Mjsbigblog — Crystal Bowersox’s Friend Calls ‘American Idol’ Success ‘Surreal’ MAUMEE, Ohio — This time last year, Nathan Woodward could step out of the kitchen at the Village Idiot bar/ pizza restaurant and walk right up to the front of the stage to... more info

Mjsbigblog — Chart Beat Wednesday: B.o.B, Kris Allen, Blake Lewis ADULT ENTERTAINMENT: Kris Allen pushes 11-10 on Adult Contemporary with “Live Like We’re Dying.” The 2009 “American Idol” champ is the show’s 10th former contestant to reach the chart�... more info

Mjsbigblog — Who did Mom’s have on their wish list for the big day? Did the download slump get reversed for any Idol. And just how did Independent Anoop do on his first week out? Find out answers to these and other questions, after the jump. Please post number... more info

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MTV.com News — Here are our top song suggestions for the remaining contestants.By Eric Ditzian "American Idol" Top 4 Photo: FOX Welcome, y'all, step right this way! Take your seats for Songs of the Cinema Night on "American Idol," where every track on the... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kris Allen’s brand-new version of “The Truth” with Pat Monahan featured on vocals, is now available for download on iTunes. Download “The Truth”: Kris Allen /w Pat Monahan – The Truth – iTunes The new song is the second single from ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Maroon 5 announced their summer tour today, and it looks like Kris Allen, along with VV Brown, will be the opener on four of the dates. Miami FL – 8/19 – Bayfront Amphitheater Atlanta, GA – 8/21 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Davidson, ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kara DioGuardi: Tears for Simon Cowell? Don’t count on it And speaking of the contestants, DioGuardi said she thinks this year’s TV talent competition will come down to Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze, but local fave Siobahn Magnus may have ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Season 9’s Final 4 meet the press, look to the finish line and beyond For the first time in “American Idol” history, the Final 4 came together to meet the press Friday morning. From the “Idol” stage, Casey James, Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowers... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Adam Lambert has revealed that he doesn't hate Kris Allen for beating him to the American Idol crown last season.Lambert, who came second to Allen last year has insisted that there are no hard... more info