The Morning Mix: Justin Bieber Is Our American Idol

Becky Bain | April 23, 2010 5:19 am

Did You Hear?

:: Justin Bieber admits that he originally wanted to try out for American Idol, but was too young. So he deciced to get famous on YouTube instead. And if that quest for insta-fame didn’t work out, there was always plan C: get adopted by Madonna. [MTV]

:: Johnny Depp directed a music video for the band Babybird. We’re not surprised that it’s pretty great, but we are shocked it doesn’t star Tim Burton. Return the favor, man! [EW]

:: This Is It isn’t the only movie in the last year to feature a famous musician who died before his time—the late DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) will have a cameo during a pivotal scene in the upcoming blockbuster Iron Man 2. [PopEater]

:: 30 Seconds to Mars frontman and My So-Called Life heartthrob-for-life Jared Leto is now sporting a hot pink mohawk, which is still more tolerable than any of his last few movies. [Just Jared]

:: Upcoming author Alanis Morissette shares her feminist thoughts with Spinner with an incredibly eloquent and inspiring essay. [Spinner]

Music On TV Today:

:: Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) – Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings :: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) – Creed :: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) – Justin Bieber (repeat) :: Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) – Lily Allen (repeat) :: Ellen DeGeneres Show (ABC) – Jennifer Lopez, Norah Jones, Tim Urban