American Idol: Boy Zone

'American Idol' Top 16 - Top 8 Men performance gallery
HitFix recaps the American Idol Top 8 performances from Lee Dewyze, Andrew Garcia, Todrick Hall, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Alex Lambert, Michael Lynche, Tim Urban

'American Idol': Top 12 includes Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Tim Urban
"American Idol" dragged out its results show with even more drama Thursday (March 11) to announce the Top 12. Making the cut for the girls were Didi Benami, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown and Katie Stevens. On the other side, these guys made it: Casey James, Tim Urban, Lee Dewyze, "Big Mike" Lynche, Aaron Kelly and Andrew Garcia. That means we bid farewell to Katelyn Epperly (surprise!), Todrick Hall (who rocked his swan song), Alex Lambert (sorry, mushy banana) and...

'American Idol': The Top 8 Guys Make The Judges Do The Strangest Things
Ellen ran on stage and hugged Tim Urban. Simon told Kara her critique of Aaron Kelly was “utter rubbish.” And Michael “Big Mike” Lynche brought Kara to tears, leading Simon to console her with a big ol’ hug. What was going on with the judges Wednesday night? Or, perhaps more importantly, what exactly were the eight remaining guys doing to get the judges so emotional? Lee Dewyze - “Fireflies” by Owl City With his raspy Scott Stapp-esque vocals, Lee...

American Idol 2010: Tim Urban impresses Ellen DeGeneres with 'Hallelujah' (VIDEO)
We have been worried for Tim Urban in recent weeks. He certainly hasn’t managed to set the American Idol stage on fire yet and when we heard he would be singing Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ on last night’s live show, we thought it might be too big a song for him. However, Tim surprised us with the strength of his vocals and with the emotion he conveyed in his voice. While he doesn’t come close to Jeff Buckley’s version of the track, it was certainly the...

American Idol: Women's Work Dominates Men's Night
Michael Lynche took the mens night top praise with his performance of “ A Woman’s Work .” After underestimating him, he brought a huge game to last night's show. The now debonair Lynch wowed the crowd and each judge squealed with delight. Randy Jackson " "That was HOT!" Randy literally squealed and I felt bromance brewing. Ellen DeGeneres " "That was so beautiful! You are the one to beat now!" Ellen still hasn't quite come out of her shell and you could...

Norman Gentle Dishes on 'American Idol' (VIDEO)
So, this is where former 'American Idol' contestant Norman Gentle has disappeared to. Gentle appeared today on 'The Wendy Williams Show' (weekdays, syndicated) and dished on the singing competition this season. Gentle speculated on the relationship between judges Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi's incessant flirting with Cowell and her crying jag after Michael Lynche's performance last night, and the difficulty in getting face time with Cowell.

'American Idol' Report Card: How Did The Men Do?
Yesterday we gave "American Idol" producers props for reducing the show to one hour instead of two. Today we feel like tossing the judges in detention for their shenanigans this week, from Tuesday's awkwardly forced lap-sitting incident between Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres to Wednesday's infantile Simon/Kara DioGuardi flirtation. But this is a singing competition, isn't it? So on to the contestants. The evening took off with strong performances from Lee Dewyze and Alex Lambert and...

If Anyone Cares...
Entry tags: American Idol If Anyone Cares... American Idol TOP 12   Didi Benami   Siobhan Magnus   Paige Miles   Casey James   Tim Urban   Lee Dewyze   Crystal Bowersox   Michael Lynche   Lacey Brown   Aaron Kelly   Andrew Garcia   Katie Stevens   I have to admit, aside or Michael, Andrew and Tim I have no idea who any of the other people are. Why the fuck did I make this post then? Oh I dunno I'm just bored....

Michael Lynch This Woman's Work: American Idol Video
Michael Lynch’s This Woman’s Work was a big hit on American Idol Season 9 as Top 8 guys from the show sang to impress the audience and win their votes to be in American Idol final 12 . Michael Lynche aka Big Mike moved the audience with his amazing rendition of Maxwell's version of Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work." Ellen DeGeneres said Mike is the guy to beat as everyone felt his was the best performance of the night. Simon Cowell said they needed a performance...

'American Idol': The Top 8 Men
The short version: Casey James > Lee Dewyze > Michael Lynche > Todrick Hall > Andew Garcia > Tim Urban > Alex Lambert > Aaron Kelly. That was important to get out of the way because Wednesday night’s show, the final one before this season’s top 12 is determined, was among the oddest in “Idol” history, a deeply unsettling and chaotic microcosm of all of this cursed season’s idiosyncrasies. So rather than revisit the performances – the best...

IDOL 411: 'Big Mike' Has Big Night on 'American Idol'
We've always loved the song "This Woman's Work" ever since we first heard it in that old John Hughes movie "She's Having a Baby." The lyrics themselves are so beautiful, offering a rare glimpse into what a father feels when his wife is giving birth. But as Kara said, Big Mike's take on the song was just so perfectly "relevant," as America literally saw live footage of the birth of his child just weeks ago. Lines like "I'll stand outside this woman's work" were...

Today In 'Idol': Will We Get Any "Satisfaction" Out Of The Rolling Stones Theme Night?
:: Is Andrew Garcia in trouble tonight? And will Tim Urban get yet another shot at Idol glory? Read our recap of the Top 8 Guys to make your best guess. [ Idolator ] :: How does Michael Lynche’s powerful take on “This Woman’s Work” stack up against all the other versions out there? [ Wall Street Journal ] :: Entertainment Weekly wants to know if you’ve ever shed the waterworks like Kara did last night while watching Idol . (We’re not gonna...

Who DIDN'T make the top 12 on American Idol?
Who DIDN'T make the top 12 on American Idol? Katelyn Epperly Todrick Hall SERIOUSLY?!? FUCK YOU, AMERICA. YOU KEEP Tim Urban AND NOT THIS?!?!? FUUUUUUUU.  ilu Alex Lambert. plz audition for The X-Factor next year. in fact, why don't all 4 of you because you were ALL FUCKING ROBBED!   Source: The Telly

American Idol RESULTS: Meet Your Top 12!
The Twitterverse is blowing up with cries of surprise and disgust with tonight's American Idol results. Of all the things to get mad about in this world - THIS IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THEM ! I have to admit I was fairly shocked at two of the contestants sent packing. I guess I underestimated the power of the Partridge Family look (I'm looking at you Tim Urban!). As they told us all night, the coveted Top 12 $ingers have been selected. Next week it's boys versus girls - an every man/woman for...

American Idol Season 9 Top 12
March 11, 2010 2 guys and 2 girls were voted off American Idol tonight giving us our Season 9 Top 12! The following girls and guys were kicked off American Idol tonight, Thursday March 11, 2010: Girls: Katelyn Epperly Lilly Scott Guys: Todrick Hall Alex Lambert UGH! I’m soo sad about Alex getting the boot…I was really rooting for him The Season 9 American Idol Top 12 are: Didi Benami Siobhan Magnus Paige Miles Crystal Bowersox Lacey Brown Katie Stevens Casey James Tim Urban Lee...

American Idol: Michael and Tim Turn Up the Heat
Michael Lynche , obviously determined to come out and just kill, performed Maxwell 's "This Woman’s Work." Well, he killed. He started and ended with a piercing falsetto and, between those two points, danced and sang up a small storm. Randy was thrilled, and so was Ellen : "YOU are the one to beat now." The judges seem to say that every half-hour, but never mind. What matters is that Kara cried — she became Paula ! Simon didn't quite know what to make of her as...

"American Idol" Contestant Michael Lynche Made Kara DioGuardi Cry
Kara DioGuardi wasn’t the only one crying after Michael Lynche’s phenomenal rendition of Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work” last night on “ American Idol .” I hate to admit it, but I had to bust out the Kleenex, too. The other men can learn a thing or two from this dude. Holy crap. “Idol” just got exciting.

'American Idol': The top 12 are revealed
“We could be in for a surprise or two,” host Ryan Seacrest said in opening “ American Idol ” tonight. He wasn’t wrong. The Fox singing contest announced the top 12 competitors. SPOILER ALERT:

American Idol: Michael and Tim Turn Up the Heat
Michael Lynche , obviously determined to come out and just kill, performed Maxwell 's "This Woman’s Work." Well, he killed. He started and ended with a piercing falsetto and, between those two points, danced and sang up a small storm. Randy was thrilled, and so was Ellen : "YOU are the one to beat now." The judges seem to say that every half-hour, but never mind. What matters is that Kara cried — she became Paula ! Simon didn't quite know what to make of her as...

American Idol Performance of the Week: Michael Lynche
On American Idol , he's known as "Big Mike." This moniker, bestowed upon semifinalist Michael Lynche by Ryan Seacrest, refers to the former's massive stature. But it's also now appropriate for the impression made Lynche last night. It was BIG! Belting out Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work," Lynch literally brought Kara DioGuardi to tears. She had to be comforted by Simon Cowell, while the crowd couldn't stop applauding. Watch the performance below, and be warned Casey James : you're no longer...

American Idol 2010: Michael Lynche makes Kara DioGuardi cry with 'This Woman's Work' (VIDEO)
March 11th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: American Idol 2010 , Kara DioGuardi , Michael Lynche American Idol singer Michael Lynche is on a roll. He returned to form and impressed the judges with his performance on last week’s show and last night he managed to bring Kara DioGuardi to tears with the emotion of his song. The new baby daddy closed the show with ‘This Woman’s Work’ by Kate Bush and the judges unanimously agreed that it was brilliant. We liked the performance...

American Idol's Top Eight Guys Finally Join the Competition!
After a mostly lovely, yet still partly lame, ladies' night, it was the guys' turn to sing it out for a spot in American Idol 's top 12. Only a couple had performed with any consistency up to this point, so our hopes weren't high as we tuned in Wednesday to listen to the top eight gents. Were our suspicions correct, or have we all been a bit hasty in judging the guys to be finished before they even really began? Lee Dewyze: The fan favorite who redeemed guys' night last week kicked off the...

American Idol Top 8 Guys Week 3 Top 10 Songs Recap
Woohoo… American Idol’s top 8 guys duke it out for their place in the top 12 – check out the American Idol week 3 recap, where the guys sing more top 10 songs: Lee Dewyze sings “Fireflies” by Owl City " Randy didn’t love the song choice, but said Lee made it work. Ellen liked it, called Lee adorable. Kara thought it was a solid job, although not his best moment. Simon said he didn’t have a “moment,” but he thinks Lee has a great chance...

Photo gallery: Meet the 'American Idol' Top 12
Mt. Prospect native Lee Dewyze and former Chicago resident Crystal Bowersox moved into the "American Idol" Top 12 on Thursday. Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott, Todrick Hall and Alex Lambert are the latest contestants to be eliminated. Beginning Tuesday, the Top 12 will perform during themed nights. On Tuesday they sing the songs of The Rolling Stones.

American Idol Season 9: Recap of Top 8 Boys Performances
After what some people described as a disappointing night of performances from the top 8 girls on Tuesday night, it was the boys turn to try and impress the judges on Wednesday night. So let's see if they did any better than the girls. Lee Dewyze was the first of the guys to sing, and he chose the recent "Fireflies" song by Owl City. Kara said that he had made it a better song with his rendition, while Simon said there was nothing to rave about. Then we had Alex Lambert. He performed Ray...