Topix — The big changes on "American Idol" in its 10th season just keep on coming. This week, about 60 auditioning contestants have been rehearsing at the Las Vegas Mirage hotel to perform Beatles songs on the stage that Cirque du Soliel performs its Beatles... more info

Mjsbigblog — Ryan Seacrest, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson held a 15 minute press conference today outside the Cirque Du Soleil LOVE theater at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. The crew didn’t reveal anything about the American ... more info

ContactMusic — SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY will help to raise the profile of London's 100 Club by playing an intimate gig at the famed venue on Friday (17Dec10).The Beatles legend regularly... more info

Popdose — Part 9: Beatles In Space (1985) Before we begin, I’d like to give a special thanks to Dw. Dunphy for his amazing Photoshopped album covers.  We saw one last time for Tug of Peace, and the cover here on the left is his brainchild as well.  In addi... more info

Guardian Music — Macca looks forward to the 'smell of sweat and beer' as he rounds off the year with a tiny show for fansPaul McCartney is set to play the 100 Club in central London this Friday.Discussing his decision to play a 350-capacity venue known for its punk a... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Pamela Hanson Bringing the West Coast sound to NYC buy way of London and Paris. The Americans were founded by Charlie Klarsfeld who grew up in Europe. After releasing a self-titled EP in 2008, their second helping is called The White EP, six ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Idol mentor and UMG executive, Jimmy Iovine has assembled an all-star cast of producers to work with the Hollywood contestants who are currently in Las Vegas. The 60 remaining hopefuls are in S... more info

Mjsbigblog — From Joesplace blog: American Idol 10 is down to it’s top 60. The remaining contestants traveled to Las Vegas over the weekend. Today and tomorrow the top 60 will sing a Beatles song with the cast of Love by Cirque du Soleil. The... more info

Mjsbigblog — Siobhan Magnus performed with the Supersonic Rock Orchestra last night in Arlington, MA.  As the Boston Herald notes, there is a familial connection here.  Siobhan’s uncle, Alan Ware, is co-founder and drummer. Check out the ba... more info

Topix — Wednesday marked the 30th anniversary of John Lennon 's murder, so a photo from The Beatles' trip to New Orleans seemed appropriate. more info