Pop Bytes — † FROM DJ PAUL V. From the minute the new Kelly Clarkson single dropped, I've been waiting for someone to make a fantastic mashup with it. And my prayers have been answered, bigtime! It comes from two guys (Dan Mei & Mark Johnce) who do s... more info

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MTV.com News — Lyrics to MC's hit 'Right Round' push show's family-friendly limits.By Gil Kaufman Flo Rida Photo: David Livingston/ Getty Images "American Idol" might be the cleanest, most family-friendly show on TV. The performers always dress the part,... more info

MTV.com News — Flo Rida's R.O.O.T.S. comes in at #8.By Gil Kaufman Keith Urban Photo: Kevin Winter/ ACM2009/ Getty Images Despite releasing a budget-priced $11.98 three-CD set at Target, Prince will miss out on landing just the second #1 album of his car... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) This edition of LiveDaily's Weekend Podcast features tour, ticketing and music news about U2 [ tickets ], Elvis Costello [ tickets ], Melissa Etheridge [ tickets ], Carlos Santana [ tickets ], Incubus [ tickets ], Grizzly Bear, J.J. C... more info

Idolator — In the morass of press releases I received yesterday, one stood out for an absurd-on-first-glance claim inside: "PAPA ROACH: RECESSION PROOF!" it said, heralding the fact that the Al Shipley-beloved band had sold 44,456 copies of its new album Metamo... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Keri Hilson's long-delayed debut lands at #4.By Gil Kaufman Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 30 Photo: EMI Just weeks after the Jonas Brothers ' "3D Concert Experience" soundtrack was denied the top spot in its chart debut thanks ... more info

Idolator — The second episode of MTV's attempt to bring the music video back to some of its programming hours, AMTV, aired in the wee hours of this morning. The six hours cut a relatively wide swath across the pop world, blending new clips ("If You Seek Amy" an... more info

MTV.com News — 'I actually vote for seven people each night, which is really sad, but I can't help myself,' season-six champ says.By Jocelyn Vena, additional reporting by Matt Elias Jordin Sparks Photo: MTV News "American Idol" alum Jordin Sparks hasn't ... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) With her latest studio album still holding onto the top spot on the charts, Kelly Clarkson [ tickets ] has revealed a fresh batch of dates for her impending summer tour.... continued more info