DrownedInSound — Calling on esteemed session players – from the stadium straddling likes of The Pretenders and Smashing Pumpkins no less – Haskell has created a near wordless, succinct and sumptuous pocket-symphony. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com... more info

ContactMusic — THE PRETENDERS star CHRISSIE HYNDE has launched a new group in Los Angeles with a low-key radio showcase.The Brass In Pocket singer has teamed up with Welsh... more info

Mjsbigblog — UPDATE: Are you going to tomorrow’s dress rehearsal? I need a show spy to feed me song spoilers! If you will be at dress rehearsal and willing to help me out, email me at mjsbigblog at gmail dot com. This week, the Top 7 will sing songs that insp... more info

Mjsbigblog — Alicia Keys will mentor the Top 7 next week, as they choose from a pool of Inspirational songs for Idol Gives Back week. On Wednesday, there’s a two hour special featuring Carrie Underwood, Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck and Sir Elton Jo... more info

Live Daily — Anyone who has attended a few festival concerts, or virtually any kind of live-music event, knows that it's not uncommon for members from one group to occasionally show up and jam with another. So looking forward to this summer's Isle of Wright Festi... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — When she isn't playing rock star, Pretenders leader Chrissie Hynde prefers to keep it real. more info

Stereogum — Like I said the other day, in times like these we judge not the artists who are joining to make whatever difference they can in reconstructing Haiti via their art, we just celebrate that it's happening. But Susan Boyle, Miley Cyrus, & James Blunt ... more info

VH1 News — Shakira covered The Pretenders' 1994 hit "I'll Stand By You" during the "Hope For Haiti Now" telethon. more info

MTV.com News — Singer puts her own spin on 'I'll Stand By You' during earthquake-relief telethon.By Amy Wilkinson Shakira performs on "Hope For Haiti Now" on Friday Photo: Hope For Haiti Now Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira took to the stage at MTV's ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Amy Sly Harper Blynn is a New York quartet with a penchant for pop harmonies with a rock edge. It makes sense that they wanted David Kahbe (The Strokes, Paul McCartney) as the producer for their debut Loneliest Generation. Formerly know as P... more info