All About Jazz — California HOLLYWOOD BOWL June 12-Oct. 8. It's become somewhat de rigueur to pair a pop act with an orchestra (one gets a little extra bombast, the other a little extra edge), and each summer, the Hollywood Bowl plays matchmaker. On June 15 Sting ... more info

MTV.com News — Friends, family and fans sport their 'Lee-shirts' as they cheer on the former paint salesman.By Gil Kaufman Photo: Gil Kaufman/ MTV News ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois — More than two hours before "American Idol" aired on Tuesday, the party r... more info

Guardian Music — The White Stripe and the pop starlet lend their support to the relief effort, joining other artists helping those affected by the recent floodingAs Nashville recovers from this month's flooding, rockers, country singers and pop stars are supporting t... more info

Topix — Nashville may be the country music capital of the world, but at a time when its struggling to rebuild from devastating floods, its billing as Music City has never been as fitting. more info

Guardian Music — Genre made a healthy comeback last year due to strong chart performances from Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole and Lily AllenAfter years of rock domination at the top of the charts, pop music made a healthy comeback last year, thanks to strong sales from Lady ... more info

Guardian Music — Sales of pop singles have overtaken those in the rock genre, according to the Official Charts Company, despite those who insist on buying Kings of Leon recordsIt seems the reign of the rock band is officially over. While critics have noted the declin... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-05 Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Event Center *06-06 Saratoga, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center *06-08 Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion *09-03 Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Center *$09-04 Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center *$09-07 Pitts... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Boise, ID indie rockers, Built to Spill, one of modern rock’s most endearing and enduring iconic rock mainstays, have announced a run of shows with Kings of Leon beginning in Chula Vista, CA on July 9 and... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Built to Spill @ Webster Hall Oct. 2009 (more by Bryan Bruchman) Built to Spill and The Black Keys are both opening for Kings of Leon on their North American tour this summer. Their travels together don't come near New... more info

Altsounds — Kings of Leon are happy to announce that special guests The Black Keys, Built To Spill, The Features, The Stills and The Whigs will join them for their upcoming 2010 Live Nation produced tour. Special guests will appear on select dates. Tickets... more info