about the blogger
As music editor at USA Today, music obsessive Ken Barnes started the Idol Chatter blog. Now he comments here on "American Idol," "The Voice," "X Factor" and other TV music competitions several times a week. He also dissects music awards shows when permitted.
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- Jessica Alba joins Aerosmith onstage
- Singer Nick Carter to release memoir Sept. 24
- Rolling Stones Hall of Fame exhibit opening in Cleveland
- Jon Bon Jovi lashes out at Justin Bieber over concert delays
- Darius Rucker rides 'Wagon Wheel' to top of charts
- Richie Sambora: Jon Bon Jovi needs to stop trash-talking
- Marianas Trench and Drake lead the way at MuchMusic Awards
- Sick Wayne Coyne returns to the stage in London
- Russian court denies Pussy Riot's Alekhina parole
- PSY hits out at Cannes impostor
