Mjsbigblog — Idol Inferno: Notes on the Top 12 Party on the Top 12 Last night was the second holiest night on the American Idol calendar; the declaration of the Top 12 and, perhaps, more importantly, the Top 12 party. Top 12 night is as previously mentioned, tha... more info

Mjsbigblog — A year after Idol, what are Season 8’s top 13 up to now? As American Idol’s new top 12 rises, last year’s finalists are launching their post-Idol careers: Danny Gokey and Scott MacIntyre both just released new albums. Find out what the rest of... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' Top 12 cheat sheet looks at Garcia's strengths and weaknesses.By Jim Cantiello Andrew Garcia at the "American Idol" top 12 party Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage On Thursday night, "American Idol" revealed its Top 12 Finalists... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — There was lots of hugging and crying on tonight’s American Idol — it was like Paula Abdul was back! Sadly, no. But wow: Ellen Degeneres actually jumped up from her perch on the ... More Post from: Crushable more info

Mjsbigblog — Ruben Studdard stopped by the Wendy Williams show to talk about weight loss, what it’s like to go vegan, married life, and what he thinks about this year’s Idol. Plus, he loves him some Paula Abdul. After, Ruben sings “Don’t Make Them Like ... more info

Idolator — A slimmed-down Ruben Studdard (he lost 100 lbs, y’all!) hit up The Wendy Williams Show yesterday and gave his opinions on, among other things, the current season of American Idol. Particularly, he talked about Paula Abdul’s absence. “They asked... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' judge brings his fiancée onstage during lengthy 'Tonight Show' interview.By Kyle Anderson Simon Cowell appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" Photo: NBC Simon Cowell paid a visit to NBC on Monday night's edition of "T... more info

Pop Crunch — Kathy Ireland’s isn’t quitting her day job after channeling her inner Paula Abdul with a stiff presentatio as one of ABC’s Oscars red carpet correspondents at this weekend’s Academy Awards. The 46-year-old former supermodel shocked viewers S... more info

Pop Crunch — Paula Abdul waltzed away from a $2 million offer to replace Samantha Harris as co-host of the upcoming 10th season of Dancing With The Stars. Despite the sweet deal, ABC producers failed to get the ex-Idol judge to sign on the dotted line, according ... more info

Pop Crunch — Tom Bergeron’s new Dancing With The Stars co-host will finally be revealed on Monday! Will it be Mel B? How about Brooke Burke? The announcement will be made on Monday’s Good Morning America “After Oscars Special.” Nancy O’Dell, V... more info