This week’s American Idol mentor Harry Connick, Jr., who we think was the best mentor yet, took over the stage to perform “And I Love Her” during the season 9 Frank Sinatra songbook results show last night. As you probably know already, Aaron Kelly got the boot last night and did not make it to [...]

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Aaron Kelly sang “Fly Me to the Moon” on American Idol’s Frank Sinatra night, but it wasn’t good enough to keep the youngest contestant around for another week. Yes, Kelly was voted off tonight and will not be in this season’s top four. As for last night’s performance, Randy Jackson and Ellen DeGeneres loved it, [...]

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OK, I admit it.  I’m a little disappointed this morning. Yes, the “Screamin’ Banshee” Siobhan Magnus was voted off of American Idol last night, April 28, on Shania Twain night.  I didn’t really think she was going to go all the way, but wow does she have some pipes.  I’ve never heard anyone scream those [...]

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The American Idol Top 12 finalists took the stage last night to perform some of the Rolling Stones‘ greatest hits. Aaron Kelly delivered an emotional rendition of “Angie”. Aaron had a few tender moments which led Randy Jackson to compare him to Justin Timberlake. Ellen DeGeneres joked that Aaron tried to steal her hair style. [...]

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American Idol revealed the Top 12 for Season 9 last night, after sending four more contestants home. The elimination round was somewhat surprising, in my opinion. Last night’s Top 16 elimination round saw contestants Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall, Alex Lambert, and Lilly Scott head home.  Nothing too surprising about Todrick and Katelyn going home, but [...]

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The American Idol Season 9 Top 8 guys took the stage last night for a spot in the final 12. Aaron Kelly sang Westlife‘s “I’m Already There”. Kara DioGuardi tried to tell Aaron that he lacked an emotional connection to that song because he is so young. Simon Cowell told Kara to stop talking “rubbish” [...]

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The American Idol Season 9 top 10 guys took the stage on Tuesday night. Aaron Kelly sang his version “My Girl” by The Temptations.  He seemed to be much more comfortable on stage last night. Simon Cowell likes Aaron but claims that he needs to be less old fashioned and more hip, like Justin Bieber. [...]

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This year, the folks at American Idol decided to reveal the Top 24 semifinalists over the course of two nights instead doing so all at once. Now, we know who will compete for the top title in Season Nine.  In the Top 24 this year are some early favorites, along with a few surprises. Here [...]

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