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The beginning two elimination rounds of American Idol featured the surprising save of Casey Abrams, followed by a double ouster of Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia.

Was the third contestant voted off tonight someone we expected, or did the voters have another surprise up their sleeves after Wednesday’s performances?

Most pundits felt the Bottom Three would be made of Jacob Lusk, Paul McDonald and Stefano Langone.

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The evening kicked off with a moral in rock history, from an ‘American Idol’ judge who’s more than qualified to learn the class, Hall of Famer Steven Tyler.

Black Eyed Pea will.i.am was on table to facilitate the ring with their song choices and even Gwen Stefani pitched in with wardrobe assistance. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame” night this week and according to Nigel Lythgoe, the very available will.i.am will be serving the kids chose from a superfluity of hits spanning six-plus decades and two centuries.

While I may not be a musical genius or a Black Eyed Pea, I’ve taken the impropriety of devising some choices of my own for the Top 9. Read the rest of this entry »

The rising of Russell Brand continues.

Brand ruled the box office last weekend with his animated Easter Bunny film “Hop,” and is storming the fight to advance his even newer film, “Arthur,” which comes out this weekend. Now, The Wrap reports that the British comedian is in final talks to bring another high profile job.

As has long been speculated, Brand is in talks to connect the big screen version of the Broadway hit “Rock of Ages.

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But ‘God’ has ever had a hang for uncovering fresh-faced talent, as evidenced by these 10 new superstars who’ve proven that you’re never too young to start wailing on a little ‘Dreamgirls.’ (We’re looking at you, David Archuleta! Read the rest of this entry »

After Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery sang what was really a very nice pair of “I Told You So,” Ryan got right to it, ushering them to the heart of the stage, “right up front.”

“After the nationwide vote,” he told them. “Both of you get another opportunity to impress. Congratulations, you can make a seat. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s more to Josh Blue than his comedy.

Blue, winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” juggles family, playing on a national soccer team, and being an artist. He also hears the word “inspirational” a lot – since his accomplishments have never been modified by his cerebral palsy.

Q: The end time you came to Ogden in 2008, you had only had your first child. How has being a dad affected your material?

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