MTV.com News — 'We decided to focus on violence instead of sex this time around,' bassist Mickey Madden tells MTV News.By James Montgomery, with reporting by Kelly Marino Maroon 5's Adam Levine Photo: MTV News Maroon 5's new, Joseph Kahn-directed "Misery"... more info

Mjsbigblog — Crystal Bowersox’s Friend Calls ‘American Idol’ Success ‘Surreal’ MAUMEE, Ohio — This time last year, Nathan Woodward could step out of the kitchen at the Village Idiot bar/ pizza restaurant and walk right up to the front of the stage to... more info

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Perez Hilton — Though their third album isn't set to release until September, Maroon 5 is gearing up for a North American tour to celebrate the release. The disc better be good! We hear they locked themselves in a mountain in Switzerland for months working on it! J... more info

Mjsbigblog — Maroon 5 announced their summer tour today, and it looks like Kris Allen, along with VV Brown, will be the opener on four of the dates. Miami FL – 8/19 – Bayfront Amphitheater Atlanta, GA – 8/21 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Davidson, ... more info

Chorus.fm — *Maroon 5* (http://www.maroon5.com)'s new album, Hands All Over, will be released September 21st. First single is going to radio on June 28th. more info

Altsounds — V V Brown has already ignited TV screens with performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Rachael Ray. Her smash single “Shark in the Water” from her debut Travelling Like the Light is... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kara DioGuardi: Tears for Simon Cowell? Don’t count on it And speaking of the contestants, DioGuardi said she thinks this year’s TV talent competition will come down to Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze, but local fave Siobahn Magnus may have ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Season 9’s Final 4 meet the press, look to the finish line and beyond For the first time in “American Idol” history, the Final 4 came together to meet the press Friday morning. From the “Idol” stage, Casey James, Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowers... more info

MTV.com News — Casey and Michael rise to the head of the class, while Didi and Tim need tutoring.By Eric Ditzian Crystal Bowersox performs on "American Idol" on Tuesday night Photo: FOX Lee Dewyze's "American Idol" studying paid off. Crystal Bowersox show... more info