I Guess I'm Floating — Aloe Blacc has had an interesting career, starting out as MC for indie hip-hop group Emanon some 15 years ago and bouncing all over the independent scene earning the nickname "indie R. Kelly". Thankfully Blacc doesn't mess around with teenagers or c... more info

MTV.com News — Katie Stevens and Paige Miles appear to be headed home.By Eric Ditzian, with additional reporting by Gil Kaufman Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images The first grade in this week's "American I... more info

VH1 News — Crystal Bowersox's "Give Me One Reason" dominated "American Idol" ladies night. "Right now, you are the one everyone has to beat," Simon said after her Tracy Chapman cover. more info

MTV.com News — 'Right now, you are the one everyone has to beat,' Simon says after Tracy Chapman cover.By James Montgomery Crystal Bowersox Photo: Fox If her straight-outta-the-hospital performance on last week's "American Idol" established Crystal Bower... more info

Mjsbigblog — Matt Giraud performed at the Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey game in Van Andel arena last night. Sitting at the electric keyboard, he rocked out on a cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason” and an original tune, “I Miss You Tonight”. ... more info

MTV.com News — Erykah Badu, Chairlift, Corinne Bailey Rae, Ke$ha and Metric also onboard.By Gil Kaufman Mary J. Blige Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/ Getty Images After a decade-long hiatus, the female-centric Lilith Fair festival will storm back in summer 2010 w... more info

Twangville — To see Pete these days, you wouldn’t guess where he’s been. The unassuming, shy appearance belie a singer whose previous act (a duo with Kat Maslich) had him opening for established folk act Tracy Chapman amongst others. These days, Pet... more info

Guardian Music — Last time was all about maxing out your credit card with crates of Crystal. Now get your teeth into this week's topic ...A trying week for all it seems, with many RR regulars scratching their heads and looking for solutions in the manner of delegates... more info

Live Daily — After a three-year wait, Tracy Chapman [ tickets ] fans finally had a chance to see the singer/songwriter live in concert again. The multi-platinum and multiple Grammy-winning artist kicked off a brief tour last month (7/31). The Cleveland, OH, na... more info

NME - Pinglewood — Becoming Real is the perfect name for Londoner Toby Ridler's exotic sonic experiments. His songs sound like they're undergoing a miraculous metamorphosis, as though they've awoken from uneasy dreams to find themselves transformed into something monst... more info