Idol alum, Katharine McPhee, is guest starring on this week’s episode of CSI on CBS. Be sure to check out Season 5’s runner-up in, what seems to be, a pretty big role on the hit series. In the promo for the episode, Katharine debuts a new song from her still untitled sophomore album, out later this year. Enjoy!

When the theme for the Top 9 show was revealed I wasn’t optimistic. I thought that it was a bad idea to ask wannabe talent to sing, essentially, their favorite song because I figured most would end up sounding like, at best, good karaoke versions. And, just as Simon usually is, I was right. Anoop tried Usher and failed miserably, Alison thought she could pull of Gwen Stefani and missed by a mile, and Matt tried to prove he could sing along to alt-rockers, The Fray, but unfortunately proved for the second time this doesn’t suit him. And I know that some of you will turn on me, but I…

Kellie Pickler was on hand for the “Dressed to Kilt” Fashion Show in New York, where she had, ummm, an unfortunate take on her look. What do you think?

Britney Spears was recently named the newest spokesperson for the Candie’s brand, who is also sponsoring her Circus tour. The brand, which is exclusively sold at Kohl’s, is launching a television and print campaign featuring Ms. Spears starting today. We’re bringing you all the content from the campaign. Above, you see the print creative, while below we have a behind the scenes look at her photo shoot and the premiere of the television ad. Enjoy! Behind The Scenes: Candie’s :30 Television Promo:

Motown week started with a “bang”, literally, as the hopefuls stepped on the stage with their new styles, haircuts, and looks, brought to you by the Idol stylists. The most notable change was in the horrible wig choice by Lil Rounds. Was I was on the edge of my seat hoping that the thing would slip right off her head in the middle of her “Heatwave”? But really, the night brought some real, as Kara would put it, artistry. The front runners for the evening were Matt Giraud, with his JT-style take on “Let’s Get It On”, Kris Allen, who took his performance to new heights with “How Sweet It…

At this weekends Kids Choice Awards on Nickelodeon, American Idol won for favorite reality show. David Archuleta and Paula Abdul were on hand to accept the award. Why is David Archuleta, the runner up from last season, accepting the award? Not Simon Fuller or, hell, even Simon Cowell? At least they had Paula Abdul there, but should she really be allowed to be that close to all those children? Luckily, David Archuleta didn’t let her get one word in during the acceptance speech, although it was entertaining to watch her try. Obvisouly someone coached him, “Do not let Paula speak”. The last thing Idol needs is her spouting off at…

It has been reported numerous times that our pop starlet is not happy with the progress she is making in her life, which concerns us, seeing as it seems so positive. There have also been reports that the viruses in her life, Adnan Ghalib and Sam Lufti, are trying to help her lift the conservatorship so she may make her own decisions again. In the most recent voicemail (there are a series of them floating around the net) that has been leaked, Britney questions the threats that her own father has made to take her children from her. What is going on over at Camp Britney? We can understand if…

Since her days ditzing it up on Idol, Kellie Pickler has been a busy girl. With two red-hot country albums under her belt and constant recognition for the Academy of Country Music, this southern sweetie has truly made her mark on the music industry. Following up her mega-successful, “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful”, she has just released her second single from her sophomore, self-titled, album. The new single, “Best Days of Your Life”, features her good friend and multi-platinum selling artist, Taylor Swift. Pickler is currently the opening act on Taylor’s Fearless tour, but in this comedic and vibrant video, Kellie takes the stage as the headliner. Check it out…

On Friday morning, Ryan Seacrest revealed to the listeners of his radio show, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, that this week’s Idol theme would be “Top Downloads”. We can only assume this means the 9 hopefuls will be performing the most downloaded songs from Idol‘s sponsor, iTunes. No word on if there are any restrictions or rules to this theme, but should make for a very interesting, and current, episode of Idol.

Alpha Media Group, who published “the ultimate guide to music and more”, Blender, announced yesterday that the April issue, on stands now, would be its last. In 1994 the creators of the magazine released its first issue as a digital CD-ROM. Since 2001, when its first magazine style issue hit the streets, Blender has brought music fans (mostly 18-34) joy with its editorial content, including reviews of various artists’ entire discography. CEO, Stephen Duggan, of Alpha Media Group, who also publishes Maxim, wrote a company memo to staffers yesterday morning to announce the news. In the memo he said, “Since 2001, Blender has provided unmatched music coverage and entertainment news…