush's 1989 song, which was later covered by Maxwell.By Gil Kaufman Michael Lynche on Wednesday's episode of "American Idol" Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images "American Idol" judges often rail on contestants for not mak... more info

MTV.com News — Shaky singers Aaron Kelly and Paige Miles survive to make it to the season-nine top 12.By Gil Kaufman Lilly Scott on 'American Idol' Thursday Photo: Fox After months of auditions, nail-biting Hollywood drama and three sometimes-painful liv... more info

MTV.com News — Simon Cowell dubbed it 'the best performance we've had of all these live shows so far.'By Gil Kaufman Michael Lynche Photo: Fox Praise from the "American Idol" judges is one thing, but tears? That's when you know you've really nailed it. ... more info