Mjsbigblog — Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry perform their new single “Life After You” on the Ellen Degeneres Show. The episode airs today. Check out Daughtry doing their thing, after the jump. Video after the JUMP… more info

MTV.com News — The 'Idol' winner is still putting the finishing touches on the LP, due out November 17.By Jocelyn Vena Kris Allen Photo: MTV News Since winning "American Idol" in May, Kris Allen has been putting together his major-label (still untitled) ... more info

Live Daily — "American Idol [ tickets ]" will be hosting its third "Idol Gives Back" event April 21 during the Top 7 results show, according to the "A.I." website. The Emmy Award-winning musical event will raise awareness and funds to benefit several US and inter... more info

People.com — The singer bought his wife "a diamond ring that should keep me out of trouble the rest of my life" more info

MTV.com News — 'It's driving. ... So I hope that's a good thing,' Idol's collaborator said of top-secret song they wrote together over the summer.By Jim Cantiello Mat Kearney Photo: MTV News The JFK assassination, scientology, Justin Bieber's real age ..... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — There was a time when people scoffed at Hair Metal. But now with bands like Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and Daughtry being the popular rock bands of the day...I think everyone wishes for a return to that craziness that was the 80s. Everyone thinks Adam... more info

Chorus.fm — *Timbaland* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/timbaland/) will release Shock Value 2 on November 24th. Confirmed collaborators include (http://www.rap-up.com/2009/10/02/timbalands-shock-value-2-due-nov-24/): Justin Timberlake, Lady GaGa, Shakira, Kin... more info

MTV.com News — Band releases low-key clip for first single from Foo Fighters: Greatest Hits. By James Montgomery Foo Fighters' David Grohl in "Wheels" Photo: RCA Sometimes you need to be reminded that the Foo Fighters are one of the hugest rock acts on t... more info

MTV.com News — 'He had a really strong sensibility,' singer/songwriter says of collaborating with Allen for major-label debut.By Jim Cantiello Mat Kearney Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Mat Kearney's songs have been featured everywhere from "Grey's Anatomy... more info

Topix — Comedian Dane Cook, rock band Daughtry, and musicians Tim McGraw and Brian McKnight were headlining a benefit concert Saturday night at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino to provide funding for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. more info