Mjsbigblog — ‘American Idol’: On the scene at Top 9 performance night “Judges are optional…” – Debbie the Stage Manager It was generally agreed upon by those of us in the Idoldome that tonight’s Tribute To The Bulletproof Nature O... more info

Idolator — American Idol’s theme last night was songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but it turned into What Random Instrument Can We Bring Up On Stage? Instead of having a mentor, the Idols were on their own this week, and it appears a few of the Top ... more info

E! Online — Paul McCartney wasn't on hand to personally mentor the American Idol top nine, but he did have a message for the bright-eyed hopefuls as they tackled the Lennon-McCartney songbook: Don't... more info

Pop Crunch — Even Sir Paul McCartney can’t stop the power of GTL! When the well-gelled and heavily -liquored cast of Jersey Shore descended on South Beach Miami last Friday night to begin filming the second season of MTV’s popular docusoap, they caused an ev... more info

MTV.com News — Michael Lynche and Katie Stevens also got some praise from the judges for their Lennon/McCartney covers.By Eric Ditzian Casey James performs on "American Idol" Tuesday Photo: Fox It was a night of throwbacks on "American Idol," as the show ... more info

MTV.com News — 'You're blossoming,' Kara DioGuardi tells the Connecticut teen during Lennon/McCartney week.By Larry Carroll Katie Stevens performs on "American Idol" Tuesday Photo: Fox It's one of the most famous songs of all time, and the lyrics are inst... more info

MTV.com News — Archuleta will reprise his breakout performance of 'Imagine' for Lennon/McCartney week.By Shawn Adler Rihanna Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images For the second time in three years, "American Idol" contestants are taking on the works of Jo... more info

ContactMusic — SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY has banned meat from his latest tour - he's serving vegetarian meals to all his crewmembers.The Beatles star is taking his Up and Coming Tour through... more info

Rolling Stone — Erykah Badu wowed us with her “Window Seat” strip-tease, then got busted for it: the singer will face a $500 fine for public nudity. RS looked back at great moments in rock-video nakedness, as well as our galleries tracking historic achievements ... more info

Pop Justice — Kwzm-qq4Ofo or is this Fugative single a cross between Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmas Time' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWuKimtUEas) and about 180 different mid-to-late-90s MN8-style pop/rap singles? more info