Big Apple Music Scene — In the weeks after the Smash pilot, I thought this "Touch Me" number starring Katharine McPhee in a bedsheet would be provocative and raw. Turns out it illustrates everything that's wrong with the show. More » Post from: Crushable more info

Dlisted — Aretha Franklin (70) Aly Michalka (23) Jason Castro (25) Katharine McPhee (28) Sean Faris (30) Danica Patrick (30) Jenny Slate (30) Lee Pace (33) Édgar Ramírez (35) Wladimir Klitschko (36) Gigi Leung (36) Melanie Blatt of All Saints (37) Juvenile (... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Smash star Katharine McPhee (1984) Actress Tatum McCann (1999) Actress Seychelle Gabriel (1991) Aly & A.J. sister Aly Michalka (1989) Rapper Big Sean (1988) American Idol ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Check out Video previews for next week's Smash episode "The Coup." including a full music video of "Touch" sung by Katharine McPhee. Ryan Tedder penned the tune and guest stars. more info

Mjsbigblog — The NBC show Smash, which features American Idol alum, Katharine McPhee has been renewed for a second season. more info

Perez Hilton — Bernadette Peters is our hero!!!! We're going to have to dedicate our time to watching Smash on a regular basis now! Our Queen of Broadway Bernadette Peters has a cameo on the Katharine McPhee show and gurlfriend is taking charge! Watch the (above) c... more info

Mjsbigblog — Monday's Smash is called "Chemistry" and we may be seeing the beginning of Ivy (Megan Hilty) losing the role of Marilyn to Karen (Katharine McPhee), as she begins to have vocal troubles. That Ivy's relationship with Derek is beginning to crumble is... more info

Perez Hilton — Poor dogs must be confused, because Katharine McPhee looks EXACTLY like Marilyn Monroe here! Wow! Check out the first image (above) of Katharine as Marilyn for the show Smash! Doesn't she look fab?? The singer-turned-actress was snapped walking her p... more info

Mjsbigblog — Here's a sneak peek of Katharine McPhee singing the Florence + The Machine tune, "Shake It Out" the song will be featured in next week's Smash. Listen after the jump. more info

Mjsbigblog — Katharine McPhee dropped by The View on Friday to talk about her show "Smash". Remember that meeting she took with Steven Spielberg right after she came off of Idol? That meeting was about Smash. Just goes to show you how long it can take for an i... more info