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  1. Lady Gaga to mentor 'American Idol' Top 4 contestants. Bring the drama!

    Entertainment Weekly &bull May 6, 2011

    Expect a surge in the Top 4s performance level next week: Fox has confirmed to EW that Lady Gaga is set to appear on American Idol as a mentor for our remaining finalists. And before you scoff at the idea of a 25-year-old… Full Story »


  2. 'American Idol': Top 5s eliminated singer is...

    Entertainment Weekly &bull May 6, 2011

    Update: Annie's results show recap is live. Wednesday's 'Now & Then' performance show brought tears for James, praise for Scotty, a parachute gown for Lauren, and some serious "WTF"-ery aimed at the judges from fans sick of hearing about who… Full Story »


  3. Can Jacob possibly escape elimination tonight on 'American Idol'? Who else is in danger?

    Entertainment Weekly &bull May 5, 2011

    The consensus around PopWatch HQ is that Jacob Lusk's wildly off-pitch, oddly hip-thrusting performance of the Jordin Sparks/Chris Brown duet "No Air" is easily the gospel diva's worst ever on the show, and possibly one of the worst of the… Full Story »

  4. What's the judges' beef with 'Idol' contestant Haley?

    Entertainment Weekly &bull May 5, 2011

    It certainly seems like the producers are behind Haley Reinhart - the American Idol contestant has been given the pimp slot two times during the course of the finals. And the fans are behind her - the dark horse of… Full Story »

  5. 'American Idol': Discuss Now & Then Night...now!

    Entertainment Weekly &bull May 5, 2011

    Now that we've debated which songs the Top 5 should sing from Now & Then Night, it's time to watch our young contenders fling themselves at the feet of the three Fates... and then gossip about 'em! Chat here about… Full Story »

  6. Bravo boasts the most effective product placement. This post brought to you thoughtfully by the Bluefly accessories wall.

    Entertainment Weekly &bull Apr 29, 2011

    Take that, American Idol! You might be the "largest venue for product placement," according to Ad Age, but Bravo has been named the "highest-rated network for product placement effectiveness in broadcast," according to Nielsen IAG. And the network is damn… Full Story »

  7. 'American Idol' on the scene for Top 6 results show: Casey delivers a speech, while Scotty and James hand out hugs and teddy bears

    Entertainment Weekly &bull Apr 29, 2011

    While I was leaving the Idoldome last night, I noticed a trash can. They say you can reconstruct the events of someone's life by sifting through that person's garbage, and that definitely holds true for the Idoldome. Inside this particular… Full Story »

  8. 'American Idol': Top 6s eliminated singer is....

    Entertainment Weekly &bull Apr 29, 2011

    Update: Annie's recap is live. Wednesday night's Carole King performance show brought higher times for Lauren, a softer, poppier side of Scotty, another mass-market stage for J. Lo's legs, and a probably not too rare God sighting for Steven Tyler.… Full Story »

  9. 'American Idol' behind the scenes: 'Idol' coaches talk the Top 6 - EXCLUSIVE

    Entertainment Weekly &bull Apr 28, 2011

    Continuing our exclusive series, American Idol vocal coach and arranger Debra Byrd and associate music director and arranger Michael Orland sat down with EW to discuss Wednesday night's Top 6 performance show. For a decade, Byrd and Orland have been… Full Story »


  10. 'American Idol' on the scene for Top 6 performance night: James wins over the Idoldome, and Lauren's onstage admirer vanishes

    Entertainment Weekly &bull Apr 28, 2011

    This season of American Idol has been desperately lacking in authentic "moments," perhaps because Nigel Lythgoe and his cohorts have been so busy generating manufactured gags. (We'll be talking later about Brett, the 19-year-old "audience member" who joined Lauren onstage.)… Full Story »

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