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

Mjsbigblog — Finally, the Idol collaborators are beginning to leak! Crystal Bowersox recently stepped into the studio with Wayne Wilkins and Priscilla Hamilton. (Read more at Billboard) She’s the real deal,” producer/songwriter Wayne Wilki... more info

Topix — Singer Melissa Etheridge is hitting the Great White Way by revisiting rock and roll's early roots. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — NEW YORK (AP): Melissa Etheridge joins the cast of the hit Broadway musical "Million Dollar Quartet" for a one-time jam session. more info

Mjsbigblog — It was Crystal Bowersox’s turn to chat with Regis and Kelly on Live with Regis and Kelly this morning. Her Idol run, reaction to Lee’s win, and all the usual subjects were the topic of conversation. After a break, Crystal busted out her guitar... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge (1961) Spice Girl Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown (1975) Blues Traveler guitarist Chan Kinchla (1969) Oasis founder Noel Gallagher (1967) ... more info

Idolator — :: Finale details! Former Idols Elliot Yamin, Michael Johns, Kris Allen, Taylor Hicks, Carrie Underwood will be performing. And non-Idols, such as Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Hall and Oates, Chicago and The Bee Gees will allegedly perform as w... more info

MTV.com News — Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze have one more shot to wow America — and we have just the songs.By Eric Ditzian Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze Photo: FOX "American Idol" page staged find-the-next-superstar auditions in seven cities for th... more info

CNN Showbiz — Melissa Etheridge may have told Oprah Winfrey that her breakup with Tammy was "as mutual as those things can be," but the singer's former partner is now publicly disagreeing. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Melissa Etheridge knew she had to come clean about her secret split from actress Tammy Lynn Michaels while promoting her new album because journalists kept asking about her "great marriage." more info