:: Could Jamie Foxx be Simon Cowell’s replacement? They’ll have to replace those giant Coca-Cola cups with glasses of a-a-a-a-alcohol. [Singers Room]

:: We know Randy Jackson thinks Season 9’s winner will be a girl. But are the producers getting rid of all the cute guys to guarantee his prediction comes true? [Vote For The Worst]

:: Is a Top 24 contestant already disqualified for leaking his Idol status to the press? Way to go, dude. [Joe's Place Blog]

:: Olympic hopefuls play the Michael Jackson card and ice skate to David Cook’s slowed down, moody “Billie Jean” cover from Season 7. [MJsbigblog]

:: Jordin Sparks sang the National Anthem at the AFC Championship in Indianapolis, and killed it. [That Grape Juice]

:: Kris Allen sang the National Anthem in New Orleans at another football game, and just slightly wounded it. [Idol Tracker]

:: Senator-elect Scott Brown’s daughter Ayla (an Idol alum from Season 5) conveniently just released an EP. Who’s using whom for press in this family? [Rickey]