MTV.com News — 'There is no doubt in my mind, and never has been, that this kid is going to the finale,' Amy Silverman tells MTV News.By Gil Kaufman Lee DeWyze Photo: FOX Nobody wants to get too cocky, because, well, you never know how America is going to... more info

MTV.com News — Brian Friedopfer recalls singing the Skynyrd tune with Lee at karaoke.By Gil Kaufman Lee DeWyze's friend Brian Friedopfer Photo: MTV News ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois — When Lee DeWyze sang Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" on Tuesday night's ... more info

Guardian Music — Singer says he acted on 'conscience', as he joins a list of performers who have boycotted Israel for political reasonsElvis Costello has cancelled two concerts he was scheduled to play in Israel in protest at its treatment of Palestinians.Costello, o... more info

MTV.com News — Casey James seemingly punches his ticket home with lackluster pre-finale performance night.By Gil Kaufman Crystal Bowersox Photo: FOX It's down to three, and if this season (or any season, frankly) of "American Idol" has taught us anything,... more info

MTV.com News — The judges sure seemed to think so: 'You just owned the entire night,' Kara told Lee.By Kara Warner Lee DeWyze Photo: FOX At the beginning of Tuesday night's (May 18) "American Idol," Ryan Seacrest declared that the night's performances wer... more info

MTV.com News — The judges' picks for the finalists have been revealed, but we have a few suggestions for their choices.By Eric Ditzian "American Idol" top 3 Photo: FOX Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze and Casey James are back in Los Angeles after jetting off ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Crystal Bowersox, Casey James and Lee DeWyze have all received texts on their hometown visits today, revealing their Judges Choice songs for Tuesday. And here they are: Ellen Degeneres chose “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney for Crystal B... more info

ContactMusic — COURTNEY LOVE blasted men, covered LEONARD COHEN and declared her love for Glasgow during a crazed HOLE show in Scotland on Monday night (03May10).Playing to a... more info

Here Comes The Flood — NYC singer and movie maker Jordan Galland is a stylish guy. On her previous album Airbrush he took aim at (and hit) the posers, with a sense of humor softening the blow. His new one Search Party is a bit darker. Galland kept the orchestrated pop t... more info

The Mirror — Concert promoters have confirmed what Leonard Cohen fans have been saying for days - Everybody Knows the singer-songwriter will perform in Ireland this summer. more info