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RECAP: Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet Score Outshine Fellow 'American Idol' Top 8
04/05/2012
American Idol's top eight contestants journeyed back to the '80s on Wednesday with songs from the Reagan era, including hits by Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper and Bette Midler. No Doubt's Gwen Stefani was on hand to provide her expert guidance, which bumped contestants Skylar Laine and Joshua Ledet back into the running for America's next pop star.
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Stevie Nicks Coaches American Idol's Top Nine
03/29/2012
A true living legend stopped by American Idol on Wednesday night's show to coach the nine hopeful remaining contestants — Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac was brought in by her former romantic partner and Idol mentor, Jimmy Iovine.
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RECAP: 'American Idol' Welcomes Lana Del Rey, Boots Erika Van Pelt
03/23/2012
American Idol said goodbye on Thursday to contestant Erika Van Pelt, who cut and dyed her hair into a jet black pixie for Wednesday's round of Billy Joel tributes. America's voters — and the judges, who declined to save Van Pelt from elimination — were not impressed enough to keep her around.
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American Idol's Top 10 Sing Their Favorite Billy Joel Songs
03/22/2012
American Idol mixed Billy Joel hits with Tommy Hilfiger looks on Wednesday night, debuting its first episode in which a fashion icon dresses and dolls up the contestants. Leading the pack this week were Jessica Sanchez's cover of "Everybody Has a Dream," Phil Phillips' "Moving Out," Colton's Dixon's "Piano Man," and Elise Testone's "Vienna," though she took a risk by choosing a more arcane Joel tune.
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RECAP: 'American Idol' Picks Top 13
03/03/2012
Following a nationwide vote and another tense two-hour results show Thursday night, American Idol is just 13 steps away from naming the next superstar in pop music. With 33 million votes cast, host Ryan Seacrest was once again tasked with breaking a few hearts as he announced who America had chosen, but not before Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine appeared via videotape to breath a little life into the show with some Simon Cowell-esque brutality.
