L.A. Times - Entertainment — "American Idol" results are in, and the top 11 has shrunk to the top 9. more info

ContactMusic — Sir Elton John has taken aim at the 'cool' bands who have refused to let the producers of Glee use their songs on the hit show, insisting they should be flattered. The Rocket Man was thrilled when American Idol dedicated a night to... more info

E! Online — It may have been all about Elton John on American Idol last night as the Top 11 belted out tunes from the Rocket Man himself. But, in light of an offhanded comment made by one of the... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — American Idol decided to was time to focus on a single musical deity: Getting the treatment was Elton John. more info

Mjsbigblog — ‘American Idol’ Live Dispatch: Comeback kids, Idol Twitter ‘wars’ and about that ‘haunted’ mansionAfter last week’s “American Idol” judges’ save that shook the world, the stakes are higher than ever for the Top 11. The harsh real... more info

Mjsbigblog — EW’s weekly interview with Byrd and the vocal coaches is always illuminating.  Read and discuss this week’s installment.  There are always a few interesting tidbits in the report: Elton John week was the first week Scotty McCreery was excited ... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Aw, Casey Abrams has a soft side! The recently "saved" contestant chose to sing "Your Song" for Elton John week and it was simply lovely. Casey FTW! ... More » Post from: Crushable Video: Watch Casey Abams Sing 'Your Song' On 'American Idol' more info

ContactMusic — American Idol contestant James Durbin wowed the judges with a powerful rendition of Elton John's 'Your Song' during last night's live show. American Idol contestants tackled the songs of Elton John during last night's (30th... more info

Time — The eleven remaining Idols gathered last night to sing the songs of Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Who Crocodile Rocked it? Who's going to hit that Yellow Brick Road? more info

USA Today Music — American Idol's Top 11 competed Wednesday using songs from Sir Elton John's catalog. While none of the singers gave flat-out bad performances, ... more info