Mjsbigblog — The Top 9 share their Beatles memories They may be British songwriters, but for three years running, Lennon-McCartney week, or “Beatles night” as it’s loosely referred to, has become one of “American Idol’s” most popular themes. And it�... more info

Mjsbigblog — ‘American Idol’: On the scene at Top 9 performance night “Judges are optional…” – Debbie the Stage Manager It was generally agreed upon by those of us in the Idoldome that tonight’s Tribute To The Bulletproof Nature O... more info

Idolator — American Idol’s theme last night was songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but it turned into What Random Instrument Can We Bring Up On Stage? Instead of having a mentor, the Idols were on their own this week, and it appears a few of the Top ... more info

MTV.com News — On Tuesday night, Casey James took on a John Lennon solo favorite from 1971.By Gil Kaufman Casey James performs on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: FOX Casey James took some bold chances on "American Idol" on Tuesday night. He was the only... more info

Rolling Stone — American Idol and the Beatles don’t mix very well (what could go wrong with a bunch of amateur singers tackling some of the greatest songs of all time?). Two years ago, the show devoted two weeks to songs from the Lennon/McCartney catalog, with mos... more info

People.com — After weeks of harsh words from the judges, the singer scores with the Beatles' "All My Loving" more info

The Mirror — Simon Cowell and the other American Idol judges were impressed when the contestants performed Beatles songs this week. more info

411 Mania — It’s Big Hitter Week as the King of Pop take on the Fab Four and King himself in a battle for supremacy, or at the very least my approval… more info

E! Online — Paul McCartney wasn't on hand to personally mentor the American Idol top nine, but he did have a message for the bright-eyed hopefuls as they tackled the Lennon-McCartney songbook: Don't... more info

VH1 News — "American Idol" Beatles night favored Casey James and Crystal Bowersox. Michael Lynche and Katie Stevens also got some praise from the judges for their Lennon/McCartney covers. more info