Mjsbigblog — MJ’s Take on Rolling Stones Week: No Real Satisfaction The Top 12 kicked off the season 9 finals Tuesday night by taking on the songs of the iconic British band, the Rolling Stones. Could the remaining kids pull off such big songs? This week’s p... more info

Rolling Stone — Jimmy Fallon show will dedicate the week of May 10th’s musical performances to the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street, which is being reissued on May 18th. Billboard reports as-yet-unnamed big acts will cover Exile songs each night; the Stones ... more info

Rolling Stone — • Idol Survives Rolling Stones Night • Stooges, Genesis Join Rock Hall of Fame • Jackson Estate, Sony Strike Huge Deal • Grohl Fiends for Caffeine in Studio Footage • Eddy Grant Accuses Gorillaz of Infringement • Abdul Rumored for Star Se... more info

Rolling Stone — American Idol is definitely reeling from the loss of queen of kook Paula Abdul — see Rob Sheffield’s excellent Post-Paula Depression for a full explanation — but the show is also lacking something it didn’t even have until last season: breako... more info

People.com — Tim fizzles, Michael goes smooth, Katie continues her comeback, and Ryan and Simon clash - weirdly more info

The Mirror — The American Idol contestants have performed Rolling Stones classics in the competition's first round of finals. more info

MTV.com News — After her lackluster 'Ruby Tuesday,' it could be end of the line for Lacey Brown.By Gil Kaufman Lacey Brown Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage For the most part, the top 12 finalists on "American Idol" stepped up their game for their first perf... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The theme of Tuesday night's first showing for the Top 12 -- the music of the Rolling Stones -- was fraught with tension. more info

Mjsbigblog — Tonight, its the music of the legendary Rolling Stones! Michael Lynche – “Miss You” Didi Benami – “Play with Fire” Casey James – “It’s All Over Now” Lacey Brown – “Ruby Tue... more info

Idolator — :: Paige Miles lost her voice, and Casey James reportedly has the flu. The Top 12 performances of The Rolling Stones’ hits are definitely going to be interesting tonight. [MJsbigblog] :: Paula Abdul is in negotiations with ABC to be a judge on a re... more info