Live Daily — Harry Connick, Jr. [ tickets ] has tacked a few Southern shows onto the end of his in-progress theater tour behind his recently released album, "Your Songs." The jazz singer/pianist started the trek Saturday (1/23) in Indio, CA, and will continue ... more info

Stereogum — If you're in NYC and you love Transference , or any other pitstop along Spoon's reliably banging discog for that matter, you might want to head to Mercury Lounge like three hours ago. The band's playing a show at the 200-capacity E. Houston Stre... more info

The Daily Mail — Sir Paul McCartney and Elton John are close to signing up to join Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, Take That and Alexandra Burke, alongside X Factor winner Joe McElderry on the single. more info

Perez Hilton — The Rocket Man isn't interested. There was some speculation during the week that Elton John may step in to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. Sadly, Elton won't be accepting that offer, confirms his rep. In related news, we're still waiting anxio... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - A representative for Sir Elton John has shot down reports the singer will take Simon Cowell's place on American Idol next year. more info

Undercover, Australia — The interesting news coming from the Leon Russell camp this week after we heard of his brain surgery was that recording for the album he has written with Elton John and Bernie Taupin is still going ahead. more info

All About Jazz — Celebrates January 23rd Centennial of Gypsy Guitarist Django Reinhardt Nashville, Tenn.-- As one of the pioneers of American gypsy jazz music, Jorgenson is celebrating the father of gypsy jazz, Django Reinhardt, whose 100th birthday would have been... more info

AngryApe — His rep denies the Rocket Man will become a judge more info

411 Mania — Sources say he's too busy... more info

411 Mania — "The Bitch is Back," indeed... more info