L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A bevy of top-selling artists will perform a cross-continent televised fundraiser for "Hope For Haiti Now" on Friday. Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira and Sting will perform from New York; Los Angeles hosts Alic... more info

ET Online — The biggest names in music around the world -- including Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Sting, Coldplay and Wyclef Jean -- will unite for "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief," the global telethon being co-organized b... more info

MTV.com News — A familiar face gets a third chance and guest judge Shania Twain compliments one contestant's 'bottom end.'By James Montgomery Katelyn Epperly tries out for "American Idol" in Chicago Photo: Fox On Wednesday night (January 19), "American I... more info

MTV.com News — The singer makes her first television appearance in nearly two years on Tuesday.By Jocelyn Vena Simon Cowell and Shania Twain on Tuesday's "American Idol" Photo: Michael Becker / FOX Shania Twain sat at the judges' table Tuesday night (Jan... more info

MTV.com News — Supergroup will perform in London during 'Hope for Haiti' telethon, airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.By Gil Kaufman The Edge Photo: Mark Sullivan/ Getty Images A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Jay-Z and U2's Bono and The Edge... more info

MTV.com News — Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera will also perform at the show, airing live Friday at 8 p.m. ET.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Dave M. Benett/ Getty Images Justin Timberlake, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springs... more info

VH1 News — The "American Idol" Atlanta auditions turned up the talent with guest judge Mary J. Blige. more info

MTV.com News — Mary J. Blige sat in with the panel on day two, as 25 golden tickets are awarded.By Gil Kaufman The city that gave us Fantasia, Clay Aiken and Jennifer Hudson brought some serious soul Wednesday night (January 13), the second evening of auditions... more info

MTV.com News — Pop rapper's debut, Animal, knocks British songstress to #2.By Gil Kaufman Ke$ha's Animal Photo: RCA Records It took a party-animal newcomer like Ke$ha to end chart champ Susan Boyle's Billboard reign. The Auto-Tune-loving pop rapper, who... more info

Topix — R&B singer Mary J. Blige will headline this year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. more info