Mjsbigblog — It’s official peeps, Crystal Bowersox has inked a deal with 19/Recordings/Jive Records. Read the official press release HERE. Excerpt: NEW YORK, June 21 /PRNewswire/ — It was announced today that “American Idol” phenom Cryst... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Jolly Joker said... # Memphis Minnie - Hoodoo Lady [1933-1937] # Miles Davis - Bitches Brew [1970/1999 reissue] # Miles Davis - The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 [6CD] # T-Bone Walker - Funky Town [1969] # Phil Lesh & Friends - Love Will See You Through ... more info

Guardian Music — Asian musician Salman Ahmad has an alternative to extremism: the power of rock'n'rollI'm not a fan of Eminem, but I have always liked the video that shows Bin Laden surrendering in a riot of boisterous dancing. Makes me laugh. If only.Yet here I am w... more info

MTV.com News — Readers offer congratulations to both singers, but a number were angry that Bowersox didn't win.By Gil Kaufman Lee Dewyze, Ryan Seacrest And Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: Michael Becker/ Fox Given that host Ryan Seac... more info

MTV.com News — Whether she wins or not, there's no doubting that Bowersox is season nine's finest artist.By Eric Ditzian Crystal Bowersox Photo: FOX It's final report card time in our "American Idol" classroom, but before we get into sizing up Crystal Bow... more info

MTV.com News — 'She definitely saved her top performances for the end,' one friend tells MTV News.By Gil Kaufman Photo: FOX It's been a rough couple of weeks for Elliston, Ohio's Crystal Bowersox, who appeared to be losing her season-long lead on "American... more info

Mjsbigblog — *Watch This Space for Updates* Here we go! The last performance episode of the season. Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze face off in the Final 2… Ryan descends the staircase after the cold opening. Welcome to the Nokia Theater LA Live! TOnight the ... more info

MTV.com News — Simon Cowell calls Patty Griffin cover 'the best performance and the song of the night.'By Eric Ditzian Crystal Bowersox Performs On "American Idol" May 25 Photo: FOX On Tuesday (May 25) night, "American Idol" fans got their first true tas... more info

MTV.com News — While both got positive comments, Crystal appeared to outshine Lee.By Gil Kaufman Lee Dewyze, Ryan Seacrest And Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: Michael Becker/ Fox After more than 40 shows, hundreds of contenders, almo... more info

Totally Fuzzy — ROCKTIME said... ROCKTIME – Podcast Edition – n. 05/10 1. CHUCK BERRY - Viva viva Rock 'n' Roll (1971) 2. SCREAMING JAY HAWKINS - I put a spell on you (1956) 3. JANIS JOPLIN - Mercedes Benz (1970) 4. DOORS - Break on through (1968) 5. D... more info