" The singer had me from her first crazy interview...She solidified that love...with a knock-your-ass-to-the-ground-and-now-your-butt-bone-hurts-but-you-don’t-care-cuz-it-was-that-brilliant rendition of Heart’s “Alone...”"

A commentary article from msnbc.com: "The theme of the week on “American Idol” was Rat Pack standards, with the singers trying to croon their way to the final four..."

Second 3 Finalists are Chosen

Interesting article on the new season that starts next week.

"Allison Iraheta has been this year's resident rocker chick on "American Idol," belting out raspy, high-intensity versions of No Doubt's "Don't Speak" and Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing." But that was when she was just 16 years old..."

An article about why Adam Lambert will (or won't) be the next American Idol.

"Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta great together -- both have the voice, the edge, the energy of real rockers. And unlike Danny Gokey and Kris Allen, they actually play off each other, have some real chemistry..."

The first of Twelve of the 36 semifinalists perform.