MTV.com News — ' 'The Tonight Show' is the perfect platform for me,' he tells MTV News after nine-year stint as 'Idol' bandleader.By Gil Kaufman Rickey Minor Photo: Maury Phillips/ WireImage Rickey Minor has graced a lot of major stages in his decades-lon... more info

Mjsbigblog — One more American Idol exit… First Paula Abdul took a hike, then Simon Cowell put in his notice so he could bring  X Factor to America in 2011. Now, bandleader, Ricky Minor is headed to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno to replace departing bandle... more info

The Mirror — Whitney Houston played her first UK gig in 11 years as the British leg of her world tour belatedly got under way. more info

Gigwise — In Birmingham last night... more info

Guardian Music — Birmingham Arena"I'm feeling pretty good myself," Whitney tells the crowd, "thank you for asking." Nobody had actually asked, but give Houston credit for addressing the big issue – how was she coping on her first British tour since recovering ... more info

AFTER missing gigs through illness, diva has shaky start to UK shows in Birmingham more info

The Mirror — After three cancelled shows last week, we didn't know what to expect in Birmingham last night, the rescheduled first date of Whitney Houston's UK tour. more info

Pop Crunch — The hottest Taiwanese chubster on the web is back – and this time he’s dancing! Lin Yu-Chun (AKA “Little Fatty”), the male soprano dubbed Taiwan’s Susan Boyle, shot to fame after his rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Lo... more info

Pop Crunch — Lin Yu-Chun’s uncanny and soul-stirring rendition of Whitney Houston’s version of Dolly Parton’s classic ballad “I Will Always Love You” got millions of views on YouTube, but even all those eyeballs won’t help the portly 24-year-old becom... more info

The Newsroom — Hollywood 411 brings you the latest entertainment news! Today, George Clooney dispels rumors about a breakup, Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher indulge in baby talk, Whitney Houston addresses relapse rumors & more! more info