:: Auditions continue tonight in Denver, with Victoria Beckham back as the guest judge. Why do we get two episodes of Posh Spice and only half an episode of the best judge yet, Neil Patrick Harris?  [Buddy TV]

:: While Simon Cowell’s benefit single of “Everybody Hurts” has nary a former Idol featured on the track, “We Are The World” includes Katherine McPhee, Jordin Sparks and Jennifer Hudson. Watch a preview of the rerecording here. [Idolator]

:: Entertainment Weekly’s Power Rankings of the Idol hopefuls thus far has John “Object of Shani Twain’s Affections” Park at #1. [EW]

:: Another one bites the dust: Quincy Jones is too busy to take over for Simon Cowell. Man, does no one want this job anymore? [The Dishrag]

:: It’s an Idol-themed Super Bowl! Daughtry will open the Pre-Game Tail Gate Party, and Carrie Underwood will follow in the steps of Jordin Sparks and Jennifer Hudson to sing the national anthem for the big game. Both performances are sure to be nowhere near as desperate as Paula Abdul lip-syncing to “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow.” [E! Online]