Guardian Music — Brazilian pianist and pioneer of bossa nova Johnny Alf, who has died aged 80, was a Brazilian pianist, singer and composer, considered to be one of the fathers of the bossa nova movement that swept the globe in the 1960s. Over a 60-year career on sta... more info

Mjsbigblog — I had no trouble ordering the five remaining Idols this week. Crystal Bowersox is still on top, with Lee DeWyze behind her. Aaron Kelly takes 3rd place, and just because we’re down to 5, and somebody has to be last, I’ve got Casey James bringi... more info

MTV.com News — 'If this was the last night of performances, you would have won this whole thing,' Ellen says on Sinatra Night.By Larry Carroll Lee Dewyze on "American Idol" Tuesday Photo: Fox When Frank Sinatra sang "That's Life," the song became a master... more info

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Mjsbigblog — Unlike last week’s Shania Twain songbook, I’ve got a clue when it comes to Frank Sinatra. I’m not a big Sinatra fan, but my parents sure were–jazz and standards were spun alongside the kids’ pop, R&B and rock music in my house. I know the... more info

All About Jazz — HAPPY 77TH BIRTHDAY, RED HEADED STRANGER!!! Willie Nelson is a treasure, pure and simple. One of the strongest, coolest voices to ever emerge from the country world, Nelson is also a ferociously talented guitarist, top notch songwriter, tireless pe... more info

Mjsbigblog — Siobhan Magnus had dinner last night at the If I Can Dream house. Here she is hanging out with pal, Top 24 contestant, Alex Lambert. After dinner, Siobhan answered twitter questions from fans. One interesting tidbit to come out of the session: The... more info

Mjsbigblog — Harry Connick Jr. will mentor the American Idol 9 Top 5 next week as they tackle the songs of Frank Sinatra. Crystal Bowersox, Mike Lynche, Casey James, Aaron Kelly and Lee DeWyze will choose from a list of 50 songs (found on iTunes) Check out the... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr Moodswings said... Blues: CALVIN RUSSELL "DAWG EAT DAWG" World Music: TINARIWEN "AMASSAKOUL" Indie: BECK "SEA CHANGE" Indie Rock: SHADES APART "EYEWITNESS" Soul/Jazz: GIL SCOTT-HERON "FREE WILL" http://newmoodswings.blogspot.com G O D said... CAU... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - One has to admire Kitty Kelley's chutzpah. For decades, she has managed, unauthorized naturally, to take on really big people as her subjects -- Nancy Reagan and Frank Sinatra among them -- and this time around is n... more info