AngryApe — A piece of her stage set had gone missing in transit more info

MTV.com News — 'She was definitely a blessing. She came at the right moment,' singer/producer says of signing the superstar to a record deal.By Hillary Crosley Akon and Lady Gaga Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Akon is releasing a new album this year, but t... more info

MTV.com News — 'Perez would be funny,' Simon Cowell says of having the celebrity blogger replace him.By Jocelyn Vena Simon Cowell Photo: M. Caulfield/American Idol 2008 Perez Hilton is pretty sure that he could replace Simon Cowell as a judge on "America... more info

Gigwise — But singer still impresses in Manchester... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — LOS ANGELES (AP): Sure, Akon has a new album coming out this year. Thanks to Lady Gaga, however, he does not really need it, certainly not financially. more info

Gigwise — She unleashes 15 costume changes... more info

Mjsbigblog — I listened in on Simon Cowell’s conference call, tonight. Check out this complete transcript.  Some interesting stuff here… Will a girl win this year? It depends what she’s like  We’ve had a few years of guys winning the show... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell said on Thursday he would like to have glam singer Lady Gaga as a mentor this year to the aspiring pop stars on the top-rated TV talent show. more info

Guardian Music — Following her success at the Brits Lada Gaga opened her tour in Manchester with swaggering confidence, offering something noticeably edgier than your average pop stadium showThere's an impressive swaggering ­confidence about the way Lady Gaga take... more info

CHECK out first look at Lady GaGa's money's-no-object tour in UK - set to cost her a fortune more info