Guardian Music — Gaga's product placement has reached a new order, but how might pop have looked if such blatent commercial opportunism had always been the norm?It's fair to say Lady Gaga's new video has caused a stir. Since it surfaced on Thursday night, the world's... more info

Mjsbigblog — The American Idol 9 Top 12 hit the big stage Tuesday night, singing the songs of The Rolling Stones.  The kids very first theme night has them choosing from 50 songs from the Stones catalog.  Check out the songs after the jump. Siobhan Magnus... more info

Mjsbigblog — After the jump, check out some brand spankin’ new publicity photos of the American Idol 9 Top 12. This week, Idol cuts back to 2 days.  On Tuesday, the two-hour performance show (8/7c FOX) features the Top 12 singing the music of the Rolling S... more info

Mjsbigblog — Every week, iTunes will be featuring the list of songs the Idols get to choose from for that week’s particular theme. Top 12 week features the music of the Rolling Stones. After the jump, take a peek at the list. What do you think? Any songs mi... more info

Mjsbigblog — Update: According to Access Hollywood, Siobhan Magnus will sing “Paint it Black”. The American Idol Top 12 will be singing the music of the Rolling Stones this week. And you can check out the entire list of songs the kids get to choose from ove... more info

Mjsbigblog — Watch this space! I’ll be posting up transcripts of this afternoon’s satellite conference calls with the Top 16 eliminated contestants. First up, Alex Lambert. He sounded really sad and tired on the phone. He wishes he could have overcome his ... more info

411 Mania — It's the beginning of the Top 12... more info

Rolling Stone — • Watch Lady Gaga, Beyoncé’s “Telephone” • News Ticker: The Clash, Metallica • Conan O’Brien Announces Bonnaroo, Tour • Pearl Jam Plot May Tour Dates • Corgan on Mayer’s Career-Destruction • Idol to Tackle Rolling Stones Songs ... more info

MTV.com News — 'It was just my time to go out with a bang,' she says. Lilly Scott performs on "American Idol" Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Lilly Scott's name was often mentioned in the same breath as Crystal Bowersox's as this year's "American Id... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — KISS rocker Gene Simmons has challenged U2 and the Rolling Stones to a battle of the bands, insisting his heavy rock act would blow both supergroups away. more info