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Posted: 30 Mar 2012 02:20 AM PDT


Nicki Minaj Talks 'X Factor' Rumors, Supposed J.Lo Feud
It was diva-vs.-diva moment on "American Idol's" results show this Thursday, when musical guest Nicki Minaj joked, "I was hoping maybe I could come back and be a guest judge. Hey J.Lo, can you scoot over a little bit?" But Jennifer Lopez seemed somewhat unamused by Nicki's bossy request, retorting through a tight, gritted-toothed smile, [...]

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:41 AM PDT


Heejun Han's Hilarious 'Idol' Exit Interview Could Be An Audition For A Fox Sitcom
Heejun Han was voted off "American Idol" this week, but considering the comedy he brought to the press tent when he came backstage to talk to reporters after his elimination, Fox should consider bringing Heejun back to the network and giving him his own sitcom. (The only thing that might jeopardize the chances of that [...]

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 07:04 PM PDT


'Idol' Top 9 Results: Heejun's Last Laugh
If there was ever an "American Idol" week when the Judges' Save seemed likely to be used, this week seemed like the one, since Wednesday's top nine show was the best episode of Season 11--and possibly one of the best in "Idol" history. Really, anyone had a chance of being saved--except Heejun Han, who, despite [...]

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 06:19 PM PDT


Mustang Songs
Ford has been in the news over the last few years because it was the only major American car company that didn't need a taxpayer bailout to get through the economic downturn. But Ford's also been in the news because it's been making great cars again. As an American, I was embarrassed by the cars [...]

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 05:30 PM PDT


1977: Can You Copy This 8-Track For Me?
While the 8-Track was mighty popular for a time, it turned out to be one great way to pick up albums on the cheap. I remember around 1980 or so being able to buy relatively new albums on 8-Track for a dollar, in the discount bin at the local Two Guys department store!

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 04:43 PM PDT


American Idol, The Day After: Top 9 Night Dish
Last night, "American Idol's" top 9 finalists sang the songs of their own idols, and it was definitely THE best episode of Season 11 so far. In fact, my "Day After" co-host Matt Whitfield actually thinks it just might have been the best "Idol" episode of all time. So of course, there is much to [...]

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 03:07 PM PDT


Kris Allen Enlists His Dog To Create Most Adorable Idol Album Cover Ever
First Season 8 "American Idol" champion Kris Allen adorably announced his new single, "The Vision Of Love," and now he's topped that stunt with the cutest, furriest album cover in "Idol" history, featuring an impressive professional modeling debut by his dog, Zorro (who, incidentally, has his own Twitter). The album, which boasts Kris co-writing credit [...]

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 02:18 PM PDT


Haley Reinhart "Frees" Herself in Sexy Debut Video
Season 10 "American Idol" seductress Haley Reinhart's first music video, for "Free," has just officially premiered, and the sultry clip fits her as perfectly as the teeny pinup-girl short-shorts she rocks in many of the video's moodlit scenes. Yes, the "Idol" coquette who vampily lounged Fabulous Baker Boys-style on a piano for "Benny & The [...]

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 10:07 AM PDT


Jason Derulo's Bedazzled 'Idol' Neckbrace Explained
Wednesday night on "American Idol," R&B-pop star Jason Derulo made a brief appearance, but viewers weren't chattering about the fact that he was sitting in the studio audience between soul legend Dionne Warwick and his relatively new girlfriend, Season 6 "Idol" winner Jordin Sparks. No, instead people were noticing Jason's outlandish new "accessory"--which looked like [...]

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 10:07 AM PDT


Snackin' With Sarah Sellers: 'Idol' Top 9 Results Viewing Nosh
Diehard "American Idol" viewers will remember Sarah Sellers as the geek-chic food blogger who made it to Hollywood Week last year. (Watch her Season 10 audition here.)  Sarah has since continued her food-blogging, and has been cooking up scrumptious snack suggestions for any "Idol" viewing party and posting them here in Reality Rocks each week.

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 07:33 AM PDT


The Rock's Backpages Flashback: Dexy's Midnight Runners' Soul Rebellion
Before they struck US paydirt with "Come On, Eileen," Kevin Rowland's Dexy's Midnight Runners were the UK's speed-fueled evangelists for "projected passion." Phil Sutcliffe's Sounds encounter from January 1980 provides the lowdown on Birmingham's finest——Barney Hoskyns, Editorial Director, Rock's Backpages By the time I'd reached the counter, I'd forgotten it.