MTV.com News — The judges used their 'save' on Big Mike five weeks ago, carrying him all the way to the final four.By James Montgomery Michael Lynche on "American Idol" Wednesday This week on "American Idol," the final four tackled the songs of the silver ... more info

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ContactMusic — A series of tape recordings purporting to feature late superstar MICHAEL JACKSON slurring his speech and rambling about his financial difficulties have been... more info

ContactMusic — Michael Jackson desperately wanted to go into hiding before his death.Tapes of leaked answering machine messages have revealed the late 'Thriller' singer - who died... more info

MTV.com News — Recovery track is only 16th single to claim that feat in chart's 52-year history.By Jayson Rodriguez Eminem Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Add another triumph to the long list of achievements for Eminem. The Detroit lyricist will la... more info

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MTV.com News — 'After that performance, you, Crystal, are back in the game,' critiqued judge Simon Cowell.By Eric Ditzian Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" Tuesday Photo: FOX Would it be a blockbuster or a bomb? That was the key question heading into So... more info

Pitchfork — Front page photo by Lindsay Rome On the title track from his new album Compass (listen here), soul singer Jamie Lidell sounds worn. His voice is noticeably scratchier than on anything from his two previous solo albums, 2005's future-funk expo Multipl... more info

Pop Crunch — The conspiracy theories surrounding the death of pop great are reaching Elvis proportions — a fansite that claims the King of Pop is posing as a burns victim is receiving more than a million hits a day. According to MichaelJacksonHoax.com, the “D... more info

MTV.com News — Improvements in online video have meant that artists can say what they want, for as long as they want. By James Montgomery Drake Photo: Young Money Entertainment In 1992, Guns N' Roses wowed fans — and tormented programmers — with the r... more info