This is American Idol! Last night’s Lennon/McCartney theme brought Idol fans some good performances, for a change. We’re about to find out who amongst the Top 9 will be eliminated from American Idol tonight. Here we go!

Video clips of last night’s performances by the Top 9 are shown, plus clips of comments and criticism from the Idol judges. Ryan says the Top 9 will become the Top 8, unless the judges choose to use the save vote. (Don’t hold your breath) Ryan says we’re in for some “shocking results tonight”, ruh roh! The Idol Gives Back special program starts in two weeks; more info can be found at idolgivesback.org. Special guest performances tonight include Rihanna, Jason Derulo and David Archuleta.

The Top 9 Group Performance is a Lennon/McCartney medley. Lip-synched of course, but ya gotta love Lennon and McCartney songs regardless.

Ford Commercial to the song “Will it go round in circles”. The votes are in.

Ryan has Siobhan stand and has her stand in the center of the stage. Crystal stands and she is asked to join Siobhan. Katie stands and is asked to join Crystal and Siobhan. Nerves!!!

Crystal is safe! Whew!

Siobhan and Katie are both safe!!! All the ladies are safe!

The Bottom 3 tonight are all guys! OMG!!

Adam Lambert mentors the Top 8 next week. Jason Derulo (signed by Kara) sings “In My Head” and is attempting his best imitation of Michael Jackson’s moves. Um no. Michael Jackson wannabe. Twitter peeps don’t like the performance, but Simon says “that was great”. The song sounds good but I’m definitely not liking the Jackson imitation-attempts.

David Archuleta sings John Lennon’s “Imagine” and is playing piano. David is sounding really good tonight. Good job! What’s up with that haircut David? David’s been writing, recording and says his single should be coming out soon.

Ryan says they’re going to form two groups in the center of the stage. Drum Roll….

Lee is asked to stand and is asked to go stand at the far side of the stage.

Michael Lynche stands and asked to stand near/behind Ryan (not by Lee).

Casey James stands and is sent to stand by Lee on the far side of the stage.

Aaron stands and is sent to stand next to Mike, behind Ryan. Ruh Roh!!!

Tim stands and is sent to stand by Lee and Casey.

Andrew joins Michael and Aaron.

One group is safe and the other is the Bottom 3!!! Remember, “shocking results tonight”.

Lee, Casey and Tim are all safe!

Bottom Three tonight:

Michael, Aaron and Andrew!!!

Aaron Kelly is safe and sent back to the stools.

Bottom Two: Michael Lynch and Andrew Garcia!

All this weeks’ tunes are available on iTunes, says Ryan.

Rihanna debuts her new single “Rock Star 101″. Wait, what? Wasn’t Rihanna supposed to sing “Te Amo” tonight? WTH? Rihanna’s wearing a shiny, skin-tight cat suit. “Playing” a black guitar, if you wanna call it that. Twitter peeps are NOT impressed with Rihanna’s performance tonight. No kidding.

Andrew Garcia is safe!

Michael Lynch (Big Mike) is voted off and has to sing for his life, hoping the judges use the save on him! Shocking Results Tonight is right! Wow!

MICHAEL IS SAVED! THE JUDGES USE THE SAVE ON MICHAEL LYNCH AND HE’S BACK NEXT WEEK!!!!!!

Next week there will be TWO Idol contestants voted off! We still have the American Idol Top 9!!!!

American Idol Top 9 Contestants (STILL):

• Crystal Bowersox
• Lee DeWyze
• Andrew Garcia
• Casey James
• Aaron Kelly
• Michael Lynche
• Siobhan Magnus
• Katie Stevens
• Tim Urban

Shocking Results Tonight! NO ONE is voted off, kicked off, eliminated or whatever word you want!!!! Wow!!!!

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The American Idol Top 9 contestants have their work cut out for them with next week’s Lennon/McCartney Beatles songs theme. Season 9 hasn’t been a fan favorite thus far, having been deemed the worst season since the show began.

Hopefully the top nine finalists will perform their chosen songs like it could be their last time on stage – because someone is going to be voted off next week and sent packin’. Yes Tim, it’s past time for you to be shown the door and sent home.

Idol’s final nine contestants will choose songs from the John Lennon/Paul McCartney songbook. This is the third season in the history of Idol that contestants have access to songs by Lennon and McCartney – excluding Beatles songs written and owned by George Harrison and his estate.

Rihanna will appear on Idol’s elimination results show to perform her new single “Te Amo”.

America voted off Didi Benami last night, leaving the remaining top 9 contestants to sing for their lives in America’s “favorite” singing competition, despite the fact that American Idol ratings are dropping steadily.

Perhaps Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell could finally stop the time-wasting bantering back and forth, and get on with the show. Good “time fillers” you’re not.

American Idol Top 9 Contestants of Season 9 are:

• Crystal Bowersox
• Lee DeWyze
• Andrew Garcia
• Casey James
• Aaron Kelly
• Michael Lynche
• Siobhan Magnus
• Katie Stevens
• Tim Urban (for the moment)

We can’t wait to get the Lennon/McCartney catalog song list the contestants have to choose from for next week. We’ll pass it on when we get the list of song choices.

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Your American Idol Top 10 is about to become the Idol Top 9, after last night’s top ten R&B Soul songs performances. Tonight we find out who got kicked off and is sent home. We’re here LIVE broadcasting the Idol results show, so keep watching this space to find out who got voted off American Idol! Last night’s performances had some good surprises, good vocals, but nothing spectacular. Predictions of who will be voted off Idol tonight vary – some say it’s time for Tim to go home. Ya think? Others feel Didi will be voted off, while some believe Andrew Garcia has overstayed his welcome. We’re about to find out!

This is American Idol! Video of “Clash of the Titans” is being played as clips of last night’s performances and judges criticisms are shown. Ryan Seacrest takes the stage. The votes are in and someone is in danger of elimination tonight, says Ryan, unless the judges use the Save. The judges and Top 10 are introduced.

Ruben Studdard (the velvet teddy bear) takes the Idol stage to sing. Ruben has lost weight! He’s a “vegan” and working out. Ruben and Clay Aiken are going on tour together soon.

Ford commercial to “Kung Fu Fighting” with the top ten making karate moves is played. Silly stuff. Ryan teases Mike Lynche about the ponytail under his ball cap. Ryan chats with Crystal and Andrew about their performance last night. Ryan and Andrew’s mom (in the audience) talk and “mom” says Andrew needs to just “be himself, cuz momma raised him right”.

The Votes are in!

Lee DeWyze is asked to stand – He’s SAFE.

Casey James stands – He’s SAFE.

Aaron Kelly stands – He’s safe!

Siobhan Magnus and Katie Stevens both stand. Siobhan says last night’s judges comments was not her favorite moment. Katie says she takes what she wants to sing and takes the judges comments and tries to blend them. Katie is in the Bottom 3! Siobhan is safe.

Justin Bieber is in the audience, chats momentarily with Ryan. Speculation that Justin is there to tape his upcoming performance after the results show is over perhaps?

Usher is up next to perform. Twitter peeps say this Usher/will.i.am song “sucks”. Enough with the crotch grabs already.

Didi Benami is asked to stand – Didi is in the Bottom 3 too! Both Didi and Katie in the bottom three so far.

Michael Lynche stands – He’s Safe.

Crystal Bowersox stands – She’s Safe.

Tim Urban and Andrew Garcia stand. Andrew is safe and Tim is in the Bottom 3.

American Idol Bottom 3 Tonight:

Didi, Katie and Tim stand side-by-side. Katie is told she’s still in the competition and is safe.

Bottom Two Contestants:

Didi Benami and Tim Urban – Who is going home tonight? Will the save be used tonight?

“Hello Good Morning” sung by Diddy – Dirty Money. Strobe lights show for a few seconds (harmful for people with seizure disorders). Diddy sounds a lot better than Usher did. Diddy tells Ryan the song can be downloaded “right now” on iTunes tonight. Awesome!

Tim Urban is safe – Didi Benami sings for the save. The judges decide against using the save.

Didi Benami is voted off American Idol!

American Idol Top 9 Contestants:

• Siobhan Magnus
• Lee Dewyze
• Casey James
• Aaron Kelly
• Michael Lynche
• Crystal Bowersox
• Andrew Garcia
• Katie Stevens
• Tim Urban

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American Idol’s Top 10 contestants will either enjoy or destroy this week’s theme, which is R&B soul songs. R&B is one my favorite music genres, so heaven help the remaining season 9 contestant(s) that choose the wrong song or make our ears bleed (again).

Considering how most, if not all, the fan sites have said that this season’s collection of “performers” has made this the worst season since American Idol began, it’s a shame that one or more contestants won’t be singing the Idol exit song Leave Right Now by Will Young – because that’s what we’re all thinking.

Usher will mentor the top ten this week, and will hopefully offer the contestants some much needed advice, direction and criticism of their song choice and overall performance. Siobhan, stop screaming. Crystal, would you please finally….let loose and show us your vocal range?

I would have loved it if Crystal had sung Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” last week, instead of “Me and Bobby McGee” – IF she would let go of the nerves and give us her “moment” on that stage. Anyway, this is the list of 122 songs the top 10 will choose from for R&B week, which are all available HERE on iTunes, performed by the original artists who don’t suck.

American Idol Top 10 Theme Week R/B Soul Songs

1. At Your Best You Are Love, Aaliyah
2. Try Again, Aaliyah
3. Tell It Like It Is, Aaron Neville
4. Let’s Stay Together, Al Green
5. Tired of Being Alone, Al Green
6. No One, Alicia Keys
7. Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart, Alicia Keys
8. Sweet Love, Anita Baker
9. Chain of Fools, Aretha Franklin
10. Respect, Aretha Franklin
11. (You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman, Aretha Franklin
12. Every Time I Close My Eyes, Babyface
13. Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe, Barry White
14. Stand by Me, Ben E. King
15. Don’t Be Cruel, Bobby Brown
16. My Prerogative, Bobby Brown
17. A Song for Mama, Boyz II Men
18. I’ll Make Love to You, Boyz II Men
19. It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday, Boyz II Men
20. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
21. Have You Ever, Brandy
22. The Boy Is Mine, Brandy
23. Back At One, Brian McKnight
24. Rainy Night In Georgia, Brook Benton
25. Tell Me Something Good, Chaka Khan & Rufus
26. Forever, Chris Brown
27. With You, Chris Brown
28. Treat Her Like a Lady, Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
29. It’s All Right, Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions
30. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Diana Ross
31. Let’s Groove, Earth, Wind & Fire
32. September, Earth, Wind & Fire
33. Knock On Wood, Eddie Floyd
34. I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Gladys Knight & The Pips
35. Midnight Train to Georgia, Gladys Knight & The Pips
36. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher, Jackie Wilson
37. I Want You Back, Jackson 5
38. Never Can Say Goodbye, Jackson 5
39. Who’s Lovin’ You, Jackson 5
40. I Got You (I Feel Good), James Brown
41. On the Wings of Love, Jeffrey Osborne
42. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted, Jimmy Ruffin
43. I Wanna Know, Joe
44. Superwoman, Karyn White
45. Here and Now, Luther Vandross
46. If Only for One Night, Luther Vandross
47. Never Too Much, Luther Vandross
48. Stop to Love, Luther Vandross
49. Love Won’t Let Me Wait, Major Harris
50. Vision of Love, Mariah Carey
51. We Belong Together, Mariah Carey
52. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
53. Dancing in the Street, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
54. Nowhere to Run, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
55. Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
56. I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Marvin Gaye
57. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), Marvin Gaye
58. Be Without You, Mary J. Blige
59. I Am, Mary J. Blige
60. My Guy, Mary Wells
61. Human Nature, Michael Jackson
62. Rock With You, Michael Jackson
63. Angel of Mine, Monica
64. For You I Will, Monica
65. Because of You, Ne-Yo
66. Mad, Ne-Yo
67. I’ve Been Loving You Too Long, Otis Redding
68. (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding
69. Georgia On My Mind, Ray Charles
70. Unchain My Heart, Ray Charles
71. Shut Up and Drive, Rihanna
72. Umbrella, Rihanna & Jay-Z
73. Hold On, I’m Coming, Sam & Dave
74. Soul Man, Sam & Dave
75. Bring It On Home to Me, Sam Cooke
76. Cruisin’, Smokey Robinson
77. I Second That Emotion, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
78. The Tears of a Clown, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
79. The Tracks of My Tears, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
80. Home, Stephanie Mills
81. Superstition, Stevie Wonder
82. I Wish, Stevie Wonder
83. Living for the City, Stevie Wonder
84. Uptight (Everything’s Alright), Stevie Wonder
85. Easy, The Commodores
86. Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get, The Dramatics
87. Baby I Need Your Loving, The Four Tops
88. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), The Four Tops
89. Reach Out I’ll Be There, The Four Tops
90. People Get Ready, The Impressions
91. It’s Your Thing, The Isley Brothers
92. This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You), The Isley Brothers
93. Shop Around, The Miracles
94. You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me, The Miracles
95. Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, The Spinners
96. People Make the World Go Round, The Stylistics
97. You Make Me Feel Brand New, The Stylistics
98. Back in My Arms Again, The Supremes
99. Stop! In the Name of Love, The Supremes
100. Where Did Our Love Go, The Supremes
101. You Can’t Hurry Love, The Supremes
102. You Keep Me Hangin’ On, The Supremes
103. Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, The Temptations
104. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me), The Temptations
105. Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone, The Temptations
106. Don’t Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
107. I Can’t Stand the Rain, Tina Turner
108. We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome), Tina Turner
109. Waterfalls, TLC
110. Un-Break My Heart, Toni Braxton
111. Burn, Usher
112. My Boo, Usher
113. Nice & Slow, Usher
114. U Got It Bad, Usher
115. U Remind Me, Usher
116. Save the Best for Last, Vanessa Williams
117. Greatest Love of All, Whitney Houston
118. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
119. Saving All My Love for You, Whitney Houston
120. In the Midnight Hour, Wilson Pickett
121. Land of 1000 Dances, Wilson Pickett
122. Mustang Sally, Wilson Pickett

What R&B song should each of the Top 10 choose to sing?

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Will Young’s “Leave Right Now” is the name of the American Idol elimination song at the end of American Idol 9 when a contestant is kicked off the show. Some refer to this popular song as the “boot” song, elimination song or exit song. With the bad reviews season 9 has been receiving thus far, horrible singing and poor song choice by many contestants, there is at least a lot of interest in Will Young’s song.

Leave Right Now is listed as number four on Young’s Friday’s Child album, which includes a total of 11 songs.

The full list of songs on the album are available for download HERE, are compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player, and include these title tracks:

Fridays Child by Will Young Track List:

1. Love The One You’re With
2. Your Game
3. Stronger
4. Leave Right Now
5. Love Is A Matter Of Distance
6. Dance The Night Away
7. Very Kind
8. Free
9. Going My Way
10. Out Of My Mind
11. Fridays Child

Leave Right Now Lyrics
(Watch Video HERE)

I’m here, just like I said
Though it’s breaking every rule I’ve ever made
My racing heart, is just the same;
Why make it strong to break it once again?
And I’d love to say “I do”;
Give everything to you
But I could never now be true

So I say…
I think I better leave right now
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now

I’m here, so please explain
Why you’re opening up a healing wound again
I’m a little more careful, perhaps it shows
But if I lose the highs at least I’m spared the lows
Now I tremble in your arms
What could be the harm?
To feel my spirit calm?

So I say…
I think I better leave right now
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper
I think I better leave right now

I wouldn’t know how to say
How good it feels seeing you today
I see you’ve got your smile back
Like you say – you’re right on track
But you may never know why
Once bitten, twice as shy
If I’m proud, perhaps I should explain
I couldn’t bear to loose you again

Yes, I will.
I think I better leave right now
Feeling weaker and weaker
Somebody better show me how
Before I fall any deeper…
I think I better leave right now

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UPDATED – American Idol Spoiler Alert! FOX has released a press release saying some of the American Idol Top 24 Contestants for Season 9 will be revealed tomorrow night (Tuesday, February 16, 2010) and the rest of the Top 24 will be announced on Wednesday night.

Of course, spoilers have already been published all over the internet, so the names of the Top 24 contestants revealed should not come as a surprise to anyone.

“FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER “AMERICAN IDOL” REVEALS

SOME OF THIS SEASON’S TOP 24 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, ON FOX

Remaining Semifinalists Announced Wednesday, February 17

In an AMERICAN IDOL first, some of the Top 24 semifinalists will be revealed in a special two-hour event airing Tuesday, Feb. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

On Tuesday evening, the remaining contestants will take the stage to perform their final solo number in front of Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy in hopes of singing their way into the Top 24.

Following these performances, the judges will deliberate, and for the first time in IDOL history, will announce some of the Top 24 semifinalists.

“Tune in Wednesday, Feb. 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) as the judges reveal the remaining contestants who will round out the Top 24.”

***Your Top 24 American Idol Contestants for Season 9 are:

1. Aaron Kelly
2. Andrew Garcia
3. Alex Lambert
4. Casey James
5. Tim Urban (Chris Golightly was DQ’d)
6. Jermaine Sellers
7. John Park
8. Joe Munoz
9. Lee DeWyze
10. Michael Lynche
11. Todrick Hall
12. Tyler Grady
13. Ashley Rodriguez
14. Crystal Bowersox
15. Didi Benami
16. Haeley Vaughn
17. Janell Wheeler
18. Katelyn Epperly
19. Katie Stevens
20. Lacey Brown
21. Lilly Scott
22. Michelle Delamor
23. Paige Miles
24. Siobhan Magnus

Since we’re in the Dallas area, we will be watching closely to see if any of the top Dallas/Fort Worth American Idol Season 9 Contestants actually get very far in the competition.

Based on what you’ve seen so far during the auditon phase, do you have any favorites yet?

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Questions about American Idol Season 9 auditions: Where are the auditions for American Idol Season 9? How do I audition for American Idol Season 9? When are the American Idol Season 9 auditions and try-outs? American Idol released Season 9 audition cities, venues and locations on Wednesday following the American Idol Season 8 Finale Results Show where Kris Allen was crowned the winner of Season 8.

7 American Idol Season 9 Audition Locations:

Boston Auditions: Wristbands will be distributed from 7:00 AM on Friday, June 12 until 8:00 AM on Sunday, June 14. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out. Once auditioners obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to Gillette Stadium by 5:00 AM on Sunday, June 14.

Audition Age Requirements: Auditions are open to men and women 16-28 years of age as of June 12, 2009, who are eligible to work in the U.S.

American Idol Auditions Information and FAQ’s (PDF – Opens in new window).

American Idol Auditions Release Form (PDF – Opens in new window).

American Idol Auditions Guardian Form (PDF – Opens in new window).

American Idol Auditions Rules (PDF – Opens in new window).

Are you going to audition for American Idol Season 9? Ready for your 15 minutes of fame, or are YOU the Next American Idol?

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