EXCLUSIVE: American Idol's Crystal Bowersox's S & M Aunt Whipping-Up Support

'American Idol's' Crystal Bowersox: 'It's up for grabs, it's not mine'
Crystal Bowersox has been practically crowned the "American Idol" winner already by judge Simon Cowell, but she tells Zap2it it's still up in the air because now it's up to the American people. She also says that she's feeling good, she's healthy and she's just grateful to be there. When asked if she'll ever lose the guitar and really surprise us, Crystal says, "I don't know if the guitar's gonna go away, but it might be something out of the box. And if I tell you, it wouldn't be a surprise,...

LIVE MUSIC: CRYSTAL BOWERSOX OF AMERICAN IDOL
Crystal Bowersox is hot as she does Tracey Chapman on her guitar. Give this girl the crown already. We live in an age, where singers need to play musical instruments in this market to compete at the top. Go girl! What other kind of Crystal do the kids of America need. She’s it. Love her. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.12.2010~

Crystal Bowersox and Michael Lynche: The Top Two of the Top Twelve American Idol Finalists!
Crystal Bowersox and Michael Lynche are the top two of the twelve who are most likely to win Season 9's American Idol. What do you think?

Crystal Bowersox's Illness Could Impact Her Future On American Idol
American Idol shifted its schedule last week, but not to accommodate one its high profile judges, instead it was to help out one of their contestants. Idol switched the order for the guys and girls, and let the guys go first after doctors kept Crystal Bowersox out of the competition on Tuesday. If they hadn’t made the change for Crystal, she would have been disqualified for not performing, even though she was hospitalized at the time. It was an unprecedented move

PHOTOS OF DIDI BENAMI, CRYSTAL BOWERSOX, LACEY BROWN, PAIGE MILES, KATIE STEVENS AND SIOBHAN MAGNUS AT AMERICAN IDOL TOP 12 SEASON 9 PARTY IN L.A.
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American Idol top 12 announced: Can we just start over?
This season's official top 12 are Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lacey Brown, Lee Dewyze, Michael Lynche, Paige Miles, Siobhan Magnus, and Tim Urban.

American Idol Announces Season Nine Finalists
We're gonna ignore American Idol viewers' disastrous decision to send Lilly Scott home instead of Paige Miles, and simpy focus on the list of 12 season nine finalists. There's a big drop off in talent after the first four listed below, but this season's final dozen are:    1. Crystal Bowersox

Ranking the American Idol 9 Top 12 " Michael Lynche is #1
Michael Lynche was the most popular contestant this week, beating Crystal Bowersox. But Siobhan Magnus will still win American Idol. Here are the stats from Rickey.org readers:

American Idol Top 12 Party
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American Idol Top 12 Party
American Idol Top 12 Party in Los Angeles, CA. on March 11, 2010. Pictured: Didi Benami, Aaron Kelly, Paige Miles, Crystal Bowersox, Andrew Garcia, Lacey Brown, Michael Lynche, Katie Stevens, Lee Dewyze, Casey James, Siobhan Magnus and Tim Urban. Source

EXCLUSIVE! 'American Idol' Style Watch! The Top 12 Contestants Get Makeovers!
Do you think the top 12 need new looks - or are they perfect the way they already are? As if being on the most popular Reality show in the country wasn’t incredible enough, the American Idol contestants also get their very own stylists AND a budget for their wardrobe – starting this week! Jealous much? So are we! Watch the video above to hear which top 12 Idol finalists are going to totally revamp their looks, and which are staying true to their original styles. (SPOILER ALERT! At least two Idol...

'Idol' Power Rankings: Top 12
The Top 12 1. Crystal Bowersox (Last week: #2, girls): The best thing that could happen to Crystal was Lilly’s departure. Whether Lilly was a legitimate threat to Crystal or not can be debated, but they were clearly being pitted against each other and now that Lilly is gone, Crystal has that niche all to herself. All that remains to be seen now is whether America is looking for something like Crystal. 2. Siobhan Magnus (Last week: #3, girls): With each week, Siobhan has gotten stronger...

'American Idol's' Katelyn Epperly is pulling for Crystal Bowersox all the way
Katelyn Epperly talks about her favorite "American Idol" moment, rooting for Crystal to go all the way and how this is only the beginning for her career. On her most memorable "Idol" moment: Playing "The Scientist" with that white piano. I'm definitely in my element when I'm just sitting behind the keys without a band, just super raw and intimate. I definitely had my own personal moment while I sang that song ... Without going into anything too specific, it's definitely a song that comes to...

Crystal Bowersox Health Update
The pressure on “American Idol” is intense. Singers spend their weeks picking songs, learning them, rehearsing group numbers, doing press and otherwise living in the intense bubble that is the “Idol” universe. So it’s not surprising that sometimes, that strain can get to the contestants, most of whom are performing in front of audiences and cameras for the first time in their lives. The latest singer to go down is Crystal Bowersox, the 24-year-old Ohio busker and...

Crystal Bowersox is "Idol" Frontrunner Despite Health Problems (VIDEO)
What is wrong with Crystal Bowersox that keeps preventing her from performing?

Crystal Bowersox Has Some Kinky Support
Turns out Crystal Bowersox's aunt has a profile on S&M site Fetlife.com (clearly NSFW) and is whipping up the support for her niece, according to Radar Online . Her aunt, whose screen name is Sweet2U, posted: “Hey guys if you watch idol I have a niece named Crystal Bowersox who has made it to the finals, wwooo hhoo. She is pretty and has dred-locks. you can see and hear her on UTUBE and go to Crystal Bowersox music. If you think she deserves it please vote for her, she has worked...

Elton John for Simon Cowell on 'American Idol?'
'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe has hinted that a good replacement for the departing Simon Cowell would be none other than Sir Elton John himself . The question is, can Sir Elton be as entertaining as Cowell? Cowell had an acerbic wit that entertained and spoke what the viewers were thinking. If John didn't repeat that methodology, he'd be called boring. If he did, he'd be called nasty. Is Elton John known for being snide and sarcastic? He's more well-known, other than his music, for...

Madonna's Brother Wants Simon Cowell's Spot On American Idol
Madonna'a brother, Christopher Ciccone, is not giving up on his quest to take Simon Cowell's seat as a judge on Fox's hit "American Idol." Ciccone at various times during his 25-year career has served as his sister's assistant, backup dancer, stylist and artistic director. He launched a Facebook page - "Christopher Ciccone for American Idol! - in January, though it's so far drawn only 602 members. Still, he's not giving up. "I think I can bring a particular kind of...

American Idol Top 8 Girls Take Stage
The Top 8 girls of American Idol season 9 took the stage on Tuesday and I personally think that the aspiring singers finally brought their game up, with only a couple of exceptions. Katie Stevens' did poorly with Kelly Clarkson's 'Break Away'.

Photos: Katherine Heigl Turns Brunette! Simon Cowell Taps Crystal Bowersox
Entertainment photo mix: Hollywood actress Katherine Heigl goes brunette and Simon Cowel pimps Crystal Bowersox on the Tonight Show. First: Katherine Heigl, who has starred in movies such as "27 Dresses," "The Ugly Truth" and "Knocked Up," has been seen sporting a new hairdo. Stepping out for lunch and headed to a nail salon in Los Feliz, Calif., the Grey's Anatomy star tossed her newly cropped brunette, almost auburn, hairdo playfully for the photogs. Read more and see the photos...

Comment of the Day: The Strange Tale of Crystal Bowersox [We Read You]
Because it's a silly, chilly Friday, let's have a silly and slightly chilling CotD, shall we? This one's from an American Idol recap , so many of you have probably not read it. But this comment needs to be read. From sanyucat : One thing they haven't been showing this season is that as each eliminated contestant leaves the stage for the last time, a lurking Bowersox will crush his or her skull in with a ball peen hammer. Next, the Bowersox will paw through the contestant's belongings,...

American Idol Top 12 Revealed
Last night we said goodbye to Katelyn Epperly, Todrik Hall, Alex Lambert and Lilly Scott to reveal the official American Idol Top 12. We're so happy that Casey James, Andrew Garcia, Lee Dewyze and Crystal Bowersox made the cut!

Crystal Bowersox's Illness Clouds Contestant's Future
You're a big deal if you can force 'American Idol' to shift its schedule. Last week, the guys sang before the girls after Crystal Bowersox 's doctor kept the sick singer off the stage. It was an unprecedented shakeup for one of TV's most reliable shows. This week, Bowersox swept the incident aside and followed her talent into the Top 12. But will her health keep her from winning it all? Former 'American Idol' favorites Christina Christian, Megan Joy, Carly Smithson and David Cook also...

'American Idol' pares down to 12 finalists
Teen power won out on " American Idol " as Katie Stevens claimed a place in the top 12 while a more experienced singer got the ax. Stevens, 17, earned viewer support even though the show's judges were disappointed earlier this week by her performance of "Breakaway" that Randy Jackson likened to karaoke. Lilly Scott , despite earning praise for her artistry on "I Fall to Pieces," was among the four contestants dropped Thursday. They included Alex Lambert of North Richland Hills , Texas ; ...