411 Mania — Stars come out... more info

Mjsbigblog — The LA Live red carpet at the Nokia begins at 6 pm ET.  Hang out with us here as the Idols walk the red carpet on there way to the Idol finale. Americanidol.com and MTV.com will be reporting live from the red carpet. Plus Brooke White and Justin Gu... more info

Perez Hilton — This would be quite the surprise! Jermaine Dupri took to his Twitter to make quite the announcement today regarding a special appearance at tonight's American Idol finale! He wrote: @Oceans7LTL: Lifers once again be sure to watch American Idol tonigh... more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s American Idol 9 finale week rumor central post.  If you hear anything?  Shoot me an email, or post what you know in comments. I’ll be updating this post all day. The American Idol 9 Finale begins tonight at 8/7c pm on FOX.  Are you re... more info

411 Mania — At the premiere of Why Did I Get Married Too? more info

MTV.com News — Singer wows 'Idol' viewers with back-to-back performances of new song 'Nothing,' followed by classic 'Nasty.'By Josh Wigler Janet Jackson Photo: MTV News As the season nine finale of "American Idol" drew close to the finish line, the crowd ... more info

MTV.com News — A cavalcade of performers hit the finale stage, including Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson and Bret Michaels.By Gil Kaufman Lee DeWyze Photo: Amy Silverman They auditioned together in Chicago last summer, and they've become good buds in th... more info

Idolator — :: Finale details! Former Idols Elliot Yamin, Michael Johns, Kris Allen, Taylor Hicks, Carrie Underwood will be performing. And non-Idols, such as Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Hall and Oates, Chicago and The Bee Gees will allegedly perform as w... more info

Mjsbigblog — This thread is going to be the central repository for rumors/confirmation about this week’s final and finale. I’m keeping it pinned, so keep checking back for updates. RUMORS @h20waterconvo tweeted last night:  “Fox 11 News just said Lee &... more info

Mjsbigblog — Which special guest stars will be performing on Wednesday’s American Idol 9 Season finale?  Let’s start with the RUMORS. I’m hearing from sources that Janet Jackson is set to perform on Wednesday’s season closer. Other rumored guest stars: ... more info